Capital City Weekly

Natalia Spengler plays the title roll during a performance of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” by Theatre in the Rough at McPhetres Hall on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

A compassionate take on a classic: This ‘Hamlet’ does what other productions don’t

A king and prince you haven’t seen before.

Natalia Spengler plays the title roll during a performance of William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” by Theatre in the Rough at McPhetres Hall on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Summer’s Bounty: 8 jam, jelly and syrup recipes featuring Alaska’s berries

Summer’s Bounty: 8 jam, jelly and syrup recipes featuring Alaska’s berries

Berry heaven.

Summer’s Bounty: 8 jam, jelly and syrup recipes featuring Alaska’s berries
What’s happening the week of July 4-July 11, 2019

What’s happening the week of July 4-July 11, 2019

Calendar of events.

What’s happening the week of July 4-July 11, 2019
Perseverance Theatre announced the hiring of new managing director Frank Delaney and interim artistic director Leslie Ishii. (Courtesy Photo | Perseverance Theatre)

Perseverance Theatre announces 2 new hires

Theater fills interim artistic director and managing director roles

Perseverance Theatre announced the hiring of new managing director Frank Delaney and interim artistic director Leslie Ishii. (Courtesy Photo | Perseverance Theatre)
Rendezvous co-manager Asher Rohan paints outside of the downtown Juneau bar, June 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New management is making this downtown bar even more LGBTQ-friendly

A spot where everyone can Rendezvous.

Rendezvous co-manager Asher Rohan paints outside of the downtown Juneau bar, June 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
There will be a free lecture Friday at the Walter Soboleff Building seen in this May 2015 photo during its grand opening ceremonies. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sealaska Heritage Institute offers free lecture, kids art show welcomes submissions and more

News briefs for the week of June 27, 2019.

There will be a free lecture Friday at the Walter Soboleff Building seen in this May 2015 photo during its grand opening ceremonies. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Gingi Vitis visits with bar patrons during Drag Queen Bingo at the Rendezvous in September 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Writers’ Weir: Drag Show at the Rendezvous

A poem by Diane DeSloover.

Gingi Vitis visits with bar patrons during Drag Queen Bingo at the Rendezvous in September 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
MRV Architects presented this upgraded Centennial Hall concept to the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee, June 25, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | MRV Architects)

New estimates are in: Here’s how much it would cost to fix Centennial Hall and fund the New JACC

Possible price tags.

MRV Architects presented this upgraded Centennial Hall concept to the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee, June 25, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | MRV Architects)
Helena Sardinha, a Los Angeles-based producer for Driven Equation and co-creator of “Sitka,” is in Sitka right now to teach at its fine arts camp. Sardinha said a short “proof of concept” will be filmed soon and has not yet been cast. (Courtesy Art | Helena Sardinha)

Ready for the big time: ‘Sitka’ show starts shooting soon

Don’t touch that dial.

Helena Sardinha, a Los Angeles-based producer for Driven Equation and co-creator of “Sitka,” is in Sitka right now to teach at its fine arts camp. Sardinha said a short “proof of concept” will be filmed soon and has not yet been cast. (Courtesy Art | Helena Sardinha)
Vivian Mork Yéilk’ harvest devil’s club. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)

Lessons from the devil’s club lady

Some see obstacles, she sees medicine.

Vivian Mork Yéilk’ harvest devil’s club. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)
FDR’s New Deal helped preserve Alaska Native art, like these three totem poles in Juneau

FDR’s New Deal helped preserve Alaska Native art, like these three totem poles in Juneau

Rural Tennessee has electricity for the same reason Southeast Alaska has totem parks — the New Deal.

FDR’s New Deal helped preserve Alaska Native art, like these three totem poles in Juneau
A $12,000 grant awarded to Sealaska Heritage Institute will help it acquire for “Catcher of Souls” by John Hudson III of Metlakatla. Hudson is a Tsimshian carver and arts instructor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Museums awarded grants, fossil fun and summer theater camp deadline approaches

News briefs for the week of June 20, 2019.

A $12,000 grant awarded to Sealaska Heritage Institute will help it acquire for “Catcher of Souls” by John Hudson III of Metlakatla. Hudson is a Tsimshian carver and arts instructor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
(Unsplash | Danielle Machines)

Writers’ Weir: Dad’s Gifts

A poem by Richard Stokes.

(Unsplash | Danielle Machines)
What’s happening the week of June 19-26, 2019

What’s happening the week of June 19-26, 2019

Calendar of events.

What’s happening the week of June 19-26, 2019
The fifth annual GLITZ Drag Show in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and Juneau Pride Kickoff! at Centennial Hall on Friday, June 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

The sights, sounds and spectacle of Juneau’s biggest drag show

Happy Pride, Juneau.

The fifth annual GLITZ Drag Show in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and Juneau Pride Kickoff! at Centennial Hall on Friday, June 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: GLITZ Drag Show

Photos: GLITZ Drag Show

Kings and Queens turnout for Juneau’s biggest drag show.

Photos: GLITZ Drag Show
Photos: First Friday

Photos: First Friday

Pictures from June’s First Friday

Photos: First Friday
Award-winning artist eager to get more artists in Juneau classrooms

Award-winning artist eager to get more artists in Juneau classrooms

You may have seen him before.

Award-winning artist eager to get more artists in Juneau classrooms
What’s happening the week of June 12-18, 2019

What’s happening the week of June 12-18, 2019

Calendar of events.

What’s happening the week of June 12-18, 2019
Writers’ Weir: Weight Control Script for TV Commercial

Writers’ Weir: Weight Control Script for TV Commercial

A poem by Richard Stokes.

Writers’ Weir: Weight Control Script for TV Commercial