CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES
MUSIC/THEATER/DANCE
Rehearsals: The Anchorage Community Concert Band will practice 7 p.m. Tuesdays. The band has a varied group of ages and talents and plays a variety of music from classical to marches. (258-7263, akband.org)
Ukulele Lessons: Beginners can learn to play ukulele for free. Bring your own uke or purchase one for $29.95. Fridays, 5-6 p.m., The Horn Doctor Music Store, 1000 Ingra St. (272-4676)
Scared Scriptless Monthly Improv Workshop: Work on skills that will help you in everything you do in life. After all, what is life but improvisation? Third Thursday of every month, 7-9 p.m., Turnagain Community Arts Alliance building. Class size limited and registration is required. (310-1973, jason@scaredscriptless.com)
Weekend Bands: Lucky Strikes Lanes is in need of DJs during the week and live bands on weekends. (258-0348, kelly_anderson814@hotmail.com)
VISUAL ARTS
Photography: Roy Corral will discuss the challenges of winter photography, including tips and techniques about shooting in snowy, cold conditions; taking care of photographic equipment in sub-zero weather; and shooting in the dark. 2 p.m. Sunday, November 22, Eagle River Nature Center, 32750 Eagle River Road. Free. (694-2108, ernc.org).
Intergenerational Arts Contest: Artists of any age throughout Alaska can participate in creating paintings, video, drawing, collages, photography, essays, poems or quilting. $2,000 in cash prizes. Categories include visual and textile arts, literary arts, and video and photography. Deadline for entries is February 12, 2010. (276-1059, opagak.com)
Call for Art: The IGCA Members’ Exhibition is coming up; work due at the gallery by Nov. 29. Work must be ready to hang/display. Open media/theme. Limit one piece. (279-1116, igcaalaska.org)
Watercolor Classes: With Pat Gillin. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 24 Anchorage Seniors Activities Center, 1300 E. 19th Ave. $65 (277-3990 or patgillin@gci.net).
Artists/Venders: Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. is seeking venders for New Years Eve Fire and Ice Celebration in Town Square. The event is December 31 from 5 – 8:30 p.m. For information contact Cheri @ 279-5655.
LITERARY ARTS
Writing Journal: Alaska Women Speak is seeking writing contributions such as feature and informational stories, creative writing, poetry, articles under 1600 words. Submit contribution by Nov. 30. Volunteer opportunities available. (272-8644, alaskawomenspeak.org).
Poetry: The University of Alaska Press is currently seeking poetry to be considered for inclusion in ICE FLOE 2010. Any language, style, or subject matter is welcome. Submit no more than five poems and, if possible, provide English translations when appropriate and a brief paragraph of biographical information, also in English. Contributors will receive one copy of ICE FLOE. Electronic submissions (either in the body of an e-mail message or as an attached MSWord .doc or .rtf file) are preferred and may be sent to icefloe@uaa.alaska.edu. Submissions may also be mailed to: University of Alaska Press, c/o Ice Floe, PO Box 756240, Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-6240. The deadline is January 1, 2010.