Monthly Archives: December 2011

Five Star Entertainment: Classing up the Anchorage party scene

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December 26, 2011
Shawn Main

Shawn Williams evolves from disk jockey, to party planner Shawn Williams is the ultimate party guy. His disc jockey business, Five Star Entertainment, brings to life more than 250 events every year. Peak weekends in the summer see 10 weddings on a Saturday and more on Friday and Sunday. Shawn launched Five Star Entertainment...
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Ivory Goose Antiques and Tea Emporium

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December 19, 2011
Ivory Goose Antiques and Tea Emporium

Homer couple shares history through furniture Dual business owner Coletta Walker has a warm Texan personality and a flair for eclectic Victorian decorating. Through her businesses, she brings classic styles, exciting tastes and warm four-poster beds back home to Homer, Alaska. She and her husband Raymond own the cozy shop, the Ivory Goose Antiques...
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Local businesses making a difference

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December 14, 2011
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Season of giving is alive in Alaska this year Many businesses around the Alaskan communities are donating time and money to help those in need during the holidays. Entrepreneurial creativity can make a difference! Here a few of the creative ways local businesses are teaming up with charities and non-profits this season: Kaladi Brother’s...
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Alpenglow Skin Care: High-quality, homespun products

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December 12, 2011
Alpenglow Skin Care: High-quality, homespun products

Business a family affair for Anchor Point woman On five-acres halfway between Anchor Point and Homer with views of the snowcapped Kenai Mountains, Susan Houlihan cooks food for the skin. Her business Alpenglow Skin Care, is dedicated to producing 100 percent natural and made in Alaska lotions, soaps and even shampoos. She grows her...
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The Alaska Rock Gym: Indoor Climbing in Anchorage

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December 7, 2011
The Alaska Rock Gym: Indoor Climbing in Anchorage

“Teaching Alaskans to climb for over 10 years!” The Rock Gym in Anchorage is a great place to get active indoors. Dedicated to teaching and supporting the climbing community, this local business has something for everyone. The Rock Gym also plays host to several workout classes throughout the week. Come get your belay card,...
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Fromagio’s: Bringing specialty cheese to Anchorage

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December 5, 2011
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Meet your guide to the cheese adventure The other day a 7-year-old boy walked into Fromagio’s Artisan Cheese shop with his mother. Of all the things this little guy could have asked for his birthday, he wanted cheese. Not just any cheese, either. He wanted blue cheese from Fromagio’s. Owner Helen Howarth couldn’t have...
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This Weekend: Two fun First Friday events

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December 2, 2011
This Weekend: Two fun First Friday events

It’s a new month and THAT means First Friday! Drive safe out there with all this warm weather we’re in for some dangerous driving conditions. If you do decide to head out, here’s a couple events to check out: Her Tern Boutique with DJ Encyclopedia Brown DJ Encyclopedia Brown had created a very special...
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