Take Five: Arts & events around the U.S. (November 15)

Check out these art openings and events around the country this coming week:


Fairbanks, Alaska: Athabascan Fiddle Festival (Through November 16)

When the festival began 33 years ago it was a mix of Athabascan musicians from across interior Alaska contributing different styles of fiddle music from their respective villages.  At Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall, Fairbanks, AK.

The Athabascan Fiddlers Association (Facebook)Listen live on KRFF 89.1 (7 p.m.-12 midnight local time, 11 p.m.-4 a.m. ET)


Chicago: The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (November 22-23)

An estimated one million lights on 200 trees brighten the city’s Michigan Avenue, Chicago’s “Magnificent Mile.”  

Schedule of events


Coconut Grove, Fla.: The Mad Hatter Arts Festival (November 23-24)

Music is always a highlight of the Mad Hatter Arts Festival, plus a participatory drum circle, various contests to enter, and activities for kids of all ages.  At Barnacle Historic State Park, Coconut Grove, Fla.

Mad Hatter Arts Festival (Facebook)


Stuttgart, Ark.: Duck Festival (November 23-30)

Stuttgart annually hosts the World’s Championship Duck Calling Contest & Wings Over the Prairie Festival, the largest outdoor expo to promote duck hunting in the Mid-South.  

Schedule of events


Los Angeles: Los Angeles Auto Show (November 22-December 1)

One of the world’s largest auto shows with 1,000 vehicles returns over Thanksgiving week. At the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Ticket info

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