On this episode: Orpheus Project presents “Continuum: The Long Path” with new work by local composer W. Todd Hunt; Trail Mix, a non-profit dedicated to maintaining Juneau’s trail system, celebrates 2024 and looks forward to upcoming projects in 2025; St. Vincent de Paul’s is offering Thanksgiving Food Baskets with need for donations and volunteers.
Juneau Afternoon
Juneau Afternoon: Artist Joel Isaak Łiq’a yes solo exhibition “Honoring the Ordinary” opens at the Alaska State Museum
On this episode: “Honoring the Ordinary,” an exhibition of works by Dena’ina multidisciplinary artist Joel Isaak Łiq’a yes of Kenai, opens at the Alaska State Museum; Juneau Community Bands upcoming fall “Taku Winds” concert on Sat, Nov. 9; Juneau Audubon Society presents “Terns and Trivia” as part of its fall lecture series on Thu, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m.; Bug Rave 2024 featuring the band Magical America, Fri, Nov. 1 at 8:00 p.m. at the Alaskan Hotel & Bar; Juneau Ski Club annual ski sale is happening on Sat, Nov. 9.
Juneau Afternoon: Author John Straley honors wife in his new novel “Big Breath In”
On this episode: Former Alaska Writer Laureate John Straley on his new book “Big Breath In,” which pays homage to his wife and their shared investigative interests; Preview of the Girls on the Run Greater Alaska and Juneau Girl Scouts “Ghoul Empowerment” Halloween Fun Run, Sat, Nov. 2; Juneau Community Foundation and Bartlett Home Health & Hospice on hospice services in Juneau; Artist Fu Bao Hartle on his First Friday event at Kindred Post.
Juneau Afternoon: Author Ken Post, violinist Caitlin Warbelow, Tlingit & Haida CERT training, Juneau-Douglas City Museum
On this episode: Local author Ken Post will be doing a reading/book signing at Hearthside Books on Fri, Nov. 1, for his new short story collection “Greyhound Cowboy and Other Stories;” Opening preview with the Juneau-Douglas City Museum of “Alaska Wilderness Whispers” by Liyuan (Sunny) Zhang and “Scientific Illustration: Alaska Wildlife & Landscapes” by Olivia Raster; Tlingit & Haida’s upcoming November class from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT); Preview of the upcoming Caitlin Warbelow concert (Mon, Nov. 4) and other November events, including First Friday, from the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council.
Juneau Afternoon: American Red Cross, Waipuna, JDHS Ignite, Mudrooms
On this episode: Information on how to become a volunteer for the American Red Cross; Waipuna, the award-winning contemporary Hawaiian music trio, will perform on Sat, Oct. 26, at 7:00 p.m., as part of the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council “Golden Hour” series; Creepy Crawly Meet and Greet from JDHS IGNITE is happening Wed, Oct. 30, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Mudrooms, the live community story-telling event, is hosting a workshop on Sun, Nov. 3.
Juneau Afternoon: Author Bridey Thelen-Heidel returns to Juneau with her memoir “Bright Eyes”
On this episode: Author Bridey Thelen-Heidel on her memoir “Bright Eyes” and her upcoming talks at Mendenhall Library and Hearthside Books; Halloween events and more with the CBJ Parks and Recreation Department; REACH on National Disability Employment Awareness Month and REACH’s Supported Employment Program; Rotary’s Youth Exchange Program has students visiting from Brazil, Argentina, and the Czech Republic.