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Mya Pecson and Jasmine Sears filming the sleepover scene in “How to Say Goodbye.” Image courtesy of Eriksen.

Juneau poet delves into grief, goodbye over the loss of close friend

When Juneau spoken word artist Christy NaMee Eriksen’s friend since childhood, Amy SoHee Henderson-Llanto, passed away Nov. 6, 2017 after a five-month battle with a… Continue reading

Mya Pecson and Jasmine Sears filming the sleepover scene in “How to Say Goodbye.” Image courtesy of Eriksen.
A brick wall painted by Akiko Nishijima Rotch. Courtesy image.

Behind the curtains: Set design with Akiko Nishijima Rotch

Akiko Nishijima Rotch’s journey to become a set designer began with a musician bursting through a screen. At the time, she was a 17-year-old high… Continue reading

A brick wall painted by Akiko Nishijima Rotch. Courtesy image.
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is fundraising for a new Juneau Arts and Culture Center in the Willoughby District, seen here on Jan. 4, 2016.

‘Awareness of local history’: Seeking stories of the Willoughby District

In March 2018, five to six people will take the stage at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center to share their stories about the building… Continue reading

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is fundraising for a new Juneau Arts and Culture Center in the Willoughby District, seen here on Jan. 4, 2016.
Writer paints at Statter Harbor at Auke Bay. Image courtesy of Writer.

A Q&A with prolific Juneau artist Devita Stipek Writer

Juneau artist Devita Stipek Writer has been painting with oils and acrylics for more than 40 years. Her abstract paintings feature Southeast landscapes, frequently of… Continue reading

Writer paints at Statter Harbor at Auke Bay. Image courtesy of Writer.
Left to right: Dan Kirkwood, Tommy Siegel and Steve Perkins. Photo by Charlie E. Lederer.

Juneau local Dan Kirkwood releases album with his NYC band, Obiwan Coyote

Dan Kirkwood of Juneau in late November released a new record with his New York City band Obiwan Coyote. It’s an album heavily influenced by… Continue reading

Left to right: Dan Kirkwood, Tommy Siegel and Steve Perkins. Photo by Charlie E. Lederer.
Students walk past the newly installed Core Cultural Values Panels at Floyd Dryden Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 22. (Clara Miller | Capital City Weekly)

Cultural values panels promote diversity, understanding

On the day before Thanksgiving, Floyd Dryden Middle School’s gymnasium floor filled with students dancing to a Tlingit song — sung by other students —… Continue reading

Students walk past the newly installed Core Cultural Values Panels at Floyd Dryden Middle School on Wednesday, Nov. 22. (Clara Miller | Capital City Weekly)
Screenshot of footage from “Heartbeat” music video on YouTube.

Heartbeats and clouds: Haines locals create funny music videos

Haines locals Burl Sheldon, Nancy Berland and Gene Cornelius this year created two music videos: “Heartbeat” and “/the.cloud/,” which they’ve now shared with the world… Continue reading

Screenshot of footage from “Heartbeat” music video on YouTube.
Hannah Weed, of the Association for the Education of Young Children, left, Louise Miller, of the Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries, center, and Juneau Public Librarian Jonas Lamb apply stickers to books for a new bookshelf for children at the Juneau International Airport on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. A partnership between United Way, AEYC, Friends of The Juneau Public Libraries, Alaska Airlines and the Juneau Airport, the “Read on the Fly” program will offer free books to children to take as they travel to or from Juneau.

New program helps Southeast kids take flight with books

Both airplanes and books have the ability to take people on journeys. Now with the help of Read On the Fly, children can take flights… Continue reading

Hannah Weed, of the Association for the Education of Young Children, left, Louise Miller, of the Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries, center, and Juneau Public Librarian Jonas Lamb apply stickers to books for a new bookshelf for children at the Juneau International Airport on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. A partnership between United Way, AEYC, Friends of The Juneau Public Libraries, Alaska Airlines and the Juneau Airport, the “Read on the Fly” program will offer free books to children to take as they travel to or from Juneau.
Left, Mark Zeiger as King Henry II, and right, Ryan Staska as Prince Richard the Lionheart. The Merry Trickers of Haines’ performance of “The Lion in Winter,” by James Goldman, runs two weekends beginning Friday, Nov. 24. Photographs by John Hagen.

First-time play group performs ‘The Lion in Winter’ in Haines

This holiday season, new theatre group The Merry Tricksters of Haines will bring the 1966 historical play “The Lion in Winter” by James Goldman to… Continue reading

Left, Mark Zeiger as King Henry II, and right, Ryan Staska as Prince Richard the Lionheart. The Merry Trickers of Haines’ performance of “The Lion in Winter,” by James Goldman, runs two weekends beginning Friday, Nov. 24. Photographs by John Hagen.
This three blossom basket is made out of a single piece of kelp, hydroid, and three glass beads. Image courtesy of Lisa LeMay Doyon.

Meet three Juneau Public Market artists

This Thanksgiving weekend, 150 vendors representing 36 cities across Alaska and the Pacific Northwest will come for the 35th annual Juneau Public Market. This year… Continue reading

This three blossom basket is made out of a single piece of kelp, hydroid, and three glass beads. Image courtesy of Lisa LeMay Doyon.
Michael Wittig Sr. as Tevye at the rehearsal of Latitude 58’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” at St. Ann’s Hall on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly)

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ comes to Juneau, explores timeless themes

Theater at Latitude 58 will be bringing the classic musical “Fiddler on the Roof” to Juneau. “This show has a huge emotional range,” Director Karen… Continue reading

Michael Wittig Sr. as Tevye at the rehearsal of Latitude 58’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” at St. Ann’s Hall on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly)
Andy Miller, a local song writer, performed two of his original songs at the Capital City Weekly. (Clara Miller | Capital City Weekly)

‘Justin Parish’s beard’: Musician releases songs that are uniquely Juneau

On Halloween, Juneau singer-songwriter Andy Miller released an album of 15 songs about Juneau and Southeast Alaska for free on Bandcamp. The songs, usually averaging… Continue reading

Andy Miller, a local song writer, performed two of his original songs at the Capital City Weekly. (Clara Miller | Capital City Weekly)
Students Lyndi Hall and Alicia Norton lead a group discussion for the 2016 symposium. Photo by Jules Alvarado.

UAS Power & Privilege Symposium returns for a second year

Tuesday, Nov. 7 marks the University of Alaska Southeast’s second Power & Privilege Symposium. The all-day event is meant to spark conversations within the community… Continue reading

Students Lyndi Hall and Alicia Norton lead a group discussion for the 2016 symposium. Photo by Jules Alvarado.
File photo: A humpback whale rolls its pectoral fins out of the water after bubblenet-feeding near North Island. Michael Penn | Juneau Empire

WhaleFest turns focus to scientists

The 21st annual Sitka WhaleFest, hosted by the Sitka Sound Science Center (SSSC), will kick off Nov. 2 for a weekend of activities and learning.… Continue reading

File photo: A humpback whale rolls its pectoral fins out of the water after bubblenet-feeding near North Island. Michael Penn | Juneau Empire
Canadian Pacific Railway Co.’s Princess Sophia. Taken in 1918. From the Winter and Pond Collection, 1893-1943. Identifier ASL-P87-1698. Image courtesy of the Alaska State Library.

Creating an opera for the Princess Sophia

On Oct. 24, 1918, the S.S. Princess Sophia, a coastal passenger liner in the fleet of the Canadian Pacific Railway, grounded on Vanderbilt Reef in… Continue reading

Canadian Pacific Railway Co.’s Princess Sophia. Taken in 1918. From the Winter and Pond Collection, 1893-1943. Identifier ASL-P87-1698. Image courtesy of the Alaska State Library.
John Barrymore and Dolores Costello pose with three bear skins. Image courtesy of Joel Bennett.

‘Dreaming Glacier Bay’: Homesteaders and Hollywood

How does a reclusive, gold-mining couple living in the Southeast Alaska wilderness become close friends with one of Hollywood’s powerhouse couples in the 1930s? That… Continue reading

John Barrymore and Dolores Costello pose with three bear skins. Image courtesy of Joel Bennett.
James P. Devereaux poses with his book “Spirits of Southeast Alaska.” Image courtesy of Devereaux.

Q&A with the author of ‘Spirits of Southeast Alaska’

When working as a reporter for the KHNS radio station, which serves Haines, Skagway, and Klukwan, James P. Devereaux decided to gather ghost stories from… Continue reading

James P. Devereaux poses with his book “Spirits of Southeast Alaska.” Image courtesy of Devereaux.
Left to right: Kathy Maas, Jackie Brand, Heather Parker, and Huo Gua Xia. (Clara Miller | Capital City Weekly)

Juneau Symphony welcomes new concertmaster for new season

The first concert of the Juneau Symphony’s season will also be its first with Jacqueline Brand, a violinist and associate concertmaster of the Los Angeles… Continue reading

Left to right: Kathy Maas, Jackie Brand, Heather Parker, and Huo Gua Xia. (Clara Miller | Capital City Weekly)
Ian “DJ NDN” Campeau, right, Ehren “Bear Witness” Thomas, middle, and Tim “2oolman” Hill, left, of A Tribe Called Red. (Photo by Falling Tree Photography)

Canadian DJ group A Tribe Called Red comes to Juneau

A Tribe Called Red, a Canadian indigenous DJ group from Ottawa, Ontario, will be taking the stage of Centennial Hall on Oct. 19. Members Ian… Continue reading

Ian “DJ NDN” Campeau, right, Ehren “Bear Witness” Thomas, middle, and Tim “2oolman” Hill, left, of A Tribe Called Red. (Photo by Falling Tree Photography)
2012 conference in Sitka, left to right: Chatskookoo &

Indigenous peoples of Southeast are focus of Sitka conference

On Oct. 18, Alaska Day, Sitka will celebrate the sesquicentennial of the Treaty of Cession, when the U.S. “purchased” Alaska from Russia. There will be… Continue reading

2012 conference in Sitka, left to right: Chatskookoo &