Scott Burton hosts on Thursday, September 27, 2018. Katy Giorgio and Todd Hunt will highlight the making of the Princess Sophia world premiere opera (and we’ll hear a sneak preview of the music!) Heather Mitchell and Tom Locher will preview the Juneau Cabaret concerts at the APK. And we’ll summarize the weekend’s arts and entertainment…
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Shortbread, divas and a new public market
Sheli DeLaney hosts on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Divas Charlotte Truitt and Alyssa Fischer will not only preview Juneau Lyric Opera’s Who’s Your Diva, but they’ll sing live for us! We’ll also hear about a new public market at the APK, and how authors and artists can apply for a vending space. And Chef Stef…
Collaborative program builds affordable homes for Juneau
Sheli DeLaney hosts on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. We’ll learn about a collaboration between CBJ, UAS and the Juneau Housing Trust to build affordable housing. And KTOO reporter Adelyn Baxter will tell us about the First Alaskans Institute’s Social Justice Summit and the Alaska Native language emergency declared by Governor Walker.
Monday night indigenous performance combats white supremacy, genocide and colonialism
Monday Juneau Afternoon Extra: Performers from “You Don’t Have to Go Home, But You Can’t Stay Here” previewed their Monday night performance on Juneau Afternoon today. Howie Echo-Hawk, Haliehana Stepetin and Fabian Romero talked about their heritage, Turtle Island and what to expect tonight. The show includes music, dance, spoken word, poetry and performance art.…
The Nude and Rude Revue burlesque show preview
Scott Burton hosts on Monday, September 24, 2018. Members of the Nude and Rude Revue burlesque troupe will talk performance art and preview their weekend shows. We’ll meet members of “You Don’t Have to Go Home, But You Can’t Stay Here” – an Indigenous performance tonight that combats white supremacy, genocide and colonialism. And we’ll…
The life and work of Richard Dauenhauer. And Foodie Friday!
Cheryl Snyder hosts on Friday, September 21, 2018. UAS visiting scholar Dr. Sergei Kan will preview his Evening at Egan lecture about the life and work of Richard Dauenhauer. We’ll speak with 2016 woman of distinction, Kristi West, and AWARE will tell us how to nominate for the upcoming 23rd annual event. And, journalist and…
Meet the School Board and Assembly candidates
Scott Burton hosts on Thursday, September 20, 2018. We’ll get a preview of Thursday night’s School Board and Assembly candidate forum at KTOO. We’ll hear about Thursday night’s special Evening at Egan about arctic sustainability, and we’ll hear about the weekend’s arts and entertainment opportunities with Arts Up.
“Same: Local Stories of Gender-Based Violence” premieres Saturday
Sheli DeLaney hosts on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Director Allison Holtkamp, actor Donnie Gott and artist Christine Carpenter will preview Saturday’s performance of “Same: Local Stories of Gender-Based Violence” at Perseverance Theater. Part 1 of interview with director Allison Holtkamp, actor Donnie Gott and artist Christine Carpenter: Part 2 of interview with director Allison Holtkamp,…
Native Youth Olympics practice begins at Juneau high schools
Sheli DeLaney hosts on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. We’ll learn how high school students can get involved with the Native Youth Olympics, and talk practice and the 2019 Traditional Games. The First Alaskans Institute will preview next week’s Social Justice Summit, and we’ll highlight Saturday’s Kids Vote event. Interview with Kyle Worl, Sarah Steves, and…
NPR International Correspondent Peter Kenyon
Scott Burton hosts on Monday, September 17, 2018. Tune in or join us for a special edition of Juneau Afternoon with NPR International Correspondent Peter Kenyon. The show is free and open to the public and there’ll be time for audience questions. Seating is limited, so please arrive at the KTOO building early and be…