This image released by DreamWorks Animation shows, from left, Kowalski, voiced by Chris Miller, Skipper voiced by Tom McGrath, Rico, voiced by Conrad Vernon and Private voiced by Christpher Knights in a scene from, "The Penguins of Madagascar." (AP Photo/DreamWorks Animation)

Reeling it in: ‘Penguins’ packed with family fun

“Penguins of Madagascar” DreamWorks Animation 1 hour, 32 minutes There’re a couple of new kids movies coming out that I have been particularly leery of,… Continue reading

This image released by DreamWorks Animation shows, from left, Kowalski, voiced by Chris Miller, Skipper voiced by Tom McGrath, Rico, voiced by Conrad Vernon and Private voiced by Christpher Knights in a scene from, "The Penguins of Madagascar." (AP Photo/DreamWorks Animation)

Poem: The Soundless Invaders

The Soundless Invaders By Dee Rusin, KenaiA fragile flake Came floating down It was alone As it hit the ground Without a sound More lacy… Continue reading

In this image released by Lionsgate, Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen, right, and Liam Hemsworth portrays Gale Hawthorne in a scene from "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Murray Close)

Reeling it in: ‘Mockingjay’ proves to be worth the wait

“The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1” Lionsgate 2 hours, 3 minutes   I have to say I’m off my game when it comes to… Continue reading

In this image released by Lionsgate, Jennifer Lawrence portrays Katniss Everdeen, right, and Liam Hemsworth portrays Gale Hawthorne in a scene from "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1." (AP Photo/Lionsgate, Murray Close)

Christmas Comes to Kenai

It’s that time of year again. While the day after Thanksgiving is now known for sales and frantic shopping, another tradition will take place in… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ Christmas Comes to Kenai on Friday, starting with Santa’s arrival at the Kenai Visitors Center at 11 a.m. and includes the Electric… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: Take a look behind the scenes at a funeral home

The Bookworm Sez: Take a look behind the scenes at a funeral home

Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust.That’s supposedly what we are, and what we’ll end up being: just a few pounds of powdered remains that a… Continue reading

The Bookworm Sez: Take a look behind the scenes at a funeral home
FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 file photo, Jim Carrey, left, and Jeff Daniels arrive at the premiere of "Dumb and Dumber To" at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. Daniels and Carrey reprise their roles as painfully dim pals Harry and Lloyd in "Dumb & Dumber To," opening Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. Reuniting on a sequel 20 years after the original wasn't hard, Carrey said. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

“Dumb and Dumber To”

“Dumb and Dumber To” Universal Pictures 1 hour, 49 minutes   The scene in this week’s “Dumb and Dumber To” where Jim Carrey’s Lloyd daydreams… Continue reading

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 file photo, Jim Carrey, left, and Jeff Daniels arrive at the premiere of "Dumb and Dumber To" at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles. Daniels and Carrey reprise their roles as painfully dim pals Harry and Lloyd in "Dumb & Dumber To," opening Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. Reuniting on a sequel 20 years after the original wasn't hard, Carrey said. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
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There are aliens among us

There are aliens among us. That’s how it might seem when you’re dealing with members of the opposite sex. You often feel, for instance, as… Continue reading

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Singing is a full body experience

On the first night the freshly-formed Kenai Peninsula Singers amassed 40 locals inside the Kenai Central High School choir room. Founder Simon Nissen, the school’s… Continue reading

Poem: Special

SpecialBy Erik Lindow, KenaiTo Augie, Sandi, and GemmaSome say I’m a child with special needs,But I won’t be found growing up in the weeds.I do… Continue reading

What’s Happening

■ “Looking for Inspiration,” a fiber art exhibit by Jan Wallace, is on display for November at the Kaladi coffee shop on Kobuk. ■ Kenai… Continue reading

What’s Happening

Best Bets ■ Kenai Peninsula College will host closing reception and demonstration for the “Twisted and Forged” exhibit by Brad Nichols. The reception is today… Continue reading

This photo released by Paramount Pictures shows, Matthew McConaughey, left, and Anne Hathaway, in a scene from the film, '"Interstellar," from Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Melinda Sue Gordon)

“Interstellar” is grand in scope, beautifully realized

“Interstellar” Paramount Pictures 2 hour, 49 minutes There’s just no pleasing some people. Christopher Nolan’s latest is an ambitious sci-fi epic of just the sort… Continue reading

This photo released by Paramount Pictures shows, Matthew McConaughey, left, and Anne Hathaway, in a scene from the film, '"Interstellar," from Paramount Pictures and Warner Brothers Pictures, in association with Legendary Pictures. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Melinda Sue Gordon)

Poet’s Corner: The First Moon Walk

The First Moon Walk Sophia Garbowski   That phallic rocket poised Towards the moon “Eagle” awaited a warm embrace From atomic fuel for thrust and… Continue reading

Rain, rain, please go away

Rain, rain, please go away

Rain, rain, go away. That chant never worked when you wanted it to, did it? Yes, the rain eventually stopped and the sun eventually shined… Continue reading

Rain, rain, please go away
Mary-Kate Boyles, 7, gets lost in the music during a webcast by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to students at Yes Academy Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, in Detroit.  Boyles sayd, "This was the first day I've ever heard it.  It was beautiful." (AP Photo/Detroit News,  Daniel Mears)  DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT, MAGS OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT

Detroit Symphony launches 1st educational webcast

DETROIT — The Detroit Symphony Orchestra took a tour of more than 400 schools Wednesday in its hometown and beyond, but the road trip was… Continue reading

Mary-Kate Boyles, 7, gets lost in the music during a webcast by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to students at Yes Academy Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, in Detroit.  Boyles sayd, "This was the first day I've ever heard it.  It was beautiful." (AP Photo/Detroit News,  Daniel Mears)  DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT, MAGS OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT
Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion The cast of Soldotna High School's ""The Suessification of Romeo and Julliet" perform a dance number at the Soldtna High School Auditorium on Wednesday Nov. 5.

Area drama clubs perform one-act shows for second festival

Three Central Peninsula high school drama clubs and one adult club are participating in this year’s One-Act Play. Each of the four groups will be… Continue reading

Ben Boettger/Peninsula Clarion The cast of Soldotna High School's ""The Suessification of Romeo and Julliet" perform a dance number at the Soldtna High School Auditorium on Wednesday Nov. 5.
Unretirement - is it for you

Unretirement – is it for you

For much of your employed life, you dreamed about not having to work. Retirement would be great. It would stretch out for years, a horizon… Continue reading

Unretirement - is it for you
2 young boys plus 1 young girl equal conflict

2 young boys plus 1 young girl equal conflict

“The Book of Life” Twentieth Century Fox 1 hour, 30 minutes   Growing up in the southwest, the grinning skulls and festive, yet somewhat grotesque… Continue reading

2 young boys plus 1 young girl equal conflict

What’s Happening

■ The Performing Arts Society 2014-2015 Concert Series presents the John Damberg Latin Jazz Sextet in a delightful evening of Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and original music.… Continue reading