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January

Northland Children’s Choir 388-0543

Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow
The Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow offers an opportunity for all Alaskans and Alaskan visitors to join in the festivities and learn about the land’s first people. For information, write PO Box 80034, Fairbanks, AK 99708, call 456-2245. e-mail midnightsunpowwow@yahoo.com or visit http://www.midnightsunpowwow.org.

Athabascan Old-Time Fiddlers Association
The Athabascan Old-Time Fiddlers Festival is produced each November. It features Athabascan and Eskimo musicians from Interior Alaska communities and the Yukon Territory, Canada. For more information call 474-5503.

Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, http://www.ballroomfairbanks.org. Club voice mail - (907) 456-3111.

Fairbanks Native Association
Since 1990, the Fairbanks Native Association’s Johnson O’Malley Potlatch Dancers, a youth group performing authentic Native songs and dances, has served as ambassadors of the Native culture with their songs and dances providing a window into Native history and values. For information call 452-1648.

Opera Fairbanks
The only semi-professional group in Interior Alaska solely devoted to opera; Opera Fairbanks brings high-quality, live operatic performances. In addition the group provided educational, promotional, and performance opportunities. For more information call 457- 2780 or visit
http://www.operafairbanks.org

Fairbanks Concert Association
The Fairbanks Concert Association, presently in its 60th season, presents eclectic professional performing arts series of the finest quality. Deeply committed to diversity, it addresses a wide variety of interests and rich cultural backgrounds in Fairbanks. FCA is keeping interior Alaska connected with “the world of performance.” Education is also a major part of their mission and FCA is the main provider of professional performing arts programs to the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District’s schools. For information write: PO Box 80547, Fairbanks, AK 99708, call 474-8081, e-mail info@fairbanksconcert.org or visit http://www.fairbanksconcert.org.

Fairbanks Choral Society
The Fairbanks Choral Society promotes and encourages choral music in the Greater Fairbanks community through its performing bodies, the Adult Choral Society, the Children’s Choir and CHORUS! They also sponsor the annual “Sing-It-Yourself-Messiah,” and the annual “Let There be Peace on Earth,” a borough-wide event. For information call 456-1144 or e-mail sing@mosquitonet.com.

Dance Omnium
Dance Omnium promotes the growth and improvement of the art of performance dance in Alaska. It sponsors master classes and workshops. For more information call 455-4550.

Dance Theatre Fairbanks
Established in December of 2001, DTF continues the legacy and foundation of Pat Sims’ dance instruction and positive influence through the art of dance in the lives of our children, peers and community. They actively encourage awareness and appreciation for cultural similarities and differences through their instructors, ethnic workshops and exchanges. The corporation works in concert with multiple local, national and international artistic groups to broaden DTF’s student, faculty and audience exposure. For information call 452-1113.

Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
This is a nationally recognized arts festival that brings more than 700 students and instructors into Fairbanks for two weeks of workshops, rehearsals and performances with studies in music, dance, theatre, ice-skating and the visual arts. There are also four, one-week “Winter Edition” workshops for voice, story telling, comedy and cabaret studies. For information call, 474-8869 or visit http://www.fsaf.org.

Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre
Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre produces shows like “Broadway Encore” and “The Gondoliers.” The organization also contributes to the education of the community through F.L.O.T. Jr., a musical summer camp for youth; Showcase, a promotional outreach vocal ensemble, and Jumpstart!, its high school-age vocal and dance troupe. For information write: P.O. Box 72787 Fairbanks, AK 99707, call 456-3568 or visit http://www.flot.org.

North Star Dance Foundation
The foundation administers the North Star Ballet Company and North Star Ballet School. Performances include a spring Gala and holiday “Nutcracker.” The Foundation has a Residency Program and Summer Program, and instructs the UAF Summer Fine Arts Camp Dance Program. The North Star Ballet is located at 1800 College Road, Tanana Valley Fairgrounds. For information, call 451-8800 or visit http://www.landmarksoft.com/sitebuilder/northstarballet

Fairbanks Symphony
The Fairbanks Symphony Association produces 12 major events during the fall and winter featuring internationally renowned artists performing with the Fairbanks Symphony and Arctic Chamber Orchestra as well as performing solo recitals. For information write: P.O. Box 82104 Fairbanks, AK 99708 or call 474-5733.

Fairbanks Youth Orchestras
Fairbanks Youth Orchestra offers a quality musical experience for young musicians as a group. They invite children and their parents to come listen to a concert and encourage children of appropriate ages to audition to become a member of the orchestras. For information write, P.O. Box 82104 Fairbanks, AK 99708 or call 474-5733.

Young native Fiddlers
Young Native Fiddlers, a group of Alaska native students predominately Athabaskan, perform at many cultural and school events throughout the year. For more information please contact 479-7945 or Fiddlers@mallan.hypermart.net

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:

bullet Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks
bulletContra Borealis Dancers
bulletFairbanks English Country Dancers
bullet Golden Heart Round Dancers
bullet Prospector Squares
bullet Santa's Square & Round Dance Club
bulletTundra Caravan
bulletDance Revolution – Hip Hop
bulletZumba

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.net

Fairbanks 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
$130 1/24–1/28, 5:30pm–7:30pm
$130 1/24–1/28, 8:00pm–10:00pm

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February

Northland Children’s Choir 388-0543

Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow
The Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow offers an opportunity for all Alaskans and Alaskan visitors to join in the festivities and learn about the land’s first people. For information, write PO Box 80034, Fairbanks, AK 99708, call 456-2245. e-mail midnightsunpowwow@yahoo.com or visit http://www.midnightsunpowwow.org.

Athabascan Old-Time Fiddlers Association
The Athabascan Old-Time Fiddlers Festival is produced each November. It features Athabascan and Eskimo musicians from Interior Alaska communities and the Yukon Territory, Canada. For more information call 474-5503.

Fairbanks Native Association
Since 1990, the Fairbanks Native Association’s Johnson O’Malley Potlatch Dancers, a youth group performing authentic Native songs and dances, has served as ambassadors of the Native culture with their songs and dances providing a window into Native history and values. For information call 452-1648.

Opera Fairbanks
The only semi-professional group in Interior Alaska solely devoted to opera; Opera Fairbanks brings high-quality, live operatic performances. In addition the group provided educational, promotional, and performance opportunities. For more information call 457- 2780 or visit
http://www.operafairbanks.org

Fairbanks Concert Association
The Fairbanks Concert Association, presently in its 60th season, presents eclectic professional performing arts series of the finest quality. Deeply committed to diversity, it addresses a wide variety of interests and rich cultural backgrounds in Fairbanks. FCA is keeping interior Alaska connected with “the world of performance.” Education is also a major part of their mission and FCA is the main provider of professional performing arts programs to the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District’s schools. For information write: PO Box 80547, Fairbanks, AK 99708, call 474-8081, e-mail info@fairbanksconcert.org or visit http://www.fairbanksconcert.org.

Fairbanks Choral Society
The Fairbanks Choral Society promotes and encourages choral music in the Greater Fairbanks community through its performing bodies, the Adult Choral Society, the Children’s Choir and CHORUS! They also sponsor the annual “Sing-It-Yourself-Messiah,” and the annual “Let There be Peace on Earth,” a borough-wide event. For information call 456-1144 or e-mail sing@mosquitonet.com.

Dance Omnium
Dance Omnium promotes the growth and improvement of the art of performance dance in Alaska. It sponsors master classes and workshops. For more information call 455-4550.

Dance Theatre Fairbanks
Established in December of 2001, DTF continues the legacy and foundation of Pat Sims’ dance instruction and positive influence through the art of dance in the lives of our children, peers and community. They actively encourage awareness and appreciation for cultural similarities and differences through their instructors, ethnic workshops and exchanges. The corporation works in concert with multiple local, national and international artistic groups to broaden DTF’s student, faculty and audience exposure. For information call 452-1113.

Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
This is a nationally recognized arts festival that brings more than 700 students and instructors into Fairbanks for two weeks of workshops, rehearsals and performances with studies in music, dance, theatre, ice-skating and the visual arts. There are also four, one-week “Winter Edition” workshops for voice, story telling, comedy and cabaret studies. For information call, 474-8869 or visit http://www.fsaf.org.

Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre
Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre produces shows like “Broadway Encore” and “The Gondoliers.” The organization also contributes to the education of the community through F.L.O.T. Jr., a musical summer camp for youth; Showcase, a promotional outreach vocal ensemble, and Jumpstart!, its high school-age vocal and dance troupe. For information write: P.O. Box 72787 Fairbanks, AK 99707, call 456-3568 or visit http://www.flot.org.

North Star Dance Foundation
The foundation administers the North Star Ballet Company and North Star Ballet School. Performances include a spring Gala and holiday “Nutcracker.” The Foundation has a Residency Program and Summer Program, and instructs the UAF Summer Fine Arts Camp Dance Program. The North Star Ballet is located at 1800 College Road, Tanana Valley Fairgrounds. For information, call 451-8800 or visit http://www.landmarksoft.com/sitebuilder/northstarballet

Fairbanks Symphony
The Fairbanks Symphony Association produces 12 major events during the fall and winter featuring internationally renowned artists performing with the Fairbanks Symphony and Arctic Chamber Orchestra as well as performing solo recitals. For information write: P.O. Box 82104 Fairbanks, AK 99708 or call 474-5733.

Fairbanks Youth Orchestras
Fairbanks Youth Orchestra offers a quality musical experience for young musicians as a group. They invite children and their parents to come listen to a concert and encourage children of appropriate ages to audition to become a member of the orchestras. For information write, P.O. Box 82104 Fairbanks, AK 99708 or call 474-5733.

Young native Fiddlers
Young Native Fiddlers, a group of Alaska native students predominately Athabaskan, perform at many cultural and school events throughout the year. For more information please contact 479-7945 or Fiddlers@mallan.hypermart.net

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:

bullet Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks
bulletContra Borealis Dancers
bulletFairbanks English Country Dancers
bullet Golden Heart Round Dancers
bullet Prospector Squares
bullet Santa's Square & Round Dance Club
bulletTundra Caravan
bulletDance Revolution – Hip Hop
bulletZumba

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
     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.

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
 symphony@fairbankssymphony.org

 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.

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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
The Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow offers an opportunity for all Alaskans and Alaskan visitors to join in the festivities and learn about the land’s first people. For information, write PO Box 80034, Fairbanks, AK 99708, call 456-2245. e-mail midnightsunpowwow@yahoo.com or visit http://www.midnightsunpowwow.org.

Athabascan Old-Time Fiddlers Association
The Athabascan Old-Time Fiddlers Festival is produced each November. It features Athabascan and Eskimo musicians from Interior Alaska communities and the Yukon Territory, Canada. For more information call 474-5503.

Fairbanks Native Association
Since 1990, the Fairbanks Native Association’s Johnson O’Malley Potlatch Dancers, a youth group performing authentic Native songs and dances, has served as ambassadors of the Native culture with their songs and dances providing a window into Native history and values. For information call 452-1648.

Opera Fairbanks
The only semi-professional group in Interior Alaska solely devoted to opera; Opera Fairbanks brings high-quality, live operatic performances. In addition the group provided educational, promotional, and performance opportunities. For more information call 457- 2780 or visit
http://www.operafairbanks.org

Fairbanks Concert Association
The Fairbanks Concert Association, presently in its 60th season, presents eclectic professional performing arts series of the finest quality. Deeply committed to diversity, it addresses a wide variety of interests and rich cultural backgrounds in Fairbanks. FCA is keeping interior Alaska connected with “the world of performance.” Education is also a major part of their mission and FCA is the main provider of professional performing arts programs to the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District’s schools. For information write: PO Box 80547, Fairbanks, AK 99708, call 474-8081, e-mail info@fairbanksconcert.org or visit http://www.fairbanksconcert.org.

Fairbanks Choral Society
The Fairbanks Choral Society promotes and encourages choral music in the Greater Fairbanks community through its performing bodies, the Adult Choral Society, the Children’s Choir and CHORUS! They also sponsor the annual “Sing-It-Yourself-Messiah,” and the annual “Let There be Peace on Earth,” a borough-wide event. For information call 456-1144 or e-mail sing@mosquitonet.com.

Dance Omnium
Dance Omnium promotes the growth and improvement of the art of performance dance in Alaska. It sponsors master classes and workshops. For more information call 455-4550.

Dance Theatre Fairbanks
Established in December of 2001, DTF continues the legacy and foundation of Pat Sims’ dance instruction and positive influence through the art of dance in the lives of our children, peers and community. They actively encourage awareness and appreciation for cultural similarities and differences through their instructors, ethnic workshops and exchanges. The corporation works in concert with multiple local, national and international artistic groups to broaden DTF’s student, faculty and audience exposure. For information call 452-1113.

Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival
This is a nationally recognized arts festival that brings more than 700 students and instructors into Fairbanks for two weeks of workshops, rehearsals and performances with studies in music, dance, theatre, ice-skating and the visual arts. There are also four, one-week “Winter Edition” workshops for voice, story telling, comedy and cabaret studies. For information call, 474-8869 or visit http://www.fsaf.org.

Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre
Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre produces shows like “Broadway Encore” and “The Gondoliers.” The organization also contributes to the education of the community through F.L.O.T. Jr., a musical summer camp for youth; Showcase, a promotional outreach vocal ensemble, and Jumpstart!, its high school-age vocal and dance troupe. For information write: P.O. Box 72787 Fairbanks, AK 99707, call 456-3568 or visit http://www.flot.org.

North Star Dance Foundation
The foundation administers the North Star Ballet Company and North Star Ballet School. Performances include a spring Gala and holiday “Nutcracker.” The Foundation has a Residency Program and Summer Program, and instructs the UAF Summer Fine Arts Camp Dance Program. The North Star Ballet is located at 1800 College Road, Tanana Valley Fairgrounds. For information, call 451-8800 or visit http://www.landmarksoft.com/sitebuilder/northstarballet

Fairbanks Symphony
The Fairbanks Symphony Association produces 12 major events during the fall and winter featuring internationally renowned artists performing with the Fairbanks Symphony and Arctic Chamber Orchestra as well as performing solo recitals. For information write: P.O. Box 82104 Fairbanks, AK 99708 or call 474-5733.

Fairbanks Youth Orchestras
Fairbanks Youth Orchestra offers a quality musical experience for young musicians as a group. They invite children and their parents to come listen to a concert and encourage children of appropriate ages to audition to become a member of the orchestras. For information write, P.O. Box 82104 Fairbanks, AK 99708 or call 474-5733.

Young native Fiddlers
Young Native Fiddlers, a group of Alaska native students predominately Athabaskan, perform at many cultural and school events throughout the year. For more information please contact 479-7945 or Fiddlers@mallan.hypermart.net

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:

bullet Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks
bulletContra Borealis Dancers
bulletFairbanks English Country Dancers
bullet Golden Heart Round Dancers
bullet Prospector Squares
bullet Santa's Square & Round Dance Club
bulletTundra Caravan
bulletDance Revolution – Hip Hop
bulletZumba

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
$125 3/14–3/18, 5:30pm–7:30pm
$125 3/14–3/18, 8:00pm–10:00pm

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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