January 2004 calendar.

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ANCHORAGE 7-12 Rent Modern re-telling of "La Boheme." Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m.; and Sunday, 8 p.m. AK Center for the Performing Arts. Call 272-1471. 16-25 Anchorage Folk Festival Performances by more than 120 acts from throughout Alaska, along with special guest artists from around the world in styles ranging from folk to Celtic, bluegrass, jazz, klezmer and more. UAA Wendy Williamson Auditorium. Call 566-2334. 16-17 Great Alaska Beer and Barley Wine Festival What began as a celebration of the great beers available in Anchorage has blossomed into a world-class presentation of the best beers available anywhere. Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Egan Center. Call 562-9911. 17-2/11 Waiting for Godot Samuel Beckett's play. Thursday through Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. Cyrano's Off Center Playhouse. Call 274-2599. 18 Annual Bridal Fair Featuring more than 40 of the state's top bridal industry vendors, a fashion show and free refreshments. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the 4th Avenue Theatre. Call 257-5643 or visit www.4thavenuetheatre.com. 20-25 Rob Becker's Defending the Caveman A one-man, 90-minute, hysterical romp through the differences between men and women, starring Chris Sullivan. 30-somethings, 40-somethings, even 50-somethings laugh out loud at skits, then glance sidelong at their partners in understanding. AK Center for the Performing Arts. Call 800-478-7328 or visit www.anchorageconcerts.org. 24 & 28 The Masked Ball This production takes you back to the Swedish court of King Gustavus III and all the intrigue, jealousy and betrayal that led to his tragic murder in 1792. Sung in Italian (with English supertitles). 8 p.m. at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Call 800-478-7328 or visit www.anchorageopera.org. 28 Women's Business Networking Breakfast This is a special networking opportunity for women in the business community to meet together, share ideas and foster the continued growth of small business in Alaska. Breakfast and networking, $12 per person. Harry's Restaurant, 7:30 a.m to 9 a.m. Call 274-7232. FAIRBANKS 4 Mushing Challenge Race No. 3 Skijoring, four-dog, six-dog and open classes available. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Mushers' Hall on Farmers' Loop Road. Indoor and outdoor spectator viewing with souvenir and food concessions. Free admission. Call 457-MUSH, e-mail: adma@sleddog.org or visit www.sleddog.org. 10-11 Annual Rookie Spiel A fun, two days...