The Alaska Statehood Celebration Commission is hosting a statewide competition for a 50th anniversary statehood logo. Competition runs from Aug. 15-Oct. 31. The winning logo will belong to the state of Alaska. No prize will be awarded, but artist recognition will be given. For information, go to www.alaska50.net, or call Patricia Swenson at (907) 269-8100 or the council at (907) 269-6610 or toll free at 1-888-278-7424.
The Homer Theatre will show the animated Japanese film “Howl’s Moving Castle” at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The movie comes from celebrated filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, who created “Spirited Away,” the first film to make $200 million before reaching American theaters. It offers moviegoers a different taste of animation, according to online reviewers. “Howl’s Moving Castle” is rated PG.
Homer Film Society presents “An Introduction to Experimental Filmmaking Workshop” Sept. 6-18. Topics include fundamentals such as framing, storyboarding, camera movement, sound and in-camera editing. Participants will produce their own independent short film. For ages 16 and up. Cost is $300. Registration deadline is Aug. 30; forms are available at Homer Library, Bunnell Street Gallery and on the community board at Kachemak Bay Campus. For more information, call 235-2326.
The Pratt Museum’s fund-raiser “Rags to Ritz 2005,” scheduled for Nov. 5, will explore 20 years of history, creative fund raising and partying that have helped develop the museum. The loan of Ritz memorabilia — including items, photos, written thoughts, anecdotes and observations — is sought. For more information, call Gaye at 235-7696 or Lisa at 235-8635.
Homer Council on the Arts is offering local artisans an opportunity to sell handmade gift products in the council’s Christmas store during November and December. Applications are available at the council. An informational meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday. For more information, call 235-4288.Logo competition under way
Animated action on big screen
Filmmaking class scheduled
Rags to Ritz on horizon
Local crafters wanted
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