2010 Arts & Entertainment

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M A R C H • A P R I L • M AY • J U N E

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art March 6 — LENS FEST WORKSHOP, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., with Jen Davis, $10 per photo, $25 for three photos; limit of three photos per participant, $40 for workshop and lunch, pre-registration required, Bunnell room 122, IUAF campus, 398-3084 March 6 — ARTEXPO 2010, 11-6 p.m., presented by Fairbanks Arts Association, features Alaska artist vendors, free kids activities, workshops, concessions, free performances and more, $2 suggested donation or a can of food to benefit the food bank, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, 456-6485 ext. 226

March 6 — JAN STITT WORKSHOP, featuring Plein Air, Pochade and Promotion Online, $65 in advance, $70 at the door, visit www. fairbanksarts.org for full workshop info, 456-6485 ext.

226 March 17 — 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, 4587925 or 389-2114 March 21 — PARKA PARADE, 11 a.m., downtown Second Avenue, 456-6485 ext. 226

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WOMEN VOTERS OF THE TANANA VALLEY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 10 a.m., “Fifty Miles from Tomorrow,” by Willie Hensley, Noel Wien Library conference room, 459-1063, georgine. olson@taos.fnsb.lib.ak.us or 456-8963 March 6 — 15TH ANNUAL POETRY CONTEST AWARDS CEREMONY AND READING, 5 p.m., Bear Gallery, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, 456-6485 ext. 227 March 9 — GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., The Civically Engaged Reader: a diverse collection of short provocative readings on civic activity; selections, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us March 16 — OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING BOOK CLUB, 1:30-3 p.m., “The Price of Silence,” by Kate Wilhelm, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 4591020 March 22 — SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “The Ninth Circle,” by Alex Bell, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@ fnsblibrary.us

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Amy Topkok performs with the Pavva Inupiaq Dancers of Fairbanks during last year’s Festival of Native Arts. Song, dance, crafts and celebration are all part of the festival.

culinary March 9 — THE RHONE INTENSIVE, 7 p.m., Lavelle’s Bistro, $30 Wine Guild members, $35 non-guild, 575 First Ave., 450-0555

March 10, 17, 24, 31 — WINE ON WEDNESDAY, all evening, features a flight of three wines served by a guest sommelier, Lavelle’s Bistro, 575 First Ave.,

$12.50, 450-0555 March 16 — PORT AND DESSERT WINES, 7 p.m., Lavelle’s Bistro, $30 Wine Guild

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members, $35 non-guild, 575 First Ave., 450-0555 March 23 — A TOAST TO PAUL ROSSI, 7 p.m., Lavelle’s Bistro, $30 Wine Guild members, $35 non-guild, 575 First Ave., 450-0555 March 30 — SOUTH AMERICAN WINES, 7 p.m., Lavelle’s Bistro, $30 Wine Guild members, $35 non-guild, 575 First Ave., 450-0555

dance March. 6 — APPALACHIANSTYLE SQUARE DANCE, 8 p.m., music by the Lost Dogs, caller: Paul Brink-Hart, no experience required, Hartung Hall, Ester, donations accepted, 479-7959 or 455-6528

March 6 — SOCIAL DANCE, 8:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored

by Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, no smoking or alcohol, bring a pair of clean soled non-marking shoes, Pot luck, bring a dish and get in for free or $5, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, 456-3331 or www. ballroomfairbanks.org March 13 — SANTA SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB, 7:30-9:30 p.m., David Smith caller, Pioneer Park Square and Round Dance Center, $7, Roger/Kandie at 455-7046 March 16 — PROSPECTOR PLUS SQUARE DANCE CLUB, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Jerrie

Weatherford caller, Pioneer Park Square and Round Dance Center, $7, April at 458-7727 March 20 — CONTRADANCE, 8 p.m., with live music by Polar Drive and dance instruction with Barbara Braley, Pioneer Park Dance Center, sponsored

by Contra Borealis Dancers, beginners welcome, 457-8957 or www.contraborealis.org March 27 — SANTA SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB, 7:30-9:30 p.m., David Smith caller, Pioneer Park Square and Round Dance Center, $7, Roger/Kandie at 455-7046

family March 9, 16, 23, 30 —

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, for 3- to 5-year-olds, 10:30 a.m., Noel Wien Public Library, 1215 Cowles St., free, 459-1052 March 10, 17, 24, 31 — PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 11:15 a.m., for 3 —to 5-yearolds, North Pole Branch Library, 601 Snowman Lane. It’s a fun time of stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft, free.

Registration is not required, 488-6101 March 10, 17, 24, 31 — PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, for 3 —to 5-year-olds, 1:30 p.m., Noel Wien Public Library, 1215 Cowles St., free, 459-1052 March 12, 19, 26 — PARENTS

AND TWOS, 11:15 a.m., North Pole Branch Library, 601 Snowman Lane. Come join this cozy storytime for 2-year-olds and a parent or caregiver, free.

Registration is required, 4886101 March 20 —SPRING FLING, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., sponsored

by Goldstream Valley Lions Club, dog sled rides, ski races, (must bring your own skis), petting zoo, fire trucks, food, drinks and more, Ken Kunkle Community Center, Goldstream road, 388-7141 March 27 — FAMILY SCIENCE DAY, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., for ages 5 and up, UAF Museum of the North, $5, 474-7505

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Award-winning international and independent films: March 4 — JEWISH FILM “Gigante” (Uruguay; 88 min); FESTIVAL, 7 p.m., “Holes In My “Dennis” (Denmark; 18 min), Shoes,” sponsored by Jewish Noel Wien Library Auditorium, Congregation of Fairbanks, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or Pioneer Park Civic Center, golson@fnsblibrary.us suggested donation: $10, March 27 — FAIRBANKS students $5, 456-1002, www. mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon FILM FEST, 6 p.m., Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, March 6 — JEWISH FILM Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, FESTIVAL, 8 p.m., “My $5, 456-6485 ext. 227 Fuhrer,” sponsored by Jewish lecture Congregation of Fairbanks, The Blue Loon, suggested March 9 — ALASKA donation: $10, students $5, RAILROADS THAT NEVER 456-1002, www.mosquitonet.

WERE, 7 p.m., with Ron com/~orhatzafon Gatterdam. Many railroads were built on paper — very few March 7 — JEWISH FILM were built on dirt. This is the FESTIVAL, 7 p.m., “Lemon story of those built on paper.

Tree,” sponsored by Jewish TVRR Train Museum, Pioneer Congregation of Fairbanks, Park, 479-4535 or ftvrr.inc@ Alaska Coffee Roasting Co., gmail.com 4001 Geist Rd., suggested donation: $10, students $5, March 9-13 — ALASKA 456-1002, www.mosquitonet.

MINERS ASSOCIATION com/~orhatzafon BIENNIAL CONFERENCE, March 18 — THIRD THURSDAY speakers include Alaska Governor Sean Parnell; Tom FILMS FOR ADULTS, 7 p.m.

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Irwin, Alaska Commissioner of Natural Resources; Mark Hamilton, statewide president of the University of Alaska; Allen Renshaw, chief engineer of Usibelli Coal Mine and Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse, President and CEO NovaGold Resources Inc., Westmark Gold Room, www.arcticminers.org March 18 — INSECT SURVIVORS OF THE KASATOCHI ERUPTION, 7 p.m., with museum insect curator Derek Sikes, UAF Museum of the North, 4747505

music/nightlife March 6 — FESTIVAL OF NATIVE ARTS, 6 p.m.midnight, with Native dancing, singing, arts and crafts, Davis Concert Hall, free, 474-6889 or festival@uaf.edu

Mark your calendar for the Concert for the Animals on Sunday, March 21 at 4 p.m. at Pioner Park. Dr. Suzanne Summerville has put together an all-star cast consisting of the Borealis Brass, Northland Youth Choir, Dance Theatre, Morgan Reed, Susan Grace, Meredith Lanis, Connie Oda, James Spontak and Barbara Quaile.

March 5 — JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET, 8 p.m., sponsored by Guitar, 488-0556 or www.

Acoustic Adventures, Pioneer acousticadventures.com Park Theatre, $30 at Grassroots March 5 — COMEDY SHOWCASE WITH MO MANDELL, The Blue Loon, 4575666

1 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 4747555

March 27 — LES VYEUX NOIRS, 8 p.m. Presented by Fairbanks Concert Association, Hering Auditorium, 474-8081, info@fairbanksconcert.org March 6 — FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY BAND, 7 March 28 — ARCTIC p.m. Civic Center Theatre, CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Pioneer Park, free (donations WITH KATHLEEN BUTLERappreciated), www.

HOPKINS, 4 p.m., Davis communityband.org Concert Hall, 474-5852 or www.

March 6 — TIM ROBB, 10 p.m., fairbankssymphony.org The Marlin, 3412 College Road, nature 479-4646 March 11 — PRESCHOOL March 7 — MERCYME 7 p.m., NATURE DISCOVERY Friends Community Church, $25 PROGRAM, 1-2:30 p.m. Join at Ticketmaster or 800-745-3000 Friends of Creamer’s Field for this month’s program called March 13, 20 — FUNK TROLLEY, 10 p.m. The Marlin, “Animal Tracks” and includes reading of a book, making a 3412 College Road, 479-4646 craft, and taking a brief walk March 18 — MUSIC AT ONE, on the refuge. A $3 donation 1 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 474- per child is suggested and 7555 reservations are required.

March 19 — JOHN HOPKINS Maximum of 15 children STUDIO RECITAL, 8 p.m., per class, call 452-5162 for Davis Concert Hall, $10, 474reservations.

7555 March 20 — SPRING March 21 — CONCERT FOR EQUINOX WALK, 1-3 p.m., THE ANIMALS, 4 p.m., music join Friends of Creamer’s Field about dogs, cats, birds and for a very early spring walk on other animals to support the the refuge trails to celebrate FNSB Animal Shelter Fund, the changing of the seasons Pioneer Park Centennial or when the sun is halfway Theater, $10, families between the lowest and the $20, children $5, Suzanne highest points it reaches in Summerville at 456-1144 the sky and day and night are about the same length of time.

March 25 — MUSIC AT ONE,

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Look for signs of local animals just waking up or very active during our cold weather, learn about signs to look for in the coming weeks, 452-5162 or www.creamersfield.org

March 13 — ICE CARVING LIGHTING AND AWARDS, 6 p.m., junior and amateur sculptures, Ice Alaska, 1925 Chena Landing Loop, 388-6388 March 20 — NORTH AMERICAN March 26 — ANNUAL WEIGHT PULL, noon, sponsored MEMBERSHIP MEETING by the Interior Freight Dog AND WHIMSICAL BIRD Association. Open to all dogs CARNIVAL, 5:30-7:30 p.m., over 1 year old, loaner harnesses Alaska Bird Observatory, 418 available, registration 10:15Wedgewood Drive, members: 11:15 a.m. $15 members, $20 free, non-members $10, www. non-members, Big Ray’s Parking alaskabird.org or 451-7159 Lot, ifdassoc@hotmail.com, 3472860 March 31 — BIRDS OF THE SOUTHERN OCEANS, March 26, 27, 28 — NORTHERN Alaska Bird Observatory, 418 LIVING HOME SHOW, 2-8 Wedgewood Drive, www. p.m., (sat: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun: alaskabird.org or 451-7159 11 a.m.-5 p.m.) sponsored

by Interior Alaska Building special events Association, with over 150 March 6 — ICE CARVING booths representing every LIGHTING AND AWARDS, 6 aspect of northern living p.m., multi-block sculptures, Ice including financing new Alaska, 1925 Chena Landing construction, remodeling and Loop, 388-6388 refurnishing, with educational March 9-12 — HIGH SCHOOL seminars, $4, Carlson Center, STUDENT ICE SCULPTING 474-9082 COMPETITION, 10 a.m., Junior March 28 — FABULOUS World Ice Art Championship, FEMINIST FUNDRAISER, 5:30 Ice Alaska, 1925 Chena Landing p.m., benefit for the Alaska Loop, 388-6388

Womens Lobby, $35 or Table of 10 $300. Westmark Goldroom, Kelly at 452-5870 or Joy at 474-8328

stage March 19-21, 26-28 — SWEENEY TODD, 8 p.m., Sundays at 3 p.m., presented by Fairbanks Light Opera Theater, West Valley Performing Arts Center, tickets available at www.flot.org or at the box office 1 hour before show time :…;::…

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March 19-21 26-28 — WINTER SHORTS, 8:15 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., Lee H. Salisbury Theatre, 474-7751 or www.uaf.edu/ theatre/season March 26, 27, 28 — DOUBT, 8:15 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., $20, $18 seniors (65+), military and students and $14 13-18 years old, box office opens one hour prior to curtain time for walk up sales, 4567529

APRIL art April 21 — 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

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books April 6 — SCIENCE BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., Best American Science and Nature Writing 2008 (first half), Noel Wien Library conference room, 1215 Cowles St., 4591063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us April 13 — GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., The Civically Engaged Reader: a diverse collection of short provocative readings on civic activity; selections, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us April 19 — LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE TANANA VALLEY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 10 a.m., “Twenty Chickens for a Saddle: the story of an African childhood,” by Robyn Scott, Noel Wien Library conference room, 459-1063, georgine. olson@taos.fnsb.lib.ak.us or 456-8963 April 26 — SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “Enchantress of Florence,” by Salman Rushdie, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us

served by a guest sommelier, Lavelle’s Bistro, 575 First Ave., $12.50, 450-0555 April 9 — WINE TASTING AT A WOMAN’S AFFAIR, 6-9 p.m., features over 50 wines, hors d oeuvres, includes wine glass and $10 gift certificate off wine purchase, $25, $20 for guys accompanied by a woman, Carlson Center, 4749082 April 10 — CHOCOLATE BASH: PASSPORT TO CHOCOLATE, fund-raiser for the museum endowment fund, $50 in advance, UAF Museum of the North, 474-7505 April 13 — SAN FRANCISCO WINE EXCHANGE, 7 p.m., Lavelle’s Bistro, $30 Wine Guild members, $35 non-guild, 575 First Ave., 450-0555 April 20 — PENFOLD PORTFOLIO, 7 p.m., Lavelle’s Bistro, $30 Wine Guild members, $35 non-guild, 575 First Ave., 450-0555 April 27 — OLD WORLD WINE VERSUS NEW WORLD, 7 p.m., Lavelle’s Bistro, $30 Wine Guild members, $35 nonguild, 575 First Ave., 450-0555

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April 6 — WINE AND FOOD PAIRING, 7 p.m., Lavelle’s Bistro, $30 Wine Guild members, $35 non-guild, 575 First Ave., 450-0555

April 2 — CONTRADANCE, 8 p.m., with live music by Polar Drive and dance instruction with Amy Steiner, Pioneer Park Dance Center, sponsored

by Contra Borealis Dancers, beginners welcome, 457-8957 or www.contraborealis.org

April 7, 14, 21, 28 — WINE ON WEDNESDAY, all evening, features a flight of three wines

April 2 — LATHROP BALLROOM DANCE TEAM AUCTION AND SHOW, 6:30

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Kathy Hedges, from left, Vicki Parrish, Kerynn Fisher and Barbara Travis display chocolate truffles from Alaska Wild Berry Products in preparation for the 2007 chocolate fundraiser at the University of Alaska Museum of the North. The April 10 fundraiser benefits the museum endowment fund and features an evening of decadent desserts, fine wines and live music at the museum. p.m., Hering Auditorium, $10, $8 seniors, students and military, $40 family, 452-4751 ext. 13101 April 3 — APPALACHIANSTYLE SQUARE DANCE, 8 p.m., music by the Lost Dogs, caller: Paul Brink-Hart, no experience required, Hartung Hall, Ester, donations accepted, 479-7959 or 455-6528 April 3 — SOCIAL DANCE, 8:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored

by Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, no smoking or alcohol, bring a pair of clean soled non-marking shoes, Pot luck, bring a dish and get in for free or $5, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, 456-3331 or www. ballroomfairbanks.org April 10 — SANTA SWINGERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB, 7:309:30 p.m., David Smith caller, Pioneer Park Square and Round Dance Center, $7, Roger/Kandie at 455-7046

April 17 — CONTRADANCE, 8 p.m., with live music by Ice Jam and dance instruction with Lynn Basham, Pioneer Park Dance Center, sponsored

by Contra Borealis Dancers, beginners welcome, 457-8957 or www.contraborealis.org

family April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 — PARENTS AND TWOS, 11:15 a.m., North Pole Branch Library, 601 Snowman Lane. Come join

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Awards Dinner presented by Farthest North Girl Scouts and BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.

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For ticket information, please call the Farthest North Girl Scout Council Offices at 456-4782

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this cozy storytime for 2-yearolds and a parent or caregiver, free. Registration is required, 488-6101

April 2 — PHOTOGRAPHIC ART FROM ALASKA’S LANDSCAPE, 5-8 p.m., photos

by Patrick Endres, Alaska House Gallery, 1003 Cushman St., 456April 3 — COMMUNITY 6449 EASTER EGG HUNT, 11 a.m., sponsored by New Hope April 2 — VERA BRADLEY Methodist-Presbyterian Church HANDBAGS, 5-8 p.m., kick-off and Santa’s Seniors, Santaland to second annual collection RV Park, 125 St. Nicholas Dr., of gently used Vera handbags North Pole, $1 donation per and accessories which will be child, 488-9191 donated to the Fairbanks Job Center, If Only ... A Fine Store, April 6, 13, 20, 27 — PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, for 215 Cushman St., 457-6659 or www.IfOnlyAlaska.com 3 — to 5-year-olds, 10:30 a.m., Noel Wien Public Library, 1215 April 2 — JOSHUA TREE Cowles St., free, 459-1052 ARTISTS and PHIL CARRICO, 5-8 p.m., The Annex, 2922 Parks April 7, 14, 21, 28 — Highway, 457-6668 PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 11:15 a.m., for 3 — to 5-yearApril 2 — ART ON CUSHMAN, olds, North Pole Branch Library, 6-8 p.m., S Salon and Studio at 601 Snowman Lane. It’s a fun 901 Cushman St., 374-3181 time of stories, fingerplays, songs lecture and a craft, free. Registration is April 15 — COMMUNITY not required, 488-6101 ARCHEOLOGY ON THE April 7, 14, 21, 28 — KUSKOKWIM, 7 p.m., Joshua PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, for Reuther and Chris Wooley 3 — to 5-year-olds, 1:30 p.m., talk about community Noel Wien Public Library, 1215 collaborations on an Cowles St., free, 459-1052 archaeological excavation in first friday the Central Kuskokwim region,

UAF Museum of the North, 474-7505

music/nightlife April 1 — MUSIC AT ONE, 1 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 4747555 April 1 — LEZ ZEPPELIN, 8 p.m., The Blue Loon, $20 online in advance at www. theblueloon.com, 457-5666

474-7555 April 11 — THE ALASKA TRIO, 4 p.m., an intimate program featuring the music of Haydn, Turina, and Tchaikovsky, Davis Concert Hall, 474-5852 or www.fairbankssymphony.org April 15 — JAZZ FEST MUSIC AT ONE, 1 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 474-7555

April 7 — ILIA RADOSLAVOV RECITAL, 8 p.m., faculty piano, Davis Concert Hall, $10, 4747555

April 15 — JAZZ FEST BAND AND GUESTS, 7 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, $10, $5 UAF students, 474-7555

April 8 — MUSIC AT ONE, 1 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 4747555

April 15 — TIM EASTON, 9 p.m., The Blue Loon, 457-5666

April 9 — SHARON ISBIN and MARK O’CONNER, 8 p.m., presented by Fairbanks Concert Association, Hering Auditorium, 474-8081, info@ fairbanksconcert.org April 9 — DAY OF PERCUSSION CONCERT, 8 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, $10, 474-7555 April 10 — DAY OF PERCUSSION CONCERT, 8 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, $10,

April 22 — NORTHERN LIGHTS STRING ORCHESTRA AND UAF CELLO CHOIR, 8 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 4747555 April 25 — CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNER’S CONCERT, 4 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 474-5852 or www. fairbankssymphony.org April 26 — IRA GLASS, 8 p.m. Presented by Fairbanks Concert Association, Hering Auditorium, 474-8081, info@ fairbanksconcert.org

April 28 — BILLY CURRINGTON, 8 p.m., Carlson April 16 — JAZZ FEST Center, $25.25 to $46.50 at PARTICIPANTS, 7 p.m., Davis 800-745-3000, all Fred Meyer Concert Hall, 474-7555 Ticketmaster outlets and the April 17 — JAZZ FEST HONOR Carlson Center Box Office BAND/CHOIR, 1 p.m., Davis April 29 — MUSIC AT ONE, 1 Concert Hall, 474-7555 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 474-7555 April 17 — LAURA CAVIANI, 8 p.m., The Blue Loon, 457-5666 April 18 — ALASKA CAMERATA, 7 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, $5, 474-7555 April 22 — MUSIC AT ONE, 1 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 4747555

April 29 — PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 64.8, 8 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, $10, $5 UAF students, 474-7555 April 30 — UAF WIND SYMPHONY, 8 p.m., featuring the winner of the

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Frontrunners in the annual Beat Beethoven 5-kilometer run lead a field of hundreds up Tanana Loop on Saturday morning, April 11, 2009, on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Stian Stensland, bib 498, won the race.

Wind Symphony Concerto Competition and John Adams “Slow Ride in a Fast Machine.”

Davis Concert Hall, $10, $5 UAF students, 474-7555

nature April 1 — OWL PROGRAM, 7-8:30 p.m., join Friends of

Creamer’s Field for the annual program on owls featuring a talk and slide show about the ecology of our local owls, how to find them and identify their calls, and meet live owls, 4525162 or www.creamersfield.org April 8 — PRESCHOOL

NATURE DISCOVERY PROGRAM, 1-2:30 p.m. Join Friends of Creamer’s Field for this month’s program called “Geese” and includes reading of a book, making a craft, and taking a brief walk on the refuge. A $3 donation per child

is suggested and reservations are required. Maximum of 15 children per class, call 452-5162 for reservations.

April 21 — BIRDS OF THE BOREAL SERIES, 7 p.m., sixweek series begins, Alaska Bird Observatory, 418 Wedgewood

Drive, $5 per class, www. alaskabird.org or 451-7159

special events April 1-4 —75TH INTERNATIONAL BONSIEL, featuring more than 50 curling teams from Alaska and Canada, free, Fairbanks Curling Club,

Tour of Greenhouses Weekend of April 30–May 2

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seedswap, a silent auction and activities and is a fundraiser April 3 — WEIGHT PULL, noon, to benefit the Randy Smith’s sponsored by the Interior Freight school yard garden, Randy Smith Middle School, 458-7600 Dog Association. Open to all April 24 — PRACTICE dogs over 1 year old, loaner harnesses available, registration WEIGHT PULL, noon, 10:15-11:15 a.m., $15 members, sponsored by the Interior $20 non-members, Bentley Mall, Freight Dog Association. Open ifdassoc@hotmail.com, 347-2860 to all dogs over 1 year old, loaner harnesses available, April 10, 11 — A WOMAN’S registration 10:15-11:15 a.m., AFFAIR, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11a.m.-5 p.m., features $5 non-members, Cold Spot Feeds, ifdassoc@hotmail.com, over 130 booths highlighting 347-2860 health, education, fashion, fitness, finance and career, plus seminars, $4, Carlson Center, 474-9082 April 17 — 8TH ANNUAL TASTE OF NORTH POLE AND UAF DAY, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., feast on tasty samples of North Pole’s best dining while you learn about UAF programs, fundraiser for NP Cyclones Youth Soccer Club, North Pole Plaza Mall, 488-2281 or www. northpolechamber.us April 24 — GARDEN BAZAAR AND EARTHDAY FAIR, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., event includes vendors, workshops, a

for seniors, military, and UAF employees, $7 for students with ID, 474-7751 or www.uaf.edu/ theatre/season April 24 — BRIBES FOR BROADWAY, 6 p.m., dinner theater event with auction for ten roles (the parts goes to the highest bidder!) for the subsequent comic performance, $50, space limited to 75 people, Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., 456-7529

April 30 — TIME OF YOUR LIFE, 8:15 p.m., Riverfront stage Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., $20, April 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11 — DOUBT, $18 seniors (65+), military and students and $14 13-18 years 8:15 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., old, box office opens one hour Riverfront Theatre, 1852 prior to curtain time for walk Second Ave., $20, $18 seniors up sales, 456-7529 (65+), military and students and $14 13-18 years old, box office opens one hour prior to curtain time for walk up sales, 456-7529

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April 17, 18 — 8X10 PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL, 8:15 p.m., Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., 456-7529 April 23, 24, 30 — VINEGAR TOM, 8:15 p.m., Lee H. Salisbury Theatre, $14, $12

art May 24-28 — WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP, sponsored by the Fairbanks Watercolor Society featuring Jane R. Hofstetter, an accomplished Watercolor artist,

instructor and the author of “7 Keys To Great Paintings.”

Space is limited, reservations required, $300 -$400, Sherry Fisler at tsherry@alaska.net or Cheryl Berrong at 389-2114 May 26 — 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

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A Drake Mallard preens himself in preparation for the Spring Migration Celebration at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge which will take place on Saturday, May 1, from noon to 4 p.m. The annual event is scheduled to coincide with the peak of bird migration. The day’s programs will consist of bird and wildlife viewing, information booths, nature walks and activities for the whole family. Activities will take place both at Creamer’s Field and Alaska Public Lands Information Center, free. A full schedule of events can be found at www.creamersfield.org

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May 4 — SCIENCE BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “The Mystery of the Tunguska Fireball,” by Surendra Verma, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 4591063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us May 11 — OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING BOOK CLUB, 1:303 p.m., book talk & selection of titles for September 2010–April 2011, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1020 May 11 — GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., The Civically Engaged Reader: a diverse collection of short provocative readings on civic activity; selections, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us May 15 — LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE TANANA VALLEY BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 10 a.m., “The Dumbest Generation: how the digital age stupefies young Americans and jeopardizes our future (or, don’t trust anyone under 30),” by Mark Bauerlein, Noel Wien Library conference room, 459-1063, georgine. olson@taos.fnsb.lib.ak.us or 456-8963 May 24 — SCIENCE FICTION/ FANTASY DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “Anvil of the World,” by Kage Baker, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 4591063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us

age 13-17, Hutchison Career Center Dining Room, part of Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, $240, space is limited and registration is required, 474-7021

dance May 1 — SOCIAL DANCE, 8:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored

by Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, no smoking or alcohol, bring a pair of clean soled non-marking shoes, Pot luck, bring a dish and get in for free or $5, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, 456-3331 or www. ballroomfairbanks.org May 7 — CONTRADANCE, 8 p.m., with live music

by Celtic Confusion and dance instruction with Lynn Basham, Pioneer Park Dance Center, sponsored by Contra Borealis Dancers, beginners welcome, 457-8957 or www. contraborealis.org May 15 — CONTRADANCE, 8 p.m., with live music

by Celtic Confusion and dance instruction with Lynn Basham, Pioneer Park Dance Center, sponsored by Contra Borealis Dancers, beginners welcome, 457-8957 or www. contraborealis.org May 19 — MO HOLLAND 19TH ANNUAL SPRING DANCE RECITAL, 2 and 7 p.m., Hering Auditorium, $8, 452-5678 May 21-23 — CHOREA BOREALIS, Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday 2 and 5 p.m., presented by Dance Theatre Fairbanks, featuring “When the Northern Lights Come Out to Play,” Pioneer Park Centennial Center for the Arts, $12, $10 seniors, military, students, $5 children under 12, 452-1113 May 21 — SOCIAL DANCE, 8:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored

by Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, no smoking or alcohol, bring a pair of clean soled non-marking shoes, Pot luck, bring a dish and get in for free or $5, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, 456-3331 or www. ballroomfairbanks.org

May 28 — DECADES OF DANCE with SHARON KIHARA, 8 p.m., May 24-28 — CAFÉ TEEN presented by Cold Fusion Tribal INTERNATIONAL CULINARY Dance, Empress Theater, $15, ARTS ACADEMY, 9 a.m.-noon, Mary Haley at coldfusiondance@ culinary adventure for students gmail.com

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May 31 — AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE MASTER WORKSHOP PLACEMENT, presented by Dance Theatre Fairbanks, age 812 5:30-7 p.m., ages 13+, 7-8:30 p.m., Pointe Placement 8:30-9 p.m., free, 452-1113 May 31 — AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE MASTER WORKSHOP, presented by Dance Theatre Fairbanks, workshop features Richard Toda, ABT Artistic Coordinator of Educational Outreach; and Flavio Salaza, former Soloist with ABT and Ballet Cuba.

Classes are open to all dancers citywide, ages 8 to 98. $30 for one class, $50 for two and $70 for unlimited. Pointe Classes are $15. Schedule at www. dancetheatrefairbanks.com, 452-1113

Branch Library, 601 Snowman Lane. It’s a fun time of stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft, free. Registration is not required, 488-6101

carvings and masks by Bobby Nashookpuk, Alaska House Gallery, 1003 Cushman St., 4566449

May 5, 12, 19, 26 — PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, for 3 — to 5-yearolds, 1:30 p.m., Noel Wien Public Library, 1215 Cowles St., free, 459-1052 May 7, 14, 21, 28 — PARENTS AND TWOS, 11:15 a.m., North Pole Branch Library, 601 Snowman Lane. Come join this cozy storytime for 2-year-olds and a parent or caregiver, free.

Registration is required, 4886101

film

May 20 — THIRD THURSDAY FILMS FOR ADULTS, 7 p.m.

Award-winning international and independent films: “The family Window” (Argentina / Spain; 77 May 4, 11, 18, 25 — PRESCHOOL min); “Seventy” (Spain; 3 min), STORYTIME, for 3 — to 5-year- Noel Wien Library Auditorium, olds, 10:30 a.m., Noel Wien 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or Public Library, 1215 Cowles St., golson@fnsblibrary.us free, 459-1052 first friday May 5, 12, 19, 26 — PRESCHOOL May 7 — SPIRITS OF MY STORYTIME, 11:15 a.m., for 3 ANCESTORS, 5-8 p.m., bone — to 5-year-olds, North Pole

May 7 — MADE IN ALASKA, YOU BET!, 5-8 p.m., If Only ...

A Fine Store, 215 Cushman St., 457-6659 or www.IfOnlyAlaska. com May 7 — VLADIMIR ZHKHARTSEV, 5-8 p.m., The Annex, 2922 Parks Highway, 457-6668 May 7 — COLORS OF SPRING, 5-8 p.m., with Yelena MazourMatusevich, Artisan’s Courtyard, 1755 Westward Way, 452-4095 May 7 — ART ON CUSHMAN, 6-8 p.m., S Salon and Studio at 901 Cushman St., 374-3181

lecture May 27 — ERIC SCHLOSSER, 5:30 p.m., author of “Fast Food Nation” and co-producer of “Food, Inc.,” sponsored by Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning and EPSCoR, Davis Concert Hall, free, 474-7021

music/nightlife May 1 — UNIVERSITY

CHORUS, 8 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, $10, $5 UAF students, 4747555

May 1 — SPRING MIGRATION CELEBRATION, noon-4 p.m., join Friends of Creamer’s Field May 3 — STRING ENSEMBLES, for the annual celebration of spring migration at Creamer’s 8 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 474Field Migratory Waterfowl 7555 Refuge, activities will take place May 5 — BRASS ENSEMBLES, both at Creamer’s Field and 8 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, free, Alaska Public Lands Information 474-7555 Center, free, 452-5162 or www.

May 6 — MUSIC AT ONE, 1 creamersfield.org p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 474May 13 — PRESCHOOL 7555 NATURE DISCOVERY May 7 — CHOIR OF THE PROGRAM, 1-2:30 p.m. Join NORTH, 8 p.m., Davis Concert Friends of Creamer’s Field for Hall, $10, $5 UAF students, 474- this month’s program 7555 called “Ponds” and includes May 23 — NORTHLAND YOUTH reading of a book, making a craft, and taking a brief CHOIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY walk on the refuge. A SPRING CONCERT, 4 p.m., $3 donation per child is Davis Concert Hall, $12, suggested and reservations children 12 and under, military are required. Maximum of and seniors $7, available at Somethin’ Special, River Mall or 15 children per class, call at the door one hour before the 452-5162 for reservations. concert, 388-0543 May 9 — MOTHER’S DAY FROG WALK, 1-3 p.m., nature join Friends of Creamer’s May 1 — GUIDED BIRD WALK Field for our annual AT CREAMER’S FIELD, 1 p.m., Mother’s Day frog walk, meet at farmhouse, sponsored learn about Alaska’s elusive

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May 15 — GUIDED BIRD WALK AT UAF, 1 p.m., meet at ski hut, sponsored by Alaska Bird Observatory, www. alaskabird.org or 451-7159

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May 18 — GUIDED BIRD WALK AT CREAMER’S FIELD, 1 p.m., meet at farmhouse, sponsored by Alaska Bird Observatory, $10, www. alaskabird.org or 451-7159

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May 20 — GUIDED BIRD WALK AT SMITH LAKE, 1 p.m., meet at farmhouse, sponsored by Alaska Bird Observatory, $10, www. alaskabird.org or 451-7159 May 22-23 — FLY FISHING WEEKEND, weekend focus course offered by Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, join anger Shann Jones for this beginner-level course taught in the Fairbanks area, visit www. uaf.edu/summer for detailed tuition/fee information, 4747021

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May 23 — BIG SIT BIRDWATCHING, 7-11:30 a.m., meet at farmhouse, sponsored

by Alaska Bird Observatory, $25, $5 children under 16, www.alaskabird.org or 4517159

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Katie Leeth, 6, joins the Pavva Inupiaq Dancers in song and dance during the 11th Annual TOTE Family Fun Fest held last year by the UA Museum of the North. Along with the Alaska Native dance exhibition, parents and children were treated to an assortment of crafts, owl pellet dissection, a dinosaur bone hunt and more. This year’s fun fest will be held Sunday, June 13.

JUNE

special events May 8 — PET AWARENESS DAY WEIGHT PULL, noon, sponsored by the Interior Freight Dog Association.

Open to all dogs over 1 year old, loaner harnesses available, registration 10:1511:15 a.m., $15 members, $20 non-members, Tanana Valley Fairgrounds, ifdassoc@hotmail. com, 347-2860 May 8 — PET AWARENESS DAY, Noon-4 p.m., sponsored

by Companions, Inc., $1.50, $5 family, Tanana Valley Fairgrounds, 457-4312

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stage May 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 — TIME OF YOUR LIFE, 8:15 p.m.

Sundays at 2 p.m., Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., $20, $18 seniors (65+), military and students and $14 13-18 years

old, box office opens one hour prior to curtain time for walk up sales, 456-7529

art

June 23 — FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MEETING, 6:30 p.m., Blue May 1 — DRAMA PROJECT Room in the Centennial REGISTRATION OPENS, a Building in Pioneer Park. Social professional training program hour at 6:30 p.m. followed by in theater for children and general membership meeting, young people ages 5-18 years, new members welcome, 458classes and productions are 7925 or 389-2114 offered June 14 through August 7, Riverfront Theatre, June 24-27 — FIELD 1852 Second Ave., 456-7529 PAINTING: FAIRBANKS AREA, weekend focus course May 1, 2 — VINEGAR TOM, offered by Summer Sessions 8:15 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., and Lifelong Learning, learn Lee H. Salisbury Theatre, $14, and practice artistic principles $12 for seniors, military, and UAF employees, $7 for students with artist Mareca Guthrie, with ID, 474-7751 or www.uaf. visit www.uad.edu/summer for detailed tuition/fee edu/theatre/season information, 474-7021 May 7, 8, 14, 15 — BEAR, books 11 p.m., “Late Night Theatre” series, Riverfront Theatre, 1852 June 1 — SCIENCE BOOKS Second Ave., 456-7529 DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m.,

Best American Science and Nature Writing 2008 (second half), Noel Wien Library conference room, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@ fnsblibrary.us June 28 — SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “Mainspring,” by Jay Lake, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 4591063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us

culinary June 1-4 — CAFÉ YOUTH BAKING BLITZ, 9 a.m.-noon, culinary adventure for students age 9-16, Hutchison Career Center Dining Room, part of Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, $200, space is limited and registration is required, 474-7021 June 2 — CAFÉ CLASS,

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June

Cooking Conquistador: Traditional Mexican Food led

by Gloria Fernandez, 6-8:30 p.m., Hutchison Career Center Dining Room, part of UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, registration is required, $40, 474-7021

family June 4, 11, 18, 25 — PARENTS AND TWOS, 11:15 a.m., North Pole Branch Library, 601

Snowman Lane. Come join this cozy storytime for 2-year-olds and a parent or caregiver, free.

Registration is required, 4886101

of the North, 474-7505

June 14 — MONDAY MARVELS, 7 p.m., Reichardt 201, UAF campus, Natalie Monacci presents “Everyday June 8, 15, 22, 29 — Chemistry,” revealing how PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, for chemistry plays an integral part in your life, free, presented by 3 — to 5-year-olds, 10:30 a.m., Summer Sessions and Lifelong Noel Wien Public Library, 1215 Learning and Alaska Summer Cowles St., free, 459-1052 Research Academy, 474-7021 June 9, 16, 23, 30 — June 21 — MONDAY PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 11:15 a.m., for 3 — to 5-yearMARVELS, 7 p.m., Reichardt olds, North Pole Branch Library, 201, UAF campus, Neal Brown 601 Snowman Lane. It’s a fun presents “As Seen From time of stories, fingerplays, Above,” discussing scientific songs and a craft, free. uses of aerial photographs, Registration is not required, free, presented by Summer 488-6101 Sessions and Lifelong Learning and Alaska Summer Research June 8, 15, 22, 29 — PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, for Academy, 474-7021 June 28 — MONDAY 3 — to 5-year-olds, 1:30 p.m., Noel Wien Public Library, 1215 MARVELS, 7 p.m., Reichartdt Cowles St., free, 459-1052 201, UAF campus, physics June 13 — TOTE FAMILY FUN faculty present “Physics: It’s as Sweet As Chocolate,” exploring FEST, hands on activities for the physics behind everyday kids of all ages, UAF Museum

life, free, presented by Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning and Alaska Summer Research Academy, 474-7021

film June 1— PADDLE TO SEATTLE: JOURNEY THROUGH THE INSIDE PASSAGE, part of the Reel History: Documenting Alaska film series, 7 p.m., Schaible Auditorium, UAF campus, free, presented by Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, 4747021 June 3 — AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, part of the Reeling Green film series, 7 p.m., Schaible Auditorium, UAF campus, free, presented by Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, 474-7021 June 8 — GATES OF THE ARCTIC: ALASKA’S BROOKS RANGE, part of the Reel History: Documenting Alaska film series, 7 p.m., Schaible

June 7-11 — CAFÉ KIDS COOKING CAMP, 9 a.m.-noon, culinary camp for students age 6-9, Hutchison Career Center Dining Room, part of Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, $240, space is limited and registration is required, 4747021

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June 14-18 — CAFÉ TWEEN INTERNATIONAL CULINARY ARTS WORKSHOP, 9 a.m.noon, culinary adventure for students age 10-12, Hutchison Career Center Dining Room, part of Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, $240, space is limited and registration is required, 474-7021 June 16 — CAFÉ CLASS, Philippine Desserts led by Betsey Engle, 6-8:30 p.m., Hutchison Career Center Dining Room, part of UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, registration is required, $40, 474-7021 June 30 — CAFÉ CLASS, German Pastries led by Angela Dirks-Eicken, 6-8:30 p.m., Hutchison Career Center Dining Room, part of UAF Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, registration is required, $40, 474-7021

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Dance

Fairbanks is flush with dance enthusiasts. Not surprisingly, far too many dance classes and events take place to list (though there are quite a few placed in this guide). Below is a list of contacts for some of the dance groups, businesses and individuals offering classes and lessons.

Artisan’s Courtyard, 1755

Westward Way, 452-4095

Swing and country dancing, 479-7579 or dan-

schaaf@gci.net

Latin dance, with Felix Bambury Webbe, 687-4639

Belly Dance: Raks Souzana Studio, 1006 Smythe St., 388-1452 or souzanadance@gmail.com

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June 17 — SCARRED LANDS AND WOUNDED LIVES: THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINTS OF WAR, part of the Reeling Green film series, 7 p.m., Schaible Auditorium, UAF campus, free, presented by Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, 474-7021 June 17 — THIRD THURSDAY FILMS FOR ADULTS, 7 p.m.

Award-winning international and independent films: “Somers Town” (UK; 70 min); “Odd Shoe” (UK; 10 min), Noel Wien Library Auditorium, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us

June 22 — THE GOVERNORS, APRIL 30, 1993, part of the Reel History: Documenting 590-3449 or alaskadancer@ ballroomfairbanks.org Alaska film series, 7 p.m., alaska.net Silver Spur, 285 Old Schaible Auditorium, UAF Belly Dance with Joyce Richardson Highway, 456-6300 or campus, free, presented by Young of Tribal Wallah, love2linedance@gmail.com Summer Sessions and Lifelong 888-8575 or info@tribalwallah.

Contra Borealis Dancers, Learning, 474-7021 net 457-8957 or www.contraborealis.

June 24 — THE GREENING OF Belly Dance with org.

SOUTHIE, part of the Reeling Terri Massa, 699-9383 or UAF Good Time Swing Green film series, zarasbazaar@hotmail.com Dance Club, 474-6702 7 p.m., Schaible Auditorium, Zumba with Phoebe Dance Theatre Fairbanks, UAF campus, free, presented by May, 687-4675 or fitness-with590-3449 or alaskadancer@alaska.

Summer Sessions and Lifelong phoebe@hotmail.com net Learning, 474-7021 June 29 — NORMAL FOR US: THE MILLER TWINS, part of the Reel History: Documenting Auditorium, UAF campus, free, June 15 — ALASKA FAR Alaska film series, 7 p.m., presented by Summer Sessions AWAY: THE NEW DEAL Schaible Auditorium, UAF and Lifelong Learning, 474PIONEERS OF THE campus, free, presented by 7021 MATANUSKA COLONY, Summer Sessions and Lifelong June 10 — FOOD, INC., part of part of the Reel History: Documenting Alaska film series, Learning, 474-7021 the Reeling Green film series, first friday 7 p.m., Schaible Auditorium, 7 p.m., Schaible Auditorium, UAF campus, free, presented by June 4 — ALASKA’S UAF campus, free, presented by Summer Sessions and Lifelong NATIONAL PARKS, 5-8 p.m., Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, 474-7021 paintings and drawings by Bill Learning, 474-7021 Brody, Alaska House Gallery, 1003 Cushman St., 456-6449 June 4 — TEA TIPS AND TASTING, 5-8 p.m., tips for brewing tea, If Only ... A Fine Store, 215 Cushman St., 4576659 or www.IfOnlyAlaska.com June 4 — SUE FARNHAM, BARRY MCWAYNE and CHARLES MASON, 5-8 p.m., The Annex, 2922 Parks Highway, 457-6668 June 4 — ART ON CUSHMAN, 6-8 p.m., S Salon and Studio at 901 Cushman St., 374-3181 Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, 456-3331 or www.

Belly Dance: Space for Movement, 410 Second Ave.,

lecture June 7 — LEGACY LECTURE SERIES, featuring Neil Davis, 7 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, free, Summer Sessions and Lifelong

Learning, 474-7021 June 9 — TERRY CHAPIN, presenting “Sustaining Alaska’s Ecosystems and Cultures in a Rapidly Changing World,” part of the 2010 Discover a Sustainable Alaska lecture series, 7 p.m., Schaible Auditorium, UAF campus, Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, 474-7021 June 16 — RICH SEIFERT, presenting “Is Alaska Sustainable?” part of the 2010 Discover a Sustainable Alaska lecture series, 7 p.m., Schaible Auditorium, UAF campus, free, Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, 474-7021 June 23 — LARRY LANDRY, presenting “Striving for a Sustainable Life in Interior Alaska,” part of the 2010 Discover a Sustainable Alaska lecture series, 7 p.m., Schaible Auditorium, UAF campus, free, Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, 474-7021

June 30 — PAT HOLLOWAY, KATHERINE DICRISTINA AND JENNY DAY, presenting “Sustainability in Garden Systems,” part of the 2010 Discover a Sustainable Alaska lecture series, 7 p.m., Schaible Auditorium, UAF campus, free, Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, 474-7021

music/nightlife June 1 — JASPER QUARTET, 8 p.m., recital, Davis Concert Hall, UAF campus, advance tickets $12 adult, $6 senior, military and students; $15 at the door, sponsored by Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, 474-7021 June 2 — FAIRBANKS SUZUKI INSTITUTE RECITAL, 12:45-1:45 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 479-6634 June 3 — FAIRBANKS SUZUKI INSTITUTE RECITAL, 12:45-1:45 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 479-6634 June 4 — FAIRBANKS SUZUKI INSTITUTE GRADUATION RECITAL, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 479-6634

It’s time for the 3rd Annual Dragonfly Day. Join Friends of Creamer’s Field for a day of celebrating our colorful invertebrate flyers on Saturday, June 19.

June 4 — FAIRBANKS SUZUKI INSTITUTE FACULTY RECITAL, 7 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 479-6634 June 5 — FAIRBANKS SUZUKI INSTITUTE RECITAL, 12:45-1:45 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 479-6634 June 5 — FAIRBANKS SUZUKI INSTITUTE CHAMBER AND ELECTIVES RECITAL, 7 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 479-6634 June 6 — FAIRBANKS SUZUKI INSTITUTE FINAL CONCERT, 4:15 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 479-6634

nature June 6 — DESIGN ALASKA WILD ARTS WALK, noon-5 p.m., join Friends of Creamer’s Field for a stroll on the refuge amid a colorful

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assortment of artists and musicians as they demonstrate their skills and display their work in this festive fundraising event, $10 (children 17 and under are free) and includes a choice of pastries and bagels, and cup of gourmet organic coffee, cocoa or tea.

Proceeds will support Friends of Creamer’s Field, 452-5162 or www.creamersfield.org June 10 — PRESCHOOL NATURE DISCOVERY PROGRAM, 1-2:30 p.m. Join Friends of Creamer’s Field for this month’s program called “Mosquitoes” and includes reading of a book, making a craft, and taking a brief walk on the refuge. A $3 donation per child is suggested and reservations are required.

Maximum of 15 children per class, call 452-5162 for reservations.

June 19 — SUMMER SOLSTICE WALK, 10 a.m.noon, join Friends of Creamer’s Field for a summer walk on the refuge trails to celebrate the changing of the seasons or specifically when the sun is highest in the sky and the day is the longest, learn about local wildflowers, trees and what the animals are doing during the summer, 452-5162 or www. creamersfield.org June 19 — 3rd ANNUAL DRAGONFLY DAY, 10 a.m.4 p.m., join Friends of Creamer’s Field for a day of celebrating our colorful invertebrate flyers, local entomologists and scientists will gather to educate the public about dragonflies and their kin and train folks on how to properly collect and record data on these amazing insects, 452-5162 or www. creamersfield.org

special events June 4-5 — 24-HOUR RELAY FOR LIFE, noon, sponsored by American Cancer Society, West Valley High School track, check out schedule of activities at www.fairbanksrelay.com or call 455-6811.

June 5 — INTERIOR FREIGHT DOG FUNDRAISER GARAGE SALE, TBA, visit www. interiorfreightdog.com for more details

Three-year old Ellie Bandeventer of North Pole, center, runs her mother Kerri, left, and grandmother Gayle O’Connor of Texas, right, as her sister Kami, 5, gets pulled in a wagon during the Fairbanks Counseling and Adoption’s 17th Annual Mosquito Meander Saturday morning, June 13, 2009.

Eric Engman/News-Miner

June 12 — 18TH ANNUAL MOSQUITO MEANDER, 10 a.m., 5K fun run/walk, Pioneer Park, benefit for Fairbanks Counseling and Adoption, $35 family, $20 adult, $15 child under 12, 456-4729 or www. fcaalaska.org June 12 — PRACTICE WEIGHT PULL, noon, sponsored by the Interior Freight Dog Association. Open to all dogs over 1 year old, loaner harnesses available, registration 10:15-11:15 a.m., $5 nonmembers, Cold Spot Feeds, ifdassoc@hotmail.com, 3472860 June 18 — NOURISH YOUR SOUL-STICE, 4-9 p.m., an evening of art, yoga, food, and music to soothe your senses and energize your spirit, featuring artist Erik Behnke; yoga dance fusion, traditional yoga and pilates classes; chair massages, live music, food and prizes, free, donations requested for activities. Proceeds benefit FRA programs for children, adults, and seniors with disabilities, Fairbanks Resource Agency, 805 Airport Way, 456-8901 or www.fraalaska.net June 19 — 28TH ANNUAL MIDNIGHT SUN RUN, UAF to Pioneer Park, 10k run under the midnight sun, benefitting local high school students, through scholarships, and United Way of the Tanana Valley special projects. Advance registration, $15, Late Registration $20, Race Day Registration, $30.

Call 452-6046 for more information.

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Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, March 6, 2010