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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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.
Ketchikan Theatre Ballet Open Registration
Ketchikan Theatre Ballet registration will be open online or you can call the office 907-225-9311
Star Wars Call for Artist
October is Star Wars Month at The Cordova Historical Museum. They are calling for artist, fans and collectors of Star Wars art or objects! Do you have something you would like to have displayed at the Star Wars Art and Memorabilia exhibit?
Idea Festival
The Tongass Historical Museum
Tsimshian Summer Gathering
Come join KIC at City Park for a special Tsimshian Summer Gathering! There will be language learning, drumming, storytelling, and songs. Free to all. People of all ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Call Ahl’lid͟a͟a͟w͟ at (907) 228-9318 or email Ahl’lid͟a͟a͟w͟@kictribe.org to sign-up
The Tongass Historical Museum
Austin Hays Solo
Austin will perform Wednesday Nights through the summer
Free to patrons of the Timbers Resturant
Joe Williams IV and Cullen McCormick
Live music, guitar and vocals
The Tongass Historical Museum
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.
"Cherchez La Femme" by Elizabeth Belanger Exhibit
Cyrano's Art Gallery in Anchorage presents Cherchez La Femme by Elizabeth Belanger. The opening is August 5th from 5-7, this exhibit will run until August 28th on Thursdays and Fridays from 12-4p and during all performances.
Tsimshian Summer Gathering
Come join KIC at City Park for a special Tsimshian Summer Gathering! There will be language learning, drumming, storytelling, and songs. Free to all. People of all ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Call Ahl’lid͟a͟a͟w͟ at (907) 228-9318 or email Ahl’lid͟a͟a͟w͟@kictribe.org to sign-up
The Tongass Historical Museum
"Cherchez La Femme" by Elizabeth Belanger Exhibit
Cyrano's Art Gallery in Anchorage presents Cherchez La Femme by Elizabeth Belanger. The opening is August 5th from 5-7, this exhibit will run until August 28th on Thursdays and Fridays from 12-4p and during all performances.
Portable Southeast Art Exhibit submission deadline
Portable Southeast is a curated traveling art exhibit that will tour the region during the 2022-23 JAHC Gallery Season. This traveling art exhibit will feature artwork inspired by life on the coast and will travel to six communities in Southeast Alaska (locations are TBA) - with the goal to create new partnerships between communities and more exhibit opportunities for artists currently residing in Southeast Alaska. No fee to apply.
Artists may submit up to three pieces in any medium. Artwork must fit in a USPS Priority Mail Box (no larger than 14 x 12 x 3 1/4").
The deadline to submit work is Friday, August 19, 2022.
More information and the application form is posted on our website: jahc.org/portable-southeast/
Joe Williams IV and Chazz Gist
Live Music
Free to Restaurant and Bar Patrons
7:00 - 9:00 pm
The Tongass Historical Museum
Kayhi Choral Alumni Concert
Featuring singers from more than 50 years of Kayhi colors. $10 per person at the door, all proceeds go to support the Kayhi choral department.
Live Music
Rotating live local music! You won't be disappointed,
Free and open to restaurant and Bar patrons
Joe Williams Birthday Dance Party
Join Joe Williams in celebrating his 31st Birthday with an awesome Dance Party featuring live music from Woody's Finest Hour and special guest Kaylauna Churchill. There will also be cupcakes from 55 North Bakery & Coffee. $10 cover at the door, 100% of donations go to Ketchikan Pride Alliance. Attire is Grown & Sexy!
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
