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Weekly Calendar of Upcoming Events and Performances

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January 15–21 2023

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Walmart Community Mural Program/ NOW Art

Monday, January 16, 2023

NOW Art are looking for artists who can create a design that reflects cultural references that connect
to the local community and who can create murals for the various store locations in Alaska. This work will be done remotely so the ability to work digitally or translate traditional media into a high resolution is a must. Artists will not have to work on-site and can be paid up to $800 for completed commission work. To participate in this program and be selected they are considering artists who create
compositions in the following styles: watercolor, oil painting, street art, realism, and classical
styles like landscape. Alaska, U.S.A.
Deadline January 16th, 2023

BOOMbal Dance Class

Monday, January 16, 2023
5:00 pm7:30 pm
Main Street Gallery

BOOMbal Dance Classes at the Main Street Gallery!
BOOMbal Dance Hall

A new dance series to learn East Coast Swing starts on January 9
Two classes to choose from:
Doors open for check-in: 5:45
Beginners: 6:00-6:45 (Swing 101 + Swing 2)
Intermediates 6:55 - 7:30 (Swing 4)

The first class of the year is FREE for the community! On January 9, try out Swing 101
The rest of the month's series is $22 for one class, $38 for both classes.
No partner needed, but reservation is required. Register via FB messenger @BOOMbal Dance Hall, mask are optional. 

First City Players 2023 Jazz & Cabaret Workshops

Monday, January 16, 2023
5:30 pm6:30 pm
Ketchikan High School

First City Players 2023 Jazz & Cabaret Workshop
Unplugged with Matt King at 5:30pm-Ketchikan High School
Great American Songbook with Nicki Denner at 5:30pm-Ketchikan High School
Broadway Showtunes with Nicki Dinner at 7:30 - Ketchikan High School
Just Jazz with Matt King at 7:30- Ketchikan High School
These workshops run Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Click the above link to register or call 907 225 4792, spots are limited $150 for workshop.

First City Players 2023 Jazz & Cabaret Workshops

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
5:30 pm6:30 pm
Ketchikan High School

First City Players 2023 Jazz & Cabaret Workshop
Duets & Ensembles & Kitchen Sinks with Matt King at Nicki Denner at 5:30pm-Ketchikan High School. This workshop runs Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (TBD) . Click the above link to register or call 907 225 4792, spots are limited $150 for workshop.

Open Craft Night at the Totem Heritage Center

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
6:00 pm9:00 pm

Open Craft Night is back at the Totem Heritage Center!
Join them on Tuesdays from 6-9:00pm and bring your weaving, regalia, and design projects to work in the company of fellow Northwest Coast artists and students.
For more information about Open Craft Night, the Native Arts Studies Program, and the Totem Heritage Center call 225-5900 or visit KetchikanMuseums.org.
**Woodshop access will NOT be available in October and November due to renovations.**

First City Players 2023 Jazz & Cabaret Workshops

Wednesday, January 18, 2023
5:30 pm6:30 pm
Ketchikan High School

First City Players 2023 Jazz & Cabaret Workshop
Unplugged with Matt King at 5:30pm-Ketchikan High School
Great American Songbook with Nicki Denner at 5:30pm-Ketchikan High School
Broadway Showtunes with Nicki Dinner at 7:30 - Ketchikan High School
Just Jazz with Matt King at 7:30- Ketchikan High School
These workshops run Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Click the above link to register or call 907 225 4792, spots are limited $150 for workshop.

Arts Report on KRBD

Thursday, January 19, 2023
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.

Ask UAS A History of Ward Lake

Thursday, January 19, 2023
6:00 pm7:00 pm
UAS Ketchikan Campus Library

Ask UAS presents A History of Ward Lake: a perspective from the Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District Archaeologist Michelle Gray. Join us Thursday, January 19th 6PM at the UAS Ketchikan Campus Library, at 2600 7th Avenue.

Torch Nights Performing Arts Series - Diane Slagle presents a broad perspective of music from across the decades

Thursday, January 19, 2023
7:00 pm9:00 pm
Main Street Gallery

Hosted by Diane Slagle with special guests during the series including Cameo McRoberts, Harmilla Earth, Sharolyn Kroscavage, Shauna Lee, Marjorie Evers. and more!

January's performance includes music from the 40's and The Ladies of Tin Pan Alley and WWII, Dorothy Fields, Ann Ronnell, Kay Swift, Edith Piaf

Tickets are $15 at the door

2023 Jazz & Cabaret Gala

Friday, January 20, 2023
2:00 pm3:00 pm
Ted Ferry Civic Center

Ketchikan Theatre Ballet Adult Ballet

Saturday, January 21, 2023
9:00 am10:30 am
Ketchikan Theatre Ballet

This open-level Ballet class is geared toward adults with no previous dance experience.

Move your body, burn calories and learn the basics of Classical Ballet technique! There is no dance or ballet experience necessary for this class. This class is designed for adults who are new to dance and have always wanted to experience the beauty of ballet! Punch cards are also available for this class.

Japanese Language & Culture class for families

Saturday, January 21, 2023
10:30 am11:30 am
Ketchikan Public Library

All ages welcome!

2023 Jazz & Cabaret Gala

Saturday, January 21, 2023
2:00 pm3:00 pm
Ted Ferry Civic Center

THE MONTHLY GRIND!!!

Saturday, January 21, 2023
7:00 pm8:30 pm
Saxman Tribal House

The Monthly Grind is BACK!!!!!! Get ready to head out to the Saxman Tribal House and spend a wonderful evening enjoying music with friends and family. Tickets are $5 for adults, $1 for Kids under 12. And if you bring a dessert to share, you can get a refund of your ticket purchase! Woo Hoo!!!


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

The Positive Impact of the Arts Sector in Ketchikan

  • Impact of the Arts Sector in Ketchikan

    5,700,000 million annually

  • Direct employment by Arts Sector in Ketchikan

    73

  • Volunteer Hours for KAAHC in 2023

    1,920

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