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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Talented regional mandolin players will be featured in this weekend’s special Lake County Symphony’s Chamber Orchestra Baroque concert.
The concert will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the Soper Reese Theatre.
David “Gus” Garelick and Gail Sharpsteen are founding members of the Gravenstein Mandolin Ensemble, in Sebastopol.
For the past 11 years, this group has been performing mandolin music from around the world: Classical music from the Baroque Era, Choro music from Brazil, Klezmer music from Eastern Europe, Italian music, Spanish music, and much more.
Gus Garelick originally learned mandolin from his Russian relatives, and quickly discovered the rich tradition of mandolin music, from the folk music of Russia and Eastern Europe to American Bluegrass, Brazilian Choro, Italian Ballo Liscio music, and classical works by Vivaldi, Mozart and Beethoven.
He was a member of the Berkeley Mandolin Ensemble in the 1980s, where he first performed the Vivaldi Mandolin Concerto. Years later, upon moving to Sonoma County, he was delighted to find people willing to form a new mandolin ensemble. He also plays violin in the Lake County Symphony.
Gail Sharpsteen learned to play the mandolin when she inherited her grandfather’s 1923 Gibson in the 1980’s.
She also learned to play the mandocello, and more recently the mandola, and plays all three instruments (but not at the same time!) with the Gravenstein Mandolin Ensemble.
Sharpsteen’s primary instrument is the violoncello and she is active in chamber music and theater music in Napa, Sonoma and Lake counties.
She has played in the cello section of the Lake County Symphony for the past four years.
The special concert has open seating and a lower admission fee of $10 (under 18 are free) and is not part of the Symphony’s main concert season.
The Soper Reese Theatre is located at 275 S. Main St., Lakeport.
Debra Fredrickson is a volunteer with the Lake County Symphony.
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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Join artist John Jennings and create linocuts at Middletown Art Center this Saturday, Sept. 29, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Adults and teens (12 and up) of all levels of art making experience, from newbies to professionals, are invited to attend this fun and inspiring class for just $5.
“In my journeys through the various modes of printmaking, I’ve found none quite as dynamic as block printing, which includes linocuts,” explained Jennings. “The range of possibilities runs from the exquisitely delicate lines and gradient colors of the Japanese landscape artists to the almost primitive strokes of the European Expressionists. In our class I hope to introduce the participant to the magic of block printing: from the drawing stage to the transfer of the drawing to the linoleum block, to the carving of the block to printing of the image. The thrill of pulling the rice paper off the block and seeing your work in ink on the page is like no other.”
Please register in advance for all Restore classes at www.middletownartcenter.org/restore, email
The Restore project provides low-cost classes most weekends through May 2019. Fall and early winter classes provide opportunity to learn or refine skills in a variety of materials and techniques, including clay, woodworking, metalworking, concrete, dry point, block printing, and more.
Late winter and spring classes will focus on personal and collaborative projects, studio time, mentoring and guidance to create work. Learn more about Restore class scheduling at www.middletownartcenter.org.
While participants can join for just one class, MAC encourages folks to come to a series of classes and collaborate in project design and implementation for a new Art Walk on Rabbit Hill, and/or to work towards a large-scale personal work for exhibition at the EcoArts Sculpture Walk.
A public call for work for the Sculpture Walk will be posted in January. Entries to the Sculpture Walk will be juried.
On Saturday, Oct. 6, the Restore project features concrete vessels with Emily Scheibal. On Oct. 13, local poet Georgina Marie will lead the Writers Workshop.
Work from writing and printmaking classes will contribute to MAC’s second chapbook of writings and images, as well as work for readings or exhibition.
The first chapbook, “Resilience – a community reframes disaster through art,” is available for purchase at MAC or on the MAC Web site.
The Restore project was made possible thanks to support from the California Arts Council, a state agency, with additional support from local organizations, businesses, and individuals. Visit www.ca.arts.gov to learn more about the California Arts Council’s important work in communities and schools throughout California.
The Middletown Art Center is located at 21456 State Highway 175 at the junction of Highway 29. Be a part of the growing arts scene in South Lake County by becoming a MAC member, by coming to Restore printmaking this Saturday, or by attending one of the many arts and cultural events or classes at MAC.
Visit www.middletownartcenter.org or like the Middletown Art Center on Facebook to stay up-to-date with what’s happening at MAC.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Iconic singer/songwriter Eliza Gilkyson, with special guest Nina Gerber, will perform at the Coffeehouse Concert Series in Kelseyville on Saturday, Oct. 6.
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Fore Family Vineyards Tasting Room, 3020 Main St. in Kelseyville.
Seating is limited, and tickets are only available in advance; at Fore Family Vineyards Tasting Room, Watershed Books or at www.uuclc.org .
The concert is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County.
Gilkyson’s latest album, “Secularia,” is recently released and the reviews have been fantastic.
With nearly a dozen records under the renowned folk label Red House, Gilkyson is producing the best music of her career. Gilkyson's music, in the classic folk music tradition, offers a vivid reflection of these times.
“Secularia” is a collection of spiritually charged songs that don't fit within the parameters of traditional religious beliefs.
Her songs challenge us to embrace a more inclusive perspective, to respect all life and be accountable for our actions.
Nina Gerber has released solo CDs as well as produced, arranged and performed with many other folk singers.
Gerber continues to prove with her guitar that some of the truest and most emotional communication requires no words.
When combined with the voice of another musician of heart, the result is unforgettable.
For more information, call 707-812-2788.
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Fore Family Vineyards Tasting Room, 3020 Main St. in Kelseyville.
Seating is limited, and tickets are only available in advance; at Fore Family Vineyards Tasting Room, Watershed Books or at www.uuclc.org .
The concert is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County.
Gilkyson’s latest album, “Secularia,” is recently released and the reviews have been fantastic.
With nearly a dozen records under the renowned folk label Red House, Gilkyson is producing the best music of her career. Gilkyson's music, in the classic folk music tradition, offers a vivid reflection of these times.
“Secularia” is a collection of spiritually charged songs that don't fit within the parameters of traditional religious beliefs.
Her songs challenge us to embrace a more inclusive perspective, to respect all life and be accountable for our actions.
Nina Gerber has released solo CDs as well as produced, arranged and performed with many other folk singers.
Gerber continues to prove with her guitar that some of the truest and most emotional communication requires no words.
When combined with the voice of another musician of heart, the result is unforgettable.
For more information, call 707-812-2788.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – While at the Pear Festival this Saturday, be sure to check out the open house and craft fair hosted by Kelseyville Seniors Inc.
Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you shop the large selection of handmade items at the center, 5245 Third St., in downtown Kelseyville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Seating will be available.
It will also be a great opportunity to learn about the transformation of the senior center building into the Kelseyville Event Center.
Take a peek at the new stonework, paint job and outside lighting recently completed. Find out how community donors are making this happen, and what you can do to be a part of it.
The craft fair will include local crafts by Creative Homeworkz, Tina's Jewels, Sudsy Lady, Carolyn Vasquez Feather Art, Crochet by Nicol, Gina Powers Jewelry & Ornaments, Wright Creative Crafts & Jewelry, The Traveling Boutique and Dania Designs.
Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you shop the large selection of handmade items at the center, 5245 Third St., in downtown Kelseyville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Seating will be available.
It will also be a great opportunity to learn about the transformation of the senior center building into the Kelseyville Event Center.
Take a peek at the new stonework, paint job and outside lighting recently completed. Find out how community donors are making this happen, and what you can do to be a part of it.
The craft fair will include local crafts by Creative Homeworkz, Tina's Jewels, Sudsy Lady, Carolyn Vasquez Feather Art, Crochet by Nicol, Gina Powers Jewelry & Ornaments, Wright Creative Crafts & Jewelry, The Traveling Boutique and Dania Designs.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson