Arts and Culture

Series of November storytelling events planned in Haines

Lynn Canal Community Players, the originator and producer of River Talk, a storytelling series, is joined for third season by Alaska Arts Confluence and Haines… Continue reading

From left, Bridget Kuhar, Nickolas Wagner, George Kuhar, Jason Messing, and Simon Taylor perform at the 2015 Homeskillet Festival.

Life, death and sound: Playboy Spaceman to perform ‘Skull Party’ Halloween show

As the darkness gathers and restless spirits stir this time of year in Southeast Alaska, local music duo George and Bridget Kuhar are once again… Continue reading

From left, Bridget Kuhar, Nickolas Wagner, George Kuhar, Jason Messing, and Simon Taylor perform at the 2015 Homeskillet Festival.
Album art for Silver Jackson's "Starry Skies Opened Eyes."

Music review: “Starry Skies Opened Eyes”

I am on the Southeast Alaska milk run from Seattle to Juneau as I write this review of Silver Jackson’s sophomore album, "Starry Skies Opened… Continue reading

Album art for Silver Jackson's "Starry Skies Opened Eyes."
The Hunchback of Notre Dame will play Halloween weekend at the Gold Town Theater, accompanied by live music.

What’s happening this week

HALLOWEEN EVENTS Halloween party with haunted house, 2 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., The Canvas, Friday, Oct. 30: All ages event with a carnival from 2-6 p.m.,… Continue reading

The Hunchback of Notre Dame will play Halloween weekend at the Gold Town Theater, accompanied by live music.
Alaskapella member Em Rademaker sings a solo in "Joy to the World."

From Juneau to Carnegie Hall

A few months ago, local a capella group Alaskapella got some unexpected news: they’d been invited to Carnegie Hall to perform with singers from around… Continue reading

Alaskapella member Em Rademaker sings a solo in "Joy to the World."

Pop-Up Museum organized for Oct. 24

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum will host a Pop-Up Museum event on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Douglas Library, in conjunction… Continue reading

Writers’ Weir: Just Before Winter

This next windstormwill blow the last leaves from my alder.My view of the inlet will no longerafford the perspective of a foregroundand the little brown… Continue reading

Glowing embers of a camp fire.

Art in Unusual Places

ART IN UNUSUAL PLACES The CCW welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels of ability are invited to send… Continue reading

Glowing embers of a camp fire.

A book for beer-lovers of the north

Several years ago, Katrina Pearson and Katie Devereaux were having a beer at Skagway Brewing Company when they realized there was a void in the… Continue reading

What’s happening this week

EVENTS & PRESENTATIONSJuneau World Affairs Council Forum: The Politics of Water, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, and 9 a.m. -… Continue reading

Tlingit Clan Conference begins Thursday in Juneau

Sharing Our Knowledge: A Conference of Tlingit Tribes and Clans will be held Oct. 28 through Nov. 1 at Centennial Hall in Juneau. A “Warming… Continue reading

Poetry Out Loud registration deadline for Schools extended to Oct. 23

The deadline for schools to register for the annual Poetry Out Loud student recitation competition has been extended to Oct. 23.For the competition, students choose… Continue reading

Alaska State Improv Festival to feature international guests

The Alaska State Improv Festival (known as AS IF) has announced its line-up for the 2016 festival, featuring talent from around Alaska, the United States,… Continue reading

New conductor Quinn to lead Juneau Symphony in fall concert Oct. 24 and 25

New conductor Quinn to lead Juneau Symphony in fall concert Oct. 24 and 25The Juneau Symphony will kick off its “New Beginnings” series with new… Continue reading

Beach driftwood reaching for the ocean in Banderas Bay, Mexico.

Art in Unusual Places

The CCW welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels of ability are invited to send in images of… Continue reading

Beach driftwood reaching for the ocean in Banderas Bay, Mexico.

Wings of Alaska sold

Editor’s note: The following story was first published in the Juneau Empire Oct. 12.As of Saturday, Oct. 17, Wings of Alaska is operating under new… Continue reading

Mixed-level cedar bark weaving to be offered in Ketchikan

Renowned Haida weaver Diane Douglas-Willard will lead a mixed-level cedar bark weaving class at the Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan Oct. 26 through Nov. 6.… Continue reading

Pacific Northwest Indie Bestseller List

HARDCOVER FICTION1. “All the Light We Cannot See,” by Anthony Doerr2. “Fates and Furies,” by Lauren Groff3. “The Girl in the Spider’s Web,” by David… Continue reading

Juneau artist Dan DeRoux, left, works with John Salyers to install his bronze bear sculpture in front of the Auke Bay Elementary School on Thursday.

Life into art: DeRoux installs new public art in Juneau

The day local artist Dan DeRoux graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School, he and some friends had a conversation that stuck with him for decades.Each of… Continue reading

Juneau artist Dan DeRoux, left, works with John Salyers to install his bronze bear sculpture in front of the Auke Bay Elementary School on Thursday.

On Writing: Writing and Reading

Wanderer, there is no path.The path is made by walking.By walking you make the path,And turning and looking backYou see a path you will never… Continue reading