Cold Country’s name may evoke scenes of winter, but they like their music hot, served up with some sizzling fiddle. They’re one of the groups featured at this week’s virtual Alaska Folk Festival. On Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, KTOO’s Sheli Delaney will talk with Todd Grebe and Angela Oudean, the couple that’s at the heart the group,…
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Tuesday, April 6th: Caitlin Warbelow and Tune Supply. Juneau Community Charter School and Alaska economic trends.
They call her “Can Do Caitlin,” a fiddle-wielding Alaska entrepreneur, who came to the rescue of the Alaska Folk Festival and other musical events. On this Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon, KTOO’s Sheli DeLaney will talk with Caitlin Warbelow about Tune Supply, the company she co-founded with Chris Ranney, which has helped to keep musicians connected…
Monday, April 5th: Innovation Summit, Montessori Borealis, Juneau Audubon Society and Folk Festival workshop
This year’s Innovation Summit is an innovation, in and of itself, presented for the first time as a virtual conference. On Monday’s Juneau Afternoon: how the Juneau Economic Development Council once again is bringing Alaska’s top innovators together to find ways local businesses can thrive in a global economy. Guest: Brian Holst, Executive Director of…
Friday: Whirlwind weekend visit for cellist Zuill Bailey. Alaska Folk Festival Preview.
Have cello, will travel. Zuill Bailey returns to Juneau this weekend to demonstrate the healing powers of music. If you’re getting a COVID shot at Centennial Hall, you just might get a chance to hear this famous cellist play. And if you want to find out what else he’s up to, make sure you catch…
Thursday: The impact of historically Black colleges and universities
What is the common thread between Vice President Kamala Harris and many Black doctors, lawyers, dentists – as well as Grammy-winning artists and pro-sport Athletes? A surprising number attended an H-B-C-U, a historically Black college or university. On Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon, host Christina Michelle asks H-B-C-U graduates to share their personal experiences and offer insights…
Wednesday: Juneau Youth Sailing. Lynn Canal Adventures. Catholic Community Services. First Friday events.
It’s been awhile since Alaska’s only program that teaches young people to sail has had their boats in the water. But Juneau Youth Sailing has begun to navigate its way out of the pandemic. A look at the plans to start courses this summer on this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon. Guest: Carl Brodersen, volunteer. Also:…