Arts and Culture

Biff! Bang! Pow! Comic convention returns to Juneau

Biff! Bang! Pow! Comic convention returns to Juneau

Don’t miss out.

Biff! Bang! Pow! Comic convention returns to Juneau
There are new plans for the weaving project to honor violence survivors

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

Expect more news by Celebration 2020.

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

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

You can see his work all over town.

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

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

Gangsters, gamblers and unlikely love.

Perseverance Theatre’s latest is a classic musical with a modern mindset
Haydn seek: Pianist finds her way to Juneau for first time

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

Get keyed up.

Haydn seek: Pianist finds her way to Juneau for first time
‘Jewish Halloween’ to be celebrated with movie screening, cookies

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

Rhymes with decorum.

‘Jewish Halloween’ to be celebrated with movie screening, cookies
Turning trash to treasure: New event includes art show and building contest using collected scrap

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

Think “Iron Chef” for assemblage art.

Turning trash to treasure: New event includes art show and building contest using collected scrap
End of a chapter: Hayes talks about her time as Alaska State Writer Laureate and what comes next

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.

End of a chapter: Hayes talks about her time as Alaska State Writer Laureate and what comes next
After flooding, co-op gallery is back to business with room for more artists

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

There’s space for five to 10 more artists.

After flooding, co-op gallery is back to business with room for more artists
Photos: Poetry Out Loud

Photos: Poetry Out Loud

State championships in Juneau.

Photos: Poetry Out Loud
North Pole High School student wins state poetry contest

North Pole High School student wins state poetry contest

She’s an honor student.

North Pole High School student wins state poetry contest
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)