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Fundraising for Carnegie Hall

Members of Alaskapella, Juneau’s community a cappella group, are in the final month of fundraising for their trip to Carnegie hall this spring.The Alaskapellicans, which… Continue reading

From left to right, freshman Briannah Letter, senior Rebecca Hassler, and junior and Palestinian exchange student Yara Dgeish practice a short reader's theater play for Drama, Debate and Forensics at Thunder Mountain High School. Dgeish is one of four students in Juneau this year with the YES program, which brings students from countries with significant Muslim populations to the US.

Different place, same world

The four Muslim high school students on exchange in Juneau for this academic year from Indonesia, Palestine, Egypt and Turkey have gotten at least one… Continue reading

From left to right, freshman Briannah Letter, senior Rebecca Hassler, and junior and Palestinian exchange student Yara Dgeish practice a short reader's theater play for Drama, Debate and Forensics at Thunder Mountain High School. Dgeish is one of four students in Juneau this year with the YES program, which brings students from countries with significant Muslim populations to the US.
Megan Bush works on her writing during a previous Woosh Kinaadeiyí workshop.

What’s happening this week

THEATERWorld premiere: “Our Voices Will Be Heard,” 7:30 pm Friday (opening night) and Saturday, and a pay-as-you-can performance 4 pm Sunday, Perseverance Theatre. Pay as… Continue reading

Megan Bush works on her writing during a previous Woosh Kinaadeiyí workshop.

Self-soothing in the age of technology

It’s hard to take a break from technology – specifically related to communication – realize how much it has infiltrated your life, and know your… Continue reading

JUMP Society Winter Film Festival starts Thursday

The JUMP Society Winter Film Festival will be held Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 14-16, and Friday Jan. 29. The festival, held biannually since 2002, showcases… Continue reading

State Library offers three summer internships in public libraries

The Alaska State Library is accepting applications for three summer internships in public libraries from individuals who have recently completed, or are near completion of,… Continue reading

Writers Weir: Low Self Esteem

Low Self EsteemWhat does it saywhen my hands held under the automatic faucetdon’t bring the promised gush of water,when my hands held in front of… Continue reading

Actors Leetta Gray, Erin Tripp, Erika Stone, Jane Lind and Frank Katasse rehearse for Perseverance Theatre's production of "Our Voices Will Be Heard" written by Vera Starbard.

‘Our voices will be heard’: A universal story in a distinctive voice

The following are excerpts from an interview with Vera Starbard and Larissa FastHorse conducted by Ishmael Hope one week prior to the world premiere of… Continue reading

Actors Leetta Gray, Erin Tripp, Erika Stone, Jane Lind and Frank Katasse rehearse for Perseverance Theatre's production of "Our Voices Will Be Heard" written by Vera Starbard.
Sidewalk poll, Jan. 13

Sidewalk poll, Jan. 13

If you had to change your first name, what would you choose as your new name? I wouldn’t, it is the name I was given.-John Evans,… Continue reading

Sidewalk poll, Jan. 13

Movie listings

JUNEAU GOLD TOWN NICKELODEONFor complete listings see www.goldtownnick.com.“JUMP Society Winter Film Festival” Local short films. 7 pm Thursday, Jan. 14, 7 and 9 pm Friday, Jan.… Continue reading

New Ranger takes reins of Petersburg District

KETCHIKAN – A new ranger has been selected to guide the Tongass National Forest’s Petersburg Ranger District.Dave Zimmerman, Timber and Special Forest Products program manager… Continue reading

Audubon Society to host talk on ‘Birds & Beasts of Belize’

The Juneau Audubon Society will host a public meeting Jan. 14 at 7 pm at the UAS rec center room 116.Ann and Alan Doty will… Continue reading

First Mudrooms of 2016 set for Wednesday

The first Mudrooms of 2016 will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 7 pm at Northern Light United Church.The theme for the evening is… Continue reading

Woosh Kinaadeiyí to host a workshop Sunday

Woosh Kinaadeiyí will host a spoken word workshop on Sunday, Jan. 17 from 1-4 pm at Kindred Post, located at 145 South Franklin in Juneau.The workshop,… Continue reading

Spring break classes for youth at Perseverance

Perseverance Theatre will host three spring break classes for youth of varying ages from March 21-15 in Juneau. Here are a few details.Creative Dramatics: 9:30-11:30… Continue reading

Fish Factor

Alaska’s mariculture industry has passed some big milestones, and is getting set to head into the weeds.Aquatic farming, which was OK’d by Alaska lawmakers in… Continue reading

Healy Rep. proposes ‘lite’ fish hatcheries

Fairbanks’ Ruth Burnett Sport Fish Hatchery is a towering complex of tanks, tubes and growing fish.It also carried a towering price tag. When it opened… Continue reading

Slack Tide: New Year’s resolutions for Juneau 2016

Alas, the holidays are over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end—only 23 more shopping days til Marmot Day!Obviously, nothing spells fun like… Continue reading

  • Jan 10, 2016
  • By Geoff Kirsch
Previous Dress Your Up Your Pet Day. Photo taken by Keifer Special Focus Photography.

Dress Up Your Pet Day at Alaska Dames

On Thursday, Jan. 14 from 3-6 p.m., Alaska Dames along with the assistance of Wee Fishie and Flynn Fotography will host Dress Up Your Pet… Continue reading

  • Jan 10, 2016
Previous Dress Your Up Your Pet Day. Photo taken by Keifer Special Focus Photography.

Recents births Jan. 10

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A son, Parker Christopher Mork, weighing 7 lbs. 1.1 oz., was born to Marilyn J. Mork of Wrangell on… Continue reading

  • Jan 10, 2016