Entertainment & Events
| Flying Squirrel Bakery Cafe, Talkeetna • Art Showing March Art Exhibit and Opening Reception Stop by Flying Squirrel Bakery Café from March 13 through early April to see an exhibit of Robin Song’s incredible photographs of animals and nature including insects, waterfowl, moose, eagles, mountains, wildflowers, horses and more. Visit with Robin during the reception on Saturday, March 13 from 3 p.m.-6 p.m., when she will have a continuous slide show of her work, and note cards, unframed and framed photos of various sizes available for sale. Light refreshments will be provided. THAT'S THIS SATURDAY! Let us know if you or someone you know would like to exhibit work on the walls of Flying Squirrel. This is a great opportunity for artists, photographers and crafters to gain exposure, exhibit work professionally in a beautiful space and sell work at a low commission. There are still a few months of 2010 that are open. Please contact me for more information. Reasons NOT to Drive to Flying Squirrel! There are MANY reasons to avoid driving whenever possible. Usually it means you are getting outside, walking, riding a bike, pushing a baby stroller, skiing, dog mushing, snow shoeing or maybe even roller skating! Just outside the door of Flying Squirrel there is a separated bike path along the Talkeetna Spur and a great system of hiking and skiing trails. PLEASE USE THEM!!! It's good for you and good for the world. Mention that you arrived at Flying Squirrel by non- motorized means and we will give you a small discount on your total purchases in honor of friend, bicycle advocate, and long-time Talkeetna sourdough Mike Fisher... * * * * This month we're adding yet another great way to stay out of your car! We support Talkeetna's public transportation effort, Sunshine Transit. If you come to Flying Squirrel by non-motorized means, we'll give you the Mike Fisher discount AND A FREE RIDE HOME on the transit van anytime during the regular van schedule - don't forget, the van can take bikes too! And, since the transit van is in need of paid ridership of any kind, here's a great experiment we challenge you to try out: give your lunch a ride on the van! Call up Flying Squirrel during regular van hours, order and pay for your food by phone and we'll package it up, tack on $2 for the van ride, and call the shuttle - they'll deliver the order to your door! The fine print: this service is only available during Flying Squirrel regular business hours AND Sunshine Transit regular van schedule AND only includes deliveries to Talkeetna, East Talkeetna, the entire length of the Talkeetna Spur and within 1/2 mile off of the Talkeetna Spur. If this works, maybe we'll try pizza delivery next month! By the way, Sunshine Transit van ride tickets are now available at Flying Squirrel. Just ask at the front counter. Wood Fired Pizza is Now Available Thursday & Saturday Evenings! The wood fired oven is a dream. For more details on what it's like to bake in it, read my blog entry from a few weeks ago. Bread is moist inside and crisp and crunchy outside. The oven stays hot for days. We can used the residual heat to roast mushrooms, garlic, red peppers and chickens or to bake muffins and cookies. Vinnie has really gotten the hang of slinging those pizza pies onto the hearth and is learning the best methods and timing for raking the coals around the oven to keep the hearth hot and the pizza crusts crisp. I must say, it's pretty darned yummy pizza! The pizza menu changes weekly and can be viewed on our website; we have green salads on those nights, we can do pizzas for take-out or eat-in; and come check out our fine and fun selection of beer and wine. By the way, Pizza Night will NOT be held on Saturday, February 27 - we hope that most of you will be headed over to the fund raiser dinner for Murray Nash starting at 5 p.m. We will be open regular hours that day 7:30 a.m.- 7 p.m. Click here for the Pizza Menu! Marching Forward Every year March seems like the most hopeful month with longer days, more sun, and still great conditions for getting outside. Brian and Oliver have been working on the trails and I finally got to test them out a few times lately. Out the back door of Flying Squirrel is a very nice groomed trail that connects to Tigger Lake, Teacher's Pond and beyond - all are welcome to give it a spin! This year, March will bring a photography show by Robin Song with the opening on March 13. We are also planning a special Passover Seder and dinner on March 30. More details on these events next month. FLYING SQUIRREL WINTER HOURS Wednesday-Saturday 7:30am-7pm Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wood Fired Pizza: Thursday & Saturday 4-9 p.m. Click here for the Bread Schedule!. Mosaic Art Featured in Talkeetna's Sheldon Hangar Mosaic Art: A Tiled Group Show On display through early March Cost: Free Description: Mosaic is the art of creating images with an assemblage of small pieces of colored glass, stone, ceramic tile or other unconventional materials such as coins, figurines and found objects. Mosaics have been around for thousands of years and have been important for the decorative, functional as well as spiritual roles they play in the lives of people in many cultures all over the world. The Talkeena Artists Guild will feature mosaic art in a group show for this February Second Saturday event. Artists from several communities in the valley will be displaying their creations and visitors will have the opportunity to view a variety of personal styles and techniques. Work will be on display until early March. |
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Available at their
Web site - CLICK HERE
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Whole Wheat Radio is located on S. Birch Creek Boulevard just off the
Talkeetna Spur near Mile 8. For more information call Jim at 733-2452 or
visit wholewheatradio.org and click on the Events Calendar on the
left-hand side. All events are Webcast on the Internet world-wide.
Flying Squirrel Radio Hour
A special live show for friends and neighbors listening at the Flying
Squirrel Bakery Cafe in Talkeetna happens at 11 a.m. each Wednesday.
Open Computer Workshops
(No workshops Feb. 7 - 20.)
Details: Bring your computers, computer projects, questions, etc. and
work in a comfortable environment with expert help available. Free -
donations accepted. Call Jim at 733-2452 for more information.
http://wholewheatradio.org/wiki/index.php/Computer_workshops
for Whole Wheat Radio
Available at their
Web site - CLICK HERE
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Whole Wheat Radio is located on S. Birch Creek Boulevard just off the
Talkeetna Spur near Mile 8. For more information call Jim at 733-2452 or
visit wholewheatradio.org and click on the Events Calendar on the
left-hand side. All events are Webcast on the Internet world-wide.
Flying Squirrel Radio Hour
A special live show for friends and neighbors listening at the Flying
Squirrel Bakery Cafe in Talkeetna happens at 11 a.m. each Wednesday.
Open Computer Workshops
(No workshops Feb. 7 - 20.)
Details: Bring your computers, computer projects, questions, etc. and
work in a comfortable environment with expert help available. Free -
donations accepted. Call Jim at 733-2452 for more information.
http://wholewheatradio.org/wiki/index.php/Computer_workshops
| Talkeetna Roadhouse |
EVENTS
Tuesdays, all winter! 6 - 9 p.m.: here at the Roadhouse:
Stitch-n-B%#%!. Well, we used to call it that about a decade ago then it
became Knit-Wits. For lack of a new name (Hookers United!) I figured
we'd just go back to calling the kettle black. Ha! There have been
crochet projects lately and I will be working more on some hooked rugs
when the holidays are over. Whatever your handiwork, or gender, you
are welcome to drop on in with your project and something to B$#&@
about! (just making sure you're reading all the way down to the bottom
of this thing!)
Talkeetna Roadhouse News
Heads up! (or down...) Beginning on Monday we will be replacing the
floor in the bakery section of the building and anticipate a three day job.
The beauty of working with these old buildings is that you NEVER quite
know what you're getting into until you are knee deep in it. We'll remain
open during the work, just be prepared for some free entertainment if
you come in after the weekend. (We'll try to keep the swearing down to
a minimum!)
And speaking of keeping our language clean, are you a local kid? The
Roadhouse is a great place to come and work on homework or other
school projects. Doors open at 8am each day and our big tables are just
the right size for spreading out papers. We have Wi-Fi and now a
yummy After School Special: Rudy-in-a-Parka, small milk and one small
cookie, all for $5.
Feeling a little grimy? Are your dirty clothes piling up in a corner of
your cabin? Have you gotten smelly and lonely and are losing sleep over
the whole mess? We are now offering a Get Clean! package: 20% off a
private room stay, coins and soap for a load of laundry and all the long,
hot showers that you can stand during your stay. This package available
weekdays throughout the winter and subject to availability.
Oh, the peaceful days of Winter! If your group is looking for a spot
to meet just give us a call. We are here weekday mornings starting at
8am and can offer a very quiet, distraction free location for your
gathering.
Wednesdays, all winter! 6 - 9pm here at the Roadhouse: Musical
Wednesdays. All those music classes at the Hangar on Wednesdays
made that evening a perfect fit for a handful of local characters to gather
in the back room for some music "fellowship". All are welcome,
whatever your instrument or style. You can even just sit back and hum.
Or clap. Or just soak it all in!
Hassle-Free Weekend...All Winter Long & Now Pie Making Too!
Leave the driving to the Alaska Railroad! The Railroad comes up from
Anchorage on Saturday & returns on Sunday all winter long. The
Roadhouse is a one block walk/ski from the Downtown Winter Depot.
The Hurricane Turn runs Northbound the first Thursday of the month,
departing Anchorage at 8:30am and Talkeetna at 11:35am. It returns to
Talkeetna that afternoon at 3:40pm and gets back into Anchorage at 7pm.
Have you ever wanted to be known as a GREAT pie maker? Come on
up and I'll teach you everything I know...really! The package includes
roundtrip train tickets from Anchorage to Talkeetna (up on Saturday,
down on Sunday), the Saturday afternoon pie dough and pie making
lesson, breakfast the next morning and your very own pie to take home
with you on the train. For all the Railroad details: alaskarailroad.com
Historic Fairview Inn
Live Music Calendar
Go to www.myspace.com/thefairviewinn for updates.
12/04/2009
Live Music at the Fairview
Bands appear at the Fairview often. The Ping Pong table is back inside!
Check our site or theirs for entertainment updates.
Tuesdays, all winter! 6 - 9 p.m.: here at the Roadhouse:
Stitch-n-B%#%!. Well, we used to call it that about a decade ago then it
became Knit-Wits. For lack of a new name (Hookers United!) I figured
we'd just go back to calling the kettle black. Ha! There have been
crochet projects lately and I will be working more on some hooked rugs
when the holidays are over. Whatever your handiwork, or gender, you
are welcome to drop on in with your project and something to B$#&@
about! (just making sure you're reading all the way down to the bottom
of this thing!)
Talkeetna Roadhouse News
Heads up! (or down...) Beginning on Monday we will be replacing the
floor in the bakery section of the building and anticipate a three day job.
The beauty of working with these old buildings is that you NEVER quite
know what you're getting into until you are knee deep in it. We'll remain
open during the work, just be prepared for some free entertainment if
you come in after the weekend. (We'll try to keep the swearing down to
a minimum!)
And speaking of keeping our language clean, are you a local kid? The
Roadhouse is a great place to come and work on homework or other
school projects. Doors open at 8am each day and our big tables are just
the right size for spreading out papers. We have Wi-Fi and now a
yummy After School Special: Rudy-in-a-Parka, small milk and one small
cookie, all for $5.
Feeling a little grimy? Are your dirty clothes piling up in a corner of
your cabin? Have you gotten smelly and lonely and are losing sleep over
the whole mess? We are now offering a Get Clean! package: 20% off a
private room stay, coins and soap for a load of laundry and all the long,
hot showers that you can stand during your stay. This package available
weekdays throughout the winter and subject to availability.
Oh, the peaceful days of Winter! If your group is looking for a spot
to meet just give us a call. We are here weekday mornings starting at
8am and can offer a very quiet, distraction free location for your
gathering.
Wednesdays, all winter! 6 - 9pm here at the Roadhouse: Musical
Wednesdays. All those music classes at the Hangar on Wednesdays
made that evening a perfect fit for a handful of local characters to gather
in the back room for some music "fellowship". All are welcome,
whatever your instrument or style. You can even just sit back and hum.
Or clap. Or just soak it all in!
Hassle-Free Weekend...All Winter Long & Now Pie Making Too!
Leave the driving to the Alaska Railroad! The Railroad comes up from
Anchorage on Saturday & returns on Sunday all winter long. The
Roadhouse is a one block walk/ski from the Downtown Winter Depot.
The Hurricane Turn runs Northbound the first Thursday of the month,
departing Anchorage at 8:30am and Talkeetna at 11:35am. It returns to
Talkeetna that afternoon at 3:40pm and gets back into Anchorage at 7pm.
Have you ever wanted to be known as a GREAT pie maker? Come on
up and I'll teach you everything I know...really! The package includes
roundtrip train tickets from Anchorage to Talkeetna (up on Saturday,
down on Sunday), the Saturday afternoon pie dough and pie making
lesson, breakfast the next morning and your very own pie to take home
with you on the train. For all the Railroad details: alaskarailroad.com
Historic Fairview Inn
Live Music Calendar
Go to www.myspace.com/thefairviewinn for updates.
12/04/2009
Live Music at the Fairview
Bands appear at the Fairview often. The Ping Pong table is back inside!
Check our site or theirs for entertainment updates.
Wine and food pairings continue throughout the winter.
Click HERE for the Web site.
Sheep Creek Lodge
Milepost 88 Parks Hwy
907-495-6227
Click HERE for the Web site.
Sheep Creek Lodge
Milepost 88 Parks Hwy
907-495-6227
| Sheep Creek Lodge |
DENALI ARTS COUNCIL
(Click to go straight to their hot new Web site!)
Visual Arts at the Hangar: Jon Mann exhibits “Art from the Front
Porch” & photos by Laura Wright, “Talking About Talkeetna”
When: Saturday, March 13 4-7pm art opening & reception.
Work will be on display until early April.
Cost: Free
Local artist and resident Jon Mann presents "Art from the Front Porch",
a collection of drawings, prints and paintings at the North Wall Gallery.
Jon moved to Talkeetna in 2000 after living in the Denali Park area,
where he became a resident in ‘95. Jon is a graduate of the Kansas City
Art Institute. This is Jon's third show at the Sheldon Hangar and he
hopes you enjoy it! “Talking About Talkeetna - images from a blog page
about life in the north” is a photo exhibit by Laura Wright. Laura has
always loved documentary photography so when Karey Larson, owner
of Talkeetna Travel and a photo contributor in the project, asked her to
start a blog page with a ‘picture of the day’ about Talkeetna and Alaska,
she thought that this would be her chance to get back into photography.
All she needed was an assignment. One year and 365 pictures later and
here are some of the favorite images of our town and state. Hosted by
the Talkeetna Artists Guild.
Original Alaskan Satirical Comedy Sketch Show Debuts in
Talkeetna
Exploring the intricacies of attraction between the parka-clad,
romance among the fish guts and sex at 40 below.
The improv troupe that brought you "Flanagan's Wake” and "Carol on
my Wayward son or Stuck in a Manger with You" are at it again.
Starring Talkeetna's well-known and controversial comedians Nick
Condon and Gino Jardee, this time they've turned their satiric wit to
debut an original sketch comedy show about the myriad absurdities of
love and romance... Alaska style. The cast is rounded out with other
colorful improv actors such as Amanda Randles and Stuart Carnegie.
Thursday, March 11th is a dress rehearsal open to the community on a
“pay what you can” basis. Guests staying at local lodges receive a
discount. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 733-7929.
Contact DAC staff at 733-7929 for a press pass.
What: “How to Make Love Like an Alaskan…Sleepless in Soldotna”
Where: Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, TALKEETNA , AK
When: Friday & Saturday, March 12th, 13th, Thursday & Friday,
March 18th & 19th
Show starts at 7:30pm, doors open at 7:00pm
Cost: $10 DAC member / $12 lodging key / $15 general admission
Emmila A. Denny Arts Scholarship Applications Available
The Denali Arts Council is pleased to announce that applications for the
annual Emmila A. Denny Arts Scholarship will be available starting on
Feb. 1, 2010. Information and Application is available as a pdf.
What is the scholarship?
The Emmila A. Denny Arts Scholarship fosters and encourages the
creative talents of artists residing in the Matanuska Susitna Borough. It
is named for a long-time supporter of Talkeetna arts and is funded by
the several Denali Arts Council programs and individual donors.
What will the scholarship fund?
Artists may request up to $300 to further develop their talents. Fundable
requests include but are not limited to: workshops, materials, course
enrollment, mileage, or study with a mentor. The deadline for application
submission is March 31, 2010, and the scholarship will be awarded in
May.
Applications will be posted in local Talkeetna businesses, at the
Talkeetna post-office, and in Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, and Willow
Elementary Schools as well as Su Valley High School starting Feb 1,
2010. You may also download a copy of the application by going to
www.denaliartscouncil.org and clicking on the Emmila A. Denny Arts
Scholarship Information & Application.
Contact Mike Sterling 733-5311 or Mary Farina 733-2673 with
questions or to discuss options.
Writers Workshop: Simple and direct essays for “This I Believe”
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Music Academy Classes 2009-2010
When: Wednesdays & Thursdays; January through April
Cost: Varies by class.
Description: Registration is now open for classes for youth and adults.
There are many classes offered: preschool general music class, general
music class for K-3rd grade, beginning violin, advanced violin, trumpet,
beginning recorder and adult beginning string orchestra. Students can
rent string instruments from the Music Academy or any music store.
For complete description and pricing you can access a brochure at
www.denaliartscouncil.org on the ‘events’ page. For more information
you may also call DAC Staff at 733-7929 or Sandy Shoulders at 733-
3050 or email Sandy at tkb@alaska.net. To register email
info@denaliartscouncil.org or call 733-7929.
Music Class Registration Continues Until April
TALKEETNA — The Denali Arts Council announces registration for
new music classes. Classes began Jan. 6 and go through April. There
are many classes offered: a general music class for preschoolers, a
general music class for kindergarten through 3rd grade, beginning
recorder, adult beginning string orchestra, beginning violin, advanced
violin and trumpet. For a complete description, schedule and pricing see
the brochure on the events page at denaliartscouncil.org or call 733-
7929.
(Click to go straight to their hot new Web site!)
Visual Arts at the Hangar: Jon Mann exhibits “Art from the Front
Porch” & photos by Laura Wright, “Talking About Talkeetna”
When: Saturday, March 13 4-7pm art opening & reception.
Work will be on display until early April.
Cost: Free
Local artist and resident Jon Mann presents "Art from the Front Porch",
a collection of drawings, prints and paintings at the North Wall Gallery.
Jon moved to Talkeetna in 2000 after living in the Denali Park area,
where he became a resident in ‘95. Jon is a graduate of the Kansas City
Art Institute. This is Jon's third show at the Sheldon Hangar and he
hopes you enjoy it! “Talking About Talkeetna - images from a blog page
about life in the north” is a photo exhibit by Laura Wright. Laura has
always loved documentary photography so when Karey Larson, owner
of Talkeetna Travel and a photo contributor in the project, asked her to
start a blog page with a ‘picture of the day’ about Talkeetna and Alaska,
she thought that this would be her chance to get back into photography.
All she needed was an assignment. One year and 365 pictures later and
here are some of the favorite images of our town and state. Hosted by
the Talkeetna Artists Guild.
Original Alaskan Satirical Comedy Sketch Show Debuts in
Talkeetna
Exploring the intricacies of attraction between the parka-clad,
romance among the fish guts and sex at 40 below.
The improv troupe that brought you "Flanagan's Wake” and "Carol on
my Wayward son or Stuck in a Manger with You" are at it again.
Starring Talkeetna's well-known and controversial comedians Nick
Condon and Gino Jardee, this time they've turned their satiric wit to
debut an original sketch comedy show about the myriad absurdities of
love and romance... Alaska style. The cast is rounded out with other
colorful improv actors such as Amanda Randles and Stuart Carnegie.
Thursday, March 11th is a dress rehearsal open to the community on a
“pay what you can” basis. Guests staying at local lodges receive a
discount. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 733-7929.
Contact DAC staff at 733-7929 for a press pass.
What: “How to Make Love Like an Alaskan…Sleepless in Soldotna”
Where: Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, TALKEETNA , AK
When: Friday & Saturday, March 12th, 13th, Thursday & Friday,
March 18th & 19th
Show starts at 7:30pm, doors open at 7:00pm
Cost: $10 DAC member / $12 lodging key / $15 general admission
Emmila A. Denny Arts Scholarship Applications Available
The Denali Arts Council is pleased to announce that applications for the
annual Emmila A. Denny Arts Scholarship will be available starting on
Feb. 1, 2010. Information and Application is available as a pdf.
What is the scholarship?
The Emmila A. Denny Arts Scholarship fosters and encourages the
creative talents of artists residing in the Matanuska Susitna Borough. It
is named for a long-time supporter of Talkeetna arts and is funded by
the several Denali Arts Council programs and individual donors.
What will the scholarship fund?
Artists may request up to $300 to further develop their talents. Fundable
requests include but are not limited to: workshops, materials, course
enrollment, mileage, or study with a mentor. The deadline for application
submission is March 31, 2010, and the scholarship will be awarded in
May.
Applications will be posted in local Talkeetna businesses, at the
Talkeetna post-office, and in Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, and Willow
Elementary Schools as well as Su Valley High School starting Feb 1,
2010. You may also download a copy of the application by going to
www.denaliartscouncil.org and clicking on the Emmila A. Denny Arts
Scholarship Information & Application.
Contact Mike Sterling 733-5311 or Mary Farina 733-2673 with
questions or to discuss options.
Writers Workshop: Simple and direct essays for “This I Believe”
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Music Academy Classes 2009-2010
When: Wednesdays & Thursdays; January through April
Cost: Varies by class.
Description: Registration is now open for classes for youth and adults.
There are many classes offered: preschool general music class, general
music class for K-3rd grade, beginning violin, advanced violin, trumpet,
beginning recorder and adult beginning string orchestra. Students can
rent string instruments from the Music Academy or any music store.
For complete description and pricing you can access a brochure at
www.denaliartscouncil.org on the ‘events’ page. For more information
you may also call DAC Staff at 733-7929 or Sandy Shoulders at 733-
3050 or email Sandy at tkb@alaska.net. To register email
info@denaliartscouncil.org or call 733-7929.
Music Class Registration Continues Until April
TALKEETNA — The Denali Arts Council announces registration for
new music classes. Classes began Jan. 6 and go through April. There
are many classes offered: a general music class for preschoolers, a
general music class for kindergarten through 3rd grade, beginning
recorder, adult beginning string orchestra, beginning violin, advanced
violin and trumpet. For a complete description, schedule and pricing see
the brochure on the events page at denaliartscouncil.org or call 733-
7929.
Walk MS Event in
Wasilla April 17
The 2010 Walk MS in Alaska takes place at seven sites throughout the
state starting with Anchorage Saturday, April 17. Proceeds from the
walks support research and local programs for people living with
multiple sclerosis. The other walk sites and dates are: Mat-Su
Valley/Wasilla, May 1; Fairbanks , May 8; Copper Valley and Soldotna,
May 15; Juneau , May 22; and Ketchikan , July 31. For more
information, visit www.walkMSnorthwest.org or call 907-562-7347.
Wasilla April 17
The 2010 Walk MS in Alaska takes place at seven sites throughout the
state starting with Anchorage Saturday, April 17. Proceeds from the
walks support research and local programs for people living with
multiple sclerosis. The other walk sites and dates are: Mat-Su
Valley/Wasilla, May 1; Fairbanks , May 8; Copper Valley and Soldotna,
May 15; Juneau , May 22; and Ketchikan , July 31. For more
information, visit www.walkMSnorthwest.org or call 907-562-7347.
OOSIK CLASSIC March 20
Strap Those Skis On!
Volunteers have been working on the trail for the Oosik ski race
to be held here in Talkeetna on March 20, 2010. About 20K of
the trail is groomed for classic skiing so far. The trailhead is at
the public boat launch next to Swiss Alaska. Follow the groomed
trail onto the river and go upriver. If you want to help with trail
clearing and grooming there will be a work party Today! at 1pm.
Call Bill Barstow for meeting place and more information at
733.1411.
Strap Those Skis On!
Volunteers have been working on the trail for the Oosik ski race
to be held here in Talkeetna on March 20, 2010. About 20K of
the trail is groomed for classic skiing so far. The trailhead is at
the public boat launch next to Swiss Alaska. Follow the groomed
trail onto the river and go upriver. If you want to help with trail
clearing and grooming there will be a work party Today! at 1pm.
Call Bill Barstow for meeting place and more information at
733.1411.
