Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. In conjunction with Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA Latin American & Latino Art in LA, the Museum of Ventura County presents Ayer…
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Santa Barbara Museum of Art update for Sept. 14
Click here for more information Exhibitions On View Valeska Soares: Any Moment Now September 17 – December 31, 2017 Valeska Soares: Any Moment Now brings together 49 artworks, consisting of installation, sculpture, photography, and video, dating from the early 1990s to…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Sept. 8
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Harmony Celebration Saturday, September 16, 1pm & 7pm The barbershop show of the year is coming to Santa Barbara this September! Pacific Sound is bringing the brand new 2017 International Gold Medalist Quartet Main…
Hispanic Heritage Month begins with shows on Sept. 15 in Oxnard, Ventura and Camarillo
The Latino Vision Group in Oxnard will hold an opening reception for the Chicano/a Art show “Latino Visions in Oxnard 2017” from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at the former Social Security Administration building, 424 South B St., near Plaza Park,…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas presents ESA RISA NO DE LOCOS Oct. 6, 7, 8
OXNARD — Teatro de las Americas, TEATRELA (Teatro de Repertorio Latinoamericano de Venezuela) and Oxnard College present ESA RISA NO DE LOCOS, a theatrical show for the whole family with two exceptional Latin American comedies (comedias costumbristas), two centuries apart,…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Sept. 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Here’s what is happening at the Museum in September! www.santapaulaartmuseum.org LIVE MUSIC: STUDIO C Sunday, September 10, 2017, at 4:00pm $10 Members // $15 Non-members On Sunday, September 10,…
6 hasta el 8 de octubre — Amor de Don Perlimplin con Belisa en su jardin
Qué AMOR DE DON PERLIMPLÍN CON BELISA EN SU JARDÍN Quién 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…
Oct. 12 — Teatro de las Américas to present annual ‘Black & White Gala’
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas will present its 2nd annual “Black & White Gala — Noche de Romance by Juan Gonzalez” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Entertainment…
Oct. 14 — Fiesta Noche Fund RaiserART SALE and Nicho Silent Auction
It’s almost here ….. FIESTA NOCHE DE RECUERDOS Saturday, October 14 6-9 pm | 6-7 VIP Preview Reception 7-9 General Event Reception An evening of memories, contemporary art and heritage Music, food, hops, amazing desserts, affordable art, prizes and Día…
Oct. 20 — A Musical Journey: From Africa to the Americas
SANTA BARBARA — Ricardo Lemvo will perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at the UCSB Multicultural Center Lounge. “A blend of Cuban and Central African traditions that is seamless and organic- and infectious.” The Los Angeles Times…
Oct. 24 — OC LIVE to present La Evolución de La Guitarra Española
OXNARD — Up Next for OC LIVE: La Evolución de La Guitarra Española. You don’t want to miss this wonderful Spanish music concert on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30pm in the Oxnard College Performing Arts building. Guitarist Adam Levin treats the audience to a musical…
Oct. 29 — Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Four Locations in Santa Paula
Families and Visitors of All Ages Are Invited to Join this Community-Wide Celebration Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos on Sunday, October 29, 2017, at four different Santa Paula locations, including the California Oil Museum, the Museum of Ventura County Agriculture…
Through Oct. 30 — ‘Celebration of Latino Arts & Culture: Pacific Standard Time — Latino Visions in Oxnard’
OXNARD — The DNTN Gallery, the Rodolfo F. Acuña Art Gallery and the City of Oxnard presents the “Celebration of Latino Arts & Culture: Pacific Standard Time — Latino Visions in Oxnard” from Friday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Oct. 31.…
Teatro de las Américas issues casting call
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas is conducting a Workshop-Created play with a casting call from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 at the Black Box Theater at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. The…
Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard update for Aug. 16
Click here for more information . SAVE THE DATE before It’s too Late! Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos – the Night of Memories is coming Saturday, October 14, 2017 6-9pm We need museum members and readers to reserve before it’s…
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…
Oct. 1 — Free Concert and Cumbia Dance Party with Buyepongo! in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Buyepongo: Traditional sounds of Central America + Los Angeles Sonic Diversity = Tropical Cumbia Dance Party! FREE concert and cumbia dance party Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! 6:15 pm Free Cumbia Class with Rosalina…
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.…
Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau update for Aug. 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter How to have a perfect day at the Ventura County Fair!Want to avoid at least one long line? We recommend that you… Buy your tickets ahead of time! You can buy both ride and…
Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art update for Aug 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS Curated Cocktails: Summer Nights with KCRW Thursday, August 3, 7 – 9 pm MCASB Upper Arts Terrace Enjoy the beauty of warm summer nights, art, and music with a live set…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Aug. 2
DEPARTMENT NEWS 2017 FALL / WINTER REC GUIDE The 2017 Fall/Winter Issue of our Recreation Guide will be available soon. This guide covers programming from September 2017 through January 2018. A digital version is currently available online…
Oxnard Salsa Festival ready for Spicy weekend (July 29-30)
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter Food Vendors at the Festival Alex Fruit and Nut Ann’s Bakery Barrett’s Lemonade BG’s Cafe Bizuri Ice Cream Cabo Seafood Grill & Cantina California Best Kettle Corn Del Real Foods Double Dippin…
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…
Aug. 10 — Legendary drummer, Fito de la Parra, is speaker at Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — Legendary drummer, Fito de la Parra, from the band Canned Heat, is the guest speaker for this month’s “Speaking Of” lecture series, 7–9 p.m., August 10, with de la Parra sharing highlights from his life in rock ‘n…
Oxnard Salsa Challenge of 2017 — Last call for entries
View the entire e-newsletter here It’s Time To Claim Your Fame! You can claim your bragging rights by entering your fabulous salsa recipe in the showdown of the year – the Oxnard Salsa Challenge of 2017 – Amateur Division…
Studio Channel Islands Recognizes TOLD Corporation as Medici Award Winner
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands is delighted to announce that the 2017 Medici Award winner is TOLD Corporation. The Medici Award is the highest recognition that Studio Channel Islands can give. Each year the Board of Directors of Studio Channel Islands…
Oxnard Salsa Festival announces ‘Dancing With Our Community Stars’
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 during the 24th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The 2017 line-up will…
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 Salsa Festival (July 29-30) announces entertainment lineup
Entertainment Lineup Announced! Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase seats or tables ONLINE for the Friday Night Kick-Off Concert featuring Leslie Paula with special guest Yari More! Get them now or it’s first-come, first serve at the gate on Friday night. Plus get…
The Collective Studio at Pacific View Mall announces upcoming events for July 21, 23
PACIFIC VIEW MALL – 3301 E Main Street – Ventura 2nd Floor next to SEARS EXPANDED AGES — 6 YEARS TO 16 YEARS! Reserve your space in KIDS ‘N’ CANVAS PARTY today! Pay with your Debit or Credit Card…
Join Santa Barbara City College for a family-friendly 4th of July
Santa Barbara City College is proud to host a family-friendly 4th of July viewing at our Main Campus. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy breathtaking views of the fireworks show at the Santa Barbara Waterfront. Viewing areas will be located…
Oxnard Salsa Festival announces bands, reserve seating sales
Reserved Seating on Sale Now! 24th Oxnard Salsa Festival July 29-30, 2017 @ Plaza Park 500 S B Street, Oxnard CA 93030GET CLOSER TO THE MUSIC! Reserved Table Seating and Club Salsa! Enjoy premium seating near the Festival dance floor and stage. Enjoy the…
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…