On this episode: SS Princess Sophia remembrance is Fri, Oct. 25 at Noon at Evergreen Cemetery; Juneau Ghost Light Theatre to present “Love Letters” with rotating casts and directors starting Fri, Oct. 25; Cancer Connection is offering the Community Health Forum this Sat, Oct. 26; Updates from the Juneau Chamber of Commerce; Bartlett Beginnings team is sponsoring the third annual Real Talk Walk/Run on Sat, Oct. 26, at the Airport Trail.
Bostin Christopher
Juneau Afternoon Producer, KTOO
Culture Rich Conversations: Getting to the roots, part four
On this episode of Culture Rich Conversations from Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, host Christina Michelle delves into a profound discussion about the textured hair journey from the perspective of Black women.
Juneau Afternoon: Filipino American History Month five-course celebration dinner; Halloween scavenger hunt and downtown trick-or-treat; Trinity Church cookie jar sale; SelfSong meditation class
On today’s program: In Bocca al Lupo is offering a five-course dinner celebration in honor of Filipino American History Month on Sat, Oct. 26; The Downtown Business Association is sponsoring a pumpkin scavenger hunt and trick-or-treat to celebrate Halloween; Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a benefit and offer over 100 vintage ceramic cookie jars on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. ; Selfsong Meditation to offer a four-class course on meditation, which begins on Sat, Oct. 26.
Juneau Afternoon: Author and educator Genét Simone on her book “Teaching in the Dark,” plus Bustin’ Out’s bra drive, ATIA meeting in Juneau, and UAS Technical Center’s new program for high school students
Genét Simone, educator and author of “Teaching in the Dark,” will appear at the Mendenhall Library at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The book chronicles her first year of teaching in Alaska. Bustin Out Boutique’s Bra Drive is this Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 118 Seward St. The store works with https://thebrarecyclers.com/ to recycle and repurpose bras for those in need. Alaska Travel Industry Association previews its annual meeting with the theme “Immersive Alaska,” happening Oct. 22-24 in Juneau. UAS Technical Education Center shares information on the classes available to high school students, plus additional updates on scheduling and upcoming classes.
Juneau Afternoon: “Songs for Support” brings local musicians together for hurricane relief
On this episode: 20 local musicians come together Friday night, Oct. 18 at The Alaskan Hotel & Bar to raise support for hurricane relief through greatergood.org; Two Left Feet AK to offer an “Introduction to Blue Dancing” class at the Alaska Club beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 23; The Juneau Symphony “Brilliant Defiance” concert this weekend (Oct. 19 & 20) to feature the first music director candidate Dwayne Corbin conducting a concert featuring Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, and Boulanger.
Culture Rich Conversations: Getting to the roots, part three
On this episode of Culture Rich Conversations from Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, host Christina Michelle continues the compelling mini-series, “Getting to the roots: Our hair has a story.” This time, the textured hair journey is explored from the male perspective.
Juneau Afternoon: Andy on the Town with Lou Logan, Inupiaq qayak maker, plus live music and a preview of 50 Fest with George Kuhar, Rrains, Wordplay, and The Rain Dogs
On today’s program: Andy Kline interviews Lou Logan at the Alaska State Museum. Lou has been building an Inupiaq qayak over the last several months, and he will speak on his journey on Indigenous People’s Day, Monday, Oct. 14; Live music and a preview of 50 Fest, the KTOO 50th Anniversary Celebration happening on Sat, Oct. 12, with George Kuhar, Rrains, Wordplay, and The Rain Dogs; KTOO board president Eliska Champagne-Veselka and KTOO general manager Justin Shoman talk about celebrating 50 years as the foundation and future of KTOO.
Juneau Afternoon: Tlingit & Haida share new details on Alaska Native eligibility under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
On this episode: Tlingit & Haida begins a monthly update segment on Juneau Afternoon and discusses Alaska Native eligibility under the Marine Mammal Protection Act; Breast Cancer Awareness Month information from Bartlett Regional Hospital and the local chapter of the International Firefighters Association; The Juneau Nordic Ski Team season begins soon and is looking for skiers; The USDA Forest Service visits to share details about the 14,000 ornaments created by Alaskans and the kick-off of this year’s tour for the Capitol Christmas Tree.
Songwriters on Songwriters: Marian Call and Alex Kotlarsz
Alex Kotlarsz chats with Marian Call about her career and music on this episode of Songwriters on Songwriters. Marian plays live on the Red Carpet Stage in Studio 2K, and Alex and Marian deep dive into some of Marian’s early and most recognizable tracks.
Culture Rich Conversations: Getting to the roots, part two
On this episode of Culture Rich Conversations from Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, host Christina Michelle dives deeper into the Black community in Alaska and the unique relationship between Black culture and textured hair.