Arts and Culture

Writers Weir: Low Self Esteem

Low Self EsteemWhat does it saywhen my hands held under the automatic faucetdon’t bring the promised gush of water,when my hands held in front of… Continue reading

Actors Leetta Gray, Erin Tripp, Erika Stone, Jane Lind and Frank Katasse rehearse for Perseverance Theatre's production of "Our Voices Will Be Heard" written by Vera Starbard.

‘Our voices will be heard’: A universal story in a distinctive voice

The following are excerpts from an interview with Vera Starbard and Larissa FastHorse conducted by Ishmael Hope one week prior to the world premiere of… Continue reading

Actors Leetta Gray, Erin Tripp, Erika Stone, Jane Lind and Frank Katasse rehearse for Perseverance Theatre's production of "Our Voices Will Be Heard" written by Vera Starbard.
Sidewalk poll, Jan. 13

Sidewalk poll, Jan. 13

If you had to change your first name, what would you choose as your new name? I wouldn’t, it is the name I was given.-John Evans,… Continue reading

Sidewalk poll, Jan. 13

Movie listings

JUNEAU GOLD TOWN NICKELODEONFor complete listings see www.goldtownnick.com.“JUMP Society Winter Film Festival” Local short films. 7 pm Thursday, Jan. 14, 7 and 9 pm Friday, Jan.… Continue reading

New Ranger takes reins of Petersburg District

KETCHIKAN – A new ranger has been selected to guide the Tongass National Forest’s Petersburg Ranger District.Dave Zimmerman, Timber and Special Forest Products program manager… Continue reading

Audubon Society to host talk on ‘Birds & Beasts of Belize’

The Juneau Audubon Society will host a public meeting Jan. 14 at 7 pm at the UAS rec center room 116.Ann and Alan Doty will… Continue reading

First Mudrooms of 2016 set for Wednesday

The first Mudrooms of 2016 will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 7 pm at Northern Light United Church.The theme for the evening is… Continue reading

Woosh Kinaadeiyí to host a workshop Sunday

Woosh Kinaadeiyí will host a spoken word workshop on Sunday, Jan. 17 from 1-4 pm at Kindred Post, located at 145 South Franklin in Juneau.The workshop,… Continue reading

Spring break classes for youth at Perseverance

Perseverance Theatre will host three spring break classes for youth of varying ages from March 21-15 in Juneau. Here are a few details.Creative Dramatics: 9:30-11:30… Continue reading

Fish Factor

Alaska’s mariculture industry has passed some big milestones, and is getting set to head into the weeds.Aquatic farming, which was OK’d by Alaska lawmakers in… Continue reading

PCL Construction employees install panels onto the front of the State Library, Archives, and Museums building in October.

Looking forward

2016 is shaping up to be an exciting year in the arts. Here’s a look at a few of the big events planned in Southeast,… Continue reading

PCL Construction employees install panels onto the front of the State Library, Archives, and Museums building in October.
Rosemary Nease

Sidewalk poll Jan. 6

If any one of the national holidays had to be celebrated twice a year, six months apart, which one would you want it to be? Christmas,… Continue reading

Rosemary Nease

CCW Letters to the Editor: Brian Weed is great

Editor’s note: In the Dec. 22 issue of the Capital City Weekly, contributor Brian Weed announced he would be taking a break from his Juneau’s… Continue reading

George Kuhar

What’s happening this week

EVENTS & PRESENTATIONSLecture with Prof. Marie-Francoise Guedon, noon, Wednesday, Jan. 6, Living History Center, Walter Soboleff Building. Hosted by Sealaska Heritage Institute and the Alaska State Library… Continue reading

George Kuhar
Instructor Holly Churchill assists Brooke Johnson during a Totem Heritage Center class in 2014.

Native Arts Studies Program Spring Classes at the Totem Heritage Center

Native Arts Studies Program Spring Classes at the Totem Heritage CenterThe following classes will be offered at the Totem Heritage Center in Ketchikan this spring.Introduction… Continue reading

Instructor Holly Churchill assists Brooke Johnson during a Totem Heritage Center class in 2014.

Fireside Lectures at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center begin Jan. 8

Fireside Lectures at Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center begin Jan. 8The USDA Forest Service’s 2016 Fireside Lecture series at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center kicks off… Continue reading

BP Alaska Teachers Of Excellence Program accepting nominations

ANCHORAGE – BP is accepting nominations for the annual BP Teachers of Excellence program, which recognizes Alaska teachers’ exceptional work. Anyone can nominate a BP… Continue reading

Fish Factor: Fishing picks and pans for 2015

2016 marks a quarter of a century for this weekly column that targets Alaska’s seafood industry. At the end of every year, I proffer my… Continue reading

Central Council welcomes new 477 Director

Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has announced the tribe’s new 477 Director: William Martin. In this position, Martin is… Continue reading

Bristlecone pines from the Inyo National Forest in California. They are thought to be the oldest living things on earth with some up to 5,000 years old.

Art in Unusual Places

The Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels of ability are invited to send in… Continue reading

Bristlecone pines from the Inyo National Forest in California. They are thought to be the oldest living things on earth with some up to 5,000 years old.