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.
Aug. 1-17:
* Creative arts and nature summer camp, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays through Aug.17, at Lake County International Charter School in Middletown. Projects include building with straw bale and cob, drawing and design inspired by nature, mosaic and earthen tiles and relief sculpture. Kindergarten thorough ninth grade welcome. Cost: $300 for 12 days including healthy snacks. Instructed by Lisa Kaplan and Hani Hajje. Information: 295-6663 or Lkaplan@mchsi.com. Spaces are limited, register by July 25.
Aug. 1:
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
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.
* Lake County Youth Center hosts a youth dance for youngsters 10 to 18 years from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. Please join DJ Ko”Fawn at the Hot Spot, 4750 Golf Avenue in Clearlake. Admission is $5 and includes music, food and drink.
Aug. 4:
* Artists” reception for the 14th annual Quilt and Fiber Art Show, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum, 16435 Main St. in Lower Lake. Exhibition continues 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Wednesday to Saturday through Aug. 30. Information: 995-3565.
* “A Country Jubilee,” a fundraiser for the Lake County Outdoor Passion Play, takes place at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Thompson House Gardens, 3315 Lakeshore Blvd. in Lakeport. Cost is $25 per person. Call 263-6390 or 279-0349 for reservations.
Aug. 7:
* All-women”s a capella chorus is welcoming new members. Rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Foursquare Church, 1125 Martin St. in Lakeport. Information: Betty Lou, 263-4721.
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.
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
Aug. 10:
* KXBX Summer Concert series presents Bill Noteman and the Rockets, Friday, Aug. 10, in Library Park.
Aug. 11:
* Karin Uphoff, author of “Botanical Body Care,” appears 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-9453.
* Clearlake Elks Lodge No. 2299 presents a “Concert Under The Stars,” 6 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, featuring jazz musician David Neft. The outside Bar will be open and the Elks will also be serving hamburgers and hot dogs. Elks Lodge No. 2299 is located at Old Highway 53 and Crawford Avenue. This event is open to the public. Call 994-9321 or 994-1089 for more information.
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. 14:
* All-women”s a capella chorus is welcoming new members. Rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Foursquare Church, 1125 Martin St. in Lakeport. Information: Betty Lou, 263-4721.
Aug. 16:
* Appearance by Lauraine Snelling, author of “A Promise for Ellie” and the soon-to-be-released “Blessing in Disguise,” 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-9453.
Aug. 17:
* KXBX Summer Concert series presents Tom Rigney and Flambeu, Friday, Aug. 17, in Library Park.
* Lake County Youth Center hosts a youth dance for youngsters 10 to 18 years from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. Please join DJ Ko”Fawn at the Hot Spot, 4750 Golf Avenue in Clearlake. Admission is $5 and includes music, food and drink.
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. 21:
* All-women”s a capella chorus is welcoming new members. Rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Foursquare Church, 1125 Martin St. in Lakeport. Information: Betty Lou, 263-4721.
Aug. 22:
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
* Lake County Sing-a-Long Society (formerly Home on the Grange) meets from 6 to 9 p.m. each fourth Wednesday at the Mendo-Lake Credit Union Community Room. Songbooks available; bring an acoustic instrument if you like. All ages welcome. No food or drink allowed in the meeting room. No charge for this event.
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. 25:
* Local author George Dorner signs copies of “In the Black” and previews its sequel, “In the Light,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-9453.
Aug. 25-26:
* Cobb Mtn. Artists present the fifth annual Open Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, and Sunday, Aug. 26, at participating artists” studios. Maps available at Mountain High coffee shop on Cobb Mountain and Moontide Health Foods & More in Middletown. Information: 928-6461, 928-4201 or cobbmtnartists@mchsi.com.
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. 28:
* All-women”s a capella chorus is welcoming new members. Rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Foursquare Church, 1125 Martin St. in Lakeport. Information: Betty Lou, 263-4721.
Aug. 31:
* Acoustic & Poetry “Unplugged,” 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-9453.
Sept. 1:
* Local pianist David Neft appears from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 1, at the Kelseyville Farmers Market at Steele Winery.
* Pastels in the Park, an annual art event for all ages, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, at Library Park in Lakeport. Artists demonstrate their artistry with pastel chalk on the park”s sidewalks. Local musicians perform in the gazebo. Businesses or individuals may sponsor a sidewalk square for $40. Presented by the Lake County Arts Council, 263-6658, www.lakecountyartscouncil.com. Admission is free.
Sept. 4:
* All-women”s a capella chorus is welcoming new members. Rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Foursquare Church, 1125 Martin St. in Lakeport. Information: Betty Lou, 263-4721.
Sept. 5:
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
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.
* Lake County Youth Center hosts a youth dance for youngsters 10 to 18 years from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. Please join DJ Ko”Fawn at the Hot Spot, 4750 Golf Avenue in Clearlake. Admission is $5 and includes music, food and drink.
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. 11:
* All-women”s a capella chorus is welcoming new members. Rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Foursquare Church, 1125 Martin St. in Lakeport. Information: Betty Lou, 263-4721.
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.
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
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. 18:
* All-women”s a capella chorus is welcoming new members. Rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Foursquare Church, 1125 Martin St. in Lakeport. Information: Betty Lou, 263-4721.
Sept. 21:
* Lake County Youth Center hosts a youth dance for youngsters 10 to 18 years from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. Please join DJ Ko”Fawn at the Hot Spot, 4750 Golf Avenue in Clearlake. Admission is $5 and includes music, food and drink.
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. 25:
* All-women”s a capella chorus is welcoming new members. Rehearsals at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Foursquare Church, 1125 Martin St. in Lakeport. Information: Betty Lou, 263-4721.
Sept. 26:
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
* Lake County Sing-a-Long Society (formerly Home on the Grange) meets from 6 to 9 p.m. each fourth Wednesday at the Mendo-Lake Credit Union Community Room. Songbooks available; bring an acoustic instrument if you like. All ages welcome. No food or drink allowed in the meeting room. No charge for this event.
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. 3:
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
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.
* Lake County Youth Center hosts a youth dance for youngsters 10 to 18 years from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. Please join DJ Ko”Fawn at the Hot Spot, 4750 Golf Avenue in Clearlake. Admission is $5 and includes music, food and drink.
Oct. 6-7:
* Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild presents its sixth annual Falling Leaves Quilt Show, Saturday, Oct. 6, and Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Information: www.LLQG.org. Entry forms due Saturday, Aug. 4; quilts must be ready for display Thursday, Oct. 4.
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.
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Information: 274-1150.
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. 19:
* Lake County Youth Center hosts a youth dance for youngsters 10 to 18 years from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month. Please join DJ Ko”Fawn at the Hot Spot, 4750 Golf Avenue in Clearlake. Admission is $5 and includes music, food and drink.
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. 24:
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
* Lake County Sing-a-Long Society (formerly Home on the Grange) meets from 6 to 9 p.m. each fourth Wednesday at the Mendo-Lake Credit Union Community Room. Songbooks available; bring an acoustic instrument if you like. All ages welcome. No food or drink allowed in the meeting room. No charge for this event.
Oct. 27:
Children”s art day in Museum Park, 255 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Children from local elementary and middle schools can draw with chalk on the sidewalks, play artistic games, work with clay and learn origami, as well as participate in a scarecrow competition for prizes. Sponsored by the Lake County Arts Council, 263-6658, www.lakecountyartscouncil.com.
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. 7:
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
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.
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
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.
Nov. 28:
* Dance to the music of the High Notes, 5 to 9 p.m. every first, second and fourth Wednesday at the Sons of Italy Hall, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice. Donation is $9. Bring a new friend and receive a free hamburger for yourself. Information: 274-1150.
* Lake County Sing-a-Long Society (formerly Home on the Grange) meets from 6 to 9 p.m. each fourth Wednesday at the Mendo-Lake Credit Union Community Room. Songbooks available; bring an acoustic instrument if you like. All ages welcome. No food or drink allowed in the meeting room. No charge for this event.
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.
