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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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All the events listed in the Calendar are funded in whole or part by the Alaska Humanities Forum.
| April 16, 2008 |
A Cultural & Historical Geography of Campbell Creek
Anchorage
Campbell
Creek Science Center
7:00p.m.
Free
From Campbell Creek
Science Center website - The Campbell Creek
that we live and work by today is incredibly different
from the way it was just over 100 years ago when
the Dena'ina took fish from its waters. Its form
has been altered, wetlands have been filled, and
much of the riparian areas are now developed. Come
learn more about the changes that came with Anchorage's
beginnings in 1915 to the present from Cherie Northon.
Call the Science Center office for more information
(907)267-1247 www.blm.gov/ak/st/en/prog/sciencecenter/ccsc_calendar.html.
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| April 04, 2008 |
The Lure of Salmon Song: "Alaska Cannery Unions"
Seattle
7:30p.m. FANHS National Archives 810
18th Avenue (Light refreshments at 6:00p.m.)
Free
Fred Cordova, Annaliza Torres and David Della will present research on the colorful history of the now-defunct Alaska Cannery Union. Filipinos - all immigrants - began the union in 1934 to secure better salaries and working conditions for thousands of Filipino "Alaskeros" who were dispatched each year to Alaska canneries. Speakers will trace the union's idealistic beginning, problems, successes, sometimes violent occurrences and eventual closing in the early 1990s.
RSVP to FANHS or call for more information
(206) 322-0203 /
fanhsnational@earthlink.net
http://www.fanhs-national.org
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| March 29, 2008 |
The Journey to Statehood: Photo Slideshow showing the Times of James Wickersham
Juneau
1:00p.m. Nugget Mall
Free
Program will include the following eight stories:
How Civil Government was established in the interior of Alaska- 1900
Infamous government scandals in Nome, Alaska – 1903
Wickersham First Editor of Fairbanks Miner - 1903
Wickersham first to climb Mt. McKinley – 1903
Alaska’s Delegate in U.S. Congress – 1908 to 1920; 1930-1932
Wickersham at the Tanana Chiefs Conference – 1915
University of Alaska-Wickersham’s Dream Child – 1916
Wickersham’s Twilight years - 1932-1939
For further information; contact John Venables at johnhenryvenables@yahoo.com
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March 28 -
May 16, 2008
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OLE! (Opportunities for Lifelong Education!) Term 3
Anchorage
Most
classes are held at UAA's Eugene Short Hall
Fridays during daytime hours
Free to OLE!
members -- $100 for 1 class, special trial membership
From OLE! website - Opportunities for Lifelong
Education (OLE!) is a new nonprofit corporation
created to give Anchorage adults a place to continue
learning together. Classes will be open to any adult
but courses will be specifically designed for people
over the age of 50. Participation is by yearly membership
which allows enrollment in any or all courses. Classes
this term are yet to be decided. Registration for
Term 3 is not yet available online. See OLE! website
below for more information www.oleanchorage.org/.
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| March 28, 2008 |
The Journey to Statehood: Photo Slideshow showing the Times of James Wickersham
Juneau
7:00p.m. Centennial Hall
Free
Program will include the following eight stories:
How Civil Government was established in the interior of Alaska- 1900
Infamous government scandals in Nome, Alaska – 1903
Wickersham First Editor of Fairbanks Miner - 1903
Wickersham first to climb Mt. McKinley – 1903
Alaska’s Delegate in U.S. Congress – 1908 to 1920; 1930-1932
Wickersham at the Tanana Chiefs Conference – 1915
University of Alaska-Wickersham’s Dream Child – 1916
Wickersham’s Twilight years - 1932-1939
For further information; contact John Venables at johnhenryvenables@yahoo.com
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| March 22, 2008 |
OurTime 2008 “Hip Hop & the Art of Political Activism” Seminar
Anchorage
10:30a.m. (registration) – 5:30p.m. UAA Rasmuson Hall to the left of the UAA Sports Center
Free
The Anchorage Urban League Young Professionals partners with the Hip Hop Association from NYC to Bring You OurTime 2008's 2nd Hip Hop & The Art of Political Activism Seminar. This month’s event features the 1st Hip Hop Artist to be elected to political office, Professor and US Ambassador the Hon. George Martinez, Spoken Word Poet & Activist Rolando Brown, Hmong Author, playwright & community organizer May Lee Yang & Hip Hop Filmmaker Martha Diaz. This session highlights HerStory Month Talent Showcase: YEAR OF THE HIP HOP WOMAN, Digital Graffiti Art Show by Maria "Toofly" Castillo, workshops on using Hip Hop & Social Networks to Change Your Community, and workshops on the elements of Hip Hop: Mcing, Breaking & more.
Register on site or online: http://www.ourtime2008.com
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| March 6, 2008 |
3rd Annual Shakespeare Polaris Lecture "Then Sing Him Home": Shakespeare the Contemplative
Anchorage
Thursday, March 6, 2008, 7.30 p.m.
UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 307
Click here to view flyer
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| March 03, 2008 |
Alaska Poetry Out Loud Competition State Finals
Anchorage
7:00p.m. Wild Berry Theatre, 5225 Juneau Street
18 Communities across Alaska are competing in this year's competition with a total of 3,239 students. Winners of local competitions will travel to Anchorage for the state finals. Winners of this event will travel to Washington D.C. for the National Poetry Out Loud finals, to be held April 28-29. This event is co-sponsored by the Alaska Council for the Arts and the Alaska Humanities Forum
For more information, contact Susan Olson, Project Director, 907.269.6682
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/aksca/ (click on Poetry Out loud link)
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Aleut Hunter Spirit Mask, 1987. John Hoover, artist. Used with permission of Julie Decker.
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