Arts & Drama Calendar 
October, November, December 2009-2010

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.

  October - November - December

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:

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

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.

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 (10/6-7/05) (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 (10/8/05) 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.

19th Annual Fbks International Friendship Day (10/15/05) noon to 5 p.m. Pioneer Park, Alaskan Centennial Center for the Arts. Free. Entertainment, music, cultural displays, food, and gifts for sale.(907) 474-0908.

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

Native Film Festival (10/16, 17, 19/?) Pioneer Park Theater, 6-10 p.m.  In conjunction with the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention in Fairbanks. Selections from the Alaska Center for Documentary Film will be shown. Free. (907) 474-7505.

Santa's Seniors Annual Fall Bazaar & Art Show (10/19/02) 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 101 Fifth Avenue, North Pole. Crafts, baked goods, art, free admission. (907) 488-4663.

Alaska Native Arts & Crafts Fair (10/19-22/05) In the arts and Crafts Pavilion in front of Carlson Center - open 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. pn Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Open 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday. More than 100 artisans will be displaying their work for sale. Free admission. (907) 456-INFO(4636).

Holly Days Craft Bazaar (10/21,22/05) Fort Wainwright Officers Spouse's Club. 4-8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday. Last Frontier Club 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.  (907) 356-2421 or e-mail  nireagan@aol.com

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.

How I Learned to Drive (10/23,24,25/09) directed by Carrie Baker (The Laramie Project, Three Days of Rain). “A funny, surprising and devastating tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older man, How I Learned to Drive is the story of a woman who learns the rules of the road and life from behind the wheel. The play is a deceptively delicate tale of sexual awakening in desperate if not criminal circumstances, investigating coming of age in the ’60s.”

Live performances take place at the UAF Lee H. Salisbury Theatre at 8:15pm and October 25th at 2 PM. Tickets are available at the UAF Wood Center & the Theatre UAF Box Office (which also accepts credit card orders over the phone at 474-7751). The Theatre Box office is open M-F from 12-5 and two hours prior to each performance. Admission for How I Learned to Drive is $14 with discounts of $12 for seniors, military, and UAF Employees, and $7 for students with ID. Additional information for this play is available online at www.uaf.edu/theatre/season.

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

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.

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 /31/06) 6 to 8 p.m. Come in from the cold to go trick-or-treating at the Museum and see bugs, bats, birds and more emerge from the Museum’s collections. FREE! for costumed trick-or-treaters ages 12 and under with their adult chaperones. (907) 474-7505.

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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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:

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

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.

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

St. Nicholas' Annual Bazaar (11/5/05) 707 St. Nicholas Drive in North Pole. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.  Usually held the first Saturday in November. Handmade crafts, candy, Christmas ornaments. (907) 488-2595.

University Women's Association Annual Christmas Bazaar (11/7, 8/09) Large popular bazaar featuring crafters from around Alaska for savvy Christmas shoppers. Over 100 vendors per day. Features food court, free admission and different crafters each day. Parking available at Farmers Loop lot with shuttle bus service to campus. 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 (11/13-15/09) More than 175 vendors (crafts and artisans) from around the state. Carlson Center.  $4 admission, children 12 and under free. Tanana Valley 4H will be on hand to provide daycare on site. $5 per hour with all proceeds going to the club. SHOW DATES & HOURS:
Fri., Nov. 13- 12 noon to 8 pm
Sat., Nov. 14 - 10 am to 7 pm
Sun., Nov. 15- 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 Christmas Bazaar (11/14/09) 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 (11/21/09) 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., sponsored by Two Rivers Student Council and Torch Club. All proceeds from table rent goes towards the 8th grade celebration in may. 18.5 Mile Chena Hot Springs road, 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 (11/21/09) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Pioneer Park - Civic Center. Featuring Home Made & Hand Crafted Items.  For more information e-mail quotafairbanks.hb@gmail.com  or call 687-7892 . 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 OK Lumber or St. Raphael's Catholic Church. Information: (907) 457-6603 or (907) 457-2800.

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 (11/26/09) 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 25th.

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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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:

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