Downtown Association of Fairbanks – Fairbanks Alaska
Morris Thompson Center

First Friday @ Morris Thompson Center

Unveiling of traditional Athabascan clothing made by Elders and master artists Josephine John, Corinna Evans, Denise Hardesty, Dixie Alexander and Rita Pitka. Families/individuals will be able to dress in these garments and have their portrait taken. $65 per CD.

Yukon Style Women’s Muskrat Parka

Yukon Style Child Size Parka

Traditional Dress

Moose Skin Chiefs Coat

Moose Skin Vest

Large and small Beaver Skin Hat

When:

First Friday, June 3rd, 2011- 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Where:

Morris Thompson Center

101 Dunkel Street

Morris Thompson Center

PARK DOWNTOWN FOR THE DOWNTOWN WALK

Park downtown then walk to the Immaculate Conception Church on the Chena River by 6 PM to catch the start of the Visitor Industry’s Walk for Charity this Friday the 13th.   The walk ends at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center.  The Parking Garage is central to the start and finish and the 3-hour rate is only $3.  Enter the garage from 3rd Avenue.

The registration fee for the walk is $30 for an adult and can be paid at the event. To register ahead of time or to get more information, call Charity at 459-3791 or Karen at 459-3758. If you have not already settled on a recipient organization, please consider walking for the Downtown Association of Fairbanks Community Services to support downtown promotions, events and the operations of the Community Service Patrol.

Morris Thompson Center

Staff Show @ Morris Thompson Center

Join us for First Friday as we feature the talented staff and associates of the Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Alaska Public Lands information Center.

When:

First Friday, April 1st, 2011- 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Where:

Morris Thompson Center

101 Dunkel Street

Morris Thompson Center

Dedication of Bishop William Gordon Exhibit @ Morris Thompson Center

Dedication of Episcopal Bishop William Gordon Exhibit

When:

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010- 5:30pm

Where:

Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center

Morris Thompson Center

Cranes at Creamer’s Field @ Morris Thompson Center

Join us for a First Friday art reception in support of Creamer’s Field Refuge. To celebrate the return of the cranes and the 2010 Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival, Friends of Creamer’s Field is sponsoring a Sandhill Crane themed art show. Photos, Paintings and other artwork will be on display throughout the month of August.

When:

Friday, August 6th, 2010 – 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Where:

Morris Thompson Center

101 Dunkel Street

Morris Thompson Center

Food Friday @ Morris Thompson Center

Join us for Food Friday! We will be celebrating the Visitor Industry 5K graze, the opening of the Farmer’s Market and the countless opportunites to buy food locally.

When:

Friday, May 7th, 2010 – 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Where:

Morris Thompson Center

101 Dunkel Street

Downtown Association of Fairbanks – Fairbanks Alaska