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Natalia Spengler, front right, Lillian Odekirk, back left, and Zebadiah Bodine, back right, rehearse for Theatre in the Rough’s production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” at McPhetres Hall on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Theatre in the Rough to hold ‘Wilde’ tea parties

Company’s latest is ‘The Importance of Being Earnest.’

Natalia Spengler, front right, Lillian Odekirk, back left, and Zebadiah Bodine, back right, rehearse for Theatre in the Rough’s production of Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” at McPhetres Hall on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Underneath dark premise, ‘With’ is an incredibly sweet, funny play

Underneath dark premise, ‘With’ is an incredibly sweet, funny play

It’s the opposite of a candy-coated pain reliever.

Underneath dark premise, ‘With’ is an incredibly sweet, funny play
Weekend Guide: Thanksgiving happenings, chances to see Santa and more

Weekend Guide: Thanksgiving happenings, chances to see Santa and more

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Weekend Guide: Thanksgiving happenings, chances to see Santa and more
Vendors and customers flood the floor at Centennial Hall during the Public Market in November 2014. This year, 206 vendors will be at Juneau Arts & Culture Center, Centennial Hall and Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
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Public Market is back and ‘kicked up to a new level’

There are more vendors and places to park than ever before.

Vendors and customers flood the floor at Centennial Hall during the Public Market in November 2014. This year, 206 vendors will be at Juneau Arts & Culture Center, Centennial Hall and Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
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New play portrays end of life ‘With’ unlikely laughs

New play portrays end of life ‘With’ unlikely laughs

Old is new at Perseverance Theatre.

New play portrays end of life ‘With’ unlikely laughs
Dakota Morgan and Kris Gregson-Clark raise their fists defiantly during rehearsals for “Newsies,” Friday, Nov. 15. Theatre at Latitude 58’s latest production runs this weekend. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly) Dakota Morgan and Kris Gregson-Clark raise their fists defiantly during rehearsals for “Newsies,” Friday, Nov. 15. Theatre at Latitude 58’s latest production runs this weekend. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

Extra, extra: Theatre at Latitude 58 to perform newsboy strike musical

Read all about it.

Dakota Morgan and Kris Gregson-Clark raise their fists defiantly during rehearsals for “Newsies,” Friday, Nov. 15. Theatre at Latitude 58’s latest production runs this weekend. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly) Dakota Morgan and Kris Gregson-Clark raise their fists defiantly during rehearsals for “Newsies,” Friday, Nov. 15. Theatre at Latitude 58’s latest production runs this weekend. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Donations fill church with joyful noise

Donations fill church with joyful noise

Project brings organ and speakers to Holy Trinity.

Donations fill church with joyful noise
David Michael Kennedy, acclaimed photographer, speaks about the state of photography while at the Alaska State Museum on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. Kennedy is in town as the juror of the museum’s Alaska Positive photography exhibit. Kennedy is giving a lecture at the museum on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Nationally known photographer shares advice, his Bob Dylan story and why he’s still drawn to old tech

“It’s like every time you push the button you’re saying yes to life.”

David Michael Kennedy, acclaimed photographer, speaks about the state of photography while at the Alaska State Museum on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. Kennedy is in town as the juror of the museum’s Alaska Positive photography exhibit. Kennedy is giving a lecture at the museum on Friday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Claire Scott, 16, a junior at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, shows off her second published comic book, A Most Peculiar Alarm Clock, at Alaska Robotics Gallery on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Scott’s first book, Meow Cats United, was published last year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Great Scott! This 16-year-old Juneau student has published two graphic novels

Her new work will be released Saturday.

Claire Scott, 16, a junior at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, shows off her second published comic book, A Most Peculiar Alarm Clock, at Alaska Robotics Gallery on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Scott’s first book, Meow Cats United, was published last year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Clare Boily brings her and Hal Turman’s “The Siren” to life at the Wearable Art show at Centennial Hall February 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Both Gallery Walk and Wearable Art entries are almost due

News briefs for the week of Nov. 14, 2019.

Clare Boily brings her and Hal Turman’s “The Siren” to life at the Wearable Art show at Centennial Hall February 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Vivian Mork Yéilk’ passes down plant knowledge to the next generation in Wrangell. (Breanne Pearson | For the Capital City Weekly)

Planet Alaska: Season of storytelling

What kind of stories will our great-great grandchildren tell of us?

Vivian Mork Yéilk’ passes down plant knowledge to the next generation in Wrangell. (Breanne Pearson | For the Capital City Weekly)
Mumbi the Wicked Witch, played by Olivia Bolin, finds the ruby boots to be a shocking experience during rehearsal for the Thunder Mountain High School production of “Choose Your Own Oz” at TMHS on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Thunder Mountain theater asks audience to ‘Choose Your Own Oz’

Crocs or ruby slippers?

Mumbi the Wicked Witch, played by Olivia Bolin, finds the ruby boots to be a shocking experience during rehearsal for the Thunder Mountain High School production of “Choose Your Own Oz” at TMHS on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Walter Soboleff Building will be the site of a Walter Soboleff-focused program, Thursday, Nov. 14. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Weekend Guide: Walter Soboleff Day, a ski sale, a string ensemble performance

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Walter Soboleff Building will be the site of a Walter Soboleff-focused program, Thursday, Nov. 14. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Long-running arts and literary journal seeks submissions, announces featured artists

Long-running arts and literary journal seeks submissions, announces featured artists

There’s still a couple weeks to submit.

Long-running arts and literary journal seeks submissions, announces featured artists
Killah Priest, who is known for his appearances on Wu-Tang Clan member albums as well as over a dozen solo efforts, will be in Juneau for a Dec. 20 concert. (Courtesy Photo | Killah Priest)

Wu-Tang Clan rapper is coming to Juneau

Killah Priest heads to Southeast.

Killah Priest, who is known for his appearances on Wu-Tang Clan member albums as well as over a dozen solo efforts, will be in Juneau for a Dec. 20 concert. (Courtesy Photo | Killah Priest)
Photos: All-Alaska Biennial exhibit on display at the Alaska State Museum

Photos: All-Alaska Biennial exhibit on display at the Alaska State Museum

The best of all media from artists around Alaska.

Photos: All-Alaska Biennial exhibit on display at the Alaska State Museum
These three Alaskans are disrupting the salmon business

These three Alaskans are disrupting the salmon business

They want to hook fish and customers.

These three Alaskans are disrupting the salmon business
Sarah B. Aronson, who was born and raised in Juneau, recently had her first poetry collection published. (Courtesy Photo | Sarah B. Aronson)

Award-winning poet from Juneau follows her obsessions to her first poetry collection

Her story starts in an Auke Bay classroom.

Sarah B. Aronson, who was born and raised in Juneau, recently had her first poetry collection published. (Courtesy Photo | Sarah B. Aronson)
Sally Schlichting, on flute, left, and Jetta Whittaker, on oboe, rehearse for the Con Brio Chamber Series’ September concerts. Friday and Saturday, Con Brio is presenting a pair of flute society concerts. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Hear flutes, lecture about ‘shocking’ Native court case, and Power and Privilege Symposium speakers

News briefs for the week of Nov. 7.

Sally Schlichting, on flute, left, and Jetta Whittaker, on oboe, rehearse for the Con Brio Chamber Series’ September concerts. Friday and Saturday, Con Brio is presenting a pair of flute society concerts. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Jeff Sloss takes a first run after the Hooter Chairlift opened for the first time this season at Eaglecrest in December 2018. Eaglecrest will be hosting a series of film screenings this month. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Weekend Guide: Ski films, salmon celebration, Veterans Day events

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Jeff Sloss takes a first run after the Hooter Chairlift opened for the first time this season at Eaglecrest in December 2018. Eaglecrest will be hosting a series of film screenings this month. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)