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UPDATED: August 23, 2018 at 12:00 AM PDT

May 1:

* Writer”s group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Give constructive feedback or just listen and enjoy. With Poet Laureate Mary McMillan. Information: mtmcmillan@mac.com.

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. This month”s reception features artwork by Gail Salituri and John Clarke, which have been donated to benefit the Barbara LaForge Memorial Fund for the Lake Family Resource Center”s domestic violence shelter. For information about the fundraiser, visit www.gailsalituri.com/Memorial.html. For information about First Friday Fling, call 263-6658.

May 3:

* Sixth annual Art and Nature at the Rodman Preserve, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Rodman Preserve, 6350 Westlake Road on the corner of the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff north of Lakeport. Admission is free. Sponsored by Lake County Land Trust. Information: www.lakecountylandtrust.org.

* Lower Lake Historic School Preservation Committee presents its annual “Treasures and Trash Sale,” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum, 16435 Main St. in Lower Lake. Event occurs rain or shine. Information: 995-3565.

May 3-4:

* Lake County Arts Council presents “Can”t Stop the Beat,” its 27th annual Spring Dance Festival, Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, at the Marge Alakszay Center at Clear Lake High School in Lakeport. Information: 263-6658.

May 4:

* Cinco de Mayo celebration, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Library Park in Lakeport. Music by DJ Super Laser 2000 by Jesus Tapia and the band El Tejon y Sus Chavalos de la Sierra; entertainment by Ballet Folklorico Solecito, Kelseyville Primary School students and Aztec Dancers from Sonoma State University. This is an alcohol- and tobacco-free event. Sponsored by Bruno”s Shop Smart, Konocti Vista, Robinson Rancheria and the Kelseyville Migrant Parent Advisory Committee.

May 9:

* Open mic at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Sign up early or call 995-1065 to be on the program.

May 9-10:

* Poetic reading Friday, May 9, and writers” workshop Saturday, May 10, with poet/author Clive Matson at Wild About Books in Clearlake. Information: www.matsonpoet.com/biogcm.html or 994-WILD (9453).

May 11:

* Lake County Symphony presents “That”s Entertainment,” featuring show tunes and standards from the ”30s, ”40s and ”50s with John Parkinson conducting this special Mother”s Day concert. There”s also a centennial tribute to composer Leroy Anderson and a performance by the CLPA Youth Orchestra. Jazz singer Paula Samonte will also entertain. The concert is sponsored by non-profit Clear Lake Performing Arts in conjunction with MendoLake College. It takes place at 3 p.m. at the Kelseyville High School Student Center. CLPA members $15, general admission $20, children admitted free. Information: 279-0877.

* Second Sunday Cinema meets on the second Sunday each month at the Clearlake United Methodist Church to view interesting, thought-provoking films. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: 279-2957.

May 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.

* After the Wrath,” a presentation on John Steinbeck by Harold Riley, takes place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Wild About Books in Clearlake. Information: 994-WILD (9453) or www.wildaboutbooks.net.

May 15:

* Lake County Arts Council accepts artists” work for its “Art in Public Places” program, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, in the Lake County Courthouse lobby. There is a fee of $1 per piece to hang your work. LCAC receives commission on pieces sold — 20 percent for members and 30 percent for non-members. Information: 263-6658.

* “Concerts with Conversation,” Thursday, May 15, at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake. This month”s guest artists are members of the Lakeside Chamber Players. A portion of proceeds benefits the Soper-Reese Community Theatre. Information: www.tallmanhotel.com.

May 17

* “Red Carpet Gala — Howard Hughes Style,” 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, May 17, at the Solo Flight School hangar at Lampson Field, 4489 Highland Springs Road, Building E, near Lakeport. Fundraiser for the Lakeside Wellness Foundation. Information and tickets: 262-5189, ext. 2.

May 28:

* Lake County Sing-a-Long Society 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.

May 31:

* Open mic at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Information: www.harbin.org.

June 5:

June 6:

* Kit Sloane signs copies of her book, “Location Location,” 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at Catfish Books on 11th Street in Lakeport.

* 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.

June 7:

* Karin C. Uphoff, author of “Botanical Body Care, Herbs and Natural Healing for the Whole Body,” is guest author at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-WILD (9453) or www.wildaboutbooks.net.

June 8:

* Opening reception for EcoArts: Lake County Sculpture Walk, Sunday, June 8, at Middletown County Trailside Park. Information: www.EcoArtsofLakeCounty.org or www.lakecountyartscouncil.com.

June 11:

June 13:

* Open mic at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Sign up early or call 995-1065 to be on the program.

June 19:

* “Kicking in the Country Battle of the Bands,” Thursday evening, June 19, in historic downtown Kelseyville. Open to high school age bands. Please send in a CD or schedule an appointment for one of the judges to view a live performance. First place wins $600. Information: Bobby Rowe at 277-0600.

June 25:

June 28:

* Wild About Books welcomes guest author Lynda C. Davis Robinson, 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at 14290 Olympic Drive, Suite A, in Clearlake. Information: 994-WILD (9453) or www.wildaboutbooks.net.

* Open mic at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Information: www.harbin.org.

July 3:

July 4:

* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 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.

July 9:

July 11:

* Open mic at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Sign up early or call 995-1065 to be on the program.

July 13:

July 23:

July 26:

* Open mic at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Information: www.harbin.org.

Aug. 1:

* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 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.

Aug. 7:

Aug. 8:

* Open mic at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Sign up early or call 995-1065 to be on the program.

Aug. 13:

Aug. 27:

Aug. 30:

* Open mic at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Information: www.harbin.org.

Sept. 4:

Sept. 5:

* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 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. 10:

Sept. 12:

* Open mic at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Sign up early or call 995-1065 to be on the program.

Sept. 13-14:

* Old Time Bluegrass Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. Information: www.andersonmarsh.org.

Sept. 18:

* Lake County Arts Council accepts artists” work for its “Art in Public Places” program, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, in the Lake County Courthouse lobby. There is a fee of $1 per piece to hang your work. LCAC receives commission on pieces sold — 20 percent for members and 30 percent for non-members. Information: 263-6658.

Sept. 24:

Sept. 27:

* Open mic at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Information: www.harbin.org.

Oct. 2:

Oct. 3:

* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 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.

Oct. 8:

Oct. 10:

* Open mic at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Sign up early or call 995-1065 to be on the program.

Oct. 22:

Oct. 25:

* Open mic at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Information: www.harbin.org.

Nov. 6:

Nov. 7:

Nov. 12:

Nov. 14:

* Open mic at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Sign up early or call 995-1065 to be on the program.

Nov. 26:

Nov. 29:

* Open mic at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Information: www.harbin.org.

Dec. 4:

Dec. 5:

Dec. 10:

Dec. 12:

* Open mic at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Sign up early or call 995-1065 to be on the program.

Dec. 24:

Dec. 27:

* Open mic at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Information: www.harbin.org.

Jan. 1, 2008:

Jan. 2:

* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 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.

Jan. 9:

* Open mic at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Sign up early or call 995-1065 to be on the program.

ONGOING:

First Thursday:

First Friday:

* First Friday Fling, 5:30 to 7 p.m. 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.

Second Sunday:

Second Wednesday:

Second Friday

* Open mic at 7 p.m. on the second Friday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Sign up early or call 995-1065 to be on the program.

Fourth Wednesday:

Last Saturday:

* Open mic at 8:30 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Information: www.harbin.org.

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.

Originally Published: May 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM PDT