Events
Spirit of the Wind @ Morris Thompson Center
Back by popular demand, the Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center adds two additional screenings of “Spirit of the Wind.”
From their website: “Come see this rare film following the trials and triumphs of sprint mushing legend George Attla. Alyeska Pipeline Service Company will be providing light refreshments before each showing.”
Where:
Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
101 Dunkel Street
When:
Saturday, March 17th 11:00am and 4:00pm
Phone:
(907)459-3700
Science for Alaska @ Westmark Hotel & Conference Center
Lectures each week on a topic of scientific interest, free to the community. These lectures are offered by the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
From the Science for Alaska website:
January 31
Alaska – As Seen From an Unmanned Aircraft
Greg Walker, Manager of Poker Flat Rocket Range, Geophysical Institute, UAF
February 7
Greg Finstad, Assistant Professor and Manager of Reindeer Research Program, School of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences, UAF
February 14
Recent Earthquakes that Shook the World
Natalia Ruppert, Seismologist, Alaska Earthquake Information Center, Geophysical Institute, UAF
February 21
Space Research from Alaska Spaceports
Bob McCoy, Director, Geophysical Institute, UAF
February 28
Protecting Our Eye-dentity: New Methods for Information Security
Bogdan Hoanca, Professor of Management Information Systems, UAA
Kenrick Mock, Associate Professor of Computer Science, UAA
March 6
When Icebergs Crash Into the Sea: Tidewater Glaciers of Southeast
Jason Amundson, Assistant Professor of Geophysics, UAS
Where:
Westmark Gold Room
813 Noble Street
When:
Tuesday, January 31st 7:00pm
Tuesday, February 7th 7:00pm
Tuesday, February 14th 7:00pm
Tuesday, February 21st 7:00pm
Tuesday, February 28th 7:00pm
Tuesday, March 6th 7:00pm
Phone:
(907)474-7558
20th Biz Bee for Literacy @ Westmark Hotel
The Literacy Council of Alaska presents the 20th Anniversary Biz Bee for Literacy! Teams compete in a spelling bee with silent auction and optional $15 buffet including soup du jour, sandwiches, tossed salad, and drinks. Raffle prizes include round-trip travel on Alaska Airlines! Admission is a $5 donation to the Literacy Council.
Where:
Westmark Gold Room
813 Noble Street
When:
Thursday, February 9th 7:00pm
Phone:
(907)456-7323
2012 Iron Dog @ Chena River
Don’t miss the Iron Dog finish this Saturday, downtown on the Chena River right below Centennial Footbridge! Watch the lead teams of this grueling 2,000+ mile snow machine race sprint to glory in the final leg of their trip.
Updates and full schedule available on the Iron Dog’s official website.
Here’s the breakdown for the day from that site:
Saturday, February 25th: Pro Class Finish
- 9:00 am | Tired Iron races.
- 11:30 am | Iron Dog starts moving in to setup for the Finish.
- Approximately 1:00 pm | 1st Place team should be getting close to the end of the race.
- 5:00 pm | We start wrapping up most of the big Finish activities and head for the award ceremonies.
- Late night | After party at Pike’s Landing!
When:
Saturday, February 25th approx. 1:00pm
Phone:
(907) 563-4414
2012 Tired Iron @ Chena River
Tired Iron, an annual celebration of vintage snow machines, has teamed up with Iron Dog and will offer a full schedule of weekend activities right next to the Iron Dog finish. That means you can attend two great events at once!
2012 Tired Iron schedule is as follows, from the official website:
SATURDAY February 25, 2012 – RACES & EVENTS
10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
“Radar Run”
(Held from the Wendell St. Bridge to the Steese Expressway Bridge, in front of Graehl Landing)
11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Sideline Games/Events
(These events take place between the Finish line and just below the Cushman St Bridge)
11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
“Jurassic Classic”
(Starts at the Start/Finish line in front of the Golden Heart Plaza)
1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
“2011 Iron Dog” Finish
(Timed “Hot” finish ends just downriver from the Wendell St. Bridge, near the confluence of the Noyes Slough. Then they proceed downriver, in a shutdown mode, to the Centennial Footbridge, exiting the river on the south bank into Griffin Park for Photo Op.)
1:30 P.M. (or 30 minutes after 1st place Iron Dog team finishes) till 3:00 P.M.
“Wired Iron”
(Junior’s race 120 cc sleds on smaller course, between the Start/Finish line in front of the Golden Heart Plaza and the Centennial Footbridge)
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Drivers’/Safety Meeting at Elk’s
(Short Order food and drinks are available)
SUNDAY February 26, 2012 – RACES & EVENTS
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 noon
“Tired Iron Classic”
(24 mile river race for Air Cooled sleds through 1979 model year)
11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Sideline Games/Events
(These events take place between the Finish line and just below the Cushman St Bridge)
12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M.
“Wet Iron”
(24 mile river race for Liquid Cooled sleds through 1979 model year)
2:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
“Fun Run”
(24 mile river race for Air Cooled sleds through 1979 model year)
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Awards Banquet at Elk’s
(Short Order food and drinks are available)
When:
Saturday, February 25th 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday, February 26th 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Phone:
(907)452-8602
QUEST FIRST FRIDAY DOWNTOWN
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One day before the start of the Yukon Quest, downtown starts the party early with a full-bodied shot of artistic expression in the heart of the city! This month, listen to a traditional Japanese drum performance and view charcoal illustrations of world travels along with handmade snowshoes and fur clothing. Admire bright, bold strokes that harness the energy and joy of a dog team while learning about the history of mushing in Fairbanks. Handle handmade Alaskan jewelry and ask an artist about his unusual medium of choice- painting with vodka, gin, and coffee. Stop into an open house for a tour of the historic former Courthouse building, with spaces available to rent. Make it a weekend downtown, and kick it off with First Friday in February!
“Nature Photography,” by Roger M. Marty @ Frank’s Menswear, 535 3rd Avenue
Tin Cup Designs by Kristin Summerlin @ Alaskan Gold Rush Fine Jewelry, 531 2nd Avenue
Handcrafted Jewelry Made in Alaska @ If Only… a fine store, 215 Cushman Street
Handmade Native Art @ Beads and Things , 137 2nd Avenue
“Lima, Oscar, Victor, Echo” @ Fairbanks Veterans Center, 540 4th Avenue, Suite 100
New Artists @ Gallery 49, 535 2nd Avenue, Suite 103
Laura Nutter @ Fox Realty, 1121 1st Avenue
Iris J.W. Sutton, Color of Winter @ Fairbanks Community Museum, 410 Cushman Street
ReUse, RePurpose, ReCreate @ Lady Lee’s Bath House Emporium, 825 1st Avenue
Amanda Gecas, Laura Sample & George Yaska @ Morris Thompson Center, 101 Dunkle Avenue
Best Friends Forever, Part 2 & Winter’s Flow @ S Salon & Studio, 901 Cushman Street
Yelena Petkova & Music by Michela Miller @ Chartreuse, 729 1st Avenue
Gramma Nanook’s First Friday Art Show @ Julia’s Solstice Café, 206 Driveway Street
Winter Flavors @ Alana’s Espresso Escape, 535 2nd Avenue, Suite 101
Open House @ Courthouse Square
Explore Alaska: Jujiro Wada @ Morris Thompson Center, 101 Dunkle Avenue
Clarence Pate Project @ Gambardella’s Pasta Bella
Live Jazz @ Bobby’s Downtown, 609 2nd Avenue
Sand Castle @ McCafferty’s, A Coffee House, Etc., 408 Cushman Street
Weekend Entertainment @ The Big I Pub & Lounge, 122 N Turner Street
Gramma Nanook’s @ Julia’s Solstice Cafe
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Peggy Birkenbuel, Multi-Media Artist “Gramma Nanook’s First Friday Art Show”
Proceeds from the show will be donated to Love Inc.
When:
First Friday, February 3rd, 2012- 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Where:
Julia’s Solstice Cafe
206 Driveway Street
Color of Winter @ Fairbanks Community Museum
When:
First Friday, February 3rd, 2012- 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Where:
Fairbanks Community Museum
410 Cushman Street
Best Friends Forever, Part 2 @ S Salon & Studio
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S Salon in having a show featuring the work of Steve Holford and Margaret Donat. Steve’s show is called “Winter’s Flow.” He paints on Yupo using vodka, gin and coffee! Margaret’s show is “Best Friends Forever, part 2,” a whimsical tribute to lifelong friendships.
When:
First Friday, February 3rd, 2012- 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Where:
S Salon & Studio
901 Cushman Street
Winter’s Flow @ S Salon & Studio
by Kara Nash · Leave a Comment
S Salon in having a show featuring the work of Steve Holford and Margaret Donat. Steve’s show is called “Winter’s Flow.” He paints on Yupo using vodka, gin and coffee! Margaret’s show is “Best Friends Forever, part 2,” a whimsical tribute to lifelong friendships.
When:
First Friday, February 3rd, 2012- 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Where:
S Salon & Studio
901 Cushman Street
