Second Saturday Events

VALLEY PERFORMING ARTS, 251 West Swanson, Wasilla, 373-0195 — Start making your plans to come see “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” which opens Feb. 18, and don’t miss the opportunity to audition for “Bad Boys Gone Gray” Feb. 19-20.

PANDEMONIUM BOOKSELLERS AND CAFE, 1325 E. Palmer-Wasilla Hwy., 376-3939 — Meet Brandon Mull, author of the Fablehaven series from 10 to 11:30 a.m. If you’re a fan of Harry Potter or the Eragon series, be prepared to lose some sleep.

FIRESIDE BOOKS, 720 S. Alaska St., Palmer, 745-2665 — Meet Brandon Mull, author of the Fablehaven series from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

TURKEY RED, 550 S. Alaska St., Palmer, 746-5544 — Love: A Celebration of Beauty and Art, featuring jewelry by Melusina and Sara Danielle Designs, herbal-based skin care goodness by Flowerfolk and painting and stained glass by Morgan Meyer from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HOT HOT CHOCOLATE SHOPPE, inside the Palmer Plaza, 550 S. Alaska St. — The Art of Love, featuring new paintings by artist Kimberly Bustillos, inspired by the joys and hardships of finding love. This is a two-day exhibition Feb.11-12, 4 to 6 p.m. both evenings.

PALMER MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART, 723 S. Valley Way, Palmer, 746-7668 — The museum is looking for artists/writers/performers/educators for numerous events and activities throughout the 2011 season. From February through April, the museum is looking for artists to participate in a Second Saturday events.

RUSTY’S, 320 E. Dahlia Ave, Palmer, 746-3883 — Paintings by Tracie Tompkins. Artist demonstration noon to 2 p.m.

MADD MATTERS, 105 E. Arctic, Palmer, 745-6045 — Mistake House, a series of prints by David Cheezem. David’s work is on par with the latest in the worldwide digital painting and photographic poetry movement following the theories of “found objects.” Artist’s reception 6 to 9 p.m.