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On Today’s Midday Report with Host Terry Haines: Live Music to Return to Kodiak, Governor and Legislature Continue Feud, Watching the Rivers for Belugas
Read More »Midday Report June 22, 2021
Dr. Bob Johnson was ‘true champion of the arts’ in Kodiak (Dec. 25, 1925 – Jan. 31, 2020)
Dr. Bob Johnson passed away on Friday, Jan. 31. He leaves behind his wife of nearly 70 years, four sons, and eight grandchildren. But he also leaves behind his ‘Kodiak family’—the many hundreds, maybe even thousands, of people who feel a strong connection to Johnson because he played some role in their lives. From delivering babies to saving lives as …
Read More »“The Nutcracker” opens Friday, with four performances this weekend
With more than 200 people involved in its production, “The Nutcracker” is one of the year’s largest productions performed at the Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium. Mary Beth Loewen directs as little mice and snowflakes take the stage along with seasoned performers in this weekend’s opening performances of the festive Christmas ballet. She spoke with KMXT’s Maggie Wall. Click arrow …
Read More »‘The Crucible’ is more an experience than a play, says director, be prepared to become anxious and tense
The Salem Witch Hunts hold a unique place in American history. It’s a tale of fear, suspicion and extremism that is hard to comprehend today. Kodiak theater goers will have an opportunity to get a better grasp on what that period was like this weekend as the Kodiak Arts Council presents Arthur Miller’s 1953 play “The Crucible.” Director Jared …
Read More »Talk of the Rock: Arts & Adventures Auction
On this week’s Talk of the Rock, members of the Kodiak Arts Council join to chat about the 28th Annual Arts & Adventure Auction coming up Saturday.
Read More »Artist turned teacher to lead class over spring break
Megan Ivanoff at her place of work. (Photo by Kayla Desroches / KMXT) Kayla Desroches/KMXT For some students, spring break is a week-long rest from the inside of the classroom and an excuse to enjoy an open schedule. Others would prefer a more active relaxation. The Kodiak Arts Council is hosting a series of art classes to appeal to that …
Read More »Community play to debut next week
(left to right) Director Jared Griffin and actors Halaia Barnett and Elizabeth Bendix-Harper. (Photo by Kayla Desroches / KMXT) Kayla Desroches/KMXT The community play “It happens Every Summer” debuts next week. Director Jared Griffin says the Kodiak Arts Council production is about a group of young women interning in New York City. “So, it’s them leaving their homes, coming to …
Read More »Alaska Nonprofits Band Together to Bring Performers to State
Postmodern Jukebox, the next group coming to Kodiak.Zaldun Urdina / Flickr Kayla Desroches/KMXT Community arts councils from around the state are meeting in Tacoma, Washington this week. The Arts Northwest Booking Conference is a chance for Alaska nonprofits to agree on which performers to bring into the state. Kodiak Arts Council executive director Katie Oliver says, once there, they’ll watch …
Read More »Arts Council Holds Acting Class
Kayla Desroches/KMXT An acting class beginning Wednesday night could help prepare aspiring actors to audition for two upcoming community performances. In November, the Arts Council will put on a play called “It Happens Every Summer.” Acting class teacher, Jared Griffin, says they’ll need a cast of 30 for the play, which is set in the 1960s. “It’s about a group …
Read More »Kodiak Youth Get Into Character for Summer Drama Class
Mitch Borden/KMXT The Kodiak Arts Council’s Sum’arts for Kids classes are in full swing in Kodiak. One segment is challenging a small group of actors to explore how they approach emotions while in character. A young actress exclaims, “Avast there matey it be talk like a pirate day! Hand over those donuts.” Sitting in a circle on the stage of …
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