A wide variety of painting and photography shows, music by a woman who recently moved to Juneau from Iceland, and the opening of a new stage production at Perseverance Theatre are among the events scheduled for First Friday in September.
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council: Avery Skaggs, “The Seasons of Southeast,” 350 Whittier St., Juneau Arts and Culture Center, 4.7 p.m.
JAHC features “The Seasons of Southeast” by Juneau artist Avery Skaggs, a collection of 12 new acrylic paintings, one painted each month for a year, that highlight the natural beauty surrounding the community and region. The Davis Gallery in Centennial Hall will also be open during First Friday, showing ongoing exhibits by local artists Bing Carrillo and Keren GoldbergBelle.
Exhibit up through the month.
Marie Drake Planetarium: Open House, 1415 Glacier Avenue, 5:30-7 p.m.
Check out what the planetarium offers. Explore the universe with new digital projector and share short full-dome movies on our 30-foot dome. Bring your astronomy questions. Bring a pillow and lie on the floor if you wish. Suitable for all ages.
First Friday opening only.
Sealaska Heritage Institute: First Friday Mini Artist Market, 105 Heritage Way, Walter Soboleff Building, 4:30-7 p.m.
Features a demonstrating artist in the Delores Churchill Studio as well as vendor artists promoting their handmade Alaskan Native Artwork for purchase. Sealaska Heritage Arts Campus across the way from the Walter Soboleff Building will feature metal and wood artists working on their projects in the Duxdanéik Metal Arts Studio and The Robert Davidson Wood Carving Studio.
First Friday opening only.
Hearthside Books and Toys: Lee Morgan, Veterinarian and Author, 2 Marine Way, Ste 119, 5-7 p.m.
Lee Morgan, veterinarian and author will be signing “Four Thousand Paws Caring for the Dogs of the Iditarod: A Veterinarian’s Story.”
First Friday opening only.
Frost and Fur: Chloey Cavanaugh, 2 Marine Way, Ste. 114, 4-7 p.m.
Black and White Raven Company is popping up with its goods @frostandfur for First Friday.
First Friday opening only.
Wooshkindein Da.Aat Lily Hope Weaver Studio: Rae Mills, Melina Meyer and Lily Hope woven earrings, 221 Seward St., 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Limited-edition handwoven earrings with sparkle, jingle cones and magic. Tea and cookies.
First Friday opening only.
Annie Kaill’s Gallery: Chihiro Pierce, Visual Artist and Frank Lynn Pierce, photographer, 124 Seward St., 4:30-8 p.m.
Frank Lynn Pierce and Chihiro Pierce will debut their latest works featuring the beauty of Juneau through different mediums. Chihiro will feature watercolors and Frank his photographs.
First Friday opening only.
Barnaby Brewing Company: K. Hoke Contemporary, 165 Shattuck Way, 4-8 p.m.
Kelsey Martin of K.Hoke Contemporary presents exclusive watercolor series showcasing new originals from beloved Juneau locations.
Exhibit up through the month.
Lodestone Library: Hannah Corinne, musician, 301 3rd St., 5:30-7 p.m.
Hannah Corinne is a local musician and recent transplant from Iceland, where she performed at events such as Iceland Airwaves. Hannah will be performing a selection of songs with her guitar and voice.
Exhibit up through the month.
Alaska Robotics Gallery: Chistine Carpenter and Hollis Kitchin, visual artists, 134 N. Franklin St., 4:30-8 p.m.
Local artists Hollis Kitchin and Christine Carpenter present a new art show: Pickles & Onions. This show is a celebration of these two kitchen staples, with each artists exploring the humble ingredients in their own styles.
Exhibit up through the month.
Devil’s Club Brewing Company: Carter Johnson, 100 N. Franklin St., 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Featuring the coldwater critters of the North Pacific, this show includes underwater photos of anemones, kelp, king crab and more. All photos were taken in the waters of Alaska and many from the Juneau road system.
Exhibit up through the month.
Kindred Post: Christine Kleinhenz of Tide Watcher, 145 S Franklin Street, 4:30-7 p.m.
Christine Kleinhenz of Tide Watcher (and second-place winner of the Statewide Postcard Contest) hosts a block-printing party. Hand-print unique cards — no experience needed and materials will be provided. Christine has been illustrating children’s books, teaching art in schools and creating art for shows, public works and enjoyment. Her pop art meets painterly style uses bold colors and design to create immersive images.
First Friday opening only.
Juneau Artists Gallery: Marty Sharp, watercolor and acrylic artist, 175 S. Franklin St., Ste. 111, Senate Building, 4:30-8 p.m.
Marty Sharp is the featured artist for the month of September, with a show featuring scenes of Southeast Alaska in watercolors and acrylics, in a combination of new and old favorites. Marty gets inspiration for her paintings from the natural beauty of her homes on Prince of Wales Island and Juneau.
Exhibit up through the month.
Perseverance Theatre: The Opening of “Cold Case” by Cathy Tagnak Rexford, 914 3rd St., Douglas.
Winner of the 2022 National Theatre Conference Barry and Bernice Stavis Playwright’s Award, Cold Case depicts the heartbreaking story of an Iñupiaq woman in rural Alaska as she fights to recover her aunt’s body from an Anchorage morgue. This world premiere production will be directed by DeLanna Studi, citizen of Cherokee Nation and current Artistic Director of Native Voices at the Autry in Los Angeles. The show runs on the Perseverance Theatre Mainstage through Sept. 22.
Happening through the month.
