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"Pushki Sunset" by Lorna Branzuela is on display through September at Fireweed Gallery in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Fireweed Gallery

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Celebrating seasonal transitions

September First Friday showcases work by new, local and statewide artists

Photo provided by Sally Oberstein
Dancers at the Homer Mariner Theater perform in Nice Moves during the Alaska World Arts Festival in 2022.

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The Alaska World Arts Festival returns to Homer

It will run Sept. 13 to Sept. 26

Rozzi Redmond’s painting “Icy Straits” depicts her experience of sailing to Seward through a particularly rough region of the Inside Passage. Redmond’s show will be on display at Homer Council on the Arts until Sept. 2. Emilie Springer/ Homer News.

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‘A walk through looking glass’

Abstract Alaska landscape art by Rozzi Redmond on display through end of Monday

Liam James, Javin Schroeder, Leeann Serio and Mike Selle perform in “Leaving” during last Saturday’s show at Pier One Theatre on the Spit. (Emilie Springer/ Homer News)

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Local playwrights contribute Slices: A Ten-Minute Play Festival

Slices: A Ten-Minute Play Festival opened at Pier One Theatre last weekend and will run three more shows…

The 2023 Burning Basket, titled “Create,” burns after sundown on Sept 10, 2023 at Mariner Park in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Mavis Muller

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Burning Basket build week begins Sunday

The 2024 Homer Burning Basket enactment will take place at sundown on Sept. 8

"Woods is Her Maiden Name" is an acrylic painting by Marjorie Scholl, on display through September in her exhibit, "Inner Stellar" at the Pratt Musuem in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Chris Kincaid

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Light and shadow: Exploring themes of trauma and resiliency

“Inner Stellar” is a body of work by Homer artist Marjorie Scholl that explores the themes of trauma…

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Nurturing lifelong creativity

Homer artist Bonnie Dupree weaves creativity throughout her life’s journey

Homer author Susan Pope attends a book signing for "Rivers and Ice" in May 2024 at River City Books in Soldotna, Alaska. Photo provided by Susan Pope

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“Writing what I was living”

Homer writer debuts memoir that follows a journey of understanding and forgiveness

Lily DeTaeye performs on the Inlet Stage during Salmonfest on Sunday, Aug. 4<ins>,</ins><ins> 2024,</ins> in Ninilchik<ins>,</ins> <ins>Alaska</ins>. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Salmonfest returns to Ninilchik with music, art, education

By Jake Dye and Delcenia Cosman

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A little something for everyone

Diamond Ridge Gallery Gifts offers art and merchandise

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Katia Holmes and and Liam James rehearse script for “Falstaff and the Endless Machine” at the Pier One Theatre on Thursday, Aug. 1.

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Classic Shakespeare character gets his own story

“Falstaff and the Endless Machine” opens Aug. 8 at Pier One

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The beauty and energy of an Alaskan summer

August First Friday exhibits showcase artists’ work inspired by the season

Photo provided by Ray Troll
Ketchikan artist Ray Troll will provide a talk and book signing at Kachemak Bay Campus on Aug. 2.

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Documenting a fish-filled life

Ketchikan artist Ray Troll to visit Homer for a presentation and book signing