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 sign-ups, 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.
Art in Public Places accepts pieces May 20
LAKEPORT ? The Lake County Arts Council (LCAC)”s Art in Public Places is a program offering local professional and non-professional artists an opportunity to display their works in high-visibility locations in Lake County. The artwork may include oils, acrylics, photographs, and mixed media, all of which have been securely prepared for hanging. The program can only accept artwork that can hang.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. only, on May 20, LCAC staff will be receiving work in the main lobby of the Lake County Courthouse. All works received will be hung in the courthouse as space allows and also Lakeport City Hall on Park Street.
May 20 is also the only time for picking up artwork from the prior show. This new exhibit will show through Sept. 16.
The LCAC will handle art sales through its gallery. Artwork in these exhibits should not be removed without notifying the LCAC beforehand.
Art in Public Places welcome new exhibitors. There is a small fee of $1 per piece to enter your work and there will be a 20-percent commission paid to the Lake County Arts Council by members and 30 percent by non-members should any work be sold. Membership is not required, but the LCAC encourages all those interested to become committed members and financial supporters.
Wild About Books closing at the end of May
CLEARLAKE ? Wild About Books Bookstore announced that it will be closing and that it is conducting a closeout 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.
Candidates surveyed on role of arts in education
SACRAMENTO — The California Alliance for Arts Education has released the results of a survey of candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) on their views about the role of arts education. A full month before the June 8 primary, the survey provides voters with the information they need to understand how candidates might impact arts education in California public schools. It can be read online at http://artsed411.org/educate/guide2.aspx.
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.
?Falling Leaves Quilt Show” invites entries
Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild invites quilters to enter pieces in its ninth annual “Falling Leaves Quilt Show,” taking place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 2 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Lake County Fairgrounds , 401 Martin St. in Lakeport. Admission is $6 for adults and $12 for children younger than 12.
Entry forms and information are available from the LLQG Web site, www.LLQG.org. Completed forms should be mailed to LLQG, PO Box 875, Kelseyville, CA, 95451. For more information, contact quilt show chairman Julie Nodine at 349-0846 or e-mail galactichdq@mchsi.com.
The entry deadline is Aug. 14.Quilts must be ready to hang on Sept. 30.
The “Falling Leaves Quilt Show” is a judged, open-entry show of more than 250 quilts. This year”s featured quilter is Sandy Turner, www.sandyturner.com.
The show will also feature a vendor mall with quilt fabric, books, patterns, notions, etc., a country store, opportunity quilts, challenge and round robin exhibits, door prizes, silent auction, demonstrations and food by Angelina”s Bakery & Espresso.
Snoopy license plate supports California museums
SANTA ROSA — The California Association of Museums is spear-heading an effort to commemorate Santa Rosa”s own Charles M. Schulz and raise much-needed funding for California museums. California residents have an opportunity to own their very own Snoopy license plate. Pre-registration has already begun.
In order to make this happen, owners of registered vehicles in California need to be one of 7,500 people to sign up for a California Snoopy license plate. As soon as there are 7,500 signatures, the Snoopy license plate will go into production.
When the plate is produced, proceeds will go toward grants that support museums in California communities and motorists will get the chance to show off their devotion to their favorite beagle. Each plate features Snoopy in his signature happy dance. For more information or to sign up, visit www.snoopyplate.com.
