It’s a Cabin of Curiosities
Vaudeville has made a comeback in Dawson City. Cabin of Curiosities, a play which premiered last year on a limited run at the historic Palace
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Vaudeville has made a comeback in Dawson City. Cabin of Curiosities, a play which premiered last year on a limited run at the historic Palace
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Katrina Diles (Yukon Girls Rock Camp), Andy Cunningham (Co-founder, 100 People Who Give a Damn Dawson), Lana Welchman (Co-founder, 100 People Who Give a Damn
100 people who give a damn Read More »
Dawsonites had a chance to “Get up with the get down and come on down” at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall on Feb. 23. Whitehorse
Comin’ on down to The Funk is Tight Read More »
When the Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) in Dawson City put out a call for a members’ exhibit with the theme of “The
Hip hip hooray! for local filmmaker Lulu Keating … Read More »
Open Pit Theatre is excited to be taking their play, Busted Up: A Yukon Story, on the road. They’ll be coming to Dawson City on
Busting up in the communities Read More »
Chris Dufour’s decision to enrol in the Yukon School of Visual Arts (SOVA) in 2017 turned out to be a good one. Based on an
SOVA grad wins regional prize in national competition Read More »
“Art Magic in Tombstone” is a series of workshops hosted by the Friends of Dempster Country society, and Yukon Parks, and will take place in Tombstone Territorial Park/ Ddhäl Ch’èl Cha Nän, throughout the summer.
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Pride is back in Dawson City! Pride Week is happening from July 9–15 and, as part of the celebrations, a parade will be taking place on July 14 at 5 p.m.
Pride in Dawson City! Read More »
Dawson City is gearing up for it’s annual Thaw di Gras spring carnival. One of the most popular events for families is the annual dog show, held at Diamond Tooth Gertie’s.
Thaw di Gras is going to the dogs… Read More »
There is a new exhibition showing at The ODD Gallery in Dawson City, a gallery that showcases contemporary art year round. Pathie is a
Alternate universe Read More »
Ask most people what they do during the cold month of January, and they would say, “Stay inside and keep warm.” The (s)hiver Arts Society, however, wants to change that.
Freezing for the sake of art… Read More »
It’s September, and as the leaves start to turn and the streets become empty of tourists, transient workers who have lived in Dawson City for
It’s over: Dawson Winter Read More »
When Shelby Jordan was looking to change her career, she came across an idea that piqued her interest. “I’ve always wanted to learn a trade.
BonTon Butcherie & Charcuterie Read More »
It’s been a long time since mammoths have been in the Yukon valley, but a new one just appeared August 9, albeit in the form
Red Mammoth Comes to Dawson Read More »
Dawson City did not have burlesque in its repertoire until long-time local resident Rachel Wiegers decided to take up (or off, as the case may
Less is Definitely More Read More »
When I saw the post on Facebook from local Dawsonite Sarah Lenart, asking for two people to join her and friend Jeremy Herndl on a
An Ice Road Adventure Read More »
Along with Cause Canada’s founder Paul Carrick and a local guide, the men will visit the projects and activities they are helping to fund. In
Riding Motorcycles for a Good Cause Read More »
Dawson City’s International curling bonspiel is the Yukon’s oldest continuously running event. With teams from the Yukon, Northern BC & NWT.
International Bonspiel Comes to Dawson City Read More »
“I found it ironic that in Toronto, I could play hockey year round” said Dowhal, but in Dawson “hockey season runs from December to March,”
What’s fake is real Read More »
From Jan. 26 to Feb. 25, the ODD Gallery in Dawson City will be featuring an exhibition called The Golden Age of Selfies. The exhibition
If you’ve always wanted the challenge of making a film in a short amount of time, here’s your chance. The Yukon 48 Hour Film Challenge,
Yukon 48 hour Film Challenge Back Again this Year Read More »
Living across the Yukon River from Dawson City in the communities of West Dawson or Sunnydale has its perks. You’re near town, but not in
As the River Slowly Freezes Read More »
When you think of comics, you may think of superheroes or lovable scruffy dogs. But Rebecca Roher says comics are not only pulpy and light.
Starting Conversations through Art with A Dawson City Scrapbook Read More »
From November 2 to 5, youth from all over the Yukon will be converging on Dawson City to hone their art skills in the 16th
Calling All Arty Teens Read More »
Have you always wanted to get on stage and strut your stuff? If so, then CFYT Talent Night is for you. Taking place on September
On Thursday, Sept. 29, at 7:30 p.m., the ODD Gallery in Dawson City will be holding a reception for the opening of Perpetual Curiosities: A
Perpetual Curiosities: A 30-Year Retrospective Art Exhibit Read More »
On Saturday, Sept. 24, patrons of Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall in Dawson City are in for a treat as Gertie and her gals put
On Gertie’s Closing Night, Expect the unexpected Read More »
Harvest time. At the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in (TH) Teaching and Working Farm, there will be a feast to celebrate a summer’s worth of hard work.
“Play ball!” These words will be ringing out in Dawson City this Labour Day weekend. From Sept. 2 to 5, teams from the Yukon, Northwest
Can We Beat Alaska This Year? Read More »
People run from using an outhouse. The KVA in Dawson City put that running to good use in the Great Klondike Outhouse Race.
The Great Klondike Outhouse Race Read More »
Whether you have a green thumb or not, you’re invited to the Horticultural Exhibition in Dawson City on Aug. 13. Tarie Castellarin and Helen Dewell
Be Amazed at What We Can Grow Up Here Read More »
The ladies rule Dawson City this weekend. First up, the Dawson City League of Lady Wrestlers presents the North End Knockout on Saturday, August 6.
From July 28 to 31 the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation will welcome everyone to their traditional territory. The First Nation is hosting the 13th biennial
A Celebration of Tradition and Culture Read More »
Panning for gold the old-fashioned way is an art and a science, though you don’t have to be an expert in either to take part
Gold Fever is Alive and Well Read More »
Friends of the Palace Grand Theatre presenting A Klondike Cabin Companion, a live radio performance, bring community theatre to Dawson City.
Community Theatre at its Finest Read More »
Next Thursday up to 300 motorcyclists will descend on Dawson City for the 29th gathering of Dust 2 Dawson Motorcycle Ride. Dick Van Nostrand, a
Ever wanted to toss a log or throw a 20-pound rock? Top of the World Highland Games and Celtic Festival in Dawson City is for you.
On Top of the World at the Top of the World Read More »
Dogtown: the Musical, a story based on the life and fate of a local dog named Trevor, will be one of the many productions featured
Life, Love and Trevor Read More »
The Yukon Association for Community Living is trying something they’ve never done before: they’re entering the film business. The organization has a mission is to
Ready to work; ready to shine Read More »
A new exhibition has opened at the ODD Gallery in Dawson City. Ommatida Muralis, which runs until April 16, is a new interactive installation by
Technology Meets Art Read More »
Canadian singer-songwriter Louise Burns just completed a month’s residency in Dawson City as the songwriter in residence.
Life of a Musician Read More »
You don’t have to be a real old timer to play Oldtimers Hockey in Dawson City. Anyone from 35 years and up can play on
Never Too Young To Be An Old Timer Read More »
Blair Douglas and Carly Woolner are hoping you’ll join them outside to have some fun this weekend. They are organizing the second annual edition of
Art Crawl Dawson Style Read More »
Christmas is a time of gatherings with family and friends. But what if you find yourself alone at that time of year? Well, if you’re
Christmas in Dawson Read More »
Humane Society Dawson is celebrating a milestone birthday this year. The “small shelter with a big heart” turns 20 years old, and shows no signs
20 years of going to the dogs … Read More »
Brett Kissel, rising star in country music, is happy to include the Yukon on his 2015-16 tour. “I wanted to make this a truly Canadian tour”
A star on stage, with his heart on the ranch Read More »
Dig out your poodle skirt and put on your saddle shoes. The Open Pit Theatre is hosting a 1950s Sock Hop Film Night in Whitehorse
Party like it’s 1955 Read More »
On Friday, October 23, the Yukon Arts Centre will be presenting a multimedia experience that weaves together dance, video, music and costume. It’s called Eunoia
Dancing To All The Sounds Read More »
After playing harmonica for more than 40 years, Harmonica George McConkey finally feels he is getting to the venerated status “old blues guy”.
Harmonica George,Blowin’ strong Read More »
Yukon’s mining heritage will be celebrated this summer in Dawson City. On July 4, from 1 to 4 p.m., the Yukon Gold Panning Championships will
A camera obscura is an optical device, and is the prototype of the photographic camera we know today. It consists of a box or room
The Midnight Sun Camera Obscura Festival Read More »
Cover Me Badd VII is back this summer for another evening of rocking good fun in Dawson City. On June 5, from 7 to 11
Sometimes doing the Badd thing feels so good Read More »
Breaking up is no laughing matter. But the Break-Up Comedy Festival, taking place in Dawson City on May 16, definitely is. The idea for the
The Break-Up Comedy Festival Read More »
Tiss Clark, a local artist and music teacher, is the organizer of the Community Jigging Square Dance Project in Dawson City. She decided to start
Dawson’s Community Dance Read More »
Dawson City has created a filmmaker out of a doctor. So says Suzanne Crocker, creator of All the Time in the World, a full-length feature
Are you a Dawsonite who enjoys following maintained trails for hiking, biking, and skiing? Then you have KATTS to thank for giving you what you
Walk the Walk With KATTS… Read More »
A brand new event will be taking place in Dawson City on Saturday, January 24. The (s)hiver festival promises a night of art, light, and
Want to be a part of a reality show that you can influence? Just hop onto Bjorn Troch’s website, The Social Traveler, and you can
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The Nutcracker is coming to Dawson City just in time for the holidays. The Northern Lights School of Dance in Whitehorse is staging the traditional
The Nutcracker Comes to Dawson Read More »
Andrea Kastner has been fascinated by garbage for years. The Montreal native, who now makes her home in Hamilton, Ontario became interested in waste while
There is an exciting new project underway near Dawson City. On September 19, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in (TH) and
Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and Yukon College Join Forces Read More »
“This weekend is an iconic celebration of what’s great in Dawson,” says Paul Robitaille. Discovery Days, the Riverside Arts Festival & more
Busy Weekend in Dawson City Read More »
For those who like to boogey down, Miles from Motown, formerly the Soul Sunday Band, is back in Dawson to make it happen. Every Sunday
The Soul is Back in Dawson City Read More »
Beginning next week, Dawson City residents will have something to sing about – literally. The Good Times Community Choir will start up on May 6
Dawson City International Short Film Festival (DCISFF) started in 2000, Dan Sokolowski has been organizing the festival for eight years.
Around the world in a weekend Read More »
On the first Saturday of every month, Dawson City residents have the opportunity to come together and enjoy an evening of family-friendly fun. Coffee houses
A Good Vibe, With Music, Coffee, and Kids Read More »
The Yukon Quest is an annual event in the North that can banish your winter doldrums, lift your spirits, and get you cheering. The Quest,
The Yukon Quest takes care of the Winter Blues Read More »
Gerry Steers has the patience of a saint. The owner of Gerry’s Computer Magic spends her days doing what she loves best – photographing animals.
The purrrrfect portrait Read More »
For a young man, Chris Foster is an old soul. The interdisciplinary artist, who obtained his Bachelor degree in Fine Arts from the Nova Scotia
Looking back to see the future Read More »
Having your portrait painted is a way of immortalizing yourself – popes, kings and queens have all done it. But what about pets? Ange Bonnici,
Jude Griebel’s first book, Footsteps in The Macaulay House, deals with a favourite Dawson City topic — ghosts. The Vancouver-based painter and sculptor first heard
Evidence Inconclusive, But the Place is Still Freaky Read More »
Dawson City Yukon, on the shores of the Klondike River, has often been described as a living ghost town. Which means, of course, along with
Dawson City Yukon: A Living Ghost Town Read More »
After fifteen years of modelling, I finally decided to ask a couple of artist friends how they handle drawing the naked body of someone they know.
Marigold Santos likes the idea of a multiple self. The Montreal-based artist has a new exhibition at the ODD Gallery in Dawson City, which runs
Exploring multiple selves: Montreal artist explores her psyche Read More »
Pat LePoidevin is coming to the Yukon to debut his latest album, American Fiction, which will kick off his Canada-wide tour. On August 23, LePoidevin
Exploring his American side: Canadian artist Pat LePoidevin Read More »
Running from August 15 to September 20, The Natural & The Manufactured explores the relationship between nature and culture, society and the natural world. Started
The Natural & the Manufactured Read More »
The festival season isn’t over yet in Dawson City. From August 15-18, the 13th Annual Yukon Riverside Arts Festival will take place at various venues
A live news program with a twist has hit the cable airwaves in Dawson City. Since June 25, Curtis Collins and Alyssa Friesen have gone
There is a buzz of excitement among the arts community in Dawson City. Starting last weekend, and continuing every Saturday throughout the summer, Dawson will
There’s a Market for Art in Dawson City Read More »
We know what competitive sled dogs like to do in the winter, but what happens to them in the summer? Brian Wilmshurst of B-Line Racing
What started off in 2010 as a one-off event showcasing Dawson City musical talent has now become a yearly ritual that rings in the summer
You have to be Badd to be good Read More »
Jack Amos is not an ordinary 11-year-old boy. He is producing, directing, choreographing and scripting his own production of Jellicle Cats, which will premiere in
Musical Theatre in Dawson is the Cat’s Meow Read More »
Options for locally-produced and higher quality food are about to get a whole lot better in Dawson City, if the Dawson Food Secure Advocacy Group
You are what you eat … Read More »
Upwards of 1,500 film lovers will be flowing into Dawson City during the Easter long weekend to soak up a non-stop extravaganza of short films.
Local filmmakers rub shoulders with the world Read More »
When Alt Altman, a.k.a. Digits, had the chance to participate in the Dawson City’s Songwriter in Residence program in February, he jumped at the opportunity.
Digits comes to Dawson Read More »
What is Dawson City‘s answer to the winter blues? The Thaw Di Gras spring carnival, a three-day event from March 15-17. The Klondike Visitors Association
2013 Thaw Di Gras Explodes with Festivities Read More »
On January 18, Yukoners have the opportunity to make a film in 48 hours. Sound impossible? Not according to Dan Sokolowski, co-organizer of the Yukon
Lights, Camera, Action! Read More »
What would bring people into a local, northern art gallery in the middle of January? This was the question facing the Dawson City Arts Society
Sebastien Weisser considers himself a fortunate man. When his snowmobile broke down in a remote location on the Top of the World highway near Dawson
Search and Rescue Association: a fine-tuned operation Read More »
Not many people know that an annual winter tradition in Dawson City started seven years ago as a joke. In 2006, Bombay Peggy’s, a popular
Friday Nights are Bombay Nights in Dawson City Read More »
Christmas is a time of open houses in Dawson City, but there is one open house that has a special quality, according to Eldo Enns,
Student art gets out from behind closed doors Read More »
There is no surer sign of the holiday season than the annual staging of The Nutcracker. The Northern Lights School of Dance is presenting the
Beloved Nutcracker Ballet draws audience into the seats … and onto the stage Read More »
Twice a year in Dawson City, lives are disrupted, homes are abandoned and the big question is, “What side will you be on?” Is Dawson
Choosing sides for the Klondike winter Read More »
After my very first kickboxing class, I realized two things. One, don’t eat a big meal beforehand, and two, even if you think you’re in
Hmmm: Just how many bruises are normal? Read More »
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas— with a twist, that is. The Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) in Dawson City is
Crafts Become Art at the KIAC Christmas Fair Read More »
They’re getting down and dirty in Dawson City – dirty actions of the gardening kind, that is. Dawson City Community Gardens, now in its third
Down and dirty in Dawson Read More »
There is excitement in the air, at least for those of us living on the west side of the Yukon River in Dawson City. Freeze-up
Flash freeze-up: Speculation and rumours Read More »
How can one person transform herself into many people? How can one location turn into several without changing a thing? Go and see Café Daughter and you’ll
Spring is a time of confusion for skijorers. The words “yes, but” are used more and more often as the days progress. “Isn’t the heat
The Skijorer’s Lament Read More »
What would you say if someone handed you a video camera and asked you to produce, cast, direct, shoot and edit a film in two
Be your own director Read More »
How did a little blue daycare put Dawson City on the map for early childhood education? By an employee winning the Prime Minister’s Award for
The Little Blue Daycare That Could Read More »
Sherry MacDonald, the newest writer-in-residence at Dawson City’s Berton House, has a place secured in heaven. “There’s a special place in heaven for single moms
Playwright Sherry MacDonald shares her secrets to the creative process Read More »
As I stand behind the counter of the Dawson City Visitor Information Centre, I look at the eight people sitting in a semicircle around me.
Checkpoint checklist Read More »
Being in Dawson City for a residence at the Berton House is a dream come true for Winnipeg writer Joan Thomas. This is not the
The story of bones Read More »
Daniela Lemke is playing in a man’s world. She is a drummer and “drums in particular are still very much a man’s world,” she says.
Rockin’ in the Free World Read More »
Brian Wilmshurst has a dream – a big one. The Dawson City area dog musher is running the Yukon Quest, which is considered the toughest
A dog musher’s dream Read More »
On a sunny, chilly Saturday this winter, local trapper and wildfire fighter Guy Couture didn’t realize he was about to become a hero. He was