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FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2015 file photo, Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal performs at Riot Fest & Carnival in Douglas Park in Chicago. Hughes was scheduled to perform, Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, with the band at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris where patrons were taken hostage. The band says they are home safe after the Paris attacks, but they "are horrified and still trying to come to terms with what happened in France." The band released a new album last month and was on an European tour when the attacks occurred. They said all shows are on hold until further notice. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP, File)

Eagles of Death Metal is safe, ‘horrified’ by Paris attacks

NEW YORK (AP) — Members of the Eagles of Death Metal band say they’re home safe after the Paris attacks and “are horrified and still… Continue reading

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2015 file photo, Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal performs at Riot Fest & Carnival in Douglas Park in Chicago. Hughes was scheduled to perform, Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, with the band at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris where patrons were taken hostage. The band says they are home safe after the Paris attacks, but they "are horrified and still trying to come to terms with what happened in France." The band released a new album last month and was on an European tour when the attacks occurred. They said all shows are on hold until further notice. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP, File)

Remember

Poem RememberMarilyn E. Wheeless, KenaiNot every Muslim is a terrorist..Not every Irishman is a drunk..Not every black man is a mugger..Not every Frenchman is a… Continue reading

This image released by Disney Theatrical Productions shows Jelany Remy as Simba in the Broadway musical "The Lion King. The Disney stage blockbuster on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, released 360-degree footage of its opening song "Circle of Life" that lets users look left, right, up, backstage and at the audience even when sitting on a couch. (Joan Marcus/ Disney Theatrical Productions via AP)

Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ pushes into virtual reality

NEW YORK — “The Lion King” on Broadway is offering fans a view of the musical that even the very best seat in the theater… Continue reading

This image released by Disney Theatrical Productions shows Jelany Remy as Simba in the Broadway musical "The Lion King. The Disney stage blockbuster on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015, released 360-degree footage of its opening song "Circle of Life" that lets users look left, right, up, backstage and at the audience even when sitting on a couch. (Joan Marcus/ Disney Theatrical Productions via AP)
ADVANCE FOR USE SUNDAY, NOV. 15 - In this photo taken Nov. 5, 2015, Tonia Reeser takes a dog named Bella across an obstacle course created by her nephew Eagle Scout Jeremiah Reeser behind the Central Nebraska Humane Society in Grand Island, Neb. (Andrew Carpenean/The Independent via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Scouts help Humane Society.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — When a woman who works at the Central Nebraska Humane Society knows of a need and her nephew is looking… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR USE SUNDAY, NOV. 15 - In this photo taken Nov. 5, 2015, Tonia Reeser takes a dog named Bella across an obstacle course created by her nephew Eagle Scout Jeremiah Reeser behind the Central Nebraska Humane Society in Grand Island, Neb. (Andrew Carpenean/The Independent via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT
Matt Murphy (center) and Seth Bodine (right) play in the bass section of the University of Alaska Anchorage Wind Ensemble. The group will make its annual stop in Kenai on Friday at Kenai Central High School.

All about that bass: University Wind Ensemble concert highlights tuba

Most people don’t see the tuba as a lead instrument. But on Friday, the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Wind Ensemble plans to put the big… Continue reading

Matt Murphy (center) and Seth Bodine (right) play in the bass section of the University of Alaska Anchorage Wind Ensemble. The group will make its annual stop in Kenai on Friday at Kenai Central High School.

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibits ■ Kaladi Brothers will be showing the work of the “Aqua4” watercolor artists during the month of November at their Kobuk location.… Continue reading

Book review: “Duplicity: A Washington thriller”

Never send a boy to do a man’s job.That’s an old saying that can be altered a dozen ways in our PC world. Bottom line:… Continue reading

This photo provided by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation shows Snoopy and Charlie Brown from Charles Schulz's timeless "Peanuts" comic strip in their big-screen debut in a CG-animated feature film in 3D, "The Peanuts Movie." The movie releases in U.S. theaters Nov. 6, 2015. (Blue Sky Animation/Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation via AP)

Reeling it in: Nostalgia on the silver screen with Bond, Peanuts

This weekend was about nostalgia. It was about revisiting properties that have been producing on-screen entertainment since before I was born. And, despite the longevity… Continue reading

This photo provided by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation shows Snoopy and Charlie Brown from Charles Schulz's timeless "Peanuts" comic strip in their big-screen debut in a CG-animated feature film in 3D, "The Peanuts Movie." The movie releases in U.S. theaters Nov. 6, 2015. (Blue Sky Animation/Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation via AP)
"Lights Out" spotlights vulnerabilities in America's electrical grid and internet infrastructure

“Lights Out” spotlights vulnerabilities in America’s electrical grid and internet infrastructure

Candles are so romantic. Their light softens everything in the room, making shadows that add a little mystery while the flame’s twinkle hints of promises.… Continue reading

"Lights Out" spotlights vulnerabilities in America's electrical grid and internet infrastructure

Poem: My House Without Windows

My House Without WindowsDave ThompsonFrom my house without windowsOn the river of denialI see those far-off placesThose enchanted tropic islesMy mind takes me placesI would… Continue reading

This photo provided by Twilight Riders, LLC shows, Richard Jenkins, left, as Chicory and Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in the western film "Bone Tomahawk," an RLJ Entertainment release. The movie opens in U.S. theaters Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. (Scott Everett White/Twilight Riders, LLC via AP)

“Bone Tomahawk” a forced, pretentious horror-Western hybrid

“Bone Tomahawk”RLJ Entertainment2 hour, 12When you cast Kurt Russell in your movie, especially a genre movie like a western or a horror flick, you’re making… Continue reading

This photo provided by Twilight Riders, LLC shows, Richard Jenkins, left, as Chicory and Kurt Russell as Sheriff Franklin Hunt in the western film "Bone Tomahawk," an RLJ Entertainment release. The movie opens in U.S. theaters Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. (Scott Everett White/Twilight Riders, LLC via AP)
'Prince of Darkness:' Your numbers weren't picked last night

‘Prince of Darkness:’ Your numbers weren’t picked last night

Your numbers weren’t picked last night. Ah, another worthless lottery ticket. No shopping spree or mortgage payoff for you. You’ll have to go to work… Continue reading

'Prince of Darkness:' Your numbers weren't picked last night

What’s Happening

Halloween and Harvest Happenings ■ Peninsula Grace Church’s annual Kid’s Harvest Carnival will be Friday from 6:30-8 p.m. The event is free to attend and… Continue reading

In this image released by Disney, Tom Hanks appears in a scene from "Bridge of Spies." (Jaap Buitendijk/DreamWorks Pictures/Fox 2000 PIctures via AP)

Reeling it in: Spielberg, Hanks deliver in ‘Bridge of Spies’

“Bridge of Spies”Walt Disney Studios2 hours, 21 minutesSuccessful collaborations, in any line of work, but particularly in the arts, come about because the people involved… Continue reading

In this image released by Disney, Tom Hanks appears in a scene from "Bridge of Spies." (Jaap Buitendijk/DreamWorks Pictures/Fox 2000 PIctures via AP)
Alaskapella, a Juneau a capella group, sings Three Dog Night's version of "Joy to the World." The group has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall next spring, and they're fundraising to help make it happen.

From Juneau to Carnegie Hall: Alaskapella hits the big time

A few months ago, local a capella group Alaskapella got some unexpected news: they’d been invited to Carnegie Hall to perform with singers from around… Continue reading

Alaskapella, a Juneau a capella group, sings Three Dog Night's version of "Joy to the World." The group has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall next spring, and they're fundraising to help make it happen.
In this image released by Lionsgate, Emily Blunt appears in a scene from "Sicario." (Richard Foreman Jr./Lionsgate via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘Sicario’ a beautiful yet bleak film

“Sicario” Lionsgate Films 2 hours, 1 minute   “Sicario,” the new border thriller starring Emily Blunt and Benicio Del Toro is often hard to watch.… Continue reading

In this image released by Lionsgate, Emily Blunt appears in a scene from "Sicario." (Richard Foreman Jr./Lionsgate via AP)

What’s Happening

■ Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s 10th Annual Halloween Carnival will be held at the Redemptorist Center at 222 West Redoubt Avenue, Soldotna. The games,… Continue reading

Actress and former Kodiakan talks Kodiak with Jimmy Kimmel

KODIAK, Alaska (AP) — An actress who spent the first years of her life in Kodiak and now plays a lead role on the hit… Continue reading

Poet’s Corner: Hidden

HiddenBy Marilyn Wheeless, KenaiNot beauty, some would say,To see the black spruce starklyPierce the morning sky, besideThe birch and willow, bare stemsLike arrows pointing up… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Grant Park' has authentic feel - right up until the end

The Bookworm Sez: ‘Grant Park’ has authentic feel – right up until the end

Open mouth, insert foot.Maybe it doesn’t happen often, but there are times when you have a knack for saying what’s on your mind at precisely… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Grant Park' has authentic feel - right up until the end