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Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Bryan Olds of Kenai prepares his pottery mugs to be fired in the kiln at the Fine Arts Building in Kenai on Friday, April 15, 2016. The pottery studio, the only cooperative one in the state, has been operating for about 42 years.

Kenai’s pottery studio provides way into art for anyone

A teacup may be impressed with the memory of a fingertip; a bowl can bear witness to the size of its maker’s hands. Amid the… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Bryan Olds of Kenai prepares his pottery mugs to be fired in the kiln at the Fine Arts Building in Kenai on Friday, April 15, 2016. The pottery studio, the only cooperative one in the state, has been operating for about 42 years.

Poet’s Corner: Heaven is for Real

Heaven is for RealBy Denise Johns, SterlingHeaven is for real!It can’t wait! YouMust proclaim Jesus asThe Savior!Heaven is for real!People believe otherThings.Heaven is for real!… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bet ■ Pale Blue Dot: Music, Poetry and Art Celebrating Our Place in the Universe takes place Friday at 7 p.m. in the Renee… Continue reading

In this image released by Disney, Mowgli, portrayed by Neel Sethi, right, and Baloo the bear, voiced by Bill Murray, appear in a scene from, "The Jungle Book." (Disney via AP)

Reeling it in: You haven’t seen this ‘Jungle Book’ before

“The Jungle Book” Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures 1 hour, 45 minutes   I must admit that I’ve never been a big “Jungle Book” fan.… Continue reading

In this image released by Disney, Mowgli, portrayed by Neel Sethi, right, and Baloo the bear, voiced by Bill Murray, appear in a scene from, "The Jungle Book." (Disney via AP)
The blackbirds flock together

The blackbirds flock together

You and your girls are birds of a feather.You flock together, preen together, share your nest when needed and, while you happily sing one another’s… Continue reading

The blackbirds flock together
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Holly West, a senior at Kenai Peninsula College, works on her project at the college's 3D design studio on Friday, April 15, 2016. West said her project, building the Bay Bridge from popsicle sticks, is part of a project conveying the connection her uncle had traveling back and forth from China for work.

KPC sculpture studio offers something new

When sculptor Cam Choy became an art professor at Kenai Peninsula College in 2013, he had little opportunity to teach his preferred art form. Choy… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Holly West, a senior at Kenai Peninsula College, works on her project at the college's 3D design studio on Friday, April 15, 2016. West said her project, building the Bay Bridge from popsicle sticks, is part of a project conveying the connection her uncle had traveling back and forth from China for work.

Poet’s Corner: A Romantic Love

A Romantic LoveBy Brett Van Sickle, KenaiSometimes I think I’m dreaming, thinking about me and you.I know how are lives have been, just wanting a… Continue reading

This image released by Universal Studios shows Melissa McCarthy, background left, and Kristen Bell in a scene from, "The Boss." (Hopper Stone/Universal Studios via AP)

Reeling it in: Paying the cost for seeing ‘The Boss’

“The Boss” Universal Pictures 1 hour, 39 minutes   Melissa McCarthy is a brilliant comedienne, but is rapidly proving herself to be one of those… Continue reading

This image released by Universal Studios shows Melissa McCarthy, background left, and Kristen Bell in a scene from, "The Boss." (Hopper Stone/Universal Studios via AP)

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District’s Juried Student Show is on display at the Kenai Fine Art Center, 816 Cook Avenue,… Continue reading

Junk

Junk

You know exactly where you put your glasses.Well, kind of. You remember that you put them down in the kitchen, but then you piled mail,… Continue reading

Junk

Golden Years

Golden YearsDolores RusinYou must be kidding!Who came up with that?It must have been someoneWho thought we just sat!We’re wrinkled and shortenedBut we forget thatWe only… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Jack Dean said when blowing into a glass piece it is essential to hold the surface directly in the flame, otherwise the formation may explode sending hundreds of tiny glass shards into the air Monday, April 11, 2016, in Kenai, Alaska.

Behind the torch: amateur glassblower hones craft from garage

Kenai resident Jack Dean has an admittedly modest setup, from which he can turn out 10 simple pipes in only one hour. That is, after… Continue reading

Photo by Kelly Sullivan/ Peninsula Clarion Jack Dean said when blowing into a glass piece it is essential to hold the surface directly in the flame, otherwise the formation may explode sending hundreds of tiny glass shards into the air Monday, April 11, 2016, in Kenai, Alaska.
Photo courtesy by Jack Swenson Alaskan author Kim Heacox, pictured here, will present at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 11 at the McLane Commons as part of the Kenai Peninsula College Showcase series.

KPC presents ‘An Evening with Author Kim Heacox’

Kim Heacox said the decision to become a photographer was made easy in 1983 when a magazine paid him $300 for a story, and his… Continue reading

Photo courtesy by Jack Swenson Alaskan author Kim Heacox, pictured here, will present at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 11 at the McLane Commons as part of the Kenai Peninsula College Showcase series.
In this image provided by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., a scene from "Point Break" is shown. In a remake of the 1990s cult classic "Point Break," extreme sports of every kind, not just surfing, take center stage and the filmmakers used athletes, not stuntmen, to make the scenes as realistic as possible. (Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘Point Break’ remake falls short of original

“Point Break” Warner Bros. 1 hour, 54 minutes   I’ve spent the last week brooding over how depressingly bad “Batman v Superman” was. Zack Snyder’s… Continue reading

In this image provided by Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., a scene from "Point Break" is shown. In a remake of the 1990s cult classic "Point Break," extreme sports of every kind, not just surfing, take center stage and the filmmakers used athletes, not stuntmen, to make the scenes as realistic as possible. (Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. via AP)

What’s Happening

First Thursday ■ There is a First Thursday opening from 5:30-7 p.m. today at the Kenai Fine Art Center, 816 Cook Avenue, in Kenai for… Continue reading

Soldotna High School senior Kayla Haeg plays "Joan" during an uncostumed rehearsal of The Giver on Thursday, March 31 in the Soldotna High School auditorium.

Soldotna drama group to perform Lois Lowry’s “The Giver.”

The Soldotna High School drama group’s spring play will take audiences into “The Giver,” a classic young adult novel by Lois Lowry about conformity, empathy,… Continue reading

Soldotna High School senior Kayla Haeg plays "Joan" during an uncostumed rehearsal of The Giver on Thursday, March 31 in the Soldotna High School auditorium.

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ The Soldotna Public Library will host Special Guest Story Time with Alaskan author Erin McKittrick at 6 p.m. today, who will… Continue reading

Exploring the deaths of our presidents

Exploring the deaths of our presidents

Someday, you might have your very own stone. Everyone will know it’s yours because your name will be on it, along with a couple of… Continue reading

Exploring the deaths of our presidents

A violinist, a pianist and an actor

Violinist Linda Rosenthal, based in Juneau, has performed all over the state as well as in Europe and Asia. However, she said there is something… Continue reading

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ben Affleck, left, and Henry Cavill in a scene from, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘Batman v Superman’: What just happened?

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”Warner Bros.2 hours, 31 minutesLeaving “Batman v Superman” is kind of like walking away from a car wreck. You’re sore.… Continue reading

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Ben Affleck, left, and Henry Cavill in a scene from, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)