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Use date links to move quickly to the month in which you are interested . Information is not available to update all, so check date to see if for this year or last. [January] [February] [March] Where they have not given us actual dates, we have tried to at least list contact information so you can contact them yourself for an update.
January
Northland Children’s Choir 388-0543 Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow Athabascan Old-Time Fiddlers Association Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, http://www.ballroomfairbanks.org. Club voice mail - (907) 456-3111. Fairbanks Native Association Opera Fairbanks Fairbanks Concert Association Fairbanks Choral Society Dance Omnium Dance Theatre Fairbanks Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre North Star Dance Foundation Fairbanks Symphony Fairbanks Youth Orchestras Young native
Fiddlers Acoustic Adventures maintains an active schedule of musical events. Rather than trying to keep up with their weekly announcements, here is a link to their website. 10th Planet, a recording facility, has its own site: http://www.10thplanet.com/ Fairbanks Community Band All rehearsals are 7-9 pm in the Old Train Depot (adjacent to the News-Miner building), across Phillips Field Rd from the (closed but prominent) Ace Hardware/OK Lumber building. The jazz band meets Wednesdays. The jazz band leader is Brian Cade. The concert band meets Thursdays. The director is Wendy Ward. Assistant director is Jim Fisher. They have our own listing of events on their website. For more information visit their web site at http://www.communityband.org .The Greatland Sounds Chapter of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., a men's barbershop chorus, meets every Tuesday evening at 7 at the Church of Christ Northern Lights, 645 11th Ave. All men who enjoy singing are welcome to participate. Northern Lights Council of Dancers represents square, round and folk dancers in the interior. Our link leads to their very active dance calendar. Many of their member clubs dance at the Farthest North Square and Round Dance Center, located in Pioneer Park. They have their own calendar. The following clubs dance there:
Santa Square Dancers dance the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 7:30-9:30 PM year rouind. Come join us at the Farthest North Square Dance Hall in Pioneer Park. Mainstream with caller Dave Smith. Dances are $8.00 Adults. (907) 455-7046 Roger & Kandie Christian. "Time Out at Noon" Every Thursday a local performer gives a free one-hour concert at noon at the Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park, 456-6485, ext. 226. Prospector Squares (e-mail) Dance every Tuesday Night from 7:30-9:30 PM. Come join us at the Farthest North Square Dance Hall in Pioneer Park. Plus Dance with Rounds by Caller/Cuer Bill Mudd. Dances are $7.00 Adults / $5.00 Students & Young Adults. (907) 479-4522 Contra Borealis Dancers Check their website (above) for complete dance schedule. Dances are $6 non-members / $5 members - $3 student non-members and $2 student members. Dance instruction is provided, and beginners are welcome. Times are usually 8 p.m. to midnight. Special events TBA, kids under 13 are free, if they behave themselves. (907) 457-8957. University of Alaska Good Time Swing Dance Club. Every Saturday night, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, swing and ballroom dancing at the Silver Spur nightclub. No cover charge until 8:30 pm. Must be 21 or older. More info, fnkmb1@uaf.edu Theresa Bauer, the "Chatanika Nightingale," sings and plays guitar and keyboard for listening and dancing year-round every Sunday afternoon at the Chatanika Lodge, 4 pm to 8 pm. No cover charge. Fairbanks Sweet Adelines Rehearsals (11/1/2009 - 12/1/2010) Fairbanks Sweet Adelines Rehearsals every Thursday night, 6:30 - 9:30 PM at the United Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Rd., Fairbanks, across from Gulliver's Books. Enjoy four-part cappella harmony in the unique Barbershop Style. We are always recruiting new members, and we welcome all women who enjoy singing to come and try out. Phone: (907) 479-3624, Myrna McGhie, mlee2001@gci.netFairbanks Summer Arts Festival's Winter Cabaret (1/24-28/11) Jaunelle Celaire, instructor. Open to all who love to sing, ages 16 and up. No previous training necessary. Each class is open to the first 12 to register. Here is your opportunity to learn to sing the songs you know and love—in a nurturing atmosphere. Reminder: Jaunelle can coach jazz singing, too. Registrants must bring sheet music for one song they have memorized. Classes will be at the home of Dick and Jo Scott, 2757 College Road. The performance will take place on Saturday, 1/29/2011 at 7:30pm in the Northern Latitudes room of the Westmark Hotel. Their Web Site. Winter Cabaret
February
Northland Children’s Choir 388-0543 Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow Athabascan Old-Time Fiddlers Association Fairbanks Native Association Opera Fairbanks Fairbanks Concert Association Fairbanks Choral Society Dance Omnium Dance Theatre Fairbanks Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre North Star Dance Foundation Fairbanks Symphony Fairbanks Youth Orchestras Young native
Fiddlers Acoustic Adventures maintains an active schedule of musical events. Rather than trying to keep up with their weekly announcements, here is a link to their website. 10th Planet, a recording facility, has its own site: http://www.10thplanet.com/ Fairbanks Sweet Adelines Rehearsals (11/1/2009 - 12/1/2010) Fairbanks Sweet Adelines Rehearsals every Thursday night, 6:30 - 9:30 PM at the United Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Rd., Fairbanks, across from Gulliver's Books. Enjoy four-part cappella harmony in the unique Barbershop Style. We are always recruiting new members, and we welcome all women who enjoy singing to come and try out. Phone: (907) 479-3624, Myrna McGhie, mlee2001@gci.net Fairbanks Community Band All rehearsals are 7-9 pm in the Old Train Depot (adjacent to the News-Miner building), across Phillips Field Rd from the (closed but prominent) Ace Hardware/OK Lumber building. The jazz band meets Wednesdays. The jazz band leader is Brian Cade. The concert band meets Thursdays. The director is Wendy Ward. Assistant director is Jim Fisher. They have our own listing of events on their website. For more information visit their web site at http://www.communityband.org . The Greatland Sounds Chapter of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., a men's barbershop chorus, meets every Tuesday evening at 7 at the Church of Christ Northern Lights, 645 11th Ave. All men who enjoy singing are welcome to participate. (This announcement last updated by them in 2004.) Northern Lights Council of Dancers represents square, round and folk dancers in the interior. Our link leads to their very active dance calendar. Many of their member clubs dance at the Farthest North Square and Round Dance Center, located in Pioneer Park. They have their own calendar. The following clubs dance there:
Santa Square Dancers dance the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 7:30-9:30 PM year rouind. Come join us at the Farthest North Square Dance Hall in Pioneer Park. Mainstream with caller Dave Smith. Dances are $8.00 Adults. (907) 455-7046 Roger & Kandie Christian. Prospector Squares (e-mail) Dance every Tuesday Night from 7:30-9:30 PM. Come join us at the Farthest North Square Dance Hall in Pioneer Park. Plus Dance with Rounds by Caller/Cuer Bill Mudd. Dances are $7.00 Adults / $5.00 Students & Young Adults. (907) 479-4522 Contra Borealis Dancers Check their website (above) for complete dance schedule. Dances are $6 non-members / $5 members - $3 student non-members and $2 student members. Dance instruction is provided, and beginners are welcome. Times are usually 8 p.m. to midnight. Special events TBA, kids under 13 are free, if they behave themselves. (907) 457-8957. "Time Out at Noon" Every Thursday a local performer gives a free one-hour concert at noon at the Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park, 456-6485, ext. 226. University of Alaska Good Time Swing Dance Club. Every Saturday night, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, swing and ballroom dancing at the Silver Spur nightclub. No cover charge until 8:30 pm. Must be 21 or older. More info, fnkmb1@uaf.edu Theresa Bauer, the "Chatanika Nightingale," sings and plays guitar and keyboard for listening and dancing year-round every Sunday afternoon at the Chatanika Lodge, 4 pm to 8 pm. No cover charge. Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, http://www.ballroomfairbanks.org. Club voice mail - (907) 456-3111. New Music Festival (2/4-5/11) Davis Concert Hall, UAF at 8 p.m. Tickets $10, and $5 for students, seniors & military. Information 474-1873. 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: BELOW IS THE SCHEDULE USED IN 2007, NOT UPDATED YET. Friday, February 9 Fairbanks
Symphony Sweetheart Ball (2/11/06) 8pm, Edgewater Ballroom,
Fairbanks Princess Lodge. $50 per person. "Let me call you
Sweetheart…" is the theme. In the
Edgewater Ballroom at the Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge for a wonderful
evening of dancing and socializing celebrating the most romantic day of the
year—Valentine’s Day. Under the direction of conductor Eduard Zilberkant,
the Symphony Ball Orchestra will set the mood for this special evening.
Enjoy scrumptious desserts, tea, coffee, and a no-host bar. Our silent
auction table will be filled with wonderful gift items for you to bid on
throughout the evening. Tickets are limited for the Ball, so buy them early
to ensure you and your Sweetheart don’t miss out on this special fundraising
event!
http://www.fairbankssymphony.org, (907) 474-5733, email to Annual Fairbanks Winter Folk Fest (2/12,/11) 2pm - 11pm, Pioneer Park Theater. KUAC will once again be recording this year's festival to be aired as "The Best of the Fest" on 89.9 FM Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival's Winter Gospel (2/14-19/11) Bobby Lewis, director; Eustace Johnson, piano. Open to all who love to sing, ages 15 and up. $80. No previous training necessary. If you like Gospel music, here's your opportunity to study and perform with conductor Bobby Lewis and pianist Eustace Johnson. Rehearsals are at University Community Presbyterian Church, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The performance, “A Celebration of Black History in Story and Song,” takes place on Sunday, February 20 at 4:00 p.m. This is an inspirational event featuring music by the Festival Gospel Choir and historical narrations presented by Bobby and selected choir members. Their Web Site. Karen Savoca (2/25/11) 8pm, Friday, at Pioneer Park Theatre. Karen is a singer-songwriter who is impossible to pigeon-hole. Sponsored by Fairbanks Folk Fest, FNSB Parks and Recreation, Sophie Station Hotel and Dollar Rent-A-Car. http://www.acousticadventures.com 7th annual John Trigg Ester Library Lallapalooza & Book Bash (2/27/11) This fundraiser for the Ester library will be held Sunday Feb. 27 from 2-5 PM at The Annex (2922 Parks Highway), and features a silent auction (2-5PM), lasagne feed (3 PM), and outcry auction (4 PM), and, of course, fabulous entertainment and fashion! Follow this link for more information and event schedule. Contact organizers Nancy Burnham (the__annex@hotmail.com , 457-6668) or Trey Simmons (pacotrey@gmail.com , 452-0518) for more information.
March
Northland Children’s Choir 388-0543 Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, http://www.ballroomfairbanks.org. Club voice mail - (907) 456-3111. Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow Athabascan Old-Time Fiddlers Association Fairbanks Native Association Opera Fairbanks Fairbanks Concert Association Fairbanks Choral Society Dance Omnium Dance Theatre Fairbanks Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre North Star Dance Foundation Fairbanks Symphony Fairbanks Youth Orchestras Young native
Fiddlers Acoustic Adventures maintains an active schedule of musical events. Rather than trying to keep up with their weekly announcements, here is a link to their website. 10th Planet, a recording facility, has its own site: http://www.10thplanet.com/ Fairbanks Sweet Adelines Rehearsals (11/1/2009 - 12/1/2010) Fairbanks Sweet Adelines Rehearsals every Thursday night, 6:30 - 9:30 PM at the United Community Presbyterian Church, 3510 College Rd., Fairbanks, across from Gulliver's Books. Enjoy four-part cappella harmony in the unique Barbershop Style. We are always recruiting new members, and we welcome all women who enjoy singing to come and try out. Phone: (907) 479-3624, Myrna McGhie, mlee2001@gci.net Fairbanks Community Band All rehearsals are 7-9 pm in the Old Train Depot (adjacent to the News-Miner building), across Phillips Field Rd from the (closed but prominent) Ace Hardware/OK Lumber building. The jazz band meets Wednesdays. The jazz band leader is Brian Cade. The concert band meets Thursdays. The director is Wendy Ward. Assistant director is Jim Fisher. They have our own listing of events on their website. For more information visit their web site at http://www.communityband.org . The Greatland Sounds Chapter of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., a men's barbershop chorus, meets every Tuesday evening at 7 at the Church of Christ Northern Lights, 645 11th Ave. All men who enjoy singing are welcome to participate. (This announcement last updated by them in 2004.) Northern Lights Council of Dancers represents square, round and folk dancers in the interior. Our link leads to their very active dance calendar. Many of their member clubs dance at the Farthest North Square and Round Dance Center, located in Pioneer Park. They have their own calendar. The following clubs dance there:
Santa Square Dancers dance the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 7:30-9:30 PM year rouind. Come join us at the Farthest North Square Dance Hall in Pioneer Park. Mainstream with caller Dave Smith. Dances are $8.00 Adults. (907) 455-7046 Roger & Kandie Christian. Prospector Squares (e-mail) Dance every Tuesday Night from 7:30-9:30 PM. Come join us at the Farthest North Square Dance Hall in Pioneer Park. Plus Dance with Rounds by Caller/Cuer Bill Mudd. Dances are $7.00 Adults / $5.00 Students & Young Adults. (907) 479-4522 Contra Borealis Dancers Check their website (above) for complete dance schedule. Dances are $6 non-members / $5 members - $3 student non-members and $2 student members. Dance instruction is provided, and beginners are welcome. Times are usually 8 p.m. to midnight. Special events TBA, kids under 13 are free, if they behave themselves. (907) 457-8957. "Time Out at Noon" Every Thursday a local performer gives a free one-hour concert at noon at the Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park, 456-6485, ext. 226. University of Alaska Good Time Swing Dance Club. Every Saturday night, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, swing and ballroom dancing at the Silver Spur nightclub. No cover charge until 8:30 pm. Must be 21 or older. More info, fnkmb1@uaf.edu Theresa Bauer, the "Chatanika Nightingale," sings and plays guitar and keyboard for listening and dancing year-round every Sunday afternoon at the Chatanika Lodge, 4 pm to 8 pm. No cover charge. Fairbanks Winter Carnival- (3/1-31/09). 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 more information & a link to their full schedule. The items listed for March can be found here: Nenana Ice Classic Tripod Weekend (2/27-3/1/09?) 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. Tickets sell for $2.50 apiece. Sales start with the tripod weekend, and they stop selling them April 5, 2009 at midnight. The Tanana River officially went out on April 27, 2007 at 3:47 P.M. Alaska Standard Time. The jackpot was $303,272.00, but 77 people shared that prize. As of Feb. 19, their website still had only the Tripod Weekend Schedule of Events for 2008, which was from Feb 29-March 2, 2008. Chatanika Days (3/14, 15/09) 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 Summer Arts Festival's Winter Singing Workshop (3/14-18/11) Byron McGilvray, instructor. Open to singers at all levels, ages 15 and up. These classes are especially appropriate for those who love to sing and are interested in personal musical growth. More experienced singers may bring several songs to class for study with Byron. Workshop participants can schedule private lessons through Mary Ann Fathauer (479-8188) and pay Byron directly ($30/half hour). The Friday 8:00 p.m. class will include an informal performance where participants can demonstrate what they've learned. Their Web Site. Winter Singing Workshop Festival of Native Arts (3/19-21/09) 6:00 to Midnight, Davis Concert Hall at UAF. Event is the result of months of work by student and community volunteers, in cooperation with local, federal and state organizations and is Free and open to the public. Native Performances, Native Arts & Crafts Fair, Inter-tribal Powwow, and Traditional Potlatch. The event includes a Native crafts marketplace in the Great Hall. Both Natives and non-Natives alike are welcome to attend. See Native arts and crafts on display and for sale. Contact Sarah at 474-6889 or festival@uaf.edu Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (3/26/11) 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. by North Star Ballet. Salisbury Theater on the campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The program features the delightful fairytale ballet of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. The program also features the revival of Dream in White on White to the music of Fairbanks composer, John Luther Adams. The ballet explores the intense feelings stimulated by the Arctic landscape. The North Star Ballet Junior Company takes the stage in a fun filled romp to the music of John Denver and the program closes a with tour de force of classical dancing in Grand Tarantella. Tickets will be sold at Safeway-Bentley Mall, Enchanted Forest Toys, North Star Ballet and at the door the day of the performance. Ticket prices: $20 Adult; $10 Child; $18 Senior and College Student; $26 for Reserved Seating (only available thru North Star Ballet). For more information, call 451-8800. Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (3/27/11) 2 p.m. only. See description above. For more information, call 451-8800.
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