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The interior of Northern Tea House, located at 9310 Glacier Highway, in the Valley.

Northern Tea House brings a world of tea to Juneau

At the Northern Tea House, there may be no such thing as a bad choice. Owners Maria and Ibn Bailey want every visit to be… Continue reading

The interior of Northern Tea House, located at 9310 Glacier Highway, in the Valley.

Alaska wants to know your choice for historic places

The Alaska Office of History and Archaeology is launching a statewide historic preservation planning effort by inviting Alaskans to identify historic places throughout the state… Continue reading

Salmonfest celebrates Alaska bands

Salmonfest 2016 runs Aug. 5-7 and features a wide-ranging collection of Alaskan bands. Come celebrate during Alaska’s biggest festival weekend right here in Ninilchik.Bands from… Continue reading

Feasting Southeast style

Salmon Beyond Borders and The Rookery are hosting the first-ever Southeast Feast on Saturday, July 23 at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center from noon-4… Continue reading

This t-shirt design, created by David Robert Boxley and David Albert Boxley, shows the life cycle of salmon. The Haayk Foudnation is selling t-shirts with the design to raise money for Sm'algyax preservation and revitalization.

Saving Sm’algyax, one t-shirt at a time

The Tsimshian people are fighting to save their language, Sm’algyax — and they’re fighting part of the battle with t-shirts designed by father and son… Continue reading

This t-shirt design, created by David Robert Boxley and David Albert Boxley, shows the life cycle of salmon. The Haayk Foudnation is selling t-shirts with the design to raise money for Sm'algyax preservation and revitalization.
Clarissa Rizal, left, talks about weaving the Thunderbird Chilkat robe at a symposium during Celebration 2016.

Master weaver receives prestigious NEA heritage fellowship

Master weaver Clarissa Rizal of Juneau has received a 2016 National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, the biggest honor in the… Continue reading

Clarissa Rizal, left, talks about weaving the Thunderbird Chilkat robe at a symposium during Celebration 2016.
A raffle kiosk awaits visitors at Tracy's King Crab Shack in downtown Juneau.

Cruise ship passengers give back to local arts – via kiosk

Skagway is anticipating 791,260 cruise ship passengers this year. These visitors will pour money into the local economy, but it can be difficult for local… Continue reading

A raffle kiosk awaits visitors at Tracy's King Crab Shack in downtown Juneau.
A tangle of chickweed. Photo by Corinne Conlon

Gathering Alaska: Eat your weeds

I remember hearing someone from the community garden comment on how you could make a good pesto out of chickweed a few years back, but… Continue reading

A tangle of chickweed. Photo by Corinne Conlon

Terrors of the Lower 48

If you’re like me, when familiar and unfamiliar intersect, nonsense occurs.I’m driving with my brother from North Carolina to California. He’s a general practice physician… Continue reading

Young readers review books

Each week throughout the summer, the Juneau Public Libraries, in collaboration with the Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries and local businesses, award young readers… Continue reading

These salmon tacos were inspired by Deckhand Dave's fish taco stand in downtown Juneau. Photo by Kelly "Midgi" Moore.

Meals by Midgi: Everything’s coming up fish tacos

Is it me, or is there an abundance of places in town with extraordinarily delicious fish tacos? There’s the Hangar, with its seared halibut fish… Continue reading

These salmon tacos were inspired by Deckhand Dave's fish taco stand in downtown Juneau. Photo by Kelly "Midgi" Moore.
Bridget and George Kuhar record "And His Father" with other members of Playboy Spaceman. The release concert is July 8. Courtesy photo.

Review: Playboy Spaceman returns to Earth with the release of ‘And His Father’

The One Heart Army is back on the field this week, with Playboy Spaceman unfurling its standards and releasing its newest album, “And His Father.”… Continue reading

Bridget and George Kuhar record "And His Father" with other members of Playboy Spaceman. The release concert is July 8. Courtesy photo.
Just some of the books the Capital City Weekly has received over the past few months.

From the Capital City Weekly bookshelves

We get a lot of great books for review at the Capital City Weekly. Sadly, we aren’t able to review them all, though we do… Continue reading

Just some of the books the Capital City Weekly has received over the past few months.
Pauline Williams gets a stack of books signed by internationally best-selling author Christopher Moore at Hearthside Books downtown on July 3.

Photos: Author Christopher Moore stops by Juneau

Internationally best-selling author Christopher Moore and Hearthside Books owner Brenda Weaver pose with Moore’s 2014 book “The Serpent of Venice.” Moore is in Juneau to… Continue reading

Pauline Williams gets a stack of books signed by internationally best-selling author Christopher Moore at Hearthside Books downtown on July 3.
A porthole to the sky (a shed door.) Photo by Brooke Daly.

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 porthole to the sky (a shed door.) Photo by Brooke Daly.

Capital City Transit trip planner now available

Capital Transit now has a trip planner, provided by Google Maps, available at juneau.org/capitaltransit so that riders can easily plan trips from their computer or… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

Deadline approaches for Summer of Heroes scholarship

If you know of a deserving youth who has a positive impact on their community and could also use some money for college, nominate them… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

Light up the night while riding your bike

In an effort to promote bicyclist safety, the Juneau Police Department will be holding a special bike ride the evening of the Independence Day fireworks… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

Mendenhall Flying Lions thank Juneau

Lions Clubs around the world will be celebrating 100 years of community service in 2017. The Juneau Mendenhall Flying Lions Club has been serving Juneau… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016

Senior Menu

Juneau Senior Center MenuMonday, July 4CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYTuesday, July 5Ham and Bean SoupCornbreadTomato Slices & Cottage CheeseWednesday, July 6Tuna and NoodlesSteamed Spinach CornColeslawThursday, July 7French… Continue reading

  • Jul 3, 2016