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Sober Grad Comedy Night laughs it up for a good cause
The event will take place at Fritch Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St.
Doors open at 7 p.m.; curtain time is 8 p.m.
Kelseyville's own Marc Yaffee will host the evening, which will star Bay Area favorite and national headliner Dan St. Paul, who has been featured on MTV, Comedy Central and VHI, and featuring Lizette Mizelle, who has been seen at The Improv and on Comedytime.
Along with the laughs, enjoy adult beverages, finger foods and a silent auction.
Tickets cost $20 and are available at Kelseyville Lumber, Big Valley Properties, Pearadise Video, Jimmy's Deli, Golden State Water or at the door.
For more information call 245-4833 or 349-6366.
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Second Sunday Cinema features 'FLOW: For Love of Water' March 8
According to those who know, California will be out of water in about 20 years. Like everything else on this finite planet, fresh, sweet water – so crucial to all life – is finite, too.
Second Sunday Cinema's free film for March 8th is “FLOW,” a well-made documentary that takes an unflinching look at the major water problems humans all over the globe face today: our water is being squandered, taken away, polluted and sold as a commodity when in reality it belongs to us, the people.
What makes this documentary special is that it also looks at places on the globe where ordinary people have successfully taken back control of water that giant corporations seized and were selling back to them at outrageous prices.
What inspired them? Desperation. Many faced the daily decision: does the family eat today or do we buy water? As the New York Times says of this film, “This astonishingly wide-ranging film is less depressing than galvanizing, an informed and heartfelt examination of the tug of war between public health and private interests.”
Want a little rocket fuel or anti-depressant in your morning coffee? No? In some parts of the US they're already there. Want to pay ridiculously high prices for what is often tap water sold in a plastic bottle? You already do.
Some people say of SSC films, “I don't want more doom and gloom, so I won't go.” But consider this: If a forest fire was churning towards your house, would you rather be forewarned, or would you prefer to watch another half-hour of a soap? Without reliable information, no one can act effectively on their own behalf. SSC exists to provide that vital information.
Former Lake County supervisorial candidate and local water expert Robert Stark will speak briefly on local water issues at this screening.
“FLOW” will be screened, for free as always, at the Clearlake United Methodist Church at 14521 Pearl Ave. in Clearlake on March 8. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for socializing and snack and seat-grabbing. The film starts at 6 p.m. We hope to see you there!
For more information call 279-2957.
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Performance to offer uplifting blend of poetry, music
The performance promises to provide a new electric blend of different art forms.
“I’ve been thrilled to find that my poetry takes on a whole new dimension when I read along with music,” McMillan said. “It’s almost like I’m singing.”
At this uplifting concert, titled “Calling for Light,” Hawley, Watts and McMillan will be joined by the four former Lake County Poets Laureate: Jim Lyle (2000-2002), James BlueWolf (2002-2004), Carolyn Wing Greenlee (2004-2006) and Sandra Wade (2006-2008), who will also be reading and talking about their poetry.
About the program, Greenlee said, “Poetry and music ephemeral as light spring wind — time to rest the brain while supporting the voice of the community — what a great way to spend a few hours in the company of good friends!”
Lyle said, “I hope that my poetry will communicate something that I believe (or don’t believe).”
Hawley, a renowned concert pianist, is looking forward to playing the Yamaha grand piano owned by Clear Lake Performing Arts.
“That piano is a beautiful instrument with exceptional tone,” Hawley said.
She will play three etudes by Chopin and some of her original compositions, along with the improvisations with Watts.
Watts, an aficionado of blues and jazz, hosts several popular music programs on KPFZ, 88.1 FM and writes criticism and reviews for music magazines.
“Calling for Light,” a Spring Concert of Poetry and Music, will take place on March 15 at 3 p.m. at the Galilee Lutheran Church, 8860 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.
Tickets cost $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Children (18 and under) may attend for free.
Tickets are available at Watershed Books in Lakeport and Wild About Books in Clearlake, or by calling KPFZ at 263-3064. All proceeds benefit KPFZ, 88.1 FM, Lake County’s Community Radio Station.
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Blue Wing Saloon announces Thursday Open Mike Evenings
After a successful trial run last Thursday the saloon is announcing Open Mike Evenings every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Musicians wishing to participate will sign up for a 15-minute slot (your “15 minutes of fame”) at the door with Events Director Teresa Cook.
A small speaker system is provided, but voice and acoustic instruments only are encouraged.
Restaurant patrons are assured of a pleasant, hospitable experience on Thursdays with the usual good food plus good music in the background.
The Blue Wing is already well known in the community for its live music at Sunday Brunch, the blues bands that appear there every Monday night and the Concerts with Conversation Series at the Tallman Hotel next door.
The third annual four-day Blue Wing Blues Festival is now scheduled for this coming Aug. 5-8.
The Blue Wing Saloon & Café is located at 9520 Main St. in Upper Lake, telephone 275-2233. Visit the saloon and cafe online at www.bluewingsaloon.com.
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'Youth Writes' celebrates National Poetry Month
Venues are open to all Lake County students through age 18.
Become a "Youth Writes" poet. Show up at any Warm-Up Venues and perform one or two original poems.
Poets under the age of 18 will need a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. Students are encouraged to show up at as many warm-up venues as they can. No need to pre-register. All events are free and open to the public.
Warm-up venues will be held at Catfish Books, Lakeport, Saturday, April 4, 1 p.m.; Tuscan Village, Lower Lake, Saturday, April 11, 1 p.m.; Holy Joe’s, Upper Lake, Friday, April 17, 4 p.m.; Firehouse Pizza, Lucerne, Saturday, April 18, 3 p.m.; Mountain High Coffee and Books, Cobb, Sunday, April 19, 1 p.m.; Wild About Books, Clearlake, Friday, April 24, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Calpine Visitor Center, Middletown, Saturday, April 25, 2 p.m.
For further information and to download permission slips, go to www.youthwrites.org or contact Lorna Sue at 274-9254 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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