Calendar

WedDec19

Wanderlust Lounge hosted by Caressa
• 7-10 p.m.  every Wednesday at Alice’s Champagne Palace. Listen, play and share live music. and eat falafels.

Yoga for Round and Aging Bodies
• 4-5 p.m. Harbor School of Music. 3691 Ben Walters. 299-4073

Ala Carte Cafe
• Now serving lunch 11:30- 2 p.m.. All fresh, all homemade.  Alibi 453 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199

Family Karaoke
• 5-7p.m.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse & Tavern. 120 West Bunnell Avenue. 235-9949

Country Karaoke with DannyLee
• 8 p.m. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse & Tavern. 120 West Bunnell Avenue. 235-9949

Karaoke with Dax
• 10 p.m. The Alibi. 453 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199

Kwiz Night with the Kwiz Kitten
• 8 p.m. Kharacters, 197 Pioneer Ave.

Rise of the Guardians             (PG)
• 6 p.m. Homer Theatre. This animated version of William Joyce’s “Guardians of Childhood,” book series features Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman and Jack Frost as a child-protecting team that comes together to battle a powerful evil spirit named Pitch.  Featuring the vocal talents of Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Chris Pine, Jude Law and Isla Fisher, the film is colorful, fun and populated with elves, yeti and other mythical creatures. (2hr. 6 min)

Red Dawn           (PG13)
• 8:15p.m. Homer Theatre. Chris Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson star in this remake of the 1984 adventure story about a group of teenagers who battle a North Korean invasion of Washington State.  Using their high school mascot’s nickname, these “Wolverines” take action to liberate their town and fight for freedom.  (1hr, 44 min)

Salty Dawg: Free Food at 4 pm
• Open daily at noon Homer Spit.

ThurDec20

New Legislative Information Office Grand Opening
• 2-6 p.m. 270 W. Pioneer Ave. Meet Representative Paul Seaton, Senator-Elect Peter Micciche, their families, and the Homer legislative staff.

Homer United Methodist Church Community Meal
• 5-7p.m. 770 East End Rd. 235-8528.

K-Bay  Caffe Open Mic
• 6:30 p.m. Sign up. Starts at 7 p.m. New host every week. 397 E. Pioneer Ave.

Ala Carte Cafe
• Now serving lunch 11:30- 2 p.m. All fresh, all homemade.  Alibi 453 E. Pioneer Ave., 235-9199

Salty Dawg: Free Food at 4pm
• Open daily at noon Homer Spit.

Wings and Football
• Beluga Bar and Grill. Thursday night football fun and prizes. Bar opens at 2 p.m. for appetizers. Grill open 4-9 p.m. 204 Ocean Dr. Loop. 235-5995

Coping with the Holidays Amid Grief and Loss
• 6 p.m. with Vivian C. Finlay, M.Ed., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For those mourning the loss of a loved one, the holidays can feel anything but joyful. Join Vivian Finlay to discover ways to cope with a time that many find to be the most challenging of the year. SVT Wellness Building conference room. Please call 226-2228, ext. 660 for more information.

Locals’ Steak Night
• AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse & Tavern. 120 West Bunnell Avenue. 235-9949

Tribute to Johnny Cash by Danny Lee
• 7 p.m.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse & Tavern. 120 West Bunnell Avenue. 235-9949

Johnny’s Substandard Variety Show
• 10 p.m. Kharacters. 197 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9932

FriDec21

Solstice Gathering: A Celebration of New Beginnings
• 6 p.m.- 12a.m. at the Cedar Cabin on East End Rd. and the Art Barn. (1044 East End Rd.) Potluck, music, chanting, gentle yoga, outdoor fire gathering, interactive art, dancing, quiet contemplation and joyful celebration.  All are welcome to bring a dish of food or drink, clothes for indoors and outdoors, instruments,and any other contributions for art or activity.

Christmas Instrumentals on Guitar
• 7-9 p.m. Reverend Poorchild at Don Jose’s. 127 E. Pioneer Ave.

End of the World Party, Salty Dawg
• Pizza will be served at 4 p.m. Open daily at noon on the Homer Spit.

Nominations for Homer Council on the Arts Annual Arts awards due
• HCOA. 355 W. Pioneer Ave. 235- 4288

Yoga for Round and Aging Bodies
• 4-5 p.m. Harbor School of Music. 3691 Ben Walters. 299-4073

An Intimate Evening with John Cottingham, Live Dinner Music and Christmas Cheer
• 7 p.m.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse & Tavern. 120 West Bunnell Avenue. 235-9949

DJ Lady Ess. New to Homer. Check out her new beats!
• 10 p.m. The Alibi 453 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199

Johnny’s Friday Matinee
• 5-7 p.m. Kharacters.197 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9932

Iron Mermaid
•  10 p.m. Kharacters.197 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9932

Locals’ Night
• Beluga Bar and Grill. Prime rib dinner only $20.95 or 15 percent off entire menu. Bar opens at 2 p.m. for appetizers. Grill open 4-9 p.m. 204 Ocean Dr. Loop. 235-5995

Rise of the Guardians              (PG)
• 1:15 p.m. Homer Theatre. This animated version of William Joyce’s “Guardians of Childhood,” book series features Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, the Sandman and Jack Frost as a child-protecting team that comes together to battle a powerful evil spirit named Pitch.  Featuring the vocal talents of Alec Baldwin, Hugh Jackman, Chris Pine, Jude Law and Isla Fisher, the film is colorful, fun and populated with elves, yeti and other mythical creatures. (2hr. 6 min)

The Hobbit:  An Unforgettable Journey                            (PG 13)
• 3:30 p.m. 3D, 7p.m. 2D. Homer Theatre.
A curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain, first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever… Gollum.  (3hr)

SatDec22

Santa at AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse
• 1-4 p.m. Bring your camera. 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.

Tyler Munns Piano Concert
• 7 p.m.  AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949.

Annual Bad Santa Party
• 10 p.m. The Alibi 453 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9199

Pasta Night
• Beluga Bar and Grill. Bar opens at 2 p.m. for appetizers. Grill open 4-9 p.m. 204 Ocean Dr. Loop. 235-5995

Hillary Arwen
• 10 p.m. Kharacters. 197 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9932

Salty Dawg
• Open daily at noon Homer Spit.

Rise of the Guardians     (PG)
• 1:15p.m. Homer Theatre. (2hr. 6 min)

The Hobbit:  An Unforgettable Journey (PG 13)
• 3:30p.m. 3D, 7p.m. 2D Homer Theatre. (3 hr)

SunDec23

Live Acoustic Christmas Music with Reverend Poorchild
• AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern, 120 W. Bunnell Avenue, 235-9949

Salty Dawg
• Open daily at noon Homer Spit.

Rise of the Guardians                (PG)
• 1:15p.m. Homer Theatre. (2hr. 6 min)

The Hobbit:  An Unforgettable Journey                             (PG 13)
• 3:30p.m. 3D, 7p.m. 2D Homer Theatre. (3 hr)

MonDec24

Christmas Eve Candlelight and Carols Service
• Dec. 24, 6 p.m. at Christian Community Church,  3838 Bartlett St. and 8-9 p.m. at                   Faith Lutheran Church, 1000 Soundview.
Faith Lutheran’s annual Christmas Eve service includes Christmas carols, candlelight  and the celebration of Jesus’ birth.  For mor info., contact Gary Syth at 235-7600.

Homer Hockey’s Skate Party
•  2-5 p.m. at Kevin Bell Arena. Visit Santa on the ice and bring a plate of treats to share. Sponsored by K-Bay Marine.

Salty Dawg
• Monday Night Football! Free pizza at kickoff. Open daily at noon. Homer Spit

Land’s End Open
• Noon-6 p.m. 4786 Homer Spit Rd.

Ala Carte Cafe
• Now serving lunch 11:30- 2 p.m.. All fresh, all homemade.  Alibi 453 E. Pioneer Ave., 235-9199

Rise of the Guardians     (PG)
• 1:15p.m. Homer Theatre. (2hr. 6 min)

The Hobbit:  An Unforgettable Journey (PG 13)
• 3:30p.m. 3D Homer Theatre. (3 hr)

TueDec25

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Land’s End Open
• 5-8 p.m. 4786 Homer Spit Rd.

Salty Dawg: Free food at 4 p.m.
• Open daily at noon. Homer Spit.

Live Music
• 10 p.m. Kharacters.197 E. Pioneer Ave. 235-9932

Upcoming/Ongoing

It’s a Wonderful Life: A live radio play
• Dec. 28, 29. Bunnell Street Art Gallery. 106 W. Bunnell Suite A

New Year’s Eve Edible Arts Extravaganza
• Dec. 31. 6-9p.m. Give 2012 an artful and tasty kiss goodbye! Edible submissions are free. Submissions are due the day of, between noon- 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. and judging starts at 7 p.m. Devouring gets underway at 8 p.m. Bunnell Street Art Gallery. 106 W. Bunnell Suite A

New Years Party Music Extravaganza
• Dec. 31. Salty Dawg Saloon. Featuring the Barroom Roses, The Pillage People and Yellow Cabin. Food starts at 8 p.m. Music starts at 9 p.m. Free cab rides on New Year’s Eve.

New Year’s Eve with Andrew Vait and Eternal Affair
• Dec. 31. AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and Tavern presents the Andrew Vait Acoustic Dinner Show at 6:30 p.m.  A five-course meal includes an East Coast champagne toast. Andrew Vait and Eternal Affair deliver the tunes at 10 p.m. Dinner prices include appetizers and a midnight champagne toast. Tickets on sale now at AJ’s Oldtown Steakhouse and CenterTix.net

New Year’s Eve Gala at Land’s End
• Dec. 31. Reservations. 235-0400.

Developing and Maintaining Healthy Relationships
• Jan. 3. 6 p.m. with Vivian C. Finlay, M.Ed., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Learn critical skills for happy and healthy relationships, including developing positive communication techniques as couples change and grow.  SVT Wellness Building conference room. Please call 226-2228, ext. 660 for more information.

HCOA Presents Matt Anderson
• Jan. 13., 7 p.m. Mariner Theatre

HCOA after-school musical theater program
• Jan14 (ages 8 and older) Call 235-4288.

HCOA after school art classes
• Jan15 (K-3)
• Jan16 (4-8) call 235-4288.