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Bookworm Sez: ‘If You Ask Me’ — Old advice made new again

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Bookworm Sez: ‘If You Ask Me’ — Old advice made new again

What should you do?

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Now Playing: ‘The Spy Who Dumped Me’ — for when blockbusters and indies don’t appeal

You would think with streaming video being the norm and the fact that there are a million different…

‘Evening of Christmas’ concert continues to grow

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‘Evening of Christmas’ concert continues to grow

In 2003, the Redoubt Chamber Orchestra held its first “Evening of Christmas” concert at Christ Lutheran Church in…

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ — an inventive sequel that brings something new to the table

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‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ — an inventive sequel that brings something new to the table

Sequels used to be an really iffy business. But, “Cars” notwithstanding, the crew over at Disney/Pixar seem to…

‘The Noel Stranger’ — a familiar, yet cozy holiday tale

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‘The Noel Stranger’ — a familiar, yet cozy holiday tale

You thought you knew what was inside the box.

‘Never Home Alone’ — a tale of creepy, crawly invaders you should invite in

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‘Never Home Alone’ — a tale of creepy, crawly invaders you should invite in

Ahhhhh, a quiet night at home.

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ fails to justify its existence

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‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ fails to justify its existence

There are certain movies that I think we can all agree are just unnecessary. That doesn’t mean that…

‘Thanks a Thousand: A Gratitude Journey’ — a helpful primer on giving thanks

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‘Thanks a Thousand: A Gratitude Journey’ — a helpful primer on giving thanks

A great big bear.

‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ — a gorgeous, nearly unwatchable masterpiece

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‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’ — a gorgeous, nearly unwatchable masterpiece

If I really stop to think about it, Joel and Ethan Coen are probably my favorite all around…

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Life in the Pedestrian Lane: Mom sez…

By VIRGINIA WALTERS

‘The Ballad of Kenai’ makes comeback for 50th anniversary

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‘The Ballad of Kenai’ makes comeback for 50th anniversary

Kenai Performers are reviving “The Ballad of Kenai” for the play’s 50th anniversary. The historic play explores Kenai’s…

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ never quite rocks you

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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ never quite rocks you

“We Will Rock You.” “Another One Bites the Dust.” “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

Bookworm Sez: ‘National Geographic Almanac 2019’ — Addicting and brief dive into anything and everything

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Bookworm Sez: ‘National Geographic Almanac 2019’ — Addicting and brief dive into anything and everything

You know?

True Tales Told Live to cap Startup Week

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True Tales Told Live to cap Startup Week

The first True Tales Told Live of the season will cap off Startup Week at 6 p.m. Friday…

Bookworm Sez: ‘Dracul’ — a terrifying take on a horror classic

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Bookworm Sez: ‘Dracul’ — a terrifying take on a horror classic

It was just a little scratch.

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‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms’ — Passable family entertainment for the holidays

Let me get out of the way at the outset that this week’s “Nutcracker and the Four Realms”…

Closeup flute on the keyboard of piano, musical instrument (File photo)

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Raften, Allison to perform Friday

The first Performing Arts Society concert of the season showed the international-caliber talent this area can attract in…

SoHi’s ‘Chicago’ set to razzle dazzle audiences

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SoHi’s ‘Chicago’ set to razzle dazzle audiences

This week, the Soldotna High School theatre department is putting on the razzle dazzle with the three-day showing…

Bookworm Sez: ‘Nine Pints’ — Following the trail of blood

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Bookworm Sez: ‘Nine Pints’ — Following the trail of blood

“Nine Pints: A Journey Through the Money, Medicine, and Mysteries of Blood” by Rose George

Everything is good in ‘The Good Place’

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Everything is good in ‘The Good Place’

This week marks a bit of a departure from my usual review. Over the years, I’ve drifted from…