Fairbanks 2007-2008 Winter Guide

October 5-7 International Sled Dog Symposium Workshops and presentations are offered on a wide range of sled dog, mushing and skijoring topics including dog care, nutrition, training, and equipment. Panelists include experts and professionals from around the world. A trade fair with dozens of vendors is free and open to the public. (907) 457-MUSH, adma@sleddog.org, www.sleddog.org 26-Nov 11 Murdered to Death Fairbanks Drama Association presents a hilarious parody in the best of Agatha Christie traditions. Fri-Sun at Riverfront Theatre. Call (907) 456PLAY for times. Fda-fct@mosquitonet.com 28 Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra in Concert Special guest pianist, Jerome Rose at Davis Concert Hall. (907) 474-5733, symphony@fairbankssymphony.org, www.fairbankssymphony.org 7 Riders in the Sky America’s favorite Grammy Award-winning cowboys. (907) 4748081, concert@acs alaska.net, www. fairbanksconcert.org November 3-4 Far North Conservation Film Festival Presenting a diverse group of outstanding films about the conservation and sustainability of wildlife, wild places and cultures around the world. (907) 456-0528, www.farnorthfilms.com Courtesy FCA 13 21st Annual International Friendship Day International Friendship Day is an annual Fairbanks event dating back to 1987; it is a celebration of the cultural diversity that is found in the local community. Includes stage performances, ethnic food booths and informational tables. (907) 347-0717, phxseal16@yahoo.com 4 Leahy Canada’s first family of Celtic music. (907) 474-8081, concert@ acsalaska.net, www. fairbanksconcert.org 7-10 Athabascan Fiddlers Festival Native musicians gather in Fairbanks annually for a fun-filled celebration. The highlight and focus is a special blend of Indian, Scottish, Orcadian and French Canadian fiddling music. (907) 474-5503 20 ZUM Gypsy Tango Band Courtesy FCA Passionate gypsy tango music. (907) 474-8081, concert@acsalaska.net, www.fairbanksconcert.org 8-11 Yukon Title Cash Spiel One of the largest cashspiels in the US. Top curling teams compete for cash prizes. Heated spectator gallery. (907) 452-CURL, www.curlfairbanks.org 22-27 Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention The AFN Convention is the largest representative annual gathering in the United States of any Native peoples. Official delegates attend each year from across the state. Events open to the public include the AFN Arts & Crafts Fair where you can view and buy authentic Alaska Native arts & crafts from across the state and Quyana Alaska which features traditional dances performed by groups from around the state. For more information on events, please visit www.explorefairbanks.com/afn. (907) 274-3611, www.nativefederation.org/ convention 15-18 BP Top of the World Classic The Alaska Nanooks are the only Division II team to ever win a Division I tournament. Division I basketball teams from top national universities compete. (907) 474-5977, fysport@uaf.edu For the most up-to-date information, call the events hotline at (907) 456-INFO, visit www.explorefairbanks.com or visit the individual event web sites. All dates subject to change, please confirm event dates prior to making your travel plans. 10 © Doug Ogden Courtesy FCA http://www.fairbankssymphony.org http://www.sleddog.org http://www.fairbanksconcert.org http://www.farnorthfilms.com http://www.fairbanksconcert.org http://www.fairbanksconcert.org http://www.fairbanksconcert.org http://www.fairbanksconcert.org http://www.curlfairbanks.org http://www.explorefairbanks.com/afn http://www.nativefederation.org/ http://www.explorefairbanks.com

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Fairbanks 2007-2008 Winter Guide Contents Who Let the Dogs Out? When Do We Turn on the Northern Lights Head North Surf's Up at the Hot Springs It's All About Ice and Snow Winter Wear Can You Catch Fish? Where's Santa? What Do Knights, Lions and Horses Have in Common? Discover Where Fairbanks Comes to Life Out and About . . . and On Tour Small Town . . . Big Events Who Offers Winter Fun? Fairbanks Denali Neighbors Arctic Neighbors Interior Neighbors Alaskan Neighbors Winter Fun: It's Cool to be Safe Who to Call Aurora Sites: Facts and Forecasts

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