Arts scene (2/20/09)

Published: February 18th, 2009 05:13 PM
Last Modified: February 18th, 2009 05:29 PM

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Photo by Norm Wyndham / Anchorage Community Theatre

Paying the 'Rainmaker' cash in advance for the promise of rain is hardly a leap of faith. From left; Erika Johnson as Lizzie, Dave Eaton as Noah, Andy Collins as H.C., and Kevin T. Bennett as Bill Starbuck.

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Smilin' in the rain

Need a dose of comedy and optimism nowadays Daily News reviewer Rachael Fisher says Anchorage Community Theatre's "The Rainmaker" offers timeless themes of hope and happiness. The plot involves a drought-ridden ranch family, a lonely small town deputy and a dubious conjuror of precipitation in a show that has audiences roaring with laughter and a comedy driven by characters -- not punch lines. Catch it at 7 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 8 at ACT Studio, 1133 E. 70th Ave. $8-$12. (868-4913, actalaska.org)

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Sunshine at Snow City

Can't wait for spring Neither can we -- except it's still a long month away. Buy you can get a sneak preview by heading for the Snow City Cafe at Fourth Avenue and L Street for a look at Gina Edwards' show titled "Two Wheel Travel With Senore Greve." Edwards is the wife of a Daily News section editor, but we can't hold that against her when we view these bright, cheerful paintings that put a smile on our face. Get in the mood for biking season as you follow the indomitable pedal-pumper Greve and his dog Celli across the international landscape. The show remains on display through March 5.

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Organ debut

The University of Alaska Anchorage's new organ will sound off this weekend as UAA's Department of Music presents the 13th installment of the Symphony of Sounds. This popular concert breaks tradition by presenting a continuous collage of performers, choreographed with special lighting and staging. The school's ensembles -- including jazz, guitar, brass and percussion -- perform along with selected soloists. The new organ will be used in "The 100th Psalm Tune" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, performed by the University Wind Ensemble and University Singers. The concert will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday in the Fine Arts Building recital hall. Tickets are $20 for the balcony, $15 for the ground floor, available at centertix.net. Proceeds benefit the Music Endowment.

-- Mike Dunham

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