Tongass National Forest

Southeast Alaska Discovery Center
Winter Friday Night Insights Series
Friday nights, 7 p.m.
November 2010 - April 2011

Programs begin at 7 p.m. and are open to the public free of charge.

NOVEMBER

• November 5th - Ray Troll - Something Fishy This Way Comes - Ketchikan artist Ray Troll has been cranking out fishy T-shirts for nearly three decades, gaining him a widespread audience among fisher folks, scientists, and fellow paleo-ichthyo-freaks around the globe. His latest book, called Something Fishy This Way Comes gathers the cream of the crop of his images, along with a few outtakes, preliminary sketches, and rarities. Ray will talk about the twists and turns of his quirky career and share background tidbits on many of his best-known designs along with a few that never got off the drawing board.
  

• November 12th - Eliasica Timmerman - Weaving Culture: Family Gathering - Eliasica Timmerman is an award-winning Haida weaver who uses traditional techniques to make cedar bark garments, Chilkat items, and baskets made of spruce roots. The artist gathers her own materials, encouraging her children to share in the experiences passed through the generations. Together they collect red and yellow cedar bark, spruce roots, ferns, and grasses. Timmerman will discuss how she became involved with traditional weaving techniques and the creative journey that she has taken over the past 14 years.

• November 19th - Clark Simpson - Recreation Ketchikan: Economic Revcovery Projects - If you’ve wondered how the stimulus monies have created jobs near you, now is your chance to learn! The Ketchikan Misty Fiords Ranger District’s recreation shop will discuss the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects throughout the area. This program will feature the local work done to improve your access to and enjoyment of the Tongass National Forest.

Thank you for attending and please come back and visit our facility again. Our winter hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. closed for Federal Holidays.