AK Rundown for April 9 - 10, 2005

 

“Visual Arts”

 

Intro/Newscast/Credits

 

  1. Surviving as an Artist:  Lots of people are inspired by Alaska’s beauty – but only a few make a living at it. A look at a few Homer artists who do. AK’s Ashley Gross. Pkg. (5:52 with intro)
  2. Button: Frank Black
  3. Donnie Varnell interview: Haida carver Donnie Varnell incorporates non-traditional images into his carving, a choice that hasn’t pleased everyone in the Native community.  Host Interview. 4:10 total time.

 

Break #1: Frank Zappa

 

  1. Fairbanks Artists: Fairbanks artists struggle with the difference between art, craft and box store knick knacks. Pkg/Rachael Kvapil. 3:55 (4:16 with intro)
  2. Guest Curator. The Anchorage Museum of History and Art invites guest curators to look in their vaults and put together an exhibit of work that might not otherwise be seen. Homer’s Asia Freeman is the most recent guest curator. Annie Feidt/pkg. 4:00 (4:20 with intro)
  3. Bird Brain Dance. A new York City dancer follows migrations routes of whales and birds with a series of dance performances and lectures. AK’s Ellen Lockyer. Pkg. 3:05 with more music out (3:22 total)
  4. Calendar of Events. Bed: Liquid Soul
  5. Folk Festival. The Alaska Folk Festival gets underway in Juneau on Monday: it’s an annual reunion of musicians from all over, focused on having a good time. Host Interview. (3:03 with total, including music tail)
  6. 300 villages. Kaltag and Twin Hills.

 

Break #2 : 300 villages theme song, continued

 

  1. Triple Blak. Spoken word artist Triple Blak will perform in Anchorage at the end of the month. Host Interview. 8:12 total time.
  2. Denise Wallace. Native artists Denise and Sam Wallace have an exhibit of belts at the Anchorage museum. Pkg/Lori Townsend.
  3. Friday Art. Anchorage’s First Friday art walk used to be known for the free food and drink, but these days people come for the art. AK’s Ellen Lockyer. Pkg. 3:00 (with music out).

 

Close. Bossa Nova