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ANCHORAGE
11/23-12/23 My Three Angels
Written by Samueal and Bella Spewack, this Christmas comedy is set in French Guiana. A family faces a dire situation, but their plight is heard by three angels up above--actually three warm-hearted convicts working on the family's roof who do their best to set matters right. Anchorage Community Theatre, various times, actalaska.org
15 Freezin' For a Reason
Organized by Special Olympics Alaska, this event benefits Alaskan athletes through giving individuals, organizations and businesses an opportunity to gather pledges and then plunge into the freezing waters of Goose Lake. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Alaska. Goose Lake, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. specialolympicsalaska.org
26-29 STOMP
This event is a high-energy percussive symphony coupled with dance and played entirely on unconventional instruments such as garbage can lids, buckets, brooms and sticks. It is movement made original through the use of everyday objects in non-traditional ways. Alaska Center for the performing arts, various times, myalaskacenter.com
31 NECA/IBEW Fire & Ice New Year's Eve Celebration
This New Year's Eve celebration features fire jugglers, silk acrobats, a light show, live music, fireworks and more. Downtown Anchorage, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. anchoragedowntown.org
EAGLE RIVER
7-8 Merry Merchant Munch
This event is an old-fashioned holiday competition among downtown Eagle River businesses. The public is invited to go on free horse-drawn sleigh rides, enjoy the sounds of holiday carolers from Chugiak High School, and visit each of the 45 to 55 participants and sample their culinary creations. Downtown Eagle River, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. anchorage.net
FAIRBANKS
7 Pink Martini
Drawing inspiration from the golden era of Hollywood musicals and cocktail lounges of the '50s, the musical adventure known as Pink Martini blurs genres and captivates audiences. The 12-piece mini orchestra performs their diverse sound with a blend influenced by Cole Porter and Duke Ellington. Hering Auditorium, 8 p.m. fairbanksconcert.org
15 Gingerbread House Contest
Winners in the five divisions will be determined by viewer voting, with overall grand champion selected by the Daily News-Miner Gingerbread House Committee. Carlson Center, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. explorefairbanks.com
21 Winter Solstice
Events include live music, reindeer, Santa photos and a fireworks display. Downtown Fairbanks, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. downtownfairbanks.com
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