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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First City Players Starpath Theatre Classes with Krista Kimball
First City Players Starpath Theatre Classes with Krista Kimball
For ages K-2nd grade, these classes help build confidence, collaboration, critical and thinking. To sign up email info@firstcityplayers.org, see under "classes" for more information.
First City Players Office - 3:30 -4pm
No class 3/13
La Gwelga Lak Adaaws Sessions
BOOMbal Dance Hall Swing Dance Practica
Beverages will be available as well as a DJ (under 21 must be accompanied by a parent).
Praticas are dances, but low-key and open to dancers working on something from class or to get coaching.
$5 Cover
Open Craft Night at the Totem Heritage Center
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.**
Middle School Music Day Concert
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.
First City Players Starpath Theatre Classes with Clare Bennett
First City Players Starpath Theatre Classes with Clare Bennett
For ages 7th-12 grade , these classes help build confidence, collaboration, critical and thinking. To sign up email info@firstcityplayers.org, see under "classes" for more information.
First City Players Office- 4pm-5pm
NO CLASS 3/16
The Sea Shanty
Join in on an evening of Sea Shanties! Stop by for casual singing, dining, drinks and community!
Alaska Fish House-6pm
Live Music at the New York Cafe
Come listen to Dave, Hannah, and Chazz play at the New York Cafe.
No Cover
New York Cafe
Ketchikan Theatre Ballet Adult 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.
Japan Day
The Tiny Book Project
Join Evon Zerbetz for a free book-making event.
Intermediate/Advance Cedar Bark Plaiting
Instructor: KANDI MCGILTON $225
March 25 – April 2, 2023 (students responsible for materials) Mon. – Fri. 5:30-8:30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Kandi McGilton is a weaving student of master weavers, Delores and Holly Churchill, focusing on the endangered Annette Island style of Tsimshian basketry. In this class students will focus on the unique and subtle intricacies of plaiting. Students are responsible for supplying their own red cedar bark. This class counts toward a Certificate of Merit in Weaving.
Registration for Spring classes opens in December 2022. You are welcome to register via phone (907.225.5900), email, or stop by the Totem Heritage Center.
2nd Annual Youth Wearable Show
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