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Bilingual report: American Latinos Facing Demands to “Go Back Home”
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 /…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Dec. 21
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM HAPPENINGS Check out the CAM Pulse: Click here to view the photos from theExpressions of Life / Ricardo Palavecino opening reception held on Saturday, December 9th. And, click here to view a video that captures the voices…
Museum of Ventura County (Thomas Fire) update for Dec. 16
Main Street Museum Pavilion Open for Families and Chaperoned Groups Saturday December 16 and Monday December 18 through Thursday December 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m,. the Museum invites families and chaperoned groups to come to the pavilion and plaza for community,…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (Thomas Fire) update for Dec. 15
Click here for the entire e-newsletter It’s been a tough couple of weeks in our corner of the world. As the Thomas Fire rages on in Santa Barbara, we are mindful of the damage it has already caused in…
Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. to distribute toys throughout Ventura County through Dec. 21
VENTURA COUNTY — It has been a time honored tradition during the holiday season for Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. to distribute toys to its pediatric patients. The tradition continues this year as Clinicas’ Toy Giveaway will again take place at…
Marjorie Luke Theatre (Thomas Fire) update for Dec. 14
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Rescheduled Events SBJHS Winter Band Concert TBA January, 2018 The Santa Barbara Junior High School Music Department’s performance will reschedule for a TBA Date in January 2018. For more info visit www.sbjhs.org or…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Dec. 14
Click here for the entire e-newsletter GIVE THE GIFT OF ART Art treasure gifts are to be had at our Art Sale Fundraiser and all are affordable even as you help support the Museum. Secure an exquisite yet pointed Linda Arreola painting,…
CSUCI named a top university for helping low income students improve their circumstances
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) is among the top 20 colleges and universities in the nation in terms of social mobility, a term synonymous with a low income students being able to improve their socioeconomic circumstances. CSUCI is ranked number 18…
Bilingual report: Mexican Consulate in Oxnard announces ‘2018 Mexico / United States Teacher Exchange Program’
OXNARD — Mexican Consulate in Oxnard announces “2018 Mexico / United States Teacher Exchange Program.” CLICK HERE for more bilingual information.
Museum of Ventura County (Thomas Fire) update for Dec. 12
Photo credit: Katrina Maksimuk Thomas Fire is the Fifth Largest in California History Together, This is Our Story The Thomas Fire covers a span of more than 230,000 acres — larger than all of New York City. Over 1,000 homes…
Museum of Ventura County (Thomas Fire) update for Dec. 8
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Museum Remains Closed Due to internal air quality, the galleries and the research library at the Museum of Ventura County will remain closed…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Dec. 7
Click here for the entire e-newsletter This week at CAM The Museum’s heart goes out to all the members, artists, board members, volunteers, visitors, Carnegie supporter and followers effected by the Ventura County fire. Even as this is being…
Bilingual commentary: Islamic Influences in Our Lives
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 Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Dec. 1
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITION ON VIEW Guatemala from 33,000 km: Contemporary Art, 1960 – Present On view September 17 – December 17, 2017 MCASB, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Arts Terrace, Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop,…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Dec. 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES December 2017 DEPARTMENT NEWS THE 10TH ANNUAL OXNARD TAMALE FESTIVAL Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 9 am to 6:30 pm Families, friends, and neighbors are invited to ring in the holiday…
Bilingual report: Spring 2018 registration continue at Oxnard College for English as a Second Language classes
OXNARD — Spring 2018 registration continues at Oxnard College for English as a Second Language classes. The Spring Semester begins Jan. 8, with ESL classes beginning the week of Jan. 15. Click on flyer for more bilingual information.
Jan. 10 — The Art and Architecture of Cal State Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — Join Studio Channel Islands for a guided tour of the Art and Architecture of Cal State Channel Islands campus with John Gormley, campus architect and director of planning, design and construction, Jan. 10. Transportion departs Studio Channel Islands…
Jan. 13 — Fashion Photography Exhibit to Support Fire Relief
VENTURA — “Let’s come together, our doors are open” is the theme of the opening reception for the new exhibition, In High Style: The Photography of Neal Barr, 5–7 p.m., Jan. 13, at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E.…
Jan. 17 — UCSB Multicultural Center Theater to present free screening of ‘Dolores’
SANTA BARBARA — The UCSB Multicultural Center Theater to present free screening of “Dolores” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 as part of its Cup of Culture series. “Dolores, a documentary, extols Dolores Huerta’s lifelong, and seemingly unlimited, fighting spirit in…
Jan. 18 — Panel of local men to discuss #MeToo & sexual harassment in SLO County
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — A panel discussion — titled Men’s Place in the #MeToo Movement — will address sexual harassment in SLO County and ways that community members, men and women alike, can get involved in supporting the Silence Breakers…
Jan. 19 through 21 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Grandeza Mexicana: A Festive Mosaic of Mexico’s Dance Traditions in free concerts
Summary: Los Angeles- based folkloric ballet highlight culture and tradition of Mexican regions including Michoacan, Guerrero, Sinaloa and Jalisco Three opportunities to see them for FREE: Friday, January 19, 7 pm, Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Saturday,…
Jan. 19 — Free Dance Performance by Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company
Grandeza Mexicana: A Festive Mosaic of Mexico’s Dance Traditions FREE concert Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Friday, January 19, 7:00 pm Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows…
Jan. 20 — Free Dance Performance by Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company
Grandeza Mexicana: A Festive Mosaic of Mexico’s Dance Traditions FREE concert Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Saturday, January 20, 7:00 pm Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows concert. More…
Jan. 20 — Ventura County Arts Council presents ‘Emerging Artists: A Student Reading’ in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Ventura County Arts Council will present “Emerging Artists: A Student Reading” from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Oxnard Downtown Main Library. 251 S. A St., Oxnard. Presented by Oxnard Friends of the Library Foundation – Hosted…
Jan. 23 — ‘The Effects of Medi-Cal on Homeownership’ Free Workshop to be held in Oxnard
VENTURA COUNTY — Under a federal law not widely known to consumers, the State of California must seek repayment from the estates of certain Medi-Cal members after they die. What does this mean for homeowners receiving Medi-Cal benefits? Ventura County Community…
Jan. 24 — The Art on the Water
OXNARD — Enjoy a private docent tour of the Ventura County Maritime Museum and gourmet lunch at Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, with its beautiful harbor views, Jan. 24. Transportation departs Studio Channel Islands at 10 a.m. and returns to SCI…
26 a 27 de enero — Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation presents ‘The Spirit of ‘I Can’ — Artes Visuales y Baile Espectáculo 2018
PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation presents ‘The Spirit of ‘I Can’ — Artes Visuales y Baile Espectáculo 2018, 26 a 27 de enero.
Jan. 27 — Poetry Reading to Complement Art at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — On Saturday, January 27, 2018, Ventura County Poet Laureate Phil Taggart will host a poetry reading at the Santa Paula Art Museum. The performance will feature two dozen local poets whose original poems will explore the theme of…
Through Jan. 28 — De Colores Art Show — Santa Paula Art Museum’s Impressive Latino Art Collection
SANTA PAULA —The Santa Paula Art Museum’s exhibit, De Colores Art Show: Portraits of the Past, continues through Jan. 28, 2018. The interactive exhibit unveils portraits by groundbreaking Latino and Latino American artists, including Carlos Almaraz, Judy Baca, Sergio Hernández, Gilbert “Magú”…
6 de enero — Ven of celebrar El Día de los Reyes Magos
OXNARD — Ven of celebrar El Día de los Reyes Magos, 6 de enero de 2018, 4:00 a 6:00 pm, en el Consulado de México en Oxnard, 3151 W. Fifth St., Oxnard. Habrá juguetes y rosca.
Bilingual commentary: Chicano Migration and Evolution
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 /…
New faculty in UCSB’s English department bring vibrancy to Chicana/Chicano literature studies
By Jim Logan / UCSB UC Santa Barbara, as an official Hispanic-Serving Institution, has long been committed to the needs of its Latino students. Now, three new faculty members in the campus’s English department are taking that support to even higher levels.…
Museum of Ventura County update for Nov. 30
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Winter Festival Features Holiday Pet Fun! Pets of all kinds are welcome on Free First Sunday, December 3, as the Museum teams up with the Santa…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Nov. 29
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter “Nothing else in all life is such a maker of joy and cheer as the privilege of doing good.” — James Russell Miller What’s Your Piece of The Luke? This holiday season,…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Nov. 28
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Dear Friend of MCASB, This was an exciting year filled with change and growth for the Museum. Born out of a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, we launched takepart | makeart: arte para todos,…
Museum of Ventura County update for Nov. 22
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Figure Drawing with Museum of Ventura County Resident Artist Ryan Carr Grab a friend and join Museum of Ventura County Resident…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Nov. 22
Click here for the entire e-newsletter This week at CAM Dear CAM Friends, The week of Thanksgiving has many traditions. At the Carnegie, like the falling leaves of the season, the holiday signals the time to sadly usher out Linda Arreola’s career break through exhibit, The…
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing to Honor Michael Towbes, Jeanette Duncan at New Jardin de las Rosas Development
SANTA BARBARA — Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is pleased to announce that when the new Jardin de las Rosas apartments are officially opened in downtown Santa Barbara on Thursday, December 7, two people who played critical roles in the organization’s history…
Dec. 1 nomination deadline approaching for El Concilio’s 28th annual Latino Leadership Awards
El Concilio is asking for nominations for the 29th Annual Latino Leadership Awards scheduled for April 6th 2018. OXNARD — We’ve made it easier for you to send in your nomination. Click on link here or on flyer to take you to our on-line nomination form.…