Jan. 22:
* The Soper-Reese Community Theatre box office will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at 275 S. Main Street in Lakeport, to sell tickets for Winter Music Fest. Tickets may be purchased over the phone by calling the theater at 263-0577. Information and seating chart: www.soperreesetheatre.com.
* Lake County Theatre Company holds auditions for “Pajama Game,” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, in the Little Theatre at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Cast requires about 30 adult singers, dancers and actors. Information: 279-2595.
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.
* Lake County Theatre Company holds auditions for “Pajama Game,” 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. Cast requires about 30 adult singers, dancers and actors. Information: 279-2595.
* Konocti Dance Academy instructors present free dance lessons, Saturday, Jan. 24, at 4274 Old Highway 53 next to Fischer Towing in Clearlake. Complimentary classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, hula, yoga for children, Middle Eastern styles, Mommy & Me and more. Free raffles and prizes awarded during each class. All ages are welcome. Information: www.konoctidanceacademy.com or 995-0481.
* 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.
* WC Hargis signs “Lee & Eli”s Quest,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-WILD (9453).
Jan. 29:
* The Soper-Reese Community Theatre box office will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at 275 S. Main Street in Lakeport, to sell tickets for Winter Music Fest. Tickets may be purchased over the phone by calling the theater at 263-0577. Information and seating chart: www.soperreesetheatre.com.
Jan. 31:
* Scottish singer and songwriter Jim Malcolm will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Soper Reese Community Theatre, 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport. Admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets available at Watershed Books, 350 N. Main St. in Lakeport; and Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake; or call 262-0525. This is a benefit concert for KPFZ 88.1 FM, Lake County Community Radio.
Feb. 5:
* The Soper-Reese Community Theatre box office will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at 275 S. Main Street in Lakeport, to sell tickets for Winter Music Fest. Tickets may be purchased over the phone by calling the theater at 263-0577. Information and seating chart: www.soperreesetheatre.com.
* 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. 7:
* Living History Day, Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum, 16435 Main St. in Lower Lake. Museum staff, dressed in period costume, will be demonstrating Victorian-era household items and playing the 1906 player piano. Toys and games from the early 1900s will be available for the children, along with the viewing of 3-D pictures through a stereoscope. Take a step back in time and learn about local history. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and admission is free. For information, please call the museum at 995-3565.
Feb. 11:
* 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.
* Book club party, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Discuss great books, meet new readers. Information: 994-9453 or www.wildaboutbooks.net.
Feb. 12:
* The Soper-Reese Community Theatre box office will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at 275 S. Main Street in Lakeport, to sell tickets for Winter Music Fest. Tickets may be purchased over the phone by calling the theater at 263-0577. Information and seating chart: www.soperreesetheatre.com.
Feb. 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.
Feb. 13-15:
* Lake County Theater Company presents “Gramercy Ghost,” 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 13, 14, 20 and 21, with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays, Feb. 15, and 22, in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. Reserved tickets will be available at Catfish Books in Lakeport (263-4454) and Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce in Clearlake (994-3600). General seating tickets will be available at Shannon Ridge Tasting Room in Clearlake Oaks (996-9656).
Feb. 15:
* 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.
Feb. 19:
* The Soper-Reese Community Theatre box office will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at 275 S. Main Street in Lakeport, to sell tickets for Winter Music Fest. Tickets may be purchased over the phone by calling the theater at 263-0577. Information and seating chart: www.soperreesetheatre.com.
Feb. 21:
* Parents and Community for Kids (PACK) Community Arts Academy hosts a free performance for the community as a “thank you” for local support, 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in the Minnie Cannon Elementary School multi-use room in Middletown.
Feb. 20-22:
* Lake County Theater Company presents “Gramercy Ghost,” 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 13, 14, 20 and 21, with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays, Feb. 15, and 22, in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. Reserved tickets will be available at Catfish Books in Lakeport (263-4454) and Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce in Clearlake (994-3600). General seating tickets will be available at Shannon Ridge Tasting Room in Clearlake Oaks (996-9656).
Feb. 26:
* The Soper-Reese Community Theatre box office will be open from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at 275 S. Main Street in Lakeport, to sell tickets for Winter Music Fest. Tickets may be purchased over the phone by calling the theater at 263-0577. Information and seating chart: www.soperreesetheatre.com.
Feb. 27:
* Open mic, 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-9453 or www.wildaboutbooks.net.
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.
March 8:
* 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.
March 11:
* 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.
March 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.
March 21:
* Tedde McMillen and Heather Hale, the Queens of Chai, authors of “Million Dollar Cup of Tea,” appear Saturday, March 21, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Do you have a recipe you wish to market? This book can help. Information: 994-9453 or www.wildaboutbooks.net.
March 27:
* Open mic, 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 994-9453 or www.wildaboutbooks.net.
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.
April 8:
* 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.
April 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.
April 12:
* 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.
May 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.
May 10:
* 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.
May 13:
* 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.
June 10:
* 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.
June 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.
June 14:
* 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.
July 8:
* 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.
July 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.
July 12:
* 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.
Aug. 9:
* 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.
Aug. 12:
* 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.
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.
