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Museum of Ventura County update of Feb. 13 — Design in the Making: Opening Reception on Feb. 16

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Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of
San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors.
There is plenty to see and experience at your Museum! This weekend marks the opening of Design in the Making: Ventura County Architectureand The Dragon Awakes: Qing Dynasty, an exhibit of George Stuart Historical Figures® spanning centuries of key personalities from Chinese history.
Featuring magnificent miniature embroidery from artisans in China and Great Britain, Exhibit Designer and George Stuart Historical Figures® Curator Eric Howes contends that “These are perhaps the most important in the collection in that they present the most elaborate clothing of all the George Stuart figures. Mr. Stuart’s accurate reproductions of period Qing Dynasty clothing are truly a sight to behold.”
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County for the opening reception to both new exhibits this Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and enjoy interactive activities, refreshments and a no-host bar. Admission is Free for members, $5 for non-members. We hope to see you at the Museum!
Upcoming Events

Design in the Making: Opening Reception!

February 16, 2019 @ 3 p.m. Join us for the opening reception and be the first to explore the exhibit, and enjoy refreshments and a no-host bar. Admission is free for Museum and AIA Members, and $5 for nonmembers.

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Focus on the Masters: Rafael Perea de la Cabada

February 17, 2019 @ 3 p.m. Focus on the Masters is proud to kick off its 25th Anniversary with a Conversation with Rafael Perea de la Cabada, a multi-disciplinary artist whose work is steeped in the artist’s rich cultural heritage. RSVP today!

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The Townies Block Party – Free!

Feb. 23, 2019 @ 7 p.m. This Block Party will be a festive blend of live performances, food trucks, no-host bar and a post-show dance party DJ’d by local musician Mikael Jorgensen, keyboardist of the legendary band Wilco! Plus, it’s FREE!

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Documentary Screening: From the Ashes Up

Feb. 24, 2019 @ 3 p.m. The Museum of Ventura County is honored to host a screening of “From the Ashes Up”, a documentary on the Thomas Fire created by two local teens. The screening is free to attend and will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.

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Current Exhibits

The Dragon Awakes: Qing Dynasty

The Dragon Awakes, an exhibit of George Stuart Historical Figures® of China spanning centuries of leaders, dignitaries and everyday people of their time, is now on display at the Museum of Ventura County in the Fred W. Smith Gallery.

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Chris Hillman: Time Between

The Museum of Ventura County is privileged to present the new exhibit Chris Hillman: Time Between featuring the storied rise of country rock pioneer Chris Hillman and his memorabilia.

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Design in the Making – Opens February 16!

The Museum of Ventura County and the American Institute of Architects Ventura County present Design in the Making, a community Architectural Exhibit exploring the dynamic role of architects and designers in affecting positive change in our community.

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Thomas Fire: Reflections

Thomas Fire: Reflections marks the one-year anniversary of the county’s most destructive fire, sharing stories of heroism, sacrifice and tragedy through photos, videos, artifacts and personal anecdotes.

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Buenaventura Art Association Open Competition

The Buenaventura Art Association is gathering the best recent works by talented amateur and professional artists from throughout Southern California and the nation to showcase in Ventura.

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Tweet This: Interactive Pop-Up Exhibit For Children!

Selfie Opportunity: Compare yourself to the world’s tallest and smallest birds featuring life-sized paintings by Ventura Artist, MB Hanrahan.

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Good Earth: Tilling the Soil

Good Earth: Tilling the Soil looks back at soil preparation techniques from the late 1800’s to the mid-1900’s in Ventura County and explores the museum’s impressive collection of antique local plows, cultipackers, harrows, subsoilers and cultivators.

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Journal of Ventura County Now Available

The Journal of Ventura County’s newest edition, “The Remarkable Life of Lorenzo Dow Chillson”, is now available for sale in the Museum’s store. The Journal was made possible by a generous donation from Charles J. Rennie, III of Rancho Palos Verdes.

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