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Piano concert series returns Friday

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Piano concert series returns Friday

The Juneau Piano Series is ready for Round 2.

Alaska Native word of the week

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Alaska Native word of the week

This week’s word is x‘áakw, which means sockeye that has entered fresh water.

Family shares items and stories for Dr. Walter Soboleff Day

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Family shares items and stories for Dr. Walter Soboleff Day

Soboleff’s sons and daughter loan collection to Sealaska Heritage Institute for display.

Tidelines Journey Residency brings young directors and movies to Juneau

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Tidelines Journey Residency brings young directors and movies to Juneau

Free screenings to be held at Gold Town.

The life of brine: Fermentation 101 spreads passion for fermented foods

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The life of brine: Fermentation 101 spreads passion for fermented foods

Attendees get a dose of kraut know-how.

Power & Privilege Symposium asks everyone to make world a better place

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Power & Privilege Symposium asks everyone to make world a better place

The same day folks went to the polls, attendees and speakers with “I Voted” stickers at the Third…

New summit gathers many of the world’s fluent Alaska Native language speakers

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New summit gathers many of the world’s fluent Alaska Native language speakers

Centennial Hall echoed Tuesday with the sound of centuries-old languages.

An art installation by young children titled “What do bears dream about when they hibernate” occupies windows of seasonal business along South Franklin Street on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Downtown Children’s Artwalk decorates businesses, raises money for books

The art will stay up all winter.

DNA, oral tradition indicate 10,000 years of Native history in Southeast

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DNA, oral tradition indicate 10,000 years of Native history in Southeast

Cultural values led Southeast Natives to participate in DNA studies.

The Rockwell Ballroom is set to Rick’s Cafe Americain for “Here’s Looking at You, Casablanca” on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. The show is a presentation by the Juneau Lyric Opera and Gold Town Nickelodeon. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Getting set for “Here’s Looking at You, Casablanca”

It’s an immersive experience.

Youth Art Activity focuses on artifacts and scientific sketches

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Youth Art Activity focuses on artifacts and scientific sketches

It was a scientific Saturday morning for the kids in the Alaska State Museum classroom.

(Clem Onojeghuo | Unsplash)

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Staff Picks for November

This is Staff Picks, a monthly round-up of what staff at The Capital City Weekly and Juneau Empire…

Tlingit and Haida president presents at UAS to start Alaska Native Heritage Month

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Tlingit and Haida president presents at UAS to start Alaska Native Heritage Month

The tribe’s finances are in good shape.

Gold Street Music Concerts are back for Season 14

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Gold Street Music Concerts are back for Season 14

Devotion brought them to the church.

Playboy Spaceman play annual party at the Rockwell Ballroom

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Playboy Spaceman play annual party at the Rockwell Ballroom

A Dia de los Muertos-inspired altar, twitchy dance-rock, VHS rips and a whole lot of dancing came together…

Shrimp Whisperer has First Friday meet and greet

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Shrimp Whisperer has First Friday meet and greet

Describing the collection of Al “The Shrimp Whisperer” Laudert’s art that was on display at Amalga Distillery is…

Master Tlingit carver Wayne Price making healing totem for AWARE

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Master Tlingit carver Wayne Price making healing totem for AWARE

Even the wood chips in Wayne Price’s ongoing project have meaning.

Get ready for a busy Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month

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Get ready for a busy Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month

November is Native American and Alaska Native Month, and there’s no shortage of local events commemorating it.

Artist becomes first Tlingit woman to carve and raise totem pole

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Artist becomes first Tlingit woman to carve and raise totem pole

Alison Marks marked the spot.

Ed Christian will play the role of the narrator in an upcoming production of “The Gun Show.” The 60-minute one-person play talks extensively about guns without staking a Liberal or Conservative position. (Courtesy Photo | Kristina Sherk Photography for “The Gun Show)

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‘The Gun Show’ takes aim at the center of gun ownership conversation

Vacationing and producing a one-person show about gun ownership aren’t an obvious combination.