The local swans are off and flying south. They are always some of the earliest migratory birds to arrive in our area and the last to leave. This year’s babies were born in July, seem to have learned to fly now. They have been practicing for weeks. Their calls are beautiful and echo the melan…
The Best part of the year is September in Palmer. Sun rays seem rare this year but when it shines, please notice that you have the entire color-wheel on your Palmer palate:
WASILLA — The Alaska Writers Guild recently gathered at the Wasilla Public Library for the Fall Writers Social.
As a child, Tom Rush’s parents forced him to take piano lessons. Although this would be Rush’s first indoctrination into the world of music, the aspiring musician recalls that the le…
Neko Case steps out, cutting the sky and singing the stars, spinning fury and mercy as she goes. She loves the world and wears her heart on her sleeve, but she might eat it before yo…
WASILLA — Valley Performing Arts members are ready for a busy season featuring an extra production. VPA Executive Director Garry Forrester said there’s a lot to look forward to.
WASILLA — Tundra Comics creator Chad Carpenter is hosting a 30t anniversary celebration at the Palmer Train Depot from 12 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17.
It’s the time of year when all of our Palmer seasons collide. We still see the rich greens of summer fields. We treasure the colors of autumn filling up the trees and brush. We still…
WASILLA — Valley Performing Arts is starting off season 47 with a local adaption of “Dearly Departed,” a comedy about a dysfunctional family that goes to a funeral.
WASILLA — Arize Entertainment is hosting a teen dance night at the Palmer Train Depot Friday, Sept. 9 from 7 to 11 p.m.
It’s a sacred and melancholy time of year in September in the Palmer area. We begin the process of saying goodbye to Summer. We begin the preparations for Winter. It’s sad and beauti…
Ken Peltier is no stranger to the Alaska State Fair. He’s performed at various stages across the grounds with his band as well as a spectrum of other musicians for over two decades, …
PALMER — Vested Interest made its second appearance at the Alaska State Fair on the Bluebonnet Stage Thursday, Sept. 1.
Touring in support of their long-awaited debut album, 'Lost in Paradise,' the last time the Common Kings graced an Alaskan stage was in June 2017. At the time, they had already achie…
The 2022 Alaska State Fair is here and folks from around the state will descend upon the Fairgrounds to check out a concert, or find their inner daredevil with the Mega Drop Tower or…
PALMER— A variety of new and returning vendors from across the state are busily preparing their booths in the final days leading up to the 2022 Alaska State Fair season.
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