And another week bites the dust. The rainy days of Summer are upon us. You can still get your umbrella and get out of the house. And, the rain should keep the dust down.
Celtic fans rejoice! Palmer Alehouse has the fix for you if you’re missing Irish music. Tonight it hosts an Irish Music Festival featuring Solas and Reverie Road. Tickets and information can be found at palmeralehouse.com.
The Palmer Museum of History and Art features artist Susan Burkett at Friday Fling tomorrow. Her exhibit showcases a variety of subjects through vibrant pastels, rich oil paintings, and expressive watercolors. Stop by the museum and check out the exhibit.
Speaking of Friday Fling, get ready to enjoy great music as Baker takes the stage. He is known for his howling southern-grit vocals and soulful blending of vintage electric guitar. He plays from noon until 3 p.m. tomorrow.
The Scottish Highland Games are on the State Fairgrounds this weekend. This is the 45th year of the games and it’s always a great time.
Palmer Alehouse kicks off the festivities on Friday night with The Harp Twins, the Volfgang Twins, and the Screaming Orphans. This high energy Celtic music show goes from 7 to 10 p.m. This is a free, all ages show. Attendees under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The Games begin on Saturday. This is a journey into the heart of Scotland, with pipes and drums, athletic competitions, the gathering of the clans, and more. The gates open at 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Events will run throughout the day on both days. Information about tickets, concerts, games and the tasty Scottish food is at AlaskanScottish.org.
And for something completely different, the Hussy Hicks return to the Musk Ox Farm for a high-energy outdoor concert on Saturday. The Hussy Hicks are known for their killer live shows, tight harmonies, big energy, and musical versatility.
Acclaimed folk-pop singer-songwriter Natalie Gelman opens the evening. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the show kicks off at 7 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and maybe a picnic to get comfortable and enjoy the show. Tickets and information are at muskoxfarm.org.
Have a need to knock over the ten pins? North Bowl will host the Bowl for Hope fundraiser on Sunday. Come out for an afternoon of bowling, silliness, and fundraising. All proceeds help students in residential recovery programs in Alaska.
Bowling starts at 2 p.m. North Bowl is at 3250 East Palmer Wasilla Highway. Registration information is on the Bowl for Hope Facebook page.
There’s lots of music up at Hatcher Pass Lodge this weekend.
Truce and the Triple Black Diamonds play tomorrow from 2 to 5 p.m. This is a benefit for MS. Katy Guillen and the Drive play at the Lodge on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. Eel Sallad finished the weekend on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Celts, Scotts, Musk Oxen, lots of music, and bowling. Now that’s a nifty weekend to be had in the Greater PalmerMetroPlex. Get out and have some fun.
In other news, a lithium battery probably triggered the fire at the landfill earlier this week. Crews had compacted the construction and debris cell Monday evening according to the matsusentinel.com.
Lithium batteries are highly flammable if damaged.
Landfill rules require lithium batteries to be disposed of in the hazardous waste section. There is no charge for the disposal.
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