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Julia Tomich's "Little Bear."

Window pane art sheds light on area’s beauty

Julie Tomich is into creepy things. She wears a colorful skirt with the skeleton of a poodle painted on it. Her favorite artists are Tim… Continue reading

Julia Tomich's "Little Bear."

Poet’s Corner: A Shield of Protection

A Shield of ProtectionBy Bill Lowe, SterlingLord, watch over our police force; keep them out of harm’s way.Put a shield of protection from evil around… Continue reading

Reeling it in: ‘Love & Mercy’ strikes a perfect chord

“Love & Mercy”Roadside Attractions2 hours, 1 minuteIt’s ironic, but biopics for musicians can tend to feel a little one-note. From “Walk the Line,” to “Ray,”… Continue reading

Going to Vet School

LOS ANGELES — A new Nat Geo Wild series premiering Sept. 19 follows a group of students through rotations at the prestigious Cornell University College… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibitions ■ Marion Nelson’s 22 encaustic (also known as hot wax) and cold wax paintings are now on display at Veronica’s Café &… Continue reading

Fear of dying

Fear of dying

It’s the natural order of things.People have kids, then they grow old as those kids grow up to have kids, then they grow old as… Continue reading

Fear of dying

Reeling it in: ‘Shaun the Sheep’ one to count on

“Shaun the Sheep”Lionsgate1 hour, 25 minutesThis week’s film may not sound familiar to some, but for me and my family, it was a cozy affair.… Continue reading

Fading Youth

Fading YouthDolores RusinWhen you arrivedMy arms opened wideWith a welcome so caringI could not hideYou stole a piece of my heartAnd never let goSo I… Continue reading

DO WHAT YOU LOVE

DO WHAT YOU LOVE

Love what you do, do what you love. That’s always good advice, no matter your age. Carpe diem; life is not a dress rehearsal; and… Continue reading

DO WHAT YOU LOVE
This photo provided by courtesy of Sony Pictures shows, Meryl Streep, as Ricki, performing at the Flash at the Salt Well in TriStar Pictures' "Ricki and the Flash." The movie opens in U.S. theaters on Aug. 7, 2015. (Bob Vergara/Sony Pictures via AP)

Reeling it in: Strong finish for ‘Ricki and the Flash’

“Ricki and the Flash”Sony Pictures1 hour, 41 minutesMeryl Streep is one of those actresses — no, you don’t need me to tell you about Meryl… Continue reading

This photo provided by courtesy of Sony Pictures shows, Meryl Streep, as Ricki, performing at the Flash at the Salt Well in TriStar Pictures' "Ricki and the Flash." The movie opens in U.S. theaters on Aug. 7, 2015. (Bob Vergara/Sony Pictures via AP)
In this June 2 file photo, Kevin Bacon arrives at the LA Premiere Of "Love & Mercy" in Beverly Hills, Calif. Bacon stars in the independent release "Cop Car." (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File)

Reeling it in: Go for a thrill ride in ‘Cop Car’

“Cop Car” Focus World 1 hour, 26 minutes   Ahh, late August. A time when summer is slowly easing into fall. The leaves are gradually… Continue reading

In this June 2 file photo, Kevin Bacon arrives at the LA Premiere Of "Love & Mercy" in Beverly Hills, Calif. Bacon stars in the independent release "Cop Car." (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP, File)
Secondhand souls came with instructions

Secondhand souls came with instructions

One man’s trash. That’s what they say you’ll get at the thrift store, but you know the rest of the old saying: it’s another man’s… Continue reading

Secondhand souls came with instructions

Poet’s Corner: Wheels keep turning

Whirling twirling wheels go round Spinning us across the ground Babies in carriages make no sound Soothing ride up and down Kiddie cars propelled by… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The Kenai Peninsula Food Bank’s annual fundraiser, the Soup Supper and Auction will be held on Saturday at Kenai Central High School… Continue reading

This photo provided by Broad Green Pictures shows, Robert Redford, left, as Bill Bryson and Nick Nolte as Stephen Katz taking in the view along the Appalachian Trail in the film, "A Walk in the Woods." The movie releases in U.S. theaters on Sept. 2, 2015. (Frank Masi, SMPSP/Broad Green Pictures via AP)

Redford takes a walk through his classic buddy roles

LOS ANGELES — When Robert Redford first acquired the film rights to Bill Bryson’s memoir “A Walk in the Woods,” he knew exactly who he… Continue reading

This photo provided by Broad Green Pictures shows, Robert Redford, left, as Bill Bryson and Nick Nolte as Stephen Katz taking in the view along the Appalachian Trail in the film, "A Walk in the Woods." The movie releases in U.S. theaters on Sept. 2, 2015. (Frank Masi, SMPSP/Broad Green Pictures via AP)

Poet’s Corner: Ode to a Garden

Ode to a Garden Unknown   I sat around all winter Keeping the woodstove glowing Burning wood down to the last splinter   But mostly… Continue reading

You could not find your keys

You could not find your keys

Once again, you couldn’t find your keys.You were pretty sure you put them down on the kitchen counter. On top of last weeks’ mail. Which… Continue reading

You could not find your keys
This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Aldis Hodge, from left, as MC Ren, Neil Brown, Jr. as DJ Yella, Jason Mitchell as Eazy-E, O'Shea Jackson, Jr. as Ice Cube and Corey Hawkins as Dr. Dre, in the film, "Straight Outta Compton." The movie releases in U.S. theaters on Aug. 14, 2015. (Jaimie Trueblood/Universal Pictures via AP)

Reeling it in: ‘Compton’ captures art born of frustration

“Straight Outta Compton”Universal Pictures2 hours, 27 minutesAs a child of the 1980s, I was certainly aware of the rise of rap, and especially the aggressive… Continue reading

This photo provided by Universal Pictures shows, Aldis Hodge, from left, as MC Ren, Neil Brown, Jr. as DJ Yella, Jason Mitchell as Eazy-E, O'Shea Jackson, Jr. as Ice Cube and Corey Hawkins as Dr. Dre, in the film, "Straight Outta Compton." The movie releases in U.S. theaters on Aug. 14, 2015. (Jaimie Trueblood/Universal Pictures via AP)
This photo provided by Twentieth Century Fox shows, Kate Mara, left, as Sue Storm, and Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm, in a scene from the film, "Fantastic Four." The movie releases in U.S. theaters on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. (Ben Rothstein/Twentieth Century Fox via AP)

“Fantastic Four” is not as fantastic as it could be

‘Fantastic Four’ Twentieth Century Fox 1 hours, 46 minutes   At this point, you’ve probably already heard that Twentieth-Century Fox’s latest incarnation of “The Fantastic… Continue reading

This photo provided by Twentieth Century Fox shows, Kate Mara, left, as Sue Storm, and Michael B. Jordan as Johnny Storm, in a scene from the film, "Fantastic Four." The movie releases in U.S. theaters on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015. (Ben Rothstein/Twentieth Century Fox via AP)
Fremont Street Experience busker Scarlett Ray Watt speaks during an informational meeting at the Las Vegas City Council regarding a new ordinance which sets new standards for them during performances on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015. Councilmen Bob Coffin and Ricki Barlow introduced a measure July 29 aimed at cleaning up the acts of tip-seeking buskers in the Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall. Key provisions would require performers to obtain city permits and stay in performance zones. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Downtown Vegas performers concerned with bid to rein them in

LAS VEGAS — On the Fremont Street pedestrian mall, Michael Troy Moore can be found wearing nothing but a G-string and a stuffed rooster on… Continue reading

Fremont Street Experience busker Scarlett Ray Watt speaks during an informational meeting at the Las Vegas City Council regarding a new ordinance which sets new standards for them during performances on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015. Councilmen Bob Coffin and Ricki Barlow introduced a measure July 29 aimed at cleaning up the acts of tip-seeking buskers in the Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall. Key provisions would require performers to obtain city permits and stay in performance zones. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Sun via AP)