Capital Chat

The Marine View Mural Project team invited Juneau artists to take part in a collaborative public art initiative and educational opportunity. This is an ongoing 3 year public art project, with one group displayed every year, May-April.  

Artist Murals displayed were chosen through an application process. After selection, participants received hands-on guidance in the form of a month-long workshop from experienced muralists and public artists, gaining insight into scaling artwork for large surfaces, navigating the legal aspects of public art, and learning the full mural creation process. 

This project is open to high school students, university st...

On this edition of Capital Chat we'll explore the Juneau Community Foundation’s grant program. 

Learn how the foundation advances its mission by supporting initiatives that promote a healthy, safe, and culturally vibrant environment. The series explores how thoughtful grantmaking, community dialogue, and strong partnerships ensure resources reach the people and programs making a difference.

From building a permanent endowment to fostering collaboration among nonprofits and service providers, the Juneau Community Foundation plays a key role in strengthening the community—making giving more meaningful, effective, and impactful for Juneau’s future.

The Juneau Maritime Festival is an annual event celebrating Juneau’s rich maritime culture, history, and commerce with thousands of your family, friends, and colleagues. The Juneau Maritime Festival takes place annually in beautiful Downtown Juneau. Join us on May 9, 2026, as we celebrate our nautical way of life with live music, a beer garden, 100+ vendor booths, local food options, harbor cruises, and US Coast Guard demonstrations. Free for the whole family!

This year, Aware's 2026 Sexual Assault Awareness event Denin Day at the Crystal Saloon, is a high-impact fashion show featuring community members rocking a series of original statement graphic tees.  The aim is to show that sexual assault prevention is a community responsibility.

WHAT TO EXPECT

 The Runway: A showcase of denim paired with powerful advocacy slogans. Solidarity: A space for Juneau to stand together, bust myths, and support survivors. Community Vibe: Volunteers will rock shoes by Shoefly and walk to the beats of live DJ Al Boogie. Show up in your favorite denim to show your...

NAMI Juneau’s mission is to provide education, advocacy, support, and public awareness so individuals affected by mental illness can build better lives. We are a peer support organization, and value lived experience in all that we offer.

 

Education: We provided many peer-led workshops and classes about suicide prevention and mental health. Learn about our peer-support associate class here, our suicide prevention trainings here, and keep an eye out for our calendar for all our upcoming educational opportunities. For organizations interested in bringing a mental health training to their workplace, click here for more information.

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Spirits of Alaska is the cocktail edition of Capital Brewfest—shaken, stirred, and served with a view. Each spring, the Juneau Chamber kicks off visitor season by bringing together Alaska’s craft distilleries for an evening of flavor, fun, and fantastic company at the top of the Tram.

Sip your way through unique spirits, enjoy delicious food, and soak in sweeping views of downtown Juneau as the community gears up for the busy season. With live music, great networking, and a lively crowd, it’s equal parts celebration and connection.

And because we like to keep t...

Walk Southeast

Make the 297-mile virtual trek from Juneau to Ketchikan between May 1 – September 1! You track the miles you walk, run, or hike—on your favorite trail, when walking the dog, while on vacation, whatever works best for you— and virtually pass through Southeast Alaska communities on your way. The more miles you walk the more chances you have to win great prizes. Participation is free!

Registration Help Sessions

Need help with registration or setting up your My Virtual Mission account? Help Sessions are available in Juneau, stop by and...

Allie Brown joins Capital Chat from Coasst at the University of Washington to discuss the upcoming training to become a citizen scientist in Juneau to monitor sic, injured or dead birds along our coastline. 

What is citizen science?

While citizen science has been used as an umbrella term for any public involvement in science, it can be distinguished from other terms based on how the project is initiated and run. For example:
– Citizen science is a process where members of the general public aid in scientific research, typically by collecting data for projects designed and...

Juneau Symphony Executive Director Charlotte Truitt and Music Director & Conductor Brad Horgarth join Capital Chat to discuss this weekend's concert.

This spring program dances between elegance and vitality. Joseph Bologne's sparkling overture opens with Classical poise and charm, followed by Haydn's brilliant Trumpet Concerto—a work of wit and virtuosity. After intermission, we are thrilled to premiere composer Ed Littlefield's Overture to Kutulagaaw: The Tlingit Russian Battles and Copland's beloved Appalachian Spring, a radiant portrait of hope, humility, and openhearted joy. Music that lifts and lingers with both refinement and spirit.

The Juneau Symphony is de...

The Juneau Skating Club’s Spring Show is an annual event that is open to the public. It is a chance for our Learn to Skate skaters and Figure Skaters to share their love of skating with the Juneau community. Any skater, from our youngest Snowplow Sam Skaters to adults, who has taken a Juneau Skating Club class at any time during the year, is invited to be in our Spring Show.

Each year, we invite one or more guest skaters from outside Juneau to put on a fantastic skating show. Previous year’s themes have included Hero...