Ketchikan Event Calender
Below is the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau’s event calender.
Friday, March 06, 2009
Event Name: First Friday
Description:
Once a month the streets transform into a large block party during First Friday. Each celebration, the entertainment will shift and multiply for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. For more information go to: www.firstfridayketchikan.com
Friday, March 06, 2009
Event Name: Puzzled – Art Exhibition
Description:
Join us for a free opening reception on Friday, March 6, 2009, from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Mainstay Gallery located at 716 Totem Way, #1. Curator Diane Naab has taken three works of art, blown them up on a huge scale, and cut the works into smaller puzzle pieces. Artists of all kinds, using any medium, decorate the pieces, and return their works of art to be reassembled… to solve the puzzles! See the full works of art pieced together for the first time! For further information, please contact 907-225-2211.
Friday, March 06, 2009
Event Name: Historic Alaska Women & Artic Dance with Joan Walker and Gerry Knasiak
Description:
Friday Night Insight programs are free weekly presentations with guest speakers covering a variety of topics on natural and cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska. These hour long programs are open to the public from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Southeast Discovery Center located at 50 Main Street. For further information, contact 907-228-6220.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Event Name: Ketchikan Wellness Coalition Event
Description:
A Community Organizing Event on March 10, 2009 from 4:30-6:00 P.M. at the Ted Ferry Civic Center located at 888 Venetia Way.
Join a task force to focus on one of the following areas: Coming together around kids; Encouraging a diverse year-around economy; Substance Abuse; Overcoming racial divides; Assisting people in crisis. For information, contact Laura Roberts, PHN at 907-225-4350.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Event Name: 2009 Job Fair
Description:
The annual job fair sponsored by the Ketchikan Job Center and the Ketchikan Chaprter of the Alaska Travel Industry Association is being held at the Plaza Mall located at 2417 Tiongass Avenue on Tuesdya, March 10, 2009 from 10:30 – 4:30 P.M.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Event Name: Secrets of Deer Mountain Hatchery with Damon Hampel
Description:
Friday Night Insight programs are free weekly presentations with guest speakers covering a variety of topics on natural and cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska. These hour long programs are open to the public from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Southeast Discovery Center located at 50 Main Street. For further information, contact 907-228-6220.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Event Name: Over the Tavern
Description:
Play being presented at the Paza Black Box Theater located at 2417 Tongass Avenue. AFirst City Players theatrical performance. For tickets or further information, contact 907-225-4792 or firstplay@kpunet.net.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Event Name: Over the Tavern
Description:
Please see March 13, 2009 listing.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Event Name: St. Patrick’s Day Auction and Raffle
Description:
Annual fundraising event for First City Council on Cancer . The event will be held at Ted Ferry Civic Center located at 888 venetia Way. The evening includes 5:00 P.M. music and previewing, silent jewelry auction from 5-8:00 P.M. and the open auction starting at 6:00 P.M.. For further information regarding the event, plaese call 907-225-7335 or www.firstcitycc.com.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Event Name: Alaska Oceans Film Festival with Butch Allen
Description:
Friday Night Insight programs are free weekly presentations with guest speakers covering a variety of topics on natural and cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska. These hour long programs are open to the public from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Southeast Discovery Center located at 50 Main Street. For further information, contact 907-228-6220.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Event Name: Over The Tavern
Description:
Please see March 13, 2009 for further details.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Event Name: Over The Tavern
Description:
Please see March 13, 2009 for further details.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Event Name: Bowl4kids
Description:
Big Brother-Big Sister annual fundraising event. Specific activities and venue information are pending.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Event Name: Monthly Grind
Description:
The Monthly Grind provides a chance for us to enjoy local talent at a friendly venue every third Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Saxman Tribal House. Events take place September through may. Tickets are available at Soho Coho, McPherson Music and TBC. Bring a homemade dessert for a refund. Contact Tom LeCompte 617-0769 or Peggy Hovik at 617-5081 for more information.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Event Name: Minneapolis Guitar Quartet
Description:
One of the world’s leading guitar ensembles, the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet plays an incredible repertoire ranging from Renaissance to Romantic, from Latin to newly commissioned contemporary works.
This is a Torch Nights Performaing Arts Series event being held at Kayhi Auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m. For tickets or further information, contact the Ketchikan Area Arts and Humanities Council at 907-225-2211.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Event Name: Swan-Tyee Intertie with Dean Scott
Description:
Friday Night Insight programs are free weekly presentations with guest speakers covering a variety of topics on natural and cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska. These hour long programs are open to the public from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Southeast Discovery Center located at 50 Main Street. For further information, contact 907-228-6220.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Event Name: Speakeasy
Description:
Speakeasy is a free monthly literary event featuring a local author reading original work and music by Rainy Day Recorders. The event will be held at University of Alaska SE Campus Library located at 2600 Seventh Avenue. Music begins at 6:00 p.m. and the readings at 6:30 p.m. For further information, contact Rod Landis at 907-228-4547.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Event Name: First Friday
Description:
Once a month the streets transform into a large block party during First Friday. Each celebration, the entertainment will shift and multiply for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. For more information go to: www.firstfridayketchikan.com
Friday, April 03, 2009
Event Name: Alaska Hummingbird Festival – Opening Reception
Description:
Opening reception for the festival will be held at the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau on Friday, April 3, 2009 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.. Free and open to the public. Contact Leslie Swada at 907-228-6247 or lswada@fs.fed.us.
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Event Name: Steepin Out 2009 Concert
Description:
The Steppin’ Out 09 Concert, “Statehood, Dancin’ in Review”, will be a decade by decade review of the popular music to which Alaskans have danced during Alaska’s First 50 years of statehood. Included in this cabaret-style show will be a set based on one of the shows from the 50’s (for example Your Hit Parade or the Ed Sullivan Show) featuring performer look-alikes. Wanna sing “Elvis” style? Here’s your chance. Call Cathy Tillotson at 907-247-2420 or e-mail sgkinney@kpunet. .net
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Event Name: Author Bruce Coville
Description:
Author Bruce Coville will talk about the life of a writer and the power of imagination at the Ted Ferry Civic Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. A book signing will follow the presentation with books courtesy of Parnassus. For further information, contact 907-225-0370.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Event Name: Easter Family Celebration at the Plaza
Description:
This annual event, sponsored by multiple agencies and retailers in the community, will include an easter Egg Hunt with no age divisions, activity booths and snacks. The event is free and takes place at the Plaza Mall located at 2417 Tongass Avenue from 9-10:00 a.m. on April 11, 2009. For information contact Gretchen at 907-225-2072.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Event Name: Youth Theater: The Pied Piper
Description:
Youth theater performance to be held at the Plaza Mall Black Box Theater located at 2417 Tongass Avenue. For further information, please contact 907-225-4792 or firstplay@kpunet.net.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Event Name: Speakeasy
Description:
Speakeasy is a free monthly literary event featuring a local author reading original work and music by Rainy Day Recorders. The event will be held at University of Alaska SE Campus Library located at 2600 Seventh Avenue. Music begins at 6:00 p.m. and the readings at 6:30 p.m. For further information, contact Rod Landis at 907-228-4547.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Event Name: The Monthly Grind
Description:
The Monthly Grind provides a chance for us to enjoy local talent at a friendly venue every third Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Saxman Tribal House. Events take place September through may. Tickets are available at Soho Coho, McPherson Music and TBC. Bring a homemade dessert for a refund. Contact Tom LeCompte 617-0769 or Peggy Hovik at 617-5081 for more information.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Event Name: Youth Theater: The Pied Piper
Description:
Please see April 17, 2009 for further details.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Event Name: Youth Theater: The Grreat Gray Ghost of Old Spook Lane
Description:
Youth Theater production being held at the Plaza Mall Black Box theater located at 2417 Tongass Avenue. First City Players theatrical performance. For tickets or further information, contact 907-225-4792 or firstplay@kpunet.net.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Event Name: The Great Grey Ghost…
Description:
Please see April 23, 2009 listing for further details.
Friday, May 01, 2009
Event Name: CHARR Wine Tasting
Description:
Annual event sponsored by CHARR. Activities and specific venue information still prending.
Friday, May 01, 2009
Event Name: Celebration of the Sea Art Walk
Description:
Specific activities and venue information still pending.
Friday, May 01, 2009
Event Name: First Fridays
Description:
Once a month the streets transform into a large block party during First Friday. Each celebration, the entertainment will shift and multiply for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. For more information go to: www.firstfridayketchikan.com.
Friday, May 08, 2009
Event Name: Spring Gala Ballet
Description:
Spring Recital featuring all Ketchikan Theater Ballet Dancers. Event is scheduled for May 8 and 9, 2009 at Kayhi Auditorium starting at 7:30 p.m. For information, contact 907-225-9311 or www.ktbdance.com.
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Event Name: Spring Gala Ballet
Description:
See May 8, 2008 for details.
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Event Name: TOTEM TO TOTEM HALF MARATHON
Description:
On May 9, 2009, (13.1 miles) sponsored by KRC. Relayers & walkers welcome.Start at Totem Bight State Park and finish at Rotary Beach (Bugge Beach). Race Fee: $30 and includes Tee shirt. Race day Registration begins at 7:45 A.M. Start time is 9: A.M. for runners. Walkers may not start before 8:00 A.M. Runners under 12 years of age are not
allowed to run solo, but can participate as a team. Great post-race food and prizes! For information, contact
Race Director, Gretchen Klein(907) 907-225-2702 or gretchen@alaskan.com.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Event Name: The Monthly Grind
Description:
The Monthly Grind provides a chance for us to enjoy local talent at a friendly venue every third Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Saxman Tribal House. Events take place September through may. Tickets are available at Soho Coho, McPherson Music and TBC. Bring a homemade dessert for a refund. Contact Tom LeCompte 617-0769 or Peggy Hovik at 617-5081 for more information.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Event Name: Ketchichanteuss – DIVAS!
Description:
Some of Ketchikan’s most talented performers compete for the title in our third annual First City Divas event. Divas 2009 will benefit FCP. The event takes place at the Ted Ferry Civic Center. For further information or tickets, contact 907-225-4792 or firstplay@kpunet.net.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Event Name: Region V 3A/4A Baseball Tournament
Description:
Regional baseball tournament Scheduled for May 28 through 30, 2008. For information, contact 907-225-9815 or www.kgbsd.org (go to Kayhi link).
Friday, June 05, 2009
Event Name: First Fridays
Description:
Once a month the streets transform into a large block party during First Friday. Each celebration, the entertainment will shift and multiply for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. For more information go to: www.firstfridayketchikan.com.
Friday, June 19, 2009
Event Name: Cut Plug
Description:
First City Players challenges the writers and actors of Ketchikan to fish or cut bait. This new festival of plays and skits, improv, stand-up comedy, monologues and diatribes is structed on the Gigglefeet model.
First City Players event. For tickets or further information, contact 907-225-4792 or firstplay@kpunet.net.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Event Name: Cut Plug
Description:
Please see June 19, 2009 listing.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Event Name: Sole*Stice
Description:
Annual benefit shoe auction for Ketchikan General Hospital Foundation which buys equipment. For information contact Gretchen Klein at 907-228-8300×7035 or gklein@peacehealth.org.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Event Name: Car Club Parade
Description:
Specific activities and venues still pending.
Friday, July 03, 2009
Event Name: First Fridays
Description:
Once a month the streets transform into a large block party during First Friday. Each celebration, the entertainment will shift and multiply for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. For more information go to: www.firstfridayketchikan.com.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Event Name: 4th of July – Parade
Description:
Alaska 50th Birthday Celebration Event. US Independence Day celebrations starting off with the annual parade begininng at 12 noon.
Other special scheduled events still pending.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Event Name: The Comedy of Errors
Description:
One of Shakesspeare’s earliest, funniest and shortest plays. The Comedy of Errors celebrates verbal and situational slapstick in an extended case of mistaken identity.
Presented outdoors at Point Higgins Amphitheater.
First City Players theatrical performance. For tickets or further information, contact 907-225-4792 or firstplay@kpunet.net.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Event Name: The Comedy of Errors
Description:
Please see July 11, 2009 listing.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Event Name: The Comedy of Errors
Description:
Please see July 11, 2009 listing.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Event Name: The Comedy of Errors
Description:
Please see July 11, 2009 listing.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Event Name: Gigglefeet Dance Festival
Description:
Celebrate the diversity of community dance! Join us for a performance with everything from belly dancing to ballroom, from traditional Native Alaskan to tap. This show is as varied as the people of Ketchikan!
Local and visiting dancers and choreographers working in a variety of contemporary and traditional styles perform for two nights, surrounding the Blueberry Arts Festival on August 1st, 2009.
This is a Torch Nights Performing Arts Series event being held July 31 and August 2, 2009 at Kayhi Auditorium. For tickets or further information, contact the Ketchikan Arts and humanities Council at 907-225-2211.
Saturday, August 01, 2009
Event Name: Blueberry Arts Festival
Description:
Alaska 50th Birthday Celebration Event. Over 100 booths in downtown Ketchikan, selling art and craft of every kind, pluis incredible food and entertainment. The event is planned for August 1, 2009. Schedule of events is yet to be announced. For information, contact 907-225-2211 or info@ketchikanarts.org.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
Event Name: Gigglefeet Dance Festival
Description:
Please see July 31, 2009 listing.
Friday, August 07, 2009
Event Name: First Fridays
Description:
Once a month the streets transform into a large block party during First Friday. Each celebration, the entertainment will shift and multiply for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. For more information go to: www.firstfridayketchikan.com.
Friday, August 07, 2009
Event Name: Alice in Wonderland
Description:
This is a Youth Theater production. Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Wonderland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the tweedles, raps withthe bubble-blowing caterpillar, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game. Performances will be August 7-8, 2009 at the Kayhi Auditorium, For further information, contact 907-225-4792 or firstplay@kpunet.net.
Friday, August 07, 2009
Event Name: First Friday
Description:
Once a month the streets transform into a large block party during First Friday. Each celebration, the entertainment will shift and multiply for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. For more information go to: www.firstfridayketchikan.com.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Event Name: Alice in Wonderland
Description:
Please see August 7, 2009 listing.
Friday, September 04, 2009
Event Name: First Friday
Description:
Once a month the streets transform into a large block party during First Friday. Each celebration, the entertainment will shift and multiply for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. For more information go to: www.firstfridayketchikan.com
Friday, September 04, 2009
Event Name: First Fridays
Description:
Once a month the streets transform into a large block party during First Friday. Each celebration, the entertainment will shift and multiply for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. For more information go to: www.firstfridayketchikan.com.
Monday, September 07, 2009
Event Name: Labor Day Holiday
Description:
Special scheduled community events still pending.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Event Name: Monthly Grind
Description:
The Monthly Grind provides a chance for us to enjoy local talent at a friendly venue every third Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Saxman Tribal House. Events take place September through may. Tickets are available at Soho Coho, McPherson Music and TBC. Bring a homemade dessert for a refund. Contact Tom LeCompte 617-0769 or Peggy Hovik at 617-5081 for more information.
Friday, October 02, 2009
Event Name: First Fridays
Description:
Once a month the streets transform into a large block party during First Friday. Each celebration, the entertainment will shift and multiply for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. For more information go to: www.firstfridayketchikan.com.
Friday, October 02, 2009
Event Name: First Friday
Description:
Once a month the streets transform into a large block party during First Friday. Each celebration, the entertainment will shift and multiply for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. For more information go to: www.firstfridayketchikan.com.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
Event Name: Women of Distinction Dinner
Description:
Recognition of women who have made outstanding contributions to our community. The evening, sponsored by Women in Safe Homes (WISH), includes dinner, silents auction, and awards ceremony. For further information, contact 907-225-9474 or wishadmin@kpunet.net.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Event Name: Monthly Grind
Description:
The Monthly Grind provides a chance for us to enjoy local talent at a friendly venue every third Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Saxman Tribal House. Events take place September through may. Tickets are available at Soho Coho, McPherson Music and TBC. Bring a homemade dessert for a refund. Contact Tom LeCompte 617-0769 or Peggy Hovik at 617-5081 for more information.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Event Name: Alaska Day Holiday
Description:
Special scheduled community events are still pending.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Event Name: KRBD Halloween Party
Description:
KRBD’s annual Halloween Party. Specific activities and venue still pending.
Friday, November 06, 2009
Event Name: First Friday
Description:
Once a month the streets transform into a large block party during First Friday. Each celebration, the entertainment will shift and multiply for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. For more information go to: www.firstfridayketchikan.com.
Friday, November 06, 2009
Event Name: First Fridays
Description:
Once a month the streets transform into a large block party during First Friday. Each celebration, the entertainment will shift and multiply for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. For more information go to: www.firstfridayketchikan.com.
Friday, November 06, 2009
Event Name: Friday Night Insights
Description:
Friday Night Insight programs are free weekly presentations with guest speakers covering a variety of topics on natural and cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska. These hour long programs are open to the public from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Southeast Discovery Center located at 50 Main Street. For further information, contact 907-228-6220.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Event Name: Veteran’s Day Holiday
Description:
Veteran’s Day Holiday, special events still pending
Friday, November 13, 2009
Event Name: Friday Night Insights
Description:
Friday Night Insight programs are free weekly presentations with guest speakers covering a variety of topics on natural and cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska. These hour long programs are open to the public from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Southeast Discovery Center located at 50 Main Street. For further information, contact 907-228-6220.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Event Name: Friday Night Insights
Description:
Friday Night Insight programs are free weekly presentations with guest speakers covering a variety of topics on natural and cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska. These hour long programs are open to the public from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Southeast Discovery Center located at 50 Main Street. For further information, contact 907-228-6220.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Event Name: Monthly Grind
Description:
The Monthly Grind provides a chance for us to enjoy local talent at a friendly venue every third Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Saxman Tribal House. Events take place September through may. Tickets are available at Soho Coho, McPherson Music and TBC. Bring a homemade dessert for a refund. Contact Tom LeCompte 617-0769 or Peggy Hovik at 617-5081 for more information.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Event Name: Thanksgiving Day Holiday
Description:
Special scheduled community events still pending.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Event Name: Winter Arts Faire
Description:
Arts and craft booths with delightful handmade gifts fill Ted Ferry Civic Center with Holiday cheer. The event takes place November 27 and 28, 2009. For information, contact 907-225-2211 or www.ketchikanarts.org.
Friday, December 04, 2009
Event Name: Friday Night Insight
Description:
Friday Night Insight programs are free weekly presentations with guest speakers covering a variety of topics on natural and cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska. These hour long programs are open to the public from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Southeast Discovery Center located at 50 Main Street. For further information, contact 907-228-6220.
Friday, December 04, 2009
Event Name: First Friday
Description:
Once a month the streets transform into a large block party during First Friday. Each celebration, the entertainment will shift and multiply for this ongoing festival of art perusal and appreciation. For more information go to: www.firstfridayketchikan.com.
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Event Name: Enchanted Forest
Description:
Tentative date for the Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce annual fundraising event. For further information, contact 907-225-3184.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Event Name: Friday Night Insight
Description:
Friday Night Insight programs are free weekly presentations with guest speakers covering a variety of topics on natural and cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska. These hour long programs are open to the public from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Southeast Discovery Center located at 50 Main Street. For further information, contact 907-228-6220.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Event Name: Friday Night Insight
Description:
Friday Night Insight programs are free weekly presentations with guest speakers covering a variety of topics on natural and cultural heritage of Southeast Alaska. These hour long programs are open to the public from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Southeast Discovery Center located at 50 Main Street. For further information, contact 907-228-6220.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Event Name: The Monthly Grind
Description:
The Monthly Grind provides a chance for us to enjoy local talent at a friendly venue every third Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Saxman Tribal House. Events take place September through may. Tickets are available at Soho Coho, McPherson Music and TBC. Bring a homemade dessert for a refund. Contact Tom LeCompte 617-0769 or Peggy Hovik at 617-5081 for more information.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Event Name: Christmas Day Holiday
Description:
Special events still pending.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Event Name: New Year’s Eve 50th Event
Description:
Alaska 50th Birthday Celebration Event. Activities and venue for this Alaska 50th birthday event still pending.
