Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Lunch + Music = MUNCH Grab lunch and head over to the Museum, every Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30…
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Ventura County CAASPP Test Scores Released
VENTURA COUNTY — Ventura County students maintained their scores on the statewide California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test, according to new data released by the California Department of Education. The percentage of Ventura County students who met…
Nov. 1 — Joan Baez – Fare Thee Well Tour 2018 at the Arlington Theater
SANTA BARBARA — “Joan Baez – Fare Thee Well Tour 2018” will be presented at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 at the Arlington Theater, Shortly after her 2017 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, Joan Baez announced, “While 2018…
Nov. 1 — A Conversation with OC Anthropologists!
OXNARD — Join us this Thursday for a lively discussion about the state of our world today., 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, Oxnard College Performing Arts Building. OC Professors Dr. Linda Kama’ila and Dr. Arion Melidonis discuss some of the most important current events…
Nov. 1 — Museum of Ventura County Presents “Table Talk” Panel of Top Food Experts
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will host a panel discussion, 7 to 9 p.m., Nov. 1, on the influence immigrant communities have had in shaping the food culture of Southern California. The panel will include Ventura County Star…
Nov. 1 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present 1st Thursdays
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: 1st Thursday at SBMA Thursday, September Nov. 1, featuring: Pop-Up Opera 5:30 – 6:30 pm Opera Santa Barbara returns to present another crowd-pleasing pop-up performance. Location: Museum galleries Westmont Chamber Singers 6:30 –…
Nov. 1 — Museum of Ventura County hosts Chicano artist signing event
Artists will be on hand to sign newly-released Ayer y Todavia Art Catalog VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will host a catalog release event, 5:15 to 6 p.m., Nov. 1, at 100 E. Main St., Ventura. The Ayer…
Nov. 2 — Acuna Art Gallery and Cultural Center to present ‘Clay Coming to Life’
OXNARD — A historic arts exhibition is taking place at the Acuna Arts Collective in the old Social Security Office 425 So. B St., Oxnard. This world class art exhibition, Clay come to Life, will feature three world renowned local artist Jacquie Biaggi, Lynn…
Nov. 2 — Feria de los Libros, Closing for Clay Come to Life, celebrate Dia de los Santos y Muertos & Support the local Arts in Oxnard
OXNARD — The historic arts exhibition will close NOVEMBER 2, 2018 at the Acuna Arts Collective in the old Social Security Office 425 So. B St., Oxnard. This world class art exhibition, Clay come to Life, features three world renowned local artist Jacquie Biaggi,…
Through Nov. 2 — Acuna Art Collective presents ‘Clay Coming to Life’ exhibit
Exhibit continues through Nov. 2 OXNARD — A historic arts exhibition is taking place at the Acuna Arts Collective in the old Social Security Office 425 So. B St., Oxnard. This world class art exhibition, “Clay come to Life,” feature sthree world…
Nov. 3 — Elements Exhibition Showcases Three Distinct Artistic Visions
CAMARILLO — Artists W. Scott Miles, Susan Petty and Roxie Ray present their individual representations on the theme Elements in an exhibition of paintings and video installations that explore the intersections of visual abstraction and multimedia. Opening with a public…
Bilingual report: Nov. 3 — Archdiocese of Los Angeles to hold Día de los Muertos celebration in East L.A.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — The Archdiocese of Los Angeles to hold Día de los Muertos celebrations Nov. 3 in East L.A. These event is FREE, open to the public and fun for the entire family! There will be a presentation on the significance…
Nov. 3 — 2018 Día de los Muertos Celebracion to be in Camarillo
CAMARILLO — The 2018 Día de los Muertos Celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory in Camarillo. Presented by Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park and Crematory and the Inlakech…
Bilingual report: Nov. 3 — CSU Channel Islands’ Science Carnival to be held at Rio Vista Middle School, Oxnard
OXNARD — Our annual Science Carnival is from 4 – 8 PM on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Rio Vista Middle School, 3050 Thames River Drive, Oxnard, CA 93036 The Science Carnival is FREE to the public! Kids in preschool through grade 8 and their families…
Nov. 4 — Santa Paula presents Día de los Muertos Community Celebration
Families and Visitors of All Ages Are Invited to Join this Free, Community-Wide Celebration SANTA PAULA — Come and celebrate Día de los Muertos at four different locations around Santa Paula on Sunday, November 4, 2018! Participating sites will include the California Oil Museum,…
Nov. 7 — Acclaimed Poet, Playwright, Author and Activist, Cherríe Moraga to Speak at Santa Barbara City College
SANTA BARBARA — Cherríe Moraga, an internationally recognized poet, playwright, author and activist, will speak at Santa Barbara City College on November 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Garvin Theatre. Moraga will be available for a book signing from…
Nov. 7 — Taking Action: Santa Maria event to focus on education to prevent sexual exploitation of children
SANTA MARIA — The problem of human trafficking is closer to home than people think. According to the FBI, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego are three of the nation’s thirteen High Intensity Child Exploitation areas. The Santa Barbara…
Nov. 9 — Travis Tritt to perform at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center
Travis Tritt to perform Friday, November 9, 2018 at 8 pm $44 Oxnard Performing Arts Center – 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard Oxnardperformingarts.com Experience the Grammy award-winning artist in an intimate solo-acoustic setting where his powerful voice and guitar are…
Nov. 10 — Celebration of Mexican culture in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — Ballet Folklorico students from three high schools and a junior college are teaming up and will use traditional music and dance performances to keep Mexican and Latino culture alive throughout the Santa Maria Valley. The “Celebration of Mexican…
Nov. 10 — Two Exhibitions, One Premiere Party: ‘The Eleventh Annual Art About Agriculture’ and ‘From the Ashes: Thomas Fire Photography by Luther Gerlach’ at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Plus other upcoming events
Premiere Party: Saturday, November 10, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The cost of admission to the premiere is $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members and will include access to both exhibitions. SANTA PAULA — “Art About Agriculture,” the…
Nov. 14 — SBCC Presents Patrisse Cullors as 28th Annual Leonardo Dorantes Memorial Lecturer
On Thursday, November 15, 2018, artist, organizer, educator, and popular public speaker, Patrisse Cullors, will grace the Garvin Theatre stage as the twenty-eighth annual Leonardo Dorantes Memorial Lecturer. The lecture series honors the memory of a second-year SBCC student and Mexican…
Nov. 15 — Santa Barbara Art Museum to present ‘Writing in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Writing in the Galleries” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries…
Nov. 15 — OC Live to present Hermanos Herrera
OXNARD — Join us for a night of norteño music with award-winning SoCal artists Hermanos Herrera, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Brisk accordion fills and dynamic saxophone melodies highlight this…
Nov. 20 — Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to be held in Santa Barbara
A community celebration of our common bonds of caring SANTA BARBARA — All are invited to gather together in gratitude for the resilience and compassion expressed throughout our larger community this past year. Our annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will…
Nov. 23 — CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to hold Information Session
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — CASA Information Sessions for October 2018 Tuesday, November 27, noon – CASA office, 75 Higuera Street, Suite 180, San Luis Obispo Learn more about volunteer opportunities at CASA of SLO County by attending an Information Session – become an…
Nov. 30 — Allan Hancock Concert Band to perform Annual Christmas Concert in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform their Annual Christmas Concert on FRIDAY evening, November 30th, 2018 at 7:30PM. The concert will feature an eclectic mix of arrangements including: The Star Spangled Banner, Russian Christmas Music, It’s the Most Wonderful…
Nov. 30 — UCSB MultiCultural Center to present ‘Latin Fusion’
SANTA BARBARA — In conjunction with UCSB Library’s exhibition Nuestras Américas: An Exploration of Expressive Cultures in Latina and Latino America on exhibit during the fall quarter, please join us for a musical performance by Santa Barbara based band Latin…
Nov. 30 — ‘From the Ashes: Thomas Fire Photography by Luther Gerlach’ Reception to Mark One-Year Anniversary of Thomas Fire
Reception and Lecture: Friday, November 30, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The lecture will begin at 6:00 p.m. The cost of admission to the reception will be $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members. SANTA PAULA — In…
Dec. 1 — Studio Channel Islands Hosts Annual Holiday Art Market
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands, at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, kicks off the holiday season with its annual holiday fair and festival, 11 a.m., Dec. 1, featuring distinctive artwork for gift-giving created by SCI’s artists-in-residence and member artists, live…
Dec. 1 — E.P. Foster Library to present ‘Mixtec: Tu’un Savi, The Language of the Rain’
Join us as Ventura County Library presents “Mixteco: Tu’un Savi, The Language of the Rain,” presented by Silvia Ventura Luna, M.A., at E.P. Foster Library on Saturday, December 1, at 3pm. VENTURA — As the city of Ventura celebrates the…
Dec. 1 — Unique SBCC Holiday Market To Feature 70 Local Artists
SANTA BARBARA — Unique, handmade treasures just in time for holiday shopping will be available at SBCC School of Extended Learning annual Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, Dec. 1. The event is held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at…
Dec. 1 — First United Methodist Church announces its Fall and Winter events
SANTA BARBARA — First United Methodist Church announces its Fall and Winter events at 305 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Music performances taking advantage of the church’s splendid acoustics will include Santa Barbara Music Club FREE Saturday concerts, the West…
Dec. 1 — The Gift of Art: SBCC Art Instructor Carissa Luminess at Dec. 1 Arts & Crafts Fair
SANTA BARBARA — It’s easy to see why the No. 1 reaction to Carissa Joie Luminess’ watercolor work is, “This is so happy! It’s so joyful!” Inspired by the beauty of nature – flowers, birds, butterflies, all captured through vibrant…
Dec. 2 — Indulge in ‘Champagne and Shopping’ at the Santa Paula Art Museum. See other upcoming events here
Sunday, December 2, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the event is free for everyone. SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Art Museum’s annual holiday event, “Champagne and Shopping,” is back on Sunday, December 2, 2018, from…
Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 27 — Music, ARTLIFE, and First Friday at the Museum
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Lunch + Music = MUNCH Grab lunch and head over to the Museum, every Thursday between…
Bilingual commentary: There But for the Grace of God…
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 •…
Bilingual report: City of Oxnard — Carnegie Art Museum Upcoming Exhibits
EXHIBITIONS: through – Nov. 18, 2018 World View / Cosmovisión Impactful visions of SoCal artists’ contemporary world views, featuring paintings, drawings, and photographs by: Abel Alejandre, Pável Acevedo, Val Echavarria and Ricardo Rodríguez. Alejandre’s incredibly rendered graphite and acrylic drawings…
Help needed to rebuild STEAM at El Centrito Family Learning Centers in Oxnard
OXNARD — Hello Friends & Family of El Centrito, We are writing today to let you know that a very sad thing happened to our STEAM Academy classrooms. The classrooms were broken into and vandalized. We are working closely with the…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Sept. 24 — October Art Classes
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER OCTOBER ART CLASSES In addition to our one-time workshops and recurring classes, the Museum is offering two in-depth art series in October – one for adults, and one…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Sept. 21 — Building Blocks of Art through Oct. 27
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM EDUCATION Saturdays, September 22, October 6, 27 10:30 am-12noon ages 7-11 These art exploration classes help kids explore the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture and…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Receive the 2018 League of E.A.G.L.E.S. Bronze Award Presented by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America
AGOURA HILLS — Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia honored the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) for achieving the 2018 League of E.A.G.L.E.S. Bronze Award. The award recognizes BGCGCV for achieving…
Bilingual report: Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Lunn Announces Plans for September 25 National Voter Registration Day Event
VENTURA — Ventura County Clerk–Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark A. Lunn announced plans to host a National Voter Registration Day event on September 25, 2018, to register voters in Ventura County and encourage participation in future elections. Lunn stated, “The Statewide…
Bilingual commentary: The Storm in the Catholic Church
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 •…
Santa Barbara City College update for Sept. 20
Santa Barbara City College’s Community Newsletter West Campus Permaculture Garden Provides Fresh Organic Produce for the Food Pantry Big changes are taking root on the West Campus. The permaculture garden planted in 2015 has expanded and is thriving, with an…
McKinna Elementary School in Oxnard to break ground next month
OXNARD —After extensive planning, design, preconstruction work, and support from the community, the Oxnard School District will have a groundbreaking celebrating the reconstruction of McKinna Elementary School on Thursday, October 11, 2018. The event will take place at the school,…
Bilingual report: Enforcement of oversized vehicle parking ban in Oak View to begin
VENTURA — On June 19th, the County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance prohibiting the parking of Oversized Vehicles in Oak View. Sixteen signs have now been installed along Oak View streets and enforcement of the ordinance can begin. The…
Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 19
Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Lunch + Music = MUNCH Grab lunch and head over to the Museum, every Thursday…
Bilingual report: Ventura County Medical Examiner receives donation to increase body storage capacity
VENTURA — The Office of the Ventura County Medical Examiner has received a $24,500 donation from the Kaiser Permanente Foundation to increase the office’s body storage capacity in the event of a mass fatality incident or disaster. “The Medical Examiner…
Bilingual report: 3rd Annual Ventura County Behavioral Health Suicide Prevention Conference to be held Sept. 19 at Oxnard College
OXNARD — With suicide on the rise nationwide, how can we make a difference in our community? Keynote Speaker: Chris Hayes Retired NFL Player, Former Super Bowl Champion, Author and Motivational Mentor Workshops in English and Spanish: “Talk Saves Lives” training…
Bilingual report: Local Schools Encouraged to Participate in High School Voter Education Weeks
VENTURA — Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters Mark Lunn encourages local schools to participate in High School Voter Education Weeks. Lunn stated, “High School Voter Education Weeks provides an opportunity for educators to highlight the electoral process and build excitement among…