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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

The UAA Department of Music is proud to present the 28th annual Jazz Week Festival! Jazz Week, March 5-8, integrates student and professional performers in a significant “hands-on” experience.

Jazz Week encourages students and community members to participate in the performance environment alongside the guest artists. This year’s festival will feature trumpeter Dale Curtis for 3 days in master classes, rehearsals and evening concerts. Friday and Saturday Dale, with local professionals, will teach master classes, rehearse with selected UAA student and high school groups, and appear alongside these ensembles during the final concerts.

For more information, visit http://uaatix.universitytickets.com/user_pages/event.asp?id=759&cid=21

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Need some help writing a paper or solving a math problem? Homework Help Mentors are in Teen Underground every Wednesday and Thursday to help you succeed! Drop-in and use their Macbooks to work on your homework alongside university students and professionals. Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at the Loussac Library.

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Free music downloads! Anchorage Public Library is a member of Freegal, an online database where you can download five songs a week for free using your library card. Choose from millions of songs and music videos! Just click “login” on their website to search for Anchorage Public Library.
http://www.freegalmusic.com/

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Art contest! Submit your best piece of bird art to the 2014 Alaska Hummingbird Festival Juried Art Show and you could win up to $100! The contest is open to Alaskans of all ages and art must include birds, avian habitat and/or migratory bird patterns from the USDA’s Spring Migratory Bird List.

Winning pieces will be displayed in Ketchikan’s Alaska Discovery Center in April.

For contest guidelines and application, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5444769.pdf

Deadline to submit is March 28!

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

UAA is wrapping up their week of Winterfest with a closing party Saturday, March 1 from 4-6 outside the Cuddy Quad. Build a winter landscape with snow sculptures and forts, ice lanterns, miniature snowmen and much more.

There will be live music and warm food, along with innovative art installations featuring snow, ice and fire. The after-party is 10-11 p.m. Feel free to bring an instrument, sit around the bonfire and buy some late night snacks from food vendors.

Astronomy professor Travis Rector will be on-site to talk about the complexities and beauty of snow. Look at snow in a new way through microscopes, snow goggles and other languages.

This awesome event is FREE and open to the public!

For more information visit http://uaa.alaska.edu/engage/Urban_in_Alaska/uaa-winter-design-project.cfm

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Tonight! Under-21 Open Mic at Middle Way Cafe! Bring your instrument, relax, and get some stage chops with a very friendly audience. Starts at 5:30 p.m. Sign up in advance by emailing anchoragemusiccoop@gmail.com or just show up!

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Need help figuring out the FAFSA? Head to a free clinic at Service High School Saturday, March 1 at 3 p.m. College Goal Alaska provides on-site expert assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

The FAFSA is used for many forms of aid, from grants to loans to work-study. Did you know the FAFSA is also the application for the new Alaska Performance Scholarship?

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Que Pasa? – Anchorage

Interested in playing the drums? Join the Alaska Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society as they host a fun, informative, and interactive afternoon dedicated to drumming Saturday, March 1 at 2 p.m. at the UAA Fine Arts Building, room 124.

Several of Anchorage’s top drumset performers and educators will be sharing their unique experiences and style with fellow performers, students, and enthusiasts alike. Willing participants will also have the opportunity to play for the clinicians to receive feedback and tips. Just $5 to join the drumming fun!