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PIERCING THE SKY
One can easily discern the purpose of a steeple, it forces the eyes to move upward to the heavens to contemplate those things that are ethereal, celestial, divine. Churches are moving. Our downtown catholic church, the Immaculate Conception Church is brilliant in its simple beauty. The little white church encourages me, allows me, to think of beautiful things, significant things. Things that have... [Read more]
EMBRACE THE SEASON- THIS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18TH
Embrace the season! Visit the many downtown locations that have free holiday activities, refreshments and live entertainment from 4 until 8pm on Saturday, December 18th. The Alyeska Pipeline Winter Solstice Festival is filled with timeless holiday traditions, have your free photo taken with Santa, pet the reindeer walking the streets, enjoy holiday movies, ornament making, door prizes and guessing... [Read more]
MAJESTIC IN SCOPE
The pipeline is truly majestic in scope. We are talking 800 miles of pipe, crossing three mountain ranges and over 800 rivers and streams. Overtime the pipeline has delivered more than 15 billion barrels of oil to the lower 48. All of this has been accomplished with the utmost concern for personal safety and environmental protection. The Alyeska Pipeline Service Company is a top notch, Alaskan... [Read more]
THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE
Life in the last frontier just got a little classier with the grand opening of Frank’s Menswear downtown on 3rd Avenue last month. The upscale boutique shines like a bright new beacon for those men who appreciate the finer things in life. Suits, dress shirts, ties, cufflinks and shoes, glorious shoes. Wing Tips, cap toes, oxfords, patent leather, even snakeskin…bold, dressy shoes that make a statement. Jeremiah... [Read more]
MARTHA THE SNOW PRINCESS
Alaska is harsh country and Cushman is a busy street, but we just happen to have our very own Snow Princess. Regardless of the weather, If Only…a fine store’s fashionable and iconic figure, Martha, is toughing it out in style in her stunning red and white holiday ensemble. With a dress painstakingly created from fabric found from faraway places, lovingly sewn by an extraordinary local dressmaker,... [Read more]
GET BUSY
Because of all that balmy weather that hovered in the righteous double digits, us Alaskans have been in a sort of suspended animation, plunged into that rare season called Fall, unable to focus and find our way through a warm, light jacket, kind of limbo. But now, since mother nature has put the chill on, it is time for us to snap out of it and start shopping! And have I got a great idea for you…Come... [Read more]
A FLURRY OF ACTIVITY
This year the Downtown Association of Fairbanks created a calendar showcasing all of the wonderful holiday inspired things to do! In the weeks leading up to our Winter Solstice Festival which takes place on Saturday, December 18th, there is just so much happening downtown! This flurry of activity prompted us to create the Downtown Winter Solstice Calendar. The calendar will be printed in the Fairbanks... [Read more]
A LITTLE CLOSER TO THE EARTH
The Weeping Willow is a new green store that has recently made its debut on 1st Avenue right in between The Bridgewater Hotel and Chartreuse. A store like no other in Fairbanks, The Weeping Willow sells only organic, eco-friendly, all natural products. The new store continues to add carefully chosen merchandise for those who care to live a little closer to the earth. With a captivating line of merchandise... [Read more]
ALANA’S DREAM
Last month Alana’s dream came true. She became a small business owner in Downtown Fairbanks. Alana’s Espresso Escape has taken over the spot where Mocha Dan’s used to be in the Co-Op building on 2nd Avenue. Open Monday through Friday from 7am until 5pm and Saturday from 9am until 4pm, this new coffee locale is bursting with art, color and a contemporary vibe. Alana’s Espresso Escape has... [Read more]
HANGING PAPER LANTERNS
2010 Annual Reception The Annual General Meeting Reception held in the lower level of the sumptuous, historic Courthouse Square last week was a truly delightful event. Right around seventy downtowners celebrated another fine year in our charming little river city. Showcasing a wide variety of the Downtown Association’s 2010 promotional pieces that were posted on the walls, guests were encouraged... [Read more]
