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ANCHORAGE PRESS
OFFICIAL EVENT 💥 ALASKA'S ONLY ALT-WEEKLY IS BACK — COME CELEBRATE WITH US! 💥 RSVP FREE ON EVENTCREATE →
Anchorage Press Launch Party For Our First Print Issue! - Thursday September 3, 2026
Thursday, September 3rd 2026 6:00 – 10:00 PM AKDT Location: Akela Space Downtown

320 W 6th Ave #132F, Anchorage, AK 99501 · (Downtown Anchorage)

FREE EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

WHAT'S GOING DOWN AT THE REBOOT BASH

Live Music
Local Bands & DJs
Food & Drinks
Snacks, Sips & Brews
Silent Auction
Art & Experiences
Good Times
Dancing & Community
Limited Edition Merch
Tees, Totes & Pins

LAUNCH PARTY COUNTDOWN

Thursday, September 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM AKDT · Akela Space Downtown

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ABOUT THE CELEBRATION

A CELEBRATION FOR ALL ALASKANS

"Join us on September 3rd, 2026 from 6-10pm to celebrate the launch of the revived Anchorage Press and the publishing of our first print issue (Sept 2)!"

There will be live music, swag, drinks, food, dancing, a live and silent auction, and of course, fresh physical copies of Vol. 34, Issue 1 hot off the presses.

Originally founded in 1992 and shuttered in 2022 by out-of-state owners, the Press is returning under local Alaskan ownership with Nat Herz and Veri di Suvero, delivering fearless accountability reporting alongside vibrant community culture.

🎟️ Admission is 100% Free · RSVP Required for Entry Claim Your Free Spot →
RUN OF SHOW

EVENING SCHEDULE

6:00 PM

DOORS OPEN & COCKTAIL HOUR

Pick up your fresh copy of Issue #1. First guests receive limited commemorative swag.

MAIN GALLERY
7:15 PM

EDITORIAL KEYNOTE & REMARKS

Brief welcome by Nathaniel Herz & Veri di Suvero on what’s ahead for Alaska journalism.

STAGE
8:00 PM

SILENT AUCTION & LIVE MUSIC

Bid on framed vintage covers and local art benefiting public reporting. Live bands kick off.

AKELA SPACE
9:15 PM

DANCE PARTY & FINAL TOAST

DJ set, late-night dancing, and final bids announced.

MAIN FLOOR
VENUE & LOCATION

AKELA SPACE DOWNTOWN

Located in the heart of Downtown Anchorage, Akela Space is an independent creative hub dedicated to contemporary Alaskan art and music.

Address: 320 W 6th Ave #132F, Anchorage, AK 99501

Parking: On-street 6th & 7th Ave meters or 5th Ave Parking Garage.

Accessibility: Ground floor fully wheelchair accessible.

QUICK EVENT FAQ

  • Is the event really free? Yes! Admission is 100% free with an RSVP on EventCreate so we can track capacity.
  • Are kids and families welcome? Yes, early evening (6-8pm) is all-ages and family friendly!
  • Will print newspapers be available? Yes, hot-off-the-press copies of our first monthly print relaunch edition will be available to take home.

DON'T MISS THE CELEBRATION

Join the newsroom, meet your neighbors, and celebrate the reboot of Anchorage Press.