Bealer Celebration of Life
The exhibition “The Squirrel & the Bear: Eric & Pam Bealer’s Life in the Tongass” closes with a celebration of their lives on Friday, April 21, 6:30 pm at the Mean Queen downstairs. Music, art, beverages, friends & pie. Friends will share anecdotes about both artists. And about “Sea Pony Farm” property – their contribution…
Read MoreArt / Writing Exhibition
“The Squirrel & the Bear: Eric & Pam Bealer’s Life in the Tongass” is a new exhibition of paintings by Stephen Lawrie, with writings by Maite Lorente that will be open from April 7 to April 21 of 2023. The Opening Reception will be Friday, April 7th at 5pm at the Venneberg Building, 221 Harbor…
Read MorePoetry Café Hour
The Sitka Public Library Teen Advisory Board invites all to celebrate April’s poetry month with a poetry café 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the library. Hosts exchange a poem for a beverage and a pastry. Poems and materials to work on black out poetry are available and read aloud welcome. For more information e-mail…
Read MoreHerring Ladies Sing
Herring Ladies sing to the herring at 12noon on Wednesday, April 12th at Yaaw T’eiyí (the Herring Rock) outside of Sheet’ká Kwáan Naa Kahidi.
Read MoreFilm Screening: “Speaking Grief”
Brave Heart Volunteers hosts a viewing of the documentary film “Speaking Grief” on Tuesday April 4, in the Pioneers Home Chapel, from 6-8pm. Let’s talk about grief: Brave Heart Volunteers is hosting a viewing of Speaking Grief. This event starts at 6 pm with the movie starting at 6:30. Viewers are encouraged to join us…
Read MoreSilent Auction & Bake Sale
The Friends are now accepting donations of artwork for our Annual Silent Auction and Bake Sale, which will be held on April 15th, 2023, at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Donations (artwork, jewelry, books, etc.) will be accepted till March 31. Leave your donation & contact info at Sheldon Jackson Museum Wed-Sat anytime between 10am-4pm. Questions? Email…
Read MoreDinner & Movies about Yaaw
Join us to watch two films about the importance of Yaaw [Pacific Herring], followed by a Q&A / Discussion with filmmakers: Andrés Javier Camacho and Xéetl’ee Katelyn Stiles, as well as Herring Egg Harvesters Paulette Moreno and Andrew Roberts. Will take place at UAS Sitka, Room 229 (upstairs) from 5-7pm. Get cozy for some critical…
Read MoreQuilters’ Meeting
Ocean Wave Quilters meets 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at United Methodist Church. Monthly meetings, September through June, are open to all, members or not. Those wishing to pay the $25 dues receive a monthly newsletter, discounts on classes and other benefits. For more information call President Sarah Jordan at 907-738-7272.
Read MoreTongass Mist Writing April 12-16
Conference/Retreat is now open for hybrid local attendance, as well as welcoming visitors. Sitka residents are welcome to engage in the entire 5-day conference at the 50% discounted price of $1000. Includes an all-inclusive stay on SFAC like the out of town attendees for half the price because we love our Sitka artists! Private lodging.…
Read MorePortable Southeast
Exhibit opened March 3rd at Harbor Mountain Brewing, and will be in place at that venue till March 30th. The exhibit will move on to Haines in April, Yakutat in May, and Juneau in June. “Portable Southeast” is a curated exhibit with submissions spanning from Prince of Wales to Dry Bay, providing increased exposure for…
Read MoreYaaw Ḵoo.éex’ Prep
Ḵoo.éex’ Prep continues on Sunday April 2 at 3:30pm at the ANB Hall. All are invited to help make gifts for the upcoming 2023 Yaaw Ḵoo.éex’ Herring Ceremony, scheduled to take place on April 15, 2023 at Sheet’ká Ḵwáan Naa Kahídi RSVP to herringprotectors@gmail.com if you are planning to attend the actual April ceremony. Materials…
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