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Weekly Calendar of Upcoming Events and Performances

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July 28–August 3, 2024

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Senior ArtsCool - First City Players

Monday, July 15, 2024Thursday, August 8, 2024
Kayhi

Senior ArtsCool is for rising 7th-12th Graders. Full and half day options are available.

Sophmore ArtsCool - First City Players

Monday, July 15, 2024Thursday, August 8, 2024
Kayhi

Sophmore ArtsCool is for rising K-2nd Graders. Mornings only!!! 9am to 12pm

Music on the Dock - Creme Brulee

Monday, July 29, 2024
12:00 pm1:00 pm
If sunny - Berth 2, If raining - Berth 3 shelter

The Point Band - Music on the Dock

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
12:00 pm1:00 pm
Berth 2 if its sunny - Berth 3 if its not!

Call to Musicians

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Greetings!

We are thrilled to announce that the application deadline for this prestigious competition has been extended to July 31!
The artistic committee has extended the deadline because we have received a modest number of applications so far. This means the chances of being selected are high at this stage.

This year, our funding has significantly increased, and we are excited to offer the following exceptional opportunities:
-Perform at CARNEGIE HALL in New York: At least 10 winners will be given this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
-Generous Cash Prizes: Multiple cash prizes will be awarded to outstanding participants.
-Special Awards: Unique awards recognizing exceptional talent and creativity.
-Music Album Production: The chance to produce 5 music albums, offering winners a remarkable platform for their work.

We kindly ask for your support in sharing this information with your network. Thank you very much for your consideration!

With our best wishes,
Andrew Glynn - Application Manager
info@manhattancompetition.com
www.manhattancompetition.com

8th Manhattan International Music Competition
Open to ALL instruments - ALL ages
Piano - Strings - Voice - Wind - Chamber Music - Composition

Concert at CARNEGIE HALL
Over $50,000 in prizes
5 music albums, CD recording, more than 30 awards

Application Deadline: 1 JULY 2024
Online Competition (Video Selection)
www.manhattancompetition.com

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Awards (Over $50,000):

• Winners' recitals at CARNEGIE HALL on 2 October 2024

• Professional fee for the winners (cash prizes)

• CD RECORDING distributed worldwide + 5 DIGITAL ALBUMS

• Over 30 special awards

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1st JULY 2024
www.manhattancompetition.com
Contact: info@manhattancompetition.com

Music on the Dock - Obvious Jazz

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
12:00 pm1:00 pm
If sunny - Berth 2, If raining - Berth 3 shelter

Aleutian Ballad Cruise!

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
6:30 pm8:30 pm

Wednesday the 31st of July
6:30-8:30
Berth 3
21+
$60 admission

6:30 Dinner and Music with "Speakeasy"

Diane Slagle on keys and vox, Joe Williams on vox, Marjorie Evers on vox, Chazz Gist on bass and Mario Sumner on drums

8:00 Short Burlesque Set

The ladies of the Red Lantern and the Speakeasy band

Arts Report on KRBD

Thursday, August 1, 2024
8:20 am8:35 am
KRBD Studio

Each week at approximately 8:20 am KRBD hosts the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council for their weekly report on arts and humanities in Ketchikan and the surrounding area. Get a synopsis of the local music scene, performances, Gallery exhibits, pop-ups, and Calls to artists. The Arts Report often features special guests from the Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, Artists, and Curators. Tune in weekly to KRBD 105.3 FM Ketchikan, Metlakatla and Saxman, 107.1 FM North Ketchikan, Ward Cove, and Ketchikan, 101.7: Craig, 90.7: North Point Higgins, 90.1: Mountain Point, Hydaburg, Klawock, and Thorne Bay.
If you would like your event to be aired in the Arts Report please let us know by the Thursday prior.

Music on the Dock - Evan Porter

Thursday, August 1, 2024
12:00 pm1:00 pm
If sunny - Berth 2, If raining - Berth 3 shelter

Book Signing with Hall Anderson

Thursday, August 1, 2024
4:00 pm6:00 pm

Blueberry Pet and Doll Parade!

Friday, August 2, 2024
2:00 pm3:00 pm

2pm - Blueberry Pet and Doll Parade! - sponsored by Community Connection Early Learning Program!
This, the cutest parade in the universe, starts at the intersection of Main and Grant streets! No pre-registration needed - just bring your kids, their dolls, and your pets and have fun! The parade ends at the downtown Ketchikan Fire Station with snacks provided by the Fire Station and fun surprises by Community Connections Early Learning Program!

Blueberry Arts Festival - presented by the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council

Friday, August 2, 20242:00 pmSunday, August 4, 20249:00 pm
Downtown Ketchikan

Blueberry Arts Festival: Blueberry Dish Contest

Friday, August 2, 2024
3:00 pm5:00 pm

Submit your entry at 330 Main Street before 3pm to enter the judged competition. All are welcome to enter.
After the contest, all submitted desserts will be served at the Main Street Gallery Exhibit Opening at 5pm!

Blueberry Arts Festival: Main Street Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception

Friday, August 2, 2024
5:00 pm

Come one, come all to see this open call exhibit for some amazing artwork.
Ketchikan, Alaska

The STAR Gallery Presents: My Head in the Clouds - An Exhibit by Marilyn Lee

Friday, August 2, 2024
5:00 pm7:00 pm

Blueberry Arts Festival: 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Saturday, August 3, 2024
8:30 am9:30 am

For all ages!
Race will begin and end at Grant St and Main St.
This race is a partnership with the Ketchikan Running Club

Blueberry Arts Festival: 5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk

Saturday, August 3, 2024
9:00 am10:00 am

This race is for all ages.
Begins and ends at Grant St and Main St.
**This race is a partnership with the Ketchikan Running Club

Blueberry Arts Festival: Slug Weigh In (Big Slug Contest)

Saturday, August 3, 2024
9:30 am10:30 am

Ages 12 & Under
The biggest slug wins!

Sponsored by Ketchikan Ever Greens

Blueberry Arts Festival: ARTIST MARKET!

Saturday, August 3, 2024
10:00 am5:00 pm

160 booth festival featuring all of your favorite local artists, businesses, and organizations. Games, T-Shirts, & more!

All are welcome. ADA bathrooms, parking, and wheelchair/walker loaners will be available!
Main Street Gallery's Blueberry Arts Festival Exhibit will be on display for the entire duration of the event.

Sign up to be a booth holder: https://www.ketchikanarts.org/programs-events/local-arts-and-culture/ketchikan-area-arts-and-humanities-council/blueberry-arts-festival/annual-blueberry-arts-festival.html

Blueberry Arts Festival: Slug Race!

Saturday, August 3, 2024
10:30 am11:30 am

Ages 12 & Under
The FASTEST slug wins!

Sponsored by Ketchikan Ever Greens

Blueberry Arts Festival: Pie Eating Contest

Saturday, August 3, 2024
11:30 am12:30 pm

What better way to celebrate the Blueberry Arts Festival than stuffing your face with blueberry pie?!?

Open to all ages!

Blueberry Arts Festival: Blueberry Street Sounds

Saturday, August 3, 2024
12:00 pm5:00 pm

Music all day on Main Street!

Sponsored by KPU Telecommunications

Blueberry Arts Festival: Great Blueberry Ball Roll

Saturday, August 3, 2024
3:00 pm4:00 pm

This fundraiser for Ketchikan Youth Court helps to support the programming and events of their organization!!


Image Credits
TOP ROW (L-R)
Stephen Jackson, Seward Shame Pole, Saxman, Alaska, 2017 - Ketchikan Community Concert Band, image credit Felix Wong - Evy Posey, "Cosmic Wyvern", Mixed UP the 35th Annual Wearable Art Show, 2021 – Ricardo Búrquez, "My World", 2016 - Evon Zerbetz & Rich Stage, "A Trip to the Library", 2012 - Terry Pyles, "Yeltatzie Salmon", 2015

BOTTOM ROW (L-R)
Kathy Flora, Marcie Pungowiyi, New Path Dancers, "Thunder”, ShapeShift the 26th Annual Wearable Art Show, 2012, image credit Ernie Meloche - Rhonda Green, Tongass Historical Museum entry gate, 2021 - Ketchikan Theatre Ballet, Spring Gala "The Four Seasons" May 2021 -  Nathan Jackson, "New Thundering Wings", 2016 – First City Players, "39 Steps", Jack Finnegan, 2021, image credit Jeff Fitzwater - Jackie Keizer "Sailing Off Into A Tequila Sunrise", Mixed UP the 35th Annual Wearable Art, image credit Jeanette Sweetman 2021 - Shawna Hofmann, Andiamo Dance Company, image credit Jeanette Sweetman, 2021- Ricardo Búrquez, “Pipe Junction” 2021 - Isreal Shotridge, Chief Johnson's Totem Pole, Ketchikan, AK. 1955

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