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Meaningful music flows for Cockburn
Photo by Bruce Cockburn
May 9, 2008
The diversity of singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn’s humanitarian efforts is bested only by the depth of his songbook.
Recital shows off best of local Middle Eastern dance talent
Published May 9, 2008
Energy. Art. Tradition. Varied style. Education. Culture.
These are just some of the elements brought together for a single performance by the Tundra Caravan Middle Eastern Dance Recital, which offers a variety music and dancing in a single spring recital.
Fairbanks Film Festival plotting out third year
Published May 9, 2008
At just three years old, the Fairbanks Arts Association’s annual Film Festival is continuing to grow and, organizers hope, will become a bigger and better tradition each year.
Tracey keeps country real
Published May 9, 2008
Despite Nashville’s best efforts at eviscerating country music of its heart and soul, real country can still be found.
Pets, people team up for event
Published May 9, 2008
Need something new to do for or with your pet? Interested in learning about a certain breed of dog, cat, alpaca or goat? Companions, Inc. has your answer: The 22nd annual Pets and People Day.
Polar-Palooza hopes to put a spotlight on polar science
Published May 9, 2008
Fans mobbing the main act for autographs, complex technology and the word “palooza” all sound like typical fanfare for a rock star — but this show’s in the name of science.
‘Blossom’ fundraiser features quirky mix
Published May 2, 2008
The Cinco de Blossom Dance Party is scheduled for Saturday, and organizer Jay Stange is happy to keep things quirky.
Fairbanksans among those who are ‘Tougher in Alaska’
Published May 2, 2008
Fairbanks viewers will have to wait a few weeks to see their city featured in the new show “Tougher in Alaska with Geo Beach,” but once it gets rolling, stories and familiar faces from the Interior will pop up throughout the season.
Carver uses forest’s bounty to create unique pieces of art
Published May 2, 2008
Wood carver Philip Marshall sees more in the raw materials of the forest than simply wood, and he’s always on the lookout for stumps and branches that could work for his projects.
Art in brief
Published May 2, 2008
Play canceled, artists wanted, UAF concerts, Faire planned, Devin the Dude
Dredge festival hopes to mine local poetry talent
Published April 26, 2008
Poet Robert Service wrote that “strange things are done in the midnight sun by the men who moil for gold,” but stranger things are done by those who seek out a day of good poetry.
Fairbanks art students stand out at All-State competition
Published April 25, 2008
Pieces by Lathrop High School students Ian Wilkinson and Tegan White-Nesbitt are among the entries in the All-State High School Art Competition, which is currently hanging at Well Street Gallery.
Dredge festival hopes to mine local poetry talent
Published April 25, 2008
Poet Robert Service wrote that “strange things are done in the midnight sun by the men who moil for gold,” but stranger things are done by those who seek out a day of good poetry.
Fairbanks Symphony Association goes to the movies for season's final concert
Published April 25, 2008
The Fairbanks Symphony Association spotlights music from the silver screen in its upcoming pops concert, and it promises to be an offer you can’t refuse.
Puzzling choices cause confusion in ‘Rosencrantz’
Published April 25, 2008
“There is a design at work in all art,” states a character in “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” Maybe, but the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ current production of the play puts that assertion to the test.