Second Saturday Events

VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE (ValleyArtsAlliance.com) reminds residents that this Saturday is Second Saturday. The following events are scheduled throughout the Valley:

VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS (valleyperformingarts.org), 251 West Swanson, Wasilla; 373-0195. “A Christmas Carol” opens Nov. 18.

TOWN SQUARE ART GALLERY, Carrs mall, Wasilla; 376-0123. Holly Gittlein’s magical creations from the mind, heart and hands of local metal artist. Artist reception 2 to 5 p.m. Light refreshments served.

VALLEY WINERY AND BREWERY, 1705 N. Ranch Road on the Palmer-Wasilla Highway; 357-9463. Watercolor paintings by Dianne Boyd. Artist reception 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

DOODLES, 3030 N. Lazy Eight Court Suite 15, Crossroads Center, corner Bogard and Seldon; 775-6960. “Believing is Seeing,” artwork by Tina Fisher. Artist reception 4 to 6 p.m.

VAGABOND BLUES, 642 S. Alaska St., Palmer; 745-2233. “Songwriter Showcase” from 7 to 9 p.m. Songwriters of Alaska is dedicated to enhancing the musical and professional lives of Alaska songwriters. Admission $10.

SHELDON COMMUNITY ARTS HANGAR, Talkeetna; 733-7929. “Focus on Kids Art Show and Reception” is a Denali Arts Council program that promotes and educates youngsters about photography. This show will exhibit children’s photography by participants of the 2011 Art Week at Talkeetna Elementary School. Runs 5 to 7 p.m., and admission is free.

KEVIN FOSTER SHOP, Talkeetna; 733-7111. “Introduction to Blacksmithing with Kevin Foster.” Learn how a propane forge works and observe basic hammering skills. Fullering, drawing tapers, upsetting and piercing of metal will be among techniques that are demonstrated. This course, 1 to 4 p.m., will take place in Kevin’s shop and will be demonstration only (no hands-on work for students). Cost $35.

UPCOMING VAA EVENTS

• At the greenbelt located between the Mat-Su Borough offices, the Colony Inn and Dahlia Street Market from 2 to 4 p.m., Dec. 10, members will work at creating another wonderful ice castle event. Start freezing your sculptures now. Visit the VAA online see pictures from last year.

• Remember, the 2012 VAA Wearable Art and Runway Fashion Show, “Valley Vogue,” will be Feb. 18, 2012. Applications are available online.