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Jun 18 2019

Melanie Bahnke is the president and CEO of Kawerak Inc. She wants to foster greater acceptance of ivory carvings from her region.

Alaskans push for acceptance of walrus ivory, but there’s an elephant in the room

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Arctic, Arts & Culture, Business, Economy, Environment, Federal Government, Nation & World, North Slope, Politics, Subsistence, Western, Wildlife

Federal law prohibits sales of African elephant ivory, but a handful of states have now banned the sale of ivory more broadly. That has repercussions for Alaska Native walrus ivory carvers.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | June 18, 2019 4:28 pm

Jun 12 2019

Goat yoga? In Fairbanks, there’s a new animal to flow with: Reindeer.

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arts & Culture, Business, Community, Health, Interior, Wildlife

“You’ll see the reindeer getting into these amazing poses,” said Jane Atkinson, owner of Running Reindeer Ranch. “And it’s like wow…. Look at this little yoga move that they do!”

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | June 12, 2019 2:06 pm

Jun 11 2019

Noel Hernandez and Max Baca of Los Texmaniacs perform a Red Carpet Concert during the 2019 Alaska Folk Festival at KTOO Public Media. (Photo by Annie Bartholomew/KTOO)

Red Carpet Concert: Los Texmaniacs, ‘Soy de San Luis/Mexico Americano’

By Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | Arts & Culture, Folk Fest, KRNN

Watch 2019 Alaska Folk Festival guest artist Los Texmaniacs play the Red Carpet.

By Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | June 11, 2019 10:38 am

Jun 06 2019

New book reveals the history and ephemera of salmon canneries in Southeast Alaska

By Sheli DeLaney, KRNN | Arts & Culture, Fisheries, History, Southeast

Half a century in the making, the book examines the historical impact of salmon canneries and how they built the economic foundation of Southeast Alaska.

By Sheli DeLaney, KRNN | June 6, 2019 4:54 pm

Jun 06 2019

A man plays an acoustic guitar into a microphone on a blue background in a television studio. Guitarist Justin Smith performs a Red Carpet Concert at KTOO Public Media during the 2019 Alaska Folk Festival (Photo by Annie Bartholomew/KTOO)

Red Carpet Concert: Justin Smith, ‘Rolling Tune’

By Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | Arts & Culture, Folk Fest, KRNN, KRNN Tune IN, Southeast

Gustavus guitarist and sound engineer Justin Smith performs his instrumental “Rolling Tune” during the 2019 Alaska Folk Festival.

By Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | June 6, 2019 6:00 am

Jun 04 2019

A woman plays violin while another woman playing upright bass sings into a microphone in a television studio.Katie Klan and Angela Brock of the Homer band Burnt Down House perform a Red Carpet Concert at KTOO Public Media during the 2019 Alaska Folk Festival. (Photo by Annie Bartholomew/KTOO)

Red Carpet Concert: Burnt Down House, ‘Weary Bones’

By Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | Arts & Culture, Folk Fest, KRNN, KRNN Tune IN, Southcentral

Homer bluegrass band Burnt Down House shared a song during the 2019 Alaska Folk Festival.

By Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | June 4, 2019 6:00 am

May 31 2019

Remove your rings and get out your card blanket: A table-side view of one of Utqiaġvik’s most animated card games

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Arts & Culture, Community, Family, Nation & World, North Slope

In Utqiaġvik, snerts is one of the most popular games in town. Die-hard enthusiasts play on a regular basis, and there’s even an annual spring tournament.

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | May 31, 2019 12:31 pm

May 30 2019

A man in a cowboy hat with a guitar sings into a microphone in the KTOO TV Studio in Juneau. Arkansas songwriter Willi Carlisle performs a Red Carpet Concert during the 2019 Alaska Folk Festival in the KTOO TV Studios. (Photo by Annie Bartholomew/KTOO)

Red Carpet Concert: Willi Carlisle, ‘Boy Howdy, Hot Dog!’

By Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | Arts & Culture, Folk Fest, Juneau, KRNN, KRNN Tune IN, KXLL, KXLL Tune In

Hear Arkansas songwriter Willi Carlisle share a tune inspired by things his uncle said to him as a child.

By Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | May 30, 2019 6:00 am

May 28 2019

A woman holding a rain stick smiling around a microphone with other women in the background

Red Carpet Concert: QUEENS, ‘Know-So’

By Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | Arts & Culture, Folk Fest, Juneau, KRNN, KRNN Tune IN, KXLL, KXLL Tune In

Watch Juneau songwriter Marian Call perform a new song with eight-person choral ensemble QUEENS during the 2019 Alaska Folk Festival.

By Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | May 28, 2019 5:48 pm

May 23 2019

A woman sings into a microphone holding a black guitar

Red Carpet Concert: Nicole Church, ‘Howl’

By Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Arts & Culture, Folk Fest, Juneau, KXLL, KXLL Tune In

Watch Juneau songwriter Nicole Church play a new song during the Alaska Folk Festival.

By Annie Bartholomew, KTOO | May 23, 2019 6:00 am

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Arts & Culture

Alaskans push for acceptance of walrus ivory, but there’s an elephant in the room

Goat yoga? In Fairbanks, there’s a new animal to flow with: Reindeer.

Red Carpet Concert: Los Texmaniacs, ‘Soy de San Luis/Mexico Americano’

New book reveals the history and ephemera of salmon canneries in Southeast Alaska

Red Carpet Concert: Justin Smith, ‘Rolling Tune’

Red Carpet Concert: Burnt Down House, ‘Weary Bones’

Remove your rings and get out your card blanket: A table-side view of one of Utqiaġvik’s most animated card games

Red Carpet Concert: Willi Carlisle, ‘Boy Howdy, Hot Dog!’

Red Carpet Concert: QUEENS, ‘Know-So’

Red Carpet Concert: Nicole Church, ‘Howl’

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