Arts and Entertainment

Fur Rondy: Running of the Reindeer and other events coming up this weekend

It’s the second week of Fur Rondy, and some of the most highly anticipated events are still to come. Here are some of the highlights (for a complete schedule, visit furrondy.net)

Alaska State Snow Sculpture Championship — Check out enormous sculptures carved from blocks of compressed snow. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, Ship Creek, 111 W. Ship Creek Ave.

Charlotte Jensen Native Arts Market — More than 150 Alaska Native artisans will sell their works and demonstrate basket-weaving, dolls, beading, carving and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Dimond Center, 800 E. Dimond Blvd.

Rondy Carnival — Enjoy classic carnival festivities, including funnel cakes, Ferris wheels, caramel apples and the Gravitron. 3-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Third Ave. and E St.

Amateur Photo Contest — Winning photos and selected finalists will be on display throughout the Mall. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Midtown Mall, 600 E. Northern Lights Blvd.

World Championship Outdoor Hockey Tournament — Bang the boards and cheer on the action yourself in this fun, family friendly hockey tournament. $35-$500. Friday-Sunday, Mulcahy Stadium, 498 E. 16th Ave.

Melodrama - “Goldsinger” — In this year’s melodrama, Aria Goldsinger’s lust for gold brings her to Alaska, where she will go to great lengths to get her hands on it. $24.75-$35. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 49th State Brewing Company, 717 W. Third Ave.

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Fur Auction — One of the original Fur Rendezvous events, South Central Chapter of the Alaska Trappers Association offers Alaska furs of all kinds. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Third Ave. and E St.

Running of the Reindeer — Racers in costumes make a mad dash down the streets of Anchorage in front of running reindeer. 4 p.m. Saturday, Fourth Ave. between H and D St. Little ones can participate in a one-block “Running with the Critters” on Fourth Avenue from F Street (by the log cabin) to E Street (registration at 2 p.m., running starts at 3 p.m.; there will be hot chocolate and photos).

Miners & Trappers Ball — Costumes are not required -- but they’d also not be out of place at this annual party. Check out the magnificent mustaches and furry faces at the Mr. Fur Face Contest, the Alaska State Championship Beard and Mustache Competition. After the contest, awards will be given out for best costumes at the ball. $30. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Egan Center, 555 W. Fifth Ave.

Iditarod Ceremonial Start — Cheer the mushers and dog teams traveling through Anchorage in celebration of the beginning of Iditarod. At 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, teams will set off from Fourth Avenue and D Street, turn onto Cordova Street and drop down the hill to Mulcahy Stadium before winding through the city and finishing at Campbell Airstrip in Far North Bicentennial Park. See Iditarod.com for details.

Great Alaska Talent Competition finals — The Great Alaska Talent Competition is comprised of Alaskans age 6 and up who showcase their talents of acting, singing, dancing, drumming, martial arts, playing an instrument and more. Watch finalists compete at 4 p.m. Sunday, Discovery Theatre, 621 W. Sixth Ave.

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