О “скучной” жизни в Фэрбенксе. Раз в неделю приходит бумажное издание Latitude, а затем сбрасывают на и-мэйл календарь культурно-развлекательных мероприятий на неделю. При этом отбор в календарь проходит по определенным критериям - нет мероприятий от церквей, во многих из которых развлекательные программы украсили бы афишу любого дома культуры :-), нет фандрейзеров, нет перечисления какие из творческих домой/галерей/артистов проводят свои First Friday, хорошая традиция привлечения гостей в культурные очаги города с помощью бесплатной еды и атмосферы открытых дверей, нет многих мероприятий проводимых школами. Для активной семьи выходные - это сплошной выбор, как разорваться между тем что хочется и интересно и происходит одновременно в разных частях города. Особенно с наступлением весны-лета.
Список мероприятий культурно-развлекательного направления, чтобы дать представление как живет маленький сравнительно город (население Фэрбенса два года назад насчитывало 35 тысяч человек, население округа FNSB около или немного за 90 тысяч человек, но за два гда только школьное управление потеряло более 400 учеников, что означает из семьи убыли из округа и население усыхает, пенсионеры некоторые покидают штат совсем, т.к. snowbirding, т.е. проживание на два дома или зима в континентальном штате/Гаваях, а лето на Аляске, не всем по карману).
[b][u]What’s Happening
May 14-31[/u][/b]
Thursday - 14
art
Drawing From Nature, a four-session class, at The Folk School, 2861 Beverly lane, with instructor Karen Stromberg. Cost: $110. See The Folk School Fairbanks — Hands on Learning in a Natural Environment for more.
culinary
Wine Tasting, with certified wine specialist Bruce Abbott, at Gambardella’s Pasta Bella, 706 Second Ave., 7 p.m. Each theme features small plates that reflect the culinary traditions of the regions and wines being covered. Cost per person is $35. Reservations recommended. 457-4992. This week’s theme: Primum Familae Vini — The Most Important Wine Families in the World.
music/nightlife
Manuelbruce, aka Bruce Delbridge, performing live Latin music at Taco King, 200 Old Steese Highway, 6-9 p.m.
Open Mic Night, at The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Highway, 9:30 p.m., open to all musicians, poets, comedians and artists. All you have to do is show up. Ages 21 and older. Welcome to the Blue Loon
Bluegrass, 7-10 p.m., followed by karaoke hosted by Fo Luv. The Marlin, 3412 College Road. 479-4646
Friday - 15
art
Art Show, at North Pole Grange Gallery, 0.5 Mile Grange Road, featuring works by Dan Bates and several North Pole artists. Reception 5-9 p.m. 322-0623
Decorative Mask Making, with Marianne Stoltz, at The Folk School, 2861 Beverly Lane, 6-7 p.m. Masks will be used in the Ester Parade. Free. Visit The Folk School Fairbanks — Hands on Learning in a Natural Environment or call 456-3221 for more information.
dance
Rocking Country Social Dance, Pioneer Park Dance Center, 8:30-11 p.m. $5 members, students, military; $6 public. No experience or partner necessary. Please bring clean, non-marking shoes. www.ballroomfairbanks.
music/nightlife
Animal Eyes, from Portland, Oregon, kicking off their Alaska summer tour, at The Marlin, 3412 College Road. 10 p.m., ages 21 and older, $5 cover.
Mike Stackhouse, performing acoustic rock and other popular jams, 7 p.m., Howling Dog Saloon, 11.5 Mile Old Steese Highway, Fox. Ages 21 and older. 456-4695
Riff and the Rumblers, featuring Lindy Raine with Gary Westscott and Bill Black, playing live blues, 9 p.m., Howling Dog Saloon, 11.5 Mile Old Steese Highway, Fox. Ages 21 and older. 456-4695
Korby Lenker, award-winning singer, songwriter and musician from Nashville, performing at The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Highway. 9 p.m., $10 at the door, ages 21 and older. Welcome to the Blue Loon
Palace Theatre Preview, a bargain-priced night of “The Golden Heart Revue” for Alaska residents, 8:20-9:30 p.m., Palace Theatre, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Road. $5 special entry fee.
Manuelbruce, aka Bruce Delbridge, performing live Latin music at Taco King, 200 Old Steese Highway, 6-9 p.m.
Water Haulers, College Coffeehouse, 8-10 p.m., playing Americana folk music with a touch of blues. The coffeehouse is located in the Campus Corner Mall, 3677 College Road, suite 4. Free admission.
Saturday - 16
art
Making a lastukuusi, or a Finnish shaving tree, at The Folk School, 2861 Beverly Lane. Instructor Philip Marshall will show you how to make a lastukuusi, a folkcraft fashioning a traditional decoration from a single piece of dry aspen. $40, previous whittling experience is helpful. 451-0445 or www.thefolkschool.org for more info.
culinary
Brewery Tours, as part of American Craft Beer Week, at HooDoo Brewing Co., 1951 Fox Ave. Times are 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tours are free but space is limited and reservations are recommended. 459-2337 or greatbeer@hoodoobrew.com for more info.
dance
Swing and Ballroom Dancing, hosted by the UAF Good Time Swing Dance Club, featuring the best in classic and contemporary recorded music selected especially for dancers, 7-9:30 p.m., Rock N Rodeo, 700 Old Steese Highway. Free, ages 21 and older. Email bluefox@acsalaska.net for more information.
Argentine Tango Practice, 2-4 p.m., downstairs at Mary Siah Recreation Center, 805 14th Ave. Learn and practice one of the world’s great dances with a mix of beginning and experienced dancers. All ages welcome, and a special invite to singles and new dancers.
Contra Borealis, dancers annual meeting, potluck and contradance. Potluck and annual meeting at 7 p.m., contra dance 8-11 p.m. with live music by Swing Dogs and dance instruction by Lynn Basham in the Pioneer Park Dance Center. Beginners welcome, no partner necessary. Information: 457-8957 orwww.contraborealis.org.
Argentine Tango Milonga, and lesson, Roundup Steakhouse, 2701 S. Cushman St. Lessons at 6:30 p.m., Milonga from 7-9 p.m. $5 donation requested.
family
Early Explorers, at UA Museum of the North, 907 Yukon Drive on the UAF campus, 10 a.m. to noon, for children 5 and younger. Enjoy arts and crafts with your toddler. Free with museum admission. This week: exploring insects. 474-7505
Mother Moose Storytime, for babies up to 23-months-old and a parent or caregiver, 10:30 a.m., Noel Wien Library Berry Room, 1215 Cowles St. 459-1052
music/nightlife
Blackwater Railroad Company, album release party and performance by the band out of Seward, at The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Highway. 9 p.m., advance tickets $10, available at Gulliver’s Books, 3525 College Road, or day of show. Ages 21 and older. Welcome to the Blue Loon
Ukulele Russ, and the Fairbanks All-Stars, performing at The Marlin, 3412 College Road. 10 p.m., $5 cover, ages 21 and older.
Shagg, Fairbanks’ favorite disco and funk band, performing at Howling Dog Saloon, 11.5 Mile Old Steese Highway, Fox. 10 p.m., ages 21 and older. 456-4695
Kit Carson, performing at Ivory Jacks, 2581 Goldstream Road, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 455-6665
special event
Fairbanks Aviation Day, featuring an airport open house, aircrafts on display, a pancake feed and family activities, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., UAF Aviation Facility, 3504 S. University Ave. Free, open to the public. 455-9000
stage
Living Legends, celebrating the Native heritage of North and South America and the South Pacific, featuring performers, music, lavish costumes and intricate dances, 7:30 p.m., Hering Auditorium, 901 Airport Way. Hosted by Lathrop High School Ballroom Dance Club. $10 per person, $35 for family of up to five. Contact Stefani Borrego at 451-4751, ext 13211, or stefani.borrego@k12northstar.org for more information and/or tickets.
Sunday - 17
music/nightlife
Chatanika Sundays, with Theresa Bauer-Burger, performing at Chatanika Lodge, 28.5 Mile Steese Highway, 5-9 p.m.
Blackwater Railroad Company, the band out of Seward, hosting a free, outdoor Sunday Funday concert at The Boatel, 3368 Riverside Drive. 5-9 p.m., ages 21 and older.
special event
Spring Afternoon Gala, at The Folk School, 2861 Beverly Lane, featuring food, demonstrations, a silent auction fundraiser, books, friends and families. 2-5 p.m., free, open to public. The Folk School Fairbanks — Hands on Learning in a Natural Environment
Monday - 18
dance
Argentine Tango Practice, 7-9 p.m., at Frank’s Men’s Wear, 535 Third Ave. Learn and practice one of the world’s great dances with a mix of beginning and experienced dancers. All ages welcome, and a special invite to singles and new dancers.
music/nightlife
Metal Mondays, featuring the best in your favorite metal music, at The Marlin, 3412 College Road. Ages 21 and older, no cover. 479-4646
Tuesday - 19
art
Puppet making, day 1 of 2, at The Folk School, 2861 Beverly Lane, 1-3 p.m, with instructor Mary Maisch. $45 cost. See The Folk School Fairbanks — Hands on Learning in a Natural Environment or call 451-0445 for details.
books
Osher Lifelong Learning Book Club, book talk and selection of titles for September 2015 to April 2016, 1:30 p.m., Noel Wien Library Conference Room, 1215 Cowles St. Free, open to public. 459-1063 or golson@fnsblibrary.us for more information.
Alaska Writer’s Guild, presenting “Write Your Novel Now,” with Emma Haynes, 7-8:30 p.m., Bear Gallery, third floor, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way. Contact Laura Lancaster at awginterior@gmail.com for more information.
family
Mother Moose Storytime, for babies up to 23-months-old and a parent or caregiver, 6:30 p.m., Noel Wien Library Berry Room, 1215 Cowles St. 459-1052
music/nightlife
Great Land Sounds, men’s barbershop chorus, 6:30 p.m., 645 11th Ave. There is no cost, and any man who likes to sing is welcome to try singing in four-part harmony. Email gls-l@lists.alaska.edu for more information.
Wednesday - 20
art
Puppet making, day 2 of 2, at The Folk School, 2861 Beverly Lane, 1-3 p.m, with instructor Mary Maisch. $45 cost. See The Folk School Fairbanks — Hands on Learning in a Natural Environment or call 451-0445 for details.
Fairbanks Watercolor Society Meeting, cartooning exercises with Layla Lawlor, in the Blue Room, third floor of the Alaska Centennial Arts Building, Pioneer Park, 6:30 p.m. For information, contact Becky Anderson, 474-4014
dance
Open Dance Practice, with Ballroom Dance Club of Fairbanks, 7-9 p.m., Pioneer Park Dance Center, 2300 Airport Way. Please bring clean, nonmarking shoes. $2 members, $3 nonmembers. Contact: info@ballroomfairbanks.org, 456-3331, or www.ballroom fairbanks.org.
music/nightlife
The Silver Fox, AKA Kurt Byers, playing the best of blues from yesterday and today, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Howling Dog Saloon, 11.5 Mile Old Steese Highway, Fox. Ages 21 and older. 456-4695
Manuelbruce, aka Bruce Delbridge, performing live Latin music at Los Amigos, 636 28th Ave., 6-9 p.m.
Open Mic Night, 10 p.m., hosted by Bernie Badass. The Marlin, 3412 College Road. 479-4646
Open Decks, open turntable night for DJs, at The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Highway. Starts at 10 p.m., come early to sign up for 20-30 minute sets. Format: Serrato or Tractor. Ages 21 and older. Welcome to the Blue Loon
Thursday - 21
art
Drawing From Nature, a four-session class, at The Folk School, 2861 Beverly lane, with instructor Karen Stromberg. Cost: $110. See The Folk School Fairbanks — Hands on Learning in a Natural Environment for more.
music/nightlife
Manuelbruce, aka Bruce Delbridge, performing live Latin music at Taco King, 200 Old Steese Highway, 6-9 p.m.
Open Mic Night, at The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Highway, 9:30 p.m., open to all musicians, poets, comedians and artists. All you have to do is show up. Ages 21 and older. Welcome to the Blue Loon
Bluegrass, 7-10 p.m., followed by karaoke hosted by Fo Luv. The Marlin, 3412 College Road. 479-4646
Friday - 22
art
Mayors’ Awards for the Arts, the 2015 celebration, 6-8 p.m., in the theater, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way. Free, open to public. 456-6485 ext. 227
Mike Stackhouse, performing acoustic rock and other popular jams, 7 p.m., Howling Dog Saloon, 11.5 Mile Old Steese Highway, Fox. Ages 21 and older. 456-4695
Riff and the Rumblers, with Gary Westscott and Bill Black, playing live blues, 9 p.m., Howling Dog Saloon, 11.5 Mile Old Steese Highway, Fox. Ages 21 and older. 456-4695
Manuelbruce, aka Bruce Delbridge, performing live Latin music at Taco King, 200 Old Steese Highway, 6-9 p.m.
No Compromise, gospel bluegrass band, College Coffeehouse, 8-10 p.m. The coffeehouse is located in the Campus Corner Mall, 3677 College Road, suite 4. Free admission.
special event
Bacon Festival Fairbanks, day 1 of 2, a new downtown festival celebrating the role of bacon in battling the “Great Fire of 1906.” Tickets and a complete schedule of events are available online at Bacon Festival Fairbanks | May 22-23, 2015 : Fairbanks, Alaska.
stage
“Of Dice & Men,” written by Cameron McNary, directed by Sambit Misra, 7:30 p.m., UAF Lab Theatre. Reality and imagination collide in a tale of sacrifice, love, betrayal, redemption and Dungeons & Dragons. $15 general admission; $10 military, students, senior citizens. Recommended for ages 13 and older because of mature themes and language.
Saturday - 23
culinary
GMO Awareness Day, at the wilderness pavilion in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Road, featuring information booths, workshops, local farmers, noon to 4 p.m. Free, open to public. For more information, see the “GMO Free Alaska” page on Facebook.
dance
Swing and Ballroom Dancing, hosted by the UAF Good Time Swing Dance Club, featuring the best in classic and contemporary recorded music, 7-9:30 p.m., Rock N Rodeo, 700 Old Steese Highway. Free, ages 21 and older. Email bluefox@acsalaska.net for more information.
Argentine Tango Practice, 2-4 p.m., downstairs at Mary Siah Recreation Center, 805 14th Ave. Learn and practice one of the world’s great dances with a mix of beginning and experienced dancers. All ages welcome, and a special invite to singles and new dancers.
Santa Swingers Square Dance Club, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at the Farthest North Square & Round Dance Center in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, with caller Dave Smith. 455-7046 for more info.
music/nightlife
Kit Carson, performing at Ivory Jacks, 2581 Goldstream Road, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 455-6665
Awaken Antagonist, kick-off performance before their summer tour, at The Marlin, 3412 College Road. 9 p.m., $5 cover, ages 21 and older. Night also features bands RTL and Ataraxus.
Candela 54, performing Latin, Latin jazz, salsa and Spanish pop, 10 p.m., Howling Dog Saloon, 11.5 Mile Old Steese Highway, Fox. Ages 21 and older. 456-4695
Tape N Tarp Ball, a fundraiser for the John Trigg Ester Library, 9 p.m., The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Highway. $10 in costume, $15 without. Featuring live music by The Skidmarks. Ages 21 and older. Welcome to the Blue Loon
special event
Bacon Festival Fairbanks, day 1 of 2, a new downtown festival celebrating the role of bacon in battling the “Great Fire of 1906.” Tickets and a complete schedule of events are available online at Bacon Festival Fairbanks | May 22-23, 2015 : Fairbanks, Alaska.
stage
“Of Dice & Men,” written by Cameron McNary, directed by Sambit Misra, 7:30 p.m., UAF Lab Theatre. Reality and imagination collide in a tale of sacrifice, love, betrayal, redemption and Dungeons & Dragons. $15 general admission; $10 military, students, senior citizens. Recommended for ages 13 and older because of mature themes and language.
Sunday - 24
music/nightlife
Chatanika Sundays, with Theresa Bauer-Burger, performing at Chatanika Lodge, 28.5 Mile Steese Highway, 5-9 p.m.
Monday - 25
music/nightlife
Metal Mondays, featuring the best in your favorite metal music, at The Marlin, 3412 College Road. Ages 21 and older, no cover. 479-4646
Tuesday - 26
music/nightlife
Great Land Sounds, men’s barbershop chorus, 6:30 p.m., 645 11th Ave. There is no cost, and any man who likes to sing is welcome to try singing in four-part harmony. Email gls-l@lists.alaska.edu for more information.
Wednesday - 27
music/nightlife
The Silver Fox, AKA Kurt Byers, playing the best of blues from yesterday and today, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Howling Dog Saloon, 11.5 Mile Old Steese Highway, Fox. Ages 21 and older. 456-4695
Manuelbruce, aka Bruce Delbridge, performing live Latin music at Los Amigos, 636 28th Ave., 6-9 p.m.
Open Mic Night, 10 p.m., hosted by Bernie Badass. The Marlin, 3412 College Road. 479-4646
Open Decks, open turntable night for DJs, at The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Highway. Starts at 10 p.m., come early to sign up for 20-30 minute sets. Format: Serrato or Tractor. Ages 21 and older. Welcome to the Blue Loon
Recital, by Fairbanks Suzuki students, 12:45-1:45 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Free, open to the public.
Thursday - 28
music/nightlife
Manuelbruce, aka Bruce Delbridge, performing live Latin music at Taco King, 200 Old Steese Highway, 6-9 p.m.
Open Mic Night, at The Blue Loon, 2999 Parks Highway, 9:30 p.m., open to all musicians, poets, comedians and artists. Ages 21 and older. Welcome to the Blue Loon
Bluegrass, 7-10 p.m., followed by karaoke hosted by Fo Luv. The Marlin, 3412 College Road. 479-4646
Recital, by Fairbanks Suzuki students, 12:45-1:45 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Free, open to the public.
Friday - 29
music/nightlife
Mike Stackhouse, performing acoustic rock and other popular jams, 7 p.m., Howling Dog Saloon, 11.5 Mile Old Steese Highway, Fox. Ages 21 and older. 456-4695
Riff and the Rumblers, with Gary Westscott and Bill Black, playing live blues, 9 p.m., Howling Dog Saloon, 11.5 Mile Old Steese Highway, Fox. Ages 21 and older. 456-4695
Manuelbruce, aka Bruce Delbridge, performing live Latin music at Taco King, 200 Old Steese Highway, 6-9 p.m.
Graduation Recital, by Fairbanks Suzuki students, 12:30-1:45 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Free, open to the public.
Showcase Recital, by Fairbanks Suzuki students, 7 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Free, open to the public.
stage
”Of Dice & Men,” written by Cameron McNary, directed by Sambit Misra, 7:30 p.m., UAF Lab Theatre. Reality and imagination collide in a tale of sacrifice, love, betrayal, redemption and Dungeons & Dragons. $15 general admission; $10 military, students, senior citizens. Ages 13 and older because of mature themes and language.
Saturday - 30
family
Early Explorers, at UA Museum of the North, 907 Yukon Drive on the UAF campus, 10 a.m. to noon, for children 5 and younger. Enjoy arts and crafts with your toddler. Free with museum admission. This week: exploring pterosaurs. 474-7505
music/nightlife
RPM, classic Alaska rockers, performing at Howling Dog Saloon, 11.5 Mile Old Steese Highway, Fox. 10 p.m., ages 21 and older. 456-4695
Kit Carson, performing at Ivory Jacks, 2581 Goldstream Road, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 455-6665
Recital, by Fairbanks Suzuki students, 12:45-1:45 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Free, open to the public.
Chamber Music, and enrichment course recital, by Fairbanks Suzuki students, 7 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Free, open to the public.
stage
”Of Dice & Men,” written by Cameron McNary, directed by Sambit Misra, 7:30 p.m., UAF Lab Theatre. Reality and imagination collide in a tale of sacrifice, love, betrayal, redemption and Dungeons & Dragons. $15 general admission; $10 military, students, senior citizens. Recommended for ages 13 and older because of mature themes and language.
Sunday - 31
music/nightlife
Chatanika Sundays, with Theresa Bauer-Burger, performing at Chatanika Lodge, 28.5 Mile Steese Highway, 5-9 p.m.
Final Concert, by Fairbanks Suzuki students, 4:15 p.m., Davis Concert Hall, University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Free, open to the public.
stage
“Of Dice & Men,” written by Cameron McNary, directed by Sambit Misra, 2 p.m., UAF Lab Theatre. Reality and imagination collide in a tale of sacrifice, love, betrayal, redemption and Dungeons & Dragons. $15 general admission; $10 military, students, senior citizens. Recommended for ages 13 and older because of mature themes and language.
Posted in Latitude 65 on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 10:30 pm.
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Присоединяюсь ко всем, кто ранее высказывал слова благодарности Dreamingcat за столь подробное и живое освещение жизни в штате Аляска. Изначально присматривался к WA (не люблю жару - одобряю пасмурную прохладу :heat:), но узнав из Ваших (Dreamingcat) рассказов более подробно про Аляску, что-то стал задумываться в сторону еще далее северо-запада US… :search:
:). Кстати поздравляю всех с почти наступившим праздником “Днем победы”!
:bud:
