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Alaska volcano researcher tracks dangerous ash clouds
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June 26, 2009
FAIRBANKS — In Alaska, there are 52 potentially active volcanoes, with Mount Redoubt currently denoted as active. For volcano watchers around the world, this is an exciting thing, the innards of Planet Earth coming to the surface in a rush of ash and lava, a sign that our planet is still reinventing itself.
Rebel Blues keeps blues genre alive in Alaska
Published June 26, 2009
FAIRBANKS — “Growing up in my family, the first blues I heard was John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and BB King. Something in that music struck a chord me,” said Donald Hill, vocalist and percussionist with Rebel Blues, playing tonight and Saturday at the Howling Dog Saloon in Fox.
It's time for FDA's Mystery Dinner Theatre tradition
Published June 26, 2009
FAIRBANKS — For those in Fairbanks who remain loyal and in-tune with the traditions of local theater, this story will be no mystery. For the rest of you, read on:
WONCA-fest returns Saturday
Published June 26, 2009
FAIRBANKS — When hearing the word “wonca,” most people think of the movie about Charlie and the famous chocolate factory. But for one philanthropic Fairbanks family, WONCA means something much different.
Garden tea party celebrates Alaska statehood
Published June 26, 2009
FAIRBANKS — It’s tea time once again at the Georgeson Botanical Gardens on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, and this year the theme is “Celebrating Statehood,” though it is hardly limited to 1959, the year Alaska became the 49th state.
Beluga Nights: a good kind of wailing
Published June 26, 2009
FAIRBANKS — It’s going to be a wail of a good time as the annual Beluga Nights concert series at the University of Alaska Fairbanks kicks off Sunday with Fiddlehead Red.
Retired science educator continues to teach as thespian
Published June 26, 2009
FAIRBANKS — Floyd Sanford has long been fascinated with history and science, and the retired biology teacher considers Charles Darwin to be one of the most interesting, respectable and intelligent men to have lived.
Re-enactment camp strives to bring history back to life
Published June 19, 2009
Back in the early days of Alaska’s settlement, when brave trappers lived in solitude in the rough wilderness and depended largely on their skill and fortitude for survival, those courageous souls looked forward to rendezvous time. That was when traders would load up their wagons with every supply from gunpowder to flour to fabric and take it to a rendevous point, ready to sell it to the trappers who badly needed supplies and purchase the furs those trappers garnered over the season.
Great Alaskan Foodstock still 'playin' for food' 15 years in
Published June 19, 2009
Traditionally, a 15th anniversary gift should be something made from crystal, but this year, like every year, the best gift at the annual Great Alaskan Foodstock concert is canned and non-perishable food or a small monetary contribution.
Puddle of Mudd brings sounds new and old to Fairbanks solstice show
Published June 19, 2009
Puddle of Mudd is known for its heavy rock anthems loaded with crunching, churning guitars, thunderous bass and rich to howling vocals. The band, performing at The Blue Loon tonight, is back in the studio and founder and front man, vocalist Wesley Scantlin, said to expect more of the same.
Fairbanks fiddler returns for Summer Arts Festival
Published June 19, 2009
Caitlin Warbelow may have chased her dad out of the house with her “squealy” fiddle playing when she was 3 years old, but now her fiddle tunes not only hold an audience but garner national attention.
Dunham proves playing with dolls really is a laughing matter
Published June 19, 2009
When Jeff Dunham takes the stage, he is not alone: He brings with him a slew of funny companions, including the ever-grumpy Walter and the mellow Mexican Jose Jalapeno.
Creamer's Field celebrates summer sollstice with special events
Published June 19, 2009
This time of year outside is the place to be, and Friends of Creamer’s Field has two taking place Saturday: Dragonfly Day and a summer solstice walk.
Young artists get experienced guidance at Fairbanks Arts Academy
Published June 19, 2009
The end of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Summer Fine Arts Academy a few years ago left a void that has been filled by new summer camp opportunities: The Summer Music Academy and the Summer Arts Academy.
Bearfoot gives back at Fairbanks Bluegrass Camp for Kids
Published June 19, 2009
The Alaska-based Bearfoot Bluegrass Band will be in Fairbanks next week, but you have to be a kid to see them. And the band won’t actually be performing; instead members will be teaching at the sixth annual Fairbanks Bluegrass Camp for Kids, hosted by Bearfoot and Fairbanks Folk Fest.
