Juneau Afternoon

On today’s program: Juneau Dance Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” December 6-8; Author Marian Elliott on her memoir “Out of the Dark” and her signing at Hearthside Books on December 6; Mudrooms upcoming storyteller event, “Braver Than You Think (Stronger Than You Know),” on Tue, Dec. 10.

On this episode: Author Bailey Williams on her book “Hollow: A Memoir of My Body in the Marines” and upcoming talk at the Douglas Library; Alaska State Museum Solo Exhibit artist Ree Nancarrow; Grateful Dogs of Juneau and their upcoming pet food drive.

On this episode: Southeast Alaska Land Trust Gallery Walk pop-up art event; Juneau-Douglas City Museum Gallery Walk group show opening; Juneau Arts and Humanities Gallery Walk round-up; Artist Rachel Levy on Gallery Walk opening and Open Carve nights.

On this episode: Juneau Public Market – preview of the annual weekend market with vendors, artists, and more; JDHS Swim & Dive Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale begins this Fri, Nov 29; Juneau Community Bands – “Christmas Wrapped in Brass” happening Sat, Nov. 30 and Sun, Dec. 1.

On this episode: Tidal Echoes, the Southeast literary art and creative writing journal, is seeking submissions for its 2025 edition; Upcoming November and December events from Juneau Public Libraries; Salvation Army is sponsoring its annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner and is also looking for bell ringers for the holiday season; Zach Gordon Youth Center with updates on their new programs and events.

On this episode: Spruce Root, the non-profit promoting economic development in Southeast Alaska, is offering a virtual financial wellness workshop via Zoom on Dec. 12 and 13; The Alaska Design Forum presents their next speaker, Carlos Zamora from Cartel, at the Goldtown Theater on Fri, Nov. 22 at 5:30 p.m.; New Director of Admissions, Brenna Heintz, shares information on the next semester and beyond at the University of Alaska Southeast.

On this episode: Orpheus Project presents “Continuum: The Long Path” with new work by local composer W. Todd Hunt; Trail Mix, a non-profit dedicated to maintaining Juneau’s trail system, celebrates 2024 and looks forward to upcoming projects in 2025; St. Vincent de Paul’s is offering Thanksgiving Food Baskets with need for donations and volunteers.

On this episode: “Honoring the Ordinary,” an exhibition of works by Dena’ina multidisciplinary artist Joel Isaak Łiq’a yes of Kenai, opens at the Alaska State Museum; Juneau Community Bands upcoming fall “Taku Winds” concert on Sat, Nov. 9; Juneau Audubon Society presents “Terns and Trivia” as part of its fall lecture series on Thu, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m.; Bug Rave 2024 featuring the band Magical America, Fri, Nov. 1 at 8:00 p.m. at the Alaskan Hotel & Bar; Juneau Ski Club annual ski sale is happening on Sat, Nov. 9.

On this episode: Former Alaska Writer Laureate John Straley on his new book “Big Breath In,” which pays homage to his wife and their shared investigative interests; Preview of the Girls on the Run Greater Alaska and Juneau Girl Scouts “Ghoul Empowerment” Halloween Fun Run, Sat, Nov. 2; Juneau Community Foundation and Bartlett Home Health & Hospice on hospice services in Juneau; Artist Fu Bao Hartle on his First Friday event at Kindred Post.

On this episode: Local author Ken Post will be doing a reading/book signing at Hearthside Books on Fri, Nov. 1, for his new short story collection “Greyhound Cowboy and Other Stories;” Opening preview with the Juneau-Douglas City Museum of “Alaska Wilderness Whispers” by Liyuan (Sunny) Zhang and “Scientific Illustration: Alaska Wildlife & Landscapes” by Olivia Raster; Tlingit & Haida’s upcoming November class from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT); Preview of the upcoming Caitlin Warbelow concert (Mon, Nov. 4) and other November events, including First Friday, from the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council.