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Events and Exhibitions • KDLL Adventure Talks presents Backyard Backcountry. Join legendary Soldotna skiers Tony Doyle and Trent…

This image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows Josh Gad, left, and Johnny Depp in a scene from “Murder on the Orient Express.” (Nicola Dove/Twentieth Century Fox via AP)

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Reeling it in: A classic tale on the ‘Orient Express’

“Murder on the Orient Express” Twentieth Century Fox 1 hour, 54 minutes The great TV renaissance that’s going…

The Bookworm Sez: This psychological thriller crushes it

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The Bookworm Sez: This psychological thriller crushes it

Who can forget their first crush? Not you: those shy looks, the careful approaches, awkward hand-holding, a cautious…

Redoubt Chamber Orchestra Conductor Tammy Vollom-Matturro leads the Kenai Peninsula Singers during a rehearsal on Dec. 11. The choir and orchestra will perform together in the 2017 Evening of Christmas on Friday, Dec. 15. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)

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Sounds of the season: Musicians will usher in holiday spirit with annual Christmas concert

It will sound a lot like Christmas at Kenai Central High School this weekend. The Redoubt Chamber Orchestra…

In this image released by Disney-Pixar, character Hector, voiced by Gael Garcia Bernal, left, and Miguel, voiced by Anthony Gonzalez, appear in a scene from the animated film, “Coco.” (Disney-Pixar via AP)

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Reeling it in: ‘Coco’ wins over harshest of critics

“Coco” Walt Disney Studios 1 hour, 49 minutes I don’t know if this was a problem in other…

The Bookworm Sez: It all comes together in ‘Seven Days of Us’

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The Bookworm Sez: It all comes together in ‘Seven Days of Us’

Your seating chart has been made. Very carefully. Uncle Tim doesn’t get along with Aunt Sally, so they…

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Winter music programs across the school district

Chapman School — December 12, 7 p.m. — Rootbeer Float Fundraiser Cooper Landing School — December 13, 5:30…

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Events and Exhibitions • The Klimpke Family will be flipping the switch on their annual Christmas Lights Display…

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Poet’s Corner: If He Should Bid You Sweet Farewell

If He Should Bid You Sweet Farewell By Norm Olson If he should bid you sweet farewell, And…

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Reeling it in: Make time for ‘Stranger Things’

“Stranger Things 2” Netflix There’s no denying that, over the last 10 years or so, television has improved…

A group of Forever Dance Alaska dancers rehearses for performances at the Forever Christmas show at Kenai Central High School on Tuesday in Kenai. The show, which will run Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., has a Christmas theme and includes all the dancers of all ages from the Soldotna-based studio. Tickets are $5 at the door. (Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion)

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Forever Dance Alaska rings in Christmas

Pint-sized reindeer and Tchaikovsky ballerinas will dance across the stage at Kenai Central High School on Friday and…

Female directors are ready to topple an ignoble Oscar stat

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Female directors are ready to topple an ignoble Oscar stat

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK — Four. It’s one of the most glaring numbers in…

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  Best Bet • Soldotna High School’s drama program is performing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” Nov. 9-11 at…

This image released by Marvel Studios shows the Hulk, from left, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tessa Thompson as Valkyrie and Tom Hiddleston as Loki in a scene from, “Thor: Ragnarok.” (Marvel Studios via AP)

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Reeling it in: In ‘Ragnarok,’ Thor shines

“Thor: Ragnarok” Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures 2 hours, 10 minutes Marvel movies are not particularly hard to…

Anya Hondel rehearses a scene for the upcoming Soldotna High School musical Cinderella, which starts its run at the school’s auditorium tonight through Saturday with performances starting at 6:30 p.m. (Photo by Kat Sorensen/Peninsula Clarion)

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Cinderella goes steampunk

On the surface, Soldotna High School’s rendition of Cinderella may seem a little off. Instead of a fireplace,…

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Reeling it in: ‘It Comes at Night’ — Good, but hopeless

“It Comes at Night” A24 1 hour, 31 minutes I’ll be happy this week when “Thor” finally comes…

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Events and Exhibitions • “Threads &Dots!” and “Olga’s Oils” are on display for the month of November at…

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Poet’s Corner: Autumn on the Farm

Autumn on the Farm By Dave Thompson, Kenai It’s that time of year again As the early Autumn…

Up from deathbed, Flair set to style, profile

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Up from deathbed, Flair set to style, profile

  Ric Flair was on his deathbed. The Rolex-wearin’, kiss-stealin’, wheelin-dealin’, limousine-ridin’, jet-flyin’, son of a gun was…

The Bookworm Sez: Know your rights, keep your family safe

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The Bookworm Sez: Know your rights, keep your family safe

You know your rights. You’re well aware of what you can and can’t do legally because you’ve armed…