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UAF student theater presents short but powerful acts
Photo by Sam Harrel
October 10, 2008
FAIRBANKS -- The University of Alaska Fairbanks Student Drama Association is at it again with its annual Winter Shorts production.
Today's events
- Alaska Dog Mushers Association International Sled Dog Symposium, 9 a.m. , Centennial Center for the Arts
- Omelet: Prince of Danish, 2 p.m. , Empress Theatre
- 2008 International Sled Dog Symposium, , Pioneer Park
- Alaskan Goddess Festival & Benefit Concert , ,
- Theresa Bauer Performance, 5 p.m. , Chatanika Lodge
Symposium brings mushers, community together
Published October 10, 2008
Brent Sass was born and raised in Minnesota where he was a cross-country skier. He’s lived in Alaska for 10 years now, and until about six years ago, he had no connection whatsoever with sled dogs or mushing.
Now he’s considered one of the most up-and-coming names in the sport.
British punk band TAT to rock the Blue Loon
Published October 10, 2008
The original ethos of punk rock’s late 1970s and early 1980s heyday was a do-it-yourself attitude spurned on by social rebellion acting on the credo that different is good.
Dance troupe brings emotion, power of flamenco to Fairbanks
Published October 10, 2008
Most professional dancers have spent years, possibly close to their entire lives, learning, practicing and preparing themselves for a life of dance.
Goddess Festival celebrates femininity and spiritual beliefs
Published October 10, 2008
Calling all goddesses: If you’ve been aching to do some Ashtanga yoga, curious about crystal bowl toning or hankering for a lesson in herbal healing, you might want to make your way to Chena Hot Springs Resort this weekend for the first Alaskan Goddess Festival.
Interior artists present 64 pieces at the 64th parallel
Published October 3, 2008
Tonight several local artists will be featured in the Fairbanks Art Association’s 23rd annual juried fine art exhibition, known to most as the 64th Parallel Art Show. The name comes from Fairbanks’ position just above the 64th parallel — its approximate physical location is 64° 49’ N 147° 52’— and is open only to Interior artists. Sixty-four chosen submissions will be on display in the Bear Gallery throughout the month of October.
Competition celebrates lumberjacking, old-school style
Published October 3, 2008
Chilkoot Charlie, step aside.
The newest set of old-school lumberjacks and outdoorsman will show their mirth Saturday at the 11th annual Farthest North Forest Sports Festival, taking place on the UAF campus and Ballaine Lake.
The yolk's on you: Fairbanks spoof 'Omelet' makes debut
Published October 3, 2008
Omelet, Yolkphelia and Grapefruit walk into a donut shop ...
No, it’s not the opening line for a new joke. It is a potential scene from a Fairbanks original play, written by local theatre buffs Claudia Lively and her sister, Holly Olsen, “Omelet, Prince of the Danish.”
Former Fairbanksan overcomes odds, turns to missionary work
Published October 3, 2008
What are the odds that a kid who started smoking pot in 7th grade and dropped out of Lathrop High would go on to found and direct an international organization helping refugees in Southeast Asia? That’s exactly what Steve Gumaer, now 40, who grew up in Fairbanks has done.
Writers series connects Fairbanks community with authors
Published October 3, 2008
The midnight sun may have long since left the Fairbanks skies, but the Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series is just warming up, ready to shine for its 14th season of connecting young academics and community members with writers new and old from across the country.
Artist's collection gives passionate new look at vegetation
Published October 3, 2008
Lately, artist Mary Kovis Watson has been fixated on food — vegetables to be exact. From peas to radishes, Swiss chard to artichoke leaves, she’s become fascinated by the colors, shapes and structures found in nature.
Comedy served as cure for blues at The Blue Loon
Published October 3, 2008
It all started, in a sense, as a joke. Now it is a career, of joking.
In 1992, while he was in college and loving college life, Brian Dunkleman was working at a bar and, after a few drinks and laughing at a few open mic comic shows, he had an idea.
More than mutts: Mixed breed dog show honors non-pedigree pooches
Published September 26, 2008
Ever wonder if your mixed breed dog has the perkiest ears of any dog in Fairbanks? Maybe it is the curliest coat or expressive eyes that make your pooch special.