Category: Cultural

Save the Date: El Concilio Family Services to present 30th annual ‘Latino Leadership Awards’

OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services will present its 30th annual “Latino Leadership Awards: Making a Difference — Together We Thrive,” with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Honorees will be…

March 7 — Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara to present ‘Curated Cocktails Facciamo Festa!’

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…

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 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 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 — 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 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…

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 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 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 — 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 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 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…

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…

‘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…

Bilingual report: Human Services Agency to Host Free Tax Preparation Assistance

VENTURA — Concerned about filing your taxes? The Human Services Agency is partnering with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to offer free tax preparation assistance to individuals and families with earnings up to $55,000 in 2018. Staffed by a…

Jackson Introduces Bill to Ensure Emergency Plans Address Diverse Population Needs

SB 160 directs emergency planners to consider linguistic and cultural needs of all residents SACRAMENTO –Following the deadliest and most destructive fire season in California history, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) introduced legislation today to ensure local governments address the diverse…

Museum of Ventura County update for Jan. 31 — First Free Sundays in Ventura, Santa Paula

Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Last Thursday, Chris Hillman was joined at the Museum by longtime collaborator and Desert Rose Band bandmate Herb Pederson…

Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort Announces the Appointment of New Director of Food & Beverage

OXNARD — The Embassy Suites by Hilton Mandalay Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of Orlando J. Iglesias as the new Director of Food & Beverage. Iglesias has a long career in the food industry having worked alongside of…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for Jan. 28 — “I Am Me” Opens February 2 + Our Top 5 Moments of the Week

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER New Student Exhibition This week we installed a new student exhibition in our student gallery entitled Expressions Through Contours and Color featuring students from Villanova Preparatory School in…

Economic Impact Study details the talent, growth and revenue CSUCI brings to state and county

CAMARILLO — An educated work force, a healthier economy and opportunities for upward social mobility are among numerous economic advantages CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) brings to the state, county and surrounding cities. The CSUCI Economic Impact Report for the 2016-17 fiscal…

Registrations for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten happening at OSD for the 2019-2020 school year

OXNARD — The Oxnard School District is accepting student registrations for Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year between January 22, 2019 and February 28, 2019. Kindergarten students must be five years old by September 1, 2019. Transitional Kindergarten…

Norma (Alexa) Cervantes Gonzalez, receives this year’s Peter A. Alevra Scholarship

By Santa Barbara City College SANTA BARBARA — Norma (Alexa) Cervantes Gonzalez was awarded the Peter Alevra Memorial Scholarship for 2018 based upon her contributions to multicultural understanding and participation in campus and community activities which help to create a sense…

Bilingual commentary: Working Remotely

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 •…

Former SBCC student Miguel Cruz featured speaker at Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara luncheon

By Santa Barbara City College SANTA BARBARA — Every year, the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara hosts a Community Leaders Luncheon in December to recognize Scholarship Foundation donors and volunteers. This year, featured speakers included Miguel Cruz, a Scholarship Foundation recipient and…

Bilingual report: County of Ventura Invites Public Input on Notice of Preparation for an Environmental Impact Report and Public Scoping Meeting for the 2040 General Plan

VENTURA — The County’s Planning Division has invited the public to provide input on a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report and to be heard at a public scoping meeting to be held on Wednesday, January 30,…

Santa Maria High School Business Economic Students compete in Los Angeles Region’s ‘Stock Market Game’

SANTA MARIA — Business is business, and business can be fun, says the winners of the SMHS team. Business economics students Jose Garza and Josue Lopez Vega recently placed 6thout of nearly 1,100 teams who competed in the Los Angeles Region’s…

Bilingual report: Effort launched to transition county drivers to electric vehicles

VENTURA — The Community Environmental Council (CEC), the Central Coast Clean Cities Coalition, the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance, and the Air Pollution Control Districts of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties are launching “Electric Drive 805.” The new…