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 TheCalendar (Published: July 18, 2003)
July 18 Art potpourri Watch artists create works ranging from pottery and jewelry to books and baskets, then purchase the wares from the makers. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily in July Where: Anchorage Museum of History and Art, 121 W. Seventh Ave. How Much: $6, $5 seniors, $4 members Info: 343-6163 Chess nights Sacrifice your pawns for royalty with the chess club. New members are always welcome. When: 5-10 p.m. Where: Title Wave Books, 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd. How Much: Free Info: 278-9283, www.wavebooks.com Dancing delights Boogie at the Anchorage Senior Center's regular dances. This week, Musicflo lights up the floor Friday. Hoedown polka party kicks up some dust Saturday. After Six Orchestra returns July 25. When: 8:30-11:30 p.m. Where: 1300 E. 19th Ave. How Much: $8 (Friday); $10 (Saturday) Info: 258-7823 Historic house Get a glimpse of life in the olden days with a guided tour through the Oscar Anderson House Museum. When: Noon-5 p.m. weekdays Where: 420 M St. How Much: $3 adults, $1 children Info: 274-2336 Jazz Jam Students display all they learned in the improvisation workshop at this recital. When: 7:30 p.m. Where: University of Alaska Anchorage Arts Building, Mainstage Theatre How Much: Free Info: 332-3234 Johnny Jet Travel guru signs books and shares secrets from his low-fare Web site. When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Cook Inlet Book Co., 415 W. Fifth Ave. How Much: Free Info: 727-1113, www.johnnyjet.com Matt Sheehy Former Alaskan who is now in the band Gravity and Henry returns with coffee-shop rock. When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Side Street Espresso, 412 G St. How Much: Cover charge Info: 258-9055 Model planes Fly your radio-controlled airplanes at the statewide championships. Compete in fun-fly Friday, scale planes and large aerobatic Saturday and precision aerobatic Sunday. Check out the sky for an air show at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. When: 6 p.m. (Friday); 9 a.m. (Saturday-Sunday) Where: Moffit Flying Field, Scott Road, Palmer How Much: Free Info: 1-907-357-2084 Music in the Park Pack a lunch, grab a few friends and enjoy the Anchorage Downtown Partnership's Music in the Park series. The Air Force Band of the Pacific, Alaska Brass, marches Friday and Wednesday. When: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays through Aug. 29 Where: Fourth Avenue and E Street How Much: Free Info: 279-5650 Play ball Take me out to the ball game. In this week's home baseball games, the Anchorage Bucs battle the Pilots at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday and July 25 and at 7 p.m. Thursday for the Mayor's Cup. The Anchorage Glacier Pilots take on the Miners at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday and Athletes in Action at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. When: See above Where: Mulcahy Stadium How Much: $4.50-$6.50 adults, $2.25 children Info: 561-2827 (Bucs), 274-3627 (Pilots) Roman Candles Hot local band lives it up with a CD-release concert. When: 9 p.m. Where: Snow Goose, 717 W. Third Ave. How Much: $10 Info: 277-7727 Steel Magnolias Robert Harling's hilarious and touching play set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, La., where all the ladies who are anybody get their hair done. When: 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays Where: Cyrano's Off Center Playhouse, 413 D St. How Much: $10-$15 Info: 274-2599 This Is Our Youth Stage Left Productions presents University of California San Diego graduate students in Kenneth Lonergan's play about the '80s teenage slacker generation. When: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday Where: Alaska Pacific University's Grant Hall How Much: $15; $10 students; $5 off with coat for Salvation Army Info: 223-0873 Whale Fat Follies It's the sleaziest, tackiest multi-media musical comedy show east of Minnesota Drive, with lots of 'skeeters, Winnebagos, moose nuggets and spawning salmon. Stick around after the show for the Fabulous Spamtones, featuring Mr. Whitekeys and Heather Copelin slammin' greasy jazz. When: 8 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays (shows), 10:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays (music) Where: Fly By Night Club, 3300 Spenard Road How Much: $12.50 and up (show), free (music) Info: 279-7726 Zoo tunes Boogie with the bears and enjoy live music every Friday night through July at the Alaska Zoo. This week, the Alaska Brass of the Air Force Band of the Pacific marches on. When: 7 p.m. Where: 4731 O'Malley Road How Much: $9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 youths 12 to 17, $4 kids 3 to 11, free younger than 3 Info: 346-2133 Saturday July 19 Art potpourri See July 18 Barbecue master Grill more than meat after this class in which a local chef will prepare a three-course meal. When: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Allen & Petersen Kitchen & Appliance Center, 3002 Seward Highway How Much: $59 Info: 276-0111 Dancing delights See July 18 Downtown Market Browse through beads, kites, handcrafted jewelry, Alaska crafts and more, with live entertainment throughout the day. This week's music lineup includes Wendy Withrow, Donna Romero, Alaska Brass, Beartones, Chugach Mountain Range Cloggers, Full Circle, Karenodie & Paul and Wild Alaska Roses. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 13 Where: Third Avenue and E Street How Much: Free to browse Info: 272-5634 Duct tape day Stick yourself to Alaska's favorite problem solver for comedy, a fashion show and sculptures to celebrate the naming of Wasilla as the honorary duct tape capital of the world. When: 11 a.m. Where: 1350 S. Seward Meridian Parkway, Wasilla How Much: Free Info: 1-216-373-8203 Farmers Market There's nothing like fresh veggies to get a person excited about summer. Check out vegetable starts, tomato plants, apple trees, red and white potatoes and more. When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 11 Where: Daily News parking lot, 1001 Northway Drive How Much: Free to browse Governor's annual picnic Let the state treat you to a nonpolitical, family event with local entertainers, helicopter tours, basketball with virtual-reality goggles, balloons and a barbecue. When: Noon-4 p.m. Where: Delaney Park Strip How Much: Free Info: 278-3250 In the Land Where Acorns Dance Anchorage Community Theatre presents a reading of Joaquin Miller's life among the Waimuk people during the California Gold Rush. Written and directed by Michael O'Rourke. When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday Where: ACT Studio Theatre, 1133 E. 70th Ave. How Much: $6 Info: 344-4713 Jazz Concert Series Alaska Jazz workshop presents guest artists for good vibes and groovin'. When: 7:30 p.m. Where: University of Alaska Anchorage Arts Building, Mainstage Theatre How Much: $7-$12 advance; $10-$15 door; free kids Info: 332-3234 Makeshift Local heavy metal monsters crash down the joint with their CD-release concert. When: 8 p.m. Where: New Direction Coffee House, 639 W. International Airport Road How Much: $5 Info: 561-3802 Metal Up Your Creek Hamerfisst, Blystre, Dead on Fourth, Headrush Inc., Cash or Jail and Rezjudicata slam the metal. When: 8 p.m. Where: Jim Creek, Palmer How Much: Free Info: N/A Model planes See June 18 Moose's Tooth anniversary The seventh annual celebration with Photonz and H-3, a beer garden, a barbecue, pizza and lots of cool stuff. When: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: 3300 Old Seward Highway How Much: $8 Info: 258-2537 Neighborhood picnics Mayor Mark Begich will get to know the communities in Anchorage with inaugural celebrations around town. On Saturday, he meets families from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairview Recreation Center and 3 to 5 p.m. at Girdwood Forest Fair Park. On Sunday, he'll stop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mountain View Lions Park, 1 to 3 p.m. at Jewel Lake Park, 3 to 5 p.m. at Eagle River Town Square Park and 6 to 8 p.m. at Klatt Elementary School. When: See above Where: See above How Much: Free Info: 279-2793 Piece of pie Discover the tricks to make a flaky pie crust that comes all the way from Iceland, then explore your talents with sample pies. When: 1-4 p.m. Where: Allen & Petersen Appliance Center, Creekside Plaza, Wasilla How Much: $59 Info: 373-0111 (Wasilla); 276-0111 (Anchorage) Play ball See July 18 Rummage sale Fill your house with treasures as you raise funds for the Simonian Little League fields. When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays Where: Simonian fields, behind Lake Otis Parkway and Pago Pago Avenue How Much: Free to browse Info: 563-7922 Salmon and planes Join the Alaska Aviation Heritage Museum for the annual Great Alaska Salmon Bake and Fly-by. View vintage aircraft and dance to live music. When: Noon-5 p.m. Where: Lake Hood How Much: $15 adults, $6 children Info: 248-5325 Sketch N Safari Doodle your favorite creatures with tips from professionals artists who roam the zoo seeking unsuspecting exhibits. When: Noon Where: Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road How Much: $9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 youths 12 to 17, $4 kids 3 to 11, free younger Info: 346-2133, www.alaskazoo.org SpeakEasy Spoken-word entertainers bring high energy that feeds the senses and enlightens the mind. When: 9-11 p.m. Where: La Cabana, 312 E. Fourth Ave. How Much: $9 Info: 884-5979 Steel Magnolias See July 18 This Is Our Youth See July 18 Whale Fat Follies See July 18 Sunday July 20 Art potpourri See July 18 Bocce ball Show off your rolling and tossing skills in the next hole-in-one tournament at Bernie's Bungalow Lounge. When: 2-6 p.m. Where: 626 D St. How Much: $1 per ball Info: 276-8808 Contemporary film series "The Vanishing American" tells the story of Indians of the Southwest in this film based on the Zane Grey novel. When: 3 and 6 p.m. Where: Anchorage Museum of History and Art, 121 W. Seventh Ave. How Much: $6, $5 seniors, $4 members Info: 343-4326, 343-6173 In the Land Where Acorns Dance See July 19 Neighborhood picnics See July 19 Model planes See June 18 Outdoor bazaar Enjoy a drive along the Arm before browsing through a wide variety of Alaska crafts at the Bird Ridge Summer Bazaar, featuring handcrafted items and balloons for the kids. When: Noon-6 p.m. Where: Bird Ridge Cafe and Motel, Mile 101 Seward Highway, Bird Creek How Much: Free Info: 360-2080 Peaceful pickin' Returned Peace Corps volunteers gather for the Adopt-a-Road project. Meet to the left of the Carrs gas station in front of Northway Mall. When: 1-3 p.m. Where: Penland Parkway How Much: Free Info: 258-4654 Play ball See July 18 Steel Magnolias See July 18 Think and watch Give your brain a good workout at the giant-screen presentation of philosopher J. Krishnamurti. When: 7 p.m. Where: Huzanity Cafe, 640 W. 36th Ave. How Much: Free Info: 278-4740 This Is Our Youth See July 18 Monday July 21 Art potpourri See July 18 Get off the bus Ike Waits, author of "Denali Guidebook," describes the best way to explore the park with day hikes, backpacking or short walks to take photographs, picnic or enjoy wildflowers. When: 2 p.m. Where: Alaska Public Lands Information Center, 605 W. Fourth Ave., Suite 105 How Much: Free Info : www.nps.gov/aplic
See July 18 Letter leaders Form a word, earn some points and show off your syntax skills with the new Scrabble club. When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Title Wave Books, 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd. How Much: Free Info: 278-9283; www.wavebooks.com Masks and puppets Anchorage Community Theatre collaborates with international artists for a two-week workshop that explores what those Yupik dance masks mean. When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through Aug. 2 Where: 1133 E. 70th Ave. How Much: $225 Info: 344-4713 Play ball See July 18 Super souffles Prepare this pastry for more than dessert after this cooking class. When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (Monday); 6-9 p.m. (Tuesday) Where: Allen & Petersen Kitchen & Appliance Center, 3002 Seward Highway How Much: $59 Info: 276-0111 Top of the world chorus Receive vocal lessons and opportunities to sing the national anthem at a Bucs or Pilots game. When: 7 p.m. Mondays through August Where: Church of the Nazarene, 4025 W. 88th Ave. How Much: Free Info: 274-1334 Tuesday July 22 Art potpourri See July 18 Bear photographers Discover what the Alaska Department of Fish and Game saw after it mounted a digital camera on a collared bear in this week's "Tuesday Night at the Zoo" series. When: 7 p.m. Where: Alaska Zoo, 4731 O'Malley Road How Much: $9 adults, $8 seniors, $5 youths 12 to 17, $4 kids 3 to 11, free younger Info: 346-2133, www.alaskazoo.org Future food Do it ahead of time. This class teaches methods of braising, poaching, steaming and boiling for those folks who want a meal before the last minute. When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Allen & Petersen Appliance Center, Creekside Plaza, Wasilla How Much: $59 Info: 373-0111 (Wasilla); 276-0111 (Anchorage) Historic house See July 18 Picture perfect Learn to use your film camera at an evening lecture. Additional classes will be held throughout the summer. When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Blaine's Art & Graphic Supply, 2803 Spenard Road How Much: $25 Info: 677-9090 Play ball See July 18 Sourdough Chorus Sweet Adelines and director Peggy McBride Spindle invite ladies to participate in their membership drive. When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays Where: Anchorage Lutheran Church, 1420 N St. How Much: Free Info: 272-4245, 566-3987 Tuesday market The Ladies Auxiliary in Eagle River hosts the Eagle River/Chugiak market every Tuesday through Sept. 30. You'll find lots of free parking, local vendors and fresh produce. When: 3-7 p.m. Where: Eagle River Road, next to fire department How Much: Free Info: 694-7607 Whale Fat Follies See July 18 Wednesday July 23 Art potpourri See July 18 Creme Brulee Present this tasty dessert classic style or with variations. Plus, learn to prepare a bread pudding with sauce at this cooking class. When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Allen & Petersen Kitchen & Appliance Center, 3002 Seward Highway How Much: $59 Info: 276-0111 Historic house See July 18 Midweek market It's like the Downtown Market, only it's on Wednesday and not downtown. When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 20 Where: Northway Mall parking lot How Much: Free to browse Info: 272-5635 Munching with magic Local magicians chow down and perform magic for curious spectators. If you're lucky, your lunch tab will disappear. When: Noon Wednesdays Where: Harry's, 101 W. Benson Blvd. How Much: Magic is free; lunch isn't Info: 276-4123 Music in the Park See July 18 Open art night Indulge your creative side with painting and more in the art room or outside at the senior center. When: 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Anchorage Senior Center, 1300 E. 19th Ave. How Much: Free Info: 258-7823 Play ball See July 18 Rockin' out Local bands battle for their final chance to headline Zombiefest 2003. When: 7-10 p.m. Where: Peanut Farm, 5227 Old Seward Highway How Much: No cover Info: 349-9691 Scrapbooking class Preserve treasured memories and photos with an album, family tree page and other essentials. When: 2 p.m. Wednesdays through July 30 Where: Anchorage Senior Center, 1300 E. 19th. How Much: $40.25 Info: 258-7823 Singles mingle Check out the fun-lovin' folks at Singles Network events. This week, socialize over lunch at Kobe Teppayaki House. Get dished up for dinner on July 25 at Aladdin's. When: Noon (Wednesday); 6 p.m. (July 25) Where: Kobe Teppayaki House, 3400 Arctic Blvd.; Aladdin's, 4240 Old Seward Highway How Much: Depends on your appetite Info: 566-6641 Whale Fat Follies See July 11 Thursday July 24 Art potpourri See July 18 Historic house See July 18 Live after Five Larry Z & the Wanted slam down the tunes in the last of this summer concert series. When: 5-7 p.m. Where: D Street and Fourth Avenue How Much: Free Info: 279-5655 Jazzy nights Put a little kick in your evenings at Summer Jazz After Hours with Melissa Bledsoe Fischer. Show up early for "The Ladies of Grove Street," a film chronicling the lives of women in the early New York jazz scene. When: 7-8:30 p.m. (concert), 6:30 p.m. (movie) Thursdays through Sept. 11 Where: Anchorage Museum of History and Art, 121 W. Seventh Ave. How Much: Free for members, $6.50 others Info: 343-4326 Play ball See July 18 Short shorts Winners of the writing contest read their stories. When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Title Wave Books, 1360 W. Northern Lights Blvd. How Much: Free Info: 278-9283; www.wavebooks.com Steel Magnolias See July 18 Up close and animal Every Thursday, the Alaska Zoo brings out a visitor to meet and teach. Animals include a baby musk ox, foxes, a porcupine and a great horned owl. When: 2-3 p.m. Thursdays Where: Alaska Public Lands Information Center, 605 W. Fourth Ave., Suite 105 How Much: Free
Info: 346-2133, www.nps.gov/aplic
See July 18
When: 7 p.m..
Where: Anchorage Museum of History and Art, 121 W. Seventh Ave.
How Much: Free
Info: 336-0686
When: 9 p.m.
Where: Fiori D'Italia, 2502 McRae Road
How Much: $5
Info: 243-9990, vornon@gci.net
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Raven Hall, Alaska State Fairgrounds, Palmer
How Much: $5
Info: 746-7155
When: 8 a.m. (meet); 9 a.m. (start)
Where: House of Harley-Davidson, 4334 Spenard Road
How Much: $50
Info: 276-2131, 248-5300, www.hogalaska.com
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Crosspoint Community Church, 1920 W. Dimond Blvd.
How Much: $10 advance; $12 day of show
Info: 868-2996
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Alley, 900 W. Fifth Ave.
How Much: $7
Info: 884-8726
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