2007 June events calendar.ANCHORAGE 2 Alaska K-9 Cutie cut·ie also cut·ey n. pl. cut·ies also cut·eys Informal A cute person. Pageant The second Annual Alaska K-9 Cutie Pageant. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. and the festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. begin at 12 p.m. in the Anchorage PetZoo parking lot, 7521 Brayton Drive. For more information, phone 522-8006 or visit www.alaskak9cutie.com. 2 Alaska Oceans Festival The fourth annual Alaska Oceans Festival is a conservation event developed to celebrate all things ocean with speakers, artists, ocean conservation groups, great food, activities and entertainment, including Pamyua and Grammy winning headliner, BeauSoleil. Noon to 10 p.m. on Delaney Park Strip The Delaney Park Strip is an 11-block park in the municipality of Anchorage, AK. It was originally Anchorage's airfield. External links
2-3 and 9-10 15th Annual Three Barons Renaissance Fair Join the Three Barons in revelry Revelry Revenge (See VENGEANCE.) Reward (See PRIZE.) Bacchanalia festival in honor of Bacchus, god of wine. [Rom. Religion: NCE, 203] Boar’s Head Tavern scene of Falstaff’s carousals. [Br. Lit. and merriment as they meet once more to shape the fate of nations. Located at Tozier Memorial Track on Tudor Road. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. For more information, phone 868-8012 or visit www.3barons.org. 3 Greatest Hitmakers 4 The Greatest Hitmakers 4 features four of the most famous names in Philippine pop music. See Rico J. Puno Rico J. Puno (born as Enrico de Jesus Puno on February 13, 1953) is a popular Filipino pop singing artist who is credited as a pioneer-promoter of original Filipino music. , Rey Valera, Hajji Alejandro and Marco Sison performing their greatest hits in one magnificent evening of music. Located at the Alaska Center for Performing Arts. Begins at 6 p.m. For more information, phone 263-ARTS. 8 Slam'n Salm'n King Derby Fish a world-class sport fishery right in downtown Anchorage. From 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Ship Creek. For more details, phone 344-7780. 9 10th Annual Blues on the Green Festival Annual All-day festival featuring top entertainment at Kincade Park. Tickets available at Blues Central, 272-1341 or www.bluescentral.biz or CenterTix.com. 9 Scared Scriptless Comedy Improv Features improvised scenes based on audience suggestions. For mature audiences only. Cost is $7 at the door. Showtime is 10 p.m. at Alaska Wild Berry Theater. Call 562-8858 or visit www. scaredscriptless.com. 10 Hyperflite Skyhoundz Anchorage AK Local Championship An exciting and entertaining contest of canine grace and agility. The event is free and open to all purebred purebred progeny derived from at least several generations of animals of the same breed. purebred herds herds (or flocks) composed of purebred animals. Not necessarily registered animals. Distinct from crossbred herds. and mixed-breed disc-catching dogs and their owners. Teams of all skill levels are invited to compete. Located at the west end of Delaney Park Strip. Begins at 1 p.m. Admission and parking are free for spectators. For more information, contact Cindy Liggett at 343-4599, e-mail liggettch@muni muni See municipal bond. . org or visit www.skyhoundz.com/competition.html. 15-17 19th Annual AWAIC AWAIC A World Alliance of Interfaith Clergy (Greens Farms, CT) Summer Solstice Festival Celebrate the long days of summer in Anchorage Town Square with this annual outdoor festival packed with food, live music, Alaska-made items and free family entertainment. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Presented by AWAIC (Abused Women's Aid in Crisis Inc.) For more information, phone 743-5705. 23 Mayor's Marathon and Half Marathon Always the Saturday closest to Solstice, this event draws runners and walkers from all over the world to compete in five marathon events. Located at Bartlett High School Schools named Bartlett High School include:
23-24 Ninth Annual Alaska Botanical Garden The Alaska Botanical Garden is a 110-acre (44.5-ha) botanical garden located at 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road, Anchorage, Alaska, USA. The garden opened in 1993, is open year-round, and charges admission. Fair Walk the wildflower wildflower Any flowering plant that grows without intentional human aid. Wildflowers are the source of all cultivated garden varieties of flowers. A wildflower growing where it is unwanted is considered a weed. trail, delight in the outdoor garden art show and sale, tap to music in the herb garden, munch on delicacies in the food court, shop in the nursery and along garden market path and more. For more information, phone 770-3692 or visit www. alaskabg.org. ANCHOR POINT 11 Kid's All-American Fishing Derby An event of Hooked on Fishing International, including a big fish contest and casting contests with the large fish going on to state and national competition, plus locally sponsored prizes. All events are free to kids under the age of 16. Enjoy the picnic provided for contestants and families. For more information, contact Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce at 235-2600 or e-mail info@anchorpointchamber.org. BIG LAKE 10 Denali Challenge Cup Golf Tournament Shotgun start, 18 holes, four-person scramble. Settler's Bay Golf Course, check-in is from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.; tournament begins at 8 a.m. Deadline to register is June 1, with a $300 registration fee per team. Lunch provided. T-prizes and final awards. For more information, contact Carol Kane at 892-7738. CORDOVA Cordova, Spain: see Córdoba. 16 The Copper River Nouveau Annual fundraiser sponsored by the Prince William Science Center. Features a spectacular seven-course meal matching Alaska's finest chefs with Copper River Red Salmon, fine wines and out-of-this-world desserts. For more information, contact Prince William Sound Prince William Sound, large, irregular, islanded inlet of the Gulf of Alaska, S Alaska, E of the Kenai peninsula. It has many bays and good harbors; the large Columbia Glacier flows into Columbia Bay, in the N central portion. Science Center, P.O. Box 705, Cordova, AK 99574, phone 424-5800 or e-mail pwssc@pwssc.gen.ak.us. EAGLE RIVER 30 Alaskan Scottish Highland Games An annual celebration of Scottish culture that includes athletes, music, dance, food, crafts and historical displays. Located at Eagle River Lions Park from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, phone 770-4967 or visit www.alaskascottish.org. FAIR BANKS 2 Design Alaska's Wild Arts Walk Join friends of Creamers Field for Design Alaska's Wild Arts Walk. Stroll among a colorful blend of artists and musicians as they demonstrate their skills and display their work. Creamers Field, 1300 College Road (back by the big barns), from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, phone 452-5162. 6 "Discovering Alaska" A Summer Lecture Series Ken Whitten, wildlife biologist, photographer, and woodworker share his use of photography to enhance his enjoyment of the natural landscape. Begins at 7 p.m. at the University of Alaska Fairbanks UAF is home to seven major research units: the Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station; the Geophysical Institute, which operates the Poker Flat Research Range; the International Arctic Research Center; the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center; the Institute of Arctic Biology; the Schaible Auditorium. For more information, contact UAF UAF University of Alaska Fairbanks UAF Unite Against Fascism (UK) UAF University of Arkansas at Fayetteville UAF Union de l'Action Feminine (French) Summer Sessions at 474-7021 or summer@uaf.edu. 8 NPR's "Talk of the Nation: Science Friday" Host Ira Flatow will broadcast live from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Davis Concert Hall. The first hour will deal with the Fourth International Polar Year The International Polar Year (or IPY) was a collaborative, international effort researching the polar regions. Karl Weyprecht, an Austro-Hungarian navy officer, motivated the endeavor, but died before it first occurred in 1882-1883. celebration under way at UAF followed by more polar science discussions. Broadcast begins at 10 a.m. Admission is $10. For more information, contact UAF Summer Sessions at 474-7021 or e-mail summer@uaf.edu. 9 Fairbanks Summer Folk Fest Bring your lawn chair to Pioneer Park, settle in on the lawn in front of the stage, and take advantage of a whole day of free live music-folk, bluegrass bluegrass, any species of the large and widely distributed genus Poa, chiefly range and pasture grasses of economic importance in temperate and cool regions. In general, bluegrasses are perennial with fine-leaved foliage that is bluish green in some species. , blues, jazz, Celtic-and much more. From noon to 10 p.m. For more information, phone 488-0556 or visit www.alaskafolkmusic.org. 10 UA Museum Family Program: Ninth Annual TOTE Family Fun Fest Hands-on activities and entertainment for kids of all ages. Located at University of Alaska Museum of the North The University of Alaska Museum of the North is housed on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus. Mission The museum's mission is to acquire, conserve, investigate, and interpret specimens and collections relating to the natural, artistic, and cultural heritage of from noon to 4 p.m. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for youth 7 to 17 and free for children 6 and under. For more information, contact Museum Education at 474-6948 or e-mail museum.edu cation cation (kăt'ī`ən), atom or group of atoms carrying a positive charge. The charge results because there are more protons than electrons in the cation. @uaf.edu. 21 Midnight Sun Festival The largest one-day event in Fairbanks offers music, food and family fun on the longest day of the year. Live music on three stages from more than 40 bands and performing artists, vintage and classic car show, children's fairground rides, hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo, gold panning, military display and food. Alaska craft vendors, strolling entertainment and much more. Downtown fun under the Midnight Sun. Noon to midnight. For more information, phone 452-8671, e-mail dtams1@gci.net or visit www.down townfairbanks.com. 21 The 102nd Midnight Sun Baseball Game The Alaska Goldpanners baseball team begins its widely acclaimed contest without artificial lighting. The "high noon at midnight" classic is an annual ritual on the longest day of the year. Starts at 10:30 p.m., lasting past midnight. Located at Goldpanner Field. For more information, phone 451-0095, e-mail todd@goldpanners.com or visit www.gold panners.com. 23 Yukon 800 Boat Race High-speed 800-mile river boat race on the Chena, Tanana and Yukon rivers. Located at Chena Pump Campground. For more information, phone 452-5377 or visit www.yukon800.com. 23 Midnight Sun Run 10k run starting at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Patty Center and ending at Pioneer Park. Lots of walkers and costumes. Begins at 10 p. m. For more information, phone 452-6046, e-mail tstrle@alaska. com or visit www.midnightsunrun.org. HAINES 17 Summer Solstice Celebration Live dance music, food and beer until midnight. Sponsored by the Southeast Alaska State Fair. For more information, contact the SE Alaska State Fair office at 766-2476 or e-mail seakfair@aptalaska.net. 17 Kluane to Chilkat International Bike Relay Two-, four- and eight-person teams. 160 miles along the mountains, lakes and rivers of Kluane National Park Kluane National Park (kl  ān`), c.8,500 sq mi (22,000 sq km), SW Yukon Territory, Canada, between Kluane Lake and the British Columbia and Alaska borders; est. 1972. Located in the St. and the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, ending in
Haines. For more information, contact Haines Chamber of Commerce at
766-2202.
HOMER 9 Sixth Annual "Strut Your Mutt" Dog Walk Contests, agility demos, games, prizes, owner/dog look-alike and best trick. For more information, contact Pat at 235-3779. 22-24 Land's End Regatta/Homer Yacht Club For details, contact Bob Brandt at 235-8503 or Land's End Resort, 235-0400. 30-7/1 Independence Day Rodeo Fun, family style rodeo at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. . JUNEAU 9 Windfall Lake Trail Challenge Run Distance is approximately 14 miles. Starts at 9 a.m., Windfall Lake access road, mile 27.2 on Glacier Highway. For more information, phone 780-4215. 9 Symphony Summer Spectacular The Juneau Symphony celebrates the sultry days of summer with toe-tapping favorites from Broadway and the silver screen, plus the Symphony's longest tenured ten·ured adj. Having tenure: tenured civil servants; tenured faculty. Adj. 1. tenured performer in a symphonic selection featuring trombone and American composer Joan Tower's overture co-commissioned by the Juneau Symphony. The single performance is at the JD High School Auditorium. Begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are available online, two weeks in advance at Hearthside Books locations, or at the door. For more information, call 586-4676. 23 Ben Blackgoat Memorial Perseverance Trail Run Distances: 2-, 4- or 7-mile runs. Starts at 9 a.m. at the end of Basin Road. For more information, phone 586-6709. 29 Only Fools Run at Midnight Distance is 5k or 1-mile run or walk. Begins at 11:59 p.m. and finishes at Centennial Hall. Costumes encouraged. For more information, phone 586-4920. 30-7/1 Gold Rush Days An annual festival of logging competitions, mining events, food and fun for the whole family. Held at Diamond Park in the Mendenhall Valley. For more information, phone 780-6075. KETCHIKAN 2 Saturday Market at the Plaza The first Saturday of each month, local artists sell their wares downstairs of the Plaza and many second-hand items on the second floor. For more information, phone 225-7000 or e-mail samantha@ ketchikanplaza.com. 2-9 60th Annual King Salmon Derby World-class fishing event for locals and visitors. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Ketchikan CHARR charr n. Variant of char2. Noun 1. charr - any of several small trout-like fish of the genus Salvelinus char salmonid - soft-finned fishes of cold and temperate waters Scholarship Fund. For more information, phone 225-2077 or e-mail ktncharr@kpunet.net or visit www.ketchikancharr.com. 15-23 and 22-23 West Side Story: Gangs of New York A love story beloved for centuries takes to the streets in one of the musical stage's greatest works. Transported to the 1950s New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , where two idealistic young lovers are caught between warring street gangs. For more information, contact First City Players at 225-4792 or e-mail, firstplay@ kpunet.net PALMER 16-19 Alaska Midnight Sun Song Camp Located at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer. For more information, contact Rick or Sheila Miller, 243-5758 or email rdmiller@alaska.net. SELDOVIA 22-23 Summer Solstice Music Festival The 2007 Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival will be starting at 7 p.m., on Friday and Saturday nights. Each artist will have 15 minutes of performance time and 5 minutes of set change time. Headliners Lauren Sheehan and Matt Anderson will be performing both nights. Friday night Lauren Sheehan will be performing for 55 minutes and Saturday night Matt Anderson will be performing for 55 minutes. There will be a dance following Muskeg mus·keg also mas·keg n. A swamp or bog formed by an accumulation of sphagnum moss, leaves, and decayed matter resembling peat. [Cree maskek. Sally's performance on Saturday night. For more information, contact Seldovia Chamber of Commerce, 234-7612. SEWARD 1-3 Alaska Dandelion dandelion [Eng. form of Fr.,=lion's tooth], any plant of the genus Taraxacum of the family Asteraceae (aster family), perennial herbs of wide distribution in temperate regions. Festival Presenters, workshops, vendors, activities to educate and empower Alaskans to sustain a healthy, safe lifestyle for the individual and community, and to protect and utilize the abundant resources available from nature. Located at Seward High School Seward High School can refer to:
1-30 Jackpot Halibut halibut: see flatfish. halibut Any of various flatfishes, especially the Atlantic and Pacific halibuts (genus Hippoglossus, family Pleuronectidae), both of which have eyes and colour on the right side. Tournament Hop aboard a charter or bring your own boat. Tickets $10 per day, per person. For more information, contact Seward Chamber of Commerce at 224-8051 or e-mail chamber@seward.net. SITKA 1-22 Sitka Summer Music Festival The Sitka Summer Music Festival (abbreviated SSMF) is a month-long classical chamber music festival in the community of Sitka, Alaska. About The festival occurs in early summer during the month of June with three sets of musicians. This 23rd annual festival will showcase classical chamber music of internationally acclaimed musicians. Festival performances include evening concerts at Harrigan Hall renowned for its breathtaking views of Sitka Sound. Other activities include a brown bag lunch series, community concert and ice cream social, crab feed and other events. For schedule and ticket information, contact the Sitka Summer Music Festival, P.O. Box 3333, Sitka, 99835, phone 277- 4852, e-mail director@sitkamusicfestival.org or visit www.sitkamusicfestival.org. 11-15, 17-30 and 7/1-15 Sitka Fine Arts camp Sitka Fine Arts Camp is a nationally-recognized fine arts summer camp located in Sitka, Alaska. History Founded in 1973, Sitka Fine Arts Camp is a multi-disciplinary arts camp featuring the dramatic arts, music, literary arts, visual arts (ceramics, painting, drawing, at Sheldon Jackson College History Similar to the Carlisle Indian School, SJC was initially formed as a "training" school for Alaska Natives. The school was founded in 1878 by Fannie Kellogg and future Governor of Alaska John G. Brady for the Tlingit people. Mini camp (grades first to sixth), June 17 to 30 (grades sixth to ninth), July 1 to 15 (high school grades 10th to 13th). Since 1973, The Fine Arts Camp has been attracting students ages 12-18 from Alaska and beyond to study the fine arts of theater, dance, music, visual arts, writing and Alaska Native arts. First-class professional artists and skilled teachers are recruited throughout the country. For more information, contact Sitka Fine Arts Camp, P.O. Box 3086, Sitka, 99835; phone 747-3085; e-mail rschmidt@fineartscamp.org; or visit www.fineartscamp.org. SKAGWAY 21 Summer Solstice Bring in the summer with live music, several bands, beer garden, family games, volleyball, and horseshoes. 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Skagway Softball Fields (7 pastures). For more information, contact Elks BPOE BPOE abbr. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks BPOE n abbr (US) (= Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) → organización benéfica No. 431, P.O. Box 416, Skagway, AK 99840 or phone 983-2235. 29-7/1 International Softball Tournament Annual softball tournament with teams from Alaska and Canada competing. Three days of solid fun-filled games. For more information, contact Cindy O'Daniel, P.O. Box 630, Skagway, AK 99840. VALDEZ 22-30 Call for Plays-15th Annual Last Frontier Theatre Conference The Last Frontier Theatre Conference is an annual conference on American Theatre held in Valdez, Alaska that focuses on playwrighting. It is in its 15th year. The conference puts out a call for play submissions, requesting playwrights from around the country to send one-act plays An intensive study in the craft and business of playwriting play·writ·ing also play·wright·ing n. The writing of plays. with theatre professionals from across the country. Located at Prince William Sound Community College. Daily registration in the foyer of the Civic Center, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The public is invited to readings of new works with panelists interacting with playwrights and readers. For more information, contact Dawson Moore at 834-1614 or e-mail dawsonmoore.com. |
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