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January, February, March 2007

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This is our calendar of arts and theatre in Fairbanks, Alaska. Note dates, where not yet updated.

Use date links to move quickly to the month in which you are interested. Where information to update was not available, old information was left so you could call the phone number listed, send email, or visit their web site. Be sure to check the year listed before attending! Use buttons at top of page to go to other specialty calendars.

January - February - March  

January

Classes: The following businesses hold arts and crafts classes. Contact them directly for complete listings and to register:

bulletExpressions in Glass, 1922 Peger Road, Suite A. (907) 474-3923
bulletFairbanks Weavers & Spinners Guild No official contact known, try (907) 474-9144 or (907) 456-5223.
bulletJo-Ann Superstore, 250 Third Street, (907) 458-7177.
bulletMemories and More, 535 Second Ave., suite 202 (907) 456-3679
bulletMichaels Arts & Crafts. (907) 456-6046
bulletMukluk Shop Generation Next, 651 11th Ave. (907) 457-5515

Meetings: The following organizations hold meeting on various arts and crafts. Contact them directly for meeting times and more information

bulletMidnight Sun Intertribal Powwow, (907) 456-6485
bulletFairbanks Arts Association, (907) 456-6485
bulletNorth Pole Quilting Guild, usually meet at Santa's Senior Center, North Pole.
bulletCommunity Writers Group, Meets Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. in Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park. Sponsored by the Fairbanks Arts Association, (907) 456-6485
bulletCabin Fever Quilters Guild, (907) 452-2504
bullet Pieced Together Quilters, a ministry of University Baptist Church, (907) 479-2440
bulletFairbanks Potters Guild (907) 452-7789

First Friday Events: The first Friday of each month, special evening showings at art galleries throughout Fairbanks. Usually run 5 to 8 p.m.. Galleries usually participating are listed below (email us to be added). Contact gallery for information on their specific showing.

bullet The Artworks, Campus Corner Mall. (907) 479-2563.
bullet Alaska Public Lands Information Center, 250 Cushman Street, Suite 1A. (907) 456-0527.
bullet Fairbanks Arts Association. Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, in Pioneer Park.  (907) 456-6485.
bullet New Horizons Gallery, 519 First Avenue. (907) 456-2063.
bullet The Alaska House Art Gallery, corner of Tenth Ave. & Cushman St. (907) 456-6449.
bullet Courthouse Square, 250 Cushman. (907) 456-0527.
bullet Expressions in Glass, 1922 Peger Rd. (907) 474-3923
bullet Well Street Art. Co., 1304 well St in Railroad industrial Area off Phillips Field Rd. (907) 452-6169

New Years Day, (1/1/07).

Seventh Annual Bard-a-thon (1/28/06 - 2/05/06), hosted by Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre. The 7th annual Bard-a-thon begins on January 28th and runs straight through February 5th, 2006. The marathon reading takes place at the NEW Empress Theatre in downtown Fairbanks. (2nd floor of the Co-Op, enter on 3rd Ave.) A community, round-the-clock reading of all 37 Shakespeare plays. Public welcome to participate at no charge. (907) 457-POET (7638). http://www.fairbanks-shakespeare.org or their online calendar.

Kids Fest (1/31/04) Third annual event, noon-6 p.m. Alaskaland Civic Center Exhibit Hall. This is a one-day event in Fairbanks, Alaska with lots of products, information, entertainment, and fun activities for kids. Entertainment includes music, dance, demonstrations, sports, and various youth-oriented booths. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for kids, free for kids 32 and under; family passes for 2 adults and up to 3 kids are $10. Funds go toward support of Big Brothers-Big Sisters Greater Fairbanks Area. trudy@mosquitonet.com for information or to receive an Exhibitor Information Packet. Information: Trudy Hefferman at (907) 488-0556.

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February

Classes: The following businesses hold arts and crafts classes. Contact them directly for complete listings and to register:

bulletExpressions in Glass, 1922 Peger Road, Suite A. (907) 474-3923
bulletFairbanks Weavers & Spinners Guild No official contact known, try (907) 474-9144 or (907) 456-5223.
bulletJo-Ann Superstore, 250 Third Street, (907) 458-7177.
bulletMemories and More, 535 Second Ave., suite 202 (907) 456-3679
bulletMichaels Arts & Crafts. (907) 456-6046
bulletMukluk Shop Generation Next, 651 11th Ave. (907) 457-5515

Meetings: The following organizations hold meeting on various arts and crafts. Contact them directly for meeting times and more information

bulletMidnight Sun Intertribal Powwow, (907) 456-6485
bulletFairbanks Arts Association, (907) 456-6485
bulletNorth Pole Quilting Guild, usually meet at Santa's Senior Center, North Pole.
bulletCommunity Writers Group, Meets Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. in Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park. Sponsored by the Fairbanks Arts Association, (907) 456-6485
bulletCabin Fever Quilters Guild, (907) 452-2504
bullet Pieced Together Quilters, a ministry of University Baptist Church, (907) 479-2440
bulletFairbanks Potters Guild (907) 452-7789

First Friday Events: The first Friday of each month, special evening showings at art galleries throughout Fairbanks. Usually run 5 to 8 p.m.. Galleries usually participating are listed below (email us to be added). Contact gallery for information on their specific showing.

bullet The Artworks, Campus Corner Mall. (907) 479-2563.
bullet Alaska Public Lands Information Center, 250 Cushman Street, Suite 1A. (907) 456-0527.
bullet Fairbanks Arts Association. Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, in Pioneer Park.  (907) 456-6485.
bullet New Horizons Gallery, 519 First Avenue. (907) 456-2063.
bullet The Alaska House Art Gallery, corner of Tenth Ave. & Cushman St. (907) 456-6449.
bullet Courthouse Square, 250 Cushman. (907) 456-0527.
bullet Expressions in Glass, 1922 Peger Rd. (907) 474-3923
bullet Well Street Art. Co., 1304 well St in Railroad industrial Area off Phillips Field Rd. (907) 452-6169

13th Annual Have-A-Heart Auction (2/4/05) 6 p.m. Westmark Gold Room. $40 each or $75 per couple. The 13th Annual Have-A-Heart Auction benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tanana Valley. Live and silent auctions, door prizes, entertainment, dinner. Over 100,000 in merchandise expected for Auction. (907) 457-5223, Alana Humphrey,  ahumphrey@bgctv.org

The Passing Zone - A Comic Juggling Duo (2/4/05) 8 pm, Hering Auditorium, Admission: $31 for Adults; $26 for Student/Senior/Military. This unique and daring juggling duo has won five Guinness World Records and 18 International Juggler’s Association Gold Medals. They offer the perfect blend of fluid beauty and spine-tingling terror, where the dangerous meets the absurd! http://www.fairbanksconcert.org, (907) 474-8081,  concert@acsalaska.net

Seventh Annual Bard-a-thon (1/28/06 - 2/05/06), hosted by Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre. The 7th annual Bard-a-thon begins on January 28th and runs straight through February 5th, 2006. The marathon reading takes place at the NEW Empress Theatre in downtown Fairbanks. (2nd floor of the Co-Op, enter on 3rd Ave.) A community, round-the-clock reading of all 37 Shakespeare plays. Public welcome to participate at no charge. (907) 457-POET (7638). http://www.fairbanks-shakespeare.org or their online calendar.

"A Taste of Art" (2/3/07) 6 p.m., Westmark Gold Room. $55 in advance; $60 at the door. Fairbanks Counseling & Adoption presents the 19th annual "A Taste of Art" fundraiser. An evening of silent and oral auctions, musical entertainment, dinner and homemade Hot Licks ice cream for dessert. All proceeds benefit the programs at Fairbanks Counseling & Adoption. http://www.fcaalaska.org  (907) 456-4729, for tickets.

"Art" (2/9-10/07) Clever story about the definition of true art. Fairbanks Drama Association. (907) 456-7529 or fda-fct@mosquitonet.com

Delta Festival of Lights (2/9-10/07)

Presented by Delta Chamber of Commerce, this twelfth  annual Festival of Lights, a two day community wide event to fight "Cabin Fever" and welcome the lights of spring. In 2007, the event will feature local and statewide artisans & musicians. A partial listing of events includes:

Friday, February 9
     5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Spaghetti Feed at Presbyterian/Faith Lutheran Church
$9 over 12 yrs old and $4 for kids under 12 years old

Saturday, February 10
     Noon to 4:30 p.m.
- Arts and Crafts Galleria - Delta H.S. (Big Gym)
Great Shopping! Food and Music, too!
     1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Jammin' Salmon Dixieland Band from Ft. Wainwright - Delta H.S.
   11 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Kid Craft Day at the Delta Library
     3:45 p.m. - Winter Escape Raffle Drawing, Delta H.S.
     4 p.m. - Polar Bear Plunge don't miss the icy splash, Delta H.S.
     7 p.m. - Light Up the Night Parade - Route Grizzly Ln. onto Richardson Hwy, end at City Park
     8 p.m. - Light up the winter sky Fireworks at the Delta City Park

On display through the weekend:
  Sam Vose Ice Carving at Visitor Information Center
  Photo Contest - Delta Library

For additional information please call the Delta Chamber of Commerce at 895-5068 or check out the Delta News Web.

"Art" (2/16-17/07) Clever story about the definition of true art. Fairbanks Drama Association. (907) 456-7529 or fda-fct@mosquitonet.com

A Celebration of Black History in Story & Song (2/20/05) 4 p.m., at the Sacred Heart Cathedral. Gospel Choir is conducted by Bobby Lewis and accompanied by Eustace Johnson, both of NYC,  presented by The Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival's "ACS Winter Edition."  http://www.fsaf.org  (907) 474-8869  Jo Scott,  festival@alaska.net

"Art" (2/24-25/07) Clever story about the definition of true art. Fairbanks Drama Association. (907) 456-7529 or fda-fct@mosquitonet.com.

World Ice Art Championships (2/27 through 3/31/07). International sculptors produce larger-than-life works of art from Fairbanks ice.  Public viewing will run from 3/10 until the ice melts, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with them all finished and lit up). The Kids Park is ready for sliding fun from February 27 - March 31, 2007, Professional Competition - Artists at work - February 27 - March 9. Admission is: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $4 children 6-12. Under 6 is free. Season passes are $15 adults, $5 children. There is an excellent description of this competition at their website (follow link on the page linked to above), including photos of recent winners. In Ice Park on Phillips Field Road,  (907) 451-8250. http://www.icealaska.com, E-mail  iceart@icealaska.com

bulletFeb 27 -  Mar. 9, 2007 - Watch the ARTISTS as they create their ice sculptures!
bullet - 8 PM - -Single Block Lighting/Awards Ceremony.
bulletat 8 PM - Multi-Block Lighting/ Awards Ceremony. All pieces are finished and lighted on March 10!
bulletMarch 10 - 25, 2007 - View the FINISHED SCULPTURES from 10 AM - 10 PM.
bulletFeb 27 - March 31, 2007 - Flint Hills Resources Kids Park

Fairbanks Winter Carnival- (2/28/06 - 3/26/06). This celebration of winter has been transferred from the Chamber of Commerce to Ice Alaska, and now appears to encompass anything at all that happens in March.  (907) 452-1105. Follow the link above (Fairbanks Winter Carnival) for lots more information & full schedule when they update it for 2007. We were unable to find info for 2007.

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March

Classes: The following businesses hold arts and crafts classes. Contact them directly for complete listings and to register:

bulletExpressions in Glass, 1922 Peger Road, Suite A. (907) 474-3923
bulletFairbanks Weavers & Spinners Guild No official contact known, try (907) 474-9144 or (907) 456-5223.
bulletJo-Ann Superstore, 250 Third Street, (907) 458-7177.
bulletMemories and More, 535 Second Ave., suite 202 (907) 456-3679
bulletMichaels Arts & Crafts. (907) 456-6046
bulletMukluk Shop Generation Next, 651 11th Ave. (907) 457-5515

Meetings: The following organizations hold meeting on various arts and crafts. Contact them directly for meeting times and more information

bulletMidnight Sun Intertribal Powwow, (907) 456-6485
bulletFairbanks Arts Association, (907) 456-6485
bulletNorth Pole Quilting Guild, usually meet at Santa's Senior Center, North Pole.
bulletCommunity Writers Group, Meets Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. in Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park. Sponsored by the Fairbanks Arts Association, (907) 456-6485
bulletCabin Fever Quilters Guild, (907) 452-2504
bullet Pieced Together Quilters, a ministry of University Baptist Church, (907) 479-2440
bulletFairbanks Potters Guild (907) 452-7789

First Friday Events: The first Friday of each month, special evening showings at art galleries throughout Fairbanks. Usually run 5 to 8 p.m.. Galleries usually participating are listed below (email us to be added). Contact gallery for information on their specific showing.

bullet The Artworks, Campus Corner Mall. (907) 479-2563.
bullet Alaska Public Lands Information Center, 250 Cushman Street, Suite 1A. (907) 456-0527.
bullet Fairbanks Arts Association. Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, in Pioneer Park.  (907) 456-6485.
bullet New Horizons Gallery, 519 First Avenue. (907) 456-2063.
bullet The Alaska House Art Gallery, corner of Tenth Ave. & Cushman St. (907) 456-6449.
bullet Courthouse Square, 250 Cushman. (907) 456-0527.
bullet Expressions in Glass, 1922 Peger Rd. (907) 474-3923
bullet Well Street Art. Co., 1304 well St in Railroad industrial Area off Phillips Field Rd. (907) 452-6169

Fairbanks Winter Carnival- (3/1-31/08). This celebration of winter has been transferred from the Chamber of Commerce to Ice Alaska, and now appears to encompass anything at all that happens in March.  (907) 452-1105. Follow the link above (Fairbanks Winter Carnival) for lots more information & full schedule. On the Events Calendar we printed the items listed for the weekend of March 15, 16.

"Never Say Die" (3/2-4/07)  Thurs. - Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. All shows are at the Empress Theatre on 3rd Avenue in the Co-op Plaza. Life in minor league baseball has been good to Moose Corwin. But as manager of the team, he’s got his hands full when two all-star rookies aren't living up to their potential. With the club’s personnel director putting on the pressure and problems mounting as he tries to reunite with his ex-wife, Corwin faces the ultimate test of character. "Never Say Die" looks behind the scenes of the high pressure world of competitive ball. Special thanks to The Alaska Goldpanners for loaning costumes and equipment for the show. Ticket prices are: Adults $18, Active Military/Seniors/UAF Student $15, Under 18 $8.

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
You can now purchase tickets to Never Say Die online! Simply select the corresponding PayPal "Add to Cart" button for each ticket you would like to purchase. Please print out a copy of your PayPal receipt. This will serve as your hard-copy ticket at the door. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 457-7638. Presented by the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre. (907) 457-7638, http://www.fairbanks-shakespeare.org

World Ice Art Championships (2/26/08 through 3/23/08). International sculptors produce larger-than-life works of art from Fairbanks ice.  The Fairbanks event, the World Ice Art Championships, has grown to a month long attraction involving over 70 teams from all over the world. The competitions, and the accompanying kids park, attract more than 100 ice artists and approximately 45,000 visitors from Alaska and all over the world. Public viewing will run from 2/26 until 3/23 or until the ice melts, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., with them all finished and lit up). The Kids Park is ready for sliding fun from February 26 - March 25, 2007, Professional Competition - Artists at work - February 27 - March 9. Admission is: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3 children 6-12. Under 6 is free. Season passes are $15 adults, $5 children. In the past, a family season pass was $50 but they have not mentioned that yet this year. There is an excellent description of this competition at their website (follow link on the page linked to above), including photos of recent winners. In Ice Park on Phillips Field Road,  (907) 451-8250. http://www.icealaska.com, E-mail  iceart@icealaska.com

The Flint Hills Resources Kids Park from February 26 - March 23.
The Kids Park opened on February 26, the first day the park opened until the gates are closed for the final time on March 23. This four acres of Ice Park is like any playground, ONLY it is constructed entirely from ICE. There are slides and rides for all ages, challenging mazes, and life-sized sculptures of favorite animals, popular characters and toys to touch and climb on.

Single Block Classic, February 26 - 28

Single Block Awards, Meet the Sculptor, Sat., Mar. 1, 2008 - 4 PM
The Single Block Classic - ice sculpting competition begins at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26 and ends 60 hours later on Thursday, February 28 at 9 p.m. Teams are composed of one to two members. Each team is given one block of ice measuring 5’x 8’x 3.’ Once the ice block is positioned, the sculptors are have only people power to lift and position the huge blocks . Most work long hours, even around the clock, to complete their sculpture on time. The resulting 40 pieces are spectacular, some over 25 ft. tall. The finished pieces are then judged under white lights on Thursday night.

Multi-Block Classic, March 2-7, 2008

Multi-Block Awards Ceremony, Mar. 8, 2008, 8 PM
The Multi-Block Classic ice sculpting competition begins at 9 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, and ends at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 7, or 132 hours later. Teams are composed of two to four sculptors that often work round the clock to complete their massive pieces. Each team is given 10 blocks of ice each block measures approximately 4ft x 6ftx 3ft. Artists receive the aid of heavy equipment and skilled operators to lift and position the ice.

The public gets rare opportunities to watch the artists, and holds its breath as the sculpture pieces are lifted and stacked into place. The sculptures created sometimes attain heights of more than 25 feet. Friday night, the sculptures are judged under white lights. Saturday, March 8 honors the finished pieces and recognizes winning artists. The natural refrigeration and shade maintains sculptures in pristine condition through the end of March.

Amateur Open Exhibition, Feb 27- Mar 14, 2008

Amateur Open Recognition, Mar. 15, 2008
The Amateur Open exhibition is an opportunity for artists to try out some ideas on a block of ice without the stress of competition. Contestants can register and sculpt on a flexible schedule. Teams usually consist of one to two sculptors. Participants under 16 years of age must have parental permission and be accompanied by an adult while they are working. The finished sculptures are illuminated with colored lights for the public to view. Sam's Club Amateur Open teams are recognized at the Jr. Ice Art Championship Awards Ceremony on the Friday night after the sculpting time ends.

Junior World Ice Art Championship, Mar. 11-14, 2008

Junior World Ice Art Championship Awards Ceremony, Sat, Mar. 15, 2008 - 8 PM

Junior World Ice Art Championship is for high school students enrolled in the 9th up to 12th grades. Teams are provided one ice block, 3’ x 5’x 4.’ The block weighs approximately 3,600 lbs. Once the ice block is placed, the sculpting team may not use motorized tools or equipment to move the block. Experienced artists are on hand to answer questions and offer technical assistance allowed within the competition guidelines. Awards are given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category (Abstract and Realistic) Awards consist of scholarships and gift certificates.

View the finished sculptures 'TIL Sunday, MARCH 23 View over 180 sculptures. Join the fun at Kids Park. (907) 451-8250   Ice Park Closes Mar 23 at 10pm

Festival of Native Arts (3/3-5/05)  UAF Wood Center. Dedicated to Chief Peter John this year, which is the 32nd. Celebrate Alaska Native culture with traditional dancing and singing. In 2004, it went from 6 p.m. to midnight each night, longer on Saturday (started then at 2 p.m.) and was in the UAF Davis Concert Hall. The event included a Native crafts marketplace in the Great Hall. The Festival is free to the public and both Natives and non-Natives alike are welcome to attend. See Native arts and crafts on display and for sale. (907) 474-6889 or 474-7181.   E-mail:  fnativearts@email.com http://www.geocities.com/festivalofnativearts/ but as of 2/12/05, the site had not been updated with any other details.

Nenana Ice Classic Tripod Weekend (3/3,4/07) Winter festival in Nenana, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Civic Center. Official start of Alaska's largest guessing game. Contests, games and entertainment for the entire family.  Their website at http://www.nenanaakiceclassic.com had not be updated for 2007 by 2/12/07.  Located 60 miles south of Fairbanks. The famous Nenana Tripod is raised, and there are Native dancers, sled dog races, contests for all ages, food,  and dance group performances. Lots of fun for the whole family. This event has been getting bigger every year!  (907) 832-5446. E-mail:  classic@mtaonline.net 

North Pole Winter Festival (3/5, 6/05) Food, information and vendor booths with activities, demonstrations and entertainment for everyone. Annual I-Did-A-Block Businessman's Dog Race. Dog sled rides, Kitty Cat snowmachine races, traditional Turkey Bowling and Frozen Salmon Slalom grudge matches, crowning of the King and Queen Regents, pancake feed. (907) 488-2242, e-mail npcc@usa.net, http://www.fairnet.org/npcc/index.html.

Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow, (3/6/05) Bear Gallery, Pioneer Park. (907) 456-6485

"Never Say Die" (3/8-11/07)  Thurs. - Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. All shows are at the Empress Theatre on 3rd Avenue in the Co-op Plaza. Life in minor league baseball has been good to Moose Corwin. But as manager of the team, he’s got his hands full when two all-star rookies aren't living up to their potential. With the club’s personnel director putting on the pressure and problems mounting as he tries to reunite with his ex-wife, Corwin faces the ultimate test of character. "Never Say Die" looks behind the scenes of the high pressure world of competitive ball. Special thanks to The Alaska Goldpanners for loaning costumes and equipment for the show. Ticket prices are: Adults $18, Active Military/Seniors/UAF Student $15, Under 18 $8.

PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
You can now purchase tickets to Never Say Die online! Simply select the corresponding PayPal "Add to Cart" button for each ticket you would like to purchase. Please print out a copy of your PayPal receipt. This will serve as your hard-copy ticket at the door. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 457-7638. Presented by the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre. (907) 457-7638, http://www.fairbanks-shakespeare.org

David Copperfield! (3/8, 9/05) 5:30 and 8:30 pm. Magician David Copperfield will materialize in Fairbanks for four shows. The Carlson Center, $35-$55, plus outlet fee. Tickets went on sale Nov. 26, 2004, at The Carlson Center Box office and Fred Meyer Ticketmaster Outlets. Charge by phone at (907) 456-4800. Contact phone:  (907) 451-7800

Virtual Tour in the Woods for a Cedar Bark Basket (3/9/05) by Tlingit weaver Teri Rofkar, 7 p.m. Blue Room, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park, sponsored by Fairbanks Weavers and Spinners Guild. (907) 452-7737.

Raven's Tails and Polar Bears  (3/10/05) Museum lecture by Tlingit weaver Teri Rofkar  at 7 p.m. in the Pioneer Park Bear Gallery. Rofkar will discuss and demonstrate traditional Raven's Tail weaving using modern motifs - including polar bears - on a robe commissioned for the future Rose Berry Alaska Art Gallery. Polar bear enthusiast Grace Schaible will co-present. Free and open to the public. The Master Artists in Residence program is a partnership of the University of Alaska Museum of the North and UAF Native Art Center, supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. (907) 474-7505, E-mail,  museum@uaf.edu

"Black Tie, Sequins & Ice" (3/12/05) 6 pm Cocktails; 7 pm Dinner at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge-Edgewater Ballroom. $50 per person. This is the 2nd Annual signature fundraiser for the Resource Center for Parents and Children-Stevie's Place. Silent Auction and Dancing. Grand Prize drawing - MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE FOR TWO, Donated by Princess Tours. Don't have a black tie? No Problem! Local artists have donated their talents to paint one-of-a-kind black silk ties availabe for purchase at the door! Help support Fairbanks Children's Advocacy Center and have a wonderful evening at the same time!! (907) 374-2850, Pam Karalunas, pkaralunas@rcpcfairbanks.org

Chatanika Days (3/12, 13/05) Winter festival with outhouse races and snowmachine tug-of-war in the historic gold mining town of Chatanika, 30 miles north-east of Fairbanks. (907) 389-2164

Fairbanks Winter Carnival: On the Events Calendar we printed the items listed for the weekend of March 15, 16.

A Woman's Affair (4/5-6/08) 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Carlson Center $4.00 Adults, 12 and under free. New 2008 - open 4-8 p.m. on Friday, the 4th. A Woman's Affair is a trade show organized specifically for women about women. This total women's show is a place to make contact with women owned businesses, discuss important health issues, get tips for managing finances, become aware of new career opportunities and education possibilities, see the latest fashions, enjoy a makeover or massage, pick up new home-decorating ideas and gardening information, or discover a new hobby. . . all under one roof. http://www.fairbanksevents.com/womansaffair.html (907) 474-9082, Kris Knutzen,  koinc@ptialaska.net

"There will be a place to present seminars, demonstrations and clinics. ..single parenting help, tips on how not to be intimidated while buying a car, the best exercise program for your busy schedule... the choice of subjects are limitless. There will be two presentation rooms located adjacent to the arena. If you have a topic you would like to present be sure and sign up early as space will be limited. This is a great opportunity to present your product or service, obtain leads, and to introduce something new.

Woman's Affair 2002"The 2006 event was a great success. Over 135 different businesses and agencies participated and the two-day event had a public attendance of 2,299. The public loved the "feel" of the show and enjoyed the opportunity of gathering educational information and shopping. The seminars that took place throughout the weekend were a huge attraction with attendance ranging from 25 to 100 people per session."
 http://www.fairbanksevents.com/womansaffair.html (907) 474-9082, Kris Knutzen,  koinc@ptialaska.net

Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" (3/18-20, 25-27/05) Presented by Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre. Friday & Saturday, 8 pm; Sunday, 2 pm. plus 2 p.m. on March 26. Hering Auditorium. Reserved, $25; Adults, $17; Youth, $11; Student/ Military/ Senior, $13; Child, $7. Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre is one of the first community theaters in America licensed to stage this spectacular show. For the whole family! Tickets at Hoitt's, Owl Tree, Schoolhouse Express, Barney's Piano Center, and box office 1 hour before performance. (907) 456-3568, http://www.flot.org

Art Expo (3/18-20/05) Call for times. Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, in Pioneer Park. Free admission. Sponsored by the Fairbanks Arts Association Art Expo Showcases traditional and fine art by more than 40 Alaskan artists. Affiliates of the Arts Association are on hand to promote awareness of their programs and projects. Other activities include workshops focusing on how artists and arts organizations can achieve their artistic goals, hourly live performances and Treasure the Arts Contest. (907) 456-6485 Meadow Riedel, E-mail fairbanksarts@mosquitonet.com

Poetry Readings (3/19/05) Rachael Kvapil & Kim Cornwall will read samples of their poetry, 7 p.m. Bear Gallery in Pioneer Park. Sponsored by Fairbanks Arts Association. (907) 456-6485).

Registration  (3/21/05) Registration begins for April for 2 year olds and a parent or caregiver. Noel Wien Library, (907) 459-7159.

Preschool Story Hour, (3/22/05) ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. Registration required. Noel Wien Library, (907) 459-7159.

Preschool Story Hour, (3/23/05) ages 3-5. 1:30 p.m. Registration required. Noel Wien Library, (907) 459-7159.

Mother Moose (3/23/05) for ages 2 and under and a caretaker. 10:30 a.m. Noel Wien Library, (907) 459-7159.

Inupiaq sculptor Sylvester Ayek (3/23/05) Second Master Artist-in-Residence lecture. Lecture begins at 7 p.m. in the UAF Native Art Center (Room 301, Fine Arts Building), and is free and open to the public. The Master Artists in Residence program is a partnership of the University of Alaska Museum of the North and UAF Native Art Center, supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. (907) 474-7505  museum@uaf.edu

Kids EGGstravaganza (3/24/05) for kids of all ages. 1-3 p.m. Alaska Bird Observatory Center for Education & Research. $2/child. (907) 451-7159.

The Future of Fuels (3/24/05) Learn about it in a museum lecture by Dennis Witmer, Director of UAF's Arctic Energy Technology Development. Witmer will discuss several alternative fuel sources - some controversial - that are being researched and developed to meet future energy needs in urban and rural Alaska. This lecture is free and open to the public, and will begin at 7 p.m. in the Noel Wien Library.

Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" (3/25-27/05) Presented by Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre. Friday & Saturday, 8 pm; Sunday, 2 pm. plus 2 p.m. on March 26. Hering Auditorium. Reserved, $25; Adults, $17; Youth, $11; Student/ Military/ Senior, $13; Child, $7. Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre is one of the first community theaters in America licensed to stage this spectacular show. For the whole family! Tickets at Hoitt's, Owl Tree, Schoolhouse Express, Barney's Piano Center, and box office 1 hour before performance. (907) 456-3568, http://www.flot.org

Deadline (3/27/05) 5 p.m. is the deadline for 20th Interior Artisans juried arts and crafts exhibition submissions, sponsored by Fairbanks Arts Association. (907) 456-6485.

Preschool Story Hour, (3/29/05) ages 3-5. 10:30 a.m. Registration required. Noel Wien Library, (907) 459-7159.

Preschool Story Hour, (3/30/05) ages 3-5. 1:30 p.m. Registration required. Noel Wien Library, (907) 459-7159.

Lecture by painter and sculptor Sonya Kelliher-Combs (3/31/05) Third Master Artist-in-Residence lecture which begins at 7 p.m. in the UAF Native Art Center (Room 301, Fine Arts Building), and is free and open to the public. (Note: This lecture was orginally scheduled for April 7.)

Fairbanks Winter Carnival- (3/6-31/04). This celebration of winter has been transferred from the Chamber of Commerce to Ice Alaska, and usually features snowshoe softball,  campstove chili cookoff, races, and more.  This year will include fireworks, ice bowling, craft show, Parka Parade, Art Expo and the Open North American Championship Sled Dog Race. (907) 452-1105, http://www.fairbankschamber.org.

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