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Arts Calendar

Weekly Calendar of Upcoming Events and Performances

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907-225-2211

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September 1–7 2019

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Ketchikan at the Fair

Thursday, August 15, 20198:00 amTuesday, September 3, 20199:00 am
Tongass Historical Museum

A temporary exhibit of Ketchikan artists featured in the 2019 Southeast Alaska State Fair.

Eighteen artists and crafters submitted fourty-one items to the Southeast Alaska State Fair in Haines, held July 25-28. A selection of Ketchikan’s creations will be on display at the Tongass Historical Museum from August 15-September 3, 2019, and will have you feeling hometown pride!

Entries include hand-turned wooden bowls, quilts, crocheted, knitted, and handwoven items... the eclectic variety of submissions shows the talent in our town, and took home some top awards!

Header photo: Spirograph Design Quilt, Amy Lanstra

Magician at Creek Street Cabaret

Monday, September 2, 2019
12:00 pm1:00 pm
Creek Street Cabaret

A wonderful Magician entertains Ketchikan straight off a Cruise Ship, every Monday through September! Come enjoy a magical treat over your lunch hour! Free

Social Justice Reading Group

Monday, September 2, 2019
12:00 pm1:00 pm
Ketchikan Public Library

Each week participants will discuss a short reading. Call 225-3331 for more information.

Alaska Positive Call-for-Entry

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
9:00 am10:00 am
Alaska State Museum in Juneau

Open call to photographers!!!

Alaska Positive encourages photography as an art form in Alaska. Entries will be juried by nationally renowned photographer David Michael Kennedy.
Opportunity to participate in a traveling exhibit!

October 12 deadline for digital submissions!
November 8th deadline for all matted, exhibit-ready submissions

The Secret Garden Audition

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
6:30 pm7:30 pm
First City Players Offices

Call 907-225-4792 to sign up for a time slot!
You need only attend one audition
No pre-prepared material required, just come ready to read and play!

The Secret Garden Audition

Tuesday, September 3, 2019
7:30 pm8:30 pm
First City Players Offices

Call 907-225-4792 to sign up for a time slot!
You need only attend one audition
No pre-prepared material required, just come ready to read and play!

2019 Winter Arts Faire Vendor Booth Application Available

Wednesday, September 4, 201912:00 amMonday, September 30, 20195:00 pm
Saxman Community Center

30th Annual Winter Arts Faire Vendor application! Return Vendor application deadline is September 30th 5:00 pm!

KRBD Ketchikan Community Radio - Board of Directors' Meeting

Wednesday, September 4, 2019
5:30 pm7:00 pm
KRBD Station

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.

Dave, Hannah, and Chaz

Thursday, September 5, 2019
5:00 pm8:30 pm
Cape Fox Lodge

Join Dave Rubin, guitar, Hannah Karrick, violin, and Chazz Gist, bass, at the Cape Fox Lodge for your listening pleasure.

Artful Yoga

Thursday, September 5, 2019
5:30 pm6:30 pm
Main Street Gallery

Shelly Hill, licensed yoga instructor, takes you through an artful, mindful, 1-hour yoga session. in the beautiful ambiance of the Main Street Gallery $5

The Secret Garden Audition

Thursday, September 5, 2019
6:30 pm7:30 pm
First City Players Offices

Call 907-225-4792 to sign up for a time slot!
You need only attend one audition
No pre-prepared material required, just come ready to read and play!

The Secret Garden Audition

Thursday, September 5, 2019
7:30 pm8:30 pm
First City Player Offices

Call 907-225-4792 to sign up for a time slot!
You need only attend one audition
No pre-prepared material required, just come ready to read and play!

Opening Reception "Lucidity" - an exhibit by Cammie May at the Main Street Gallery

Friday, September 6, 2019
5:00 pm7:00 pm
Main Street Gallery

The opening reception for Cammie May a fresh and inspiring artist from Craig, Alaska! Come discover her new painting and drawing combinations, inspired by the magic of Southeast Alaska, full of color, detail, and wonder.

Dave, Hannah, and Chazz

Friday, September 6, 2019
7:00 pm9:00 pm
New York Cafe

Dave Rubin, guitar, Hannah Karrick, violin, and Chazz Gist, bass, play every Friday night at the New York Cafe for your listening pleasure.

"Lucidity" a Solo Exhibit by Cammie May at the Main Street Gallery

Saturday, September 7, 201911:00 amFriday, September 27, 20195:00 pm
Main Street Gallery

New painting and drawing combinations from artist Cammie May, inspired by the magic of Southeast Alaska, full of color, detail, and wonder.
The exhibit runs September 6th - September 27th..

Artist Presentation Cammie May

Saturday, September 7, 2019
12:00 pm2:00 pm
Main Street Gallery

For her artist presentation, Cammie May will have a few items from her collections from nature to demonstrate how she makes her beautiful mushroom spore prints, as well as lichen, seaweed, etc. She will show examples of how to incorporate those natural aspects into your own pieces, and explain her process. There will be a PowerPoint presentation and hands-on demonstration. Supplies will be provided for participants to create their own art along with Cammie May.

Artist presentations are always Free and open to the public!

Dave and Hannah

Saturday, September 7, 2019
6:00 pm9:00 pm
Salmon Falls Resort

Dave Rubin and Hannah Karrick play a beautiful duet of guitar and violin. Enjoy their music at dinner or with cocktails.


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

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