Mendocino Film Festival
UKIAH — The Mendocino Film Festival begins with an opening night party on Friday, May 29, and continues through Sunday, May 31. It features independent films, special events and attending filmmakers.
Organizers report that there are many exceptional offerings this year and sold out screenings are expected, so early ticket purchase is recommended.
There are recognized veterans in the line-up, including Jon Else (Eyes on the Prize, Day After Trinity) screening Wonders Are Many; Bob Elfstrom (receiving the Albert Maysles Award for Excellence in Documentary Filmmaking) screening his classic 1969 film Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music; and Kevin Rafferty (Atomic Caf?) with Harvard Beats Yale 29-29. Talented emerging filmmakers with cutting edge stories from around the world are also represented, including One Way (Afghanistan), Nutkin”s Last Stand (US/England) and the animated masterpiece Azur and Asmar (France).
For more information, go to Mendocino FilmFestival.org or contact the office at 937-2199.
Tallman Hotel postpones murder mystery
UPPER LAKE — A mystery dinner originally scheduled for Saturday, May 30, has been postponed until October. The hotel will be turned into the “4 Deuces” speakeasy in the 1920s. Join a group of professional actors and dress in period costume if you like. For information, visit www.TallmanHotel.com or call 275-2244.
Themed photography show at the Main Street Gallery
LAKEPORT — For the next in its series of theme shows, the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery is accepting photography in three categories: film, digital or in film and digital combined.
Guidelines are available at the Main Street Gallery in Lakeport, during regular business hours, by calling the gallery at 263-6658 or by e-mailing a request to Ray Farrow, show coordinator, at melvin5674@sbcglobal.net.
Judging will take place in June and the show will be mounted for exhibition in the month of July in the Linda Carpenter Gallery section of the Main Street Gallery.
Big changes to textile exhibit at the LC Fair
LAKE COUNTY — Calling all textile artists! There will be a big change in the “Clothing and Textiles” exhibit at the Lake County Fair in 2009. All textile-related entries will be displayed in a “home of their own,” the theater building that was once the “Home Arts” building many years ago.
In addition, there are some substantial cash awards for the winners. Be sure to catch the 2009 premium book (due out in June) for more information about these changes.
Anyone interested in volunteering to help with this undertaking is welcome. Clothing and textile enthusiasts themselves are taking responsibility for handling all exhibits (check-in and pick-up, display, “white glove” duty, etc.).
Kerrie Hershey and Jane Alameda have agreed to coordinate all these efforts but they will need lots of helpers. Please volunteer to assist with this effort. Call either Kerrie Hershey (at Kerrie”s Quilting in Lakeport), 263-8555, or Jane Alameda at 263-3831.
PACK hosts performing arts extravaganza
MIDDLETOWN — Parents and Community for Kids (PACK) Community Arts Academy hosts its performing arts extravaganza, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. June 27, at Coyote Valley Elementary School outside Hidden Valley Lake.
The event features performers of all ages and talents. Tickets are on sale for $10 general admission and $8 for children and seniors. Reserved seating is also available.? Stop by PACK at 21055 Bush St. in Middletown, call 987-8230 (2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday),? or visit www.packcaa.org.
Poets & Writers contest
LAKE COUNTY — Poets & Writers is welcoming submissions to the 2010 California Writers Exchange Contest. For information, please visit www.pw.org/about-us/california_writers_exchange_award.
