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Spotlights

Shorebird Festival

This will be the 16th annual Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival (May 8-11) which celebrates the spring and the migration of over 25 species of shorebirds to the Kachemak Bay. The theme this year is Shorebirds as International Ambassadors: Connecting Birds, Habitats, and People.

Naturalists, speakers, and guides will be present for the many activities available. The Keynote speaker is Richard Crossley. For more info check out: The Homer Chamber's Shorebird Site

Concert on the Lawn

This will be the 29th annual Concert on the Lawn put on by the KBBI radio station. Scheduled for July 26-27, the Concert on the Lawn is an outdoor music festival at Hornaday Park in Homer. KBBI is currently accepting applications for musicians for this years concert. For more info on the concert check out: www.kbbi.org/COTL.html

Old Songs and Duct Tape

A musical comedy dinner theater being performed June 13 through September 2 - at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Land’s End Resort and Fridays & Saturdays at Alice’s Champagne Palace. It is a musical-comedy theater piece performed as dinner-theater, with a live band. Spiced with Alaska wisdom and zest, it is a tale of three quirky women who’ve bought the establishment where they used to perform, and moved in. Their sexy leader has been keeping a secret for 20 years. The airy soprano encounters Mr. Right, the feminist rock singer trips on her lucky stars and learns the true meaning of social security. Urging them to revive their act, the sensible bartender keeps the lights on and trash out, as tourists and colorful pasts come calling. Profits benefit Homer B&B Association, Patrons of the Pratt Society, and others.

Kachemak Bay SeaFest

The second annual SeaFest (May 22-26) combines the Kayak Festival, Wooden Boat Show, and Seafair Safety Rodeo into one great weekend. Activities include classes, workshops, a film night, and much, much more. For more info and an itinerary check out: www.kbayseafest.org

KiteFest Alaska

The first annual KiteFest will be at Mariner Park June 20-25. The goal is to strengthen the community of Alaskan Kitesurfers. Classes, demos, and other activities are planned, including classes for beginners. Check out the site for more info. www.kitesurfalaska.com

Local Contacts

HCOA (Homer Council on the Arts) 235-4288
Alaska Islands and Oceans 235-6961
Homer Chamber of Commerce 235-7740

Calendar

On-going Events

Tuesdays - Musical Comedy Dinner Theater: Old Songs and Duct Tape at Land's End Resort. $18 admission not including food or drink. Seating starts at 5pm, show starts at 7pm.

Fridays and Saturdays - Musical Comedy Dinner Theater: Old Songs and Duct Tape at Alice's Champagne Palace. $18 admission not including food or drink. Seating starts at 5pm, show starts at 7pm.

First Fridays - Galleries host artists all month, but the first friday is celebrated with food and drink with the artist present.

Up-coming Events

May

All Month - Lower Gallery Pratt Museum exhibit: Stewardship. Upper Gallery Pratt Museum exhibit: Concerning Climate Change. Marine Gallery Pratt Museum exhibit: Live Aquaria.

1st - Annual Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby begins. Summer long, sponsored by Homer Chamber of Commerce. Monthly cash prizes.

8th-11th - Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival. Festival coordinated by Christina Whiting 235-7740.

9th-10th - Anchor Point Auction and Salt Water King Tournament.

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9th-11th - Kachemak Bay Quilters Show at Homer Elks Lodge. 235-2127 for more info.

11th - Birders Coffee at Alaska Islands and Ocean.

11th - Mother's Day Brunch at Land's End Resort

22nd-26th - Kachemak Bay Sea Fest combines the Kayak Festival, Wooden Boat Show, and Seafair Safety Rodeo. Contact Homer Chamber for more info.

23rd-26th - Anchor Point Memorial Weekend Family Fun Festival. Contact the Anchor Point Chamber 235-2600 for info.

24th - Peterson Bay Day Tours with the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies.

31st - Homer Yacht Club Memoriak Day Race. Race starts at 1pm. Call 235-8503 for more info.

June

All Month - Lower Gallery Pratt Museum exhibit: Bear Cam. Upper Gallery Pratt Museum exhibit: Juried Art. Marine Gallery Pratt Museum exhibit: Live Aquaria.

6th-10th - Kenai Peninsula Writer’s Conference. Lectures, workshops and more. 235-7743 or www.writersconference.homer.alaska.edu for more information.

7th - Kids Fishing Derby on the Anchor River. Open to all kids under 16, free of charge. Anchor Point Chamber 235-2600 for info.

13th - Wynn Nature Center Opening Potluck. Center for Alaskcan Coastal Studies 235-5266

14th - Homer Animal Friends “Strut Your Mutt” Dog Walk at Homer High School. Games and prizes, call 235-3779 for info.

20th-25th - The first annual KiteFest Alaska. will be at Mariner Park.

27th - Garden to Gourmet Potluck at Wynn Nature Center. Center for AK Coastal Studies 235-6667 for info.

27th-29th - Homer Yacht Club Regatta at Land’s End. Call Bob Brant at 235-8503.

28th - Homer 10k Spit Run. Sponsored by the Homer News 235-7767.

July

All Month - Lower Gallery Pratt Museum exhibit: Bear Cam. Upper Gallery Pratt Museum exhibit: Juried Art. Marine Gallery Pratt Museum exhibit: Live Aquaria.

4th - Parade and Celebration. Homer Chamber for more info.

4th - American Legion Carnival. 235-8864 for info.

5th - Independence Day Halibut Fishing Tournament. 1 day high stakes tournament. Homer Chamber for info.

5th - Homer Yacht Club Independence Day Race. Bob Brandt at 235-8503 for info.

5th-6th - Beaches and Blossoms Weekend. Discounted minus tide tours Saturday and special programs and free admission at the Wynn Nature Center. Call the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies at 235-6667 for more info.

8th-12th - Bug Me Week. Bug collecting at the Pratt Museum from 1 to 2pm. For kids of all ages.

24th-26th - Whale Camp Whale ecology and watching for family with kids 9-12. Alaskan Coastal Studies 235-6667 for info.

25th - Garden to Gourmet Potluck at Wynn Nature Center. 235-5266 for info from the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies.

26th-27th - KBBI Concert on the Lawn. Visit www.kbbi.org or call 235-7721 for info.

28th-10th - Kenai Peninsula Orchestra’s Summer String Festival. Live classical music. Call 235-4899 for info.

August

All Month - Lower Gallery Pratt Museum exhibit: Bear Cam. Upper Gallery Pratt Museum exhibit: Thin Ice: Inuit Traditions with a Changing Environment. Marine Gallery Pratt Museum exhibit: Live Aquaria.

Artrageous August - Celebrating the Arts all month.

2nd - Homer Yacht Club’s Converse Cup Race. 1pm starting time. 235-8503 for info.

9th-17th - Silver Salmon “Spitacular” Tournament. Call the Homer Chamber for info.

29th - Garden to Gourmet Potluck at Wynn Nature Center. 235-5266 for info from the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies.

29th-31st - Tamamta Katuriluta. A gathering of tradition and friendship at the Pratt museum. 235-8635

30th - Homer Yacht Club’s Labor Day Race. 1pm start. 235-8503 for info.