October events calendar.

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ANCHORAGE

2-3 Oktoberfest

The German Club of Anchorage sponsors its annual Oktoberfest at the Egan Center. German food, beer and music. For more information, phone Erika Nowka, 907-345-4662.

6 Alaska Vision, 50 Years of Alaska Art

Surrounded by the Anchorage Museum's Alaska landscape paintings, landscape artist Kesler Woodward discusses Alaska art since statehood, how that art has influenced Alaska and vice versa. He asserts that, in Alaska, art serves not only as decoration and personal expression, but also as a venue for Alaskans to explore who they are and their relationship to the land. Also In this talk, Woodward employs slides of rarely seen images from the museum collection. The new monthly Artist's Eye Lecture Series features informal, artist-led gallery discussions about works of art in the Anchorage Museum's collection. Lecture begins at 7 pm. For more information, visit www.anchoragemuseum.org.

9-25 The Courtship of Zack and Ada

World premiere by Shane Mitchell, presented by Cyrano's Theatre Co. The players include both proponents and opponents in the quest for statehood. Romance also blossoms in this vibrant period of Alaska's history. A multi-medial collaboration with AMIPA enhances this production with real footage from the period. For more information, visit www.cyranos.org.

10 Elmendorf Arctic Bazaar

The EOSO Arctic Bazaar is held every fall at Elmendorf Air Force Base, just in time to get a jump on holiday shopping. Vendors come from Southcentral Alaska to sell their unique and interesting goods. This is the perfect place to find Alaska gifts for family and friends in the Lower 48. Enter Elmendorf Air Force Base through Post Road gate and continue to Hanger 5. Photo ID is required. For more information, visit www.elmendorfoso.com/.

18 Alaska Day Festival

On Oct. 18, 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia. Celebrate Alaska's rich history and culture with live music, theatrical performances and Russian-themed crafts, included with admission. For more information, visit wwwanchoragemuseum.org.

22-24 Alaska Native Arts & Crafts Show

The Alaska Native Arts & Crafts Fair is renowned as one of the best places to find Alaska Native and American Indian artwork from cultures that are vital and rich with history, skill, tradition, adaptation and creativity. This traditional fair is a way of promoting the artists and celebrating the uniqueness of art and heritage. The show will be held at the Dena'ina Civic & Convention...