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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:
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
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.
Beatles Classical Mystery Tour (4/4/09) Imagine The Beatles
playing in concert with a symphony orchestra. What would that have
sounded like? Find out for yourself when Classical Mystery Tour performs
live in concert with the Fairbanks Symphony. Features original members of
the Broadway sensation "Beatlemania."
At the Carlson Center at 8 p. m.
http://www.fairbankssymphony.org
(907) 474-5733.
16th Annual Beat Beethoven 5k Fundraising Run
(4/10/10) 11:00 AM l, starts at UAF Patty Center. Early Bird Registration up
until April 5, 2010 is $20.00 Late Registration fee will be $30 April
6th-9th. Race Day Registration Fee is $35.00. Registration Closing Date
Saturday, April 10, 2010 @ 8:00 AM. The race will begin with the downbeat of
Beethoven's 5th Symphony. Participants who finish the course
around the UAF campus before the last note of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
will receive a voucher good for admission to any Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra concert. This fundraiser is fun for the whole
family—runners, joggers, and walkers are all welcome. Not an athlete? They
also welcome volunteers to staff the course with their radios.
symphony@fairbankssymphony.org
John Gorka & Eliza Gilkyson (4/22/11)
8pm, Friday, April 22 at the Pioneer Park Theatre. This will be John Gorka’s
second visit to Fairbanks and Eliza’s first. Both artists record on Red
House Records which is celebrating their 20th anniversary. Spend an evening
with two incredible singer-songwriters who also have silky vocals and great
stories and important messages. Sponsored by Fairbanks Folk Fest, FNSB Parks
and Recreation, Sophie Station Hotel and Dollar Rent-A-Car.
http://www.acousticadventures.com
Santa's Square Dancers Annual Spring Fling. (4/23-25/10) Friday -
Sunday. An old fashioned Barn Dance! Farthest North
Square Dance Hall in Pioneer Park, (Main dances on Friday and Saturday are
8 to 10 p.m., but there are lots of workshops over the course of the three
days). For more information
http://www.alaska.net/~charley/sf10.htm or call Jerrie at 907-687-0514.
2010 Spring Gala – Coppelia
(4/24& 25/10) North Star Ballet, One weekend only! Come celebrate North
Star Ballet’s 30th Anniversary. 4/24, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., 4/25, 2 p.m. only. Coppelia, is a comedy ballet telling of the love of a young girl, Swanilda,
and her fiancé, Franz, and how their love is nearly broken up by a
life-size doll named Coppelia. The story is set in a picturesque village
in Central Europe at harvest time. Coppelia was created at the Paris Opera
by French choreographer, Arthur Saint-Leon, to music by French composer,
Leo Delibes, and was first performed in 1870.
Performances held at the Hering Auditorium. Tickets are $18-$24 with
discounts for college students, senior citizens, and active military. For
more information, please call 451-8800.
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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:
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
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
Flutists Annual Concert (5/22/11) Sunday at Davis Concert
Hall on the University of Alaska-Fairbanks campus. This
free concert begins at 4pm and will
feature folktunes from around the world.
Alaska State Square & Round Dance
Festival & Buffalo Wallow.
(5/26-28/08) in Delta Junction. Annual square and round dance featuring hundreds of square
dancers from Alaska, Canada, and the Lower 49 states. All dances at the
Delta High School. Information, (907)
895-4260.
After the Wallow Dance (5/29/08)
Santa
Square Dancers Annual After the Wallow Dance. 7:00-9:00 PM at the
Farthest North Square Dance Hall in Pioneer Park. Caller Dave Smith. Cuer
Mike Preskitt. $7.00 Adults/$5.00 Students & Young Adults. (907) 488-6681
Jerrie Lynn.
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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
FFairbanks 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. Wednesdays, 7-8
p.m., Fridays noon to 1 p.m. Free.
456-1984
Golden
Heart Revue at Palace Theatre & Saloon,
Alaskaland. Shows daily at 8:15 p.m. through 9/14. Reservations: (907) 456-5960.
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.
Ballroom Dance
Club of Fairbanks has recently moved to their own domain. Check out
their website for the latest on ballroom dancing in Fairbanks.
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 p.m. to 8 p.m. No cover charge.
Nenana River
Daze, 6/6,7/09) held in Nenana, (about 60 miles from Fairbanks, take the Parks Highway). Features riverbank events
(contests, food, arts & crafts, and a parade.). Kick off
party is usually 6pm -12 Midnight. Carnival and parade at noon
Saturday. Lots of activities for the whole family.
Photosymphony (6/12/09) 8 p.m. This
is a slide show of aurora photos set to music, $10 adults, $5 children 3-12.
Presented by local photographer LeRoy Zimmerman of Ester, in the Lacey
Street Theatre on 2nd Avenue.
http://www.photosymphony.com This is an ongoing show, but his website is
being redone, and does not give dates. You may try reaching him at 479-8097
for more information.
Annual Fairbanks Summer
Folk Fest
(6/13/09) . Noon to 11 p.m. Music from a variety of Alaska musicians.,
more than 30 bands, vendors, and a square dance at 10 p.m. Pioneer Park.
Enjoy an entire day of entertainment in a comfortable, family setting.
Free.
http://www.fairbanksfolkfest.org.
Chatanika
Music Festival. (TBA- sorry, we have been unable to get the 2012
date!). This largest of any interior music event
features 20 to 30 bands at Chatanika Gold Camp, Mile 27.5 Steese Highway. Included
are food & beverage vendors, cabins & campsites available. (907) 389-2414.
Chickenstock Bluegrass Festival
(6/12, 13/09) 7 p.m. Friday, noon Saturday in Chicken, Alaska. Features
homegrown music and unexpected twists in the remote, historic gold mining
camp of chicken, about 5 hours from Fairbanks on the Taylor Highway. Tickets
in advance ($20) at Gulliver's Books, Grass Roots Guitar, and
http://www.chickenstockmusicfestival.com. $23 for a weekend pass, $6
Friday and $20 Saturday tickets are available at the gate.
Photosymphony (6/18/09) 8 p.m. This
is a slide show of aurora photos set to music, $10 adults, $5 children 3-12.
Presented by local photographer LeRoy Zimmerman of Ester, in the Lacey
Street Theatre on 2nd Avenue.
http://www.photosymphony.com This is an ongoing show, but his website is
being redone, and does not give dates. You may try reaching him at 479-8097
for more information.
Midnight Sun Festival-(6/21/09). Celebrating the longest day of the
year with music, shopping, crafts, special entertainment, and a downtown
street fair. Many stores stay open until midnight. Organizers claim an
estimated 20,000 participated in 1997. We find that hard to swallow, but it
is still a big event and worth joining in. Sponsored by the Downtown
Association/Main Street.
http://downtownfairbanks.com for more details. (907) 452-8671
Russian Garden Tea Party (6/24/12) Annual
fundraiser for the Georgeson Botanical Garden. This year's theme is Russian. Lots of events rolled into one,
including a well stocked Silent Auction!
Costumes are encouraged but not required. Tea in the garden, games,
refreshments, demonstrations, arts & crafts, music. Tickets are available
at the GBG, Sipping Streams, and Gullivers. Adults are $35 and a commemorative teacup
can be purchased separately. Children's tickets are $10. Funds raised go to help support the Georgeson Botanical
Garden. With or without costumes, this is your chance to enjoy the Garden at its height, while helping
make the garden even better!
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