Arts
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In the culture of Guinea, a west African nation of about 11 million people and half the size of Alaska, music and dance can be found everywhere. At naming ceremonies, weddings, funerals and even when someone arrives at the airport, drummers, dancers and musicians play. “Music, dance and drumming i...
Thu, 02/20/2014 - 11:30am -
In response to a call for proposals for its ArtPlace America grants for Old Town Artist in Residence and Old Town Public Art, Bunnell Street Arts Center received more than 140 applications. Six groups of artists have been selected for the residencies and public art projects. They are: • Ibrahima ...
Wed, 02/12/2014 - 6:32pm -
Kenai Peninsula photograph Joe Kashi holds an opening reception of his new exhibit, “Homer Beach Ebb Tide” from 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in Pioneer Hall’s Campus Commons. Kashi presents full-color spectrum photos that hold an overall ambience reminiscent of traditional black and white photographs. ...
Wed, 02/12/2014 - 6:32pm -
As part of an Old Town Artist in Residence, drummer Soriba Fofana and dancer Shelly Fofana visit for a month of drum and dance workshops Feb. 8 to March 8. From Guinea, West Africa, Soriba Fofana plays the djembe and dundun drums. With his partner, Shelly Fofana, they will teach the many facets of G...
Wed, 02/12/2014 - 6:32pm -
Homer performing artist Lynne Roff presents “Creativity, Complexity and Consciousness in the Performing Arts” at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Homer Council on the Arts. Her talk follows the awards presentations at 7 p.m. for the 22nd annual Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest. A recipient of an Alaska ...
Wed, 02/12/2014 - 6:31pm -
“Faked Alaska: An Evening of Improv” shows at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds, Ninilchik. Presented by Royce Roeswood, Ann Flynn and Austin Terrell of Triumvirate Theatre, the evening also features hors d’oeuvres and a light bar. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 youth and seniors...
Wed, 02/12/2014 - 6:31pm -
Because of the Feb. 7 storm, First Friday openings at Bunnell Street Arts Center, Homer Council on the Arts and the Pratt Museum were canceled. Those openings will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday....
Wed, 02/12/2014 - 6:30pm -
Fans of Celtic music get a double treat this month. Last weekend, the acoustic quintet Lúnasa packed the house at the Mariner Theatre. Next Thursday, the Young Dubliners, another band with its roots in Irish music, performs at the Down East Saloon. Local group Yellow Cabin opens for them at 5:45 p....
Wed, 02/12/2014 - 6:30pm -
The Young Dubliners return to Alaska with a performance Feb. 20 at the Down East Saloon. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, available at the Down East or the Homer Bookstore. Sometimes called a Celtic rock group, their sound is more a hybrid, lead singer Keith Roberts said on the band...
Thu, 02/06/2014 - 11:47am -
Homer performing artist Lynne Roff presents “Creativity, Complexity and Consciousness in the Performing Arts” at 8 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Homer Council on the Arts. Her talk follows the awards presentations for the 22nd annual Kenai Peninsula Writers’ Contest. A recipient of an Alaska State Counc...
Thu, 02/06/2014 - 11:46am
