CAMARILLO — KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum, recently added three new members to its board of directors to help bring hands-on STEM learning, reading and the arts to the region’s children and families. New members Jena Mehrotra, Ph.D., Martha Martinez-Bravo,…
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Carnegie Art Museum Cornerstones update for April 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM ART TOUR BEHIND THE SCENES SILVER CIRCLE TOUR CAM Silver Circle members are invited to join us for a SoCal Art Experience at the Marciano Art Foundation followed by a Behind the Scenes Tour of artist Kelly Reemtsen‘s studio in…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for April 3
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Cecily Brown: Rehearsal On view January 28 – June 3, 2018 MCASB Main Space Cecily Brown: Rehearsal, curated by Claire Gilman, Senior Curator at The Drawing Center, is the…
Vote For Your “Fan Favorite” Band; Winner To Perform at 35th Annual California Strawberry Festival
OXNARD — Four talented bands are vying for the title of the California Strawberry Festival’s “Fan Favorite” in an online contest currently underway. The winner of the Fan Favorite Battle of the Bands Contest, chosen by the public, will receive…
Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau update for April 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter ? 6 Ways Dolphins and Venturans Are a Lot Alike ?by Linda Windsor 6. You’ll see them at some of the best surf spots, whether at Surfers’ Point or cruising Emma Wood State Beach ? 5. The…
May 6 — Special Performance of Off-Broadway Hit Love, Loss and What I Wore
SANTA BARBARA — Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Antioch University Santa Barbara hosts a one night only performance of the off-Broadway hit Love, Loss, and What I Wore to benefit AUSB scholarships and programs at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 6,…
Through May 10 — Oxnard College to present annual Juried Student Show
OXNARD — The McNish Gallery is pleased to present the 2018 Annual Student Exhibition. The exhibit includes a range of media taught in Studio Arts including drawing, painting, design and sculpture. The exhibit will be on display through May 10th with gallery hours, Mondays through Thursdays…
May 10 — Margarita Mix Off by Soroptimist International of the Conejo
THOUSAND OAKS — Are you ready for the ultimate “Margarita Taste Test”? Soroptimist International of The Conejo invites you to our seventeenth annual, Margarita Mixoff on May 10, 2018! This world class event will take place at The Gardens at Los…
May 10 — Last OC LIVE: Ending w/ a Performative Bang!
Hello friends OC, The final Spring 2018 OC LIVE is here and we end with a real bang! The Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) department which includes DANCE, MUSIC, ART, THEATRE, COMMUNICATION STUDIES, and FILM/TV/ELECTRONIC MEDIA is putting on their SECOND ANNUAL department STUDENT showcasecalled “SOLID GOLD” on Thursday, May…
May 11 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center to present ‘Dinner & a Movie: Roman Holiday!’
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center will present “Dinner & a Movie: Roman Holiday!,” with dinner at 7 p.m. and the movie showing at 8 p.m. Friday, May 11 at 800 Hobson Way, Oxnrd. Tickets: $10-$25 Italian…
May 11 — Line Dance Lessons With Kristal Lynn Konzen and Country Rockers Rebel Heart Headline Friday May 11 at Conejo Valley Days
THOUSAND OAKS — Make plans to put on your boots and fanciest cowboy hat and head over to Conejo Valley Days’ Golden Horseshoe stage, Friday, May 11 (Conejo Creek Parks South, Janss Rd./23 Freeway exit) in Thousand Oaks. The evening…
May 12 — Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform a Spring Pops Concert
SANTA MARIA — The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform a Spring Pops Concert on Saturday evening, May 12th, 2018 at 7:30 PM. The concert will feature an eclectic mix of musical selections including: The Star Spangled Banner, Mt. Everest, Concertino, Thine Alabaster…
May 12 — Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara’s 80th Anniversary Gala
SANTA BARBARA — On Saturday, May 12, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara will host their Annual Gala celebrating 80 years of helping kids and families in the Santa Barbara community. The event…
Through May 13 — Western Fun For The Whole Family at 62nd Annual Conejo Valley Days
THOUSAND OAKS — The 62nd Annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD), May 10 through May 13 at Conejo Creek Park South (23 Freeway/Janss Rd. exit) in Thousand Oaks celebrates the area’s western roots and community spirit. The four-day event features entertainment…
Through May 13 — 62nd Annual Conejo Valley Days to be held at Conejo Creek Park South
THOUSAND OAKS — The 62nd Annual Conejo Valley Days, May 10-13 at Conejo Creek Park South (23 Freeway/Janss Rd. exit) in Thousand Oaks, celebrates the area’s western roots and community spirit. The four-day event features entertainment for kids, teens and…
May 14 — Fratelli – A Men’s Chorus Presents Its Spring Concert: “We Are One!”
SANTA BARBARA — Fratelli, A Men’s Chorus – Santa Barbara’s chorus of gay men and their allies – will present its highly anticipated Spring Concert – “We Are One!” – at 7:30 pm on Monday, May 14 at the First…
Through May 16 — CSUCI Spring Library Lecture Series includes robots on Mars, cannabis commerce and family responsibility discrimination
CAMARILLO — Discrimination against employees who need to care for parents or kids is becoming more common, but largely unreported. Lindsey O’Connor, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Sociology will speak about this growing phenomenon in one of 19 free lectures in libraries…
May 17 — United Way of Ventura County to present ‘Women United 2nd Annual Luncheon’
VENTURA COUNTY — The United Way of Ventura County will present “Women United 2nd Annual Luncheon” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at California Lutheran University. Click here for more information.
May 19-20 — Entertainment Lineup Announced for California Strawberry Festival 35th Anniversary Celebration
OXNARD — Bands from just about every musical genera from classic rock to reggae to funk to Latin will be performing at the California Strawberry Festival 35th Anniversary Celebration May 19 and 20 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park (3250…
May 19-20 — 35th Annual California Strawberry Festival
OXNARD — If you like strawberries, the 35th California Strawberry Festival has it all — from chocolate dipped strawberries to strawberry shortcake to even strawberry pizza. The festival is Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20 at Strawberry Meadows/College Park…
May 19-20 — Danielle Stacy Voted “Fan Favorite” Band; Will Perform at California Strawberry Festival 35th Anniversary Celebration
OXNARD — Balloting is over and singer/songwriter Danielle Stacy was voted the California Strawberry Festival 35th Anniversary Celebration’s “Fan Favorite.” Stacy was selected by the public in an online “Battle of the Bands” contest. As the winner, Stacy will receive…
May 20 — 14th annual Rebozo Festival to be held at Camarillo Ranch
VENTURA COUNTY — Rebozo Festival, Inc., is pleased to announce the 14thannual Rebozo Festival, which will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Camarillo Ranch. About the Rebozo Festival: Formed in 2005, a small…
Through May 20 — Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas to present ‘Stand and Deliver’
OXNARD — Stand and Deliver is next We have made a change in the dates we are on stage. Please note the new dates: Fridays May 4 & 11 Saturday May 12 Sundays May 6 and 13 You may also…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for March 30
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Three Revolutions: Steering Automated, Shared, and Electric Vehicles to a Better Future Thursday, April 5th 7:00pm The Marjorie Luke Theatre, The Community Environmental Council (CEC), and COAST Santa Barbara present “Three Revolutions: Steering Automated,…
Carnegie Art Museum update for March 29
Click here for the entire e-newsletter The Museum will be CLOSED tomorrow Friday, March 30th in observance of Cesar Chavez Day and Sunday, April 1st for Easter. Happy Holidays! CURRENT EXHIBITION through – May 27, 2018 Black & White…
Free Carnival Ride Tickets Offered Through Conejo Valley Days’ “Read & Ride”
CONEJO VALLEY — For the fourth year, Conejo Valley Days (CVD) is offering free carnival ride passes for students who take part in its “Read & Ride” literacy program. CVD, in conjunction with carnival operator Kastl Amusements, is encouraging kids…
2018 California Strawberry Festival Seeks Submission for Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest
OXNARD — The 35th Annual California Strawberry Festival is seeking those with a love of strawberries and an artistic culinary flair to enter its “Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest.” Submissions must be original, non-baked, sweet or savory-tasting strawberry dishes. Entries…
California Strawberry Festival’s 35th Anniversary Celebration Offers Special Discounts to Groups of 20 or More
OXNARD — Plan a group outing to the California Strawberry Festival’s 35th Anniversary Celebration, May 19 and 20, and enjoy special ticket discounts. The annual event at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard celebrates all things strawberry. Now through…
25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival Seeks Vendors
OXNARD — Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 25th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival, July 28-29, at Plaza Park, Fifth and “B” Streets in downtown Oxnard. The festival celebrates everything salsa…the food, music and dance. An estimated 40,000 people…
Carnegie Art Museum update for March 23
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CURRENT EXHIBITION through – May 27, 2018 Black & White & In Between: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation This exhibition features works by artists who have explored the formal,…
BBSVC Golf Classic welcomes back Select Workforce Specialists as Title Sponsor
VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is excited to welcome Select Workforce Specialists (formerly Select Staffing) as the returning Title Sponsor for its annual Golf Classic – the organization’s top-performing event, which will be held Monday, May 7, 2018,…
Museum of Ventura County update for March 20
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Museum Partners with Ventura County Credit Union Ventura County Credit Unionand the Museum of Ventura County have partnered to display historical pieces at the Moorpark,…
Carnegie Art Museum update for March 16
Click here for the entire e-newsletter through – May 27, 2018 Black & White & In Between: Contemporary Art from the Frederick R. Weisman Art Foundation This exhibition features works by artists who have explored the formal, conceptual, technical, and…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for March 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter “Canzona Cobalta” by Lois Freeman-Fox, digital painting, Collection of the artist © Lois Freeman-Fox. Gallery Talk: Creative Time Travel with Lois Freeman-Fox Saturday, March 10, 2018, 2pm to 3pm Fillmore artist Lois Freeman-Fox…
Carnegie Art Museum update for March 8
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM MEMBERS SPECIAL OFFER Pinchas Zukerman Returns to Perform and Conduct the New West Symphony Sunday March 11th | 3:00pm | Oxnard Performing Arts Center In partnership with New West Symphony, we would like to…
Santa Barbara Bowl Elects New Officers to Board of Directors
SANTA BARBARA BOWL ELECTS NEW OFFICERS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Santa Barbara, CA, (March 5, 2018) – Santa Barbara Bowl announced today that it has elected new officers to lead the 2018 Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation board of directors. Tobe…
Museum of Ventura County update for March 3
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Be Part of the Bee Cause Public Art Project The Museum of Ventura Countyis hosting the City of Ventura’s Public Art Program,…
Teatro de las Américas announces casting call for ‘Stand and Deliver’
Casting call to be held March 5, 6, 7 CASTING Teatro de las Américas announces open casting for the play Stand and Deliver, based on the well-loved movie The play will be presented in May, 2018 (May 4 through May 20)…
April 4 — Hospice of Santa Barbara to Host Open House Reception Showcasing Work of Longtime Resident and Artist
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara invites the community to view the work of Santa Barbara resident and artist David Glenn (Judd) Crouch at an open house reception to be held Wednesday, April 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. David’s artistic…
April 4 — Hospice of Santa Barbara Art Reception
SANTA BARBARA — Please join Hospice of Santa Barbara for an evening of art, poetry, live music and complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres at an open house reception showcasing the work of longtime Santa Barbara resident and artist David Glenn…