Spenard Song Circle ANNUAL FUNDRAISER w/Emma Hill, Evan Phillips & Rosie Rush

Name: Spenard Song Circle ANNUAL FUNDRAISER w/Emma Hill, Evan Phillips & Rosie Rush
Start: 2026-03-14T14:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-03-14T21:00:00-08:00
Location: The Nave Spenard

Schedule

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 02:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

The Nave Spenard | Anchorage, AK

Please join us for a special Spenard 2nd Saturday fundraising event for Spenard Song Circle at THE NAVE!
What is Spenard Song Circle?
Spenard Song Circle (SSC) was founded by Emma Hill in 2017 as a community-oriented music event celebrating Alaskan singer-songwriters. Originally conceived as a forum for Emma and two additional local musicians to share their original songs and stories in an intimate, conversational format, SSC quickly resonated with audiences for its unique blend of performance and storytelling. Over the years, SSC’s programming has grown to include all-ages open mic nights and songwriter events, creating a platform for both emerging and established Alaskan artists to engage with local audiences. In 2024, SSC officially became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, positioning itself to expand its programming and strengthen its role in Alaska’s music community.
Event Schedule:
Spenard Songwriter’s Workshop 2-3:30 pm FREE! (Donations appreciated.)
* Hosted by Shane Russell *
Shane guides writers, poets, musicians, and all kinds of people who show up for this awesome community event through individual and group songwriting. Bring a notebook, something to write with, maybe an instrument, and an open mind.
All-Ages Open Mic 4-6 pm FREE! (Donations appreciated.)
* Hosted by Emma Hill & Shane Russell *
Sign-up sheet goes out at 3:45 pm. Slots are 15 minutes or 3 songs, and any performance offerings are allowed as long as they are not hurtful or hateful.
Feel like testing out some stand-up? Love to baton twirl? Ready to share your poetry or play us your new musical masterpiece? We will hold space for you!
Mocktail Hour 6-7 pm FREE! (Donations appreciated.)
Marie Russell will be selling beverages and snacks throughout the event, and we offer mocktail hour from 6-7 as a time to gather, chat, and enjoy your community before we settle into our listening room concert. The proceeds will benefit SSC! Thank you, Marie!
Spenard Song Circle 7-9 pm $25 Tickets
Spenard Song Circle is a listening room series hosted by Emma Hill. The event always features two special guest songwriters. The songs are shared in the round. This series is meant to showcase songs, stories, and themes from the artists inspired in the moment by sharing energy and time with each other, as well as the audience. This means the artist might be inclined to share a very old song they haven't sung in years, or debut a brand new one they haven't shared yet. Each song is accompanied by the story of the song, which helps the audience understand the artist and their creative process better. The show is all-ages, but please only bring young folx who can be respectful of the artists in a listening room environment.
This month's artists are Emma Hill, Evan Phillips & Rosie Rush!!
Check out Emma Hill:
www.emmahillmusic.com
Check out Evan Phillips:
https://evanphillips.bandcamp.com/
Check out Rosie Rush:
https://www.instagram.com/brosierush
Seating will be limited, so it is highly recommended that you purchase your tickets in advance. Thank you for your continued support of the Anchorage Music Scene. We love and appreciate you!