Juneau Afternoon

On this episode: Nico Fuentes in “A Concert for a Cause” at the Filipino Community Hall on Saturday, Sept. 21; David Boxley will present “Tsimshian Art” as part of the SHI Fall Lecture series; Jesuit Volunteer Corp celebrates 50 years of placing volunteers at social services agencies in Juneau.

On this episode the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council previews the 2024 Wearable Art “Neon Apocalypse” happening September 21 & 22, plus Cancer Connection’s Skate to Eliminate Cancer, and artist Preston Singletary on his upcoming SHI Lecture Series presentation “Eagle’s Journey with Raven.”

On this episode the Juneau musicians known as Muskeg Collective are on tour in Ireland and share adventures in touring. The documentary “Cruise Boom” about tourism in Sitka begins airing on PBS, plus information and resources on National Concussion Awareness Day, and the USDA Forest Service with updates on the Tongass Forest Revision Plan and a new subsistence dashboard.

On this episode, Con Brio Chamber Series previews their upcoming concert at the Alaska State Museum, KTOO’s Adelyn Baxter talks election season and the upcoming election guide and candidate forums at KTOO, and information on “Avoiding the wrong turns in Medicare and Social Security,” a free presentation happening Friday, September 13.

On this episode Emma and Dylan Jobsis discuss the upcoming walkathon for their son, Cade, who was born with an ultra-rare genetic disease, plus Juneau Live! offers an all-ages TV production camp, Mudrooms is back, and a chat with the artists from the “Pickles & Onions” art show.

Conversations today include a preview of the AK Hip-Hop Showcase with organizer and hip-hop artist WORDPLAY, plus Theatre in the Rough presents a series of play readings, “Rough Reads,” to support the Flood Relief Fund, and Ed Schoenfeld with information on the upcoming Douglas Candidate Forum.

On this episode the Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition shares events and resources as part of National Suicide Prevention Month, plus a chat with Scott Burton, awardee of the $5,000 Marie Darlin prize from the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, and a First Friday preview with the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council highlighting the upcoming Avery Skaggs gallery show.

On today’s episode, Liz Snyder from Whiskey Class discuss their new album, “I Get It” and the album release party at The Alaskan, plus Juneau Lyric Opera’s “Who’s Your Diva?” fundraiser, and a preview of the Annual Labor Day picnic from the Central Labor Council.

On this episode of Juneau Afternoon, Perseverance Theatre’s creative team and actors discuss the world premiere production of “Cold Case.” The play will be presented in Juneau and Anchorage. Also, updates from the Juneau Chamber of Commerce and information on the Sitka Jazz Tour coming to Juneau this Labor Day.

Conversations on this episode include musicians Elena Levi and Ben Holtz on their upcoming Con Brio Chamber Series recital, details on the “Dirty Dancing” live music and movie event at the Goldtown Drive-in, and UAS Chancellor Dr. Aparna Palmer on the Evening at Egan lecture series, and the new Áakʼw Tá Hít science building opening this fall.