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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Youth in Art Application
A multi-media open call exhibit inviting area youth to display their work, celebrating the arts in our schools and community.
Social Justice Reading Group
Each week participants will discuss a short reading. Call 225-3331 for more information.
Introduction to Power Tools
Introduction to Power Tools
Instructor: Jebidiah Knutsen
October 1 – 3, 2018
Monday – Wednesday, 6 – 9 p.m.
Registration Fee: $70 / $60
Materials: $20
Professional carpenter and dedicated Northwest Coast carving student Jebidiah Knutsen will teach the safe and proper use of a variety of power tools as students create a Northwest Coast-style cedar dance paddle blank. The skills gained in this class are essential for all future carving projects and classes. Your dance paddle can be used for a future introductory design or carving project. Get to know the Totem Heritage Center wood shop! This course is a prerequisite for all carving classes at the Totem Heritage Center and use of the woodshop.
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.
Author John Straley visits Ketchikan!!
Introduction to Power Tools
Introduction to Power Tools
Instructor: Jebidiah Knutsen
October 1 – 3, 2018
Monday – Wednesday, 6 – 9 p.m.
Registration Fee: $70 / $60
Materials: $20
Professional carpenter and dedicated Northwest Coast carving student Jebidiah Knutsen will teach the safe and proper use of a variety of power tools as students create a Northwest Coast-style cedar dance paddle blank. The skills gained in this class are essential for all future carving projects and classes. Your dance paddle can be used for a future introductory design or carving project. Get to know the Totem Heritage Center wood shop! This course is a prerequisite for all carving classes at the Totem Heritage Center and use of the woodshop.
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
KRBD Ketchikan Community Radio - Board of Directors' Meeting
The Board of Director's of KRBD meet monthly at the station beginning at 5:30pm, on the first Wednesday of the month. This meeting is to discuss the workings of the radio station.
Introduction to Power Tools
Introduction to Power Tools
Instructor: Jebidiah Knutsen
October 1 – 3, 2018
Monday – Wednesday, 6 – 9 p.m.
Registration Fee: $70 / $60
Materials: $20
Professional carpenter and dedicated Northwest Coast carving student Jebidiah Knutsen will teach the safe and proper use of a variety of power tools as students create a Northwest Coast-style cedar dance paddle blank. The skills gained in this class are essential for all future carving projects and classes. Your dance paddle can be used for a future introductory design or carving project. Get to know the Totem Heritage Center wood shop! This course is a prerequisite for all carving classes at the Totem Heritage Center and use of the woodshop.
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
"The Cultivated Table" - Artist Presentation
October 5-26, 2018: The Cultivated Table
Join us for an artist presentation and Oyster POP UP!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chef and artist Robin Leventhal is joined by Hump Island Oysters in this tasty conversation about the oysters of Southeast Alaska, and their presentation.
Ketchikan Theatre Ballet Autumn Showcase
Opening Reception - "The Cultivated Table"
October 5-26, 2018: The Cultivated Table
Chef and artist Robin Leventhal presents 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 Openings are always the first Friday of the month and are free and open to the public.
The BIG BEND - Cedar Bending Workshop Totem Heritage Center
The BIG BEND
Cedar Bending Workshop
Led by: Wayne Hewson & Fred Trout
October 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 2018
Two Weekend sessions: Fridays 6-9 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Registration Fee: FREE
Prerequisite: Introduction to Power Tools
Learn the techniques of bent-corner construction from carving kerfs, steaming and forming, fitting base and sides, and finishing surfaces in a free two weekend workshop. With the expert guidance of instructors and Northwest Coast carvers Fred Trout and Wayne Hewson, participants will together create twelve bent-corner style boxes that reference tradition while being functional pieces for family programs at the Tongass Historical Museum and Totem Heritage Center. Carvers and Northwest Coast artists of all levels are welcome to learn and participate, and contribute their knowledge and experience in this Ketchikan Museums project that will be enjoyed by our community for years to come. For the safety of all, Introduction to Power Tools is a prerequisite to participate. This workshop is a special program that does not count towards a Certificate of Merit.
Nude & Rude Review PREVIEW
The Nude & Rude Revue is coming from Skagway to the Creek Street Cabaret this week! Friday 5 Oct 7:30 pm this teasingly saucy & truly Alaskan musical revue opens in the First City. Celebrate & revel with the show that would have driven the miners of '98 into a hysterical frenzy! $5 at the door
"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)
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
The BIG BEND - Cedar Bending Workshop
Learn to steam bend cedar and create bent wood style boxes for museum programs!
FREE WORKSHOP!
Led by: Fred Trout and Wayne Hewson
October 5 & 6 , 12 & 13, 2018
Two Weekend sessions: Fridays 6-9 pm ; Saturdays 10-5 pm
Prerequisite: Introduction to Power Tools
Learn the techinques of bent-corner construction from carving kerfs, steaming and forming, fitting base and sides
The Nude & Rude Revue: Try It; You'll Like it! Burlesque
The Nude & Rude Revue is a performance art collective specializing in variety, vaudeville, burlesque, song, and dance. Our innovative ideas, classical training, and artful arrangements all show clearly that our joy is to share art. Nude & Rude began as a state of mind and life philosophy shared by the troupe while living in Skagway, Alaska. Allow us to tantalize, empower, celebrate, and surprise with an array of acts fueled by humor, tease, and an abundance of glamour. We invite all humans into our world to escape and play. Let the skeptics become believers; let the believers fall in love.
Try it... you’ll like it!
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
