Second Sunday Cinema offers double feature
CLEARLAKE — Second Sunday Cinema is offering a double feature on the financial crisis, “The Warning” and Michael Moore”s “Capitalism: A Love Story,” for its Sunday screening at the Clearlake United Methodist Church, 14521 Pearl Ave., near Mullen in Clearlake.
“The Warning” will be screened at 5 p.m., one hour earlier than usual. Following a 15-minute break, “Capitalism: A Love Story” will begin at 6:15 p.m. Attendees are welcome to stay for the first film only, for both films, or for the second film only. The films are free, as always. For more information, call 279-2957.
Three new artists featured at First Friday Fling
LAKEPORT — Main Street Gallery”s First Friday Fling features three new artists at its show, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport; Marge Bourgas”s glass work, John Eells”s acrylic abstracts and Bruce Vandras”s work in colored pencil. For more information, call 263-6658.
CLPA Auxiliary meeting this Monday
SODA BAY – Clear Lake Performing Arts Auxiliary meets Monday 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.
The CLPA Auxiliary is planning the eighth annual Home Wine Makers Festival, to be held June 26 at Library Park in Lakeport. The auxiliary invites volunteer involvement. It asks that attendees of Monday”s meeting bring fresh, creative ideas to enrich the festival.
Wild About Books closing at end of May
CLEARLAKE — Wild About Books Bookstore announced that it will be closing and that it is conducting a close-out sale. Founders Ellen Lundquist and Lori Peters said the store will be open normal hours, 10 to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, through the end of May at 14290 Olympic Drive in Clearlake.
Lundquist and Peters said that it was a dream come true when they opened the bookstore three years ago and they have greatly enjoyed being a part of the business and literary community. They appreciate all of their loyal customers who made it all so fun.
Lundquist is looking forward to retiring, traveling, working on her bucket list and spending more time with her mother and family. Peters looks forward to “what”s next” for her with great enthusiasm and optimism for her love of community and Lake County.
”American Idol” themed talent show at Terrace
LAKEPORT — Terrace School”s eighth-grade class is hosting an “American Idol” themed talent show, 7 p.m. Friday in the Marge Alakszay Center (the MAC). Reserved seats for $7.50 will be available for pre-sale in the Terrace Middle School office starting after spring break.
According to promoter Jennifer Strong, this isn”t your typical talent show. This year, the students are participating in a spoof of American Idol, the ”70s version. The “Dancing Queens” and “King Tuts” of Terrace School will perform disco tunes while enduring the critiques of “Simon,” “Randy” and “Paula,” with “Ryan” there to keep the show moving at a fast and fun pace, so the audience will be “Stayin” Alive” instead of snoozing.
Strong warns viewers to expect the unexpected from the silent and live auctions: “There will be front-row seats for eighth-grade graduation to be auctioned off, and the fundraising game of Heads or Tails is sure to bring lots of laughs as well as an amazing prize to the winner. Imagine bidding on a day on the lake and wakeboard lessons from the talented Mr. Figg.”
Strong added, “This is sure to be a fun night not only for the participants, but the audience as well.”
General admission tickets for $5 apiece will also be available at the school office and Linda”s Hallmark starting on April 12 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.
Bennett hosting writers” workshop on May 7
LAKEPORT — Hal Zina Bennett is hosting a writers” workshop, 3 to 5 p.m. Friday at Watershed Books, 305 N. Main St. in Lakeport.
On the occasion of his newly published book, “Write Starts: Prompts, Quotes and Exercises to Jumpstart Your Creativity, A Mini-Workshop for Writers,” Bennett will explain how to get and keep the creative juices flowing.
Bennett is the author of more than 30 successful books, including two national bestsellers. Attendees will have an opportunity to win a three-book package of Bennett”s books, “Write Start,” “Write From Heart” and “Backland Graces,” all personally autographed.
Bennett is an author and writing coach who has helped develop more than 200 successful books, including blockbusters by Phil McGraw, Judith Orloff and Michael Samuels, MD. Refreshments will be served.
Writing workshop with Clive Matson
LAKEPORT — Once again the Lake County Arts Council will sponsor a writing workshop featuring Clive Matson at the Main Street Gallery in Lakeport. Anyone with the desire to write or those who would like to light a fire under your writing skills is invited to attend.
Join the LCAC from 4 to 6 p.m. May 22 for an introduction and jumpstart and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 23 for an energetic workshop. Start something new or bring a work in progress.
For more information and signup, call 263-6120 or log on to www.lakecountyartscouncil.com. This event is supported by Poets & Writers through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
Arts program benefit at Moore Family Winery
COBB — Cobb Mountain Artists and Moore Family Winery are hosting a singer/songwriters benefit with all proceeds to be donated to the art programs of area schools, 1 to 5 p.m. May 22 at 11990 Bottle Rock Road near Cobb.
Locally-featured singers are: John Jennings, Greg Rogers, Scott Ferguson, Robert Stark, the Swelas: Mary, Liz, Clare, and Johnny with an opening set by Dennis Purcell.
Ticket are $10 for adults, $8 for teens and $5 for children 12 and younger. Tickets are available for purchase 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.
The event will be outside on the grass, so bring a blanket and/or low-backed chairs and food and drink.
