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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Middletown Art Center is hosting a writers workshop led by poet Russell Reza-Khaliq Gonzaga on Sunday, Sept. 16, as part of the Restore project.
The class takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. at the center, located at 21456 Highway 175, in central Middletown.
The cost is $5. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited.
Adults and children age 12 and up of all levels of experience are invited to come to one or many monthly writers workshops that will be offered until May 2019.
Participants will have opportunity to submit writings and images created in Restore printmaking classes to be included in the Restore chapbook, which will be published in June.
Russell Reza-Khaliq Gonzaga is an award-winning writer and arts educator. Poet Laureate Emeritus of Lake County (2012-2014), he has represented San Francisco for three years at the National Poetry Slam and served as Reno's Poetry Slam Master.
As activist and educator, Gonzaga received the Certificate of Honor and has had a day named after him by San Francisco's mayor and Board of Supervisors.
He has worked in several prominent programs including Youth Speaks, Writers Corps, California Poets in the Schools, Cazadero Performing Arts Family Camp, and Oakland Fine Arts Summer School program.
His own adult writers workshop, “Elyseum,” has fostered many talented writers who have become professional authors, journalists and poets laureate.
Visit www.middletownartcenter.org or like Middletown Art Center on Facebook to stay up to date with what’s happening at the center.
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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The Middletown Art Center invites the public to the opening reception of “A New Story” on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
This poignant art exhibit commemorates the 2015 and subsequent wildfires.
The opening reception will have a compelling art exhibit along with music and spoken word performances by local musicians and poets. The event is free with a no host wine and beer bar onsite.
“A New Story” is an opportunity for the community to come together to share the broad range of emotions brought on by wildfires and the continual process of recovery.
“The arts have helped us heal and cope with these traumatic and challenging experiences as a community. Together we can enjoy images, music, and words from local artists and rejoice in being here,” said MAC Director Lisa Kaplan. “We encourage everyone to join us this year to commemorate this milestone event, wherever you are with your personal wildfire experience.”
Half of the 60 artist members and nine of ten board members of MAC lost their homes, studios, artwork, and/or place of employment in the Valley fire.
We all know friends and neighbors who have left the area and others who recently completed or are in the process of rebuilding. People are returning to the area and new neighbors are arriving.
MAC continues the important work of weaving the arts into the fabric of our community to provide a voice in inspiring and uplifting ways.
MAC is located at 21456 Highway 175, at the junction of Highway 29 in central Middletown. “A New Story” will be on view through Oct. 28.
Gallery hours are Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; or by appointment at 707-809-8118.
MAC/EcoArts of Lake County is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to the arts in Lake County, CA since 2005. All donations to MAC and EcoArts are tax-deductible.
To learn more about Middletown Art Center and learn how you can become a part of the growing Lake County arts scene, and help support and sustain its arts and educational programming, please visit www.middletownartcenter.org or call 707-809-8118.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Veteran songwriter, acclaimed musician and storyteller Jack Williams will be in concert at the Fore Family Winery Tasting Room on Saturday, Sept. 15, presented by the Universalist Unitarian Community of Lake County.
The music starts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, at The Fore Family Winery Tasting Room located at 3920 Main St. in Kelseyville.
Also on the bill will be local jazz guitar-bass duo Harry Lyons and Rick McCann.
Wine and snacks will be available.
Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at Watershed Books, online at www.uuclc.org , or at the door.
Music legends Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul, & Mary) and Tom Paxton lauded Williams as “the best guitar player I’ve ever heard” and “one of my (Paxton) all-time favorite pickers.”
It is no cliché’ to say that his music defies genre labeling, as his style has evolved from a lifetime of musical involvement ranging from beatnik trumpeter and folk revivalist banjo player to country, rock and R & B electric and steel-guitar player and chamber music composer.
Williams spends the majority of his time touring the US, playing major music festivals and venues, which have included The Newport Folk Festival and Chicago’s Folkstage, hosted by Rich Warren of NPR’s nationally syndicated show, ‘The Midnight Special.’
Of him, Warren says, “his artistry... is nothing short of amazing. Dazzling picking, expressive voice, unique and interesting songs. He is a showman in the best sense of the word and just wowed our audience. I think they would have followed him anywhere."
From a recent performance at a popular Birmingham concert venue, Moonlight on the Mountain, proprietor Keith Harrelson said, “Jack is a fearless singer, inventive storyteller, forceful-yet-delicate guitarist, and holds near-legendary status as a modern-times troubadour … precisely what kept him relevant to at least three generations of loyal fans."
Though sometimes thought of as a ‘singer-songwriter’, audiences should not expect a night of quiet introspective ballads. Williams is known for his entertaining and high energy performances.
He often concludes his shows with a unique finale, a medley of songs and stories that span the varied styles and voices of his musical past, keeping audiences enthralled from start to finish. This show will feature songs from the new record.
More about the artist can be found at www.jackwilliamsmusic.com.
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Lake County Wine Studio is presenting monthly art classes with wine, co-hosted with artist Anna Sabalone.
The September wine and art session with Sabalone will feature alligators created in ink and watercolors.
The class will take place from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16.
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.
LCWS 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 707-275-8030.
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