Rhonda McBride

Think of this Friday’s Juneau Afternoon as a sampler tray for the Juneau Jazz and Classics Festival, with Zuill Bailey on hand to give you a taste of what’s on the menu.

Of course his cello concerts will be one of the main courses – along with performances from a Grammy-winning guitarist, Jason Vieaux. A few surprises to tell you about. Some of the locations for the in-person events are not your typical concert venues, but sure to delight. Juneau Jazz and Classics 2021 Schedule

Also on Friday’s show:

• Why independent travelers are more important than ever for this upcoming tourism season.
• Music from nature. Where you can go to see and hear the Juneau Audubon Society’s “Birds of the Week.”

Listen to the entire show:

Juneau Jazz and Classics Festival Preview. Guests: Zuill Bailey, artistic director. Sandy Fortier, executive director. 

2021 Tourism Outlook. Guest: Liz Perry, Executive Director of Travel Juneau. 

Weekly Birdwatch. Guests: Gwen Bayluss and Lizzie Solger, Juneau Audubon Society.

Listen to an Arctic Tern:

Listen to a Varied Thrush:

Listen to a Hermit Thrush:

Join Rhonda McBride for Juneau Afternoon on Friday, May 7, 2021. Juneau Afternoon airs on weekdays, live at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3, online at KTOO.org, and repeated at 4:00 p.m. on KRNN 102.7.

 

 

It’s “Throwback Thursday” on Juneau Afternoon,  with a look back at one of the early shows produced by the Black Awareness Association of Juneau.

The episode we are rebroadcasting, “Being Black in America in 2020,” originally aired on October 2, 2020 — one of the many thought-provoking conversations the Black Awareness Association has brought to KTOO over the last year.

The Alaska Press Club recently recognized this weekly show, produced entirely by a team of volunteers which include:  Sherry, Kelli and Christina Michelle Patterson, along with Maria and Ibn Bailey and other members of the BAA, Juneau.

Their program took second place in the Press Club’s annual contest — in the highly competitive “Best Series” category, open to all Alaska Media – which includes newspapers, radio and TV stations.

October 2, 2020 show:

Most public affairs programs rely on journalists to steer the dialogue, but the Black Awareness Association’s show took a fresh approach. It not only selected the guests and the topics but also moderated the conversations – which brought an engaging level of intimacy to the airwaves, as well as a chance to hear new voices on the subjects of race, social justice and Black culture.

Judge’s Comments

Most of the Alaska Press Club’s judges have accomplished careers outside of Alaska. Janelle Shriner, news director at KOLD TV in Tucson, judged the series category and had high praise for the program’s unique approach to storytelling.

“Absolutely loved this idea and the content,” wrote Shriner. “Kudos to your team for this great conversation.”

Christina Michelle Patterson hosted the October 2, 2020 show.

Juneau Afternoon Schedule

You can listen to Juneau Afternoon on weekdays at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3, online at KTOO.org, and repeated at 4:00 p.m. on KRNN 102.7. The Black Awareness Association of Juneau’s show, “Culture Rich Conversations” airs every Thursday.  

 

 

May is a busy month for the Juneau Police Department. From graduation, to Memorial Day, to bears coming out of hibernation, there will be lots to talk about on this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon. Lt. Scott Erikson and Bob Dilley, the CSO lead, have this month’s public safety pointers.

Also coming up…

• • The Juneau-Douglas City Museum resumes its historic downtown walking tours. Some special deals for the month of May. Guests: Elissa Borges, Juneau-Douglas City Museum and Sally Donaldson, volunteer. 

• • A round-up of First Friday offerings to check-out. Guest: Nancy DeCherney, Juneau Arts and Humanities Council.

Sheli DeLaney hosts today’s Juneau Afternoon, live at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3, online at KTOO.org, and repeated at 4:00 p.m. on KRNN 102.7.

 

 

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is offering more than 50 classes this summer through its 365 SMART Academy.

On today’s Juneau Afternoon, find out how students K-12 can take advantage of these virtual courses, which include everything from math and science, to theatre and art – even,  hockey-stick handling. Guest: Michelle Bartlett, University of Alaska Fairbanks. 

Other highlights:

• So you’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. What now? Advice on safety precautions that are still necessary. Guest: Charlee Gribbon, Infection Prevention Specialist at Bartlett Regional Hospital. 

• Marty Sharp is a Juneau artist out to prove that April showers really do bring May flowers.  Her paintings are featured this month at the Juneau Artists Gallery.

Sheli DeLaney hosts today’s program, live at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3, online at KTOO.org, and repeated at 4:00 p.m. on KRNN 102.7.

The exhibit that is about to open at the Alaska State Museum is called “The Spirit Wraps Around You: Northern Northwest Coast Native Textiles.” Curators say it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to see such a rare and beautiful collection of robes. Two are on loan from other museums and on their way to Juneau – among some of the oldest known weavings from the Northwest Coast.

 

On this Monday’s Juneau Afternoon, join KTOO’s Rhonda McBride to hear the story behind these robes  and the rich history of Ravenstail and Chilkat weaving.

Also:

• The Juneau Economic Development Council casts a cautiously optimistic eye towards the summer tourism season…
• …while the Weather Service keeps its eyes on the sky. Some of the trends this spring and how they might play out this summer.

Listen to the entire program:

Part 1.  State Museum Exhibit: The Spirit Wraps Around You. Guests:  Steve Henrikson and Jackie Manning from the Alaska State Museum. Lily Hope, weaver. 

Part 2. University of Alaska Southeast honors Gordon Jackson with a meritorious service award. Guest: Gordon Jackson. 

Part 3. Pulse on the Juneau economy. Guest: Brian Holst, Juneau Economic Development Council.

 

Part 4. Juneau  set a number of new weather records in April. Guests:  Rick Fritsch and Kayla Tinker, Juneau National Weather Service.

Juneau Afternoon airs live at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3, online at KTOO.org, and repeated at 4:00 p.m. on KRNN 102.7.

From the time she was a small child, Pauline Kookesh Duncan always wanted to be a teacher. But she had no idea she she would grow up to pioneer children’s books and teaching materials using the Tlingit language and culture.

Gordon Jackson’s dream was to be a high school basketball coach — and while that didn’t happen, he was team player for a number of Alaska Native causes.

On this Friday’s Juneau Afternoon, we’ll celebrate the honors bestowed upon them by the University of Alaska Southeast – Duncan’s honorary Doctorate of Education and Jackson’s award for meritorious service. They will be recognized in a virtual ceremony that will be held on Sunday, May 2 at 3:00 p.m.  http://uas.alaska.edu/commencement

• Also on today’s show, the ROAR women’s conference and the “Move for a Cause” fitness program.
• And something for you bird watchers: what you can see at the Eagle Beach Hiking Trail.

Listen to the whole show:

Part 1. Pauline Kookesh Duncan talks about her honorary doctorate.

Part 2.  Douglas Osborne and Sherri Patterson from SEAHRC talk about two events — the ROAR women’s conference and the “Move for a Cause” fitness program.

Part 3.  Gwen Baluss and Elizabeth Solger from the Juneau Audubon Society talk about some of the latest migratory birds to arrive in Juneau this week, including the Arctic Tern.

Rhonda McBride hosted Juneau Afternoon on Friday, April 30, 2021. Juneau Afternoon airs live at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO Juneau 104.3, online at KTOO.org, and repeated at 4:00 p.m. on KRNN 102.7.