MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – This Friday, Aug. 31, please join the Middletown Art Center in conversation with artists from MAC’s current exhibit, “Issues.”

The event starts at 6 p.m. and runs until 7:30 p.m.

Local artists Rolf Kriken, Terry Church, Ben vanSteenburgh III, Lisa Kaplan and Christalene Loren among others will share the perspectives their works evoke on the issues of today.

Art, community, insight and fun will be shared liberally during the event. Wine and beer will be for sale, MAC members get a free glass during the event. This is a great way to kick off your holiday weekend.

In the MAC Garden outdoors, you’ll find the Middletown Community Farmers Market which features fresh produce artisan balms, crafts, clothing and more from 5 to 8 p.m.

Be sure to catch this season’s final Middletown First Friday Art Walk and Fashion Show on Sept. 7, 5 to 9 p.m. Learn more on the MAC Web site events page.

Join MAC and be a part of the growing arts and culture scene in South Lake County. Become a member, participate in weekly “Restore” and other classes, or come to any of the many arts and cultural events hosted at MAC.

Visit www.middletownartcenter.org, like Middletown Art Center on Facebook or call the Art Center at 707-809-8118 to stay up-to-date on what’s happening at MAC.