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Feburary 2011
JUNEAU TRAVEL NEWS
News and Insights About Life in Alaska's Capital City

 

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2010 Wearable Art Show Entry

Juneau's popular Wearable Art Extravaganza will be held February 12-13, 2011.  Ticket info here.
 
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Pearson's Pond Exterior

Pearson's Pond Luxury Inn and Adventure Spa has again been name "Best for Outdoor Setting" by readers of Lanier B&B website.

  

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Black bear at Taku Glacier Lodge grill

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TravelJuneau.com Goes Mobile Headline

 
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Smart phone users can now access a mobile-friendly version of the TraveJuneau.com website. 

 

Optimized for easier access to pertinent travel information, the mobile site is perfect for any stage of travel planning, with quick links to tour and activities providers, lodging and dining options, transportation alternatives, and the Juneau calendar of events.

 

To access the mobile site, just enter

www.TravelJuneau.com

into your smart phone browser.   

Alaskan Brewing Co. to Celebrate It's 25th Anniversary at Eaglecrest Ski AreaH

 
 

High Gravity Games logoIf you're going to be in Juneau in early March, you don't want to miss the Alaskan Brewing Company's 25th anniversary celebration at Eaglecrest Ski Area. 

 

Adults 21 or over should plan to join in the "High Gravity Games," a series of just-plain-fun activities on the mountain, including:

 

  • Outdoor games like the ever-popular Keg Toss, the Crash-Cooled Dummy relay, and the Start-Up Cup four-leg/five-person relay
  • Live music from the Great Alaskan Bluegrass Band
  • An Alaskan beer garden
  • A special Alaskan apres ski menu at the Eaglecrest Lodge
  • $5 discount on lift tickets for skiers wearing Alaskan Brewing logo gear
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    All proceeds from the day's activities will go to the brewery's selected non-profit, Hospice and Home Care of Juneau.

     

    For activity registration and events details, visit AlaskanBeer.com, SkiJuneau.com, or call (907) 780-5866.

    Music Festivals Just Around the Corner 

     

     

    37th AK Folk Festival PosterMark your calendar!  The 37th Alaska Folk Festival will be held April 11-17 in Juneau.  Built on the premise that everyone is an entertainer, no auditions are required for individuals or groups to get their 15 minutes of stage fame. 

     

    Vastly entertaining, this popular Juneau music festival is free to all (except for the guest artist act), and concerts take place every evening, with afternoon concerts on the weekend. Enjoy bluegrass, folk, instrumental, singers, storytellers, fusion, gospel, Appalachian swing, and more.

     

    For complete details, visit AKFolkFest.org

     

    Juneau Jazz and Classics LogoIf you prefer the more refined opportunities in music, then save the dates for the 25th anniversary of Juneau Jazz & Classics, a 

    one-of-a-kind music festival offering a spectacular mix of concerts, blues and classical cruises, workshops, and family entertainment all in the most beautiful setting on earth.  This year's festival will enjoy an expanded 16-day run from Mary 6-21.

     

    For complete details and ticket information, visit JazzandClassics.org

    Juneau Travel Information

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    Email:       info@traveljuneau.com

    Toll free:   (888) 581-2201

    Snail mail:  Juneau Convention & Visitors Bureau

                   101 Egan Drive, Juneau, AK  99801


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