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Corin Hughes-Skandijs, who moved from Juneau to Delaware about a year ago, is coming back to the capital city to visit, and he’ll be roasting Juneau while he’s here. (Courtesy Photo | Corin Hughes-Skandijs)

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He kids because he cares: Comedian comes back to town to roast Juneau

Comic sets sights on Juneau’s foibles.

Stephen Qacung Blanchett is the new education director for Juneau Arts & Humanities Council. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Arts & Humanities Council)

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Juneau Arts & Humanities Council announces new education director

Award-winning performer to helm arts education programs.

Aidan Key is one of the driving forces in documentary “The Most Dangerous Year,” which will be shown in Juneau, Thursday night. Key is an author, speaker and community organizer. (Courtesy Photo | thedarlingbudphotography.com)

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‘Bathroom bills’ documentary coming to town features former Juneauite

History was being made, but he didn’t see anyone recording it.

First Friday at the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum will focus on the history of canneries in Southeast Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska State Library, Karen Hofstad collection, MS 300)

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Antique tools, a juried art show, a look at canning in Southeast: Here’s what’s going on for First Friday

Can you dig it?

Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool

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Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool

It was a yearlong project.

(Unsplash | Jefferson Santos)

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Writer’s Weir: Eliot Fisk Plays ‘Memories of Alhambra’ and May in Juneau

Two poems by reader Summer Koester.

Daniel Firmin plays a two-song set during the Mountainside Open Mic & Art Night at The Rookery on Oct. 31, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Album review: You should hang out with ‘Buddies’

Equal parts tight EP and shaggy dog hangout album.

Ancient threads: Tlingit artist will study how to weave increasingly rare tunics

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Ancient threads: Tlingit artist will study how to weave increasingly rare tunics

Only four other artists worldwide know how to make them.

In this photo from March 15, 2019, Gigi Monroe, left, clutches a bouquet courtesy of organist T.J. Duffy, right, after a St. Patrick’s Day-themed performance at the State Office Building. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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Southeast artists earn Rasmuson Foundation honors

Here’s who won.

Not just fiddling around: Jazz & Classics closes with one of the best string players around

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Not just fiddling around: Jazz & Classics closes with one of the best string players around

He’s played with Yo-Yo Ma, Zac Brown, Ricky Skaggs and more.

Late Bloomers: ‘The Underpants’ closes Perseverance Theatre’s 40th season

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Late Bloomers: ‘The Underpants’ closes Perseverance Theatre’s 40th season

Laughs, heart and undergarments important in new show.

Tlingit pride propels a young woman to Girl Scouts’ highest achievement

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Tlingit pride propels a young woman to Girl Scouts’ highest achievement

Teething on gumboots paid off.

Biff! Bang! Pow! Comic convention returns to Juneau

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Biff! Bang! Pow! Comic convention returns to Juneau

Don’t miss out.

There are new plans for the weaving project to honor violence survivors

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There are new plans for the weaving project to honor violence survivors

Expect more news by Celebration 2020.

Paul Gardinier, an exhibit specialist, works to install a Nathan Jackson retrospective in the gallery at the Walter Soboleff Center on Monday, March 25, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘A great honor’: Exhibit shines light on one of Southeast Alaska’s most acclaimed Tlingit artists

You can see his work all over town.

Perseverance Theatre’s latest is a classic musical with a modern mindset

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Perseverance Theatre’s latest is a classic musical with a modern mindset

Gangsters, gamblers and unlikely love.

Haydn seek: Pianist finds her way to Juneau for first time

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Haydn seek: Pianist finds her way to Juneau for first time

Get keyed up.

‘Jewish Halloween’ to be celebrated with movie screening, cookies

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‘Jewish Halloween’ to be celebrated with movie screening, cookies

Rhymes with decorum.

Turning trash to treasure: New event includes art show and building contest using collected scrap

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Turning trash to treasure: New event includes art show and building contest using collected scrap

Think “Iron Chef” for assemblage art.

End of a chapter: Hayes talks about her time as Alaska State Writer Laureate and what comes next

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End of a chapter: Hayes talks about her time as Alaska State Writer Laureate and what comes next

Find out why visiting Seldovia tops the list.