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Art March 5 — CULTURAL PROGRAM WORKSHOP, 8
a.m.-5 p.m., join instructor Dixie Alexander to learn traditional techniques of caribou hair tufting, beadwork and porcupine quill work, Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St., 459-3730 March 5 — SPRING IS IN THE AIR, 9 .a.m.-5 p.m.,
partnership event with Georgeson Botanical Gardens focusing on gardens, planting and raising money, Co-Op Arts, 535 Second Ave., Suite 103, 452-2787 March 12 — ART EXPO,
11 a.m.-6 p.m., Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, 456-6485 March 16 — FAIRBANKS
March April May June
March 18 — THIRD FRIDAY ARTS, 5-9 p.m., “Scenes
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Around Fairbanks, Near and Far” by Helen Howard, plus “Skyflight Alpacas” with Moxie Pender, North Pole Grange Gallery, .5 mile Grange Hall Road, 488-1880
Features Editor: GLENN BURNSILVER
March 21 — MFA STUDENT SHOW, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., works
Cover Painting: DEEDEE HAMMOND
by Mike Quinn, through April 1, UAF Student Gallery, UAF Fine Arts Complex, free, 4747530
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, 456-3329 or 374-2914 March 18-19 — CULTURAL PROGRAM WORKSHOP, 8
a.m.-5 p.m., join instructor Dixie Alexander to learn traditional techniques of caribou hair tufting, beadwork and porcupine quill work, Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel
Around Fairbanks, Near and Far” by Helen Howard, plus “Skyflight Alpacas” with Moxie Pender, North Pole Grange Gallery, .5 mile Grange Hall Road, 488-1880
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March 5 — LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 10
a.m., “Animal Spirits: How human psychology drives the economy, and why it matters for global capitalism” by George Akerlof and Robert Shillert, Noel Wien Library
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conference room, 459-1063, georgine.olson@taos.fnsb.lib. ak.us or 456-8963 March 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 March 15 — OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING BOOK CLUB, 1:30-
3 p.m., “Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 4591020 March 28 — SCIENCE FICTION/
The North Pole Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 9th Annual to benefit • Proceeds n-profit o n l ca a lo
Feast on tasty samples of North Pole’s best dining!
$10 per plate adults & youth; $5 for children under 6 yrs Saturday, April 16 11-2pm, North Pole Plaza Mall
• Music by UAF groups • DOOR PRIZES!
More info: www.northpolechamber.us or call 488-2281
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Pioneer Park Dance Hall
March 19 — THIRD SATURDAY ARTS, 1-6 p.m., “Scenes
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March 21-April 1 — MASK MAKING WORKSHOP, with
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March 18 — SOCIAL DANCE,
recommended, Lavelle’s Bistro, 575 First Ave., 4500555
8:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored the Sky” by Nancy Kress, by Ballroom Dance Club Noel Wien Library Group of Fairbanks, no smoking March 29 — TUESDAY TASTING, Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles or alcohol, bring a pair of 7 p.m., “Taste Washington,” St., 459-1063 or golson@ clean soled non-marking $30 for Lavelle’s Wine Guild fnsblibrary.us shoes, Pioneer Park Dance Members, $35 for nonHall, $5, 456-3331 or members, Reservations culinary ballroomfairbanks.org recommended, Lavelle’s Bistro, 575 First Ave., 450March 19 — LATIN STREET March 5 — GLUTEN FREE 0555 DANCE LESSONS, 2:30-4 WORKSHOP, 3-5 p.m., with p.m. beginning Latin Street Stephanie Maggard, Artisan’s dance, four-week class, with dance Courtyard, 1755 Westwood Megan Allen, $49 members, Way, $15, 456-1755 March 5, 12, 19, 26 — DANCE students and military, $58 March 8 —TUESDAY TASTING, PRACTICE, 4-6 p.m., Pioneer non-members, registration 7 p.m., “Wine Bingo of Park Dance Hall. Practice online recommended, Kathy’s Favorites,” $30 waltz, foxtrot, East and Pioneer Park Dance Hall, for Lavelle’s Wine Guild West Coast swing, cha cha, ballroomfairbanks.org or 456Members, $35 for nonsalsa and more sponsored 3331 members, Reservations by Ballroom Dance Club of March 19 — FINGER CYMBAL recommended, Lavelle’s Fairbanks. Bring a pair of INTENSIVE, 4-6 p.m., Space Bistro, 575 First Ave., 450clean-soled, non-marking for Movement, 410 Second 0555 shoes. No smoking or Ave., $25, 590-3449 or March 15 — TUESDAY TASTING, alcohol. Free. 456-3331 or alaskadancer@alaska.net ballroomfairbanks.org 7 p.m., “Beer Tasting,” $30 March 19 — CONTRADANCE, for Lavelle’s Wine Guild March 5 — SOCIAL DANCE, 8 p.m., with live music by Members, $35 for non8:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored Celtic Confusion and dance members, Reservations by Ballroom Dance Club of instruction with Barbara recommended, Lavelle’s Fairbanks, 4-Count Swing Braley, Pioneer Park Dance Bistro, 575 First Ave., 450lesson with Margo Matthews 0555 and Peter Williams 7:30-8:30, Center, sponsored by Contra Borealis Dancers, beginners March 22 — TUESDAY TASTING, no smoking or alcohol, bring welcome, 457-8957 or a pair of clean soled non7 p.m., “A Tribute to Paul contraborealis.org marking shoes, Pioneer Park Rossi,” $30 for Lavelle’s Wine Guild Members, $35 for Dance Hall, $5, 456-3331 or ballroomfairbanks.org non-members, Reservations
March 20 —DANCE LESSONS,
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME,
6:30-7:30 p.m. Ladies Latin Styling, 7:30-8:30 p.m. West Coast Hot Moves, two-week class, with Megan Allen, $24, members, students and military, $28 non-members, registration online recommended, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, ballroomfairbanks.org or 4563331
for 3- to 5-year-olds, 1:30 p.m., Noel Wien library, 1215 Cowles St., free, 459-1052
March 26 — SPRING GALA — SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARVES, 2 and 8
p.m., presented by North Star Ballet, $20, $18 seniors and students, $26 reserved, $10 children, 451-8800 or thenorthstarballet.org
March 4 — MOTHER MOOSE STORYTIME, for babies up to
23 months old and a parent or caregiver, 10:30 a.m., Noel Wien library Berry Room, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1052 March 7 — AUTISM PRESENTATION, 6:30-8 p.m.,
with Taylor Crowe, a character animation artist, speaking about growing up with the challenges of a disability, School District Board Room, www.alaskaarc.org or 4562600
March 14, 26 — MOTHER March 27 — SPRING GALA — MOOSE STORYTIME, for SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN babies up to 23 months old DWARVES, 2 p.m., presented
and a parent or caregiver, 10:30 a.m., Noel Wien library Berry Room, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1052
by North Star Ballet, $20, $18 seniors and students
family
for 3- to 5-year-olds, 10:30 a.m., Noel Wien library, 1215 Cowles St., free, 459-1052
March 14 — DROP-IN CRAFT, 15 p.m., “Spring Paper Flowers and More,” for children ages 3 and up, Noel Wien library Berry Room, 1215 Cowles St., free, 459-1052
March 2, 9, 23, 30 —
March 15 — DROP-IN CRAFT,
March 1, 8, 22, 29 — PRESCHOOL STORYTIME,
North Star Ballet Spring Gala
19th Annual Mosquito Meander 5K Fun Run/Walk
now White 7 Dwarves & the
Sponsored by
June 11, 2011 Location: Pioneer Park Early Registration
and
Fairbanks Cancer Care Physicians
May 23– June 7 at 912 Barnette Street (9:00– 5:30, Mon.–Fri. & 10:00–1:00 Sat.) $35 family, $20 adult & $15 child (under 12) (Late registration June 8–11, add $5 to each entry) Featuring Host /DJ Jim Matherly This festive event is a wonderful opportunity for families to spend time together in a healthy outdoor activity. Participants can run, walk, skate or ride a bike. Fun t-shirts and a door prize of a mountain bike with helmet. Official times recorded. Registration begins May 23th at Fairbanks Counseling & Adoption.
We are a United Way Member agency.
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music by John Luther Adams
Denver Dances Grand Tarantella
One weekend only
Start time 10 am
For information & registration call 456-4729 or visit our website: www.fcaalaska.org
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Dream in White on White
Art by DeeDee Hammond
Salisbury Theatre, UAF Free parking on weekends!
Sat, Mar 26 2 pm & 8 pm
Sun, Mar 27 2 pm
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www.TheNorthStarBallet.org Performances are supported by the Alaska State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and City of Fairbanks Bed-tax Funds
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Palace Mayan Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
1-5 p.m., “Jungle Animal Puppet,” for children ages 3 and up, Noel Wien library Berry Room, 1215 Cowles St., free, 459-1052 March 16 — DROP-IN CRAFT,
1-5 p.m., “Spring Art,” for children ages 3 and up, Noel Wien library Berry Room, 1215 Cowles St., free, 4591052
The finest Margarita Bar in Town!
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
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Chicken & Steak * Chicken Chipotle 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
March 16 — FEATURED FILM,
6:30 p.m., call for movie titles, Noel Wien library Auditorium, 1215 Cowles St., free, 459-1052 March 17 — SPRING GREEN PROGRAM, 2 p.m., Feeling
Appetizers Mayan Combos Seafood Chicken & Steak Burritos Fajitas Ala Carte Salads Soups Side Orders Children's Menu Drinks & Desserts!
lucky? You will when you come and help us celebrate all things gloriously green, wear your favorite green costume or anything green for an afternoon of fun, games and a galloping good time, for ages 3 and up, Noel Wien library Berry Room, 1215 Cowles St., free, 459-1052 March 18 — FEATURED FILMS,
March 6 — CULTURAL PROGRAM FILMS, 10 a.m.,
“Alone in the Wilderness,” noon, “Ocean Fury: Tsunamis in Alaska,” 2 p.m., “Spirit of Alaska,” 4 p.m., “Yukon Circles,” Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St., 459-3730 March 14 — CULTURAL PROGRAM FILMS, 10
a.m., “On the Spring Ice,” noon, “Arctic Dance: The Mardy Murie Story,” 2 p.m., “Creating the Image of ANWR,” 4 p.m., “The Lorax,” Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St., 459-3730 March 17 — THIRD THURSDAY FILMS FOR ADULTS, 7 p.m.
Award-winning international and independent films: “Jaffa” (Israel; 105 min) and “Lost Paradise” (Israel; 10 min), Noel Wien Library Auditorium, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@ fnsblibrary.us
1:30 and 3:15 p.m., call for movie titles, Noel Wien library March 20 — CULTURAL Berry Room, 1215 Cowles PROGRAM FILMS, 10 a.m., St., free, 459-1052 “Showdown at Grizzly River,” noon, “Deadly Ascent,” March 19 — FAMILY READING 2 p.m., “Siberia Through TIME 1-2 p.m., sponsored by Siberian Eyes,” 4 p.m., Literary Council of Alaska, “Crown of the Continent,” featured author is Dr. Seuss, Morris Thompson Cultural and each family receives a copy Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel of a book Noel Wien library St., 459-3730 Berry Room, 1215 Cowles St., 456-6212 March 27 — CULTURAL PROGRAM FILMS, 10 a.m., March 22 — PAJAMA “Voices From the Ice,” noon, STORYTIME, 7:15 p.m. “The Box of Wisdom Totem Storytime for 3-10 year olds. Pole,” 2 p.m., “Where Rivers PJs, slippers and your favorite Meet: Yukon-Charley Rivers stuffed animal are welcome. National Preserve,” 4 p.m., No registration is required. “Alaska Village Trappers,” Noel Wien library Berry Morris Thompson Cultural and Room, 1215 Cowles St. Free, Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel 459-1052, $26 reserved, St., 459-3730 $10 children, 451-8800 or thenorthstarballet.org
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
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Prawns salted in tomato sauce with onions, green peppers. Served with rice and beans and flour or corn tortilla
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March 5 — JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL, 7 p.m., “Protector”
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March 8 — ALASKA DESIGN FORUM LECTURE SERIES,
6 p.m., Palmar Kristmundsson of pK arkitekar, architect, Reykjavik,
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Iceland, The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Highway, 457-5666, theblueloon.com
the combined high school orchestra, Hering Auditorium, free, 451-1700, ext. 131 March 11 — HEROES AND ZEROS, 9 p.m., The Blue
music/nightlife
Loon, 2999 Parks Highway, $10 advance at Gulliver’s Books, $15 at the door, 4575666, theblueloon.com
March 5 — CALDER QUARTET, 8 p.m., presented
by Fairbanks Concert Association, Hering Auditorium, $34, $30 seniors, March 11 — KNOWMATIC military and students, 474NOIZE and D.J.M, 10 p.m., 8081 or fairbanksconcert.org The Marlin, 3412 College Road, 479-4646 March 5 — MARDI GRAS PARTY, 10 p.m., The Blue
March 12 — COOLIO, 10 p.m., The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Hwy, $35, $60 VIP at Gulliver’s Books and theblueloon.com, 457-5666
Loon, 2999 Parks Highway, 457-5666, theblueloon.com March 6 — CLARENCE PATE JAZZ PIANO, 2-4 p.m., Lulu’s
Bread and Bagels, 374-3804
March 13 — CLARENCE PATE JAZZ PIANO, 2-4 p.m., Lulu’s
March 6 — CALDER QUARTET,
Bread and Bagels, 374-3804
5 p.m., a benefit for Denali Arts and Humanities Alliance outreach program with Fairbanks Concert Association, intimate performance with appetizers and desserts, $40, 229 Parks Restaurant, Denali Park, 683-2781 or kcapps@ mtaonline.net
March 25 — SEVEN MARY THREE, 9 p.m., The Blue
Loon, 2999 Parks Hwy, $30 at Gulliver’s Books and theblueloon.com, 457-5666
March 19 — STAR PARTY,
nature March 10 — PRESCHOOL NATURE DISCOVERY PROGRAM, 1-2:30 p.m. Join
Friends of Creamer’s Field for this month’s program called “Seeds and How Plants Grow” 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, designed for children ages 3-6 and their caregiver(s). Maximum of 15 children per class, call 452-5162 for reservations March 13 — MEET THE LOCAL CSA’S, 1-3 p.m., eight
4 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, $30 adults, $25 seniors and military, $10 students and children, 474-5733 or fairbankssymphony.org
by Fairbanks Choral Society, Pioneer Park Centennial Theater, $10, $20 family, $5 youth at Alaska Feed or theater box office, 456-1144
6 p.m., join Friends of Creamer’s Field and local owl experts for our muchloved annual program on owls. Meet live owls, enjoy a talk and slide show about the ecology of our local owls, how to find them and how to identify their calls. Meet at Wedgewood Visitor Center, $3 suggested donation, 4525162
March 5 — PRACTICE PULL,
noon-2 p.m., sponsored by the Interior Freight Dog Look for signs of local Association. Open to all animals that are active during dogs over 1 year old, loaner the winter, or are just waking harnesses available. Preup, meet at visitor center, $3, registration required, $5 452-5162 non-members, Cold Spot
Feed parking pot, ifdassoc@ hotmail.com, 347-2860 March 19 — NORTH AMERICAN WEIGHT PULL, noon,
sponsored by the Interior Freight Dog Association. Pre-registration 10:15 a.m.11:15 a.m., $15 members, $20 non-members, Big Ray’s parking pot, ifdassoc@ hotmail.com, 347-2860 March 25 — HOME SHOW, 2-8 p.m., presented by Interior Alaska Building Association, over 150 booths representing every aspect of northern living, Carlson Center, $4, kids 12 and under free, fairbanksevents.com or 4749082 March 25 — BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR BANQUET, 6 p.m., with Kyong
Hollen, Princess Hotel, $75, $65 students at uaf.edu/ som, 474-7042 March 26 — HOME SHOW,
10 a.m.-6 p.m., presented by Interior Alaska Building Association, over 150 booths representing every aspect of northern living, Carlson Center, $4, kids 12 and under free, fairbanksevents.com or 474-9082 March 26 — ANNUAL SPRING
Tour of Greenhouses
March 10 — SCHOOL DISTRICT-WIDE ORCHESTRA CONCERT, 7-8 p.m., featuring
Weekend of April 29–May 1
the 5th/6th grade elementary honors orchestra, combined middles school orchestra and
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March 31 — OWL PROGRAM,
local community supported special events agriculture farms represented, Noel Wien library, 1215 March 5 — FESTIVAL OF Cowles St., 479-3425 NATIVE ARTS, noon, potluck, powwow, Inupiaq film fest, March 19 — SPRING EQUINOX Schaible Auditorium, 474WALK, 3 p.m., take a very 6889 early spring walk on the
March 27 — EDUARD ZILBERKANT and PIETRO Creamer’s Field trails with a BORGONOVO WITH FAIRBANKS trained naturalist to celebrate SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, the changing of the seasons.
March 6 — CONCERT FOR THE ANIMALS, 6 p.m., presented
7 p.m., view the night sky from Creamer’s Field through telescopes provided by the Fairbanks Astronomical Unit, meet at visitor center, $3 suggested donation, 4525162
6 Spring 2011 Arts & Entertainment FLING, noon-4 p.m., A fun activity day for children in the community- dog sled/ horse sled rides, fire dept., FNSB animal shelter, petting zoo, games, ice skating, homemade chili lunch, hot dogs, Ken Kunkel Community Center, Lynn 388-7141 March 27 — HOME SHOW,
11 a.m.-5 p.m., presented by Interior Alaska Building Association, over 150 booths representing every aspect
of northern living, Carlson Center, $4, kids 12 and under free, fairbanksevents.com or 474-9082
stage March 5-6 — THE SECRET GARDEN, 7:30 p.m. (4
p.m. Sunday), presented by Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre, $25 reserved, $20 adult, $15 seniors, youth 1318 and military, $10 under
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13, at flot.org or the door one hour before show time, West Valley Performing Arts Center, 388-1989 March 3-6, 10-13, 17-20 — THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED), 8 p.m. (2
p.m. Sundays) presented by Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre, Empress Theatre, 535 Second Ave. in the CoOp Building, $22 adult, $18 UAF/Senior/Military, $12 under 18, fstalaska.org or 457-7638 March 18-20, 25-27 — SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE, 8:15
p.m., (2 p.m. Sundays), 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 fairbanksdrama.org
Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St., 459-3730
April
April 20 — FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MEETING, 6:30 p.m. Blue
Art
Room in the Centennial Building in Pioneer Park. Social hour at 6:30 p.m. followed by general membership meeting. New members welcome, 456-3329 or 374-2914
April 1-2 — CULTURAL PROGRAM WORKSHOP, 8
a.m.-5 p.m., join instructor Dixie Alexander to learn traditional techniques of caribou hair tufting, beadwork and porcupine quill work, April 21 — PUBLIC LECTURE, Morris Thompson Cultural and 6-7:30 p.m., “Fractals in Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel the Visual Sciences and Art: St., 459-3730 Fractal Expressionism” with April 4 — BFA STUDENT SHOW, Richard Taylor, Department of 8 a.m.-5 p.m., works by Erin Physics, University of Oregon, Schaible Auditorium, 474Anderson, through April 15, UAF Student Gallery, UAF Fine 7530 Arts Complex, free, 474-7530
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April 15-16 — CULTURAL PROGRAM WORKSHOP, 8
a.m.-5 p.m., join instructor Dixie Alexander to learn traditional techniques of caribou hair tufting, beadwork and porcupine quill work, Morris Thompson Cultural and
April 2 — ANNUAL SPRING BAZAAR, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.,
fireworks fundraiser for the Lions, $20 per table, Ken Kunkel Community Center, Lynn 388-7141 April 9 — SPRING BLING CRAFT BAZAAR, 10 a.m.-
The UAF Department of Music and the Fairbanks Symphony Association proudly present
6 p.m., free entry, canned goods or Food Bank donation accepted, Eielson Air Force Base, 372-3282
Summer
April 10 — SPRING BLING CRAFT BAZAAR, noon-6 p.m.,
free entry, canned goods or Food Bank donations accepted, Eielson Air Force Base, 372-3282
books April 2 — AUTISM AWARENESS BOOK FAIR, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.,
for young musicians
with live music, Barnes & Noble, 421 Mehar Ave., afreitag@sesa.org, or 907334-1301
June 6–17, 2011 • On the UAF Campus For students in grades 6 through 12 in the 2010–2011 school year. For more information, call Linda Harriger at 474-7555 or email to fymusic@uaf.edu
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p.m., “Hidden Depths: Atlas of the oceans” by NOAA / Smithsonian Books, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 4591063 or golson@fnsblibrary. us April 9 — LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BOOK DISCUSSION
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Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, March 5, 2011 GROUP, 10 a.m., “Shopping for Porcupine: a life in arctic Alaska” by Seth Kantner, Noel Wien Library conference room, 459-1063, georgine. olson@taos.fnsb.lib.ak.us or 456-8963 April 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 April 19 — OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING BOOK CLUB, 1:30-
3 p.m., “Five Quarters of the Orange” by Joanne Harris, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 4591020 April 25 — SCIENCE
FICTION/FANTASY DISCUSSION GROUP, 7
p.m., “Lamentation” by Ken Scholes, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us
culinary April 2 — WINE TASTING AT A WOMAN’S AFFAIR, 6-8
p.m., sponsored by Image Optical, featuring over 70 wines courtesy of Gold Hill Imported Beer and Fine Wines and K&L Distributors, Carlson Center, $25, guys: $20 if accompanied by a woman, no-alcohol ticket $10, all admissions include a weekend pass to A Woman’s Affair, fairbanksevents.com or 474-9082 April 5 — TUESDAY TASTING,
7 p.m., “South Africa,” $30 for Lavelle’s Wine Guild Members, $35 for nonmembers, Reservations
recommended, Lavelle’s Bistro, 575 First Ave., 4500555 April 12 — TUESDAY TASTING,
7 p.m., “Chateau St. Michelle,” $30 for Lavelle’s Wine Guild Members, $35 for non-members, Reservations recommended, Lavelle’s Bistro, 575 First Ave., 4500555 April 19 — TUESDAY TASTING,
7 p.m., “Bold and Beautiful Italy,” $30 for Lavelle’s Wine Guild Members, $35 for non-members, Reservations recommended, Lavelle’s Bistro, 575 First Ave., 4500555 April 26 — TUESDAY TASTING,
7 p.m., “Arlette’s Favorites; A value driven tasting,” $30 for Lavelle’s Wine Guild Members, $35 for nonmembers, Reservations recommended, Lavelle’s Bistro, 575 First Ave., 4500555
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dance
April 15 — SOCIAL DANCE,
8:30-11:30 p.m., sponsored by Ballroom Dance Club p.m., with live music by The of Fairbanks, no smoking Caper and dance instruction or alcohol, bring a pair of with Lynn Basham, Pioneer Park Dance Center, sponsored clean soled non-marking shoes, Pioneer Park Dance by Contra Borealis Dancers, Hall, $5, 456-3331 or beginners welcome, 457ballroomfairbanks.org 8957 or contraborealis.org
April 1 — CONTRADANCE, 8
April 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, non-marking shoes. No smoking or alcohol. Free. 456-3331 or ballroomfairbanks.org April 2 — END OF SEASON BALL, 8-11 p.m., sponsored
by Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, Princess Lodge, 456-3331 or
April 16 — TECHNIQUE FOCUS: UPPER BODY, ARMS, HANDS, 4-6 p.m., Space
for Movement, 410 Second Ave., $25, 590-3449 or alaskadancer@alaska.net April 16 — CONTRADANCE,
8 p.m., with live music and dance instruction, Pioneer Park Dance Center, sponsored by Contra Borealis Dancers, beginners welcome, 4578957 or contraborealis.org
family April 5, 12, 19, 26 — PRESCHOOL STORYTIME,
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8 Spring 2011 Arts & Entertainment for 3- to 5-year-olds, 10:30 a.m., Noel Wien library, 1215 Cowles St., free, 459-1052 April 6, 13, 20, 27 — PRESCHOOL STORYTIME,
for 3- to 5-year-olds, 1:30 p.m., Noel Wien library, 1215 Cowles St., free, 459-1052
featured author is Norman Bridwell, author of the Clifford books, each family receives a copy of a book Noel Wien library Berry Room, 1215 Cowles St., 456-6212
film
April 10-16 — NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, “Create Your
April 3 — CULTURAL PROGRAM FILMS, 10
Own Story @ Your Library,” Noel Wien library, 1215 Cowles St., free, 459-1052
a.m., “Arctic Man,” noon, “Toothwalkers,” 2 p.m., “Following the Tundra Wolf,” 4 p.m., “Alaska Portrait,” Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel
April 16 — FAMILY READING TIME 1-2 p.m., sponsored by
Literary Council of Alaska,
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, March 5, 2011 St., 459-3730 April 10 — CULTURAL PROGRAM FILMS, 10 a.m.,
“National Parklands of Alaska,” noon, “Alaska’s Wild Legacy,” 2 p.m., “Forever Wild,” 4 p.m., “Denali Wilderness,” Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St., 459-3730 April 17 — CULTURAL PROGRAM FILMS, 10 a.m.,
“Boreal Forest: Spring and Summer,” noon, “Heartbeats of Alaska,” 2 p.m., “Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge,” 4 p.m., “Life List,” Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St., 459-3730 April 21 — THIRD THURSDAY FILMS FOR ADULTS, 7 p.m.
Award-winning international and independent films: “Alamar” (Mexico; 73 min) and “No Corras Tanto (Take it Easy)” (Spain; 5 min), Noel Wien Library Auditorium, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us April 24 — CULTURAL PROGRAM FILMS, 10 a.m.,
“Gates of the Arctic: Alaska’s Brooks Range,” noon, “Goodtime Girls of the Gold Rush,” 2 p.m., “Journey Back to the Wild,” 4 p.m., “Journey of Discovery: Landscape History of the Bering Land Bridge,” Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St., 459-3730
first friday April 1 — ORIGINAL FLORALS,
5-8 p.m., Tundra Walker Studio, 3238 Hooper Ave., 479-4546 April 1 — MY LAST SHOW FOR AWHILE, 5-8 p.m., acrylics,
wood, watercolors, cards by Yelena Mazour-Matusevich, Artisan’s Courtyard, 1755 Westwood Way, 452-4095
marbling silk fiber, Warwick Glass studio, 2825 Horner Ct., 378-1218 April 1 — JODY ISAAK, 58 p.m., caught between woodfired vessels and mixed media, live music by Clarence Pate, The Pomegranate, 414 Second Ave., 451-7505 April 1 — MTCVC STAFF SHOW,
5-8 p.m., Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St., 459-3730
April 1 — TAMARA WILSON,
5-8 p.m., new paintings, One Tree Exhibition, Well Street Art Company, 1304 Well St., 452-6169 April 1 — ALASKAN WILDLIFE IN SCRIMSHAW, 5-8 p.m.,
with John Majak, Co-Op Arts, 535 Second Ave., Suite 103, 452-2787
music/nightlife April 1 — SINGERSONGWRITER NIGHT, 8 p.m.,
College Coffeehouse, 3677 College Road, idrivkin@ alaska.edu or 374-0468 April 2 — ACOUSTIC AFRICA, 8
April 1 — BETSY BEAR, 5-8 p.m., watercolors, Lady Lee’s Bath House Emporium, 825 First Ave., 452-2013
p.m., presented by Fairbanks Concert Association, Hering Auditorium, $36, $32 seniors, military and students, 4748081 or fairbanksconcert.org
April 1 — ART SHOW AND SOUP, 5-8 p.m., works of
April 8 — SOAP BENEFIT CONCERT, 8 p.m., sponsored
Jessica R. Pena and Rebecca Del Castillo, silent auction, and soup, Interior AIDS Association, 710 W. Third St., 529-6728
by Street Outreach & Advocacy Program, with Alaska Redd, Phineas Gauge, Danny and The Jampires, The Avery Wolves, UAF Pub, 7998925
April 1 — HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY, 5-8 p.m., by Lori
April 9 — SOAP BENEFIT CONCERT, 8 p.m., sponsored Lieske, If Only ... A Fine Store,
215 Cushman St., 457-6659 or IfOnlyAlaska.com April 1 — FIRST FRIDAY ART SHOW, 5-8 p.m., with Sue
Cole giving a workshop in
by Street Outreach & Advocacy Program, with live music and more, Cafe Alex, 310 First Ave., $5, 799-8925 April 15 — THE TELEPHONE,
7:30 p.m., presented by Opera Fairbanks, Pioneer Park Civic Theater, $50 at My Element, If Only... A Fine Store, operafairbanks.org April 17 — JOHANSEN MUSIC STUDIO RECITAL, 2 p.m., Zion
Lutheran Church, 2982 Davis Road, free, 479-4327 April 20 — TIM EASTON, 8 p.m., benefit for Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre’s education program, Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre, Empress Theatre, 535 Second Ave. in the Co-Op Building, $25, fstalaska.org or 457-7638
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Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, March 5, 2011 April 22 — FAIRBANKS RECORD EXPO, 5-10
p.m., Wood Center, UAF campus, free, 699-9737 or fairbanksrecordexpo.com April 22 — ELIZA GILKYSON AND JOHN GORKA, 8 p.m.,
presented by Acoustic Adventures, Pioneer Park Theatre, 488-0556 April 30 — TOMAS KUBINEK, 7 p.m., presented by Fairbanks Concert Association, Hering Auditorium, $27, $12 children, 474-8081 or fairbanksconcert.org
nature April 7, 14, 21, 28 — NATURE OF CREAMER’S FIELD, Learn
to share nature with refuge visitors. Weekly nature and history topics. Thursday evenings in April, 6:30 p.m. at Creamer’s Farmhouse Information: 459-7301 April 23 — GREENHOUSE
CROPS CLASS, extend your
growing season by growing your veggies indoors: Tricks and tips to successful greenhouse crops, call to sign up, $15, Risse Greenhouse, 488-6973
April 30 — HERB SERIES PART ONE, GROWING CULINARY HERBS, an introduction to
the culinary herbs and how to grow them, $15 covers materials costs, Risse Greenhouse, 488-6973
April 29-May 1 — TOUR OF GREENHOUSES, get to know
special events
April 2 — FABULOUS FEMINIST FUNDRAISER, 5:30 p.m.,
benefit for The Alaska Womens’ Lobby, Westmark Gold Room, $40, table of 10 in advance $350, Kelly at 590-9106 April 3 — A WOMAN’S AFFAIR,
11 a.m.-5 p.m., sponsored by the Law Office of Rita Allee, April 2 — A WOMAN’S AFFAIR, over 145 booths highlighting 10 a.m.-5 p.m., sponsored by health, education, fashion, the Law Office of Rita Allee, fitness, finance and career, over 145 booths highlighting plus a variety of seminars health, education, fashion, are offered throughout the April 30 — SPRING MIGRATION fitness, finance and career, plus a variety of seminars are offered weekend, Carlson Center, CELEBRATION, noon-4 p.m., $4, kids 12 and under free, Scheduled to coincide with the throughout the weekend, Carlson fairbanksevents.com or 474peak of bird migration, this free Center, $4, kids 12 and under 9082 free, fairbanksevents.com or program consists of bird and 474-9082 April 3 — SKI FOR WOMEN, 11 wildlife viewing, information a.m., benefit for the Interior booths of local conservation April 2 — WEIGHT PULL, noon, Alaska Center for Non-Violent organizations, nature walks, sponsored by the Interior Living, Birch Hill Cross-country and activities for the whole Freight Dog Association. PreSki Center, 455-6528 family such as puppet shows, registration 10:15-11:15 a.m., crafts, and games, Creamer’s $15 members, $20 nonApril 16 — OUTDOOR SHOW Field and Alaska Public Lands members, Bently Mall parking WEIGHT PULL, noon, Information Center, free, 452pot, ifdassoc@hotmail.com, sponsored by the Interior 5162 347-2860 Freight Dog Association. Preyour local bedding plant providers and find out why Alaska Grown is the best, free. Call Risse Greenhouse for information 488-6973
registration 10:15-11:15 a.m., $15 members, $20 non-members, Carlson Center parking pot, ifdassoc@hotmail.com, 3472860 April 16 — BEAT BEETHOVEN 5K RACE, 11 a.m., race
against Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, UAF campus in front of Patty Center, 4745733, fairbankssymphony. org April 22 — FAIRBANKS RECORD EXPO, 5-10
p.m., Wood Center, UAF campus, free, 699-9737 or fairbanksrecordexpo.com April 23 — JUNIOR RANGER DAY, noon-4 p.m.,
learn how to be a Junior Ranger! Films and activities will guide you through to earn a badge, Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St., 459-3730
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April 1-3 — SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE, 8:15 p.m., (2 p.m.
Sundays), 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 fairbanksdrama.org April 2, 3 — TWELFTH NIGHT,
7:30 p.m., (2 p.m. Sunday), presented by Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre, Empress Theatre, 535 Second Ave. in the Co-Op Building, free, fstalaska.org or 457-7638 April 14-16 — HAIRSPRAY,
7:30 p.m., presented by Lathrop High School drama students, Hering Auditorium, $15, $10 students, hairspray@gci.net April 15, 16 — 8x10 ALASKA PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES, 8:15 p.m.,
Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave., $18, 456-7529 or fairbanksdrama.org
May art May 2 — STUDENT ART SHOW,
8 a.m.-5 p.m., through May 12, UAF Student Gallery, UAF Fine Arts Complex, free, 4747530 MAY 6 — STUDENT CERAMICS/PRINT SALE,
noon-6 p.m., Art department studios, UAF Fine Arts Complex, free, 474-7530 May 16 — MFA STUDENT SHOW, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., works
by Heidi Morel, through May 27, UAF Student Gallery, UAF Fine Arts Complex, free, 4747530 May 18 — 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, 456-3329 or 374-2914 May 23-26 — FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY WORKSHOP, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
April 22-23, 29-May 1 — THE WINTER’S TALE, 7:30 p.m., (2 with Alaska artist Don
p.m. May 1), Lee H. Salisbury Theatre, $14, $7 students advance at theatreuaf.org, $2 higher at the door, 474-7751
Kolstad, Blue Room in the Centennial Building in Pioneer Park, $175, reservations required, 389-2114
bazaars May 6, 7 — MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND GARAGE SALE, 9
a.m.-6 p.m., (9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday), Fairbanks Lutheran Church, 1012 Cowles St., 452-3425 March 26 — GARAGE SALE FOR CONNOISSEURS AND BAKE SALE, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
North Pole Santa’s Senior Center, 101 E. Fifth Ave., North Pole, 488-203 May 28-30 — INTERIOR FREIGHT DOG ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER GARAGE SALE,
Cold Spot Rentals parking lot, Steese Hwy, ifdassoc@ hotmail.com, 347-2860
books May 3 — SCIENCE BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m.,
“Science in the Looking Glass: What do scientists really know?” by E. Brian Davis, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us May 10 — 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 non-members, Reservations Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles recommended, Lavelle’s Bistro, St., 459-1063 or golson@ 575 First Ave., 450-0555 fnsblibrary.us May 14 — LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 10 a.m., “The Next
100 Years: a forecast for the 21st century” by George Friedman, Noel Wien Library conference room, 459-1063, georgine.olson@taos.fnsb.lib. ak.us or 456-8963 May 17 — OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING BOOK CLUB,
dance May 6 — CONTRADANCE,
8 p.m., with live music by Celtic Confusion and dance instruction with Amy Steiner, Pioneer Park Dance Center, sponsored by Contra Borealis Dancers, beginners welcome, 457-8957 or contraborealis.org May 7, 14, 21, 28 — DANCE PRACTICE, 4-6 p.m., Pioneer
1:30-3 p.m., book talk and selection of titles for September 2011 – April 2012, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1020 May 23 — SCIENCE FICTION/ FANTASY DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “Ender’s
Game” by Orson Scott Card, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@ fnsblibrary.us
culinary May 3 — TUESDAY TASTING, 7
p.m., “Merlot in May,” $30 for Lavelle’s Wine Guild Members, $35 for non-members, Reservations recommended, Lavelle’s Bistro, 575 First Ave., 450-0555 May 10 — TUESDAY TASTING,
7 p.m., “Dreyfus Ashby Imports,” $30 for Lavelle’s Wine Guild Members, $35 for
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. 456-3331 or ballroomfairbanks.org May 7 — 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, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, $5, 456-3331 or ballroomfairbanks.org May 14 — BRING IT TO THE DANCE FLOOR, 7 p.m.,
presented by Dance Arts Academy, $10, hartdancers@ alaska.net May 18 — NORTH STAR BALLET CLASS DEMONSTRATION, 7 p.m.,
Salisbury Theatre, free, 4518800 or thenorthstarballet. org May 20 — 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, Pioneer Park Dance Hall, $5, 456-3331 or ballroomfairbanks.org 13379029 3-5-11A&E
stage
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, March 5, 2011
MAY 21 — SHIMMYFIT WORKOUT, 4-6 p.m., Space
for Movement, 410 Second Ave., $25, 590-3449 or alaskadancer@alaska.net
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Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, March 5, 2011 May 21 — MO HOLLAND SPRING DANCE RECITAL, 2
Summer Reading Program is a free reading incentive program and 7 p.m., tap, ballet, and for two year olds through sixth jazz dance, Hering Auditorium, graders. “You Are Here!” is a $8, 452-5678 free reading incentive program for young adults in seventh May 21 — CONTRADANCE, 8 through twelfth grades. Kids p.m., with live music by The can sign up to win prizes by Caper and dance instruction reading books, Noel Wien with Barbara Braley, Pioneer Park Dance Center, sponsored library, 1215 Cowles St., free, 459-1052 by Contra Borealis Dancers, beginners welcome, 457film 8957 or contraborealis.org
May 23-27 — CREATIVE MOVEMENT DANCE CAMPS,
May 19 — THIRD THURSDAY FILMS FOR ADULTS, 7 p.m.
for ages 4-9, presented by North Star Ballet, 451-8800 or thenorthstarballet.org
Award-winning international and independent films: “Bomber” (United States and UK; 84 min) and “Edgar” (Germany; 12 min), Noel Wien Library Auditorium, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us
May 31-June 4 — CREATIVE MOVEMENT DANCE CAMPS,
for ages 4-9, presented by North Star Ballet, 451-8800 or thenorthstarballet.org
family May 14 — FAMILY READING TIME 1-2 p.m., sponsored by
Literary Council of Alaska, featured author is Denise Fleming, each family receives a copy of a book Noel Wien library Berry Room, 1215 Cowles St., 456-6212 May 23 — SUMMER READING PROGRAM STARTS, “One
World – Many Stories!”
Arts, 535 Second Ave., Suite 103, 452-2787 May 6 — MOLLY WOOD PHOTOGRAPHY, 5-8 p.m.,
Lady Lee’s Bath House Emporium, 825 First Ave., 452-2013 May 6 — HOMEGROWN WOODCRAFTS, 5-8 p.m., with
Russ Ridlington, Co-Op Arts, 535 Second Ave., Suite 103, 452-2787 May 6 — MADE IN ALASKA,
YOU BET, 5-8 p.m., works by more than 40 Alaska artists, If Only ... A Fine Store, 215 Cushman St., 457-6659 or IfOnlyAlaska.com May 6 — FIRST FRIDAY ART SHOW, 5-8 p.m., with floral
discussing the moral and legal authority of torture, and how our civil liberties have been eroded, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fairbanks, 4448 Pikes Landing Road, 479-5826 or uuff.org May 24 — ALASKA’s LAND AND SEA LECTURE SERIES,
7 p.m., “Cooking with Alaska Barley” with Kate Idzorek, presented by Alaska Sea Grant College Program and the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service, Schaible Auditorium, free, 474-7021, www.uaf.edu/summer music/nightlife May 1 — FAIRBANKS YOUTH ORCHESTRA CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNERS, 4
design in art, Warwick Glass studio, 2825 Horner Ct., 378- p.m., Davis Concert Hall, 4741218 5733 or fairbankssymphony. first friday org May 6 — NATURE ALL AROUND US, 5-8 p.m., Morris May 7 — FAIRBANKS May 6 — ENCHANTING GREEN, Thompson Cultural and COMMUNITY BAND, 7 5-8 p.m., Tundra Walker Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel p.m., “Sleepers Awake! Studio, 3238 Hooper Ave., St., 459-3730 It’s Spring!,” Pioneer Park 479-4546 Civic Center Theatre, free, May 6 — ADAM SCHEISL lecture communityband.org and ANWR SHOW, 5-8 p.m., May 13 — SINGERMay 6 — LECTURE AND photography and paintings, SONGWRITER NIGHT, 8 p.m., DISCUSSION, 6:30 p.m., Well Street Art Company, with Federal Public Defender, College Coffeehouse, 3677 1304 Well St., 452-6169 College Road, idrivkin@ Steven Wax, author of May 6 — PHOTOGRAPHY BY alaska.edu or 374-0468 “Kafka Comes to America", MAY-LE NG, 5-8 p.m., Co-Op
May 14 — FAIRBANKS YOUTH ORCHESTRAS SPRING CONCERT, 4 p.m., Davis
Concert Hall, 474-5733 or fairbankssymphony.org May 20 — JASPER STRING QUARTET, 7:30 p.m., $15,
presented by Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning, uaf.edu/summer, 474-7021 May 22 — FAIRBANKS FLUTISTS, 4 p.m., 31st
Annual Concert: “A Mighty Wind — Folksongs for Flute Choir,” Davis Concert Hall, 479-6701 or 474-7555
nature May 7 — JR. GARDENERS MOTHER’S DAY GIFT, surprise
Mom with a planted pot decorated by you, free, advance registration required, Risse Greenhouse, 488-6973 May 8 — FROG WALK,
1-3 p.m., Join Friends of Creamer’s Field for our annual Mother’s Day frog walk. Learn about Alaska’s elusive wood frogs and then take a walk in hopes of both hearing and seeing interior Alaska’s only amphibian!, meet at visitor center, $3 suggested donation, 452-5162
12 Spring 2011 Arts & Entertainment May 12 — PRESCHOOL NATURE DISCOVERY PROGRAM, 1-2:30 p.m. Join
Friends of Creamer’s Field for this month’s program called “Life in the Pond” 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, designed for children ages 3-6 and their caregiver(s). Maximum of 15 children per class, call 4525162 for reservations May 12 — EVENING BIRD WALK, 7 p.m, with Sherry
Lewis, Creamer’s Field, meet at the farmhouse, $10, 4517159 May 14 — BIRD AROUND FAIRBANKS, 7 a.m, with
Alaska Bird Observatory biologist Dave Shaw, Creamer’s Field, meet at the farmhouse, $60, 451-7159 May 14 — HERB SERIES PART TWO, COOKING WITH HERBS,
an introduction to cooking with herbs and how to grow them, $15 covers materials costs, Risse Greenhouse, 488-6973 May 15 — JR. GARDENERS
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Saturday, March 5, 2011
ARBOR DAY, learn to plant
SPACE, maximize your gardening space, advance registration required, $30, Risse Greenhouse, 488-6973
a tree, free, advance registration required, Risse Greenhouse, 488-6973 May 12 — BIRD WALK, 7 p.m, join Arctic Audubon president Gail Mayo for a bird walk through the boreal forest to Smith Lake, meet at warming hut near IAB, $10, 451-7159
special events May 7 — PET AWARENESS DAY WEIGHT PULL, noon,
sponsored by the Interior Freight Dog Association. Preregistration 10:15-11:15 May 21 — BASKET DESIGN, learn how to design and plant a.m., $15 members, $20 your own basket, instructions, non-members, Tanana Valley Fairgrounds, ifdassoc@ basket, soil and plants provided, advance registration hotmail.com, 347-2860 required, $45, Risse May 13 — VISITOR INDUSTRY Greenhouse, 488-6973 WALK FOR CHARITY, 6 p.m.,
May 21 — JR. GARDENERS: NUTRITION, WHO NEEDS IT?,
all the reasons for eating your vegetables, for children 6 and older, free, advance registration required, Risse Greenhouse, 488-6973
sponsored by the Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau, Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel St., 459-3730 May 21 — REALLY FREE MARKET, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.,
May 22 — WATCH AND WALK AT WANDER LAKE, 8-11
Patty Center, 474-7021, uaf. edu/summer
a.m, join the Alaska Bird Observatory and Arctic Audubon with a guided bird walk, follow the trail near the Wedgewood Antique Auto Museum, $25, $35 for the whole family, 451-7159
May 21 — RECYCLING ROUNDUP, 10 .m.-4 p.m., Tanana
May 22 — VEGETABLE GARDENING IN A SMALL
Valley State Fairgrounds, iagreenstar.org, info@ iagreenstar.org, 452-4152
stage May 1 — THE WINTER’S TALE,
2 p.m., Lee H. Salisbury Theatre, $14, $7 students advance at theatreuaf.org, $2 higher at the door, 474-7751 May 1 — DRAMA PROJECT REGISTRATION OPENS, an
intensive and fun theater training program for young people ages 5–18 years, session 1 is June 13-24, session 2 is June 27-July 28, 456-7529 or fairbanksdrama. org May 6-8, 15-17, 20-22 — STEEL MAGNOLIAS, 8:15 p.m., (2
p.m. Sundays), 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 fairbanksdrama.org
June
Building in Pioneer Park. Social hour at 6:30 p.m. followed by general membership meeting. New members welcome, 456-3329 or 374-2914 June 19 — QUICK PORTRAITS,
noon-4 p.m., by Nikki Kinne, Co-Op Arts, 535 Second Ave., Suite 103, 452-2787
books June 4 — LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 10 a.m., selection of
titles for September 2011– July 2012, Noel Wien Library conference room, 459-1063, georgine.olson@taos.fnsb.lib. ak.us or 456-8963 June 7 — SCIENCE BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m.,
“The Anatomist: The making of Grey’s Anatomy” by Bill Hayes, Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us June 27 — SCIENCE FICTION/ FANTASY DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 p.m., “Knife of
art
Never Letting Go” by Patrick Ness, Noel Wien Library Group Study Room #1, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us
June 15 — FAIRBANKS WATERCOLOR SOCIETY MEETING, 6:30 p.m. Blue
Room in the Centennial
dance June 4, 11, 18, 25 — DANCE PRACTICE, 4-6 p.m., Pioneer
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Schaible Auditorium, free, 474-7021, uaf.edu/summer
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June 20 — FAMILY CULTURAL NIGHT: CZECH REPUBLIC,
June 16 — THIRD THURSDAY FILMS FOR ADULTS, 7 p.m.
7 p.m., presentation from UAF’s international community June 1-30 — SUMMER regarding the unique aspects READING PROGRAM, “One of growing up in a different World – Many Stories!” June 6-10 — ARTS IN MOTION Summer Reading Program is a culture, presented by Summer SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS, 9 free reading incentive program Sessions & Lifelong Learning, a.m.-4 p.m., includes various for two year olds through sixth Schaible Auditorium, free, styles of dance, ballet, yoga, graders. “You Are Here!” is a 474-7021, uaf.edu/summer zumba, martial arts, games free reading incentive program and other activities, Artisan’s for young adults in seventh film Courtyard, 1755 Westwood through twelfth grades. Kids June 2 — FAIRBANKS MADE: Way, $200, 687-3294 or can sign up to win prizes by FREE MOVIE SERIES, 7 p.m., artisanscourtyard.com reading books, Noel Wien “Mr. Alaska Bob Bartlett Goes library, 1215 Cowles St., free, June 18 — CONTRADANCE, to Washington,” presented by 459-1052 8 p.m., with live music and Summer Sessions & Lifelong dance instruction, Pioneer Learning, Rasmuson 340, June 13 — FAMILY CULTURAL Park Dance Center, sponsored NIGHT: INDIA, 7 p.m., free, 474-7021, uaf.edu/ by Contra Borealis Dancers, summer presentation from UAF’s beginners welcome, 457international community June 9 — FAIRBANKS MADE: 8957 or contraborealis.org regarding the unique aspects FREE MOVIE SERIES, 7 p.m., of growing up in a different June 20-July 15 — SUMMER “Alaskan Gold,” presented by culture, presented by Summer DANCE INTENSIVE, for ages Summer Sessions & Lifelong Sessions & Lifelong Learning, 12 and older, presented Learning, Rasmuson 340,
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Award-winning international and independent films: “1981” (Canada; 102 min) and “Lupe & Bruno” (Spain; 5 min), Noel Wien Library Auditorium, 1215 Cowles St., 459-1063 or golson@ fnsblibrary.us June 16 — FAIRBANKS MADE: FREE MOVIE SERIES, 7 p.m.,
“The 49th Star: Creating Alaska,” presented by Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning, Rasmuson 340, free, 474-7021, uaf.edu/ summer June 23 — FAIRBANKS MADE: FREE MOVIE SERIES, 7
p.m., “Klondike & Alaska: A Rail History,” presented by Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning, Rasmuson 340, free, 474-7021, uaf.edu/
summer June 30 — FAIRBANKS MADE: FREE MOVIE SERIES, 7 p.m.,
“Steamer Nenana: Last Lady of the River” and “Alaska’s River Highway: Supply Season on the Yukon,” presented by Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning, Rasmuson 340, free, 474-7021, uaf.edu/ summer
first friday June 3 — FAIRBANKS IRIS, 5-8
p.m., Tundra Walker Studio, 3238 Hooper Ave., 479-4546 June 3 — SUE DRANCHAK, JULIE DECKER, SHANEE HOLDEN, 5-8 p.m., paintings
and performance art, Well Street Art Company, 1304 Well St., 452-6169 June 3 — ALASKANA, 5-8 p.m., Co-Op group show, Co-Op Arts, 535 Second Ave., Suite 103, 452-2787
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philanthropist and lifelong Alaskan Joe Usibelli, presented by Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning, Davis Concert Hall, free, 4747021, uaf.edu/summer
of Alaskan art, Warwick Glass June 7 — ALASKA’s LAND studio, 2825 Horner Ct., 378- AND SEA LECTURE SERIES, 1218 7 p.m., “Sustainable UAF: Moving Forward” with Michele lecture Herbert, presented by Alaska Sea Grant College Program June 1 — DISCOVER ALASKA and the Alaska Cooperative LECTURE SERIES, 7 p.m., Extension Service, Schaible “Gardening in the Interior” Auditorium, free, 474-7021, with Ann Roberts, presented www.uaf.edu/summer by Summer Sessions June 8 — DISCOVER ALASKA & Lifelong Learning in LECTURE SERIES, 7 p.m., cooperation with the Northern “Varieties in Horticulture” with Alaska Environmental Center, Jan Hanscom, presented by Schaible Auditorium, free, Summer Sessions & Lifelong 474-7021, uaf.edu/summer Learning in cooperation June 6 — UAF LEGACY with the Northern Alaska LECTURE SERIES, 7 p.m., Environmental Center, listen to interviewer Robert Schaible Auditorium, free, Hannon tease out the story 474-7021, uaf.edu/summer of this long-time community June 15 — DISCOVER ALASKA and business leader, miner,
Airport Road Antique Store
“Climate Change” with John Walsh, presented by Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning in cooperation with the Northern Alaska Environmental Center, Schaible Auditorium, free, 474-7021, uaf.edu/summer June 21 — ALASKA’s LAND AND SEA LECTURE SERIES,
7 p.m., “Food, Housing and Health: The Three Pillars of Sustainable Living” with Rich Selfert, presented by Alaska Sea Grant College Program and the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service, Schaible Auditorium, free, 474-7021, www.uaf.edu/summer
COMMUNITY BAND, 7 p.m., Golden Heart Park, free, communityband.org
Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning in cooperation with the Northern Alaska Environmental Center, Schaible Auditorium, free, 474-7021, uaf.edu/summer
June 10 — SINGERSONGWRITER NIGHT, 8 p.m.,
College Coffeehouse, 3677 College Road, idrivkin@ alaska.edu or 374-0468
music//nightlife June 1 — SUZUKI INSTITUTE STUDENT RECITAL, 12:45-
June 13-17 — BLUEGRASS CAMP FOR KIDS, old-time,
1:45 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, free, 479-6634
bluegrass and folk music instruction, sponsored by Fairbanks Folk Fest, fairbanksfolkfest.org or 4556528
June 2 — SUZUKI INSTITUTE STUDENT RECITAL, 12:45-
1:45 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, free, 479-6634
nature
June 3 — SUZUKI INSTITUTE STUDENT GRADUATION RECITAL, 12:30-1:45 p.m.,
June 5 — DESIGN ALASKA WILD ARTS WALK, noon-
June 22 — DISCOVER ALASKA LECTURE SERIES,
Davis Concert Hall, free, 4796634
7 p.m., “The Changing Arctic Landscape” with Ken Tape, presented by Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning in cooperation with the Northern Alaska Environmental Center, Schaible Auditorium, free, 474-7021, uaf.edu/summer
June 3 — SUZUKI INSTITUTE FACULTY RECITAL, 7 p.m.,
June 29 — DISCOVER ALASKA LECTURE SERIES,
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LECTURE SERIES, 7 p.m.,
Davis Concert Hall, free, 4796634 June 4 — JAZZ FESTIVAL, all day, Birch Hill Ski Area, 3536043 June 4 — SUZUKI INSTITUTE STUDENT RECITAL, 5 p.m.,
chamber music and electives, Davis Concert Hall, free, 4796634
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June 5 — JR. GARDENERS NATURE WALK, free, advance
registration required, Risse Greenhouse, 488-6973
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5 p.m., the 6th annual Design Alaska Wild Arts Walk. Stroll the Refuge amid a colorful 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 will include a choice of pastry or bagel, and a cup of coffee, cocoa or tea, 4525162
2:30 p.m. Join Friends of Creamer’s Field for this month’s program called “Fluttering with Butterflies” 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, designed for children ages 3-6 and their caregiver(s). Maximum of 15 children per class, call 452-5162 for reservations June 10-12 — HIGH COUNTRY WILDFLOWERS FOR BEGINNERS, Verna Pratt will
teach an introductory wildflower course in Denali National Park. Participants stay at a field camp 29 miles inside
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the park. $330, meals and accommodations included, murieslc.org or 907-683-1269 June 10-12 — HIGH COUNTRY WILDFLOWERS: A CLOSER LOOK, Verna Pratt will teach
required, $15, Risse Greenhouse, 488-6973 June 14-19 — BIRDS OF THE TANANA RIVER: EXPEDITION BY CANOE, Ornithologist
walk on the refuge trails to celebrate the changing of the seasons. Learn about local wildflowers, trees, and what the animals are doing during the summer, meet at visitor center, $3 suggested donation, 452-5162
Carol McIntyre leads a birding expedition through the Tetlin an intermediate wildflower National Wildlife Refuge, course in Denali National outfitted by Canoe Alaska, Park. Participants stay at a June 18 — JR. GARDENERS $1075, alaskageographic.org, FATHER’S DAY GIFT, surprise field camp 29 miles inside or 907-733-2896 the park. $330, meals and dad with a hand-painted accommodations included, gourd, crafted into a bird June 17-19 — DENALI murieslc.org or 907-683-1269 feeder or bird house, free, WILDFLOWERS: A FAMILY advance registration required, SEMINAR, The Murie Science June 11 — JR. GARDENERS Risse Greenhouse, 488-6973 SCARECROW CONSTRUCTION, and Learning Center will lead a wildflowers seminar come walk through the most June 24-27 — SERVE AND LEARN beautiful garden of all planted designed for families with OPPORTUNITY, Trout Lake children ages 8 and younger and maintained by “Mother Native Plant Enhancement, in Denali National Park, Nature,” free, advance Alaska Geographic will lead Participants stay at a field registration required, Risse a backcountry “serve and camp 29 miles inside the Greenhouse, 488-6973 learn” trip on the Resurrection park. $235, meals and Pass Trail in Chugach National June 11 — PERENNIALS accommodations included, Forest, $125 includes meals CLASS, advance registration murieslc.org or 907-683-1269 and lodging in a rustic cabin, required, $15, Risse alaskageographic.org, or 907Greenhouse, 488-6973 June 18 — SUMMER SOLSTICE 733-2896 WALK, 10 a.m.-noon., join a June 12 — COMPOSTING Friends of Creamer’s Field June 28-July1 — LANDSCAPE CLASS, advance registration naturalist for a summer PAINTING, David Mollett
will teach a field painting course in Denali National Park, Participants stay at a field camp 29 miles inside the park. $440, meals and accommodations included, murieslc.org or 907-683-1269
$5 higher after that), Sabrina Davis, 456-4729 June 17 — NOURISH YOUR SOLSTICE, 4-9 p.m., an
evening of art, yoga, food and music to soothe your senses and energize your spirit, featuring a wellness special events fair and more, free, donations appreciated, proceeds benefit June 3-4 — AXS RELAY FOR Fairbanks Resource Agency LIFE RACE AND EVENTS, West Valley High School, details at programs for children, adults fairbanksrelay.com, 452-7084 and seniors with disabilities, Fairbanks Resource Agency, June 4 — TANANA VALLEY 805 Airport Way, 56-8901, SPECIAL OLYMPICS GOLF fra-alaska.net SCRAMBLE, sponsored by June 18 — THE 29TH ANNUAL Drivento Move.org, $125, FAIRBANKS DAILY NEWS$400 team, 479-2739 for MINER MIDNIGHT SUN RUN, reservations 10K, 10 p.m., UAF Patty June 11 — MOSQUITO MEANDER Center to Pioneer Park. 5K FUN RUN/WALK, 10 June 26 — TIME FOR TEA, a.m., sponsored by Fairbanks 1-4 p.m., fourth Annual Counseling and Adoption, Georgeson Botanical Garden registration (opens May 29) Society tea in the garden, at fcaalaska.org, $20, $15 $35 (price includes a for children under 12 and $35 commemorative porcelain tea for families (before June 8, cup), 479-5265
Aviators Steak House “Come Fly Away With Us, For The Best Steaks In Town.” P R E F L IG H T Escargot in Puffed Pastry Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Sautéed Mushroom Caps Potato Skins Bacon Wrapped Scallops Crab & Artichoke Dip F L IG H T SE R V IC E
Our Steaks are USDA Choice, seasoned with a special blend of spices, served with a choice of Soup or Salad, a choice of Baked Potato, Au Gratin Potatoes or Vegetable and a flight pack full of fresh bread.
O V E R SE A S F L IG H T S Shrimp Scampi Sautéed Scallops F L IG H T SC H O O L Steak Salad Chicken Salad (with Filet Mignon) House Salad Caesar Salad with a Cup of Soup (Add chicken or Shrimp Steak Pottage in Bread Bowl for $5.00)
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