Chelsea and Rachelle join Capital Chat on KINY to preview Juneau Gold Rush Days at Savikko Park - Douglas, Alaska, June 20-21, 8 AM - 6 PM. The weekend celebration features mining and logging competitions, live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, gold panning, equipment displays, raffles and family-friendly entertainment honoring Southeast Alaska’s mining and logging traditions.

Abby joins Capital Chat on KINY to preview Only Fools Run at Night, Juneau’s late-night summer solstice race featuring a 5K, one-mile fun run, costume contest, and family-friendly walk options. The event begins Saturday, June 20, at Centennial Hall, with same-day registration, limited T-shirts, prizes, and support for the Juneau-Douglas High School cross country team.

JAHC Executive Director Maggie joins Cliff to preview a busy First Friday in Juneau, including the SHI Student Show at the Davis Gallery, open from 4 to 7 p.m. and free to the public.

They also talk about the sold-out Jack Laughs comedy event, JAHC’s growing role in bringing live performances to Southeast Alaska, and what’s ahead as the Arts Council rebuilds with a renewed focus on supporting local artists and strengthening Juneau’s creative community.

From First Friday and Celebration to food trucks, grants, galleries, and the future of the arts in Alaska’s capital city, this conversation highlights why the JAHC remains an important home for art, culture, and community connection in Juneau.