April 30 and May 1
* Middletown High School thespians present two one-act plays, “The Dancers” by Horton Foote and “The Love Doctor” by Moliere, 7:30 p.m. April 30 and May 1 on the multi-use room stage. Admission is $5.
May 1 and 2:
* Lake County Arts Council presents its 29th annual Spring Dance Festival, “We Should be Dancin,” May 1 and 2 at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre, located at 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport. Performances are at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday. Reserved tickets are $20 and available only at the box office or by calling 263-0577. Tickets are also available at Wild About Books, Catfish Books and the Main Street Gallery. For more information, please call 263-6658.
May 2:
* Writer”s Wordshop, 6 p.m. Sundays at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, facilitated by Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Reza-?Khaliq Gonzaga. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org.
May 4:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
May 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. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
May 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.
* Terrace School”s eighth-grade class is hosting an “American Idol” themed talent show, 7 p.m. in the Marge Alakszay Center (the MAC). Reserved seats for $7.50 are available for pre-sale in the Terrace Middle School office. General admission tickets for $5 apiece are available at the school office and Linda”s Hallmark and will also be available at the door on the night of the performance. For more information, contact Jill Ruzicka Leighton at jill.ruzicka@att.net or call (818) 395-3050.
May 9:
* Lake County Symphony presents its Mother”s Day concert, 3 p.m. May 9 at the Marge Alakszay Center on the Clear Lake High School campus. Admisison is $15 for members of Clear Lake Performing Arts and $20 for the general public. CLPA memberships may also be purchased at the door. Free admission to children younger than 18.
* 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.
* Writer”s Wordshop, 6 p.m. Sundays at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, facilitated by Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Reza-?Khaliq Gonzaga. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org.
May 10:
* There is a May 10 deadline for area high school students to submit logos for the Old Time Bluegrass Festival. Organizers are looking for a “Heron theme” with old-time bluegrass instruments. Entries must be sent so that they are received no later than May 10 to Gene Vance, Lower Lake High School Art Department, PO Box 799, Lower Lake, CA 95457. Complete information is available from local high school art teachers or from the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association, 995-2658, bluegrass@andersonmarsh.org.
* Clear Lake Performing Arts Auxiliary meets May 10 at Galilee Lutheran Hall on Soda Bay Road. For more information, call Sandy at 277-2038, Kathy at 279-8149 or Kim at 277-9716.
* Christian recording artist Natalie Grant appears with Phil Stacey of American Idol and Britt Nicole, 7 p.m. May 10 at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre. For information and to purchase tickets online, visit www.soperreesetheatre.com/calendar/calendar-details.asp?ID=64. Tickets are also available at Wild About Books in Clearlake, Catfish Books in Lakeport and at the theater box office, open fron noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays. Call 263-0577; Visa and Mastercard available by phone. Proceeds benefit Compassion 2 Help and area ministries. For more information on Compassion 2 Help, go to www.compassion2help.org.
May 11:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
May 12:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 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 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.
May 15:
* Who”s Who Star Revue celebrity lip sync, 2 and 7 p.m. May 15 at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre. Reserved seats are $20 per person and general seating is $15. Tickets are available during business hours each day at the chamber office, on Thursday afternoons at the theater box office and on the Soper-Reese Web site, www.SoperReeseTheatre.com.
May 16:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
* Writer”s Wordshop, 6 p.m. Sundays at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, facilitated by Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Reza-?Khaliq Gonzaga. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org.
May 18:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
May 20:
* Lake County Arts Council accepts artists” work for its “Art in Public Places” program, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 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.
May 22:
* “Fashions in Bloom” fashion show, 1 to 3 p.m. May 22 at the Harbor Village Artist Complex, 6197 Highway 20 in Lucerne. Proceeds benefit the Lucerne Alpine Senior Center. Information: 245-7512.
* Singer/songwriters benefit concert, 1 to 5 p.m. May 22 at Moore Family Winery, 11990 Bottle Rock Road near Cobb. Proceeds will be donated to the art programs of area schools. Tickets are available at Mountain High Coffee in Cobb, Middletown Florist and Gifts, Perlz in Kelseyville, the Loch Lomond Market, the Moore Family Winery (weekends only) and at the event.
* Concerts with Conversation dinner and concert series, 7:30 p.m. May 22, featuring the classic and modern chamber music quintet, Quintessential (Becky Ayres on flute, Beth Aiken on oboe, Paul Hadley on horn, Ann Hubbard on bassoon and Eric Van Dyke on clarinet), in Riffe”s Meeting House next to the Tallman Hotel. Ten percent of proceeds will benefit the Soper-Reese Community Theatre. For tickets and information, contact the Tallman Hotel reception desk, 275-2244, or visit www.TallmanHotel.com.
* “Sing for Your Soper,” featuring EarReverence and the Kelseyville High School Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. May 22 at the Soper-Reese Community Theatre. Proceeds support the KHS music program and the Soper-Reese. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit www.soperreesetheatre.com/calendar/calendar-details.asp?ID=65.
May 23:
* Writer”s Wordshop, 6 p.m. Sundays at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, facilitated by Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Reza-?Khaliq Gonzaga. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org.
May 25:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
May 28:
* D”s Coffee & Tea Shop, located at 21187 Calistoga St. in Middletown, hosts open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. This is a free event. Musicians, singers, storytellers, comedians, etc. are all welcome. Early sign-up is encouraged. For more information or to sign up to perform, please call 987-3647.
* North Shore Christian Fellowship hosts a concert for young adults (18 to 38 years old), 7 p.m. May 28 at 9456 Main St. in Upper Lake. Bands performing are Rebel Unit, a rap group; and Strangers, an alternitive folk-rock group from the Bay Area. For more information, e-mail love-revolution@att.net.
May 29:
* Open mic at 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org.
May 29-30:
* Second annual Lake Renaissance Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 29 and 30 at Tuscan Village on Main Street in Lower Lake. Information: www.lakerenfest.com. To learn more about free workshops covering the history of the area, the age that is being portrayed, how to choose a character and how to dress, walk and talk, contact Judith Hinkel at afrontierlady@yahoo.com or Ann White at AnnDrewArt in the Tuscan Village, 995-5079.
May 30:
* Writer”s Wordshop, 6 p.m. Sundays at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, facilitated by Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Reza-?Khaliq Gonzaga. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org. *****
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June 1:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
June 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. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
June 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.
June 6:
* Public reception for the EcoArts: Lake County Sculpture Walk, June 6 in Middletown County Trailside Park. Information: www.EcoArtsofLakeCounty.org.
June 8:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721. ****
June 9:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 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 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.
June 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.
June 15:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
June 20:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
June 22:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
June 25:
* D”s Coffee & Tea Shop, located at 21187 Calistoga St. in Middletown, hosts open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. This is a free event. Musicians, singers, storytellers, comedians, etc. are all welcome. Early sign-up is encouraged. For more information or to sign up to perform, please call 987-3647.
June 26:
* Clear Lake Performing Arts Auxiliary holds its eighth annual Home Wine Makers Festival, June 26 at Library Park in Lakeport. It invites volunteer involvement with its auction and raffle, pouring and tasting of home wine and brew, as well as Lake County”s commercial wines. For more information, call Sandy at 277-2038, Kathy at 279-8149 or Kim at 277-9716.
* Open mic at 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org.
June 29:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721. ****
July 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.
July 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.
July 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.
July 14:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 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 18:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
July 23:
* D”s Coffee & Tea Shop, located at 21187 Calistoga St. in Middletown, hosts open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. This is a free event. Musicians, singers, storytellers, comedians, etc. are all welcome. Early sign-up is encouraged. For more information or to sign up to perform, please call 987-3647.
July 31:
* Open mic at 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org.
Aug. 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.
Aug. 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.
Aug. 11:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 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. 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.
Aug. 15:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
Aug. 27:
* D”s Coffee & Tea Shop, located at 21187 Calistoga St. in Middletown, hosts open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. This is a free event. Musicians, singers, storytellers, comedians, etc. are all welcome. Early sign-up is encouraged. For more information or to sign up to perform, please call 987-3647.
Aug. 28:
* Open mic at 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org.
Sept. 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.
Sept. 8:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 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. 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. ***
Sept. 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.
Sept. 19:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
Sept. 24:
* D”s Coffee & Tea Shop, located at 21187 Calistoga St. in Middletown, hosts open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. This is a free event. Musicians, singers, storytellers, comedians, etc. are all welcome. Early sign-up is encouraged. For more information or to sign up to perform, please call 987-3647. ****
Sept. 25:
* Open mic at 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org.
Oct 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.
Oct. 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. ****
Oct. 13:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 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.
Oct. 17:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
Oct. 30:
* Open mic at 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org. ****
Nov. 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.
Nov. 10:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 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. 21:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
Dec. 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. ****
Dec. 8:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 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. 19:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
Jan. 16, 2011:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
Feb. 20:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
March 20:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
April 17:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org. ***
ONGOING:
Every Sunday:
* Writer”s Wordshop, 6 p.m. Sundays at Harbin Hot Springs near Middletown, facilitated by Lake County Poet Laureate Russell Reza-?Khaliq Gonzaga. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. Information: www.harbin.org.
Every Tuesday:
* Mendo-Lake Singers (part of Sweet Adelines International) invites women who enjoy singing to its weekly rehearsals. The group sings four-part harmony from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Four Square Church, 1125 Martin St. on the corner of Bevins and Martin in Lakeport. For information, call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 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. Facilitated by Mary McMillan, Lake County poet laureate emeritus. 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 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.
Third Sunday:
* The board of directors for KPFZ 88.1 FM meets from 4 to 6 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month at the studio, 149 N. Main St. in Lakeport. The public is welcome. Information: www.kpfz.org.
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.
Fourth Friday:
* D”s Coffee & Tea Shop, located at 21187 Calistoga St. in Middletown, hosts open mic night, 7 to 10 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month. This is a free event. Musicians, singers, storytellers, comedians, etc. are all welcome. Early sign-up is encouraged. For more information or to sign up to perform, please call 987-3647.
Last Saturday:
* Open mic at 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month in Harbin Restaurant at Harbin Hot Springs outside Middletown. Although the event is free, Harbin gate entrance and membership fees apply. 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.
