Ice hockey is a favorite indoor in the Interior as are basket ball, volley ball, figure skating, ballet and various disciplines of dancing like square dance, round dance, country dance, swing, Argentine tango, just to mention a few. They are knitted from the under-wool of musk ox using traditional pattern. Qiviut items are super insulating and very durable. These items are sold at local clothing stores. Women and men alike knit sweaters, scarves, beanies, socks, mittens, and/or head bands. The quilts are also often used for fund raising. ![]() Some of those wall quilts are exhibited at museums, and in the airports. Many women and some men quilt bed throws and blankets or wall decorations. The art is sold in summer at the Farmer Markets, fairs, in hotel gift stores and in the souvenir stores in town or at the International Airports. However, contemporary designs are also beaded on barrettes. The beautiful flowers are a traditional Athabaskan motive. Many women spend the cold days with beading. □ Painting in oil or water color are very popular too. Some time ago I featured an artist who uses maps and satellite images to make beautiful paper and metal gowns. A silver smiting artist who is known beyond Alaska is Judy Goom who makes beautiful silver jewelry of Alaskan animals, plants and flowers. There are many artists, for which there is a vivid First Friday culture. Famous musicians from the Interior are the fiddler Caitlin Warbelow and the opera singer Vivica Genaux.Īrtists Use Media from Photography to Glass Beads or Maps Thus, Fairbanks has a semi-professional symphony orchestra and Chamber Orchestra, not to mention many bands including a community big band. In the Interior, many people play an instrument and they play their instruments well. When captured in the house for several days due to über-cold, frigid outside conditions, staying busy and being self entertaining is an important key to not get cabin fever. Zara multi color faux fur sweater, Sanchez riding boots, Hermes collier de chien, and leggings c/o No Nonsense ![]() At temperatures above this threshold, they still run, bike, snow machine, ski, cross-country ski, ski-jor, dog mush, or walk their dogs, you name it. ![]() In the Interior, the “cut-off” temperature for outside activities is about -13 to -10F (-25 to -23 oC) or so. When you suffer from SDD and want to fight depressions seek medical help from a professional. All statements are just my observations, and report on the lifestyle in the Fairbanks area, but by no means scientifically approved to reduce, overcome or fight depressions. The Role Summer Plays for Winter Moodinessĭisclaimer: I am not a medical doctor.Sourdoughs Are Tough when It Comes to fight Depressions.It’s All or Nothing at the Last Frontier.Life in the Dark, Colder than in a Freezer.Playing Games to Fight Winter Depressions.Artists Use media from Photography to Glass Beads or Maps.
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