VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County and California Resources Corporation (CRC) hosted a “Moment of Gratitude,” on Thursday, Nov. 9, to thank city and county officials and community members for their support throughout the Museum’s fiscal challenge. In a special…
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‘Tis the Season’ – Oxnard is Gearing up to Celebrate the Holidays!
OXNARD — Oxnard transforms into a winter wonderland this holiday season with a series of festive events ranging from massive lights displays to festive tours and tempting tamales! Oxnard kicks off the holiday season with the 67th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Nov. 8
Click here for the entire e-newsletter This week at CAM The Carnegie and CAM Studio will be CLOSED Saturday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day. But, don’t miss the exhibition next door We Remember — Ventura County to Vietnam and Back,’…
Bilingual report: ACLU of Southern California Santa Barbara Chapter Presents A Fall Community Forum: ‘Immigrant Rights and Citizenship in the Trump Era’ on Nov. 8
SANTA BARBARA — Join the ACLU of Santa Barbara for an evening of community discussion on the significance of the Trump administration’s policy changes to immigration and citizenship. Our lineup of speakers includes: Mohammad Tajsar, staff Attorney for the Southern California…
Santa Paula Museum of Art update for Nov. 6
Click here for the entire e-newsletter SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Where great art and community events are always in season… “Morning’s Promise” by Doug Singletary, oil, Collection of the artist © Doug Singletary THE TENTH ANNUAL ART ABOUT AGRICULTURE…
Consulmex Oxnard — Día de muertos, una tradición muy mexicana
View this email in your browser Día de muertos, una tradición muy mexicana Celebremos juntos esta tradición a través de las múltiples expresiones que nos acercan a la muerte frecuentemente con humor, y al mismo tiempo con un silencio…
Museum of Ventura County update for Nov. 2
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. 17th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration at the Museum of Ventura County Free family event features music, art, dance and crafts…
10th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration returns to Conejo Mountain Memorial Park on Nov. 4
CAMARILLO — 10th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration returns to Conejo Mountain Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo. “Hasta La Muerte — Comida, Altars, Prayers, Laughter…
Edible worms, Alka-Seltzer rockets and crime scene investigations, all part of CSUCI Science Carnival in Oxnard on Nov. 4
CAMARILLO – Crowd pleasers like the flaming Gummi Bears, the banana piano and the self-carving pumpkin will return for the 2017 CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Science Carnival along with dozens of brand new exhibits including a laser harp and a 3-D scanner that will allow…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Nov. 1
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Dec. 2 — School of Extended Learning Arts & Crafts Fair
SANTA BARBARA — Get crafty with your holiday shopping at SBCC School of Extended Learning’s annual Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday Dec. 2. Rummage through hundreds of unique, handcrafted treasures including ceramics, glass arts, jewelry, weavings, floral…
Dec. 3 — Oceanview Pavilion Pro-Wrestling TV Show
PORT HUENEME — The Oceanview Pavilion will present free Pro-Wrestling TV Shows through Dec. 3. Click on image for more information.
Dec. 3 — Santa Paula Art Museum to present ‘Champagne and Shopping’
SANTA PAULA — “Champagne and Shopping,” the Santa Paula Art Museum’s annual holiday event, is back on Sunday, December 3, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The community is invited to gather around the Museum’s Christmas tree to enjoy festive…
Dec. 4 — CSUCI Choir’s winter concert celebrates poetry and songs of the British Isles
CAMARILLO — William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley and Ursula Wood are among the British poets who will be celebrated during the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Choir winter concert entitled: “The Poet Sings: Songs and Poetry of the British Isles.” Concerts are Dec. 4…
Dec. 6 — OC LIVE to present Opening Night: The Improvised Musical
OXNARD — Hello Oxnard College and friends of Oxnard College, Please join us for a super funny and entertaining OC LIVE event next WED. DEC 6 at 6:30 in the Performing Arts building. OPENING NIGHT: THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL! is exactly that – a Broadway- style musical…
Through Dec. 6 — Oxnard College launches OC Live with Fall events
OC LIVE — A Performing Arts and Lecture Series to Delight, Inspire, and Inform OXNARD — OC LIVE is the new performing arts and lecture series at Oxnard College (OC). Our goal is to bring dynamic and inspiring speakers and artists to…
Dec. 7 — Mixed Media Paint Night at Studio Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center to present Mixed Media Paint Night, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo. Join SCI for an evening with Mixed Media artists delivering workshops and demonstrations. Free to attend; donation for material…
Dec. 8-10 — Local Rising Star Featured in Ventura County Ballet’s Beloved Holiday Performance, “The Nutcracker”
VENTURA COUNTY — When you first meet her, Jasmine Duncan appears to be a shy and quiet 16-year-old girl, but when she hits the stage, she comes out of her shell to dazzle audiences with her pure technical talent and…
Dec. 8 — Neal Barr Photography Exhibit
VENTURA — Experience the highly-acclaimed fashion and beauty imagery of photographer Neal Barr and meet the artist at the opening reception for the new exhibition, In High Style: The Photography of Neal Barr, 6–8 p.m., Dec. 8, at the Museum…
Dec. 8 — Saints Band presents Winter Concert in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — A night of Holiday and Winter music by the Jazz, Concert and Marching bands of Santa Maria High School. Tickets are only $5 per person and concessions will be sold. All proceeds go towards the band attending the National…
Dec. 8 — Jewelry Night at Studio Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center to present Jewelry Night, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo. Come meet some of SCI’s jewelry artists and learn more about the stones and gems they use. Free…
Through Dec. 9 — Fake news; Zoot Suiters; war and peace; body and soul all subjects in CSUCI’s Library Lecture Series
CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) welcomes another partner this year in the University’s fall Library Lecture Series, which begins Sept. 9 and wraps up Dec. 9 and explores everything from the history of organized labor to the gulf between the young…
Through Dec. 10 — ‘Good Things Come in Small Packages’ at Studio Channel Islands’ Holiday Fair
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands, located at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, kicks off the holiday season with its annual holiday fair and festival, Dec. 1–3, beginning with the opening reception, 5–6 p.m. Dec. 1, for “Good Things Come in Small…
Dec. 12 — CSUCI Business & Technology Partnership Holiday Mixer joins entrepreneurs, alumni, campus and community
CAMARILLO — The public is welcome to join an annual meeting and holiday mixer hosted by the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Business & Technology Partnership (B&TP). The 2017 Annual Meeting & Holiday Mixer will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec.…
Dec. 13 — The Davey’s Voice Film Festival
SANTA BARBARA — The 1st Annual Davey’s Voice Film Festival, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, is an evening of family-friendly, animal related films celebrating the bond between human and animal. The short films are selected from hundreds…
Dec. 13 — Holiday Toy Parade Rolling into Downtown Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is excited to announce the return of its Holiday Toy Parade down State Street on Wednesday, December 13, at 10 am. Formerly known as Stuff the Bus, this year’s Holiday Toy Parade includes…
Dec. 14 — SBMA to present Latin American Film Series: Unrest, Distance, and the Future Ixcanul
Thursday, December 14, 5:30 pm Latin American Film Series: Unrest, Distance, and the Future Ixcanul The brilliant debut by Guatemalan filmmaker Jayro Bustamante is a mesmerizing fusion of fact and fable, a dreamlike depiction of the daily lives of Kaqchikel-speaking Mayans…
Dec. 16 — Deckers to donate 40% of Goleta Store Sales to United Way Dec. 16
Funds to support United Way of Santa Barbara County youth literacy programs SANTA BARBARA — Coming down to the wire with holiday shopping? Get some fashionable gifts for all the nice people on your list while supporting United Way of…
Dec. 16 — Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley for a Showing of ‘Star Wars…The Last Jedi’
AGOURA HILLS — Local youth are invited to join with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley for a private showing of ‘Star Wars…The Last Jedi’ on Saturday, December 16 at 10 a.m. at Agoura Hills Stadium 8, 29045…
Dec. 16-17 — Winter Brings Snow and “Arctic Lights” to America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
America’s Teaching Zoo turns into a Winter Wonderland full of real snow – for you and the animals. Plus hot chocolate, crafts, games, and lights galore! MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College will host their annual “Arctic Lights” event on December 16th and…
Dec. 16 — Deckers Benefit for United Way of Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA — Get some fashionable gifts for all the nice people on your holiday list while supporting United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) at Deckers Brand Showcase. Deckers will generously donate 40 percent of total sales made to…
Dec. 20 — Annual Living Nativity at First United Methodist Church
Annual Living Nativity Free Community Event First United Methodist Church of Santa Barbara 305 E Anapamu St (at Garden) December 20, 21, 22 5:30 – 7:30pm For over 25 years the congregation of the First United Methodist Church has offered…
Dec. 21 — Thousand Oaks Farmer’s Market Brings ‘Good Tidings’ During the Holiday Season Holiday “Boutique” Mini Market will take Place at The Oaks Shopping Center
THOUSAND OAKS — To help ‘tide shoppers over through the holidays’, the Ventura County Certified Farmers’ Market Association (VCCFMA) is partnering with the Oaks Shopping Center to offer a four week long special event, “Holiday Boutique Mini Farmers’ Market”. The market…
Dec. 14 — Meet the Artists Behind ‘Art About Ag’ at the Santa Paula Art Museum
Click here for the entire e-newsletter SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM WE LOVE SANTA PAULA To all of our friends and neighbors who have been impacted by the recent wildfires, please know that our hearts and thoughts are with you. Please…
Next OC LIVE event on ‘Addictive Disorders Studies Community Gathering’ to prevent underage, binge drinking in Ventura County, to be held on Nov. 15 at Oxnard College
Hello friends of Oxnard College, Please join us for our next OC LIVE event ADDICTIVE DISORDERS STUDIES COMMUNITY GATHERING to prevent underage and binge drinking in Ventura County TONIGHT Nov 15th from 6:30-8:00 in the Performing Arts building. This event will feature OC ADS Students and Faculty as…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Oct. 31
Click here for the entire e-newsletter NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS It’s not too late to purchase small masterpieces donated by SoCal artists. The Fiesta Noche Art Sale continues through November 19th! Don’t miss the opportunity to collect affordable artwork generously donated by amazing…
Centerpoint Mall To Open New Free Indoor Playground on Oct. 27. Joins Lazer Broadcasting to Raise Funds For Children’s Hospital
Oxnard Chamber of Commerce to lead a ribbon-cutting ceremony while students from area schools to enjoy the new indoor playground OXNARD — Centerpoint Mall is set to open its new PlayTime Free Indoor Playground on Friday, October 27 at 11 a.m. To celebrate the…
Museum of Ventura update for Oct. 24
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas: A Chicano Art Practice for Honoring our Loved Ones Special guest, Roberto Vargas will present the use of…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Oct. 24
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter FIESTA NOCHE ART SALE…. It’s not too late to purchase small masterpieces donated by SoCal artists. The Fiesta Noche Art Sale continues through November 19th! Don’t miss the opportunity to collect affordable…
‘Bugs of the Sea…Live Long and Lobster!’ Debut Event on Oct. 19 Goes Swimmingly
SANTA BARBARA — Lobsters, often called “bugs of the sea,” took center stage on Oct. 19 during a new event from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. About 100 people gathered for Bugs of the Sea…Live Long and Lobster! at…