Fairbanks Winter Guide 2008-2009

7-9 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 6-7 Christmas Spiel A holiday opportunity for club level competition. Sign up as a team or as an individual and be placed on a team. Heated spectator gallery. (907) 452CURL, www.curlfairbanks.org 21-30 Most Happy Fella Fairbanks Light Opera Theatre presents this Pulitzer Prize-winning theater musical. Fri.-Sun. at Hering Auditorium. Call (907) 456-FLOT for times. www.flot.org 7 Mushers Challenge Series Race #1 Skijoring, 4-dog, 6dog, 8-dog, open, and mid-distance classes. Starts at 10:30 am at the 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 Evan Rainey/FCVB 28-Dec 14 A Christmas Carol Dickens’ popular and enduring Christmas story as adapted by Romulus Linney. Presented by Fairbanks Drama Association. Fri.-Sun. at Riverfront Theatre. Call (907) 456-PLAY for times. fda-fct@gci.net 29-30 22nd Annual Rookie Spiel Two fun-filled days of curling for new players and those trying new positions. Have fun, make new friends and learn about curling. Heated spectator gallery. (907) 452-CURL, www.curlfairbanks.org 7 Family Holiday Celebration Concert Fairbanks Symphony, 4 pm at the Davis Concert Hall. (907) 474-5733, symphony@fairbanks symphony.org, www.fairbankssymphony.org 7 North Pole Candle Lighting Local holiday entertainment, crowning of the King and Queen and the ceremonial lighting of the North Pole City candle. All in attendance hold small individual candles and form a friendship circle while singing Christmas carols. At North Pole High School. (907) 488-2242, www.northpolechamber.org December Competition that attracts sculptors from across the globe to North Pole. Competition Dec 4-5. Awards ceremony Dec 6. Venue open for visitor viewing until Dec 28. Enjoy ice sculptures, a kid’s park made of snow and a one-horse open sleigh. (907) 488-2281, www.northpolealaska.com Lara Poirrier, Northern Horse Photography 4-28 Christmas in Ice 7 Family Holiday Celebration Concert Fairbanks Symphony, 4 pm at the Davis Concert Hall. (907) 474-5733, www.fairbankssymphony.org 5-7 Nutcracker Ballet Join the North Star Ballet as they perform the holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Hering Auditorium. (907) 451-8800 Courtesy North Star Ballet 19 Christmas Party for Children with Disabilities A Christmas Party for children with disabilities at the Chatanika Lodge. Each child receives a gift and a free buffet. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus arrive at 6:30 pm. (907) 389-2164 20 29th Annual Sing-It-Yourself-Messiah Sponsored by the Fairbanks Choral Society. Almost one hundred and fifty local soloists and instrumentalists have been featured in the past quarter of a century. 3 pm at the First Presbyterian Church. (907) 456-1144, sing@mosquitonet.com 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. 6 North Pole Holiday Bazaar and Community Fireworks Display Shop for local crafts and enjoy a brilliant fireworks display with the community of North Pole at the North Pole Plaza Mall. (907) 488-2242, www.northpolechamber.org 11 http://www.farnorthfilms.com http://www.curlfairbanks.org http://www.flot.org http://www.sleddog.org http://www.fairbankssymphony.org http://www.curlfairbanks.org http://www.northpolechamber.org http://www.fairbankssymphony.org http://www.northpolealaska.com http://www.northpolechamber.org http://www.explorefairbanks.com

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Fairbanks Winter Guide 2008-2009 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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