whales in january
JAN
13
Aleatoricism, Post-Modernism, and Whale Songs?
Kyle Pickett, Music Director
The Juneau Symphony's January concert features Alan Hovhaness's And God Created Great Whales for orchestra and taped whale songs. Kyle Pickett talks about this piece and other orchestral music using extended and unusual techniques.
JAN
20
Whale Songs
Jim Darling, Whale Researcher
Dr. Jim Darling presents his research into humpback whale songs—including their structure and composition, similarities and differences across the North Pacific, and what it all might mean.
films in february
FEB
3
Journey on the Wild Coast
Greg Chaney, Film Producer
Greg will show his Banff and Anchorage Film Festival award winning documentary of a married couple’s attempt to walk, paddle and ski under their own power from Seattle to the Aleutians along the wild and remote northwest coast of North America. Followed by audience Q & A.
FEB
10
JUMP Winter 2012 Film Fest
The biannual eclectic collection of local short films makes an appearance at UAS. Hosted by the JUMP Society.
FEB
24
Treasures from the State Film Library
Damon Stuebner, Alaska State Film Library
The third annual short film festival of vintage films and videos from the Alaska State Library Historical Collections.
mix-it-up in march
MAR
2
Life Thus Far and Artistic Identity: Senior Capstone Presentations
UAS Art Students
Five soon-to-be graduates of the UAS Bachelor or Arts in Art program on how life experiences influence their personal paths to becoming artists.
MAR
23
The Land Marks
Perserverance Theatre Diversity Panel
Perserverance Theatre presents a panel on cultural identity and place through theatre. How have the places you've lived marked your life story? What markers have you left in the places you've lived? Join theatre artists Marcus Gardley, Ishmael Hope, Flordelino Lagundino and Donna Walker-Kuhne in a conversation about the role of theatre in sustaining diverse communities and cultures.
MAR
30
Community Poetry Reading
UAS and Local Poets
UAS English students invite members of the poetic community to recite your original works. Sign up in advance required.
voices in april
APR
13
Alaskapella A Capella
UAS Student Choir Club
The talented members of Alaskapella A Capella will perform classical to pop to parody in vocals-only arrangements.
APR
20
Tidal Echoes Launch
UAS and Local Authors and Artists
Tidal Echoes is Southeast Alaska's literary and art journal. This 10th anniversary edition features the work of Gustavus writer Kim Heacox and Juneau artist Patrice Helmar.
APR
27
Nearly Normal Tales
Tom Cosgrove, Storyteller
Storyteller and essayist Tom Cosgrove provides a view of Alaska not often seen in Hollywood productions. Family friendly tales explore Tom's "Nearly Normal" Alaskan life.