Juneau Afternoon

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Juneau Afternoon

Our hosts interview a range of guests from local business owners to visiting artists and speakers. If it’s happening in Juneau, you’ll hear about it on the show. If you’d like to be a guest on the program, contact us during regular business hours at 586-1670, or send a note at http://www.ktoo.org/contact/.

  1. NOV 2

    Juneau Afternoon: Artist Joel Isaak Łiq’a yes solo exhibition “Honoring the Ordinary” opens at the Alaska State Museum

    On this episode: "Honoring the Ordinary," an exhibition of works by Dena’ina multidisciplinary artist Joel Isaak Łiq'a yes of Kenai, opens at the Alaska State Museum; Juneau Community Bands upcoming fall "Taku Winds" concert on Sat, Nov. 9; Juneau Audubon Society presents "Terns and Trivia" as part of its fall lecture series on Thu, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m.; Bug Rave 2024 featuring the band Magical America, Fri, Nov. 1 at 8:00 p.m. at the Alaskan Hotel & Bar; Juneau Ski Club annual ski sale is happening on Sat, Nov. 9.

  2. NOV 1

    Juneau Afternoon: Author John Straley honors wife in his new novel “Big Breath In”

    On this episode: Former Alaska Writer Laureate John Straley on his new book "Big Breath In," which pays homage to his wife and their shared investigative interests; Preview of the Girls on the Run Greater Alaska and Juneau Girl Scouts "Ghoul Empowerment" Halloween Fun Run, Sat, Nov. 2; Juneau Community Foundation and Bartlett Home Health & Hospice on hospice services in Juneau; Artist Fu Bao Hartle on his First Friday event at Kindred Post.

  3. OCT 31

    Juneau Afternoon: Author Ken Post, violinist Caitlin Warbelow, Tlingit & Haida CERT training, Juneau-Douglas City Museum

    On this episode: Local author Ken Post will be doing a reading/book signing at Hearthside Books on Fri, Nov. 1, for his new short story collection "Greyhound Cowboy and Other Stories;" Opening preview with the Juneau-Douglas City Museum of "Alaska Wilderness Whispers" by Liyuan (Sunny) Zhang and "Scientific Illustration: Alaska Wildlife & Landscapes" by Olivia Raster; Tlingit & Haida's upcoming November class from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT); Preview of the upcoming Caitlin Warbelow concert (Mon, Nov. 4) and other November events, including First Friday, from the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council.

  4. OCT 26

    Juneau Afternoon: American Red Cross, Waipuna, JDHS Ignite, Mudrooms

    On this episode: Information on how to become a volunteer for the American Red Cross; Waipuna, the award-winning contemporary Hawaiian music trio, will perform on Sat, Oct. 26, at 7:00 p.m., as part of the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council "Golden Hour" series; Creepy Crawly Meet and Greet from JDHS IGNITE is happening Wed, Oct. 30, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Mudrooms, the live community story-telling event, is hosting a workshop on Sun, Nov. 3.

  5. OCT 25

    Juneau Afternoon: Author Bridey Thelen-Heidel returns to Juneau with her memoir “Bright Eyes”

    On this episode: Author Bridey Thelen-Heidel on her memoir "Bright Eyes" and her upcoming talks at Mendenhall Library and Hearthside Books; Halloween events and more with the CBJ Parks and Recreation Department; REACH on National Disability Employment Awareness Month and REACH's Supported Employment Program; Rotary's Youth Exchange Program has students visiting from Brazil, Argentina, and the Czech Republic.

  6. OCT 24

    Juneau Afternoon: Princess Sophia, “Love Letters,” Community Health Forum, Real Talk Walk/Run

    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.

  7. OCT 19

    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.

  8. OCT 18

    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.

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Our hosts interview a range of guests from local business owners to visiting artists and speakers. If it’s happening in Juneau, you’ll hear about it on the show. If you’d like to be a guest on the program, contact us during regular business hours at 586-1670, or send a note at http://www.ktoo.org/contact/.

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    KTOO Public Media
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
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    Juneau Afternoon

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