Capital City Weekly

Photos: GRLZ Open Mic Night

Fem-only open stage creates safe space.

 

At new open mic night downtown, GRLZ run the stage

An open stage for female expression.

 

This event celebrating People of Color was hosted by a student intern

It was her brainchild.

 

A salute to Woodstock, a musical event at the library and a day of play: Here’s what’s happening this week

Calendar of events for the week of Aug. 15-22, 2019.

The first totem pole raising in almost a century took place in Old Massett in August 1969. (NFB photo)

Haida story headed to the international stage

Old Massett totem pole raising revisited in Christopher Auchter’s documentary Now Is The Time

The first totem pole raising in almost a century took place in Old Massett in August 1969. (NFB photo)

Mudrooms is almost back and Northwest Coast arts scholarships for UAS are available

News briefs for the week.

‘Powder keg’ opera to play in Juneau

Fury on stage and wining in the audience.

Wyland, an artist based out of Laguna Beach, California, fills in detail while painting a mural at Icy Strait Point, Saturday, Aug. 10. (Courtesy Photo | Icy Strait Point)
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Artists, kids paint mural at Icy Strait Point in Hoonah

The ocean and marine life inspired the work.

Wyland, an artist based out of Laguna Beach, California, fills in detail while painting a mural at Icy Strait Point, Saturday, Aug. 10. (Courtesy Photo | Icy Strait Point)
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Birds, learning and life after death: Former Alaska poet laureate talks about her memoir

Author chats about birds, religion and the afterlife.

Bugs, spelling bees, a film festival, ‘Molly of Denali’ and opera: Here’s what’s happening this week

Here’s what’s happening for the week of Aug. 8-15, 2019.

Sea lettuce: The treat beneath your feet

You can eat it raw or chop it up for soups, salads, spring rolls or ramen.

Old photos infused with new life

25-year-old pictures ‘printed’ on metal.

Sandy Fortier is Juneau Jazz & Classics’ new executive director. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Jazz & Classics)

Juneau Jazz & Classics announces new executive director

A familiar face fills the role.

Sandy Fortier is Juneau Jazz & Classics’ new executive director. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Jazz & Classics)

Fur or food? To answer modern-day sea otter question, Alaska Native org looks to the past

Simple question has complicated answer.

Members of Ix̱six̱án, Ax̱ Ḵwáan Jaylynn Martin, Jordan Bennett, Keegan Kanan, Arturo Rodriguez and Colin Rose watch Arias Hoyle explain the meaning behind the song and music video “Spirit” Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
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Watch: Youth group debuts Tlingit-language music video

They’ve got “Spirit.”

Members of Ix̱six̱án, Ax̱ Ḵwáan Jaylynn Martin, Jordan Bennett, Keegan Kanan, Arturo Rodriguez and Colin Rose watch Arias Hoyle explain the meaning behind the song and music video “Spirit” Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
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Photos: Norah Jones performs in Juneau

Singer plays to a full house.

Perseverance Theatre swaps out play amid controversy, financial concerns

Controversial show pushed out of the nest.

First Friday, Music Video Release Party and a Juneau delegation town hall: Here’s what’s happening this week

Here’s what’s happening for the week of Aug. 1-8, 2019.

Hip Hop duo of Arias “A.J.” Hoyle and Chris Talley perform an opening act before Khu.eex’ performance at Centennial Hall on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Both young artists will be part of an Alaskan contingent traveling to Austin. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Have love of music, will travel: Southeast artists are heading Southwest

First, they’ll play a hometown show.

Hip Hop duo of Arias “A.J.” Hoyle and Chris Talley perform an opening act before Khu.eex’ performance at Centennial Hall on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Both young artists will be part of an Alaskan contingent traveling to Austin. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Pressed plants, National Coloring Book Day and lots of local artists: Here’s the First Friday schedule

Happy First Friday, Juneau.

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