May 13: * The first in a series of writing workshops will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 13 at Crave Coffee House, 21037 Calistoga Road in Middletown. Local author Fran Ransley will conduct the workshop, which is open to writers of all genres and abilities. * Diana Liebe will instruct a class in silk painting, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13 at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main Street in Lakeport. Class size is limited to eight. Tuition is $40 for an individual and $50 for two and includes all materials. Registrations can be made at the gallery or by calling 263-6658. May 14: * Clear Lake Performing Arts presents a special Mother”s Day concert that features the best of Broadway and Hollywood, performed by the Lake County Symphony under the direction of John Parkinson, 3 p.m. Sunday, May 14 in the Kelseyville High School multi-purpose room. For information or reservations, call 277-7076 or 279-0877. May 19: * Open mic takes place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the third Friday of the month at Crave Coffee House, 21037 Calistoga Road in Middletown. For information, call 987-7303. * “Shadowlands” with Anthony Hopkins is the next film in the Mythic Move Series, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 19 at The Plaza Counseling Center in Clearlake Oaks. Please call 350-3590 for reservations; space is limited to 10. A $5 donation supports local charities. May 20 & 21: * Artist and instructor Adele F. Pruitt will teach a “paint along” class in impressionism, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21 at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main Street in Lakeport. Fee for the two-day workshop is $135. Registrations can be made at the gallery or by calling 263-6658. June 3: * The fifth annual Art in the Garden fund-raiser takes place Saturday, June 3. Proceeds benefit the Kelseyville Elementary School gardening club. There is no charge for admission; a ticket charge covers wine and food. Cost to show artwork is $40. For more information, please call Helen Finch at 279-4965. June 3 & 4: * Cobb Mtn Artists presents its third annual Art in the Pines, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 at Rob Roy Golf Club. Admission is $1 for ages 15 and older with proceeds benefiting the art program at Cobb Elementary School. A separate admission covers wine tasting. June 4: * The 2006 EcoArts: Lake County Sculpture Walk kicks off with a free public reception, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 4 at Middletown County Trailside Park. Exhibits remain in place through October 2006; the park is open from dawn to dusk. For more information about EcoArts, call 928-0323 or visit www.EcoArtsofLakeCounty.org. June 9: * Open mic night for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Held on the second Friday of each month. Information: 995-1065. June 14: * Lake County Writers meets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (“Arrive when you can; leave when you must”) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. The group welcomes writers of all levels and genres. No dues or fees. Bring a snack, if you like. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228. June 15: * Open mic takes place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the third Friday of the month at Crave Coffee House, 21037 Calistoga Road in Middletown. For information, call 987-7303. Sunday, June 18: * The Clear Lake Jazz Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, June 18 (Father”s Day) at Ployez Winery in Lower Lake. For more information, call Jeriel Franzel, 994-0461. June 23 & 24: * The Coyote Film Festival debuts Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24 at Langtry Estate and Vineyards (formerly Guenoc Winery), 21000 Butts Canyon Road in Middletown. Doors open at 7 p.m. and outdoor film screenings begin at dusk. Cost is $12 per person; proceeds benefit EcoArts of Lake County. June 25: * “Spotlight on Lake County Artists” takes place Sunday, June 25 at Konocti Vista Casino & Resort outside Lakeport. The event includes a drawing for a painting donated by watercolorist Kenneth Potter; tickets are available at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery. July 14: * Open mic night for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Held on the second Friday of each month. Information: 995-1065. July 21: * Open mic takes place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the third Friday of the month at Crave Coffee House, 21037 Calistoga Road in Middletown. For information, call 987-7303. July 21 & 22: * The Coyote Film Festival takes place Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 at Langtry Estate and Vineyards (formerly Guenoc Winery), 21000 Butts Canyon Road in Middletown. Doors open at 7 p.m. and outdoor film screenings begin at dusk. Cost is $12 per person; proceeds benefit EcoArts of Lake County. Aug. 25 & 26: * The Coyote Film Festival takes place Friday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug. 26 at Langtry Estate and Vineyards (formerly Guenoc Winery), 21000 Butts Canyon Road in Middletown. Doors open at 7 p.m. and outdoor film screenings begin at dusk. Cost is $12 per person; proceeds benefit EcoArts of Lake County. Aug. 26 & 27: * Cobb Mtn Artists presents its fourth annual Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 and Sunday, Aug. 27. Sept. 8 & 9: * Comedy on Tilt takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 and 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, located on Church and Third streets. Performances take place during the following weekend as well. Sept. 9: * An elegant “Concert Under the Stars,” taking place Saturday, Sept. 9 at Ceago del Lago, features a wine reception, gourmet dinner and piano concert to benefit the Soper-Reese Community Theatre. For more information, call Nina at 279-4082. Sept. 15 & 16: * Comedy on Tilt takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 and 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, located on Church and Third streets. Sept. 22 & 23: * The Coyote Film Festival takes place Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at Langtry Estate and Vineyards (formerly Guenoc Winery), 21000 Butts Canyon Road in Middletown. Doors open at 7 p.m. and outdoor film screenings begin at dusk. Cost is $12 per person; proceeds benefit EcoArts of Lake County. Oct. 21: * The Lake County Wine Alliance presents its annual Wine Auction, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Buckingham Golf and Country Club. Tickets cost $100 per person. For more information or tickets, call (866) 279-WINE (9463). Nov. 25: * Cobb Mtn Artists presents Holiday in the Pines, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25 at Rob Roy Golf Course. Admission is $1 for ages 15 and older. For more information, call 928-6461 or 928-4201.
