Shawna Pritchette Thursday - 1
lecture
JUNG, ART AND HEALING, 7-8:30 p.m., a lecture by Dr. Steve Parker about the connection of art and healing, Unitarian Universalist Fairbanks Fellowship, 4448 Pikes Landing Road, $10, $5 for students, info@jungalaska.org
music/nightlife
MUSIC AT ONE, 1 p.m., recital by UAF music students, free, Davis Concert Hall, 474-7555
KARAOKE, 9 p.m., Tremors Lounge, 3399 Peger Road, 328-8210
FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY BAND REHEARSAL, 7-9 p.m., all welcome, high school ability advised, especially recruiting trombones, old train depot behind the News-Miner, www.communityband.org
special events
SANTA’S MAILBAG, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Santa Letter Day, Santa’s Senior Center, 101 E. Fifth Ave. in North Pole, 488-4663
WORLD AIDS DAY, 5:30-7:30 p.m., light refreshments, speeches from the Pride Foundation and a presentation by the West Valley Gay-Straight Alliance, candlelight vigil to follow, Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center, 452-4222 ext. 117
Friday - 2
dance
CONTRADANCE, 8 p.m., with live music by Ice Jam and dance instruction by Barbara Braley, Pioneer Park Dance Center, sponsored by Contra Borealis Dancers, beginners welcome, information 457-8957 or www.contraborealis.org
THE NUTCRACKER, 8 p.m., presented by North Star Ballet, Hering Auditorium, 451-8800
family
PARENTS AND TWOS, 11:15 a.m., North Pole branch library, 601 Snowman Lane, come join this cozy storytime for 2-year-olds and a parent or caregiver, free. Registration is required, 488-6101
first friday
HOLIDAY AFFORDABLE GIFTS, 5-8 p.m., by Co-Op Arts artists, Co-Op Arts, 535 Second Ave., Suite 103, 452-2787
RAREFIED LIGHT, 5-7 p.m., Fairbanks Arts Association’s Bear Gallery, third floor of the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, information 456-6485 ext. 227
CANDLELIGHT SHOPPING AND LIVE MUSIC, 5-8 p.m., If Only ... a fine store, 215 Cushman Street 457-6659, www.IfOnlyAlaska.com
WOODCUTS AND PAINTINGS, 5-8 p.m., by Glenna Gannon, Alaska House Gallery, 1003 Cushman St., 456-6449
HISTORIC PAINTINGS, 5-8 p.m., watercolors by Tom and Nelda Nixon and Matt Moberly of historic buildings and scenes from the past 110 years of Fairbanks, Fairbanks Community Museum, 410 Cushman St., 457-3669
PHIL CARRICO, 5-8 p.m., S Salon and Studio, 901 Cushman St., 374-3181
DESIGN DECOR HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., artwork from Oopsy Daisy, Green Box and Sugarboo Designs, jewelry by Freshie & Zero, Artisan’s Courtyard, Suite 5, 388-9928
music/nightlife
LIVE MUSIC, 5-8 p.m., If Only ... a fine store, 215 Cushman Street, 457-6659 www.IfOnlyAlaska.com
PIANO BY DAVE LEONARD, 6-8 p.m., Finish Line Restaurant and Lounge, 4920 Dale Road, 328-6300
SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS, 7:30 p.m., Sweet Adelines and Great Land Sounds Christmas Concert, $15, $10 seniors, military and students, Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts, 452-5455
ARLY JYLZ, 8 p.m.-midnight, Big Daddy’s, 107 Wickersham St., 452-2501
SAND CASTLE, 8:30 p.m., folk rock and retro pop, McCafferty’s, 408 Cushman St., 456-6853
stage
IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, 8:15 p.m., by James Rodgers, directed by Valinda Taylor, Riverfront Theater, 1852 2nd Avenue, $20, $18 seniors (65+) military and university students, $14 for teens, $10 children www.fairbanksdrama.org or 456-7529
WINTER SHORTS, 8:15 p.m., three student-directed one-act plays: "Family 2.0" by Walter Wykes; "Speed-the-Play" by David Ives and "An Evening Crossword" by Kimberly Megna, the Lab Theatre in the Salisbury Theater, UAF Campus, $5, 474-6590
Read more: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - What s Happening Nov 25 Dec 1
The Fairbanks Community Band is a wind and percussion ensemble for adult musicians. We perform as a full concert band and as a jazz band, both for public concerts and private engagements. Our purpose is to provide an opportunity for adults to continue ...
