Arts and Culture

Shellfish unsafe at Juneau, Klawock locations

PSP shellfishThe Southeast Alaska Tribal Toxins (SEATT) partnership has been collecting shellfish and phytoplankton samples throughout Southeast Alaska to monitor for plankton species that can… Continue reading

Nominate artists, organizations for Mayor’s Awards for the Arts

Juneau Arts & Humanities Council is welcoming nominations for the 2016 Mayor’s Awards for the Arts.Awards will be presented in these categories: Volunteer For the… Continue reading

One of Suzanne di Francia's interlace creations. di Francia has 29 years in textile design. Courtesy photo

July First Friday listings

NORTHERN EDGE CRAFTWORKS: ABE WYLIEThe Canvas Gallery223 Seward StreetReception: 4:30–7 p.m.This is the first public showing of Northern Edge Craftworks, which creates sustainably sourced, live-edge home… Continue reading

One of Suzanne di Francia's interlace creations. di Francia has 29 years in textile design. Courtesy photo
Artists on the Island Institute’s ferry tour speak at 360 North in May.

What we talk about when we talk about climate change

We were at the Fish House in Ketchikan early in April, talking about climate; the room was full and the conversation was lively. Outside, the… Continue reading

Artists on the Island Institute’s ferry tour speak at 360 North in May.

Public invited to amateur radio field day

Members of the Juneau Amateur Radio Club will participate in the national Amateur Radio Field Day at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center located on… Continue reading

New releases, magazines, and local and national newspapers on display at the Skaguay News Depot & Books.

Skagway’s bookstore: Where books are ‘decimated’ – in a good way

SKAGWAY — The Skaguay News Depot & Books packs a lot into a small space with more than 750 Alaska-Yukon titles in stock, as well… Continue reading

New releases, magazines, and local and national newspapers on display at the Skaguay News Depot & Books.
Best of the Skagway Police Blotter, Volume Two

UFOs and rhubarb thieves: Crime and ‘crime’ in Skagway

A UFO report in Dyea, a sightseeing sign slapped on a city garbage truck, two penitent rhubarb pilferers — “Best of the Skagway, Alaska Police… Continue reading

Best of the Skagway Police Blotter, Volume Two

Best of the Skagway, Alaska Police Blotter, volumes one and two, highlights.

Volume One:• A man and a woman were reported together in the ladies’ shower at the RV park. Police advised them to shower separately in… Continue reading

Young readers review their favorite books

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

On Writing: The dance we do with readers

My friend Eileen Hosey writes to let me know that she’s keeping a lookout for malaprops in my column—malaprops, those linguistic flubs where one word… Continue reading

Veinglorious (Ryan Carrillo) in New York during his auditions for TeamBackPack. At left is VI Seconds and at right is Passionate MC. Courtesy photo.

‘Giving glory’ to family and forgiveness

A little more than eight months ago, Ryan Carrillo was in a very different place. He had come back to Juneau after living in the… Continue reading

Veinglorious (Ryan Carrillo) in New York during his auditions for TeamBackPack. At left is VI Seconds and at right is Passionate MC. Courtesy photo.

Woosh Kinaadeiyí hosts summer showcase fundraiser

Five poets will perform in Woosh Kinaadeiyí’s third annual summer showcase fundraiser, all accompanied by musician Jacob Pickard.The poets are Christy NaMee Eriksen, Ryan Carrillo,… Continue reading

Lyrics: Colors of Truth

COLORS OF TRUTHI write a verse to describe all these vibes, how they hurtThrough a lifetime of dead skin shed from the earthNow it quakes… Continue reading

SHI accepting applications for gumboot camp

JUNEAU — Sealaska Heritage Institute is now accepting applications for its Gumboot Camp that will run Aug. 1-5 at Harborview Elementary School.The Shaawk’ or little… Continue reading

The 2016 cover of Real Alaskan Magazine, published by Jeff Brown out of Juneau.

Lie to me: A review of this year’s ‘Real Alaskan Magazine’

How many times have you read an article in a magazine and exclaimed loudly (hopefully, no one is around to hear) “I don’t flippin’ believe… Continue reading

The 2016 cover of Real Alaskan Magazine, published by Jeff Brown out of Juneau.

Salmonfest announces lineup for 2016 event

Every year more than 6,000 people turn the Kenai Peninsula village of Ninilchik into a city during Salmonfest. The three-day weekend features some of Alaska’s… Continue reading

Urban etchings at a bus stop

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

Urban etchings at a bus stop

Fish Factor: Wind ‘blows’ salmon into the Yukon River

Boaters from Homer to the Mat-Su valley can help protect salmon and other aquatic creatures and get discounts from popular businesses by doing so.A pilot… Continue reading

Dick Callahan salvages dead and downed alder culled from the roadside. Photo courtesy of Dick Callahan

Gathering wood: Salvage, lassos and love

Summer time! Family’s coming to visit while you’re painting the house. You’re working, putting up fish, camping, celebrating your anniversary, Fourth of July, birthdays and… Continue reading

Dick Callahan salvages dead and downed alder culled from the roadside. Photo courtesy of Dick Callahan

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