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Aesop’s Fables and Antigone in one acts

The show debuts Friday April 21, 7pm; Saturday April 22, 2pm & 7pm. Odess Theater in Allen Hall. $10 general / $5 students & seniors. Children under 5 are free.

Parade of Species celebrates Earth Day

The Parade of the Species 2017 is April 21st. The event will start at 2:45 at Totem Square and end at the Sitka Sound Science Center for an Earth Day Celebration.

Bridging history at Sitka National Historical Park

Sitka National Historical Park's Brinnen Carter, Chief of Resources, and Ranger Erin Fulton talk about the summer season. That includes replacing the Indian River Bridge and restoring of the views from the fort site to the ocean, to approximate the topography that existed during the Battle of 1804. Downloadable audio.

Design contest encourages BYOB (Bring your own bag!)

Kathy Ingallinera and Michelle Putz are spearheading a reusable bag project. They're hosting a design contest to encouraging people to remember reusable bags while shopping.

Dance recital brings genealogy to life

Dancers Adam McKinney and Danny Ryan are in residency with the Sitka Fine Arts Camp. They'll perform two autobiographical works tonight.

A kayak ranger brings her story home

Novelist Mary Emerick spent seven years (2002-2009) as a back country kayak ranger in the Tongass National Forest. Her debut novel 'The Geography of Water' is a mystery/coming-of-age story set in the watery landscape of Southeast Alaska.

How to navigate the complex world of Medicare

Susan Briles is the outreach and enrollment specialist at SEARHC, while Cyndy Gibson is a financial planner. Together, they want to advise Sitkans on how to apply for health insurance and offer tips.

Mr. Holmes, we presume?

KCAW received an unexpected visit from Matt Holmes this week (4-12-17), a long-time institution in public radio in Southeast.

Turkish baker offers guidance on gentle living

Suat Tuzlak is in Sitka, hosting several cooking and health classes. The Turkish baker is also a a certified EDGU (Evolutionary Spinal Maintenance) instructor and Thai Yoga Massage® practitioner.

Tlingit potato takes root in Sitka gardens

The Sitka Ranger District and Sitka Tribe of Alaska have joined forces around the Tlingit potato. On Friday, April 14th, the two agencies will offer a free workshop on how to grow the hardy starch in Sitka soil.