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 I've got A cabin fever, and the only cure, is more art fest: The first-ever Cabin Fever Arts Fest, March 9-11, includes: "Disclosures," a collection of Anchorage artist Don Decker's latest wood sculptures. |
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When Nancy DeCherney took over last fall as executive director of the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council, she spoke with Juneau mayor Bruce Botelho about some possible projects.
"He suggested that one thing that would be very useful would be to bring all the groups together for a summit to celebrate the arts and bring public attention to all of the things the arts do for the community," DeCherney said.
It has taken a while, but the suggestion has come to life in the Cabin Fever Arts Fest - a three-day series of seminars and workshops this Friday through Sunday, which just happens to coincide with an assortment of concerts, plays, art openings and opera.
Friday's opening day also coincides with programs for Juneau school kids. It includes a "Turntable Mechanics" workshop with DJs AstronoMAR and Smack, plus the first in a series of film editing workshops taught by Pat Race of Lucid Reverie and the Juneau Underground Motion Picture Society.
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"The kids are off from school, which is why it works to have 'Turntable Mechanics,'" DeCherney said. "My kid really likes AstronoMAR, and I know my daughter's friends who are into video think very highly of Pat Race. I bet kids would like to learn from these guys, and I'm really delighted that they're willing to do it."
At noon Friday, Poetry Omnibus founder Kristan Hutchison will read her new poem "Words on Wheels" on the Capitol steps. Capital Transit driver Ray Tsang will provide accompaniment - on horn, brakes, doors and the other "instruments" of a city bus.
Hutchison will later present the city's buses with the placards of the new Poetry Omnibus poems.
"The bus has been written into the performance poem," Hutchison said. "There are places where the bus has a role."
Doug Smith will play an hour-long program of classical music at 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Catholic Church in a "Restoration Recital" for the church's recently restored 1920 Steinway grand piano.
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| Chelsea Rohweder's starring turn as Celia Geering in Sarah Brooks' one-woman play "Translation" |
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Cathy Fritz' father-in-law first obtained the piano in a legal settlement as part of an estate he was working with down south. The piano moved up to Juneau, back to the Lower 48 and eventually turned into a derelict. Once it was even coated black with house paint.
Fritz inherited the piano when her in-laws died but had no room for a grand piano. Still, she decided to pay $10,000 to have it restored. St. Paul's paid the shipping costs under the agreement that the church would house it for a minimum of five years.
"When I was looking for a piano for the church, I honed in on this one, and contacted Doug," said Alan Rogers, church parishioner. "Doug wrote back and said, 'You can't get a better piano than a 1920s Steinway.'
"It's been a real journey, and now we have a piano that looks brand new, sounds terrific and is 87 years old," he said.
Here's a look at the complete schedule of Cabin Fever events:
Friday, March 9
10 a.m.
"Turntable Mechanics," with DJs AstronoMAR and Smack. Learn the basics of DJing. Limited to 20 participants at The Canvas, 223 Seward Street, $5 at the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council and at the door. Music from this workshop can be used in the "Intro to Editing" filmmaking workshop with Pat Race.
12:15 p.m.
Poetry Omnibus, public reading and presentation of the poetry with bus accompaniment, Capitol steps., free.
Skunk Cabbage Complaint Chorale, a mass chorus directed by Richard Green, music composed by Patricia Hull and Tony Tengs. Capitol steps, State Office Building, free.
1 p.m.
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| "Papa Tortuga," "Fisher Poets" and "The Old Man and the Fish," three films in the Alaska Ocean Film Festival |
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"Intro to Editing, part I," turn your video into a film, with Pat Race, Lucid Reverie and JUMP Society founder. Ruby Room, 174 South Franklin St., behind Heritage Coffee., $5 at JAHC or the door. Take this workshop in conjunction with "Turntable Mechanics" on Friday and "Special Effects" at 1-3 p.m. Saturday.
3 p.m.
"Beginning salsa for grade 3-6," with Heather Haugland and Antonio Diaz, The Canvas, 223 Seward St., $5 at JAHC or at the door.
"Creative Sand Adventures," for kids and parents, with Anji Gallanos. The Creating Place, 226 Seward St., #100. $5 at the door.
4 p.m.
"Beginning salsa dancing for middle/high schoolers," with Heather Haugland and Antonio Diaz, The Canvas, 223 Seward St., $5 at JAHC or at the door.
7 p.m.
"Alaska Oceans Film Festival," presented by the Alaska Center for the Environment, Backroom at the Silverbow, Second Street, free.
Saturday, March 10
10 a.m.
"Cast Off, Great balls of fun!" build a community afghan and a felted wool rug, The Canvas, 223 Seward Street, $5 at JAHC and at the door.
"Tax Update for Non-Profit," tax law changes, filing requirements and compliance issues in information return reporting (990's), with Bridget Lujan CPA Elgee Rehfeld Mertz, LLC. JAHC, 206 North Franklin St., $5.
"Volunteering for the Arts," find volunteer opportunities in the arts community, with Nancy DeCherney, Pam Johannsen and Liz Agnew. downtown Juneau Public Library conference room, $5.
1 p.m.
"Building a Compelling Case: Grant Writing," identify your role in the community and design a narrative showing why your program merits support, Mary McRae Miller, CEO Alaska Funding Exchange, JAHC, 206 North Franklin St., $5.
"Building Your Marketing Plan," develop a strategic marketing plan, identify your target market, and stretch your dollar, with Patricia Hull, Charlie Ellis and Marie Toland. downtown Juneau Public Library conference room, $5.
"Packing and Shipping Tips for Artists," inexpensive tips and tricks from museum professionals, with Scott Carrlee, Curator of Museum Services, and Ellen Carrlee, Conservator, Alaska State Museum, $5.
"Special Effects," learn how to add special effects to your films, with Pat Race, of Lucid Reverie and JUMP Society. Ruby Room, 174 South Franklin St., $5.
3 p.m.
"Belly Dancing Workshop," with Daughters of the New Moon. The Canvas, 223 Seward St., $5.
"Effective Use of the Media," write effective press releases and get your information to the press, with Jeff Brown, Korry Keeker. KTOO conference room, 360 Egan Drive, $5.
"Person to Person: Speaking for the Arts," how to talk with lawmakers, business people and educators about the arts, with Elaine Hopson, Candy Behrends and John DeCherney. JAHC gallery, 206 North Franklin St., $5.
"Pricing Art," roundtable with artists and gallery owners about pricing your art to sell. Michael Reid Hunt, downtown Juneau Public Library, $5.
5:30 p.m.
"Alaska Oceans Film Festival," presented by the Alaska Center for the Environment, Backroom at the Silverbow, Second Street, free.
7 p.m.
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| A series of film editing and special effects workshops with Pat Race of Lucid Reverie and the Juneau Underground Motion Picture society. |
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"Tommy," open rehearsal at Perseverance Theatre, watch the behind-the-scenes technical process in action. Directed by PJ Paparelli. Pay-as-you-can.
A celebration of the newly restored 1920 Steinway Grand Piano, featuring Bach to Rachmaninoff, with Douglas Smith, M.D. St. Paul's Catholic Church, $10 suggested donation at the door.
Sunday, March 11
1 p.m.
"Intro to Editing, part II," with Pat Race, of Lucid Reverie and JUMP Society. Ruby Room, 174 South Franklin St., $5.
Related benefits
Women of Distinction Dinner and Silent Auction, for AWARE, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Centennial Hall, $50 or $600 for a reserved table of 10. Call Hearthside Books or AWARE.
Related concerts and performances
Brave Monkey, 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 9, at Jaded. No cover. Must be 21.
Disney's "Beauty and the Beast," presented by the Juneau Lyric Opera, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 9-10; 3 p.m. Sunday, March 11, directed by John Longenbaugh with music direction by Sally Smith Juneau-Douglas High School auditorium, $18 general, $14 students. Tickets at Hearthside Books.
International Folk Dancers event, 6 p.m. Sunday, March 11, downtown JRC/The Racquet Club, free
Juneau Student Symphony concert, "Carnival of Animals," featuring student poetry and art, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10; and 4 p.m. Sunday, March 11; at the Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School commons, conducted by Rick Trostel, free.
New England Barn Dance, with Full Circle and caller Odette Foster, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, St. Anne's Hall, Fourth and Gold streets, $8 at the door.
"Romeo & Juliet," or "You-know-I-really-Love-You-But-My-Father-Really-Hates-You-Blues," readers theater, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10; presented by Northern Light Junior Theatre, at Nugget Mall, free.
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"Translation," a new play by author Sarah Brooks, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday-Sunday, March 9-10-11, at Perseverance Theatre's Second Stage. Pay-as-you-can at the door.
"Youth Chamber Music Recital," with Juneau Symphony members and Mary Watson's students, 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 9, Northern Light United Church, free.
Related exhibits and shows
"12x12," original artwork that measures 12 inches by 12 inches, 12 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 9-10; Juneau-Douglas City Museum, Fourth and Main streets, 586-3572, free.
"6X6," color six-by-six-inch squares to build a mosaic installation, 12 p.m. Friday-Saturday, March 9-10; Juneau-Douglas City Museum, 586-3572, free.
All Alaska High School Juried Art Exhibit opening, 10 a.m. Friday-Saturday, March 9-10; annual juried exhibit open to Alaska high school students. Alaska State Museum, 465-2901, free.
Annual Spring Quilt Show, with the Capital City Quilters, 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10; 1 p.m. Sunday, March 11; Centennial Hall, free.
"Disclosures," Don Decker exhibit opening, 10 a.m. Friday-Saturday, March 9-10; Recent wood sculptures using rare and antique woods worked with new techniques. Alaska State Museum, 465-2901, free.
Elementary School Art Exhibit, 10 a.m. Friday-Saturday-Sunday, March 9-10-11; exhibits from all Juneau elementary schools. Nugget Mall, free.
"In His Eyes," new work by Erik Behnke, 10 a.m. Friday-Saturday, March 9-10; The Canvas, 223 Seward St., 586-8228, free.
"Ketchikan Artists on Exhibit," featuring works by nearly 20 Ketchikan artists, 10 a.m. Friday-Saturday, March 9-10; Juneau Arts & Humanities Council gallery, 206 North Franklin St., 586-ARTS, free.
