The Bookworm Sez: 'Endangered' proves hard to put down

The Bookworm Sez: ‘Endangered’ proves hard to put down

You have little-to-no control.Deny no more. You’ve finally come to accept it: the future really isn’t in your hands. You have no control over others,… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Endangered' proves hard to put down
In this image released by WGN America, Lucy Lawless portrays Countess Marburg, left, and Janet Montgomery portrays Mary Sibley, in WGN America's breakout hit series "Salem," premiering Sunday, April 5 at 10:00 p.m. ET. (AP Photo/WGN America, William Lothridge)

Lucy Lawless is bewitching.

NEW YORK — As if there weren’t enough upheaval in 17th-Century Salem, Massachusetts, this haunted village is about to welcome Lucy Lawless.Celebrated for such unflinching… Continue reading

In this image released by WGN America, Lucy Lawless portrays Countess Marburg, left, and Janet Montgomery portrays Mary Sibley, in WGN America's breakout hit series "Salem," premiering Sunday, April 5 at 10:00 p.m. ET. (AP Photo/WGN America, William Lothridge)

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibits ■ The Triumvirate Theatre’s 10th annual fishing parody show and fundraising auction, “The Princess Brine,” shows March 27 and 28 at Mykel’s… Continue reading

You were this close

You were this close

You were this close. You almost had it. Missed it by a hair, by just a smidge. You were slightly off the mark; in fact,… Continue reading

You were this close

Poet’s Corner: My Two Husbands

My Two Husbands Kira Shalynn, Kenai   I love him at his best..... strong arms, hands, and chest focused projects galore always looking to give… Continue reading

In this image released by Lionsgate, Theo James, center, Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort appear in a scene from "The Divergent Series: Insurgent." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Andrew Cooper)

Reeling it in: Moviegoers could do far worse than ‘Insurgent’

‘Insurgent’Red Wagon Entertainment1 hour, 59 minutes“Insurgent,” the sequel to last year’s modest hit “Divergent,” starts out with promise. The film has high production values, and… Continue reading

In this image released by Lionsgate, Theo James, center, Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort appear in a scene from "The Divergent Series: Insurgent." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Andrew Cooper)
Hey, what do you know?

Hey, what do you know?

Hey, what do you know? It’s a good question, and the answer is that you probably know a lot. You know enough to do your… Continue reading

Hey, what do you know?
This image released by Disney shows Lily James as Cinderella in Disney's live-action feature film inspired by the classic fairy tale, "Cinderella." (AP Photo/Disney, Jonathan Olley)

‘Cinderella’ is pretty good; just too predictable

“Cinderella” Disney Studios 1 hours 53 minutes   I was talking to my mother the other day about this week’s “Cinderella,” the latest in Walt… Continue reading

This image released by Disney shows Lily James as Cinderella in Disney's live-action feature film inspired by the classic fairy tale, "Cinderella." (AP Photo/Disney, Jonathan Olley)

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The Performing Arts Society is proud to present the Polar Winds in a performance on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Soldotna Christ… Continue reading

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Beasto Blanco to play Hooligans

A beast is coming to the Kenai Peninsula. Beasto Blanco, a rock ‘n’ roll group with members from all over the globe, will take the… Continue reading

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Poem: Plan 2015: A new light for the future

Plan 2015: A new light for the futureBy Scott Cole, Anchor PointThis goes out to all the people I love.In the days of my youthI… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibits ■ Richard & Forrest Eissler have a combined show called “entr’ acte” on display at Kaladis on the Sterling Highway in Soldotna… Continue reading

Visual artists wanted

The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra requests submissions of visual art in any medium inspired by the musical work of Modest Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition, as… Continue reading

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“Frozen” in the park

Soldotna residents will have to brave the cold to get frozen. This Friday, the city of Soldotna and the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce will present… Continue reading

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Despite stunning visuals, "Chappie" disappoints

Despite stunning visuals, “Chappie” disappoints

“Chappie”Sony Pictures Entertainment2 hoursMy wife and I have been going around cracking each other up lately by repeating a line from this week’s artificial intelligence… Continue reading

Despite stunning visuals, "Chappie" disappoints
Larson's "Dead Wake" a scary glimpse into a tragedy

Larson’s “Dead Wake” a scary glimpse into a tragedy

It almost scared you to death.That’s what it seemed like: heart pounding, palms sweaty, legs weak - but still in one piece, breathing again, thankful… Continue reading

Larson's "Dead Wake" a scary glimpse into a tragedy

Activities for the whole family

Go-cart racing The Go-Kart Race Track, 4487 Sterling Highway, Soldotna, 907-262-1562.   Disc Golf Course The Kenai Eagle 18-hole disc golf course is on Tinker… Continue reading

Features and Comics – March 6, 2015

Due to an error, the March 6, 2015 Peninsula Clarion print edition included a reprint of a previous edition's Features & Comics page. Here is… Continue reading

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Festival returns with new identity

Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct the festival's website. It is www.salmonfestalaska.org. This summer, a familiar music festival will be held on the… Continue reading

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Photo by Chuck Zlotnick Titles: Nightcrawler Names: Jake Gyllenhaal Characters: Louis Bloom Still of Jake Gyllenhaal in Nightcrawler (2014)

‘Nightcrawler’ is certainly going to stick with one

“Nightcrawler” Bold Films 117 minutes Jake Gyllenhaal is one of those actors I find impressive, if not particularly appealing. He’s got a kind of weasily… Continue reading

Photo by Chuck Zlotnick Titles: Nightcrawler Names: Jake Gyllenhaal Characters: Louis Bloom Still of Jake Gyllenhaal in Nightcrawler (2014)