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    Peony farmer and artist Gerri Martin hold a bouquet of budding Red Charm peonies in front of her packhouse of Diamond Ridge Road near Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Gerri Martin
    Budding flowers, budding art
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • July 17, 2025 1:30 am

    Local artist and peony farmer showcases the flowers in a new body of work.

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    Artist Tom Reed begins to paint the silhouette of musician David Webster on July 2, 2025 in Homer, Alaska. Reed added 10 artists to the wall over the last few weeks, marking the end of the art project he began in 1985. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Artist Tom Reed adds 10 local artists to...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • July 10, 2025 2:30 am

    They mark the final additions to the 40-year art project.

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    Peonies bloom on Friday, July 4, 2024, in the garden beside Cosmic Kitchen on Pioneer Avenue in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting
    Chamber hosts 6th annual Peony Celebration
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • July 10, 2025 1:30 am

    The weeks-long festival features art exhibits, events, flower sales, guided farm tours and more.

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    Johnny B performs at his piano in this undated photograph. (Photo courtesy of John Bushell)
    Johnny B to perform ‘Rhythm of the North’...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • July 3, 2025 2:30 am

    The July 5 performance at Pier One will be his last performance of the show this season.

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    "Octopus" is an acrylic painting by new co-op member Heather Mann on display at Ptarmigan Arts in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Ptarmigan Arts
    July First Friday
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • July 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Summer is in full swing, and Homer’s galleries and public art spaces celebrate with new and ongoing exhibits. During First…

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    X̱’unei Lance Twitchell receives his legislative citation from Rep. Andi Story, D Juneau, at a ceremony at the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, June 28, 2025. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Empire)
    ‘Molly of Denali’ writer X̱’unei Lance Twitchell receives...
    By Ellie Ruel, Juneau Empire • June 29, 2025 1:30 am

    State award commends Lingít language revitalization

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    Homer artist Michelle Michaud goes birding on the Anchor River in the summer of 2024. Photo provided by Michelle Michaud
    Intuition in abstract layers
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • June 19, 2025 1:30 am

    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
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • June 11, 2025 12:30 pm

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

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    “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
    Inspiring a multitude of imaginings
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • June 5, 2025 2:30 pm

    June First Friday invites viewers to encounter multimedia art experiences.

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    Fireweed blooms along the Homer Spit walking path by the Homer Harbor on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting
    HarborFest to debut with music, boat show, arts...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • June 2, 2025 2:30 am

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

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    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)
    Pratt to host book signing with author Clark...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 22, 2025 12:30 pm

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

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    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)
    Literary citizenship and communities of one
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 21, 2025 10:30 am

    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’
    By Christina Whiting For Homer News • May 14, 2025 1:30 am

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

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