6/25: New Things to Do, First Friday Next Week
June 25, 2010 | Tags: Alaska Native Culture, Art, Audio, Events
Today we got together with our Vice President of Visitor Services and Membership Karen Lane to discuss some new businesses and things to do, see or experience around Fairbanks. We also discussed the schedule for the upcoming First Friday art exhibit (July 2) here at the Morris Thompson Center.
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6/11: Cultural Programs at the Morris Thompson Center
June 10, 2010 | Tags: Alaska Native Culture, Antler Arch, Audio, Downtown
This week’s program is focused on the Cultural Programs underway at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center this summer. There is also mention of the new ‘Farthest North Antler Arch’ near our river walk, which you see above. Get all the details when you play or download this update below.
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5/28: New Cultural Programs, First Friday
May 28, 2010 | Tags: Alaska Native Culture, Art, Audio, Downtown
We spoke with Vice President of Visitor Services and Membership Karen Lane today about the upcoming Cultural Programs at the Morris Thompson Center. We also discussed some of the items on the agenda for the next First Friday Art Exhibit. Play or download this week’s program below.
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4/16: Fairbanks Visitor Industry Walk for Charity
April 16, 2010 | Tags: Arctic Winter Games, Charity Walk
Our Vice President of Visitor Services and Membership, Karen Lane talks about the upcoming Charity Walk through downtown Fairbanks. We also mention the theme contest we have launched as a result of our bid to host the 2014 Arctic Winter Games.
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4/2: 2014 Arctic Winter Games, First Friday
April 2, 2010 | Tags: Arctic Winter Games, First Friday, Theme Contest
Fairbanks is bidding to host the Arctic Winter Games for 2014. You can enter our contest to select a theme for the event and sign up to be a supporter by visiting our AWG 2014 page. Here are some details on the prizes:
The Grand prize contest winner will receive a Thule Frontier 668ES Rooftop Cargo Box donated by Alaska Outdoor Rentals and Guides. The first runner-up will receive a round of golf at North Star Golf. The second runner-up will receive a Fairbanks-themed gift basket.
Another First Friday art exhibit is being hosted at the Morris Thompson Center as well, along with other events throughout this weekend. Listen to or download the entire rundown below.
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3/19: Open North American, Alaska Native Art
March 19, 2010 | Tags: Alaska Native Culture, Audio
The short program formerly known as the Midday Update has changed a bit in recent days and now airs during The Morning Show on KFBX 970AM. Today we talk about the events surrounding the GCI Open North American Championship, other things happening downtown this weekend and an Alaska Native Art Bazaar at the Morris Thompson Center.
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