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Booksignings for new Klondike novel in Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway

Washington journalist Ashley E. Sweeney will be touring Southeast to promote her debut novel, “Eliza Waite.” Sweeney will hold booksignings at three Southeast bookstores as… Continue reading

Free writing classes for state employees

Free writing classes for state employees“On Writing” columnist Jim Hale is offering a “Writing for the Workplace” workshop at the end of September, free of… Continue reading

Jerry White, left, takes a selfie with carvers, Hoonah community members, and the newly expanded dugout canoe.

Second dugout canoe successfully steamed

Carvers and community members on July 27 in Hoonah successfully steamed open the second of two forty-foot spruce dugout canoes that will carry the Huna… Continue reading

Jerry White, left, takes a selfie with carvers, Hoonah community members, and the newly expanded dugout canoe.

2016 Alaska Literary Awards now open to applications

The 2016 Alaska Literary Awards, an award program to support Alaska writers, are now open to applications.They are from the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation,… Continue reading

Capital City Weekly "On Writing" columnist Jim Hale gives a talk on Shakespeare's First Folio, the changes editors John Heminge and Henry Condell may have made to some of the plays, and the context of play-writing in England in the 1600s.

Photos: Shakespeare takes over Juneau

Actors with Theatre in the Rough and guest readers read “King Lear” at the Alaska State Museum on July 29. Theatre in the Rough is… Continue reading

Capital City Weekly "On Writing" columnist Jim Hale gives a talk on Shakespeare's First Folio, the changes editors John Heminge and Henry Condell may have made to some of the plays, and the context of play-writing in England in the 1600s.
Emily Edenshaw-Chafin leads a counting song during a Haida language lesson at the Edward K. Thomas building on Tuesday.

Learning Southeast’s indigenous languages

Most Haida speakers probably won’t ever use the phrase “gám hl k’áalaangw dáng gatáa’anggang.”It means “don’t eat the pens.”But the members of the Haida Language… Continue reading

Emily Edenshaw-Chafin leads a counting song during a Haida language lesson at the Edward K. Thomas building on Tuesday.
A little ballet in the garden.

Art in Unusual Places

The Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels of ability are invited to send in… Continue reading

A little ballet in the garden.
The Alaska Warbird Museum's logo.

Yakutat air base celebrates 75th anniversary and WWII heritage

Seventy-five years ago, war came to Alaska ­— and as the first U.S. Army airbase completed in Alaska, Yakutat was at the leading edge of… Continue reading

The Alaska Warbird Museum's logo.

David Woodie talks new work at city museum

JUNEAU — Join David Woodie will be at the City Museum on August 11 at 7 p.m. for a free public presentation about his approach… Continue reading

On Writing: God bless you, Rocky Ragazzo

Between a short stint in the U. S. Navy and my first fumbling attempts at college, I drove a fork lift in the shipping and… Continue reading

Helping Hands auction and dinner coming up soon

It’s time for Helping Hands annual fundraiser dinner and auction. There will be a silent auction as well as a live auction on a wide… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016

Dames in Defense this August

Alaskan Dames is hosting a Dames in Defense workshop series during the month of August at their Airport Shopping Center location.On Friday, Aug. 12 at… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016

David Woodie to give lecture on current painting exhibit

Join David Woodie at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum on Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. for a free public presentation about his approach to narrative painting… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016

Smoking Bill dance party

The ska/funk/rock band Smoking Bill of Seattle will be coming to town to perform on Aug. 5. There will be a free, family-friendly show for… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016

NDNA urges residents to clean up and be responsible

After a clean up at Fish Creek Pond, North Douglas Neighborhood Association points out that although trashcans are not full, some people have been treating… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016

Recent Births

Recent births at Bartlett Regional Hospital• A son, Garrett Reid, weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz., was born to Sommer and Gary Reid of Juneau on… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016

Gimme a Smile: Laundry withdrawal

I have laundry withdrawal. I never thought I would say those words. All I want to do is wash my clothes, and I can’t. It’s… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016
  • By PEGGY MCKEE BARNHILL
Erik Scholl, owner of Gla-Scholl Grinds, has opened a new stand at the Alaska Club's valley location, now serving acai bowls.

From one rainforest to another: acai bowls

People started gathering outside of the Alaska Club’s Mendenhall Valley location midafternoon on July 18. With the sweltering summer weather, it wasn’t the gym that… Continue reading

Erik Scholl, owner of Gla-Scholl Grinds, has opened a new stand at the Alaska Club's valley location, now serving acai bowls.

Senior Menu

Monday, Aug. 1Chicken TahitianRicePeasCarrot Pineapple SaladTuesday, Aug. 2MeatloafMashed Potatoes & GravySteamed GreensPerfection SaladWednesday, Aug. 3Pork RoastBaked Sweet Potatoes with ApplesWheat RollCabbage with Fruit CocktailThursday, Aug.… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016
Tari Stage-Harvey

Living & Growing: Coke and sweet thai chili sauce

I was recently in the Atlanta airport and immediately thought of Coke. Maybe it was all the advertisements?In the midst of the turmoil of our… Continue reading

  • Jul 31, 2016
  • By TARI STAGE-HARVEY
Tari Stage-Harvey