Weekly Calendar of Upcoming Events and Performances
To have your event added to The Arts and Culture Calendar contact
info@KetchikanArts.org
907-225-2211
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"The Cultivated Table" - Main Street Gallery exhibit
October 5-26, 2018: The Cultivated Table
Chef and artist Robin Leventhal present an exploration in free form ceramics with a collection of hand-built
oyster platters and accoutrement, celebrating the connection between touch, taste, texture, and terra.
Main Street Gallery
330 Main Street
Ketchikan, AK
Hours:
M, T, W, F - 9 am to 5 pm
Thu - 10 am to 5 pm
Sat - 11 am to 3 pm (except the last Saturday of the month)
Folk & Fundraiser for Dan Ortiz
Join us at the Creek Street Cabaret for an evening of musical merriment with visiting folk musician from Texas, Raph Odell Shapiro.
Social Justice Reading Group
Each week participants will discuss a short reading. Call 225-3331 for more information.
Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
Instructor: Wayne Hewson
October 20 – 27, 2018
Monday – Friday, 6 – 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Fee: $175/$150
Materials: cedar sold by length
Prerequisite: Introduction to Power Tools
Accomplished Tsimshian carver and experienced instructor Wayne Hewson of Metlakatla has created over twelve unique totem poles while demonstrating at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, and several poles and other carved pieces for local and national commissions. Hewson will introduce students to three-dimensional formline design, design transfer basics, and the tools and techniques of Northwest Coast carving. Students will create a dorsal fin or paddle with carved design. Students can use their paddle from Introduction to Power Tools. This class is a prerequisite for upper level carving classes.
Ketchikan Community Concert Band Rehearsal
The Ketchikan Community Concert Band meets each Monday evening from 7 to 8:30 pm. Directed by Roy McPherson, the Band performs 3 times annually. If you are interested in being in the band pleas call Roy at 907-225-3650.
The Spring performance is January 12th at the Kayhi Auditorium at 3pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and youth under 18 are free.
Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
Instructor: Wayne Hewson
October 20 – 27, 2018
Monday – Friday, 6 – 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Fee: $175/$150
Materials: cedar sold by length
Prerequisite: Introduction to Power Tools
Accomplished Tsimshian carver and experienced instructor Wayne Hewson of Metlakatla has created over twelve unique totem poles while demonstrating at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, and several poles and other carved pieces for local and national commissions. Hewson will introduce students to three-dimensional formline design, design transfer basics, and the tools and techniques of Northwest Coast carving. Students will create a dorsal fin or paddle with carved design. Students can use their paddle from Introduction to Power Tools. This class is a prerequisite for upper level carving classes.
Rainy Day Quilt Guild Monthly Meeting
This meeting is the Rainy Day Quilt guild is a monthly meeting. The group meets in the basement room of the church beginning at 6:30pm on the 4th Tuesday of the month.
Ketchikan Community Chorus Rehearsal
The Ketchikan Community Chorus meets each Tuesday from 7 to 9pm at the Presbyterian Church. The next performance of the Chorus is December 8th and 9th at the Presbyterian church. Tickets will be available as the concert date approaches.
Fellowship of the Pen
Drop-In Writing Sessions
Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
Instructor: Wayne Hewson
October 20 – 27, 2018
Monday – Friday, 6 – 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Fee: $175/$150
Materials: cedar sold by length
Prerequisite: Introduction to Power Tools
Accomplished Tsimshian carver and experienced instructor Wayne Hewson of Metlakatla has created over twelve unique totem poles while demonstrating at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, and several poles and other carved pieces for local and national commissions. Hewson will introduce students to three-dimensional formline design, design transfer basics, and the tools and techniques of Northwest Coast carving. Students will create a dorsal fin or paddle with carved design. Students can use their paddle from Introduction to Power Tools. This class is a prerequisite for upper level carving classes.
Open Craft Night at the Totem Heritage Center
Work on your Northwest Coast art form in the company of fellow artists. Free! All are welcome!
Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
Instructor: Wayne Hewson
October 20 – 27, 2018
Monday – Friday, 6 – 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Fee: $175/$150
Materials: cedar sold by length
Prerequisite: Introduction to Power Tools
Accomplished Tsimshian carver and experienced instructor Wayne Hewson of Metlakatla has created over twelve unique totem poles while demonstrating at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, and several poles and other carved pieces for local and national commissions. Hewson will introduce students to three-dimensional formline design, design transfer basics, and the tools and techniques of Northwest Coast carving. Students will create a dorsal fin or paddle with carved design. Students can use their paddle from Introduction to Power Tools. This class is a prerequisite for upper level carving classes.
Ask UAS - "Seaweed Farming in Alaska" with Gary Freitag
Songs for Your Supper Dinner Concert
Schoenbar Middle School Concert
Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
Instructor: Wayne Hewson
October 20 – 27, 2018
Monday – Friday, 6 – 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Fee: $175/$150
Materials: cedar sold by length
Prerequisite: Introduction to Power Tools
Accomplished Tsimshian carver and experienced instructor Wayne Hewson of Metlakatla has created over twelve unique totem poles while demonstrating at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, and several poles and other carved pieces for local and national commissions. Hewson will introduce students to three-dimensional formline design, design transfer basics, and the tools and techniques of Northwest Coast carving. Students will create a dorsal fin or paddle with carved design. Students can use their paddle from Introduction to Power Tools. This class is a prerequisite for upper level carving classes.
KYI SPOOK! Haunted Campgrounds
Introduction to Northwest Coast carving
Introduction to Northwest Coast Carving
Instructor: Wayne Hewson
October 20 – 27, 2018
Monday – Friday, 6 – 9 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration Fee: $175/$150
Materials: cedar sold by length
Prerequisite: Introduction to Power Tools
Accomplished Tsimshian carver and experienced instructor Wayne Hewson of Metlakatla has created over twelve unique totem poles while demonstrating at Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary, and several poles and other carved pieces for local and national commissions. Hewson will introduce students to three-dimensional formline design, design transfer basics, and the tools and techniques of Northwest Coast carving. Students will create a dorsal fin or paddle with carved design. Students can use their paddle from Introduction to Power Tools. This class is a prerequisite for upper level carving classes.
KYI SPOOK! Haunted Campgrounds
Annual KRBD Halloween Party
KRBD's Annual Halloween Party at the Cape Fox Lodge is a MUST!! Get your costume together to WOW the judges - but make sure you can dance in it because there's a dance contest too! Lots of Halloween-themed food and a no host bar.
Tickets are $15 at the door.
Costumes, dancing, and supporting your local public radio station. That's the way to spend an evening!
Image Credits
TOP ROW (L-R)
Stephen Jackson, Seward Shame Pole, Saxman, Alaska, 2017 - Ketchikan Community Concert Band, image credit Felix Wong - Evy Posey, "Cosmic Wyvern", Mixed UP the 35th Annual Wearable Art Show, 2021 – Ricardo Búrquez, "My World", 2016 - Evon Zerbetz & Rich Stage, "A Trip to the Library", 2012 - Terry Pyles, "Yeltatzie Salmon", 2015
BOTTOM ROW (L-R)
Kathy Flora, Marcie Pungowiyi, New Path Dancers, "Thunder”, ShapeShift the 26th Annual Wearable Art Show, 2012, image credit Ernie Meloche - Rhonda Green, Tongass Historical Museum entry gate, 2021 - Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, Spring Gala "The Four Seasons" May 2021 - Nathan Jackson, "New Thundering Wings", 2016 – First City Players, "39 Steps", Jack Finnegan, 2021, image credit Jeff Fitzwater - Jackie Keizer "Sailing Off Into A Tequila Sunrise", Mixed UP the 35th Annual Wearable Art, image credit Jeanette Sweetman 2021 - Shawna Hofmann, Andiamo Dance Company, image credit Jeanette Sweetman, 2021- Ricardo Búrquez, “Pipe Junction” 2021 - Isreal Shotridge, Chief Johnson's Totem Pole, Ketchikan, AK. 1955
