Auditions to be held in Lakeport and Lower Lake
LAKE COUNTY — Lake County Theatre Company will hold auditions for the comedy, “The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen”s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery,” 5 to 8 p.m. May 26 at the Little Theatre on the Lake County Fairgrounds and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28 in Weaver Auditorium at the Lower Lake Historic Schoolhouse Museum. Ending times are subject to change depending on turnout. There are parts for four women and one man; performances will be in September. Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to prepare two contrasting 2-minute monologues. For more information, call Sue or Mill Garrett at 998-0224.
EcoArts reception is on June 12
MIDDLETOWN — The EcoArts: Lake County Sculpture Walk will open in June and the installation of sculptures in dialogue with nature will be available for viewing through October at Middletown Trailside County Park, located at 21435 Dry Creek Cutoff, off Highway 175 outside Middletown. A free grand opening event is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12. Admission is free.
Attendees are invited to stroll along the center trail of the 107-acre park to view the sculptural expressions of award-winning artists, as well as local schools and community groups. Viewers can bring a picnic lunch and enjoy their meal at one of the tables located throughout the park.
The park is open daily from dawn until dusk. Sensible shoes and water are recommended.
For more information about EcoArts of Lake County, visit www.ecoartsoflakecounty.org or call 928-0323.
CLPA to hold yard sale
LAKEPORT — Clear Lake Performing Arts will hold a fundraising yard sale, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 11 at 3156 St. Francis Drive in Lakeport (Corinthian Bay). All proceeds will benefit the Lake County Symphony and music programs. The fundraiser will also include the sale of coffee, homemade goodies and donuts.
Concert series to debut in Lower Lake
LOWER LAKE — The Lake County band Blue Collar is teaming up with Terrill Cellars, Tuscan Village and the Cactus Grill to host the inaugural Tuscan Music Fiesta Summer Concert Series.
Blue Collar will open for three area bands: Southern Comfort on June 18, the Fargo Brothers on July 30 and Twice as Good on Aug. 20. All concerts start at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. Food and wine must be purchased separately. The Tuscan Village is located at 16175 Main St. in Lower Lake.
Blue Collar is an eclectic acoustical band that features original music by Carl Stewart. Its sound is a mixture of bluegrass, country, rock and Zydeco.
A few months ago, the members of Blue Collar approached Brad Terrill, owner of the Tuscan Village, with a concept they had to sponsor a large concert series at the venue. The band members” hands-down choice to provide food at the event was the Cactus Grill in Clearlake.
First to share the stage with Blue Collar, on June 18, is the Southern Comfort Band, which has been performing for more than 25 years upon stages on the North Coast and as far away as Nashville, Tenn.
On July 30, Blue Collar will open for the Fargo Brothers, four seasoned professionals who have performed rock ”n” roll together for more than 30 years. The Fargo Brothers are veterans of more than 3,000 live shows from California to the Canadian border.
For the last show, on Aug. 20, Blue Collar is sharing the venue with Twice As Good, the father-and-son duo of Rich and Paul Steward. They have been all over the United States and have independently released four albums. For more information about the concert series, visit www.tuscanmusicfiesta.com.
Free proctoring available at Lakeport Library
LAKEPORT — Free proctering is available to students who need a proctor for online college exams at the Lakeport Library, 1425 High St. Proctors are generally available on Thursday afternoons. For more information, contact the Lakeport Library at 263-8817. Donations for this service are graciously accepted by Friends of the Lake County Library.
”Christmas in July” invites vendors
LAKEPORT — Local artists are encouraged to take part in the Lakeport Senior Activity Center”s “Christmas in July” craft show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 16. Handcrafters from all around the lake are invited to rent a space at the show. A total of 30 tables are available and the fee is $25 per table.
Food will be available at the show and entertainment from local groups. The art students at the center will provide a show of their creations.
The garden and playground will be open for playing horseshoes and lounging in the shade. Anyone interested should contact event co-chair Pam Plank at 272-3665.
Applications can be picked up at the senior center or the Meals On Wheels Thrift Store at 560 Lakeport Blvd. in Lakeport. The deadline for registering is June 24 with both the application and fee.
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