Join us for a remarkable celebration that brings together artists and art enthusiasts from around the globe.
Immerse yourself in a diverse showcase of music, workshops, dance, theater, films, visual arts, poetry, storytelling, literature, and comedy. In our 7th annual edition, we're proud to present inspiring performances by renowned artists from Alaska and beyond.
Schedule of Events:
4 - 6 pm: World Arts Opening Reception
Welcome to this gathering of art lovers celebrating the beginning of the Alaska World Arts Festival. The Homer Chamber of Commerce hosts this social event. Meet some of this year's artists and enjoy live musical entertainment with Jake Schlapfer.
This year’s Reception will include an in-person live art experience as Jeffrey Dean, Cindy Nelson, Jan Peyton, Lynn Naden, and Sharlene Cline create pieces of visual art before your very eyes. These original treasures will remain on display at Homer Chamber of Commerce, up for bid through September 21. These items will be at the Alaska World Arts Entertainment Spectacle at Alice’s on September 21 for their final silent bid countdown.
Free Event / No Registration Required.
Location: Homer Chamber of Commerce, 201 Sterling Highway, Homer AK
6 pm: Lights, Camera, Action!
Calling Writers, Directors, Filmmakers, and Actors!
Join us live upstairs at Alice's for the festival's annual 48-hour Film Slam Jam Plan – meeting. We invite writers, directors, filmmakers, actors, and crew to come together for this playful idea-sharing event. Plan to use your phone, DSLR, or camcorder to film a one to seven-minute-long silent or sound film. All ages, amateurs, and professionals are welcome. Bring your own crew or connect with others who come to participate. Los Angeles film star, filmmaker Mike Selle, and filmmakers Susannah Webster and Nate Spence-Chorman will launch this event in person from Alice's upstairs lounge. Mike Selle and Susannah Webster will announce the parameters and genre for this year's films and answer any questions you have. Completed films will be due by 9 pm Sunday, Sept. 14. They will be shown to a curious and appreciative audience at the Porcupine Theater on Saturday, September 19, at 7 pm.
Free Event / No Registration Required.
Location: Upstairs at Alice's Champagne Palace, 195 E Pioneer Ave, Homer AK
7:30 & 10 pm (two shows): Elton John Tribute Concert with Andrew Vait
Celebrate the music of Elton John in this tribute performance by the accomplished musician and vocalist Andrew Vait as he recreates the multiple Grammy-winning legend and superstar's music on stage in Homer. Fans who love Elton John will be rocking in their seats and singing along with reminiscent tunes from “Bennie and the Jets” to “Rocket Man” to “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road", and then some. Andrew's tribute is dedicated to the memory of his mother who died in 2022. Their connectedness around this music instilled a deep sense of empathy and softness that has profoundly influenced his career as a performer and recording artist. Come share the love.
Location: Alice's Champagne Palace, 195 East Pioneer Ave, Homer AK
Tickets: $35 + processing fees
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