March 17, 2010
African tales warm winter readingWhile fans await the third book in Joyce's Porte's African historical trilogy, they can enjoy her newest publication, "Stormbird of the Serengeti and Other African Tales."
Teen filmmaker's film picked for Seattle festival
The National Film Festival for Talented Youth has selected "Trapped," by Homer filmmaker Travis Lind, 17, to be shown at the 2010 festival, held April 29-May 2 in Seattle. Lind's film about a victim's revenge on his bully will be one of 190 films to be screened. NFFTY is the largest film festival for young filmmakers age 22 and under. Young filmmakers from around the world submit feature-length and short films in narrative, documentary, animation, music video, experimental and international categories. Lind is the founder and director of Alaskan Ace Productions. "Trapped" and other videos can be seen at www.alaskanaceproductions.webs.com.
Humanities Forum accepting grant proposals
The Alaska Humanities Forum is accepting grant proposals for We the People, projects that encourage Alaskans toward the teaching, study and understanding of American history, culture and democratic principles. Nonprofit organizations, groups and individuals can apply. The deadline for We the People projects is April 1. To apply, visit www.akhf.org, e-mail grants@akhf.org or call (907) 272-5373.
New art exhibit opens Friday at Pratt Museum
"Backyard, Alaska" opens with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Pratt Museum. Artists Michael Walsh and Asia Freeman explore the stories, truths, myths, feats and failure memorialized in backyards. Working with found objects, moving images and sound, the collaboration of multimedia artists reveal down-home Alaska experience. There is an artists' talk at 6 p.m. The exhibit is up through May 16.
'The Business of Being Born' shows March 25
Originally scheduled March 11, but canceled because of weather, "The Business of Being Born" will be shown at 6 p.m. March 25 at Cinema 127, 127 Bunnell Ave. Presented by InnerNature Chiropractic, "The Business of Being Born," produced by actress Rikki Lake and directed by Abby Epstein, looks at the way American women have babies.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Circle of Women Highlights female voices, experiencesFirst Friday Events
Greatlanders perform free concert March 11 at the Mariner Theatre
Artist presents jewelry class
Create jewelry with HCOA
Anchorage Museum seeks entries
COTL deadline April 26
amateur photo contest
Peter Rowan plays tonight
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
'Drift' show to put buoy art around town this summer Show is to increase awareness of marine debrisBluegrass vet Rowan plays at Down East Saloon next week
'David and Lisa' opens Saturday for Homer High production
Under 30: Performance Art features three pieces by Alaskans
