Pictured are Phil Mathewson, left, and Stella (Karen Priest). Photo by Joanne Bateni.

KELSEYVILLE – The inaugural Artisan Luncheon on Oct. 21, presented by Stella's Select Catering, was well attended with about 40 artists and musicians enjoying Stella's sauces and marinades with pasta and salad while entertaining each other.

The Clear Lake Park Symphony Orchestra members (Karen Priest, C.J. Laubenthal and Tony Jarvis) performed their favorite tunes with their keyboard and bass backup. Joan Moss, local folksinger and writer, played her 12-string and sang some songs from one of her many CDs.

Jazz singer, Samaya, once an acclaimed local performer, now residing in Minnesota came back to perform for the luncheon. Anita "Chiquita" graced the stage with her lovely voice accompanied by Charlie Kettleson. Ed Moore and Yvonne Moore, Lake County Sing a Long Society members, played guitars and sang their great country tunes. William from Inner Skies, recited poetry from memory.

Many other musicians entertained the crowd as well. Inner Skies from Lower Lake exhibited their tie die art and puppets on the patio, while Phil Mathewson, local artist and musician, displayed his original abstract art in the lobby including his famous "Black Cat with a Pumpkin."

Penny Jahn, barrista from Victoria's Cafe, displayed her birdhouse collection and other unique gift items in front of the building. Mike Nadeau and Charity Huskey presented information on auto mileage improvement.

Stella's thanks the Kelseyville Lions Club for the generous use of their clubhouse for the event and Kelsey Creek Coffee Roastery and Main Street Bakery Organic Artisan Breads for providing the coffee and breads respectively.

Kudos to all the volunteers, musicians and artists. Next year will be even bigger.

Some of the same great performers and artists will be at the Day of Enlightenment at the Tuscan Village, Lower Lake on Saturday, Oct. 27, beginning at 1 p.m., in case you missed the Sunday show or want to see them again.

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