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Capital Chat

Frontier Media USA

Discover the heartbeat of Juneau"s cultural and community landscape with "Capital Chat." This series explores the vibrant world of the community, arts, and dynamic cultural and social events happening in Alaska"s Capital City. Tune in to "Capital Chat" for your essential guide to the pulse of our community, where every story is an adventure and every voice matters.

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8:37

First Friday at “the JAHC”: Season 52 Kickoff &...

Capital Chat ·

2025/10/03

Rochelle from the Juneau Arts & Culture Center (the JACC) previews Season 52 and a packed First Friday: meet featured artists Jessica Critchard (Sitka—“threaded bones” needlepoint/embroidery; donating half of sales to ANDVSA) and Lou Casiopo (Gustavus—contemporary sculpture with social commentary) at the gallery opening, Fri 4–7 pm, with refreshments. She also teases near-term events—a mask theatre workshop (Tues/Thurs, 6–8 pm) and a JUNEAU Piano Series concert with Whitehorse artists

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11:32

Annie Kaill’s Turns 50: First Friday with Petersburg...

Capital Chat ·

2025/10/03

Annie Kail’s celebrates its 50th year with a First Friday showcase (4:30–7:30 pm, Seward Street) featuring longtime gallery favorite Pia Riley and first-time exhibitor Suzanne Fouquois, both from Petersburg. Expect Riley’s vibrant watercolors and oils—florals, birds, and trees—plus Fouquois’ acrylic works on canvas, wood panel, and her distinctive indoor/outdoor pieces painted with porch & floor paint on treated plywood. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and purchase brand-new

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10:10

October at the Juneau City Museum: First Friday,...

Capital Chat ·

2025/10/02

The museum’s October is anything but sleepy. First Friday features a one-hour performance block (4:30–5:30 pm; open until 6) with Juneau Pipe Band bagpipers, Filipino dance groups, and musicians from High Cost of Living, all celebrating the closing month of “Wild Joys: Creating Community Through Performing Arts” (final day Oct 16). Families can also join Patsy Ann’s birthday party on Oct 11, 1–3 pm. On Oct 16, the Gold Town hosts a free, hour-long “Not-So-Silent” screening of 1930s–50s

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6:35

AKtoberfest Turns 25: Family Fun by Day, Fest Vibes...

Capital Chat ·

2025/10/02

Goldbelt’s 25th annual AKtoberfest takes over the mountain this Saturday (Oct 4), 1–~9 pm—now family-friendly from 1–4 pm with kids’ coloring, games, costume contest and a piñata, then switching at 4:30 pm to live music, beer pong & cornhole tourneys, an adult costume contest, and grand-prize drawings (~8:30 pm) for Alaska Airlines miles and an Eaglecrest season pass. Your ticket includes the tram ride and an all-day German buffet (brats & sauerkraut, chicken & dumplings,

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17:37

Eaglecrest’s Big Lift: Pay Raises, Gondola Road &...

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/26

Eaglecrest GM Craig Simmons shares a packed update: the Assembly approved moving all Eaglecrest staff onto CBJ’s pay scale—bringing roughly 20–40% wage increases, annual COLAs (3% then 5%), and CBJ-level perks like paid holidays doubling from 6 to 12—boosting recruiting and retention. The mountain is hiring now, especially in Snow Sports School (instructors & front desk), plus lift ops, mountain ops, food & beverage, and marketing (apply via the CBJ jobs page or email

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7:04

Capital Brewfest Weekend — Rotary of Juneau’s Biggest...

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/25

Angel chats with Todd from Downtown Rotary about Capital Brewfest: a Friday Brewers’ Dinner (5–8 pm) catered by Devil’s Club with beer pairings, followed by Saturday’s festival at Centennial Hall featuring 20+ Alaska breweries, live music from the Gittin’ Strangers, and plenty of non-alcoholic options. VIP gets in at noon (skip the line); GA runs 1–5 pm. Tickets at capbrewfest.co ($40 GA, $65 VIP, $100 dinner, $150 combo). Proceeds support local Rotary projects like the Fish Creek shelter

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7:01

UAS “Alaska Unlocked” — In-State Tuition for All +...

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/25

Chancellor Palmer joins Angel to recap UAS’s student–employer networking dinner and unveil Alaska Unlocked: beginning Fall 2026, out-of-state students pay in-state tuition for in-person, online, or hybrid study. UAS also celebrates national recognition for its Health Information Management program (program of distinction; 1 of 40 demo schools) and the School of Education’s Frank Murray Leadership Award—a first for Alaska. Plus: spring career fair, how to plug into programs, and an invite to

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7:51

Oktoberfest at the JAHC: Taku Winds Kick Off the Season

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/24

The Juneau Community Bands join Angel to preview Taku Winds’ Oktoberfest-themed season opener: Saturday the 27th at the JACC (food/beer at 6pm from TK Maguire’s; concert at 7pm). Expect polka-ready classics (Strauss, Smetana, Brahms), a quick dance lesson, and family-friendly fun—lederhosen and dirndls encouraged! They also share how JCB serves Juneau year-round (Fourth of July marching band, Reindeer Band) and how adults can get involved. Tickets available via the JACC box office and at

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16:22

Juneau Chamber of Commerce: Ballot Props, Forums &...

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/23

Ben Brown (Juneau Chamber) outlines the Chamber’s mission and shares member-survey takeaways: the Chamber opposes Prop 3 (seasonal sales tax) due to business burden and year-round purchasing needs, while taking no position on Props 1 and 2 and urging voters to study the pamphlet and vote. He previews Chamber luncheons with candidate forums (school board this Thursday; assembly the following week) and the Oct 11 annual dinner, “For the Health of It,” featuring awards and limited public

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9:17

Walk for the Poor: SVdP’s 15th Annual 5K & Community...

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/22

Capitol Chat spotlights St. Vincent de Paul’s 15th annual “Walk for the Poor,” featuring a 5K run (reg. 8:30am, start 9:00) and 10:00am family walk from the thrift store, with hot dogs and tours at the Teal Street campus. All-ages and day-of registration welcome; donations support eviction-prevention home visits, utility and bus-pass assistance, the warming shelter, Thanksgiving food baskets, and ongoing recovery after the recent Gastineau Avenue slide.

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8:44

Exploring the Universe and Birds: Juneau’s New...

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/18

Host Angel Montgomery speaks with Brenda and Steve from the Juneau Audubon Society about the grand opening of the new Planet/Bird Walk at Twin Lakes on September 21 at 2 PM. This unique project condenses the solar system into a one-mile trail, pairing each planet with a bird species—from hummingbirds to bald eagles—while combining science, nature, and community collaboration. They discuss the history of Juneau’s original 2002 Planet Walk, the partnerships that brought this new version to

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10:52

Supporting Families in Southeast: Juneau Pregnancy...

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/16

Host Angel Montgomery welcomes Barbara and Rochelle from the Juneau Pregnancy Resource Center to share about their free services, including pregnancy testing, counseling, parenting classes, and their Earn While You Learn program. They discuss the center’s outreach across Southeast Alaska, the importance of community donations, and their upcoming October 3rd gala and auction— the organization’s largest annual fundraiser. The conversation also highlights the center’s goals for expanding

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10:25

Roadless Rule Protest

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/10

Nathan Newcomer, Federal Campaigns Manager for the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council and Ariel Hass-Zamudio with the Juneau for Democracy and Director of the Alaska Energy Infrastructure joins Capital Chat to discuss the Roadless Rule protest.Protests are occurring due to the Trump Administration's announced plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, which protects over 58 million acres of National Forest land from road construction and timber harvesting. Opponents cite widespread public

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5:22

Juneau Parks and Recreation fall programs

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/08

Ana Corcoran and Sonny Mauricio join Capital Chat to discuss the new fall season.Registration for Start Smart Sports Opens September 2Registration for Parks & Recreation’s Start Smart Sports program (ages 3–5) opens Tuesday, September 2 at noon. Register online under the “Youth & Teen” tab. The six-week program runs Wednesdays, October 1–November 5, 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Floyd Dryden Gymnasium. Cost is $40 + tax and includes a T-shirt. Space is limited to 23 participants, first-come,

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13:19

Perseverance Theatre's New Season

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/08

WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO MEBy Heidi SchreckDirected by Leslie IshiiDirector Leslie Ishii and lead actor Allison Wade join Capital Chat to talk about the new season.Anax Yaa Andagan Yé / Juneau: September 12 to 28, 2025Dgheyay Kaq’ / Anchorage: October 17 to 26, 2025Heidi Schreck was not a typical teenager. Growing up, she spent her free time traveling across the United States and entering constitutional debate competitions to earn college tuition money. Yes, the Constitution. As in

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17:24

Former Speaker of the Alaska House Jim Duncan

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/05

In this episode of Capital Chat, we sit down with Jim Duncan, former Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives, public servant, and union leader, for an honest and insightful conversation about his memoir, Making Sausage: A Life in Public Service.From his humble beginnings on a farm in Illinois to decades of shaping policy in Alaska, Jim shares powerful stories of political battles, leadership lessons, and the pivotal 1981 oil taxation showdown that reshaped the state’s fiscal future

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4:30

SEARHC 50th Anniversary

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/05

Matt Carle from SEARHC joins Capital Chat to talk about their 50th anniversary party this Saturday at 3100 Channel Drive from 1 till 5.The SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) is a distinguished non-profit health consortium dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Southeast Alaska. Established in 1975 under the provisions of the Indian Self-Determination Act, SEARHC has played a pivotal role in advancing the health and well-being of the

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7:21

Cure For Cade

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/04

Emma Jobsis joins Capital Chat today to update us on Cade's progress and events that are coming up to support their effort to raise money to support research. Donate at cureforcade.com. This is Cade's story:Cade Jobsis is 3 years old and has been the happiest kid who brings joy to everyone he meets, but he hasalways fallen behind his peers in meeting milestones. In the summer of 2023, we participated in a geneticsequencing study with hopes that it would shed light on Cade’s slow progress

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6:39

Suicide Prevention Month

Capital Chat ·

2025/09/04

Jessica Grey joins Capital Chat to discuss Suicide Prevention month and the incredible support offered by NAMI in Juneau. This September, we invite you to come together with our community for a series of events honoring Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month. These gatherings are opportunities to connect, remember, learn, and show support for one another. All activities are free and open to the public. We encourage you to join us in honoring the lives of those we’ve lost, supporting

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2:47

Writing Retreat at the Shrine

Capital Chat ·

2025/08/27

Summer joins Capital Chat to share information about the upcoming writer's retreat at the Shrine coming up September 4th. This year’s writing retreat at the beautiful Shrine of St. Therese offers an opportunity to quiet our busy minds and connect more deeply with Lingit’ Aani,’ senses open, pen & paper in hand, as summer transitions to autumn. Morning will be spent in mindful walking and writing practices, readings and optional feedback on our writing. Afternoon will allow free time to

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