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Community Concert
When:
Sunday, May 8th at 4pm
Cost: Free
Denali Arts Council's
Music Academy String Program will present their traditional
spring concert. This is a performance by string players of all
ages. Desperate Measures, the beginning adult orchestra, and
the Rhythm and Red Shoes Orchestra will also perform several
pieces, one featuring flute solos. This is a free family
event. It is on Mother's Day so bring your moms, grandmothers,
aunts, and great grandmothers. For more information you may
contact Music Academy director Sandy Shoulders at
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Memorial Film Screening -
Portrait of a Legend: Talkeetna's Cliff
Hudson
When:
Saturday, May 14th at 1pm, doors open at
12:30pm
Cost:
Free admission
In
memory of Cliff Hudson and as part of the Alaska Airmens
Memorial Day fly-in in honor of Cliff, DAC is showing the
film, Portrait of a
Legend: Talkeetna's Cliff Hudson. This is an hour long
movie produced by Stagg Productions. The
presentation "5 Things Not to Do" will be given by local
pilot Don Lee before the film. This free event
is open to everyone. Hosted by Denali Arts
Council. |
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Second
Saturday Art Show and Reception: "Rough" by Keren
Lowell
When: Saturday, May
14th 4-7pm
Cost:
Free
In
observance of fiber arts month, Keren Lowell exhibits Rough.
This fresh collection of work brings a non-traditional
sensibility to the world of textiles and fiber art. Lowell is
interested in both the vulnerability and ruggedness of cloth.
She uses rags, sacks, towels and vintage textiles in her work,
calling attention to their imperfections by felting, knitting,
stitching and weaving back into worn areas. Lowell teaches at
UAA in the art department and is the Fiber Program
Coordinator. She has lived in Alaska since 1994, teaching and
making art the whole time. Show will be on display at the
North Wall Gallery until early June. |
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Call to Artists: TAG
Fiber Arts show Second Saturday in
May
When: Saturday, May 14th 4-7pm
Cost:
Free
This Second
Saturday Talkeetna Artists Guild show will celebrate fiber art
techniques and styles. After the success of past years
focusing on fiber arts for the month of May, we would like to
continue with this tradition. Do you quilt, paint on silk,
felt, knit, crochet, batik, work with repurposed fiber
materials or any of the myriad practices that makes this such
a unique art form? Space is limited as the group show is
upstairs only. Contact DAC to sign up at emily@denaliartscouncil.org if you
would like to participate or help with this event. Let DAC
staff know if you would like to get involved in other TAG
projects. Thanks! |
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Sunday
Afternoon Play Readings
When:
Sunday, April 17th, 24th, May
1st, 15th and 22nd
4-6pm
Cost: Free
The
concept is to test-drive plays for future productions, to read
some literature aloud to each other, and to keep theatre alive
and vital in Talkeetna. Denali Drama will provide Soup
and Bread for anyone who sticks around through the reading of
the first act (that includes readers). If you'd like to
read a part and have copy of the script early, call Joe Page
at 733-1060 or just drop by Sunday and be prepared to read on
the spot. Reading schedule:
April
17 "The Snow Queen",
April
26 "Lone Star" and "Laundry &
Bourbon",
May
1 "Almost Maine",
May
15 "Of Mice and Men",
May 22 "The Fourth Wall". Hosted by Denali
Drama. |
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Spring Piano
Recital
When: Sunday, May 29th at
3pm
Cost: Free
Deborah Windhams piano students put on their annual
Spring Piano Recital for the community. Come support your
friends, family and neighbors as they play a mixed program of
pop, jazz and classical. Spend a fun afternoon
at this free family event. For questions or more information,
contact Deborah Windham at 733-1421.
Hosted by Music
Academy. |
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Circus Camp: Spend Your Summer Clowning
Around!
When: Tue-Fri
May 31 - June 3,
Mon-Fri
June
6-10, 13-17
& Mon-Sat 20-25
9am-4:30pm (3
age groups meet different times)
Cost: $75 per
child
Circus Mites (ages
5&6): Mon-Sat June 20-25 9-11am, $20 per
child
Due to the popularity of the program and
wanting to offer participants more time to learn circus arts,
Green Light Circus has extended their summer camp
to four weeks for kids ages 7 and up during the
month of June. Circus Mites is a program which offers the same
circus arts for a younger crowd ages 5 & 6. Circus Mites
classes are for one week only and participants will be in the
performances as well. All of the same favorites
will be offered to all ages such as aerial (Spanish Web
& trapeze), juggling, clowning, acrobatics, silks,
unicycles and maybe even a few surprises! Not
only is participating in circus practice fun, but it is
great exercise. These skills help teach concentration,
coordination and self esteem which follow youth well into
their future. Space is limited. Read Complete Camp Information. Registration opens March
1st and closes April 30th.
Download a registration form. Forms are also available at
the Talkeetna Post Office and the Sheldon Community Arts
Hangar during office hours M-F 10am-2pm. For questions contact
program director Mary Farina at 733-2673 or 355-4699. Hosted
by Green Light Circus. Payment must be included when you turn in your registration
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Volunteer
Day
When:
Last Wednesday of every month.
This
month will be on Wednesday, 25th, 4-6pm
Cost:
Free
Are
you interested in getting involved and meeting people while
making a worthwhile contribution to your community?
Denali Arts Council
is organizing a new time for volunteers to get together the
last Wednesday of every month at the Sheldon Community Arts
Hangar to complete a variety of volunteer tasks. Duties depend
on the talent that takes part; however jobs can range from
administration and helping with mailings to set construction
and general repairs. Light refreshments and snacks will be
served. We thank all our volunteers! Please RSVP if you
plan to attend by calling 733-7929 or email Emily at emily@denaliartscouncil.org.
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Art
Show and Reception: Down to Earth- from Rags to Rugs by Diane
Ziegner
When:
Show will be on display at the North Wall Gallery until early
May.
Cost:
Free
In
celebration of Earth Day month, Talkeetna Artists Guild
features local artist Diane Ziegner who weaves with repurposed
fabric to create her unique rag rugs. Diane began weaving in
the early 1980s while attending college in Maine. Several
years ago, she acquired a beautiful cherry floor loom and her
weaving energy was rekindled. She operates her business,
The Rugged Weaver, from her home studio in Talkeetna, Alaska.
Weaving with rags is a traditional art form that uses a weft
composed of recycled materials such as clothing, sheets,
curtains, etc. Diane aspires to create works that are
colorful and practical.
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Strings
Lessons
When: Violin, Viola,
Cello Lessons: can be arranged with
instructor
Advanced
Orchestra: Thursdays 6-7pm (ongoing)
Cost: Private Lesson $25 for
1/2 hour; Advanced Orchestra $10 (orchestra is free, $10 is
for music)
Violin, viola and cello lessons can be arranged
with the instructor.
There is also an Advanced Orchestra; it
is open to new folks joining. String instruments are
available for rent from the Music
Academy. For more information
you may call Instructor Sandy Shoulders at 733-3050 or email
Sandy at tkb@alaska.net.
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How to Make Love Like an
AlaskanSleepless in Soldotna
When: Sundays Wednesdays, June September at 6pm, doors
open at 5:30pm
Cost:
$25
Presented by Talkeetnas own Denali
Drama, this hilarious sketch and improv comedy celebrates the
myriad absurdities of love and romanceAlaska style. An ode to
the joys and heartbreaks of local courtships. How to Make Love
Like an Alaskan invites its audience to peel off the layers as
we examine whats sexy in Americas most bundled up state. This
is one truly Alaskan experience youll never forget. Beer and
wine available. |
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Board Meetings
The DAC board meets
on the second Monday of each month at 6pm. These
meetings are always open to the public. They are usually
held at the Talkeetna Public Library; listen to KTNA Talkeetna
for location. If you have questions or would like to be
on the agenda, contact us.
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