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North Pole High School student wins state poetry contest

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North Pole High School student wins state poetry contest

She’s an honor student.

Photos: Poetry Out Loud

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Photos: Poetry Out Loud

State championships in Juneau.

After flooding, co-op gallery is back to business with room for more artists

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After flooding, co-op gallery is back to business with room for more artists

There’s space for five to 10 more artists.

Author Annie Boochever, formerly of Juneau and now of Bellingham, Washington, smiles at Centennial Hall, Saturday March 2, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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‘It’s like it was meant to be’: At-first reluctant author talks about her Elizabeth Peratrovich book

Alaska Native rights advocate also took in cats and read Victor Hugo to high-schoolers.

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

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Popular song and art night is back for second season

Mountainside Open Mic is back for its second season.

Getting motor-mouthed about Motown

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Getting motor-mouthed about Motown

Ryan Shaw didn’t grow up with a lot of the music he now loves.

Elements of surprise: Artists interpret long-running art show theme in unexpected ways

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Elements of surprise: Artists interpret long-running art show theme in unexpected ways

What do an elephant, an atom and a flower have in common?

Alaska poet calls attention to environmental concerns

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Alaska poet calls attention to environmental concerns

Art changes hearts.

Grammy Award-nominated singer Ryan Shaw talks Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, about returning to sing in the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council’s “Motown for Our Town” and Gospel Celebrations this weekend. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Motown performer has Stevie Wonder’s seal of approval

Grammy-nominated singer to perform songs by music icons

Boogie ‘Wonderland’: Alice meets Disco for Perseverance Theatre Young Company Show

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Boogie ‘Wonderland’: Alice meets Disco for Perseverance Theatre Young Company Show

What would Grace Slick think?

First Trans Gaming Night exceeds organizers’ expectations

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First Trans Gaming Night exceeds organizers’ expectations

A place where everyone could make friends.

The Reverend Bobby Lewis leads a gospel singing workshop at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Back for mo’ Mo Town: Annual concert celebrates legendary label’s 60th anniversary

Motor City’s music is coming to the capital city.

Juneau’s female art collective readies to open its latest and biggest show

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Juneau’s female art collective readies to open its latest and biggest show

Plus, see the rest of a loaded March 1 schedule

State museum wants help finishing ‘fantastically large’ octopus project

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State museum wants help finishing ‘fantastically large’ octopus project

It’ll take more than eight arms to do this.

Alaska Native weaving project honors survivors of violence

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Alaska Native weaving project honors survivors of violence

Family thread runs through endeavor.

Once more with feeling: Juneau poetry contest winner gets second shot at state

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Once more with feeling: Juneau poetry contest winner gets second shot at state

It was a very happy birthday for high schooler Morgan Blackgoat.

Young artist blends hip-hop and Tlingit heritage on big stage

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Young artist blends hip-hop and Tlingit heritage on big stage

He gives all his cultures a voice.

Haida artist’s exhibition blends old and new school art

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Haida artist’s exhibition blends old and new school art

David Boxley and Trent Reznor are both great in his book.

Odd museum collection has rhyme and reason

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Odd museum collection has rhyme and reason

It’s ekphrastic.

Thunder Mountain students swap art with New York City artist

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Thunder Mountain students swap art with New York City artist

They’ve got mail.