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

June 26:

* Soper-Reese Community Theatre is hosting the Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce mixer, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 26, at 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport.

June 27:

* Craig Renaud, a guest judge at this Saturday”s Home Wine Makers Festival, signs books at 1 p.m. Friday, June 27, at Catfish Books in Lakeport and 3:30 p.m. at Wild About Books in Clearlake.

* K.C. Patrick shares stories and signs copies of “The Pomo of Lake County,” 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, June 27, at Watershed Books, 305 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Information: 263-5787.

June 28:

* Clear Lake Performing Arts presents its annual Lake County Home Wine Makers Festival, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 28, in downtown Kelseyvillle. Proceeds support CLPA”s music programs including the Lake County Symphony and the CLPA Youth Orchestra. Information: Ed Bublitz, 277-8172; or Conn Murray, 277-7076.

* 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.

* Kelseyville Senior Artists art show, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Kelseyville Senior Center, 5245 Third St., one block from Main Street. Information: 279-2175.

* Antoinette”s School of Dance presents a recital, “Looking for Love,” 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 28, in the Marge Alakszay Center at Terrace School in Lakeport. Tickets available at the Lakeport Dance Center, 263-5617; and also at the door.

* Coyote Film Festival screens all animation shown at previous festivals of the last two years, 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at Calpine Geothermal Visitors Center in Middletown. Parental discretion advised due to cartoon violence and nudity. Program runs approximately 90 minutes. Doors open one half-hour before screenings. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for 16 and younger. Information: www.EcoArtsofLakeCounty.org or www.CoyoteFilmFestival.org.

* 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 28-29:

* Local artists” open studio, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, at 2932 Buckingham Drive in Greater Kelseyville. Featured artists are Toni Anderson, Vickie Burruss, Katie Bridges Folk, Jan Hambrick, Joan Mankins, Gaylene McComb and Diane Tembey-Stawicki. Artwork includes watercolors, acrylics, prints, ceramics, silks and more.

* Expressive Motion dance studio celebrates its five-year anniversary with four performances of “The Lion King,” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29. Information: 987-8197 or www.expressive-motion.com.

July 1:

* Local author Mark Allen Frost reads from his latest book “Thought Reality,” third and final volume in the series “Communications from Seth on the Awakening of Humanity,” 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive, Suite A, in Clearlake. Information: 994-WILD (9453).

July 3:

* 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.

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 5:

* “Amethodist Idol” talent search and all-American barbecue cookout, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 5, at the Clearlake Oaks United Methodist Church on the Plaza in Clearlake Oaks. Advance reservations, at $15 per person, are being taken at 350-3590. Proceeds benefit the Thornton-Canady Community Center and Li”l Acorns Preschool.

July 9:

* Lake County Writers Group 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.

* Exhibits will be accepted beginning Wednesday, July 9, for the 15th annual Quilt and Textile Exhibition, on display Saturday, Aug. 2, through Saturday, Aug. 30, in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum, 16436 Main St. in Lower Lake. Information: 995-3565.

July 10:

* Cobb author Kate Douglas celebrates the release of “Wolf Tales VI,” 11th book in a series of erotic paranormal romances, 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at Catfish Books, 1013 11th St. in Lakeport. Douglas will discuss the series as well as writing and publishing in general. Refreshments will be served. Information: 263-4454.

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 12:

* Bert Atwood, author of “My Father Was A Crop Duster,” will be the featured writer at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-WILD (9453).

July 13:

* 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.

July 19:

* Local author K.C. Patrick signs her book “The Pomo of Lake County,” 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive, Suite A, in Clearlake. Information: 994-WILD (9453).

July 23:

* 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.

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. 2:

* Artists” reception takes place 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, for the 15th annual Quilt and Textile Exhibition, in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum, 16436 Main St. in Lower Lake. Exhibits remain on display through Saturday, Aug. 30. Information: 995-3565.

* David M. Hooper, author of “Avalon Summer,” will sign books and perform in a mini-concert, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-WILD (9453).

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. 16:

* Wild About Books, located at 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake, welcomes Buck Buchan, author of “Collector of Broken Wives,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. Information: 994-WILD (9453).

Aug. 27:

Aug. 30:

* Joe Schopplein, a local writer and painter, is featured author at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake; 994-WILD (9453). Schopplein is signing his book “But, Fear Itself?”

* 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.

* Diane Tembly-Stawicki presents a “Golden Follies” fundraiser for the Soper Reese Community Theatre, Saturday, Sept. 13, and Sunday, Sept. 13.

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:

* 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.

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: June 26, 2008 at 12:00 AM PDT