Arts Briefs

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‘The Dirty Hands’ in Talkeetna Oct. 9

Georgia blues/Alaskan grunge band “The Dirty Hands” will perform at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar in Talkeetna on Friday, Oct. 9. Doors open at 7:30. Tickets are $10 online, $13 at the door for Denali Arts Council members, and $12 online, $15 at the door for non-members. Visit denaliartscouncil.org for more information.

John Sebastian to play at Massay Theater

Whistling Swan Productions will present John Sebastian, co-founder, lead vocalist and principal songwriter for The Lovin’ Spoonful (“Do you Believe in Magic?”) on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Glenn Massay Theater in Palmer.

College art show planned

Mat-Su College will host a student art show on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the college’s studio at 716 S. Alaska Street in Palmer. This is a free event that’s open to the public. The show will also be on display from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 9-21. The show is sponsored by Radio Free Palmer 89.5.

‘Beer Meets Canvas’ is Oct. 10

Arkose Brewery invites the community to “Sip. Relax. Create.” with a glass of handcrafted brew at its monthly “Beer Meets Canvas” event on Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. For this anniversary event — Arkose turns 4 this year — $30 covers one beer, all art supplies needed, and a free anniversary glass to take home. There will also be door prizes. To make a reservation, call 746-2337.

CMS will host craft bazaar

The Colony Middle School craft bazaar will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school. Vendors looking to sell items can contact Toby Lambert at 761-1517 or email tobias.lambert@matsuk12.us. Table space is $40.

‘Fall Family Fun Days’ at the Reindeer Farm

The Williams Reindeer Farm at 5561 S. Bodenburg Loop will host its annual Fall Family Fun Days Oct. 17, 24 and 31. For $10 festival-goers can enjoy a host of games, live music, and the company of reindeer, elk, bison, rabbits, chickens and horses from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit reindeerfarm.com/fall-family-fun.

Legion Auxiliary to hold craft bazaar

The American Legion Auxiliary 35 will host its 8th Annual Craft and Vendor Bazaar on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17-18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local crafters and vendors will be featured and the kitchen will be open. The auxiliary is located at mile 46 Parks Highway in Meadow Lakes. For more information, call 376-3500.

Mat-Su Concert Band performs Oct. 18

The Mat-Su Concert Band will open its 2015-2016 season with a fall concert at the Glenn Massay Theater on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. Purchase tickets at the door or in advance at bit.ly/1MfNpC9.

Biker documentary to show at Massay Theater

Watch the story of motorcyclist Ron “Stray Dog” Hall unfold in the film “Stray Dog,” showing at the Glenn Massay Theater on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. Admission is free with discussion to follow.

See ‘Chicago’ at Massay Theater

Presented by the Glenn Massay Theater and Enliven Dance Company, “Chicago: The Musical” opens Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. For additional showings and to purchase tickets, visit glennmassaytheater.com

‘Rocky Horror’ film fest in Talkeetna Oct. 30

Join the Denali Arts Council for a “Rocky Horror Picture Show” film party at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday, Oct. 30 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $10 for arts council members, $15 for non-members. Costumes recommended.

See ‘Moose: The Movie’ in Talkeetna Oct. 16-18

Hangar Door Cinema will bring “Moose: The Movie” to Talkeetna for a three-night run at 8 p.m., Oct. 16 and 17 and at 4 p.m., Oct. 18.

Celebrate ‘Oxtoberfest’ at the Musk Ox Farm

The Musk Ox Farm, along with the Alaska Farmland Trust, will present “Oxtoberfest,” on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. This farm-to-table event will feature locally brewed beer, locally-grown food (cabbage for sauerkraut, brats, potatoes for German potato salad) as well as polka under the stars with Alaska Blaskapelle (as well as musk oxen). Tickets are $25 for adults or $15 for children ages 5-17 and available at muskoxfarm.org.

‘The Hills are Alive’ at Colony Middle

Colony Middle Schools drama department will stage “The Sound of Music” starting Oct. 30. Showtimes are Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 31 at 2 and 7 p.m., Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 7 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 each or $13 for dinner and show tickets fro the Nov. 6 and 7 evening performances. Call 761-1517 or email tobias.lambert@matsuk12.us for tickets.

Swing for Stride Alaska

The Swingin’ Ravens will perform their “Modern New Orleans Swing” on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, located at 2600 N. Barry’s Resort Drive. The event will benefit Southcentral Therapeutic Riding Inc. (Stride Alaska). Tickets are $50 and are available through Stride Alaska at stridealaska.org or by calling 929-7876. The event also includes dinner.

Cribbage tourney on Thursdays

Play a nine-game cribbage tournament at 6 p.m., Thursday evenings at North Bowl along the Palmer-Wasilla Highway. For more information, call 315-4398.

Big Lake yoga Thursdays

Yoga class is from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursdays at the Big Lake Lions Rec Center. Instructed by Anita Hartman, RYT, PT. Suggested donation of $10 per class, bring your own mat. Call Anita 907-227-0640.

Join Mat-Su Youth Orchestra

Youths are invited to join the Mat-Su Youth Orchestra, a multi-age youth orchestra community group. Cost is $25 a year. For more information, contact 373-6763 or levesque@mtaonline.net.

Community center seeks logo design help

Calling all artists. Homesteaders Community Center is looking for a new logo. To submit designs, call 892-7375.