PALMER — Devon Shaw, better known as D the Lyricist, is a founding member of Unite the North, a homegrown hip hop group. He’s also a forerunner on the music scene grind, investing countless hours creating and maintaining huge projects like the annual AK Rhymefest music festival or his new podcast.
Monday, February 22, 2021
It’s time to drool, dream and spend. In our Palmer area we have numerous great places to eat. So, as a gift to you, the Palmer Buzz has compiled a list for your eating pleasure. Now …
WASILLA — Local art lovers have a unique opportunity to support MyHouse’s ongoing efforts supporting homeless youth by bidding on 20 different portraits of their clients through Feb. 28.
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Hi, my name is Jacob Mann. I cover the Art Beat for the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman. Stories start in many different ways. This one started in February and ended in February, a year f…
WASILLA— Local painter Nancy Angelini is a longtime Valley resident and artist, drawing inspiration from her natural surroundings and the people she’s met over the years.
Monday, February 15, 2021
The 2021 Wearable Art Show Special, an annual event (we all thought would be canceled because of the pandemic) is on! It has been revised carefully to be a covid-safe event, with eve…
WASILLA — Barb Stigen is a multimedia artist that thrives from sharing her art with other people, and helping them find their own creative spark. Stigen and her staff offer various a…
Tuesday, February 09, 2021
WASILLA — Betty Hansen runs B Bella Hair Design in downtown Palmer. When she’s not busy with the art of hair, she occupies much of her time with painting and other creative hobbies.
Monday, February 08, 2021
This week begins the celebration of the traditional Lunar Chinese New Year. For Palmer, we are personalizing this with a very happy nod to our own Palmer Musk Ox. This year’s annual …
Friday, February 05, 2021
Hi, my name is Jacob Mann. I cover the Art Beat for the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman.
Monday, February 01, 2021
Our Palmer area is famous for its summer gardens. Some gardens overflow with glorious flowers from spring to fall. Some gardens are packed and juicy with vegetables.
WASILLA — Six Valley artists are currently featured in the Anchorage Museum’s Alaska Biennial 2020 exhibit, which can be observed in person or online through April 4. Their work can …
Friday, January 29, 2021
Hi, my name is Jacob Mann. I cover the Art Beat for the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman.
WASILLA — Justin McCain didn’t embark down the path of writing and performing his own music until he was 22 years old. Over a decade later, he can’t imagine a life without the abilit…
Monday, January 25, 2021
This huge enclosed building at the Alaska State Fair Ground has been the location of annual meetings, beer gardens, carnivals and ceremonies. But none of these events have been as me…
Friday, January 22, 2021
Hi, my name is Jacob Mann. I cover the Art Beat for the Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman.