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. 12 and 13:
* The Lake County Arts Council accepts entries for its “Floral Still Life” juried art show, noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, and Friday, Feb. 13, at the Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Two-dimensional work may be submitted in accepted traditional medium. Entries must not exceed 36 inches in any direction. Selected entries will be exhibited March 1 through 30; awards will be presented during the March 6 First Friday Fling. Information: Ray Farrow, coordinator, 278-0323, or e-mail melvin5674@sbcglobal.net.
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. 14:
* Boogie Shooz, a Sacramento party band, headlines a fundraiser for Operation Tango Mike, Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Big Valley Grange, 1510 Big Valley Road in Finley. Information: 349-2838. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music at 8 p.m.
Feb. 15:
* “Poetry Out Loud” youth recitation contest, 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Main Street Gallery 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.
* 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.
* “Concerts with Conversation” featuring Bob Culbertson, a world master of the Chapman stick, 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake. Barney Fetzer will pour wines from Ceago Vinegarden. Ten percent of all proceeds will benefit the Soper-Reese Community Theatre.
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 6:
* 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.
March 7:
* Open mic from 4 to 6 p.m., every first Saturday of the month at Cafe Victoria, 301 Main St. in Lakeport. Acoustic musicians, singers, poets, comics and all other talented people are invited to come have fun. This free event is filmed for airing on PEG Channel TV8, so originals only please if you want to be on TV. Call Phil at 263-3391 for information.
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.
* “Concerts with Conversation” presents the Lake Wind Ensemble, featuring Beth Aiken on oboe, Ann Hubbard on bassoon and Nick Biondo on clarinet, 6 p.m. Friday, March 27, at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake. Pam Prisco will pour Steele Wines. Ten percent of all proceeds will benefit the Soper-Reese Community Theatre.
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 3:
* 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.
April 4:
* Open mic from 4 to 6 p.m., every first Saturday of the month at Cafe Victoria, 301 Main St. in Lakeport. Acoustic musicians, singers, poets, comics and all other talented people are invited to come have fun. This free event is filmed for airing on PEG Channel TV8, so originals only please if you want to be on TV. Call Phil at 263-3391 for information.
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.
April 24:
* “Concerts with Conversation” presents an upbeat evening with Wendy DeWitt, the “Queen of Boogie Woogie,” 6 p.m. Friday, April 24 at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake. Joey Luiz will pour wines from Shannon Ridge Vineyards. Ten percent of all proceeds will benefit the Soper-Reese Community Theatre.
May 1:
* 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.
May 2:
* North Shore Alpine Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Harbor Park in Lucerne. Information: Lani Urquiza at 349-5457 or Atlanco@mchsi.com.
* Open mic from 4 to 6 p.m., every first Saturday of the month at Cafe Victoria, 301 Main St. in Lakeport. Acoustic musicians, singers, poets, comics and all other talented people are invited to come have fun. This free event is filmed for airing on PEG Channel TV8, so originals only please if you want to be on TV. Call Phil at 263-3391 for information.
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.
May 29:
* “Concerts with Conversation” featuring steel-string guitar soloist Alex de Grassi, 6 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake. Valerie Ramirez will pour Wildhurst Wines. Ten percent of all proceeds will benefit the Soper-Reese Community Theatre.
June 5:
* 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.
June 6:
* Open mic from 4 to 6 p.m., every first Saturday of the month at Cafe Victoria, 301 Main St. in Lakeport. Acoustic musicians, singers, poets, comics and all other talented people are invited to come have fun. This free event is filmed for airing on PEG Channel TV8, so originals only please if you want to be on TV. Call Phil at 263-3391 for information.
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 3:
* 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.
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.
First Saturday:
* Open mic from 4 to 6 p.m., every first Saturday of the month at Cafe Victoria, 301 Main St. in Lakeport. Acoustic musicians, singers, poets, comics and all other talented people are invited to come have fun. This free event is filmed for airing on PEG Channel TV8, so originals only please if you want to be on TV. Call Phil at 263-3391 for information.
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.
