Artists, fun seekers to ‘occupy Downtown Oxnard’ during Art Beat on Nov. 12

From antiquities to contemporary works inspired by today’s headlines, November Art Beat features diverse cultural offerings along with entertainment in local galleries & nightspots.

Art Beat 2nd Saturdays, Downtown Oxnard’s monthly showcase of art, dining and entertainment will feature more than ten art shows within a walkable loop in the City’s cultural and hospitality center starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, the Oxnard Downtown Management District reported in a media release.

The Carnegie will extend hours through 8 p.m. for a special presentation of “Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo – Silk Thangka in the Tibetan Tradition.” This is a very rare chance to see an artist, whose work has been blessed by the Dalai Lama, carrying on an ancient Tibetan Tradition of drawing with embroidery.

Around the corner, the Alert on B guerilla gallery at 405 So. B Street, will present “Addiction to Art” a collaboration of Jenchi Wu, noted sculptor, ceramicist, and teacher, with her fellow Ventura College instructors and their students. This collection will challenge your expectations and preconceptions of ceramics.

Just east of the Civic Center and Public Library, Arts 4 Action celebrates the opening of its new studio at 228 So. A Street with a stimulating show titled “America 4 Auction.” The visual and spoken word show raises consciousness of the “occupy Wall Street” movement. The evening will also feature music and a raffle with proceeds going to the non-profit youth organization.

Other Art Beat highlights include: the photographic works of Jim Englund inside Fresh & Fabulous Café & Bakery, also celebrating 5 years in business; a spoken word and visual arts exhibit at the Café on A; McMullen’s Japanese Antiques Kimono show and lecture at 8 p.m.; and open studio at Downtown Center for the Arts.

A program guide and map is available for download at OxnardArtBeat.org

While on the Art Beat, enjoy the creative culinary and cocktail delights in downtown such as the California fusion menu of Sugar Beets, award-winning drinks at the 5th Street Steak & Seafood, 4-star dining at La Dolce Vita in historic Heritage Square; or the famous gastro-pub fare of The Kitchen, featured on TV’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. A complete directory of downtown dining and entertainment offerings can be found at DowntownOxnard.org

The Oxnard Downtown Management manages a Property-based Business Improvement District (PBID) encompassing 40 blocks, established in 2001. The PBID has helped fund key programs for the revitalization of downtown such as maintenance, public safety, image enhancement, marketing & promotions, and streetscape improvements. PBID programs have helped attract new businesses and investors back to downtown.

Visit  www.DowntownOxnard.org for more information.