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Stabenow story collection available as e-book

Homer writer Dana Stabenow has collected 16 of her short stories in an electronic book collection. The stories…

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Ivey reads, signs at Ninilchik Library

Best selling Alaska author Eowyn Ivey and Pulitzer Prize nominee for her book, “The Snow Child,” does a…

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Writer, artist offer retreat at Peterson Bay

Writer Marilyn Sigman and artist Marilyn Kirkham lead a writer and artist retreat, “Line by Line,” from Aug.…

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Folk musician plays at K-Bay Caffe

John Craigie, a visiting folk musician from California, performs at 7 p.m. Friday at K-Bay Caffe on Pioneer…

One of Anchorage artist Duke Russell’s paintings about Alaska myths.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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‘Unalaskana’ show challenges Alaska clichés

In Alaska art and culture, a spirit of irreverence often runs counter to serious or commercial images of…

The Schwoerer family of the S/V Pachamama and the Top To Top Expedition pose with Mossy Kilcher at Seaside Farm. From left to right, front, are Kilcher and Salina; back, Andri, Alegra, Sabine, Noe and Dario Schwoerer.-Photo by Michael Armstorng, Homer News

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Top to top family explores world

By land and sea, world explorers often visit Homer on their way north for further adventures or an…

Anna Stewart, left, and Sarah Bodary, right, sell flowers last month at the Saturday Homer Farmers’ Market. The Homer Farmers’ Market is 3-6 p.m Wednesdays and 10 a.m-3 p.m. Saturdays on Ocean Drive, with kids activities and music. The market features vegetables, flowers, seafood and other food and crops from local producers. Locally made arts and crafts also are on sale.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Homer’s Best Bets

Some want to blame the Betster for this recent stretch of soggy weather. “So seize that sun again…

Greensky Bluegrass performs at Salmonstock 2012. The three-day festival starts Friday at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik.-Photo by Tim Steinberg for Salmonstock

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Homer’s Best Bets

It might seem like a distant memory, but remember in May when it snowed? Remember how miserable we…

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KHLT hilds Wild Arts Workshop

Kachemak Heritage Land Trust offers a Wild Arts Workshop featuring Halibut Cove artists Marian Beck from 9 a.m.-4…

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Quilters can enter Kenai Peninsula State Fair

Quilters can enter quilts, wall hangings and wearable art for the Kenai Peninsula State Fair in Ninilchik. Register…

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Wild & Scenic Film Fest is Aug. 8

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival shows 7-9 p.m. Aug. 8 in Homer at the Alaska Islands and…

Josh Hornaday-Photo provided

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Homer-raised author signs book

Josh Hornaday, a writer with roots in Homer and the Kenai Peninsula, signs his science fiction and fantasy…

A piece from “Here,” Valisa Higman’s show at Fireweed Gallery.-Photo provided

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First Friday Events

In years past, the late Gaye Wolfe inspired art supporters to make August an “artrageous” month of shows,…