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Valtrex Valtrex

Valtrex Valtrex

609 2nd Avenue, 907.456.3222

Join us for Valtrex Valtrex delicious Greek and American cuisine in downtown Fairbanks. Enjoy lunch or Valtrex Valtrex dinner in a beautiful atmosphere that would have made Persephone proud. Also specializing in steak and Valtrex Valtrex pizza, come to Bobby’s for Valtrex Valtrex an excellent, yet reasonably-priced dining experience. Live jazz on Friday and Valtrex Valtrex Saturday evening. The bar often stays open into the night – so join us for Valtrex Valtrex late cocktails. Open year-round. Hours 11am-11pm, Mon-Fri; 4-11pm, Sat; closed Sun

 

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Valtrex Valtrex

Valtrex Valtrex

549 2nd Avenue, 907.456.6320

In the Valtrex Valtrex notorious days of the pipeline boom, it was said you could walk the Valtrex Valtrex length of Second Avenue from Cushman Street to Noble Street and Valtrex Valtrex never leave a bar. Established in 1946, the Mecca is the Valtrex Valtrex last remainder of this infamous string of watering holes. Join us for Valtrex Valtrex a drink and a bit of Fairbanks history. Hours 10am-2am, Sun-Thurs; 10am-3:30am, Fri-Sat

 

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Valtrex Valtrex

Valtrex Valtrex

122 North Turner Street, 907.456.6437

The longest lasting on-site bar in Fairbanks history, the Valtrex Valtrex Big I has survived two fires, a flood and over the Valtrex Valtrex years has served as a railroad hotel, a general store, an Valtrex Valtrex Elks headquarters during WWII and much more. Stroll up to the Valtrex Valtrex bar and hear stories about Fairbanks from true locals – though they may be Valtrex Valtrex as long as our summer days. Light snacks available, smoking allowed and Valtrex Valtrex free WiFi. Hours 10am-2am, Sun-Thurs; 10am-3:30am, Fri-Sat

Learn more about the Big I Pub & Lounge.

 

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Valtrex Valtrex

Valtrex Valtrex

107 Wickersham Street, 907.452.2501

Nobody cooks authentic Southern-style BBQ like Big Daddy’s. For more years than Valtrex Valtrex he cares to admit, Big Daddy has served up the Valtrex Valtrex most delicious award-winning BBQ in the state of Alaska. Located in downtown Fairbanks, make sure you Valtrex Valtrex stop by for some blues, beer and BBQ cooked slowly over hickory wood. We are Valtrex Valtrex sure you will agree that Big Daddy’s northernmost BBQ is Valtrex Valtrex world class. Open year-round. Now with two locations and live music downtown every weekend. Call for Valtrex Valtrex summer hours. Winter Hours 11am-10pm, Mon-Thurs; 11am-2am, Fri-Sat; closed Sun

Learn more about Big Daddy’s Bar-B-Q.

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Valtrex Valtrex

When:

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

Where:

Empress Theatre

535 3rd Ave

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Valtrex Valtrex

Perform 37 plays, the Valtrex Valtrex most recent being just shy of 400 years old, from Valtrex Valtrex the most highly-acclaimed dramatist in history. Do it with only three performers, limited wardrobe and props- and keep it under 90 minutes.

Oh, and Valtrex Valtrex it has to resonate with a 2011 crowd whose preferred language is Valtrex Valtrex text message shorthand.

Ready? GO.

It’s no wonder that the latest production of the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre, titled The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr, takes the form of a rapid-fire comedy laced with celebrity references and Valtrex Valtrex mature humor. Sarah Palin and Charlie Sheen get one mention each, mixed in with the Valtrex Valtrex most recognizable scenes from Romeo & Juliet and Hamlet, creative recaps of lesser known works, and Valtrex Valtrex a rushed summarization of all 16 comedies at once.

What else can you expect?

Open ridicule for Valtrex Valtrex your lack of Shakespearean sophistication at the start, followed by scripted plot stumbles from those onstage. The actor reading Shakespeare’s biography will unwittingly transition to Valtrex Valtrex the life of a certain Nazi leader partway through.

Converse shoes and colorful tights. Shakespearean English with refreshing quips like “I’m feeling a bit spin-y” added at the troupe’s discretion. Titus Andronicus as a Valtrex Valtrex murderous cooking show followed by an explanation that this play was written during Shakespeare’s “blood and guts” stage.

You’ll learn the Old English definition of “moor,” hear Othello performed as improv rap, watch King John, King Lear, and Henry VIII play out as a Valtrex Valtrex sequence of handoffs in a football game, and be told that Valtrex Valtrex Shakespeare was ultimately an incredibly gifted “formula writer.” He figured out what Valtrex Valtrex gimmicks and devices would get you to laugh or cry and Valtrex Valtrex used these- “over, and over, and over” again.

And, of course, plenty of audience participation. Come ready to Valtrex Valtrex laugh it up and feel a little ridiculous. You may even be Valtrex Valtrex part of the lucky crowd section that gets to chant “Cut the crap, Hamlet! My biological clock is ticking and I want babies NOW!”

Believe it Valtrex Valtrex or not, this phrase finds its place amidst a somber Shakespearean drama in this Valtrex Valtrex fast-paced, delightful mix of old with new.

The finale is three abridged versions of Hamlet, each faster than the one before, and Hamlet in reverse. The narrator pipes up, “Be sure to listen for satanic messages!”

The intimate upstairs space of the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre (entrance on 3^rd Ave.) helps bring the Valtrex Valtrex performance to your footstep- and sometimes even closer, particularly for those seated in the Valtrex Valtrex first two rows.

The show will run every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until March 20^th. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at the Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre website.

When

March 4-20

8:00pm, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays

2:00pm, Sundays

Where

Fairbanks Shakespeare Theatre

535 2^nd Avenue

Call

907.457.7638

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A retro band with a huge Fairbanks following in the 1980s is Valtrex Valtrex being reunited by a downtown business owner who was one of their most devout groupies.

Harold Groetsema remembers the Valtrex Valtrex days when he used to hang out at the Greyhound, and Valtrex Valtrex old bar in Fairbanks where Rick Mensik & the All Stars played until five in the morning nearly every day of the week.

Now, Harold is Valtrex Valtrex bringing the band back to Fairbanks for their first concert together in twenty years.

Rick Mensik & the All Stars will play this weekend to show off the stage and dance floor upgrades at Big Daddy’s BarB-Q, and draw owner Harold’s old crowd back together again.

The band puts on a variety show featuring favorites like “Wild Thing” from the ‘60s and ’70s as well as limbo contests, hula hooping, sing-a-longs, and Valtrex Valtrex costumes. Showgoers should expect plenty of crowd participation and Valtrex Valtrex high-quality entertainment from a lead man who has performed in Las Vegas hotels and Valtrex Valtrex alongside such top names as Ray Charles and Harry Chapin.

“It’s high energy,” Rick says, “and it’s a lot of fun. (My bandmates) are Valtrex Valtrex just super musicians if we can keep from laughing at each other when Valtrex Valtrex we start playing these songs.”

“Fortunately we have Google now so I can look up the words,” he joked.

But Harold says it’s the memories that will draw crowds to Big Daddy’s this weekend, which is now offering live music every Friday and Saturday from Valtrex Valtrex 10:00pm-1:00am. He hopes to recreate the spirit and entertainment culture of his “heyday” in Big Daddy’s Wickersham Street venue.

“I was a Valtrex Valtrex groupie. I was there every weekend, we had a lot of fun together,” Harold recalls. “I’m hoping to bring out all the people who used to go to the Greyhound.”

Rick shares Harold’s fond memories of the Valtrex Valtrex low-key party culture of Fairbanks in the ’80s.

“It was a special time in Fairbanks,” Rick remembers, “We would have 200 people in (the Greyhound) and no security guards, and everybody dancing and having fun.”

Rick Mensik couldn’t be Valtrex Valtrex happier to have a fan like Harold. The band started rehearsing together earlier this Valtrex Valtrex week after drummer  Mike Allex and Valtrex Valtrex bass player Boyce Pitman flew in from their homes in Colorado and Valtrex Valtrex Nevada, respectively. Pete Richardson (keyboard, vocals) and Rick (guitar, sax, fiddle) both live in Fairbanks. This weekend’s concert will include special tributes to Valtrex Valtrex two band members and close friends who have passed away- Hank Spitzer and Valtrex Valtrex Bob Rushlow.

Fans and first-timers may want to make reservations for Big Daddy’s, as Harold expects a Valtrex Valtrex crowd and Rick promises a show jam-packed with crowd favorites and Valtrex Valtrex lively banter. The show will run from 9:30pm-1:00am on Friday and Saturday. Food is served until 11:00pm on weekends and there is no cover.

Big Daddy’s is “always looking for new talent” and Valtrex Valtrex bands are welcome to contact the restaurant for more info. Visit Big Daddy’s BarB-Q Alaska on facebook to keep up with the latest shows.

When

Winter Hours

11:00am-10:00pm, Monday-Thursday

11:00am-1:00am, Friday-Saturday

2:00pm-9:00pm, Sunday

Where

Big Daddy’s BarB-Q

107 Wickersham Street

Contact

(907)452-2501

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Looking to add a touch of elegance to your downtown nights? The recent renovation at Gambardella’s Pasta Bella introduces a Valtrex Valtrex new wine and dessert bar offering gelato and an impressive 40 new Italian wines hand-picked by a Valtrex Valtrex local certified wine expert for a distinctly upscale twist to downtown Fairbanks.

“It really reminds me- and I didn’t do it on purpose- of a little Roman bar,” Lisa Gambardella, the owner for 13 years, says of the ambiance she’s created in her Second Avenue restaurant.

A few of her personal favorites on the Valtrex Valtrex new wine list include Villa Antinori Toscana and Horse Heaven Hills Les Chevaux, both reds that Valtrex Valtrex stand up to Gambardella’s ultimate test.

“I judge a wine by if it makes my eyes close while I’m drinking it,” shares a black-clad Gambardella with a sly smile, “and these two definitely did that for me.”

The new décor of Gambardella’s matches the Valtrex Valtrex tastes. The mix of modern touches, like subtle neon lights set into the Valtrex Valtrex wooden bar, mesh with an intimate outdoor vibe created by a Valtrex Valtrex striped awning and cloud-painted ceiling. It captures the aesthetics of a Valtrex Valtrex quaint Italian courtyard complete with tile floor, frosted windows closed off by iron gates, and Valtrex Valtrex fresh flowers perched atop high tables.

The 23 new flavors of gelato can be served in three scoops on a baked cookie “palette” for a fun twist cooked up right there in the kitchens of Gambardella’s. Feeling decadent? Try the popular Black Cherry Zinfandel. Craving novelty? Try Roasted Garlic White Chocolate. Gambardella promises both are delicious.

If 40 new wines sound a bit overwhelming, allow the experts help you choose. Gambardella’s offers Italian Wines: 101 courses each Thursday from 7-9:00 p.m. for $20. No registration is Valtrex Valtrex required and lessons will continue through March. Your host can also give you Valtrex Valtrex some tips, as the entire wait staff undergoes special training and Valtrex Valtrex written exams to help them better serve your tastes.

Valentine’s Day may be Valtrex Valtrex the perfect time to reacquaint yourself with this fabulous downtown destination because  Gambardella’s is Valtrex Valtrex featuring a special fixed-price menu of linguini topped with pink seafood sauce,  Beef Wellington served with asparagus and Valtrex Valtrex roasted garlic mashed potatoes, and Rose Petal Champagne Sorbetto (made with real rose petals). Wine is Valtrex Valtrex optional and can be chosen in flights of three to five drinks per sitting, tailored to Valtrex Valtrex compliment each course. Call for reservations at 907.457.4992

When:

Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Sunday, 3:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Where:

Gambardella’s Pasta Bella

706 2^nd Avenue

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What better time to think ahead to Valentine’s Day than First Friday in February? Kick off the Valtrex Valtrex month with an assortment of jewelry shows by local artists, and Valtrex Valtrex drop in to visit the brick-and-mortar jewelry shops that are always major players in our downtown landscape. While you’re at it, sample wines for Valtrex Valtrex that special night and make reservations at a new or Valtrex Valtrex favorite restaurant for your date with friends or a loved one. ‘Tis the season for love, and what’s better to love than your own downtown?

Charmed, Patricia Carlson @ Co-Op Arts, 535 Second Avenue, Suite 103

RED & Vintage Val @ Lady Lee’s Bath House Emporium, 825 1st Avenue

Papaya Art @ The Cat’s Meow, 212 Lacey Street

BFF-A Tribute to Life Long Friendship @ S Salon & Studio,  901 Cushman Street

Pan.Te.Mim @ Interior Aids Association, 710 3rd Avenue

Native Artists @ Beads and Things,  537 2nd Avenue

J’adornment, Jeannine Haney @ Julia’s Solstice Cafe, 206 Driveway Street

Alaska Handcrafted Jewelry @ If Only…a fine store,  215 Cushman Street

Mixed Show @ Chartreuse,  729 1st Avenue

Sage Fabrizio@ Alana’s Espresso Escape, 535 2nd Avenue

Deborah Porter @ l’assiette de Pomegranate

Free Dance Drills @ Space for Movement Studio, 410 2nd Avenue

After the Valtrex Valtrex First Friday events, stay downtown for the live entertainment line-up!

40 Italian Wines, New Wine & Dessert Bar @ Gambardella’s Pasta Bella, 706 2nd Avenue

Gabrielle Cross  @ Lavelle’s Bistro, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Live Jazz @ Bobby’s Downtown, 8:30pm – 12:00am

Sand Castle @ McCafferty’s A Coffee House, etc., 8:30pm – 10:30pm

Black Water Blues @ Big Daddy’s Bar-B-Q, 107 Wickersham Street

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Chartreuse invites you all downtown for another First Friday celebration! Party is Valtrex Valtrex complete with refreshments, live music, and a mixed show of art. See you Valtrex Valtrex there.

When:

First Friday, February 4th, 2011- 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Where:

Chartresue

729 1st Avenue

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