August events calendar.

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ANCHORAGE

1-5 Hullabaloo

A hysterical, historically accurate history lesson on Alaska with spoofs on Sonny and Cher and more. This family friendly program provides a great nightlife atmosphere and "Edutainment." Located at Platinum Jaxx. Wednesday to Saturday, 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 5 p.m. For more information, phone 274-2282.

3 Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

2007 Grammy award-winning progressive jazz group Bela Fleck and the Flecktones defies easy description, their sound gleefully pulls from bluegrass, funk, world music, pop and jazz. Featuring Victor Lemonte Wooten, Futue Man and Jeff Coffin. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, phone 263-ARTS.

3-12 Slam'n Salm'n Silver Derby

Fish a world-class sport fishery right in downtown Anchorage. Located at Ship Creek. Fish from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, phone 344-7780.

11 Scared Scriptless Comedy Improv

Features improvised scenes based on audience suggestions. For mature audiences only. Cost is $7 at the door. Showtime is 10 p.m. at Alaska Wild Berry Theater. Call 562-8858 or visit www.scaredscriptless.com.

Coming in September Improv Instructor Charna Halpern

Scared Scriptless Improv, ClearChannel Communications and the Children's Hospital at Providence present America's premier Improv instructor, Charna Halpern. Halpern has been teaching performers how to work together for more than 20 years. Her world-famous iO theaters in Chicago and Los Angeles are the meccas of training in the art of improvisation, and they act as a recruiting stop for television shows like "Saturday Night Live," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "MADtv," supplying New York and Hollywood with writers and performers. For registration information, phone 562-8858 or visit www.scaredscriptless.com. Tickets for performances are available at centertix.net.

CHENA HOT SPRINGS

20 Chena Hot Springs Renewable Energy Fair

Come celebrate the dedication of the first geothermal power plant to be operating in Alaska. To commemorate the event, Chena Hot Springs will sponsor a fair to bring the public together to talk about new energy projects and plans for the future. There will be more than 25 workshops, ongoing tours, vendor tents and food tents. Plus free chili, hot dogs and ice cream. Located at Chena Hot Springs Resort from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, phone Kat Keith at 1-800-478-4681, extension 192 or e-mail fskmk6@uaf.edu.

FAIR BANKS

11-20 Senior Games

Senior Games are held in each state for individuals over 50. This is a qualifying year, so those who qualify get to...