Juneau Afternoon’s Rainy Day Conversations features Emmy Award winning writer Dr. X̱’unei Lance Twitchell. He discusses his writing on “Molly of Denali” plus poetry and his life’s work in language revitalization.
Bostin Christopher
Juneau Afternoon Producer, KTOO
As producer and host of KTOO's Juneau Afternoon, I work to build community by sharing stories about the human spirit.
Outside of KTOO, I tell stories via theatre, film and audio projects.
Highlights of social service programs from REACH, Tlingit & Haida, and Family Promise
On this episode: REACH’s Infant Learning Program; Tlingit & Haida’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Family Promise’s “Taste of Promise” event on March 22; Lunar eclipse with Dave Hansen from Marie Drake Planetarium.
Juneau Lyric Opera celebrates 50 years with fully staged ‘Die Fledermaus’
On this episode: “Die Fledermaus” from Juneau Lyric Opera; Meet and greet with new KTOO news team members Jamie Diep, Mike Lane, and Alix Soliman; Juneau Audubon presents “Migration” at the Goldtown.
Montessori Borealis Public School and Theater Alaska Kids Company offer programs for young students
On this episode: 9 Isles Apothecary’s offers DIY spell jars and rune readings for First Friday at Kindred Post; Montessori Borealis Public School enrollment registration period is now open; Theater Alaska Kids Company presents “Necessary Nonsense” March 14-16; Mudrooms wraps their season with a storytelling event (Tue, March 11) and workshop (Sun, March 16).
Joanna Castle Miller on ‘Writing Sketch Comedy’
Joanna Castle Miller discusses her background and experience in learning to write sketch comedy. She shares the benefits that sketch writing has brought to her work and why she is eager to share those teachings with Alaska writers via her virtual class with 49 Writers.
AWARE 2025 Women of Distinction honors community leaders and advocates
On this episode: AWARE’s Women of Distinction gala celebrates five women this Saturday, March 8; 49 Writers is holding open mics in Juneau; and Juneau saved the Kimball organ in the State Office Building almost 50 years ago, and now the Alaska State Museum is thinking about its future.