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Banff Film Festival: Eight films to provide plenty of adrenaline
by Glenn BurnSilver / gburnsilver@newsminer.com
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FAIRBANKS - As more sun fills the sky, thoughts turn to dreams of outdoor activity. However, as it remains a touch on the chilly side (for many people), it is time to live vicariously though others...
Susan Grace Fairbanks singer-songwriter Susan Grace merges love of environment with music
FAIRBANKS – Susan Grace has been singing all her life. Whether singing her childhood friends out to play, passing the time on long road trips before there were iPods or singing along with ...
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Riverside Theatre brings Neil Simon comedy to life
FAIRBANKS – Celebrity reunions, especially among musical groups, are somewhat commonplace these days. But what happens when two aging comedians despise each other despite a 43year-long car...
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University of Alaska Museum of the North open house today
FAIRBANKS – The University of Alaska’s Museum of the North invites the public to explore the museum from behind the scenes today from noon to 4 p.m. Patrons will have the opportunity to me...
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Anchorage singer Melissa Mitchell writes songs about possibilities
FAIRBANKS – Anchorage’s own song-writing and singing sweetheart, Melissa Mitchell and band will perform in Fairbanks this weekend. Named the best local singer and songwriter for 2009 by th...
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Antique cars among the guests at UAF chancellor’s gala dance
FAIRBANKS – Fine dining and dancing always go together but in a room full of automobiles? It all works perfectly at Dancing with the Cars, the first UAF chancellor’s gala. The event at t...
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Daniel James: This guy will put you to sleep
FAIRBANKS – Daniel James has been putting people to sleep for the past 30 years, which begs the question why he is considered one of the most sought-after entertainers today? The comic hyp...
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Photo courtesy of Mark Menzies
Guest artist, modern violinist Mark Menzies, performs a mostly-solo show Saturday, Feb. 6, the final evening of the New Music Festival.
Nothing to fear at New Music Festival
FAIRBANKS – There is always a challenge when presenting new music, especially in considering the modern classical form. For many, the term conjures up thoughts of dissonant or wildly incoh...
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Photo by Justine Warrington, courtesy of Mint Records
Maya Miller, left, and Becky Black are The Pack A.D., a garage rock/blues duo from Vancouver, British Columbia Female rock duo: Leaders of The Pack A.D. play the Pub
FAIRBANKS – “We’re a little worried about the show because we take a little while to warm up, and we’ve taken about two months off. We’re actually going to practice right now so we don’t s...
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Comedian Phil Palisoul returns to Fairbanks for a weekend of Funny Fest perforances beginning tonight at The Blue Loon. Fairbanks Funny Fest workshops help aspiring comedians
FAIRBANKS – Local comedians Jerry Evans and Glen Anderson know that life in Fairbanks abounds in comedy. “If you just take a look around you there’s always a good joke to tell, and not nec...
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Photo courtesy of Phil Palisoul
Comedian Phil Palisoul returns to Fairbanks for a weekend of Funny Fest perforances beginning tonight at The Blue Loon. One man’s misfortune is joke fodder for comedian Phil Palisoul
FAIRBANK – The short, stuttering, balding, 46-year-old red-headed Denver native is known for his self-depreciating humor. Comedy Central calls him one of the up-and-coming comedians for 20...
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Ben Winship, Eric Thorin and Brian Wicklund are Brother Mule Brothers in music, with a mule-like kick, play Fairbanks
FAIRBANKS – The band used to be called Big Twang, and even though the name has changed, there is still plenty of twang — mostly the bluegrass kind — kicking in Brother Mule. The band, Ben ...
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Theatre UAF holding auditions for 'Vinegar Tom'
FAIRBANKS – Theatre UAF is holding auditions Saturday in the Lee H. Salisbury Theatre for the spring production of “Vinegar Tom,” directed by Stephan Golux. This passionate, dark and ye...
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Work it out, bluegrass style, with Brother Mule
FAIRBANKS – Local artist and musician Mary Ver Hoef and award-winning bluegrass band Brother Mule are calling for all aspiring mandolin, banjo, bass and other bluegrass instrument players ...
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Review: Patsy Cline performance warm, genuine
FAIRBANKS – Good music, good laughter and good friendship set the tone for Barney and Diane McClure’s latest musical venture. “Always … Patsy Cline,” is intimate, hilarious and best of all...
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Today's Events
What's Happening - Feb. 5-11
Friday – 5 books GUNTHER COLE BOOK DISCUSSION , 5-8 p.m., Alaska Heritage House, 410 Cowles St., 456-4100 dance DRUM CIRCLE AND OPEN DANCE , 6-9 p.m.,, Space for Movement, 41...
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What's Happening: Jan. 29-Feb. 5
Friday – 29 dance AFRO CUBAN DANCE EXERCISE , with Felix Bambury Webbe, 6-7 p.m., beginning salsa, 7-8 p.m. Artisan’s Courtyard, 1755 Westward Way, $12 drop in, six for $60, 687-4639 ...
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What's Happening - Jan. 22-28
Saturday – 23 DANCE BELLY DANCE FOR KIDS , 10-11 a.m., with Souzana, $45 per month, $15 dropin. Raks Souzana Studio, 1006 Smythe St., 388-1452 or souzanadance@gmail.com DANCE LES...
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What's Happening - Jan. 15-21
Friday – 15 art THIRD FRIDAY , 4:30–9 p.m., with Tom Nixon and friends, watercolor paintings and more, Grange Hall Gallery, .5 Grange Hall Road, North Pole. Free. 488-6631 THIRD FRIDA...
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