Join us as Ventura County Library presents “Mixteco: Tu’un Savi, The Language of the Rain,” presented by Silvia Ventura Luna, M.A., at E.P. Foster Library on Saturday, December 1, at 3pm. VENTURA — As the city of Ventura celebrates the…
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Dec. 1 — Unique SBCC Holiday Market To Feature 70 Local Artists
SANTA BARBARA — Unique, handmade treasures just in time for holiday shopping will be available at SBCC School of Extended Learning annual Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, Dec. 1. The event is held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at…
Dec. 1 — First United Methodist Church announces its Fall and Winter events
SANTA BARBARA — First United Methodist Church announces its Fall and Winter events at 305 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Music performances taking advantage of the church’s splendid acoustics will include Santa Barbara Music Club FREE Saturday concerts, the West…
Dec. 1 — The Gift of Art: SBCC Art Instructor Carissa Luminess at Dec. 1 Arts & Crafts Fair
SANTA BARBARA — It’s easy to see why the No. 1 reaction to Carissa Joie Luminess’ watercolor work is, “This is so happy! It’s so joyful!” Inspired by the beauty of nature – flowers, birds, butterflies, all captured through vibrant…
Dec. 2 — Indulge in ‘Champagne and Shopping’ at the Santa Paula Art Museum. See other upcoming events here
Sunday, December 2, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission to the event is free for everyone. SANTA PAULA — The Santa Paula Art Museum’s annual holiday event, “Champagne and Shopping,” is back on Sunday, December 2, 2018, from…
Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 27 — Music, ARTLIFE, and First Friday at the Museum
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. Lunch + Music = MUNCH Grab lunch and head over to the Museum, every Thursday between…
Bilingual report: City of Oxnard — Carnegie Art Museum Upcoming Exhibits
EXHIBITIONS: through – Nov. 18, 2018 World View / Cosmovisión Impactful visions of SoCal artists’ contemporary world views, featuring paintings, drawings, and photographs by: Abel Alejandre, Pável Acevedo, Val Echavarria and Ricardo Rodríguez. Alejandre’s incredibly rendered graphite and acrylic drawings…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Sept. 24 — October Art Classes
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER OCTOBER ART CLASSES In addition to our one-time workshops and recurring classes, the Museum is offering two in-depth art series in October – one for adults, and one…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Sept. 21 — Building Blocks of Art through Oct. 27
Click here for the entire e-newsletter CAM EDUCATION Saturdays, September 22, October 6, 27 10:30 am-12noon ages 7-11 These art exploration classes help kids explore the tools artists use to build works of art from line to texture and…
Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 19
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. Lunch + Music = MUNCH Grab lunch and head over to the Museum, every Thursday…
Hospice of Santa Barbara Recognizes Heroes of Hospice
SANTA BARBARA — Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) hosted about 340 guests for the 6th Annual Heroes of Hospice “Jewels by the Sea” Luncheon on Wednesday, September 12 at the Four Seasons Biltmore, Coral Casino. Each year, HSB recognizes the…
Bilingual report: CHEERS TO 50 YEARS! The PACC Celebrates Milestone Anniversary with an Epic Kickoff on Sept. 24
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center (The PACC) is celebrating its 50th Anniversary by kicking off the new season with a community celebration on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. Starting at 4 p.m. in the main courtyard, the public can enjoy…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Sept. 16
Click here for more information SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Our best museum moments from the past week all come from the premiere of our newest exhibit, Sanctuary/Santuario: The 25th De Colores Art…
Ventura County Academic Competitions Seek Sponsors & Volunteers
Ventura County students have a long, proud tradition of excellence in local, state and national academic competitions. This is only possible through the strong commitment and partnership of our local sponsors and volunteers.
On average, more than 400 volunteer judges are needed to support the 2,500 students that annually participate in Ventura County Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial, Science Fair and VEX Robotics competitions. For the Science Fair, we are seeking judges with relevant experience in a scientific field.
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…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Sept. 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive On view July 1 – October 14, 2018MCASB is pleased to present Barry McGee: SB Mid Summer Intensive, a solo exhibition featuring a…
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.…
October — Santa Paula Art Museum to Offer Weekly Art Series for Children and Adults
SANTA PAULA — For those looking to exercise their creativity this fall, the Santa Paula Art Museum will offer in-depth, weekly art series for both children and adults in October. Kids from ages 10 to 13 can learn how to…
October — Fall is in Full Swing with Family-Friendly Games, Foodie Fun, Events and Entertainment at The Collection
OXNARD — Leaves are falling and autumn is calling! Join Ventura County’s premier shopping and dining destination, The Collection at RiverPark, as they gear up for a jam-packed October, full of fun events for guests of all ages. Visit www.thecollectionrp.com…
October — Museum of Ventura County Hosts Exhibit and Events for National Aids Awareness Month
VENTURA — In honor of National AIDS Awareness month, the Museum of Ventura County will host an exhibit, AIDS History and Queer Art, to raise awareness of both the disease’s history in Ventura County and the recent rise in new…
Oct. 3 — 30th Annual Senior Expo of Santa Barbara. Free Health Screenings, Activities, and Exhibits for Seniors and Caregivers
SANTA BARBARA — Seniors and caregivers looking for one central place to get information about products and services to stay healthy and active will find it all at the Senior Expo of Santa Barbara, Wednesday October 3, 2018 from 9 a.m. to…
Oct. 4 — Museum Hosts 2018 ArtWalk Ventura Collectors Reception
VENTURA — The Museum of Ventura County and the City of Ventura will host the 4th Annual ArtWalk Collectors Reception for the 2018 ArtWalk Ventura, 6 to 8 p.m., Oct. 4, in the Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion…
Oct. 5-7 — Countdown to 29th Annual Ventura Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show
A HERALDED FALL TRADITION THE 2018 HARVEST FESTIVAL® ORIGINAL ART & CRAFT SHOW COMES TO VENTURA FAIRGROUNDS Showcasing a colossal collection of handmade creations, the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show,comes to the Ventura County Fairgrounds Friday through Sunday October…
Oct. 6 — Journey to ‘The Land of Light,’ Where Art, Science, and Play Intersect
SANTA PAULA — You’re invited to journey to “The Land of Light” at the Santa Paula Art Museum on Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Now in its second year, the one-night only event will encourage visitors to see and experience…
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…
Oct. 8 — Participants Sought for the Los Angeles Italian American Golf Association 35th Annual Golf Tournament Benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley
NORTHRIDGE — The Los Angeles Italian American Golf Association (LAIAGA) welcomes golfers to make that perfect swing while giving back to a good cause during the 35th Annual LAIAGA Golf Tournament Monday, October 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 pm…
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. 11 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘A Kind of Song: Reading with Dana Gioia’
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “A Kind of Song: Reading with Dana Gioia” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Mary Craig Auditorium, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Free…
Oct. 11 — Regional Broadband Summit: ‘Creating Technology-Driven Communities,’ to be held in Camarillo
CAMARILLO — Ventura County Regional Broadband Summit: “Creating Technology-Driven Communities,” to be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Ventura County Community Foundation, 4001 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo. Click here to register or for more information.
Oct. 11 — OC LIVE presents Stand-Up Comedy
We have five incredible, famous, working comedians. It is the same show we would all would see in Downtown LA at a hefty price, but instead it is for FREE here in Oxnard for OC LIVE. Awesome. The direct link to more…
Oct. 13 — Company Wang Ramirez performs at the Granada Theatre
SANTA BARBARA — Company Wang Ramirez performs from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara. Sébastien Ramirez and Honji Wang create dance-theater works that are deeply rooted in hip hop and…
Oct. 14 — Oceanview Pavilion presents LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
PORT HUENEME — Come and join us at the beautiful Oceanview Pavilion at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme, CA 93041, for the return of LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. This incredible television production and one of a kind FREE event will be held…
Oct. 17 — Ventura County Candidate Forum Dates Announced
VENTURA COUNTY — League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization presents the complete schedule for various Ventura County candidate forums it is sponsoring or co-sponsoring for September and October 2018 in the run up to…
Oct. 20 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley hold 16th Annual ‘Stand Up for Kids’ Gala Dinner & Auction
WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Step back in time and experience a decade full of glitz, glamour and old-fashioned fun during the 16th Annual ‘Stand Up for Kids’ Gala Dinner & Auction hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley.…
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. 20 — Senior Vitality Fair GranVida Style in Carpinteria
CARPINTERIA — Everything you need to know about older adult wellness and aging with vitality will be featured at our First Annual Senior Vitality Fair. Join residents, friends, families and neighbors as over three dozen local businesses present you with…
Through Oct. 21 — Moorpark College Theatre Arts presents ‘Three Sisters’ by Anton Chekhov
MOORPARK — The Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department is proud to announce its upcoming production of Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov. This production will take place through Oct. 21. Additionally, as an extension of its ongoing youth outreach program, the Moorpark College Theatre…
Oct. 25 — League of Women Voters Announces Forum for the 25th Congressional District
SIMI VALLEY — League of Women Voters of Ventura County (LWVVC), a nonpartisan political organization, will host a forum for Congressional candidates Steve Knight and Katie Hill. Knight and Hill are vying to represent California’s 25th Congressional District which covers most of Simi…
Oct. 26 — Ventura County Arts Council presents ‘Still At War — Chaos & Order’
VENTURA — Ventura County Arts Council Visual Arts Committee requests the pleasure of your company for the exhibit: “STILL AT WAR | CHAOS & ORDER” at the Atrium Gallery, Hall of Administration, Ventura County Government Center 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura…
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…
Oct. 27 — Countywide Robotics Competition Coming to Ventura
VENTURA — The fun and excitement of student-built robots going head-to-head in competition comes to Ventura County on Saturday, October 27. The Ventura County Office of Education is sponsoring a VEX Robotics competition for middle and high school students from across…
Oct. 28 — Oceanview Pavilion presents LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
PORT HUENEME — Come and join us at the beautiful Oceanview Pavilion at 575 E. Surfside Drive Port Hueneme, CA 93041, for the return of LIVE Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. This incredible television production and one of a kind FREEevent will be held Saturday October…
Oct. 28 — 29th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration at SBMA
Free Family Day on Sunday, October 28, 1 – 4 pm SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) presents a free family day in celebration of Día de los Muertos on Sunday, October 28, from 1 to 4 pm,…