May 9:
* Upper Lake High School presents its spring concert, Wednesday, May 9, at the ULHS cafeteria. Potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. Music at approximately 7:15 p.m. Information: Pam at 275-8170.
May 11:
* Sue Lehman reads from and signs copies of her light-hearted mystery “Blind Sided,” 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Watershed Books, 305 N. Main St. in Lakeport.
* 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 11-13:
* Lake County Repertory Theater and Lakeport Community Players present the musical comedy “Nunsense,” 7p.m. Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the Lower Lake museum, Lake County Arts Council, Head Feathers Salon, Catfish Books and Shannon Ridge Winery as well as at the door.
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 or to confirm a screening, contact Shannon Tolson at 279-2957.
* Clearlake Oaks Artists” Cooperative (CLOAC) offers open studio time for local artists, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. at the Eastlake Grange (corner of Highway 20 and High Valley Road in Clearlake Oaks). Bring your works in progress, your own drop cloth and a $2 (suggested) donation for the use of the Grange. For more information, contact Kinene Barzin at 998-9956 or at kbarzin@mchsi.com.
May 15
* Dr. Masaru Emoto, author of “Hidden Messages in Water,” appears 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa. Emoto”s photographs of water crystals were featured in the film “What the Bleep do We Know.” There is no charge for this event; however seating is limited and requires an RSVP. Call 263-2998 or visit www.sutterlakeside.org.
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:
* Art in Public Places accepts work for display, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Lake County Courthouse in Lakeport. There is a fee of $1 per piece to exhibit your work, which must have been prepared for hanging. A 30-percent commission is paid to the Lake County Arts Council for each piece that is sold (20-percent commission by members). Information: 263-6658.
* 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 18-20:
* Lower Lake High School and Oak Hill Middle School performing arts departments present the musical “Annie,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday, May 20, at LLHS.
* Lake County Repertory Theater and Lakeport Community Players present the musical comedy “Nunsense,” 7 p.m. Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church.
May 19:
* Dr. Barbara Sinor, author of “An Inspirational Guide to the Recovering Soul,” is guest author at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive, Suite A, in Clearlake. Information: 994-WILD or www.WildAboutBooks.net.
* “Lillie”s Speakeasy” benefit for Middletown Unified School District, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Langtry Estate & Vineyards, 21000 Butts Canyon Rd. in Middletown. Reservations required; call 987-2385 or e-mail joann@langtryestate.com. Information: www.langtryestate.com.
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.
May 25
* Open mic for poetry and acoustic music, 3 p.m. on the last Friday of the month at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-WILD (9453) or www.wildaboutbooks.com.
May 27:
* Clearlake Oaks Artists” Cooperative (CLOAC) offers open studio time for local artists, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. at the Eastlake Grange (corner of Highway 20 and High Valley Road in Clearlake Oaks). Bring your works in progress, your own drop cloth and a $2 (suggested) donation for the use of the Grange. For more information, contact Kinene Barzin at 998-9956 or at kbarzin@mchsi.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 1-3:
* Lake County Repertory Theater and Lakeport Community Players present the musical comedy “Nunsense,” 7 p.m. Friday, June 1, and Saturday, June 2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 3, in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum.
June 7:
* A writers” circle with Lake County Poet Laureate Sandra Wade meets from 7 p.m. to 9 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 8-10:
* Lake County Repertory Theater and Lakeport Community Players present the musical comedy “Nunsense,” 7 p.m. Friday, June 8, and Saturday, June 9, and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10, in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum.
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.
* Clearlake Oaks Artists” Cooperative (CLOAC) offers open studio time for local artists, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. at the Eastlake Grange (corner of Highway 20 and High Valley Road in Clearlake Oaks). Bring your works in progress, your own drop cloth and a $2 (suggested) donation for the use of the Grange. For more information, contact Kinene Barzin at 998-9956 or at kbarzin@mchsi.com.
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.
June 22-24:
* California Indian Basketweavers Association (CIBA) holds its annual conference at Robinson Rancheria. Information: (530) 668-1332 or ciba@ciba.org.
June 24:
* Clearlake Oaks Artists” Cooperative (CLOAC) offers open studio time for local artists, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. at the Eastlake Grange (corner of Highway 20 and High Valley Road in Clearlake Oaks). Bring your works in progress, your own drop cloth and a $2 (suggested) donation for the use of the Grange. For more information, contact Kinene Barzin at 998-9956 or at kbarzin@mchsi.com.
June 30:
* Studio 95453, Disco Dance Lounge, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 30, in Fritch Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Celebration and fund-raiser for Hospice of Lake County. Cost is $75 per person. Call 263-6222 to reserve your tickets.
July 8:
* Clearlake Oaks Artists” Cooperative (CLOAC) offers open studio time for local artists, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. at the Eastlake Grange (corner of Highway 20 and High Valley Road in Clearlake Oaks). Bring your works in progress, your own drop cloth and a $2 (suggested) donation for the use of the Grange. For more information, contact Kinene Barzin at 998-9956 or at kbarzin@mchsi.com.
July 22:
* Clearlake Oaks Artists” Cooperative (CLOAC) offers open studio time for local artists, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Sunday of each month. at the Eastlake Grange (corner of Highway 20 and High Valley Road in Clearlake Oaks). Bring your works in progress, your own drop cloth and a $2 (suggested) donation for the use of the Grange. For more information, contact Kinene Barzin at 998-9956 or at kbarzin@mchsi.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.
