Art
web-posted Thursday, February 4, 2010
Local filmmaker Brice Habeger meticulously planned every aspect of his latest short "Happy Anniversary," from hiring a professional crew, buying top-quality HD camera equipment and carefully plotting every angle and shadow of the four-minute film. But on the day of the shooting, just as the camera started to roll, a rogue element he never considered momentarily sent his plans astray: A chainsaw.
web-posted Thursday, February 4, 2010
In January of this year, a book about Alexander Baranov, first governor of Alaska, written by Elton and Allan Engstrom of Juneau in 2004, was translated into Russian and published in St. Petersburg. The publishing house was Typograhia Pravda, 1906.
web-posted Thursday, February 4, 2010
French-Canadian tunes, topical blues, finger-picking guitar and intriguing songs highlight the next Gold Street Music concert.
web-posted Thursday, February 4, 2010
Picture books for you and your little reader to enjoy together include Jerry Pinckney's gorgeous Caldecott-winning version of "The Lion and the Mouse," Kate DiCamillo's delightful new book, "Louise, the Adventures of a Chicken," and the funny "I Got Two Dogs," by John Lithgow (which started its life as a song and includes a CD so you can sing along).
web-posted Thursday, February 4, 2010
Quick, name the last movie that hit theaters with Mel Gibson's name on the marquee.
web-posted Thursday, February 4, 2010
Animated characters are usually geared toward children, and for this reason, a quick glance at the cartoonish images of "A Klondike Tale," Avery Veliz's planned feature length film set in Skagway, may lead viewers to a false conclusion. Namely, that this is a gentle story, one that willingly covers over the harsh realities of greed, corruption and prostitution rampant in Skagway in the 1890s, or at least one that treats them with disparaging humor.
web-posted Thursday, February 4, 2010
Arts for Kids, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting Juneau School District's art education programs, will be hosting the sixth annual Community Arts Celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Thunder Mountain High School commons. This event is free to the public and is being funded in part by the Douglas-Dornan Foundation.
web-posted Thursday, February 4, 2010
Weather forecasters say there is a high likelihood of rain Saturday, but art enthusiasts expect a bright and shining evening for the annual Singin' in the Rain presented by Juneau Jazz & Classics.
web-posted Thursday, February 4, 2010
Artists interested in being considered for a solo exhibit at the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Gallery during the 2010-2011 season may apply by at 5 p.m. April 15, 2010. Applications are available to download from: www.jahc.org.
web-posted Thursday, February 4, 2010
The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council will hold the 10th annual Wearable Arts Extravaganza fundraiser, Cirque de Pluie on Feb. 13 and 14 at Centennial Hall. Based on a concept originating in Nelson, New Zealand, the show features artwork specifically created to be worn on the human body. These wearable artworks are displayed by models during a runway show accompanied by music and narration.
web-posted Thursday, February 4, 2010
Two short pieces by the 20th-century master dramatist Samuel Beckett will be performed this weekend at Perseverance Theatre's second space, the Phoenix Theater,
web-posted Thursday, February 4, 2010
In January of this year, a book about Alexander Baranov, first governor of Alaska, written by Elton and Allan Engstrom of Juneau in 2004, was translated into Russian and published in St. Petersburg. The publishing house was Typograhia Pravda, 1906.
web-posted Thursday, February 4, 2010
12x12 exhibit, MouthPower
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Slideshow: JDHS vs TMHS Showdown
2-08-10
Juneau-Douglas exploded for 28 second-quarter points en route to a 72-60 Southeast Conference victory over Thunder Mountain at TMHS in the second of a two-day, two-game double dip between Juneau's old and new high schools.Read more
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