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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4th Quarter at The Commons Gallery
In-person • October 1, 2021 - January 3, 2022
Free. Open to the public.
7 days a week, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm, 2106 Tongass Ave. Ketchikan, AK
Online • View and purchase from The Commons Online Gallery,
available at KetchikanArts.org
Alaska Positive 2019 Exhibit
An exhibition organized and traveled by the Alaska State Museum
of the winners of the 2019 Alaska Positive photo contest. Features 38 photographs by 26 Alaskan photographers, including local artists Mike Gates, Deborah Mercy, and Rafael Torres.
Tongass Historical Museum
Tuesday - Saturday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free to Locals
Marilyn Lee at the Discovery Center
Artist Marilyn Lee will exhibit at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Season with an exhibit of charcoal and graphite studies of trees on local Ketchikan trails. You can enjoy the exhibit while visiting the Discovery Center.
The Southeast Alaska Discovery Center will finally be OPEN on cruise ship days starting July 9 (8 am -4 pm). Open Thursday-Sunday starting July 29 - October 15th
Open Mic with Joe Williams IV, Cullen McCormick, and Friends
Open Mic
Featuring the talents of Cullen McCormick and Chazz Gist
$5 Cover, Must be 21 years of age or accompanied by a parent or guardian.
"Space and Soul Together" - Priscilla Thomas
Artist Priscilla Thomas creates art that brings space and soul together, celebrating space exploration and how it speaks to our shared humanity.
Please wear a mask while visiting the Main Street Gallery
Paleo Nerds
Self-described paleo nerds Ray Troll and David Strassman discuss paleontology with experts around the nation in their podcast. New podcasts every Wednesday!
Over the Hump Piano Bar and Trivia
Diane Slagle hosts "80's to Now" trivia and blues on-demand piano bar
Arts Report on KRBD
Each week at approximately 8:20 am KRBD hosts the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council for their weekly report on arts and humanities in Ketchikan and the surrounding area. Get a synopsis of the local music scene, performances, Gallery exhibits, pop-ups, and Calls to artists. The Arts Report often features special guests from the Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, Artists, and Curators. Tune in weekly to KRBD 105.3 FM Ketchikan, Metlakatla and Saxman, 107.1 FM North Ketchikan, Ward Cove, and Ketchikan, 101.7: Craig, 90.7: North Point Higgins, 90.1: Mountain Point, Hydaburg, Klawock, and Thorne Bay.
If you would like your event to be aired in the Arts Report please let us know by the Thursday prior.
Dave, Hannah, and Chazz
Live music from Dave Rubin, Hannah Kerick, and Chazz Gist
Parol Filipino Lantern
Dave, Hannah, and Chazz
Live music from Dave Rubin, Hannah Kerick, and Chazz Gist
Austin Hays Trio
$5 Cover
The Commons - Market Shop Local Saturday
Shop Local Saturdays Market
Enjoy, shop, support local art vendors, and enjoy the awesome artwork at The Commons Gallery!!!
9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Commons at TFCU
Artist Presentation - Priscilla Thomas
Free and open to the public
Join artist Priscilla Thomas for a one-hour presentation about art careers in the realm of science and space!
Class size is limited please call the Arts Council to register 225-2211
Piano Bar with Diane Slagle
Diane Slagle hosts blues on-demand piano bar
Beer and Brats! KAAHC's Annual Food Raiser
• 3 Bawden Street Brewery beers for tasting
• A&P Brats pairings and other pairings for each beer
• Description and conversation about the BEER from brewmaster Sean Heismann and a conversation about the development and creation of locally made brats from Ben Williams of A&P!
• A playlist to include a fine selection of polkas!
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

