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Art of Marian Call by Libby Stringer.

Real Music: A decade of songwriting

If you want to be a professional musician, 90 percent of what you will do will not be music, said Juneau resident Marian Call, a… Continue reading

Art of Marian Call by Libby Stringer.
The Thunder Mountain Big Band brass section plays during the Block Party at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Friday, June 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Summer Block Parties create a fun, family-friendly space

Big band music filled the summer evening on June 15, calling pedestrians through the double loading dock doors of the Juneau Arts and Culture Center… Continue reading

The Thunder Mountain Big Band brass section plays during the Block Party at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Friday, June 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Stan Lujan became the new president of the Juneau Symphony in early June. Michael Penn | For the Capital City Weekly

Meet the new Juneau Symphony president

The Juneau Symphony’s president Sarah McNair-Grove stepped down on June 5, and board member Stan Lujan was elected to take her place on June 7.… Continue reading

Stan Lujan became the new president of the Juneau Symphony in early June. Michael Penn | For the Capital City Weekly
What’s Happening the week of June 20-26

What’s Happening the week of June 20-26

Discussion on mental health and substance use treatment, Wednesday, June 20, 6-7:30 p.m., Northern Light United Church. A community discussion about behavioral health services for… Continue reading

What’s Happening the week of June 20-26

JDHS student selected for Murkowski internship

Joseph Monsef of Juneau-Douglas High School has been named a summer intern for U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. Each year, interns from Alaska high schools… Continue reading

Thanks for supporting Juneau’s only adult day program

Thanks to the funding provided, The Bridge is able to offer services that allow seniors to remain in their homes for as long as possible,… Continue reading

Reece Bleakley won the Junior Division of the Juneau Symphony’s Youth Solo Competition in 2015. Photo credit: Michael Penn.

Local young artist will attend renowned Interlochen Arts Camp

Reece Bleakley, 16, of Juneau, has been accepted and will attend Interlochen Arts Camp in Interlochen, Michigan, the world’s premier summer arts program for aspiring… Continue reading

Reece Bleakley won the Junior Division of the Juneau Symphony’s Youth Solo Competition in 2015. Photo credit: Michael Penn.

Thank you, Juneau Education and Support Staff union

Thank you, Juneau Education and Support Staff union Helping Hands volunteers would like to thank all the members of Juneau Education and Support Staff union… Continue reading

Pastor Larry Rorem and Laura Rorem

Finding wisdom in unlikely places

In our last “Living and Growing” column, we reflected on the death of our 45 year old daughter, Tanya. Today’s column reflects further on the… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2018
  • By Pastor Larry and Laura Rorem
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Pastor Larry Rorem and Laura Rorem

Thank you for making Celebration 2018 a success

Thank you to everyone who helped to make Celebration 2018 happen. This year’s gathering was one of our most successful to date. On behalf of… Continue reading

JDHS student selected for Murkowski internship

Joseph Monsef of Juneau-Douglas High School has been named a summer intern for U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska. Each year, interns from Alaska high schools… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2018

Thanks for supporting Juneau’s only adult day program

Thanks to the funding provided, The Bridge is able to offer services that allow seniors to remain in their homes for as long as possible,… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2018
Reece Bleakley won the Junior Division of the Juneau Symphony’s Youth Solo Competition in 2015. Photo credit: Michael Penn.

Local young artist will attend renowned Interlochen Arts Camp

Reece Bleakley, 16, of Juneau, has been accepted and will attend Interlochen Arts Camp in Interlochen, Michigan, the world’s premier summer arts program for aspiring… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2018
Reece Bleakley won the Junior Division of the Juneau Symphony’s Youth Solo Competition in 2015. Photo credit: Michael Penn.
Pastor Larry Rorem and Laura Rorem

Finding wisdom in unlikely places

In our last “Living and Growing” column, we reflected on the death of our 45 year old daughter, Tanya. Today’s column reflects further on the… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2018
  • By Pastor Larry
Pastor Larry Rorem and Laura Rorem

Thank you, Juneau Education and Support Staff union

Thank you, Juneau Education and Support Staff union Helping Hands volunteers would like to thank all the members of Juneau Education and Support Staff union… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2018

Thank you for making Celebration 2018 a success

Thank you to everyone who helped to make Celebration 2018 happen. This year’s gathering was one of our most successful to date. On behalf of… Continue reading

  • Jun 17, 2018
Shallow water rushes by as we cross the creek. (Photo by Gabe Donohoe)

Fish Creek wading

I have a memory of shallow water rushing over my feet.

Shallow water rushes by as we cross the creek. (Photo by Gabe Donohoe)
A bear on Admiralty Island sizes up the author last year. (Photo by Bjorn Dihle)

Reflections of a Predator

The bears in my head are much scarier.

A bear on Admiralty Island sizes up the author last year. (Photo by Bjorn Dihle)
A female Swainson’s thrush carries nesting material. (Photo by Bob Armstrong)

Hiking Sheep Creek Valley

The valley is rich in nesting, singing songbirds.

A female Swainson’s thrush carries nesting material. (Photo by Bob Armstrong)
Photo by Jos Bakker

Are dandelions taking over the country?

Their cheery, bright yellow flower heads adorn the roadsides in late spring, before the compulsive mowing machines decapitate them. Foraging deer, bears, and human herbivores… Continue reading

Photo by Jos Bakker