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Meals with Midgi: Alaskan Moon Pies

Ahhh…summer. Daylight seems to go on forever and on those rare, sunny days in Southeast Alaska time seems to stand still. As I write this… Continue reading

Audition for JLO

Juneau Lyric Opera announced auditions for Stephen Sondheim’s “Putting It Together” for their Fall 2016 production, directed by William Conrow.Auditions are at 6 p.m. Friday,… Continue reading

SHI presents lecture on Native identity

Sealaska Heritage Institute will sponsor a lecture by two visiting scholars on the preliminary results from their study on Alaska Native identity involving participants recruited… Continue reading

Jim Jacobs, a jeweler, in his potlatch costume with potlatch spoon carved from mountain sheep horn in Sitka in 1931.

Behind the bracelets: Documenting the lives of Native jewelers

There’s a great deal of doubt involved in matching historic Native jewelers with their creations, even in cases that seem straightforward like that of a… Continue reading

Jim Jacobs, a jeweler, in his potlatch costume with potlatch spoon carved from mountain sheep horn in Sitka in 1931.
Mt. McGinnis reflected in a pond. Photo by Kerry Howard.

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

Mt. McGinnis reflected in a pond. Photo by Kerry Howard.
Anton Doiron walks down the spaceship hallway of his movie set.

Exploring life inside Juneau’s outer space studio

My first concise question to Anton Doiron in his rented studio space was, “What’s that thing that Stanley Kubrick did with framing? You know, the… Continue reading

Anton Doiron walks down the spaceship hallway of his movie set.

Time for a new model?

Here’s a little fact that you would never know unless I told you; it’s kind of personal so don’t let it get out. We have… Continue reading

Book reviews by kids, for kids

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

TJ Young, right, paints a totem pole he helped carve at Culture Camp last year in Hydaburg.

Living and breathing art with TJ Young

For many, art is defined as a pretty landscape painting interpreted by a single artist using store-bought materials. The final product is sold to an… Continue reading

TJ Young, right, paints a totem pole he helped carve at Culture Camp last year in Hydaburg.

Gelstons celebrate 50th anniversary

Mike and Bev Gelston celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 4. They were married at St. Columba’s Church in Oakland, California, in 1966. The two… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2016

Slacktide: The stink of fish and houseguests

Three days, Benjamin Franklin once famously said, before fish and houseguests stink—I disagree (and while we’re at it, I also take issue with another of… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2016
  • By Geoff Kirsch

Living & Growing: The 15-second sound bite

Years ago the Israeli Consul General was in town and my friend Nat and I were talking to him about employing the 15-second sound bite.… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2016
  • By CHAVA LEE

Audrey and Aaron Dean celebrate their 22nd anniversary

Aaron and Audrey Dean celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary on June 4. Audrey Arnold wed Aaron Dean in 1994.“Happy Anniversary to the love of my… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2016
Kathryn and Evan Fritz.

Nickerson, Fritz wed

Kathryn Nickerson and Evan Fritz of Juneau were wed on Saturday, May 28, at Glacier Gardens and a reception followed at the Juneau Yacht Club.The… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2016
Kathryn and Evan Fritz.

Clausen, Gallant wed

Sylvia K. Gallant and David Clausen were wed May 4, 2016, at Glacier Valley Church of God in Juneau during a small ceremony.The bride is… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2016

Juneau Co-op Preschool thanks Farm Day supporters

The teachers and board of Juneau Co-op Preschool would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to everyone who helped make our Farm Day fundraiser a success.… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2016

Thank you for making the Run for Raptors fundraiser a success

The gym teacher at Gastineau Elementary School Dirk Miller held a fun run in early May. The elementary children at Gastineau were to seek donations… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2016

Thanks for cemetery cleanup assistance

I’ve always felt that if our government pays veterans’ funeral expenses and buys them a grave marker, we should make sure that it’s readable so… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2016

Senior Menu

Juneau Senior Center Menu Monday, June 13HamSweet PotatoesButtermilk RollsCauliflower and Broccoli Toss Tuesday, June 14Spaghetti with Meat SaucePeas and CarrotsCantaloupe and Berry Cup Wednesday, June 15Beef and Vegetable… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2016

Juneau residents on MSU honor lists

Six Juneau residents made honor rolls at Montana State University for the spring semester 2016.There are two MSU honor roll lists: the President’s Honor Roll… Continue reading

  • Jun 12, 2016