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Soprano to bring ‘a sentimental mood’ to concert

The Sitka Music Festival will host a "Winterlude" concert next Tuesday, February 13, featuring soprano Danielle Talamantes on her first Alaska tour. T

VIP tickets on sale this Friday for Ramshackle Cabaret’s annual big show fundraiser

Ramshackle Cabaret promises to take its audience on an enchanted forest adventure this winter with "Throbbin' Wood." VIP tickets for the show go on sale this Friday at Harrigan Centennial Hall. Christian Litten and Shelby Williams joined KCAW for The Morning Interview to discuss what audiences can expect from the group's annual "big show" fundraiser.

‘The Sky’s the Limit’ at 2024 Sitka Wearable Arts Show

Tiffany Pearson and Bobbi Jordan share details on the 2024 Sitka Wearable Art Show, which has two performances (2 p.m. and 7 p.m.) this Saturday, February 10 at Harrigan Centennial Hall.

Sitka man to serve 25 years after court accepts plea agreement

A Sitkan last month was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of his father. At a sentencing hearing in Sitka Superior Court, Patrick O’Brien apologized for his actions, and the judge approved on his plea agreement with the state.

Sitka’s Adult-ish Spelling Bee returns in February

Friends of the Sitka Public Library, Jeff Budd and Kari Sagel, spell out the terms of this month's Adult Spelling Bee, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 15, Harrigan Centennial Hall.

Sitka saddles up for first ‘Cowboy Ball’

A group of Juneau-based singer-songwriters will travel to Sitka to host a music showcase and dance 7 p.m. Saturday, February 3, at the Odess Theater.

Girls on the Run brings “Heart and Sole” to Sitka

Registration is now open for the elementary-school program Girls on the Run and its middle-school sister program, Heart and Sole.

AFS seeks four Sitka families to host exchange students for 2024-2025 academic year

AFS is looking for four new families to host exchange students in the 2024-2025 academic year. Erika Knox, Annan Weiland, Amira Seel, and KK Prussian joined KCAW's Erin Fulton to discuss their experiences with the program and how Sitkans can get involved.

Ghanaian musician to share ‘genre-defying’ music

Ghanaian musician Okaidja Afroso returns to Sitka this week to teach a drumming workshop and perform music that incorporates percussion, guitar, dance, and vocals.

No beach required: Sitka Parks and Rec to ‘serve’ volleyball this winter

Parks and Rec coordinator Kevin Knox and specialist Elle Campbell and Alan Doulphus joined KCAW for the morning interview to discuss the many programs Parks and Rec is offering this winter.