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: Soper Reese Theatre; Posted On Saturday, 11 August 2018 23:16; 13 August 2018

‘The Treasure of the Sierra Madre’ shows at the Soper Reese Aug. 28

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The 1948 adventure drama, “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre,” starring Humphrey Bogart, screens at the Soper Reese Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 1 and 6 p.m.

Entry to the film is by donation.

John Huston directs this superior morality play shot entirely on location in Mexico.

It’s one of the best movie treatments of the corrosiveness of greed, with Bogart in perfect pitch playing a decent guy whose character slowly crumbles before the god of gold.

Huston won Oscars for both Director and Screenplay while his father, Walter Huston, won a Best Supporting Actor award for the same film.

The movie is sponsored by Frank and Michaelee Murphy. Not rated. Run time is two hours and six minutes.

The Soper Reese Theatre is located at 275 S. Main St., Lakeport, 707-263-0577, www.soperreesetheatre.com.

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Saturday, 11 August 2018 02:16; 11 August 2018

Sept. 8 bluegrass event canceled

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Bluegrass at the Ely Committee has announced, regrettably, the cancellation of the bluegrass event that was to be held on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Ely Stage Stop.

The challenges of the recent fires and poor air quality have impacted many in this community and the organization.

Organizers said they look forward to planning the event for next year.

: Lake County News Reports; Posted On Thursday, 09 August 2018 00:13; 09 August 2018

Art and wine reception planned Aug. 11

**A grebe photographed by Kathy Scavone.**

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – An art and wine reception featuring Kathy Scavone will take place on Saturday, Aug. 11.

The reception will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Fore Family Vineyards, 3924 Main St.

There will be complimentary appetizers and wine by the glass available for purchase.

: Tim Riley; Posted On Saturday, 11 August 2018 23:12; 11 August 2018

CBS moves ahead on fall schedule in shadow of controversy

They say that timing is everything and that could not be more true than in today’s world of social media and a 24-hour news cycle.

For the CBS television network, that means the dark cloud hovering over CBS chairman and CEO Leslie Moonves comes at an interesting time.

What will be the fallout of serious public allegations of sexual misconduct, yet again against another high-profile entertainment figure, is yet to be known. But the shadow of controversy hangs in the air.

To the credit of CBS, the network moved ahead with an executive session with Kelly Kahl, president of CBS Entertainment, during the summer press tour which offered the nation’s TV critics a chance to ask pointed questions.

I’d say the press queries came off rather tame, as compared to the cage match often seen between CNN’s Jim Acosta and White House press secretary Sarah Sanders during a usual press briefing.

When asked if Moonves would apologize to the women in the New Yorker article, Kahl’s response hit the fallback position of saying “I can’t speak to that. As we’ve said, there’s an investigation underway. There’s nothing I can add to that.”

Whether Moonves is running the ship next month or next year, CBS will defer to the legalities of ongoing probes and move ahead on promoting its Fall schedule, which is balanced between comedies and drama.

The edge may go to the network’s love of police procedurals and the impressive fact that it lured prolific producer Dick Wolf (“Law & Order” franchise) away from NBC for the new series “FBI,” focused on New York agents in the field.

That Wolf landed his new show on the Eye network after deep ties to a rival network prompted many questions, and the producer deftly punted to saying his honest answer was that there “was no more beachfront real estate at NBC.”

What’s more interesting about the “FBI” is that Wolf revealed that he idolized his uncle who was a FBI agent in the ‘50s and ‘60s, finding him to be a great role model along with other agents he had met during that time.

Aside from Sela Ward, who appears not to be in the first episode, the cast of the “FBI” fits a diversity model of different ethnic backgrounds that reflects the metropolis where it is based.

The cast may not be household names. The leading role is with Missy Peregrym, as Special Agent Maggie Bell, who may be best-known for her role as Officer Andy McNally in the ABC series “Rookie Blue.”

The special FBI agent at the nerve center of the office during tense situations is the familiar face of Jeremy Sisto as Agent Jubal Valentine. He acts as the master motivator as everyone works under intense pressure.

A more laid-back approach to a crime drama is the remake of “Magnum P.I.” where Thomas Magnum, a former Navy SEAL who becomes a private investigator, is still a diehard Detroit Tigers fan living at a luxurious Hawaiian estate.

Jay Hernandez, the new Magnum may not look like Tom Selleck, but he operates in similar fashion in dealing with the estate’s majordomo Higgins, who now happens to be a female disavowed MI6 agent (Perdita Weeks) keeping Magnum in line with the help of her two Dobermans.

The last of the new dramas takes a new tack on a religious theme. Tapping into social media, “God Friended Me” turns the life of an outspoken atheist upside down when he receives a friend request from God.

Miles (Brandon Micheal Hall), at odds with his preacher father (Joe Morton) about the rejection of faith, hosts a podcast where he’s free to speak his mind, but changes happen after being poked by the mysterious request to get involved outside his comfort zone.

Signs point him in the direction of helping Cara (Violett Beane), an online journalist suffering from writer’s block. Together, they find themselves investigating God’s friend suggestions and inadvertently helping others in need.

The new dramas are balanced by a similar number of comedies, though one of them is another reboot of a vintage series. Unlike new major characters on “Magnum P.I.,” the revival of “Murphy Brown” brings back many of the original stars.

Once again, Candice Bergen is in the titular role of a newscaster in a fictional show that, in the words of producer Diane English, has “always been a political show with something to say,” now focusing on a platform through the prism of the press.

Faith Ford returns as lifestyle reporter Corky Sherwood, Joe Regalbuto remains investigate journalist Frank Fontana, and Grant Shaud is the former wunderkind news producer Miles Silverberg.

The other two comedies appear to be rather generic. “The Neighborhood” stars Cedric the Entertainer not exactly putting out the welcome wagon when a friendly Midwest family moves next door.

Meanwhile, “Happy Together,” as the title implies might be a stretch for a happily married couple (Damon Wayans, Jr. and Amber Stevens West) when the husband’s music superstar client (Felix Mallard) seeks refuge from paparazzi by moving into their home.

Tim Riley writes film and television reviews for Lake County News.

: Editor; Posted On Friday, 10 August 2018 00:35; 10 August 2018

‘Movies in the Park’ features ‘Peter Rabbit’ Aug. 11

MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Middletown’s monthly summer “Movies in the Park” will host the film “Peter Rabbit” on Saturday, Aug. 11.

The movie, suitable for the whole family, will be held beginning at 8 p.m. in the park in front of the Middletown Senior Center and Library, 21256 Washington St.

The film is are free and open to the public.

Bring blankets and chairs.

The remaining summer movie is “Breaking Legs” on Saturday, Sept. 8.

: Lake County Wine Studio; Posted On Wednesday, 08 August 2018 02:08; 08 August 2018

Wine studio to host Aug. 12 art class

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Lake County Wine Studio is presenting monthly art classes with wine, co-hosted with artist Anna Sabalone.

If the fire evacuation covering Upper Lake has lifted by this weekend, the August wine and art session with Sabalone will go on as scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 12, and will feature a vase of cut sunflowers created in oil paints. Participants can choose from two scene options.

The session time is 1:30 to 4 p.m.

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 UC Santa Barbara 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.

Lake County Wine Studio is both a gallery for display of arts and a tasting room, wine bar and retail shop for the fine wines of Lake County. Artist's 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. It is open Thursday through Monday, 1 to 7 p.m. and Friday from 1 to 8 p.m.

For more information call the Lake County Wine Studio at 707-275-8030.