Juneau’s poetry contest on wheels is back. On this Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon, find out how you can display your poetry on city buses. The deadline for entering the “Poetry Omnibus” contest is February 28th, just one week away.
Also, on this show:
- Why February 22, 2022 is a Palindrome.
- Juneau Ghost Light Theatre’s Mixcast 2022, a night of songs and laughter.
- An update on Treadwell Ice Arena winter season.
Listen to the whole show:
Rhonda McBride hosts this Tuesday’s program. You can catch Juneau Afternoon, Tuesday through Friday, live at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3. The rebroadcast airs at 7:00 p.m. on KTOO. You can also listen online at ktoo.org.
Part 1: Why 2/22/22 is a rare Palindrome
Guests: Brian Blitz, UAS Professor of MathematicsFebruary 22, 2022 is not only Tuesday, but a Twosday — a date that’s getting a lot of national attention. UAS Mathematics professor Brian Blitz says, it’s because human beings have a natural fascination with patterns.
Part 2: Juneau Ghost Light Theatre presents Mixcast 2022
Guests: Skiba Wuoti and Hettie LaVerne, Juneau Ghost Light TheatreWhen local singers step out of their comfort zone and perform songs that are completely out of character, the stage is set for an evening of fun and laughter.
Part 3: How to enter Juneau Poetry Omnibus contest
Guests: Noelle Dersi, Contest CoordinatorThe Poetry Omnibus contest is literally poetry in motion. All Juneau bus riders need to do is turn their gaze upwards, where the advertising placards normally go, and they will find poems on display, selected from those entered in an annual contest.
To enter, go to the website:
Part 4: Winter Olympics sparks interest in skating at the Treadwell Ice Arena
Guests: Lauren Anderson, Treadwell Ice Arena ManagerWith so much rain in Juneau this winter, the Treadwell Ice Arena is one place you can reliably find ice to skate on. There are also lots of opportunities to learn how to skate.
