Festival features Cockburn, "On the Wing" concerts
In between shorebird viewing, birding workshops, the Big Day Bird Challenge and the Arts and Education Fair, the 16th Annual Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival offers a little musical entertainment. Although the popular Birders Fashion Show and Mr. Whitekeys Shorebird Sideshow is sold out, as of press time, tickets are still available for the Bruce Cockburn concert at 7 p.m. today at the Mariner Theatre and for On the Wing at 8 p.m. Saturday at Bunnell Street Gallery.
Alice's transforms into circusJuggling work and child care, walking the tightrope of tight family finances and putting on a happy face for grumpy kids. Yeah, a mother's life can be like a three-ring circus.
Homer writers win statewide recognition
Local writer Linda Thompson is among three Homer writers who received awards last week in the Alaska Professional Communicators annual Alaska State Communications Contest. Thompson won a first prize for best nonfiction book, religious or inspirational, for "Erik's Story: Finding His Gift Against All Odds in Rural Alaska," about helping her son Erik Behnke develop his artistic talents despite the challenges of having Down syndrome.
Head Banger's Ball comes to Armageddon Cafe Friday
Bands from around the southcentral Alaska converge on Armageddon Caf this Friday for the Head Banger's Ball. Performing from 7 p.m.-midnight are Red Path from Homer, Fallen Hero from Kenai and Stand Like Stone, Suicide Nation and Indecision, all from Anchorage. Organizer Colin McArthur said it's awesome to see some pan-peninsula cooperation among youth bands and that the concert should help build bridges to venues further north. There is a $7 cover charge.
Student shows at Latitude 59
Homer High School student Brandon McLean has a new art exhibit at Latitude 59 on Lake Street. McLean plans to attend Idyllwild Fine Arts Camp in California this summer.
FireWise kids' art contest is open
Kenai Peninsula children can enter the FireWise children's art contest. Young artists are encouraged to create posters on the theme "Fires in the Forest and Houses in the Forest: What Can We Do?"
'Animalogy' chosen for Carnegie
Adrienne Albert's "Animalogy," commissioned by the Kenai Peninsula Orchestra and premiered in Homer in April 2006, has been chosen as one of two winners in the Aeros Quintet Competition. Steve Cohen's "Wind Quintet" also won. Both pieces were performed by the Aeros Quintet this week at Carnegie Hall's Zankel Hall in New York City. More than 150 entries were submitted.
Homer artist in All Alaska show
Homer artist Deland Anderson's "Terra Incognita" won a $500 award in the All Alaska Juried Exhibition XXXII at the Anchorage Museum. More than 573 works by 177 artists were entered, with 67 pieces by 37 artists selected. The show runs through Sept. 14. This year's juror was Jari-Pekka Vanhala, curator of the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki, Finland.
Artist does workshop
Artist Teri Sloatt will do artist demonstrations from 3-7 p.m. Friday and 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Picture Alaska Gallery on how she achieves the brilliant colors seen in her illustrations and paintings. Sloat's work is on display through May.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
'Time Bandit' more than fishing tale
Many of First Friday's art shows feature birds, celebrate nature
Monday's cruise ship visit inspires Artisans Showcase
Classical concert set for Bunnell
Cockburn plays next week
Authors sign on Saturday
Basket classes start next week
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Homer author's new book all about hope
Jubilee! 2008 Annual show spotlights kids
Seldovia Arts Council gets new Web home
Recital benefits scholarship
Quilts on display
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