BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRATT MUSEUM - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRATT MUSEUM REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Anchorage BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20210314T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20211107T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20220313T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20221106T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20230312T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20231105T100000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0900 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:AKDT DTSTART:20240310T110000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0900 TZNAME:AKST DTSTART:20241103T100000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220826T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220826T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220614T211904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T214340Z UID:10638-1661518800-1661522400@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Natural History Tours with Byron DESCRIPTION:Explore the natural history of the Kachemak Bay region on this family-friendly one-hour museum tour with Byron\, one of our favorite local natural history enthusiasts. These tours are completely FREE. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/natural-history-tours-with-byron-2022-08-26/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BYRON-scaled-e1655242810574.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220826T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220826T150000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220614T211904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T214340Z UID:10639-1661522400-1661526000@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Natural History Tours with Byron DESCRIPTION:Explore the natural history of the Kachemak Bay region on this family-friendly one-hour museum tour with Byron\, one of our favorite local natural history enthusiasts. These tours are completely FREE. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/natural-history-tours-with-byron-2022-08-26-2/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BYRON-scaled-e1655242810574.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220826T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220826T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220614T211904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T214341Z UID:10640-1661526000-1661529600@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Natural History Tours with Byron DESCRIPTION:Explore the natural history of the Kachemak Bay region on this family-friendly one-hour museum tour with Byron\, one of our favorite local natural history enthusiasts. These tours are completely FREE. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/natural-history-tours-with-byron-2022-08-26-3/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BYRON-scaled-e1655242810574.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220826T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220826T163000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220609T053005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T055956Z UID:10496-1661526000-1661531400@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Homer History Harbor Tour on the Spit DESCRIPTION:Departing from the Salty Dawg Saloon on the Homer Spit\, join Pratt Museum Board Member\, Linda Rowell\, for this walking tour along the historic Homer Harbor Docks. Learn about the boats\, fishing\, and some of the characters that shaped Homer’s vibrant maritime history. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/harbor_tours-2022-08-26/ LOCATION:Homer Harbor Boat House Pavilion\, Homer Spit Road\, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/harbor-tours-e1654753991691.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220826T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220826T213000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220727T224446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T064135Z UID:10783-1661542200-1661549400@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Robin Hood in the Park at the Pratt DESCRIPTION:August 12\,13\,14 & 18\,19\,20\,21\, & 25\,26\,27 \n7:30 PM  9:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\nDirected by Val Sheppard \nPacked with thrills\, romance\, laughter\, and immortal characters like Little John\, Friar Tuck\, and Maid Marian\, “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” tells the enduring story of a hero of the people who takes on the ruthless powers that be. So get ready to duck a quarterstaff or two – you won’t want to miss a moment of the swashbuckling fun! \nPresented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nMake reservations HERE or call 907-226-2287 \n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://pieronetheatre.org/tickets URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/ken-ludwigs-sherwood-the-adventures-of-robin-hood-2022-08-26/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt 2 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Robin-Hood-scaled-e1659028320120.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220827T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220827T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220517T213929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T213456Z UID:10889-1661598000-1661601600@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Garden and Forest Tours DESCRIPTION:Botanical Garden\, Homestead Garden and Forest Trails Tours \nMay 26 – September 3   \nThursdays and Saturdays   \n11am – Noon and  4:00 pm to 5:00 pm  \nCome out and join the Pratt Museum and Park Garden Crew this summer for guided tours of the Botanical Gardens\, Homestead Garden\, and Forest Trails. We will offer an interpretive introduction to the broader\necology of the Kachemak Bay region and describe the ways that we\nincorporate the plant communities of the region into the Botanical Garden\nat the Pratt Museum. Botany experts and novices alike can find delightful\ninsights as we explore the interactions and dynamics of our local\necosystem. \nThe Homestead Garden is an ever-evolving exhibit featuring many\nclassic fruits and vegetables and a few specific local varieties that have\nbeen treasured by the local community for generations. We will explore\nsome of the basics of plant propagation\, discuss the benefits of perennial\nfood crops and talk about food preservation and storage. Snacking is\nencouraged! Throughout the season\, something is always worth sampling\nout of the garden\, though the real delight is black currant season in the\nlate autumn. \nThe Forest Trails showcase the ecological context in which the Pratt\nMuseum and Park is embedded. These trails wind through one of the\nlarger remaining wild spaces in downtown Homer\, and have some of the\nlargest remaining trees in the area. Wildlife is abundant and the plant\ncommunities are diverse. There are several loops of varying distance that\nwind through the nearly 10 acre forest. A meander through these woods\nwith one of our guides will offer an opportunity for wildlife sightings\,\nlistening to songbirds and discussing the ethnobotanical and historical\nuses of plants that live in our region. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/botanical-garden-homestead-garden-and-forest-trails-tours-2022-08-27/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0975-scaled-e1652826156956.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220827T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220827T150000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220615T000810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T194600Z UID:10691-1661605200-1661612400@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Mushroom Identification and Sketching with Kim McNett DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 27\, 1-3 pm $20 \n*Registration required/space limited \nAward-winning naturalist artist\, teacher and wilderness guide\, Kim McNett teaches natural journaling and visual art to all ages.This family-friendly workshop integrates the science of mushroom identification and the art of sketching through personal experience and the enduring process of discovery. Materials provided. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/mushroom-identification-and-sketching-with-kim-mcnett/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt,At the Pratt 2 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/garden-e1655246796418.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220827T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220827T163000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220609T053005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T055957Z UID:10497-1661612400-1661617800@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Homer History Harbor Tour on the Spit DESCRIPTION:Departing from the Salty Dawg Saloon on the Homer Spit\, join Pratt Museum Board Member\, Linda Rowell\, for this walking tour along the historic Homer Harbor Docks. Learn about the boats\, fishing\, and some of the characters that shaped Homer’s vibrant maritime history. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/harbor_tours-2022-08-27/ LOCATION:Homer Harbor Boat House Pavilion\, Homer Spit Road\, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/harbor-tours-e1654753991691.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220827T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220827T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220517T213929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T213456Z UID:10858-1661616000-1661619600@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Garden and Forest Tours DESCRIPTION:Botanical Garden\, Homestead Garden and Forest Trails Tours \nMay 26 – September 3   \nThursdays and Saturdays   \n11am – Noon and  4:00 pm to 5:00 pm  \nCome out and join the Pratt Museum and Park Garden Crew this summer for guided tours of the Botanical Gardens\, Homestead Garden\, and Forest Trails. We will offer an interpretive introduction to the broader\necology of the Kachemak Bay region and describe the ways that we\nincorporate the plant communities of the region into the Botanical Garden\nat the Pratt Museum. Botany experts and novices alike can find delightful\ninsights as we explore the interactions and dynamics of our local\necosystem. \nThe Homestead Garden is an ever-evolving exhibit featuring many\nclassic fruits and vegetables and a few specific local varieties that have\nbeen treasured by the local community for generations. We will explore\nsome of the basics of plant propagation\, discuss the benefits of perennial\nfood crops and talk about food preservation and storage. Snacking is\nencouraged! Throughout the season\, something is always worth sampling\nout of the garden\, though the real delight is black currant season in the\nlate autumn. \nThe Forest Trails showcase the ecological context in which the Pratt\nMuseum and Park is embedded. These trails wind through one of the\nlarger remaining wild spaces in downtown Homer\, and have some of the\nlargest remaining trees in the area. Wildlife is abundant and the plant\ncommunities are diverse. There are several loops of varying distance that\nwind through the nearly 10 acre forest. A meander through these woods\nwith one of our guides will offer an opportunity for wildlife sightings\,\nlistening to songbirds and discussing the ethnobotanical and historical\nuses of plants that live in our region. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/botanical-garden-homestead-garden-and-forest-trails-tours-2022-08-27-2/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0975-scaled-e1652826156956.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220827T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220827T213000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220727T224446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T064135Z UID:10784-1661628600-1661635800@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Robin Hood in the Park at the Pratt DESCRIPTION:August 12\,13\,14 & 18\,19\,20\,21\, & 25\,26\,27 \n7:30 PM  9:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\nDirected by Val Sheppard \nPacked with thrills\, romance\, laughter\, and immortal characters like Little John\, Friar Tuck\, and Maid Marian\, “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” tells the enduring story of a hero of the people who takes on the ruthless powers that be. So get ready to duck a quarterstaff or two – you won’t want to miss a moment of the swashbuckling fun! \nPresented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nMake reservations HERE or call 907-226-2287 \n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://pieronetheatre.org/tickets URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/ken-ludwigs-sherwood-the-adventures-of-robin-hood-2022-08-27/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt 2 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Robin-Hood-scaled-e1659028320120.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220828T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220818T224024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T221905Z UID:10996-1661684400-1661691600@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Plein Air at the Pratt DESCRIPTION:Featuring Homer’s own Metis Riley\nSunday\, Aug 28 11am to 1pm Free \nDoes a morning creating art in picturesque landscapes sound like your perfect Sunday? Come Join us this Sunday for our second month of Plein air at the Pratt featuring Metis Riley. \nMetis is a life- long Alaskan who began painting landscapes as a way to honor nature and experience the outdoors in a new\, immersive way. With a background in DIY art such as zines and printmaking\, one of her goals is to make oil painting accessible and enjoyable for all. Join Metis Riley on the beautiful forest trails of the Pratt to create tiny Plein Air paintings utilizing Altoid tins for easels. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/plein-air-at-the-pratt/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/8B590321-00E2-446A-966A-3EE81328FE0A-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220901T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220901T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220517T213929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T213456Z UID:10890-1662030000-1662033600@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Garden and Forest Tours DESCRIPTION:Botanical Garden\, Homestead Garden and Forest Trails Tours \nMay 26 – September 3   \nThursdays and Saturdays   \n11am – Noon and  4:00 pm to 5:00 pm  \nCome out and join the Pratt Museum and Park Garden Crew this summer for guided tours of the Botanical Gardens\, Homestead Garden\, and Forest Trails. We will offer an interpretive introduction to the broader\necology of the Kachemak Bay region and describe the ways that we\nincorporate the plant communities of the region into the Botanical Garden\nat the Pratt Museum. Botany experts and novices alike can find delightful\ninsights as we explore the interactions and dynamics of our local\necosystem. \nThe Homestead Garden is an ever-evolving exhibit featuring many\nclassic fruits and vegetables and a few specific local varieties that have\nbeen treasured by the local community for generations. We will explore\nsome of the basics of plant propagation\, discuss the benefits of perennial\nfood crops and talk about food preservation and storage. Snacking is\nencouraged! Throughout the season\, something is always worth sampling\nout of the garden\, though the real delight is black currant season in the\nlate autumn. \nThe Forest Trails showcase the ecological context in which the Pratt\nMuseum and Park is embedded. These trails wind through one of the\nlarger remaining wild spaces in downtown Homer\, and have some of the\nlargest remaining trees in the area. Wildlife is abundant and the plant\ncommunities are diverse. There are several loops of varying distance that\nwind through the nearly 10 acre forest. A meander through these woods\nwith one of our guides will offer an opportunity for wildlife sightings\,\nlistening to songbirds and discussing the ethnobotanical and historical\nuses of plants that live in our region. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/botanical-garden-homestead-garden-and-forest-trails-tours-2022-09-01/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0975-scaled-e1652826156956.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220901T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220517T213929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T213457Z UID:10860-1662048000-1662051600@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Garden and Forest Tours DESCRIPTION:Botanical Garden\, Homestead Garden and Forest Trails Tours \nMay 26 – September 3   \nThursdays and Saturdays   \n11am – Noon and  4:00 pm to 5:00 pm  \nCome out and join the Pratt Museum and Park Garden Crew this summer for guided tours of the Botanical Gardens\, Homestead Garden\, and Forest Trails. We will offer an interpretive introduction to the broader\necology of the Kachemak Bay region and describe the ways that we\nincorporate the plant communities of the region into the Botanical Garden\nat the Pratt Museum. Botany experts and novices alike can find delightful\ninsights as we explore the interactions and dynamics of our local\necosystem. \nThe Homestead Garden is an ever-evolving exhibit featuring many\nclassic fruits and vegetables and a few specific local varieties that have\nbeen treasured by the local community for generations. We will explore\nsome of the basics of plant propagation\, discuss the benefits of perennial\nfood crops and talk about food preservation and storage. Snacking is\nencouraged! Throughout the season\, something is always worth sampling\nout of the garden\, though the real delight is black currant season in the\nlate autumn. \nThe Forest Trails showcase the ecological context in which the Pratt\nMuseum and Park is embedded. These trails wind through one of the\nlarger remaining wild spaces in downtown Homer\, and have some of the\nlargest remaining trees in the area. Wildlife is abundant and the plant\ncommunities are diverse. There are several loops of varying distance that\nwind through the nearly 10 acre forest. A meander through these woods\nwith one of our guides will offer an opportunity for wildlife sightings\,\nlistening to songbirds and discussing the ethnobotanical and historical\nuses of plants that live in our region. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/botanical-garden-homestead-garden-and-forest-trails-tours-2022-09-01-2/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0975-scaled-e1652826156956.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220902T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220902T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220614T211904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T214343Z UID:10641-1662123600-1662127200@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Natural History Tours with Byron DESCRIPTION:Explore the natural history of the Kachemak Bay region on this family-friendly one-hour museum tour with Byron\, one of our favorite local natural history enthusiasts. These tours are completely FREE. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/natural-history-tours-with-byron-2022-09-02/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BYRON-scaled-e1655242810574.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220902T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220902T150000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220614T211904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T214344Z UID:10642-1662127200-1662130800@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Natural History Tours with Byron DESCRIPTION:Explore the natural history of the Kachemak Bay region on this family-friendly one-hour museum tour with Byron\, one of our favorite local natural history enthusiasts. These tours are completely FREE. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/natural-history-tours-with-byron-2022-09-02-2/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BYRON-scaled-e1655242810574.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220902T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220902T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220614T211904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T214344Z UID:10643-1662130800-1662134400@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Natural History Tours with Byron DESCRIPTION:Explore the natural history of the Kachemak Bay region on this family-friendly one-hour museum tour with Byron\, one of our favorite local natural history enthusiasts. These tours are completely FREE. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/natural-history-tours-with-byron-2022-09-02-3/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BYRON-scaled-e1655242810574.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220902T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220902T163000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220609T053005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T055957Z UID:10498-1662130800-1662136200@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Homer History Harbor Tour on the Spit DESCRIPTION:Departing from the Salty Dawg Saloon on the Homer Spit\, join Pratt Museum Board Member\, Linda Rowell\, for this walking tour along the historic Homer Harbor Docks. Learn about the boats\, fishing\, and some of the characters that shaped Homer’s vibrant maritime history. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/harbor_tours-2022-09-02/ LOCATION:Homer Harbor Boat House Pavilion\, Homer Spit Road\, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/harbor-tours-e1654753991691.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220902T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220902T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220830T164116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T164410Z UID:11063-1662134400-1662141600@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Alaska World Arts Fest First Friday DESCRIPTION:The Pratt Museum and Park is hosting an exhibit in collaboration with the World Arts Festival in Homer\, AK. The exhibit is opening September 2 at our First Friday in the downstairs gallery where admission will be free. The exhibit is entitled Universal Connections: Bringing Us Together and is a mix of photographs from around the world curated by Sarah Borgen. ​It is a collaborative exhibit showcasing artwork from local artists. \nMore on the theme of Universal Connections \n\nThroughout our lives\, we get caught in a whirlwind of concerns\, thoughts\, and anxieties only to briefly pierce the interpersonal veil and see ourselves in the eyes of others. These insights can define our lives by how we sense interconnectivity with all people and each person’s unique experiences of life.  \n\n\n“Universal Connections: Experiences Bringing Us Together” is a collaborative photo exhibit of moments where we see ourselves in each other\, a shared encounter of being human. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/alaska-world-arts-fest-first-friday/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/unnamed-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220902T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220902T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220831T164459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T164609Z UID:11071-1662134400-1662141600@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:First Friday at the Pratt! DESCRIPTION:Lawn games\, food\, and free admission.\nFriday\, September 2\, 4-6 pm. \nCome see our special exhibit\nProtection: Adaptation and Resistance   \nProtection: Adaptation and Resistance explores how a new cohort of Alaska Indigenous artists embrace customary artforms and modern technology to create innovative new platforms for sharing\, storytelling; reconnecting with ancestral knowledge; and strengthening relationships to land and with one another. Closes September 24th.\nCurated by Asia Freeman. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/first-friday-at-the-pratt-9-2/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220903T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220903T120000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220517T213929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T213457Z UID:10891-1662202800-1662206400@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Garden and Forest Tours DESCRIPTION:Botanical Garden\, Homestead Garden and Forest Trails Tours \nMay 26 – September 3   \nThursdays and Saturdays   \n11am – Noon and  4:00 pm to 5:00 pm  \nCome out and join the Pratt Museum and Park Garden Crew this summer for guided tours of the Botanical Gardens\, Homestead Garden\, and Forest Trails. We will offer an interpretive introduction to the broader\necology of the Kachemak Bay region and describe the ways that we\nincorporate the plant communities of the region into the Botanical Garden\nat the Pratt Museum. Botany experts and novices alike can find delightful\ninsights as we explore the interactions and dynamics of our local\necosystem. \nThe Homestead Garden is an ever-evolving exhibit featuring many\nclassic fruits and vegetables and a few specific local varieties that have\nbeen treasured by the local community for generations. We will explore\nsome of the basics of plant propagation\, discuss the benefits of perennial\nfood crops and talk about food preservation and storage. Snacking is\nencouraged! Throughout the season\, something is always worth sampling\nout of the garden\, though the real delight is black currant season in the\nlate autumn. \nThe Forest Trails showcase the ecological context in which the Pratt\nMuseum and Park is embedded. These trails wind through one of the\nlarger remaining wild spaces in downtown Homer\, and have some of the\nlargest remaining trees in the area. Wildlife is abundant and the plant\ncommunities are diverse. There are several loops of varying distance that\nwind through the nearly 10 acre forest. A meander through these woods\nwith one of our guides will offer an opportunity for wildlife sightings\,\nlistening to songbirds and discussing the ethnobotanical and historical\nuses of plants that live in our region. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/botanical-garden-homestead-garden-and-forest-trails-tours-2022-09-03/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0975-scaled-e1652826156956.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220903T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220903T163000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220609T053005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T055957Z UID:10499-1662217200-1662222600@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Homer History Harbor Tour on the Spit DESCRIPTION:Departing from the Salty Dawg Saloon on the Homer Spit\, join Pratt Museum Board Member\, Linda Rowell\, for this walking tour along the historic Homer Harbor Docks. Learn about the boats\, fishing\, and some of the characters that shaped Homer’s vibrant maritime history. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/harbor_tours-2022-09-03/ LOCATION:Homer Harbor Boat House Pavilion\, Homer Spit Road\, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/harbor-tours-e1654753991691.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220903T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220903T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220517T213929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T213457Z UID:10862-1662220800-1662224400@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Garden and Forest Tours DESCRIPTION:Botanical Garden\, Homestead Garden and Forest Trails Tours \nMay 26 – September 3   \nThursdays and Saturdays   \n11am – Noon and  4:00 pm to 5:00 pm  \nCome out and join the Pratt Museum and Park Garden Crew this summer for guided tours of the Botanical Gardens\, Homestead Garden\, and Forest Trails. We will offer an interpretive introduction to the broader\necology of the Kachemak Bay region and describe the ways that we\nincorporate the plant communities of the region into the Botanical Garden\nat the Pratt Museum. Botany experts and novices alike can find delightful\ninsights as we explore the interactions and dynamics of our local\necosystem. \nThe Homestead Garden is an ever-evolving exhibit featuring many\nclassic fruits and vegetables and a few specific local varieties that have\nbeen treasured by the local community for generations. We will explore\nsome of the basics of plant propagation\, discuss the benefits of perennial\nfood crops and talk about food preservation and storage. Snacking is\nencouraged! Throughout the season\, something is always worth sampling\nout of the garden\, though the real delight is black currant season in the\nlate autumn. \nThe Forest Trails showcase the ecological context in which the Pratt\nMuseum and Park is embedded. These trails wind through one of the\nlarger remaining wild spaces in downtown Homer\, and have some of the\nlargest remaining trees in the area. Wildlife is abundant and the plant\ncommunities are diverse. There are several loops of varying distance that\nwind through the nearly 10 acre forest. A meander through these woods\nwith one of our guides will offer an opportunity for wildlife sightings\,\nlistening to songbirds and discussing the ethnobotanical and historical\nuses of plants that live in our region. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/botanical-garden-homestead-garden-and-forest-trails-tours-2022-09-03-2/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Pratt ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IMG_0975-scaled-e1652826156956.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20220910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220131T193434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T175012Z UID:10029-1662836400-1662843600@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Alaska World Arts Presents: JAZZ-A-TAT at the PRATT DESCRIPTION:​This intimate fundraiser is limited to 30 audience members. It includes the magical and seductive violin music of Italy’s Luca Ciarla from Italy\, and vibrant quirky jazz piano melodies of New York born Jeffrey Lee Mills now residing in France. Meeting the musicians is part of this event. \nIn addition to the extraordinary entertainment of the evening\, this event will include hors d’oeuvres\, desserts\, and une variété de vin\, and also an international art exhibit organized for the Pratt Museum by the Alaska World Arts Festival plus a 3-item auction of remarkable treasures. \n  \nBuy tickets here URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/alaska-world-arts-presents-jazzmatic-at-the-pratt/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/eight_col_luca_2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221007T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221007T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20220830T171016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T221052Z UID:11068-1665158400-1665165600@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Salmon Culture Opening First Friday DESCRIPTION:Salmon Culture celebrates connections between salmon and Alaska Native peoples through contemporary\, historical and archaeological works of art. This exhibition honors salmon as a resource that has nourished our communities physically and spiritually for thousands of years. As shared by exhibition circle advisor\, Erin Gingrich: “Salmon are gifts\, every single one a blessing. The continuity of their ancient cycle is something we owe to the past\, present and future\, not just our own future generations but the futures of all that have a part in this ecosystem.” \nThis exhibition is organized by a circle of Alaska Native salmon people: Anna Hoover\, Erin Gingrich\, Rochelle Adams\, Drew Michael\, Nadia Jackinsky-Sethi and Ilgavak Peter Williams. We invite you to celebrate salmon with us. \nThis exhibit opens at our First Friday on October 7 with free admission and light refreshments. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/salmon-culture-opening/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Linda-Lyons.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221027T193000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20221025T191637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T192001Z UID:11120-1666893600-1666899000@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Connecting Cultures Across the Pacific: Humpback Whales - Bringing the Aloha from Kona to Kachemak Bay. DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 27\, 6 – 7:30 pm \nCost: Sliding Scale – Donations Encouraged \nFeaturing Dr. Fred Sharpe of the Alaska Whale Foundation and Kenneth O’Brien of the Pratt Museum and Park. \nCoastal Alaska serves as feeding grounds for a population of 10\,000 humpback whales that breed in Hawaii during the winter. Did you know these amazing marine mammals are facing current and future ecological challenges? Dr. Sharpe and Mr. O’Brien have worked together for the past decade\, investigating the North Pacific population of humpback whales. \nJoin them as they discuss the biology and history of this population of whales. Including the cultural connections that the humpbacks embody as they travel back and forth across the wide ocean. They will share some of the findings of their work and discuss questions that are being explored regarding the current and future ecological challenges faced by these impressive marine mammals\, such as problems with plastic debris and warming seas that are increasing in acidity. Fred will also discuss his research on some of the unique cultural characteristics of the whales\, including their uses of bubbles as tools for their survival\, communication\, and entertainment. \n  \nYou can also join on the event on zoom! \nMeeting ID: 916 3633 1057 \nE-mail communications@prattmuseum.org for the zoom password URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/connecting-cultures-across-the-pacific-humpback-whales-bringing-the-aloha-from-kona-to-kachemak-bay/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/EmmaLuck_HumpbackWhale-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221103T193000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20221031T191901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T032213Z UID:11133-1667498400-1667503800@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Connecting Cultures Across the Pacific: The Long-term Relationships Among the Winged Whales of Prince William Sound DESCRIPTION:Connecting Cultures Across the Pacific:\nThe Long-term Relationships Among the Winged Whales of Prince William Sound \nThursday November 3rd 6:00-7:30 PM \nSliding Scale – Donations Encouraged \nThe second event in the series “Connecting Cultures Across the Pacific” will be presented on Thursday\, November 3rd at the Pratt Museum and Park. The presentation will be given by by Olga Von Ziegesar and Shelley Gill from Winged Whale Research group just down the road in Fritz Creek. Their talk is entitled “Long Term Relationships Among the Winged Whales of Prince William Sound” They’ll share some of their remarkable discoveries concerning the social relationships between these marine giants\, the humpback whales. \nThis event will also be offered via live-streaming on ZOOM.\nContact Kenneth O’Brien at kobrien@prattmuseum.org for the zoom meeting info or if you have any other questions about the event. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/connecting-cultures-across-the-pacific-the-long-term-relationships-among-the-winged-whales-of-prince-william-sound/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Shelley.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221104T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221104T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20221013T211116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T221011Z UID:11101-1667577600-1667584800@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Salmon Culture: Kachemak Bay Connections. DESCRIPTION:Come join us for our November First Friday featuring the exhibit in the community gallery\, Salmon Culture: Kachemak Bay Connections. Salmon Culture: Kachemak Bay Connections is the sister exhibit to our special exhibit ‘Salmon Culture.’ \nThis exhibition shares stories of salmon connections from around Kachemak Bay\, honoring the beauty and the magic of this fish that returns to us in annual cycles. What does salmon mean to you? Why should we care about salmon? \nSalmon Culture: Kachemak Bay Connections draws on a sampling of local artists whose work celebrates salmon from private collections and the Pratt’s archives. This exhibition is co-curated by two local daughters of salmon fishermen\, Carla Klinker Cope and Nadia Jackinsky-Sethi. \nSalmon Culture: Kachemak Bay Connections exhibition is funded through the Alaska State Council on the Arts and the Homer Foundation and is currently on exhibit at the Pratt. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/salmon-culture-kachemak-bay-connections/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_9669.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20221031T194002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T194002Z UID:11138-1668164400-1668182400@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Free Admission for Veterans on Veterans Day DESCRIPTION:Free Admission for Veterans on Veterans Day\nFriday\, November 11\, All Day \nThe Pratt Museum and Park is offering free admission on Veterans Day\, November 11\, 2022 to current and former U.S. military personnel. Free admission on November 11th will be granted by showing military/veteran identification at the admissions desk. \n“As a country\, we celebrate Veterans Day every November 11 to honor our veterans for their service. This November\, the Pratt Museum & Park is pleased to offer free admission to current and former U.S. military as a gesture of appreciation for their sacrifice and service\,” Jennifer Gibbins\, executive director. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/free-admission-for-veterans-on-veterans-day/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Pratt-Museum-Sign-scaled-e1666727663641.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20221210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20221123T032038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T220935Z UID:11167-1670698800-1670706000@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:Glacier Salon DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Dec.10\, 7-9 pm\n\nA benefit for the Pratt Museum & Park\n\nPlease join us for our third annual Glacier Salon featuring Homer’s own Glacier Salon Quartet for a performance of Hayden String Quartet Op. 76 #4 “The Sunrise” and Dvorak String Quartet Op. 96 “The American”.\n\nMembers of the Glacier Salon Quarter are: Marcio Candido on Violin I\,\nDaniel Perry on Violin II\, Nancy Darigo on Viola\, and Mannfried Funk on Cello.\n\nWine and dessert following the performance.\n\nRSVP to communications@prattmuseum.org\n\nA suggested donation of $100 per person\, but more importantly\, every gift is needed and appreciated. Seating is limited so please rsvp today. URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/glacier-salon-3/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.prattmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sketch_glacier_salon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20230227T203000 DTSTAMP:20260514T210739 CREATED:20230224T002147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T002147Z UID:11213-1677524400-1677529800@www.prattmuseum.org SUMMARY:"How Are You Creative?" DESCRIPTION:Compelling Community Conversations – “How Are You Creative?” \nJoin us for an open small group discussion at Pratt Museum and Park\, to explore some of the ways that we\, and other Alaskans\, get motivated to express our unique creative talents. Co-sponsored by the Alaska Humanities Forum\, this event will include guided\, open-ended questions to explore. \nWhen: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm \nWho: Open to the public. \nCost: Free! Light refreshments will be provided. \nWhere: Pratt Museum in the Downstairs Classroom Gallery. Please access the classroom directly from the lower South Parking Area. The museum’s main entrance will not be used for this event.  \nQuestions? Please email Kenneth O’Brien at education@prattmuseum.org \n  URL:https://www.prattmuseum.org/event/how-are-you-creative/ LOCATION:Pratt Museum\, 3779 Bartlett Street \, Homer\, AK\, 99603\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR