The Arts and Entertainment calendar runs weekly, as space permits, in both the Clear Lake Observer*American and the Lake County Record-Bee. Please e-mail event listings to Arts Editor Cynthia Parkhill, arts@record-bee.com (no attachments, please). All telephone numbers are within the (707) area code unless otherwise noted.
July 5:
* 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.
July 6:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 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.
* KXBX Summer Concert series presents Key Lime Pie, Friday, July 6, in Library Park.
July 7:
* Local author Sue Lehman appears at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake.
* “I Loathe a Parade,” an original Fourth-of-July murder mystery to benefit Lakeport Community Players, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 7, at Caf? Victoria on the corner of Third and Main streets in Lakeport. Cost is $35 per person and includes a four-course dinner. Reserve tickets available at Caf? Victoria and at Catfish Books on 11th Street in Lakeport. Information: 263-1210.
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 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.
July 13:
* KXBX Summer Concert series presents Yo Daddy, Friday, July 13, in Library Park.
July 14:
* Fourth annual Cobb Mountain Music Festival, Saturday, July 14, at Jellystone Park, 14117 Bottle Rock Rd. Admission: $15 adults and $7 children. A benefit for the Lake County women”s shelter.
July 15:
* 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. By popular vote, this month”s screening will be “A Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash,” which proposes that Peak Oil is upon us and that cheap oil is a thing of the past. For more information, contact Shannon Tolson at 279-2957.
* KPFZ open house, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at 149 N. Main St., second floor, in Lakeport (handicapped access at the back). Live music by keyboardist David Neft, appetizers and drinks, tour of the new studio, information and updates.
July 17:
* High School High summer concert series at Lakeside Lanes, 872 Lakeport Blvd. in Lakeport. Doors open at 7 p.m.
July 20:
* KXBX Summer Concert series presents Real Deal, Friday, July 20, in Library Park.
* High School High summer concert series at Lakeside Lanes, 872 Lakeport Blvd. in Lakeport. Doors open at 7 p.m.
July 20-21:
* Coyote Valley Film Festival, Friday, Junly 20, and Saturday, July 22, at Langtry Estate and Vineyards, 21000 Butts Canyon Rd. outside Middletown. Tickets are $12. Doors open at 7 p.m. Films begin at dusk (around 9 p.m.). Information: www.EcoArtsofLakeCounty.org.
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.
July 27:
* KXBX Summer Concert series presents Rootstock, Friday, July 27, in Library Park.
July 29:
* “Nature Readings at Rodman” celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rachael Carson, the world-renowned scientist, environmentalist and writer; 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month through the end of 2007 at Rodman Slough Nature Preserve on the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff. “Bring a folding chair and a favorite short nature reading to share,” urges Lake County Land Trust President Pete McGee.
Aug. 2:
* 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.
Aug. 3:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 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.
* KXBX Summer Concert series presents Levi Lloyd and the 501 Band, Friday, Aug. 3, in Library Park.
* High School High summer concert series at Lakeside Lanes, 872 Lakeport Blvd. in Lakeport. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Aug. 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.
Aug. 10:
* KXBX Summer Concert series presents Bill Noteman and the Rockets, Friday, Aug. 10, in Library Park.
Aug. 12:
* 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.
Aug. 17:
* KXBX Summer Concert series presents Tom Rigney and Flambeu, Friday, Aug. 17, in Library Park.
* High School High summer concert series at Lakeside Lanes, 872 Lakeport Blvd. in Lakeport. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Aug. 17-18:
* “Comedy on Tilt 4: Greed,” a comedy variety review show based in Lake County, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, and Saturday, Aug. 18, in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. Admission is $12. For information, call 279-1559.
* Coyote Valley Film Festival, Friday, Aug. 17, and Saturday, Aug. 18, at Langtry Estate and Vineyards, 21000 Butts Canyon Rd. outside Middletown. Tickets are $12. Doors open at 7 p.m. Films begin at dusk. Information: www.EcoArtsofLakeCounty.org.
Aug. 24-25:
* “Comedy on Tilt 4, Greed,” a comedy variety review show based in Lake County, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, and Saturday, Aug. 25, in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. Admission is $12. For information, call 279-1559.
Aug. 26:
* “Nature Readings at Rodman” celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rachael Carson, the world-renowned scientist, environmentalist and writer; 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month through the end of 2007 at Rodman Slough Nature Preserve on the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff. “Bring a folding chair and a favorite short nature reading to share,” urges Lake County Land Trust President Pete McGee.
Aug. 31:
* High School High summer concert series at Lakeside Lanes, 872 Lakeport Blvd. in Lakeport. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Sept. 1:
* Local pianist David Neft appears from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Kelseyville Farmers Market at Steele Winery.
Sept. 6:
* 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.
Sept. 7:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 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.
Sept. 8:
* Concert Under the Stars, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Ceago del Lago. Wine reception, silent and live auctions, gourmet dinner and concert to benefit the Soper-Reese Community Theatre. Information: Nina Marino, 279-4082 or nmarino@mchsi.com.
Sept. 9:
* 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.
Sept. 12:
* 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.
Sept. 14-15:
* Coyote Valley Film Festival, Friday, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Sept. 15, at Langtry Estate and Vineyards, 21000 Butts Canyon Rd. outside Middletown. Tickets are $12. Doors open at 7 p.m. Films begin at dusk. Information: www.EcoArtsofLakeCounty.org.
Sept. 22-23:
* Second annual Old Time Bluegrass Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. Advance tickets are $20 for Saturday, $15 for Sunday or $25 for both days. At the gate: $25 for Saturday, $20 for Sunday or $35 for both days. Admittance is free to children 12 and younger, who must be accompanied by an adult. Information: 995-2658 or 994-0688; www.andersonmarsh.org.
Sept. 30:
* “Nature Readings at Rodman” celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rachael Carson, the world-renowned scientist, environmentalist and writer; 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month through the end of 2007 at Rodman Slough Nature Preserve on the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff. “Bring a folding chair and a favorite short nature reading to share,” urges Lake County Land Trust President Pete McGee.
Oct. 5:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 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.
Oct. 10:
* 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:
* The Lake County Land Trust”s annual dinner will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, at Blue Lakes Lodge on State Route 20. Information: www.lakecountylandtrust.org.
Oct. 14:
* 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.
Oct. 20:
* Lake County Wine Auction 2007, eighth-annual gala benefit for the arts, health and community of Lake County, 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Buckingham Golf & Country Club. Tickets are $100 per person; black tie is encouraged. For sponsorship opportunities, tickets or information, call (866) 279-WINE. Limited-edition prints available of an original watercolor painting on silk, “Wine Colored Days” by John R. Clarke; the original will be sold at the auction.
Oct. 28:
* “Nature Readings at Rodman” celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rachael Carson, the world-renowned scientist, environmentalist and writer; 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month through the end of 2007 at Rodman Slough Nature Preserve on the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff. “Bring a folding chair and a favorite short nature reading to share,” urges Lake County Land Trust President Pete McGee.
Nov. 2:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 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.
Nov. 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.
Nov. 25:
* “Nature Readings at Rodman” celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rachael Carson, the world-renowned scientist, environmentalist and writer; 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month through the end of 2007 at Rodman Slough Nature Preserve on the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff. “Bring a folding chair and a favorite short nature reading to share,” urges Lake County Land Trust President Pete McGee.
Dec. 7:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 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.
Dec. 12:
* 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.
Dec. 30:
* “Nature Readings at Rodman” celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rachael Carson, the world-renowned scientist, environmentalist and writer; 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month through the end of 2007 at Rodman Slough Nature Preserve on the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff. “Bring a folding chair and a favorite short nature reading to share,” urges Lake County Land Trust President Pete McGee.
Jan. 4, 2008:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 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.
Jan. 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.
