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Neil McArthur and Harriette Parker's son Colin McArthur shows off two King Boletees in 1994, when he was about 5 years old. Colin was in on preparation for the 1994 edition of Alaska's Mushrooms at an early age and it influenced him later, Neil said. Colin lives in Portland, Ore. and is part of the band Animal Eyes, which plays in Homer every year. One of their songs is called "Mushroom Hunter."-photo provided

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Mushroom guide revised, expanded by UAF report

Twenty-two years ago, Harriette Parker published “Alaska’s Mushrooms: A Practical Guide,” with photos and descriptions of 34 species…

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Salmonfest announces early bird discount ends at midnight July 22

Early bird, discounted tickets for Salmonfest end at midnight July 22. Prices for a 3-day pass are $130…

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Arts Briefs

Alaska artists can apply for Outside residencies Starting Friday, Alaska artists and writers interested in two-month residencies in…

Personal decisions define first book

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Personal decisions define first book

Homer writer McKibben Jackinsky’s first book, “Too Close to Home? Living with ‘drill baby’ on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula”…

Clay, wood featured in First Friday shows

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Clay, wood featured in First Friday shows

Heading into the Fourth of July weekend, July openings celebrate a freedom not often noted in art: media,…

Paintings by Austin Parkhill are on display at the Homer Council on the Arts

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First Friday

Art Shop Gallery 202 W. Pioneer Ave. New work by Taz Talley 5-7:30 p.m., First Friday Opening Reception…

Kady Perry works on the Heath Street mural last Friday.  David Brame wrote the story told in the series of panels.

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New mural replaces Heath Street art

A mural project on a Kachemak Center retaining wall by Heath Street stirred up some controversy this month…

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Arts In Brief

Salmonfest announces full lineup Salmonfest has announced its full musical acts lineup. To be held Aug. 5-7 at…

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Creating writers with community

Creating writers through community From the outside, the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference may seem like any other event…

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Pier One Theatre Summer Schedule

Johnny B.’S Rhythm Of The North June 14-Sept. 20 1, 3 p.m. Alternate Tuesdays   William Shakespeare’s Star…

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Youth Theatre camps to share with community

Not only does Pier One entertain Homer with quality plays, but it also provides youth with the opportunity…

Linda Ellsworth, first-time director of Pier One production, "Grace and Glorie."

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Pier One Theatre opens on a high note

Every season, Pier One Theatre brightens the Spit with its lively performances, but more than that, it brightens…

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The Arts in Brief

Seldovia Solstice music fest is June 16-19 The 15th annual Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival will be held…