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"Sandhill Crane," a acrylic on wood painting by Torie Rhyan, was painted in the winter of 2023. Photo provided by Torie Rhyan

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Nature’s color and whimsy

Homer artist expresses her passion for natural beauty through paints and plants

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Taiko drumming comes to Homer

Kachemak Bay Campus hosted a drum-building workshop as part of Homer’s sister city celebrations

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‘Making friends through taiko drumming’

Tomodachi Daiko held three taiko performances on Saturday, May 4 as part of sister city celebrations

Alaska Comedy logo. Photo courtesy of Alaska World Arts Festival

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Alaska Comedy Showcase comes to Homer for 3rd show

Sally Oberstein’s Alaska World Arts is bringing the Alaska Comedy Showcase to Homer for an evening show on…

Enamel jewelry by Ashley Lohr is on display through May at the Art Shop Gallery in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by the Art Shop Gallery

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Spring comes to the arts

Homer’s galleries and public art spaces celebrate spring with a showcase of artists’ work

John Messick’s “Compass Lines” is displayed at the Kenai Peninsula College Bookstore in Soldotna, Alaska on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The copy at the top of this stack is the same that reporter Jake Dye purchased and read for this review. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)

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Off the Shelf: ‘Compass Lines’ offers quiet contemplations on place and purpose

I’ve had a copy of “Compass Lines” sitting on my shelf for over a year. When I first…

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Youth performers take their bows to complete the Jubilee! production last Friday, April 19<ins>, 2024</ins> at the Homer High School Mariner Theatre<ins> in Homer, Alaska</ins>.

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Youth take center stage at Jubilee!

The performing arts show returns for one night at the Mariner Theatre

Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest logo. Photo courtesy of Homer Council on the Arts

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26th Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest winners: Non-Fiction

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Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest logo. Photo courtesy of Homer Council on the Arts

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26th Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest winners: Poetry

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Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest logo. Photo courtesy of Homer Council on the Arts

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26th Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest winners: Fiction

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Old, new and set to music

Pier One Theatre announces their 2024 production schedule and 51st season

Artwork by local Homer youth is on display in Homer Council on the Arts' annual Jubilee art exhibit through April. Photo provided by Homer Council on the Arts

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Highlighting Homer’s youth artists

Homer Council on the Arts Jubilee events celebrate youth in visual and performing arts

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McKenzie Hansen and William Bradshaw rehearse a week before the single stage performance of Homer’s annual Jubilee youth talent show at Homer Council on the Arts.

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Homer’s Jubilee youth variety show to be performed Friday at the Mariner Theatre

Homer’s annual Jubilee talent show, sponsored by Homer’s Council on the Arts, returns to the Homer High School…