Category: Events

Carnegie Art Museum update for Sept. 13

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   CAM CORNERSTONES FUNDRAISER The 3rd annual Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos/Night of Memories Saturday, October 20, 2018.     6-9 pm  A spectacularly fun evening of cherishing memories, remembering loved ones and supporting  the Carnegie! Music by Trio…

Local PODS® Moving and Storage Helps 8 Locals Move Their Way into the Nashville Country Circle

VENTURA COUNTY — Eight Ventura County locals are competing for the chance of heading to Nashville with the support of the local community and local PODS® Moving and Storage. Local PODS and 100.7 KHAY have teamed up to discover country’s…

Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 12

Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. 6-Week Portrait Drawing Course Registration Deadline Extended: September 13.The Museum of Ventura County announces its firstPortrait Drawing Course.…

Ventura County Agriculture Museum to present Florencia Ramirez, author of ‘Eat Less Water’ on Sept. 11

SANTA PAULA — Florencia Ramirez, author of Eat Less Water, will be the featured speaker for the next Speaking of Ventura County Speaker Series, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 11th, at the Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula. By…

Santa Paula Art Museum Celebrates 25 Years of the De Colores Art Show with ‘Sanctuary/Santuario’

Event opens with reception on Sept. 15 SANTA PAULA — This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the “De Colores Art Show.” The show’s founder and curator, Xavier “Big X” Montes, chose “Sanctuary/Santuario” as the theme for this year’s milestone…

El Concilio seeking nominations for 2019 Awardees

OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services presents the 30th Anniversary of the Latino Leadership Awards – ” Making a Difference – Together We Thrive” El Concilio Family Services, founded in 1975, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide direct…

National Drive Electric Week (Sept. 8 through 16) Events in the 805 Region

CENTRAL COAST — The Los Padres Chapter Sierra Club and the Community Environmental Council (CEC) are proud to support local National Drive Electric Week events, which provide free public showcases of the latest electric vehicles and information on the benefits…

Oxnard Performing Arts Center update for Sept. 6

NOVEMBER Free family-friendly movie: Coco Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10 am Oxnard Performing Arts Center – 800 Hobson Way in Oxnard oxnardperformingarts.com Help us celebrate Dia de Los Muertos at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center with a special screening…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Sept. 5

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Opening Exhibition September 9 – November 18, 2018 World View / Cosmovisión Impactful visions of SoCal artists’ contemporary world views, featuring the work of: Abel Alejandre, Pável Acevedo, Val Echavarria and Ricardo Rodríguez.…

Oct. 6 — Community Celebrates Oxnard’s Diversity at Free Multicultural Festival

OXNARD — Celebrate Oxnard’s cultural diversity at the 23rd Annual Multicultural Festival, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Plaza Park, 500 S. C. Street. Admission is free. The Multicultural Festival features a variety of fun, educational…

October — Tricks and Treats are in Store in Oxnard. Visitors will find Fun Events Taking Place throughout the City

OXNARD — Halloween is around the corner, and Oxnard is preparing to welcome visitors to the city with “Spooktacular” events from haunted haunts, to trick or treating fun and nail biting tours! Grab a friend and dare to enter the Oxnard…

Oct. 20 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Quique Escamilla in Free Family Concert

SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! opens the 14th season of free family concerts and community outreach with Juno award-winner Escamilla performing original songs in Spanish and English inspired by the political and social issues of today. Originally from Chiapas,…

Oct. 26 — Oxnard Performing Arts Center to present ‘The Hero Twins — A Mayan Story’

OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center announces the upcoming events: THE HERO TWINS – A MAYAN STORY By Boxtales Theater Company Friday, October 26, 2018 at 10 am & 4:30 pm $3-$5 Grades K-6 Oxnard Performing Arts Center – 800…

Author, Kathleen Contreras Presents Her Book, ‘Harvesting Friends’ at Santa Paula Agriculture Museum on Sept. 16

SANTA PAULA — The Agriculture Museum will present local author, Kathleen Contreras’ book launch event Sunday, September 16th from 1:00-3:00 pm. Contreres’ book, Harvesting Friends, is a bilingual tale that teaches compassion, cooperation and companionship through gardening. The event is free to…

Santa Barbara Bowl Donates $112K to Local Charities from Benefit Concerts 

Jack Johnson, Katy Perry, and Brad Paisley sold-out benefit concerts supported residents’ needs after the Thomas Fire and Montecito Debris Flow. SANTA BARBARA – Santa Barbara Bowl announced today that it has donated all organizational net proceeds from three benefit…

Volunteers Needed for United Way Day of Caring Sept. 15

SANTA BARBARA — United Way of Santa Barbara County’s (UWSBC) 27th Annual Day of Caring is coming Saturday Sept. 15 with more than 49 community projects for volunteers, including a special Montecito clean-up and rebuild. Individuals and teams can sign…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for Aug. 29

SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS Gallery Talk: Local Clay Thursday, August 30, 2pm Ventura County sculptors Marianne McGrath and Cheryl Ann Thomas will give a joint talk and tour of their current…

Youth are Invited to Audition for “Broadway Show Choir” with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley

THOUSAND OAKS — Local youth in grades 4-8 are invited to audition for an upcoming performance with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley, “Broadway Show Choir”. Auditions will be held on Thursday, September 6 at 5:30 p.m. at…

Museum of Ventura County update for Aug. 29

Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Opening Reception for At Table: The Business of Food and Community The Museum of Ventura County will host an opening reception,…

Charras Unidas in Somis is seeking donations for side saddle equestrian competition in Woodland, CA

SOMIS – Charras Unidas, a side saddle equestrian team is seeking donations for the upcoming National USA competition to obtain their pass to the Congreso Nacional in Mexico. The non-profit organization was founded in 2010. “Escaramuza Charras Unidas is a…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Aug. 23

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   CAM STUDIO GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION Vanessa Wallace-Gonzales  Artifacts from a Butterfly’s Meconium Creating the sensation of discovering relics of the origins of mythic beings with abalone eyes and hidden depths. Friday, August 24                      …

United Way of Ventura County update for Aug. 23

Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message  Dear Friends, In just three weeks, we’ll be celebrating our 14th Annual Spirit Awards at the Serra Padre Center in Camarillo. This will be a special evening recognizing the community and foundation…

Carnegie Art Museum update for Aug. 15

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   The Final Lap…. Mullin Automotive Museum docent Danny Soukup will be leading a  tour of the current exhibition California Artists from the  Mullin Automotive Museum Art Collection Friday, August 17th at 3 p.m.  Reservations recommended /…

Community Environmental Council update for Aug. 15

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Community Environmental Council Celebrates 48 Years of Environmental Solutions in Santa Barbara with Green Gala SANTA BARBARA — The Community Environmental Council (CEC) is hosting its annual “eco-chic” party of the year, the Green…

Museum of Ventura County update for Aug. 15

Click here for more information   Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Call For Entries: The Kitchen Table – EXTENDED DEADLINE AUGUST 20 As part of its upcoming…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for Aug. 14

Click here for more information   SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Every week is full of great moments at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Below are our 5 best from last week. And…

CSUCI Art faculty member uses clay to summon childhood memories of growing up in Ventura County

CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Assistant Professor of Art Marianne McGrath explores the Ventura County of her memory in an exhibit currently on display at the Santa Paula Art Museum through Nov. 4, 2018. Called “Local Clay,” the exhibit features work…

Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. celebrates National Health Center Week 2018 throughout Venetura County through Aug. 18

VENTURA COUNTY — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc.  celebrates National Health Center Week 2018 throughout Venetura County through Aug. 18. Clinicas del Camino Real, Inc. will host events throughout all 13 of its health centers, in honor of National Health Center…

Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics celebrations National Health Center Week 2018 through Aug. 18

National Campaign Celebrates HealthCare Heroes SANTA BARBARA — As part of a national campaign, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics (SBNC) will be celebrating National Health Center Week 2018, from August 12th – 18th, with events to raise awareness about the mission…

Dr. Raymond F. Lopez Jr Golf Classic Fundraiser Set for August 27 at Spanish Hills Golf & Country Club

Annual Golf Tournament to Benefit El Concilio Family Services of Oxnard CAMARILLO — El Concilio Family Services has announced the Annual Golf Tournament, The Dr. Raymond F. Lopez Jr Golf Classic set to take place on Monday, August 27th at Spanish Hills…

Family Service Agency photo contest cerebraes ‘The Good Life on the Central Coast’

Calling all enthusiast photographers  SANTA BARBARA — Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County is launching “The Good Life on the Central Coast” Photo Contest for 2018. The contest invites Santa Barbara County residents with a creative spirit to share…

OC Live announces upcoming courses

Exciting Courses This Fall! We here at OC LIVE just wanted to let you know that Oxnard College has some wonderful courses on offer this Fall in the Performing Arts Mariachi Ensemble –  MUS R126 – CRN 73180 Our first Mariachi…

Center for Autism & Related Disorders Is The Presenting Sponsor At 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars

WESTLAKE VILLAGE — The Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD) is the presenting sponsor of the 13th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Stars, a red-carpet evening to raise funds for ACT Today!, the nation’s leading autism nonprofit organization providing help…

Finish off your Fiesta Weekend with the Annual Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara Fiesta Car Show on Aug. 5

SANTA BARBARA — The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara will be hosting their Annual Fiesta Car Show and Tri-tip Cook off from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5 at 632 East Canon Perdido St. The Moose Lodge…

Ventura County Library launches countywide reading program

VENTURA — The Ventura County Library has announced its first “One County, One Book” community reading program. One County, One Book aims to unite the Ventura County community around a common narrative, spreading interest in, and facilitating discussions about, the selected…

Sept. 30 — Music Performance: Mariachi Camarillo

CAMARILLO — September 30 at 2pm, join us for Mariachi Camarillo to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Fun and free for the whole family. For more information, visit the Camarillo Public Library at 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. Call (805)-388-5222 or send…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for July 29

Click here for more information   SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Collection Has New Home Our permanent art collection has been moved next door to a more spacious home inside our new Cole…

Carnegie Art Museum update for July 28

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   August Programs @ CAM 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…

Marjorie Luke Theatre update for July 26

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Upcoming Events Peter Pan Friday, August 17th  6:00PM Gustafson Dance presents students ages 3-13 to perform a children’s version of the classic tale. This endearing show will feature all of the well-known songs, as…

Museum of Ventura County update for July 25

Click here for more information Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Vaquero Campfires Opening Day at the AG Museum Join us at the Ag Museum in Santa…

Carnegie Art Museum update for July 20

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   THIS WEEK @ CAM Summer education programs sizzle… don’t miss the last Free Farmer’s Market Art Booth and Art Lab! Art Lab Art Lab classes are where kids and their grownups can share…

Museum of Ventura County update for July 17

Click here for more information   Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Figure Drawing with Artist Ryan Carr Join the Museum’s Resident Artist Ryan Carr, 6 to 8 p.m., July…

Pacific Coast Business Times to present 7th annual Latino Business Awards on July 19

VENTURA — Pacific Coast Business Times is having its 7th annual Latino Business Awards and for its second year, presenting the Pacific Coast Business Times Scholarship. The scholarship is a partnership between the Business Times and Ventura County Community Foundation. We…

Santa Paula Art Museum update for July 16

Discover Your Gift Through Artful Self-Expression at the Santa Paula Art Museum Saturday, July 21, 2018: 2:00pm to 3:00pm. Admission to the talk is included with regular museum admission, which is $4 for adults, $3 for seniors, and free for…

Winners Named in Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Salsa Recipe Contest/Professional Division

OXNARD — Judges spent two hours sampling salsas before casting their votes for winners in the 2018 Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Salsa Recipe Contest/Professional Division. The contest took place July 12 at La Dolce Vita in Oxnard’s Heritage Square. The 11…

Oxnard Salsa Festival update for July 13

Reserve Your Premium Seating Now! Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase seats or tables ONLINE for the Friday Night Kick-Off Concert featuring Poncho Sanchez & his Latin Band! Get them now or it’s first-come, first serve at the gate on Friday night. Plus get your Club…