Juneau Afternoon

On this episode conversations with Alaska Robotics about Mini-Con, a comic convention for Juneau, Juneau Bach Society’s spring concert, CBJ’s 5th Annual Walk Southeast, and upcoming events from the Juneau Public Library.

On this episode: live music from Molly Lewis, one of the performers in “After School Special” at the Goldtown on Thursday, April 25, plus previews of AEYC’s “Early Learning Fair” on Friday, April 26, Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirits of Alaska” on Saturday, April 27, and a sneak peek at the summer season out at the Jensen-Olsen Arboretum.

On this episode: The Northwest ADA Center offers resources and assistance to businesses, state and local governments, and people with disabilities, Theater at Latitude 58’s production of “Seven Keys to Baldpate,” and the Juneau Community Cleanup with Litter Free is Saturday, April 27.

The Alaska Folk Festival continues through Sunday, April 14. And on Juneau Afternoon, the week closes out with live music with featured dance band The Daquiri Queens, California duo Misner & Smith, and Shonti Elder and Will Putman.

Bluegrass legend Laurie Lewis plays the Red Carpet Stage live in Studio 2K and talks about when she first discovered music and her joy in attending the Alaska Folk Festival. Plus, additional music from Ken Waldman and The Wild Ones, and The Casey Smith Project.

Musician Kennedy Jo performs live in the studio on the Red Carpet Stage, plus conversations with KTOO’s Clarise Larson about the start of cruise ship season, Glory Hall on their upcoming Empty Bowls fundraiser, and Juneau Audubon Society has a presentation on marmots this week.

“Hydrate & Caffeinate,” a music side stage taking place during the 49th Alaska Folk Festival, will feature musicians and also offer an open mic for the duration of the festival. Also, live music in studio from Sunny Porch and Anna Mahanor (from Rain Dogs).

Conversations on this episode include the Juneau Skating Club’s annual spring show, Burn Thompson Writer’s Group reading event in celebration of National Poetry Month, and Solar Eclipse information from Marie Drake Planetarium.

Weavers and teachers Lily Hope and Rae Mills in conversation about an historic weaving event on April 30, “History and Future of Yéil Koowú, Ravenstail Weaving” plus Travis Clark Morris from Clark Handcrafted on his First Friday event.

Conversations include REACH’s infant learning program, UAS “Tidal Echoes” launch event, and Juneau Symphony’s upcoming concert in collaboration with Aurora Strings.