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Local artists at work. Photo courtesy of the Middletown Art Center.

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Community members are encouraged to participate in Middletown Art Center’s Restore project for the purpose of creating a trailside art installation at Middletown’s Rabbit Hill.

This endeavor is in partnership with the Lake County Land Trust, and comprised of several classes that will culminate in the project installation in late May.

The first class “Vertical Pathways in Natural Wood and Concrete” taught by sculptor Emily Sheibal, is this Saturday, March 9, from 1-5 p.m.

Adults of all ages and teens 11 up are encouraged to participate in this unique opportunity to collaboratively create and engage with the natural environment. The cost is $5 per session.

There is no requirement to attend every class and no previous experience is needed. Sign up at www.middletownartcenter.org/restore. Preregistration is mandatory as space is limited.

The installation, a visual sculpture trail, will be comprised of "totem" like wood workings that are inspired, in part, by the flutes that the former residents of Rabbit Hill, “Huck” and “Skee” Hamann used to teach neighborhood children how to make and play.

The Hamanns donated their land – affectionately known as “Rabbit Hill” – to the Madrone Audubon Society in the 1970s. Rabbit Hill was then transferred to the Lake County Land Trust after its inception in the 1990’s.

The goal of this particular project is to create a sense of place and restoration at Rabbit Hill. Lisa Kaplan, programs director of MAC, explains: “We want to honor the history of Rabbit Hill as well as the natural elements there.”

The installation aims to create an overall sense of harmony and contrast with the landscape, working with an undulating, serpentine line to bring awareness of the topography, natural elements, and history of the land that it will seem to both protect and enhance.

Additional sessions focused on the Rabbit Hill project will be held March 31, and April 14 with more classes and installation activities announced in April and May. Community members interested in helping with landscaping and installation can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call MAC at 707-809-8118.

Restore classes in sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, or creative writing are offered most weekends through May 2019 from 1-5 p.m.

Upcoming classes include a 2D mixed media workshop entitled “Love & Loss” with Laura Schneiter Kennedy on March 17, and Writers’ Workshop March 23 with Clive Matson.

The public is invited to a free Spoken Word Gathering at 6:30 p.m. after the writers’ workshop. Preregistration is required for all classes at www.middletownartcenter.org/restore as space is limited.

The Restore project was made possible with support from the California Arts Council, a state agency, with additional support from the Lake County Land Trust and other local organizations, businesses and individuals.

Visit www.ca.arts.gov to learn more about the California Arts Council’s work in communities and schools throughout California.

Learn more about the Lake County Land Trust at www.lakecountylandtrust.org.

Be a part of the growing arts and cultural scene in South Lake County by becoming a MAC member, by participating in Restore classes, or by attending one of the many events or classes at MAC.

Visit www.middletownartcenter.org or “Like” Middletown Art Center on Facebook to stay up-to-date.


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WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that he is now accepting applications for the 2019 Fifth Congressional District Art Competition, open to high school students.

This annual competition showcases the artistic talents and ability of students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories.

All winning pieces are displayed in the United States Capitol.

“Each year, I am honored to see the artistic talent and skill from young artists across our district who submit pieces to my Fifth Congressional District Art Competition. These students represent our best and brightest artistic ability and I am proud to support them every year,” said Thompson. “One student’s artwork will be selected to hang in the halls of the Capitol for a full year and represent our district to the nation and I encourage everyone to participate in this exciting competition!”

The 2019 Fifth Congressional District Art Competition is open to high schoolers across Thompson’s District.

The deadline to submit artwork is Tuesday, April 16.

Artwork can be submitted to one of Thompson’s District Offices, including in Napa located at 2721 Napa Valley Corporate Drive, in Santa Rosa located at 2300 County Center Drive, Suite A100, or in Vallejo located at 420 Virginia Street, Suite 1C.

Artwork submitted must conform to the rules and regulations of the competition in order to be considered and those guidelines can be found by clicking here.

Students, parents and teachers with questions can call Thompson’s office.

Thompson represents California’s Fifth Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties.
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The Psychedellos. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Soper Reese Theatre’s long-running Third Friday Live dance party returns on Friday, March 15, at 7 p.m. with The Psychedellos.

Tickets are now on sale for $15, open seating, with dance floor open.

The Psychedellos were born on July 29, 2016, at The Spot in Clearlake, after an impromptu gathering of friends got together to celebrate drummer Steve Toma’s 66th birthday.

Together, their eclectic sound of rock, folk and country sounded so good, and felt so good, the group decided to make it permanent.

Musicians are Dave Hagberg, vocals and lead guitar; Phil Oiler, vocals and lead guitar; April Knoll, vocals; Dale Billester, bass; and Steve Toma, drums.

Major sponsor is the Strong Financial Network. Also sponsored by KXBX 98.3 and KNTI 99.5. Dance floor will be open.

Tickets are available online at www.SoperReeseTheatre.com; or at The Travel Center, 1265 S. Main, Lakeport, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Box office open two hours ahead of show time.

For more information call 707-263-0577 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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UKIAH, Calif. – The community is invited to attend the upcoming Mendocino College Art Gallery exhibit “Fostering our Future: Collaborating to Cultivate an Environmentally Aware Community.”

An opening reception for the show will be held on Friday, March 15, from 4-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

The exhibit runs through April 13.

Science instructors at Mendocino College have put together this photo exhibit, which highlights images and information about the college’s Coastal Field Station. Most of the images were captured by Mendocino College students and instructors.

This educational facility, nestled between the California Coastal National Monument and the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, has supported the education of Mendocino College students for almost 40 years.

The display puts a spotlight on the beloved community members who, through their donations of time and money, have made the recent renovation work possible. It also highlights the unique educational activities and history of the amazing site.

This photo project has been generously underwritten by the Friends of the Mendocino College Coastal Field Station and Natural Sciences, an affiliate of the Mendocino College Foundation.

Regular gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., by special appointment and during theatre performances.

For more information call 707-468-3207 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The Mendocino College Art Gallery is located in the Center Theatre at the Ukiah campus, 1000 Hensley Creek Road.
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Ramana Vieira. Courtesy photo.


LAKEPORT, Calif. – Take a journey to the world of fado, often described as the Portuguese version of the blues, in a concert this month at the Soper Reese Theatre.

The concert will take place on Saturday, March 30, at 7 p.m.

This concert presents Fado as interpreted by Ramana Vieira, a Northern California native of Portuguese descent who has been described by The New York Times as an American at the forefront of the Fado resurgence. The San Francisco Examiner calls her “the Rising Star in World Music."

Following her show at the Soper Reese last year, this year's performance will concentrate more fully on the authentic fado style.

Vieira is performing here in Lake County in recognition of Portugal Day, which celebrates the death of Portugal’s national literary icon, Luís de Camões, who died on June 10, 1580. De Camões has been compared to William Shakespeare in his mastery of the language while his poetic masterpiece, Os Lusiadas (The Lusiads), has become an icon of Portuguese literature.

Fado has Moorish musical roots and is often associated with pubs, cafés and restaurants.

Originating in 1820s Portugal, this style of singing is characterized by poetic lyrics related to the elements of love, loss, redemption and occasionally humor. These ballads evoke the emotion of “saudade,” a yearning for something lost.

Tickets are $20. Open seating. Tickets are available at www.soperreesetheatre.com; at the theatre’s Box Office, 275 S. Main St., Lakeport, up to two hours before show time; at The Travel Center, 1265 S. Main St., Lakeport, Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The theatre telephone is 707-263-0577; Travel Center phone is 707-263-3095.
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Art by Anna Sabalone.


UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Lake County Wine Studio is presenting monthly art classes with wine, co-hosted with artist Anna Sabalone.

This month's wine and art session with Sabalone is scheduled for Sunday, March 10, and will feature a crab painted in oil pastels.

The session time is 1:30 to 4 p.m.

The class fee of $40 covers all of the provided art supplies needed along with step-by-step guidance and a glass of Lake County wine.

Reservations are required for each month's class as participation is limited to 12 people.

Sabalone was born and raised in Lake County. She has been involved in the Lake County Arts Council since her teen years.

She attended the University of California, Santa Barbara and the University of Leeds, England for her undergraduate degree in English, history and anthropology. She earned her teaching credential and Master’s of Education from UCSB and has been teaching art, English, history and academic decathlon at Upper Lake High School since 2008.

For class schedule, reservations and additional information, contact Susan Feiler at 707-293-8752.

The Lake County Wine Studio is both a gallery for display of arts and a tasting room, wine bar and retail shop for the fine wines of Lake County. Artists’ shows are held on a monthly basis with art and wine receptions held the first Friday and subsequent Saturday of each month.

The gallery is located at 9505 Main St., in Upper Lake.

For more information call LCWS at 707-275-8030.

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