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Alaska poet calls attention to environmental concerns

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Alaska poet calls attention to environmental concerns

Art changes hearts.

Grammy Award-nominated singer Ryan Shaw talks Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, about returning to sing in the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council’s “Motown for Our Town” and Gospel Celebrations this weekend. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Motown performer has Stevie Wonder’s seal of approval

Grammy-nominated singer to perform songs by music icons

Boogie ‘Wonderland’: Alice meets Disco for Perseverance Theatre Young Company Show

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Boogie ‘Wonderland’: Alice meets Disco for Perseverance Theatre Young Company Show

What would Grace Slick think?

Number of rocket launches could take off in Kodiak

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Number of rocket launches could take off in Kodiak

They’ve got ideas on the launchpad.

Ernestine Hayes, Alaska State Writer Laureate, makes closing remarks at the 2019 Governor’s Arts & Hunanities Awards at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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State Writer Laureate selection delayed but coming soon

In the meantime, Juneau is home to the state writer laureate.

Abandoned tugboat problem likely to linger

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Abandoned tugboat problem likely to linger

“Maybe a giant eagle will fix it.”

First Trans Gaming Night exceeds organizers’ expectations

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First Trans Gaming Night exceeds organizers’ expectations

A place where everyone could make friends.

Juneau Symphony continues search for director, prepares for upcoming showcase

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Juneau Symphony continues search for director, prepares for upcoming showcase

It’s almost decision-making time.

The Reverend Bobby Lewis leads a gospel singing workshop at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Back for mo’ Mo Town: Annual concert celebrates legendary label’s 60th anniversary

Motor City’s music is coming to the capital city.

Juneau’s female art collective readies to open its latest and biggest show

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Juneau’s female art collective readies to open its latest and biggest show

Plus, see the rest of a loaded March 1 schedule

Hooked on salmon: Southeast and its fish keep filmmaker coming back

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Hooked on salmon: Southeast and its fish keep filmmaker coming back

Coming back to where he began, like a certain kind of fish.

Artist explains how he made 80 pounds of battle armor

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Artist explains how he made 80 pounds of battle armor

Meet the man behind the costume.

More tourists are coming

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More tourists are coming

Tourism predicted to grow again in 2019.

State museum wants help finishing ‘fantastically large’ octopus project

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State museum wants help finishing ‘fantastically large’ octopus project

It’ll take more than eight arms to do this.

New Thai restaurant hopes to curry favor

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New Thai restaurant hopes to curry favor

Restaurant owners were longtime workers at Chan’s.

Sitka business owner places first in pitch contest

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Sitka business owner places first in pitch contest

Product saves bank and backs.

Scientists: Southeast Alaska vulnerable to ocean acidification

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Scientists: Southeast Alaska vulnerable to ocean acidification

Old, cold waters part of the threat.

Alaska Natives want voice in budget-making process

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Alaska Natives want voice in budget-making process

Speakers tell people to share stories with legislators

Plastic cups, dog tags and nettles: The unlikely items that made some of Wearable Art’s memorable looks

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Plastic cups, dog tags and nettles: The unlikely items that made some of Wearable Art’s memorable looks

Reduce, reuse, recycle, receive Wearable Art fanfare.

The family that shreds together, slays together

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The family that shreds together, slays together

Don’t call them the Osmonds.