Events calendar.

AuthorAnderson, Tasha
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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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