Music & Dance Calendar
July, August, September 2012

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July

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.)

Concerts in the Plaza Live music on Golden Heart Plaza on First Avenue, weather permitting. Tuesdays noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m., Fridays noon to 1 p.m. Free. 456-1984

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.

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

Earl Hughes performs music for listening and dancing, featuring guitar, fiddle, and pedal steel guitar, seven nights a week on the new Pike's Waterfront Lodge enclosed deck, 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. $10 admission.

Contra Borealis Dancers  Check their website 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.

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.

North Pole Summer Festival and Parade (7/1/04) Begins at 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. at Santa Claus House. Parade begins at noon throughout North Pole.  Reviewing stands at Santa Claus House. Entry fee in 2001 was $10, lots of prizes. Entry forms at North Pole City Hall. Their open-air festival features local craft, game, and food booths and kiddie rides. Information: (907) 488-2242.

Brown Bear Music & Arts Festival (TBA) at Brown Bear Roadhouse in Glennallen. Bands, arts & crafts, food. Located 3 miles from Glennallen on Glenn Highway. Information: (907) 822-5555.

Nenana's 4th of July Celebration (7/4/11). Family events like races, music, pie-eating contests, crafts, food, and an adults' evening street dance. Take the Park's Highway to Nenana.

Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow (7/8-10/11) We believe it will be held in the open field behind the Carlson Center. Alaska Natives, American Indians and Canada's First Nation peoples share their heritage. Visit their website for more information. http://www.midnightsunpowwow.net.

  Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival (7/9/- 7/22/12) a study-performance Festival held annually on the beautiful University of Alaska Fairbanks Campus, featuring a variety of classes from accordion to creative writing to dance to gospel choir to piano and more. Go to http://www.fsaf.org. or call 907-474-8869 for further information.  E-mail is festival@alaska.net.

World Eskimo-Indian Olympics (7/19-22/12).  Natives from Alaska, Pacific Northwest & Canada gather to compete in traditional athletic competitions, games and dances. In 2010, they broadcasted live on KCBF. Go here for more information. In 2005, the Olympics opened at 6 p.m. with the Race of the Torch, a 5-kilometer road race. Male and female winners earn the honor of lighting the WEIO torch. There are events scheduled all day Wednesday through Saturday, free to the public. There is a charge for evening events, which includes a potlatch. Traditional Native dancers perform throughout the games and each night. The location is the Carlson Center. Phone:  (907) 452-6646 email:  weio@weio.org