Will you please help us by sharing your thoughts about how the Museum of Ventura County, and museums broadly, engage you? Please take our survey today. Why this survey? We at the Museum of Ventura County care deeply about making…
OXNARD — Mix things up in Oxnard! Visit Oxnard is participating in U.S. Travel’s National Plan for Vacation Day on January 28 by offering a prize package for one lucky winner! The prize package includes a two-night stay at Residence Inn…
Online Entries Are Open CALL TO ARTISTS Ventura County Arts Council Visual Arts Committee invites your submissions for LOVE Atrium Gallery, Ventura County Government Center Exhibit dates: Friday, February 28th to Tuesday, April 7th 2020 About this Exhibition…
OXNARD — The 37th Annual California Strawberry Festival, taking place May 16 and 17 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard, is seeking corporate sponsors and exhibitors. Each year, the festival attracts nearly 60,000 visitors. Festivalgoers come from throughout…
In honor of the Santa Paula Art Museum’s tenth birthday, we’ve just installed a new exhibition featuring selections from the Museum’s permanent art collection. Since its genesis in 2010, the Museum’s collection has grown to include over 330 significant works…
OXNARD — The Latino Issues Forum will be holding its second Town Hall Candidates Forum for the 5th Supervisorial District for the County of Ventura from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Ventura…
Save the Nopal Artist David Damian Figueroa The Museum of Ventura County is committed to capturing, exhibiting and creating an opportunity for community dialogue around timely issues relating to regional and national trends in arts and culture. Last week, the…
VENTURA — The Ventura Film Society has recently announced three screenings, new for 2020, beginning with Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love (2019), directed by Nick Broomfield. The documentary tells the story of the enduring love between Leonard Cohen and his…
VENTURA — Cocina Sin Fronteras, a nonprofit affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura (HACSB), released results from the 2019 Haunted Housing Run/Walk, held Oct. 26, at San Buenaventura State Beach, Ventura. An annual favorite, this…
The year is off to a great start after the Museum hosted its first Free Family Day and ArtSPARK school tour of 2020 this week. Inspired by artist Andrea Vargas and her “Care Bags” project, guests of Free Family Day…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Paula Art Museum is offering an all-new lineup of classes and workshops for the start of the new year! Please see descriptions below. To reserve a spot in class, please visit www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/creativity. On Saturday, January 18,…
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation on Jan. 3 concluded negotiations with the City of Oxnard to ensure the community center part of the facility (classrooms and ballrooms) remains open for the residents of Oxnard and Ventura County…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Happy New Year from all of us at MCASB! Upcoming Events: In Conversation | Exhibition Makers Vol. 5 Tuesday, January 14, 2020 7 – 8 pm | FREE How do artists, art collectors, curators, and audiences…
Free Family Day: Carry What You Care About! Sunday, January 5: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free for everyone We’re starting the new year with a new art project during Free Family Day on Sunday, January 5! Inspired by artist…
Free First Sunday at the Ag: Scientific Arts & Crafts January 5, 2020 • 12—2PM What happens when you mix science with art? Join us at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 12—2PM for…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Carnegie Studio Gallery will be CLOSED for installation of the upcoming exhibition January 5 – Jan 31, 2020. RETROGRADE Retrograde simultaneously showcases rapidly progressing information technology and media interactivity as well as thoughtfully…
OXNARD — The 37th Annual California Strawberry Festival is accepting applications from artists and crafters for this year’s festival taking place May 16 and 17 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard. The deadline to submit an application is…
SANTA PAULA — Join us for Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm! In addition to enjoying our current exhibits, you’ll experience hands-on art activities for the…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara City College will hold a public meeting about the project to redesign the SBCC Sports Pavilion (Physical Education Building) on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, 5:30-7 p.m. The meeting will be held in Room PE-215 (2nd floor…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present the “Armchair Travel Lecture: Victoria Lautman — Subterranean Ghosts: The Vanishing Stepwells of India” 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. India’s palaces, forts, temples, and tombs are on every…
CAMARILLO — Employment law firm LightGabler is offering state-mandated sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention seminars on Tuesday January 14 for supervisors and Wednesday, January 15 for non-supervisory employees. Topics include prevention of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and abusive conduct (bullying)…
THOUSAND OAKS — Mental health is the foundation of healthy relationships, emotional wellbeing and positive connections to society. But one in five adults suffers from mental illness, and they have important stories to tell. Join the California Museum of Art…
SANTA BARBARA — On Sunday, January 26, First United Methodist Church of Santa Barbara and Via Maestra 42 restaurant will serve their annual “Feast for the Children” benefit luncheon, with this year’s proceeds to benefit the Unity Shoppe. Thanks to the…
VENTURA — The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is pleased to welcome Shelley Rogers Johnson and John Truer. Sculptured porcelain requires a multi step/multi skill process to bring an idea into fruition. Shelley Rogers Johnson and John Truer will take you through this process…
WELCOME BACK TO OC LIVE! OC LIVE returns to the Performing Arts Building stage on Tuesday, January 28 with a sparkling celebration of pop music! From the girl groups of the 60s to the reigning queens of today, HEATWAVE revives some…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present: “Thalea String Quartet,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara, Mary Craig Auditorium. The Thalea String Quartet brings together artists of Nigerian, Venezuelan, Japanese, and Canadian heritage. With repertoire as…
OXNARD — The Oxnard Public Library is pleased to host Sean Gaskell on Monday, Feb. 3 at 4 p.m. at the Main Library (251 S. A St., Oxnard) in celebration of African American Heritage Month. Gaskell will perform music and…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Art Matters Lecture Michelangelo: Burning Inspiration — Julian Brooks, Senior Curator of Drawing, J. Paul Getty Museum,” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at 1130 State St. Santa Barbara, Mary Craig…
SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Studio Sunday from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists in the…
PORT HUENEME — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will be presented with doors opening at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theatre by the Beach at 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme.. FREE ADMISSION Visit www.hollywoodwrestling.com for…
CAMARILLO — The Chinese Year of the Rat should be a year of success and abundance, according to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) History Lecturer P. Scott Corbett, Ph.D., who has taught in China and teaches Chinese history. “It’s supposed to be…
Inspiring Reflections: A Conversation with Obba Babatundé February 11 @ 6 PM Oxnard College Performing Arts Building Join host Alton J. Patton, III for an empowering interview with legendary entertainer and humanitarian Obba Babatundé. The Emmy Award-winning actor, director, and musician shares…
SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association’s Santa Barbara County Go Red for Women Luncheon will take place this Friday, February 14th at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. More than 500 community and business leaders are anticipated to attend…
OXNARD — Art Comes Alive brings Maritime models and paintings to life with the help of live characters. Visitors have the unique opportunity to interact and speak with characters from many ages of Maritime history. Join the Channel Islands Maritime Museum…
OXNARD — The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is proud to welcome Marine Biologist and Naturalist Holly Lohuis to its 2020 Speaker Series on Wednesday, February 19th, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. She will be speaking on “Embracing Change Through Ocean…
SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Los Utrera – Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico. Son Jarocho came about through the meeting of three worlds – Spanish, African and Indigenous – and along with the Fandango it is…
VENTURA — To help students overcome the challenge of paying for college, the Ventura County Community College District is holding free Cash 4 College workshops at its four campuses. Workshops will be held on Feb. 22 (details below). Financial aid…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter OC LIVE supports: “Unmasking Oxnard College Heroes” Masquerade Ball Sponsored by the Oxnard College Foundation Saturday, February 22, 2020 Oxnard College Conference Center 6:30 pm Hurricane Cocktail Hour 7:30 pm Dinner • Awards…
CENTRAL COAST — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Los Utrera through 23. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: FREE CONCERT – Friday, February 21, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta FREE CONCERT – Saturday,…
SANTA MARIA — Students with a passion for musical theater, from three Santa Maria Valley high schools, will come together to present “West Side Story” inside the PVHS Performing Arts Center Theater on February 27, 28, 29. Tickets are $15 for…
SANTA PAULA — All are welcome during Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00 pm. to 3:00 p.m. In addition to enjoying the Museum’s current exhibits, you’ll experience hands-on…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Please Join Us! Opening Reception Bloom Projects: Genevieve Gaignard, Outside Looking InThursday, March 5, 2020, 6 – 8 pm Members Only Preview 5 – 6 pm (Not a member yet? Join Here!) Museum of Contemporary…
CAMARILLO — Construction is already underway at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) and several more major projects are planned as the campus looks toward its largest capital improvement projects to date. President Erika D. Beck, Ph.D., will discuss the multi-million dollar…
SANTA BARBARA — The 20th Anniversary of World of Pinot Noir takes place at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara through Saturday, March 7, 2020. The annual event gathers the planet’s foremost Pinot Noir wineries and winemakers, renowned chefs, sommeliers…
CAMARILLO — Halloween is coming—in March! There will be plenty of “spooky science” at the 11th Annual CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Science Carnival set for Saturday, March 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Rio Vista Middle School at 3050…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, will present Parallel Stories Lecture: Juan Felipe Herrera ‘Writing Love in the Face of Disaster’, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8. “I’m a political poet—let us say a…
VENTURA — The first Ventura County Women’s Day Festival will be held on International Women’s Day (IWD), March 8 at the Museum of Ventura County from 1-4 pm. The free event is being organized by The Acorn Project and will feature…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter OC LIVE supports: Ink to Skin: The Art of Tattooing Oxnard College McNish Gallery of Art Schedule: Exhibition March 11 through April 9, 2020 Reception: Wednesday, March 11, 5:00?-7:00 pm Oxnard College McNish Gallery…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present “contemporary art UNLOCKED,” 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara. FREE for MCASB Members How do you “read” art? Learn to look closely and brush up…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Artwill present “Sketching in the Galleries” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works…
