Arts and Culture

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.

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

‘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.

Author Annie Boochever, formerly of Juneau and now of Bellingham, Washington, smiles at Centennial Hall, Saturday March 2, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Elements of surprise: Artists interpret long-running art show theme in unexpected ways

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?

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

Popular song and art night is back for second season

Mountainside Open Mic is back for its second season.

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)
Alaska poet calls attention to environmental concerns
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Alaska poet calls attention to environmental concerns

Art changes hearts.

Alaska poet calls attention to environmental concerns
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Juneau’s female art collective readies to open its latest and biggest show

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

Plus, see the rest of a loaded March 1 schedule

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

Motown performer has Stevie Wonder’s seal of approval

Grammy-nominated singer to perform songs by music icons

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

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

What would Grace Slick think?

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

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

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

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)
First Trans Gaming Night exceeds organizers’ expectations

First Trans Gaming Night exceeds organizers’ expectations

A place where everyone could make friends.

First Trans Gaming Night exceeds organizers’ expectations
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.

State museum wants help finishing ‘fantastically large’ octopus project
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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.

Alaska Native weaving project honors survivors of violence
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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.

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

Once more with feeling: Juneau poetry contest winner gets second shot at state
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Haida artist’s exhibition blends old and new school art

Haida artist’s exhibition blends old and new school art

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

Haida artist’s exhibition blends old and new school art
Odd museum collection has rhyme and reason

Odd museum collection has rhyme and reason

It’s ekphrastic.

Odd museum collection has rhyme and reason
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.

Thunder Mountain students swap art with New York City artist
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Designer from Juneau will show her work during New York Fashion Week

Designer from Juneau will show her work during New York Fashion Week

Slow fashion heads to City that Never Sleeps.

Designer from Juneau will show her work during New York Fashion Week
John Hudson III of Metlakatla, will receive a Governor’s Art Award with his father for Alaska Native Cultural education. Hudson was photographed at the Soboleff Center on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Southeast arts advocate and longtime teachers to be honored at Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards

Meet some of the Southeast’s winners.

John Hudson III of Metlakatla, will receive a Governor’s Art Award with his father for Alaska Native Cultural education. Hudson was photographed at the Soboleff Center on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
New play is ‘Whale’ worth your time

New play is ‘Whale’ worth your time

I went in skeptical and really enjoyed it.

New play is ‘Whale’ worth your time