Capital Chat

First Friday Chats with the JACH

Juneau Arts & Humanities Council: Portable Southeast Traveling Art Exhibition, 

“Portable Southeast” is a traveling art exhibit celebrating life on the coast, featuring 29 works by 22 artists from 10 communities across Southeast Alaska. “Portable Southeast” is currently halfway through its 2025 tour and will be on exhibit in the JACC gallery through June 28.

And Icy Straight Point is hosting a Neighbours Day on June 7th!

Chelsea Flint, Juneau Gold Rush Days board member, Community Relations & Engagement Specialist for Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company

Rochelle Lindley, Juneau Gold Rush Days board member, External Affairs Manager for Coeur Alaska Kensington Mine

 In 1990 JP Tangen, John Sandor, Roger Griffin, were looking for a way to help educate the public about two major industries in the Juneau community – Mining and Logging.

 Each year the nonprofit group hosts the two-day Juneau Gold Rush Days event to celebrate Alaska’s industries. 

Jorden from Zach Gordon Youth Center will be joining the show to talk about the upcoming Youth Pride Party and other summer happenings at the center.

Join ZGYC Saturday June 7th for the 6th annual youth pride part from 3-6pm, an afternoon of games, food, prizes and karaoke!

Juneau singer-songwriter Annie Bartholomew will be in studio to talk about joining the symphony in the concert with her original works arranged and orchestrated by Spencer Edgers. 

We all share a love for our homeland, and in this final event of Juneau Symphony's season, they celebrate some of the voices which combine to make Juneau our home. With iconic American music Juneau Symphony is celebrating what it means to be an Alaskan and an American. 

The Juneau Symphony is a community-based organization that fosters and creates high-quality musical experiences for youth and adults, contributing to the cultural diversity and vitality of Alaska’s Capital City.

The City Museum is seeking individuals to participate in a museum social impact survey. Participating in the survey is simple: Interested individuals register online and if selected, visit the City Museum free of charge three times before October 31st, 2025.

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Angela Rodell chats about the group, its goals and petitions

The goal of all three petitions is to start making Juneau affordable for everyone. 

A one-night music festival happening at Centennial Hall, featuring the art and music of Ray Troll, as well as music by local duo The Heists, and a Folk Fest standout and local favorite, Whiskey Class, two bands that also have members of the Troll Family.

At Centennial Hall on Saturday, May 24th. Save the date and learn more at trollfestalaska.com.

Jack Quartet Since their founding in 2005, the JACK Quartet has been introducing audiences world-wide to a range of experimental chamber music, performing everywhere from classical music halls to art galleries to bars. The quartet commissions new music from currently working composers and collaborate with them to bring it to life. They are committed to dismantling outmoded classical music pipelines for composers through their JACK Studio program, which includes residencies, commissions, readings, and recordings. They are the Quartet in Residence at The New School in New York City, and teach at music festivals, conservatories, and universities.

Amanda Filori will join Cap Chat to discuss her new workshop- Build Wealth Through Real Estate – Free Community Class

📍 Alaska Brewing Co.

🗓 Wednesday, May 15th | 5:30 PM

Memphis Gold has come a long way on a journey that has lasted half a century. Having released four full length albums to date, he has shared the stage billing with such artists as Bernard Allison, James Brown, R.L. Burnside, Barbara Carr, George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic All Stars, just to name a few. He's toured & been featured in festivals across the world.

Bartlett Regional Hospital (Bartlett) and Family Practice Physicians (FPP) are pleased to announce their intent to form Bartlett Family Medicine, a new primary care clinic located in Juneau, and Juneau Softball Association chats about upcoming tournaments!