By Fred Alvarez • California Lutheran University The sun is slowly sinking behind Oxnard’s Del Sol Stadium and the hometown Guerreros have taken the field, zipping through their pregame soccer warm-ups. A boom-ch-boom-chick reggaeton beat bumps through the loudspeakers, and the souvenir shop…
Category: Cultural
Sept. 15 — Celebrate Chicano Culture with the Museum of Ventura County’s Ayer y Todavía
VENTURA — Experience Chicano culture and history, as well as current struggles and social issues, as seen through the eyes of Chicano artists in Ayer y Todavía, opening Friday, Sept. 15 with an evening of art and music, 6 to…
Sept. 15 through 17 — Oxnard to hold Fiestas Patrias & Parade Celebration
OXNARD — Lazer Broadcasting Corp., in collaboration with the City of Oxnard, the Downtown Merchants Association, the Downtown Management District and local nonprofit organizations, are pleased to announce the upcoming Fiestas Patrias 2017 Celebration taking place at Oxnard Plaza Park when…
Sept. 16 — Join MCASB for the Opening of Guatemala from 33,000 km
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Miki Garcia, Executive Director, and Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Board of Trustees invite you to celebrate the opening of Saturday, September 16, 2017 In Conversation: Co-Curators Miki Garcia and Emiliano Valdés, 4:30 –…
Sept. 23 — Community is Invited to the Dedication Celebration of “Familia y Comunidad”, A New Mural in La Colonia area of Oxnard!
OXNARD — Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Services Department from La Colonia area is proud to announce the dedication ceremony of the “Familia y Comunidad” mural. This momentous event will take place at the parking lot behind the Oxnard Housing Authority Resident…
Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 — Flamenco Arts Festival 2017 returns to Santa Barbara
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Featuring. Compañía Patricia Guerrero in the U.S. Premiere of UPCLOSE SANTA BARBARA — “Join us for the 18th season of the Flamenco Arts Festival in the City of Santa Barbara, where breathtaking natural beauty meets a rich reflection of…
Museum of Ventura County to present ‘Chicano Art Panel: The Stories Behind the Art’ on Sept. 28
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will present “Chicano Art Panel: The Stories Behind the Art” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at 100 E. Main St., Ventura Artists Wayne Healy, Ignacio Gomez, David Botello and Margaret Garcia…
Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! announces Buyepongo: Traditional sounds of Central America + Los Angeles Sonic Diversity = Tropical Cumbia Dance Party!
Warm up with free cumbia dance class before each show Summary: Los Angeles- based group specializing in cumbia and Afro-beat music from the coasts of Central America Three opportunities to see them for FREE: Friday, September 29, 7 pm, Isla Vista…
Oct. 1 — Free Concert and Cumbia Dance Party with Buyepongo! in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Buyepongo: Traditional sounds of Central America + Los Angeles Sonic Diversity = Tropical Cumbia Dance Party! FREE concert and cumbia dance party Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! 6:15 pm Free Cumbia Class with Rosalina…
Oct. 1 — Parallel Stories: Richard Rodriguez in Conversation at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Sunday, October 1, 2:30 pm Parallel Stories: Richard Rodriguez in Conversation Timed to coincide with the Getty initiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, the far-reaching and ambitious consideration of Latin American and Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles taking place…
Through August — 1617 Pacific art studio in Oxnard presents ‘Ana M. Carrillo: A Solo Exhibit’
OXNARD — 1617 Pacific is pleased to announce a special art exhibit featuring Oxnard artist, Ana M. Carrillo. This solo show highlights the presentation of her new 12- piece collection completed during her 3 month residency and takes a retrospective…
Registration has begun for English as a Second Language — Basic English class at Oxnard College
OXNARD — Registration begins July 17 for “English as a Second Language — Basic English” class at Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Free books, free tutoring available. Classes begin Aug. 14. For more information, please contact us at 805-678-5907…
VCCCD and Santa Paula Unified School District Enter Dual Enrollment Partnership Agreement
CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) and the Santa Paula Unified School District (SPUSD) established a College and Career Access Pathways (CCAP) partnership agreement under the regulations of Assembly Bill 288 (AB 288). Effective Jan. 1, 2016, AB…
Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau update for Aug. 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter How to have a perfect day at the Ventura County Fair!Want to avoid at least one long line? We recommend that you… Buy your tickets ahead of time! You can buy both ride and…
Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art update for Aug 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS Curated Cocktails: Summer Nights with KCRW Thursday, August 3, 7 – 9 pm MCASB Upper Arts Terrace Enjoy the beauty of warm summer nights, art, and music with a live set…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Aug. 2
DEPARTMENT NEWS 2017 FALL / WINTER REC GUIDE The 2017 Fall/Winter Issue of our Recreation Guide will be available soon. This guide covers programming from September 2017 through January 2018. A digital version is currently available online…
SBCC EOPS Summer Bridge Program Graduation on Aug. 3
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College’s Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) will hold a graduation ceremony for over 125 students who have completed the Running Start, SPARC and Transition Programs. The SBCC EOPS Summer Bridge Graduation will be held on…
Oxnard Salsa Festival ready for Spicy weekend (July 29-30)
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter Food Vendors at the Festival Alex Fruit and Nut Ann’s Bakery Barrett’s Lemonade BG’s Cafe Bizuri Ice Cream Cabo Seafood Grill & Cantina California Best Kettle Corn Del Real Foods Double Dippin…
Dr. Rodolfo F. Acuña publishes new book: ‘Assault on Mexican American Collective Memory 2010-2015: Swimming With Sharks’
Dr. Rodolfo F. Acuña, author of the classic “Occupied America,” has published his latest book: “Assault on Mexican American Collective Memory 2010-2015: Swimming With Sharks.” This book uses a micro-narrative structure to explore the assault on the collective memory of Mexican…
Bilingual commentary: Goodbye to a Poet
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 /…
Museum of Ventura County — Your Support Makes a Difference
As you may have read recently in the Ventura County Star or Pacific Coast Business Times, the Museum of Ventura County is at a critical financial crossroads. We must secure significant financial support if we are to continue operations and…
New Website for the Arts in Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA — There is a new web site for Museums, Murals and the Arts in Santa Paula. The name of the web site is sure to attract visitors and locals and inform them about all the many cultural activities that…
Upcoming events at the Carnegie Art Museum
The class will focus on learning about the Zapotec weaving history, design elements and weaving process. Students will work on a hand loom to create a small weaving using plant and insect dyed yarn by master dyer Juana Gutierrez. Student’s…
Dancing With Our Community Stars VOTE TODAY!
Community leaders will dance for the greater good during the 2017 Dancing with our Community Stars Dance Contest and Charity Fundraiser taking place Sunday, July 30th at 1pm. The 2017 line-up will take to the dance floor to raise much-needed funds…
Bilingual commentary: Men and Mermaids
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 /…
Assemblymember Irwin Honors Roberto S. Juarez as Veteran of the Year
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) honored Roberto S. Juarez as the 2017 Veteran of the Year. Roberto will be recognized at a reception at the Assemblymember’s district office in Camarillo on Friday, July 7. “During this Independence Day week, it’s…
5 y 6 de agosto — Consulado Móvil in San Luis Obispo
Estimados (as) amigos (as) El Consulado de México en Oxnard les comparte la siguiente información que podría ser de su interés: El día sábado 05 y domingo 06 de agosto de 2017 tendremos un Consulado Móvil en la ciudad de San Luis obispo, California. Estaremos de 8:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m.…
Aug. 5 — Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) to present annual ‘Night in Oaxaca’
OXNARD — The Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) invites the Ventura County community to join in our seventh annual “Night in Oaxaca” celebration on August 5th from 6-9 pm at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. With trilingual interpretation into Spanish, English…
Aug. 10 — Legendary drummer, Fito de la Parra, is speaker at Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — Legendary drummer, Fito de la Parra, from the band Canned Heat, is the guest speaker for this month’s “Speaking Of” lecture series, 7–9 p.m., August 10, with de la Parra sharing highlights from his life in rock ‘n…
Aug. 20 — CAUSE Action Fund to honor Ed & Susan Lacey with Corazón Award
SOMIS — The CAUSE Action Fund to honor Ed & Susan Lacey with the Corazón Award from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 at Rancho Las Posas, 4192 Bradley Road, Somis. CAUSE cordially invites the public to “An Afternoon of…
Aug. 23 — El Centrito Family Learning Centers to hold Executive Director Meet & Greet / Open House
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers will hold an Executive Director Meet & Greet / Open House at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 450 S. K St., Room 111, Oxnard. Learn all about El Centrito Family Learning Centers Programs…
Aug. 24 — Bilingual report: Farmworker Fair in August– Feria Campesina en Agosto
OXNARD — FARMWORKERS! . . . JOIN US FOR THE FARMWORKER FAIR – FERIA CAMPESINA ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, FROM 1 P.M. TO 4 P.M. AT THE AMERICA’S JOB CENTER OF CALIFORNIA, 2901 NORTH VENTURA ROAD IN OXNARD. DON’T MISS THE…
Aug. 28 — El Concilio Family Services to present the ‘Dr. Raymond F. Lopez, Jr. Golf Classic’
CAMARILLO — El Concilio Family Services will present the “Dr. Raymond F. Lopez, Jr. Golf Classic” Monday, Aug. 28at Spanish Hills Country Club. Golf entry fee is $200. Check in at 9:30 a.m., with Shotgun Start at 11 a.m. Online registration…
Studio Channel Islands Recognizes TOLD Corporation as Medici Award Winner
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands is delighted to announce that the 2017 Medici Award winner is TOLD Corporation. The Medici Award is the highest recognition that Studio Channel Islands can give. Each year the Board of Directors of Studio Channel Islands…
Oxnard Public Library-sponsored Architecture Tour of Heritage Square to be held July 26
OXNARD — In line with the Oxnard Public Library adult summer reading program where we celebrate those who make our world a more interesting, livable, and beautiful place, we will have an opportunity to take a wonderful docent-led tour on…
Porfirio Gutierrez, artist, master weaver and advocate named CAM Studio Artist in Residence
CAM STUDIO ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Porfirio Gutierrez, artist, master weaver and advocate comes from a long line of traditional Zapotec weavers from Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico where his family is still dedicated to this art. He divides his time …
Oxnard Salsa Festival announces ‘Dancing With Our Community Stars’
Dancing With Our Community Stars VOTE TODAY! Community leaders will dance for the greater good during the 2017 Dancing with our Community Stars Dance Contest and Charity Fundraiser taking place during the 24th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The 2017 line-up will…
Bilingual report: Academia de Verano para Jóvenes / The Youth Summer Academy
La academia busca a los estudiantes con el deseo de beneficiarse en su futuro
Bilingual report: Children´s drawing contest 2017: ‘The Monarch Butterfly and its lifecycle in North America’
XXI CHILDREN´S DRAWING CONTEST 2017 “ESTE ES MI MÉXICO” CONTEST Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME) is pleased to invite you to participate in the XXI Children’s Drawing Contest “Este es mi México”, with the…
Bilingual report: Call for submissions for the Indigenous Literature of America award
Querida Comunidad, La Dirección General de Cooperación Educativa y Cultural tiene el agrado de transmitir la convocatoria al Premio de Literaturas Indígenas de América (PLIA) emitida por la Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de la República, el Instituto Nacional de…
Bilingual commentary: A License to Discriminate
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes 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 / Guest…
UCSB announces winners of Thomas More Storke Award and other top university prizes
Winners include Paola Dela Cruz-Perez, Kelli L. Forman, Felipe O. Infante, Alejandra Martinez-Ramos By Shelly Leachman • UCSB For their scholastic achievement, their extraordinary service to the university and the community, and their personal courage and persistence, three graduating seniors at UC Santa…
Bilingual commentary: Targeting Women and Girls
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes 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 / Guest…
July 20 — Pacific Coast Business Times to present ‘Latino Business Awards’
SANTA BARBARA — Pacific Coast Business Times, the region’s leading business news publication, is recognizing one of the leading segments in the Tri-Counties. This special section is accompanied by an evening reception to honor the winners on Thursday, July 20 from…
July 22 — Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present Acting Workshop / Taller de actuación
¡Una gran oportunidad aprender de un maestro de teatro! A great opportunity to learn from one of masters of theater! ACTING WORKSHOP FOR TEATRO’S ACTORS James Donlon, Director of Men on the Verge of a His-panic Breakdown starring…
July 26 — SmART Talk: Sandra Torres
SANTA BARBARA — Meet Ojai-based ceramicist Sandra Torres as she presents her poetic collections of porcelain work and discusses her process and inspirations at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa…
Oxnard Salsa Festival (July 29-30) announces entertainment lineup
Entertainment Lineup Announced! Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase seats or tables ONLINE for the Friday Night Kick-Off Concert featuring Leslie Paula with special guest Yari More! Get them now or it’s first-come, first serve at the gate on Friday night. Plus get…
July 6 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Josh Kun in ‘The Aural Border: Listening Across the California-Mexico Line’
Thursday, July 6, 5:30 – 7 pm The Aural Border: Listening Across the California-Mexico Line Josh Kun In this engaging multimedia talk, MacArthur Fellow author and University of Southern California Professor Josh Kun takes us on a musical and sonic…
The Collective Studio at Pacific View Mall announces upcoming events for July 21, 23
PACIFIC VIEW MALL – 3301 E Main Street – Ventura 2nd Floor next to SEARS EXPANDED AGES — 6 YEARS TO 16 YEARS! Reserve your space in KIDS ‘N’ CANVAS PARTY today! Pay with your Debit or Credit Card…
Celebration of Life for Hank Lacayo to be held on June 24 at CSUCI
CAMARILLO — A voice for workers, a force for seniors, a champion for education and a true friend to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI), Henry L. “Hank” Lacayo will be honored on Saturday, June 24 on the campus. The public is invited to a…