Category: Entertainment

July 13 — Bring the kids! Bring la familia, vecinos y amigos! ‘Growing Up in La Colonia: Boomer memories from Oxnard’s barrio’ authors presentation coming to La Colonia!

OXNARD — As part of the Guest Speaker Series, Oxnard Housing Authority Resident Service Department is honored to announce a special book reading and signing event in La Colonia area of Oxnard by authors, Margo Porras and Sandra Porras. Their…

July 13 — Artist Talk Series Presents Richard Bruland and Bebop Records and Fine Art

CAMARILLO — The Artist Talk series at Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) will present contemporary artist Richard Bruland, Saturday, July 13, sharing personal stories about his practice and career, and how a lifelong interest in music led to his…

July 13 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Guided Meditation in Chris Kallmyer: Ensemble’

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Guided Meditation in Chris Kallmyer: Ensemble” at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13 at the 1130 State St., Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara. Gael Belden, educator with UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research…

July 26 — Oxnard Salsa Festival Friday Night Kick Off Concert Featuring Legendary Percussionist Pete Escovedo

OXNARD — To kick off a weekend of nonstop salsa and Latin entertainment, the Oxnard Salsa Festival will present a free general admission concert on Friday July 26 featuring legendary percussionist Pete Escovedo. Escovedo is known worldwide for his live…

July 27-28 — 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival

OXNARD — Groove to hot Latin sounds and indulge in spicy culinary flavors at the 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The festival, July 27 and 28, is a celebration of all things salsa–the food, music and dance. Festivities take place…

July 28 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Public Lecture: Artist Talk with Chris Kallmyer

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Public Lecture: Artist Talk with Chris Kallmyer” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28 at the 1130 State St., Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara. Learn about the artist’s distinctive and participatory…

Carnegie Art Museum update for May 31 — June @ CAM … Don’t miss the June 7th Summer Exhibit Opening at Carnegie!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Don’t miss the June 7th Summer Exhibit Opening at Carnegie with the added bonus of a “great deals” art fund-raiser sale plus on the same night the artist Zara Feeney’s Special Showing of…

Museum of Ventura County update for May 31 — Actual Reality Opens Saturday + Community Box Making and Free First Sunday!

Join us at the Museum of Ventura County this Saturday, June 1, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the opening reception of Actual Reality. This new exhibit, created by local artists Carlos Grasso and Peter Fox, examines the…

26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival Seeks Sponsors

OXNARD — Sponsorship applications are being accepted for the 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The festival attracts an estimated 35,000 attendees who love all things salsa–dance, music and food. The event is July 27 and 28 at Plaza Park, (Fifth…

Animal Sculptures at Oxnard Plaza Park

OXNARD – City of Oxnard Public Works and Cultural and Community Services Departments, in cooperation with Squire Foundation, are proud to announce a temporary exhibition of four animal sculptures at Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard, Fifth and B Streets. A…

An important message from Carnegie Art Museum Cornerstones President — Other upcoming events

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Dear CAM Members, Donors, Artists, and Friends, Although the City of Oxnard must responsibly resolve a $9.2 million budget deficit projected for next fiscal year 2019-20, Carnegie Art Museum and its 501(c)3  nonprofit…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for May 20 — ‘The Art of Travel’ Starts Wednesday! Plus, Medallas de Oro and Kids’ Art Fest

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top moments from the past week: Last week was the kind of week that really makes our museum mantra – “art creates community” –…

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for May 14 — OPENING THURSDAY | James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America)

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Opening this Week! Join us Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 6 – 9 pm for a reception celebrating the opening of new MCASB exhibition, James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America). Plus,…

Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s “Find My Genius” Receives $20,000 Grant From Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation

VENTURA COUNTY — The Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s “Find My Genius” youth summer education program recently received a $20,000 grant from the Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation (also known as Sherwood Cares). The funds will go towards supporting the five-week…

96th Annual Awards Celebration Gives United Way of Santa Barbara County an Opportunity to Recognize Community Heroes

SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) and its  partners from throughout the community gathered for the 96th Annual Awards Celebration May 8th at the Santa Barbara Hilton Beachfront Resort. Local volunteers, businesses, schools, and organizations were…

Carnegie Art Museum update for May 8 — Art Workshops for Kids

ART WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS Building Blocks of Art Saturdays – May  11, 18 10:30 am-12noon              ages 7-11 In these workshops, kids familiarize themselves with the seven elements of art (line, shape, form, color, value, texture and space). Kids spend time…

Finalists Are Set for the 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival’s ‘Berry Blast Off’ Recipe Contest

OXNARD — Two finalists were selected during the semi-finals round of the 36th Annual California Strawberry Festival‘s “Berry Blast Off” Recipe Contest.” The finalists will now compete for top honors during the festival taking place at Strawberry Meadows of College…

Fresh Strawberries Kick off the Summer Season in Oxnard with Fun Events for the Whole Family

OXNARD — With the California Strawberry Festival about to take center stage on May 18-19, the summer season is also right around the corner and Oxnard is ready to welcome visitors with its many special events taking place throughout the city.…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for May 6 — Bookmaking, Busy Weekend, Kids’ Classes, and Portraits Closing

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top moments from the past week: It was a very busy weekend for the Santa Paula Art Museum! On Thursday afternoon, currently featured artists…

Hospice of Santa Barbara Hosts Art Reception for Architectural Paintings by Tom Kress

SANTA BARBARA — Tom Kress’s career as an artist and building designer has taken him around the world, working on architectural design projects including the Santa Barbara Airport, the Transamerica Building, and even the White House. On Tuesday, April 30th,…

Museum of Ventura County update for May 2 — Women Beyond Borders Opening Reception + Weekend Events!

Join us at the Museum of Ventura County this Friday, May 3, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and be among the first to view the new exhibit, “Women Beyond Borders.” This extraordinary exhibition displays boxes created by women…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for April 29 — Here are the Museum’s top 3 moments from the past week:

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top 3 moments from the past week: Schools may have been on spring break this past week, but our teaching artists and students were…

May at The Marjorie Luke Theatre!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Michael Andrews speaks on The Luke Theatre’s impact on Santa Barbara’s youth and how the Boxtales Theatre Company have found a summer home in The Luke. Upcoming Events Don Quixote  Saturday & Sunday,…

Carnegie Art Museum update for May 1 — May Programs and Events | CAM Studio Gallery Opening Reception “Smoke & Mirros” Zara Monet Feeney

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   CAM STUDIO GALLERY GUEST STUDIO ARTIST EXHIBITION May 2-June 16, 2019 SMOKE & MIRRORS – Zara Monet Feeney                                       a curious visual experience in reflexive looking showcasing the guest artist’s studioship installation. Click here…

June 1 — Shop till You Drop at The Collection at RiverPark for Summer Sip & Shop Presented by Luxe Medical Spa

On Saturday, June 1st The Collection will host an experiential shopping event to celebrate the kick-off of summer shopping fun OXNARD — Get ready to find the hottest summer styles at The Collection’s Sip & Shop event on Saturday June 1st,…

June 1 — Studio Channel Islands Art Center Presents The NEXT Big Thing. Exhibit continues through July 20

CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIAC) will launch The NEXT Big Thing exhibition with an opening reception 4 to 6 p.m., June 1, at SCIAC’s Blackboard Gallery at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. The exhibition will be juried…

June 9 — Rotary Club of Ojai-West presents The 33rd Annual Ojai Wine Festival

OJAI — For 33 years, the Ojai Wine Festival has served as the primary non-profit fundraising effort of the Rotary Club of Ojai-West Foundation and its numerous philanthropic endeavors, from Girl’s Empowerment Workshops to helping aid local communities in Thomas…