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February is American Heart Month!

SEARHC is hosting a heart health discussion for the public on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Odess Theater from 6-8 pm. Downloadable audio.

Paleontologist looks to past for future of marine life

Nick Pyenson is this winter's Scientist in Residence at the Sitka Sound Science Center. Pyenson is the curator of fossil marine mammals at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, D.C. Downloadable audio.

Saxophonist Bob Reynolds to play at Jazz Fest

Reynolds is a Grammy-nominated American jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator. He's has worked with top artists in pop (Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Usher) and jazz. Downloadable audio.

Sitka Jazz Fest highlights work of student ambassadors

The opening event will feature a performance by the Thelonious Monk Institute, Thursday Feb. 2 from 6:30 to 7:15pm at the Odess Theater on the Sitka Fine Arts Campus. Downloadable audio.

Science Center opens summer camps registration

Janet Clarke and Mia Kuartei of the Sitka Sound Science Center talk about upcoming programs. Registration also opens tomorrow for SSSC Summer Camps, inspired by the scientific principles of "motion." Downloadable audio.

“Denim and Diamonds” fundraiser to benefit Sitka Youth Sports

Local businesses are collaborating on a beer and wine tasting to raise money for Sitka Youth Sports, a non-profit that supports student athletics and travel. Downloadable audio.

In YouTube-age, festival brings jazz music to life

The 22nd Annual Sitka Jazz Festival is next weekend, February 2nd - 4th. Director Mike Kernin and Assistant Director Nichel Kernin preview the line-up. Downloadable audio.

Student Essay: The Turnaround

By the age of 10, I was walking into grocery stores and taking anything I desired for the price of nothing. My family was poor and sometimes we didn’t have food in the cupboards. So, I went out and got my own food to feed myself and family. But even when we became stable again, the stealing didn't go away.

Broadway Night shows off talent, helps raise funds

Martha Pearson, Shannon Haugland, and Meredith Palof talk about Broadway Night, Friday Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Odess Theater. Downloadable audio.

Sitka Health Summit Coalition to host luncheon

The Sitka Health Summit Coalition is hosting an inaugural Health Networking & Learning luncheon at Thursday, Jan. 26 at 12 pm at UAS Sitka. Downloadable audio.