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Madeleine Yuna Voyles portrays Alphie in “The Creator.” (Photo courtesy 20th Century Studios)

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On the Screen: ‘Creator’ a visual delight, thematically light

The film shows off a thought-provoking and vividly realized original setting, even if it fails to capitalize on…

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A model presents a frog mask created by Carly Garay for the upcoming Homer Wearable Arts show ‘Camp.’

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Homer Fiber Arts Collective brings back the tradition of an annual fall fashion show with ‘Camp’

The Homer Fiber Arts Collective has offered the community of Homer fall fashion shows for decades but took…

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A still shot from Homer’s The Wet Spots new music video created by Michael Walsh.

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‘Film Jam’ returns for a collaborative performance at Bunnell Street Arts Center

On Saturday, Oct. 14, Film Jam returns to Bunnell Street Arts Center to offer an evening of cinema,…

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“Two Old Women,” published in 1992, is a traditional Athabascan legend as told by author Velma Wallis.

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Off the Shelf: Athabascan legend enchants, informs

The two women, shocked that they’ve been left behind by their family and friends, resolve that they will…

“We Are All Connected,” quilts by Homer quilters on display at South Peninsula Hospital, in Homer, Alaska. (Photo provided)

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Turning of the seasons celebrated at October First Friday

Homer’s galleries and public art spaces celebrate the seasonal transitions as they showcase new work by local artists…

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Mariners take in the topsail on Sunday before Pier One’s opening of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.” The performance opens Friday, 7 p.m. at the Mariner Theater.

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Shakespeare’s magic island

The Tempest opens Friday evening at the Mariner Theatre

Xolo Maridueña portrays Jaime Reyes, Blue Beetle in “Blue Beetle.” (Photo courtesy WarnerMedia)

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On the Screen: ‘Blue Beetle’ is fun, but offers little new

A new superhero film needs to be great to earn attention

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History comes home

Historical conference to bring statewide community to central Kenai Peninsula

Taylor Zakhar Perez portrays Alex Claremont-Diaz and Nicholas Galitzine portrays Prince Henry in “Red, White and Royal Blue.” (Photo courtesy Amazon Studios)

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On the Screen: A romance for idealists

‘Red, White and Royal Blue’ a surprisingly biting romcom

Homer Chamber of Commerce executive director Brad Anderson opens the introductory gala for Alaska World Arts Festival at the Chamber on Sept. 7. Emilie Springer/ Homer News

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Alaska World Arts Festival kicks off with a welcoming gala

Homer kicked off the fifth year of the Alaska World Arts Festival with an afternoon gala event at…

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A copy of “The Great Alone” sits on a desk in the Peninsula Clarion offices on Thursday in Kenai.

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Off the Shelf: ‘The Great Alone’ tells beautiful, tragic tale set on the Kenai Peninsula

Isolation, in all its forms, is a central theme of the book

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Off the Shelf: ‘The bard of the Yukon’ lures with ghostly song

Jaunty tales and folksy rhymes bring the far north to life in Robert Service’s poetry

April O'Neil, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and Raphael gather around a cell phone in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem." (Photo courtesy Paramount)

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On the Screen: ‘Turtles’ reboot a fun and fresh take on familiar story

The Turtles don’t exactly have a sterling reputation on the silver screen