The Bookworm Sez: 'The Magician's Lie' and entertaining read

The Bookworm Sez: ‘The Magician’s Lie’ and entertaining read

Abracadabra. Now you see it.Now you don’t because a good magician knows to hide his props behind his fingers, beneath her clothes, in his pockets.… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'The Magician's Lie' and entertaining read

Poem: The Farmer’s Wife

The Farmer’s Wife by Norm Olson We left the plow there in the field Where Dad died that April day. We sold the horses and… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY, JAN. 24 AND THEREAFTER  In this Jan. 15, 2015 photo, Ellie Walz, 24, digs for vinyl at the new Anchorage record store Obsession Records in Anchorage, Alaska. Obsession Records opened their doors at the beginning of December, relying completely on word of mouth and social media. (AP Photo/Alaska Dispatch News, Tara Young)

Couple taps into passion for vinyl at new Anchorage store

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — On a dark January evening, the Black Keys’ album “Brother” spun on a turntable inside the newly established Obsession Records shop… Continue reading

ADVANCE FOR SATURDAY, JAN. 24 AND THEREAFTER  In this Jan. 15, 2015 photo, Ellie Walz, 24, digs for vinyl at the new Anchorage record store Obsession Records in Anchorage, Alaska. Obsession Records opened their doors at the beginning of December, relying completely on word of mouth and social media. (AP Photo/Alaska Dispatch News, Tara Young)
In this image released by Disney Enterprises, Inc., Meryl Streep appears in a scene from "Into the Woods." Streep was nominated for an Oscar Award for best supporting actress on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, for her role in the film. The 87th Annual Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Disney Enterprises, Inc., Peter Mountain)

‘Into the Woods’ where Granny resides

“Into the Woods” Disney Enterprises 2 hr 5 minutes   There are musical people and then there are people who can handle a level of… Continue reading

In this image released by Disney Enterprises, Inc., Meryl Streep appears in a scene from "Into the Woods." Streep was nominated for an Oscar Award for best supporting actress on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, for her role in the film. The 87th Annual Academy Awards will take place on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Disney Enterprises, Inc., Peter Mountain)
The house that is off the beaten tracks

The house that is off the beaten tracks

Off the beaten tracks. That’s where the house is, the one that catches your fancy whenever you pass by. To your eye, it’s unique and… Continue reading

The house that is off the beaten tracks

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The Irishmen are back on the Kenai, and everyone is welcomed to come together at a concert of traditional Irish music and… Continue reading

Photography exhibition shows off Alaskan talent

Rarefied Light, an annual traveling photo exhibition displaying work from Alaskan photographers, is currently being held at Kenai Peninsula College’s Gary L. Freeburg Gallery. Sponsored… Continue reading

Tribal funk group to play fundraiser concert Saturday

Tribal funk is coming to Kenai. Pamyua, an Anchorage-based music and dance collective, will hold a concert at 7:30 p.m. this Saturday at the Renee… Continue reading

Liam Neeson attends a "Taken 3" screening on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Didn’t like movie ‘Taken 3’

“Taken 3” EuropaCorp 1hr 52minutes   I didn’t like “Taken.” I know I’m in the minority on that. I know it jumpstarted the ass-kicking phase… Continue reading

Liam Neeson attends a "Taken 3" screening on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ The Triumvirate Theatre, located on the Kenai Spur Highway just north of Kenai, presents “Annie,” directed by Paulene Rizzo and and Brian… Continue reading

Poem: Forever

ForeverBy Vincent CalderonNo matter how cold,Or dark the winterMy heart fills with warmth,And the lights start to flicker.When I think of the smile,That starts in… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Cast members in the musical Annie held their first drest rehearsal on Tuesday Jan. 13, 2014 at the Triumvirate Theatre in Nikiski, Alaska. The show will open on Friday and run through Jan. 24.

The sun will come out this January: Peninsula group to perform “Annie”

For Kenai Peninsula residents hoping to forget about the hard knock winter, this month the Triumvirate Theatre Class Act Drama Troupe will present several performances… Continue reading

Photo by Rashah McChesney/Peninsula Clarion Cast members in the musical Annie held their first drest rehearsal on Tuesday Jan. 13, 2014 at the Triumvirate Theatre in Nikiski, Alaska. The show will open on Friday and run through Jan. 24.

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ An artists’ reception will take place from 6-8 p.m., Thursday at the Kenai Fine Arts Center, 816 Cook Ave. across from the… Continue reading

This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Ansel Elgort, right, and Shailene Woodley appear in a scene from "The Fault In Our Stars." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, James Bridges)

Best and worst films of 2014

Every year at this time I read list after list of top tens from different critics and every one boils down to the same sentiment.… Continue reading

This image released by 20th Century Fox shows Ansel Elgort, right, and Shailene Woodley appear in a scene from "The Fault In Our Stars." (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, James Bridges)
This year is a big one

This year is a big one

As resolutions go, this year’s is a big one. It’s a New Year’s resolution that you won’t break, for once: you’ve decided that you’re going… Continue reading

This year is a big one

Poem: A Remembrance

A RemembranceBy Andrew McClure, SoldotnaAs I sit in my chair, surroundedBy my nieces and nephews,I tell of my childhood, story after story,Laughing and sighing.I suddenly… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Events and Exhibits ■ A exhibition of work by students Sue Covich, Jessica Isenman-Bookey, Alisah Kress, Chelsea Springer and Sandra Sterling is on display in… Continue reading

In this image released by Universal Pictures, Jack O'Connell portrays Olympian and war hero Louis "Louie" Zamperini in a scene from "Unbroken." The film, directed by Angelina Jolie, did not receive any Golden Globe nominations on Thursday.  (AP Photo/Universal Pictures)

Reeling it in: Have some time off? The movies are on

With the Christmas holidays in full-swing, I, like most people, had some amount of free time in the last week. As a freelance designer, I… Continue reading

In this image released by Universal Pictures, Jack O'Connell portrays Olympian and war hero Louis "Louie" Zamperini in a scene from "Unbroken." The film, directed by Angelina Jolie, did not receive any Golden Globe nominations on Thursday.  (AP Photo/Universal Pictures)

Poem: Shave

ShaveBy Byron Nalos, NikiskiShave. The fiery tap-water steams.I schlepp a towel across the foggy bathroom mirror; there’s that smug ol’ ghost again, running a razor… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Working Stiff' offers inside look at death

The Bookworm Sez: ‘Working Stiff’ offers inside look at death

Everybody’s good at something.You may have an aptitude for numbers. You might be a master at chess, multitasking, organizing, or people skills. Your real talents… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: 'Working Stiff' offers inside look at death