Category: Events

Through June — Visitors Discover A Sun-Kissed Seaside Playground At Ventura Harbor Village With A Line Up of June Events & Live Entertainment

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VENTURA — Ventura Harbor Village, California’s sun-kissed seaside playground, celebrates the kick-off to summertime with an engaging lineup of events in June. Paired with relaxing moments to  waterfront dine and wine taste, one-of-a-kind coastal boutiques, and boat rental options that glide visitors on the water, this seaside destination specializes in curating events and activities for time well spent with family and friends.  Below is a roster of “must-SEA” happenings, accompanied bycomplimentary parking near the seashore. https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/events/

Here’s a look at what’s trending seaside:

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June 1 — Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center (SPARC) to take part in first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day

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“We are proud to be joining the first ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day,” said Nicky Gore-Jones, SPARC’s Development Director. “We encourage our community to help us find loving homes for our pets and to raise awareness about the issues of overcrowding in animal shelters. We look forward to this being a very special adoption day for many of our dogs and cats and for our volunteers and staff.”

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Through June — County of Ventura Older-Adult Art Show on display at the Hall of Administration Atrium Gallery

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The exhibition showcases the vibrant creativity and talent of artists ages 60 and older within our community through an open call. While there is no specific theme, artwork is encouraged that explores the sharing of experiences, traditions, customs, and stories across generations.

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June 3 —  Oxnard Film Society presents ’La Chimera’

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After the death of the love of his life, English archaeologist Arthur (Josh O’Connor) is desperate to find the mythical door to the afterlife — but to do so, he must team up with a network of tomb raiders who break into ancient tombs in search of archaeological wonders to sell on the black market. 

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June 5 — Bilingual report — Next Dementia Friendly Ventura County event t be held at the Gobble Adult Community Center in Thousand Oaks

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The public is encouraged to stop by anytime during the “Living Well, Caring Well” event and meet with many local providers who can assist with dementia-related issues, which may include adult day centers, adult protective services, the Alzheimer’s Association, caregiver resources, financial resources, in-home care, health insurance counseling and advocacy, legal and advanced planning, long-term care ombudsman, neurology, and public benefit programs.

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June 6 — Ventura Police ignite community spirit for Special Olympics with Torch Run

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“The Flame of Hope is more than just a symbol; it embodies the resilience and dedication of Special Olympics athletes who inspire us with their commitment and perseverance,” said Sergeant Ryan Reynosa, Special Olympics Liaison with the Ventura Police Department. “Being part of Team Ventura PD, we are dedicated to raising funds and fostering awareness and acceptance for these extraordinary athletes.”

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June 8 — Bilingual report — Allan Hancock College hosting second annual wine festival

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SANTA MARIA — Allan Hancock College is hosting its second annual wine festival at the college’s Santa Maria campus and is inviting the public to attend.

The college is currently selling tickets to its second West Coast College and University Wine Festival, which will take place on Saturday, June 8, from 1-4 p.m. This year’s festival is sponsored by the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The festival will include wines from eight community college and university winemaking programs, including Hancock, Cal Poly, Napa Valley College, Fresno State University and colleges from Oregon, Washington State and Arizona. In addition, the festival will also feature wines from 11 California wineries including Flying Goat Cellars, Amplify Wines, El Vinero, and others.

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June 8 — Cancer Support Community’s 6th Annual Hope Walk in Westlake Village

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CSCVVSB’s Hope Walk is a family-friendly, community event that promotes awareness and education about cancer while raising critical funds in support of CSCVVSB’s mission to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. Music, health and wellness booths, refreshments, and kids’ activity tables will also be on-site.

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June 8 — Two new exhibits opening at the Museum of Ventura County highlight the county’s rich artistic legacy with a focus on Master Artists and Young Innovators

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VENTURA — Two new exhibits opening at the Museum of Ventura County highlight the county’s rich artistic legacy with a focus on Master Artists and Young Innovator.

Masters from the Museum of Ventura County Collection 
(June 8, 2024 -January 5, 2025)
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InnoVision: Ventura County Artists to Watch

(June 8, 2024 – May 11, 2025)

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June 19 — All of ‘Us Journey’ traveling education exhibit be held at Southwinds Youth Center, Oxnard

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OXNARD — The All of Us Journey is headed your way. Come aboard this traveling educational exhibit to learn how you can help shape the future of health for yourself, your family, your community, and generations to come.

The All of Us Journey traveling education exhibit will be held from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 18-19 at the Southwinds Youth Center, 300 W. Clara St., Oxnard.

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Through June 30 — 68th Annual Conejo Valley Days

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THOUSAND OAKS — The 68th Annual Conejo Valley Days is set hrough June 30 (dark, June 24 and 25) at Conejo Creek Park South (23 Freeway/Janss Rd. exit) in Thousand Oaks.

Festival goers can enjoy carnival rides from Kastl Amusements plus midway games for all ages along with traditional fair foods. CVD features live rock and country bands including the Colette Lovejoy Band, 805 Social Club, The Tin Drum Family Band and Double Wide.

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June 21 — Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum to present History Talk with Guest Speaker, Erik Brun

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After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the War Department moved to mobilize Filipino men living in the United States who had been barred from service by law, despite a forty year history of Philippine Scout service in the Army. On December 21, 1941, the United States Congress passed the Filipino Naturalization Bill, allowing a Filipino combat unit to be formed.

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June 22 — Bilingual update — Experience Traditional Chumash Cooking in Oxnard

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Join us for an afternoon of cultural enrichment and culinary exploration as we delve into traditional and modern fusion Chumash recipes using native plant ingredients. This hands-on class will be a unique opportunity to learn from Chumash chefs hi ho stoqos?lo?q hi xus about the rich heritage and sustainable practices of the Chumash people. The event is free and open to all ages. A Spanish Interpreter will be present to interpret live.

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June 22 — ‘All of Us Journey’ traveling education exhibit be held at College Park, Oxnard

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OXNARD — The All of Us Journey is headed your way. Come aboard this traveling educational exhibit to learn how you can help shape the future of health for yourself, your family, your community, and generations to come.

The All of Us Journey traveling education exhibit will be held from 8 a.m.  to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22 at College Park, 3250 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard.

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June 26 — Ventura Harbor Village Hosts a Full Day of Community Festivities and Spectacular Drone Show by Visit Ventura to Celebrate the X-Games!

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VENTURA — Ventura Harbor Village is thrilled to announce a full day of exciting festivities on Wednesday, June 26th, culminating in a breathtaking drone show presented by Visit Ventura, in celebration of the upcoming X-Games. This community event promises a…

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June 29 — LA-based Latin psych-soul band, Chicano Batman to perform at The Kia Forum

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This performance marks the grand finale of their highly successful tour following the release of their critically acclaimed album, Notebook Fantasy, which the LA Times called “the arrival of what Chicano Batman was always meant to sound like.” It’s a huge full-circle moment for the guys, who grew up right here in LA. Check out their performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and their interview about the Forum on KTLA. Can you join us that night?

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Through June 30 — Music, Rides, Food and Fun At 68th Annual Conejo Valley Days

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THOUSAND OAKS — The 68th Annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD) will feature 10 days of carnival rides, food and live entertainment. Dates are through June 30 (dark, June 24 and 25) at Conejo Creek Park South (23 Freeway/Janss Rd. exit) in Thousand Oaks.

Kastl Amusements will operate over 15 rides plus midway games for all ages at CVD as well as offer traditional fair and specialty foods. The Thousand Oaks Elks Club will be serving tri-tip sandwiches and other favorites.

This year, CVD is bringing back its “Whiskeroo Contest” Sunday, June 23 at 3:00 p.m. on the CVD Carnival Stage. To enter, call or text Steve Comstock, Whiskeroo Contest organizer, at 805-908-2248. Contestants will have an opportunity to show off their beards in one of five categories: Longest Beard, Softest Beard, Best Moustache, Best Goatee and Best Overall Beard.

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July 1 — Oxnard Film Society to present ‘Taste of Things’

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Set in France in 1889, the film follows the life of Dodin Bouffant as a chef living with his personal cook and lover Eugénie. They share a long history of gastronomy and love but Eugénie refuses to marry Dodin, so the food lover decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her.

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July 4 — Bilingual report — Downtown Ventura transforms for 4th of July festivities

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VENTURA — The City of Ventura’s annual 4th of July Street Fair and Pushem-Pullem Parade returns on Thursday, July 4, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Ventura’s Downtown District. 

The Pushem-Pullem Parade, presented by the Rotary Club of East Ventura, will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Main Street in front of Cemetery Memorial Park and continue into the Street Fair in Downtown Ventura. No registration is required. 

This year’s Street Fair features artisan vendors, a car exhibit, live entertainment, a kids’ activity area, a corn hole zone, and more. Attendees can also enjoy Downtown’s local shops and outdoor dining as part of Main Street Moves. 

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July 4 — Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation Hosts Free Patriotic Outdoor Concert with Santa Barbara’s Prime Time Band

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SANTA BARBARA — Celebrate Independence Day with Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation’s free outdoor concert featuring Santa Barbara’s 75+ member Prime Time Band. The concert is on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Gardens (1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101).  

Delight in an hour of patriotic and inspiring music! The musical lineup includes tributes to the Olympics and John Williams, as well as celebrations of the 100th anniversaries of Santa Barbara’s Fiesta celebration, and the Granada Theatre. Special guest vocalist Anikka Abbott, TV News Personality, will perform. 

“Each year we look forward to gathering with the community to celebrate 4th of July and also reflect on those who have bravely fought and continue to fight for our cherished freedom,” said VFW Lifetime Member and PCVF co-founder Lt. John Blankenship (USN, former). 

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July 5, 6 — Music Academy of the West 2024 Summer Music Festival in Full Swing with upcoming events

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SANTA BARBARA — The Music Academy of the West, 2024 Summer Music Festival, which kicked off June 12 and runs through August 3 at the Music Academy’s idyllic campus — and throughout the stunning setting of the American Riviera in Santa Barbara, California — features nearly 130 live events including special performances by Lawrence Brownlee, Sasha Cooke, Jeremy Denk, Steven Isserlis, Leila Josefowicz, Richard O’Neill, as well as Bizet’s Carmen and a stunning Teaching Artists Showcase.

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Through July 7 — Santa Paula Art Museum to present ‘From Field to Frame: The PAC6 Show How It’s Done’

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SANTA PAULA — The PAC6 Painters return to the Santa Paula Art Museum with an all-new exhibition, “From Field to Frame: The PAC6 Show How It’s Done,” opening Saturday, March 9, 2024. PAC6 is a group of six women artists from Southern California who travel and paint together across the country. The artists are Linda Brown, Marian Fortunati, Nita Harper, Debra Holladay, Laura Wambsgans, and Sharon Weaver. Meet the artists during the exhibit premiere party on Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission to the premiere event is $5.00 for SPAM members and $10.00 for non-members. All of the artworks will be available for purchase.

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Through July 8 — California Nature Art Museum Announces George Rose Photo Exhibit

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SOLVANG — The California Nature Art Museum is pleased to announce California’s Changing Landscape: The Way of Water, an upcoming solo exhibition by renowned photographer George Rose on view through July 8, 2024 at The Wildling Museum, 1511-B Mission Drive in Solvang. Featuring more than 20 large-format documentary inkjet photographs of the Golden State, this timely exhibition showcases Rose’s recent expansive documentation of California’s dramatic water story.

George began this project during the Covid-19 pandemic, just as the effects of drought were becoming increasingly visible. His images capture those dramatic scenes. But then suddenly in early 2023 California was hit with record-setting rain
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July 12 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Point Break at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden

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SANTA BARBARA — Make waves this summer with UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2024 FREE summer films line-up: Sun, Surf and Cinema. The program continues with Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves in the classic surf heist film, Point Break, at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden on Friday, July 12 at 8:30 pm. Come early to enjoy the glorious setting and share the night with friends. There will be giveaways and surprises.

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July 13 — The Museum of Ventura County Announces New July Event – McCartney Tea Fundraiser

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Join us for a Museum of Ventura County Fundraiser that offers an extraordinary afternoon with Ruth and Angie McCartney, interviewed by renowned author Ivor Davis. Enjoy authentic English tea service as we explore enchanting stories from Paul McCartney’s life. Don’t miss this unique blend of British charm and rock ‘n’ roll history! – Ticket sales end on July 9th –

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July 13 — Santa Paula Museum of Art’s Douglas Shively and Friends’ to open this weekend

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Saturday, July 13, 2024 • 4 PM to 6 PM

$5 SPAM Members • $10 Non-members

Join us for the premiere of “Douglas Shively and Friends” at the Santa Paula Art Museum on Saturday, July 13! The exhibit features over 50 original artworks by historic Santa Paula artist Douglas Shively and friends, a group of painters who epitomize the Southern California fine art scene of the 1920s and ’30s, including Jessie and Cornelis Botke, Robert Clunie, John Cotton, Lawrence Hinckley, Ralph Holmes, George Demont Otis, Paul Sample, F. Grayson Sayre, and Nell Walker Warner.

“Douglas Shively and Friends” will be on view from July 13, 2024, to November 3, 2024.

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July 14 — Bilingual report — Museum of Ventura County to present ‘Threading Together: Weaving Our Indigenous Heritage’

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VENTURA — Experience the artistry of Zapotec weaving firsthand in a dynamic showcase and demonstration presented in collaboration with MICOP.

The artist in charge of these weaving workshops is Eduardo Jiménez. Jiménez is from Teotitlán del Valle, a town of 5,000 inhabitants, twenty miles from the city of Oaxaca, famous for its ancestral weavings. Jiménez’s style of weaving is extremely popular in Teotitlán del Valle and is one that uses the pedal loom, which was incorporated by the Spanish kingdom during the conquest of the Americas to speed up its process.

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July 14 — ‘California, Quilted: Wild in the Oak Woodland’ to open at California Nature Art Museum in Solvang

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From butterflies to bullfrogs to bobcats, Oak Woodland habitats support thousands of animal species all over California. Inhabitants might find shelter in the open grasslands between trees, scattered shrubs, fallen logs, streams, and tree canopies. The wonders of this important habitat – its creatures, colors, and lines of the land – all inspire Julia Laraway’s collection of fabric collages and quilts featuring flora and fauna of the coastal oak woodland.

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July 15 — Oxnard Film Society to present ‘RUN LOLA RUN’

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Lola (Franka Potente) answers a call from her boyfriend Manni (Moritz Bleibtru), a small-time courier for a big-time gangster. He has a problem: His boss is coming to pick up 100,000 Deutsche Marks in twenty minutes, and he doesn’t have the money. With Manni’s life on the line, Lola runs through the streets of Berlin to reach him and somehow pick up 100,000 marks along the way, making split-second decisions and encountering acquaintances, family, and strangers. As the clock ticks down, the tinies choices become life-altering (or life-ending), and the fine line between fate and fortune begins to blur.

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July 17 — District 216 to present Kayla Silber’s ‘Storytelling Through New Media (Augmented Reality)’

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My passion for the arts began at the ripe old age of 2, when I began occupying myself for hours creating complex architectural structures out of color-coordinated building blocks.

Competing passions for acting, dancing, and singing manifested themselves slightly later in life at the age of 4 though my brilliant living room portrayals of Jennifer Beals in Flashdance, with whom I was obsessed.

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July 18 — Cottage Health to Host FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor: Advances in Minimally Invasive Valve Treatment— Expertise, Research and Breakthrough Care

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SANTA BARBARA — The Cottage Heart & Vascular Center presents a FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor event on Thursday, July 18, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., featuring interventional cardiologist and structural heart specialist Dr. Joseph Aragon, MD, FACC, FSCAI who will provide valuable insights on advances in valve replacement.

Dr. Aragon will discuss how advances in valve replacement have significantly improved the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for patients with heart disease. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), the MitraClip procedure for mitral valve repair, and the latest breakthrough in valve repair, the TriClip.

The session will conclude with a Q&A segment, providing participants with the chance to have their questions answered by Dr. Aragon.

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July 19 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents 50 First Dates at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden

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Friday nights under the stars! Arts & Lectures’ annual FREE summer film series continues for 2024 with Sun, Surf and Cinema, seven nights of beach-inspired movies under the stars SUMMARY UCSB Arts & Lectures’ Sun, Surf and Cinema FREE summer…

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July 20 — MVC’s Members-Only Artists and Amplifiers Fête

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VENTURA — In honor of our 2024 Bonita C. McFarland Scholarship for the Visual Arts award winners (view awardees HERE) , this garden fête and award ceremony will feature live music, specialty mocktails, a silent auction, remarks from MVC’s Chief Curator, private after-hours tours of the galleries, and a chance to meet the artists of InnoVision, MVC’s newest exhibition. 

Registration is free and open to MVC members and invited guests only. This is an all-ages event. Membership will be confirmed for all registrations. To purchase or renew your MVC membership, please visit: www.venturamuseum.org/membership. Dress to impress!

MVC Members Register Here

Made Possible in part by Aera Energy

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July 20 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present performance of ‘Carrot Revolution’

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The Music Academy of the West’s Arancia Quartet, made up of 2024 String Quartet Seminar fellows Miyabi Henriksen, violin; Steven Song, violin; Sheng-Chieh Jason Lan, viola; Shijie Ma, cello perform Gabriella Smith’s Carrot Revolution. The piece—originally commissioned by an art museum—is a patchwork of Smith’s wildly contrasting influences, unexpected juxtapositions, and intersecting planes of sound, celebrating the spirit of fresh observation.

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July 20 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present ‘Sangre de Nopal’

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You are invited to the opening celebration of the exhibition Sangre de Nopal/Blood of the Nopal: Tanya Aguiñiga & Porfirio Gutiérrez en Conversación/In Conversation. New commissions and existing work from fiber artists Tanya Aguiñiga and Porfirio Gutiérrez will be featured alongside Oaxacan textiles from the Fowler collection.

In the spirit of Guelaguetza, the Zapotec word for offering or reciprocity, the evening celebration will include an Indigenous welcome, live performance by Filarmónica Maqueos Music, and exhibition preview.

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July 20 — Ventura County Family Justice Center to honor three local heroes at annual Gala

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The Gala will honor three local heroes: Dr. Thomas Duncan, the Honorable Brian J. Back, and the Ventura County Community Foundation. The theme, Voices of Hope, shines a light on, and raises money for, victim support to improve the lives of those impacted by family violence and trauma in Ventura County. The evening will be filled with inspiration, education, music, a live auction, dinner, and more. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://www.vcfjcfoundation.org/

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July 23 — CSU Channel Islands professor Frank J. Barajas to give presentation ‘Destruction and Renewal in La Colonia’

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Join CSU Channel Islands professor Frank J. Barajas as he discusses a civil uprising in the Colonia neighborhood on the early 1970s at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 at the Colonia Branch Library, 1500 Camino del Sol No. 26.

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July 25 — Allan Hancock College to debut new piano during ‘Midday Mini-Concert’

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ANTA MARIA — Allan Hancock College is inviting community members to see and hear the newest addition to the college’s Boyd Concert Hall: a world-class concert piano.

The instrument, a Steinway Model D concert piano, is the overwhelming choice of the world’s greatest pianists and will make its debut during a Festival Mozaic Midday Mini-Concert at Boyd Hall in the college’s Fine Arts Complex (bldg. F) on July 25 from 12-1 p.m.

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July 26 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Blue Crush at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden

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SANTA BARBARA — Get ready to make waves this summer with UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2024 FREE summer films line-up: Sun, Surf and Cinema. The program continues with Hawaiian surf and romance in Blue Crush at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden on Friday, July 26 at 8:30 pm.  Enjoy pre-screening festivities including a live set by DJ Darla Bea, raffle prizes and more.

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July 25 — Grammy Award-winning composer and musician Ted Nash in collaboration with SBCC’s Summer Jazz program to perform at SBMA

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Enjoy jazz composed and performed by students in SBCC’s Summer Jazz program in a collaborative workshop with Grammy Award-winning composer and musician Ted Nash.

Inspired by works in the current exhibition A Legacy of Giving: The Lady Leslie and Lord Paul Ridley-Tree Collection and Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree’s love of music and support of education.

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July 28 — A Taste of Camarillo Wine, Brew & Food Festival Premiere Charity Event in Ventura County

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CAMARILLO — The Meadowlark Service League is hosting A Taste of Camarillo Wine, Brew & Food Festival this year on Sunday, July 28, from Noon – 4:30 pm, at the Camarillo Ranch.  Exhibitor & Vendor spaces are already filling up for the region’s longest-running Wine, Food, and Brew Festival. 

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Through July 28 — CLU’s Kingsmen Shakespeare Company performs ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

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THOUSAND OAKS — It’s “The Season of Love” this summer as the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company performs two of William Shakespeare’s most beloved plays: “Romeo and Juliet” and “Much Ado About Nothing.” The comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” kicks off the 27th Annual Shakespeare Festival with performances through July 7; “Romeo and Juliet” follows from July 12–28. All performances are at 8 p.m., Friday through Sunday.

This is the first time since 2012 that the nonprofit, professional theatre company of California Lutheran University has produced these two plays.

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Aug. 2, 3, 4 — Ventura Music Festival announces upcoming events including performance by Perla Batalla (Aug. 2)

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Perla Batalla

Friday, August 2, 2024
7:00 PM
Ventura College PAC

A festival favorite returns! Singer-songwriter Perla Batalla earns critical acclaim for her distinctive voice, emotional honesty, and culture-merging compositions.

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Aug. 3 — Bilingual report — Allan Hancock College to host one-day fire camp for women

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Women who sign up for this event will have the opportunity to work with staff from Hancock’s fire technology program and the college’s state-certified Fire Academy. Several female Hancock College Fire Academy graduates, who are now professional firefighters, will be on hand to share their knowledge and experience. Participants will take part in various team-building exercises and hands-on training with the techniques and equipment used by firefighters.  

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Through Aug. 3 — Music Academy of the West Kicks Off 2024 Summer Music Festival

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SANTA BARBARA — The Music Academy of the West, now in its 77th season, inspires artists and concert-goers alike with the 2024 Summer Music Festival themed “The Magic of Music.” The Festival showcases talented young musicians and outstanding teaching and guest artists in a wide array of one-of-a-kind performances, chamber concerts, public masterclasses, and competitions.

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