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Best Bet ■ The Performing Arts Society proudly presents Borealis Guitar Quartet, a guitar ensemble dedicated to performing guitar chamber music from Bach to modern American… Continue reading

Reeling it in: Thrilling and emotional, ‘The 100’ worth watching

“The 100” The CW (available on Netflix) 45 episodes   This week was one of those bleak January ones where there was next to nothing… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion *waiting*

An unconventional evening

It’s common to hear a song featuring a guitar or two. But four guitars? That makes for an uncommon evening of music.Formed in 2014, the… Continue reading

Photo by Megan Pacer/Peninsula Clarion *waiting*
COCONUT COWBOY

COCONUT COWBOY

You’ve sunk a lot of money into your humble abode.The kitchen is perfect for gourmet meals and light snacks alike. The carpet’s new, the furniture… Continue reading

COCONUT COWBOY

Poet’s Corner: Fishing Boat

Fishing BoatBy Cheyenne Juliussen, KenaiMaybe this is fun, letting the boat let the waves rock us back and forth, back and forth.… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Greg Hicks (in plaid) examines an image at the opening reception of the Rarified Light photography exhibit on Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Kenai Fine Arts Center.

Rarefied Light photography exhibit showing at Kenai Fine Arts Center

Alaska is infested with photographers — for good reason, according to Kenai Peninsula College art professor Cam Choy. “Obviously the state lends itself to the… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Greg Hicks (in plaid) examines an image at the opening reception of the Rarified Light photography exhibit on Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Kenai Fine Arts Center.

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ The Performing Arts Society proudly presents Borealis Guitar Quartet, a guitar ensemble dedicated to performing guitar chamber music from Bach to… Continue reading

In this photo provided by Paramount Pictures shows Pablo Schreiber, from left, as Kris "Tanto" Paronto, John Krasinski as Jack Silva, David Denman as Dave "Boon" Benton and Dominic Fumusa as John "Tig" Tiegen, in the film, "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" from Paramount Pictures and 3 Arts Entertainment/Bay Films. The movie releases in U.S. theaters Jan. 15, 2016. (Christian Black/Paramount Pictures via AP)

Reeling it in: ’13 Hours’ tells a war story, not a political one

“13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” Paramount Pictures 2 hours, 24 minutes   A Michael Bay movie about the tragedy surrounding the attack on… Continue reading

In this photo provided by Paramount Pictures shows Pablo Schreiber, from left, as Kris "Tanto" Paronto, John Krasinski as Jack Silva, David Denman as Dave "Boon" Benton and Dominic Fumusa as John "Tig" Tiegen, in the film, "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi" from Paramount Pictures and 3 Arts Entertainment/Bay Films. The movie releases in U.S. theaters Jan. 15, 2016. (Christian Black/Paramount Pictures via AP)

Poet’s Corner: Time to Head for the Homestead

Time to Head for the HomesteadBy Brent Johnson, Clam GulchIf the noise is crazy loudmixing with the maddening crowd,then try a tasteof a quiet place—for… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bet ■ Rarefied Light, a statewide juried photo exhibit, is on display in Jan. 14-Feb. 26 at the Kenai Fine Arts Center, 816 Cook… Continue reading

This photo provided by Disney shows Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man in a scene from Marvel's "Ant-Man." The film releases in the U.S. on Friday, July 17, 2015. (Zade Rosenthal/Disney/Marvel via AP)

Reeling it in: Best and worst of 2015

The buzz in the world of Hollywood journalism (if there is such a thing) is that this was a particularly good year for movies. I… Continue reading

This photo provided by Disney shows Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man in a scene from Marvel's "Ant-Man." The film releases in the U.S. on Friday, July 17, 2015. (Zade Rosenthal/Disney/Marvel via AP)
Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Summer Parker (front) and Skye Lew (back) admire one of the tunics woven in the Ravenstail style, a type of weaving indigenous to the Pacific coast of Canada and Alaska. A display of multiple pieces woven by Juneau artist Kay Field Parker will be on display at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center for the winter and spring.

Weaving display features return of restoration lost art

At first glance, the Ravenstail robes don’t look like a piece of lost history. Had it not been for a group of enterprising weavers in… Continue reading

Photo by Elizabeth Earl/Peninsula Clarion Summer Parker (front) and Skye Lew (back) admire one of the tunics woven in the Ravenstail style, a type of weaving indigenous to the Pacific coast of Canada and Alaska. A display of multiple pieces woven by Juneau artist Kay Field Parker will be on display at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center for the winter and spring.

Poet’s Corner: The Measure of a Man

The Measure of a ManUnless you really knew BruceYou would not understandSo many things to considerIn the measure of this manHe loved his children and… Continue reading

This is where it ends

This is where it ends

In every class, there are always a few kids you try to avoid.The know-it-all kid, for instance: who has time for that? Or the kid… Continue reading

This is where it ends

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ Kaladis on Kobuk Street in Soldotna will host a show today from 4-6 p.m. with artist of the month Laurie Johnson.… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: This Could Be the Year

This Could Be the YearBy Bill Lowe, SterlingThis could be the year; what’s in store for you?Do you have an agenda you would love to do,or are… Continue reading

Reeling it in: ‘Daddy’s Home’ isn’t bad, but could be better

“Daddy’s Home”Paramount Pictures1 hour, 36 minutesNormally this week I would publish my year-end review. After all, that’s what every other critic, blogger, fanboy, and part-time… Continue reading

FILE - In this April 19, 1983, file photo, Joan Benoit receives her laurel wreath and reacts to cheering crowds after winning the Boston Marathon in record time for the women's division, in Boston. Massachusetts Lt. Gov. John Kerry, left in red tie, stands behind her. Benoit also won the women's division of the race in 1979. The first feature-length documentary film highlighting historical moments of the nation's oldest marathon is in the works, tentatively set to premiere in April 2017 in conjunction with the 121st running of the race. (AP Photo/File)

Ready, set, roll: Boston Marathon gets its 1st documentary

BOSTON — America’s marquee marathon is ready for its close-up.“Boston,” the first feature-length documentary film about the Boston Marathon, is in the works. Its creators… Continue reading

FILE - In this April 19, 1983, file photo, Joan Benoit receives her laurel wreath and reacts to cheering crowds after winning the Boston Marathon in record time for the women's division, in Boston. Massachusetts Lt. Gov. John Kerry, left in red tie, stands behind her. Benoit also won the women's division of the race in 1979. The first feature-length documentary film highlighting historical moments of the nation's oldest marathon is in the works, tentatively set to premiere in April 2017 in conjunction with the 121st running of the race. (AP Photo/File)
The Bookworm Sez: A spirited history of America

The Bookworm Sez: A spirited history of America

At least once in recent memory, the spirit moved you. It moved you to babble more than normal, glad-hand a little too much, and generally… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: A spirited history of America

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ The Lucretia Carter Memorial “Small Fry Original” display will be at the Soldotna Public Library from January to February of 2016.… Continue reading