Our word “sentence” comes from the Latin word for “opinion.” In late 14th-century Middle English, Chaucer describes a theology student at Oxford as “full of… Continue reading
The Pelican Chamber of Commerce recently shared information about the winter ferry schedule to Pelican in the hopes of spurring ridership during the coming months.… Continue reading
“Bartleby the Scrivener” by Herman Melville: The ultimate ‘Just say no’ tale. Bartleby is famous for his catchphrase: “I would prefer not to” which you… Continue reading
For the CCWSealaska Heritage Institute is accepting applications from artists who want to compete in its eighth biennial Juried Art Show and Competition, which will… Continue reading
Sealaska Heritage Institute has acquired a sacred Chilkat robe from an eBay seller, who willingly took a loss on the transaction so the piece could… Continue reading
The Greater Sitka Arts Council wishes to update community members interested in the 8th annual Wearable Art Show, scheduled for two shows at the Sitka… Continue reading
49 Writers will host a class called List and Litany, which will be taught by Caroline Goodwin, current poet laureate of San Mateo County, on… Continue reading
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Alaska Marine Highway System, is inviting Alaskans to participate in six community engagement meetings scheduled across coastal… Continue reading
The Alaska State Council on the Arts awarded more than $507,000 in grants to Alaska artists and arts organizations in its first funding quarter of… Continue reading
The Cope Park I remember growing up in the 1980s and ‘90s is very different from the memories someone might have if they grew up… Continue reading
In the late 1930s, when she turned 10, Carol Feller Brady — born Alice Carolyn James, the youngest of 11 children — entered the part… Continue reading
The day after Thanksgiving is what they call Black Friday. On this day there are places in our country where combat shoppers in a buying… Continue reading
December snow settles on spruceand hemlock, swollen flakesforming a heavy mantle. Pliant limbsbend, silently accepting layer upon layer. A wash of rain dissolveswinter’s finery, elegance?now plain.… Continue reading
When renowned Haida artist Robert Davidson was a kid, he used to root for the cowboys while watching old Westerns, cheering with his friends when… Continue reading
EVENTSWoosh Kinaadeiyí Open Mic, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Mendenhall Valley Public Library, 3025 Dimond Park Loop. The event will be hosted by Dee Jay… Continue reading
Sealaska Heritage Institute has partnered with a national arts program and local organizations to teach Southeast Native cultures to children annually at the Walter Soboleff… Continue reading
Fiber artist Kathryn Rousso will help students complete their unfinished Ravenstail weaving projects during a class held Dec. 7-12 at the Totem Heritage Center. She… Continue reading
Students from Angoon presented their original play “Raven Stole the Sun” Thursday in an all-school project led by Gustavus artist Sarah Campen through the Artists… Continue reading
Fair Trade I traded the swampfor mountains,but never left the coast I left the shrill cry of the cityfor the quiet hum of colored night skies, swimming in… Continue reading
“The Hunger Games” movies have unfolded in a relative blitzkrieg — four movies in four years — and in a fan-fueled fever that has masked… Continue reading
