Scott Burton hosts on Monday, September 30, 2019. On Monday’s show, Alaska Electric Light and Power will tell us about the history of the flume, its function, and when it will reopen for walkers. We’ll meet oil painter Mary Henrikson and preview her First Friday opening titled Beyond the Pale. And we’ll hear about a…
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Discussion and boat tour explores historical settlement, use and ecology of Aak’w Kwáan
Scott Burton hosts on Friday, September 27, 2019. On Friday’s episode of Juneau Afternoon, we’ll continue our coverage of Sharing Our Knowledge: A Conference of Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian Tribes and Clans. Language educator X̱’unei Dr. Lance Twitchell will preview this afternoon’s talk on current projects in Lingit oral literature. Longtime Alaska journalist Joaqlin Estus…
Sharing Our Knowledge begins Thursday
Scott Burton hosts on Monday, September 23, 2019. On Monday’s show, we’ll meet artists, organizers and presenters involved with Sharing Our Knowledge: A Conference of Tlingit, Haida & Tsimshian Tribes & Clans. The conference begins on Thursday and runs through Sunday. Venues are KTOO’s TV studio, the State Museum, and the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, and…
Live music with Kray Van Kirk
Andy Kline hosts on Friday, September 20, 2019. On Friday’s episode, singer-songwriter Kray Van Kirk will play live, preview tonight’s concert and talk about his recording titled The Midnight Commander. We’ll meet organizers and participants in Alaska Chess, and learn why the centuries-old game is appealing to youth. UAS professor of biology Dave Tallmon will…
History professor to explore images of presidential violence
Scott Burton hosts on Thursday, September 19, 2019. On Thursday’s show, UAS history professor David Noon will preview his Evening at Egan lecture titled: “The Gothic Executive: Images of Presidential Violence in American Popular Culture, From Andrew Jackson to Donald Trump.” Pianists Jon Hays and Nic Temple will highlight their Friday evening recital at Northern…
‘Devilfish’ music composer Ed Littlefield
Sheli DeLaney hosts on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. On Wednesday, we’ll hang out with Ed Littlefield, the music composer and sound designer for Perseverance Theatre’s production of “Devilfish.” Juneau Rotary clubs will be on to recruit exchange students and host families for the 2020-2021 school year. And we’ll hear about Saturday’s Discover Hockey Day at…