Photos: John Sebastian in concert

Virgil Fredenberg examines a program before a performance by singer-songwriter guitarist John Sebastian on Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center.

Virgil Fredenberg examines a program before a performance by singer-songwriter guitarist John Sebastian on Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center.

The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council hosted its second concert of the 2015-2016 season Sunday with a performance by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member John Sebastian. Sebastian, a former member of the 1960s-era band The Lovin’ Spoonful, performed at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center.

The JAHC’s next event will be “Letters Aloud” on Nov. 24 at Centennial Hall. This series features public readings of private letters from well known and not-so-well known writers, organized around a central theme. Readings are accompanied by live music and a slide show, and are presented in a theatrical setting. Find out more at http://lettersaloud.com and

This fall marks the first year the JAHC has offered its Art Hop Passport, a booklet designed to encourage the public to attend art and performance events throughout the 2015-2016 season. Find out more at http://www.jahc.org/.

Singer-songwriter guitarist John Sebastian, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his work with The Lovin' Spoonful and solo career, prepares to take the stage Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center.

Singer-songwriter guitarist John Sebastian, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his work with The Lovin’ Spoonful and solo career, prepares to take the stage Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center.

Singer-songwriter guitarist John Sebastian, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his work with The Lovin' Spoonful and solo career, performs Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center.

Singer-songwriter guitarist John Sebastian, a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his work with The Lovin’ Spoonful and solo career, performs Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center.

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