Capital City Quilters Show
4/19/13 to 5/21/13
This biennial show held at Centennial Hall displays nearly 100 "show ...
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Calendar of Events in Juneau
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Check out our calendar for local events in Juneau, festivals, live music and more. Just pick your timeframe and an activity that interests you. It's that easy to find something fun to do. Click on the plus sign to read the details for each event.
If you've never spent 4th of July in Juneau, then this is your year! There's something about small town celebrations that make 4th of July special. Check it out: " Independence Day, the Independent Way"
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This biennial show held at Centennial Hall displays nearly 100 "show quality" quilts for the public to enjoy. A silent auction of small decorator pieces will be held and attendees can vote for their favorite quilt. Guild members will give demonstrations of quilting techniques. Show hours are noon to 5pm on Friday, 10am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. For more information visit the web site shown below. www.ccquilters.org
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May
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Sponsored by the Tlingit & Haida Alumni Scholarship Program, proceeds from this annual derby fund scholarships for tribal enrollees. Cash prizes are awarded. 907-463-7133
www.springkingderby.org
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Surviving centuries of slavery, revolts, and The Trail of Tears, a community of self-proclaimed Freemen (Black Seminoles and people of mixed origins) incorporate the first all-black town in Wewoka, Oklahoma. But the very foundations of the town are rocked when a new religion and the old way come head to head. Written in gorgeously, cadenced language, the myth, folklore and history of the Black Seminole people are merged. Tickets will be available at the Perseverance Theatre Box Office at 907-463-TIXS, at Hearthside Books locations, at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center and online through Vendini Tickets. 907-364-2421
www.perseverancetheatre.org
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The fourth annual Juneau Maritime Festival will celebrate Juneau's maritime history, marine culture and commerce at Marine Park in downtown Juneau from 11am to 5pm. There will be exhibits and activities for all ages including tours of all types of marine vessels and much more. There will be product sales, food vendors and live entertainment throughout the event. The festival is free and open to the public. For more information contact maritime@jedc.org. 907-523-2335
www.juneaumaritimefestival.org
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The Alaska Peace Officers Association presents The Bellamy Brothers in Concert at 7:30pm at Centennial Hall. An ageless, American pop and country music duo with over twenty No. 1 singles and 50+ hits on country charts, they've won fans with hits like "Let Your Love Flow," "If I Said You Had a Beautiful Body," and "Redneck Girl." Tickets ($36 general admission) are available locally at Rozwick Giles Music (907-789-0218) and at the door. www.apoaonline.org
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Five leg relay with 2.5 to 6 mile legs. Start times are 9:00am and 9:30am on the UAS Campus. The race ends at Eagle Beach. Contact Sherry Tamone at 907-321-8559 or sltamone@uas.alaska.edu. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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June
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5K maze style course starts at 9:00am at Sandy Beach in Douglas. This race is included in the Empire Cup series. Entrance fee is $8 adults and $5 for youths. Contact Megan Gregory at 907-723-0573 or mgregory@searhc.org. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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The 6K and 1 Mile runs start at 6:00pm at the Eagle River Boy Scout Trail parking lot. Turn left off Glacier Hwy. at 27.3 mile. This event is included in the Empire Cup Series. Contact Zane Clark at 907-789-2583 or zark78@gmail.com. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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On the first Friday evening of each month Juneau galleries, shops and museums feature local artwork and host receptions and special events for featured artists. First Friday receptions are typically held from 4:30 to 7:00pm. 907-586-2787
www.jahc.org
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Join Juneau Symphony conductors Kyle Wiley Pickett and William Todd Hunt for gourmet treats one week prior to each mainstage concert. June's event features delicious barbeque served at the Juneau Yacht Club. From 6:00 to 8:00pm, chow down on mouth-watering pulled pork and ribs from the Spinning Pig. Weather permitting guests will dine and dance outside to the sounds of Motown. Tickets ($20 or $30/plate will be available at Hearthsidse Books locations, the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, and online. www.juneausymphony.org
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5K and 1 Mile races begin at 5:00pm at the Juneau-Douglas High School. Pre-registration is $8, $10 day of race. Prizes and Motown music; a fundraiser for the Juneau Symphony. Contact Nancy Jones at 907-463-4424. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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The award-winning Motown quartet "Spectrum" joins the Juneau Symphony for a tribute to soul. Their four incredible singers will amaze you with their angelic harmonies, deft choreography, and the biggest backup band in Southeast Alaska - the Juneau Symphony. Wear your dancing shoes for this one night only event at Centennial Hall. Tickets are available online, at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center and at Hearthside Books locations. www.juneausymphony.org
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Distances: 2, 4 or 7 mile runs. Starts at 9:00am on Perseverance Trail; meet at the end of Basin Road. This race is included in the Empire Cup Series. Contact Paul or Dianne DeSloover 907-586-6709 or pdesloover@yahoo.com. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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Juneau celebrates its heritage with two fun-filled days of events at Savikko Park featuring logging and mining skills competitions, food and fun activities for the whole family.
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This fun, annual fundraiser for Southeast Alaska Independent Living (SAIL) begins at 11:59pm, on Saturday, at Centennial Hall. It's a 5k or 1-mile run/walk/wheel event. Costumes are encouraged. Contact SAIL for pre-registration locations. Advance registration fee is $20 adults/$10 youth; $25/$15 day of race. Race night registration begins at 10:30pm at Centennial Hall. For more information contact SAIL at 907-586-4920 or tlombardo@sailinc.org. www.sailinc.org
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Distance: 1 mile and 6.7 mile races. Start at 6:00pm at the east end of Valley Blvd. - the new Under Thunder Trail. This race is included in the Empire Cup Series. Contact Karlynn Welling at 907-790-7215 or rkwell@gci.net www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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The Juneau Symphony concludes their special chamber concert series with a program of music by Alexander Tutanov on piano and Franz Felkl on violin. Both performances will be at the UAS Egan Library; on Saturday at 8:00pm and on Sunday at 6:00pm. Tickets ($15) are available at Hearthside Books locations, the JACC, at the door, and online. www.juneausymphony.org
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July
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The fun begins at 11:59pm the night of July 3rd with a gala fireworks display downtown over Gastineau Channel. On July 4th, parades, field events, a sandcastle contest, dog-frisbee competition, a fireman's race, and much more make Juneau's 4th a special community event. www.juneau4thofjuly.net
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The Juneau Contras present their Holiday Barn Dance at St. Ann's Parish Hall at 5th and Gold streets from 7:30 to 11:00pm. The musicians and dance caller are yet to be announced. No partners are required. Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for JIFF and AFF members, $5 for students and seniors. www.juneaucontras.org
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Distance: 2 miles. Begins at the roundabout near the Douglas Bridge and ends at the Douglas Library. Start time TBA. Check SERR web site for updated information. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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On the first Friday evening of each month Juneau galleries, shops and museums feature local artwork and host receptions and special events for featured artists. First Friday receptions are typically held from 4:30 to 7:00pm. 907-586-2787
www.jahc.org
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Ascend 1,800 feet on the Mt. Roberts Trail to the Cross. Start at 9am at the Lower Tram Terminal parking lot on Franklin Street. Runners age 13 and under require an adult partner. This event is included in the Empire Cup Series. Contact Dirk Miller at 907-463-6751 or foymil@gci.net. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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Distances: 5K and 1 mile run for kids. 5K starts at 9:00am at the Dimond Courthouse at 4th and Main. Kids run starts at 10:00am at the 5K finish area next to the Juneau Bone & Joint Center. This event is included in the Empire Cup Series. Contact Jim Grammel at 907-586-2991 or jimg@mcdowellgroup.net. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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10K and 1 Mile runs start at 6:00pm at False Outer Point Recreation Area on N. Douglas Hwy. This race is included in the Empire Cup Series. Contact Sharon Buis at bikerpt@alaska.net. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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Distances: 10, 5 and 1 mile road/trail options. Starts at 9:00am at 0.9 mi. Eaglecrest Road. This event is included in the Empire Cup Series. Contact Anne Johnson at 907-523-9336 or annelj0206@gci.net. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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Distances: 26.2 or 13.1 miles, USTAC certified, out-and-back course. Entry fees, medals and shirts. The start/finish is at the picnic shelter at Sandy Beach, Savikko Park, in Douglas. Start times are 7:00am for full and 9:00am for half marathoners. One hour earlier starts available for slower runners. This event is included in the Empire Cup Series. Contact Kimberly Vaughn at seejuneaurun@gmail.com or Brian Bezenek at bribezenek@gmail.com. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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August
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On the first Friday evening of each month Juneau galleries, shops and museums feature local artwork and host receptions and special events for featured artists. First Friday receptions are typically held from 4:30 to 7:00pm. 907-586-2787
www.jahc.org
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750 meter swim, 19K bike and 5K run. The event begins at 7:00am at Auke Lake. Contact John Bursell at 907-789-5997 or jbursell@gci.net or Tracy Rivera at 907-463-1529 or tracyrivera0@gmail.com. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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Sponsored by the Territorial Sportsmen, this is the oldest continuous salmon derby in Alaska. Large cash and merchandise prizes are awarded. Proceeds from the derby fund scholarships. 907-321-8000
www.goldennorthsalmonderby.org
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Total distance is 50K solo or 3-leg relay. Begins at 9:00am at the end of Basin Road. Contact Keith Levy at 907-586-1427 or keithblevy@gmail.com. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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The annual Camp Damp weekend will again be held at the Eagle River United Methodist Camp at 28 mile Glacier Highway. The weekend begins with registration at 3:00pm followed by dinner at 7:00pm and a welcome dance. Saturday and Sunday feature dances, dance and music workshops, singing and great food. There will be three camper dances on Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday morning, plus daily jam sessions. Musicians and callers - bring your own instruments and dance cards. Singers, bring your songbooks. In camp damp tradition, campers prepare the meals and each person does 2 hours of chores over the course of the weekend. The camp features a newly-enlarged lodge, rustic cabins, a grassy meadow for camping, and a bathhouse. No pets or alcohol are allowed. For more information or to register, visit the website shown below. www.juneaucontras.org
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Distance: 5K. Starts at 8am at Riverbend Elementary School covered playground. Fundraiser for the prevention of prostate cancer. Men only; see companion event for women on the same date. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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Distances: 2 mile walk or 5K run. Starts at 9am at the Riverbend Elementary School covered playground. Ladies only; fundraiser for breast cancer awareness.(Companion event for men on the same date.) Contact Ruth Johnson at 907-796-2273 or admin@cancerconnectionak.org. www.cancerconnectionak.org
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September
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On the first Friday evening of each month Juneau galleries, shops and museums feature local artwork and host receptions and special events for featured artists. First Friday receptions are typically held from 4:30 to 7:00pm. 907-586-2787
www.jahc.org
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8K and 1 mile runs start at 9:00am at the Pavitt Health & Fitness Center, 10004 Glacier Highway. This event is included in the Empire Cup Series. Contact Pavitt Health & Fitness at 907-789-5556 or joe@gopavitt.com. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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October
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On the first Friday of each month Juneau galleries, shops and museums feature local artwork and host receptions and special events for featured artists. First Friday receptions are typically held from 4:30 to 7:00pm. 907-586-2787
www.jahc.org
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Walk a mile or run 5K. Both events begin at 10:00am at the Sandy Beach log shelter on Douglas Island. A fund raiser for the AWARE shelter. Pre-register for $15 or $20 the day of the race. Contact Paul DeSloover at 907-586-6709 or pdesloover@yahoo.com. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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November
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Starts at 10am at the Brotherhood Bridge parking lot. This race is included in the Empire Cup series. Contact Myron Davis at 907-321-1988 or myrond@gmail.com. www.southeastroadrunners.weebly.com
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A holiday bazaar that includes arts and crafts, imports, food products, photography, wearable art and much more. For more information, call 907-586-1166. www.metcomalaska.com
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Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau
