Capital Chat

On Capital Chat, Sharon Gaitman speaks with Annie Kail’s owner Colleen Goldrich about the gallery’s upcoming First Friday featuring Juneau artist Dave Wetzel and his paintings of Southeast Alaska landscapes. They discuss the exhibit’s original paintings, prints and cards, along with Annie Kaill’s custom framing services and its wide range of gifts, baby items, pottery, jewelr...

On Capital Chat, Sharon speaks with Juno Symphony Executive Director Charlotte Truitt and former Music Director Troy Quinn about this weekend’s special pops concert. The program features original music from iconic television shows, films, sports broadcasts and news programs, including Star Trek, The Simpsons, Bonanza, I Love Lucy, Rocky...

On Capital Chat, Sharon speaks with UAS Chancellor Aparna Palmer about several developments at the university, including a new floating dock and mariculture training facility at the Sitka campus. They also discuss the redesigned Master of Public Administration program and a developing partnership with the Sámi University of Applied Sciences in Norway focused on Indigenous lan...

On Capital Chat, Sharon speaks with Jess Gutzweiler of Southeast Radiation Oncology about “Beer for My Boys,” a free prostate cancer screening event taking place October 23 at Devil’s Club Brewing Company. They discuss the importance of establishing a PSA baseline, removing barriers to cancer screening, and encouraging men over 40 to get tested. The event is being supported b...

 On Capital Chat, Sharon speaks with St. Vincent de Paul board members Chris Gianotti and Maureen Hall about the organization’s upcoming “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” fundraiser and 5K run. They discuss St. Vincent de Paul’s housing programs, warming shelter, and volunteer-run aid program, which helps Juneau residents with needs ranging from utility bills to housing-related suppo...