Capital City Weekly

Alyssa Bader, a Tsmishian anthropologist with expertise in ancient DNA, bioarchaeology and stable isotope analysis, is a visiting scholar sponsored by Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute)

Scholar to study subsistence, university launches a new program and a rare book is donated

News briefs for the week of Aug. 22, 2019.

Alyssa Bader, a Tsmishian anthropologist with expertise in ancient DNA, bioarchaeology and stable isotope analysis, is a visiting scholar sponsored by Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute)
Photos: GRLZ Open Mic Night

Photos: GRLZ Open Mic Night

Fem-only open stage creates safe space.

Photos: GRLZ Open Mic Night
At new open mic night downtown, GRLZ run the stage

At new open mic night downtown, GRLZ run the stage

An open stage for female expression.

At new open mic night downtown, GRLZ run the stage
This event celebrating People of Color was hosted by a student intern

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

It was her brainchild.

This event celebrating People of Color was hosted by a student intern
A salute to Woodstock, a musical event at the library and a day of play: Here’s what’s happening this week

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.

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

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

News briefs for the week.

Mudrooms is almost back and Northwest Coast arts scholarships for UAS are available
‘Powder keg’ opera to play in Juneau

‘Powder keg’ opera to play in Juneau

Fury on stage and wining in the audience.

‘Powder keg’ opera to play in Juneau
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

Birds, learning and life after death: Former Alaska poet laureate talks about her memoir

Author chats about birds, religion and the afterlife.

Birds, learning and life after death: Former Alaska poet laureate talks about her memoir
Bugs, spelling bees, a film festival, ‘Molly of Denali’ and opera: Here’s what’s happening this week

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.

Bugs, spelling bees, a film festival, ‘Molly of Denali’ and opera: Here’s what’s happening this week
Sea lettuce: The treat beneath your feet

Sea lettuce: The treat beneath your feet

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

Sea lettuce: The treat beneath your feet
Old photos infused with new life

Old photos infused with new life

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

Old photos infused with new life
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

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

Simple question has complicated answer.

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

Photos: Norah Jones performs in Juneau

Singer plays to a full house.

Photos: Norah Jones performs in Juneau
Perseverance Theatre swaps out play amid controversy, financial concerns

Perseverance Theatre swaps out play amid controversy, financial concerns

Controversial show pushed out of the nest.

Perseverance Theatre swaps out play amid controversy, financial concerns
First Friday, Music Video Release Party and a Juneau delegation town hall: Here’s what’s happening this week

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.

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