January 2010
Russian Christmas and Starring - January 7
For information, call St. Michael's Cathedral, (907) 747-8120 or write, St. Michael's Cathedral, P.O. Box 697, Sitka, Alaska 99835.
Alaska
Airlines Winter Classics Concert Series - January 30
It may be cold outside, but the musicians of the Sitka Music
Festival will provide plenty of heat and excitement to warm
up your winter. Hear performances by a group of internationally assembled musicians. Informaion is available at www.sitkamusicfestival.org
February 2010
Sitka
Jazz Festival and All-Alaska Honor Jazz Festival - February 4-6
Enjoy a variety of world class jazz provided by students and guest jazz musicians! For information, visit: www.sitkajazzfestival.com
March 2010
Herring Fishery- Dates Depend Upon The Fish!
Wildlife is generally abundant as the herring gather and
spawn in Sitka waters, turning the Alaska blue waters a milky green! The actual herring fishery is "on
call" and the opening is announced by the Alaska Dept. of
Fish and Game. Call (907) 747-5940
for a free Sitka vacation guide or email: scvb@sitka.org and visit SItka during this unique opening!
Sitka Arti Gras - Date to be announced
Regional Artists and Musicians get together with workshops, live music and the Sitka Spring Gallery Walk. For information call Vern Culp at (907) 747-6080. Website: www.artigras.info Email: sitkaartigras@gmail.com
Traditional
Blessing of the Fleet - Date to be determined
This annual Blessing is given to Sitka's Fishing Fleet. For information, call (907) 747-3338.
May 2010
Mother's Day
Quilt Show - May 8-15
An event sponsored by the Oceanwave Quilters Guild showing new and historic quilts at Harrigan Centennial Hall. For information, call Sabra at (907) 747-5071.
Annual
Julie Hughes Triathlon - May 15
9 am at the Hames Athletic & Wellness Center. Registration is day before. The 6 mile run, 10 mile bike ride and 1,000 meter swim also has a short course for participants age 12 and under. $20 fee. All cyclists are required to have a bicycle safety check prior to the event. Athletes can compete on a team or individually. For information call Susan (907) 747-0519.
Sitka Salmon
Derby - May 29-31, June 5 and 6
Catch prize-winning fish in the sparkling waters of Sitka. Cash and prizes. For information, contact the Sitka Sportsman's Association at (907) 747-6790.
June 2010
Sitka Summer Music Festival June 4-27 (39th Annual).
The 38th Annual Sitka Summer Music Festival will showcase classical chamber music of internationally acclaimed musicians. Festival performances include evening concerts at Harrigan Hall renowned for its breathtaking views of Sitka Sound. Other activities include a Brown Bag Lunch Series, Community Concert and Ice Cream Social, Crab Feed and other events. For schedule and ticket information, please contact the Sitka Summer Music Festival, P O Box 3333, Sitka, AK 99835 or call (907) 277-4852.
Email: director@sitkamusicfestival.org
Sitka Fine Arts Camp at Mt. Edgecumbe High School. June 7-11 Mini camp (K-5th Grades), June 13-26 (6th-8th Grades), June 27-July 11 (9th-12th High school grades). Since 1973, the Fine Arts Camp has been attracting students ages 12-18 from Alaska and beyond to study the fine arts of theater, dance, music, visual arts, writing and Alaska Native arts. First class professional artists and skilled teachers are recruited throughout the country. For more information, contact: Sitka Fine Arts Camp, P O Box 3086, Sitka, AK 99835 - (907) 747-3085
or email: rschmidt@fineartscamp.org
July 2010
Fourth of July
Celebration - July 2 - 4
A grand celebration complete with parade, demonstrations,
game and food booths, softball tournament, dance, and fireworks
display. Please check the Sitka Sentinel newspaper for details.
HomeSkillet Music Festival - Dates to be announced
All ages music festival featuring local and out of town bands. Soul, Hip Hop, Blues and Garage Style Rock n Roll. Website: www.homeskilletfest.com
September 2010
16th
Annual Running of the Boots & Season's End Celebration - Sept. 25
Fun Run - Lots of prize catergories. Proceeds benefit the Sitka Local Foods Network/Sitka Farmers Market. For more information on all the festivities, call (907) 966-3066. Season's End Celebration: a fun day of celebrating the end of another successful visitor and fishing season. Food, fun and games in conjunction with the Running of the Boots. Call
Sheila Finkenbinder at (907) 747-8604.
Mudball
Classic Softball Tournament - Sept. 3 - 5
This annual Labor Day Weekend tournament
invites softball teams from around the nation to play in
Sitka. Email: webmaster@sitkasoftball.com
