Poem: A Raging Storm’s Approaching

A Raging Storm’s Approaching(Good Bye America) By Bill Lowe, SterlingThere’s a raging storm approaching;the assault’s most everywhere.In public places, we’ve been warned,“Don’t talk to God in… Continue reading

Participants in Perseverance Theatre's "Theatre in the Wild" program get comfortable in a kayak last year. The theatre is now signing up interested high school students for this year's camp, scheduled for Aug. 3 - Aug. 8.

Not a tree, but a castle

Perseverance to offer week-long ‘Theatre in the Wild’ camp in AugustJuneau’s got a thriving arts community and plenty of wilderness, and for the second year… Continue reading

Participants in Perseverance Theatre's "Theatre in the Wild" program get comfortable in a kayak last year. The theatre is now signing up interested high school students for this year's camp, scheduled for Aug. 3 - Aug. 8.

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The 25th annual Kenai River Festival is Friday-Sunday in Soldotna Creek Park. For a full schedule including Run for the River updates,… Continue reading

The power in paper

The Power in PaperBrent Johnson, Clam GulchWhat puts the zingin advertising?A parrot in your pocketmight do it.But there is no pizazzlike a newspaper hasso you… Continue reading

Breaking Point

Breaking Point

When it comes to your job, you’re a crackerjack.You have quite the reputation for doing your best, in fact, which is why colleagues come to… Continue reading

Breaking Point
This photo provided by Twentieth Century Fox shows, Melissa McCarthy, second right, infiltrating an arms dealing ring led by Rose Byrne, left, in a scene from the film, "Spy." (Larry Horricks/Twentieth Century Fox via AP)

Reeling it in: McCarthy grabs spotlight in ‘Spy’

“Spy”20th Century Fox2 hoursMelissa McCarthy is one of those actresses I’d really like to get behind, but, until this week’s “Spy” — a clever send-up… Continue reading

This photo provided by Twentieth Century Fox shows, Melissa McCarthy, second right, infiltrating an arms dealing ring led by Rose Byrne, left, in a scene from the film, "Spy." (Larry Horricks/Twentieth Century Fox via AP)

Walt Disney’s surrealistic friend

SAN FRANCISCO — It turns out the man behind Mickey Mouse liked quirky cats.Besides his love of wholesome entertainment, Walt Disney also had an appreciation… Continue reading

What’s Happening

First Thursday ■ Two new exhibits will be on display for the whole month of June at the Kenai Fine Arts Center: “Portrait Photography” by… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Mongrel Media  Alicia Vikander as Ava, in Ex Machina.

Ex Machina a philosophical look at artifical intelligence

“Ex Machina”DNA Films1 hours, 50 minAs computers get faster and the internet connects more and more of the world at faster and faster speeds, the… Continue reading

Photo courtesy Mongrel Media  Alicia Vikander as Ava, in Ex Machina.

Summertime

SummertimeBy DVicki FruichantieSummertime – and the joy it bringsWe love to hear the robin sing!Grandchildren playing in the sandBuilding castles, and sayingGramma, I need a… Continue reading

This photo released by Disney shows, Thomas Robinson, as young Frank Walker, in a scene from Disney's "Tomorrowland." The film releases in U.S. theaters May 22, 2015. (Film Frame/Disney via AP)

Getting back to ‘Tomorrow’ proves very difficult

“Tomorrowland” Disney 2 hours, 10 min   In “Tomorrowland,” director Brad Bird gives us something very few films do in this day and age: a… Continue reading

This photo released by Disney shows, Thomas Robinson, as young Frank Walker, in a scene from Disney's "Tomorrowland." The film releases in U.S. theaters May 22, 2015. (Film Frame/Disney via AP)

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ Starting June 3 stop by Soldotna Creek Park every Wednesday for a new Music in the Park series. This free “Live after… Continue reading

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The Trap

The summer stretches for miles, and you’ve got plans.You’re going to pack each day with as much fun as you can. It’s gonna be great… Continue reading

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Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Watercolor artist Francine Long (left) talks with a visitor, with paintings by Kaitlin Vadla in the foreground, during the Emerging Artists Festival on Saturday at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna.

Local artists find venue at Soldotna festival

Soldotna Creek Park become an overcast and somewhat chilly gallery space for the regional artists who exhibited in the first annual Emerging Artists Festival Saturday.… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion Watercolor artist Francine Long (left) talks with a visitor, with paintings by Kaitlin Vadla in the foreground, during the Emerging Artists Festival on Saturday at Soldotna Creek Park in Soldotna.

Poem: America’s White Crosses

America’s White CrossesBy Dave Thompson, KenaiHave you ever walked the row on rowsOf Billys and Johnnys and Jacks and JoesWhere our nations heroes are laid… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ A Memorial Day Weekend Patriotic Quilt Show will be on display at the Kenai Visitor’s Center Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday… Continue reading

Poem: Every Hour

Every HourBy Bill Lowe, Sterling He is with me in the morning;through every hour of daylight,and holds me when it’s dark outside.He’s close beside me every… Continue reading

Homer writer starts new romance series

As romance writers go, Jennifer Bernard said she still thinks of herself as a newbie — even though she has published six novels, three novellas… Continue reading

Reeling it in: ‘Mad Max’ blazes down ‘Fury Road’

“Mad Max: Fury Road”Warner Bros.2 hoursThere’s a recurring element in this week’s insanely entertaining action adventure “Mad Max: Fury Road,” that sums up what I… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: Powerful words in this read

The Bookworm Sez: Powerful words in this read

Sometimes, you have to choose sides.Republican or Democrat? For something, or against it? Grateful for what you have or irritated by what you don’t? And… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: Powerful words in this read