UAF decks the halls with concerts, sales, open houses
November 29, 2010
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11/29/10
The University of Alaska Fairbanks will host holiday sales, open houses and concerts in the coming weeks. Following is a list of events scheduled in December:
University of Alaska Museum of the North holiday sale
Nov. 26 through Dec. 24, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m, Monday – Saturday, UA Museum of the North
Holiday sale prices include 20 percent off Alaska Native baskets, whalebone sculptures and masks; and 10 percent off all other museum store merchandise, including ivory carvings, beadwork, children's books and toys. Call 474-1595 for more information.
Alaska Sea Grant, Marketing and Communications and UA Press open house, sale
Dec. 2, 2 – 6 p.m., Wells Fargo Building, second floor, Geist Road and University Ave.
The event will include free refreshments, door prizes, book signings, free gift wrapping and 25 percent off all Alaska Sea Grant and UA Press items. The UAF shuttle is available for service between campus and the Wells Fargo Building by calling 474-7433. Call 474-6707 or e-mail dawn.montano@alaska.edu for more information.
Georgeson Botanical Garden holiday sale
Friday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Wood Center
This sale will feature handmade items, Alaska-made items and much more. The Knanook Knitters Club will also be selling gifts for the holidays. Hosted by the Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra - Alaska Holiday Concert
Sunday, Dec. 5, 4 p.m., Charles W. Davis Concert Hall
This annual holiday concert will feature the Fairbanks Symphony with the Choir of the North, University Chorus and Northland Youth Choir. For tickets and information, call 474-5733.
Georgeson Botanical Garden holiday sale
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Irving I Building, IAB Lobby
This sale will feature T-shirts, sweatshirts, jewelry, cards, games, puppets, books, Alaska-made items and lots more. Hosted by the Georgeson Botanical Garden.
UAF Holiday Concert, Wind Symphony and Jazz Band l
Wednesday, Dec. 8, 8 p.m., Charles W. Davis Concert Hall, UAF campus
This concert will feature two of UAF’s performing ensembles playing music for the holiday and other selections, including Permont's “Hillulah,” and Nowak's “A Christmas Portrait.” The concert will include the Jazz Band I, featuring Austin Somaduroff and Hannah Johnston on vocals, and Stan Kenton's version of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.” Tickets are available at the door: $10 for adults, $5 for students, seniors and military; children under 12 attend free. Call 474-7555 for further information.
UAF art department semiannual sale of student artwork
Friday, Dec. 10, noon – 6 p.m., Fine Arts Building, studios 415 and 405
Ceramics, printmaking and sculpture works will be for sale. Contact Carol Hoefler, UAF art department, at 474-7530 for more information.
University Chorus holiday concert
Saturday, Dec. 11, 8 p.m., Charles W. Davis Concert Hall
The University Chorus presents “A Candlelight Christmas,” featuring the works of John Rutter. Tickets are $5 for students, seniors and military; $10 for adults; and children 12 and under attend free. Call 474-7555 for more information.
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