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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...
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Juneau Afternoon 2025 Holiday Special
The Juneau Afternoon 2025 Holiday Special – originally aired on Friday, December 19 at 3:00 p.m. House Band: Luke & Heather (Heather Mountcastle & Luke Weld) Vox Borealis (Sara Radke-Brown, Tanya Green, David Monroe, Aria Moore, Kristina Paulick, & Jake Soboleff) Theater Alaska’s “A Christmas Carol” (Tom Robenolt as...
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People Drive From All Over Alaska For The Halibut At This Unassuming Bar
There’s a rustic red building perched along the waterfront in Juneau that might make you wonder if your GPS has led you astray, but Alaskans know it houses seafood worth crossing glaciers for. The Sandbar & Grill doesn’t look like much from the outside – weathered wood, simple signage,...
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Eaglecrest Ski Area closed Friday and Saturday due to water line break
Following a partial opening last week, Eaglecrest Ski Area is experiencing some issues going into this weekend, including a broken water line, a delayed opening of the Ptarmigan lift and a pause in snowmaking efforts. The ski area unexpectedly closed on Friday and will remain closed Saturday due to a...
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Juneau organist wraps up 16 years of performances with holiday-themed concert Friday
A Juneau musician is giving his final organ performance in the State Office Building this Friday. T.J. Duffy is retiring after 16 years of live concerts on the nearly century-old instrument. The theater organ concert will mostly feature holiday music, according to a press release. He will also perform Christmas...
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Watch “Lilo & Stitch” at Treadwell Arena’s Movie in the Park December 27
Watch “Lilo & Stitch” at Treadwell Arena’s Movie in the Park December 27. Join Juneau Parks & Recreation for a Movie in the Park at Treadwell Arena! Lace up your skates—or watch from the bleachers—for “Lilo & Stitch (2025)” (PG) on Saturday, December 27. Doors open at 3:15 p.m. and the show begins at 3:30 p.m.
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Juneau Assembly might approve a spot for Juneau Animal Rescue’s new shelter
Juneau Animal Rescue might soon have a location in the Mendenhall Valley for its proposed new animal shelter. The Juneau Assembly is slated to vote Monday night on whether to lease a parcel of city property to the rescue for less than fair market value. The nonprofit organization has been...
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Juneau artists rack up eight Rasmuson awards. Here’s what three of the winners are creating.
The Rasmuson Foundation announced their list of Individual Artist awardees, and eight Juneau projects made the list. The 50 total awards go to artists across the state, who will receive $10,000 each toward a project they have planned. For Juneau-based artists like CJ Harrell, the grants support deeply personal projects....
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Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area to open at limited capacity this weekend
Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area is slated to open at a limited capacity on Saturday and Sunday after an influx of snow earlier this week. General Manager Craig Cimmons said the city-owned ski area will begin operating with only the Porcupine lift running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. That lift services the mountain’s easiest trails.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Alaska Fish & Game Launch Public Art Contest
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is teaming up with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game to offer a new public art contest. Called “Keep Bears Wild: Juneau Call for Artists,” the program is meant to celebrate Southeast Alaska’s wildlife while promoting community stewardship. The winning design will...
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A contest for art to go on bear-resistant trash cans in Juneau opened today
Artists have an opportunity to have their bear-themed art work depicted on trash cans in Juneau built to keep the animals out — and win a $10,000 award. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is partnering with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to host an art contest. Selected artists will have their art turned into miniature murals that will be printed on bear-resistant trash infrastructure in downtown Juneau.
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Newscast – Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025
Artists have an opportunity to have their bear-themed art work depicted on trash cans in Juneau built to keep the animals out – and win a ten thousand dollar award,. Thunder Mountain Middle School has recently joined the growing number of schools in Juneau composting food waste. Before rolling out the program, students led their peers through sorting out their trash and seeing how much of it can avoid the landfill,
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Juneau Artists Gallery features Jonathan Swinton, Juneau Symphony spreads ‘Holiday Cheer,’ and Mudrooms says ‘That’s real nice, Clark’
Jonathan Swinton is the featured artist at Juneau Artists Gallery in December with a new show of cyanotypes titled “Blueprints of Rain.”. The Juneau Symphony features Sitka Holiday Brass and Vox Borealis at its “Holiday Cheer” concerts on Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14 at Thunder Mountain Middle School.
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The No-Frills Bar In Alaska Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Fish And Chips
In Juneau, Alaska, there’s a weathered red building that doesn’t scream “culinary destination” – it barely whispers it – yet locals will fight you (possibly with fishing gear) if you suggest there’s better fish and chips elsewhere. Welcome to the Sandbar & Grill,...
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Lodestone Library & Lounge, a gathering place for mind, body, and spirit wellness, welcomes artist Fu Bao during Gallery Walk
A new gathering place, Lodestone Library & Lounge, welcomes artist Fu Bao for a special slideshow presentation during Gallery Walk, Friday, December 5, at their location at 299 Franklin St. The City & Borough of Juneau is accepting project proposals for the CBJ Marine Passenger Fee (MPF) budget. City Visitor...
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Juneau’s annual Gallery Walk brings holiday spin to First Friday
Downtown Juneau’s annual Gallery Walk is Friday evening. More than 50 businesses and organizations will feature art exhibits, activities, live performances and holiday cheer. One of those organizations is local conservation nonprofit Southeast Alaska Land Trust, also called SEALT. This gallery walk will be the second year of their...
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Lack of snow delays Eaglecrest Ski Area opening day this weekend
Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area will not open to skiers this weekend after all. Craig Cimmons, the ski area’s general manager, said Thursday that the recent rain washed away the snow that had accumulated on the mountain. That means the opening date will be pushed back at least a week.
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From Beach Walks to Poop Bags: Elise Tomlinson and Emily Wall Explore Juneau’s Dog Community
Elise Tomlinson’s Freddy-the-Wonder-Terrier and Emily Wall’s Nani made their debut as four-legged artistic muses at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum on the First Friday of November. “Unleashed: Paintings & Poems Exploring the Dog Culture of Juneau and Douglas” includes poetry by UAS English Professor Emily Wall with corresponding paintings...
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Juneau Jazz & Classics Welcomes Alexander Serio as Interim Executive Director
Juneau Jazz & Classics is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexander Serio as Interim Executive Director, effective December 1, as the organization prepares to launch its landmark 40th anniversary season. Serio takes over from Executive Director Sandy Fortier, who is stepping away after many years of leadership with Juneau Jazz & Classics but will continue as a consultant through Juneau Jazz Fest in February 2026.
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Juneau’s Vera Starbard earns Emmy nomination for ‘Molly of Denali’ Thanksgiving episode
Lingít and Dena’ina writer and playwright Vera Starbard recently clinched her fourth Emmy nomination for the PBS Kids show, “Molly of Denali.” She was nominated for Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Series for an episode called “Thanks-for-giving.”. The episode aired last November and follows...