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“In Love and Warcraft,” a joint production from Perseverance Theatre and the American Conservatory Theater, will be livestreamed in a series of shows Sept. 4-12 and available on demand Sept. 18-25

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Review: Perseverance Theatre co-production offers raunch and heart

“In Love and Warcraft” is smarter, more caring than the average sex comedy.

Treading the motherboards: Technology allows the show to go on

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Treading the motherboards: Technology allows the show to go on

Upcoming livestreams bring Alaska theater, sense of community to your living room.

Courtesy photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute This original Ravenstail-style design, inspired by traditional designs in use for hundreds of years in Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures, was created by Clarissa Rizal, a master weaver, in 1996. (

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Sealaska Heritage Institute sues Neiman Marcus for “blatant” copyright infringement

The case is the first of its kind in the U.S.

Caitlin Warbelow a Broadway musician from Fairbanks will perform with Tony Award-nominated actress Jenn Colella and three other musicians Friday, Feb. 21, at Centennial Hall. (Courtesy Photo | From Lauren R. Shanley-DeBuse)

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Fiddler from Fairbanks brings Broadway buds to Juneau

Tony Award-nominated talent takes Centennial Hall stage.

Planet Alaska: Drawing an ovoid a day

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Planet Alaska: Drawing an ovoid a day

The ovoid is the heart of it all.

Keren GoldbergBelle gestures at her Wearable Art 2020: Joie de Vivre piece. “The theme is sort of Abba meets Chiquita Banana,” GoldbergBelle said. “That’s what this is.” Past Wearable Art pieces can be seen in the background. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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These fashion statements have feelings

Inspiration and materials can come from anywhere.

Arts campus project asks for city funds

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Arts campus project asks for city funds

Will the city support it?

New show confronts clash between church and sexual orientation

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New show confronts clash between church and sexual orientation

The ‘Saints’ are coming.

Lani Strong Hotch of Klukwan was one of two weavers from Southeast Alaska to be named USA Fellows by United States Artists. (Courtesy Photo | United States Artists)

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Tlingit, Haida master weavers receive national honors

Two Southeast artists were among the 50 recognized nationwide.

Weavers prepare for ‘stunning’ gathering in Juneau

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Weavers prepare for ‘stunning’ gathering in Juneau

It’s all coming together.

Members of the Argus String Quartet play a Brown Bag Concert at the State Office Building on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, during the annual Juneau Jazz & Classics festival. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau Jazz gets grant, poetry contest open, register soon for sewing workshop

Capital City Weekly news briefs for the week of Jan. 16, 2020.

Not taking no for an answer: Quest for New JACC continues with new leader

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Not taking no for an answer: Quest for New JACC continues with new leader

New year, new executive director, renewed effort.

Diane Fleeks, left, Shelley Virginia, center, and Margeaux Ljungberg rehearse in front of an invited audience for Perseverance Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly)

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Eyes to the ‘Sky’: Perseverance Theatre play focuses on women who changed how we see the stars

“Silent Sky” opens Friday at the theater.

League of Women Voters of Juneau volunteers Karen Crane, left, Cheryl Jebe and others prepare Annie Boochever's book about civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich, "Fighter in Velvet Gloves," for mailing at the Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Over 450 copies of the book were packaged to be shipped to libraries and school across Alaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Celebrating an icon: Local project ships Peratrovich book to libraries, schools for free

Project opens new chapter of Elizabeth Peratrovich awareness.

David Michael Kennedy, acclaimed photographer, speaks about the state of photography while at the Alaska State Museum on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. Kennedy is in town as the juror of the museum’s Alaska Positive photography exhibit. Kennedy is giving a lecture at the museum on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Nationally known photographer shares advice, his Bob Dylan story and why he’s still drawn to old tech

“It’s like every time you push the button you’re saying yes to life.”

Long-running arts and literary journal seeks submissions, announces featured artists

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Long-running arts and literary journal seeks submissions, announces featured artists

There’s still a couple weeks to submit.

Leslie Ishii, newly named Artistic Director for Perseverance Theatre, talks about her goals for Juneau’s professional theater during an interview on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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New artistic director envisions an inclusive, healing Perseverance Theatre

She’s no stranger to the theater or Alaska.

Mercedes Muñoz holds a ceramic plate at her home studio on Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. Muñoz is showing her work at Coppa for First Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Ceramics are messy, time-consuming and loved by this Juneau artist

She’s fired up about ceramics.

A bone to pick: Artist’s oosik-Dunleavy sticker goes viral

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A bone to pick: Artist’s oosik-Dunleavy sticker goes viral

A sticker sticking point.

Christopher Koch is one of three finalists for the Juneau Symphony’s artistic director opening. He will lead the season-opening program “Passion & Longing.” (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Symphony)

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Something to Tchaik-out this weekend

Juneau Symphony’s upcoming season will offer a glimpse of seasons to come.