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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley offer an Action-Packed Summer Experiences…. Registration for Summer Camp Begins March 1
AGOURA HILLS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCCGV) are gearing up to provide an action-packed, fun filled summer adventure for youth, grades k-8thduring the 2019 Summer Camp. Camp registration begins March 1 with early bird rates…
Museum of Ventura County update for Feb. 27 — Free First Sunday
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. The Research Library Archives at the Museum of Ventura County is thrilled to share MVCThen, a new blog charting…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Feb. 26 — La Patronal performing on March 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Pamela Dillman Haskell shares how life in Santa Barbara nurtures creativity and how The Luke helps Santa Barbara grow! Upcoming Events La Patronal Sunday, March 10th 7:00pm The Marjorie Luke Theatre and UCSB…
UCSB Chicana/o Studies Celebration Reception to be held Feb. 22
SANTA BARBARA — Join us for the keynote conference in a year honoring the dramatic events that gave rise to Chicano/a Studies at UC Santa Barbara, and to the transformative contributions of Chicano/a and Latinx students, staff and faculty to the…
El Plan de Santa Bárbara, catalyst for Chicano Studies departments across California, turns 50
By Shelly Leachman • UCSB In the late 1960s, so few other Latinos attended his college, Cástulo de la Rocha could find and personally call them all in a matter of days. And as a student activist in a growing…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 21 — Color Flow through March 3
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM STUDIO GALLERY COLOR FLOW Through – March 3, 2019 Visit and see the exhibit with the artist Andy Lepe who will be on hand from noon-3pm on Saturday, March 2 at the…
63rd Conejo Valley Days Seeks Sponsors and Exhibitors
THOUSAND OAKS — Sponsor and exhibitor slots are now available for the 63rd annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD), May 9 through 12 at Conejo Creek Park South (Janss Rd./23 Freeway) in Thousand Oaks. Sponsorship opportunities range from onsite banners to…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Feb. 19 — ShortFilmBingeWatch on Feb. 23
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events ShortFilmBingeWatch Saturday, February 23rd 1:30pm-6:30pm You’re invited to discover the ZShorts International Film Festival! The Festival consists of the ShortFilmBingeWatch (1:30p-6:30p), Followed by the red-carpet Gala Awards Evening (7:00p-9:00p). You may…
Community Environmental Council update for Feb. 19 — SB Earth Day Festival 2019
Click here for the entire e-newsletter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Kathi King kking@cecmail.org 805-963-0583 Ext. 108 Community Environmental Council Announces SB Earth Day Festival 2019 Friday night concert with Beer & Wine Garden added to extend celebration. The 2019 festival will…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Feb. 14 — Happy Valentine’s Day to You, and Happy Birthday to the Santa Paula Art Museum!
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER A guest at our most recent Valentine-themed Free Family Day. Happy Valentine’s Day to You, and Happy Birthday to the Santa Paula Art Museum! The Santa Paula Art…
Museum of Ventura County update of Feb. 13 — Design in the Making: Opening Reception on Feb. 16
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. There is plenty to see and experience at your Museum! This weekend marks the opening of Design in the…
California Strawberry Festival Wins 1st Place In CalFest Poster Contest
OXNARD — The 2018 California Strawberry Festival poster took first place in this year’s CalFest commemorative poster contest. The winner was announced at the CalFest annual conference in Reno, Nevada in January. Entries were judged on substance, originality, style, concept,…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 12 — Last Look with photographer Luther Gerlach
Click here for the entire e-newsletter LAST LOOK with Photographer LUTHER GERLACH Sunday, February 17 1-3pm (exhibit closing day) Grab the last chance to view the work and ask questions of the creator of the exhibit “Catalyst of Change”, Luther…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Feb. 5 — ‘Art About Agriculture’ exhibit through Feb. 24
SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Art Museum is proud to announce the award-winning artworks featured in its eleventh annual “Art About Agriculture” exhibition, now on view through February 24, 2019. The exhibit includes 72 works of art in a…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Feb. 3 — Student Show Opens
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER iSpy Joy During school tours, we supply young visitors with iPads and close-up images from our exhibits, and they search for the matching artwork. Their joy in finding…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Feb. 1 — Community Conversations with Rod Lathim
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Community Conversations with Rod Lathim Marjorie Luke Theatre Board President Rod Lathim Rod Lathim has a long-time passion for the arts, and as a playwright/director/producer since 1979, he enjoys sharing that passion with…
Friendship Center adult day services in Montecito update for Feb. 1 — Festival of Hearts — The Emerald City on Feb. 9
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Click here to purchase tickets And here’s a sneak peek at our auction packages: Emerald City trip–Change of plan! Instead of being limited to the Emerald City of Seattle, chart your…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Feb. 1 — Opening Reception for Lara Favaretto on Feb. 12
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS OPENING FEBRUARY 12 Lara Favaretto On view February 12 – April 28, 2019Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition, Lara Favaretto, featuring works spanning Turin, Italy-based artist…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Feb. 1 — Free Family Day on Feb. 9
Click here for the entire e-newsletter COLOR FLOW February 1 -March 3, 2019 ANDY LEPE’s recent geometric abstract paintings created during his guest artist studioship on exhibit along with other of his works. Reception @ CAM Studio Gallery (adjacent…
Save the Date: El Concilio Family Services to present 30th annual ‘Latino Leadership Awards’
OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services will present its 30th annual “Latino Leadership Awards: Making a Difference — Together We Thrive,” with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Honorees will be…
March 8 — Santa Maria High School to present annual SAINTS Talent Show
SANTA MARIA — The Annual SAINTS Talent Show at Santa Maria High School will be March 8th inside the historic Ethel Pope Auditorium, at 901 S. Broadway. The event, which is organized by the school’s Drama Club students, features 85…
March 9 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in a free family concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, March Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. La Patronal,…
March 10 — SBMA to present ‘Studio Sunday with La Patronal’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Studio Sunday with La Patronal,” Sunday, March 10, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. 1:30 – 2 pm — La Patronal La Patronal, a unique brass band from Lima, Peru, performs music rooted in the…
March 10 — Camarillo Old Town Association’s 4th Annual Beer March Pairs Over 20 Craft Breweries with Downtown Businesses on March 10th for a Fun Community Day
CAMARILLO — Camarillo Old Town Association’s 4th Annual Beer March Pairs Over 20 Craft Breweries with Downtown Businesses on March 10th for a Fun Community Day WHAT: The Camarillo Old Town Association’s (COTA) 4th Annual Beer March will feature over…
March 10 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Parallel Stories Lecture: Alex Espinoza Dismantling Hierarchies’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ” Parallel Stories Lecture: Alex Espinoza — Dismantling Hierarchies,” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Described by Sandra Cisneros as “capable of renewing one’s faith in…
March 10 — Oceanview Pavilion presents Championship Wrestling from Hollywood LIVE
PORT HUENEME — On March 10, at Port Hueneme’s Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will return to Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E Surfside Drive with another monumental set of television event! The winner of the 2019 PP3…
March 13 — Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara to present ‘In Conversation | Exhibition Makers’
SANTA BARBARA — Have you ever wondered what it takes to make an exhibition? March 13, 2019 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join the Museum of Contemporary Arts Santa Barbara for an in-depth conversation with internationally acclaimed curators, exhibition managers, and…
March 14 — SBMA presents ‘Mandelring Quartet’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Mandelring Quartet’,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Formed in 1983 in the German wine region in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, three Schmidt siblings—Sebastian, Nanette and Bernhard—join with violist…
March 14 — CSUCI’s Napa Gallery hosts reception for “The F Word” and other compelling takes on contemporary culture
Exhibit continues through April 4 CAMARILLO — For featured artists Kayla Mattes and Elisa Ortega, the title of their exhibit, “The F Word,” stands for “fiber,” “fabric” and “feminism.” “The F Word” is on exhibit at the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)…
March 16 — MOORPARK COLLEGE to Host its Second Annual Spring Festival with Car Show, Carnival Games, Performances and More
MOORPARK — Moorpark College will open its gates on Saturday, March 16 for its second annual Spring Festival, an open house for the whole community to help celebrate the “Magic of Moorpark.” Friends and families will enjoy games, food, performances, and…
March 17 — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) Recognize Outstanding Youth at the 16th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration
AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley (BGCGCV) will celebrate inspirational youth for their outstanding achievements during the 16thAnnual Superstars of the Year Celebrationon Sunday, March 17, 2019. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the show runs from…
Through March 2019 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center announces upcoming events
LEVEL UP FRIDAY – https://www.oxnardperformingarts.com/game-on.html January 18, 2019 | 4 pm | $3-5 Entry Fee Players, are you ready?! We’re transforming our campus into a gamer’s paradise! PACC’s ultimate gaming experience features a classic arcade, multiple gaming opportunities and board…
March 21 — SBMA presents ‘Writing in the Galleries’
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present: “Writing in the Galleries,” 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as an impetus…
March 23 — Studio Channel Islands Art Center Hosts 2019 Collector’s Choice Event
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC), a non-profit dedicated to bringing together art, artists and community, will host its annual Collectors Choice event, 6 to 9 p.m., March 23, at the SCIAC Blackboard Gallery, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd.,…
March 24 — Pro-Wrestling Show LIVE Port Hueneme
PORT HUENEME — On March 10, at Port Hueneme’s Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will return to Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E Surfside Drive on Sunday March 24 at 3pm. You will not want to miss this one!…
March 29 — Comedy & Cocktails at Studio Channel Islands Art Center
CAMARILLO — Grab your friends and head on over to Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC) for an evening of laughter and fun as L.A. comedian Jason Love and friends headline Comedy & Cocktails, 7:30 p.m., March 29. Tickets are…
March 29, 31 — Righetti’s High School Drama Department will present ‘You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown’
SANTA MARIA — Righetti’s High School Drama Department will present the family-friendly musical, “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”, featuring all your favorite Peanuts characters on March 29-31stinside the Black Box Theatre. The show will also include music by the Warrior…
‘Hailing Cesar’ documentary on Cesar Chavez by grandson Eduardo Chavez to be presented Jan. 30 at UCSB Multicultural Center Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — “Hailing Cesar,” a documentary on Cesar Chavez by grandson Eduardo Chavez, will be presented at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 at the UCSB Multicultural Center Theatre. The grandson of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, Eduardo Chavez, embarks…
Museum of Ventura County update for Jan. 31 — First Free Sundays in Ventura, Santa Paula
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Last Thursday, Chris Hillman was joined at the Museum by longtime collaborator and Desert Rose Band bandmate Herb Pederson…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Jan. 28 — “I Am Me” Opens February 2 + Our Top 5 Moments of the Week
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER New Student Exhibition This week we installed a new student exhibition in our student gallery entitled Expressions Through Contours and Color featuring students from Villanova Preparatory School in…
Open Call Auditions for 10th annual ‘Talent Showcase’ in Carpinteria
Carpinteria Rotary fundraiser for CUSD music programs CARPINTERIA — Share your talent with the community while raising funds for local school district music programs! Rotary Club of Carpinteria presents the annual local “Talent Showcase,” hosted by the Alcazar Theater, with…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 23 — Artist’s Gallery Talk: Karen Kitchel
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Thursday, January 24 6 pm. $5 / members free Reservations appreciated 805-385-8254 or lhoran@carnegieam.org These paintings continue Karen Kitchel’s longstanding commitment to make landscape paintings that transcend conventional portrayals of scenery, location, or…
36th Annual California Strawberry Festival Seeks Artists, Crafters and Specialty Pre-Packaged Food Vendors
OXNARD — The 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival is accepting applications from individual makers of quality, handcrafted works by artists, crafters and specialty pre-packaged food vendors for this year’s festival taking place May 18 and 19 at Strawberry Meadows of…
Museum of Ventura County update of Jan. 17 — New Exhibit Sneak Peek, Free First Sunday, Museum Survey, and more!
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. As the government shutdown continues, the Museum is offering free admission to all affected government employees and their families at…
Come, Sit, and Stay Awhile at The Collection at RiverPark’s Pet Friendly Stores and Restaurants
OXNARD — Pet owners and their playful companions are invited all year round to enjoy the fun and welcoming atmosphere of The Collection’s pet friendly stores and restaurants. For those looking for a furry addition to the family, sponsor Pet…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 11 — Upcoming programs
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Programs Building Blocks of Art Saturdays – January 12 & 19 10:30 am-12noon ages 7-11 Express and create while exploring the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Jan. 11 — Mariachi Los Camperos
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Please click here to visit the newly designed LukeTheatre.org! Michael Andrews shares why Boxtales Theatre Company calls The Luke home for their summer youth theater camps. Upcoming Events Mariachi Los Camperos Sunday, January…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Jan. 7 — Tell Us About Yourself and You Could Win $25 Toward a Class
As the Santa Paula Art Museum approaches its ninth birthday (on February 14), we’d like to know how the Museum can better serve you and our entire community. We would be so grateful if you would participate in our audience…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 4 — Exhibitions on view through Feb. 17
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EXHIBITIONS on view through – February 17, 2019 recent landscape paintings by Karen Kitchel This work re-frames traditional landscape imagery. Mischieviously beautiful, the paintings are made of asphalt emulsion, tar, wax, shellac, and powdered…