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Weekly Calendar of Upcoming Events and Performances

To have your event added to The Arts and Culture Calendar contact:
Colm Wykoff: info@KetchikanArts.org 907-225-2211

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April 2–8 2023

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Intermediate/Advance Cedar Bark Plaiting

Saturday, March 25, 20235:30 pmSunday, April 2, 20237:30 pm
Totem Heritage Center

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.

James and The Giant Peach presented by Kayhi Drama Kings

Sunday, April 2, 2023
7:00 pm9:00 pm

James and the Giant Peach
by Kayhi Drama Kings

Tickets:
Adults: $15
Student/Child: $5

at Kayhi Auditorium

First City Players Starpath Theatre Classes with Krista Kimball

Monday, April 3, 2023
3:30 pm4:30 pm
First City Players Office

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

Performance by Torah Zamora

Wednesday, April 5, 2023
6:00 pm7:00 pm
Totem Heritage Center

An evening of music in Sm'algyax, the Tsimshian language, inspired by adaawx and the Tongass we call home.

Arts Report on KRBD

Thursday, April 6, 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.

First City Players Starpath Theatre Classes with Clare Bennett

Thursday, April 6, 2023
4:00 pm5:00 pm
First City Players Office

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

Thursday, April 6, 2023
6:00 pm9:00 pm

Join Greg Thomas and Diane Slagle at 6pm for the Sea Shanty
No Cover
At the Alaska Fish House

Middle School Music Day

Friday, April 7, 2023

Opening Main Street Gallery "Squaring Off & Blackout Poetry" combined!

Friday, April 7, 2023
5:00 pm7:00 pm
Main Street Gallery

An open call exhibit for artist working in any medium to create artwork within the confines of 12 x 12 x 12 inches, and poetry extracted from published literature.

Live Music at the New York Cafe

Friday, April 7, 2023
7:00 pm9:00 pm

Come listen to Dave, Hannah, and Chazz play at the New York Cafe.
No Cover
New York Cafe

Ketchikan Theatre Ballet Adult Ballet

Saturday, April 8, 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.

First City Players Starpath Theatre Classes with Jack Finnegan

Saturday, April 8, 2023
11:30 am12:30 pm
First City Players Office

First City Players Starpath Theatre Classes with Jack Finnegan
For ages 3rd & 4th 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 - 11:30-12:30pm 

Ken Tuene Memorial Stampede - Ketchikan Running Club

Saturday, April 8, 2023
12:00 pm1:00 pm

Ketchikan Running Club presents the Ken Tuene Memorial Stampede! Click on the website link below for exact race times and more information!

First City Players Starpath Theatre Classes with Dani Pratt

Saturday, April 8, 2023
1:00 pm2:00 pm
First City Players Office

First City Players Starpath Theatre Classes with Dani Pratt
For ages 5th & 6th 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 - 1-2pm 
NO CLASS 3/25

Ketchikan Community Concert Band Spring Performance!

Saturday, April 8, 2023
7:00 pm9:00 pm

Join the Ketchikan Community Concert Band for the Spring Concert!

"Metamorphoses"
Kayhi Auditorium
7pm

Tickets are $15 for adults free for youth under 18


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 in Ketchikan

  • Impact of the Arts in Ketchikan

    5,700,000 million annually

  • Direct employment by arts sector

    73

  • Volunteers

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