To be presented Sept. 10 at Wine Women & Shoes Event SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The RISE Up Awards recognize excellence in community service supporting RISE’s sexual assault and intimate partner violence programs; the 2017 RISE Up Award winners are Deputy…
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The Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Aug. 11
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter The Marjorie Luke is extremely excited to welcome Karen Baltzley as their new full-time House Manager & Administrative Assistant! She will be taking over for our wonderful Giovanna Davila as she returns to UCSB…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Aug. 9
GROWING THE COLLECTION Another superb watercolor painting has been donated to the collection by an artist whose richly colored works are on exhibit in Soluble Power through August 20th. Lily Buds– donated by the artist Gail Faulkner Contemporary realist, Gail…
Sept. 15 — Celebrate Chicano Culture with the Museum of Ventura County’s Ayer y Todavía
VENTURA — Experience Chicano culture and history, as well as current struggles and social issues, as seen through the eyes of Chicano artists in Ayer y Todavía, opening Friday, Sept. 15 with an evening of art and music, 6 to…
Sept. 15 through 17 — Oxnard to hold Fiestas Patrias & Parade Celebration
OXNARD — Lazer Broadcasting Corp., in collaboration with the City of Oxnard, the Downtown Merchants Association, the Downtown Management District and local nonprofit organizations, are pleased to announce the upcoming Fiestas Patrias 2017 Celebration taking place at Oxnard Plaza Park when…
Sept. 16 — Join MCASB for the Opening of Guatemala from 33,000 km
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Miki Garcia, Executive Director, and Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara Board of Trustees invite you to celebrate the opening of Saturday, September 16, 2017 In Conversation: Co-Curators Miki Garcia and Emiliano Valdés, 4:30 –…
Sept. 28 through Oct. 1 — Flamenco Arts Festival 2017 returns to Santa Barbara
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Featuring. Compañía Patricia Guerrero in the U.S. Premiere of UPCLOSE SANTA BARBARA — “Join us for the 18th season of the Flamenco Arts Festival in the City of Santa Barbara, where breathtaking natural beauty meets a rich reflection of…
Museum of Ventura County to present ‘Chicano Art Panel: The Stories Behind the Art’ on Sept. 28
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County will present “Chicano Art Panel: The Stories Behind the Art” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at 100 E. Main St., Ventura Artists Wayne Healy, Ignacio Gomez, David Botello and Margaret Garcia…
Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! announces Buyepongo: Traditional sounds of Central America + Los Angeles Sonic Diversity = Tropical Cumbia Dance Party!
Warm up with free cumbia dance class before each show Summary: Los Angeles- based group specializing in cumbia and Afro-beat music from the coasts of Central America Three opportunities to see them for FREE: Friday, September 29, 7 pm, Isla Vista…
Bilingual report: Hasta el 1 de octubre — Don Perlimplín de Federico García Lorca / Se Estrena el Próximo Fin de Semana
Teatro de las Américas, TEATRELA (Teatro de Repertorio Latinoamericano de Venezuela) y Oxnard College presentan el musical de cámara AMOR DE DON PERLIMPLÍN CON BELISA EN SU JARDÍN, de Federico García Lorca, con música original de Pantelis Palamidis. Un elenco…
Oct. 1 — Free Concert and Cumbia Dance Party with Buyepongo! in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Buyepongo: Traditional sounds of Central America + Los Angeles Sonic Diversity = Tropical Cumbia Dance Party! FREE concert and cumbia dance party Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! 6:15 pm Free Cumbia Class with Rosalina…
Oct. 1 — Parallel Stories: Richard Rodriguez in Conversation at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Sunday, October 1, 2:30 pm Parallel Stories: Richard Rodriguez in Conversation Timed to coincide with the Getty initiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, the far-reaching and ambitious consideration of Latin American and Latino art in dialogue with Los Angeles taking place…
Carnegie Art Museum update for July 30
These art exploration classes help kids explore the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture and everything in between. In each session, students are introduced to one or two building blocks and a different technique…
Early bird pricing deadline approaching for United Way of Ventura County Spirit Awards Gala
VENTURA COUNTY — The early bird pricing deadline is approaching for United Way of Ventura County Spirit Awards Gala on Saturday, Aug. 26. Early bird tickets have been extended until July 31 at $175. Tickets are $200 after that date.…
Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau update for Aug. 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter How to have a perfect day at the Ventura County Fair!Want to avoid at least one long line? We recommend that you… Buy your tickets ahead of time! You can buy both ride and…
Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art update for Aug 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS Curated Cocktails: Summer Nights with KCRW Thursday, August 3, 7 – 9 pm MCASB Upper Arts Terrace Enjoy the beauty of warm summer nights, art, and music with a live set…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Aug. 2
DEPARTMENT NEWS 2017 FALL / WINTER REC GUIDE The 2017 Fall/Winter Issue of our Recreation Guide will be available soon. This guide covers programming from September 2017 through January 2018. A digital version is currently available online…
Oxnard Salsa Festival ready for Spicy weekend (July 29-30)
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter Food Vendors at the Festival Alex Fruit and Nut Ann’s Bakery Barrett’s Lemonade BG’s Cafe Bizuri Ice Cream Cabo Seafood Grill & Cantina California Best Kettle Corn Del Real Foods Double Dippin…
New Website for the Arts in Santa Paula
SANTA PAULA — There is a new web site for Museums, Murals and the Arts in Santa Paula. The name of the web site is sure to attract visitors and locals and inform them about all the many cultural activities that…
Dancing With Our Community Stars VOTE TODAY!
Community leaders will dance for the greater good during the 2017 Dancing with our Community Stars Dance Contest and Charity Fundraiser taking place Sunday, July 30th at 1pm. The 2017 line-up will take to the dance floor to raise much-needed funds…
Assemblymember Irwin Honors Roberto S. Juarez as Veteran of the Year
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) honored Roberto S. Juarez as the 2017 Veteran of the Year. Roberto will be recognized at a reception at the Assemblymember’s district office in Camarillo on Friday, July 7. “During this Independence Day week, it’s…
Aug. 10 — Legendary drummer, Fito de la Parra, is speaker at Museum of Ventura County
VENTURA — Legendary drummer, Fito de la Parra, from the band Canned Heat, is the guest speaker for this month’s “Speaking Of” lecture series, 7–9 p.m., August 10, with de la Parra sharing highlights from his life in rock ‘n…
Aug. 20 — CAUSE Action Fund to honor Ed & Susan Lacey with Corazón Award
SOMIS — The CAUSE Action Fund to honor Ed & Susan Lacey with the Corazón Award from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20 at Rancho Las Posas, 4192 Bradley Road, Somis. CAUSE cordially invites the public to “An Afternoon of…
Aug. 23 — El Centrito Family Learning Centers to hold Executive Director Meet & Greet / Open House
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers will hold an Executive Director Meet & Greet / Open House at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 450 S. K St., Room 111, Oxnard. Learn all about El Centrito Family Learning Centers Programs…
Aug. 28 — El Concilio Family Services to present the ‘Dr. Raymond F. Lopez, Jr. Golf Classic’
CAMARILLO — El Concilio Family Services will present the “Dr. Raymond F. Lopez, Jr. Golf Classic” Monday, Aug. 28at Spanish Hills Country Club. Golf entry fee is $200. Check in at 9:30 a.m., with Shotgun Start at 11 a.m. Online registration…
Oxnard Salsa Challenge of 2017 — Last call for entries
View the entire e-newsletter here It’s Time To Claim Your Fame! You can claim your bragging rights by entering your fabulous salsa recipe in the showdown of the year – the Oxnard Salsa Challenge of 2017 – Amateur Division…
Porfirio Gutierrez, artist, master weaver and advocate named CAM Studio Artist in Residence
CAM STUDIO ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Porfirio Gutierrez, artist, master weaver and advocate comes from a long line of traditional Zapotec weavers from Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca, Mexico where his family is still dedicated to this art. He divides his time …
Oxnard Salsa Festival announces ‘Dancing With Our Community Stars’
Dancing With Our Community Stars VOTE TODAY! Community leaders will dance for the greater good during the 2017 Dancing with our Community Stars Dance Contest and Charity Fundraiser taking place during the 24th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival. The 2017 line-up will…
July 20 — Pacific Coast Business Times to present ‘Latino Business Awards’
SANTA BARBARA — Pacific Coast Business Times, the region’s leading business news publication, is recognizing one of the leading segments in the Tri-Counties. This special section is accompanied by an evening reception to honor the winners on Thursday, July 20 from…
July 26 — SmART Talk: Sandra Torres
SANTA BARBARA — Meet Ojai-based ceramicist Sandra Torres as she presents her poetic collections of porcelain work and discusses her process and inspirations at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 26 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Contemporary Art, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa…
Oxnard Salsa Festival (July 29-30) announces entertainment lineup
Entertainment Lineup Announced! Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase seats or tables ONLINE for the Friday Night Kick-Off Concert featuring Leslie Paula with special guest Yari More! Get them now or it’s first-come, first serve at the gate on Friday night. Plus get…
The Collective Studio at Pacific View Mall announces upcoming events for July 21, 23
PACIFIC VIEW MALL – 3301 E Main Street – Ventura 2nd Floor next to SEARS EXPANDED AGES — 6 YEARS TO 16 YEARS! Reserve your space in KIDS ‘N’ CANVAS PARTY today! Pay with your Debit or Credit Card…
Oxnard’s own Road Brothers Band selected as the winner of the 5th Annual ‘Berry Battle of the Bands Contest.’ To headline 34th Annual California Strawberry Festival
OXNARD — Oxnard’s own Road Brothers Band was selected as the winner of the 5th Annual “Berry Battle of the Bands Contest” and will headline at the 34th Annual California Strawberry Festival on Sunday, May 21st at 11:00am, it is revealed today. Co-hosted by Cumulus Media and…
May 21 — 13th annual Rebozo Festival to be held at Camarillo Ranch
VENTURA COUNTY — Rebozo Festival, Inc., is pleased to announce the 13th annual Rebozo Festival, which will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Camarillo Ranch. About the Rebozo Festival: Formed in 2005,…
A Protein-Packed PODS® Container Fights Hunger in Ventura County on April 20
VENTURA COUNTY — On April 20th, PODS is hosting a “Peanut Butter Drive” to pack a PODS container full of the protein-rich kitchen staples and help end hunger in Ventura County. The moving and storage leader is partnering with KVTA…
Volunteers needed for Oxnard Salsa Festival (July 29-30)
Volunteers Needed! A fun, educational and interactive volunteer opportunity. Enjoy a behind the scenes look at how the festival operates while you experience salsa bands, hot dancers, and spicy foods. Volunteers serve fun, four-hour shifts and receive a t-shirt, free drink…
Register now for the May 26 ‘2017 Indigenous Knowledge Conference’ in Oxnard
OXNARD — Register now for the the “2017 Indigenous Knowledge Conference” at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Join us in learning more about Ventura County’s 20,000 indigenous Mexican immigrants, their lives, and how to build partnerships with…
El Concilio Family Services presents 28th Annual Latino Leadership Awards on May 5
OXNARD — A college registrar, a high school senior, a superintendent, a bank executive, an educational counselor, an associate programs director, a surgeon, and a chief probation officer will be recognized when El Concilio Family Services presents its 28th annual…
Through April 30 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlán from Guadalajara in free concerts, workshops
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! proudly presents Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlán from Guadalajara, Mexico. The group of eleven women offer three free family concerts showcasing their traditional sound at Isla Vista School, Friday, April 28, at 7 pm;…
April 30 — Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitán to perform at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art
SANTA BARBARA — Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitán will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30 the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. In just ten years, Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitán from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico have established their…
Pre-Rebozo Festival Social to be held April 12 in Ventura
VENTURA COUNTY — Rebozo Festival, Inc., is pleased to announce the 13th annual Rebozo Festival, which will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017. A Pre-Rebozo Festival Social will be held on Wednesday, April 12 at Sal & Limon at 598…
City of Oxnard announces events for César Chávez Day 2017
OXNARD — Community members can attend free events on March 29 and April 2 to celebrate the life and accomplishments of late civil rights activist César Chávez. The Oxnard Main Library will show the feature film “Common Man, Uncommon Vision:…
April 21-22 — Oxnard College to present 36th anniversary of Ballet Folklórico Mestizo
OXNARD — Oxnard College will present its 36th anniversary of Ballet Folklórico Mestizo at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 21 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Tickets are available at…
April 22 — Santa Paula Art Museum to present ‘The Land of Light,’ Youth-led Event Inspires a Community through Art, Science, and Play
SANTA PAULA — An upcoming event at the Santa Paula Art Museum, Jeanette Cole Art Center invites visitors to experience a new way of seeing art in a fun and lively atmosphere where art, science, and play intersect. “The Land of…
April 22 — Nuestra Comunidad / Our Community A Unique Art Exhibit
OXNARD — DNTN Art Gallery and Acuña Art Gallery and Cultural Center are proud to invite the public to the opening reception of “Nuestra Comunidad”/”Our Community” A Unique Art Exhibit, which will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2017 from…
April 23 – Che Malambo to perform at UCSB
SANTA BARBARA — Che Malambo will perform at 7 a.m. Sunday, April 23 at Campbell Hall, UCSB. “A thrilling display… 14 stomping, drumming, roaring men pounded rapid-fire rhythms into the ground with many surfaces of their feet – heels, toes, inside…
2017 California Strawberry Festival seeks unique submissions for annual Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest
OXNARD — Calling all strawberry lovers with a passion for creating culinary masterpieces. You could win a vacation getaway when you enter the 2017 California Strawberry Festival Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest, presented by the Ventura County Star. All contestants who submit…
CSUCI hosts STEM Innovation Challenge on March 18 for middle school girls
CAMARILLO — About 60 middle school girls ages nine to 12 will race the clock to build a prototype during a STEM Innovation Challenge at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) on Saturday, March 18. Sponsored by the Business & Technology Partnership (B&TP), the…
April 5 — Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers Presents Dolores Huerta at Oxnard College
Nationally Recognized Show to Honor Labor Legend and Civil Rights Activist April 5 at Oxnard College’s Performing Arts Center, plus FREE Admission OXNARD — In collaboration with the Ventura County Community College District and Oxnard College, Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers will honor…
SBCC’s Kick Butts Day on March 15 Sheds Light on Tobacco/Related Issues
SANTA BARBARA — Friendship Plaza on Santa Barbara City College’s East Campus will be transformed into a giant ashtray — cigarette butts and all — for “Kick Butts Day,” on Wednesday, March 15, from 10:00-2:00, to increase awareness and understanding of tobacco…
Cathy Murillo, Sherry Villanueva, Alicia Flores and Dr. Cynthia Herrera among those to be honored by State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson as ‘Women of the Year’ in Santa Barbara and Ventura
SANTA BARBARA – OXNARD – To commemorate Women’s History Month, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) will honor eight women from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties as the 19th Senate District’s 2017 ‘Women of the Year’ in separate ceremonies in each county. The…
Nomi Wagner wins 34th annual California Strawberry Festival Official Poster Contest
OXNARD — Using a unique medium that combines traditional watercolor painting with fine art digital technology, artist Nomi Wagner of Oxnard won the California Strawberry Festival 34th Annual Poster Contest. Nomi’s winning entry was revealed today to dignitaries and Festival sponsors gathered…
May 3 — Season Finale of Latino Thought Makers to Honor Remarkable Women at Oxnard College
Interview Series to Feature Pilar Marrero (La Opinion), Patty Rodriguez (On Air with Ryan Seacrest) and Aidyl Gonzalez-Serricchio, Ph.D. (The Buckley School) OXNARD — In collaboration with Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) and Oxnard College, Rick Najera’s Latino Thought Makers will…
April 19 — ‘An Evening with Isabel Allende’
SANTA BARBARA — “An Evening with Isabel Allende” will be presented from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. “Allende’s books feel like ornate fairy tales, velvety and otherworldly and sly,…
April 26 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present Artist Talk with Tanya Aguiñiga
SANTA BARBARA — The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara will present “Artist Talk with Tanya Aguiñiga” at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the Physical Science Building Room 101, Santa Barbara City College Aguiñiga, a prominent social practice artist from Tijuana, Mexico, will discuss…
April 13 — Poet Laureate Richard Blanco to speak at Ventura College
VENTURA — Diversity in Culture Festival Featured Presentation: Poet Laureate Richard Blanco, Thursday, April 13 at 1pm in the Ventura College Applied Science Center, Room 150. Seating is limited, free admission, please reserve your tickets on EventBrite. Richard Blanco, the fifth Inaugural poet of…
April 9 — CAUSE Action Fund Leadership Reception to be held in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — The CAUSE Action Fund Leadership Reception will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m.Sunday, April 9 at the Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. The event will honor Dr. Greg Freeland and Sharon Hoshida.…
April 15 — Chicana/o Studies Summit of Ventura County to be held at Oxnard College
OXNARD — Connecting the Community to the University with Self Determination SATURDAY APRIL 15th 9 am-5 pm OXNARD COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS BUILDING Lunch Provided! Keynote Speaker at 11:15 am: Dr. Irene Vasquez, Chicana/o Studies, University of New Mexico Cultural Pachanga Reception at…
April 8 — ‘Selenamos – A Selena Quintanilla Tribute Band’ to perform in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — “Selenamos – A Selena Quintanilla Tribute Band” will perform Saturday, April 8 at Del Pueblo Cafe, 5134 Hollister Ave., Santa Barbara. Selenamos, anyone? What happens when you turn the late, iconic Mexican-American cumbia goddess, Selena into a verb?…
March 21 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Andrea Bowers and Marcos Ramírez ERRE: ‘A Conversation Beyond Borders’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present Andrea Bowers and Marcos Ramírez ERRE: “A Conversation Beyond Borders” at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at the Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. SBMA…