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

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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.

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October

Jump to October Bazaars: | Adventist | NP Elementary | Regency Court | Holly Days |   Santa's Seniors | Girl Scouts Bazaar | North Star Council on Aging |Rebekah Lodge|Alaska Native Arts & Crafts|Monroe|Eielson|

Free Films & Events, Alaska Public Lands
(in Courthouse Square, downtown. More information: 456-0527 or 456-0532 TTY.)

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
bulletUAF Student Drama Association call the Theatre Department office at 474-6590
The Student Drama Association is open to all students. Meetings are held every Tuesday during the semester, at 1pm in the “Green Room” in the Theatre department.

 

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.
bulletAlaska Public Lands Information Center, 250 Cushman Street, Suite 1A. (907) 456-0527.
bulletFairbanks Arts Association. Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, in Pioneer Park.  (907) 456-6485.
bulletNew Horizons Gallery, 519 First Avenue. (907) 456-2063.
bulletThe Alaska House Art Gallery, corner of Tenth Ave. & Cushman St. (907) 456-6449.
bulletCourthouse Square, 250 Cushman. (907) 456-0527.
bulletExpressions in Glass, 1922 Peger Rd. (907) 474-3923
bulletWell Street Art. Co., 1304 well St in Railroad industrial Area off Phillips Field Rd. (907) 452-6169

Oktoberfest 2001  (TBA) Sponsored by German Club of Fairbanks, Pioneer Park's Civic Center, $10 admission, 7 p.m. 452-3328. We know the date is old, but hope someone will call us with the new date, and we are leaving it up to let you know that it does happen.

Hands All Around Quilting Click on the link to go to their page of class information. Scroll down for October.

Hands On Fiber, Fairbanks Weavers' & Spinners' Guild has a whole winter schedule of mini-workshops and classes.

Preschool Story Hour (every Wednesday in October) ages 3-5 1:30 p. m., Berry Room, Noel Wien Library. Registration required. (907) 459-1052.

Annual Doll Show & Sale (10/1, 2 /05), sponsored by the Fairbanks Doll Study Club at the Bentley Mall, Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a table donated to Hospice of the Tanana Valley.  (907) 378-5476.

Preschool Nature Discovery Time (10/4/05) ages 3-5 with a parent, at Creamer's Field farmhouse, 10 a. m. Fun nature exploration time with stories, crafts & activities. Sponsored by Northern Alaska Environmental Center.  (907) 452-5021, ext. 31.

42nd Annual Cham Fashional (10/5/02) Sponsored by Quota International Fairbanks. "You Oughta be in Pictures." Will be held at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel Gold Room, 7 p.m. (cocktails - champagne & hors d'oeuvres), choreographed Fashion Show at 8 p.m.,  dance till 1 a.m. to live music.  This is an annual fundraiser for Quota International Fairbanks, whose special interest is disadvantaged women & children, and those with speech & hearing impairments. In 2001, this clever & witty show was written and directed by Fairbanks' own Jason Hodges, creator of "Athena". Come support a great community service organization while enjoying champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and great fashions, then dance the night away with the great live dance band "Nostalgic Jam".  Call 490-2325 for tickets; $75 per person or $650 for a table of 10. This is a fundraiser this year to benefit the Breast Cancer Detection Center.

HIPOW Public Auction (10/7-8/11) (see dinner auction later for 10/8) Monroe Catholic Junior Senior High School gym, 615 Monroe Street. Free admission, doors open @6 p.m., auction @ 7 p.m. More information on the auction will be posted on http://www.catholic-schools.org. A few days earlier there is usually an Art Preview Night, 5-7 p.m. to preview the art up for auction at HIPOW.

HIPOW Black Tie Dinner & Auction (10/8/11) By advance reservation only, tickets are $100 per seat. Saturday night the doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is at 6:30, and the auction begins at  7  p.m. Call 456-7970 for information and tickets. HIPOW is the largest fundraiser for catholic Schools of Fairbanks, with more than 2,500 donated items.

Macbeth (10/14, 15/11) Presented by Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre, 7:30 p.m. at the Empress Theater, 457-7638. Tickets are $22, or $12 for those under 18 or UAF, military, or seniors. For more information, http://www.fstalaska.org.

Holly Days Craft Bazaar (10/14,15/11) . 4-8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday. Fort Wainwright Physical Fittnes Center, Meridian Lane on Fort Wainwright. $3 admission for those over 12, proceeds support  scholarships and welfare grants, benefiting the Fort Wainwright and Fairbanks communities. In the past, this bazaar has attracted more than 225 vendors, handcrafts, food, Santa Claus, entertainment& door prize drawings from vendors.  For more info, e-mail  bazaar@wainwrightcsc.org.

25th Annual Fairbanks International Friendship Day (10/15/11) Pioneer Park, Civic Center 12 noon to 5 p.m. Stage Performances, cultural displays, food and gift litems for sale. 474-0928. Co-sponsored by FNSB Parks & Recreation.

Bead, Gemstone & Jewelry Show-(10/16, 10/18/09) Comfort Inn (Conference Room) Fairbanks. Huge Selection of Beads, Gemstone Beads and Jewelry from around the world. email maraya_w@yahoo.com

Macbeth (10/16/11) Presented by Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre, 2 p.m. at the Empress Theater, 457-7638. Tickets are $22, or $12 for those under 18 or UAF, military, or seniors. For more information, http://www.fstalaska.org.

Santa's Bazaar & Bake Sale (10/15/11) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Santa's Senior Center, 101 Fifth Avenue, North Pole. Donations of sale items are welcome. For table rental or general information, call the center at (907) 488-4663.

4th Annual Shopping Spree & Social, (10/15/11) Fairbanks Emblem Club #109. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 1003 Pioneer Rd, Fairbanks, in the Antler Room upstairs at the Elks Lodge. Come shop with a variety of vendors. Admission to this event is Free to the public!Get an early start on your Holiday Shopping. Questions? - Contact Cindy Mascadri 590-8382  cmascadri@alaska.net - Chairman

Macbeth (10/20, 21/11) Presented by Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre, 7:30 p.m. at the Empress Theater, 457-7638. Tickets are $22, or $12 for those under 18 or UAF, military, or seniors. For more information, http://www.fstalaska.org.

Annie (10/21, 22/11) FLOT, at 7 p.m. Directed by Gwendolyn P. Brazier, music direction by Francis Lupton, in Hering Auditorium. Online presale $20 ($23 at the door), under 12 is $10 ($12 at the door), military/senior/students is $15 ($17.50 at the door). 456-3568 or http://www.flot.org.

The Messenger, (10/21/11) 7:30 p.m. Theatre UAF's mainstage production, Salisbury Theater, UAF Campus. Tickets in advance, $10 adults, $8 military/senior/UAF faculty/staff $7 students. 474-6590 or http://theatreuaf.org/themessenger.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (10/21-22/11) A love story by the Fairbanks Drama Association at the Riverfront Theatre, 1852 2nd Ave. Show times 8:15 p.m. Call 456-7529 to reserve.

Annie (10/22/11) FLOT, at 2 p.m. Directed by Gwendolyn P. Brazier, music direction by Francis Lupton, in Hering Auditorium. Online presale $20 ($23 at the door), under 12 is $10 ($12 at the door), military/senior/students is $15 ($17.50 at the door). 456-3568 or http://www.flot.org.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (10/23/11) A love story by the Fairbanks Drama Association at the Riverfront Theatre, 1852 2nd Ave. Show times 2 p.m. Call 456-7529 to reserve.

Annie (10/23/11) FLOT, at 4 p.m. Directed by Gwendolyn P. Brazier, music direction by Francis Lupton, in Hering Auditorium. Online presale $20 ($23 at the door), under 12 is $10 ($12 at the door), military/senior/students is $15 ($17.50 at the door). 456-3568 or http://www.flot.org.

Monroe Holiday Bazaar (10/22/05) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monroe multipurpose room and gym, 615 Monroe St. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, handcrafted items, arts and food will be featured, with proceeds going to Monroe athletics and activities. Tables are $35 each. (907) 452-3791.

Macbeth (10/22/11) Presented by Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre, 7:30 p.m. at the Empress Theater, 457-7638. Tickets are $22, or $12 for those under 18 or UAF, military, or seniors. For more information, http://www.fstalaska.org.

Macbeth (10/23/11) Presented by Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre, 2 p.m. at the Empress Theater, 457-7638. Tickets are $22, or $12 for those under 18 or UAF, military, or seniors. For more information, http://www.fstalaska.org.

Girl Scout Holiday Bazaar (10/26/02) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park. free admission. (907) 457-5553.

Lord of Life Lutheran Church (10/26/02) Women's fall bazaar. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hutchison Career Center. Jam, baked goods, crafts, lunch.  (907) 488-6314.

“Reading From Alaska’s Heart Fundraiser”, (10/27/07) sponsored by Adult Learning Programs of Alaska (ALPA) featuring local writers reading from their works.  An evening venue of distinction for published writers, Reading From Alaska's Heart brings together several talents from Alaska to read from their works and fellowship with community members. This annual event serves as Adult Learning Programs of Alaska's major fundraiser and is supported by corporate, business and individual donors as well as our distinguished writers.  Refreshments and music will be provided. 7:00 pm at The Binkley Room, Pike’s Waterfront Lodge. Tickets in 2005 were are $20/person or $50/family and were available at ALPA, Owl Tree, If Only…A Fine Store, Hunting & Gathering and at the door. Information: 452-6434. http://www.adultlearning.org/heart.html

Macbeth (10/27/11) Presented by Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre, 7:30 p.m. at the Empress Theater, 457-7638. Tickets are $22, or $12 for those under 18 or UAF, military, or seniors. For more information, http://www.fstalaska.org.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (10/28-30/11) A love story by the Fairbanks Drama Association at the Riverfront Theatre, 1852 2nd Ave. Show times 8:15 p.m. Call 456-7529 to reserve.

Macbeth (10/28/11) Presented by Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre, 7:30 p.m. at the Empress Theater, 457-7638. Tickets are $22, or $12 for those under 18 or UAF, military, or seniors. For more information, http://www.fstalaska.org.

Eielson Air Force Base Holiday Bazaar (10/28, 29/05) Joint Mobility Complex, 2939 Flightline Ave. Friday is open 2 - 8 p.m., open to military and civilian ID holders with access to base. On Saturday, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., open to everyone. Admission $2 or donation of two canned goods, free for children age 12 and under. (907) 372-3903.

Annie (10/28, 29/11) FLOT, at 7 p.m. Directed by Gwendolyn P. Brazier, music direction by Francis Lupton, in Hering Auditorium. Online presale $20 ($23 at the door), under 12 is $10 ($12 at the door), military/senior/students is $15 ($17.50 at the door). 456-3568 or http://www.flot.org.

Annie (10/29/11) FLOT, at 2 p.m. Directed by Gwendolyn P. Brazier, music direction by Francis Lupton, in Hering Auditorium. Online presale $20 ($23 at the door), under 12 is $10 ($12 at the door), military/senior/students is $15 ($17.50 at the door). 456-3568 or http://www.flot.org.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (10/30/11) A love story by the Fairbanks Drama Association at the Riverfront Theatre, 1852 2nd Ave. Show times 2 p.m. Call 456-7529 to reserve.

Annie (10/30/11) FLOT, at 4 p.m. Directed by Gwendolyn P. Brazier, music direction by Francis Lupton, in Hering Auditorium. Online presale $20 ($23 at the door), under 12 is $10 ($12 at the door), military/senior/students is $15 ($17.50 at the door). 456-3568 or http://www.flot.org.

Fall Festival (10/31/10) A Christian alternative to trick-or-treat. Games, candy, fun. University Baptist Church 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Children are invited to wear their costumes (avoid witches and ghosts please).

Museum Halloween (10/31/11) Costumed superheroes, zombies and scary monsters of all kinds are invited to the Halloween celebration at the University of Alaska Museum of the North from 4 to 7 p.m. Watch science experiments unfold. See bones and bugs, bats and birds. Tour the museum's research labs and explore the galleries. For children ages 12 and under with adult chaperones. Admission is free with a donation of canned food for the Fairbanks Community Food Bank.

Theatre UAF's Haunted House (TBA) Admission to be announced, will benefit a local charity. 6-9 p.m. for all ages, 9 p.m. to midnight for adults. UAF Theatre. 474-7751.

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November<

Jump to November Bazaars: | Create-a-Gift | St.Nicholas | Ft. Wainwright Handcrafters Bazaar | Barnette Elementary | Eielson Officers Spouses Club |  UWA Bazaar | | Healy Bazaar | Holiday Marketplace | Beanie Baby Trade Fair | Sacred Heart Bazaar | Lord of Life Lutheran | Ryan School Quota Club |Midnight Sun Bazaar | Winterfest | Zion Lutheran |Badger Den Bazaar |NP Middle School|McKinley|

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
bulletUAF Student Drama Association call the Theatre Department office at 474-6590
The Student Drama Association is open to all students. Meetings are held every Tuesday during the semester, at 1pm in the “Green Room” in the Theatre department.

 

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

Hands On Fiber, Fairbanks Weavers' & Spinners' Guild has a whole winter schedule of mini-workshops and classes.

Handcrafters Bazaar (11/2 & 3/02) Hutchison Career Center 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Native items, Alaska photos, food. (907) 488-6314

Winter Pottery & Arts Faire (11/4,5/11) 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10am to 4pm Saturday. Dog Mushers Hall, 925 Farmers Loop.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (11/4, 5/11) A love story by the Fairbanks Drama Association at the Riverfront Theatre, 1852 2nd Ave. Show times 8:15 p.m. Call 456-7529 to reserve.

St. Nicholas' Annual Bazaar (11/7/11) 707 St. Nicholas Drive in North Pole. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.  Usually held the first Saturday in November. We wonder if this is actually the 5th? Handmade crafts, candy, Christmas ornaments. (907) 488-2595.

Lutheran Church Christmas Bazaar (11/5/11) 1012 Cushman Street from 9am to 4 p.m.. 452-3425.

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (11/6/11) A love story by the Fairbanks Drama Association at the Riverfront Theatre, 1852 2nd Ave. Show times 2 p.m. Call 456-7529 to reserve.

University Women's Association Annual Christmas Bazaar (11/5,6/11) Large popular bazaar featuring crafters from around Alaska for savvy Christmas shoppers. Over 100 vendors per day. Features food court, free parking and different crafters each day. Proceeds to benefit college scholarships, UAF Wood Center, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (907) 456-4009.

Golden Towers Bazaar & Bake Sale (11/7/09) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Golden Towers, 330 Third Ave. 374-4968.

Holiday Historical Photograph Reprint Sale (11/7/09) 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Purchase reproductions of historic Alaskan postcards, photographs, panoramas and rare maps. Kayak Room #408, Rasmuson Library, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, 474-6344.

Sacred Heart Christmas Bazaar 2000 (11/11/00) Food, crafts, and much more, Sacred Heart Social hall, corner of Airport Way and Peger Road, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Food at country kitchen, handmade crafts, make-it-yourself craft room, raffle with $1 tickets, gift shop and Book Nook open. Proceeds benefit a kitchen renovation fund. Patty Walter (907) 474-9032 wk, or 451-6164 hm.

The Holiday Marketplace (11/11-13/11) More than 175 vendors (crafts and artisans) from around the state. Carlson Center.  $4 admission, children 12 and under free. The North Pole High School Choir will provide on-site daycare for $4 an hour.

SHOW DATES & HOURS:
Fri., Nov. 11- 12 noon to 8 pm
Sat., Nov. 12 - 10 am to 7 pm
Sun., Nov. 13- 11 am to 5 pm

(907) 474-9082.

Love Inc. Create a Gift Bazaar (11/14/09 10 .a.m-4 p.m. Make a variety of gifts for family and friends. Monroe Catholic Schools multipurpose room. $5. 479-0271.

Military Appreciation Day (11/12/05) Noon to 5 p.m. at the University of Alaska Museum of the North. The Museum salutes the Interior’s military personnel, veterans and their families. Explore the galleries, visit with Alaska Native artists, and enjoy hands-on ctivities for kids. FREE! (907) 474-7505.

North Pole Middle School Close Up Bazaar (11/12/05) Close Up travel groups craft bazaar, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., North Pole Middle School Cafeteria. Tables are $25 for new vendors, $15 for repeat vendors. (907) 488-2271, ext. 9125.

Zion Luthern 25th Christmas Bazaar (11/12/11) Zion Lutheran Church on 2982 Davis Road, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. In the past this included Christian gift items, crafts, baked goods, homemade candies, jams/jellies, white elephant tables, See's Candy, and complimentary coffee, cookies and juice were served.  Sponsored by the Zion Lutheran Church's Good Shepherd Communities Auxiliary; proceeds to benefit disabled residents of Good Shepherd Lutheran Homes.. No rental tables or consignments. (907) 474-0893.

Ryan School Bazaar (11/19/05) Ryan Middle School Commons, sponsored by Future Farmers of America and Ryan Middle School Student Council. Featuring more than 70 vendors, local handcrafts, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.   Tables, $35. (907) 452-4751 ext. 9381, or 459-1468.

McKinley Village Holiday Bazaar (11/21/09 At McKinley Village Community Center, Mile 230 George Parks Highway (7 miles south of Denali National Park & Preserve entrance); Noon to 4 p.m. In the past, included were crafts, raffle, pizza, baked goods;  10% of all craft sales to benefit the center. Free admission. (907) 683-2180.

Two Rivers School Sugar Plum Bazaar (11/19/11) 18.5 Mile Chena Hot Springs Road, Two Rivers School Student Council. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information (907) 488-6616.

Delta Kiwanis Annual Holiday Bazaar (11/19/05) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Delta Junction High School gym. Santa Claus will be there from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information on table spaces and fees, call (907) 895-4982 or 895-3251.

International Quota Club Holiday Bazaar (11/19/11) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Pioneer Park - Civic Center. Featuring Home Made & Hand Crafted Items.  For more information call 488-6616 . Their website is http://www.quotafairbanks.org/

Annual St. Raphael's Christmas Ball and Auction (11/22/05) Westmark Hotel Gold Room; 6 p.m.-midnight. Fundraiser, quilt raffle, dancing, and a silent auction with over 700 items. Tickets are $55 per person, available at St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Information: (907) 457-6603 or (907) 457-2800.

Our Town opens 11/22/12 on Thanksgiving night at 7:30PM at The Empress Theatre on 3rd Ave. and runs on Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until December 9th. Tickets may be purchased at http://fstalaska.org. (907)457-POET (7638)

Goldstream Valley Lions Holiday Bazaar (11/28/09) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., featuring local valley artists, crafters, and bakers. Ken Kunkle Community Center. Info: Lynn at 388-7141.

Thanksgiving Day (11/22/12) HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Happy Thanksgiving!
If you happen to be in town for the holidays, check our restaurant page for your turkey dinner with all the fixings. Many churches will have special services on either Thanksgiving, or on Wednesday, the 22nd.

Museum Store Holiday Sale (11/27/09-12/24/09) Take care of everyone on your holiday shopping list at the Museum Store. 20% off all Alaska Native baskets, masks and whalebone carvings and 10% off all other store merchandise, including books, jewelry and children's toys.

North Pole Mall Bazaar (11/30/02) Vendors contact Donna at NP Logos, (907) 488-8280.

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December

Jump to December Bazaars: | North Pole Plaza 1 | Farmers Market Bazaar | Ticasuk Brown School Bazaar | Artisans Bazaar | St. Matthews Parish | North Pole Plaza 2 | Christ Lutheran Bazaar Botanical Garden Sale | North Pole Plaza 3 |Winterfest|

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
bulletUAF Student Drama Association call the Theatre Department office at 474-6590
The Student Drama Association is open to all students. Meetings are held every Tuesday during the semester, at 1pm in the “Green Room” in the Theatre department.

 

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

Hands On Fiber, Fairbanks Weavers' & Spinners' Guild has a whole winter schedule of mini-workshops and classes.

Museum Store Holiday Sale (11/27/09-12/24/09) Take care of everyone on your holiday shopping list at the Museum Store. 20% off all Alaska Native baskets, masks and whalebone carvings and 10% off all other store merchandise, including books, jewelry and children's toys.

Christmas With the Community Band (TBA) UAF Charles W. Davis Concert Hall, 7 p.m. 474-9081.

Candle Lighting Service (12/01/10) Celebrate the Christmas season in North Pole, Alaska. 2 p.m., North Pole High School (907) 488-2242.

Tree Lighting Service (12/01/04) Celebrate the Christmas season in North Pole, Alaska. Santaland RV Park at 5:00 p.m., North Pole (907) 488-2242.

North Pole Winterfest Holiday Bazaar (12/3, 4/11) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., North Pole Plaza Mall. (907) 488-2281.

Rebekah Lodge Happy Holidays Bazaar  (12/3 /05) 825 First Avenue, corner of Cowles Street and First. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Table rentals are $15 and $25. (907) 452-5658.

Tanana Valley Farmers Market Assoc. Crafts Bazaar (12/3/11) West Valley High School; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Alaska crafts, late-season produce. (907) 456-3276.

North Star Ballet's "The Nutcracker," (12/4, 5, 6/09) 8 p.m.  on the 4th and 5th, with additional 2 p.m. performances on the 5th.and 6th. Hering Auditorium, tickets $18-$24 with discounts for college students, senior citizens, and active military. For more information, please call 451-8800.

Green Holiday Sale (12/5/09) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. featuring environmentally friendly and nature themed gifts. Alaska Bird Observatory, 418 Wedgewood Drive, 452-5162.

Annual Christmas Miniature Show & open house (12/6-31/02) New Horizons Gallery, 519 First Ave.  with over 40 artists selling small, affordable paintings - runs throughout December. (456-2063);

Doyon Christmas Arts & Crafts Bazaar (12/6-7/12) 10am to 6pm, Doyopn Limited Chiefs Court, 1 Doyon Plaza, Fairbanks. www.doyon.com  (907) 479-2100.

Ticasuk Brown Elem. PTA Holiday Bazaar (12/10/10) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  785 Lakloey Drive, North Pole (off Badger Road). Tables for $25. (907) 488-9147.

Effie Kokrine Holiday Bazaar (12/10/11) Silent auctions, handmade crafts, food, & cake walk. 10am to 5pm. 602 Loftus Road. 750-8374.

Holiday Art Bazaar (12/7-8/12) at the Morris Thompson Center, Friday 5pm - 8pm, Saturday 10am – 4pm.  Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center. 15 vendors will be displaying and selling artwork and crafts from all over the Interior. You will find an assortment of beaded & silver jewelry, photographs, hand-crafted guitars, original prints and paintings, as well as hand-painted garments and textiles.

Winter Solstice Festival (12/7/02) Lots of family fun to help us celebrate winter downtown with plays, sleigh rides, and much more. Sponsored by the Downtown Association/Main Street, family activities, entertainment downtown. Look for more information at http://www.downtownfairbanks.com (907) 452-8671

Delta Junction Kiwanis Bazaar (12/7/02) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Large gym at Delta Junction High School, $1 admission includes a ticket for the drawing of hourly door prizes, $25 table rental or $45 for double table spaces. For tables, (907) 895-4439. Information (907) 895-1950 or (907) 895-2221.

North Pole Mall Bazaar (12/7, 8/02) Vendors contact Donna at NP Logos, (907) 488-8280.

UAF Museum Open House and Gatherings North (12/7/02) Noon to 5 p.m. Fun for the whole family! Explore the Museum behind-the-scenes. Talk to the curators and collection managers. Visit with Alaska Native artists. Enjoy hands-on activities for kids. FREE!

Family Holiday Celebration Concert/Silent Auction (12/8/02) Auction at 2 p.m. in UAF Regents Great Hall, concert at 4 p.m. at the Charles W. Davis Concert Hall, UAF Campus. Featuring Choir of the North and winners of 12th Annual Concerto Competition. Presented by the Fairbanks Symphony Association. (907) 474-5733.

“Raven Speak” (12/12/10) Theatre UAF presents a Tuma Theatre Staged Reading - an original playby Xh’unei (Lance Twitchell). In the UAF Lee H. Salisbury Theatre, Sunday at 5:30 PM. Free. 474-6590, kkeames@alaska.edu

Winter Solstice Festival (12/14/02) Lots of family fun to help us celebrate winter downtown with plays, sleigh rides, and much more. Sponsored by the Downtown Association/Main Street, family activities, entertainment downtown. Look for more information at http://www.downtownfairbanks.com (907) 452-8671

North Pole Middle School Bazaar (12/14/02) Sponsored by Close Up Capital Experience Travel Group.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m., middle school cafeteria. $25 table rental. Wendy Clark at (907) 488-3954.

Santa's Benefit Square & Round Dance (12/14/02) 8-10 p.m. at Pioneer Park Dance center. Silent auction benefiting Santa's Clearing House. $5 and $7. (907) 474-4312.

10th Annual Christmas at the Cabin (TBA) Annual holiday celebration at the Fairbanks Visitor Information Center, featuring Santa Claus, sled dog rides, and musical entertainment, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 451-1734.

Georgeson Botanical Garden Holiday Sale (12/4/09) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Main commons of University of Alaska Fairbanks Wood Center. Public is welcome to buy, but the sale is Not open to general public vendors. Vendors are specially chosen - UAF related, such as from Large Animal Research Station, Sea Grant, University of Alaska Press, & local student entrepreneurs specializing in Alaska-made and Alaska-grown items. Pat Holloway (907) 474-5651.

North Pole Mall Bazaar (12/14, 15/02) Vendors contact Donna at NP Logos, (907) 488-8280.

"Log Off" (12/15/10) Lee H. Salsbury Theater, UAF, 11:14 a.m. The University of Alaska Film Department would like to invite you to a screening of the short film “Log Off”. “Log Off is” an original screenplay written by Robin Lendrum and Directed by Evie Gresiko, starring Maggie Billington. The film portrays a grandma’s curious attempt to step into the computer age so she can talk to grandchildren “online”. The grandma is confronted with technical issues that test her rationality, and make her wonder just exactly what the fuss is all about. UAF Film Department (907) 474-6590 film.uaf@alaska.edu

"Christmas Angel" (12/20, 21/02) Dance Theatre Fairbanks debut, adapted from Russian folktale, original choreography. 7 p.m. both days, 2 p.m. on Dec. 21. West Valley Performing Arts Center. (907) 452-1113.

North Pole Mall Bazaar (12/21-23/02) Vendors contact Donna at NP Logos, (907) 488-8280.

Winter Solstice Festival (12/21/02) Lots of family fun to help us celebrate winter downtown with plays, sleigh rides, and much more. Sponsored by the Downtown Association/Main Street, family activities, entertainment downtown. Look for more information at http://www.downtownfairbanks.com (907) 452-8671

Birth of a King.Christmas Day (12/25/09). We wish you a very merry and blessed Christmas!

Santa's Swingers Square and Round Dance (TBA) Caller Gordy Oseth, Cuer Gary Kersey at the Alaskaland Dance center, 8 p.m. 479-4522.

A Sparktacular Celebration (12/31/09) Stop by the Museum before and after the fireworks and warm up with hot chocolate and cookies. Park early for easy access to viewing areas. FREE! (907) 474-7505

Santa's Swingers' New Years Eve Dance and Party (12/31/04) Alaskaland Dance Center. Party favors, food, more! Begins at 9 p.m. 479-4522.

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