Elfin Cove
Elfin Cove, AK · Arts & Culture
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Pink Martini concerts in to benefit Point House Revitalization Project
Pink Martini, an internationally renowned band from Portland, Oregon, will perform two benefit concerts in Sitka and Juneau in mid-April. The series of concerts will is being organized by Katlian Collective, the nonprofit that brought Portugal The Man to Southeast last year, with funds going toward rebuilding a Tlingit clan house in Sitka.
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Juneau’s 20th Century Theater is seeing new life — and a new name — as Aurora Grand
Inside an 86-year-old movie theater in downtown Juneau, a group of film lovers sifted through decades of debris in a dusty room behind the big screen. There were a couple of generations of theater seats in various states of deconstruction and decay. Red rolls of tickets and an ancient cash register sat on shelves. And, hanging from the ceiling was the top half of an old, art-deco stage arch.
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Alaska Folk Festival premieres ’50 Years of Folk Fest’ documentary
Juneau Afternoon – Recorded live on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The Alaska Folk Festival kicks off next Monday, April 6, for a full week of music, guest artists, and workshops. In addition, the festival is premiering “50 Years of Folk Fest,” a documentary that chronicles its history and impact. Full details and schedule available at akfolkfest.org.
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Pink Martini to perform Point House benefit concerts in Sitka, Juneau next month
In the mid-90s, there was a campaign to amend the Oregon constitution that sought to restrict gay rights. Thomas Lauderdale, a young political activist and pianist, was fighting against it. And music was the means. Lauderdale connected with the midcentury-era trio the Del Rubio Triplets, after seeing them on the...
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Juneau’s city-owned ski area faces uncertain future as gondola project cost balloons
Juneau’s beloved city-owned Eaglecrest Ski Area is embroiled in controversy over a gondola project and its price tag, which has ballooned to a potential cost of as much as $37 million. That has left city leaders and the ski area’s board scrambling to find ways to make the millions...
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Pink Martini to perform Point House benefit concerts in Sitka, Juneau next month
In the mid-90s, there was a campaign to amend the Oregon constitution that sought to restrict gay rights. Thomas Lauderdale, a young political activist and pianist, was fighting against it. And music was the means. Lauderdale connected with the midcentury-era trio the Del Rubio Triplets, after seeing them on the...
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Voting is open for bear-resistant trash can art destined for downtown Juneau
Three finalists have been chosen in a mural contest to decorate new bear-resistant trash infrastructure in downtown Juneau this summer. The winning design will be printed on an enclosure of bear-resistant cans near the cruise ship docks, as well as on bear-resistant cans in areas of downtown frequented by the animals.
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NCLH Reveals Finalists in Alaska Bear Conservation Art Initiative
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has announced three finalists of its “Keep Bears Wild” art contest. In a statement, the company said the initiative’s goal is to raise awareness about responsible coexistence with bears in Alaska, noting that artists can help promote this through creative expression.
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Three finalists compete for $10K in Juneau bear-themed garbage can art contest
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Voters have until March 31 to help choose the winner of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s “Keep Bears Wild: Call for Artists!” competition, with three finalists still in the running for a $10,000 prize tied to a downtown Juneau conservation project. The contest,...
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Haines filmmaker brings movie home for Southeast tour
Aaron Davidman, writer and director of "American Solitaire" (photo courtesy of AmericanSolitairefilm.com) A Haines resident is previewing his movie in Southeast Alaska before its official release next month. Aaron Davidman is bringing the film “American Solitaire” to Haines, Skagway and Juneau starting this week. It’s the story of a veteran returning home and learning how to integrate. Davidman calls it a “quiet film.” But, it deals with the complicated issues of suicide and gun violence.
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Alaska youth present climate and environment films at Juneau screening
White water rushing through boulders in downtown Juneau’s Gold Creek and other scenes from Cope Park flashed across a large screen at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Monday.Youth from across the state presented films they made highlighting the impacts of climate change and other environmental issues where they live.
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First Friday show features new myths written and illustrated by Juneau artists
Two Juneau artists spent this snowy Friday framing and mounting 18 block prints that correlate with myths — ones they wrote themselves. The prints are a part of a show titled “My Mother’s Bones,” opening Friday at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. Rachel Levy said...
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Tessa Hulls: from Archie Williams student to Pulitzer Prize winner
While making sandwiches as an Alaska Capitol cafeteria worker in May 2025, Archie Williams, class of 2004 alumna Tessa Hulls received shocking news: she had won the Pulitzer Prize award for her graphic novel, Feeding Ghosts: A Graphic Memoir. This memoir, her first book which she both authored and illustrated, follows her family trauma stemming from Maoist rule in China. She is the second author ever in Pulitzer Prize history to win with a graphic novel after Art Spiegelman for Maus.
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Upcoming ‘Simple Loving Kindness’ art show seeks artists inspired by meditation
The “Simple Loving Kindness – Art Inspired by Meditation” exhibit will be happening at the JAHC Gallery in March 2026. The group is looking for artists to be a part of the exhibit and participate in optional mediation group sessions. Nancy Caracand and Darcy Lockhart share more about the process. Find out more at the website: slkart.org.
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Douglas Public Library Closed for Water Mitigation Starting Wednesday, January 7
Douglas Public Library Closed for Water Mitigation Starting Wednesday, January 7. The Douglas Public Library (DPL) is closed temporarily starting Wednesday, January 7 due to water intrusion caused by recent weather conditions. There was no damage to library collections and damage mitigation is under way. Juneau Public Libraries does not yet know when the DPL will reopen, but hopeful that it will be within the next week.
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Watch “Paddington” at Floyd Dryden Gym January 3
Juneau Parks & Recreation is partnering with Juneau Public Libraries and Friends of Juneau Public Libraries to present two screenings of Paddington (2014, PG) plus a Pop-Up Library at Floyd Dryden Gym on January 3. A traditional screening with the lights off and volume high begins at 1 p.m. A sensory-friendly presentation will...
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Valley and Downtown Juneau Libraries Reopen After Weather-Related Closure
The Juneau Public Libraries have reopened their Valley and Downtown branches following a temporary weather-related disruption. Library officials said the Douglas Public Library remains closed after a water leak, but confirmed that the collection was not damaged. Staff expect the Douglas branch to reopen within the next week, pending completion of cleanup and repairs.
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City Museum Opening of Meeting Awareness Rescheduled to January 9
City Museum Opening of Meeting Awareness Rescheduled to January 9. Due to the recent snowfall and hazardous road conditions, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum has rescheduled the opening reception for Meeting Awareness, oil paintings by artist Susan Watson. The exhibition will now open on Friday, January 9, 2026 with a reception from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
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Juneau musician ends local organ career with farewell Christmas concert
After more than 16 years as a staple at Juneau’s State Office Building, a local musician has played his last theater organ concert. In a holiday-themed show on Friday, T.J. Duffy said goodbye to a packed audience filled with longtime listeners and soon-to-be regulars. A crowd of people gathered...