Upcoming Events
Join the Palmer Arts Council for engaging performances, educational opportunities, and arts events in Palmer, AK!
Emma Hill, A Homecoming Concert
Please join The Palmer Arts Council in welcoming to back to Palmer, Emma Hill. It has been far too long since Emma has performed in her hometown, and were excited to host her in concert at one of the most iconic Palmer venues, Vagabond Blues!
Since 2007, Emma Hill has been creating and performing original music in a professional capacity. Her latest full-length album is called Park Songs. Nature is one of the biggest inspirations in her writing, leading her to immerse herself in natural spaces to fuel her creativity. Growing up in the small Alaskan village of Sleetmute and traveling worldwide, Emma has worked hard to establish herself as a force in the music world. Her albums have received national recognition, and she has toured both nationally and internationally.
Her current project, Bird Songs, explores the intersection of music, nature, and climate awareness. Initiated during an artist residency at Studio 88 near Chiang Mai, Thailand, the project incorporates isolated birdsongs from Thailand and Alaska as musical prompts, weaving them into compositions that address themes of climate change, existential crisis, and the human experience. With Bird Songs, she emphasizes climate grief and the urgency of appreciating the natural world as it exists today.
Splitting her time between writing and working within the local Anchorage music scene, Emma remains dedicated to keeping music alive wherever she goes, fostering artistic communities and sharing her love of storytelling through song.
Admission:
$20 General Admission
$15 PAC Members and Students
Mat-Su Valley Battle of the Books: Adult Edition
Do you need more challenge than a book club? Create a team and join the Mat-Su Valley Battle of the Books, Adult Edition!
How does it work? You will create or join a team of 3-5 other book loving adults. You have from now until September 26th to read the three chosen event books:
- Black Woods Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey
- Fuzz by Mary Roach
- Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers
The way you read the books is up to you. You can purchase, borrow from the library, or listen to an audio book version.
The competition will follow the same rules and structure of the Battle of the Books competition that you my have loved, or dreaded, from your childhood. There will be prizes for winning teams, so grab your friends and/or book club and sign up. If you need help finding a team, please reach out and we'll try to match you up with others who need a team.
You will be able to sign your team up on the Palmer Public Library website starting on Monday, June 22nd. Thank you to Lekker Coffee Company for hosting this fun event! Now get reading!
Register your team here:
