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Old styles in new ways: beader talks art and octopus bags

She’s been selected for both a local collection and a major Indigenous art market.
Published May 18, 2022
Categorized as Capital City Weekly, Home

All that jazz returns to Juneau

Another ‘Classics’ in the books.
Published May 18, 2022
Categorized as Capital City Weekly, Local News

Planet Alaska: Life signs of spring

By Vivian Faith Prescott
Published May 11, 2022
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Old art in a new home: Renowned weaver opens downtown store

More space for teaching, more space for creating.
Published May 11, 2022
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Here’s what’s happening for First Friday

A schedule of events for May 6, 2022.
Published May 4, 2022
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Resilient Peoples & Place: Youth voices reflect on the Federal Subsistence Board process

“As young people, you have a lot more power than you realize”
Published May 4, 2022
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‘This is exactly the size of a story of a lesbian’: A QA with ‘Fun Home’ lyricist and playwright Lisa Kron

The transformative power of theater and a difficult adaptation.
Published May 4, 2022
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Perseverance Theatre cancels performances through May 1 amid COVID case

The announcement was made Tuesday evening.
Published April 27, 2022
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Southeast author releases foodoir and book of poetry

The prolific author and poet has been working for years on the two books.
Published April 27, 2022
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Review: ‘Fun Home’ is where the heart is

Much better than “not too bad.”
Published April 26, 2022
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Big sound from a small town: Gustavus man releases hard-rocking album

Play it loud.
Published April 20, 2022
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Let the ‘Fun Home’ begin

Long-awaited musical is set to open soon.
Published April 20, 2022
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Juneau Dance Theatre’s showcase is ready to spring

Animals big and small will gather in one place.
Published April 20, 2022
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Planet Alaska: ‘A day that changed everything’

“Whoosh! I was floating,”
Published April 13, 2022
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‘An unlikely musical’: Director of ‘Fun Home’ shares uncommon circumstances of upcoming musical

That “Fun Home” exists at all seems improbable.
Published April 12, 2022
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Planet Alaska: This old dog

This old dog is a good dog.
Published April 6, 2022
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Children’s author is back with a whale tale

First there was “The Bear in the Blueberry.” Now, there’s “The Humpback in the Herring.”
Published April 6, 2022
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Here’s what’s happening for First Friday

No foolin’.
Published March 30, 2022
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Q&A: Renowned East Coast banjo performer to headline Folk Fest

Drawing his inspiration from Black and Indigenous communties back east, Blount is the featured artist for 2022.
Published March 30, 2022
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Roots music: New album draws from memories and connections made in Southeast Alaska

Steel (pedal) yourself for new music.
Published March 29, 2022
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Rasmuson Foundation CEO to step down

Her 26-year tenure is expected to end early next year.
Published March 23, 2022
Categorized as Capital City Weekly

Resilient Peoples Place: Energy independence is both a destination and a journey

Air source heat pumps for Southeast Alaskans.
Published March 23, 2022
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Planet Alaska: Spruce tips for all seasons

If you have a few bags of spruce tips in the freezer, now is the time to use them.
Published March 23, 2022
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Pardon their French horns: Live music returns with Horns A-Plenty concert

Unless you were in New York City two years ago, you haven’t heard this played live before.
Published March 16, 2022
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Folk Fest returns full force to Juneau

The 47th annual performance of the event returns to live concerts with a roar.
Published March 9, 2022
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Planet Alaska: Waking up with the plants of Taakw eetí

Wake up, Taakw eetí is almost here!
Published March 9, 2022
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The feel of water: Artists work to rethink mental health and waterways

In addition to being cofounders of the project, they’re featured artists this First Friday.
Published March 2, 2022
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Here’s what’s happening for First Friday

A boot-ique, new exhibits and more
Published March 2, 2022
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Review: ‘The Brothers Paranormal’ blends frights and fun

O, ‘Brothers’ scare art thou.
Published February 23, 2022
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Planet Alaska: A place for healing at Waypoint for Veterans

A point at which a course is changed…
Published February 23, 2022
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Resilient Peoples & Place: Arias Hoyle on Afro Indigeneity, rap, and the ‘new wave’ of Indigenous expression

“From Oppression to Expression.”
Published February 22, 2022
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Perseverance prepares ‘Paranormal’ play

A ghost story is born.
Published February 16, 2022
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Book traces over 150 years of Black history in Alaska

Before the gold rush.
Published February 16, 2022
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Songs in the key of wildlife

‘Wolf Songs’ features original works about Juneau’s famous Romeo.
Published February 16, 2022
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Wearable Art returns to the stage

Prepare for Oceanic Overtures
Published February 10, 2022
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Planet Alaska: For the love of community

We often don’t know how the things we do affects our community.
Published February 9, 2022
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Writers’ Weir: ‘Migration’ and ‘The Heralds’

Two poems by Bonnie Demerjian.
Published February 2, 2022
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First Friday February fun

Here’s what’s happening this Friday.
Published February 2, 2022
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Planet Alaska: Lessons from the smokehouse

Dear Readers, here are Lessons from the Smokehouse, things we’ve learned in 2021.
Published January 26, 2022
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Resilient Peoples & Place: An Aspiration for Southeast Alaska in 2022

‘May We Dream Collectively’
Published January 26, 2022
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Planet Alaska : Ten lessons from the fireweed

Yes, I’m thinking about fireweed in the middle of winter.
Published January 19, 2022
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Writers’ Weir: Going through life with Good Intentions — Glen Phillips on music, politics, religion and nerd culture.

The longtime band fills a jangly niche all its own.
Published January 19, 2022
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True crime with a side of dessert

Cakes are a natural accompaniment to murders most foul.
Published January 12, 2022
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Creating without community

‘Capitvating’ new exhibit contains artist’s lockdown work
Published January 8, 2022
Categorized as Capital City Weekly

Here’s what’s happening for First Friday

The first Friday of 2022 brings a handful of arts-and-culture-connected events to downtown Juneau.
Published January 5, 2022
Categorized as Capital City Weekly

Planet Alaska: Reindeer walkers and Alaska’s reindeer history

The history of reindeer in Alaska is complex.
Published January 5, 2022
Categorized as Capital City Weekly

Resilient Peoples & Place: Southeast Alaskans should care about the Seacoast Trust. Here’s why

What does this actually mean for the lives of Southeast Alaskans?
Published December 29, 2021
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Planet Alaska: Welcome to Ryker Camp

Southeast Alaska, through the eyes of a Tlingit child, a gift to us older humans.
Published December 18, 2021
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Juneau Symphony prepares to share holiday cheer

‘I hope it becomes a staple’: Concertmaster
Published December 8, 2021
Categorized as Capital City Weekly

Former Ladies of the Supremes to headline NYE event

Tickets are now available
Published December 8, 2021
Categorized as Capital City Weekly

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