Category: Entertainment

March 8 — CSUCI celebration of women centers on ‘my life, my culture, my dreams’

CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI)’s third annual “La Mujer” campus program will be a mosaic of visual, spoken and written stories about Latinas. Open to the public, “Celebrating la Mujer: My life, my culture, my dreams” will be Thursday, March 8 from 9…

March 10 — Latin Grammy Winner Gaby Moreno in Free Family Concert

Saturday, March 10, 7:00 pm, FREE Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Latin Grammy-winner Gaby Moreno performs with her trio in free…

March 10 — Modotti and Weston reading at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park’s Alhecama Theatre

SANTA BARBARA — MODOTTI AND WESTON is the story of politically passionate people inter-twining with magnetic artists who were all candid about their belief in Communism and often liberal in their sexual pursuits. This professional reading, focused on the rather…

March 10 — Allan Hancock Concert Band to perform Pops Concert in Santa Maria

SANTA MARIA — The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform a Spring Pops Concert on Saturday evening, March 10th, 2018 at 7:30 PM. The concert will feature an eclectic mix of musical selections including: The Star Spangled Banner, Danzon, George Gershwin, Selections from…

Through March 15 — Sculptures inspired by the wind and paintings of our shared humanity included in CSUCI March art shows

CAMARILLO — Through the millennia, the ocean winds of Santa Rosa Island have sculpted the cliffs, shaped the flora and scattered the driftwood that defines the topography. In the third installment of an art project called “Santa Rosa Island,” CSU Channel…

March 18 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Hosts the 15th Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration

THOUSAND OAKS — The community is invited to attend one of the signature events for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley – The Annual Superstars of the Year Celebration’. This event is open to all ages and recognizes…

March 21 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present the History and Evolution of the Nuclear Submarine by Warren Haussler

OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum in the Channel Islands Harbor presents the History and Evolution of the Nuclear Submarine by Warren Haussler for their Speaker Series this month. Wednesday March 21, 2018, 6:30-8:00PM. His talk will cover submarine…

Through March 23 — La Hija de Jardineros / The Gardeners’ Daughter Alexandra “Lexx” Valdez at the UCSB Multicultural Center

Opening reception on Jan. 16 SANTA BARBARA — La Hija de Jardineros / The Gardeners’ Daughter Alexandra “Lexx” Valdez exhibit will be presented through March 23 at the UCSB Multicultural Center, MCC Lounge. The opening reception will be held at 6 p.m.…

Through March 25 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum in the Channel Islands Harbor presents ‘Water Works’

OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum in the Channel Islands Harbor presents “Water Works” by expedition artist Danielle Eubank, through March 25th, 2018. An opening reception is planned for Thursday, January 11th, 2018, 6-8PM. Events are FREE with Membership or Museum…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 31

Click here for the entire e-newsletter     ARTIST’S GALLERY TALK Ricardo Palavecino Thursday, February 1 6 pm $5 / members free reservations appreciated 805-385-8258 BUILDING BLOCKS OF ART These art exploration classes help kids explore the tools artists use to build…

Museum of Ventura County update for Jan. 26

Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Grab a lunch and head on over to the Museum every Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for music by local talent.…

El Concilio Family Services announces 2018 Latino Leadership Award Winners

Awards ceremony to be held April 6 at Oxnard Performing Arts Center OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services has announced the 2018 Latino Leadership Awards Winners — Dr. Tiffany Morse, René Corado, Rick Torres, Consuelo Camberos, Leticia H. Cazares, M.S.; Lilian Bello,…

Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Jan. 25

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Upcoming Events Earthwalk Friday, February 2  7pm & 9pm Walker Creations presents the epic film adventure of the Walker Brother’s incredible 14-month, 5,000-mile trek by foot and paddle from Alaska to Mexico. Featuring…

Museum of Ventura County update for Jan. 18

Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Thank You to Union Bank for a Wonderful Evening Over 350 people attended the opening reception of the new Neal Barr…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 17

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   ART SALE FUNDRAISER If you haven’t seen the new additions to the Cellar Gallery Art Sale… ends February 18th! Don’t miss this opportunity to add an small masterpiece to your collection. Enjoy the…

Museum of Ventura County update for Jan. 11

Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. An Evening with Neal Barr We’re rolling out the red carpet for an evening of high-fashion fun and everyone is invited!…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Jan. 10

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   2018 Going Forward The Museum hopes all its visitors, students, and members will surpass the recent fire and flood emergencies to face a bright New Year.  Art can ease feelings, be a vacation…

Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Jan. 10

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Happy New Year! The Luke Theatre is still in the holiday spirit as we have 3 rescheduled events this month due to the Thomas Fire. Please come support our local performing arts groups and…

Museum of Ventura County update for Jan. 6

Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Pop-up Exhibit:  Seeking Safety During the Thomas Fire, the Milligan home in Santa Barbara was evacuated and their art collection was brought…

Oxnard’s’ Successor Agency Continued Boondoggle or Fiduciary Leadership in 2018

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 Armando Vazquez / Guest contributor Imagine…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for Jan. 2

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   “Misty Morning” by Katie Fagan, acrylic, Collection of the artist © Katie Fagan. Featured in the Museum’s current Art About Agriculture exhibition. Free First Sunday Sunday, January 7, 2018, 12pm to 4pm Admission to the…

January — Art Trek announces upcoming events

NEWBURY PARK — Art Trek, at 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, will present the following events: Paint Night for Teens Ages 13-19 Thursday, January 10 6:00p-8:30p $10 Per Teen Art Trek, 703 Rancho Conejo Blvd. Newbury Park, CA 91320 Register Online at…

Jan. 31 — Academy Award nominee Spike Lee to sign ‘Do The Right Thing book at SBMA’s Museum Store

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art Store is honored to host legendary film director, Mr. Spike Lee, for a book signing this Thursday, January 31 at 6 pm. Spike will be signing copies of his book Do…

Jan. 31 — OC LIVE to present CENTRAL4 Plays Brahms

OXNARD — OC LIVE to present CENTRAL4 Plays Brahms, Thursday, January 31 @ 6pm in the Performing Arts Building Let’s get classical! Members of piano quartet CENTRAL4 bring the beautiful C Major Piano Trio by Johannes Brahms to the OC LIVE…

Through Jan. 31 — Vexed: The East L.A. Chicanx Punk Scene

SANTA BARBARA — Sal Guerena, UCSB Library Special Research Collections Exhibit/MCC Lounge: Through Jan 31st In the mid-1970s, Chicanx youth in East LA began adopting the DIY punk aesthetic. They expressed their anger and feelings of marginalization through a frenzied musical…

Feb. 1 — Las Cafeteras Bring it Home. Oxnard/Ventura Natives Headline their First 805 Concert, Work to Move the Arts Forward in VC

OXNARD — As part of its 50th anniversary season, The PACC is excited to present Las Cafeteras in concert with special guests The Villalobos Brothers on February 1, 2019 starting at 7PM. Las Cafeteras remix roots music and tell modern…

Feb. 2 — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College Welcomes the Community to Celebrate Ira the Lion’s Fifth Birthday

MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College welcomes the community to join a birthday celebration this Saturday, Feb. 2, for Ira the lion as he marks his fifth birthday. The day of festivities will begin with a behind-the-scenes look at…

Feb. 2 — ‘I Am Me: Artists’ Self-Portraits’ Exhibition to Open at the Santa Paula Art Museum

Premiere Party: Saturday, February 2, 2019, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Admission to the premiere is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members. “I Am Me: Artists’ Self-Portraits” will be on view February 2, 2019 through May 12, 2019. SANTA…

Feb. 3 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Reading and Conversation: Maggie Nelson’

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Reading and Conversation: Maggie Nelson — Parallel Stories Lecture Series” at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3 Maggie Nelson is a writer forging a new mode of nonfiction. Her writing resists categorization—her books span…

OC LIVE to present the film screening of ‘SEED: The Untold Story’ on Feb. 7

Hello OC and friends of OC! Coming up this Wednesday, February 7, we will host a special OC LIVE film screening. We are showing SEED: The Untold Story in the Performing Arts Building, with discussion led by OC Professor of Sociology Dolores Ortiz. Please support the Social…

Feb. 7 — SBCC presents: Coaches vs. Cancer Basketball Fundraiser

Santa Barbara City College Vaqueros will once again participate in the California Community College Athletic Association’s “Coaches vs. Cancer” initiative, donating all proceeds from this year’s designated event to the American Cancer Society. Members of the community are invited to…

Jan. 9 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present ‘The Early History of the United States Navy’

OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum would like to invite you to view the newest paintings on exhibit by a Dutch artist who finds visual inspiration in American maritime history. Painter Maarten Platje ambitious plan resulted in fifteen paintings…

Feb. 9 — 2018 Santa Barbara Go Red For Women Luncheon

Local Montecito Resident Michele Mallet Featured Survivor and Passion Speaker SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association wants women on the Central Coast to know that our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are at risk. Heart disease and stroke kills…

Feb. 9 — Los Cambalache — Constelacion de Sonidos. Songs and Stories of Love, Migration, Displacement and Resistance

SANTA BARBARA — Los Cambalache to perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 at the UCSB Multicultural Center. Cambalache, meaning exchange, is a chicanx/jarochx ensemble based in LA.  We will be playing traditional son jarocho music, while bringing our Chicanx…

Feb. 11— The Art of Fine Art Collecting

CAMARILLO — Tour three very special art collections in Camarillo, hosted by three very generous art lovers and collectors, 2 p.m., Feb. 11 (venue details by invitation). There is a docent on duty in each home to introduce the wide…