Homer Alaska - Arts

KBC director honored for her efforts in establishing annual writers' conference Birthing, nurturing a tradition
Since the Kachemak Bay Writers' Conference started in 2002, it has gained a national reputation as an intimate meeting of literary artists who come together in a spectacular natural setting. Sponsored by the Kachemak Bay Campus, the ninth annual conference will be June 11-15 at Land's End Resort, with keynote speaker Michael Cunningham, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of "The Hours."

Greatlanders concert rescheduled
The Greatlanders, an ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific, originally rescheduled a free concert at the Mariner Theatre scheduled for 7 tonight, according to local organizer Linda Rourke. A new date will be announced soon. The Greatlanders have played throughout Alaska, Japan, Korea, the Yukon and British Columbia and at international music festivals. A concert scheduled earlier in the week at Homer Middle School for Fireweed Academy, McNeil Canyon Elementary School, Chapman School and Ninilchik School students was canceled due to weather and road conditions.

Homer authors sign new books
Joyce Baker Porte and Marianne Schlegelmilch sign copies of their newly published books from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the Homer Bookstore. Porte's collection of short stories, "Stormbird of the Serengeti and Other African Tales," draws from the years she spent in Africa. Porte is the author of "Where Lions Still Roar" and "Rogue Lioness." Schlegelmilch's "Feather From a Stranger" is her first novel. She is the author of two children's books -- "Solo Flite" and "Coho Waterboy" -- and two modern Alaska tales -- "Raven's Light" and "Gaston's Crow's Nest."

Create jewelry with HCOA
Artists Cindy Nelson and Peggy Fischer present a jewelry creation workshop 1-4 p.m. March 20 at the Homer Council on the Arts. All materials are provided. The fee is $55 for HCOA members and $65 for nonmembers. For more information, call Nelson at 235-0556. Register at HCOA, 355 W. Pioneer Ave., or call 235-4288.

KBBI concert deadline April 5
Musicians interested in performing for KBBI's annual Concert on the Lawn can apply now through April 5. Musicians submit their interest, biographies and audio samples or links by e-mail to music@concertonthelawn.org. This year's Concert on the Lawn is July 31 and Aug. 1. To apply, visit www.kbbi.org or call 235-7721.

Circle of Women Highlights female voices, experiences
First Friday Events
Greatlanders perform free concert March 11 at the Mariner Theatre
Artist presents jewelry class
Create jewelry with HCOA
Anchorage Museum seeks entries
COTL deadline April 26
amateur photo contest
Peter Rowan plays tonight
'Drift' show to put buoy art around town this summer Show is to increase awareness of marine debris
Bluegrass vet Rowan plays at Down East Saloon next week
'David and Lisa' opens Saturday for Homer High production
Under 30: Performance Art features three pieces by Alaskans