Best Bets
■ The Kenai Performers present Meredith Wilson’s “Music Man,” directed by Terri Zopf Schoessler and conducted by Dan Johnson. Show dates are Feb. 26, 27, 28 and March 4, 5, 6; show times are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays at the Renee C. Henderson Auditorium at Kenai Central High School. $25 for General Admission, $20 Students and Seniors.
Events and Exhibitions
■ The Kenai Peninsula College Showcase and Kenai River Campus Student Union present comedian Jamie Lissow and magician Joseph Roehm at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 in Ward rooms 102-106 on the Kenai River Campus. Admission is $5 for students and $15 for the general public.
■ Kray Van Kirk, a musician from Juneau with Irish musical styling will perform March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Kenai Fine Art Center, 816 Cook Avenue, Kenai. Cost will be $10 a person at the door (5 and under are free). Contact KFAC at 907-283-7140 for more information. The Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from Noon to 5:00 PM.
■ The Performing Arts Society proudly announces the return of popular Alaskan violinist Linda Rosenthal, who will join pianist Richard Dowling in concert at 7:30 p.m. on April 2 at the Soldotna Christ Lutheran Church. These world-renowned musicians will perform selections from the violin and piano classical repertoire. Tickets are available in Soldotna at River City Books and Northcountry Fair; in Kenai at Already Read Books and Country Liquor; and at the door. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students.
■ Anchorage International Film Festival’s Best of Fest Tour comes to the Soldotna library Feb. 27 from noon to 5 p.m. in the Community Room. This mini-film festival features three interesting, family-friendly documentaries. “Stink!” is a first-person story about one father’s absurd journey to find out what kinds of chemicals are hidden in a pair of his kid’s pajamas — and why no one will tell him what they are. “Right Footed” is the story of a woman who was born without arms as a result of a birth defect, but managed to overcome many physical and emotional challenges to become fully independent. “Circus Without Borders” is an enlightening tale of two circus troupes from opposite ends of the globe who converge to realize a common dream.
■ Rarefied Light, a statewide juried photo exhibit, is on display through Feb. 26 at the Kenai Fine Arts Center, 816 Cook Avenue in Kenai. Kenai Fine Art Center and all galleries are open from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, manned by volunteer artist participation. Call 907-283-7040 for further information.
■ “Fabric Follies!” by Connie Goltz is now showing at the Soldotna Senior Center. 50 percent of sales will go to the Soldotna Senior Center.
■ Kaladi’s on Kobuk Street in Soldotna has an exhibition of mixed photography by artist of the month Leif Hagen.
■ Kaladi’s next to the Peninsula Center Mall in Soldotna has an exhibit of Alaska photography by artist of the month Jennie Russell.
■ The Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center hosts an exploration of “Traditional and Contemporary Ravenstail Weavings” by artist Kay Field Parker.
■ ARTspace Drawer is on display at the Soldotna Library, the first annual collection of locally created 2D and 3D art. The first of its kind in Alaska, this display is made possible by a partnership between Soldotna Rotary, ARTspace Inc., and the Soldotna Public Library.
■ The Lucretia Carter Memorial “Small Fry Original” display will be at the Soldotna Public Library from January to February of 2016. Lucretia Carter worked as a 2nd grade teacher at Soldotna Elementary from 1966-1985. Each year, all of her students would sign a “Small Fry Original” plate. The library will display 20 years’ worth of the plates. Come see if you can find your name or a family member’s name.
■ Clash of The Culinary Kings, a Kenai Peninsula Food Bank fundraiser will be April 2. This competition will feature a cook-off between four chefs at the Challenger Learning Center in Kenai preparing an appetizer and entrée using mystery ingredients. The remaining chefs will prepare a dessert for the judges. Attendees will enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine prior to the show beginning at 7 p.m., then will vote for their favorite. Tickets are $75. Please call 262-3111 to purchase.
Entertainment
■ Veronica’s in Old Town Kenai has live music with Kelsey Shields at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and The Tuckers, Tim and Natalie Tucker, at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Call 283-2725.
■ The Kasilof Pinochle Club meets at Hooligan’s in Soldotna from mid-October to mid-April Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m. Bring your own partner as the club plays team partnerships. Anyone interested in playing can call Jay at 907-252-6397.
■ A bluegrass jam takes place on the first Sunday of the month at from 1-4 p.m. at the Mount Redoubt Baptist Church on South Lovers Loop in Nikiski.
■ The Flats Bistro on Kalifornsky Beach Road has live music with Garrett Mayer on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Raymond Machen-Gray on Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
■ An all acoustic jam takes place every Thursday. The jam is at Christ Lutheran Church in Soldotna on the first Thursday of the month, and at the Kenai Senior Center during the rest of the month. Jam starts at 6:30 p.m.
■ AmVets Post 4 has reopened in its brand new building on K-Beach across from Jumpin Junction. Eligible veterans and their families are invited to stop by to find out more about AmVets and their involvement in the Veteran community. For members and invited guests, Friday night dance to DJ Roy, and Saturday Burn your own steak and karaoke with Frank.
■ Odie’s Deli in Soldotna has live music Friday from 6-8 p.m. and Pub Quiz night every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.
■ The Bow bar in Kenai has karaoke at 9 p.m. Thursdays and live music Fridays, Saturdays at 10 p.m.
■ Hooligans Saloon in Soldotna has poker Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 p.m. and live music Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
■ The Duck Inn on Kalifornsky Beach Road has karaoke at 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and DJ Arisen on Saturdays.
■ Mykel’s in Soldotna has live music Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with Bob Ramponi and Dave Unruh.
■ The Soldotna library hosts a board game night on Tuesdays from 5-7:45 p.m. in the conference rooms, 235 N. Binkley Street. It’s time to get your game on! Have you ever wanted to try something other than another round of Monopoly, or to break out of that old Scrabble routine? Come ready to meet new people, engage your imagination, and have a great time.
Markets, fairs and bazaars
■ Sterling Community Center Spring Inside Garage Sale is scheduled on March 5 from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interested in selling some of those items to prepare for your spring cleaning? Call today to reserve a booth, only $20. Tables available to rent if needed at $10 each. Call 262-7224 or email at scc@acsalaska.net.
■ Sign up for the Spring Craft & Vendor Fair at Sterling Community Center begins March 28 for Sterling Craft and Vendors; April 4-8 for Soldotna and Kenai; April 11-April 22 open for all others to sign up. Set up April 11, 7 to 9p.m. and April 12 from 8-9 a.m. The craft fair is April 12, 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Call the Sterling Community Center at 262-7224 or email: scc@acsalaska.net for more information.
Films
■ Call Orca Theaters at 262-7003 for listings and times.
■ Call Kambe Cinemas at 283-4554 for listings and times.
Down the Road
■ The Pratt Museum in Homer is open Tuesday-Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.prattmuseum.org.
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