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On this Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon, travel back in time to Alaska’s Territorial Days – a time when mental illness was considered a crime in Alaska, when adults were convicted of insanity and children were labeled as “defectives” — then sent away to Morningside Hospital in Portland, escorted by Federal marshals. Some were lost to their…

If you’ve been infected with COVID-19, how long should you wait to get a vaccine booster shot?  What versions of the virus does the new vaccine protect against?  Where can you get the updated booster shot? On this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, the answers to those questions and an update on the prevalence of the virus…

Part 1: New COVID booster shot availability in Juneau.

Guests: Robert Barr, Deputy City Manager, City and Borough of Juneau.
Although the urgency is not the same as it was in the beginning of the pandemic, the City and Borough of Juneau still maintains that the need for protection from COVID-19 still exists.

Part 2: Juneau Arts and Humanities Council: Recognizes artists, businesses and supporters of the arts.

Guests: Reggie Schapp, Operations Manager. Kathleen Harper, Centennial Hall Manager.
In honor Kathy Kulkhorst Ruddy, a lover and supporter of the arts, the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council recognizes artists, local businesses and patrons of the arts each year.  This year the following people will be recognized Bing Carrillo, Patron of the Arts  Melissa Leeanne Bakes, Inspiration and Innovation in the Arts.  Michael Bucy, Arts…

Part 3: Gigi Monroe: Champagne Brunch drag shows.

Guests: Gigi Monroe, Drag show producer and performer.
Gigi Monroe, one of Juneau’s favorite drag queens, talks about her upcoming monthly series of drag shows that include a champagne brunch,

  The Sharing Our Knowledge Conference gets underway this week in Wrangell – a gathering that explores the culture, history and languages of Lingít, Haida and Tsimshian tribes and clans. The first symposium was held almost 30 years ago in Haines, the brainchild of the late Andrew Hope III, who envisioned an exchange of information…

The plants can better adapt to new locations when the weather is cool and they are finished blooming.

  Alaska’s labor unions say there’s a lot to reflect upon this Labor Day holiday – especially union members, who worked in service jobs during the pandemic and put themselves at risk, while others were able to work from home. On this Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon, a look at Labor Day as a time to recognize…

Part 1: Unions celebrate Labor Day in Juneau at Sandy Beach.

Guests: Miguel Rohrbacher, political organizer for the Alaska Public Employees Association. Trenton English, the coordinator of the Juneau Central Labor Council.
Some of the things the Juneau Central Labor Council wants to highlight on Labor Day: Sacrifices of union workers in high risk jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. How the high percentage of union workers in Juneau also benefits non-union workers and the overall economy. Public service role in the community.

Part 2: Quinton Woolman Morgan plays songs from his new CD, Blue Stone Middle of Nothing

Guests: Quinton Woolman Morgan, Juneau singer and songwriter.
  Quinton Woolman Morgan works on a cabin crew for the US Forest Service but has another life as a singer-songwriter. He says his new recording, Blue Stone Middle of Nothing, was released in January. He says this collection of songs was mostly written in Juneau and also features local musicians.

Part 3: Juneau Artists Gallery August exhibit: Wearable art from Christine Kleinhenz.

Guests: Christine Kleinhenz, Artist.
  Mini paintings and nature scenes, inspired by Southeast Alaska scenery are Christine Kleinhenz’ stock and trade. In this conversation with Andy Kline, she talks about her exhibit this month at the Juneau Artists Gallery which features “wearable art” — in which she’s incorporated her painting into a line of jewelry.

Part 4: Juneau Harvest Fair celebrates 28 years of gardening.

Guests: Ed Buyarski, Master Gardener.
  Every year, the Juneau Community Garden Association holds a Harvest Fair at the community garden on Montana Creek Road, land the City and Borough of Juneau has made available for gardening, education and charitable uses. Eight prizes are awarded in four categories: Most unique, most traditional, best Alaskan theme and best use of recycled…

  Heading into Alaska’s special election for U.S. House, there were so many unknowns. Would voters, who ranked Republican Nick Begich as their first choice, cross party lines for their second choice candidate – or would those votes go to fellow Republican, Sarah Palin? And how many voters would choose not to select a second…