OXNARD — Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, July 27 and 28, at Plaza Park, Fifth and “B” Streets in downtown Oxnard. The festival celebrates all things salsa…the food, music and dance. An…
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Artisans From Around The West Show Their Creations At 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival
OXNARD — More than 200 artisans from throughout the West will be displaying their goods at the 36th annual California Strawberry Festival, May 18 and 19 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard. The festival, which attracts nearly 60,000…
Museum of Ventura County update for April 10 — 2nd Annual VUSD Art Show Opening Reception
TOMORROW! Please join the Museum of Ventura County’s Latino Advisory Committee for an after work mixer on Thursday, April 11, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Learn more about the Museum’s reinvention plan, the role of this important advisory…
Santa Barbara Bowl Hosts 3000 Santa Barbara Students at Kids at the Bowl
The April 8 event featured The Alley Cats and UCSB Dance Company in two high-energy performances SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Bowl announced today that, in collaboration with the Children’s Creative Project, they presented The Alley Cats, a cappella group from Los Angeles, performing with the…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for April 8 — We’ve Got a Kiln!
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top 5 moments from the past week: We’ve Got a Kiln! This week the Museum was gifted a kiln from an absolutely wonderful donor…
Paloma Arnold named SBCC Outstanding Administrator of the Year
SANTA BARBARA — At the Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees meeting on March 28, the SBCC Advancing Leadership Association recognized Paloma Arnold, Director of Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), as the Outstanding Administrator of the Year 2019. The…
Carnegie Art Museum update for April 4 — HOME is where the heART is
Click here for the entire e-newsletter HOME is where the heART is Carnegie Art Museum Cornerstones FUNDRAISER Sunday, May 5, 2019 3-5pm at the Ventura home of Virginia Beale for museum members & their guests. Adults only please. (ages…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Seeking New ‘I Have a Friend’ Program Mentors
SANTA BARBARA — “Will I ever be normal again?” Those words, spoken almost 20 years ago by a 12-year-old boy whose father had recently died, sparked the creation of Hospice of Santa Barbara’s innovative “I Have a Friend®” mentor program.…
April Happenings in Downtown Oxnard
Click here for the entire e-newsletter HOME FOOD SHOPS EVENTS First Thursdays Food Fest Tonight The 805’s first monthly food truck festival brings in more than a dozen gourmet trucks featuring international savory and sweet choices including Okamoto Kitchen,…
Bilingual commentary: And Our Words Becomes Flesh
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 •…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Accepting Registrations for the 2019 Co-ed Basketball League
THOUSAND OAKS — Registration is now underway for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) 2019 Co-ed Basketball League. The league takes place from April 21 through May 26 and is open to youth ages 3-12. Practice and…
On Equal Pay Day, Jackson’s Bill to Close the Wage Gap with Data to be Voted on Key Committee
SACRAMENTO — On Equal Pay Day April 2, the day that represents how far into the next year women must work to earn what men did in the prior year, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara)’s legislation to require California’s larger employers…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for April 1 — Free Family Day on April 7
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top 5 moments from the past week: Lunch with Rotary Club The Museum hosted Rotary Club of Santa Paula for its lunchtime meeting on…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for April 1 — Lara Favaretto through April 28
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS NOW ON VIEW Lara Favaretto On view February 12 – April 28, 2019 Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to present Lara Favaretto, featuring works spanning Turin, Italy-based artist Lara Favaretto’s…
Friendship Center of Santa Barbara update for April 1 — Celebrating National Volunteer Month
Click here for the entire e-newsletter We Love Volunteers! Celebrating National Volunteer Month Today’s blog post, celebrating National Volunteer Month, comes from Montecito Program Manager, Kathryn Cherkas, MIPH. People often ask me about volunteer opportunities at Friendship…
Bilingual report: Comfort by the pair for Ventura County homeless residents
VENTURA — Sometimes the small things make a big difference. For many people without a permanent home, a pair of clean, warm socks brings comfort that the more fortunate take for granted. The Ventura County Continuum of Care recently applied…
May 2 — SBMApresents ‘1st Thursday at SBMA, Pop-Up Opera’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “1st Thursday at SBMAa,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. 5 – 6 pm Pop-Up Opera Opera Santa Barbara returns to present crowd-pleasing pop-up performances in the Museum…
May 2 — 20th Annual YMCA National Day of Prayer Breakfast in Thousand Oaks
THOUSAND OAKS — Broadcast journalist Jane Wells is the keynote speaker for the Southeast Ventura County YMCA‘s 20th Annual National Day of Prayer Breakfast, Thursday, May 2, 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at CLU’s Gilbert Sports Center in Thousand Oaks.…
May 4 — Middle school scientists join CSUCI student researchers at on-campus SAGE Research Conference
CAMARILLO — Edible insects, worms and microplastics are among the smaller stars of the 11th Annual SAGE Student Research Conference scheduled for Saturday, May 4 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Grand Salon. Oral presentations will be in Del…
May 7 — Ventura County Mobile Library Launch and Ribbon Cutting
VENTURA — You are invited to Ventura County Library’s Mobile Library launch and ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:30pm at the Ventura County Government Center outside courtyard (between the Hall of Administration and Hall of Justice buildings). The…
May 9 — OC LIVE to present Visual and Performing ArtsDepartment Showcase
OXNARD — The Oxnard College Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) department which includes DANCE, MUSIC, ART, THEATRE, COMMUNICATION STUDIES, and FILM/TV/ELECTRONIC MEDIA is putting on their 3nd annual department student showcase at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 9 in the Oxnard College Performing Arts…
May 10 — Local Single Mothers Use Women United Awards to Advance Careers
VENTURA COUNTY — United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) Women United will explore the “Power of the Purse” during its 3rd Annual Luncheon May 10, featuring acclaimed social psychologist and author Dr. Aida Hurtado. The luncheon will be held at…
May 10 — 2019 Artists Studio Tour Reception
CARPINTERIA — Reception – 2019 Artists Studio Tour: May 10, 5-7PM Join us in our brand-new gallery for a reception to kick off the 2019 Artists Studio Tour (5/11-12) and its companion Group Show (5/9-20). For 2019, we have 31…
May 10 — KCSB-FM Highlights Afrofuturism with Hip-Hop Soul Duo OSHUN
SANTA BARBARA — On Friday, May 10, student-run community radio KCSB-FM 91.9 welcomes OSHUN, JAJI PREME and JUPITER BLACK for a night of otherworldly, Soul-infused Hip-Hop on the campus of UCSB. The free all-ages show will take place at 6pm…
May 11 — Artist and Curator Michael Pearce to Speak on Representational Art at SCIAC
CAMARILLO — Artist, curator and California Lutheran University art professor, Michael Pearce, will be the featured speaker on May 11, presenting an overview of The Illusionists exhibition which he curated for Studio Channel Islands Art Center as a companion to…
May 12 — Moms Eat Free at Mother’s Day Community Picnic
RISE Hosts Brunch Fundraiser at Portola Inn for Mother’s Day SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12, and RISE is hosting the 11th Annual Mother’s Day Picnic for the SLO County community. The picnic is…
Through May 12 — Fun For All Ages at 63rd Annual Conejo Valley Days
THOUSAND OAKS — The 63rd Annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD), May 9 through May 12 at Conejo Creek Park South (23 Freeway/Janss Rd. exit) in Thousand Oaks has fun activities for every age. The festival celebrates the area’s western roots…
May 12 — SBMA to present ‘Studio Sunday’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Studio Sunday,” 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists in the Museum’s Family Resource…
May 16 — Opening Reception | James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America)
SANTA BARBARA — Opening Reception | James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America) Thursday, May 16, 2019, 6 – 8 pm Join us at MCASB as we celebrate the opening of James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits…
May 17 — Fratelli, A Men’s Chorus Presents Spring Concert: Why We Sing!
SANTA BARBARA — Fratelli, A Men’s Chorus, Santa Barbara’s chorus of gay men and their allies, will present its highly-anticipated Spring Concert “Why We Sing!” Friday, May 17 at the First United Methodist Church in downtown Santa Barbara. Fratelli’s Spring…
May 18 — Ventura County Potters’ Guild Gallery to present Marvelous Mug Marketplace
VENTURA — The Ceramic spotlight will shine on mugs at the Ventura County Potters’ Guild Gallery (VCPG) in Ventura Harbor. Mugs from over 20 gallery members will be available for purchase on Saturday, May 18 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. We…
Through May 18 — Studio Channel Islands presents The Illusionists Exhibition
OXNARD — Studio Channel Islands Arts Center (SCI) will present a unique exhibition, The Illusionists, March 30 through May 18 in the SCI Blackboard Gallery located at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. The exhibit is curated by accomplished artist and…
May 18 — ‘Face of California’ Exhibition Will Premiere at the Santa Paula Art Museum
The premiere party will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Admission to the premiere is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members. “Face of California” will be on view through September 15, 2019. SANTA PAULA…
May 18 — Pacific Festival Ballet to debut World Premiere of Camelot ballet in Thousand Oaks, California
THOUSAND OAKS — Pacific Festival Ballet is set to debut the layered ballet performance of love story Camelot – in a new and exciting production at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on Saturday, May 18 at 2 and 7…
May 18-19 — Berry Delights at 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival
OXNARD — The California Strawberry Festival is celebrating its 36th anniversary on May 18 and 19 with something for every strawberry lover. The two-day event that attracts visitors from throughout California takes place at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in…
May 18 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to Host Maritime Tea Time Featuring Teas from Around the Globe
OXNARD — Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) celebrates the world’s most popular beverage and its relationship with maritime history and commerce on Saturday, May 18th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Maritime Tea Time will take place on the museum’s Upper…
May 19 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents Ensemble FREE Day: A Day of All Possible Music at SBMA
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: Ensemble FREE Day: A Day of All Possible Music at SBMA,” 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. In celebration of the opening of Chris Kallmyer: Ensemble, all…
Through May 20 — 2019 Artists Studio Tour Group Show
CARPINTERIA — Group Show – 2019 Artists Studio Tour: 5/9 – 5/20 Participating artists will be part of an exciting exhibit at the brand-new Arts Center gallery. The public will be able to preview artwork from the incredible array of…
Elm Street School in Oxnard receives ‘Seal of Excellence’ from the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE)
OXNARD — Elm Street School in the Oxnard School District was only one of two schools in California to receive the 2019 Seal of Excellence Award from the California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE). This award honors exemplary bilingual education…
Bilingual report: State Sen. Jackson honors César Chávez
SACRAMENTO – In advance of what would have been César Chávez’s 92ndbirthday, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) released the following statement honoring the labor organizer for his contributions to social justice: “On Sunday, March 31, we honor the life and legacy…
Carnegie Art Museum update for March 28 — Artist Talk and Demonstration with Nikita Budkov and Zara Monet Feeney
Click here for the entire e-newsletter APRIL | PROGRAMS Artist Talk and Demonstration with Nikita Budkov and Zara Monet Feeney Free event for Members only and a guest Sunday, April 7, 2019 11:00 am – 1:00 p.m. Space is…
Bilingual commentary: A Daughter’s Choice
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: Mexican Consulate moving to 555 S. A St., Oxnard by April 2
OXNARD — The Mexican Consulate office is relocating to 555 S. A St. Oxnard. The office will remain closed from March 28 through Tuesday, April 2. Click here for more information. En español aquí
Many Mansions, Assistance League of Ventura County and The Discovery Centers of Science and Technology to benefit from proceeds of 2019 Rebozo Festival on May 19
OXNARD — Rebozo Festival, Inc. is pleased to announce its 15th Anniversary, which will be held on Sunday, May 19th, 2019 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at Camarillo Ranch. Proceeds from the 2019 Rebozo Festival will benefitPrimary Recipient: Many Mansions,…
Bilingual report: County endorses Startups Ventura County
VENTURA — At the request of the County Executive Office, the Board of Supervisors approved a one-time contribution of $5,000 at their February 26 meeting to the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce to support Startups Ventura County 2019. “The County of…
Museum of Ventura County update for March 27— MVC NOW!
The next issue of MVC Then is now available! Written by library volunteer Andy Ludlum, “African American Voices from Ventura County’s Past” include recorded interviews from the Research Library’s oral history collection that provide us a glimpse into the lives…
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Holds 16th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration and Announce Winners of Youths of the Year
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) are pleased to announce the Youth of the Year winners for 2018. The winners were recognized at the 16thAnnual Superstars of the Year Celebration, which took place on March…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for March 26 — Seussical Jr. April 12-13
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Jackson Gillies inspires with his enthusiasm for his art and our Santa Barbara community. Find out how The Luke has been a stepping stone for Jackson as he reaches for the stars in…
CSUCI 11th Annual Conference for Social Justice in Education on April 6 asks attendees to ‘be the change’
CAMARILLO — “Be the Change” is the theme of the 11th Annual Conference for Social Justice in Education at the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) campus on April 6. Everyone is welcome to the free conference, including faculty, students, parents and anyone else…
Oxnard to celebrate César E. Chávez Day on March 24
OXNARD — Join the 26th Annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice, meeting at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 24 at Cesar Chavez School, 224 Juanita Ave., Oxnard. “UFW President Teresa Romero and Ventura County farm workers want to invite you to join…