The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council is producing a theater project to put under-represented voices on stage. The working title is the “Juneau Histories Theater Project.”
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Watch: Andy Miller Red Carpet Concert
The musician’s songs focus on what he calls heart-felt reflections on modern life in Juneau, and often blur lines between earnest observation and satire.
Video premiere: ‘How to Say Goodbye’
Christy NaMee Eriksen’s new poem “How To Say Goodbye” follows a pair of friends over a lifetime. It’s dedicated to her late friend Amy Henderson.
KXLL First Listen: SHIVERTWINS debut ‘Watch’
Recorded just over a year ago, songwriter Eric Mountcastle says “Watch” is about their frustrations surrounding America’s current political climate.
Alaska-grown Portugal. The Man gets first Grammy nomination
Portugal. The Man started out as a modest indie band with deep roots in Alaska and has since ascended to national, even international, popularity. The Portland-based group’s music has long been described as “alternative rock,” but their song “Feel It Still” recently earned the band its first Grammy Award nomination — in the pop category.
New Perseverance play explores local love mystery
A new play titled “Dreaming Glacier Bay” opens tonight at Perseverance Theatre. Based on true events, the play is set on Lemesurier Island near the entrance to Glacier Bay, and involves Hollywood movie star John Barrymore.
Tlingit tribal conference in Sitka leans into cultural contrast with Alaska Day holiday
Alaska Native people gather before Alaska Day in Sitka to share knowledge and to heal.
A Tribe Called Red brings ‘Electric Powow’ to Juneau
The Canadian DJ collective is playing Centennial Hall with Woosh.ji.een Dance Group. They combine traditional Pow Wow songs with elements of hip-hop to promote inclusivity and representation of First Nations peoples.
Alaska electronic group Indian Agent ‘won’t applaud your history’ in new album
Indian Agent’s first single “Life Keeps On Spinning” opens with lush soundscapes and deep grooves. The lyrics allude to a growing awareness and ideological shift.
Video: Red Carpet Concert with Alex Kotlarsz
Juneau musician Alex Kotlarsz dropped into the KTOO arts room and played us three of his original tunes.