Arts

Sámi Reindeer People exhibit opening in Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum, Decorah, Iowa. L to R: Marlene Wisuri, Cari Mayo, Nathan Muus, Faith Fjeld, Lois Stover (Sara, Twitchell, Kvamme original Sámi herder families), Marie Olson, Nancy Olson, Pearl Johnson. (Courtesy Photo / Nathan Muus)

Planet Alaska: Reindeer walkers and Alaska’s reindeer history

The history of reindeer in Alaska is complex.

 

The cover to Dorothy Roberts Cline's book, "Fall to Flight: An Alaskan Eaglet's Story of Survival," uses a photo by the late Michael S. Cline. (Image courtesy of Dorothy Roberts Cline)

New book tells story of Alaskan eaglet’s survival

Fourth book by Homer author Dorothy S. Cline considers hard truth about nature.

 

An illustration by David Brame for “Sanford Biggers: CODESWITCH,”created in collaboration with John Jennings. (Photo courtesy of David Brame)

New Homer creator brings Afrofuturism to town

David Brame’s new graphic novel will be published in January

 

The University of Alaska Southeast campus on Monday, June 1, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

Sealaska Heritage Institute, university partner for new degree program

An Associate of Arts with an emphasis on Northwest Coast arts.

The University of Alaska Southeast campus on Monday, June 1, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)
First Friday comes to your couch

First Friday comes to your couch

First Friday goes on.

First Friday comes to your couch
Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage

Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage

Not one, but two epic adventure stories.

Student actors bring swashbuckling and intergalactic adventure to life on stage
‘A very nerdy town’: Mini-Con breeds creativity for those near and far

‘A very nerdy town’: Mini-Con breeds creativity for those near and far

Hundreds of people attended, some of them in costume.

‘A very nerdy town’: Mini-Con breeds creativity for those near and far
Photos: Mini-Con brings together comics fans young and old

Photos: Mini-Con brings together comics fans young and old

Some of them dressed up.

Photos: Mini-Con brings together comics fans young and old
The writer behind Marvel’s ‘Unbeatable Squirrel Girl’ and ‘Adventure Time’ comics is here in Juneau
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The writer behind Marvel’s ‘Unbeatable Squirrel Girl’ and ‘Adventure Time’ comics is here in Juneau

No Avengers spoilers, don’t worry.

The writer behind Marvel’s ‘Unbeatable Squirrel Girl’ and ‘Adventure Time’ comics is here in Juneau
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Gwaii Edenshaw, co-director and co-writer of the Haida-language film “SG̲aawaay Ḵ’uuna (Edge of the Knife )” said the efforts of language preservationists and the knowledge of fluent speakers were indispensable when making his movie. ( Courtesy Photo | Niijang Xyaalas Productions. Copyright Isuma Distribution International)

Endangered language: Director talks about bringing first feature-length Haida-language film to screen

Endangered language gets its close up.

Gwaii Edenshaw, co-director and co-writer of the Haida-language film “SG̲aawaay Ḵ’uuna (Edge of the Knife )” said the efforts of language preservationists and the knowledge of fluent speakers were indispensable when making his movie. ( Courtesy Photo | Niijang Xyaalas Productions. Copyright Isuma Distribution International)
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)
Ernestine Hayes, Alaska State Writer Laureate, makes closing remarks at the 2019 Governor’s Arts & Hunanities Awards at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

State Writer Laureate selection delayed but coming soon

In the meantime, Juneau is home to the state writer laureate.

Ernestine Hayes, Alaska State Writer Laureate, makes closing remarks at the 2019 Governor’s Arts & Hunanities Awards at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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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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)
Juneau Student Symphony seeks musicians

Juneau Student Symphony seeks musicians

Juneau Student Symphony invites adult and student musicians to join together with the band. Some musical experience and master of fundamentals are required, but the… Continue reading

Juneau Student Symphony seeks musicians
Gene Tagaban performs with Khu.Eéx while wearing regalia. The band will play in Juneau Monday, Jan. 28 at Centennial Hall. (Courtesy Photo | Russell Johnson)

What do you get when you cross Alaska Native culture with Parliament Funkadelic?

Singletary won’t be solitary.

Gene Tagaban performs with Khu.Eéx while wearing regalia. The band will play in Juneau Monday, Jan. 28 at Centennial Hall. (Courtesy Photo | Russell Johnson)
Evergreen Cemetery focus of new art installation

Evergreen Cemetery focus of new art installation

Yet, it’s not a morbid collection.

Evergreen Cemetery focus of new art installation
Tlingit-style carvers have a place to talk shop

Tlingit-style carvers have a place to talk shop

They’ve carved out a spot.

Tlingit-style carvers have a place to talk shop
Alaska Airlines objects to ‘turbulence’ theme for fashion show

Alaska Airlines objects to ‘turbulence’ theme for fashion show

Wearable Art 2019 makes a late name change.

Alaska Airlines objects to ‘turbulence’ theme for fashion show
“Hoarfrost on the Herbert.” Submitted Jan. 12, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Mary Sutkowski)

Art in Unusual Places

The Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted photos of art in unusual or unexpected places. To submit, email your photos and captions to editor@capweek.com. • The… Continue reading

“Hoarfrost on the Herbert.” Submitted Jan. 12, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Mary Sutkowski)