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Seward Community Winter Family Movie Series
This Friday March 20th at the movies…
6:00 The Neverending Story (PG – 94 mins)
On his way to school, Bastian ducks into a bookstore to avoid bullies. Sneaking away with a book called "The Neverending Story," Bastian begins reading it in the school attic. The novel is about Fantasia, a fantasy land threatened by "The Nothing," a darkness that destroys everything it touches. The kingdom needs the help of a human child to survive. When Bastian reads a description of himself in the book, he begins to wonder if Fantasia is real and needs him to survive.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKGYgFPAP14
8:00 pm Anaconda (PG13 – 100 mins)
Best friends Griff and Doug have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie "Anaconda." When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they assemble a crew and head deep into the jungles of the Amazon to start filming. However, life soon imitates art when a gigantic anaconda with a thirst for blood starts hunting them down.
TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az8M5Mai0X4
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Admission: $1 youth | $2 ages 18+
Concessions: Provided by Seward High School Student Council
Volunteers Needed!
It takes 6–7 volunteers each week giving just an hour or two to keep these movie nights going. It is a great way to help your community and it really is fun! Volunteers share a pizza each week! Sign up here or stop by Friday night:
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084FADAB2FA6FDC16...
Support the Series
These movie nights are 100% volunteer-run and supported by generous local sponsors. Each event costs over $600 to host. Donate or become a sponsor (and see your name on the big screen!):
Seward Poetry Festival
The Seward Poetry Festival returns April 24–26, 2026, and we have a BIG reveal! You are going to love this, Alaska!
We are honored to feature the forthcoming Alaska Literary Field Guide published by Mountaineers Books, a remarkable collaboration blending art, ecology, and poetry. We will be showcasing the book, its editors, artists and poets throughout the weekend with readings, workshops and conversations inspired by the natural world.
Co-editors: Nancy Lord, author and former Alaska State Writer Laureate, along with Marybeth Holleman, author and poet, will be in Seward to share this very special book with everyone. During the main reading event, along with Nancy and Marybeth, some of the contributing poets will be on hand to read their contributions. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind Seward Poetry Festival feature as it celebrates an array of amazing Alaska voices and because Alaska doesn’t get a book like this often!
Mark your calendars and join us for a weekend of words, wonder, and community in Seward. Please stay tuned for the full list of events and sponsors. To hear about special announcements and the full event schedule, please subscribe to our mailing list and you’ll be the first to know!
The best way to support the Seward Poetry Festival is to become a member of the Seward Arts Council or to make a donation here!
Seward Community Band Spring Concert
The Seward Community Band will perform their Spring Concert, Tuesday, April 28th at the Seward Middle School. Doors open at 6:30PM and music begins at 7:00PM. This concert will feature movie medleys from films ranging from Les Miserables to Moana, Bohemian Rhapsody and more!
We hope you can join us!
Springing In The Rain, Changing Tides Variety Show
🌧️ Springing In The Rain!
Changing Tides Theatrics presents a high-energy Variety Show at the Tidewater Taphouse — with two performances in one evening! Catch the 5:30 PM show or the 8:30 PM show.
More details coming soon — tickets on sale soon!
Seward Community Winter Family Movie Series
Winter still looks magical… even if February forgot it’s supposed to be cold! The days are brighter, the sunsets are showing off, and it’s the perfect excuse to get out of the house for a movie night with friends and neighbors.
Join us Friday, February 28th at the Rae Building for an evening of adventure, magic, and big-screen fun!
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Admission: $1 youth | $2 ages 18+
Concessions: Provided by Changing Tides (Seward Arts Council)
Volunteers Needed!
It takes 6–7 volunteers each week giving just an hour or two to keep these movie nights going. Sign up here or stop by Friday night:
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084FADAB2FA6FDC16...
Support the Series
These movie nights are 100% volunteer-run and supported by generous local sponsors. Each event costs over $600 to host. Donate or become a sponsor (and see your name on the big screen!):
https://www.zeffy.com/.../2025-26-seward-winter-family...
Bring your friends, bring your family, and let’s make it a Friday night to remember!
6:00 PM — The Princess and the Frog (G | 97 mins)
Dream big with Tiana and Prince Naveen in this lively New Orleans adventure filled with music, magic, and a journey through the bayou.
8:00 PM — Now You See Me Now You Don’t (PG-13 | 112 mins)
The Four Horsemen return with a new generation of illusionists for a dazzling, high-stakes diamond heist against a powerful international crime syndicate.
Seward Community Winter Family Movie Series
MOVIES ARE ON THIS FRIDAY NIGHT (2/20)!
For such a “slow” time of year, there’s a TON happening around town! I’ve been busy and apologize for not sharing sooner, but we will have movies this Friday night. Join us for a classic and a brand-new movie all about animatronics… the good and the terrifying!
Please like and share this post to help spread the word!
And make a full weekend of winter outdoor fun...starting with a Friday night movie!
• Saturday: Moose Pass Winter Rondez Vous (all day on Trail Lake) https://www.facebook.com/mpwinterrendezvous/
• Sunday: Grizzly Glide ski races at Noon on Bear Lake
It’s going to be a great weekend to get outside! https://www.facebook.com/SPRPMNC/posts/grizzly-glide-is-coming-up-in-a-few-weeks-join-us-for-a-fun-day-of-skiing-and-do/1301658361997604/
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Admission: $1 youth | $2 ages 18+
Concessions: Supporting P.E.O.
Volunteers Needed — We Need Your Help!
It takes 6–7 volunteers each night giving just an hour or two to keep this series going.
Sign up here or stop by Friday night:
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084FADAB2FA6FDC16...
These movie nights are 100% volunteer-run and supported by generous local sponsors. Each event costs over $600 to host and is organized by the Seward Arts Council.
Donate or become a sponsor (and get your name on the big screen!):
6:00 PM — E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (PG • 115 mins • 1982)
A gentle alien stranded on Earth is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott. As the children try to keep E.T. hidden, the alien falls ill, bringing government intervention and a race to save their friend.
8:00 PM — Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (PG-13 • 105 mins)
One year after the nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, Mike hides the truth from his sister Abby about her animatronic friends. When she reconnects with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, a terrifying chain of events reveals the dark origin of Freddy’s.
Seward Community Winter Family Movie Series
Even though the days are getting lighter, our false spring is ending. That means more winter weather and the perfect excuse to cozy up downtown for a movie after a long week of work and play.
Our second movie this week features a film that has been regularly requested but only recently became available to us. We couldn’t think of a better time to show it than the Friday before President’s Day!
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Admission: $1 youth | $2 ages 18+
Concessions this week support the Seward Community Band
Volunteers Needed!
It takes 6–7 volunteers to make each movie night happen.
Sign up here or stop by Friday night:
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084FADAB2FA6FDC16...
These movie nights are 100% volunteer-run and supported by generous local sponsors. Each event costs over $600 to host and is organized by the Seward Arts Council.
Donate or become a sponsor (and get your name on the big screen!):
6:00 PM Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado (G · 96 min)
Accompanied by Diego and Boots, Dora embarks on her most daring adventure yet, trekking through the jungles of the Amazon to find an ancient treasure that grants a magical wish.
8:00 PM Hamilton (PG-13 · 160 min)
A filmed version of the original Broadway cast of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical that blends hip-hop, R&B, pop, and traditional show tunes to tell the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Based on Ron Chernow’s biography, the show reimagines U.S. history through Hamilton’s rise from immigrant to the first Secretary of the Treasury and his relationships with Aaron Burr, George Washington, Eliza Hamilton, and more. Winner of 11 Tony Awards, a Grammy, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
Free Children’s Music Outreach Event!
We’re so excited to invite Seward students to a free, interactive music experience with internationally celebrated musicians Tim Kliphuis (violin) and Jimmy Grant (guitar), visiting Seward for their performance of Under Paris Skies.
Seward Children’s Museum
Designed especially for young learners ages 9-12, this joyful session introduces kids to live violin and guitar through storytelling, rhythm, and play! No musical experience needed! Tim and Jimmy are world-class performers and experienced educators who love making music fun, welcoming, and engaging for kids.
Because space is limited to 20 students, this event requires registration to attend.
We’re thrilled to partner with the Seward Children’s Museum to offer this special outreach opportunity for our community’s youngest music lovers
Under Paris Skies
Under Paris Skies - An evening of Gypsy Jazz with Tim Kliphuis & Jimmy Grant
On February 7, 2026, the Seward Arts Council invites you to step Under Paris Skies for an unforgettable evening of music, romance, and virtuosity. Internationally acclaimed violinist Tim Kliphuis and guitarist Jimmy Grant will take the stage for a live concert performance celebrating the timeless tradition of Gypsy jazz.
Born in the cafés and dance halls of 1930s Paris, Gypsy jazz blends swinging rhythms, rich harmonies, and dazzling improvisation. Popularized by legendary musicians like Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, the style is known for its infectious energy, lyrical melodies, and spontaneous interplay between instruments. It’s jazz that feels both sophisticated and joyful, music meant to move you.
Doors Open at 6:00 pm
The evening will feature two 45-minute sets, with a 15-minute intermission, allowing time to soak in the atmosphere before returning for more inspired performances.
Following the concert, guests are invited to a reception at the Gateway Hotel, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the artists, share a drink, and continue the conversation sparked by the music.
Join us for a night of world-class musicianship, European charm, and community connection—right here in Seward!
Seward Community Winter Family Movie Series
We're back this week, and in the home stretch...almost halfway to Spring Break! The daylight is starting to come back and the winter activities (at least a few miles inland where there has been less rain and colder temps) are in their prime! However, it's still cold and dark (and wet) in the evenings, so why not come down and enjoy a movie to kick off the weekend?
This Friday February 6th at the movies....
6:00 PM The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Toons Movie (PG 91 mins)
Porky Pig and Daffy Duck become Earth's only hope when their antics at the local bubble-gum factory uncover a secret alien mind-control plot. Faced with cosmic odds, they must save their town and the world while not driving each other totally looney.
8:00 PM M3GAN 2.0 (PG13 - 119 mins)
Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous rampage, its creator, Gemma, has become an advocate for government oversight of AI. Unbeknownst to her, a defense contractor has created a military-grade weapon known as Amelia, the ultimate infiltration spy. However, as Emlia's self-awareness increases, it becomes less interested in taking orders. Hoping to stop Emilia, Gemma decides to resurrect M3GAN, making it faster, stronger, and more lethal.
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Admission: $1 youth | $2 ages 18+
Concessions Support This Week Support The Seward High School Student Council
Volunteers Needed!
It takes 6–7 volunteers to make each movie night happen.
Sign up here or stop by Friday night: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084FADAB2FA6FDC16...
These movie nights are 100% volunteer-run and supported by generous local sponsors. Each event costs over $600 to host and is organized by the Seward Arts Council.
Donate or become a sponsor (and get your name on the big screen!): https://www.zeffy.com/.../2025-26-seward-winter-family...
NO MOVIES - Seward Community Winter Family Movie Series
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Seward Community Winter Family Movie Series
The days are getting longer, and it looks like we may have a “normal” winter after all (whatever that means).
This week, we’re especially lucky to share a brand-new, popular movie… so we thought it would be extra fun to dig deep into the archives and pair it with one of the most classic films of all time. Even better, it’s the perfect prequel for our second movie of the night!
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Admission: $1 youth | $2 ages 18+
Concessions Support This Week:
The Seward Children’s Museum
Volunteers Needed!
It takes 6–7 volunteers to make each movie night happen.
Sign up here or stop by Friday night:
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084FADAB2FA6FDC16...
Nonprofits Needed for Concessions!
We provide everything—popcorn, candy, and a $45 starting bank.
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084FADAB2FA6FDC16...
Support the Series
These movie nights are 100% volunteer-run and supported by generous local sponsors. Each event costs over $600 to host and is organized by the Seward Arts Council.
Donate or become a sponsor (and get your name on the big screen!):
6:00 PM – The Wizard of Oz (G • 102 minutes)
When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog Toto are whisked away to the magical land of Oz. Along the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City, they meet a Scarecrow in need of a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion searching for courage. To earn the Wizard’s help, the group must face the Wicked Witch of the West.
8:00 PM – Wicked: For Good (PG-13 • 137 minutes)
Now branded as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile while Glinda enjoys fame and privilege in Emerald City. As anger grows across Oz, the two must reunite to change their fate—and the fate of Oz itself—for good.
Seward Community Winter Family Movie Series
Welcome to 2026!
We hope you had time over the holiday break to rest, relax, and enjoy the outdoors (and those rare, calm days without wind!). The days are getting longer, and believe it or not, Spring Break is only two months away.
Until then, spend a cozy Friday night with friends and neighbors at the movies. No matter how cold or windy it gets outside, the popcorn will be warm.
6:00 PM – The Last Rodeo (PG | 118 min)
Retired bull-riding champion Joe Wainwright returns to the arena in a high-stakes competition to raise money for his grandson’s life-saving brain surgery. Along the way, he confronts his past, reconnects with his estranged daughter, and finds faith and redemption through family.
8:30 PM – Good Boy (PG-13 | 73 min)
A man moves into a new home where supernatural forces lurk in the shadows. When dark entities begin to threaten him, his brave dog steps in to save the day.
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Admission
• $1 for youth
• $2 for ages 18+
Location
University of Alaska Fairbanks / Seward Marine Center
K.M. Rae Building, corner of Railway Ave & 3rd Ave
Concessions This Week Support:
Marathon Miners Wrestling Club
Support the Series
Our movie nights are 100% volunteer-run and supported by generous local sponsors. Each event costs over $600 to host and is organized by the Seward Arts Council.
Donate or become a sponsor (and get your name on the big screen!):
https://www.zeffy.com/.../2025-26-seward-winter-family...
Nonprofits Needed for Concessions!
We provide everything you need, including popcorn, candy, and a $45 starting bank.
Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084FADAB2FA6FDC16...
Volunteers Needed
It takes 6–7 volunteers to make each movie night happen.
Sign up here or stop by on Friday night:
NO MOVIES - Seward Community Winter Family Movie Series
Happy Boxing Day (and day after Christmas!)
Seward Community Winter Family Movie Series
Only ONE more week until Winter Break!
It sure feels like winter out there… but something’s missing. Where’s the SNOW?!
Let’s all agree to do a collective snow dance and manifest some slippery outdoor fun before the days get even shorter.
No matter how cold or windy it gets outside, the Rae Building will be cozy and the popcorn will be warm
Join us for Friday Night at the Movies!
This FRIDAY December 19th MOVIE NIGHT!
UAF Seward Marine Center — K.M. Rae Building (Railway & 3rd)
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Admission
$1 kids & students | $2 adults
Concessions Support Local Nonprofits!
This week’s proceeds benefit Seward Scouts 2568
Want to run concessions?
We provide popcorn & candy. You bring 6–7 volunteers and earn $100–$200 in just 4 hours!
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084FADAB2FA6FDC16...
Support the Series
Each movie night costs over $600 and is 100% volunteer-run through the Seward Arts Council.
Donate or become a sponsor and get your name on the BIG SCREEN!
https://www.zeffy.com/.../2025-26-seward-winter-family...
Want to volunteer?
We REALLY need more adults to help - an hour of help on Friday night makes a WORLD of difference!
Stop by any Friday night or sign up online:
6:00 pm - Grow (PG, 115 min)
A heartwarming family film about Charlie, a spirited girl with a green thumb, who stays with her gruff farmer aunt in the “Pumpkin Capital of the World.” A giant pumpkin contest, quirky rivals, and a reminder that family is the real prize.
8:00 PM — Superman (PG-13, 150 min)
Superman faces growing conflicts at home and abroad as tech billionaire Lex Luthor plots to remove the Man of Steel for good. Can Lois Lane and Krypto save the day in time?
Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox8ZLF6cGM0
Seward Community Winter Family Movie Series
6:00 PM – Lilo & Stitch (PG | 108 mins)
Stitch, an escaped extraterrestrial creature, crash-lands in Hawaii and is adopted by Lilo, a lonely girl who’s trying to hold her family together.
8:00 PM – F1 (PG-13 | 155 mins)
Former racing star Sonny Hayes returns to Formula 1 decades after a career-ending crash — and discovers redemption, teamwork, and the road back to greatness.
Looking to help out? We are always looking for great volunteers!
Sign up here:
Seward Community Winter Family Movie Series
There will be a SPECIAL FEATURE this week! We are going to show an Award Winning Animated Short Feature between our two movies. Tahlequah the Whale-A Dance of Grief is a true story that is going to be beautiful on the screen.
In the meantime, please like and share this post! We know that there are lots of Sewardites who don't use Facebook, so it would be awesome if you could let these folks know about what's happening (or help us find a way to share our movie announcements more widely!). Most importantly, please come and join us on Friday night. We promise the popcorn will only be $1!
6:00 PM — A Minecraft Movie (PG • 101 mins)
A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve.
8:00 PM - Tahlequah the Whale: A Dance of Grief (15 mins)
An animated short film that tells the true story of Tahlequah, an endangered Southern Resident orca. In 2018, Tahlequah, also known as J35, carried her deceased newborn calf on her head for 17 days while traveling over 1,000 miles in the Salish Sea. Her "tour of grief" garnered international attention and highlighted the plight of the critically endangered Southern Resident orca population.
8:30 PM — The Naked Gun (PG-13 • 85 mins)
Lieutenant Frank Drebin Jr becomes a police officer like his legendary father and must save the police department from shutting down by solving a case.
Location: UAF Seward Marine Center — K.M. Rae Building (Railway & 3rd)
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Admission: $1 (kids & students) | $2 (adults)
Concessions support the Seward High School Photography Class
We are still looking for more groups to sell concessions!
We provide popcorn & candy — you bring 6–7 volunteers and keep 50% of the sales.
Most groups earn $100–$200 per night.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084FADAB2FA6FDC16...
Support the Movie Series
Each movie night costs over $600 to host — licensing, equipment, utilities, and more. The Seward Winter Family Movie Series is 100% volunteer-run through the Seward Arts Council, and community support keeps it alive.
Donate or become a sponsor (and get your name on the BIG SCREEN!)
https://www.zeffy.com/.../2025-26-seward-winter-family...
Want to Help?
Volunteering is fun, easy, and a great way to meet people.
Stop by the Rae Building any Friday night or sign up online:
https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084FADAB2FA6FDC16...
Please like & share this post to help spread the word!
We can’t wait to see you this Friday night for another cozy winter of community movies!
Improv Workshop with Dan Olsen
Join Seward Parks and Rec for an introductory to improvisational theatre workshop hosted by Seward's own Dan Olsen. All of the skills are good for life! No experience necessary. We will talk about being present in a scene, developing character types and just goofing around and having fun!
Dan Olsen has been hosting workshops for over 20 years and is a tremendous teacher, you won't want to miss out on these!
Registrations are free, but a suggested $10 donation to the Seward Arts Council is welcomed. We are capping this workshop to 15 people per evening. This is an 18+ event.
NO MOVIES - Seward Community Winter Family Movie Series
Happy Black Friday!
Don’t forget to SHOP LOCAL!!