On Friday, September 19th, Denali Arts Council is presenting emerging Alaskan voices. Six talented writers will share their work, from poetry to prose. Some are current University of Alaska creative writing students, others are published authors and former students now doing interesting things with their lives. Doors open at 7pm and the reading starts at 7:30pm.

Denali Arts Council hosts a concert with Last Train at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, September 20th. Last Train has been shaped by the musical journey of its members, with influences ranging from roots rock, pop, and country to punk. Doors open at 6pm and the music starts at 7pm. More information and tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.

As a part of the Denali Arts Council’s Performing Arts Season, they host a family-friendly action-comedy with Alex Zerbe the Zaniac, on Wednesday, October 1st at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. This show stars a hacky sack world champion who can beatbox, juggle, dance, sing, and perform magic. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7. Tickets available at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council is hosting a mask making workshop at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Sunday, October 5th from 1pm to 4pm. All supplies will be provided. This is an opportunity to make a mask to wear to the Denali Art's Councils annual Take Back the Town Masquerade Ball on October 11th. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.

The Miles Broomsfield art show on October 10th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar has been canceled.

Denali Arts Council hosts Suraj Holzwarth, presenting her new book, Heart Like a Mountain on Friday, October 10th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar, from 7 to 8pm. In 1979 at the age of 19, Suraj became the youngest woman to summit Denali. In her memoir, she shares a spirited account of the 30-day expedition which began in the Peters Hills, leading through some of Alaska's most remote wilderness before reaching Denali's Base Camp. Saraj will read from her book, present a slide show and will be available for book signings.

Denali Arts Council hosts a Halloween concert with Blackwater Railroad at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Friday, October 31st. This show is for all ages. There will also be a Costume Contest. Doors open at 7pm and the music starts at 8pm. Learn more and find tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.

The Talkeetna Ice Festival Committee is meeting at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar Friday, November 7th, at 4pm. Community members interested in participating in the Festival are welcome to come.

Denali Arts Council presents John Roberts y Pan Blanco at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, November 15th. With vocals in Spanish, English and Portuguese, this family friendly group is melding high-energy funk, African and Latin grooves with instrumental solos, aimed at sharing musical and cultural diversity with the audience. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the music starts at 7pm. Find tickets and information at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council hosts Parlor in the Round, a songwriter gameshow with a twist, featuring Talkeetna's own Steve Durr, as well as internationally acclaimed musicians. The winner of the Youth songwriter contest will be announced. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7pm. More information and tickets at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council presents another round of B Movie Bingo on Tuesday, November 25th at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar. Doors open at 7:30, the movie starts at 8pm. You may call (907)230-8662 for more information.

Denali Arts Council hosts their annual Quilt Show at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Saturday, December 13th from 4 to 6pm. If you are interested in submitting a quilt, the deadline is Wednesday, December 10th. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.

Denali Arts Council hosts a Matinee of the performance, Laughing All the Way to the Brink, at the Sheldon Community Arts Hangar on Sunday, December 14th. This theatrical event is part of the Climate Theater Festival and will feature seven short plays by playwrights from around the world. While climate change is very serious, most of these plays are very not. Doors open at 2:30, and the performance is at 3pm. Donations are welcome, proceeds raised will go to the Susitna River Coalition. Learn more at denaliartscouncil.org.