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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

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Budding flowers, budding art

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

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)

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Artist Tom Reed adds 10 local artists to iconic Homer wall mural

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

Peonies bloom on Friday, July 4, 2024, in the garden beside Cosmic Kitchen on Pioneer Avenue in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Chamber hosts 6th annual Peony Celebration

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

Johnny B performs at his piano in this undated photograph. (Photo courtesy of John Bushell)

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Johnny B to perform ‘Rhythm of the North’ this weekend

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

"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

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July First Friday

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

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)

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‘Molly of Denali’ writer X̱’unei Lance Twitchell receives legislative citation

State award commends Lingít language revitalization

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.

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.

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.”

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.