EVENTS CALENDAR MARCH 2018.

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Anchorage

MAR 3

Iditarod Start

"The Last Great Race" has its official start 10 a.m. at 4th Avenue and D Street in Downtown Anchorage. The Re-start takes place the following day (March 4) at 10 a.m. on the lake at the Willow Community Center in Willow, and the Awards Banquet takes place at the Nome Rec Center on March 18, iditarod.com

MAR 4

Family Concert

The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra is a stunning showpiece for orchestra and has been a family favorite in the concert hall for more than seventy years. Benjamin Britten was asked to write the score for a 1946 documentary film, Instruments of the Orchestra, designed to acquaint young people with the characteristics of various instruments. The piece was later adapted for the concert hall for orchestra and narration. This listening adventure for kids of all ages showcases each instrument of the orchestra separately before uniting them all together for an unforgettable ending. anchoragesymphony.org

MAR 10

Empty Bowl

This is the annual spring fund raiser for Bean's Cafe, a not-for-profit organization with the mission to feed the hungry and shelter the homeless, takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dena'ina Center. Purchasing a ticket allows the attendee to select one locally made and donated bowl to take home, as well as enjoy soup and cornbread. beanscafe.org

MAR 24

Alaska Aviation Hall of Fame Gala

The annual Alaska Aviation Hall of Fame Gala will be held at the Egan Center in downtown Anchorage from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Alaska Aviation Hall of Fame is a celebration of the men and women who shaped Alaska's aviation history and thus the history of our state. The Hall of Fame also serves as the primary fundraiser for the museum, providing support for exhibits, educational programs, and public programs. aiaskaairmuseum.org

MAR 24

Ski Train

The Alaska Railroad, polka music, and skiing: The ski train to Curry is a must for cross country skiers. The special train departs Anchorage early in the morning filled with good times. When it arrives in Curry, skiers have this special, snowy spot all to themselves for the day. Party cars, polka cars, quiet cars, and others on the train means a fun ride no matter how you roll. NSAA membership is required to purchase Ski Train tickets, and all passengers, ncluding the ticket purchaser, must be NSAA members. alaskaraitroad.com

Fairbanks

MAR 1-3

Festival of Native Arts

The 45th Annual Festival of Native Arts, hosted at the University of Alaska...