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Kate Rich's one-act play, "The Creel," is performed in September 2025 in Homer, Alaska. Photo provided by Jennifer Norton

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Homer playwright receives fellowship award

Kate Rich is revising a new play, which she hopes to take to the Valdez Theatre Conference Play…

Artist Carla Klinker lays out nettles and nettle fiber in various stages of processing. Photo provided by Carla Klinker

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3 Homer artists awarded Rasmuson Foundation grants

The foundation recently named three local artists as 2025 Individual Artist Award recipients.

Dancers in last year’s annual Nutcracker ballet rehearse “Waltz of the Flowers” on the Mariner Theatre Stage at Homer High School in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Chris Kincaid

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‘Nutcracker’ returns next weekend to Mariner stage

The ballet, a Homer annual tradition, will open at the Mariner Theatre on Dec. 6.

The cast of Kenai Central High School’s upcoming production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” pose for a photo on Nov. 6, 2025. The play will open on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. Photo courtesy of Travis Lawson

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Kenai students prepare to open ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

The play will premiere Friday at Kenai Central High School, with additional showings the following weekend.

Johnny B performs at his piano in this undated photograph. (Photo courtesy of John Bushell)

Community

Johnny B to perform ‘Rhythm of the North’ this weekend

The July 5 performance at Pier One will be his last performance of the show this season.

A room full of community members pack the audience during the 2025 Mary Epperson Day celebration on May 30 at Pier One Theatre on the Spit. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

Community

‘Well worth remembering’

Community gathers to celebrate Mary Epperson.

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Experiencing stories together

Pier One Theatre presents its summer season of live local performances.

West Homer Elementary students stand outside the Homer Senior Center during their tour to perform Shakespeare this spring. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Brewer)

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After-school Shakespeare club gives students theatrical outlet

West Homer Elementary students last month had their third annual tour to the Homer Senior Center.

Homer High School students rehearse onstage the Mariner Theatre on Monday, March 17, 2025. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)

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Homer High School choral students to premiere “Singin’ in the Rain” this weekend

The musical is produced by the HHS Choir Program, in collaboration with Pier One Theatre.

Pier One Theatre is photographed on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Pier One Theatre

Community

Pier One Theatre honors local thespians and volunteers

Pier One Theatre held an awards night last week at Red Bird Kitchen.

Homer High School choral program students gather onstage at the Mariner Theater for the first reading of this year’s musical, “Singin’ in the Rain,” on Tuesday, Jan, 28. (Photo courtesy of Homer High School Choral Program)

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Homer High School choir to produce “Singin’ in the Rain” for annual musical

The show will run March 21, 22.

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A night out at the theater

The Porcupine successfully held its long-awaited grand opening last weekend.

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Community

Coming soon to Pier One Theatre

Pier One Theatre hosts a variety of upcoming activities and events.