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“Electric Fetus” by Mary Frische and Tom Collopy

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Artists look at northern lights with low-tech, modern cameras

A new multi-artist exhibit at Ptarmigan Arts, “Aurora Borealis,” not only offers some of the best northern lights…

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If you’re reading this on Thursday morning or anytime after Dec. 13, well, whew, the world didn’t end.…

An twinkling outline of lights decorates this building, thanks to Ninilchik General Store.

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Ninilchik fairgrounds: a stage for ‘christmas tree lane’

By McKibben Jackinsky Staff writer Christmas carols mention a Santa Claus Lane: “Here comes Santa Claus, here comes…

Nutcracker ballet a mix of old, new

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Nutcracker ballet a mix of old, new

Now in its second year with the new generation of artistic directors, the Homer Nutcracker Ballet continues in…

“Sky Candy” by Mary Collopy and Tom Frische of Wild North Photography is one of the northern lights photos in “Aurora Borealis” at Ptarmigan Arts.

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New venues join First Friday shows

The ever changing and evolving Homer First Friday circuit sees two new venues offering shows this week. With…

Rachel Romberg, victim services coordinator for South Peninsula Haven House, poses after running a Mindfulness Meeting last Friday.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Mindfulness meeting: finding weekly serenity

Stressed out? Anxious? Maybe the holiday chaos has gotten to you. Maybe the bills have stacked up and…

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With only 19 shopping days left until Christmas, now is when seasoned shoppers get frantic. We Alaskans know…

Scott Miller greets customers to his booth at the 2011 Nutcracker Faire. Miller makes inlaid wooden pendants and small plaques.-Photos by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Nutcracker Faire: something for everyone, even Santa

By  The sights and sounds of the Christmas holiday will fill the Homer High School commons and gym…

Young girls dance  during the party scene of the Nutcracker Ballet in the 2011 production.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Arts Briefs

Annual Nutcracker Ballet opens  The 24th annual production of Homer’s Nutcracker Ballet opens with a matinee performance at…

Pratt show looks at art, stories of quilts

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Pratt show looks at art, stories of quilts

Homer’s fiber artists can be found all over, at shows like Wearable Arts, in galleries and even in…

Pretty sweet,

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Recently an alert citizen called the paper saying a friend overheard some government types at a café talking…

High tides and a waxing moon

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Homer’s Best Bets

Slouching into middle age, the Betster has been facing the bitter reality of a youth-deficient body. Things just…

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Homer-grown musician launches Kickstarter project for album

Eternal Fair, Homer-grown musician Andrew Vait’s group, has started a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for its debut…