Dec. 9:
* Open mic, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of the month at Catfish Coffee House at 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Original material is encouraged, including poetry, music and comedy routines.
Dec. 9 to 11
* The Middletown Renaissance Christmas Pageant & Feast takes place at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 11 at the Middletown Community United Methodist Church, located at 15155 Armstrong St. in Middletown. Cost of tickets is $45 per person. Tickets are pre-sale only and are not available at the door. To purchase tickets or make group reservations call 295-7174.
Dec. 10 and 11
* Parents and Community for Kids (PACK) Community Arts Academy presents its fifth annual performance of “The Nutcracker,” 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and 3 p.m. Dec. 11 at Coyote Valley Elementary School outside Hidden Valley Lake. Cost of admission is $12 for adults and $8 for children and seniors. Reserved seating is available in the first three rows at a cost of $17 each. Tickets are available at PACK, Mt. High Coffee and Middletown Florist. For more information and reserved-seating tickets, call board member Tina Ryan-Rockwell at 355-1575 or visit the website at www.packcaa.org.
* Lake County Theater Company (LCTC)”s production of “A Christmas Carol in the Museum” takes place at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 and 2 p.m. Dec. 11. Cost of tickets is $15 for reserved seating and $12 for general. There is a $2 discount for students, seniors and LCTC members. Tickets will be on sale starting Friday at Watershed Books, 305 N. Main St., Lakeport, 263-5787, and at the Lower Lake Historical Schoolhouse Museum in Lower Lake. For more information call 279-2595.
Dec. 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.
Dec. 13:
* Soper-Reese Community Theatre presents its Second Tuesday Classic Movie Series featuring “Holiday Inn,” 6 p.m. at 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. For more information, call 263-0577 or visit www.soperreesetheatre.com.
* Mendo Lake Singers, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, presents its annual holiday program, 7:30 p.m. at Four Square Church, located at 1125 Martin St. in Lakeport. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. For more information call Christine at 263-5215 or Betty Lou at 263-4721.
Dec. 14:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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. 16:
* Soper-Reese Community Theatre presents Third Friday Live, a concert series that showcases Lake County bands and entertainers, 7 p.m. at 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport. This month”s show features Matt Weiss, formerly of the Lost Boys, and Taj D and K-town ENT. For more information, call 263-0577 or visit www.SoperReeseTheatre.com.
Dec. 19:
* A benefit performance for Kya Hill takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Blue Wing Saloon. All musicians are donating their fees and time. No cover charge; all ages welcome.
Dec. 31:
* The Soper-Reese Community Theatre will host a New Year”s Eve party from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at 275 S. Main St. in Lakeport. The event includes music by the L.C. Diamonds, appetizers and beverages. Table seating is available at a cost of $50 per seat, $120 to reserve a table for two or $400 to reserve a table for six. General seating in the loge is available at a cost of $40 per seat. For more information call 263-0577.
* 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.
Jan. 5, 2012:
* 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. 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.
Jan. 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.
Jan. 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.
Jan. 11:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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.
Jan. 13:
* Open mic, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of the month at Catfish Coffee House at 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Original material is encouraged, including poetry, music and comedy routines.
Jan. 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.
Jan. 29:
* Soper-Reese Community Theatre and KPFZ 88.1 FM co-present a live radio variety program that takes place at 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of the month beginning Jan. 29. The program will be staged at the theatre before a live audience and tickets are free. The show will be modeled after “A Prairie Home Companion,” with live local music, comedy, skits and surprises. Listeners are invited to come out to the theater or tune in via the radio.
Feb. 2:
* 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. 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.
Feb. 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.
Feb. 8:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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.
Feb. 10:
* Open mic, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of the month at Catfish Coffee House at 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Original material is encouraged, including poetry, music and comedy routines.
Feb. 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.
Feb. 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. ****
Feb. 26:
* Soper-Reese Community Theatre and KPFZ 88.1 FM co-present a live radio variety program that takes place at 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of the month. The program will be staged at the theatre before a live audience and tickets are free. The show will be modeled after “A Prairie Home Companion,” with live local music, comedy, skits and surprises. Listeners are invited to come out to the theater or tune in via the radio.
March 1:
* 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. 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. ****
March 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.
March 9:
* Open mic, 7 p.m. on the second Friday of the month at Catfish Coffee House at 14624 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake. Original material is encouraged, including poetry, music and comedy routines. ****
March 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.
March 14:
* Lake County Writers Group meets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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. ****
March 25:
* Soper-Reese Community Theatre and KPFZ 88.1 FM co-present a live radio variety program that takes place at 6 p.m. on the last Sunday of the month. The program will be staged at the theatre before a live audience and tickets are free. The show will be modeled after “A Prairie Home Companion,” with live local music, comedy, skits and surprises. Listeners are invited to come out to the theater or tune in via the radio. ****
April 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. ****
April 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. ****
The Arts and Entertainment calendar runs as space permits each Thursday in the Lake County Record-Bee. E-mail event listings to Arts Editor Cynthia Parkhill, RBinFocus@gmail.com (no attachments, please). All telephone numbers are within the (707) area codeunless otherwise noted.
