June 10:
* Lulu”s is hosting free outdoor movie nights, starting at dusk each Thursday during June, July and August in the rear parking lot behind its storefront on Main Street in Kelseyville. All movies are family-friendly. No alcohol, drugs or pets allowed.
June 11:
* Michael Barrish performs from 5 to 8 p.m. June 11 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
June 11-13:
* Mendocino College and Lake County Theater Company present “Tom Jones,” 7 p.m. June 11 and 12 and 2 p.m. June 12 and 13 in the Little Theater at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Reserved and general tickets available at Catfish Books in Lakeport, 263-4454. General tickets available at Griffin Furniture in Clearlake, 994-2112.
June 12:
* Demonstrations take place from noon to 3 p.m. at Harbor Village Artist Complex, 6193-6199 Highway 20 in Lucerne. Demonstrations include alcohol ink on a gourd at the Gourd Gallery, hand-built coiled pottery at Serendipity Art & Boutique, bone choker with abalone circle at Pomo Fine Art Gallery and wire wrapping technique for jewelry at Lakeside Art Gallery.
June 13:
* Public reception for the EcoArts: Lake County Sculpture Walk, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Middletown County Trailside Park. For more information, contact Karen Turcotte at Karenturcotte@yahoo.com or 928-0323.
* 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. This month”s screening is “The Future We Will Create: Inside the World of TED.” 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/monthly.htm.
* The Clear Lake Performing Arts Youth Orchestra will present its spring concert at 6:30 p.m. June 13 at the Friendship Hall of the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church. Admission is free.
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 15 and 17:
* “Rocky Horror Show” auditions, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lake County Arts Council”s Main Street Gallery, 325 N. Main St. in Lakeport. Performances will take place Oct. 22 to 24, Oct. 29 to 31 and Nov. 5 to 7 at the Lake County Fairgrounds” Little Theatre. Information: Tim Barnes, 972-5787.
June 17:
* Lulu”s is hosting free outdoor movie nights, starting at dusk each Thursday during June, July and August in the rear parking lot behind its storefront on Main Street in Kelseyville. All movies are family-friendly. No alcohol, drugs or pets allowed. ****
June 18:
* Alan and Barbara Jo perform from 5 to 8 p.m. June 18 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
June 19:
* Coinciding with Middletown Days festivities, Friends of the Middletown Library is having its semi-annual book fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19 on the front lawn of the Middletown library, located on the corner of Calistoga and Callayomi streets in downtown Middletown. Proceeds support the purchase of new books and supplies for the library and the new library building fund.
* “Rocky Horror Show” auditions, noon to approximately 5 p.m. at Burns Valley Elementary School, 3620 Pine St. in Clearlake. Information: Tim Barnes, 972-5787.
June 19 and 20:
* Expressive Motion dance studio holds its next dance production, “The Wizard Of Oz,” 7:30 p.m. June 19 and 2 p.m. June 20 at Middletown High School”s Tallman Gym. Tickets are sold at the door. For information, call 987-8197 or visit www.Expressive-Motion.com.
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.
* 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/monthly.htm. ****
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:
* Don Coffin performs from 5 to 8 p.m. June 25 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
* 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.
* Parents and Community for Kids (PACK) Community Arts Academy hosts performers and their families in “A Family Affair,” 1 and 7 p.m. June 26 at Coyote Valley School in Hidden Valley Lake. For information or tickets, call 987-8230 or visit PACK between the hours of 2 and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at 21055 Bush St. in Middletown.
* 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:
* Blind Spot performs from 5 to 8 p.m. July 2 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 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 7:
* Original material open mic, 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Open to music and poetry. Performers, please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to sign up. Information: 995-1065.
July 9:
* Blue Collar performs from 5 to 8 p.m. July 9 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
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 13:
* 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 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 16:
* The Konocti Fiddle Club performs from 5 to 8 p.m. July 16 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
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:
* Michael Barrish performs from 5 to 8 p.m. July 23 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
* 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 27:
* 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 30:
* Borrowed Time performs from 5 to 8 p.m. July 30 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
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:
* Blue Collar performs from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 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. 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. 10:
* 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.
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.
* Original material open mic, 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Open to music and poetry. Performers, please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to sign up. Information: 995-1065.
Aug. 13:
* Without a Net performs from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
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. 20:
* Cobb Stompers performs from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
Aug. 24:
* 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. *****
Aug. 27:
* Blind Spot performs from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
* 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:
* Alan and Barbara Jo perform from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 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. 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.
* Original material open mic, 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Open to music and poetry. Performers, please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to sign up. Information: 995-1065.
Sept. 10:
* Dennis Chrisp performs from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
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. 16:
* 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. ****
Sept. 17:
* Wildcard performs from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
Sept. 18
* The 17th annual Lake County Wine Auction takes place from 4 to 10 p.m. Sept. 18 at Ceago Vinegarden in Nice. Information: (866) 279-WINE or www.winealliance.org.
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:
* Jon Henry performs from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Friday Night Farmers” Market at Redbud Park in Clearlake. Bring a chair or blanket to sit and listen to the music. For information or to become a vendor, visit www.lakeco-op.org or call the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce at 994-3600.
* 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. 7:
* Original material open mic, 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Open to music and poetry. Performers, please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to sign up. Information: 995-1065. ****
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. 3-5:
* The 17th annual Renaissance Christmas Pageant and Feast incorporates feasting, music, drama and dancing at the Middletown Community United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Washington and Armstrong streets in Middletown. For information, call 987-3379.
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. 10-12:
* The 17th annual Renaissance Christmas Pageant and Feast incorporates feasting, music, drama and dancing at the Middletown Community United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Washington and Armstrong streets in Middletown. For information, call 987-3379.
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 9 & 10:
* Who”s Who Star Revue celebrity lip sync, April 9 and 10. Proceeds benefit the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Information: www.lakeportchamber.com/.
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.
Every Saturday:
* “Knit A Round” book and knitting group, 1 to 3 p.m. each Saturday at Redbud Library in Clearlake. The group reviews new books that are available through the library system as well as discusses mystery books by authors that focus on knitting or crocheting in their subjects. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Limited help is available. Information: 994-5115.
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.
* Original material open mic, 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Java Express, 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Open to music and poetry. Performers, please arrive by 6:30 p.m. to sign up. Information: 995-1065.
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.
