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Admission is $15 at the door.
The performance is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County (UUCLC)
“Real American” is 90 minutes of Zimmerman’s funny songs and comic commentary, a tuneful examination of the American political landscape in the era of Hope and Change.
Health care, the economy, same-sex marriage, Creationism, globalization, guns, taxes, abstinence and, yes, Obama all come under satirical scrutiny.
The new HBO documentary “The Trials of Ted Haggard,” directed by Alexandra Pelosi features Roy’s song, “Ted Haggard is Completely Heterosexual.” And his tune “Buddy, Can You Spare a Trillion Dollars?” landed him a mention on the front page of the Wall Street Journal, an unaccustomed honor for a folkie (www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjoshMpYfmg&feature=channel_page ).
The Los Angeles Times says, “Zimmerman displays a lacerating wit and keen awareness of society’s foibles that bring to mind a latter-day Tom Lehrer.”
His songs are heard on NPR, Air America and Sirius Radio. His YouTube videos have garnered over two million views and tens of thousands of comments, many of them coherent.
"We're thrilled to have this opportunity to sponsor Roy," said Carol Cole-Lewis, president of the UUCLC. "Roy is a master at getting us not to take ourselves too seriously regardless of political or religious persuasion."
The UUCLC meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Kelseyville Senior Center. Its mission is to create a religious community that fosters liberal religious living through worship, service, and fellowship in order to make a difference in our lives, our community and our world. For more information about the UUCLC, call 707-578-4243, or visit them online at http://uuclc.org .
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In case you missed the Lake County premier of “Sherman’s Way” last September, here is another chance to see this lovely comedy.
Partially shot in Lake County, the film features locations in Kelseyville, Lakeport, Langtry Estates and Lampson Field Airport.
Catch a glimpse of Lake County residents, friends and neighbors who are liberally sprinkled throughout the film.
Aside from the fun of seeing ourselves, “Sherman’s Way” is a really good movie.
“Like an annoying new puppy, 'Sherman’s Way' just wants to run around in circles and lick your face. After a while, though — and against your better judgment — you kind of fall in love with it. Not that either of this movie’s lead characters, an elitist Yalie and a washed-up Olympian, is particularly admirable. As Sherman, a recent law school graduate and uptight mama’s boy, Michael Shulman embodies the kind of preppy privilege that’s a liability almost anywhere but Manhattan. But it’s James Le Gros, playing a disgruntled former ski champion named Palmer, who finally pulls you in ...” — Jeannette Catsoulis, The New York Times.
Calpine Geothermal Visitors Center is located at 15500 Central Park Road in Middletown. There is plenty of parking, restrooms, great sound and a great screening room. Tickets are $10 at the door and $5 for kids 16 and under. Fresh popcorn and concessions will also be available.
Coyote Film Festival is a fundraising arm of EcoArts of Lake County, a 501(c)3 nonprofit arts organization dedicated to bringing visual art opportunities and ecologic stewardship to the residents and visitors of Lake County.
For information visit: www.EcoArtsofLakeCounty.org or www.CoyoteFilmFestival.org .
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Since then, there hasn’t been much improvement in the old bird’s plumage. You don’t have to take my word for this assessment. Speaking to the recent gathering of TV critics, NBC president Angela Bromstad acknowledged that her network had “fallen short in the past couple of years.”
When Bromstad continued on to say that the network’s goal is to bring back “high-quality, sophisticated dramas and comedies,” one can only guess that a revved-up action show like “Knight Rider” is not going to be revived once again.
The network president is also hopeful that reality programming can fit into the desired high-quality mold, citing “The Biggest Loser” and “The Apprentice” as examples.
Umm, I think this is a debatable point.
Let me digress for a moment from NBC’s programming plans, as I point out that history has a tendency to repeat itself constantly in the TV world.
Two years ago, NBC reeled from the departure of its top executive, Kevin Reilly, and when then-new co-chairman Ben Silverman said to TV critics that Reilly “decided to move on,” this claim drew laughter from the assembled press.
Now, after internal tension became an object of speculation, Silverman has exited the network, and Bromstad drew some laughs when she said, “I think it has always been Ben’s plan to transition back to his entrepreneurial roots.”
Being the head of a network is like being the leader of a shaky banana republic, except the reign usually ends with a golden parachute rather than the firing squad.
For all the stated goals of reclaiming sophisticated shows, presumably through scripted entertainment, it is indeed curious that a big chunk of NBC’s fortunes will ride on “The Jay Leno Show” occupying the 10 o’clock time slot.
Leno’s new show sounds a lot like the old one, considering the host will launch into a monologue, leading up to at least one celebrity guest. Musical segments could feature multiple acts performing together.
As a lead-in to local news programs to follow, Leno will save some of his trademark skits for the end of the show. The new Leno show will also feature comedians acting as correspondents, reporting from the nation’s capital and elsewhere.
Meanwhile, NBC is struggling with the ratings drop for “The Tonight Show” under Conan O’Brien’s watch. The NBC brass seemed a bit nervous in backing up the advertising promotion of O'Brien as the “New King of Late Night,” when the claim rests on the foundation of a particular demographic group.
Bromstad advanced the notion that having started O'Brien in the summer will help him “get his rhythm for the show” because the “true test is going to come this fall.”
Rather defensively, she also said, “I think it’s fair to say we’re going to declare victories where we have them.” Any day now, the network executive could be declaring a candidacy for public office.
Research tells the network that the public clamors for more comedies, perhaps a reflection of the need to lift our spirits in troubled times.
New to the fall schedule is “Community,” a comedy series about a band of misfits who attend Greendale Community College.
At the center of the group is Jeff Winger (Joel McHale), a fast-talking lawyer whose degree has been revoked. To win the affection of a fellow classmate, Winger forms a study group which ends up learning a lot more about themselves than they do about their course work.
This new series also stars comedy legend Chevy Chase as Pierce, a man whose life experience has brought him infinite wisdom.
Gillian Jacobs’ Britta is a 28-year-old dropout with something to prove. Yvette Nicole Brown plays a sassy middle-aged divorcee named Shirley. The slightly off-center yet lovable classmate role belongs to Danny Pudi’s Abed. Alison Brie’s Annie is a high-strung perfectionist and Donald Glover’s Troy is a former high school football star trying to find his way. “Community” may get a boost from its placement after the hit comedy “The Office.”
From the executive producer of “Friday Night Lights” comes the new medical drama series “Trauma.” It’s billed as the first high-octane medical show to live exclusively in the field where the action is. Like an adrenaline shot to the heart, “Trauma” is an intense, action-packed look at one of the most dangerous medical professions in the world: first responder paramedics.
When emergencies occur, the trauma team from San Francisco City Hospital is first on the scene, traveling by land, by sea or by air to reach their victims in time. From the heights of the city’s Transamerica pyramid to the depths of the San Francisco Bay, these heroes must face the most extreme conditions to save lives.
What’s not known at this time is if the pilot cast, which includes Derek Luke and Jamey Sheridan, will be the same in the regular series.
Things aren’t all bad for NBC. After all, a network that has shows like “The Office,” “Heroes” and “30 Rock” has something going for it. And they can always roll out Donald Trump as the center of attention for a reality show.
Tim Riley writes film and television reviews for Lake County News.
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LAKEPORT – An all new exhibit area will debut this year at the Lake County Fair.
The new display will feature all of the sewing, needle art, embroidery, weaving, and quilting exhibits entered in fair competition categories, along with textile related commercial demonstrations.
The fair runs through Sunday, Sept. 6.
The Theatre Building, used in recent years to house a science discovery exhibit, will be converted to showcase all of the hundreds of quilts, sweaters, afghans, blankets, handwoven clothing, needlepoint and other handmade items entered for judging.
Along with all of the items entered in competition by Lake County residents, several commercial exhibits will be found in the Theatre Building, all of them clothing and textile related.
Kerrie's Quilting, a Lakeport business which has sponsored the new exhibit area, will be one of the commercial exhibitors.
Fairgoers interested in any kind of quilting, stitching, or sewing will be able to get information about their favorite textile activity, or find a source for materials.
Hands-on activities for children are planned as well.
“It's been really tough to properly display all of the sewn items entered in the fair competitions over the last few years, because there just isn't enough space in Lewis Hall,” said Fair Chief Executive Officer Richard Persons said.
“As a result, large items like the quilts and blankets got folded, which makes it hard to see and appreciate the handiwork,” Persons continued. “So when the Theatre Building opened up, several clothing and textile enthusiasts jumped on the opportunity to create a whole new space just for textile related goods. We're hoping the public embraces the new exhibit as much as our volunteers have."
The new exhibit will be open each day of the fair, from the opening of the gates until 10 p.m. It is free with fair admission.
Regular admission prices for the Lake County Fair are $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 through 11. Admission prices are unchanged since 2007. Children under 6 years old are admitted free everyday.
The Lake County Fair traditionally occurs Labor Day weekend each year at the fairgrounds in Lakeport.