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Atticus puts Tom Robinson on the witness stand. Left is Enrique Bravo (Atticus Finch). Right is Keith McCoy (Tom Robinson). Photo by Julie Coppens.

Review: “To Kill a Mockingbird” at Perseverance Theatre

When Perseverance Theatre selected “To Kill a Mockingbird” to close its 2016-17 season, it couldn’t have chosen a higher degree of difficulty. “To Kill a… Continue reading

Atticus puts Tom Robinson on the witness stand. Left is Enrique Bravo (Atticus Finch). Right is Keith McCoy (Tom Robinson). Photo by Julie Coppens.
PFLAG Juneau Pride Chorus member performs a solo during 20th anniversary concert rehearsal. Photo by Clara Miller.

Juneau pride: LGBTQ chorus celebrates 20 years

Saturday, March 25, 23 women will sing about peace, love, acceptance and equity for the 20th anniversary of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays’… Continue reading

PFLAG Juneau Pride Chorus member performs a solo during 20th anniversary concert rehearsal. Photo by Clara Miller.
Mary Watson plays the piano at one in a series of free concerts to raise money for a new piano for the new Juneau Arts and Culture Center. Submitted photo.

A new piano for a new JACC

Mary Watson, a Juneau pianist, was first inspired to raise money for a new piano in the new Juneau Arts and Culture Center when Juneau… Continue reading

Mary Watson plays the piano at one in a series of free concerts to raise money for a new piano for the new Juneau Arts and Culture Center. Submitted photo.

Burned by the church

As a pastor for over 30 years, I have ministered to hundreds of people both inside and outside the church. Over the years, it seems… Continue reading

  • Mar 19, 2017
  • By DAN WIESE

Fireside Lecture: Yax té Totem pole

An iconic Tlingit totem pole has been restored and will resume its role this summer. Friday’s Fireside Lecture at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center tells… Continue reading

Ravens in downtown Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Are ravens responsible for wolf packs?

People who study animal behavior think they may have found out why wolves hunt in packs — because ravens are such good scavengers. Scientists who… Continue reading

Ravens in downtown Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
The 110-foot United States Coast Guard Cutter Liberty cuts through rough water off South Shelter.(Photo by Jay Beedle)

Wild Shots

Reader-submitted images of Mother Nature in Southeast Submit your wild shots: The Empire Outdoors page is looking for superb images of Alaska’s wildlife, scenery or plant… Continue reading

The 110-foot United States Coast Guard Cutter Liberty cuts through rough water off South Shelter.(Photo by Jay Beedle)

Save endangered Steller sea lions by looking at cute pics

The Alaska Fisheries Science Center has launched a new crowdsourcing project called Steller Watch. The goal is to save time and money by engaging the… Continue reading

Alaskans Afield to hold first class of 2017

Alaskans Afield first class of the 2017 season “Small Game Hunting & Field Dressing” will be held on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8.… Continue reading

Unit 4 Spring bear season is open

The spring brown bear hunting season opened March 15 in Game Management Unit 4. Inside drainages (RB089) close May 20 and outside drainages (RB088) close… Continue reading

A Plant Called Pipsissewa

The rapidly lengthening days of March are an annual pleasure for us all, I think. They also make some of us fidgety — eager for… Continue reading

Tara Neilson’s dad, Gary, scrapes snow off the roof. Behind him the picnic table and a chair on her parents’ front deck, which Tara swept earlier, are once again covered. Photos by Tara Neilson.

Snow: A floathouse’s kryptonite

A friend just sent me a book of the very first Superman stories to appear in Sunday comic strips, and it got me thinking about… Continue reading

Tara Neilson’s dad, Gary, scrapes snow off the roof. Behind him the picnic table and a chair on her parents’ front deck, which Tara swept earlier, are once again covered. Photos by Tara Neilson.
A student poses with a creation from her time in Culture Camp. Photo by Mary Beth Moss.

Hoonah youth club holds a culture camp in the Xunaa Shuká Hít

This winter, eight Hoonah CIty Schools students spent three days at the newly opened Xunaa Shuká Hít (Huna Ancestors’ House) in Glacier Bay as part… Continue reading

A student poses with a creation from her time in Culture Camp. Photo by Mary Beth Moss.
Mountain ashberries that dropped into the grooves of a sheet of corrugated iron. Photo by Vanessa Sinclair.

Art in Unusual Places

The Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Email editor@capweek.com with submissions.… Continue reading

Mountain ashberries that dropped into the grooves of a sheet of corrugated iron. Photo by Vanessa Sinclair.
these poets breathing circles into an open sky fresh snow tumbles to the sea Photo by W.S. Merk

Writers’ Weir: Haikus by W.S. Merk

shore bird music a scuff of lifting leaves the language of travel… Continue reading

these poets breathing circles into an open sky fresh snow tumbles to the sea Photo by W.S. Merk
Author photo of Kate Troll. Courtesy photo.

Kate Troll’s memoir a call to action on climate change

In former Juneau Assembly member Kate Troll’s second book, “The Great Unconformity: Reflections on Hope in an Imperiled World,” she weaves “one part policy-philosophy, one… Continue reading

Author photo of Kate Troll. Courtesy photo.
Greg Taylor, one of photographer and artist Ron Gile’s subjects, gestures. Photo by Ron Gile

UV painting: Turning bodies into landscapes

Juneau artist Ron Gile likes to experiment with his art, and last summer he turned to the human body as his canvas for UV paintings.… Continue reading

Greg Taylor, one of photographer and artist Ron Gile’s subjects, gestures. Photo by Ron Gile
Katherine Pittman, a special education teacher at Glacier Valley Elementary School, was nominated for an Inclusive Practive award. (Courtesy photo)

Juneauites nominated for award

Gail Greenhaigh and Katherine Pittman were nominated for the Governor’s Council on Disabilites & Special Education with an Inclusive Practice Award. The award is given… Continue reading

  • Mar 13, 2017
  • By FOR THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
Katherine Pittman, a special education teacher at Glacier Valley Elementary School, was nominated for an Inclusive Practive award. (Courtesy photo)

This Day in Juneau History: March 13, 1987

On March 13, 1987, Juneau Girls Scouts celebrated the 75th anniversary since the national program’s founding. The celebration included balloons, singing, a birthday cake and… Continue reading

Of dazed minds and house fires

I accidently almost set my house on fire. I’m still waiting for the smoke to disappear; it can really make your throat itch. Am I… Continue reading

  • Mar 12, 2017
  • By TASH ELIZARDE