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UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The Tallman Hotel and Blue Wing Saloon Restaurant in Upper Lake have announced the lineup for their tenth annual Blue Wing Blues Festival from Friday, Aug. 5, through Sunday, Aug. 7.
Details of a followup show on Labor Day, Sept. 5, will be announced shortly.
Headliners this year include Barry “The Fish” Melton and his band, the Daniel Castro Band and Chris Cain and his band.
Opening performances are by the Bill Noteman Trio and blues vocalist Rev Rabia plus guest appearances by sax great Nancy Wright
Starting at 6:30 p.m. each day of the event, these top blues musicians will perform on the veranda of the hotel with the audience gathered in the intimate garden between the hotel and restaurant.
“It’s a nice time of day and a pleasant spot to enjoy world-class music,” says owner Bernie Butcher. “With a top quality barbecue dinner thrown in with the price of admission, it’s a great value for music lovers.”
On opening night on Friday, Aug. 5, local blues harp legend Bill Noteman and his trio will open for Melton and his band of veteran rockers and blues musicians.
Melton was half of the famed Country Joe and the Fish in the 1960s and 1970s and has remained active in the business while pursuing a law career in Sacramento and now in Lake County.
He will be joined by his long time bandmates Lowell “Banana” Levinger on keys, Peter Albin on bass and Roy Blumenfeld on drums.
Headlining the show on Saturday, Aug. 6, is the dynamic blues guitarist and vocalist Daniel Castro. Popular throughout the Bay Area and beyond, Castro and his original music are now well-known locally.
Joining Castro will be the core of his trio, Johnny Yu on bass and David Perper on drums supplemented by Tony Lufrano on keys and Nancy Wright on sax.
Referring to his partnership with Yu and Perper, Castro said, “We have something special. It’s hard to describe, but we feel it and so do our audiences.”
Opening both the Saturday and Sunday shows will be the popular East Bay blues vocalist and guitarist Rev Rabia accompanied on guitar by Keizo Yamazawa.
Rabia fronted several blues and rock groups before forming a duo with Yamazawa six years ago.
The dynamic and talented Chris Cain and his band will top the bill on Sunday, Aug. 7.
Cain, now based in San Jose, grew up on jazz and blues and has melded the two into a searing style that sets him apart on the blues scene. He is well connected locally having recorded extensively with Ukiah’s Patrick Ford and his Blue Rock-it Records.
Cain will be joined by his longtime band members Greg Rahn on keys, Steve Evans on bass and Mike Mestek on drums with special guest Nancy Wright on sax.
“I invite Nancy to play with us as often as possible at our Tuesday gigs at Biscuits and Blues in San Francisco,” said Cain. “It should be fun having her join us for the Blue Wing Festival.”
“Our staff puts a lot of effort into this festival every year and we look forward to giving our guests a great time and serving them a fabulous barbecue dinner while they enjoy the music,” said Tallman Hotel Manager Susan Mesick.
Tickets are limited to 100 each evening and may be purchased directly at the Tallman Hotel, located on Main Street in Upper Lake, or by calling the hotel reception desk at 707-275-2244, Extension 0.
Ticket prices are $50 plus tax if purchased in advance and $55 at the gate.
More information can be found at www.tallmanhotel.com/concerts .
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Several participants will be firing up their grills to vie for bragging rights at the seventh annual Grillin’ on the Green, the yearly fundraiser for Westside Community Park.
The event will take place Saturday, Aug. 6, and will feature the friendly barbecue competition and entertainment for all ages.
Presented by the Westside Community Park Committee, the event will kick off at 5 p.m. at Westside Community Park, 1401 Westside Park Road.
Attendees will enjoy a variety of barbecued dishes, accompanied by side dishes and beverages, and three hours of entertainment including live music by the Funky Dozen, children’s activities, a car show featuring vintage vehicles, and horse-drawn wagon rides touring the future equine site at the park.
Ticket prices for the event are $25 per adult, $10 per child between the ages of 5 and 12, and no charge for children 4 years old or younger. Tickets are available in advance and will be sold at the function.
All proceeds benefit the Westside Community Park development. Call Cindy Ustrud, 707-263-7091, or Dennis Rollins, 707-349-0969, for more information.
Advance tickets for “Grillin’ on the Green” may be purchased at the Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Bicycles and The Travel Centers, all in Lakeport, and at Polestar Computers in Kelseyville.
Local organizations, individuals and professionals go head-to-head in the cook-off, preparing their best barbecue recipes for attendees who then cast People’s Choice votes for their favorites.
This year’s competition will include winners from previous years and some newcomers.
The cook-off challengers include the city of Lakeport, Nor Cal Cuts (Adrian Hoaglen), the Bru Cru (Adam Bruch), Beef Cake (Jessie Richardson), the Lakeport Lions Club, Joe Wind, Fresh and Bangin’ Eatery, Delta Iota Tau Sorority, JQ (Jason Strickler), Passion for Food (Ben Cisneros) and People Services Inc.
While attendees will vote for their favorites in the cook-off, three “celebrity” judges will select their favorite griller. They are Record-Bee Editor Dave Faries, retired Superior Court Judge David Herrick, and Certified Financial Planner Jennifer Strong, owner of Strong Financial Network in Lakeport.
Side dishes including salads, beans, peach crunch and lemon bars will be provided by the Westside Community Park Committee, Lakeview Market, the Lakeport English Inn, the Kelseyville Unified School District, and Lake Event Design. Beer, wine and other beverages will be available. Snow cones by Marta and Domingo Avillea may be purchased at the event.
Horse-drawn wagon rides by Susan and Kenn McCarty of the Live Oak Belgians Ranch are on the list of featured activities. The wagons seat 12 and are pulled by the McCarty’s Belgian draft horses. Rides will begin at 6 p.m.
Sponsored by the Lake County Horse Council, the wagon rides will offer 20-minute tours of the horse facilities site at the park.
Members of local car clubs will park their vintage vehicles for viewing during the event. Grillin’ on the Green attendees will be able to vote for their favorite vintage vehicle and favorite “make-out” vehicle.
Information about the event can be found on the park’s Web site, www.westsidecommunitypark.org , or on Westside Community Park’s Facebook page.
Sponsors of the event will be recognized at the Grillin’ on the Green event. The Keeling-Barnes Family Foundation is for the seventh year offering a sponsorship match. The foundation will match up to $4,000.
Sutter Lakeside Hospital has pledged a sponsorship of $2,500. Representatives of the hospital and the foundation challenge the community to match and exceed the combined $6,500 amount.
Additional 2016 sponsorship commitments have been made by the Ustrud-Rollins Family, Clear Lake Redi-Mix, Kathy Fowler Auto Center, Lake County News, Lake Event Design, Mendo Lake Credit Union, Alexander McGeoch DDS, Brian Grey DDS, Savings Bank of Mendocino County, Susie LaPointe, attorney William Kranz, Lakeport Tire & Auto Service, Yin McDonald’s, Lake Parts/NAPA Auto Parts, Jim and Wilda Shock, and Kelseyville Lumber & Supply Co.
Levels of sponsor recognition are $100 (Home Run - includes two event tickets), $300 (Grand Slam - includes a sign display at the event and four event tickets), $500-$1,000 (World Cup - includes a sign display, eight event tickets with a reserved table and two bottles of wine). Contributions of any amount may be sent to 1350 Berry Street, Lakeport, and made payable to Westside Community Park Committee.
Contributing in-kind donations to the event are Lake County News, KNTI, Lake County Publishing and the Lake County Record-Bee, S2 Tutoring & PR, Lake Event Design, Kelseyville High School, RAHamilton, and Disney Trophies and Awards.
Westside Community Park is a city of Lakeport recreational facility that has been in development for 17 years.
The nonprofit Park Committee is developing the park in conjunction with the City of Lakeport, volunteers, and numerous contributions by individuals and businesses dedicated to constructing a recreational facility for the youth and adults of Lake County.
For more information, visit the Web site, www.westsidecommunitypark.org .
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Savings Bank is joining the national effort to protect senior citizens from the nearly $2.9 billion in annual fraud.
Seniors and their financial caregivers are encouraged to attend an upcoming Safe-Tea Social information session to learn about identifying and avoiding scams.
A Safe-Tea Social will be held beginning at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, at the Lakeport Senior Activity Center, 527 Konocti Ave.
Other socials around the region are set for 10:30 a.m. Aug. 17 at the Willits Harrah Senior Center; 12:15 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Redwood Coast Senior Center; 1 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Anderson Valley Senior Center; and 9:30 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Ukiah Senior Center.
Established by the American Bankers Association Foundation, Safe Banking for Seniors is a new national campaign of banker volunteers working to educate older consumers and their financial caregivers about the risks of fraud and financial abuse and how to protect themselves and their loved ones.
“Scammers are always developing new ways to take advantage of people, and sadly, they often target our seniors for numerous reasons,” said Anna Scott, Savings Bank security officer. “The Safe Banking for Seniors presentation will provide older folks and their financial caregivers with the knowledge they need to proactively protect themselves and their loved ones from these crimes.”
As the local community bank, Savings Bank of Mendocino County is committed to providing financial education to promote smart and safe banking in the communities they serve.
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce will hold its next monthly mixer on Friday, August 19, at The Spot, 14625 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake.
Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with a spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m.
Admission costs $20 per person.
The evening will include a light program culminating with fun and dancing under the stars in The Spot’s outdoor music and dining venue.
Anyone interested in learning more about the chamber and its efforts to build a more prosperous community, is welcome to attend.
To RSVP for this event, please call the chamber office at 707-994-3600 or email
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association will hold a health and wellness fair on Saturday, Aug. 20.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park, located at 5300 Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville.
Admission is free to the park to those attending the fair.
Come enjoy the beauty of Clear Lake State Park and gather information on healthy living. Free s'mores and fruit will be offered.
There is limited booth space available. If you are interested in being a part of this day, please contact Julie Berry at 707-279-0449.
“The poetry of earth is never dead.” – John Keats
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Lately, I have been awakened by the distinctive sounds of a bobcat's call in the twilight hours.
I have been lucky enough to see bobcats, several times, in south Lake County.
From what I gather, bobcats are usually solitary animals which travel their own territories, that range anywhere from five to 30 square miles.
These gorgeous animals of the genus Lynx have been around for almost two million years, and range south from Mexico all the way up to Canada.
They contribute much to the delicate dance of the ecosystem by consuming rodents. They have been known to take down a deer, as well as small ranch animals.
Once upon a time bobcats were hunted for their beautiful fur, which is patterned with camouflage spots, varying from tan to black.
Adults are more than 18 inches to 50 inches long and stand around one and two feet tall – about twice the size of a house cat.
Both fashions and laws have changed to protect the bobcat, and their numbers are increasing.
Bobcats den in shelters such as caves or downed trees and for an auxiliary den they may select a handy brush pile.
They mate in winter, then gestate for over 50 days, with between one to six kittens per litter.
The bobcat is considered to be crepuscular in behavior, that is mainly active just before dawn and prior to dusk – the twilight hours.
During the winter their behavior leans toward diurnality, or becoming more active during daylight hours.
There are many Indian myths that feature Lynx as the protagonist. One story is from the Nez Perce group, which ranges from today's central Idaho to Oregon, and were one of the largest tribes met by explorers Lewis and Clark.
In “The Story of Lynx” the many dualities of life are studied. It is common in some North American tribes and South American tribes to find that the concept of duality or sameness occurs, as well as opposites in nature.
Anthropologists studying myths of different Native American cultures understand that through the retelling of myths, much is lost in the translation.
Kathleen Scavone, M.A., is a retired educator, potter, writer and author of “Anderson Marsh State Historic Park: A Walking History, Prehistory, Flora, and Fauna Tour of a California State Park” and “Native Americans of Lake County.” She also writes for NASA and JPL as one of their “Solar System Ambassadors.” She was selected “Lake County Teacher of the Year, 1998-99” by the Lake County Office of Education, and chosen as one of 10 state finalists the same year by the California Department of Education.