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3/19: Open North American, Alaska Native Art

FCVB — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:29:03 +0000

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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12/11: Holiday Open House, New Site, Facebook Page

FCVB — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:00:52 +0000

The report today focuses on our Holiday Open House being held tomorrow, but we also mention our new website and promote our Facebook page. And…we give you the explanation behind the photo you see above. Check out all of this by listening or downloading the update below.

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9/11: Morris Thompson Center Exhibits Open Now!

FCVB — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:40:04 +0000

The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center Exhibits opened this week! While adjustments are still being made and great features are still being added, these life-sized dioramas are still amazing to see. Here about the opening and the introduction of our Winter Guide on today’s update.

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08/21: Morris Thompson Center Exhibit Opening

FCVB — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:10:04 +0000

The exhibits inside the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center are slated to open early next week. While some minor additions will occur in the upcoming months, you will certainly be impressed by what’s already in place. The photo above shows the exhibits while they were in process of being built.

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7/17: WEIO and Golden Days

FCVB — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:36:33 +0000

There is a lot of excitement in Fairbanks during this part of the summer. Two of the most popular events are the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics and the Golden Days celebration. Many details included in today’s update. The photo above was taken during the WEIO events yesterday.

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6/26: The Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center

FCVB — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:34:27 +0000

This week we take a few moments to focus on the Morris Thompson Center, the home of the Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau and a great new community gathering place. If you are (or will be) in Fairbanks, be certain to stop by and pay us a visit. There are some great things to see here, and a variety of resources for helping you plan an Alaskan adventure.

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6/19: Exciting Fairbanks Summer Solstice Events

FCVB — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:38:31 +0000

On this week’s update we give you a partial run-down of many of the best events happening around Fairbanks on this solstice weekend. You can find the rest at our special solstice page or posted on our calendar of events.

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5/29: Cultural Programs, First Friday Art and More

FCVB — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:59:02 +0000

We have a terrific list of events and attractions scheduled at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center this summer. 101 Dunkel Street should be a required stop on any visit to Fairbanks. Play or download this non-exhaustive overview:

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4/3: Another First Friday at the Morris Thompson Center

FCVB — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:37:37 +0000

First Friday brings plenty of great events and activities to Fairbanks area businesses. Tonight from 5 to 8pm there are things to do and see both here at the Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center and around Fairbanks. Click play or download below for the full list.

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2/6: Second Annual Interior Tourism Conference

FCVB — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:57:18 +0000

On today’s update we speak with FCVB Vice President of Visitor Services and Membership Karen Lane about the upcoming Interior Tourism Conference on Wednesday February 18th. Registration is open now.

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