Category: Entertainment

The Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Aug. 11

Click here to view the entire e-newsletter The Marjorie Luke is extremely excited to welcome Karen Baltzley as their new full-time House Manager & Administrative Assistant! She will be taking over for our wonderful Giovanna Davila as she returns to UCSB…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Aug. 9

GROWING THE COLLECTION Another superb watercolor painting has been donated to the collection by an artist whose richly colored works are on exhibit in Soluble Power through August 20th. Lily Buds– donated by the artist Gail Faulkner Contemporary realist, Gail…

Santa Barbara Bowl Partners with OTOjOY to Provide a Full Concert Listening Experience

Concert and event goers can use the Bowl’s Hearing Loop to listen to an event without extraneous noise or blurring. SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Bowl has partnered with OTOjOY, a hearing loop expert located in Santa Barbara, to provide concertgoers with unprecedented high-quality assistive…

Sept. 15, 17 — Teatro de las Américas: ‘Esa Risa No Es De Locos’

OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas, TEATRELA (Teatro de Repertorio Latinoamericano de Venezuela) y Oxnard College presentan ESA RISA NO ES DE LOCOS, un espectáculo teatral para toda la familia con dos excepcionales sainetes (comedias costumbristas) latinoamericanos, de dos siglos…

Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 — Flamenco Arts Festival 2017 returns to Santa Barbara

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Featuring. Compañía Patricia Guerrero in the U.S. Premiere of UPCLOSE SANTA BARBARA — “Join us for the 18th season of the Flamenco Arts Festival in the City of Santa Barbara, where breathtaking natural beauty meets a rich reflection of…

Sept. 29 — Boxtales Theatre Company’s World Premiere of Stand Up Stories – Multicultural Tales to Live By

WHEN: Friday, September 29 at 7:00pm and Sunday, October 1 at 2:00pm WHERE: Lobero Theatre 33 E. Canon Perdido St. Santa Barbara Ca, 93101 TICKETS: $25 – Adult; $12 – Child ; $15 – Student/Senior All tickets are general admission…

Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! announces Buyepongo: Traditional sounds of Central America + Los Angeles Sonic Diversity = Tropical Cumbia Dance Party!

Warm up with free cumbia dance class before each show Summary: Los Angeles- based group specializing in cumbia and Afro-beat music from the coasts of Central America Three opportunities to see them for FREE: Friday, September 29, 7 pm, Isla Vista…

Bilingual report: Hasta el 1 de octubre — Don Perlimplín de Federico García Lorca / Se Estrena el Próximo Fin de Semana

Teatro de las Américas, TEATRELA (Teatro de Repertorio Latinoamericano de Venezuela) y Oxnard College presentan el musical de cámara AMOR DE DON PERLIMPLÍN CON BELISA EN SU JARDÍN, de Federico García Lorca, con música original de Pantelis Palamidis. Un elenco…

Carnegie Art Museum update for July 30

These art exploration classes help kids explore the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture and everything in between.  In each session, students are introduced to one or two building blocks and a different technique…

Early bird pricing deadline approaching for United Way of Ventura County Spirit Awards Gala

VENTURA COUNTY — The early bird pricing deadline is approaching for United Way of Ventura County Spirit Awards Gala on Saturday, Aug. 26. Early bird tickets have been extended until July 31 at $175. Tickets are $200 after that date.…

New Website for the Arts in Santa Paula

SANTA PAULA — There is a new web site for Museums, Murals and the Arts in Santa Paula.   The name of the web site is sure to attract visitors and locals and inform them about all the many cultural activities that…

Dancing With Our Community Stars VOTE TODAY!

Community leaders will dance for the greater good during the 2017 Dancing with our Community Stars Dance Contest and Charity Fundraiser taking place Sunday, July 30th at 1pm. The 2017 line-up will take to the dance floor to raise much-needed funds…

Oxnard Salsa Festival seeking volunteers

OXNARD — The Oxnard Salsa Festival seeking volunteers.   VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Come get spicy with us! A great Volunteer opportunity! Enjoy a behind the scenes look at how the festival operates while you experience salsa bands, hot dancers, and spicy foods. Volunteers…

July 22 — Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present Acting Workshop / Taller de actuación

    ¡Una gran oportunidad aprender de un maestro de teatro! A great opportunity to learn from one of masters of theater! ACTING WORKSHOP FOR TEATRO’S ACTORS James Donlon, Director of Men on the Verge of a His-panic Breakdown starring…

July 26 — SmART Talk: Sandra Torres

SANTA BARBARA — Meet Ojai-based ceramicist Sandra Torres as she presents her poetic collections of porcelain work and discusses her process and inspirations at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa…

Through July 28 — Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present workshop for children, youth

OXNARD — Doing theater has many benefits, especially for children and youth because it increases confidence in expressing themselves in social and learning situations.  Doing theater in Spanish is  also advantageous because it enhances development in the young brain when it…

Oxnard’s own Road Brothers Band selected as the winner of the 5th Annual ‘Berry Battle of the Bands Contest.’ To headline 34th Annual California Strawberry Festival

OXNARD — Oxnard’s own Road Brothers Band was selected as the winner of the 5th Annual “Berry Battle of the Bands Contest” and will headline at the 34th Annual California Strawberry Festival on Sunday, May 21st at 11:00am, it is revealed today. Co-hosted by Cumulus Media and…

Volunteers needed for Oxnard Salsa Festival (July 29-30)

Volunteers Needed! A fun, educational and interactive volunteer opportunity. Enjoy a behind the scenes look at how the festival operates while you experience salsa bands, hot dancers, and spicy foods. Volunteers serve fun, four-hour shifts and receive a t-shirt, free drink…

Hasta el 27 de mayo — Teatro de las Américas y Oxnard College presentan ‘Los encantos del relajo’

Qué: “LOS ENCANTOS DEL RELAJO” Quién: Teatro de las Américas y Oxnard College presentan la comedia de Norma Román Calvo, Los encantos del relajo, dirigida por Robert Sánchez Cuándo: Del 12 de mayo al 27 de mayo viernes y sábado, 12, 13,…

Hasta el 27 de mayo — Los encantos del relajo

Qué LOS ENCANTOS DEL RELAJO Quién Teatro de las Américas y Oxnard College presentan la comedia de Norma Román Calvo, Los encantos del relajo, dirigida por Robert Sánchez Cuándo Del 12 de mayo al 28 de mayo • viernes y…

Through April 30 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlán from Guadalajara in free concerts, workshops

SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! proudly presents Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlán from Guadalajara, Mexico. The group of eleven women offer three free family concerts showcasing their traditional sound at Isla Vista School, Friday, April 28, at 7 pm;…

April 30 — Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitán to perform at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art

SANTA BARBARA — Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitán will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30 the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. In just ten years, Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitán from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico have established their…

April 28 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlán, women representing the traditions of Jalisco, from Guadalajara, Mexico

FREE concert! Friday, April 28, 7 PM Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Doors open one half hour before the show starts. Reception follows concert. More info: (805) 252-3493 or facebook.com/vivaelartesb Representing a deep family tradition at…

April 21-22 — Oxnard College to present 36th anniversary of Ballet Folklórico Mestizo

OXNARD — Oxnard College will present its 36th anniversary of Ballet Folklórico Mestizo at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 21 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Tickets are available at…

April 22 — Santa Paula Art Museum to present ‘The Land of Light,’ Youth-led Event Inspires a Community through Art, Science, and Play

SANTA PAULA — An upcoming event at the Santa Paula Art Museum, Jeanette Cole Art Center invites visitors to experience a new way of seeing art in a fun and lively atmosphere where art, science, and play intersect. “The Land of…

April 23 – Che Malambo to perform at UCSB

SANTA BARBARA — Che Malambo will perform at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 23 at Campbell Hall, UCSB. “A thrilling display… 14 stomping, drumming, roaring men pounded rapid-fire rhythms into the ground with many surfaces of their feet – heels, toes, inside…

2017 California Strawberry Festival seeks unique submissions for annual Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest

OXNARD — Calling all strawberry lovers with a passion for creating culinary masterpieces.  You could win a vacation getaway when you enter the 2017 California Strawberry Festival Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest, presented by the Ventura County Star. All contestants who submit…

April 5 — Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers Presents Dolores Huerta at Oxnard College

Nationally Recognized Show to Honor Labor Legend and Civil Rights Activist April 5 at Oxnard College’s Performing Arts Center, plus FREE Admission OXNARD — In collaboration with the Ventura County Community College District and Oxnard College, Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers will honor…

Nomi Wagner wins 34th annual California Strawberry Festival Official Poster Contest

OXNARD — Using a unique medium that combines traditional watercolor painting with fine art digital technology, artist Nomi Wagner of Oxnard won the California Strawberry Festival 34th Annual Poster Contest. Nomi’s winning entry was revealed today to dignitaries and Festival sponsors gathered…

April 26 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present Artist Talk with Tanya Aguiñiga

SANTA BARBARA — The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will present “Artist Talk with Tanya Aguiñiga” at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the Physical Science Building Room 101, Santa Barbara City College Aguiñiga, a prominent social practice artist from Tijuana, Mexico, will discuss…

April 8 — ‘Selenamos – A Selena Quintanilla Tribute Band’ to perform in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA — “Selenamos – A Selena Quintanilla Tribute Band” will perform Saturday, April 8 at Del Pueblo Cafe, 5134 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara. Selenamos, anyone? What happens when you turn the late, iconic Mexican-American cumbia goddess, Selena into a verb?…

12 de marzo — Cine en Domingo: ‘Escuela de Vagabundos (1955) – ‘School for Tramps’ en Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA — Consulado de Mexico en Oxnard: Les compartimos la siguiente información que puede resultar de su interés. ¿Qué? Proyección de la película Escuela de Vagabundos (1955) – “School for Tramps” – with English Subtitles ¿Cuándo? Domingo 12 de marzo a las 3:00 pm. ¿Dónde? 1214…