DNA, oral tradition indicate 10,000 years of Native history in Southeast

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DNA, oral tradition indicate 10,000 years of Native history in Southeast

Cultural values led Southeast Natives to participate in DNA studies.

The Rockwell Ballroom is set to Rick’s Cafe Americain for “Here’s Looking at You, Casablanca” on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. The show is a presentation by the Juneau Lyric Opera and Gold Town Nickelodeon. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Getting set for “Here’s Looking at You, Casablanca”

It’s an immersive experience.

Youth Art Activity focuses on artifacts and scientific sketches

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Youth Art Activity focuses on artifacts and scientific sketches

It was a scientific Saturday morning for the kids in the Alaska State Museum classroom.

(Clem Onojeghuo | Unsplash)

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Staff Picks for November

This is Staff Picks, a monthly round-up of what staff at The Capital City Weekly and Juneau Empire…

Student Maata Finau gives a hug to Alaska Writer Laureate Ernestine Hayes after Hayes’ keynote speech at the Power & Privilege Symposium at the University of Alaska Southeast on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. This year, there will be three keynote speeches delivered by UAS faculty and staff, Oscar Vazquez and Dennis and Judy Shepard. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Power & Privilege Symposium is Tuesday

The third annual UAS Power &Privilege Symposium falls on Election Day.

Tlingit and Haida president presents at UAS to start Alaska Native Heritage Month

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Tlingit and Haida president presents at UAS to start Alaska Native Heritage Month

The tribe’s finances are in good shape.

Gold Street Music Concerts are back for Season 14

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Gold Street Music Concerts are back for Season 14

Devotion brought them to the church.

Playboy Spaceman play annual party at the Rockwell Ballroom

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Playboy Spaceman play annual party at the Rockwell Ballroom

A Dia de los Muertos-inspired altar, twitchy dance-rock, VHS rips and a whole lot of dancing came together…

Shrimp Whisperer has First Friday meet and greet

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Shrimp Whisperer has First Friday meet and greet

Describing the collection of Al “The Shrimp Whisperer” Laudert’s art that was on display at Amalga Distillery is…

Master Tlingit carver Wayne Price making healing totem for AWARE

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Master Tlingit carver Wayne Price making healing totem for AWARE

Even the wood chips in Wayne Price’s ongoing project have meaning.

Get ready for a busy Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month

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Get ready for a busy Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month

November is Native American and Alaska Native Month, and there’s no shortage of local events commemorating it.

Artist becomes first Tlingit woman to carve and raise totem pole

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Artist becomes first Tlingit woman to carve and raise totem pole

Alison Marks marked the spot.

Ed Christian will play the role of the narrator in an upcoming production of “The Gun Show.” The 60-minute one-person play talks extensively about guns without staking a Liberal or Conservative position. (Courtesy Photo | Kristina Sherk Photography for “The Gun Show)

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‘The Gun Show’ takes aim at the center of gun ownership conversation

Vacationing and producing a one-person show about gun ownership aren’t an obvious combination.

Dale Pihlman authored a book, “Alaska’s Inside Passage,” that’s part almanac and part memoir. (Courtesy Photo | Pihlman family)

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Ketchikan man’s book details flaura, fauna and history of Alaska’s Inside Passage

Dale Pihlman’s first attempt at writing “Alaska’s Inside Passage” didn’t go well.

The Juneau Symphony’s 2018-19 concert season begins Nov. 10. (Unsplash | Kael Bloom)

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Juneau Symphony includes familar tunes, faces in season opener

The symphony is kicking off the season with crowd-pleasers.

Capital City Killers tour details grisly events in Juneau’s past

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Capital City Killers tour details grisly events in Juneau’s past

Some ravens added atmosphere, but sunny weather abated the grimness of the Capital City Killers tour led by…

Photos: Hallo-weekend in downtown Juneau

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Photos: Hallo-weekend in downtown Juneau

Costume contests, live music, burlesque and more meant costume-clad celebration Saturday night in downtown Juneau.

Juneau’s new, sketchy open mic

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Juneau’s new, sketchy open mic

Crayons, guitars and cabaret.

Museum Mask-erade brings in funds and fun

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Museum Mask-erade brings in funds and fun

The Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum had a temporary exhibit on charitable parties last Saturday.

Community gathers to Celebrate Survivors

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Community gathers to Celebrate Survivors

Pauline Stepetin capped a marker and passed a wood chip to her mother, Lois Jamestown, who placed in…