Best Bets ■ The Kenai Peninsula Orchestra’s Evening of Classics fundraiser will take place on Friday at 7 p.m., at Soldotna Christ Lutheran Church. Tickets… Continue reading
The Last Rose of SummerBy Dave Thompson, Kenai The thunder rolls in tempo on this September daySignaling the Autumn as Summer fades away The garden… Continue reading
“The Martian”2 hours, 21 minutesTwentieth Century FoxI bet Andy Weir is feeling like he’s living a charmed life right about now. Since the computer programmer… Continue reading
These Times I Hold DearBrett Van Sickle, KenaiIt’s those nights we sit together, watching movies in the dark.It’s those times we build a fire; I… Continue reading
Just kidding.You’ve said that before, a dozen times. Maybe you’ve even heard it today from someone who’s joking with you, poking you, teasing you with… Continue reading
“Everest”Universal Pictures2 hours, 1 minuteThere are some stories that seem so tailor-made for the big screen that you can’t imagine why they haven’t been made… Continue reading
Best Bets ■ Join the Kenai Watershed Forum for an inspiring free presentation from local adventurers today at 6 p.m. at the Kenai River Center… Continue reading
An Ode to the CodeBy Brent Johnson, Clam GulchSociety has a creedfor young men to succeed,they must have a valid ticketof adequate etiquette. Cover your… Continue reading
“Black Mass”Warner Bros. Pictures2 hours, 2 minutesI remember hearing the name Whitey Bulger a few years ago in the news. It’s one of those names… Continue reading
For 12 years, Homer has been treated to a luxury most small towns don’t have: a documentary film festival. Each fall, Doc Fest, which was… Continue reading
Nobody likes being poked.Nobody woke up this morning and said, “Cut into me and make me hurt for a month.” No one asks for misery,… Continue reading
Best Bets ■ An opening reception for “Hot Crossed Squares,” an exhibition of quilt work by Maria Shell, is today from 4:30-6 p.m. at the… Continue reading
Many times, you’ve made your dog an offer he can’t refuse.And for that, he’s sworn his loyalty forever. Whatever you ask, he does; he’s your… Continue reading
Julie Tomich is into creepy things. She wears a colorful skirt with the skeleton of a poodle painted on it. Her favorite artists are Tim… Continue reading
A Shield of ProtectionBy Bill Lowe, SterlingLord, watch over our police force; keep them out of harm’s way.Put a shield of protection from evil around… Continue reading
“Love & Mercy”Roadside Attractions2 hours, 1 minuteIt’s ironic, but biopics for musicians can tend to feel a little one-note. From “Walk the Line,” to “Ray,”… Continue reading
LOS ANGELES — A new Nat Geo Wild series premiering Sept. 19 follows a group of students through rotations at the prestigious Cornell University College… Continue reading
Events and Exhibitions ■ Marion Nelson’s 22 encaustic (also known as hot wax) and cold wax paintings are now on display at Veronica’s Café &… Continue reading
It’s the natural order of things.People have kids, then they grow old as those kids grow up to have kids, then they grow old as… Continue reading
“Shaun the Sheep”Lionsgate1 hour, 25 minutesThis week’s film may not sound familiar to some, but for me and my family, it was a cozy affair.… Continue reading
