On this episode of Juneau Afternoon: Mary Lou Spartz is here from the Burn Thompson writing group to share about their reading to honor National Poetry Month; Theater Alaska is reviving the student radio plays at Thunder Mountain Middle School in “Community Forum: Student Voices on Stage;” Theater at Latitude 58 chats about their latest production opening this week: “Jesus Christ Superstar.”
B Programs
Friday Live: Deke Dickerson Western Swing All Stars – 2025 Alaska Folk Festival Guest Dance Band
Juneau Afternoon’s week-long Alaska Folk Festival coverage ends with a live studio audience show in KTOO’s downstairs studio. Deke Dickerson Western Swing All Stars plays their world premiere concert, and each musician chats with host Bostin Christopher about their work and music careers.
Folk Fest 2025: Songs and conversation with Magical America and Graham Nancarrow
On this episode of Juneau Afternoon: The rainbow goth electronica dark wave sounds of Magical America; Nashville singer Graham Nancarrow stops in to share a couple of tunes and talk country rock; A preview of the first ever Superhero Walk at the Airport Dike Trail on Sunday, April 13, from the SAFE Child Advocacy Center.
Songs and conversation with musicians Dara Rilatos and Liz Snyder
On today’s Juneau Afternoon: Juneau musician Dara Rilatos shares a few tunes and conversation on songwriting; Liz Snyder shares a couple of tunes ahead of The Wool Pullers’ return to Folk Fest; Mudrooms has a special Folk Fest StorySlam event at The Pottery Jungle on Tuesday, April 8.
Gold medal skater Scott Hamilton in town for Juneau Celebration Ice Show fundraiser; Live music with Middle Names and An Alaskan Traveler
On this episode of Juneau Afternoon: “Hydrate & Caffeinate” is an unofficial Alaska Folk Festival Side Stage that brings 21 acoustic acts to the stage over five days at The Pottery Jungle; Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation’s Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer Juneau Celebration Ice Show on April 4 & 5; KTOO/KXLL Folk Fest Nightlife Guide 2025 with KXLL Community Engagement Producer Kelly Aicardi.
Previews of ‘April Fools: The Musical,’ Devil’s Club workshops, music and DJ Sets, and Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘Big Give Celebration’
On this episode of Juneau Afternoon: Juneau Ghost Light Theatre talks comedy cabaret; Devil’s Club shares their week of Folk Fest programming; and Big Brothers Big Sisters shares details of their annual fundraiser.





