Arts and Culture

The Alaskan Laundry, a novel by Brendan Jones, follows a young woman named Tara on a journey of personal recovery in Port Anna, a fictionalized version of Sitka. Courtesy image.

“The Alaskan Laundry” shows one woman’s path home

The first time Brendan Jones moved to Sitka, he was 19 years old and lost.He volunteered at Sheldon Jackson Hatchery in exchange for room and… Continue reading

The Alaskan Laundry, a novel by Brendan Jones, follows a young woman named Tara on a journey of personal recovery in Port Anna, a fictionalized version of Sitka. Courtesy image.

On Writing: In defense of Strunk & White

I made the mistake of emailing Jim Hale an opinion. I sent him a mewling defense of the classic writing guide “The Elements of Style”… Continue reading

Juneau Dance Theatre’s Spring Showcase

JUNEAU — Juneau Dance Theatre will present an an exciting mixed repertoire during their annual Spring Showcase.The performance series will incorporate all JDT youth programs,… Continue reading

Alaska Youth Choir to hold concert

JUNEAU — The Alaska Youth Choir will perform “OYE, Listen to the Voice of Our Children” featuring Alaskapella on Saturday, May 14.The concert starts at… Continue reading

UAS Tech Prep films win Telly award

JUNEAU — Juneau-based G-Force Productions Digital Cinema has been named a winner at the 27th annual Telly Awards for their series “UAS Tech Prep.”Competiting with… Continue reading

10 artists picked for residency program at Ernest Gruening Cabin

Ten talented artists have been selected for the 2016 summer Alaska State Parks artist-in-residence program, which runs from May through September at the Ernest Gruening… Continue reading

Women of the Moose award grant to help with elementary school Juried Art Show

JUNEAU — The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council received $300 from the Juneau Women of the Moose for assisting with the production of the annual… Continue reading

A teen driver participates in a technical driving course organized by the Taylor White Foundation in 2013. The foundation has scheduled another session for this May. It aims to gives teen drivers the tools to avoid car accidents. Photo courtesy of Carol White.

Taylor White Foundation sponsors second course

Life can change in the second it takes for a bear to run out in the road, a car’s tires to slip on ice, or… Continue reading

A teen driver participates in a technical driving course organized by the Taylor White Foundation in 2013. The foundation has scheduled another session for this May. It aims to gives teen drivers the tools to avoid car accidents. Photo courtesy of Carol White.

Jazz & Classics looking for instruments

Juneau Jazz & Classics is looking for several musical instruments to use in the free public performance of “Inuksuit” by John Luther Adams on Saturday,… Continue reading

A Townsend's Warbler banded in Alaska. The winter range of the species extends south along the Pacific coast to the mountains of Central America.

Forest Service invites public International Migratory Bird Day

JUNEAU — The Tongass National Forest, in partnership with Juneau Audubon Society and Juneau Community Garden Association, will host International Migratory Bird Day activities on… Continue reading

A Townsend's Warbler banded in Alaska. The winter range of the species extends south along the Pacific coast to the mountains of Central America.

Conference helps Juneau residents find root of disease, illness

A negative experience as a child can have a big impact on a person’s health, and the Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition wants to begin figuring… Continue reading

An abandoned robin's egg. Photo by Kerry Howard.

Art in Unusual Places

ART IN UNUSUAL PLACESThe Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels of ability are invited… Continue reading

An abandoned robin's egg. Photo by Kerry Howard.
Transformation, by poet Susi Gregg Fowler and artist Jim Fowler.

Juneau Art for Juneauites

A few hundred years ago, broadsides were poster-like papers featuring advertisements, news, or, in 1776, even the U.S. Declaration of Independence. This weekend, however, they’re… Continue reading

Transformation, by poet Susi Gregg Fowler and artist Jim Fowler.
Juneau-Douglas High School students rehearse for their spring musical production of "Junie B. Jones."

JDHS brings “spunky” Junie B. Jones to stage

On a recent evening at Juneau Douglas High School, assistant director and high school junior Lydia B. Smith gave a cast of around 30 high… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School students rehearse for their spring musical production of "Junie B. Jones."

Tyler Rental to acquire T&S Welding

Tyler Rental, Inc., will acquire T&S Welding, Inc. business and assets. T&S will continue its current business until it can be incorporated into Tyler Rental,… Continue reading

Cyclops formed by many hued lichens expanding on a wet rock surface on blue mussel beach trail. Photo by Denise Carroll.

Art in Unusual Places

ART IN UNUSUAL PLACESThe Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels of ability are invited… Continue reading

Cyclops formed by many hued lichens expanding on a wet rock surface on blue mussel beach trail. Photo by Denise Carroll.

JDHS Theatre Program receives national award

The Juneau-Douglas High School Theatre program has won the American High School Theatre Festival Award for the second time this year. The first time was… Continue reading

International Midwives Day

International Midwives Day is celebrated on May 5 in more than 50 countries to recognize and honor midwives who work to improve health education, wellness,… Continue reading

CCTHITA holds 81st annual tribal assembly

Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Central Council) held its 81st Annual Tribal Assembly April 20-22, 2016 in the Elizabeth… Continue reading

Public review and comment on mining exploration near Haines

HAINES — The Bureau of Land Management Glennallen Field Office has opened a public review and comment period on the environmental analysis for Constantine Metal… Continue reading