<\/a>Misuli Smythe tells a personal story about her sister Tuesday night at Ḵunéix̱ Hídi Northern Light United Church as part of Mudrooms season finale. (Jonson Kuhn \/ Juneau Empire)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
The evening’s event was emceed and hosted by fellow board members Summer Koester, Jane Hale and David Noon. Additionally, Tuesday’s packed house was treated to the musical stylings of Juneau-based band The Standards, which is composed of Michael Bucy, Tom Meyers, Sam Roberts and Luke Weld.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
Robert Bowles was one of the several storytellers to take the stage to share a heartwarming story about his mother. Bowles, who made his third appearance on Tuesday, said that he appreciates Mudrooms for the invaluable opportunity to connect with friends and strangers alike.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
“I remember the first couple times I came and I was in the audience and I was just really affected by the stories people told, that they were willing to talk about themselves. I love the community here in Juneau and I just wanted to share whatever I can,” Bowles said. “I like to participate in things and so they needed somebody this week. It’s getting to the end of the season and we have sunshine and I’m always happy to share.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/a>Mudrooms board member Summer Koester addresses housekeeping items as the evening’s emcee on Tuesday night at Ḵunéix̱ Hídi Northern Light United Church for Mudrooms final event for the season. (Jonson Kuhn \/ Juneau Empire)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
While Mudrooms events are always free to attend, a $7 donation is encouraged as 100% of all profits are always donated to local nonprofits. For this final event of the season, Mudrooms welcomed back Southeast Alaska LGBTQ+ Alliance<\/a> as the nonprofit beneficiary. SEAGLA treasurer Jennifer Fletcher said this was the group’s third time they’ve been involved and each time has been greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Michael Bucy along with fellow bandmates Tom Meyers, Sam Roberts and Luke Weld perform as The Standards on Tuesday night at Ḵunéix̱ Hídi Northern Light United Church for Mudrooms season closer. (Jonson Kuhn \/ Juneau Empire)<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t “We are, of course, incredibly grateful to Mudrooms and for all the donations and support that we receive,” Fletcher said. “And as always, we hope to be able to give back to the community, as well.”<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t Though no firm dates have been decided on when Mudrooms will resume for next season, Rankin said it most likely will be sometime in September. Rankin added that for any local nonprofits that might be interested in getting involved, the board will be accepting applications for consideration through mudrooms.org<\/a> until Sunday, April 30.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>