February 2005 calendar of events.

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ANCHORAGE

3 Kids Fest

Music, magic, theatre, storytelling and more. Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Ship Creek Center. Presented by the Anchorage Downtown Partnership. For more information, call 279-5650.

4-13 21st Annual Anchors A-Weigh Boat Show

Alaska's Premier Boat Show with a huge variety of boats and boating accessory products. Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Located at the Northway Mall. For more information, contact Alaskan Marine Dealers Association at 277-1741.

5 Passing Zones Controlled Mayhem

Zany entertainers juggle chain saws, table saw blades and even people. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, contact Anchorage Concert Association at 272-1471 or visit www.anchorageconcerts.org.

6 Annual Ski for Women

The largest women-only ski event in North America will be held at Kincaid Park. For details, phone 279-9581 or visit www.alaskaskiforwomen.org.

11 Sharon Katz & The Peace Train

Grammy-nominated Sharon Katz & The Peace Train, a high-energy South African band, packs pulsating rhythms, unstoppable beats and powerful harmonies into one amazing performance. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, contact Alaska Junior Theatre at 272-7546 or visit www.akjt.org.

11-13 Polaroid Stories

In the fragile web of an inner city night, 10 homeless kids wield the power of storytelling as their only protection from the rage, violence and abuse of an unforgiving world. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday show at 3 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, UAA. For more information, phone 786-4849 or visit www.uaa.alaska.edu/theatre.

12 Scared Scriptless Comedy Improv

Features improvised scenes based on audience suggestions. For mature audiences only. Cost is $5 at the door. Showtime is 10 p.m. at Cyrano's Off Center Playhouse. Visit www.scaredscriptless.com or call 274-6732 for more information.

12 5th Annual Ski 4 Kids

Adults and children of all ages are welcome to participate in this festival of events. Bring your dog and try skijoring. Donations will be used to purchase ski equipment for children in the Anchorage area. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. Races and activities to begin at 12 p.m. at Kincaid Park. For more information, contact Alaska Nordic Ski Association at 276-7609.

19-3/6 Anchorage Fur Rendezvous Celebration

Sixteen days of fun, featuring more...