August events calendar.ANCHORAGE 1-5 Hullabaloo A hysterical, historically accurate history lesson on Alaska with spoofs on Sonny and Cher and more. This family friendly program provides a great nightlife atmosphere and "Edutainment." Located at Platinum Jaxx. Wednesday to Saturday, 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 5 p.m. For more information, phone 274-2282. 3 Bela Fleck and the Flecktones 2007 Grammy award-winning progressive jazz group Bela Fleck and the Flecktones defies easy description, their sound gleefully glee·ful adj. Full of jubilant delight; joyful. glee  ful·ly adv.glee pulls from 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. , funk, world music, pop and jazz. Featuring Victor Lemonte Wooten, Futue Man and Jeff Coffin Jeff Coffin (born August 5, 1965) is an American jazz musician. He is most known as a saxophonist but also plays clarinet and flute. After attending the University of New Hampshire and the University of North Texas, Coffin entered the Nashville music scene in 1991. . Showtime is 7:30 p.m. at The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts is a performance venue in downtown Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska. Opened in 1989, it entertains over 200,000 patrons annually, and consists of three theaters:
3-12 Slam'n Salm'n Silver Derby Fish a world-class sport fishery right in downtown Anchorage. Located at Ship Creek Ship Creek is an Alaskan river that flows from the Chugach Mountains into Cook Inlet. The Port of Anchorage at the mouth of Ship Creek gave its name ("Knik Anchorage") to the city of Anchorage that grew up nearby. . Fish from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more information, phone 344-7780. 11 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 The Alaska Wild is a professional indoor football team in the Intense Football League. The team play their home games at Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska. Team history The Alaska Wild was organized May 6, 2006 to become Alaska's first professional football team. Berry Theater. Call 562-8858 or visit www.scaredscriptless.com. Coming in September Improv Instructor Charna Halpern Charna Halpern is a Chicago-area theater owner best known for being a co-founder of ImprovOlympic. Along with partner Del Close she has taught improv to many students in the Chicago theatre community, and has served as coach for a number of ImprovOlympic teams. Scared Scriptless Improv, ClearChannel Communications and the Children's Hospital A children's hospital is a hospital which offers its services exclusively to children. The number of children's hospitals proliferated in the 20th century, as pediatric medical and surgical specialties separated from internal medicine and adult surgical specialties. at Providence present America's premier Improv instructor, Charna Halpern. Halpern has been teaching performers how to work together for more than 20 years. Her world-famous iO theaters in Chicago and Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. are the meccas of training in the art of improvisation, and they act as a recruiting stop for television shows like "Saturday Night Live This article is about the American television series. For the show related to Big Brother (UK), see Saturday Night Live (UK). Saturday Night Live (SNL ," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an Emmy Award-winning American late night talk show that is syndicated worldwide. The show, hosted by Conan O'Brien, features varied comedic material, celebrity interviews, and musical and stand-up comedy performances. " and "MADtv," supplying New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of and Hollywood with writers and performers. For registration information, phone 562-8858 or visit www.scaredscriptless.com. Tickets for performances are available at centertix.net. CHENA HOT SPRINGS 20 Chena Hot Springs Renewable Energy Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass and biofuels for transportation. Fair Come celebrate the dedication of the first geothermal power Geothermal power Thermal or electrical power produced from the thermal energy contained in the Earth (geothermal energy). Use of geothermal energy is based thermodynamically on the temperature difference between a mass of subsurface rock and water and a mass plant to be operating in Alaska. To commemorate the event, Chena Hot Springs will sponsor a fair to bring the public together to talk about new energy projects and plans for the future. There will be more than 25 workshops, ongoing tours, vendor tents and food tents. Plus free chili, hot dogs and ice cream. Located at Chena Hot Springs Resort from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, phone Kat Keith at 1-800-478-4681, extension 192 or e-mail fskmk6@uaf.edu. FAIR BANKS 11-20 Senior Games Senior Games are held in each state for individuals over 50. This is a qualifying year, so those who qualify get to attend the National Games representing their state. The National Games will be held in 2007. Games vary from badminton to track and field. Time and location of each event varies. For more information on games or to register, contact Jim Chase at 490-4699, e-mail nuc@acsalaska.net or visit www.fairnet.org/agencies/aisg/. 18-21 Ninth Annual Sandhill Crane sandhill crane Crane species (Grus canadensis family Gruidae), 35–43 in. (90–110 cm) long, with a red crown, a bluish or brownish gray body tinged with sandy yellow, and a long, harsh, penetrating call. It is one of the oldest of all existing bird species. Festival This celebration of Sandhill Cranes and fall migration will include walks, seminars, workshops and other events for adults and children. For more information, phone 452-5162. GIRDWOOD 11 Alyeska Classic Mountain Run Youth Jamboree A free, non-competitive mountain run during the Alyeska Blueberry blueberry, plant of the large genus Vaccinium, widely distributed shrubs (occasionally small trees) of the family Ericaceae (heath family), usually found on acid soil. They are often confused with the related huckleberry. and Mountain Arts Festival An arts festival or art fair is a festival that focuses on the visual arts, but which may also focus on other arts. Arts festivals in the visual arts are exhibitions. . Children choose the 1k to the top of chair three or a 2k to the base of chair six, and walk back down or continue uphill for a courtesy tram ride down the mountain. Race begins at 9 a.m. at the Alyeska Resort Alyeska Resort is a ski resort that is located in Girdwood, Alaska, approximately 50 miles (80 km) from the city of Anchorage. Mount Alyeska is part of the Chugach mountain range. . For more information, phone 783-2374 or visit www.HealthyFuturesAK.org. 11 Alyeska Classic Mountain Run Beginning from the Alyeska Tramway, the 2k uphill climb finishes at the top with an option to take the courtesy tram ride down or continue on to complete the 4.5k round-trip race. Bid pick up at 10 a.m., race starts at noon. Located at the Alyeska Resort. For more information, phone 345-1857 or visit www.alaskamountainrunners.org. 11-12 Ninth Annual Blueberry and Mountain Arts Festival A full weekend of great food and wine, rousing folk music and creative arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. . Located at the Alyeska Resort, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, phone 754-1111 or visit www.alyeskaresort.com. JUNEAU 4-6 60th Golden North Salmon Derby The oldest salmon derby in Alaska. Awards large cash prizes. For more information, phone 789-2399. KENAI 15 Kenai River Jr. Classic This one-day program designed for children of all ages. This program will give the children the opportunity to fish and learn about the greatest sportfishing sport·fish·ing n. The sport of catching fish using a rod and reel. Noun 1. sportfishing - the act of someone who fishes as a diversion fishing field sport, outdoor sport - a sport that is played outdoors river in Alaska. Located at Harry Gaines Fish Camp and on the Kenai River between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. For more information, contact Kenai River Sportfishing Association, 262-8588, e-mail info@kenaisportfishing.com or visit kenaisportfishing.com. 26 10th Annual Kenai Peninsula Food Bank's Annual Soup Supper and Auction The event will be held at Kenai Central High School cafeteria beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, $40 a ticket. For questions, contact the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank at 262-3111. KETCHIKAN 3 and 5 10th Annual Gigglefeet Dance Festival Celebrate the joy of the diversity of the community dance. Located at Kayhi Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. For more information, phone 225-2211 or e-mail info@ketchikanarts.org. 4 12th Annual Summer Beer Festival Sample more than 40 beers from breweries in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Bottled water and soft drinks also will be available. The cost is $20, which includes dinner consisting of bratwursts, coleslaw cole·slaw also cole slaw n. A salad of finely shredded raw cabbage and sometimes shredded carrots, dressed with mayonnaise or a vinaigrette. and chips. Note that one must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Located at the Great Alaskan LumberJack Show grounds from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, contact 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 at 225-2077, e-mail ktncharr@kpunet.net or visit www.ketchikancharr.com. 4 Blueberry Arts Festival A celebration in art, food and song of this popular local fruit. Includes the famed slug race and a band contest. For more information, phone 225-2211 or e-mail info@ketchikanarts.org. 12 Pennock Island Challenge This 8.2-mile ocean swim race around Pennock Island, is open to individuals and two-to-four person relay teams. For more information, phone 247-5283 or 617-7499; e-mail pennochchallenge@hotmail.com or visit www.alaskateamacla.com. KODIAK 4 Barefoot in the Park Barefoot in the Park is a play by Neil Simon. Its focus is on newlywed couple Corie and Paul Bratter, who are setting up house in a minuscule fifth-floor walkup apartment in a downtown-Manhattan brownstone. Quintathlon Swim, bike, shoot, kayak and run, followed by a picnic in the park's amphitheater. Meet at the overflow parking lot in Fort Abercrombie's camping area on Miller Point Road. Registration is at 11 a.m., race begins at noon. For more information, contact Marcus Dunbar at 486-0809, or e-mail dunbarfamily@gci.net. 4 Warm August Night Kodiak Lions Club presents this second annual live music event. Local acts will begin at 6 p.m., with visiting bands performing later. Bonfire and a barbecue pit will be available. Bring your own coolers of food and beverages for the barbecue. Classic cars and Harley Davidsons will be shown off. Located at the Kodiak State Fair Grounds, free admission. For more information, phone 539-2010. 5 Salmonberry Festival A festival celebrating the annual harvest of the unique and abundant salmonberry. A family fun day of games, entertainment and food, as well as prizes for the best salmonberry creation. From noon to 6 p.m. Located at the Kodiak Island Winery grounds at mile 36.5 on the Chiniak Highway. For more information, contact John or Judy Lucas, 486-4848, e-mail jjlucas@ptialaska.net or visit www.kodiakwinery.com. 31-9/30 Silver Salmon Derby Sponsored by the Kodiak Lions Club. Contact and weigh-in fish at Cy's Sporting Goods, 117 Lower Mill Bay Road, Kodiak, AK 99615. For more information, phone 486-3900. 9/1-3 Kodiak State Fair and Rodeo Main event rodeo and blue ribbon fair exhibits during this fun-filled weekend. Events include calf-roping, steer-dressing, barrel-racing, team-roping, bull and bronc riding. Special fun for children includes pie-eating, halibut-cleaning, bubble-gum blowing, and Rodeo Queen and Little Miss Rodeo contests. Petting zoo and pony rides. Adults, $10 per day; seniors, $5 per day; youth 6-12, $5 per day; 5 and under free. Family Day Pass, $25. View the Kodiak Rodeo and State Fair Premium Book and Exhibitors Guide at www.kodiak.org/pdfs/rodeo.PDF (Portable Document Format) The de facto standard for document publishing from Adobe. On the Web, there are countless brochures, data sheets, white papers and technical manuals in the PDF format. . For more information, contact Colleen Helligso at 486-6380, e-mail helligso@ak.net or visit kodiakrodeoandstatefair.com. NENANA 23-26 Nenana Valley Fair "Smokin' Salmon" Festival and Fair. Enter the barbecue cook-off and other contests. Fun and 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. complete with exhibits, entertainment and more. For more information, phone 832-5239 or e-mail nenanavalleyfair@yahoo.com. NINILCHIK 17-19 Kenai Peninsula State Fair The "Biggest Little Fair in Alaska" since 1951. Folks for miles around bring their garden produce, homemade crafts and livestock to the fair. The Kenai Peninsula State Fair has many foods to sample, exhibits to enjoy and fun for all. Located at the Ninilchik Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. . For more information, contact Ninilchik Chamber of Commerce at 567-3571. PALMER 23 to Sept. 3 Alaska State Fair Head out to Palmer for the Alaska State Fair. Gates open weekdays from noon to 10 p.m., weekends and Labor Day, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, phone 745-4827 or visit www.alaskastatefair.org. SEWARD 11-19 52nd Silver Salmon Derby Silver Salmon derby with large first-place prize of $10,000. For more information, contact the Seward Chamber of Commerce at 224-8051 or visit visitseward@seward.net. SKAGWAY 3-5 and 10-12 Pat Moore Memorial Gamefish Derby For information, contact Andrew Cremata, P.O. Box 1092, Skagway, AK 99840, phone 983-2157 or e-mail angyandy@aptalaska.net. 9-12 Flower and Garden Show Skagway is, by official state declaration, the "Garden City of Alaska." This annual three-day event three-day event a competition in the pleasure horse sport comprising usually one day each for dressage, cross country and show jumping. showcases the variety, size and beauty of Skagway's gardens and flower-adorned businesses. For more information, contact Eastern Star Chapter No. 9, P.O. Box 294, Skagway, AK 99840 or phone 983-2387. TALKEETNA 4-6 Talkeetna Bluegrass Festival Admission is $35 for the weekend, $10 for Sunday only, free for seniors and children 12 and under. Featuring bands from all over the state and the Lower 48. For more information, visit www.eideticimage.com/bluegrass. TANANA 3-11 Tanana Valley State Fair Join Interior Alaska's largest event with nine-days of fun for the entire family. See and touch Alaska's best produce, agricultural products, and competitive exhibits. Shop at commercial and craft enterprises. Experience the rides and games on the midway. Hear entertainers from across the country and from your own backyard. Taste the very best in fair food. For more information, phone 452-3750, e-mail info@tananavalleyfair.org or visit www.tananavalleyfair.org. 24-26 Tanana Valley Sandhill Crane Festival Celebrate the return of the cranes at the Creamer's Field Nature Center and Alaska Bird Observatory. Three days of talks, walks, crafts, music and cranes. Schedules can be picked up at the Nature Center, by the big barns. Times vary. Located at 1300 College Road. For more information, phone 452-5162. VALDEZ 2-5 Gold Rush Days Experience the Gold Rush and Valdez history with daily activities and special events. For more information, call Valdez Convention and Visitors Bureau, 835-4636. |
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