The Arts and Entertainment calendar runs weekly, as space permits, in both the Clear Lake ObserverHAmerican and the Lake County Record-Bee and also appears in its entirety online at www.record-bee.com/entertainment. Please e-mail event listings to Arts Editor Cynthia Parkhill, RBinFocus@gmail.com (no attachments, please). All telephone numbers are within the (707) area code unless otherwise noted.
Jan. 2, 2009:
* 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. A juried show of abstract paintings will be hanging in the Linda Carpenter Gallery. Awards will be given for Judge”s Choice and People”s Choice. Information: 263-6658.
Jan. 7:
* Book club party, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. All book clubs take home free advance-reading copies. Get a sneak peek at upcoming titles. Bring a guest; join a group. Information: 994-9453 or www.wildaboutbooks.net.
Jan. 8:
* In January, the Writer”s Circle, a free, public workshop for writers of all ages and abilities, will meet on the second Thursday, Jan. 8, instead of the first Thursday. Led by Lake County Poet Laureate Mary McMillan, the group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main Street in Lakeport. Every participant has an opportunity to share work and get supportive feedback. The Writer”s circle is supported by Poets and Writers, Inc., through a grant it received from the James Irvine Foundation.
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.
Jan. 10:
* Steve Elias, author of “Foreclosure Survival Guide” from Nolo Press, appears at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-9453 or www.wildaboutbooks.net.
Jan. 11:
* Second Sunday Cinema meets on the second Sunday each month at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave., 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.
Jan. 15:
* Lake County Arts Council accepts artists” work for its “Art in Public Places” program, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 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.
Jan. 23:
* Open mic from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-9453 or www.wildaboutbooks.net.
* Family movie night featuring “Nancy Drew,” 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. This evening will include a mystery to solve. First person to follow the clues and solve the mystery takes home the DVD. Information: 994-9453 or www.wildaboutbooks.net.
* Poetry Out Loud youth recitation contest, 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre in Lakeport. Students at Lower Lake, Middletown and Clear Lake high schools are participating in the contest. Winner advances to state competition Information: Michele Krueger, 928-6768.
Jan. 24:
* Auditions are taking place Saturday, Jan. 24, for Winter Music Fest. Call Betty Lou on Wednesdays at the Lake County Arts Council, 263-6658, to schedule a time to audition. Winter Music Fest takes place Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 1, at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre.
* Expressive Motion Dance Studio presents its Winter Dance Performance, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Tallman Gym at Middletown High School. Admission prices are $12 for adults and $10 for children and seniors through Thursday, Jan. 15. At-the-door admission is $15 for adults and $12 for children and seniors. Information: 987-8197 or visit www.Expressive-Motion.com.
Jan. 31:
* Scottish folk singer Greg Malcolm headlines a benefit concert for KPFZ 88.1 FM, Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre. Information and seating chart: www.soperreesetheatre.com.
Feb. 5:
* 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. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
Feb. 28-March 1:
* Winter Music Fest takes place at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre, 275 S. Main Street in Lakeport. Information and seating chart: www.soperreesetheatre.com.
March 5:
* 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. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
April 2:
* 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. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
ONGOING:
First Thursday:
* 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. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
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, 14521 Pearl Ave., 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:
* 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.
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:
* 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.
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, RBinFocus@gmail.com (no attachments, please). All telephone numbers are within the (707) area code unless otherwise noted.
