...being old-fashioned, but I was embarrassed by the rude response Mr. Jones and his band were met with. I can only hope Juneau crowds remember that a little respect and reverence go a long way.Thank you to those who showed consideration to both...

...the finale location. If the audience already knows, fewer watch the show, ratings drop, and so does revenue. I hope Juneau doesn't get a reputation for being uncooperative. The show that was fun to work on, provided production experience...

...about more than music or even education. At a personal level, and at a community level, it can provide strength and hope. Juneau's Lorrie Heagy, who founded Juneau, Alaska Music Matters at Glacier Valley Elementary School, a steadily growing...

...performance, the increased involvement of parents in their children's education, and the ultimate benefits to society, I hope Juneau will continue to provide the best arts education we possibly can, setting an example for all of our fellow Alaskans from...

...of Marie's commitment and love poured through every sentence and gesture for the riveted students.- Ishmael Hope ??? ? Juneau tops the Creative Vitality Index released by the Alaska State Council on the Arts? Arts council convenes a meeting...

...being an informed citizen was so important? Who's going to be "too busy" on the next election day, or gets all their information from TV commercials, if we're looking for a job, and a good education for our children? Ishmael Hope Juneau

...soul. I suggest that people who understand Juneau, who understand what we have, and what we have to give, that these people start writing letters to the editor in major newspapers around Alaska, starting with Anchorage. Ishmael C. Hope Juneau

...instituting a state income tax, suddenly that politician loses votes. Who has the bravery to work toward ensuring a stable future? I trust the one who keeps families first, not parties, or companies, or votes, but families. Ishmael C. Hope Juneau

...is to remember what got you started, what led you to Alaska, and what opportunities were available to you at that time. So many things had to come together to make that happen. One of them is financial flexibility. Ishmael C. Hope Juneau

...hope communities will recognize the importance of keeping the capital in Juneau and support our efforts, just as I hope Juneau will continue to seek out ways to support our neighbors as they work towards a future we can all live with. Matthew...