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Tom Collopy, left, and Mary Frische, right. (Photo provided)

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Wildlife photographers close life chapter

Just like a hobbit can take a second breakfast, some people get a second retirement — a closing…

TOP: Artist in Residence Jaimie Warren, center, discusses how to make a log costume with Mila Stickrod, left, and Alex Franklin, right, at her temporary studio at Bunnell Street Arts Center. The Brooklyn, New York, artist visits Homer this month. (Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News)

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Bunnell artist residency aims to make a big mess — and something cool

In artist residencies sponsored by Bunnell Street Arts Center over the past few years, a clear pattern seems…

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Marilyn Sigman launches book Author Marilyn Sigman visits Homer this weekend for the launch of her book, “Entangled:…

Taz Tally signs his new book, “Backroads & Byways of Alaska,” Friday at the Art Shop Gallery. (Photo provided)

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First Friday

Art Shop Gallery 202 W. Pioneer Ave. Backroads & Byways of Alaska by writer and photographer Taz Tally…

The shell of the bird egg rests in a box in a file cabinet at the Pratt Museum on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 in Homer, Alaska. Part of the shell has broken away to reveal a type of foam that had been pumped into the egg to help preserve it. Collections Manager Savanna Bradley said this is an older method that is no longer practiced at the Pratt. (Photo by Megan Pacer/Homer News)

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History abounds in rooms of the Pratt

Savanna Bradley is the collections manager at the Pratt Museum in Homer, but she’s been a personal fan…

The cover of Atz Kilcher’s “Son of a Midnight Son.” (Cover photo by Scott Dickerson)

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Atz Kilcher gets personal, introspective in new memoir

Atz Kilcher has been a storyteller for decades. Whether through his music, art or other projects, his preferred…

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Brandi Carlile will headline Salmonfest Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile has been added as a major headliner to the 2018…

The Young Dubliners, pictured here, will play at the Down East Saloon on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. (Photo courtesy Young Dubliners)

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For longtime Irish rock band, Homer is one of a few constants over the years

When musicians or bands who have enjoyed as long and varied a career as the Irish rock group…

Olivia Glasman and Delta Fabick perform in the 2016 Jubilee. (Photo provided)

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‘Tic Toc’ gives new twist — and time — to Jubilee

If it seems like Jubilee! is happening a bit early this year, it is. Traditionally, the annual youth…

The Squirrel Nut Zippers perform 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Homer Mariner Theatre. (Photo provided)

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Squirrel Nut Zippers aim to make America weird again

In modern American music, running counterpoint to overproduced pop there often has been something raw and original to…

From left to right to are Melanie Firth, Aspen Firth, Silas Firth, Aurora Firth, Sarah Firth. Members of the Firth family perform instrumental and vocal music at the 2016 Cabin Fever Variety Show at Chapman School in Anchor Point, Alaska. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Firth)

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AP Cabin Fever Variety Show offers cure for winter blues

Editor’s note: The price for general admission tickets has been corrected. The cost is $7. As any Alaskan…

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HCOA holds Salon Series The Homer Council on the Arts presents “Short Stories on Heated Moments,” at 7…

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Mountainfilm Fest returns

The Telluride Mountainfilm Festival is returning to Homer once again, for the 16th time, to share tales of…