First Friday listings for February
Published 4:36 pm Thursday, February 2, 2017
Dance performance by Yees Ku Oo and Valentine’s Day raffle
Walter Soboleff Building
105 S. Seward St.
Reception: 4:30-8 p.m.,
performance 6-8 p.m.
Sealaska Heritage will host a performance by Yees Ku Oo, a multicultural dance group comprised of many indigenous nations. The Tlingit name Yees Ku Oo means “New People/New Beginning,” and was translated by the late Tlingit elder Clarence Jackson in 2003, the year the group formed. Yees Ku Oo has performed for many events around the state, including the Governor’s Inaugural Ball, the Gold Medal Basketball Tournament, the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, Celebration, and many others. The performance is free and all are welcome.
Also there will be a raffle for a Valentine’s Day gift: a silver hand-carved love bird pendant by Tlingit artist Heendei. Raffle participants need not be present to win.
Unheard Voices | Unheard Wisdom
Alaska State Museum
395 Whittier St.
Reception: 4:30-7 p.m.
Carmel Anderson will exhibit “Unheard Voices | Unheard Wisdom,” which shares the experiences of victims impacted by domestic and sexual abuse. The show features elegant life-size caste and fabric sculptures.
Anderson is one of eight artists selected for the Alaska State Museum 2017-2019 Solo Artist Exhibition Series.
Featured artist: Chef Stef
Juneau Artists Gallery
175 S. Franklin St.
Reception: 4:30-7 p.m.
Chef Stef will be showcasing Valentine’s Day themed cookies like heart-shaped shortbread and conversation heart cookies with loving and not-so-loving sayings, depending on your take of the day. Custom orders will be taken. Also available will be the chef’s salted caramels, black licorice and sesame brittle, almond toffee and granola. Treats will be provided.
Live music by FySH Houck
Kindred Post
145 S. Franklin St.
Reception: 4:30-7 p.m.
Come listen to live music by FySH Houck. There will be snacks.
Juneau youth display art in restroom
Coppa
917 Glacier Ave. #102
Reception: 4-6 p.m.
Coppa’s new program will feature art made by local youth in the restroom. This month’s work is by Cedar Fowler Croteau.
