Coming Up!

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

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:

* Sarah and David Ryan perform at 4 p.m. July 11 during the Friday night farmers” market at Austin Park in Clearlake.

* Lakeport Summer Concert series presents Lefty, 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Library Park in Lakeport. Admission is free.

* 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:

* Lower Lake Historic School Preservation Committee will hold its annual meeting, Saturday, July 12, in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake museum, 15435 Main St. in Lower Lake. Short business meeting begins at 1 p.m., followed by lunch. Members, guests and the public are cordially invited to attend. Information: 995-3565.

* 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. This month”s presentation includes “White Haze and Jet Trails” by local resident Tom Slaight as well as “Seeds of Deception,” a documentary about GMOs. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., screening at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend. Information: 279-2957.

July 18:

* Time Travelers perform at 4 p.m. July 18 during the Friday night farmers” market at Austin Park in Clearlake.

* Lakeport Summer Concert series presents Richie Barron, 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 18, at Library Park in Lakeport. Admission is free.

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).

* Cobb Mountain Music Festival takes place Saturday, July 19. Gates open at 10 a.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $7 for children 12 and younger, 5 and younger admitted free. Proceeds benefit Sponsoring Survivorship and Lake Family Resource Center. Information: 928-0390 or www.cobbmountainmusicfestival.com.

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 25:

* Without A Net performs at 4 p.m. July 25 during the Friday night farmers” market at Austin Park in Clearlake.

* Lakeport Summer Concert series presents Blusion, 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Library Park in Lakeport. Admission is free.

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:

* Dennis Chrisp performs at 4 p.m. Aug. 1 during the Friday night farmers” market at Austin Park in Clearlake.

* 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.

* Lakeport Summer Concert series presents Soul Exciter, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, at Library Park in Lakeport. Admission is free.

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:

* 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.

Aug. 8:

* Lakeport Summer Concert series presents Tom Righney & Flambeau, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at Library Park in Lakeport. Admission is free.

* 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. 15:

* Lakeport Summer Concert series presents the LC Diamonds, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at Library Park in Lakeport. Admission is free.

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 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.

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: July 9, 2008 at 12:00 AM PDT