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■ “An Evening of Piano with Jason Farnham,” on Friday at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna. Farnam describes his style as George Winston, Victor Borge, Schroeder from “Peanuts” and Beethoven on steroids, thrown in a blender. He’ll use a toy piano, in addition to the grand piano. The show is family-friendly and appropriate for all age groups. There will be a mix of jazz standards with original arrangements, bossa nova, original tunes, classical with a twist and humor throughout. He’ll play a tune upside down and does a remix of Beethoven’s Fur Elise called “Fur Crying Out Loud Elise, Let’s Dance!” Tickets are $10 at the door with kids 10 and under free. Farnam will also play at the Bunnell Street Gallery in Homer on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for that show are $20 suggested at the door, kids 12 and under $10.
Events and Exhibits
■ “Art For Humanity” is at the Kobuk Kaladi Coffee Shop. These artists are showing: Jan Wallace, Olga Vaisenberg and Connie and Jay Goltz. All the proceeds are going to the local Habitat For Humanity including the August best bid on a large “ Swimming The Kenai.” The guest artist is MP King with her dedication painting to all the Funny River Fire residents and fire fighters.
■ The Kenai Fine Arts Center has issued a call for artists for its October 2014 Experimental Exhibit. Call Joy, 283-0515, if you have questions.
■ The Peninsula Art Guild has issued a call for local artists’ to donate up to two pieces of art to the annual Harvest Auction, Sept. 27. Pieces should be delivered by 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 30, to the Kenai Fine Arts Center, 816 Cook Ave., Old Town Kenai. For more information, call 283-7040.
■ The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank’s annual fundraiser, the Soup Supper and Auction will be held on August 23 at Kenai Central High School beginning at 5:30 p.m. During the fundraiser, each ticket holder enjoys delicious soup and receives a hand thrown bowl by local potters or woodturners. The keepsake bowls are donated by members of the Kenai Potters’ Guild and local artists. The soups are complemented with breads and desserts including a chocolate fountain. The fundraiser features a silent and live auction including wooden bowls, travel items, gift certificates for services and many other items. For up to date donations, please go to http://www.facebook.com/kpfoodbank?ref=hl. For tickets, please call 262-3111 or stop by the Food Bank at 33955 Community College Drive in Soldotna. Tables for 8 may be reserved by calling the Food Bank. Tickets are also available at Charlotte’s in Kenai and River City Books in Soldotna. Tickets are $50 each.
Entertainment
■ Veronica’s cafe in old town Kenai has open mic starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday and live music with Jack and Sue at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
■ Join Steve and Fern Holloway for Karaoke every Saturday night at the Kenai Moose Lodge. Singing starts at 9 p.m. and everyone is welcome.
■ An all acoustic jam takes place every Thursday. The jam is as Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna on the first Thursday of the month, and at the Kenai Senior Center during the rest of the month. Jam starts at 6:30 p.m.
■ AMVETS Post 4 is open to all military veterans and their families for support and camaraderie. Join us for Friday night tacos, or Saturday night steaks with Karaoke. Sunday afternoon its super hamburgers. Not a member? Stop by and we can show you how to become a part of this special veteran’s organization. AMVETS is located in the Red Diamond Center next door to IDEA Schools.
■ Odie’s Deli in Soldotna has live music Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Pub Quiz night every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.
■ The Studio Espresso Shop at Spur Highway and Nikiski Avenue in Nikiski hosts an open mic night on Saturdays starting at 7 p.m. Call 776-7655.
■ The Bow bar in Kenai has karaoke at 9 p.m. Thursdays and live music Fridays, Saturdays at 10 p.m.
■ Hooligans Saloon in Soldotna has poker Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 p.m. and live music Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
■ The Duck Inn on Kalifornsky Beach Road has karaoke at 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and DJ Arisen on Saturdays.
■ Mykel’s in Soldotna has live music Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. with Robb Justice, and Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with Bob Ramponi and Dave Unruh.
■ The Duck Inn will have live music from 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday with Robb Justice and Trio.
■ Main Street Tap and Grill has Wednesday karaoke with KJ Natalia, Thursday acoustic music with Dustin and Friends and Keeley & Nelson, and live music and dancing with 9Spine Friday and Saturday.
■ Four Royal Parkers on the Kenai Spur Highway in Soldotna has live music with Bob Ramponi and the Alaska Swing Company Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m.
■ Vagabond Inn has an Anniversary Party at 5 p.m. Saturday, August 16. Live music by Shawn Whitmore and Mark Lebrell at 9 p.m.
■ Kenai’s Saturday Market is open every Saturday through Sept. 13. It is held in the grassy area across the parking lot from the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. The market will include very talented folks selling beautiful Alaskan Arts & Crafts. Fresh vegetables will start showing up about the middle of June. Vendor rates are as low as $20 per Saturday and spaces are limited, so pick up an application at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center or call Harold at 283-1991.
■ The Central Kenai Peninsula Farmer’s Market is open each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until mid-September. This market features Alaskan Grown and Alaska Made products and includes fresh baked goods, jams, jellies, fresh vegetables and gift items. The market is located at the corner of Corral Street and the Kenai Spur Highway at the bus “turn-around.” New vendors are welcome. Call Carolyn at 262-7502 for more information.
■ A new farmers’ market in downtown Ninilchik is open Saturdays, featuring homegrown plants and veggies, a wide variety of crafts, handmade artisan sea salt and dog cart rides. It will be across from the Kenai Peninsula State Fairgrounds. Vendors are needed! For an application or information call Michelle Hogan 299-4999. Cost for a booth is $25 for the season or $5 per day.
■ The Farmers Fresh Market is open every Tuesday, 3-6 p.m., in the parking lot of the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank on K-Beach Road at Community College Drive. The market features local food producers and a kids’ activity booth. For updates on what is in season, see the Farmers Fresh Market page on Facebook. Interested vendors can contact Market Manager Dan Funk at 382-0210.
■ The Soldotna Wednesday Market is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Peninsula Center Mall.
■ Local farmers markets will have free Chef at the Market cooking demonstrations in July and August funded by the Alaska Division of Agriculture. The full schedule includes:
— Central Kenai Peninsula Farmers Market, Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Kenai Spur Highway and and East Corral — August 16, Loving Your Kale, and Eating it Too! with Nancy Schrag.
Kenai Soil and Water Conservation District is the local sponsor, along with the PPWCA Local Foods Group. For more information, call 283-8732 ext. 5.
Films
■ Call Orca Theaters at 262-7003 for listings and times.
■ Call Kambe Cinemas at 283-4554 for listings and times.
Down the Road
■ The Pratt Museum in Homer is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. “Dena’inaq’ Huch’ulyeshi: The Dena’ina Way Of Living” is on view through Sept. 1. The Dena’ina Way of Living is the first comprehensive exhibit of the Dena’ina culture, curated and provided by the Anchorage Museum. The Pratt is the first stop of the tour, with artifacts, multimedia and text that explores the past and present Dena’ina culture. For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.prattmuseum.org.
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