The venue thanked Anchorage artists, staff and guests in a public closure announcement.
ANCHORAGE , Alaska - Williwaw Social, a downtown Anchorage entertainment venue that hosted concerts, parties and community events for nearly 10 years,In a post from the venue’s official account, Williwaw Social thanked Anchorage residents, artists, staff and guests for supporting the business over the past decade.
The announcement described the venue as a gathering place for live music, celebrations, rooftop events and nightlife in downtown Anchorage. Showdown Alaska, which has partnered with Williwaw Social for events, posted a separate statement saying the closure came as a surprise to its team. The organization clarified that Showdown Alaska and Williwaw Social are separate entities that operate independently. Showdown Alaska said its Sundown Summer Concert Series will continue as scheduled on F Street.
In the caption of its post, the organization said Drake Night and Showdown Throwdown will be rescheduled at new venues, and ticket holders will receive more information by email.
Williwaw Social’s announcement thanked Anchorage for its support and described the closure as the end of a chapter for the venue.19-year-old Anchorage man shot five times in road rage incident released from hospital Wasilla men sentenced in illegal guide operation out of Kodiak, face prison, fines and worldwide hunting bans Troopers seen ordering people out of Fairbanks building with rifles in response to armed robbery reportFormer traveling massage therapist sentenced to 20 years for sexual assaults in AnchorageK-9 officer back on full duty weeks after losing a toe in Anchorage suspect chaseAuthorities identify man arrested in Fairbanks police presence who threatened others with gun, troopers say
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