July 11, 2012

Gigglefeet Grants Now Available

An important part of the mission of the Gigglefeet Dance Festival is to provide a creative and supportive environment, fostering the creative development of dancers, choreographers, and technical theatre personnel. A limited number of grants are available for this purpose, with preference given to activities that most directly benefit the Ketchikan dance community. The Arts Council, First City Players and Ketchikan Theatre Ballet sponsor and make possible the Gigglefeet Dance Festival. 

Please return Grant application by July 13th at 5pm to the Arts Council, 330 Main Street.  If you have questions call the Arts Council at 225-2211.

Gigglefeet Grant Application2012

Start: June 14, 2012
End: July 13, 2012
Venue: KAAHC
Address:
330 Main Street, Ketchikan, AK, 99901, United States

Classics a’la Carte II

Calling all musicians! Please be part of the second annual Classics a’la Carte benefit performance to support the new Ketchikan Performing Arts Center capital campaign. The benefit will be held on Friday, July 27th at the Holy Name Church. Performances of one classical piece are now being sought. Please contact Lallette Kistler at KetchikanPAC@live.com or 225-9508 for more information.

Start: June 14, 2012
End: July 15, 2012

Gigglefeet Dance Festival Registration

Choreographers and Dancers are invited to participate in the 15th annual Gigglefeet Dance Festival, a collaboration between the Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, First City Players and the Arts Council.  Performances are Friday, August 3 and Sunday, August 5.  Get your Gigglefeet Registration form here!  Registrations due at the Ketchikan Theatre Ballet by July 13.

Start: June 14, 2012
End: July 13, 2012
Venue: Ketchikan Theatre Ballet
Phone: 907-225-9311
Address:
400 Mission, Ste. 205, Ketchikan, AK, 99901, United States

Christmas in July at Crafts & More

Crafts & More invites the  community to participate in Christmas in July! A variety of fun and festive classes from Nichole Pope are scheduled for all ages throughout the entire month at 2721 Tongass Avenue.
  • July 2 Beginners quilling 6-8 p.m. $15. Join me and learn how to quill your very first snowflake card.
  • July 9 Adhesive/Envelope 6-8 p.m. $10 Learn how to make your very own envelope for an A2 size card (4×6) and includes the recipe for envelope adhesive.
  • July 11 Christmas Card 6-7p.m. $5. Join me in creating your first Christmas Card for the 2012 Christmas season.
  • July 18 Double Page Scrapbook Layout 6-8 p.m. $15. Join me in creating a double page spread for your Christmas memories.
  • July 25 Folded Snowflake #3 6-7 p.m. $5. This will be a fun class for ages 8 and up.
Nichole will be offering Snowflake classes from 1-3 p.m. on the following dates:
  • July 19 Folded Snowflake #1 $5
  • July 24 Folded Snowflake #2 $5
  • July 26 Folded Snowflake #4 $5
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-3 p.m. stop by and visit with Nichole and learn some new techniques:
  • Brads & Tags $10. Learn how to make your own (10 ct) brads and two Christmas tree tags.
  • Package Snowflake $5 Learn how to make your own shimmer mist and Package snowflake.
  • Gift Card Holder $5 Learn how to spruce up those holiday gift cards with your own unique gift card holder.
To round off Christmas in July, please join Nichole from 9-3 p.m. on July 31st for christmas cookies and refreshments!
Start: July 1, 2012
End: July 31, 2012
Venue: Crafts & More
Address:
2721 Tongass Avenue, Ketchikan, Alaska, 99901, Select a Country:
Cost: Varies

Open Carving and Weaving

Wednesday, July 11, 6-9pm.  Open Carving and Weaving.  Totem Heritage Center.  Work on your own projects in the company of weavers and carvers of all levels.  All are welcome!

Start: July 11, 2012
End: July 11, 2012
Venue: Totem Heritage Center
Phone: 907-225-5900
Address:
Ketchikan, AK, 99901, United States
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