Dec. 19:
* The Kelseyville High School Music Department presents its annual winter concert, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, in the KHS Student Center. All of the music groups at KHS will perform including the KHS jazz ensemble, concert band, vocal jazz ensemble and chorus. A variety of music will be presented including music for the holiday season. Admission is free.
Dec. 21-22:
* Community Arts Academy holiday performance of “The Nutcracker,” 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, and 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, in the Coyote Valley Elementary School multi-purpose room. Information about tickets and sponsorship opportunities: 987-8230. Tickets also available at the Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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. 2, 2008:
* 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.
Jan. 3:
* Writers” circle with Lake County Poet Laureate Sandra Wade meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery. Information: balancesandra@yahoo.com.
Jan. 4:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 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.
Jan. 5:
* Open mic on the first Saturday every month at Caf? Victoria, 301 N. Main St. in Lakeport.
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.
* 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.
Jan. 12:
* Carolyn Bown Hawley is guest author at Wild About Books, 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-WILD (9453) or www.wildaboutbooks.net.
Jan. 15:
* Deadline to submit applications for 2008-2010 Poet Laureate of Lake County. Information: 995-9121 or balancesandra@yahoo.com.
Jan. 19:
* Former Lake County Poet Laureate Carolyn Wing Greenlee appears at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-WILD (9453) or www.wildaboutbooks.net.
Jan. 23:
* 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.
Jan. 26:
* Wild About Books, located at 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake, welcomes Steve Bartholomew, author of “Chapel Perilous,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. Information: 994-WILD (9453) or www.wildaboutbooks.net.
Jan. 26-27:
* Winter Music Fest, Jan. 26 and 27 in the Soper-Reese Community Theatre. Information: Lake County Arts Council, 263-6658.
Feb. 1:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 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.
Feb. 6:
* 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.
Feb. 10:
* Poetry Out Loud competition, Sunday, Feb. 10, at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre in Lakeport. Information: balancesandra@yahoo.com.
Feb. 23:
* Big Band Dance and Auction, Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Funds benefit music, science, computer programs, campus improvements and educational programs in the Lakeport Unified School District. Information: Melody De Leon, 263-6111; or Phyllis Gabehart, 263-8644.
Feb. 27:
* 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.
March 7:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 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.
March 7-9:
* Lakeport Community Players presents “The Solid Gold Cadillac,” March 7-9 in the Soper-Reese Community Theatre.
March 14-16:
* Lakeport Community Players presents “The Solid Gold Cadillac,” March 14-16 in the Soper-Reese Community Theatre.
March 26:
* 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.
April 4:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 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 2:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, 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 6:
* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 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.
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.
