Art on the Lake

The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley presents its 10th Annual Fine Arts Festival – Art on the Lake. The Arts Council strives to bring nothing but exceptional photographers, painters, jewelers, and sculpters to this annual event. There are 60 artists from throughout Southern California exhibiting and selling their work. Open to the public – no admission fee. Under the tent at the Marina Resort on the lake. For more details call (909)585-5916. The Big Bear Summer Theatre Festival

The Two Valley Players present the 2009 Big Bear Summer Theatre Festival August 14, 15, 21 & 22 at the Outdoor Amphitheatre at the Big Bear Discovery Center. Saturday night’s show will be “Beautiful Belle: The First Baby of Big Bear & Her Mortgage Woes” Come cheer the heroine, boo the villain and enjoy a sing-a-long of favorite songs. This is great family entertainment. Gates open at 3:00 pm with shows at 4:00 & 7:00 pm. Admission is $10 for adults and free for 10 and under. For more information please call (909) 657-0585. Big Bear Renaissance Faire

The Big Bear Renaissance Faire takes place August 8-9 and 15-16 at Pederson’s Saw Mill in Fawnskin. Come to the Faire to meet the Queen and her Court, see jesters and jousters, dine on the finest of Renaissance Faire, learn the ways of old, and perhaps purchase a trinket or two. Call (909)237-0448 for information. Friday Nights in the Village

The Village Business Association in conjunction with The City of Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce present Friday Nights in the Village. Family Entertainment, Great Shopping, Fine Dining, Arts and Crafts Fair, Live Music and more. Every Friday from July 10th until September 11th. For more details please call (909) 866-4607. CATS Presents Second Annual Silent Movie Matinee

On Sunday, August 16th, at 2:00 PM, CATS is presenting a summer matinee of old-time silent movies with the incredible Bob Salisbury underscoring the classic Buster Keaton film, “The General” on the theatre organ. Salisbury, a Big Bear semi-retiree, is famous as the long time organist for the 1,264 pipe Page Organ at the Avalon Theatre on Catalina. His unique talent for underscoring silent movies is acclaimed all over the U.S. Tickets for this one-time event are limited, and are family-affordable. On line ticket sales are available through CATS web site at www.bigbeartheater.org. General admission Adults and Seniors are only $12.00 and Kids under 18 are $7.00, with proceeds going to the CATS Warehouse Theater Building Fund. Tickets are also on sale at the PAC Box Office at 909-866-4970, which is open Tues-Fri from 1-6 PM and 1:00 PM on Showdays.

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