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Events and Exhibitions

■ Kaladi Brothers will be showing the work of the “Aqua4” watercolor artists during the month of November at their Kobuk location. The artists featured in this month’s display are Gwen Thomas, Jan Sherwood, Juli Sexton and GeorgAnne Phillips.

■ “Resources,” an exhibit of work by Kaitlin Vadla, is on display at the Gary Freeburg Gallery at Kenai Peninsula College through Nov. 20.

■ The Flats Bistro and Kenai Peninsula College’s Multicultural Consortium present world-renowned singer/songwriter/pianist Radoslav Lorkovic at 10 p.m. on Saturday, at The Flats Bistro, 39847 Kalifornsky Beach Road, near Bridge Access Road. Admission is free to the public. No reservations accepted, and seating is limited so please plan to arrive early. For information call The Flats Bistro at 907-335-1010. Visit www.RadoslavLorkovic.com and www.TheFlatsBistro.com.

■ Christmas Comes to Kenai is Nov. 27. The Kenai Fine Arts Guild Arts and Crafts Fair opens at 10 a.m. at Kenai Central High School. Santa arrives at the Kenai Visitor Center on a City of Kenai Fire Truck at 11 a.m. The Electric Lights Parade starts at 6 p.m. on Frontage Road in Kenai, ending by the Kenai Chamber Cabin and followed by a bonfire and hot chocolate. The Grand Finale Fireworks are at 7 p.m.

Entertainment

■ Veronica’s in Old Town Kenai has open mic from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, live music with Peggy Jones at 6:30 p.m. Friday, and live music with Bill Larned at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Call 283-2725 for reservations.

■ The Alaska Roadhouse Bar and Grill hosts a blind draw Horseshoe Tournament every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Blind draw, double elimination, food, fun and cash prizes. Call 907-262-9887 for more information.

■ The Kasilof Pinochle Club meets at Hooligan’s in Soldotna from mid-October to mid-April Saturdays from noon-5 p.m. Bring your own partner as the club plays team partnerships. Anyone interested in playing can call Jay at 907-252-6397.

■ Beginning square dance classes will be held on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. at the Sterling Senior Center. Classes are open to participants of all ages. For more information, call Theresa Lusby at 360-790-1757, or the Sterling Senior Center at 907-262-6808.

■ Beginning square dance classes will be held on Thursdays at 4 p.m. at the Kenai Senior Center. Classes are open to participants ages 10 and up. For more information, call Theresa Lusby at 360-790-1757, or the Kenai Senior Center at 907-283-8211.

■ The Corner Cafe in the Blazy Mall in Soldotna has open mic night for all writers, storytellers and poets on the third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m.

■ 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 is open to all military veterans and their families for support and camaraderie. Join us for Friday night tacos, or Saturday night steaks with Karaoke. Sunday afternoon it’s super hamburgers. Not a member? Stop by and we can show you how to become a part of this special veteran’s organization. AMVETS is located in the Red Diamond Center next door to IDEA Schools.

■ Sharpen your dart skills with a fun tournament every Sunday during the season at the AmVets in the Red Diamond Center. The number of players will determine the game. Sign up begins at 1 p.m. For more information call 907-262-3540.

■ 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

■ The Kenai Fine Arts Guild Arts and Crafts Fair is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 27-28 at Kenai Central High School.

■ The Central Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary’s 11th Annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale which will take place Dec. 7-8.

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.

■ The Anchorage Symphony is hosting a Silent Film Night featuring Charlie Chaplin’s City Lights on Jan. 9, 2016 at 8 p.m. City Lights follows Charlie Chaplin’s character, the Little Tramp, as he falls in love with a blind flower girl who mistakes him for a wealthier man.

 

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