June 26:
* Without A Net (Herb Gura, Bill MacDougall, Bill Bordisso, Carl Stewart, Heidi Morgan and Art Frazee) play old rock ”n” roll favorites mixed with original tunes, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. For information, contact the market manager, 694-2294, or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
* 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:
* Local 17-year-old author Brandon Rockwell celebrates the release of his science fiction book, “Ethnis: Destruction,” 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Catfish Books in Lakeport. For more information, visit www.FiledBy.com and do a search by author for “Brandon Rockwell.”
* 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:
* Blind Spot plays from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 3, at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. For information, contact the market manager, 694-2294, or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
* 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:
* Blue Moon plays on Friday, July 10, at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Konocti Dance Academy Camp graduates open for Blue Moon at 5 p.m. For information, contact the market manager, 694-2294, or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
* 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 17:
* Don Coffin plays from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. For information, contact the market manager, 694-2294, or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
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. For more information, visit www.FiledBy.com and do a search by author for “Brandon Rockwell.”
July 24:
* Borrowed Time plays from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. For information, contact the market manager, 694-2294, or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
* 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.
July 31:
* Cobb Stompers plays from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. For information, contact the market manager, 694-2294, or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
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:
* Blind Spot plays from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. For information, contact the market manager, 694-2294, or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
* 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:
* Michael Barrish plays from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. For information, contact the market manager, 694-2294, or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
* 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. 21:
* Blue Collar plays from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. For information, contact the market manager, 694-2294, or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
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:
* Cobb Stompers plays from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. For information, contact the market manager, 694-2294, or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
* 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:
* Blind Spot plays from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. For information, contact the market manager, 694-2294, or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
* 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:
* Dennis Chrisp plays from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. For information, contact the market manager, 694-2294, or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
* 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. 18:
* Dave Broida plays from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. For information, contact the market manager, 694-2294, or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
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:
* Dennis Chrisp plays from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. For information, contact the market manager, 694-2294, or the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, 994-3600.
* 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.
