It’s that time of year again — Tuba Christmas! Ever wonder what a huge group of tuba players sounds like? Here’s your chance! Head to the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts lobby this Saturday, December 14 at noon for a FREE Tuba holiday extravaganza. If you would like to play with the band, registration starts at 10 a.m. All skill levels are welcome! http://www.myalaskacenter.com/events/communityevents.php
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Need help getting into the swing of things this holiday season? Check out the Dimond High Swing Choir as they perform at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Saturday, December 14 at 3:30 p.m. Great music and super acoustics!
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Join the Anchorage International Film Festival as they show six full hours of the world’s best short films that are guaranteed to entertain, enlighten and engage moviegoers of all ages. From artistic animations to hilarious live action shorts and informative short documentaries, don’t miss this great cultural opportunity for FREE family entertainment, Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Anchorage Public Library’s Wilda Marston Theater from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The AIFF will host free snacks in the lobby during intermission from 12:45 to 1:05. For film descriptions visit: http://www.anchoragefilmfestival.org
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Dance the Friday, December 20th in-service day away with some of Anchorage’s most renowned instructors at Studio Pulse!
This fun, day-long dance retreat is open to teens and adults ages 13+. Three years prior dance experience recommended. A great outlet to get away and focus on the art of dance!
Advance registration is $45 and includes four classes, a filling lunch, and swag.
For more information, visit http://www.studiopulseak.com/ or e-mail StudioPulseAK@gmail.com
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Calling all middle school students! Help the NOAA Marine Debris Program raise awareness about the global problem of marine debris. Submit your art to their annual marine debris contest and your work could be featured in their 2015 calendar, which is distributed nationwide.
This year’s focus is on how marine debris affects the ocean environment or how students can help be a part of the solution.
For more information about the contest, visit http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/educate/annual-keep-sea-free-debris-art-contest
The deadline to submit is December 19!
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Come check out Anchorage’s newest bistro, The Red Chair Cafe and watch art in the making. Muralist Arielo “Bisco” Taylor will be creating a mural for the cafe as part of their first First Friday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.
For more information, visit http://www.theredchaircafe.com/
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Looking for some one-of-a-kind holiday gifts at a good price? Head down to the UAA Winter Pottery Sale Friday, Dec. 6. at UAA’s Gordon Hartlieb Hall. The Claybody Ceramics Club will have all types of ceramics for sale. The sale is open till 5 p.m.
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/UAAclaybody
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It’s First Friday time again and this month don’t miss the students of Yuliya’s Glamour Art Garage’s gallery opening at Great Harvest Bread Co. Anchorage, AK this Friday, Dec. 6 from 5-7 p.m. Students age 3-18 will have their original creations on display the whole month so come check it out!
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East High’s Native Student Leadership Council presents Elitnaurvik Within East’s Annual Gathering this Friday, Dec. 6, from 6-8 p.m., at East High Commons. This free, public event will feature traditional drumming, dancers and a potluck in the spirit of community and culture sharing.
For more information, please contact Angela Hartvigson at 742-2171.
Free Comic Drawing Class @ TU
Teen Underground and the Anchorage Museum are offering a FREE comics and illustration studio, Saturday, Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m. at the Loussac Library.
Learn how to breathe life into your sketches and tell stories with your drawings. This workshop covers how to begin, gather references, lay out pages and create perspective. Teens should bring their own sketchbooks and personal projects to work on.
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