Articles in Fairbanks
Day of Silence 2012 observed this Friday, as another gay teen is mourned
Day of Silence in protest of the bullying and silencing of LGBT students and their allies is being observed on Friday, April 20, in high schools and colleges throughout the nation — including, in Alaska, UAF and UAA.
As Sure as God Made Little Green Apples: In Fairbanks Friday & Saturday
Revive the Red Tent Productions presents an original theatrical piece “As Sure as God Made Little Green Apples” in Fairbanks, March 23 and 24. The piece is a blend of text and movement reflecting the experience of growing up and coming out as a lesbian in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Brawl of the Wild 3: Rage City Rollergirls vs. Fairbanks Rollergirls at Dena’ina Center
It’s not just Fur Rondy, it’s also Roller Derby Rondy — as Anchorage’s Rage City Rollergirls All Stars take on the visiting Fairbanks Rollergirls All Stars in Brawl of the Wild 3. The action takes place March 3 at the Dena’ina Center in downtown Anchorage. A portion of ticket sales will benefit Girl Scouts of Alaska.
Fairbanks for One Anchorage: Music, dessert, & fun at UAF Pub
Fairbanksers are holding a fundraiser for the equal rights of their fellow Alaskans 360 miles south this Thursday, March 1 at the Pub in UAF’s Wood Center . The fundraiser, for One Anchorage, will feature a night of live music from local Fairbanks talent, and a dessert auction of donated baked goodies.
HEALTH ALERT: Spike of HIV cases in Fairbanks, free rapid HIV testing available
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reports a spike in HIV cases in Fairbanks among men having sex with men who use the internet to find anonymous sex partners. Free rapid HIV testing is offered this week at the Fairbanks Regional Public Health Center and the Interior Aids Association. This test consists of simply swabbing the inside of the mouth; results are available within 20 minutes.
Transgender support group in Fairbanks to meet Thursday
By popular demand, a peer-to-peer transgender support group is starting in the Interior. The group welcomes anyone who identifies as male-to-female (MTF), female-to-male (FTM), transgender, genderqueer, intersex, questioning, or otherwise not fully congruent with the sex listed on their original birth certificate.
Paula Poundstone returns to Alaska: March shows in Juneau, Anchorage, & Fairbanks
Stand-up comedian Paula Poundstone visited Fairbanks last August with the cast and crew of NPR’s news quiz show, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! She liked it so well that she’s coming back to Alaska in March, with shows in Juneau (March 15), Anchorage (March 16), and Fairbanks (March 17).
Saturday night in Fairbanks: Two events to shake out the cabin fever
Fairbanksans have two opportunities to shake out their cabin fever on Saturday, Feb. 11: a Valentine’s Day Dance Party benefiting the Interior AIDS Association; and Fairbanks Rollergirls presents the 2012 Zombie Prom, benefiting the Interior Alaska Center for Nonviolent Living.
Fairbanks Rollergirls: Gold Diggers vs. Raven Rebels this Saturday at Carlson Center
Fairbanks Rollergirls: Derby with a heart of COLD — and no one can doubt that its been plenty cold in Fairbanks this winter. Which means THESE rollergirls are in their element: watch Saturday, Feb. 4, as the Gold Diggers and Raven Rebels square off against each other in a brutal battle of wills.
TransAlaska gender support group forming in Fairbanks: First meeting tonight
A new peer support group is forming in Fairbanks geared in particular toward female-to-male transgender persons and masculine-oriented women.
