Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, May is a month filled with community activity, from graduations and social gatherings to an array of community events. As we approach the end of our fiscal year on June…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Dear CAM Members, Donors, Artists, and Friends, Although the City of Oxnard must responsibly resolve a $9.2 million budget deficit projected for next fiscal year 2019-20, Carnegie Art Museum and its 501(c)3 nonprofit…
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top moments from the past week: Last week was the kind of week that really makes our museum mantra – “art creates community” –…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Opening this Week! Join us Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 6 – 9 pm for a reception celebrating the opening of new MCASB exhibition, James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America). Plus,…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Who Will Write Our History Tuesday, May 21st 7:00pm The Marjorie Luke Theatre presents the Santa Barbara premiere screening of the powerful film ‘Who Will Write Our History‘. Written, Produced, and Directed by Roberta…
VENTURA COUNTY — The Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s “Find My Genius” youth summer education program recently received a $20,000 grant from the Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation (also known as Sherwood Cares). The funds will go towards supporting the five-week…
SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) and its partners from throughout the community gathered for the 96th Annual Awards Celebration May 8th at the Santa Barbara Hilton Beachfront Resort. Local volunteers, businesses, schools, and organizations were…
On January 24, 2019, the Museum of Ventura County hosted An Evening of Song & Stories with Chris Hillman in support of the exhibit “Chris Hillman: Time Between”. The event sold out in advance, and attendees were treated to over…
ART WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS Building Blocks of Art Saturdays – May 11, 18 10:30 am-12noon ages 7-11 In these workshops, kids familiarize themselves with the seven elements of art (line, shape, form, color, value, texture and space). Kids spend time…
OXNARD — Two finalists were selected during the semi-finals round of the 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival‘s “Berry Blast Off” Recipe Contest.” The finalists will now compete for top honors during the festival taking place at Strawberry Meadows of College…
OXNARD — With the California Strawberry Festival about to take center stage on May 18-19, the summer season is also right around the corner and Oxnard is ready to welcome visitors with its many special events taking place throughout the city.…
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top moments from the past week: It was a very busy weekend for the Santa Paula Art Museum! On Thursday afternoon, currently featured artists…
Your monthly news & updates I plan to send an occasional newsletter to keep you updated on what Teatro is doing. Margaret Cortese www.teatrodelasamericas.org 319 W. 6th St. Oxnard Future home of Teatro de las Américas We are busy looking…
SANTA BARBARA — Tom Kress’s career as an artist and building designer has taken him around the world, working on architectural design projects including the Santa Barbara Airport, the Transamerica Building, and even the White House. On Tuesday, April 30th,…
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County this Friday, May 3, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and be among the first to view the new exhibit, “Women Beyond Borders.” This extraordinary exhibition displays boxes created by women…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS MAY SCREENINGS READERS, 2017 Sunday, May 19, 2019 | 3 pm | MCASB RSVP here » Thursday, May 23, 2019 | 6:30 pm | MCASB Join MCASB for a special evening screening…
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top 3 moments from the past week: Schools may have been on spring break this past week, but our teaching artists and students were…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Michael Andrews speaks on The Luke Theatre’s impact on Santa Barbara’s youth and how the Boxtales Theatre Company have found a summer home in The Luke. Upcoming Events Don Quixote Saturday & Sunday,…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM STUDIO GALLERY GUEST STUDIO ARTIST EXHIBITION May 2-June 16, 2019 SMOKE & MIRRORS – Zara Monet Feeney a curious visual experience in reflexive looking showcasing the guest artist’s studioship installation. Click here…
On Saturday, June 1st The Collection will host an experiential shopping event to celebrate the kick-off of summer shopping fun OXNARD — Get ready to find the hottest summer styles at The Collection’s Sip & Shop event on Saturday June 1st,…
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC) will launch The NEXT Big Thing exhibition with an opening reception 4 to 6 p.m., June 1, at SCIAC’s Blackboard Gallery at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. The exhibition will be juried…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “1st Thursday at SBMA” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. 5:30 – 7:30 pm Family 1st Thursday Museum Teaching Artists will help you experiment with ink…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present FREE “Studio Sunday” from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists in…
OJAI — For 33 years, the Ojai Wine Festival has served as the primary non-profit fundraising effort of the Rotary Club of Ojai-West Foundation and its numerous philanthropic endeavors, from Girl’s Empowerment Workshops to helping aid local communities in Thomas…
PORT HUENEME — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will return to Oceanview Pavilion at 575 E Surfside Drive Port Hueneme with another monumental set of television event! This incredible television production and one of a kind event will be held Sunday,…
OXNARD — CAM Studio Gallery Guest Artist Zara Monet Feeney through-June 16, 2019 Zara Monet Feeney’s artistic trajectories re-examine voyueristic compositions, the male gaze and socio-sexual empowerment issues. As a gay feminist, she designs her work to engage very strongly with…
OXNARD — Celebrate your dad’s special day at one of two Channel Islands Harbor Father’s Day Car Shows at either Harbor View Park or the Maritime Museum. Father’s Day Car Show Harbor View Park, 3600 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard From 10…
CAMARILLO — Renowned print maker Lev Moross is a storyteller with an exceptional tale to tell. As a young man, he ran away from his home in Siberia to find his future and wound up in Los Angeles making fine…
Join us at the Agriculture Museum in historic downtown Santa Paula for Member Appreciation Day! Saturday, June 22 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bring the entire family or a friend for a morning of fun, education, and exploration. You’ll enjoy……
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas to present its 3rd Anniversary Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 22, in Oxnard. Purchase tickets here *** Compre sus boletos aquí. Teatro de las Américas es una compañia de teatro bilingüe…
OXNARD — Comedian, actor, writer and director Aziz Ansari announced the final run of his internationally sold out “Aziz Ansari: Road to Nowhere” stand-up tour, including a show at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center in Oxnard, CA on June 26, 2019…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Sketching in the Galleries,” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions.…
THOUSAND OAKS – The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) presents THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA: The Musical, a new twist on a classic fairytale. The performance will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 6 pm at…
OXNARD — The Oxnard Public Library welcomes back the LA Opera with another “Opera Talk,” on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the Downtown Main branch. Facilitated by one of their volunteer “Community Educators,” the hour-long presentation will be a historical overview…
First two Saturdays of the Month, through May, 10 am – 1 pm Ceramic Studio Saturdays Studio Saturdays are an informal opportunity for students of all ages* and skill levels to create ceramics without the long-term commitment. Come on the…
RISE Up & Rock for a good cause on April 27! SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — In commemoration of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, RISE will be hosting an exciting, new event called RISE Up & Rock: A Benefit…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Kathi King kking@cecmail.org 805-963-0583 Ext. 108 Pictured: Filmmaker James Cameron who will present CEC’s 2019 Environmental Hero Award award to Suzy Amis Cameron, and Senator Hannah Beth Jackson, who…
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County on Friday, May 3, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and be among the first to view the new exhibit, “Women Beyond Borders.” This extraordinary exhibition displays boxes created by women…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Who Will Write Our History, May 21st, 2019 7PM Click Here To Buy Tickets Today! Upcoming Events Big Fish: The Musical Wed. April 24 7pm, Fri. April 26th 7pm, Sat. April 27th 1pm…
OXNARD — Community members get to vote for their favorite band in the Oxnard Salsa Festival’s first “Battle of the Bands” contest. The band with the most votes will perform at this year’s festival. The 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter GUIDED MEDITATION Wednesday, April 24 6-7 pm | ages 13 to adult $5 donation / members $3 Buddhist Meditation is an ancient set of teachings, which enables the practitioner to connect body and mind…
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top 3 moments from the past week: Museum staff took a field trip to Blanchard Community Library to show their support for the 82nd…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
CAMARILLO —An Italian-born astrophysicist/musician known for taking radio waves from faraway galaxies and turning them into music will play a central role in CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s 8th annual “Arts Under the Stars.” The public is invited to the show,…
