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Freelancing for the Anchorage Press found me in rock concerts, tattoo shops, and antique aircraft, among other places.
  • Celebrating the new year on the way back from our shack.

  • Boreal Owl -- Aegolius funereus -- A small owl found across the taiga forest of Europe, Asia, and the United States. This one was in my front yard, much to the consternation of the resident chickadees, Steller's Jays, and nuthatches.

  • Chris Berryhill chips away at his sculpture of a squirrel titled "I Want Your Birdseed" on the final morning of the 2016 "Crystal Gallery of Ice" Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Two-time winner Paul Hanis works on his sculpture "Awakening the Courageous Heart" on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Keven Laughlin and Mark Chapin plan the final work on their sculpture of a Warhammer character on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Two-time winner Paul Hanis works on his sculpture "Awakening the Courageous Heart" on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Two-time winner Paul Hanis works on his sculpture "Awakening the Courageous Heart" on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Keven Laughlin carves details into his sculpture of a Warhammer character on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Keven Laughlin carves details into his sculpture of a Warhammer character on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Keven Laughlin carves details into his sculpture of a Warhammer character on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Keven Laughlin carves details into his sculpture of a Warhammer character on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Keven Laughlin fill cracks on his sculpture of a Warhammer character on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Keven Laughlin carves details into his sculpture of a Warhammer character on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Keven Laughlin carves details into his sculpture of a Warhammer character on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Keven Laughlin carves details into his sculpture of a Warhammer character on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Keven Laughlin carves details into his sculpture of a Warhammer character on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Mark Chapin, foreground, and Keven Laughlin, background, work on their sculpture of a Warhammer character on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Tom Lewando works on his sculpture "Peace On Earth" on the final morning of the 2016 Crystal Gallery of Ice Ice Carving Competition in town square.

  • Mike Gorder performs with Delmag at Koot's Friday.

  • Conan O'brien doppelganger Erik Braund flew back to Anchorage from his adopted city of New York to shred with Delmag at Koots.

  • Mike Gorder and Erik Braund perform with Delmag at Koot's Friday.

  • Eric Kross drives the drum kit and gives big sweaty hugs with Delmag Friday at Koot's.

  • Conan O'brien doppelganger Erik Braund flew back to Anchorage from his adopted city of New York to shred with Delmag at Koots.

  • Mike Gorder leads Delmag at Koot's Friday

  • Conan O'brien doppelganger Erik Braund flew back to Anchorage from his adopted city of New York to shred with Delmag at Koots.

  • Delmag performs at Koot's Friday.

  • Conan O'brien doppelganger Erik Braund flew back to Anchorage from his adopted city of New York to shred with Delmag at Koot's.

  • Spitshine wears their influences on their sleeves... and t-shirts.

  • Shawn, Mikey, and Boobs of Spitshine bring the punk while opening for Delmag at Koots Friday.

  • Mike Gorder performs with Delmag at Koot's Friday.

  • Mike Gorder performs with Delmag at Koot's Friday.

  • Miss Alaska 2015, Zoey Grenier's Anchorage Press photo shoot at Kincaid. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Miss Alaska 2015, Zoey Grenier's Anchorage Press photo shoot at Kincaid. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Miss Alaska 2015, Zoey Grenier's Anchorage Press photo shoot at Kincaid. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Miss Alaska 2015, Zoey Grenier's Anchorage Press photo shoot at Kincaid. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Miss Alaska 2015, Zoey Grenier trains for biathlon at Kincaid. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Miss Alaska 2015, Zoey Grenier trains for biathlon at Kincaid. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Miss Alaska 2015, Zoey Grenier trains for biathlon at Kincaid. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Miss Alaska 2015, Zoey Grenier trains for biathlon at Kincaid. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Miss Alaska 2015, Zoey Grenier trains for biathlon at Kincaid. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Miss Alaska 2015, Zoey Grenier trains for biathlon at Kincaid. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Miss Alaska 2015, Zoey Grenier trains for biathlon at Kincaid. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Miss Alaska 2015, Zoey Grenier trains for biathlon at Kincaid. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Aurora Borealis over Alaska Railroad.

  • Aurora Borealis over Pioneer Peak, Alaska.

  • Billy Snodgrass unloads dogs before the ceremonial start of the 2016 Iditarod in downtown Anchorage. Photo by James R. Evans

  • A sled dog waits to join his team during the 2016 Iditarod Ceremonial Start in downtown Anchorage. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Peter Kaiser's team rounds the corner at Cordova street during the 2016 Iditarod Ceremonial Start in downtown Anchorage. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Mitch Seavey's team rounds the corner at Cordova street during the 2016 Iditarod Ceremonial Start in downtown Anchorage. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Kim Franklin's team rounds the corner at Cordova street during the 2016 Iditarod Ceremonial Start in downtown Anchorage. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Reindeer blast through runners during the Running of the 2016 Running of the Reindeer in downtown Anchorage. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Running with the Reindeer-- but first let me take a selfie. 2016 Running of the Reindeer in downtown Anchorage. Photo by James R. Evans


  • Bill Crawford preps his 1960 VW Karmann Ghia during the 11th Annual VW Family Reunion Car Show at the Dimond Center.

  • Car lover Gabriella Nunez shows her father, Edwardo Nunez, around the 11th Annual VW Family Reunion Car Show at the Dimond Center.

  • Car lover Gabriella Nunez shows her father, Edwardo Nunez, around the 11th Annual VW Family Reunion Car Show at the Dimond Center.

  • Car lover Gabriella Nunez shows her father, Edwardo Nunez, around the 11th Annual VW Family Reunion Car Show at the Dimond Center.

  • Lesa Hollen of the University of Alaska Chorus waves a flag in honor of the Orlando shooting victims during the 2016 Downtown Summer Solstice Festival in Anchorage.

  • Madison Hill and other members of the Underground Dance Company perform during the 2016 Downtown Summer Solstice Festival in Anchorage.

  • Daniel Redmon catches air on the quarter pipe in the Solstice <br /> Skate Jam during the 2016 Downtown Summer Solstice Festival in downtown Anchorage.

  • Capt. David Cook, left, and Staff Sgt. Matthew Mobley, right, of the 545th Military Police Detachment at JBER, compete in the water balloon volleyball event at the The Kendall Toyota Hero Games, part of Anchorage's 2016 Downtown Summer Solstice Festival.

  • Brie Felts shows Valerie Gunther her sketchbook as they brainstorm designs for Valerie's leg at Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Brie Felts discusses tattoo designs with Valerie Gunther at Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Brie Felts designs a tattoo for Valerie Gunther's leg at Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Brie Felts designs a tattoo for Valerie Gunther's leg at Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Brie Felts places a stencil of her drawing on Valerie Gunther's leg at Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Brie Felts chats with Valerie Gunther while preparing to tattoo her leg at Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Brie Felts prepares a needle before tattooing Valerie Gunther's leg at Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Brie Felts and Valerie Gunther crack each other up as Brie works on Valerie's tattoo at Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Brie Felts works on Valerie Gunther's tattoo at Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Brie Felts enjoying her job as she works on Valerie Gunther's leg at Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Brie Felts works on Valerie Gunther's tattoo at Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Brie Felts works on Valerie Gunther's tattoo at Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Two examples of Brie Felts's work on Valerie Gunther's leg Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Brie Felts enjoying her job as she works on Valerie Gunther's leg at Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Brie Felts celebrates finishing her latest tattoo on Valerie Gunther's leg at Primal Instinct Tattoo. Photo by James R. Evans

  • An F-22 Raptor flies over burning pyrotechnics during the Joint Forces Demonstration portion of Arctic Thunder 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Photo by James R. Evans

  • A C-17 Globemaster deploys paratroops as part of the Joint Forces Demonstration portion of Arctic Thunder 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Photo by James R. Evans

  • An F-22 Raptor maneuvers during Arctic Thunder 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Photo by James R. Evans

  • An F-22 Raptor flies in formation with its World War II ancestor, a P-51 Mustang, during a heritage flight at Arctic Thunder 2016 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Spectators shoot iphone video and photos as the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron "The Blue Angels" taxi for takeoff during Arctic Thunder 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Photo by James R. Evans

  • The United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron "The Blue Angels" No. 5 solo aircraft, flown by Lieutenant Ryan Chamberlain, launches during Arctic Thunder 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Photo by James R. Evans

  • The United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron "The Blue Angels" flies in formation during Arctic Thunder 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Photo by James R. Evans

  • The United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron "The Blue Angels" flies in formation during Arctic Thunder 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Photo by James R. Evans

  • The United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron "The Blue Angels" flies in formation during Arctic Thunder 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Photo by James R. Evans


  • Anchorage Press photographer James R. Evans enjoys a warbird ride over Anchorage in a 1944 Vultee BT-13 flown by Gordon Bartell, a pilot with the Alaska Wing of the Commemorative Air Force at Merrill Field.

  • Anchorage Press photographer James R. Evans enjoys a warbird ride over Anchorage in a 1944 Vultee BT-13 flown by Gordon Bartell, a pilot with the Alaska Wing of the Commemorative Air Force at Merrill Field.

  • Anchorage Press photographer James R. Evans enjoys a warbird ride over Anchorage in a 1944 Vultee BT-13 flown by Gordon Bartell, a pilot with the Alaska Wing of the Commemorative Air Force at Merrill Field.

  • Anchorage Press photographer James R. Evans enjoys a warbird ride over Anchorage in a 1944 Vultee BT-13 flown by Gordon Bartell, a pilot with the Alaska Wing of the Commemorative Air Force at Merrill Field.

  • Gordon Bartel, a pilot with the Alaska Wing of the Commemorative Air Force at Merrill Field, flies a 1944 Vultee BT-13 over Anchorage.

  • Anchorage Press photographer James R. Evans enjoys a warbird ride over Anchorage in a 1944 Vultee BT-13 flown by Gordon Bartell, a pilot with the Alaska Wing of the Commemorative Air Force at Merrill Field.





  • Dale Judge prepares to fly in a 1944 Vultee BT-13 operated by the Alaska Wing of the Commemorative Air Force at Merrill Field. Judge, a cancer survivor, was given the warbird ride as a 70th birthday present from his three sons, two daughters, and sixteen grandchildren-- most of whom were present for the flight. Photo by James R. Evans

  • A 1944 Vultee BT-13 operated by the Alaska Wing of the Commemorative Air Force at Merrill Field. Photo by James R. Evans




  • Bassist Toph and vocalist Alberto perform as Old Hounds open during the release party for Turquoise Boy's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Old Hounds open during the release party for Turquoise Boy's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Vocalist Alberto performs as Old Hounds open during the release party for Turquoise Boy's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Vocalist Alberto performs as Old Hounds open during the release party for Turquoise Boy's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Vocalist Alberto performs as Old Hounds open during the release party for Turquoise Boy's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Vocalist Alberto performs as Old Hounds open during the release party for Turquoise Boy's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Drummer Mac performs as Old Hounds open during the release party for Turquoise Boy's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Guitarist Argel and vocalist Alberto perform as Old Hounds open during the release party for Turquoise Boy's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy bassist Winston Montecillo performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy bassist Winston Montecillo performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy bassist Winston Montecillo performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy singer/guitarist Derek Mangrobang performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy singer/guitarist Derek Mangrobang and bassist Winston Montecillo perform during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy bassist Winston Montecillo performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy bassist Winston Montecillo performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy bassist Winston Montecillo performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy singer/guitarist Derek Mangrobang performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy singer/guitarist Derek Mangrobang performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy singer/guitarist Derek Mangrobang performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy bassist Winston Montecillo performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy singer/guitarist Derek Mangrobang performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy bassist Winston Montecillo performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy bassist Winston Montecillo performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy singer/guitarist Derek Mangrobang performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy singer/guitarist Derek Mangrobang performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy drummer Adam Waldron performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy singer/guitarist Derek Mangrobang performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy singer/guitarist Derek Mangrobang performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy singer/guitarist Derek Mangrobang performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy singer/guitarist Derek Mangrobang performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy bassist Winston Montecillo performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy's setlist for the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy singer/guitarist Derek Mangrobang performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy bassist Winston Montecillo performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Turquoise Boy singer/guitarist Derek Mangrobang performs during the release party for the band's first album "24 Hours a Night" at Williwaw. Photo by James R. Evans

  • Bad Friday opens for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • The Press's very own Ammon Swenson performs with Bad Friday as they open for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Winston Montecillo performs with Bad Friday as they open for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Winston Montecillo performs with Bad Friday as they open for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Bad Friday opens for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Bad Friday opens for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • The Press's very own Ammon Swenson performs with Bad Friday as they open for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Bad Friday opens for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Bad Friday opens for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • The Press's very own Ammon Swenson performs with Bad Friday as they open for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Run Like Hell opens for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Run Like Hell opens for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Run Like Hell opens for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Run Like Hell opens for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Run Like Hell opens for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Run Like Hell opens for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Alex Walker fronts Run Like Hell as they open for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Alex Walker fronts Run Like Hell as they open for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Alex Walker fronts Run Like Hell as they open for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Run Like Hell opens for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Alex Walker fronts Run Like Hell as they open for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Greg Brown on bass as Run Like Hell opens for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Alex Walker fronts Run Like Hell as they open for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Chris Conti shreds as Run Like Hell opens for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Alex Walker fronts Run Like Hell as they open for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Alex Walker fronts Run Like Hell as they open for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Alex Walker fronts Run Like Hell as they open for Lavoy at Chilkoots.

  • Lavoy brings the '80s back at Chilkoots.

  • Tyrell L. Tompkins fronts Lavoy as they bring the '80s back to Chilkoots.

  • Lavoy brings the '80s back at Chilkoots.

  • Lavoy brings the '80s back at Chilkoots.

  • Tyrell L. Tompkins fronts Lavoy as they bring the '80s back to Chilkoots.

  • Ryan Monson on bass as Lavoy brings the '80s back at Chilkoots.

  • Tyrell L. Tompkins fronts Lavoy as they bring the '80s back to Chilkoots.

  • Lavoy brings the '80s back at Chilkoots.

  • Tyrell L. Tompkins fronts Lavoy as they bring the '80s back to Chilkoots.

  • Sean Riley on guitar as Lavoy brings the '80s back at Chilkoots.

  • Ivan Brik helps Lavoy bring the '80s back at Chilkoots.

  • Tyrell L. Tompkins fronts Lavoy as they bring the '80s back to Chilkoots.

  • Lavoy brings the '80s back at Chilkoots.

  • Lavoy brings the '80s back at Chilkoots.

  • Lavoy brings the '80s back at Chilkoots.

  • Sean Riley on guitar as Lavoy brings the '80s back at Chilkoots.

  • Tyrell L. Tompkins fronts Lavoy as they bring the '80s back to Chilkoots.

  • Lavoy brings the '80s back to an adoring crowd at Chilkoots.

  • Tyrell L. Tompkins fronts Lavoy as they bring the '80s back to Chilkoots.

  • Keyboards and skinny jeans as Lavoy brings the '80s back to Chilkoots.

  • Tyrell L. Tompkins fronts Lavoy as they bring the '80s back to Chilkoots.

  • Ivan Brik helps Lavoy bring the '80s back at Chilkoots.

  • Lavoy brings the '80s back at Chilkoots.

  • Tyrell L. Tompkins fronts Lavoy as they bring the '80s back to Chilkoots.

  • Aurora Borealis over Denali and the Chulitna River.

  • Aurora Borealis over Denali and the Chulitna River.

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