Anchorage Friends of Seymour vfr Club Newsletter - Nov. 16, 2006
A monthly newsletter for Alaska residents presented by the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) and this month's sponsor, the Anchorage Museum.
Win Great Prizes! Take a Quiz
Answer three easy questions about the Anchorage Museum by Dec. 4, 2006, and be eligible to win:- Two adult guest passes to the Anchorage Museum
- Art catalog for the exhibition "Zoom! Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Travel and Transportation in Art"
- Anchorage Museum Travel Alarm Clock
Answers found online at www.anchoragemuseum.org
Check out the latest Friends of Seymour Discounts
Giving the Alaska Gift
With the holiday season right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about gifts. Anchorage residents are lucky to have a variety of craft fairs, galleries and gift stores that offer unique, handcrafted items made by Alaskans. From qiviut scarves, mittens and hats to birch syrup and candy, treat friends and family in the Lower 48 to Made in Alaska gifts this winter.
Throughout the winter, locals can bundle up and hit the town for First Friday Art Walk. This is a great opportunity to mingle with artists and purchase one-of-a-kind artwork. Visiting family and friends will be impressed with the bustling art scene. Share Alaska Native culture and support local artisans by shopping for authentic Native artwork.
The 18th Annual Crafts Weekend at the Anchorage Museum, Nov. 24 - 26, is the perfect chance to kick off holiday shopping. Peruse fine crafts including jewelry, beadwork, pottery and ornaments while enjoying live music.
Where to start? Check out the Anchorage and Alaska Shopping Directory for more great ideas!
Downtown for the Holidays!
The Anchorage "City of Lights" holiday season, includes the AT&T Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Town Square with a visit by Santa and his team of live reindeer, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker with Oregon Ballet Theatre and the 18th Annual Crafts Weekend at the Anchorage Museum, to name a few! Print this newsletter and bring it with you to the craft weekend to receive a gift with purchase from the Museum Gift Shop.
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Quick Tip
Native-made arts and crafts make beautiful and distinctive Alaska gifts - find six great tips on what to look for in authentic Native art! more >>
The 2006 Friends of Seymour vfr Club is presented in partnership with the Anchorage Market & Festival. Held downtown on weekends, and Wednesdays at the Northway Mall, view the exciting new podcast about this great festival and share it with friends!
Congratulations to Mary, winner of the October 2006 Friends of Seymour Newsletter Quiz!
Still have a Temporary Club Card?
Stop by any Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau Information Centers to pick up an official Friends of Seymour vfr Club card. Find locations and hours.
