November events calendar.

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ANCHORAGE

Through Dec. 31 Downtown Historical 10K Volkswalk

Walk through the streets of downtown Anchorage on a route that features historical landmarks with an ongoing fact-filled narration. Volkswalks are non-competitive walks on designated routes. Starts at the Westmark Hotel, daily from dawn to dusk. Contact the Anchorage Volkssports Club at 338-4025.

Through Dec. 31 Looking Both Ways

A look at the heritage and identity of the Alutiiq people. This exhibit offers a unique introduction to the Alutiiq people of Alaska's Southoentral coast. The exhibition combines art, archaeology, history and oral tradition to trace the "Alutiiq path" through ancestral generations to contemporary life. At the Anchorage Museum of History and Art. Call 343-4326 or visit www.anchoragemuseum.org.

2 Ethos Percussion Ensemble

Ethos' success is a result of virtuoso performances that delight both the eyes and ears. The ensemble's hallmark is the programming of different musical styles on an eclectic group of instruments from around the globe. Show time at 7:30 p.m. at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Contact the Anchorage Concert Association at 800-478-7328 or visit www.anchorageconcerts.org.

4-8 Alaska Miners Association Convention and Trade Show

Held at the Anchorage Sheraton Hotel. Call 563-9229 or e-mail ama@alaskaminers.org.

8 UA Board of Regents Meeting

The University of Alaska Board of Regents meets at the Anchorage campus to approve the system's budget approval. For information, visit the UA Board of Regents Web site at www.alaska.edu/bor/index.html.

8-9 Anchorage Rock and Mineral Show

At the Anchorage Sheraton after the Alaska Miners Association Annual Convention. Display and sales booths will be available from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 8, and all day Nov. 9. Call Anita Williams at 345-2541 or e-mail awilliam@alaska.net.

8-10 Holiday Food and Gift Festival

Clear off that Christmas shopping list and grab dinner, too. Held at the Sullivan Arena. Call 277-7469.

9 November Classic Concert

Guest conductor Jung Ho Pak is joined by guest artist Charles Neidich, clarinet. Performance begins at 8 p.m. at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Call 274-8668.

9 Scared Scriptless lmprov

Anchorage's best-and only-improv troupe. Similar to the style of improvisational theatre performed on "Whose Line is it Anyway?" only more live. Scared Scriptless performs the second Saturday of every month at Cyrano's Off Center Playhouse, 413 D St., at 10 p.m. For more...