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Weekly Calendar of Upcoming Events and Performances

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907-225-2211

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August 1–7 2021

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Dave, Hannah, and Chazz at the Alaska Fish House

Sunday, August 1, 2021
12:00 pm2:00 pm
Alaska Fish House

Live music from Dave Rubin, Hannah Kerick, and Chazz Gist

Marilyn Lee at the Discovery Center

Friday, July 30, 20214:00 pmFriday, October 15, 20218:00 pm

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

Sunday, August 1, 2021
6:00 pm9:00 pm
Creek Street Cabaret

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.

Open Mic with Joe Williams IV, Cullen McCormick, and Friends

Sunday, August 1, 2021
6:00 pm9:00 pm
Creek Street Cabaret

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.

SUMMER TSIMSHIAN LANGUAGE CLASS

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
6:00 pm7:00 pm

SUMMER TSIMSHIAN LANGUAGE CLASS
July 13th – August 12th 2021 Beginner Level
Let’s sit by the campfire and learn our language.
LOCATION: Buggies Beach, City Park, Ward Lake, and Refuge Cove

DAY & TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tuesdays & Thursdays

COST: FREE, this class is free to all KIC Tribal members
and the general public
AGES: People of all ages are welcome, children must be
accompanied by a responsible adult
REGISTRATION: Call Terri Burr at (907) 228-9318 or email
tburr@kictribe.org to sign-up

Big Band Reading at the Creek Street Cabaret

Tuesday, August 3, 2021
6:15 pm7:30 pm

Paleo Nerds

Wednesday, August 4, 2021
12:00 pm1:00 pm
An online podcast!

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

Wednesday, August 4, 2021
5:00 pm8:00 pm
Fat Stans

Diane Slagle hosts "80's to Now" trivia and blues on-demand piano bar

Obvious Jazz

Wednesday, August 4, 2021
6:00 pm8:00 pm

Obvious Jazz,
Rob Holston sings vocals, plays sax, trumpet, trombone, and flute. The one-man-band plays pieces from the "American Song Book"

Arts Report on KRBD

Thursday, August 5, 2021
8:20 am8:35 am

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.

Cape Fox Players

Thursday, August 5, 2021
5:00 pm9:00 pm
Cape Fox Restaurant and Lounge

Live music from Dave Rubin, Hannah Kerick, and Chazz Gist

SUMMER TSIMSHIAN LANGUAGE CLASS

Thursday, August 5, 2021
6:00 pm7:00 pm

SUMMER TSIMSHIAN LANGUAGE CLASS
July 13th – August 12th 2021 Beginner Level
Let’s sit by the campfire and learn our language.
LOCATION: Buggies Beach, City Park, Ward Lake, and Refuge Cove

DAY & TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Tuesdays & Thursdays

COST: FREE, this class is free to all KIC Tribal members
and the general public
AGES: People of all ages are welcome, children must be
accompanied by a responsible adult
REGISTRATION: Call Terri Burr at (907) 228-9318 or email
tburr@kictribe.org to sign-up

Best Blueberry Dish Contest

Friday, August 6, 2021
12:00 pm3:00 pm
Main Street Gallery

Practice, Practice, Practice those delish blueberry dishes! Bring in your dish by 3:00 pm sharp to get it judged against the rest of Ketchikan. Prizes for First, Second, and Third!
Rules for the Best Blueberry Arts Festival Blueberry Dish…

• Dishes are due to the arts council – ready to serve before 3 pm on Friday, August 6th, Doors are locked at 3:00 for Judging!!!
• Must provide 3 servings, of up to two recipes will be accepted.
• Your dish may be savory or sweet.
• Your dish should make a recipe that will allow for 3 sample servings.
• The predominant flavor profile must be…BLUEBERRIES!!!
• The dish must be an original recipe OR your own personal adaptation of a recipe.
• The winning dish will be featured on the specials menu for the month of August at the New York Cafe.

Best Blueberry Dish Contest

Friday, August 6, 2021
12:00 pm3:00 pm
Main Street Gallery

Practice, Practice, Practice those delish blueberry dishes! Bring in your dish by 3:00 pm sharp to get it judged against the rest of Ketchikan. Prizes for First, Second, and Third!
Rules for the Best Blueberry Arts Festival Blueberry Dish…

• Dishes are due to the arts council – ready to serve before 3 pm on Friday, August 6th, Doors are locked at 3:00 for Judging!!!
• Must provide 3 servings, of up to two recipes will be accepted.
• Your dish may be savory or sweet.
• Your dish should make a recipe that will allow for 3 sample servings.
• The predominant flavor profile must be…BLUEBERRIES!!!
• The dish must be an original recipe OR your own personal adaptation of a recipe.
• The winning dish will be featured on the specials menu for the month of August at the New York Cafe.

Best Blueberry Dish Contest

Friday, August 6, 2021
12:00 pm3:00 pm
Main Street Gallery

Practice, Practice, Practice those delish blueberry dishes! Bring in your dish by 3:00 pm sharp to get it judged against the rest of Ketchikan. Prizes for First, Second, and Third!
Rules for the Best Blueberry Arts Festival Blueberry Dish…

• Dishes are due to the arts council – ready to serve before 3 pm on Friday, August 6th, Doors are locked at 3:00 for Judging!!!
• Must provide 3 servings, of up to two recipes will be accepted.
• Your dish may be savory or sweet.
• Your dish should make a recipe that will allow for 3 sample servings.
• The predominant flavor profile must be…BLUEBERRIES!!!
• The dish must be an original recipe OR your own personal adaptation of a recipe.
• The winning dish will be featured on the specials menu for the month of August at the New York Cafe.

Pet, Doll, and MASK Parade!

Friday, August 6, 2021
2:00 pm3:00 pm

Every year, the 3-day Blueberry Arts Festival starts with a Parade! The CUTEST Parade in town!!! The Pet, Doll, and Mask Parade! Bring your favorite pet or doll or both! Dress up, dress them up! And this year a prize is given to the most FESTIVE MASK!!!! Fun fun fun!!! Free to all! Appropriate for all ages! Youngsters and their parents adorn wagons, pets, and dolls and parade down Main Street! This year the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council will do the same but with the addition of MASKS to help protect our youngest unvaccinated community members. Get creative, have fun, make a mask for yourself, make a matching one for your doll or teddy bear, decorate your wagon, bring a friend with four legs......! Don't have kids, dolls, or pets? Enjoy the cutest parade in town from the sidewalks of Main Street!

Opening Reception - "Blueberry Arts Festival Art Exhibit"

Friday, August 6, 2021
5:00 pm7:00 pm
Main Street Gallery

Join us for the Opening Reception of the "46th Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Art Exhibit". This annual open-call exhibit features new works from the whole community working in any medium. Main Street Gallery openings are always the first Friday of the month and are free and open to the public.

46th Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Booths!!!!

Saturday, August 7, 2021
10:00 am5:00 pm

A Ketchikan Tradition!!! 130 ++++ Art, Food, Community Organizations, and Political Booths, outside in downtown Ketchikan! For the first time ever the Blueberry Arts Festival will be located in the Main, Mission, and Dock Streets of downtown Ketchikan! Come out and enjoy Ketchikans largest Street Festival!

476th Annual Blueberry Arts Festival Booths!!!!

Saturday, August 7, 2021
10:00 am5:00 pm

A Ketchikan Tradition!!! 130 ++++ Art, Food, Community Organizations, and Political Booths, outside in downtown Ketchikan! For the first time ever the Blueberry Arts Festival will be located in the Main, Mission, and Dock Streets of downtown Ketchikan! Come out and enjoy Ketchikans largest Street Festival!

Dave, Hannah, and Chazz

Saturday, August 7, 2021
12:00 pm2:00 pm
Alaska Fish House

Dave, Hannah, and Chazz will play at the Alaska Fish House every Saturday from 12- 2:00 pm
Free to restaurant patrons.

Beard and Mustache Contest

Saturday, August 7, 2021
4:00 pm5:00 pm

Calling ALL to participate, grow, design, and sculpt your facial masterpieces! Thats right !!! Prizes will be given to the MOST WILD!!!!
MOST ARTISTIC!!!! and the PEOPLE's Favorite!!! Check-in at the Main Stage to be included in the judgment!

Piano Bar with Diane Slagle

Saturday, August 7, 2021
5:00 pm8:00 pm
Alaska Fish House

Diane Slagle hosts blues on-demand piano bar

CHARR Beer Garden

Saturday, August 7, 2021
6:00 pm9:00 pm

6:00 – 8:00 pm CHARR Beer Garden at the Lumberjack Arena $20 at the door. Must be 21 or over. All proceeds will benefit the Ketchikan CHARR Educational Fund for local students.

Austin Hays Trio featuring Alvin Inoncillo on Guitar

Saturday, August 7, 2021
8:00 pm9:00 pm
Creek Street Cabaret

Opening for the Ratfish Wranglers
Free
21 and over or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

Ratfish Wranglers

Saturday, August 7, 2021
9:00 pm11:30 pm
Creek Street Cabaret

21 and over or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian


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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