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Fall into an amazing event(s) at the Museum of Ventura County!

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Play Date in the Children’s Garden

Friday, October 25
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
@Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main St., Ventura

Join us for a Play Date in the Garden with Pinaysphere, where kids can learn about Filipino culture by crafting their own bahay kubo which is a traditional Filipino house built on stilts. This playful activity celebrates the simplicity and creativity of these iconic homes, known for their adaptability and resourcefulness. Led by Pinaysphere, an organization dedicated to empowering Filipino women and youth through art and culture, this event will be filled with fun, learning, and creativity as we explore the beauty of Filipino heritage together! Adult supervision required, register at no charge HERE!

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UCSB — The Current — ‘Promoting Latiné excellence: A Q&A with inaugural HSI director Veronica Fematt’ and more news, events

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Tasked with uniting efforts across campus to enhance “servingness” — an HSI model that goes beyond enrollment numbers to truly support the success of Latiné — Fematt characterized the establishment of the new role as a “significant step forward” for the campus.

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Discover Fall Adventure Hotspots In Lompoc On California’s Central Coast

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LOMPOC — As another spectacular summer fades into a crisp, cool fall, there’s no better time to explore the adventurous side of Lompoc! Get your adrenaline pumping with an exciting array of activities in and around the city. Start planning a trip packed with excitement, including skydiving, horse safaris, kitesurfing, and more!

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Teatro de las Américas — Luchadora! | Nos Traen Cortitos: Selección Oficial | Recital: Muero por Vivir

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Written by: Alvaro Saar Rios

Directed by: Alina Ceñal

Imagine the Chinese legend Hua Mulan set in the world of lucha libre—Mexican wrestling. The discovery of a worn pink wrestling mask prompts Nana Lupita, a Wisconsin grandmother, to share her tale about growing up in 1960s Texas. As her tale unfolds, Lupita’s life as a teen tomboy comes alive—bike riding with her friends Leopold and Liesl, working at her father’s flower stand and lucha libre. When a World Championship match is announced, Lupita anticipates seeing it until she discovers her ailing father is one of the wrestlers. With the help of a magical mask maker, Lupita secretly trains to take her father’s place. She soon finds it difficult keeping her secret from her friends and, most importantly, her father.

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UCSB — The Current — ‘Dead coral skeletons hinder reef regeneration by sheltering seaweed’ and more news, events

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While working at reefs in Moorea, French Polynesia, Kai Kopecky found that the network of coral skeletons left in place by bleaching events caused critical processes to break down, ultimately preventing reefs from recovering.

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UCSB — The Current — ‘Professor Denise Montell wins second NIH Pioneer Award, receiving $5.5 million for immune therapy research’ and more news, events

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The award is part of the NIH’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research program. Montell will use the funds to test a new treatment her group is developing for cancer and other diseases, such as antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

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UCSB — The Current — ‘Artist Sarah Rosalena featured in six Getty PST ART shows, gains spot in LACMA’s collection’ and more news, events

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Featured prominently in Getty’s Art + Science Collide-themed initiative, Rosalena discusses computational craft, a hybrid practice between analog and digital techniques, in a recent episode of UCSB’s video series, “Research in 60 Seconds.”

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Teatro de las Américas — Heard the buzz about Teatro De Las Americas’s production of Luchadora!?

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Have you heard the buzz about Teatro De Las Americas’s spectacular production of Luchadora!? It’s an event you absolutely can’t miss! Secure your seat today by grabbing your tickets online. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

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Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture recognizes Celesta M. Billeci, the Miller McCune Executive Director of UCSB Arts & Lectures, with a 2024 Leadership in Arts Individual Award

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SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture Commission has voted unanimously to recognize Celesta M. Billeci, the Miller McCune Executive Director of UCSB Arts & Lectures, with the 2024 County of Santa Barbara Leadership in Arts Award.

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Museum of Ventura County — Get creative with the Studio Spotlight this weekend!

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Studio Spotlight: InnoVision Artist Workshop with Jasmine Delgado

Sunday, October 6

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

Stamp! Print! Repeat! A workshop exploring the infinite possibilities of pattern and color through the creation of hand-carved stamps. Each participant will learn the steps to create a unique hand-carved stamp inspired by a variety of source materials, such as found text, signage, the natural world, and popular culture. Come and learn how to create unique stamps using a variety of methods! Qualifying members, $60, Non-members, $65; plus $12 materials. Space is limited, sign up today HERE!

Workshop Instructor – Jasmine Delgado is an InnoVision Exhibition artist as well as an Associate Professor of Art and Design at CSUCI.

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Fireball Tim’s Wheels & Waves Returns first Sunday of each month at Channel Islands Maritime Museum

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OXNARD — After a successful Malibu run in the 2010s and a pandemic pause, Fireball Tim’s Wheels & Waves is back, in its second month and better than ever—this time at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum. Car enthusiasts, families, and community members are invited to experience this lively, free-to-the-public event, held on the first Sunday of each month from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM in front of the Museum at 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard.

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Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara — You’re Invited! Opening Reception – Sangre de Nopal on Oct. 6

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You are cordially invited!
Opening celebration: Sunday, October 6, 12:00 – 4:00 pm

12:15 pm – Exhibition walkthrough with curatorial team and artists
1:00 pm – Welcome
1:30 pm – Reception
2:00 pm – Live music by Banda de Viento San Jorge Río Frijol

The exhibition is made possible through a lead grant from Getty as part of the PST ART: Art & Science Collide initiative. Additional funding is provided by the David Bermant Foundation, and Randy & Sofia Greif.

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
653 Paseo Nuevo, The Arts Terrace, Santa Barbara, California

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October at the Santa Paula Art Museum

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Free Family Day 

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Sunday, October 6, 2024 • 12 PM to 3 PM

Free for all ages

Join us for Free Family Day inside SPAM’s Cole Creativity Center on Sunday, October 6, 2024! Drop in anytime between 12 PM and 3 PM to make fun, fall crafts with your whole family, including skeleton scarecrow “paper dolls,” watercolor spray leaf art, painted mini-pumpkins, and more. Admission is free, all are welcome, and all materials are provided.

And don’t forget, admission to our current exhibitions is also free on the first Sunday of every month!

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UCSB — The Current — ‘New study reveals changes in the brain throughout pregnancy’ and more news, events

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The brain’s gray and white matter shift across gestation, according to first-of-its-kind research that scanned the brain of one first-time mother every few weeks, from before pregnancy through two years postpartum.

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Going Bananas at the Port of Hueneme — 11th Annual BananaFest

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PORT HUENEME — Over 10,000 attendees went Banana’s at the Port’s 11th Annual Banana Festival celebrated a diverse working waterfront.  The Festival offered attendees a unique opportunity to experience one of the most efficient and effective working waterfronts on the West Coast.

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Friendship Center Adult Day Services — Party with a Purpose (Nov. 1)

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This year’s spooky special Wine Down is sure to be a great time, but we host this event for a reason that goes beyond fun and celebration—it’s about the people we care for and the families who count on us. You never know when someone you love — a spouse, parent, a grandparent, a friend — might need the warmth and support that Friendship Center uniquely offers. …

By supporting Wine Down, you’re helping us continue answering our WHY with professionalism, compassion, and respect. You’re helping families breathe a little easier, and giving older adults the chance to feel seen, heard, and cherished.

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Ventura Music Festival — New tickets and Fall news!

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Hello friends of VMF and music-lovers! As I come to the end of my first year with the festival, I’m reflecting on this past 29th season with gratitude. From the foot-stomping bluegrass of Michael Cleveland to the smooth sounds of Anderson & Roe, this year was something truly special: a “first” for me and a “last” for our twenties. As we turn our attentions to the holidays (and onward into our 30th Season) I’m excited to announce the final concert of the year: The King’s Singers will close Season 29 this December with an a cappella holiday performance!

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Bilingual report — Santa Paula Parks and Recreation Announces Exciting Community Events & Programs for Fall and Winter

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SANTA PAULA — The City of Santa Paula Parks and Recreation Department would like to share with the community a variety of exciting activities, events, and volunteer opportunities happening throughout the fall and winter seasons. Whether you’re looking to get involved, enjoy the festivities, or give back to your community, there’s something for everyone.

Upcoming Events:

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Office of Supervisor Jeff Gorell District 2 Newsletter – Sept. 20, 2024

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Dear Neighbors,

I hope this message finds you well! I am excited to share some important and exciting events happening in the coming weeks that I believe will benefit our community.

I especially want to highlight our Home Insurance Town Hall, taking place on October 15 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Ventura County Fire Headquarters. This event is a great opportunity for residents to learn more about the ever-changing landscape of home insurance, especially in areas impacted by wildfire risk. I’ll be joined by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, State Deputy Insurance Commissioner Julia Juarez, fire officials and members of the Conejo, Simi and Moorpark Realtors Association. We encourage you to attend and get your questions answered directly from the experts.

As always, my office is here to serve you. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. I look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event. My sons and I are pictured at the Wings Over Camarillo Festival. The highlight was the STEM center my son Steven really enjoyed.

Here’s to staying informed and prepared as we continue to strengthen and support our community together!

Kind regards,

Jeff

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Museum of Ventura County — Get ready for fall with Museum of Ventura County happenings!

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The Curse of the Vampire: Tales from the Book of Nosferatu

Members-Only Event

Thursday, September 19

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

100 E. Main St., Ventura

In honor of the unveiling of the Museum of Ventura County’s newest upcoming exhibition, we invite our valued MVC Members to join us for a private preview and chance to meet the artists.

The Curse of the Vampire: Tales from the Book of Nosferatu is a collaboration between the Museum of Ventura County and three regional artists. It will showcase a new curation of George Stuart Historical Figures® in dialogue with comic book- and cartoon-inspired artworks by Paula Pugh and Weshoyot Alvitre. Members, please register for this event HERE. If you are interested in becoming a member, click HERE.

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Channel Islands Maritime Museum unveils Tall Ship exhibit at Zachari Dunes Hotel in Oxnard

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OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is excited to announce a new partnership with the Zachari Dunes hotel, located just over a mile from the museum’s home in Channel Islands Harbor. This collaboration, beginning on September 17, 2024, brings a unique maritime experience to hotel guests with the installation of a spectacular tall ship model exhibit in the hotel’s lobby. The first ship to be displayed is the San Felipe, a famed Spanish galleon that sailed from 1690 to 1705, offering a glimpse into that captivating period of maritime history.

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Bilingual report — City of Ventura’s Westpark Skatepark Expansion Project starts construction phase

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VENTURA — The City of Ventura is excited to announce the groundbreaking of the Westpark Skatepark Expansion Project. On Friday, September 13, City officials, local dignitaries, and project partners gathered to celebrate the start of construction. The skatepark at 450 W. Harrison Ave will officially close for construction on Monday, September 23, with completion slated for Spring 2025.

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Ventura County Art Council — Free Fiscal Sponsorship Workshop | Poet Laureate Nominations

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Does your arts or culture organization or group have a project for which you’d like to apply for a grant, or do other fundraising, but lack 501(c)(3) status? Fiscal sponsorship may be an option.

Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative programs and fund development officer Adrienne De Guevara will present this FREE, 1-hour virtual workshop. Registration required.

Register now

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Santa Paula Art Museum — Gail Pidduck’s “8² + 10” Opens Saturday, Sep. 14!

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Saturday, September 14, 2024 • 4 PM to 6 PM

$5 SPAM Members • $10 Non-members

Don’t miss the premiere of Gail Pidduck’s “8² + 10” on Saturday, September 14! Over the past two years, as Pidduck found herself approaching her 74th birthday, the Santa Paula artist gave herself the goal of creating 74 new paintings, 40 of which she selected for this show. With no restrictions as to subject matter, Pidduck let the dimensions of the paintings, 8 inches square, provide the unifying ingredient. Meet the artist and enjoy beer, wine, and hors d’oeuvres during the premiere party from 4 PM to 6 PM.

“8² + 10” will be on view through January 12, 2025. All of the artworks will be available for purchase.

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One805Live! Launches Online Auction in Support of Santa Barbara County First Responders

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SANTA BARARA — One805 is excited to announce the launch of its One805Live! 2024 auction. This year’s auction features an extraordinary selection of exclusive items and unforgettable experiences. 

Bids and donations will benefit Santa Barbara County’s First Responders, and will help provide essential safety and life-saving equipment, along with vital mental wellness counseling, ensuring our local heroes are well-equipped to manage the challenges of their demanding roles. 

The online auction is now open for bidding and can be accessed via www.One805.org. 

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Museum of Ventura County — Open-Air Dining, Vampires, and Art – All in one Newsletter!

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Taste of History Dinner

Thursday, September 12
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
@Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main St., Ventura

Journey back in time for a classic evening of refined taste and unexpected histories. This open-air dinner will transport diners to an elegant mid-century supper club with a three-course meal and wine pairing. The decadent evening, with Al Lowe as emcee, will begin with a cocktail hour and red carpet followed by dinner, an art auction, and entertainment including a live jazz quartet, cooking demonstration, historic artifact gallery, and an oral history reading. Tickets are available HERE!

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Bilingual report — Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Celebrates Latino Conservation Week (Sept. 14-22) with Bilingual Outdoor Events

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SANTA BARBARA — In celebration of Latino Conservation Week, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is excited to host a range of bilingual events from Sept. 14 to Sept. 22, 2024. These events are an invitation for the Latino community and others to enjoy the outdoors together and participate in activities that help preserve our natural resources. In 2014, the Hispanic Access Foundation, through its Latino Conservation Week celebration, has recognized the Latino community’s vital contributions to conservation and environmental stewardship while expanding opportunities for outdoor engagement.

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Bilingual report — City of Santa Paula provides update on Santa Paula Sports Park progress

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“We understand that the community is eager to start enjoying the Sports Park, and we share that excitement,” said Greg Barnes, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Santa Paula. “It’s essential that we open the park when the facilities are in the best possible condition. The additional time spent ensuring the health of the turf and finalizing other details will pay off in the long run, allowing residents to fully enjoy the space without concerns about damaging newly installed turf.”

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One805Live! Launches Online Auction in Support of Santa Barbara County First Responders

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SANTA BARBARA — One805 is excited to announce the launch of its One805Live! 2024 auction. This year’s auction features an extraordinary selection of exclusive items and unforgettable experiences. 

Bids and donations will benefit Santa Barbara County’s First Responders, and will help provide essential safety and life-saving equipment, along with vital mental wellness counseling, ensuring our local heroes are well-equipped to manage the challenges of their demanding roles. 

The online auction opens for bidding on September 4, 2024 at 4 pm and exclusive items will be unveiled at One805’s preview party that same day. The auction can be accessed via www.One805.org. 

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Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara presents ‘Come Paint With Us! – September Paint at Paseo’

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Paint at Paseo
MCASB, Paseo Nuevo, De la Guerra Place
Celebrate summer with @omepache, a local Mexican muralist living the Chicano experience in Santa Barbara! Join a 90-minute acrylic painting session, perfect for artists of all ages. Supplies—canvases, paints, aprons, and brushes—are provided. Best of all, this monthly event is free for everyone to enjoy!

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United Way of Ventura County — Thank you for making our 19th Annual Spirit Awards Gala a success!

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United Way thanks all who made this a spectacular evening!

We’re pleased to share with you our latest video highlighting our Community Impact programs.

Learn more about Women United, VITA, United to End Homelessness VC, Stuff the Bus, and Building Healthy Smiles initiatives and the outcomes we’ve accomplished together!

Please hit play to take a look!

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Santa Barbara Museum of Art Celebrates “A Legacy of Giving” with Free Community Day on Sept. 8

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Celebrate the exhibition A Legacy of Giving: The Lady Leslie and Lord Paul Ridley-Tree Collection with free admission for all (1 – 4 pm) with related art activities, family gallery guides, docent tours, music, and refreshments. This event also coincides with SBMA’s Free 2nd Sunday for Tri-County Residents (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo) (11 – 5 pm).

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Illuminate Change: Unite to Light The Night Art Exhibition and Fundraiser to be held Oct. 18, 19 in Santa Barbara

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SANTA BARBARA — Unite to Light, the Santa Barbara-based non-profit, continues its mission to shine a light in the darkest corners of the globe, and in our community! Just when you thought Santa Barbara couldn’t get any brighter, Unite to Light the Night, the organization’s flagship fundraising event, is back for a third year, ready to outshine itself. Guests will experience Breathing Space, where your breath becomes one with the planet, by Jonathan Smith, Alan Macy, and Tai Rodrig. Carlos Grasso’s COLORSPACE uses simple changes in light to upend your perception of reality, while Louise Gerber’s Colored Shadows will make you rethink the power of a simple shadow. Mark your calendars for October 18th and 19th, 2024 for this two-day event.

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Museum of Ventura County — Farming Fun Meets Family Adventure – Join Us at the Tractor Fair!

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9th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair

Monday, September 2
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
@Agriculture Museum
926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula

Join us for the Agriculture Museum’s 9th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair on September 2nd, immediately following the Santa Paula Labor Day Parade. This beloved community event celebrates Santa Paula’s diverse agricultural heritage with family-friendly activities, live music by Whole Hog, captivating presentations and tours, and a deep appreciation for our local farming culture. Thank you to Topa Topa Flywheelers for helping make this event possible. For more information click HERE!

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Ventura Music Festival Friends, That’s a wrap on Season 29

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What a 2024 festival it was! For its 29th season the Ventura Music Festival opened at the city’s most historic outdoor party site. In the high-walled adobe courtyard where the Olivas family hosted a celebration for the election of President Abraham Lincoln came another Kentucky-Indiana resident, Michael Cleveland and his band Flamekeeper. A full house of patrons picnicked, danced and drank from our new cantina to the amazingly intricate strings of the Bluegrass Fiddler and Group of the Year. New to bluegrass and bluegrass cognoscenti alike exclaimed it was an extraordinary night to hear America’s unique brand of folk music combining old-time?mountain music, square dance fiddling, blues, gospel, jazz, and popular music! 

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Santa Paula Art Museum to present Art Auction Fundraiser on Aug. 17

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Saturday, August 17, 2024 • 3 PM to 5 PM
$15 SPAM Members • $20 Non-members

Don’t miss the Santa Paula Art Museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Sixty works of art will be up for grabs during our Fine Art Auction Fundraiser on Saturday, August 17. Bid on beautiful works by historic California artists like Jessie Arms Botke, Cornelis Botke, Douglas Shively, and Ralph Holmes, and contemporary pieces by Bert Collins, Susan Petty, Gary Ray, and more. Click here to preview the 20 live auction artworks online.

The 2024 Fine Art Auction Fundraiser is sponsored by Calavo Growers, Bunnin Chevrolet of Santa Paula, Rotary Club of Santa Paula, and the Santa Paula Art Museum Board of Directors and Docent Guild.

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Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara — Installation Break + Deadline Extended for Call for Entries

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We hope you have been enjoying your summer thus far. We would like to share some exciting news with you:

MCASB is closed for summer holiday and for installation of our upcoming exhibition Sangre de Nopal/Blood of the Nopal: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Contemporary Art opening on Sunday, October 6, 12:00 – 4:00 pm. 

Please note MCASB offices will reopen on September 3, 2024.

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Museum of Ventura County — Inside: Three Fabulous Events and Some Exciting Announcements

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9th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair

Monday, September 2

11:00 am – 2:00 pm

@Agriculture Museum

926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula

Join us for the Agriculture Museum’s 9th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair on September 2nd, immediately following the Santa Paula Labor Day Parade. This beloved community event celebrates Santa Paula’s diverse agricultural heritage with family-friendly activities, live music by Whole Hog, captivating presentations and tours, and a deep appreciation for our local farming culture. Thank you to Topa Topa Flywheelers for helping make this event possible. For more information click HERE!

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Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara announces 2024 Marilyn Horne Song Competition Winners Mariam Mouawad mezzo-soprano & Eric Head piano

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SANTA BARBARA — The Music Academy of the West, 2024 Summer Music Festival, which kicked off June 12 and runs through August 3 at the Music Academy’s idyllic campus — and throughout the stunning setting of the American Riviera in Santa Barbara, California — has featured nearly 130 live events including the Academy Festival Orchestra, Bizet’s opera Carmen, public masterclasses, and world-renowned competitions in solo piano, duo, and song. 

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TOArts welcomes new board members ahead of 30th anniversary celebration

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THOUSAND OAKS — TOArts, the nonprofit fundraising and presenting partner of the Bank of America Performing Arts Center at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, proudly announces the addition of two new board members: Karen Davis and Keith Wintermute.

Karen Davis, a resident of the Conejo Valley for over 40 years, brings a wealth of experience as a retired finance executive. Her career includes significant roles at the Ventura County Healthcare Agency and California Lutheran University. Deeply committed to giving back to the community where her children grew up, Karen is enthusiastic about attracting young adults to TOArts events, including stand-up comics and popular 90s artists like Nick Carter, Ginuwine and Montell Jordan. 

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Ventura Music Festival — Save on Weekend Two!

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If you missed weekend one, don’t miss WEEKEND TWO starting this Friday at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center! Grab last-minute tickets with a 20% discount using code NEIGHBOR at venturamusicfestival.org

INFO & TICKETS

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Ventura County Fair opens tonight — July 31

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July 31 – August 11
Open 12pm to 12am daily

Gates open at 11am on Tuesday, August 6 only.

Upcoming entertainment includes:

• Aug. 4 — Los Tucanes De Tijuana is a Mexican Norteño & Corrido band from Mexico. Establishing themselves as one of the country’s most popular Norteño groups with hits like La Chona, El Centenario, El Tuanazo and La Ley 57.
• Aug. 5 — Gabriel Iglesias (Fluffy) is an American stand-up comedian and actor, having produced several comedy specials for television, including I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy and Hot and Fluffy.

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Music Academy of the West 2024 Duo Competition Winners Announced

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Congrats to Shengyu Meng, Yoshino Toi, and all of our fellow finalists on their amazing performances!

Thank you to our adjudicators, Gabriel Campos Zamora, Jeremy Geffen, and Rita Sloan.

Shengyu and Yoshino will each receive the Grand Prize of a $5,000 cash award and digital assets for career promotion.

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Single tickets for UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 65th anniversary 2024-2025 season go on sale Aug. 2

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents its 65th anniversary season of world-class cultural and artistic events, from stimulating lectures and animated conversations with today’s thought leaders to brilliant performances by the world’s most accomplished dancers, singers, musicians and performers. Single (non-subscription) tickets for UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2024-2025 season go on sale Friday, August 2 at 10 a.m.

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