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"Woodland Moon" is a 2023 acrylic painting by Dan Coe on display through June 2025 at the Art Shop Gallery in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Fine art in invented spaces

Anchor Point artist showcases his skills with exhibit of acrylic paintings.

Homer artist Michelle Michaud goes birding on the Anchor River in the summer of 2024. Photo provided by Michelle Michaud

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Intuition in abstract layers

Homer artist exhibits body of work inspired by colors, shapes, textures and lines she sees in nature.

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Leveling up at the Homer library

Summer reading program encourages youth reading and engagement through the summer months.

“Kachemak Bay Stars” is an oil painting by Don Kolstad on display through June in his exhibit at Fireweed Gallery. Photo provided by the Fireweed Gallery

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Inspiring a multitude of imaginings

June First Friday invites viewers to encounter multimedia art experiences.

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Former Homer News Editor-in-chief Michael Armstrong poses for a photograph Oct, 26, 2024, in Wilmington, Vermont.

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Aging Gracefully: Keep playing

A few years after my wife and I moved to Homer, we fell into the local Zimbabwean music…

Fireweed blooms along the Homer Spit walking path by the Homer Harbor on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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HarborFest to debut with music, boat show, arts and culinary competition

The event will also feature a chef competition, return of Wooden Boat Society.

A room full of community members pack the audience during the 2025 Mary Epperson Day celebration on May 30 at Pier One Theatre on the Spit. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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‘Well worth remembering’

Community gathers to celebrate Mary Epperson.

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Caring for your inner garden

Former community member writes a book to support individual and community well-being.

The cover of Gary Titus and Clark Fair’s new book, “A Vanishing Past: Historic Cabins of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.” (Photo courtesy of Clark Fair)

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Pratt to host book signing with author Clark Fair

Fair is the co-author of “A Vanishing Past: Historic Cabins of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.”

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‘Share our gifts with the world’

Local artist creates vibrant body of work and renews her artistic journey.

Author Ruth Ozeki gives her keynote presentation at the 23rd annual Kachemak Bay Writers Conference on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)

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Literary citizenship and communities of one

Author Ruth Ozeki was the keynote presenter for the 23rd annual Kachemak Bay Writer’s Conference last weekend.

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‘No rules, only creation’

Local woman showcases exhibit of acrylic paintings with a belief that that art is for everyone.

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Experiencing stories together

Pier One Theatre presents its summer season of live local performances.