This little house is surrounded by garden, thus I needed a way to designate where in the garden I would be if someone were attempting… Continue reading
Youth Theatre show opens today Pier One Youth Theatre’s “The Wind in the Willows” opens at 7 p.m. Thursday, and continues at 7 p.m. Friday… Continue reading
Continuing a tradition of promoting female musicians, Salmonfest brought thousands of music lovers and a popular Washington national act to the Ocean Stage in Ninilchik… Continue reading
Here at our offices on the south shore of Beluga Lake, we see a lot of cool stuff happen. Throughout the summer float planes take… Continue reading
Homer has long been known for its support of new and established authors. Through college classes, readings, workshops and writers groups, local literary artists teach… Continue reading
It’s the gathering time of year and our freezers need cleaning out to make room for this summer’s harvest and bounty. We are flush on… Continue reading
Two shows opening this Friday highlight a medium not often celebrated in Alaska art: photography. Longtime Homer photographer Taz Tally shows his new work, “Landscapes… Continue reading
There are so many things to talk about. This is the time in the growing season when the garden is exploding and to keep up… Continue reading
Book recaps Kenai Peninsula historical conference Last spring, local historians organized a history conference to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the U.S. purchase of Alaska… Continue reading
Despite a forecast of clouds and rain, the sun shined Sunday on the Homer Garden Club’s 12 annual Homer Garden Tour. The tour featured five… Continue reading
The organizers of Salmonfest are ready to bring the people of Alaska another three days of “fish, love and music” next month, with a cause… Continue reading
The 12th annual Homer Gardeners Weekend, held July 28 and 29, features talks on July 28 and a tour of five gardens on July 29.… Continue reading
Alas, it appears our small, precious, eagerly awaited window of true, traditional summer has passed. The Betster hopes we’re not, (but knows we probably are)… Continue reading
Hobo Jim concert Hobo Jim performs in a benefit for the Anchor Point Senior Center from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at Fireweed… Continue reading
Summer is in full-swing and Alaskans are busy entertaining guests, fishing, gardening, and working hard to make sure our tourists enjoy the southern Peninsula. This… Continue reading
Walk through the Pratt Museum’s summer art exhibit, “Dirigibles of Denali,” and the show looks like a normal installation. Large pixelated prints hang on walls.… Continue reading
I’ve been hearing a lot of dissatisfaction with spinach performance. There are those of you who are dismayed that your spinach is going to seed.… Continue reading
After a late spring and subsequently late summer, the Betster is finally starting to see some happy results, some telltale signs of Homer in the… Continue reading
Atz Kilcher performs
for folk school Singer-songwriter Atz Kilcher performs a fundraiser concert, “Songs of the Homestead,” for the Homer Folk School at 7 p.m.… Continue reading
As part of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Attu, three artists visited Attu and Kiska Islands.
