Local artists Christine Kulcheski and Rudy Multz are co-producing a design for a collection of 10-minute plays that will be created and performed in Homer later this year. The event begins with an informal gathering of interested writers, directors, actors and theater techs to take place at the Grace Ridge Brewery on Sunday at 5 […]
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Homer’s annual Jubilee talent show, sponsored by Homer’s Council on the Arts, returns to the Homer High School Mariner Theatre for a single performance on Friday night. The show starts at 7 p.m. There are 25 acts in this year’s two-hour show, including dance, vocal, piano and theater acts. The event is directed by Jimmy […]
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This weekend Homer’s Rope Tow will host two days of events at the annual Homer RopeTowPalooza. Saturday is scheduled for the banked slalom competition and Sunday is the Rowan Springer Memorial Slush Cup. Registration for the events begins at 11 a.m. each day and the events start at noon. The registration fee is $20. The […]
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Homer Opus, a nonprofit organization that provides instruction in string-based music programs to Homer youth as well an adult Codas ensemble, is in the midst of their first monthlong celebration of the Festival of Strings. The festival is a coordinated effort at bring youth, music and community together. There are two remaining performances in the […]
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Homer High’s prom took place on Saturday, April 6 on the stage in the Homer Mariner Theatre. The theater was decked out in black and gold for this year’s “Great Gatsby” theme. More than most years, students dressed to the theme, shimmering in Gatsby colors. Senior couple Malachi Raymond and Elsa Milne were crowned as […]
Read MoreFor the city that never sleeps, the annual New York Auto Show seemed a little tired this year. The Engine Block sifts through the slim pickings to highlight a few new and noteworthy models. Plus, we take a closer look at the automotive supply chain since the devastating bridge collapse in Baltimore, and provide an […]
Read MoreSpring has sprung. Flowers are budding, birds are chirping, and engines are screaming. The automotive scene is back in full swing – just in time for you to shake off the metal shavings and step out of the garage for a bit. There’s a lot going on out here, too. April 2024 is absolutely jam-packed […]
Read MoreThe City of Homer, Kenai Peninsula Votes and The League of Women Voters of the Central Kenai Peninsula are hosting a meeting on how to run for elected office in Alaska in an effort to spur civic engagement. The event will take place on April 4 at Homer City Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 […]
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Democratize 2024, the AI and Web3 Summit, will debut in 24 hours and will be held in San Francisco on March 20-21. Unlike typical tech gatherings, which often prioritize spectacle over substance, Democratize aims to foster genuine dialogue, driving knowledge exchange and pragmatic solutions within the industry. At Democratize 2024, the organizers are not just […]
Read MoreFrom the heart-pounding action of the Mint 400 to the jaw-dropping craftsmanship showcased at the Detroit Autorama’s prestigious Ridler Awards, the auto industry served up adrenaline and excitement of all flavors this week. The Engine Block has information on all the thrills (and spills), as well as the latest updates on Waymo’s expansion approval in […]
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