“The Alaska Suite: a story of beauty, loss and hope” is coming to Kirkland.

The show will be presented for the first time on the Eastside at Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church, located at 308 4th Ave. S. in downtown Kirkland. The performance is set for 7-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 18. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Alaska Suite features a five-piece chamber jazz ensemble performing the original music of Seattle pianist and composer Nelda Swiggett. The performance engages live music, spoken word, images and poetry to connect audiences to the scientific realities of climate change.

According to a press release, the goal of Alaska Suite is to inspire people to take action.

Visit www.alaskasuite.com for more information.