March 8:
* Celebrate International Women”s Day, Thursday, March 8, with Lake County Poet Laureate Sandra Wade, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Redbud Library meeting room in Clearlake. Bring a sample of work by yourself and/or a favorite woman author, poet, scientist, inventor, artist or singer, etc. to share with others. Contact Sandra Wade at 995-9121 or balancesandra@yahoo.com with your questions or ideas. If there is a request to have the hours be longer (e.g. for teachers to bring their students), please let Wade know so that she can rent the space for earlier in the day.
March 9:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. For information, call 995-1065.
March 10:
* Artists” reception for Artists of the Lake exhibit at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. Meet-and-greet begins at noon. All are welcome.
* Park Study Club presents its annual wine tasting and art show, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the El Grande Inn in Clearlake. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at the door or from any Park Study member; call 994-7335 or 998-3752 for more information.
* Clear Lake Performing Arts Auxiliary presents its annual Luck o” the Lake Casino Night, Saturday, March 10, at the Riviera Heights Clubhouse. Tickets available at the door for $15 apiece and include food and a starter bag of gaming chips. Information: Jan Perry, 279-2199.
* “Death Plays a Role,” a dramatic murder mystery for the wearin” of the green, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Eastlake Grange Hall, 13010 E. Highway 20 in Clearlake Oaks. Dinner includes appetizers, salad, entr?e and dessert. Tickets are $35; advance sales only. Information: Helen at 998-4210 or Linda at 998-1327.
March 11:
* “Second Sunday Cinema” meets to view interesting, informative and challenging films, 5:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month, at the Clearlake United Methodist Church social hall, located on Pearl near Mullen. For more information, contact Shannon Tolson at 279-2957.
March 14:
* 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.
March 15:
* Dinner and concert series at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake benefits the Soper-Reese Community Theatre fund. Featured performer for Thursday, March 15, is oboist Paul McCandless. Social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. followed by concert at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call reservation desk at 275-2244.
March 18:
* Poetry and Music Interludes take place at 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month at the East Lake Grange in Clearlake Oaks. For information, call Lorna Sue Sides, 274-9254; or e-mail poetryshared@yahoo.com.
March 24 & 25:
* Clive Matson, author of “Let the Crazy Child Write” (New World Library, 1998), will hold a writing workshop, Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25 at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery. For more information or to register, contact the Arts Council at 263-6658, or call or e-mail Clive Matson at (510)654-6495, clive@matson-ford.com.
April 5:
* A writers” circle with Lake County Poet Laureate Sandra Wade meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery. For information, e-mail balancesandra@yahoo.com.
April 6:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 6, at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Meet the artists who are exhibiting in the gallery. For information, call 263-6658.
April 8:
* “Second Sunday Cinema” meets to view interesting, informative and challenging films, 5:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month, at the Clearlake United Methodist Church social hall, located on Pearl near Mullen. For more information, contact Shannon Tolson at 279-2957.
April 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.
April 13:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. For information, call 995-1065.
April 15:
* Poetry and Music Interludes take place at 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month at the East Lake Grange in Clearlake Oaks. For information, call Lorna Sue Sides, 274-9254; or e-mail poetryshared@yahoo.com.
April 19:
* Dinner and concert series at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake benefits the Soper-Reese Community Theatre fund. Featured performers for Thursday, April 19, are composer/pianist Frankie J. and vocalist Libby Valley. Social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. followed by concert at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call reservation desk at 275-2244.
May 3:
* A writers” circle with Lake County Poet Laureate Sandra Wade meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery. For information, e-mail balancesandra@yahoo.com.
May 4:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 4, at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Meet the artists who are exhibiting in the gallery. For information, call 263-6658.
May 11:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. For information, call 995-1065.
May 13:
* “Second Sunday Cinema” meets to view interesting, informative and challenging films, 5:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month, at the Clearlake United Methodist Church social hall, located on Pearl near Mullen. For more information, contact Shannon Tolson at 279-2957.
May 16:
* 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.
May 17:
* Dinner and concert series at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake benefits the Soper-Reese Community Theatre fund. Featured performer for Thursday, May 17, is composer and cellist Clovice Lewis. Social hour at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. followed by concert at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call reservation desk at 275-2244.
May 20:
* Poetry and Music Interludes take place at 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month at the East Lake Grange in Clearlake Oaks. For information, call Lorna Sue Sides, 274-9254; or e-mail poetryshared@yahoo.com.
June 1:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 8, at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Meet the artists who are exhibiting in the gallery. For information, call 263-6658.
June 7:
* A writers” circle with Lake County Poet Laureate Sandra Wade meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery. For information, e-mail balancesandra@yahoo.com.
June 8:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. For information, call 995-1065.
June 10:
* “Second Sunday Cinema” meets to view interesting, informative and challenging films, 5:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month, at the Clearlake United Methodist Church social hall, located on Pearl near Mullen. For more information, contact Shannon Tolson at 279-2957.
June 14:
* Open mic for poets and musicians, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. For information, call 995-1065.
June 17:
* Poetry and Music Interludes take place at 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month at the East Lake Grange in Clearlake Oaks. For information, call Lorna Sue Sides, 274-9254; or e-mail poetryshared@yahoo.com.
Aug. 17-18:
* Comedy on Tilt, a comedy variety review show based in Lake County, presents evening performances, Friday, Aug. 17, and Saturday, Aug. 18, in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. Additional performances during the following weekend. For information, call 279-1559.
Aug. 24-25:
* Comedy on Tilt, a comedy variety review show based in Lake County, presents evening performances, Friday, Aug. 24, and Saturday, Aug. 25, in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. Additional performances during the following weekend. For information, call 279-1559.
