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BARD-A-THON 12

Theatres play a major role in revitalized and thriving downtowns all across America. Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre is proud to support Vision Fairbanks, and we are committed to keeping our home at the Empress Theater active with as many events as possible. Our season opened this fall with the highly successful, critically acclaimed production, Of Mice and Men which was held over by popular demand. ... [Read more]

NEW EXHIBITS UNVEILED

The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center is unveiling two significant exhibits during the month of October. The portrait of the renowned Athabaskan leader, Morris Thompson, from which the center acquired its’ name; and a bright yellow Piper PA 20, a replica of the plane that was flown by Espicopal Bishop William “the Flying Bishop” Gordon. A new portrait of the late Morris Thompson... [Read more]

NEW DOWNTOWN ART GALLERY

A new artist cooperative adds an exciting element to the art scene in Fairbanks. Braving the recent economic downturn, ten Fairbanks artists have formed a new Fairbanks Artist Co-Operative. These cooperative artist members will display their art at a new downtown gallery, Co-Op Arts, which is scheduled to open on Thursday, August 5.  Ken Kokjer, owner of Co-Op Arts, says, “The closing of the three... [Read more]

SWEATING FOR A CAUSE

Sweating may not always conjure up feelings of fun or good spirits, but that is exactly what Project Fairbanks hopes to deliver this coming Friday when local band, Sweating Honey plays a “BBQ Block Party” by the same name. Sweating The Cure is the title for our 1st annual benefit concert being held this Friday, June 4th.  This is the kick-off event for the newly built stage on the old... [Read more]

MIDNIGHT SUN ADVERTISING

2010 Midnight Sun Celebration! Special Downtown Pages: The Fairbanks Downtown Association is working with the Daily News-Miner and Nava Christian to produce a four-page pull-out which will run in the center of the annual Midnight Sun Celebration tabloid section on Sunday, June 20. The Downtown Association will be receiving 6,000 additional copies of the pull-out pages only for distribution during... [Read more]

ANTIGONE, OR I REALLY WISH YOU HADN’T DONE THAT

In revitalized and thriving downtowns all across America, theatres play a major role in attracting visitors and anchoring the residential community. Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre is proud to support Vision Fairbanks, and we are committed to keeping our home at the Empress Theater active with as many events as possible. Already this year we’ve hosted the 11th annual Bard-a-thon, a 10-day 24/7... [Read more]