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MORRIS THOMPSON CULTURAL AND VISITORS CENTER

Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center

101 Dunkel Street, Suite 210, 907.459.3700

Fairbanks’ new hotspot for visitor information and cultural activities. Whether you are looking for an overview of what our town has to offer or planning a backcountry trip, this should be your first stop in Fairbanks. View free world-class exhibits about the people, land and culture of Interior Alaska. Experience Alaska Native art, music, stories and dance. Take a family portrait dressed in traditional Athabaskan garments. Shop for Alaska Native artwork as well as books, films and maps at the Alaska Geographic store. Ample free parking, WiFi and Internet. Located on the banks of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks. Visit www.morristhompsoncenter.org for more information. Open year-round. Summer Hours 8am-9pm, Daily Winter Hours 8am-5pm, Daily

Photo by Angie Cerny.

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CO-OP ARTS

Co-Op Arts

535 2nd Avenue, Suite 103, 907.452.2787

Located in the heart of downtown, Fairbanks’ newest fine art gallery offers only works by local artists. Alaskan subjects predominate, but you can find images from around the world in the paintings and photographs. Silver and fused-glass jewelry displayed alongside scrimshaw on fossilized ivory. Beautiful and functional pottery adorns shelves around the gallery. Wearable fabrics hang in drapes of lovely color. Come find the perfect Alaskan memento! Summer Hours 10am-8pm, Mon-Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun Winter Hours 11am-6pm, Mon-Fri; 11am-5pm, Sat; closed Sun

Learn more about Co-Op Arts or visit them on Facebook.

 

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LAVELLE’S BISTRO

Lavelle’s Bistro

575 1st Avenue, 907.450.0555

Lavelle’s Bistro offers a spectacular dinner experience and the largest wine cellar in the Alaskan interior. Lavelle’s is where the locals go and where they bring their visiting guests for an outstanding dining experience. Lavelle’s is located just above where E.T. Barnette came ashore off the sternwheeler and set up the trading post on the “fair” banks of the Chena River that eventually grew into the town of Fairbanks. Open year-round. Hours 4:30-10pm, Tues-Thurs; 4:30-9pm, Sun-Mon; 4:30pm-2am, Fri-Sat

Learn more about Lavelle’s Bistro.

 

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JULIA’S SOLSTICE CAFE

Julia’s Solstice Café

206 Driveway Street, 907-474-0001

Bringing fresh, healthy, local options to downtown Fairbanks, where Julia recently opened this modern café specializing in raw, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Quick becoming an area favorite for breakfast and lunch, Julia serves soups, sandwiches, quiche, nori rolls, smoothies, desserts and baked goods. Many of Julia’s seasonal ingredients are sourced from nearby farms and markets. Specialty coffees air-roasted by Diving Duck Roasting Company and served fresh, or available for purchase in various quantities. You’ll find no better place downtown for “wholesome foods prepared with love and served in gratitude.” Hours 7am-5pm, Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm, Sat; closed Sun

Visit Julia’s Solstice Cafe on Facebook.

 

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INNER KNIT

Inner Knit

535 2nd Avenue, 907.456.3679

Inner Knit, located in the Co-Op Plaza, is Fairbanks’ downtown local yarn store carrying Arctic Qivuit (fiber from the muskox), wool, cashmere, silk, cotton and many other fibers. We carry a fine selection of knitting and crochet accessories as well. Come in and knit or crochet with Alaskan crafters. Our doors are always open for Sit-n-Knits! Or visit us online at InnerKnitCafe.com. Open year-round. Summer Hours 11am-7pm, Mon-Fri; 12-5pm, Sat; closed Sun Winter Hours 11am-6pm, Mon-Fri; 12-5pm, Sat; closed Sun

Learn more about Inner Knit.

 

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Open House & Free Class @ Taoist Tai Chi Society

First Friday Open House and free class at the new downtown Taoist Tai Chi Society.

Open House from 5:30pm-8:00pm

Free Class from 6:00pm – 7:00pm

When:

First Friday, May 6th, 2011- 5:30pm-8:00pm

Where:

Taoist Tai Chi Society

407 1st Avenue, Suite 219

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Tribal Style Belly Dance: Level 1 @ Space for Movement

Tribal Style Belly Dance: Level 1 is for all new students, regardless of dance level or prior experience in any style of dance.

This class will teach the fundamental steps in the ATS vocabulary: choo choo, Arabic basic, pivot pumps, Egyptian basic and shimmy (fast moves) as well as taxeem, snake arms and body wave (slow moves). We will focus on tribal steps technique and posture in this class. No previous dance experience required.

When:

Thursdays, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Where:

Space for Movement

410 2nd Avenue

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Simply Core @ Space for Movement Studio

Simply Core= Core exercise strengthening your abs, back, glutes and pelvis…helping you stay strong and live long.

When:

Starting Septemeber 3rd- Mondays, Noon-1:00pm & Fridays, Noon – 1:00pm

Where:

Space for Movement Studio

410 2nd Ave

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Youth Summer FiberArts Program Registration with the Fairbanks Weavers & Spinners Guild

Youth Summer Program Registration for weekly classes through out the summer, 2 weeks in May, 4 weeks in June, 1 week in July and 2 weeks in August. Check out www.fairbanksweavers.org for classes and descriptions.

When:

Saturday, May 8th, 2010- Noon

Where:

Room 219 Weaving Studio

Lathrop Building

516 2nd Ave