Mary Miller is an Alaskan who has been volunteering with the Peace Corps in Ukraine since September 2012. In February, the Peace Corps pulled Miller and more than 200 other volunteers out of the country over safety concerns.
Poetry Out Loud 2014
The National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation have partnered with U.S. state arts agencies to support Poetry Out Loud, a contest that encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage.
Middle East to Southeast
Three exchange students from Yemen, Bahrain, and Gaza are spending a year in Juneau and Haines. Maha Abdulrazzaq, Abdulla Husain, and Haytham Mohanna will talk about adapting to life in Southeast Alaska, going to American schools, and what they miss about home. Audience will get to participate in a Q&A session with the students. Lisa Phu hosts.
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Awakening
This spring edition of Arts@360’s Writers’ Showcase is themed “awakening.” Writers are Rich Chiappone, Sherry Simpson, Tim Lash, and Greg Capito. Actors are Brandon Demery, Christina Apathy, Corin Hughes-Skandijs, and Roblin Gray Davis.
Artist Profile: David Walker
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council’s 2014 Wearable Art show had the theme”Technicolor” and artists prepared for months. KTOO’s Scott Burton caught up with three of the participants and filmed short profiles. Meet David Walker.
Artist Profile: Kathy Kartchner
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council’s 2014 Wearable Art show had the theme”Technicolor” and artists prepared for months. KTOO’s Scott Burton caught up with three of the participants and filmed short profiles. Meet Kathy Kartchner.