A museum’s interactive exhibition featuring the works of a range of local performing artists, classical music performances at two venues, and a dance party in North Douglas are part of the schedule for First Friday in May.
Juneau Arts and Humanities Council: Alec Dye — Sketching Juneau 2023-2025, 350 Whittier St., Juneau Arts and Culture Center, 4-7 p.m.
A new exhibition by artist Alec Dye, who sketches Juneau visitors and residents in everyday scenes. All pieces in this exhibition have an accompanying “first draft” sketch.
Exhibit up through the month.
Alaska State Museum: In A Time of Change — Boreal Forest Stories, 395 Whittier St., APK Building, 4-7 p.m.
A cross-disciplinary, collaborative project examining change in the boreal forest through narrative. For over a year and a half 44 creators — including artists, writers, environmental educators, and humanities scholars — exchanged knowledge and perspectives on the boreal forest with scientists and explored narrative as it applies across the disciplines.
Exhibit up through the month.
Juneau-Douglas City Museum: City Museum Summer History Exhibition — Wild Joys, Creating Community through the Performing Arts, 114 W. 4th St., 4:30-7 p.m.
An interactive exhibition that explores the history of local performing arts in our community, with a focus on dance, theater and music. Continues through Oct. 18.
Exhibit up through the month.
Marie Drake Planetarium: Explore the Universe, 1415 Glacier Ave., 5:30-7 p.m.
Short movies about astronomy and space on a 30-foot dome. Staff available to answer questions. Suitable for all ages.
First Friday opening only.
Sealaska Heritage Institute: First Friday Native Artist Market, 105 Heritage Way, Walter Soboleff Building, 4-7 p.m.
Demonstrating Artist James Gooch Eesh Hart is a Tlingit formline artist from Haines. Also featured is Carolyn Trebian, owner of Lights Ravens Art S.P, featuring jewelry and handmade Lingít greeting cards; Leilani Knight, owner of Leilani’s Creative Creations, featuring accessories made with Alaska’s natural resources; Renee Tl’aagunk Culp, owner of Sugar Bear Alaskan Treasures, presenting her Southeast Alaska-style jewelry; and Aiyana James displaying painted Northwest coast canvases, coasters and other items. Also free admission to the Nathan Jackson Gallery and Exhibit. Artists will also be working at the Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus.
First Friday opening only.
Hearthside Books: Betsy Longenbaugh, author, 2 Marine Way, Ste. 119 B, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Featuring Betsy Longenbaugh’s latest release “Death in the Underworld.”
First Friday opening only.
Annie Kaill’s — Gallery, Gifts and Framing: Rick Clair, Visual Artist and Colleen Goldrich of Moondance Alaska, Jewelry Artist, 124 Seward St., 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Continuing 50-year celebration with two artists that have had their work at Annie Kaill’s for over 25 years. Colleen Goldrich of Moondance Alaska moved to Juneau in 1985 and started her jewelry making career in 1991. Rick Clair came to Alaska in 1975 and he sold his first painting in 1992.
First Friday opening only.
Juneau Community Bands: Winds in the Spring (chamber music for wind instruments), 415 Fourth St., Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Music for small ensembles of wind instruments played by members of Taku Winds and friends. Music will include “Shenandoah” played by a clarinet ensemble, a “Star Wars” medley by the Juneau Horn Club, “Four Old Tunes” by Gordon Jacob played by a woodwind quartet, Ravel’s “Bolero” for low flute ensemble and “Sea in Spring” for woodwind trio.
First Friday opening only.
Spice Cafe & Gallery: Live music from Randall Wolfenburgur, gallery display from MRV Architects and Tim Troll, 116 N. Franklin St., 4-9 p.m.
Classical guitarist from local musician,Randall Wolfenburgur. Also gallery display featuring artists from MRV Architects and Tim Troll, an Alaskan artist.
Exhibit up through the month.
Devil’s Club Brewing Company: Elizabeth Jurgeleit — Painter, 110 N. Franklin St., 5-9 p.m.
Elizabeth Jurgeleit grew up in Haines and is currently based in Juneau. Her work is influenced by the regions tapestry of plants, animals and ever-changing natural landscapes. This collection of paintings was inspired by a raft trip down the Tatshenshini River.
Exhibit up through the month.
Kindred Post: Cora Hoeft, 145 S. Franklin St., 4-7 p.m.
Friendship bracelet making workshop hosted by Cora Hoeft, a Michigan-born artist now based in Juneau. Mail services not available during this time.
First Friday opening only.
Juneau Artists Gallery: Thyes Shaub, Jewelry designer, 175 S. Franklin St., Ste. 111, Senate Building, 4:30-6 p.m.
Jewelry artist Thyes Shaub, is the featured artist for the month of May at the Juneau Artists Gallery. She will have new freshwater pearl, mixed metal and ring designs. New chains with versatile carabiner clasps will be featured as well as semi-precious stone jewelry.
Exhibit up through the month.
Juneau Makerspace: First Friday Social Dance Party, 3915 N. Douglas Hwy., 7-11 p.m.
All styles, all levels, all ages. No experience or partner needed. Meringue lesson 7:30 to 8 p.m., fusion contra 8:30 to 9 p.m., all-styles dancing until 11 p.m. $5 – $20 donation at the door, cash, card, or Venmo.
First Friday opening only.
