Category: Events

Museum of Ventura County update for Nov. 30

Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Winter Festival Features Holiday Pet Fun! Pets of all kinds are welcome on Free First Sunday, December 3, as the Museum teams up with the Santa…

Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Nov. 29

Click here to view the entire e-newsletter   “Nothing else in all life is such a maker of joy and cheer as the privilege of doing good.” — James Russell Miller What’s Your Piece of The Luke? This holiday season,…

The Children’s Heart Foundation Joins Forces with the American Heart Association Little Hats, Big Hearts Efforts on the Central Coast

SAN LUIS OBISPO — The American Heart Association and The Children’s Heart Foundation launches Little Hats, Big Hearts on the Central Coast. The program that dons newborns with knitted red caps raises awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of…

Tips for Coping with the Loss of a Loved One

SANTA BARBARA — The holidays are officially in full swing, and it’s an exciting time to be thinking about all the wonderful memories we’ll be making with our close friends and family members. But perhaps this year, you feel an…

RISE Launches Year-End Fundraising Campaign

Local sexual assault survivors tell their stories SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — RISE is proud to announce the launch of its latest campaign featuring the stories of sexual assault survivors from San Luis Obispo County and the positive impact RISE has had…

Museum of Ventura County update for Nov. 22

Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Figure Drawing with Museum of Ventura County Resident Artist Ryan Carr Grab a friend and join Museum of Ventura County Resident…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Nov. 22

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This week at CAM Dear CAM Friends, The week of Thanksgiving has many traditions.  At the Carnegie,  like the falling leaves of the season, the holiday signals the time to sadly usher out Linda Arreola’s career break through exhibit, The…

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce Winter Session 2017 for Clubs Located in Thousand Oaks/Newbury Park

AGOURA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley has kicked off the Winter Session for the clubs located in Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park running through Monday, March 13. Registration is ongoing and enrollment is available to families…

Dec. 1 nomination deadline approaching for El Concilio’s 28th annual Latino Leadership Awards

El Concilio is asking for nominations for the 29th Annual Latino Leadership Awards scheduled for April 6th  2018. OXNARD — We’ve made it easier for you to send in your nomination. Click on link here or on flyer to take you to our on-line nomination form.…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Nov. 16

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This week at CAM Looking for an art engagement activity for your children ages 7-11 this weekend? The education department has a few spots open for this Saturday, November 18 –  Building Blocks of…

United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Young Leaders Society Raises $6,000+ at Bowling Fundraiser

SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County’s (UWSBC) Young Leaders Society donned their goofiest get ups and hit the lanes for their biggest United We Bowl fundraiser ever, raising more than $6,000 in support of youth education. More…

Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Nov. 13

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   What’s Your Piece of the Luke? This holiday season, what better way to honor a family member, mentor or loved one than by creating a lasting remembrance for someone you hold dear?  Please consider…

Museum of Ventura County update for Nov. 13

Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Museum of Ventura County and California Resources Corporation Host a “Moment of Gratitude” The Museum of Ventura County and California Resources…

Museum of Ventura County, California Resources Corporation Host a ‘Moment of Gratitude’

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…

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…

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…

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…

Annual Fundraising Event at America’s Teaching Zoo Supports Growth and Development for World Renowned Program

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…

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…

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…

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. 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…

Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau update for Sept. 30

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   We call ’em Disco WavesEvery few years, Ventura’s beaches glow neon blue in a mesmerizing display of bioluminescence. Bioluminescence refers to the light resulting from a chemical reaction within a living organism. We are used…

Art Lovers Walk the Walk at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s 2017 Artwalk

SANTA BARBARA — Artists, art lovers, and Museum supporters gathered at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History last Friday evening, marking the official kickoff of Artwalk 2017. The artist and patron reception took place on Friday, September 22nd in…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Sept. 26

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Welcome CAM Studio Guest Artist The Drawn Art of Dave Velasquez through – October 31, 2017 Reception will be held Friday, October  20    5-7pm      free Dave Velasquez is a self-taught artist highly talented…

Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 22

Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Museum of Ventura County Educator Showcase and Volunteer Fair Attention volunteers and teachers! Come learn about the many volunteer opportunities and quality…

Guest column: Latino Art and its importance in the local / national dialogue

Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. By Armando Vazquez / Guest contributor Latinos…

Rebozo Festival 2018 Grant Application to close on Sept. 29

VENTURA COUNTY — Rebozo Festival, Inc., is pleased to announce that awards of up to $20,000 will be granted to qualified non-profit organizations that focus on the cultural, social and/or educational needs of the Ventura County community. The application process will close…

City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Sept. 14

Visit https://www.oxnard.org for more information   September 2017 DEPARTMENT NEWS OXNARD PAL HELPS KIDS START THE SCHOOL YEAR PREPARED! The Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL) recently expanded on its Back-to-School Outreach program by providing free backpacks to students at Haycox School…

Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 14

Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. In conjunction with Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA Latin American & Latino Art in LA, the Museum of Ventura County presents Ayer…

Santa Barbara Museum of Art update for Sept. 14

Click here for more information Exhibitions On View Valeska Soares: Any Moment Now September 17 – December 31, 2017 Valeska Soares: Any Moment Now brings together 49 artworks, consisting of installation, sculpture, photography, and video, dating from the early 1990s to…

Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Sept. 8

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Upcoming Events Harmony Celebration Saturday, September 16, 1pm & 7pm The barbershop show of the year is coming to Santa Barbara this September! Pacific Sound is bringing the brand new 2017 International Gold Medalist Quartet Main…

Oct. 12 — OC LIVE to present Ventura College Professor Bill Hendricks’ ‘Cuba: A Visual Journey’

OXNARD — OC LIVE presents Ventura College Professor Bill Hendricks’ Cuba: A Visual Journey on Thursday, Oct. 12th  at 2:00 in the Oxnard College Performing Arts building. The direct link to more detailed info and photos here. A flyer is also attached! From 2:00-3:00 Prof.…