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Writers’ Weir: Dad’s Gifts

A poem by Richard Stokes.

Helena Sardinha, a Los Angeles-based producer for Driven Equation and co-creator of “Sitka,” is in Sitka right now to teach at its fine arts camp. Sardinha said a short “proof of concept” will be filmed soon and has not yet been cast. (Courtesy Art | Helena Sardinha)

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Ready for the big time: ‘Sitka’ show starts shooting soon

Don’t touch that dial.

The fifth annual GLITZ Drag Show in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and Juneau Pride Kickoff! at Centennial Hall on Friday, June 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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The sights, sounds and spectacle of Juneau’s biggest drag show

Happy Pride, Juneau.

Photos: GLITZ Drag Show

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Photos: GLITZ Drag Show

Kings and Queens turnout for Juneau’s biggest drag show.

Photos: First Friday

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Photos: First Friday

Pictures from June’s First Friday

Writers’ Weir: Weight Control Script for TV Commercial

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Writers’ Weir: Weight Control Script for TV Commercial

A poem by Richard Stokes.

Award-winning artist eager to get more artists in Juneau classrooms

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Award-winning artist eager to get more artists in Juneau classrooms

You may have seen him before.

What’s happening the week of June 12-18, 2019

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What’s happening the week of June 12-18, 2019

Calendar of events.

Anjuli Grantham shows off historic salmon canneries tin from a collection from the Karen Hofstad at the Alaska State Library’s Research Center for First Friday on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Book spotlights fishy stories at the heart of the state’s history

Colorful labels and characters from bygone era.

Aidan Key, director of Gender Diversity, speaks after the showing of the movie, “The Most Dangerous Year” at the University of Alaska on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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The (transgender) kids are all right

Encouraging signs coming from hard work.

Corin Hughes-Skandijs, who moved from Juneau to Delaware about a year ago, is coming back to the capital city to visit, and he’ll be roasting Juneau while he’s here. (Courtesy Photo | Corin Hughes-Skandijs)

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He kids because he cares: Comedian comes back to town to roast Juneau

Comic sets sights on Juneau’s foibles.

This Raven hat made by Nathan Jackson was recently acquired by Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute)                                This Raven hat made by Nathan Jackson was recently acquired by Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute)

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Check out this beautifully carved Raven hat, on public display Friday in Juneau

It was made by Tlingit artist Nathan Jackson.

A guitar man comes to town

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A guitar man comes to town

This ramblin’ man found himself in Juneau.

What’s happening the week of June 19-26, 2019

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What’s happening the week of June 19-26, 2019

Calendar of events.

Planet Alaska host Vivian Mork Yéilk’, showing the height of fireweed growth in May 2018 in Sitka. (Courtesy Photo | Vivian Mork Yéilk’)

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Planet Alaska: So, you want to learn how to harvest wild edibles in Alaska.

Here are do’s and don’ts for new harvesters.

Aidan Key is one of the driving forces in documentary “The Most Dangerous Year,” which will be shown in Juneau, Thursday night. Key is an author, speaker and community organizer. (Courtesy Photo | thedarlingbudphotography.com)

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‘Bathroom bills’ documentary coming to town features former Juneauite

History was being made, but he didn’t see anyone recording it.

First Friday at the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum will focus on the history of canneries in Southeast Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska State Library, Karen Hofstad collection, MS 300)

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Antique tools, a juried art show, a look at canning in Southeast: Here’s what’s going on for First Friday

Can you dig it?

Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool

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Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool

It was a yearlong project.

High school teacher turned full-time musican comes back to Juneau

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High school teacher turned full-time musican comes back to Juneau

Hey, it’s me your Cousin Curtiss.

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Writer’s Weir: Eliot Fisk Plays ‘Memories of Alhambra’ and May in Juneau

Two poems by reader Summer Koester.