Anchorage Friends of Seymour vfr Club Newsletter - Dec. 15, 2006
A monthly newsletter for Alaska residents presented by the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) and this month's sponsor, the Historic Anchorage Hotel.
Win a Great Prize Take a Quiz
Answer three easy questions about the Historic Anchorage Hotel by Jan. 4, 2007, and be eligible to win:- A "Suite Surprise" overnight stay for two in a junior suite at the Historic Anchorage Hotel.
Check out the latest Friends of Seymour Discounts
New Year's Eve in Anchorage is Wild!
Ring in 2007, Anchorage style! Take the family downtown and watch as the sky lights up with fireworks during the New Year's Eve Fire and Ice Extravaganza in Town Square! Skate figure eights, ride the Ferris wheel, watch fire jugglers and enjoy live music.
Or head to Girdwood and take part in the New Year's Torchlight Parade and Fireworks. Join in as 300 revelers ski and snowboard down Mt. Alyeska carrying glowing flares! The fun doesn't end there - a spectacular fireworks display tops off the night.
For the 21 and over crowd, catch the Young Dubliners live at Bear Tooth Theatrepub. Bring in the new year with a pint o' bitters and this high energy Celtic-rock mash-up!
Make a night of it, visit www.anchorage.net/specials for discounted hotel rates throughout Anchorage.
Icy Adventures
Come watch as artists carve up icy creations in Town Square, Jan. 4 - 13, 2007, during the Ice Carving Exhibition. The Grand Opening celebration, Jan. 14, 2007, will kick off the Crystal Gallery of Ice, an outdoor display of carved ice sculptures and the Children's Ice Park, an interactive ice playground. more >>
A Reel Tool
Show visiting friends and relatives the real Anchorage, explore ACVB video podcasts at www.49threel.com. With great short videos on everything from moose to the Iditarod, there's a podcast for every interest. To be part of the 49th Reel Film Project, submit podcasts and enter the 49th Reel Project.
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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 Janet, winner of the November 2006 Friends of Seymour Newsletter Quiz!
Still have a Temporary Club Card?
Stop by any Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau Information Center to pick up an official Friends of Seymour vfr Club card. Find locations and hours.
