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. 14-15:
* Lakeport Community Players holds auditions for “The Solid Gold Cadillac,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Mendo/Lake Credit Union in the Willow Tree Plaza on 11th Street; and 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Lake County Arts Council, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. There are 18 parts to fill: 12 men and six women. Information: Alice Stone, 263-1830.
Nov. 16:
* Cobb resident and romance author Kate Douglas signs books and talks about her creative process, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at Watershed Books, 305 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Information: 253-5787.
Nov. 17:
* Local author Mark Allen Frost kicks off a promotional tour for his book “Thought Reality — Communications from Seth on the Awakening of Humanity, Vol. Three,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive, Suite A, in Clearlake. Information: 994-9453 or www.sethreturns.com.
Nov. 18:
* The Lake County Arts Council holds its annual members” meeting, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at the Lakeport Yacht Club, 15 Fifth St. in Lakeport. Information: 263-6658.
* Lake County Symphony”s annual Winter Concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Kelseyville High School. Concert director John Parkinson has chosen “Mozart Masterpieces” as the program.
Nov. 24:
* Trance dance, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at Parents and Community for Kids (PACK) Center, 21168 Calistoga Ave. in Middletown. Donation: $5-$10. Trance dance is a ritual that dates back to our ancestors, according to event promoters. It is used for visions, for answers to unsolvable problems and for connection to spirit. The trance state is guided by dynamic percussive rhythms and healing sounds, a breathing technique and a bandana to stimulate the trance state promoting spiritual awakening, mental clarity and emotional wellbeing. The ritual is held in a drug-free, safe sacred space. Information: Linda Drew and John Jennings, 928-5753.
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. 26:
* Clearlake resident Cathy Dion, one of several contributors to “The Bicycle Book: Wit, Wisdom and Wanderings,” reads from the book at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive, Suite A, in Clearlake.
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.
Nov. 29-Dec. 1:
* Clear Lake High School drama department presents “Father Knows Best,” 7 p.m. each night, Thursday, Nov. 29, through Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Marge Alakszay Center at CLHS in Lakeport. Tickets available at the door for $5 general admission or $3 with a student body card.
Dec. 2:
* Local author Kit Sloane autographs her books during the Hidden Valley Lake annual Christmas boutique, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, in the HVL Greenview Room on Hartmann Road. Open to the public.
Dec. 6:
* A writers” circle with Lake County Poet Laureate Sandra Wade meets from 7 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.
Dec. 7:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 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 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.
Jan. 15:
* Deadline to submit applications for 2008-2010 Poet Laureate of Lake County. Information: 995-9121 or balancesandra@yahoo.com.
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.
