Saxman
Saxman, AK · Local Life
ktoo.org
After a landslide closure, Auke Lake Trail to reopen soon
Two landslides took out Juneau’s popular Auke Lake Trail in September, causing the City and Borough of Juneau to close it to the public. Now, as trail workers repair it, they say it’s an example of climate impacts on local trails they’ve been seeing more frequently in recent years.
ktoo.org
Zerelda’s Bistro to close after nine years serving fresh, homemade meals
After nearly a decade serving Juneau a range of fresh food, a beloved local restaurant is closing its doors at the end of the month. Zerelda’s Bistro was started by a couple who love food almost as much as they love each other. Abby and Jeremy Barnett opened Zerelda’s...
sealaskaheritage.org
SHI lecture to showcase historical Sitka Tlingit photographs
Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) will sponsor a presentation next week as part of its November lecture series honoring Native American Heritage Month. Sergei A. Kan will present his talk, “The Tlingit in Sitka: The Photographs of Elbridge W. Merrill,” on Nov. 18. This lecture will focus on the...
ktoo.org
Golga Oscar solo exhibit at Alaska State Museum, Marian Call and Emily Anderson in Concert
A chat with artist Golga Oscar about his new exhibit, “Continuing My Grandmother’s Legacy” at the Alaska State Museum. Musicians Marian Call and Emily Anderson share tunes and preview their concert this weekend at Spice Indian Cuisine. Audio Podcast. Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs...
ktoo.org
Juneau Lyric Opera ‘Masquerade’ fundrasier plus First Friday previews from Mustard Seed Resale Shop, Juneau Arts and Humanities Council, and the City Museum
“Masquerade” presented by Juneau Lyric Opera. It’s a night of cabaret featuring songs of mystery, disguise, and mistaken identity to support the 2025-2026 season. Juneau-Douglas City Museum is hosting multiple events in November, including, in the main gallery, a show by Elise Tomlinson and Emily Wall, “Unleashed: Paintings & Poems Exploring the Dog Culture of Juneau and Douglas.”
juneau.org
Just Keep Swimming with a Dive-In Movie this November 15
Ready to journey across the ocean from your local pool? Join CBJ Parks & Recreation for Finding Nemo (G) at the Dimond Park Aquatic Center on Saturday, November 15 at 4:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by SEARHC. Regular pool admission applies; pool passes are accepted. The pool is limited...
ktoo.org
University of Alaska Southeast students gather to watch sci-fi film starring campus handyman
A beloved maintenance employee at the University of Alaska Southeast starred in a low-budget sci-fi comedy a decade ago. This week, some UAS students screened “Space Trucker Bruce” to honor their friendly campus handyman, and to satisfy their own curiosity. It’s about a space trucker hauling hog fat...
sealaskaheritage.org
SHI lecture to uncover story of Alaska Native Surrealist
Presentation examines Xenia Kashevaroff Cage's contributions to avant-garde art, music. Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) will sponsor a presentation next week as part of its November lecture series honoring Native American Heritage Month. Dave Hunsaker Skaay’adaháich and Jim Simard Kóoshdaak’w Eesh will present their talk, “Xenia Kashevaroff Cage,” on Nov. 3....
kotz.org
Dancers and drummers from Juneau to Utqiaġvik traveled to perform at Quyana Nights
The first night of Quyana — a Yup’ik word meaning “thank you” — began with an acknowledgement of displaced people from Kipnuk and Kwigillingok, two of the communities Typhoon Halong’s remnants hit the hardest. Kelsey Ciugun Wallace was one of the emcees of the...
kfsk.org
Dracula Radio Play-Halloween Night on KFSK
Tune in Halloween night at 8 PM for a special radio broadcast of DRACULA – written by Bram Stoker and adapted for the radio by Orson Welles. Dracula is a tale we all know, but you’ve never heard it like this! Grab a snack, sit back and let your imagination go wild as an all-star cast and crew from Juneau enthrall you with this classic tale of horror, intrigue, and love. Produced by Juneau Ghost Light Theatre with support from KTOO. That’s Dracula, airing Halloween night at 8 PM right here on KFSK.
familyvacationsus.com
10 Ice Caves and Glaciers Still Clinging to the American Wilderness
In the vast landscapes of the American wilderness, some wonders are as fleeting as they are breathtaking. Ice caves and glaciers shimmer with blue light, sculpted walls, and frozen silence, offering a glimpse of nature’s artistry at its most fragile. These rare formations prove that adventure doesn’t always mean...
juneau.org
Eaglecrest Access Closed for Construction
Access to Eaglecrest Ski Area above the lodges is currently closed for early gondola preparation and construction. Access is expected to reopen by late November. The lower Nordic trails remain open for public use, with the upper trail loop experiencing closure. Announcements regarding progress and expected reopening will be forthcoming.
ktoo.org
‘Moving through the Boreal Forest’ featured event at Alaska State Museum for First Friday
“Moving through the Boreal Forest” at the Alaska State Museum features an immersive performance installation that combines projection, percussion, and puppetry to explore the artists’ relationships with the Boreal Forest. The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council previews First Friday and their Season 52 events. DJ Jane Hale discusses...
ktoo.org
Artist Jessica Critcher opens “Threaded Bones” at the JACC Gallery
Sitka-based artist Jessica Critcher discusses her upcoming show at the JACC Gallery, featuring an opening reception on Friday, October 3, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Deborah Craig and Linda Kruger from the Juneau Commission on Aging break down the upcoming October events and activities for seniors in Juneau. Dezarae Arrowsun...
ktoo.org
Alaska-themed float will participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The cruise line Holland America will have a large Alaska-themed float in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the company announced Monday during a ceremony in Juneau. Alaskans have occasionally participated in the parade in New York City, which is celebrating its 99th anniversary this year, but the company believes this will be the first time that the state will be represented by a float in the event.
ktoo.org
Juneau Symphony debuts new music director and Juneau Ghost Light Theatre spooks and jiggles with “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors”
Garden Talk features “Preparing for the coming cold”. Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon. Subscribe to the podcast:. Juneau Afternoon is a production of the...