Aug. 9:
* Lake County Writers meets from 11:30 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. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.
Aug. 10:
* Members of the Lakeside Writer”s Guild will read from and sign copies of “Reads,” their anthology of writings, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Lower Lake Coffee Company. For further information contact the Lakeside Writer”s Guild through 391-7725.
Aug. 11:
* Lakeport Summer Concerts presents Rootstock, Friday, Aug. 11. Co-presented by KXBX and Westamerica Bank. Free admission. For more information, call 263-6113.
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Held on the second Friday of each month. For information, call 995-1065.
* The Lucerne Community Water Organization will screen the 1974 film “Chinatown,” 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at the First Lutheran Church, Country Club Drive at Tenth Avenue in Lucerne. Part of a month-long film series that examines water use issues. Admission is by donation and guests are invited to bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.
Aug. 12:
* Summer Music Under the Stars is presented from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each Saturday at Ployez Winery, 11171 State Route 29 in Lower Lake. Bring a picnic. For more information, call 994-2106.
Aug. 18:
* Lakeport Summer Concerts presents Greg Jones Band, Friday, Aug. 18. Co-presented by KXBX and Westamerica Bank. Free admission. For more information, call 263-6113.
* 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.
Aug. 19:
* Summer Music Under the Stars is presented from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each Saturday at Ployez Winery, 11171 State Route 29 in Lower Lake. Bring a picnic. For more information, call 994-2106.
Aug. 24:
* Members of the Lakeside Writer”s Guild will read from and sign copies of “Reads,” their anthology of writings, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 at Catfish Books in Lakeport. For further information contact the Lakeside Writer”s Guild through 391-7725.
Aug. 25:
* Ninth annual A Taste of Lakeport, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 on Main Street in Lakeport. Presented by Lakeport Main Street Association as a benefit for revitalization of downtown Lakeport. Food, wine and brew tasting, and street dancing. For more information, call 263-7188.
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:
* Summer Music Under the Stars is presented from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. each Saturday at Ployez Winery, 11171 State Route 29 in Lower Lake. Bring a picnic. For more information, call 994-2106.
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. Maps will be available at Mountain High Coffee House, The Bookkeeper Book Store and other Cobb businesses two weeks prior to the tour, or call 928-6461 for a location near you.
Sept. 1:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery in Lakeport. This is an opportunity to meet artists in the gallery”s new show. There will be music and refreshments. Admission is free.
* An open mic takes place at 6:30 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at the Bookkeeper in Cobb.
Sept. 8:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Held on the second Friday of each month. For information, call 995-1065.
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 Marino at 279-4082.
Sept. 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.
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. 17 & 18:
* Adele Pruitt will teach an impressionist oil painting workshop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 and Monday, Sept. 18 at the Main Street Gallery in Lakeport. Cost is $135; space is limited so please sign up early. For more information, please call the Lake County Arts Council at 263-6658.
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.
Sept. 23:
* The Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association presents an Old Time Bluegrass Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. For information, call Frank or Anna McAtee at 994-0958 or visit www.andersonmarsh.org.
Sept. 27:
* Lake County Writers meets from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (“Arrive when you can; leave when you must”) Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. This meeting has been rescheduled, for the month of September only, from its regular time on the second Wednesday of the month. The group welcomes writers of all levels and genres. No dues or fees. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.
Oct. 6:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery in Lakeport. This is an opportunity to meet artists in the gallery”s new show. There will be music and refreshments. Admission is free.
* An open mic takes place at 6:30 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at the Bookkeeper in Cobb.
Oct. 7 & 8:
* The fifth annual “Falling Leaves Quilt Show” takes place from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild. For information, visit www.llqg.org.
Oct. 11:
* Lake County Writers meets from 11:30 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. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.
Oct. 13:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Held on the second Friday of each month. For information, call 995-1065.
Oct. 13-15:
* Lake County Repertory Theater will hold free public readings of the winning play in its “Playing by the Lake” playwriting festival.
Oct. 20:
* 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.
Oct. 20-22:
* Lake County Repertory Theater will hold free public readings of the winning play in its “Playing by the Lake” playwriting festival.
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).
Oct. 26:
* Members of the Lakeside Writer”s Guild will read from and sign copies of “Reads,” their anthology of writings, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Moontide in Middletown. For further information contact the Lakeside Writer”s Guild through 391-7725.
Nov. 8:
* Lake County Writers meets from 11:30 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. For more information, call Vicki Werkley at 995-1228.
Nov. 10:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Held on the second Friday of each month. For information, call 995-1065.
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.
