SFS, Coliseum
Host 48-Hour
Film Contest
Registration is now open for the 48-Hour Film Festival for amateur filmmakers, sponsored by the Sitka Film Society and the Coliseum Theater.
In the contest, filmmakers will have 48 hours to make a short film containing three elements that will be assigned to them by the organizers: a line of dialogue, a character and a prop.
Once you have signed up, you can choose when to begin your 48-hour time frame. At that time, the organizers will reveal to your filmmaking team the three elements that must appear in your film.
All films must be completed by July 10 and will then be screened 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at the Coliseum Theater. Signups can be reached through facebook.com/SitkaFilmSociety/, or using the QR code on the poster. Those with questions may call 907-738-0602.
SMF Cello Seminar
Concerts Announced
The Sitka International Cello Seminar will present a series of concerts throughout the month of July.
Friday night “Rising Stars” concerts will feature this season’s Cello Seminar fellows. Concerts will be held at 5 p.m. July 8 and 15 at the Miner Music Center at Stevenson Hall. Tickets are $10.
The first three Saturdays in July will feature the “Faculty Showcase” series, concerts featuring guest faculty. Cellist Jennifer Kloetzel, 5 p.m. July 9; and Ilya Finkelshteyn, 5 p.m. July 16. All Saturday concerts will be at the Miner Music Center at Stevenson Hall. Faculty Showcase tickets are $30.
Tickets are at SitkaMusicFestival.org. The concert series is sponsored by the Sitka Music Festival.
Cooking Class
Set for July 9
Nalani James will teach Sitka Kitch’s first in-person class since March 2020 on July 9.
Participants will learn how to make tortilla soup as part of the Cooking With Culture class series 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at the Sitka Kitch community commercial kitchen, in the basement of the Sitka Lutheran Church.
The soup has an array of colors – James chose it because she loves tuxedo corn from the Southwest. Vegetarian and dairy-free options are available.
It is the second year of her Cooking With Culture class series.
The class cost is $40, and eight people are needed to register. Ingredients are provided in the registration price. Students may want to take a container for leftovers.
The registration deadline is 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6. Register and pre-pay using credit/debit cards or PayPal on the Sitka Kitch EventSmart online registration page, http://sitkakitch.eventsmart.com (click on class title). Those wanting to pre-pay with cash or check are to call Kylee Jones at Sitka Conservation Society (747-7509).
For more information about the class, contact Jasmine Shaw at 747-9440.
Ocean Acidification
Research Discussed
Rutgers University scientists will offer a free meet-and-greet session Tuesday, July 12 to tell about their upcoming ocean acidification research. It will be 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Sitka Sound Science Center.
They will launch the pHOxy Lady glider in the Southeast Gulf of Alaska for a 90-day deployment to measure ocean pH. No registration is needed. Food and drinks will be provided. For information contact Alex McCarrel at (907) 747-8878 ex. 402.
Earth’s Water is
Topic of Program
Sitka Public Library invites children ages 6 to 8 to an ‘‘Explore Earth’s Water and Catch the World’s Ocean Tinker Time’’ workshop 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 16.
The program is focused on STEM activities from NASA and it will be guided by Marjean Ragsdale. Materials and a free book will be provided, and registration is required.
The event is sponsored by NASA @My Library. Register at 747-4020 or e-mail Maite at maite.lorente@cityofsitka.org.
