Chevak resident, Earl Atchak, says he didn’t know that was the fate of what was in the sod house. He helped retrieve some of the objects from the dump including stories from elders about being Cup’iq.
Arts & Culture
SLAM vault rises
Structure will be used to store artifacts from current Alaska State Museum
Artists needed for new valley library
The city and borough of Juneau is looking for artists to design, produce, and install public art in the new Mendenhall Valley Public Library
Why “Alaska” means milk and basketball to many Filipinos
The Philippines’ recently appointed honorary consul is trying to make the case that “Alaska” should mean “seafood” in the Philippines.
Juneau performing arts pioneer retires
After 53 years as a teacher, director, and choreographer, Janice Holst is retiring at the end of the month.
Holst has been in charge of various performing arts events in the capital city for the past 35 years, including the Gold Nugget Review, Dancers Against Drugs, and the Grumpsicle.
Cellist Zuill Bailey performs music “Made in America”
Internationally renowned cellist, Zuill Bailey is returning to Juneau. Performing this Sunday, the Jazz and Classics musician will be showcasing music Made in America. Zuill Bailey is a phenomenal cellist, artist, person, communicator, and what can I say? Ambassador for classical music. -Linda Rosenthal Juneau Jazz and Classics Artistic and Executive Director, Linda Rosenthal, says…
Rope jumper 2 for 3 on world record attempts
Peter Nestler knocked out his second unofficial world record during a show Wednesday night at the Juneau Christian Center.
Carvers begin on new Gajaa Hit totem poles
Wednesday was the first day of work carving totem poles to replace the 35-year-old ones at the Gajaa Hit building off Willoughby.
Nestler sets new unofficial world record for bum skips
Peter Nestler has unofficially broken the Guinness World Record for most bum skips in 30 seconds.
Juneau-raised rope jumper attempts 3 world records
Peter Nestler has been hooked on jumping rope since second grade, when he saw an exhibition at Glacier Valley Elementary School. In third grade, he joined the Juneau Jumpers. By the time he finished high school, he had helped his team win seven world championships. Now 33 and living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Nestler has come…