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Brian Venua/KMXTThe Coast Guard-owned golf course hasn't had live music in years, and the new manager, Jeff Keeler, is looking to increase community engagement. -
On this week's episode, host Jared Griffin speaks with the cast of "After the Rain King", this year's Summer Youth Theatre production with the Kodiak Arts Council. Cast members joining Jared at KMXT studios were: Emery Cadwell, Delaney Glenn, Sophia Heitman-Williams, Alivia Johnson, and Ivan Wellner, with assistant director Kylie Eaton.
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The Kodiak History Museum received a $48,000 federal grant last fall to digitize its entire collection in an effort to improve access to some of the museum’s items that aren’t currently on display. The project began in November of last year, when the museum received a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, … -
Discover Kodiak is planning to use funds from the art auction for a new “Kodiak” sign near St. Paul Harbor (Brian Venua/KMXT) The visitor’s bureau Discover Kodiak and the Kodiak Maritime Museum are bringing back their Chocolate Lover’s Fling and Art Auction. The annual event has chocolatiers and art enthusiasts gather to taste some of … -
Brian Venua/KMXT First Friday Art Walks are back in Kodiak for the first time since the pandemic. This month, local gallery The Frame Shop featured Bruce W. Nelson, a Kodiak painter who specializes in Alaskan scenery. “From the top of the mountain to underwater, y’know, in the ocean,” Nelson said. “Kodiak has non-stop themes that … -
Join host Jared Griffin as he talks about upcoming storytelling and performing arts events in Kodiak with Astrid Rose with Galley Tables, Ellamy Tiller with Scuttlebutt, and Mike Wall with Fairwind Players’ production of Boo! Listen here: -
“Dancing in the Rain” designed and painted by Bonnie Dillard and Marina Thomas. Listen to this story; A new mural is on display in downtown Kodiak. Two local artists recently completed the project near the Kodiak Ferry Terminal lot. Bonnie Dillard is one of the artists who designed the painting along with Marina Thomas. She … -
Host Jared Griffin talks to members of Kodiak Arts Council’s Kodiak Youth Theatre production of “The Doctor in Wonderland.” Members of the cast and crew joining Griffin were Kylie Eaton, Ruby Gandel, Delaney Glenn, Al Hartt, Ronan Hinman, Serabella Jones, and Amelia Transano. Performances are Friday, June 29 at 6pm and Saturday, June 30 at … -
Rafael Bitanga’s journey has taken him far from Kodiak, but it can’t keep him from Kodiak. The Cornell University student and multimedia extraordinaire is coming back to put his talents to work for other aspiring college graduates- for free. He’s currently pitching a summer program designed to help students reach scholarships by way of video … -
Alli Hartt competes during a power outage. Weathering a major power outage, a medical emergency, and a field of talented teams, the Shakesbears of Kodiak High School took first place at the Alaska School Activities Association Drama, Debate, and Forensics State Tournament. In full disclosure, Jared Griffin is the coach of the Shakesbears and is … -
By Isabelle Ross, KDLG – Dillingham – January 12, 2021 The only person to star in St. Seraphim of Sarov’s Orthodox Church. Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. (Izzy Ross/KDLG) A small group of people sang through cloth masks. It’s slavii at St. Seraphim of Sarov’s Orthodox Church in Dillingham. At the front of the church, a … -
In 2018, the Alutiiq Museum began a two-year project dedicated to documenting and awakening beading arts in Alutiiq culture. In the final weeks of the project, the museum is producing instructional videos to share a piece of Alutiiq culture with the world. Beaded earrings by Natalia Schneider The Pinguat, the Alutiiq word for beads, project …
