SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara to present Curated Cocktails Facciamo Festa!. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. March 7, 2019 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Let’s do it again! Curated Cocktails is back with an Italian twist inspired…
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March 7 — Dr. Sean Anderson returns to Ventura to present free environmental lecture ‘California’s Year-Round Wildfire Season – The New Abnormal’
VENTURA — On Thursday, March 7, Ventura Land Trust will kick off its 2019 Environmental Speaker Series with the return of the ever-popular Dr. Sean Anderson. Dr. Anderson, Departmental Chair of the Environmental Science and Resource Management Program at California State…
March 8 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in a free family concert at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8 at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert.…
March 8 — Santa Maria High School to present annual SAINTS Talent Show
SANTA MARIA — The Annual SAINTS Talent Show at Santa Maria High School will be March 8th inside the historic Ethel Pope Auditorium, at 901 S. Broadway. The event, which is organized by the school’s Drama Club students, features 85…
March 9 — SMJUHSD to present 7th annual Latinos Unidos Conference
SANTA MARIA — Ways to relieve stress and information about mental health will be a few of the topics discussed at the 7thAnnual SMJUHSD Latinos Unidos Conference on Saturday, March 9th. The event, which will highlight “Self Care”, is scheduled…
March 9 — Bilingual report: Resources Available for High School Students in Special Education at the 2018-19 ‘Transition Fair’ in Camarillo
Click on flyer for information in English y español CAMARILLO — It’s never too early to learn about resources for students with disabilities after high school. Help your high school student prepare for a quality adult life they envision by…
March 9 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in a free family concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, March Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. La Patronal,…
March 9 — Oxnard School District to hold New Elm Street School Grand Opening Celebration
OXNARD — After extensive planning, design, construction work, and support from the community, the Oxnard School District proudly announces the grand opening of the new Elm Street School! On Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 10 a.m. – noon, the District will…
March 10 — SBMA to present ‘Studio Sunday with La Patronal’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Studio Sunday with La Patronal,” Sunday, March 10, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. 1:30 – 2 pm — La Patronal La Patronal, a unique brass band from Lima, Peru, performs music rooted in the…
March 10 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in a free family concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, March Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. La Patronal, a unique…
March 10 — Camarillo Old Town Association’s 4th Annual Beer March Pairs Over 20 Craft Breweries with Downtown Businesses on March 10th for a Fun Community Day
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Old Town Association’s 4th Annual Beer March Pairs Over 20 Craft Breweries with Downtown Businesses on March 10th for a Fun Community Day WHAT: The Camarillo Old Town Association’s (COTA) 4th Annual Beer March will feature over…
March 10 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Parallel Stories Lecture: Alex Espinoza Dismantling Hierarchies’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ” Parallel Stories Lecture: Alex Espinoza — Dismantling Hierarchies,” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Described by Sandra Cisneros as “capable of renewing one’s faith in…
March 10 — Oceanview Pavilion presents Championship Wrestling from Hollywood LIVE
PORT HUENEME — On March 10, at Port Hueneme’s Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will return to Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E Surfside Drive with another monumental set of television event! The winner of the 2019 PP3…
March 13 — Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara to present ‘In Conversation | Exhibition Makers’
SANTA BARBARA — Have you ever wondered what it takes to make an exhibition? March 13, 2019 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join the Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara for an in-depth conversation with internationally acclaimed curators, exhibition managers, and…
March 13 — Teacher who launched “Freedom Writers” from so-called “unteachable” students to visit CSUCI
“Dear Diary…I’m fourteen, and people think I should be scared because I’m surrounded by violence, but around here it’s an everyday thing. The first thing I see when I get off the bus is graffiti on walls, beer bottles, filling…
March 13 — UCSB Arts & Lectures to present Elisabeth Rosenthal in ‘An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back’
SANTA BARBARA — March 13, 2019 / 7:30PM / The New Vic Theatre, Santa Barbara UCSB Arts & Lectures to present “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back.” Elisabeth Rosenthal is the…
March 14 — SBMA presents ‘Mandelring Quartet’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Mandelring Quartet’,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Formed in 1983 in the German wine region in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, three Schmidt siblings—Sebastian, Nanette and Bernhard—join with violist…
March 14 — SBMA presents ‘Sketching in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Sketching in the Galleries,” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions.…
Through March 14 — ‘Empoderamienta: The Art of Latina Artists’ at Ventura College
Empoderamienta: The Art of Latina Artists On display at the Ventura College New Media Gallery will be Empoderamienta: The Art of Latina Artists curated by Ann H. Bittl. This exhibition explores the art of Latin American women artists with an…
March 14 — CSUCI’s Napa Gallery hosts reception for “The F Word” and other compelling takes on contemporary culture
Exhibit continues through April 4 CAMARILLO — For featured artists Kayla Mattes and Elisa Ortega, the title of their exhibit, “The F Word,” stands for “fiber,” “fabric” and “feminism.” “The F Word” is on exhibit at the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)…
March 16 — MOORPARK COLLEGE to Host its Second Annual Spring Festival with Car Show, Carnival Games, Performances and More
MOORPARK — Moorpark College will open its gates on Saturday, March 16 for its second annual Spring Festival, an open house for the whole community to help celebrate the “Magic of Moorpark.” Friends and families will enjoy games, food, performances, and…
March 16 — Ray D. Prueter Library to present ‘Sleep, Dreams, and Change’
PORT HUENEME — The Ray D. Prueter Library will present “Sleep, Dreams, and Change” at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at 510 Park Avenue, Port Hueneme. Brian Balke, a certified hypnotherapist, will visit the Ray D. Prueter Library on Saturday, March 16,…
Through March 16 — Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Comes To Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Youth Mental Health First Aid Training will be held Santa Barbara through March 16. Presented by the Family Services Agency, the Mental Wellness Center and Youthwell. Click on flyer for more information.
March 17 — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Recognize Outstanding Youth at the 16th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) will celebrate inspirational youth for their outstanding achievements during the 16thAnnual Superstars of the Year Celebrationon Sunday, March 17, 2019. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the show runs from…
Through March 2019 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center announces upcoming events
LEVEL UP FRIDAY – https://www.oxnardperformingarts.com/game-on.html January 18, 2019 | 4 pm | $3-5 Entry Fee Players, are you ready?! We’re transforming our campus into a gamer’s paradise! PACC’s ultimate gaming experience features a classic arcade, multiple gaming opportunities and board…
March 21 — Spring Heritage Potluck at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Prepare your loved one’s favorite dish at home and join us for a special Spring potluck to welcome the new season and in remembrance of those we have loved and lost at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care…
March 21 — Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara’s Third Thursday Studio | Spinning
SANTA BARBARA — Join the Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara for an engaging evening of creation, experimentation, and conversation over art and a glass of wine from Presqu’ile Winery. The Third Thursday Studio program invites participants to explore techniques and themes…
March 21 — SBMA presents ‘Writing in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Writing in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as an impetus…
March 23 — Oxnard PAL Celebrates 25 years of Service
Building positive relationships between youth, police officers and the community OXNARD — In April of 1994 the Oxnard Police Activities League was born and a new method of youth crime prevention was introduced to the community. A program designed to attract…
March 23 — Studio Channel Islands Art Center Hosts 2019 Collector’s Choice Event
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC), a non-profit dedicated to bringing together art, artists and community, will host its annual Collectors Choice event, 6 to 9 p.m., March 23, at the SCIAC Blackboard Gallery, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd.,…
March 23 — AMERICA’S TEACHING ZOO AT MOORPARK COLLEGE to Host its Annual Spring Spectacular
MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College will host its annual Spring Spectacular on March 23. This fun-filled family event features animal shows, kid-friendly games and food. This year’s activities will take place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on…
March 24 — Pro-Wrestling Show LIVE Port Hueneme
PORT HUENEME — On March 10, at Port Hueneme’s Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will return to Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E Surfside Drive on Sunday March 24 at 3pm. You will not want to miss this one!…
March 24 — Celebration of the Whales Festival Offers Family Fun, Prizes, and Chalk Art
OXNARD — Visitors who attend the 22nd Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival at the Channel Islands Harbor are going to be in for a variety of surprises. This year’s event will feature new family-friendly activities, chalk art, and prize…
March 26 — “Taste of the MBA” in Santa Barbara will highlight advantages of an advanced business degree
CAMARILLO — Corporate charisma, managing your manager, and the business climate in Santa Barbara and Ventura County are among the topics on the menu Tuesday, March 26 during CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) inaugural “Taste of the MBA” event. The mixer, followed…
March 26 — Free LightGabler Seminar: Q&A With An Employment Attorney
VENTURA COUNTY — Employment law firm LightGabler is presenting “Ask The Employment Attorney.” The free, question and answer seminar will be held twice: Tuesday, March 12 in Oxnard and Tuesday, March 26 in Simi Valley. Employment law attorney Jonathan Fraser…
Through March 28 — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara presenting ‘Mindfulness in Grief’
SANTA BARBARA — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care in Santa Barbara. presenting ‘Mindfulness in Grief.’ Open to both new and experienced meditators. Group includes time for instruction in meditation and processing one’s grief. Facilitated by Mara Petrick, MSW, LCSW Six Thursdays through…
March 29 — Comedy & Cocktails at Studio Channel Islands Art Center
CAMARILLO — Grab your friends and head on over to Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC) for an evening of laughter and fun as L.A. comedian Jason Love and friends headline Comedy & Cocktails, 7:30 p.m., March 29. Tickets are…
March 29, 31 — Righetti’s High School Drama Department will present ‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’
SANTA MARIA — Righetti’s High School Drama Department will present the family-friendly musical, “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”, featuring all your favorite Peanuts characters on March 29-31stinside the Black Box Theatre. The show will also include music by the Warrior…
March 30 — Ventura Land Trust to host 4th annual “Monarch Madness” pollinator planting party
VENTURA — On Sat., March 30, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, the Ventura Land Trust (VLT) will host “Monarch Madness” – a family-friendly pollinator planting event at the Big Rock Nature Preserve along the Ventura River. This 4th annual…
UCSB to present ‘Migration, Environment and the Search for Sanctuary’ symposium on March 1
Symposium, presented by UCSB’s Asian American Studies and the Department of Chicano and Chicana Studies at Cal State Northridge, will kick off a global public history project on migration and environmental justice. By Jim Logan • UCSB If we consider…
Santa Barbara First District Supervisor Das Williams: Evacuation Warning issued for Friday evening
Greetings! , The weather advisory issued for FRIDAY night through SATURDAY morning has been upgraded to an evacuation warning. A storm is coming in that is expected to be exceed thresholds to require evacuation. This means that we are in the…
Carlos Marquez, new manager of the Charles T. Munger Physics Residence, reflects on a long and fruitful career on campus
By Shelly Leachman • UCSB Carlos Marquez wasn’t too long returned from a four-year stint with the U.S. Army and looking for steady work when his brother referred him to his own employer, UC Santa Barbara. It’s a solid job,…
CSUCI Mathematics faculty member chosen as a national 2019 ‘Emerging Scholar’
CAMARILLO — A CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Mathematics faculty member who got her start counting dollar bills in the family’s swap meet business has just been chosen as a 2019 Emerging Scholar by a national academic publication. “Diverse: Issues in Higher…
KidSTREAM Appoints Three New Directors to its Board
VENTURA — KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum committed to providing hands-on exhibits and programs based on science, technology, reading, engineering, arts and math (STREAM), announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors, Holly Cole, David Haas…
Local high school teacher learns new lessons from foster student
VENTURA COUNTY — Karen Blackwell has dedicated 40 years of her life to teaching middle school and high school students. For the last 25 years she taught at Ventura High School where, in August 2017, she first met Keanna, a…
Bilingual commentary: The Wisdom of the Parables
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. By David Magallanes •…
SEEAG Seeks Business/Organization Supporters For New Mobile Classroom
VENTURA COUNTY — As part of its new Ventura County Child Wellness Initiative, Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture (SEEAG) is bringing its message of healthy eating, proper nutrition and daily exercise to classrooms throughout Ventura County using its new 30-foot-long…
Community Environmental Council Announces Launch of Electric Drive 805
Regional Coalition Seeks to Increase Access to Electric Vehicles SANTA BARBARA — Community Environmental Council (CEC) is proud to announce the launch of “Electric Drive 805,” a new coalition of local government agencies and nonprofits that will lead local efforts to…
Das Williams: Weather Advisory for Friday Evening
Greetings! , Our County Office of Emergency Management has issued a weather advisory for FRIDAY night through SATURDAY morning. A storm is coming in that is expected to be exceed thresholds to require evacuation. This means that we are in the…
‘Hailing Cesar’ documentary on Cesar Chavez by grandson Eduardo Chavez to be presented Jan. 30 at UCSB Multicultural Center Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — “Hailing Cesar,” a documentary on Cesar Chavez by grandson Eduardo Chavez, will be presented at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the UCSB Multicultural Center Theatre. The grandson of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, Eduardo Chavez, embarks…