MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Come explore the characters of the NEA Big Read novel, “Into the Beautiful North,” through art at the Middletown Art Center on Sunday, Oct. 7.

Make a pop up village and populate it with characters from the novel -- like pop up books only larger.

The event is free. Learn more and register by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 707-809-8118.

Come alone or bring a friend or family member. Adults of all ages and children age 5 and up are welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents and children are encouraged to come together and enjoy colors and creative fun.

MAC has free copies of the NEA Big Read novel available, so pick yours up Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; or at the Sunday event.

It's a fun and easy read. You do not have to read the book to attend.

This event is presented in partnership between the Lake County NEA Big Read, Lake County Library, and the Middletown Art Center.

The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.

You can learn more about the NEA Big Read in Lake County at www.lakecountybigread.com.

The Middletown Art Center is located at 21456 State Highway 175 at the junction of Highway 29. Visit www.middletownartcenter.org or “Like” Middletown Art Center on Facebook to stay up-to-date with what’s happening at MAC.