June 11:
* Local author Diane Arruda signs her children”s book, “The Undiscovered River,” 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Catfish Books in Lakeport.
June 12:
* Carolyn (Kit) DeCanti signs copies of her book, “Secret on Cobb Mountain,” 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Catfish Books in Lakeport. Information: 350-1967 or www.kitdeeproductions.com.
* 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 13:
* Laura Stec, author of “Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming,” appears from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 13, in the main meeting room at Clearlake City Hall, 14050 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Co-sponsored by Lake County Community Co-op and Wild About Books. Information: www.lakeco-op.org or call 993-4270.
June 14:
* KPFZ 88.1 FM hosts a “Tapas Beach Party” fundraiser, 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Lakeport Yacht Club, 15 Fifth St. in Lakeport. Tickets are $20 at the door or $17 in advance, available at Watershed Books, 305 N. Main St. in Lakeport; and Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake. Information: 279-4272.
* 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.
* The Clear Lake Performing Arts Youth Orchestra will perform in concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church”s Friendship Hall. According to director, Wes Follett, the group of young musicians has been working for months on a varied program, which they hope will attract widespread support from their communities. For more information, visit www.clearlakeperformingarts.com.
June 16:
* Mendo Lake Singers meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. in Lakeport. Ladies aged 16 and older are invited to learn to sing four-part harmony, make new friends and have fun. Information: Chris, 263-5215; or Betty Lou, 263-4721.
June 18:
* Kelseyville”s “Kickin” in the Country” street dances start out Thursday, June 18, taking place from 7 to 10 p.m. on historic Main Street.
June 19:
* Blanka Doren teaches an art class at 1 p.m. every Friday at the Lakeport Senior Center. For more information, visit 263-4218.
June 20:
* Lakeport Dance Center, featuring dancers from Antoinette”s school of dance and the Jazz Factory, will be having its annual dance recital on Saturday, June 20, at the Mendocino College theater, 1000 Hensley Creek Road in Ukiah. Show times are at 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 and are available at Lakeport Dance Center, 93 Soda Bay Road in Lakeport; or can be purchased at the door. For more information call 263-5617.
June 26:
* D”s Coffee & Tea Shop, located across the street from Middletown”s post office, will host open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month on its outdoor patio. Musicians, singers, storytellers, comedians and poets are all welcome. For more information or to sign up to perform, please call 987-3647.
June 27:
* Clear Lake Performing Arts presents its seventh annual Home Wine Maker”s Festival in downtown Kelseyville. Information: 277-7076.
* Parents and Community for Kids (PACK) Community Arts Academy hosts its performing arts extravaganza, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Coyote Valley Elementary School outside Hidden Valley Lake. 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.
* Local author Steve Bartholomew celebrates publication of his latest novel, “Journey to Rhyolite,” Saturday, June 27, at Wild About Books in Clearlake. Information: www.wildaboutbooks.net.
June 30:
* Mendo Lake Singers meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. in Lakeport. Ladies aged 16 and older are invited to learn to sing four-part harmony, make new friends and have fun. Information: Chris, 263-5215; or Betty Lou, 263-4721.
July 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.
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 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
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 11:
* Carolyn (Kit) DeCanti signs copies of her book, “Secret on Cobb Mountain,” 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Wild About Books in Clearlake. Information: www.wildaboutbooks.net.
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.
July 14:
* Mendo Lake Singers meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. in Lakeport. Ladies aged 16 and older are invited to learn to sing four-part harmony, make new friends and have fun. Information: Chris, 263-5215; or Betty Lou, 263-4721.
July 18:
* Local 17-year-old author Brandon Rockwell celebrates the release of his science fiction book, “Ethnis: Destruction,” Saturday, July 18, at Wild About Books in Clearlake. Information: www.wildaboutbooks.net.
July 24:
* D”s Coffee & Tea Shop, located across the street from Middletown”s post office, will host open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month on its outdoor patio. Musicians, singers, storytellers, comedians and poets are all welcome. For more information or to sign up to perform, please call 987-3647.
Aug. 1:
* 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
Aug. 6:
* 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.
Aug. 7:
* 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.
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.
Aug. 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.
Aug. 22-23:
* Arts and crafts show, Aug. 22 and 23 at the Lakeport Senior Center. Fee is $10 a day to reserve a 10-foot by 10-foot space. Sign-up sheet is at the reception desk. The center is requesting a 10 percent donation from all sales. For more information, call 263-4218.
Aug. 28:
* D”s Coffee & Tea Shop, located across the street from Middletown”s post office, will host open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month on its outdoor patio. Musicians, singers, storytellers, comedians and poets are all welcome. For more information or to sign up to perform, please call 987-3647.
Sept. 3:
* 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.
Sept. 4:
* 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.
Sept. 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.
Sept. 11:
* 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. 12:
* The fourth annual Old Time Bluegrass Festival takes place rain or shine, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. Information: 995-2658 or www.andersonmarsh.org.
Sept. 13:
* 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.
Sept. 17:
* Lake County Arts Council accepts artists” work for its “Art in Public Places” program, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 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. 19:
* Tenth annual Lake County Wine Auction, 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the National Guard Armory in Lakeport. Gala benefit for the arts, health and community of Lake County. Information: (866) 279-WINE or www.winealliance.org.
Sept. 25:
* D”s Coffee & Tea Shop, located across the street from Middletown”s post office, will host open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month on its outdoor patio. Musicians, singers, storytellers, comedians and poets are all welcome. For more information or to sign up to perform, please call 987-3647.
Oct. 1:
* 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.
Oct. 2:
* 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.
Oct. 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.
Oct. 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.
Oct. 14:
* 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.
Nov. 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.
Nov. 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.
Nov. 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.
Nov. 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.
Nov. 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.
Dec. 3:
* 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.
Dec. 4:
* 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.
Dec. 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.
Dec. 11:
* 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. 13:
* 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. 7, 2010:
* 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.
Jan. 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.
Jan. 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.
Jan. 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.
ONGOING:
Every Tuesday:
* Mendo Lake Singers meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. in Lakeport. Ladies aged 16 and older are invited to learn to sing four-part harmony, make new friends and have fun. Information: Chris, 263-5215; or Betty Lou, 263-4721.
Every Friday:
* Blanka Doren teaches an art class at 1 p.m. every Friday at the Lakeport Senior Center. For more information, visit 263-4218.
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.
