Homer Alaska - Arts

106 W. Bunnell Ave.

Juggernauts by Rachelle Dowdy 5-7 p.m., First Friday Opening Reception; 6 p.m., artists talk

Concert by Caressa 8 p.m., First Friday; pay as you can

Fairbanks artist Rachelle Dowdy''s "From Here to There and There to Here" may be familiar to air travelers as the flock of oversize Canada geese suspended from the length of the ceiling at Concourse B at the Anchorage International Airport. Bunnell Street Arts Center says Dowdy "believes humans often view nature as a juggernaut, a destructive force to be controlled, when in actuality we are often the destroyers." Dowdy examines those dualities through sculptures of animals and of animal-human hybrids, often mounted to mimic hunters' trophies.

After the opening reception, Homer singer-songwriter Caressa plays her original jazzy/folksy/finger-pickin' soulful songs of freedom and love.

Damselfly Salon & Boutique

601 E. Pioneer Ave., Suite 110 (lower level of Kachemak Center)

All Wrapped Up, paintings by Marjorie Scholl

5-7 p.m., First Friday reception

Homer artist Marjorie Scholl, known for her bold, colorful landscapes and city scapes, shows a collection of her work.

Fireweed Gallery

475 E. Pioneer Ave.

Expressions of Alaska, paintings by Bruce Sink

5-7:30 p.m., First Friday Reception

Anchor Point artist Bruce Sink's work showcases Alaska themes of his travels around Alaska, including fish, mountain-scapes, landscapes and wildlife.

Homer Council on the Arts

344 W. Pioneer Ave.

Art and supply fundraiser, by various artists and vendors 5-7 p.m., First Friday opening and gallery reception

View a selection of original art or purchase art supplies for an HCOA fundraiser.

Picture Alaska

448 E. Pioneer Ave.

Invitational Watercolor Show, paintings by various artists

5-7 p.m., Artist's reception

Artists from around the Kenai Peninsula show their work, including Tara Alverson, Melinda Hershberger, Dr. Steve Hileman, Renee Jahnke, Marlyn Kramer, Pamela Mersch, Michael Murray, Georg-anne Phillips, Lynda Reed, Donna Schwanke and Gwen Thomas

Pratt Museum

3779 Bartlett Street

Ritz Art Preview by various artists

5-7 p.m., First Friday reception

Preview art to be auctioned at the Pratt's annual Ritz fundraiser, with this year's theme "Ancient Ritz: A Night on the Nile." Tickets went on sale last week for the gala auction on Nov. 5.

Treasure Chest

451 Sterling Highway (near the Ocean Shores Motel)

Cozy Kitchen by Sharon Clause

5-7 p.m., First Friday reception

Visit the Treasure Chest's Kitchen Corner featuring aprons, hot pads and wall hangings by Sharon Clause. Other art works include photography, wood Craft, Native art, and jewelry..