UAF decks the halls with concerts, sales, open houses

November 30, 2011

Marmian Grimes

UAF photo by Todd Paris. A wreath adorns the newly dedicated SNRAS greenhouse adjacent to the Arctic Health Research Building on UAF's West Ridge.
UAF photo by Todd Paris. A wreath adorns the newly dedicated SNRAS greenhouse adjacent to the Arctic Health Research Building on UAF's West Ridge.
Marmian Grimes
907-474-7902
11/30/11


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. 21 through Dec. 24, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m, Monday – Saturday, UA Museum of the North
Holiday sale prices include 20 percent off bone sculptures and masks, and 10 percent off all other museum store merchandise, including ivory carvings, beadwork, children's books and toys. Free gift-wrapping is available. Call 474-1595 for more information.

Alaska Sea Grant, Marketing and Communications and UA Press open house, sale
Dec. 1, 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. Have your photo taken with the Nanook. The UAF shuttle is available for service between campus and the Wells Fargo Building by calling 474-7433. Call 474-6707 or email dawn.montano@alaska.edu for more information.

UAF music department – Music at One
Thursdays, Dec. 1 and 8, 1 p.m., Charles W. Davis Concert Hall
These free concerts feature UAF music students performing a variety of pieces. Open to the public.

Northern Lights String Orchestra concert
Thursday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m., Charles W. Davis Concert Hall
This free concert will include works by Vaughn Williams, Corelli and Rutter.

Large Animal Research holiday bazaar
Friday, Dec. 2, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., West Ridge Research Building lobby and room 210
This sale will feature T-shirts, sweatshirts, raw qiviut, Alaska-made items and lots more. For more information call 474-7165.

Fairbanks Symphony Orchestra – Design Alaska Holiday Concert
Sunday, Dec. 4, 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.

UAF music department – string chamber groups concert
Tuesday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m., Charles W. Davis Concert Hall
This free concert features UAF music students. Open to the public.

UAF music department – Junior recital
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 8 p.m., Charles W. Davis Concert Hall
This free concert features UAF music student Franz Felkl on violin. Open to the public.

UAF holiday concert, wind symphony and jazz band
Friday, Dec. 9, 8 p.m., Charles W. Davis Concert Hall, UAF campus
This concert will feature the Wind Symphony, directed by Karen Gustafson, and the Jazz Band, directed by James Bicigo, playing holiday classics and more. 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. 9, noon – 6 p.m., Fine Arts Building, studios 415 and 405
Ceramics and prints will be for sale. Contact Carol Hoefler, UAF art department, at 474-7530 for more information.

University Chorus holiday concert, “Christmas Oratorios”
Saturday, Dec. 10, 8 p.m., Charles W. Davis Concert Hall
The University Chorus in holiday concert, directed by Jaunelle Celaire. Tickets are $5 for students, seniors and military; $10 for adults; and children 12 and under are free. Call 474-7555 for more information.

UAF music department – brass ensembles concert
Sunday, Dec. 11, 4 p.m., Charles W. Davis Concert Hall
This free concert features UAF music students. Open to the public.

UAF music department – Junior recital
Sunday, Dec. 11, 7 p.m., Charles W. Davis Concert Hall
This free concert features UAF music student Khelsea Sawyer on piano. Open to the public.

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