It happens fast. When the fishermen go to the grounds and leave empty harbor stalls, I find myself imagining Petersburg in the wintertime. I know!… Continue reading
“All genuine knowledge originates in direct experience.” -Mao Tse Tung (as quoted by Paul Theroux) Before we signed up for the North Words Writer’s Symposium,… Continue reading
No town of the Wild West is complete without a few saloons, dastardly villains, dashing heroes, violent shootouts, and at least one bank heist. Skagway… Continue reading
An Alaska Native language advocate, a longtime librarian, an elementary school publishing program, and a project to give free books to children in Alaska’s airports… Continue reading
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council will soon present Season 44 of the Performing Arts and Culture Concert series, special fundraising event, free community events,… Continue reading
Airplanes have ruined the road trip. I love efficiency and the ability to get to far off places in less time, of course, but there… Continue reading
I cry out as I fall again. Wounded, bleeding, moaning in pain. Still so far to go. Steep mountains are my only sights behind the… Continue reading
“Intertidal” Coppa 917 Glacier Ave. #102 Reception: 4-6 p.m. Local artist Patti Hutchens Jouppi will be opening a collection of 20 new oil paintings titled… Continue reading
I am so weary of doom and gloom action thrillers. Too often are we subjected to burly Rambo types who slow-walked out of their mother’s… Continue reading
Each year, Sitka marks Alaska Day with a reenactment of the Oct. 18, 1867, ceremony that transferred Alaska from Russia to the United States. Last… Continue reading
The Common Kings spent years working on an album, but one session changed their direction. Working with prolific producer and songwriter Poo Bear, something clicked… Continue reading
The Treadwell mine holds historical importance for Alaska, and there are those who are committed to its remembrance. Sheila Kelly’s book “Treadwell Gold: An Alaska… Continue reading
I never know what to expect when someone walks into the bookstore. Which is appropriate, since most people who wander in aren’t sure what they’re… Continue reading
After years of being out of print, a book by naturalist Jack Calvin is making a comeback thanks to the remaining Calvin family and the Sitka… Continue reading
The sun God beams her rays on earth Creating dancing shadows People flourish with reborn mirth Singing with drums and banjos Warmer days set our… Continue reading
The Sitka Summer Musical Festival has big dreams and they are taking actions to make them come true. During the month of June, professional musicians… Continue reading
In honor of Pride month, there will be a live reading of an original play about a piece of Juneau’s history many people don’t speak… Continue reading
Anniversaries of major historic events offer unique opportunities to reexamine and challenge our long-held beliefs surrounding those momentous occasions. Sometimes our reflections on the past… Continue reading
Longtime Juneau resident Frank Lynn Pierce is an accomplished photographer, featuring landscapes, animals and bits of history. He won Alaska Magazine’s 2015 photo contest with… Continue reading
The Sitka Summer Music Festival has begun. This festival is Alaska’s premiere classical music festival that presents music to the community. This four-week event brings… Continue reading
