May 17 Friday
Nature Journaling is a practice of creativity and curiosity that draws from our own experiences in the natural world. Learn beginner-friendly field sketching and recording techniques that will strengthen your observation and appreciation of the natural world. This workshop is outdoors and designed for adult participants. Teens are welcome too! Please meet in the museum’s rear parking lot. Workshops include a blank journal and use of all needed supplies at no extra cost.
Pier One Theatre presents
Harveyby Mary Chase
Directed by Val Sheppard
Friday, May 17 - Sunday, May 19Thursday, May 23 - Sunday, May 26Thursday, May 30 - Saturday, June 1
All shows at 7:30pm, house opens for seating at 7pm
At the Pier One Theatre on the Homer Spit at 3858 Homer Spit Rd.
"Elwood P. Dowd is a well-mannered and affable young manwho also happens to be best friends with a six-foot tall white rabbit namedHarvey that only he can see. When Elwood's sister attempts to have himcommitted at the local sanitarium, a misjudged diagnosis leads to all sorts ofcomplications and revelations, including what Harvey is and how much hispresence is really appreciated. A comedy classic since 1944 and a PulitzerPrize winner!"
CAST (in order of appearance):Myrtle Mae Simmons - Jessica GoldenVeta Louise Simmons - Deb RowzeeElwood P. Dowd - Tyler MunnsMiss Johnson/E.J. Lofgrenn - Cathy StingleyMrs. Ethel Chauvenet - Maggie QuartonRuth Kelly, R.N. - Crane JackinskyDuane Wilson - Dayus GeysbeekLyman Sanderson, M.D. - Mike TupperWilliam R. Chumley, M.D. - Dick DunnBetty Chumley - Linda EllsworthJudge Omar Gaffney - Ken Landfield
Tickets are $20 with discounts available, available at https://pieronetheatre.org/tickets
HARVEY is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
Don't miss the Kachemak Bay Writers' Conference Festival of Readings, on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 & 19 at 7:30 pm at Kachemak Bay Campus. Over these two nights, the talented professional writers featured at the conference will read their work. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit the Kachemak Bay Writers' Conference website at writersconf.kpc.alaska.edu or email eshollowell@alaska.edu.
May 18 Saturday
Applications are open for exhibiting in the Homer Council on the Arts gallery! HCOA is currently accepting proposals for openings in 2025-26. Applications for the HCOA gallery will automatically be considered for the South Peninsula Hospital gallery as well.
Proposals for HCOA Gallery Exhibits must be completed by 11:59pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Artists in all media are invited to apply, with preference going to Alaskan artists and priority to those residing on the Kenai Peninsula.
Writing Circle with local author Richard Chiappone
Bring your favorite writing materials and join this informal gathering of writers to share your work, create new work, and discuss writing.
For fiction, nonfiction, and memoir writers.
Open to the public (over age 15).
Writers of all skill levels welcome.
A friendly, informal, low-pressure gathering of writers.
No need to preregister.
Nature Journaling is a practice of creativity and curiosity that draws from our own experiences in the natural world. Learn beginner-friendly field sketching and recording techniques that will strengthen your observation and appreciation of the natural world. This workshop is outdoors and designed for kids ages 7-12. Please meet in the museum’s rear parking lot. Workshops include a blank journal and use of all needed supplies at no extra cost.
May 19 Sunday
Registration for HCOA Summer Ceramics Session is open now for classes starting the last week of May!With the addition of another beginning wheel throwing class, if you have ever wanted to try pottery- now is the time! Sign up online at Homerart.org/education/ceramics/
In the upcoming session we have Beginning Wheelthrowing on Tuesdays from 3-6pm, Beginning Wheelthrowing on Tuesdays from 6:30- 9:30pm, Intermediate Wheelthrowing on Thursdays from 6:30-9:30pm, Open Studio on Saturdays from 10am-1pm and Wednesdays from 7-9pm.
Summer Sessions for K-2 and 3-6 ceramics switch to once a week, K-2 on Thursdays from 3:15-4:15pm and 3-6 on Thursdays from 4:30-6pm.
Check out our website homerart.org for more info, registration and additional pottery workshops!