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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 FULL-DOME NUTCRACKER SUITE AT THE THOMAS PLANETARIUM Enter a visual music extravaganza of Pyotr Tchaikovsky's most famous work, with stereo soundtrack performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and animation by Ken Scott. Tickets are $6. (Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street) EVENTS BEGINNING AT 5PM ZOO LIGHTS Get ready to be dazzled this winter by our Zoo Lights displays! Walk the zoo trails and enjoy seeing the animals while admiring these custom displays. Some are even animated to music! And our trail light canopies are a favorite for selfies and pictures. Tickets may be purchased at admissions during open Zoo Lights hours for $7 each for annual members (ages 3 and up) or $9 each for non-members (ages 3 and up). Ages 2 and under are free. (Alaska Zoo, 4731 O’Malley Road) HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE GARDEN Explore the amazing light displays in the Alaska Botanical Garden this Winter. Starting November 29th, every Thursday through Saturday through December the Garden's trails will be lit up with beautiful lights and whimsical displays. Activities include guided star gazing, bonfire with hot drinks and marshmallows, and fun family crafts. Tickets are $5 - $7 and free for children under 4. The garden will be open from 5 – 8pm. (Alaska Botanical Garden, 4601 Campbell Airstrip Road) NATHAN PERRY Nathan Perry creates intricately crafted artwork using scratchboard, pen and ink, graphite, and pastels. His work ranges from non-objective abstract expressionism to detailed realism and his subject matter includes portraiture, wild life, landscape, and spiritual themes. He attended and graduated from UAF with a degree in Education, The Art Institute of Colorado with and Associate of Arts degree in Graphic Design, and the University of Montana with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. His artwork has been displayed nationally and internationally and he draws continual inspiration from Alaska and its surrounding beauty. (Tequila 61, 445 W 4th Avenue) ALASKA WATERCOLOR SOCIETY'S ALLMEMBER SHOW Some of Alaska’s best artists are offering paintings at bargain prices—just in time for Christmas! Share light refreshments and chat with the artists. (Bagel Factory Café, 142 W 34th Avenue) APC JUROR'S CHOICE EXHIBITION 2018 Juror's Choice - ConocoPhillips Gallery Each year, APC sponsors Rarefied Light, Alaska’s largest juried fine art photography exhibition. A nationally recognized photographer is selected to jury the show and conduct a 2. day workshop. Arthur Meyerson, the 2018 Rarefied Light juror, selected from 610 submissions the 50 photographs for the final exhibition. In addition, Mr. Meyerson chose two artists whose work is featured in this invitational group exhibit, Hal Gage and Matt Johnson. Hal Gage, Anchorage - Fair Game, pigment ink Matt Johnson, Anchorage - Homage, pigment ink on watercolor paper. (APU Galleries, 4101 University Drive) HOLIDAY OPEN STUDIO AT REAL ART IS BETTER Local oil painter Scott Clendaniel is hosting a holiday open studio for one night only. Original oil paintings and limited-edition prints of beer and Alaska scenery will be available for sale. FREE 99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall poster with every $20+ purchase! Enter a drawing for a Clendaniel art print of your choice. Complimentary refreshments (Real Art is Better, 333 W 4th Avenue, Suite 4) FIRST FRIDAY ART AT TURNAGAIN BREWING Metalaska artists Joel Loosli and Joe Kaneshiro present Alaskana and pop art themes on metal. (Turnagain Brewing, 7924 King Street) FIRST FRIDAY AT GEORGIA BLUE GALLERY Versatile clay artist Isolde Gibson presents her exhibition "Repose," featuring clay tiles based on the theme of "Nature." Acclaimed mystery writer Stan Jones signs his books featuring detective Nathan Active. (Georgia Blue Gallery, 3555 Arctic Boulevard, Suite C5) 2 FRIENDS GALLERY Christmas is coming in only a few short weeks so now is the time to enjoy your friends and live music while you find gifts for under the tree! I am certain that all your Alaskan friends need new pottery, glass and other breakable art - and 2 Friends happen to have the most beautiful selection! (2 Friends Gallery, 342 E Benson Boulevard) 100X100 Annual IGCA Members Exhibit that includes 100 works of art all priced at $100 or less. (IGCA, 427 D Street) IONIAN ARCHEOLOGICAL ARCHIVES Bivy is thrilled to present Ionian Archaeological
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Archives an exhibition by Marco Emmanuele curated by Daniela Cotimbo. The exhibition explores the possibility of transforming the gallery space into an ephemeral Museum of the Ionian, a maritime basin that connects Italy, Greece and Albania. (Bivy, 419 G Street, Suite 100) FIRST FRIDAY AT SSP STUDIO SSP Studio & Gallery is not your normal photography gallery. Here you will find some of Alaska's top talent pushing the envelope of their cameras and taking the lens to new depths. Thought provoking, intriguing and mind-blowing art. Get ready to have your mind accelerated to new level. (SSP Studio, 2217 E Tudor Road, Suite 11) ALASKAN NIGHTLIFE The Alaskan Nightlife show at Resolution Brewing Company is a photography exhibit of urban and backcountry nightscapes. Photographs are works of Anchorage photographer, Sanjana Greenhill. Sanjana has been photographing Alaskan life for the past seven years. One of her favorite festival to photograph is Fur Rendezvous. The night sky intrigues her and she likes to capture nightly scenes in Alaska and places she travels. (Resolution Brewery, 4024 Mountain View Drive) ANCHORAGE DISTILLERY Enjoy craft cocktails while you check those gifts off your list! Sally J's Red Thread Studio from Kodiak, AK and Meg of Bramble AK will be bringing their wares for your shopping pleasure! (Anchorage Distillery, 6310 A Street) EVENTS BEGINNING AT 5:30PM RACHELLE DOWDY: “PERISHABLE” “Perishable” is a fun and dynamic exhibit of all new paintings and sculptures, according to Dowdy, “this show continues my exploration of our celebrated food resources and iconography.” The beautiful works are delivered with an exceptional degree of mastery and include graphic spraypainted stencil work, hand-painted layers, and narrative illustrations adorn works. (Out North Gallery, 333 W 4th Avenue) JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW WITH JOYA AND KAREN CRITTENDEN NIJEM Alaskan-born Karen Crittenden Nijem is partowner of designer jewelry line, Joya! Karen will be showcasing Joya’s emerging jewelry line for the winter season (OOO-LALA!) Enjoy refreshments & live Christmas jams by The Spenerds. 5:30-9pm. (The Crest Gallery, 939 E 5th Avenue) FIRST FRIDAY SEASON OF GIVE In celebration of the season, Sparc is partnering with Friends of Pets for a Season of Give. We will feature pet-themed art in the gallery, and handmade ornaments for sale. They are also offering a Paint and Take ornament activity, with varied items available for sale. Please join them as they celebrate pets, partnerships, and holidays. 25% of the proceeds for sale of art from this event will go directly to Friends of Pets. (Sparc: A Creative Place, 425 D Street) WILDLIFE AND WILD FIGURES: GROUP SHOW OF EMERGING ALASKAN ARTISTS Raeann Krugger (oil painting), William Bittner (photography), and Paige Korynta (ink and watercolor) will show their various takes on internal and external worlds this month at Snow City. First Friday December 7 reception 5:30-8pm, show on display through January 3. (Snow City Café, 1034 W 4th Avenue) NEW IMPRESSIONIST PAINTINGS BY LYNN BRAUTIGAM BOOTS Meet Lynn and ask her about her extensive travels inside Alaska as well as the vast number of expert classes she has been involved in over the last couple of years. Also enjoy refreshments and live Christmas jams by the Spenerds. Stephan Fine Arts is located inside the Hotel Captain Cook. 5:30-10 pm. Exhibit continues through the end of December. (Stephan Fine Arts, 939 W 5th Avenue) EVENTS BEGINNING AT 6PM NEW RELEASES BY YUKON ARTIST, NATHALIE PARENTEAU Parenteau hails from Whitehorse, Yukon, and has become one of Alaska’s favorite contemporary wildlife artists. Her mystical caricatures of animals and figures leave the viewer enthralled with who it is behind the painting! Come meet Nathalie in-person and see new works! The Captain Cook Coffee Cubby is located inside the Hotel Captain Cook off the K Street entrance. 6-8pm. Enjoy refreshments, Kaladi coffee, beer, and wine. (Hotel captain cook, 939 W 5th Avenue) AURORA FINE ART GALLERY Aurora Fine Art has placed Alaskan art at the core of its mission and identity. The pieces displayed represent the heart of the Alaskan spirit and sense of adventure. These museum quality pieces for sale pursue the new while holding to the traditions of the past. From traditional ivory carvings and wooden masks to modern metals and glass creations, their pieces will add a significant story to your home or business. Reception with Live Music by the Rick Zelinsky Trio. (Aurora Fine Art Gallery, 737 W 5th Avenue) ZAK KESSLER
Sevigny Studio presents local metal artist Zak Kessler. Zak’s work shows he has no boundaries to his creativity and abilities. The detail on his cranes are stunning. For music we have singer/songwriter Becky Kotter. Her performances are captivating. Becky’s voice alone is amazing and when she gets going on speed strumming her performance turns to awe inspiring. (Sevigny Studios, 608 W 4th Avenue) FIRST FRIDAY WITH VIOLA Join Catalyst, to welcome Viola, as their First Friday artist for the month of December. Snacks, Radical Art, Fun! (Catalyst Cannabis Co., 9900 Old Seward Highway) RAPID SPACE SHORTS AT THE THOMAS PLANETARIUM 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm., 7:30pm, 8pm and 8:30pm. These quick planetarium experiences range from constellation tours of the night sky to cruising around the solar system to learning about light and the aurora borealis. $3 admission fee. (Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street) CLOSE-UP: THOMAS CHUNG Explore contemporary artist Thomas Chung’s artworks in his solo exhibition, Everything is Sacred. Chung facilitates discussion of contemporary cultures, spirituality and the human experience through his works. Participants gain an understanding of imagery and its meanings and formulate their own responses to the work. No art background necessary. (Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street) EYES CLOSED PROJECT CELEBRATION The Eyes Closed project is organized by Keys to Life, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering, creating and strengthening an inclusive community through rich arts and cross-cultural experiences. It is the result of children sharing their dreams and hopes for themselves, their families and their communities. This celebration includes a short documentary, a slide presentation, scavenger hunt and prizes. Eyes Closed Project maps for all panels located on the Anchorage Museum campus can be downloaded at www.keystolifealaska.com. (Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street) FIRST FRIDAY WITH WILL INGRAM Come see this amazing Alaskan photographer. Will loves enjoying the outdoors and wants to share his prospective with you. From the peaks of mountains under the galaxy to the Aurora gleaming over our beautiful state. (Hillside Natural Wellness, 8639 Toloff Street) EVENTS BEGINNING AT 6:30PM CUATRO - A FABULOUS FIRST FRIDAY FEST It's Open Space's 5th annual First Friday party, and we're serving up an amazing evening for you featuring fabulous local art, food, dance, and music! Doors open at 6:30pm. Feast your eyes on hand-carved woodworks by Jen Joliff, ink images and acrylic paintings by June Takagi, sand-carved ceramics by Connie Engelbrecht, and handmade knit and crochet wears by Buttah.Fly Wears. Savor bites from Sis's Cafe and cider from Double Shovel. Be treated to a salsa dance performance by Anaya Latin Dance that's sure to sizzle. Make sure Open Space is your last stop on First Friday to see Anaya Latin Dance's performance at 8:15pm! (Open Space, 630 E 57th Place) FILM AND DISCUSSION: MAGNETIC NORTH Join the Alaska Humanities Forum, Anchorage International Film Festival and filmmaker Marla Williams to see a selection from the new Magnetic North series. Magnetic North is a documentary film project produced by Alaska Humanities Forum in partnership with Rasmuson Foundation. The series explores the personality and character of six Alaskans whose actions and ideas have shaped Alaska’s history, spirit and values. Collectively, they challenge preconceived notions of the Last Frontier, promote a richer understanding of its distinct identity, and speak to our shared experience of life in contemporary Alaska. Film director Marla Williams hosts a discussion on her filmmaking processes and experiences with these magnetic subjects. (Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street) LIQUID LIGHT + AMANDA KOLSTEDT Christmas is right around the corner, and we have the perfect line up for big presents, stocking stuffers, and thank you gifts. With two featured artists, five pop-up shops, Christmas Carol Karaoke, hot chocolate and a cookie exchange there's something for everyone at this month's First Friday! Come get a jump start on your holiday shopping and support local artists! (Heart of the City, 411 W 4th Avenue) EVENTS BEGINNING AT 7PM EARTH QUAKE STORIES 907.0 What do we need after a big freaking shake? Collective storytelling that expands our understanding of what just happened to us: Tales woven, humor spun, songs sung, Introspective poetics, reflective yarns, interpretive reenactments, heck who knows? Just come out and share and/ or hear your city's experience from the people who lived through it with you. To share your 5 to 7-minute story, send a message to teeka@
writersblockak.com--or just show up and get on the list, first come, first choice of spots. Were you in a swaying building or staring up at one? Were you part of a cursing mob or alone in the basement? Were you obliviously driving along a bumpy road or caught in the undulating chaos? All our stories matter, and we want to hear them. (Spenard Writer’s Block, 3956 Spenard Road) THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Anchorage Community Theatre’s 65th season continues November 23-December 16 with the hilarious and heartwarming holiday classic, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, adapted by Barbara Robinson from her best-selling children’s book. A couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids— probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem—and the laughs— when the Herdmans collide with the Christmas story head-on! Directed by Stephanie Leigh, this delightful comedy is fun for audience members of all ages and runs from Thanksgiving weekend till December 16 at Anchorage Community Theatre. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever plays at Anchorage Community Theatre from November 23 to December 16, 2018. Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 7:00 and Sundays at 3:00. December 9’s performance will be ASL-interpreted. (Anchorage Community Theatre, 1133 E 70th Avenue) MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY Jane Austen and Christmas romance! In this winning and witty sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the bookish middle child of the Bennet family finally has her day. Constantly overshadowed by her four sisters, Mary Bennet finds hope for a new life beyond her family from an unexpected holiday romance. Austen fans and first-timers alike will find much to love in this alluring comedic tale. The production runs through December 23 with performances at 7pm Thursday – Sunday. Tickets are available at CenterTix.com. (Cyrano’s Theatre Company, 3800 Debarr Road) PULSE DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS: NUTCRACKER REDUX Pulse Dance Company is proud to unveil their first ever Nutcracker Redux - a contemporary retelling of the holiday story we all know and love, created with adventurous audiences in mind. Developed with an all-Alaskan cast and featuring company and community dancers, this robust and collaborative dance production shares the Nutcracker in a way Anchorage has never experienced it before! Bursting with humor, color, and whirlwind new dances, this modern twist breathes new life into an old tale. You'll be enchanted and charmed by the combined visions of some of Alaska's leading choreographers including Alice Bassler Sullivan, Cady Lynn O'Brien, Molly Lunsford, Mikal Preston, and Stephanie Wonchala. Put your party dress on because the Mouse Queen is ready for battle, Mother Ginger got a facelift and our Snowflakes will warm your heart this cold, cold winter! This family event is perfect for all ages, and while babes in arms are free, any child ages 2+ and/or occupying a seat require tickets. Tickets are available at BrownPaperTickets.com. (Wendy Williamson Auditorium, 2533 Providence Drive) HOUSING DESIGN CHALLENGE REVEAL: COMP/ACT/COMPETITION Come see possible solutions to our Anchorage housing challenge. COMP/act/ brings together builders, architects and residents together to form teams and compete in a design challenge that addresses opportunities in a new housing typology for middle income residents that promotes modern workforce needs, community connectivity, wellbeing, northern architectural identity and a lifestyle for urban Alaska. Teams will present their designs; a jury of industry professionals will select the top six winners to advance to the final round and an award reception will take place. This program is presented in collaboration with the Anchorage Museum, AEDC, Cook Inlet Housing Authority, Fairview Community Council, Municipality of Anchorage and is made possible by the Rasmuson Foundation. (Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street) UNBOUND: POETRY ON DEMAND #ANCHORAGEMUSEUMQUAKEPOEMS Share your earthquake experience in a single word or phrase with poets who’ll turn it into a poem. If you can’t attend Friday, receive a poem by tweeting your word or phrase on Twitter with the hashtags #anchoragemuseumquakepoems and #poetresponder. Poets from across Alaska and beyond will respond with a poem. Or, tweet your own poem to #anchoragemuseumquakepoems. Poems will be collected and compiled by the Anchorage Museum to be preserved in the museum archives. (Anchorage Museum, 625 C Street) THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR Shakespeare's hilarious tale follows the antics of the buffoonish Falstaff as he tries to swindle money out of two prominent housewives in Windsor but finds himself outwitted at every turn. This winter comedy set in Victorian England at Christmas is suitable for the whole family and anyone that enjoys fun romp through a winter wonderland. This show is fast paced and fun, with live carolers
December 6 - December 12, 2018