OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas to present “Pedro Infante y la suegra triunfante – Pedro Infante and the Triumphant Mother-in-law” through July 12 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building’s Black Box Theater, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. The…
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Teatro de las Américas to present “Pedro Infante y la suegra triunfante’ from June 27 through July 12
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas will present “Pedro Infante y la suegra triunfante – Pedro Infante and the Triumphant Mother-in-law” from June 27 through July 12 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building’s Black Box Theater, 4000 S. Rose Ave.,…
Bilingual report: VCCDC to present ‘Homeownership Fair & Grand Opening Celebration’ on June 28 in Oxnard
OXNARD — The Ventura County Community Development Corporation will present a “Homeownership Fair & Grand Opening Celebration” from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at 2231 Sturgis Road, Suite A in Oxnard. “You have a dream of owning your…
Bilingual report: Organizacion Cultural Oaxaqueña Ñuu Savi to present ‘Guelaguetza Oxnard 2014’ on June 29
OXNARD — The Organizacion Cultural Oaxaqueña Ñuu Savi will present ‘Guelaguetza Oxnard 2014’ form 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 29 at Plaza Park, 500 S. C St., downtown Oxnard. The free event, sponsored by Clinicas del Camino Real Inc.…
Café on A to hold ‘ART-Extravaganza!’ on June 5
OXNARD — Acuña Art Gallery @ The Café on A will present “ART-Extravaganza!” from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, June 5 at Acuña Art Gallery @ The Café on A, 438 S. A St., Oxnard Join us as we celebrate all the artists…
June cover story: Summertime fun coming to the 805 region
Concerts, fiestas, theater performances starting to fill up the upcoming calendar Amigos805 staff report There’s nothing to do around here. Can’t recall how many times that refrain has been said by teenagers and others living in the 805 region. However,…
Commentary: Start planning ahead for a hot time at Oxnard Salsa Festival
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 So you think you have until next month to even start thinking about the 21st annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, scheduled for July 26 and 27 in downtown Oxnard. Well, if you are planning on…
Mariachi Divas, Memo & Friends to perform at California Strawberry Festival on May 17-18
OXNARD — Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Divas will perform at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at the California Strawberry Festival, 3250 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Mariachi Divas’ new CD “Mi Manera” features 13 new recordings including “A Puro Dolor,” “La Fuente,” “Poppuri,”…
Rebozo Festival to celebrate 10-year ‘Diamond’ anniversary on May 18
CAMARILLO — The Rebozo Festival will present its 10-Year ‘Diamond’ Anniversary Celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 18 at Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo. The event features a special performance by Grammay Award winner Graciela…
Bilingual commentary: Patron of the arts
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. By David Magallanes / Guest contributor I…
Commentary: El Concilio Family Services celebrates 25th annual gala
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 El Concilio Family Services has struck it rich on its 25th silver anniversary with a wealth of deserving community leaders as it presents its “Latino Leadership Awards” gala on Saturday, May 31 at the…
Oxnard College to present Juan Felipe Herrera on April 30
OXNARD — UC Riverside English Professor and California State Poet Lauret Juan Felipe Herrera will read poems from his many books and discuss his journey from being a migrant worker to a published poet and a voice for the Mexican…
Rick Najera’s LatinoLogues to be presented May 1-3 at Oxnard College
OXNARD — The Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts will present Rick Najera’s “LatinoLogues” at 7 p.m. May 1, 2, and 3 in the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. LatinoLogues is the longest running and…
Sixth grader from César Chávez Elementary School in Oxnard wins California Strawberry Festival’s 2014 Youth Art Design contest
OXNARD — From an all-time record of 1,800 entries, the “berrilious” design of 11-year-old Itzel Gonzalez from César Chávez Elementary in Oxnard was selected as the winner of the 31st Annual California Strawberry Festival Youth Art Design Contest, the festival’s organizers…
El Concilio profile: Frank P. Barajas
Editor’s note: Part of a continuing series of stories profiling the award-winners of El Concilio Family Service 2014 Latino Leadership Awards. The awards gala will be held on Saturday, May 31 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Click here to register or to…
Bilingual report: Enedina Castañeda takes part in ‘Mujer: Versos en Vuelo’ at USC
“Woman: Verses in Flight “ Summary Recital Words host: Dr. Dagoberto Ramos “In the academic setting of the University of Southern California, USC Campus , on March 30, 2014 , the International Women’s Day program, entitled I celebrate ” Verses…
Ninth annual Noche de Fiesta to be held April 16 at CSU Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — The ninth annual Noche de Fiesta, presented by El Club de Español, will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 in Malibu Hall 100. Come celebrate the diversity of the Hispanic cultures as we feature…
El Concilio Family Services announces 25th Annual Latino Leadership Award winners
OXNARD — Two university professors, a college and career counselor, an attorney, a coordinator of a college-readiness program, a gifted high school student, a successful high school and a police sergeant will be recognized when El Concilio Family Services presents…
Guest commentary: Let us honor César
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. By Frank P. Barajas / Guest contributor…
Poder and the Coalition of Sustainable Communities to hold documentary screenings, forums on immigration on April 1
SANTA BARBARA — Poder and the Coalition of Sustainable Communities will hold a series of free documentary screenings and forums in Spanish to address the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement expansion of detention centers in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria from…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will present Julia Barbosa Landois on April 3
SANTA BARBARA — The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will present Julia Barbosa Landois at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at 653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Arts Terrace, Santa Barbara. Visit http://www.mcasantabarbara.org/node/187 for more information.
César E. Chávez events scheduled for March 28-30 in Oxnard
OXNARD – The community premier of the film “Cesar Chavez” will be held at 7:45 p.m. Friday, March 28 at the Plaza Cinemas 14 in Oxnard, organizers reported in a media release. An educational premier will be held at 9…
Closing weekend for Teatro de las Américas’ “Three Faces of Love” in Oxnard
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas will present the closing weekend of “Tres Caras de Amor / Three Faces of Love,” three one-act plays about love at various stages of life at at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 21…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Plena Libre in free concerts March 21-23
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! will present Plena Libre in free concerts at 7 p.m. Friday, March 21 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Goleta (805-893-5037); 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at Guadalupe City…
Acuña Art Gallery @ The Café on A to present ‘Our Town Our Children’ on March 22
OXNARD — The Acuña Art Gallery @ The Café on A will present “Our Town Our Children,” a social awareness art project, from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at 438 So. A St., Oxnard. The program features award-winning…
Oxnard College to present ‘Latinologues’ on March 12
OXNARD — The Oxnard College Literature, Arts and Lecture Series will present “Latinologues” from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Award-winning actor-writer-director-producer-comedian Rick Najera will entertain the…
Bell Arts Factory to present opening reception for Frank Romero exhibit on March 7
VENTURA — The VITA Art Center at the Bell Arts Factory will present the opening reception for Frank Romero exhibit from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 7 at 432 No. Ventura Ave., Ventura in Studio 30. The exhibit will continue…
‘From Hell to Healing — The Art of Vietnam Vets’ opening reception to be held at Bell Arts Factory on March 7
VENTURA — The City of Ventura, the Big Read and Bell Arts Factory will present “From Hell to Healing — The Art of Vietnam Vets” featuring the works of Vietnam veterans Jess Gutierrez, Orlando Menchaca, James Graca and Michael Arndt from 5:30…
Opening reception for ‘Mujer’ exhibit to be held at Bell Arts Factory on March 7
VENTURA — The Tool Room Gallery at the Bell Arts Factory will present the opening reception for “Mujer” from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 7 at 432 No. Ventura Ave., Ventura. The exhibit features the work of Judy Baca, Gayel…
Las Contemporañeas at the Museum of Ventura County to present inaugural Latina Short-Film Festival on March 8
VENTURA — Las Contemporañeas at the Museum of Ventura County will present the inaugural Latina Short-Film Festival (LSFF) on Saturday, March 8. The LSFF begins with a dessert and champagne reception from 6:30-7:15 p.m. followed by an award to keynote speaker,…
Latin Grammy Nominee QUATTRO to perform at Oxnard High School Band fundraiser on March 9
OXNARD — 14th Annual Latin Grammy Nominee for Best New Artist QUATTRO will partner with OMAG (Oxnard Music Advocacy Group) and the Oxnard High School Band in a fundraiser to support getting music programs back into local schools at 3 p.m.…
Ramon Ayala to perform on Feb. 21 at the Majestic Ventura Theater
VENTURA — The Majestic Ventura Theater will present Ramon Ayala in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at 26 So. Chestnut St., Ventura. Tickets are $49 to $80. Call 805-653-0721 or visit http://www.venturatheater.net/event/435641-el-gran-silencio-inspector-ventura/ for more information.
Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias to perform Feb. 22 at Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias to perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 the Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St., Santa Barbara. Iglesias is launching his 2014 world tour, “Unity Through Laughter” with stops across the U.S. and internationally…
Institute for Latino Performing Arts to present CBS Diversity Comedy Showcase on Feb. 22 at Oxnard College
OXNARD — The Oxnard College Institute for Latino Performing Arts presents “CBS Diversity Comedy Showcase” on Saturday, Feb. 22 in the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center Auditorium, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. There is a 6 p.m. reception, followed by the main…
Guest commentary: Tickets now available for inaugural Latina Short Film Festival on March 8
Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. By Mona AlvaradoFrazier/ Guest contributor Las…
‘Love, Hate and Everything in Between’ to be presented Feb. 14 at Café on A
OXNARD — The Valentine’s Day event ‘Love, Hate and Everything in Between’ will be presented from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at Café on A, 438 So. A St., downtown Oxnard. Organized and curated by Gee Gee Ontiveros and…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Perla Batalla in free concerts Feb. 7-9
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Grammy-nominated vocalist Perla Batalla and her combo in free family concerts at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Goleta (805-893-5037); 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at…
La Santa Cecilia shout out to Santa Barbara County youth at the 2014 Grammy Awards!
SANTA BARBARA — La Santa Cecilia, winners of the the Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Grammy for Treinte Días, gave thought in their acceptance speech on Jan. 26 to the incarcerated youth in Santa Barbara County they had visited through…
‘An Evening With Edward James Olmos’ to be held Jan. 25 at Oxnard College
OXNARD — The Oxnard College Latino Thought Makers Series will present “An Evening With Edward James Olmos” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, in the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center Auditorium (OCPA), 4000 S. Rose Ave. in Oxnard. Olmos, a Tony…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present La Santa Cecilia in free concerts Jan. 10-12
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will present La Santa Cecilia, the “Best Alternative Band of the Year” (LA Weekly, 2012), in free family concerts at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El…
Bilingual report: Casa Dolores to hold Latin American arts & crafts sale on Dec. 7 in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Casa Dolores will hold its annual Latin American Arts & Crafts sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1023 Bath St., Santa Barbara. The event features Latin American artists from the Santa Barbara and Ventura areas.…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present ‘Cielito Lindo’ Nov. 15 through Dec. 7
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas will present “Cielito Lindo” by Gustavo Ott on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. from Nov. 15 through Dec. 7 at its theater, 880 Wagon Wheel Road (corner with Ventura Road at the 101 Freeway),…
‘An Evening with Alisa Valdes’ to be presented Nov. 16 at Oxnard College
OXNARD — The Oxnard College Latino Thought Makers Series presents “An Evening with Alisa Valdes” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Oxnard College Peforming Arts Center Auditorium, 4000 So. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Valdes, an author, film producer, and Emmy…
XVI Colloquium on Mexican Literature: ‘Huellas del tiempo’, to be held Nov. 7-9 at UCSB
SANTA BARBARA — The 16th annual Colloquium on Mexican Literature at UCSB: “Huellas del tiempo / Traces of time,” will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 at the Mosher Alumni House (UCSB); 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at the…
Acuña Art Gallery @Café on A in Oxnard to hold annual Awards Fundraiser on Nov. 8
OXNARD — The Acuña Art Gallery @ Café on A will present its annual awards fundraiser from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 at 438 So. A St., Oxnard. The event honors Margaret Cortese, Javier Gomez, Jacquie Biaggi, Gil…
Ballet Folklorico, MICOP to present ‘El Sabor de Mexico Sur’ on Nov. 9
OXNARD — The Ballet Folklórico Mestizo of Oxnard College and the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project will present “El Sabor de México Sur,” with special guests Ballet Folklórico Nueva Antequera from Los Angeles, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at Oxnard…
805 region this weekend gets into the spirit of Día de los Muertos
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 My favorite time of the year is here. While others enjoy such holidays as Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas, for me there is no better time to both celebrate all things spooky as…
20th annual De Colores Art Show to open with reception on Oct. 27
SANTA PAULA — The 20th De Colores Art Show, an annual group art exhibit showcasing Latino art and culture, will premiere at the Santa Paula Art Museum on Sunday, Oct. 27 with an opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m., organizers reported…
Bilingual report: Santa Maria performance poet Enedina Castañeda appears in Hollywood
HOLLYWOOD — Poet / Poetisa Enedina Castañeda of Santa Maria performed with other Latin-American poets Oct. 8 at the Celebrity Centre in Hollywood. It’s a preliminary event for an international upcoming event in 2014 (embracing the arts in all its…
Chicano Art Collection of Ben Saiz opens Oct. 21 at Ventura College Santa Paula. Reception is Oct. 25
SANTA PAULA — The Chicano Art Collection of Ben Saiz will open Monday, Oct. 21 at Ventura College Santa Paula, 957 Faulkner Road, 106, Santa Paula. Curated by Xavier “Big X” Montes, the exhibit features original works of art by Diego Rivera, David…