Fairbanks Official Visitors Guide 2008

4-6 Madama Butterfly Fairbanks Symphony Association and Opera Fairbanks present this performance of Puccini’s classic opera. Featuring soprano Susan Foster as Madame Butterfly. Davis Concert Hall. (907) 474-5733, symphony@fairbankssymphony.org, www.fairbankssymphony.org 14 Fairbanks Summer Folk Fest Bring your lawn chair to Pioneer Park, settle in on the lawn in front of the stage, and take advantage of a whole day of free live music—Folk, Bluegrass, Blues, Jazz, Celtic—and much more. fairbanksfolkfest@gmail.com, www.alaskafolk music.org July 4 July 4th Celebration at Pioneer Park Community celebration including food, family activities, craft bazaar, entertainment, military colors ceremony, Air Force fly-over, and much more. (907) 459-1087, pioneerpark@co.fairbanks.ak.us, www.co.fairbanks.ak.us/parks&rec/pioneerpark 9-13 22nd Annual GCI/NYE Frontier Family Arctic Man Ski & Sno-Go Classic 5.5-mile ski race with snowmachine partner who pulls the skier 2.25 miles between both courses. The Ultimate Adrenaline Rush! (907) 456-2626, arcticmn@gci.net, www.arcticman.com 20-22 Twelfth Night It is summer and everyone’s in love – with the wrong person! Celebrate under the midnight sun with Shakespeare’s madcap comedy of mistaken identities, love triangles, disguises and duels. Outdoors at Jack Townsend Point on the UAF Campus. (907) 457-7638, www.fstalaska.org 4 North Pole Community 4th of July Celebration 26 Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert Davis Concert Hall. (907) 474-5733, symphony @fairbankssymphony.org, www.fairbankssym phony.org 21 Midnight Sun Festival The largest one-day event in Fairbanks offers music, food and family fun on the longest day of the year. Live music on three stages from 40+ bands and performing artists, vintage and classic car show, children’s fairground rides, hayrides, pony-rides, petting zoo, gold panning, military display and FOOD, glorious FOOD! Alaskan craft vendors, strolling entertainment and much more. Downtown fun under the midnight sun! (907) 452-8671, info@ dtams.org, www. downtown fairbanks.com North Pole Community Summer Festival and Fourth of July Celebration. Festivities include entertainment, food, activities and a parade. Other activities—Mayor’s Picnic, kid’s f ishing derby, and the 5th Avenue Block Party. (907) 4882242, npccc@alaska.com, www.fairnet.org/npcc/ CommunityEventIndex.htm 11-13 Midnight Sun Intertribal Powwow Courtesy Downtown Assoc. Jade Frank/FCVB 26 Broadway for Alaska Natives Based on the life of Sidney Huntington, a respected and honored elder of the interior. An authentic story of survival and triumph. (907) 4528251 ext. 5010, denakms@gmail.com, www. authenticakproductions.com Courtesy Alaska Goldpanners Courtesy of FCA Open to all people. Alaska Natives, American Indians and First Nations People of Canada share their similarities and diversities, honor their elders and children, and educate the general public about their cultures and heritage. (907) 456-2245, info@midnightsunpowwow.net, www.midnight sunpowwow.net May 1 Shidara Taiko Come see this master of the Thunder Drums of Japan. (907) 4748081, concert@acsalaska.net, www.fairbanksconcert.org 13-27 Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival “A Unique Festival in a Unique Setting” describes this multi-discipline study-performance festival in the “Land of the Midnight Sun!” Between 70 and 75 guest artists offer workshops and master classes in music, dance, theatre, opera theatre, figure skating, and the visual arts. There are performance opportunities in orchestra, jazz band, choral groups (classical, jazz and barbershop as well as opera theatre scenes in costume). Also offered are unique opportunities in cabaret and jazz singing. UAF dorm housing available. (907) 474-8869, festival@ ptialaska.net, www.fsaf.org 21 The 103rd Midnight Sun Baseball Game The Alaska Goldpanners baseball team begins its widely acclaimed contest at 10:30 pm and continues past midnight without artif icial lighting. The “high noon at midnight” classic is an annual ritual on the longest day of the year. (907) 451-0095, todd@goldpanners.com, www.goldpanners.com 2-18 A Raisin in the Sun Fairbanks Drama Association presents Lorraine Hansberry’s classic play. Fri.-Sun. at Riverfront Theatre. Call (907) 456-PLAY for times. Fdafct@mosquitonet.com 3 Chena River Run First five-kilometer run of the season. This event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fairbanks to benefit local community service projects. (907) 452-7211 15-20 Golden Days Sponsored by the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, Golden Days is five days of summer festivities boasting activities for everyone, including the largest parade in Alaska, pancake breakfasts, historic reenactments, beer festival, river regatta, music, and the Rubber Duckie Race. (907) 452-1105, goldendays@fairbankschamber.org, www.fairbankschamber.org June 2-20 Taming of the Shrew Join the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre as it presents William Shakespeare’s irresistible romp that is a riotous, passionate and tender tale that turns the battle of the sexes into rip-roaring good fun. Sure to scream, fight and woo its way into your heart! Outdoors at Jack Townsend Point on the UAF Campus. (907) 457-7638, www.fstalaska.org 21 Midnight Sun Run 10k run starting at the UAF Patty Center and ending at Pioneer Park. Lots of walkers and costumes too! (907) 452-7211, unitedwy@alaska. com, www.midnightsunrun.org 21-22 Yukon 800 Boat Race High-speed 800-mile river boat race on the Chena, Tanana and Yukon rivers. (907) 452-5377, www.yukon800.com 16-19 World Eskimo-Indian Olympics Indigenous people compete in traditional athletic games and celebrate through pageants and dances. Includes authentic Native arts and crafts show. (907) 452-6646, weio@weio.org, www.weio.org 7 Design Alaska Wild Arts Walk Join Friends of Creamer’s Field from 12-5pm for the Design Alaska Wild Arts Walk! Stroll among a colorful blend of artists and musicians as they demonstrate their skills and display their work. 1300 College Road, back by the big barns. (907) 452-5162 All dates subject to change; please call ahead to confirm. Fun Facts • Division I basketball teams from top universities head to Fairbanks in November. • Santa Claus takes time out of his busy schedule in December to join in holiday events. 24 24 • The Nenana Ice Classic, a statewide lottery, was officially sanctioned by the first state legislature in 1959. http://www.alaskafolkmusic.org http://www.alaskafolkmusic.org http://www.fairbankssymphony.org http://www.co.fairbanks.ak.us/parks&rec/pioneerpark http://www.fstalaska.org http://www.arcticman.com http://www.fairnet.org/npcc/CommunityEventIndex.htm http://www.fairnet.org/npcc/CommunityEventIndex.htm http://www.fairbankssymphony.org http://www.fairbankssymphony.org http://www.authenticakproductions.com http://www.midnightsunpowwow.net http://www.authenticakproductions.com http://www.midnightsunpowwow.net http://www.downtownfairbanks.com http://www.downtownfairbanks.com http://www.fairbanksconcert.org http://www.fsaf.org http://www.goldpanners.com http://www.fairbankschamber.org http://www.midnightsunrun.org http://www.fstalaska.org http://www.yukon800.com http://www.weio.org

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Contents Fairbanks Native Culture Gold Last Frontier Winter Lifestyles Tours Gateway to the Interior & the Arctic Art Around Town Itineraries Family Fun Calendar of Events Fairbanks Denali Neighbors Interior Neighbors "Into the Wild" Alaskan Neighbors Arctic Neighbors Travel Tips Mapping It Out Business Index Who To Call

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