Fairbanks 2007-2008 Winter Guide

9 Yukon Quest 300 300-mile qualifying race for the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod. (907) 452-7954, yukonquest@ mosquitonet.com, www.yukonquest.com 21-24 Winterfest 2008 Come celebrate winter in Denali National Park. Free dog mushing demonstrations, ski tours, snowshoe walks, and a snow sculpture contest are just a few of the many things you can do during Winterfest! (907) 683-2294, www.nps.gov/dena 10-16 25th Annual Tesoro Iron Dog The longest, toughest snowmobile race in the world. Annual event starting in Big Lake to Nome and finishing in Fairbanks on the Chena River. (907) 563-4414, info@irondog.org, www.irondog.org 23-Mar 2 10th Annual Farthest North Jewish Film Festival Five evenings of international, classic and feature films sponsored by the Congregation Or Hatzafon. (907) 456-1002, www.mosquitonet.com/ ~orhatzafon. 15 The Wailin’ Jennys A folk and bluegrass co-production with Acoustic Adventures. (907) 474-8081, concert@ acsalaska.net, www.fairbanks concert.org 24 Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra in Concert Special guest violinist Giora Schmidt at Davis Concert Hall. (907) 474-5733, symphony@fairbankssymphony.org, www.fairbankssymphony.org Courtesy FCA 15-Mar 2 Anne of Green Gables Fairbanks Drama Association presents this classic tale of Anne Shirley growing up. Fri-Sun at Riverfront Theatre. Call (907) 456-PLAY for times. Fda-fct@mosquitonet.com 26-Mar 23 World Ice Art Championships International ice sculpting event featuring over 180 sculptures. Single-block Tula Belton. “Northern Sun” by Sergey Classic: February 26Tselebrovsky, Alexandre Zaitsev, Patricia Leguen sculptors. 28. Multi-block Classic: March 2-7. Award ceremonies: February 29 & March 8. Best viewing of finished sculptures: March 8-16. The Ice Park will be open 10 am10 pm until March 23, weather permitting. (907) 451-8250, iceart@icealaska.com, www.icealaska.com 16-17 Gold Run First championship race of the season; 2-dog skijoring, 6-dog, and 10-dog classes. 11:00 am at Mushers’ Hall on Farmers Loop Road. Indoor and outdoor spectator viewing. Souvenir and food concessions. Free admission. (907) 457-MUSH, adma@sleddog.org, www.sleddog.org 17 12th Annual Serum Run 25 In 1925, twenty dog-teams carried diphtheria serum 674 miles from Nenana to Nome to halt the outbreak of the disease that was underway. Musher-snowmachine teams retrace this route in an expedition format stopping in the village schools on the way to discuss the importance of vaccinations and the need to dream big. www.serumrun.org 28-Mar 1 Festival of Native Arts Celebrate Alaska Native culture with traditional dancing and singing. See Native arts and crafts on display and for sale. (907) 474-7181, festival@uaf.edu, www.alaska.edu/uaf/festival Jade Frank/FCVB 21 Giora Schmidt, Violin, with Eduard Zilberkant, Piano in Concert Davis Concert Hall. (907) 474-5733, symphony@fairbankssymphony.org, www.fairbankssymphony.org 28-Mar 1 Jr. North American Championship Sled Dog Race Dog mushing championship for mushers ages 2-18. 1,2,3,4,6 and 8-dog classes. Held at Mushers’ Hall on Farmers Loop Road. Free admission. (907) 490-4798, craig-donna-cole@gci.net, www.fjdma.org 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. 13 http://www.yukonquest.com http://www.nps.gov/dena http://www.irondog.org http://www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon http://www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon http://www.fairbanksconcert.org http://www.fairbanksconcert.org http://www.fairbankssymphony.org http://www.sleddog.org http://www.icealaska.com http://www.serumrun.org http://www.alaska.edu/uaf/festival http://www.fairbankssymphony.org http://www.explorefairbanks.com http://www.fjdma.org

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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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