Web posted November 22, 2007

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Playstation 3 at stake at Guitar Hero III contest

JUNEAU - The Rendezvous, 154 South Franklin St., will hold its grand finale Guitar Hero III championship showdown at 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24.

The winner of the tournament will take home a brand new Playstation 3. All are invited to enter.

Admission is free to play or watch, but you must be 21 or over.

The single-elimination tournament will be seeded and played on "pro face-off level," mostly on hard. Prizes will be awarded for the winner (based on total points) as well as best style and best costume.

For more information, check out www.myspace.com/juneaurendezvous.

Haines duo Kris and Lindy to headline show at Silverbow

JUNEAU - Haines guitarist Kris Eli Jones and bass player Lindy Jones will play their first big Juneau concert - 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Back Room in the Silverbow Inn.

Admission is $10 at the door.

The duo plays original songs in the American genre, often telling of lonely roads stretching past abandoned sawmills or wayward evenings in shoddy motels.

Boogie fundraiser set forDec. 1 at the Alaskan

JUNEAU - The Boardwalk Boogie will hold a fundraiser at 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Alaskan Hotel and Bar for next spring's planned five-day blowout bonanza in Pelican.

The night's entertainment includes: Sean Tracey and Maridon Boario; Kris and Lindy Jones and Honky Tonk Habit; and Wisconsin Slim.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and available at Costa's Diner, The Paradise Cafe and the Alaskan Hotel.

Zahasky's dance caller to lead Friday night contra dance

JUNEAU - The Zahasky Family Band dance caller Odette Foster will lead a Friday night contra dance from 7:30-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at St. Ann's Parish Hall, 416 Fifth St.

All dances will be taught, and beginners are welcome. No partners are necessary. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes for dancing.

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