Events calendar.
Author | Anderson, Tasha |
Position | Calendar |
ANCHORAGE
15 Wear Art, Thou? Fashion Show
This show will feature contemporary and traditional wearable art-including clothing, jewelry, accessories, and footwear--created by Alaska Native Designers and showcasing traditional materials and techniques. Egan Civic and Convention Center, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. alaskanativearts.org
22 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Participants of this annual event can expect free cookies, hot cocoa, music, the Dancing Tree, an appearance by Santa, and the lighting of the AT&T holiday tree. Town Square Park, 5 p.m. anchoragedowntown.org
23 The Howard Rock & Ted Stevens Smokehouse Gala
This is the second annual gala, an event which honors Alaska Native peoples and those who work to support the Native Alaskan communities. Proceeds benefit First Alaskans Institute. Hotel Captain Cook, 7 p.m. thehowardmckandtedstevenssmokehousegala.org
DOUGLAS
11/8-12/8 Treasure Island
Perseverance Theatre presents this classic story as adapted by Ken Ludwig. Perseverance Theatre, 7:30 p.m. traveljuneau.com
FAIRBANKS
6-9 Athabascan Fiddlers Festival
This year makes thirty-one years that Alaska Natives have gathered to Alaska Native fiddling, music, dance, and culture. Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall, various times. Find more information at The Athabascan Fiddlers Association Facebook page.
15-17 Fairbanks Holiday Marketplace
This is a kick-off to the Fairbanks community shopping season. Items for sale range from hand-made soap to imported sweaters. The marketplace features Alaskan artists and crafters. Carlson Center, Friday Noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. fairbanksevents.com
HAINES
30 Lighting of the Library Fundraiser
Sponsored by the Friends of the Haines Borough Library, this fundraiser and includes music, refreshments, art project for kids, the lighting of the tree, and a silent auction and raffle--local businesses decorate small Christmas trees with art, jewelry, food, gift certificates, tools, etc. and guests can bid on the trees. Haines Borough Public Library, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. haineslibrary.org
JUNEAU
11/29-12/1 Juneau Public Market
This market features more than 150 vendors from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest and includes Alaska Native jewelry and arts, utensils such as...
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