Fairbanks Winter Guide 2008-2009

15 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 24-Mar 22 World Ice Art Championships International ice sculpting event featuring over 180 sculptures. Singleblock Classic: February 24-26. Multi-block Classic: March 1-6. Winning Tula Belton. “Northern Sun” by Sergey Tselebrovsky, Alexandre Zaitsev, Patricia Leguen Artists awarded: sculptors. February 28 & March 7. Best viewing of finished sculptures: March 7-15. The Ice Park will be open 10 am-10 pm until March 22, weather permitting. (907) 451-8250, iceart@icealaska.com, www.icealaska.com 20-22 Winterfest 2009 Come celebrate winter in Denali National Park and Preserve during Alaska’s 50th statehood anniversary. Dog mushing demonstrations, ski tours, snowshoe walks and a snow sculpture contest. (907) 683-1330, dbgovt@ mtaonline.net, www.denaliborough.com Mike Giannechini 26-28 ASAA 2009 Nordic Ski State Championships The Nordic Ski State Championships for all high schools. Birch Hill Cross Country Ski Center. (907) 563-3723, www.asaa.org/sportsactivities/ nordicski/ 21-22 Gold Run First championship race of the season; 2-dog skijoring, 6-dog, and 10-dog classes. 11 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 March 1 Fairbanks Symphony in Concert Special guest violinist David Kim at Davis Concert Hall. (907) 4745733, symphony@fairbanks symphony.org, www.fairbankssymphony.org 21-Mar 1 11th 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. 6-8 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 22 Cherish the Ladies The most successful and soughtafter Irish-American group in Celtic music. A unique blend of instrumental talents, vocals, arrangements and stunning step dancing. Hering Auditorium. (907) 474-8081, info@fairbanksconcert.org, www.fairbanksconcert.org 7 Cuarteto Latinoamericano Known worldwide as the leading proponent of Latin American music for string quartet. Full of fire and finesse, the brilliant foursome is celebrated for their seductive musicality and lyrical gifts. Hering Auditorium. (907) 474-8081, info@fairbanksconcert.org, www.fairbanksconcert.org Courtesy FCA 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. Courtesy FCA 13 Fairbanks Symphony Association http://www.serumrun.org http://www.icealaska.com http://www.asaa.org/sportsactivities/nordicski/ http://www.denaliborough.com http://www.asaa.org/sportsactivities/nordicski/ http://www.sleddog.org http://www.fairbankssymphony.org http://www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon http://www.mosquitonet.com/~orhatzafon http://www.fjdma.org http://www.fairbanksconcert.org http://www.fairbanksconcert.org http://www.explorefairbanks.com

Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Fairbanks Winter Guide 2008-2009

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

For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.