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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.
Bald Eagles of Haines & Interior Alaska (10/10/05) Sponsored by Arctic Audubon Society. Watching the huge concentration of balk eagles that gather along the Chilkat River in Haines is an experience not to be missed. See fabulous images and learn more about eagles at a slide presentation by Ron Teel and Bob Ritchie. Noel Wien Library Auditorium. (907) 479-4547. Cellular One FRA Autumn Art Show (10/13/05) At the Westmark, Fairbanks 6-7 p.m. Reception and art show featuring work by Fairbanks Resource Agency clients, staff and friends. Free. (907) 456-8901.
Rummage Sale (10/14/05) Fundraiser or Breast Cancer Awareness. Sponsored by Bentley Mall Safeway, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., ACS Building at Bentley Mall, next to Cost Cutters.
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.
Fairbanks Watercolor Society meeting (10/19/05) Pioneer Park Civic Center, Blue Room. Social hour at 6:30 p.m. followed by membership meeting at 7. New members welcome. (907) 456-3329 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.
Comedian Johny Walker (10/19-22/05) Times are TBA. Performance on Oct. 19 at the UAF Hess Recreation Center, Oct. 20 at the Refinery Lounge in North Pole, Oct. 21 at the Blue Loon, and Oct. 22 at Kodiak Jack's. Walker performs parody songs to tunes ranging from Eminem to Dave Matthews, original songs, and improvisation. More information at http://www.alaskacomedy.com
Cape Dorset Print Collection (10/21/05) Opens 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., The Artworks, 3677 College Road, Suite 3. (907) 479-2563.
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. 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.
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 (10/31/07) A Christian alternative to trick-or-treat. Games, candy, fun. University Baptist Church 5:30 to 7:30 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. Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival Winter Edition Cabaret Performance (TBA) UAF Wood Center Pub, 7:30 p.m. 474-0071. 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.
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:
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. Light Motifs: American Impressionist Paintings (11/1-13/05) from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 27 canvases include works by Mary Cassatt and John Singer Sargent. UAF Museum of the North. (907) 474-7505. 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 "Bye Bye Birdie" (11/4/05) a musical by Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre, Hering Auditorium. Directed by Jane Haycraft, with music director Patti Gallacher. Performances at u7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays except no performance Saturday, Nov. 5. A 7:30 p.m. performance has been scheduled on Sunday, Nov. 6, and a 2 p.m. show on Saturday, Nov. 12. Tickets $25 for reserved seats, $18 for adults, $12 for youth aged 13-18, and $7 for children 12 and under. Tickets available at Hoitt's Music, Schoolhouse Express and the Artworks. (907) 456-FLOT (3568).
Show will feature a collection of Stephen’s new, smaller oil paintings of Alaskan and Yukon wildlife (moose, fox, eagles…) as well as northern landscapes and pencil drawings. All artwork will be for sale. For more information, or to see a sample of some of Stephen's work, visit http://www.KrasemannArt.com . Email: info@krasemannart.com
University Women's Association Annual Christmas Bazaar (11/5, 6/05) Large popular bazaar featuring crafters from around Alaska for savvy Christmas shoppers. 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. The rest of this info is from 2002, so call ahead to confirm - Vendors pay $60, or $30 for half table. More for wall and/or electrical outlets. Table rental information: UWA Holiday Bazaar, PO Box 81776, Fairbanks, AK 99708. (907) 456-4009.
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 Annual Love INC Create-a-Gift Bazaar (11/8, 9/02) Learn the art of craft making, proceeds to benefit Love INC. Make as many as 30 gifts. Fri. 3-8 p.m.& Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 daily per person or $25 per family. Held at Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park. All proceeds benefit Love In the Name of Christ. 452-5683. Alphabet Garden (11/13/05) Opening reception and walking tour, a new permanent collection at the Noel Wien Library by local artist Amy Noon, from 3 to 5 p.m. Meet the artist, tour the collection and enjoy refreshments. Admission free. (907) 459-1020. "Dracula" (through 11/13/05) New adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel, performed by the Fairbanks Drama Association. 8:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $18 for adults and $14 for seniors (65+) and full-time students. Not recommended for children under age 13. Tickets available Hoitt's Music, at 456-PLAY from noon-5 p.m. weekdays or at the door. Camelot (11/8-10/02) Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays. Hering Auditorium. $5-20 tickets available at Hoitt's Music, Owl Tree, Schoolhouse Express or by calling (907) 456-FLOT or at the door. Barnette Elementary School Bazaar (11/9/02) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., in school gym, 1000 Barnette St. $30 for table. Vendors can contact Julie Ritchie at (907) 456-6072 ext. 248 or Becky Lessley at ext. 250. Eielson Officer's Spouses Club Bazaar (11/9/02) Held at Eielson Air Force Base (Eielson). Possibly at Supply Building 3426 (look for signs posted on base), Eielson Air Force Base. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Alaska arts and crafts, leather goods, Christmas decorations, baked goods, candles, open to the public. Free admission but donations accepted. Proceeds go to charity. (907) 372-3370. Annual Auction/Light Dinner 11/9/02) Northern Alaska Environmental Center. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., auction at 7. Chena river Convention Center, $15 donation at door. To donate auction item or learn more, call (907) 452-5021 or email auction@northern.org.
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.
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.
"Boy Meets Girl" auditions (11/14-16/05) Fairbanks Drama Association, Riverfront Theatre, 1852 Second Ave. Performance dates Jan. 13-29. Nineteen roles available. (907) 456-PLAY (7529). Alaska’s Wearable Art (11/16/02) 10 a.m. to Noon. Saturday Family Program Information and hands-on projects for ages 7-12 accompanied by an adult. $15 per child. Learn about patterns, designs and traditional uses of Alaska Native wearable art. Make your own Tlingit button robe, Athabascan beaded object, Aleut hunting visor and Inupiat snow goggles. Then, ‘tattoo’ traditional designs on your arms and hands. Call to register at (907) 474-6948. Ryan School
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