Arts and Culture

Margaret Nick Cooke Award for Alaska Native Arts and Languages winner Vicki Soboleff receives her award and a kiss from Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott during the 2016 Governor's Awards for the Arts & Humanities held at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center in Juneau on Jan. 28.

Eight Alaskans honored with Governor’s Awards in Juneau

Eight Alaskans were honored with Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities Thursday evening at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, including three Juneau residents.Hosted… Continue reading

Margaret Nick Cooke Award for Alaska Native Arts and Languages winner Vicki Soboleff receives her award and a kiss from Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott during the 2016 Governor's Awards for the Arts & Humanities held at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center in Juneau on Jan. 28.

Alaska Arts Confluence presents “Keeping the Tradition” on First Friday in Haines

Haines — Get a sneak peak of new work by artist Donna Catotti at the Alaska Arts Confluence’s Main Street office from 5 to 7… Continue reading

To read 100 books

To read 100 books

I read a lot, and the way I forget the names of things suggests a real need to do some crossword puzzles. So this year… Continue reading

To read 100 books
Ceramics by Mercedes Munoz will be on view at the Canvas.

February First Friday Art Walk

Here’s a look at what’s scheduled for the First Friday Art Walk this month. COMIC ART BY ANNA BONGIOVANNIAlaska Robotics Gallery220 Front StreetReception: 4:30-7 pmAlaska Robotics… Continue reading

Ceramics by Mercedes Munoz will be on view at the Canvas.

Deadline reminder: Sealaska Heritage Institute Juried Art Show applications due Feb. 17

Sealaska Heritage Institute is currently accepting applications from artists who want to compete in its eighth biennial Juried Art Show and Competition, which will expand… Continue reading

Anan Wildlife Observatory permits available as of Feb. 1

WRANGELL–Permits are now available for those wanting an opportunity to visit Anan Wildlife Observatory this summer.As of Monday, the public can reserve permits for the… Continue reading

New short film about George Attla to get Alaska premiere in Anchorage

The Alaska Moving Image Preservation Association will host a fundraiser screening event on Sunday, Feb. 28 — the third day of the 2016 Anchorage Fur… Continue reading

Writers Weir: Dreaming of life

Dreaming of life I had the most glorious dream last nightI was waiting in the woods and suddenlyI was transformed into an eagle swooping and sailingIn… Continue reading

Leah Wagner and Nick Schlosstein, founders of Foundroot Haines in 2012, aim to sell locally grown seed by 2017 and develop a community of seed savers to provide food security for Alaskans.

Seeds for Alaska – Foundroot

The product Leah Wagner and Nick Schlosstein sell is small, but it’s one of life’s essential ingredients — and they’re growing it the natural way… Continue reading

Leah Wagner and Nick Schlosstein, founders of Foundroot Haines in 2012, aim to sell locally grown seed by 2017 and develop a community of seed savers to provide food security for Alaskans.

Ketchikan prepares for 30th annual wearable art show

It’s Wearable Art season in Southeast Alaska, when wearable artists all over the region prepare to debut their extraordinary creations on stage after having disappeared… Continue reading

What’s happening this week

WHAT’S HAPPENINGTHEATERFinal weekend in Juneau: “Our Voices Will Be Heard,” 7:30 pm Thursday-Saturday and 4 pm Sunday (final show), Perseverance Theatre. Written by Vera Starbard… Continue reading

JDT to host auditions for all-ages talent show

Juneau Dance Theatre has announced community-wide auditions for its upcoming all-ages talent show, “Juneau’s Got Talent.”JDT is looking for family friendly acts, 2-3 minutes in… Continue reading

Master gardener training series begins Feb. 9.

The UAF Cooperative Extension Service will offer master gardener training in Juneau, beginning Feb. 9.The course will be offered at the Juneau District Extension office… Continue reading

Movie listings

JUNEAUGOLD TOWN NICKELODEONFor complete listings see www.goldtownnick.com.“Labyrinth” — Friday and Saturday, Feb. 5 and 6. David Bowie’s passing coincides with the 30th anniversary of his… Continue reading

Innovation Summit to be held Feb. 8-9 at Centennial Hall

The Juneau Economic Development Council’s Innovation Summit will be held in Juneau Feb. 8-9 at Centennial Hall. Karen Pittman, president and CEO of the Forum… Continue reading

Available Light Film Festival announces programming and guests for Industry

WHITEHORSE — The 14th annual Available Light Film Festival will take place at the Yukon Arts Centre and Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre Feb. 7- 14,… Continue reading

Fireside Lecture Feb. 5 on Arctic Ocean Sea Ice at Mendenhall Glacier

The Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center’s free Fireside Lecture on Friday, Feb. 5 will be presented by Arctic oceanographer Zach Brown. Through photos and stories, Brown… Continue reading

Deadline reminder: Anchorage Museum’s solo artist exhibition applications due March 10

The Anchorage Museum’s solo artist exhibition program highlights new bodies of work by individual Alaska artists. Once every three years, Alaska artists are invited to… Continue reading

Deadline reminder: Rasmuson Individual Artist Award applications due March 1

The application period for the Rasmuson Foundation’s Individual Artist Awards is currently open through March 1.The March 1 deadline applies to Rasmuson’s three award programs… Continue reading

Deadline reminder: Alaska Robotics Artist Camp applications due Feb. 8

Alaska Robotics will be hosting a camp for professional and aspiring artists as part of its upcoming Comic Convention in April in Juneau. The camp… Continue reading