Cris Funk Wonderist/Magician
Join us in Bethel for a night with Chris Funk, and his show, Redefining Wonder. This engaging multimedia experience has audiences talking for years to come. Prepare to be entertained by this hilarious, interactive magic show with live music! Chris has pioneered the use of instruments like the violin, guitar and more into his illusions, and uses them to tell his story on how he integrated a love for music and magic into a show unlike any other. A mesmerizing violin concerto that brings objects to life, paired with a hypnotic guitar loop that transforms sound into illusion, and incredible visuals with instruments being used as his assistant, his show is in a league of its own.
Parlor In The Round
Alaska’s musical gameshow comes to BETHEL! Featuring Bethel’s own, Tim Wolff, and Alaska’s favorites, Ashley Young, and Tyson Davis.
Parlor is a songwriter showcase with an improv twist! This musical game show features Alaskan songwriters paired with nationally touring artists to trade tunes, stories, and songwriting in the first half. After the intermission, tradition is cast aside as the musicians dive into collaborations, inventions, and musings all based on written submissions from the audience.
Native Artist Professional Development Training
SWAAG is partnering with First Peoples Fund to offer a FREE Indigenous artist professional development training in Bethel on Nov 22-23rd. Registration is required!
✨Eligibility: All Indigenous artists are encouraged to register.
✈️Travel Assistance: Scholarships are available for artists located in YK Delta communities for flights and accommodations.
💲Cost: Free (registration is required)
✍🏽Registration: formstack.io/7EA47
🗓️Date: November 22-23, 2025
🕜Time: 10:00 am-5:30 pm AKT
📍Location: UAF Kuskokwim Campus, 201 Akiak Dr. Bethel, AK 99559
Bethel Bowls
🥣Join us for a hearty, soupy dinner. Buy a ceramic bowl, fill it with soup, and enjoy a cozy evening with SWAAG, KYUK, KCL, and BCSF. 🙏Thank you to the KuC Ceramics class headed up by Anne Kosacheff for creating all the beautiful bowls.
Special Events:
🧵Craft Time: Create your own trivet with library staff (open to all ages).
✨Best in the West Artist Entrepreneur Winners Announced
📘Don Reardon will share from his book
🎶 Live music by some of the Velma Lyle crew.
10% of all proceeds will be donated to the Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund. The remaining proceeds are split between SWAAG and the #BethelGives program at BCSF which supports 9 local Bethel nonprofits.
🏁Doors open at 6:00 pm.
🧑🧒🧒This is a family friendly event
Malagg’aayaq Sewing Class with Grace David
Join Grace David for a hands-on fox malagg’aayaq workshop. Participants will learn how to hand sew using *silver fox and suede. All skill levels including beginners are welcome🤩
*We have two beaver pelts available for participants that do not want to use silver fox.
🗓️ Sept 26-28th
⏱️ Must attend all three days
🧵All matierials will be provided.
To register, contact lbellsworth@alaska.edu
This class is sponsored in part by the Alaska State Council on the Arts through the Arts, Health, & Wellness grant.
Take 3 Concert
Seamlessly merging hits from rock and oldies to Americana and country, the genre smashing, vocal/instrumental trio, TAKE3, lives at the intersection where art and pop culture collide. Described by audience goers as a mini–Trans Siberian Orchestra experience, TAKE3 is nothing short of exhilarating and has electrified audiences at hundreds of venues and performing arts centers throughout the U.S.
Baby Quit Sewing with Pam Conrad
Join Pamela Conrad for a hands-on workshop teaching participants how to sew using the “Trip Around the World” pattern. All skill levels including beginners are welcome. Sewing classes often gather creatives together to connect, share skills, and collaborate. They also contribute to a stronger sense of community by bringing people together and bonding them by a shared activity.
🗓️ Sept 5-7th, 2025
🧵 All materials except a sewing machine will be provided. Participants should reach out if they need to borrow a machine prior to registering.
To register contact lbellsworth@alaska.edu
This class is sponsored in part by the Alaska State Council on the Arts through their Arts, Health, & Wellness grant.
Ouija Beegees + Velma Lyle
SWAAG and UnCommon Pizza present: Velma Lyle and The Ouija Beegees
Velma Lyle: This five member, local band is the best string/brass/rock/folk band in Bethel. Twice as good as a band with a single bell euphonium. Come out to support your local musicians. More info here: https://www.velmalyle.com
The Ouija Beegees: A rocknroll band hailing from Anchorage, Alaska. They have been knockin' on eardrums in dives, basements, and basements of dives since 2022. Blistering guitars, a booming backbeat, and dynamo vocals. Give 'em 30 minutes and they will have you feeling younger and older at the same time. More info here: https://www.theouijabeegees.com
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Concessions sales at the event
- Pizza by the slice (UnCommon Pizza)
- Beer/wine available for purchase (limit 3 per person).
*Minors must be accompanied by adults!
6:30 pm - Doors open
7:00 pm - Concert Starts
Perfect Pie Drop Off
Calling All Bakers.
Can you bake a pie for this yummy event?
Sign up, and help support nine local nonprofits in Bethel (including SWAAG):
Perfect Pie Drop Off
Calling all Bakers!
Can you bake a pie for this yummy event?
Sign up, and help support nine local nonprofits in Bethel (including SWAAG):
