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Homer woodworker Ted Heuer in photographed in his shop with rockfish and halibut trivets in 2022. Photo by Beth Heuer

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Local craftsman finds ‘almost no limits’ to woodworking

Homer man shares his passion for turning wood into functional and beautiful works of art

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Creative endeavours on display in August First Friday exhibits

Summer is in full swing and Homer’s galleries and other art spaces celebrate artists’ creative endeavors with First…

Promotional material for both “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” (Photos courtesy WarnerMedia and Universal Pictues)

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On the Screen: ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ together spark excitement at the cinema

The double feature, despite or perhaps because of how silly it is, totally worked

Silas Luke Jones is photographed in Feb. 2023 at his family's AK Diamond J Ranch out East End Road in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Chris Kincaid

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Homer youth pursues a career as a solo acoustic guitarist

Jones gets support from his family, friends and community

Homer artist and owner of 59 North Creations, Tracy Hansen, is photographed in July 2023 in her shop at the base of the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. Photo by Christina Whiting

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Meet Your Neighbor: 59 North Creations

Gallery near the base of the Spit features work by 16 local artists

Photos provided by Brian George Smith
Author Brian George Smith poses with his book, “Ida Mae Joy: Gold Dust Dreams,” published in 2021.

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Homer writer publishes his third book in just as many years

Smith working on next book now

"Shorebirds Grouping 3," woodworking by Ted Heuer is on display at Ptarmigan Arts during a popup event running July 7-9 in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Ptarmigan Arts

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Celebrating summer

New First Friday exhibits showcase local and statewide artists

Homer artist Jenna Gerrety poses with two of the paintings in her exhibit, "Omnipresence: A Blue Period," on display at Homer Council on the Arts through June. Photo provided by Jenna Gerrety

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Feeling blue

Inspired by the color blue, local artist exhibits her latest body of work

Photo by Christopher Kincaid
Sarah Brewer, Ken Goldman and Maggie Quarton watch Peter Pan fly on the Pier One Theatre stage on Homer Spit.

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‘For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday’ shows for 2nd weekend

The show opened June 15 on the Homer Spit

Photo provided by Josh Krohn, KBBI
English Bay Band performs at the 2022 Concert on the Lawn Event at the Down East Saloon.

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KBBI’s Concert on the Lawn finds its way home

Homer’s former longtime local musical event of the summer returns to its previous location

Homer writer Erin Coughlin Hollowell is photographed in 2019. Photo by Joshua Veldstra

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Homer author to debut her third poetry collection

By Christina Whiting

CSA Boxes with work by six local artists are available for sale at the Bunnell Street Art Center starting June 1, 2023. Photo provided by Bunnell Street Art Center

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Sense-inspired creations at June’s First Friday events

Local galleries showcase new work by established and collaborative artists

A fireweed painting by Sharlene Cline is included in Bunnell’s CSA boxes this year.

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A different kind of CSA

Community Supported Art boxes feature work by six local artists, supporting the artists and introducing them to Homer’s…