Rhonda McBride

As Valentine’s Day approaches, a Friday full of romance on Juneau Afternoon…   This show also celebrates Nathan Jackson, a renowned Tlingit carver now living in Ketchikan. Jackson recently received a $50,000 fellowship from United States Artists. KTOO’s Rhonda McBride talked with Jackson about his prize, his career and how he met his wife, Dorica,…

If you’re young, single and a person of color in Juneau –chances are you’ll go out on a date this Valentine’s Day with someone of another race. That’s the consensus of guests on this Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon, presented by the Black Awareness Association of Juneau. Christina Michelle Patterson hosts todays show and asks the question:…

Not all coloring books are for kids. A Juneau mother-daughter team has a new addition to their series of adult coloring books, which they say are a “little on the naughty side.” On Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon, KTOO’s Sheli Delaney talks with Erika Stone and her mother, Susan Cole Stone, about their work. Some other highlights:…

There  are only a few weeks out of the year that you can explore the ice caves at the Mendenhall Glacier. A dangerous excursion, even for those who know them well. Just ask, Jayme Johns, an ice expert for the Capital City Fire and Rescue Department. On this Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon, what you should know…

Their fisheries reports are heard on radio stations all over the state, so it’s not surprising that in many fishing families, Laine Welch and Terry Haines are household names. They joined KTOO’s Rhonda McBride on Juneau Afternoon to take a look at how fishermen are faring in these times of COVID. And that includes some…

Richard Nelson was many things to many people — an adventurer, a nature writer and a friendly voice on the radio, who brought magic to the airwaves when he talked enthusiastically about his encounters with wildlife. Hank Lentfer says he felt lucky to count Nelson as a friend, and especially enjoyed the steady stream of…

The year is 1919. The second wave of the Spanish Flu sweeps across Bristol Bay, leaving death and devastation in its wake. On Friday’s Juneau Afternoon, the story of what happened in Bristol Bay – the lessons from the past that are driving today’s decisions for Alaska Natives in the battle against COVID-19. In the…

For some, Black History Month is an opportunity to explore their own Black history, stories passed down across the generations. As host of this Thursday’s Juneau Afternoon, Kelli Patterson takes us on her own personal journey of discovery. Her guest is her uncle Kenneth Monts, a history buff, now living and working in Katy, Texas…

On this Wednesday’s Juneau Afternoon, arts are front and center stage, starting with the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. You’ll hear about some small pieces of art. Only 12 by 12. But the museum has big plans for them in its 17th annual Community Art Exhibit. Find out about the entry requirements and hear about First Friday…

When it comes to the performing arts in Juneau, the response to the pandemic has been, “The show must go on.”  And it has. In some safe and surprisingly enjoyable ways. This Tuesday’s Juneau Afternoon will have the latest on the Alaska Folk Festival. Guest: Andrew Heist, President of the AFF Board. Some other upcoming…