Capital City Weekly

Anjuli Grantham shows off historic salmon canneries tin from a collection from the Karen Hofstad at the Alaska State Library’s Research Center for First Friday on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Book spotlights fishy stories at the heart of the state’s history

Colorful labels and characters from bygone era.

Anjuli Grantham shows off historic salmon canneries tin from a collection from the Karen Hofstad at the Alaska State Library’s Research Center for First Friday on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Aidan Key, director of Gender Diversity, speaks after the showing of the movie, “The Most Dangerous Year” at the University of Alaska on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

The (transgender) kids are all right

Encouraging signs coming from hard work.

Aidan Key, director of Gender Diversity, speaks after the showing of the movie, “The Most Dangerous Year” at the University of Alaska on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
This Raven hat made by Nathan Jackson was recently acquired by Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute) This Raven hat made by Nathan Jackson was recently acquired by Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute)

Check out this beautifully carved Raven hat, on public display Friday in Juneau

It was made by Tlingit artist Nathan Jackson.

This Raven hat made by Nathan Jackson was recently acquired by Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute) This Raven hat made by Nathan Jackson was recently acquired by Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute)
Corin Hughes-Skandijs, who moved from Juneau to Delaware about a year ago, is coming back to the capital city to visit, and he’ll be roasting Juneau while he’s here. (Courtesy Photo | Corin Hughes-Skandijs)

He kids because he cares: Comedian comes back to town to roast Juneau

Comic sets sights on Juneau’s foibles.

Corin Hughes-Skandijs, who moved from Juneau to Delaware about a year ago, is coming back to the capital city to visit, and he’ll be roasting Juneau while he’s here. (Courtesy Photo | Corin Hughes-Skandijs)
A guitar man comes to town

A guitar man comes to town

This ramblin’ man found himself in Juneau.

A guitar man comes to town
Planet Alaska host Vivian Mork Yéilk’, showing the height of fireweed growth in May 2018 in Sitka. (Courtesy Photo | Vivian Mork Yéilk’)

Planet Alaska: So, you want to learn how to harvest wild edibles in Alaska.

Here are do’s and don’ts for new harvesters.

Planet Alaska host Vivian Mork Yéilk’, showing the height of fireweed growth in May 2018 in Sitka. (Courtesy Photo | Vivian Mork Yéilk’)
Aidan Key is one of the driving forces in documentary “The Most Dangerous Year,” which will be shown in Juneau, Thursday night. Key is an author, speaker and community organizer. (Courtesy Photo | thedarlingbudphotography.com)
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‘Bathroom bills’ documentary coming to town features former Juneauite

History was being made, but he didn’t see anyone recording it.

Aidan Key is one of the driving forces in documentary “The Most Dangerous Year,” which will be shown in Juneau, Thursday night. Key is an author, speaker and community organizer. (Courtesy Photo | thedarlingbudphotography.com)
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First Friday at the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum will focus on the history of canneries in Southeast Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska State Library, Karen Hofstad collection, MS 300)

Antique tools, a juried art show, a look at canning in Southeast: Here’s what’s going on for First Friday

Can you dig it?

First Friday at the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum will focus on the history of canneries in Southeast Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska State Library, Karen Hofstad collection, MS 300)
Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool
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Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool

It was a yearlong project.

Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool
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High school teacher turned full-time musican comes back to Juneau
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High school teacher turned full-time musican comes back to Juneau

Hey, it’s me your Cousin Curtiss.

High school teacher turned full-time musican comes back to Juneau
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Writer’s Weir: Eliot Fisk Plays ‘Memories of Alhambra’ and May in Juneau

Two poems by reader Summer Koester.

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Daniel Firmin plays a two-song set during the Mountainside Open Mic & Art Night at The Rookery on Oct. 31, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Album review: You should hang out with ‘Buddies’

Equal parts tight EP and shaggy dog hangout album.

Daniel Firmin plays a two-song set during the Mountainside Open Mic & Art Night at The Rookery on Oct. 31, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Members of the LGBT community show their pride in the 2014 Juneau Fourth of July Parade. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Get ready for Pride 2019

This year’s happenings mark a milestone.

Members of the LGBT community show their pride in the 2014 Juneau Fourth of July Parade. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
What’s happening the week of May 22-28, 2019

What’s happening the week of May 22-28, 2019

Calendar of events.

What’s happening the week of May 22-28, 2019
Planet Alaska: A bunch of hooligans at fishcamp

Planet Alaska: A bunch of hooligans at fishcamp

This fish is in every Wrangellite’s DNA.

Planet Alaska: A bunch of hooligans at fishcamp
Theater Review: New show gets laughs from bawdy, body humor

Theater Review: New show gets laughs from bawdy, body humor

If you’ve seen London and France, consider seeing this.

Theater Review: New show gets laughs from bawdy, body humor
The surprising humanity of 19th century 1,500-mile trek through Alaska

The surprising humanity of 19th century 1,500-mile trek through Alaska

Don’t call him Lewis or Clark.

The surprising humanity of 19th century 1,500-mile trek through Alaska
In this photo from March 15, 2019, Gigi Monroe, left, clutches a bouquet courtesy of organist T.J. Duffy, right, after a St. Patrick’s Day-themed performance at the State Office Building. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

Southeast artists earn Rasmuson Foundation honors

Here’s who won.

In this photo from March 15, 2019, Gigi Monroe, left, clutches a bouquet courtesy of organist T.J. Duffy, right, after a St. Patrick’s Day-themed performance at the State Office Building. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Ericka Lee, Marian Call, Jocelyn Miles and Collette Costa sing. Those four plus other locals are part of a new Gospel Explosion Show coming Sunday. (Courtesy Photo | Brian Wallace)

Break out the church hats and handkerchiefs: Gospel concert coming this Sunday

Juneau’s soul on public display.

Ericka Lee, Marian Call, Jocelyn Miles and Collette Costa sing. Those four plus other locals are part of a new Gospel Explosion Show coming Sunday. (Courtesy Photo | Brian Wallace)
Late Bloomers: ‘The Underpants’ closes Perseverance Theatre’s 40th season

Late Bloomers: ‘The Underpants’ closes Perseverance Theatre’s 40th season

Laughs, heart and undergarments important in new show.

Late Bloomers: ‘The Underpants’ closes Perseverance Theatre’s 40th season