MOORPARK — The Moorpark College Foundation and the Exotic Animal Training Management (EATM) program at Moorpark College hosted the sixth annual Rendezvous at the Zoo fundraising event on Thursday, Oct. 12. The college hosted more than 200 guests including dignitaries, Chancellor…
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Dole Packaged Foods, FOOD Share Inc. launch ‘Ray of Sunshine’ food drive
CAMARILLO — Dole Packaged Foods and FOOD Share Inc. launched their “Ray of Sunshine” kick-off event on Oct. 6 at Tierra Linda Elementary School in Camarillo. The event announce Dole’s extended partnership with FOOD Share Inc. and the Ray of Sunshine food drive,…
Museum of Ventura County update for Oct. 12
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Theater as Activism: Panel Discussion on the Chicano Teatro Movement Professional director and leading authority on contemporary Chicana/o and U.S. Latina/o…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Oct. 6
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Thank you to our generous donors during September… Including each of the attendees for the 3rd annual HOME is where the heART is at the home of Mona and Tom Neuhaus. Click here to view…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Oct. 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter October Upcoming Events ‘It’s Only Rock and Roll’ Alpha Resource Center Annual Fundraiser Saturday, October 7th, 2pm Alpha Resource Center presents this rock opera full of Alpha antics and tomfoolery style! It’s summertime…
Graduate Division series beginning Oct. 10 aims to promote campus conversations around diversity
By Andrea Estrada • UCSB Diversity matters. It plays a key role in all university endeavors, and a series of multilevel programming organized by the Graduate Division is designed to emphasize just that. “The goal of the Diversity Matters programming is to…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Oct. 4
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EXHIBITION ON VIEW Guatemala from 33,000 km: Contemporary Art, 1960 – Present On view September 17 – December 17, 2017 MCASB, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Arts Terrace, Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden…
CSUCI art shows include hybrid humans, an evolving Ventura Avenue and cultural fusion on display
CAMARILLO — Three new exhibits celebrating undergraduate and recently-graduated Art students are on display in Napa Hall at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) from now through Oct. 25. The reception for “Fusion,” “Creatures Unveiled” and “Mi casa es su casa,” a room-sized work by…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Oct. 3
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Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara Honored at Awards Luncheon
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara was pleased to recognize and celebrate the heroes in our community last Wednesday at its “Jewels by the Sea” luncheon and awards ceremony, held at the Four Seasons Biltmore, Coral Casino. As part of…
Museum of Ventura County update for Oct. 2
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Meet Featured Artist Hiroko Yoshimoto at ArtWalk Ventura October 7-8 ?The Museum of Ventura County will be participating in the 24th annual ArtWalk Ventura, with…
Next OC LIVE event on ‘Social Science Speaks’ to be held on Nov. 8 at Oxnard College
OXNARD — Please join us for our next OC LIVE event SOCIAL SCIENCE SPEAKS this WED. Nov 8th from 12:30-1:45 in the Performing Arts building. This event will feature OC Faculty in the Social Science department who will explore the current U.S. and global political landscape. There will also…
Nov. 3 — La Santa Cecilia’s Día de los Muertos Tour arrives at UCSB
SANTA BARBARA — La Santa Cecilia to perform from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at UCSB’s Campbell Hall. Click here for tickets and more information. “La Santa Cecilia spreads joy every time its members plug in to do a…
Nov. 3 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Free Musical Conversation with Camilo Lara, Ceci Bastida of Mexrrissey
SANTA BARBARA — A curated conversation about the songs that shaped the lives of musical artist Camilo Lara and singer-songwriter Ceci Bastida of Mexrrissey from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130 State…
Nov. 4 — Vietnam Veterans Lunch with Medal of Honor Recipient, Colonel Jack Jacobs
SANTA BARBARA — Many, including Veterans of the Vietnam War, will find this an exceptional opportunity to meet this highly-decorated veteran. Join us to share our stories and enjoy lunch at the Elks Club. This event is co-sponsored by VVA…
Nov. 4 — Bilingual report: CSU Channel Islands to present 9th annual Science Carnival in Oxnard
OXNARD — CSU Channel Islands will present its 9th annual Science Carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Rio Vista Middle School, 3050 Thames River Drive, Oxnard. The Science Carnival is FREE to the public! Kids in kindergarten through…
Nov. 4 — Allan Hancock Concert Band to present Pops Concert
SANTA MARIA – The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform their annual Fall Pops Concert on Saturday evening, November 4th, 2017 at 7:30 PM. CONCERT DETAILS: WHO: HANCOCK COLLEGE CONCERT BAND WHAT: A Pops Concert by a college band that features…
Nov. 4 — 21st Annual Military Ball
SANTA BARBARA — The Military Ball is a formal evening mingling with honored guests, veterans and active duty military members. The event includes a cocktail hour, three-course dinner, dancing, live music, and moving tributes to those who have served our…
Through Nov. 5 — Carnegie Art Museum to present ‘Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos Altar’
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Don’t miss participating in the community altar honoring Jackson Wheeler – Create a Nicho! Jackson has left an imprint in the memory of all those who knew him and for that reason we…
Nov. 5 — Zocalo: Dia de los Muertos Features Art, Music and Poetry
Colorful community celebration offers free fun for all ages VENTURA — The community is invited to a traditional celebration of Dia de Los Muertos as created by four Ventura County artists in the spirit of the zocalo, or “village square,” complete with…
Nov. 6 — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County’s (BBSVC) ninth-annual Bags, Bling & Bubbly champagne luncheon
CAMARILLO — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County’s (BBSVC) much-anticipated, ninth-annual Bags, Bling & Bubbly champagne luncheon will return to Las Posas Country Club in Camarillo on Monday, November 6th. The stylish event, benefitting BBSVC, begins at 11:00 AM with an amazing…
Nov. 7 — Central City Swing Big Band Jazz Fall Concert in Orcutt
ORCUTT — The Central City Swing Band will perform their annual Fall Concert on Tuesday evening, November 7th, 2017 at 7:30PM. The concert will feature music arranged in a traditional or vintage swing style as well as arrangements in a modern jazz style.…
Nov. 8 — CSUCI to hold one-day conference on 100-year anniversary of the Russian Revolution
CAMARILLO — A CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) History Lecturer who spent a year teaching in Omsk, Russia, is coordinating a one-day mini-conference on the revolution that launched Communist Russia 100 years ago in October. The conference will run from 9 a.m. to 4…
Nov. 10 — United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Young Leaders Society Presents the 8th Annual United We Bowl
SANTA BARBARA — Join United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) by heading down to the lanes Nov. 10 for the Young Leaders Society’s (YLS) 8th Annual “United We Bowl” fundraiser to have fun bowling in kooky costumes in support…
Nov. 10 — Granada Theatre’s Movies That Matter – ‘Thank You for Your Service’
SANTA BARBARA — The Granada Theatre will be showcasing the documentary “Thank You for Your Service,” a nationally-acclaimed documentary, co-directed by Santa Barbara’s own local veteran, William T. Rodriquez. This documentary takes aim at the failed mental health policies within…
Nov. 11 — Four Central Coast Tribes Come Together to Host “Supak’a: Sharing Chumash Culture” at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
SANTA BARBARA — On November 11, 2017, four local Chumash tribes will come together to host a day of traditional Chumash activities and educational opportunities for their communities and the public to enjoy. This event serves to celebrate Chumash culture, showcase…
Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Ceremony
SANTA BARBARA — Come honor America’s veterans by joining the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 and Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation for a moving ceremony at the Santa Barbara Cemetery. A keynote speaker and special appearance by the Santa Barbara…
Nov. 11 — Oceanview Pavilion Proudly Presents a FREE Veterans Day Concert
PORT HUENEME — The Oceanview Pavilion will present a FREE Veterans Day Concert at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme. The event features the California Air National Guard Bands Alumni Concert. Free Admission and free parking…
Nov. 12 — Patriot Parachute Team Skydive Performance
SANTA BARBARA — Follow the parade down State Street to the Veterans Memorial Building to watch in awe as skydiving members of the Patriot Parachute Team – a team of Active Duty SEALS and retired SEALS – perform in the…
Nov. 12 — 5th Annual Salute to Vets
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Veterans Foundation and Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation present an afternoon with live music, food, military vehicles on display, local beer and wine vendors, prizes and much more. Steve McPeters Band and Phantom Pomps will…
Nov. 12 — Santa Barbara Veterans Parade
SANTA BARBARA — This star-spangled event will include a mix of entertainment and heartfelt military tributes, complete with WWII vehicles and re-enactors, representation from all branches of the military, a Huey helicopter, and historic military aircraft flyovers. Come show your…
Nov. 15 — Author/filmmaker/playwright David E. Talbert discusses diversity in television, theatre and film at CSUCI
CAMARILLO — Prolific filmmaker, playwright, author David E. Talbert will discuss diversity on the stage and screen Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI) Grand Salon. “Reflections of Diversity in Theatre, Television and Film” will be…
Nov. 15 — Journalist Noor Tagouri to Speak at SBCC’s Dorantes Memorial Lecture
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College presents Noor Tagouri, Journalist and Founder of #LetNoorShine Campaign at its 27th annual Leonardo Dorantes Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, November 15th. The free lecture will be held at the Garvin Theatre on SBCC’s West…
Nov. 16 — Third Thursday Studio: Colors | Mixing in Action at Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Create a personal palette of hues, tints, tones, and shades with color expert Monika Molnar-Metzenthin and apply the color scheme on a three dimensional object in the style of Diana de…
Nov. 17 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce Fall Performing Arts Recital
THOUSAND OAKS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley are holding their Fall Performing Arts Recital on Friday, November 17 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Colina Middle School Auditorium located at 1450 E. Hillcrest Drive in…
Nov. 18 — California Welcome Center in Oxnard Features Photographer & Fine Art Printmaker, Christina Altfeld
OXNARD — The California Welcome Center (CWC) in Oxnard, located at 2786 Seaglass Way will feature photographer & fine art printmaker, Christina Altfeld at “Meet the Artist” event on Saturday, November 18 from 2 to 4 pm. The reception is free…
Nov. 21 — Interfaith Thanksgiving Service — A community celebration of the diversity of faiths
SANTA BARBARA — All are invited to give thanks for our shared humanity and our common goals for peace at the annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 21st, at 7 p.m. at the downtown, historic First United Methodist Church. The…
Nov. 27 — UCSB Spanish Piano Festival: Gustavo Romero
SANTA BARBARA — Hailed as a “pianist of genius” by the Washington Post, Gustavo Romero (Professor of Piano at the University of North Texas) will present a program of works by Federico Mompou, Emma Lou Diemer, and Enrique Granados as part of UCSB’s…
Nov. 27 — Art show at CSUCI emphasizes diversity with ‘Disparate Pleasures’ and three faculty/grad shows
CAMARILLO — Three artists with different styles are displaying their diverse yet cohesive show, “Disparate Pleasures,” at the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Napa Gallery beginning Nov. 27 with an opening from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 30. “Disparate Pleasures” opens against a…
Dec. 1 — Hancock College Band to present Christmas Concert
SANTA MARIA — The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform their Annual Christmas Concert on FRIDAY evening, December 1st, 2017 at 7:30PM. The concert will feature an eclectic mix of arrangements including: The Star Spangled Banner, Sleigh Ride, Star of Wonder, An English…