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TABLE OF CONTENTS October November December January February Holiday Bazaars Features Editor: Glenn BurnSilver
October art Oct. 20 — FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MEETING, 6:30 p.m., with speaker John Poirrier talking about the ‘Golden Mean’, Blue Room in the Centennial Building in Pioneer Park, social hour at 6:30 p.m. followed by general membership meeting, new members welcome, 458-7925 or 389-2114 Oct. 21 — GOVERNOR’S
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AWARDS FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES, 6 p.m., Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge, $80, Gina Brown, ASCA at gina.brown@ alaska.gov or 907-269-6610 Oct. 29-31 — ART INTAKE, noon-6 p.m., for New Media and Reused, Renewed and Reassembled, Bear Gallery, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, 456-6485
books Oct. 2 — LITERARY READING, 7 p.m., with Fairbanks Summer
Thomas l. Friedman, Noel Wien Library conference room, 4591063, georgine.olson@taos.fnsb. lib.ak.us or 456-8963
Arts Festival Literary Class participants, presented by Fairbanks Arts Association, Bear Gallery, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, free, 456-6485 X 227
Oct. 12 — GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “The Civically Engaged Reader: a diverse collection of short provocative readings on civic activity,” (selections), contact discussion leader Don Triplehorn at 474-6891 for this month’s readings, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@ fnsblibrary.us
Oct. 5 — SCIENCE BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “World Without Us” by Alan Weisman, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@ fnsblibrary.us Oct. 9 — LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 10 a.m., “Cop in the Hood: My year policing Baltimore’s Eastern District” by Peter Moskos, Noel Wien Library conference room, 459-1063, georgine.olson@taos.fnsb.lib. ak.us or 456-8963
Oct. 19 — OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING BOOK CLUB, 1:303 p.m., “Zeitoun” by David Eggers, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1020
Oct. 11 — NORTHERN ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why we need a green revolution and how it can renew America” by
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Oct. 21 — CITY SAMPLER: A TASTER OF FAIRBANKS, 6:30-8 p.m., cuisine from over 15 restaurants and caterers, live jazz music, door prizes.; grand prize: Round-trip airfare for two to Germany on Condor Air, $35 at HOPS Hallmark, Gulliver’s Books, or FRA 456-8901, proceeds benefit Fairbanks Resource Agency’s Senior Services program, Westmark Gold Room, www.fraalaska.net
dance Oct. 2 — DANCE LESSON REFRESHER, 3-4 p.m., beginning West Coast Swing, led by Megan Allen, $12, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, www. ballroomfairbanks.org or 4563331
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Oct. 23 —DEBBIE MILLER LITERARY READING, 7 p.m., presented by Fairbanks Arts Association, Bear Gallery, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, free, 456-6485 X 227
Oct. 26 — SCIENCE FICTION/ FANTASY DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “The Haunting” (film) and “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us
Arts and Entertainment Calendar
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, September 25, 2010
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Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, September 25, 2010 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 — DANCE PRACTICE, 4-6 p.m., Pioneer Park Dance Hall. Practice waltz, foxtrot, East and West Coast swing, cha cha, salsa and more sponsored by Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks. Bring a pair of clean-soled, nonmarking shoes. No smoking or alcohol. Free. 456-3331 or www. ballroomfairbanks.org Oct. 2 — SOCIAL DANCE, 7:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored by Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, no smoking or alcohol, bring a pair of clean soled nonmarking shoes, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, pot luck, bring a dish otherwise $5, 456-3331 or www. ballroomfairbanks.org Oct. 3 — DANCE LESSON, 6-7 p.m., Latin partner dance; 7-8 p.m. introduction to Salsa, led by Megan Allen, $12, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, www. ballroomfairbanks.org or 4563331 Oct. 8 — A NIGHT OF MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE, 7:30 p.m.,
with Suzanna Del Vecchio, presented by Tundra Caravan, Edna Wise Theater, Dance Theatre Fairbanks, $15, $10 students and military, www.tundracaravan. iwarp.com, 388-1452
REFRESHER, 3-4 p.m., West Coast Swing hot moves, led by Megan Allen, $12, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, www. ballroomfairbanks.org or 4563331
Oct. 9, 10 — BELLY DANCE INTENSIVE, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, presented by Tundra Caravan, $100, www. tundracaravan.iwarp.com, 3881452
Oct. 25 — DANCE LESSONS, 6-7 p.m. Social Ease 1; 7-8 p.m. Social Ease II; 8-9 p.m. American Tango II, led by Wade Godfrey and Tanya Clayton, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, www. ballroomfairbanks.org or 4563331
Oct. 10 — DANCE LESSON, 6-7 p.m., Latin partner dance; 7-8 p.m. introduction to Salsa, led by Megan Allen, $12, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, www. ballroomfairbanks.org or 4563331 Oct. 15 — SOCIAL DANCE, 7:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored by Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, no smoking or alcohol, bring a pair of clean soled nonmarking shoes, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, pot luck, bring a dish otherwise $5, 456-3331 or www. ballroomfairbanks.org Oct. 23 — DANCE LESSON
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8: 30 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 479-7242
Oct. 1 — 64TH PARALLEL JURIED EXHIBIT OPENING, 5-7 p.m., Bear Gallery, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, 456-6485 or www.fairbanksarts. org
Oct. 2 — FAIRBANKS RECORD EXPO, 5-10 p.m., buy, sell and trade records, CDs and other music related items, Wood Center, UAF campus, free, 699-9737 or www.fairbanksrecordexpo.com
Oct. 1 — RECENT WORK, 5-8 p.m., by Vladimir Zhikartsev, CoOp Arts, 535 Second Ave., Suite 103, 452-2787
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Oct. 3 — ARCTIC CHAMBER ORCHESTRA with OLIVIER FLUCHAIRE, 4 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, $30 adults, $25 seniors and military, $10 students and children, 474-5733 or www. fairbankssymphony.org
Oct. 1 — OPEN ENTRY, 5-8 p.m., all artists welcome, The Annex, 2922 Parks Highway, 457- Oct. 4 — CALO FLAMENCO 6668 NIGHT, presented by Fairbanks Concert Association, The Blue Oct. 1 — ARTWORK BY Loon, 2999 Parks Highway, 457DENALI CENTER RESIDENTS, 5666 5:30-7:30 p.m., artwork by DC residents, employees and family Oct. 6 — BRAD WILLIAMS, members will be displayed, Denali 8 p.m., Hess Rec Center, $2 Center, 1510 19th Ave., 458students, $5 general, www. 5114 AlaskaComedy.com
Oct. 21 — THIRD THURSDAY FILMS FOR ADULTS, 7 p.m. Award-winning international and independent films: “Eldorado” (Belgium; 80 min); “Icebergs” (Switzerland; 14 min), Noel Wien Library Auditorium, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@ fnsblibrary.us
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Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 — MUSIC Oct. 6 — HUMOR AND HEALTH AT ONE, 1 p.m., series of student WITH PATCH ADAMS, recitals that takes place each 6:30 p.m., book signing at Thursday, Davis Concert Hall, free,
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MARCHES AND MYSTERIOUS MELODIES, 7 p.m., Fairbanks Community Band fall concert. Pioneer Park Civic Center Theater. Free, although donations appreciated. www. communityband.org
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, September 25, 2010 Oct. 30 — HALLOWEEN PARTY, 9 p.m., The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Highway, 457-5666 Oct. 31 — JURA MARGULIS WITH FAIRBANKS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, 4 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, $30 adults, $25 seniors and military, $10 students and children, 474-5733 or www. fairbankssymphony.org
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Oct. 2 — FARTHEST NORTH FOREST SPORTS FESTIVAL, Oct. 8 — BRAD WILLIAMS, Oct. 22 — UAF JAZZ BAND 10 a.m., competition features 8 p.m., Kodiak Jack’s, 537 AND WIND SYMPHONY log rolling, crosscut sawing, fire Gaffney Road, $12 in advance, CONCERT, 8 p.m., presented by building and more, morning $15 day of show, 374-8162 or UAF Department of Music, Davis events at the Fairbanks nature www.AlaskaComedy.com Concert Hall, $10, $5 for students, Experiment Farm fields (across Oct. 9 — BRAD WILLIAMS, seniors and military, free for children Oct. 7 — PRESCHOOL NATURE from the Georgeson Botanical DISCOVERY PROGRAM, 1-2:30 8 p.m., The Blue Loon, 2999 12 and under, 474-7555 Garden), afternoon events p.m. Join Friends of Creamer’s Parks Highway, $12 in advance, beginning at 1 p.m. at Ballaine Oct. 22 — NAUGHTY BY Field for this month’s program $15 day of show, 457-5666 or Lake, free, John Fox at 474-7084 NATURE, The Blue Loon, 2999 called “Ravin’ about Ravens” www.AlaskaComedy.com or jdfox@alaska.edu Parks Highway, 457-5666 and includes reading of a book, Oct. 9 — HELLS BELLES, 10 Oct. 2 — GREAT AMERICAN making a craft and taking a Oct. 24 — FAIRBANKS p.m., The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks CIRCUS, noon, 4 and 7:30 brief walk on the refuge. A $3 COMMUNITY BAND, 3 p.m., Highway, 457-5666 p.m., Carlson Center, $19, donation per child is suggested Pioneer Park Theatre, free, www. $11 children under 12, at and reservations are required. Oct. 9 — EVERY CHILD CAN, communityband.org www.takemetothecircus.com, Maximum of 15 children 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Suzuki Method Oct. 24 — KARL KNAPP UAF 808-667-4540 or Fred Meyer per class, call 452-5162 for workshop, Zion Lutheran Church, FACULTY CELLO RECITAL, Ticketmaster outlets reservations 2078 Davis Road, $115, pre4 p.m., presented by the UAF registration required, www. Oct. 30 — CREEPY CRITTERS Oct. 2 — CHENAFEST, 5:30 p.m., Department of Music, Davis suzukifairbanks.com or 479-4327 all Alaska-grown dinner, door PROGRAM, noon-4 p.m. Concert Hall, free, 474-7555 prizes, brief ceremony. a Bring the kids and learn about Oct. 14 — CELAIRE STUDIO Oct. 24 — KATHY MATTEA, celebration and fundraiser for feared and often misunderstood VOICE RECITAL, 8 p.m., 7 p.m., presented by Acoustic Alaska FFA, Jeff Werner for tickets creatures through educational presented by the UAF Department Adventures, Hering Auditorium, at 474-6932 or jwwerner@ activities, expert consultation, of Music, Davis Concert Hall, free, $35, 488-0556 alaska.edu and crafts. Program is drop-in 474-7555 any time during the hours stated, Oct. 2 — NEW HOPE CHURCH Oct. 29 — DAN TYMINSKI, Oct. 16 — FAIRBANKS YOUTH 452-5162 or www.creamersfield. AUCTION, 6 p.m., outcry and 8 p.m., presented by Acoustic SYMPHONY, noon, Pioneer Adventures, Pioneer Park Theatre, org for more information silent auctions, refreshments Park, free, 474-5733 or www. $35, 488-0556 available, New Hope Methodist Oct. 30 — SPOOKY NIGHT, fairbankssymphony.org Presbyterian Church, 2371 7 p.m. The Fairbanks Oct. 30 — TOBACCO, 8 p.m., Oct. 16 — MEDLEYS, Bradway Road, North Pole, 488Astronomical Unit will set up Wood Center Ballroom
9191, www.newhopemmpc.com Oct. 3 — Oct. 2 — GREAT AMERICAN CIRCUS, 1 4 and 7 p.m., Carlson Center, $19, $11 children under 12, at www.takemetothecircus.com, 808-667-4540 or Fred Meyer Ticketmaster outlets Oct. 9 — JOHN ESTER TRIGG LIBRARY READERS ON THE RUN, 11 a.m., fun run library fundraiser, on-line info and registration: www.esterlibrary.com or Nancy Burnham at 457-6668 Oct. 29 — HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR, 4-7 p.m., see bats, birds, bugs and more in the research labs, take the “fright” elevator, rafts and other activities available, for children 12 and under with adult supervision, free, Museum of the North, 474-7505
stage Oct. 7-9 — THE MIRACLE WORKER AUDITIONS, 7 p.m., Oct. 9 at 2 p.m., Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., 4567529 Oct. 8-9, 15-16 — BEAR, 8:30 p.m., by Linda Billington of Anchorage, presented by Fairbanks Drama Association, Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., box office opens one hour prior to curtain time for walk up sales, $18, 456-7529 or www.
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6 — Fall/Winter Arts and Entertainment Calendar fairbanksdrama.org Oct. 18 — WINTER BEAR, 7 p.m., presented by Fairbanks Art Association, $16, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, 456-6485, ext 226 Oct. 22-24. 29-31, Nov. 5-7 — BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE, CACTUS FLOWER, 8:15 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m., presented by Fairbanks Drama Association, Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., box office opens one hour prior to curtain time for walk up sales, $20, $18 seniors, university students and military, $14 teens 13-18, 456-7529 or www.fairbanksdrama.org
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, September 25, 2010 CONVENTIONAL AND UNCONVENTIONAL IMAGES, 5:30-8 p.m., photos by Herb Melchior, The Annex Gallery, 2922 Parks Highway, 457-6668, www. theannexgallery.com
Oct. 29 — THE FRANKENSTEIN’S, 7 p.m., presented by Dance Theater Fairbanks, 656 Seventh Ave., $8, children $6, 452-1113
Nov. 17 — FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MEETING, 6:30 p.m. with Show and Tell from the summer and annual elections, Blue Room in the Centennial Building in Pioneer Park, social hour at 6:30 p.m. followed by general membership meeting. New members welcome, 458-7925 or 389-2114
November art Nov. 5 — RUST RELICS AND REFUSE: REBORN, 5:30-8 p.m., heaturing sculpture and jewelry by HIlda Melchior. The Annex Gallery, 2922 Parks Highway, 4576668, www.theannexgallery. com
Nov. 19, 20 — ARTISAN EXPO SALE, Museum of the North, 474-7505
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books Nov. 2 — SCIENCE BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “Thin Ice: Unlocking the Secrets of Climate in World’s Highest Mountains” by Mark Bowen, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us
Nov. 9 — GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “The Civically Engaged Reader: a diverse collection of short Nov. 6 — LITERARY READING, provocative readings on civic 7 p.m., with Joe Enzweiler and John activity,” (selections), contact Kooistra, presented by Fairbanks discussion leader Don Triplehorn Arts Association, Bear Gallery, at 474-6891 for this month’s Alaska Centennial Center for the readings, Noel Wien Library Group Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles Way, free, 456-6485 X 227 St., 459-1063 or golson@ Nov. 8 — NORTHERN ALASKA fnsblibrary.us ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER Nov. 13 — LEAGUE OF BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, WOMEN VOTERS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 10 a.m., “Why Women Should Rule the World” by Dee Dee Myers, Noel Wien Library conference room, 459-1063, georgine.olson@taos. fnsb.lib.ak.us or 456-8963 Nov. 16 — OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING BOOK CLUB, 1:303 p.m., “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1020
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dance Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 — DANCE PRACTICE, 4-6 p.m., Pioneer Park Dance Hall. Practice waltz, foxtrot, East and West Coast swing, cha cha, salsa and more sponsored by Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks. Bring a pair of clean-soled, non-marking shoes. No smoking or alcohol. Free. 4563331 or www.ballroomfairbanks. org
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Nov. 22 — SCIENCE FICTION/ FANTASY DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “Companion to Wolves” by Sarah Monette and Elizabeth Bear, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@ fnsblibrary.us
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Nov. 6 — SOCIAL DANCE, 7:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored by Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, no smoking or alcohol, bring a pair of clean soled nonmarking shoes, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, pot luck, bring a dish otherwise $5, 456-3331 or www. ballroomfairbanks.org
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Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, September 25, 2010 Nov. 13 — DANCE LESSONS, 6-7 p.m. Social Ease 1; 7-8 p.m. Social Ease II; 8-9 p.m. American Tango II, led by Wade Godfrey and Tanya Clayton, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, www. ballroomfairbanks.org or 4563331 Nov. 15 — SOCIAL DANCE, 7:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored by Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, no smoking or alcohol, bring a pair of clean soled nonmarking shoes, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, $5, 456-3331 or www.ballroomfairbanks.org
film Nov. 18 — THIRD THURSDAY FILMS FOR ADULTS, 7 p.m. Award-winning international and independent films: “For My Father” (Israel, Germany; 100 min); “Ali & the Ball” (Australia; 15 min), Noel Wien Library Auditorium, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary. us
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Nov. 5 — RUST RELICS AND REFUSE: REBORN, 5:30-8 p.m., Featuring sculpture and jewelry by HIlda Melchior. The Annex Gallery, 2922 Parks Highway. 457-6668. www.theannexgallery.com Nov. 5 — PHOTOGRAPHS: CONVENTIONAL AND UNCONVENTIONAL IMAGES, 5:30-8 p.m., Photos by Herb Melchior. The Annex Gallery, 2922 Parks Highway. 457-6668. www. theannexgallery.com Nov. 5 — CRAIG CHELDINAS’ CERAMICS plus NEW MEDIA and 3R’S, 5-7 p.m., includes Reused, Renewed and Reassembled, Bear Gallery, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, 456-6485 Nov. 5 — FESTIVAL RESPONSE, 5-8 p.m., by Nikki Kinne, Co-Op Arts, 535 Second Ave., Suite 103, 452-2787 Nov. 5 — HILDA AND HERB MELCHOIR, 5-8 p.m., sculpture
and photography, The Annex, 2922 Parks Highway, 457-6668 Nov. 5 — PAULINE LIAN, 5-8 p.m., Fairbanks botany artist, If Only ... A Fine Store, 215 Cushman St., 457-6659 or www. IfOnlyAlaska.com
fairbanksconcert.org Nov. 5 — IAN BAGG, 8 p.m., Kodiak Jack’s, 537 Gaffney Road, $12 in advance, $15 day of show, 374-8162 or www. AlaskaComedy.com
Nov. 6 — IAN BAGG, 8 p.m., The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Highway, $12 in advance, $15 Nov. 3 — IAN BAGG, 8 p.m., Hess Rec Center, $2 students, $5 day of show, 457-5666 or www. general, www.AlaskaComedy.com AlaskaComedy.com Nov. 6 — AGENT ORANGE, Nov., 4, 11, 18 — MUSIC AT 10 p.m., The Blue Loon, 2999 ONE, 1 p.m., series of student Parks Highway, 457-5666 recitals that takes place each Thursday, Davis Concert Hall, free, Nov. 12 — CHOIR OF THE 474-7555 NORTH CONCERT, 8 p.m., presented by the UAF Department Nov. 4 — IAN BAGG, 8 p.m., of Music, Davis Concert Hall, 2643 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, $12 in advance, $15 $10, $5 for students, seniors and military, free for children 12 and day of show, 488-0335 or www. under, 474-7555 AlaskaComedy.com
music/nightlife
Nov. 5. — ALPIN HONG, 8 p.m., presented by Fairbanks Concert Association, Hering Auditorium, $34, $30 seniors and youth, 474-8081 or www.
Nov. 20 — ENSEMBLE 64.8 CONCERT, 8 p.m., presented by the UAF Department of Music, Davis Concert Hall, $10, $5 for students, seniors and military,
free for children 12 and under, 474-7555 or Morris Palter at 474-1873 Nov. 24 — SHANE MAUSS, 8 p.m., Clearwater Lodge, Delta, $12 in advance, $15 day of show, www.AlaskaComedy.com Nov. 25 — SHANE MAUSS, 8 p.m., 2643 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, $12 in advance, $15 day of show, 4880335 or www.AlaskaComedy.com Nov. 26 — SHANE MAUSS, 8 p.m., Kodiak Jack’s, 537 Gaffney Road, $12 in advance, $15 day of show, 374-8162 or www.AlaskaComedy.com Nov. 27 — SHANE MAUSS, 8 p.m., The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Highway, $12 in advance, $15 day of show, 457-5666 or www.AlaskaComedy.com
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Creamer’s Field for our annual family fun Thanksgiving weekend event! We will be making bird feeders out of recycled materials and you can learn about our winter birds in Fairbanks. Program is drop-in any time during the hours stated, 452-5162 or www.creamersfield.org for more information
reservations Nov. 13 — MUSEUM FAMILY DAY: BUTTERFLIES!, noon5 p.m., visit the live butterfly pavilion, see insect specimens, get your face painted, and create a butterfly craft to take home, Museum of the North, 474-7505 Nov. 27 — EVENING FOR THE BIRDS PROGRAM, 6 p.m., See Cygnus the swan fly south for the winter and Aquila the eagle attack Lepus the hare in the night. The Fairbanks Astronomical Association will set up telescopes for you to see the wonders of the night sky. Call Martin Gutoski at 488-0927 for more information
Nov. 11 — PRESCHOOL NATURE DISCOVERY PROGRAM, 1-2:30 p.m. Join Friends of Creamer’s Field for this month’s program called “Backyard Birding” and includes reading of a book, making a craft and taking a brief walk on the refuge. A $3 donation per child special events is suggested and reservations are required. Maximum of 15 children Nov. 6-7 — UAF YOGA CLUB per class, call 452-5162 for WORKSHOP, with instructor
Sarahjoy Marsh of Portland, Ore., Ken Kunkel Community Center, Goldstream Road, $150 per person if registered by Oct. 22., marthaspringer@gmail.com Nov. 13 — CREATE-A-GIFT, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monroe Catholic multipurpose room, $5, 4743861 Nov. 13, 27 — PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Alaska Feed, 1600 College Road, fundraiser benefiting the Fairbanks North Star Borough Division of Animal Control Nov. 14, 28 — PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Alaska Feed, 1600 College Road, fundraiser benefiting the Fairbanks North Star Borough Division of Animal Control
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We have a wonderful selection of Delicas, Trade Beads, Pearls, Czech Hanks, Macrame Cording Books, Beads & Jewelry, Findings, Crystals, Stones, Cutting Rock & Much, Much More!
Hours: Monday – Friday 11a.m. – 6 p.m.• Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Tuesday Tasting: An Educational Wine Forum
Mace & Trudy’s Acoustic Adventures presents the 2010-11 Season Kathy Mattea Sunday, October 24 • 7pm
Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. RSVP Required
Hering Auditorium, Tickets $35 With sixteen top 10 hits including “Love at the Five and Dime” and “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses” two Grammy Awards, numerous country music honors including Female Vocalist of the Year, and a Grammy nomination for her 2008 release “Coal”
• Wine on Wednesdays A Wine Spectator Award Recipient
Reservations: 907-450-0555
Individual tickets are available at: www.acousticadventures.com • www.alaskatix.com • Grassroots Guitar or by calling 488-0556 Sponsored by Sophie Station Hotel, Dollar Rent-A-Car, Fairbanks Folk Fest and CHET FM
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Dan Tyminski Karen Savoca Friday, October 29 Friday, February 25 Pioneer Park Theatre • 8pm Pioneer Park Theatre • 8pm Tickets $28 Tickets $35 John Gorka and Eliza Gilkyson Friday, April 22 Pioneer Park Theatre • 8pm Tickets $35
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stage Nov. 26-28, Dec. 3-5, 10-12 — THE MIRACLE WORKER, 8:15 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m., presented by Fairbanks Drama Association, Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., box office opens one hour prior to curtain time for walk up sales, $20, $18 seniors, university students and military, $14 teens 13-18, $10 Children ages 6-12, 456-7529 or www.fairbanksdrama.org
December art Dec. 11 — WIRE-WRAPPED ORNAMENTS, 10-2 p.m., workshop with Patricia Carlson, Co-Op Arts, 535 Second Ave., Suite 103, 452-2787 Dec. 15 — FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MEETING, 6:30 p.m., annual Christmas Exchange party, bring finger food, Blue Room in the Centennial Building in Pioneer
Park, new members welcome, 389-2114
books Dec. 4 — LINDA SCHANDELMIER LITERARY READING, 7 p.m., presented by Fairbanks Arts Association, Bear Gallery, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, free, 456-6485 X 227
Mayan Palace Mexican Restaurant & Cantina The finest Margarita Bar in Town!
Dec. 7 — SCIENCE BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “How to Dunk a Doughnut: The Science of Everyday Life” by Len Fisher, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@ fnsblibrary.us Dec. 13 — NORTHERN ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “Walden, or a life in the woods,” by Henry David Thoreau, Noel Wien Library conference room, 459-1063, georgine.olson@taos.fnsb.lib. ak.us or 456-8963
Fajitas This Mexican favorite comes on a sizzling plate to your table. Its served with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Choice of flour or corn tortillas
Dec. 14 — GREAT BOOKS
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Saturday, December 11th • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Alaska Bird Observatory • 418 Wedgewood Drive
For more information call
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BEEF CHICKEN SHRIMP SEAFOOD COMBO VEGGIE
Tender chicken breast cooked in chipotle cream sauce with onions, and mushrooms served with rice and beans
* Baja Chicken Tender chicken breast cooked with green peppers, onions mushrooms, with ranchero sauce with rice and beans
* Steak Ranchero Tender flank steak pieces sautéed with onions, green peppers, and tomato sauce served with rice and beans
* Carne Asada A thin cut flank steak cooked to perfection with Mexican spices. One cheese enchilada served with rice and beans
* Milanesa Choice of chicken or steak (breaded) thinly cut, then deep fried. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo
* Carne Asada y Championes Thin cut flank steak covered with mushroom sauce serve with rice and beans and choice of flour or corn tortilla
Appetizers Mayan Combos Seafood Chicken & Steak Burritos Fajitas Ala Carte Salads Soups Side Orders Children's Menu Drinks & Desserts!
Seafood * Camarones a el Mojo de ajo Prawns salted in our garlic butter served over rice your choice of beans or salad
* Camarones Chipotle Prawns cooked in our chipotle cream sauce with onions and mushrooms with rice and beans
* Shrimp Momias Prawns wrapped in bacon, cooked in garlic butter, and served with rice and beans
* Camarones ala Diabla Prawns cooked in our sweet & hot sauce served with rice and beans
* Camarones Charros Prawns salted in butter, bacon bits, onions, green peppers, and white wine sauce. Served with rice and beans and flour or corn tortilla
*Camarones Rancheros Prawns salted in tomato sauce with onions, green peppers. Served with rice and beans and flour or corn tortilla
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No smoking or alcohol. Free. 456- www.ballroomfairbanks.org 3331 or www.ballroomfairbanks. family org Dec. 18 — MUSEUM FAMILY Dec. 4 — SOCIAL DANCE, DAY: DINOSAURS AND 7:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored FOSSILS, noon-5 p.m., discover by Ballroom Dance Club of polar dinosaurs, measure your Fairbanks, no smoking or alcohol, foot against the footprint of a bring a pair of clean soled nondinosaur. Watch a video of a marking shoes, Pioneer Park fossil excavation, learn about the Dance Hall, $5, 456-3331 or dinosaur decedents that are alive www.ballroomfairbanks.org today, create a “fossil” to take Dec. 27 — SCIENCE FICTION/ Dec. 10-12 — CAN CAN home, Museum of the North, FANTASY DISCUSSION GROUP, DANCE FOR FOOD: GAITE 474-7505 7 p.m., “Podkayne of Mars, her film PARISIENNE, 7 p.m., (Dec. 11 life and times” by Robert Heinlein, at 2 and 7 p.m., Dec. 12 at 2 Dec. 14 — THIRD THURSDAY Noel Wien Library Group Study and 5 p.m.), presented by Dance FILMS FOR ADULTS, 7 p.m. Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., Theater Fairbanks, Edna Wise Award-winning international and 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary. Firehouse Theatre, 656 Seventh independent films: “Mine” (USA; us Ave., $14, seniors and military, 81 min); “The Life of a Dog” (La dance children under 12 $10, 452Vie D’un Chien) (USA; 13 min), 1113 Dec. 4, 11, 18 — DANCE Noel Wien Library Auditorium, PRACTICE, 4-6 p.m., Pioneer 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or Dec. 17 — SOCIAL DANCE, Park Dance Hall. Practice waltz, golson@fnsblibrary.us 7:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored foxtrot, East and West Coast by Ballroom Dance Club of first friday swing, cha cha, salsa and more Fairbanks, no smoking or alcohol, Dec. 3 — ANNUAL sponsored by Ballroom Dance bring a pair of clean soled nonCANDLELIGHT SHOPPING Club of Fairbanks. Bring a pair of marking shoes, Pioneer Park EVENT, 5-8 p.m., with live music, clean-soled, non-marking shoes. Dance Hall, $5, 456-3331 or If Only ... A Fine Store, 215 DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “The Civically Engaged Reader: a diverse collection of short provocative readings on civic activity,” (selections), contact discussion leader Don Triplehorn at 474-6891 for this month’s readings, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@ fnsblibrary.us
Buy One Getfor One
Cushman St., 457-6659 or www. IfOnlyAlaska.com Dec. 3 — RAREFIED LIGHT, 5-7 p.m., Bear Gallery, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, 456-6485 or www.fairbanksarts. org Dec. 3 — AFFORDABLE and UNIQUE GIFTS, 5-8 p.m., by members of Co-Op Arts, 535 Second Ave., Suite 103, 4522787 Dec. 3 — JOINT SHOW: TOM AND NELDA NIXON, 5-8 p.m., “Paintings of Prince William Sound” and a few “Other Local Pieces,” Fairbanks Community Museum, 410 Cushman St., 456-3329 or 457-3669
that takes place each Thursday, Davis Concert Hall, free, 4747555 Dec. 2 — NORTHERN LIGHTS STRING ORCHESTRA CONCERT, presented by the UAF Department of Music, Davis Concert Hall, free, 474-7555 Dec. 3 — SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS — SWEET ADELINES AND GREAT LAND SOUNDS CONCERT, 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Park Theater. Tickets $12 for adults, $10 for military, seniors and students. Children under 5 free. 456-6094
Dec. 4 — SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS- SWEET ADELINES AND GREAT LAND SOUNDS CONCERT, 4 p.m. Pioneer Park Theater. Tickets $12 for adults, Dec. 3 — TINA SHIH, 5-8 p.m., $10 for military, seniors and mixed media and Miniature Show, students. Children under 5 free. The Annex, 2922 Parks Highway, 456-6094 457-6668 Dec. 6 — PRESERVATION music/nightlife HALL JAZZ BAND, 7 Dec. 2, 9 — MUSIC AT ONE, p.m.,presented by Fairbanks 1 p.m., series of student recitals Concert Association, Hering
Valid at: 2301 South Cushman – 452-6000 514 Old Steese – 456-8686 3574 Airport Way – 479-8688 1800 Airport Way – 452-5415 Wal-Mart Location – 374-7817 UAF Location (732 Yukon Dr., Fairbanks) – 458-1012 227 N. Santa Claus Lane (North Pole) – 488-7444 Fort Wainwright (8703 Neely Road) – 356-1481 Eielson AFB (451 Broadway) – 372-1166
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Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, September 25, 2010 Auditorium, $38, $34 seniors and youth, 474-8081 or www. fairbanksconcert.orgi
Dec. 11 — UNIVERSITY CHORUS CONCERT, 8 p.m., presented by the UAF Department of Music, Davis Concert Hall, Dec. 8 — UAF WIND SYMPHONY CONCERT, 8 p.m., $10, $5 for students, seniors and presented by the UAF Department military, free for children 12 and under, 474-7555 of Music, Davis Concert Hall, $10, $5 for students, seniors and Dec. 12 — NORTHLAND military, free for children 12 and YOUTH CHOIR HOLIDAY under, 474-7555 CONCERT AND SILENT AUCTION, 4 p.m., with special Dec. 10 — LIVE MUSIC, 6-8 p.m., If Only ... A Fine Store, guests the Aurora Women’s Choir, 215 Cushman St., 457-6659 or Conductors Melissa Downes and Marvilla Davis, Zion Lutheran www.IfOnlyAlaska.com Church, 2982 Davis Road, $12, Dec. 11 — NORTHLAND $7 military, seniors and children YOUTH CHOIR HOLIDAY 12 and under at Somethin’ CONCERT AND SILENT Special in the River Mall on AUCTION, 7 p.m., with special College Road, or at the door one guests the Aurora Women’s Choir, hour before the concert, 388Conductors Melissa Downes and 0543 or ncc2@gci.net Marvilla Davis, Zion Lutheran Church, 2982 Davis Road, $12, Dec. 12 — JAZZ BAND CONCERT, 8 p.m., presented by $7 military, seniors and children the UAF Department of Music, 12 and under at Somethin’ Davis Concert Hall, $10, $5 for Special in the River Mall on College Road, or at the door one students, seniors and military, free for children 12 and under, 474hour before the concert, 3887555 0543 or ncc2@gci.net
Dec. 17 — LIVE MUSIC, 6-8 p.m., If Only ... A Fine Store, 215 Cushman St., 457-6659 or www.IfOnlyAlaska.com
Programs are drop-in any time during the hours stated, 4525162 or www.creamersfield.org
Dec. 9 — PRESCHOOL NATURE DISCOVERY Dec. 18 — SING-IT-YOURSELFPROGRAM, 1-2:30 p.m. Join MESSIAH, 3 p.m., First Friends of Creamer’s Field for Presbyterian Church, free, 456this month’s program called 1144 or ssummerville@gmail. “Winter Wildlife” and includes com reading of a book, making a craft nature and taking a brief walk on the Dec. 4 — ANNUAL LIGHTING refuge. A $3 donation per child OF THE SPRUCE TREE, is suggested and reservations are 6-8 p.m., Join Friends of required. Maximum of 15 children Creamer’s Field for the annual per class, call 452-5162 for lighting of the big spruce tree reservations and caroling followed by cookies Dec. 11 — HOLIDAY OPEN and hot drinks in the warmth of the historic farmhouse. Call 452- HOUSE, noon-4 p.m. Join 5162 or visit www.creamersfield. Friends of Creamer’s Field for crafty, creative fun at our annual org for more information holiday open houses. We will be Dec. 4, 11, 18 — HOLIDAY making holiday ornaments and OPEN HOUSE, noon-4 p.m. Join crafts using natural materials in Friends of Creamer’s Field for the Farmhouse Visitor Center. crafty, creative fun at our annual Programs are drop-in any time holiday open houses. We will be during the hours stated, 452making holiday ornaments and 5162 or www.creamersfield.org crafts using natural materials in Dec. 18 — HOLIDAY OPEN the Farmhouse Visitor Center.
HOUSE, noon-4 p.m. Join Friends of Creamer’s Field for crafty, creative fun at our annual holiday open houses. We will be making holiday ornaments and crafts using natural materials in the Farmhouse Visitor Center. Programs are drop-in any time during the hours stated. 4525162 or www.creamersfield.org Dec. 18 — WINTER SOLSTICE WALK, 1-3 p.m., Join Friends of Creamer’s Field to celebrate the joys of winter with a walk on the Refuge trails at a time when the sun is lowest in the sky and we experience the shortest days of the year. Join us after the walk for cookies and hot drinks. Meet at the Farmhouse Visitor Center, 452-5162 or www. creamersfield.org Dec. 18 — WALK WITH THE SOLSTICE STARS, 7-10 p.m., Join the Fairbanks Astronomical Unit and see starlight on the longest night of the year. Celebrate daylight’s decline with
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Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, September 25, 2010 a gathering of stars in the night. Meet at the Farmhouse which will be open for warming up and hot drinks. Call Martin Gutoski at 488-0927 for more information
Gulliver’s Books Second Story Café 3525 College Road 474-9574 x3
www.gullivers-books.com
special events
Monday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm ~ Sunday 11 am - 4 pm
FREE HOUSE COFFEE! All day, every day!
Breakfast Monday-Friday 9 am - 11 am Saturday 9 am - noon Sunday 11 am - 1 pm
Breakfast Sandwich Scrambled egg, cheddar cheese, and your choice of ham or bacon, on a toasted English muffin. Breakfast Burrito Scrambled egg, shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, and your choice of ham or bacon, rolled up in a tortilla wrap.
Served all day! Call for weekly specials or view on line! Parmesan Chicken Wrap A flour tortilla filled with seasoned chicken, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomato, celery, cream cheese, and diced artichoke hearts. Rolled up with fresh tomato, cucumber, and lettuce. Quesadilla Wrap A jalapeno-cheddar wrap served with melted cheddar cheese, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream. Rolled up with tomato, lettuce, and onion. Lox & Bagel Sandwich A toasted bagel topped with cream cheese and topped with red onion, tomato, and Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon. Turkey Wrap A flour tortilla topped with melted swiss cheese, turkey, mayonnaise, and dijon mustard. Rolled up with tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and onion. Pesto Turkey Wrap A flour tortilla loaded with melted provolone, turkey, and pesto. Rolled up with tomato, cucumber, lettuce, and onion. Mediterranean Wrap A spinach wrap served with hummus, topped with tomato, cucumber, lettuce, onion, shredded carrot, and homemade tahini dressing. Cheddar Turkey Wrap A flour tortilla served with melted cheddar, turkey, and guacamole. Rolled up with tomato, lettuce, cucumber, and onion. Greek Wrap A spinach wrap topped with feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, lettuce, onion, shredded carrot, and homemade Greek dressing. Natchester Sandwich A toasted kaiser roll spread with our spicy bean & cheese mix, topped with tomato, cucumber, lettuce, onion, and shredded carrot. Enjoy one of our hand crafted wraps or sandwiches, or build your own!
Dec. 9-11 — SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE AUDITIONS, 7 p.m., DEC. 11 at 2 p.m., Audtioners should come with two songs — a ballad and an up-tempo number, providing sheet music to the pianist, Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., 456-7529
January art Jan. 19 — FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MEETING, 6:30 p.m., Blue Room in the Centennial Building in Pioneer Park, social hour at
Jan. 4 — SCIENCE BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., tba, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 4591063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us Jan. 8 — LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 10 a.m., “The Woman Behind the New Deal: The life and legacy of Frances Perkins, Social Security, Unemployment Insurance, and the minimum wage” by Kirstin Downey, Noel Wien Library conference room, 459-1063, georgine.olson@taos. fnsb.lib.ak.us or 456-8963 Jan. 10 — NORTHERN ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “Weather Makers: How man is changing the climate and what it means for life on earth” by Tim F. Flannery, Noel Wien Library conference room, 459-1063, georgine.olson@taos.
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Unchain Yourself! Shop & Eat Locally! Proudly serving espresso from locally roasted North Pole Coffee beans, baked goods from Marty’s Bake Shop, and bagels made in Anchorage at Alaska Bagel!
Dec. 3, 4 — PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sadler’s Building, 610 Cushman St., fundraiser benefiting the Fairbanks North Star Borough Division of Animal Control
6:30 p.m. followed by general membership meeting. New members welcome, 458-7925 or 389-2114
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fnsb.lib.ak.us or 456-8963 Jan. 11 — GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “The Civically Engaged Reader: a diverse collection of short provocative readings on civic activity,” (selections), contact discussion leader Don Triplehorn at 474-6891 for this month’s readings, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us Jan. 24 — SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “Rolling Thunder” by John Varley, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us
dance Jan. 21 — SOCIAL DANCE, 7:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored
by Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, no smoking or alcohol, bring a pair of clean soled nonmarking shoes, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, $5, 456-3331 or www.ballroomfairbanks.org
film Jan. 20 — THIRD THURSDAY FILMS FOR ADULTS, 7 p.m. Award-winning international and independent films: “A Call Girl” (Slovenia; 91 min); “Honored” (United States; 19 min), Noel Wien Library Auditorium, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us
Arts, 535 Second Ave., Suite 103, 452-2787
music/nightlife Jan. 22 — REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, 8 p.m., presented by Fairbanks Concert Association, Hering Auditorium, 474-8081 or www. fairbanksconcert.org Jan. 23 — THE ALASKA TRIO, 4 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, $30 adults, $25 seniors and military, $10 students and children, 4745733 or www.fairbankssymphony. org
Jan. 14-15, 21-22 — LATE NIGHT COMEDY SPECIAL, 8:30 p.m., Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., $18, 4567529
February
special events
first friday Jan. 7 — SARAH HOLM, 5-8 p.m., local glass artist, If Only ... A Fine Store, 215 Cushman St., 457-6659 or www.IfOnlyAlaska.com
Jan. 8 — BRIDES FOR BROADWAY, 6 p.m., features dinner and a comedy for which the roles go to the highest bidder, , Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., $60 includes dinner and show, 456-7529
Jan. 29 — HEARTS ROUND-UP PARTY, 7 p.m., 9th annual event features an appreciation dinner for Mortgage Maker Donors of the theater, Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., 456-7529
Jan. 7 — CLOSET ARTISTS, 5-8 p.m., group show, Co-Op
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art Feb. 16 — FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MEETING, 6:30 p.m., Blue Room in the Centennial Building in Pioneer Park, social hour at 6:30 p.m. followed by general membership meeting. New
members welcome, 458-7925 or 389-2114
books Feb. 1 — SCIENCE BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “Lovelock and Gaia: Signs of Life” by Jon Turney, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@ fnsblibrary.us Feb. 8 — GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “The Civically Engaged Reader: a diverse collection of short provocative readings on civic activity,” (selections), contact discussion leader Don Triplehorn at 474-6891 for this month’s readings, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@ fnsblibrary.us Feb. 12 — LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BOOK
Winter Expo September 24 – 26, 2010
The Great American Circus
Alaska vs. Northern Michigan Hockey
October 2 – 3, 2010
November 19 – 20, 2010
Arctic Combat 5
Fairbanks Rollergirls Rollerderby
October 9, 2010
December 10, 2010
Pam Tillis in Concert
Alaska vs. Western Michigan Hockey
October 11, 2010
January 7 – 8, 2011
Alaska Goal Rush Hockey Tournament
Fairbanks Rollergirls Rollerderby
October 15 – 16, 2010
January 22, 2011
Alaska Federation of Natives Convention
Alaska vs. Ohio State Hockey
October 18 – 23, 2010
January 28 – 29, 2011
Alaska vs. Bowling Green State Hockey
Alaska vs. Ferris State Hockey
October 29 – 30, 2010
February 4 – 5, 2011
Alaska vs. University of Michigan Hockey
Alaska vs. Michigan State Hockey
November 5 – 6, 2010
February 18 – 19, 2011
Holiday Marketplace
Alaska vs. Anchorage Hockey
November 12 – 14, 2010
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The Event Calendar is always changing to be sure to check out the up to date calendar at www.carlson-center.com! Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000, Fred Meyer Ticketmaster Outlets and the Carlson Center Box Office. For more information, please call the Carlson Center at (907) 451-7800 or visit us online at www.carlson-center.com
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DISCUSSION GROUP, 10 a.m., “Open Wide the Freedom Gates: a memoir” by Dorothy Height, Noel Wien Library conference room, 459-1063, georgine.olson@taos. fnsb.lib.ak.us or 456-8963 Feb. 14 — NORTHERN ALASKA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “World Without Us” by Alan Weisman, Noel Wien Library conference room, 4591063, georgine.olson@taos.fnsb. lib.ak.us or 456-8963 Feb. 15 — OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING BOOK CLUB, 1:30-3 p.m., “The Lacuna” by Barbara Kingsolver, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1020
Wolfe, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@ fnsblibrary.us
dance Feb. 5 — SOCIAL DANCE, 7:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored by Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, no smoking or alcohol, bring a pair of clean soled nonmarking shoes, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, pot luck, bring a dish otherwise $5, 456-3331 or www. ballroomfairbanks.org
film
Feb. 17 — THIRD THURSDAY FILMS FOR ADULTS, 7 p.m. Award-winning international and independent films: “Only When I Dance” (UK; 78 min); “Lil’a” Feb. 28 — SCIENCE FICTION/ (Germany; 11 min), Noel Wien FANTASY DISCUSSION GROUP, Library Auditorium, 1215 Cowles 7 p.m., “Pirate Freedom” by Gene St., 459-1063 or golson@
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, September 25, 2010
fnsblibrary.us
first friday Feb. 5 — CHARMED, 5-8 p.m., by Patricia Carlson, Co-Op Arts, 535 Second Ave., Suite 103, 452-2787 Feb. 5 — ALASKA HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY, 5-8 p.m., If Only ... A Fine Store, 215 Cushman St., 457-6659 or www. IfOnlyAlaska.com
music/nightlife Feb. 3-5 — UAF New Music Festival, Davis Concert Hall, 474-1873
Association, Hering Auditorium, 474-8081 or www. fairbanksconcert.org
fundraiser, Monroe Catholic High School multi purpose room, $25, 456-6094
Feb. 25 — KAREN SAVOCA, 8 p.m., presented by Acoustic Adventures, Pioneer Park Theatre, $28, 488-0556
stage
Feb. 27 — PATRICK PRIDEMORE WITH ARCTIC CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, 4 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, $30 adults, $25 seniors and military, $10 students and children, 474-5733 or www. fairbankssymphony.org
Feb. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 — BORN YESTERDAY, 8:15 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m., presented by Fairbanks Drama Association, Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., box office opens one hour prior to curtain time for walk up sales, $20, $18 seniors, university students and military, $14 teens 13-18, 456-7529 or www.fairbanksdrama.org
special events
Feb. 5 — SUZANNE VEGA, 8 p.m., presented by Fairbanks Concert Association, Hering Auditorium, 474-8081 or www. fairbanksconcert.org
Feb. 19 — ICE DOG FRENZY, 6 p.m., Sweet Adelines dinner and auction
Feb. 19 — SOLAS, 8 p.m., presented by Fairbanks Concert
Ages 16 and up
North Pole Winter Festival
Workshops & Performances
Nov. 6–7 African Dance, Drum & Song Jan. 24–29 Vocal Cabaret
Come home to North Pole to start your holiday season right by participating in our annual holiday festivities!
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Feb. 14–20 Gospel Choir
Fairbanks Community Band
Holiday Bazaar
50 Member Concert Band
North Pole Plaza Mall Vendors, reserve your space early for this event. All info and forms will be posted on our website by early Oct. Visit northpolechamber.us/winterfest
Performances
Community Fireworks Display
at Pioneer Park Civic Center Theater
at North Pole Plaza
39th Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony Crowning of North Pole King & Queen
Sunday October 24, 2010 3 p.m. Saturday December 11, 2010 7 p.m. Saturday February 26, 2011 7 p.m.
Conce tions
Dona ted Apprecia
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Check your local media and www.northpolechamber.us/winterfest for more details, dates, and times.
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Please cut around this information and put it on your refrigerator or post this information on your calendar! Hope to see you at the concerts!
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at North Pole High School Auditorium This is an annual community event inaugurating the holiday season with musical and spoken performances by area residents and youth, the crowning of the new North Pole King & Queen and a community Christmas carol sing-a-long. Refreshments will follow after the performance.
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gifts by local artisans, Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 122 First Ave., free admission. 457-8345 Nov. 5, 6 — HOLIDAY HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPH REPRINT SALE, 9 a.m.Oct. 9 — CRAFT BAZAAR, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 5 p.m., proceeds benefit the continuing preservation and access work of the Alaska North Pole Middle School cafeteria, and Polar Regions Collections, Rasmuson 300 E 8th, 488-2271, ext. 9125 Library, Kayak Room #408, UAF campus, Oct. 16 — SANTA’S BAZAAR AND BAKE 474-6344 SALE, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Santa’s Senior Nov. 6, 7 — UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S Center, 101 E. Fifth Ave., North Pole, ASSOCIATION HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 100 488-4663 vendors; door prizes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 29 — WINTER ARTS FAIRE AND Wood Center, UAF campus, free SILENT AUCTION, 4-8 p.m., featuring gifts by local artisans, Morris Thompson Cultural Nov. 12-14 — HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE, noon-8 p.m. (Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., and Visitors Center, 122 First Ave., free Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.), over a 165 local and admission. 457-8345 statewide vendors with thousands of exciting Oct. 30 — WINTER ARTS FAIRE AND gift ideas, Carlson Center, admission fee: $4, SILENT AUCTION, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring children 12 and under free, 474-9082 or Oct. 2 — FAIRBANKS RECORD EXPO, 5-10 p.m., buy, sell and trade records, CDs and other music related items, Wood Center, UAF campus, free, 699-9737 or www.fairbanksrecordexpo.com
www.fairbanksevents.com Nov. 20 — QUOTA INTERNATIONAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Pioneer Park Civic Center, Airport Way and Peger Road, quotafairbanks.hb@gmail.com or 687-7892 Nov. 20 — RYAN HOLIDAY BAZAAR, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ryan Middle School, 951 Airport Way Nov. 27- GOLDSTREAM VALLEY LIONS BAZAAR, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., $20 per space, outside only, tables available, Ken Kunkel Community Center, Goldstream Road (just west of Ivory Jack's and the Goldstream Store between Propwash Drive and O'Brien Street) 388-7141 Dec. 4 — FARMERS MARKET BAZAAR, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., West Valley High School, 3800 Geist Road
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