OXNARD — Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month with a Dental Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 at Del Sol Park, 1500 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard. “Children’s teeth are meant…
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UCSB Multicultural Center to present screening of Baca’s ‘A Place to Stand’ on Feb. 18
SANTA BARBARA — The UCSB Multicultural Center will present a Cup of Culture film screening of “A Place to Stand,” the story of Jimmy Santiago Baca’s transformation from a functionally illiterate convict to an award-winning poet, novelist and screenwriter, at 6…
Suzanne Vega to perform folk music at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on Feb. 20
THOUSAND OAKS — Suzanne Vega will perform folk music at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., in the Scherr Forum. Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present M.A.K.U. SoundSystem Feb. 20 through 22
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will present M.A.K.U. SoundSystem at 7 p.m. Friday at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road; at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St.; and at 7 p.m. Sunday at…
Pacific Mambo Orchestra to perform at Ventura Theater on Feb. 14
VENTURA — The Pacific Mambo Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Ventura Theater, 26 S. Chestnut St., Ventura. Tickets are $25 to $50. The 20-piece, San Francisco-based musical group is leading the rebirth of the Latin…
Author of ‘Solidarity Politics for Millennials’ to speak at CLU on Feb. 10
THOUSAND OAKS — CLU to present the free discussion “Intersectionality and Deep Political Solidarity: The Wonder Twin Powers of Social Justice” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks in Ullman 100/101. There are…
Latino Thought Maker Series to present free ‘CBS Diversity Comedy Showcase’ at Oxnard College on Feb. 12
OXNARD — The Latino Thought Maker Series will present the free ‘CBS Diversity Comedy Showcase’ at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 at Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., at the Performing Arts Center Auditorium. The showcase, spearheaded by director and head…
National Association to honor UCSB Chicana and Chicano Studies scholar
Aída Hurtado will be recognized for her contributions to the field in a career spanning three decades By Jim Logan / UCSB SANTA BARBARA — Aída Hurtado, a professor in the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at UC Santa…
Lacayo Vista Leadership Academy to celebrate its first group of Latino/a protégés, mentors on Feb. 7
CAMARILLO — More than 55 percent of Ventura County students in pre-school through 12th grade are Latina/o, yet less than 15 percent of their teachers share their cultural ethnicity. An academy formed to promote Latina/o leadership education will celebrate the…
Camerata Amistad to perform free concert featuring Hispanic-influenced music at CLU on Feb. 4
THOUSAND OAKS — Camerata Amistad will perform a free concert featuring Hispanic-influenced music at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 at California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, in the Samuelson Chapel. The chamber ensemble of orchestral musicians performs a variety…
Latino Thought Maker Series to present ‘It Gets Better’ free musical at Oxnard College on Feb. 4
OXNARD — The Latino Thought Maker Series will present “It Gets Better,” a free musical performance, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center Auditorium, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. SPEAK Theater Arts, the Gay Men’s Chorus…
Del Pueblo Cafe, Santa Barbara Arts Alliance to present ‘Living Culture’ on Feb. 5
SANTA BARBARA — Del Pueblo Cafe and the Santa Barbara Arts Alliance will present “Living Culture,” an evening of art and music featuring the works of local artists Huicho Mata, Danny Meza and Rafa Ruiz at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at…
‘Por El Amor de la Cultura / For the Love of Culture’ to be presented at CSU Channel Islands on Feb. 7
CAMARILLO — “Por El Amor de la Cultura / For the Love of Culture” will be presented from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at CSU Channel Islands in Broome Library 1320. Join New Mexican artist Al Na’ir Lara and…
Make the most of your night out this Valentine’s Day
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Chocolates and flowers may be staples of Valentine’s Day, but many couples take it one step further and dine out on February 14. According to the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association’s Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions…
Local news briefs
SANTA BARBARA — The University of California at Santa Barbara has been officially recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities. UCSB joins Riverside, Santa Cruz and Merced campuses as Hispanic-Serving Institutions. With six Nobel…
Local business information
> Anna McRoberts, president of Air Bud Entertainment, will kick off the CSU Channel Islands Spring 2015 Speakers Series at noon Friday, Feb. 6 at Malibu Hall 100. Air Bud Entertainment includes a post-production company, a visual effects company and…
Local health information
> The Ventura County Health Care Agency provides a calendar of upcoming health events, including flu clinics during February, at http://www.vchca.org/events En español > Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health…
UCSB Multicultural Center to present discussion on ‘Mass Deportation and Global Capitalism’ on Jan. 27
SANTA BARBARA — The UCSB Multicultural Center to present discussion on ‘Mass Deportation and Global Capitalism’ at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 at the MCC Lounge. In the spring of 2014, President Obama’s administration reached a landmark of more than…
UCSB Multicultural Center to present Cup of Culture film screening of ‘Who is Dayani Cristal?’ on Jan. 21
SANTA BARBARA — The UCSB Multicultural Center to present Cup of Culture film screening of ‘Who is Dayani Cristal?’ at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the MCC Theater. Following a team of dedicated staff from the Pima County Morgue in…
Comedian Cristela Alonzo to perform in Oxnard on Jan. 16
OXNARD — Comedian Cristela Alonzo, star of ABC’s “Cristela” sitcom, will appear at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Oxnard PACC…
Bilingual report: emPower hosts Spanish language home energy workshop on Jan. 12 in Oxnard
OXNARD — emPower Ventura County invites local Spanish speaking homeowners to learn how emPower can help them access easy and affordable home energy upgrades during a free dinner workshop from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 at the Oxnard Public Library, Salon B,…
Mariachi Flor de Toloache to perform at La Fonda De Rey in Oxnard on Jan. 13
OXNARD — Mariachi Flor de Toloache will hold a special performance at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 at La Fonda De Rey, 455 S. A St., Oxnard. Admission is free but donations will be accepted. CDs, t-shirts and other collectables…
Bilingual report: The Wellness Center / El Centro de Bienestar in Oxnard to launch Latino Indiginous Program in Spanish starting Jan. 13
OXNARD — The Wellness Center / El Centro de Bienestar in Oxnard will launch a Latino Indiginous Program in Spanish from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting Jan. 13 at 2697 Saviers Road in the Centerpoint Mall, Oxnard.…
Forum on ‘California Crossroads Tour: Taking Back our Health and Communities’ to be held Jan. 14 in Oxnard
OXNARD – “When Governor Jerry Brown began his historic fourth term this month, he vowed to position California as a leader in the fight against climate change, in part by moving the state to 50 percent renewable energy by 2030.…
Local business information
> State Treasurer John Chiang to be keynote speaker at Economic Development Collaborative — Ventura County annual meeting from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Spanish Hills Country Club, 999 Crestview Ave., Camarillo. Chiang will talk about…
Local health information
> Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health screenings at selected locations throughout the month of January in Ventura County. Visit http://www.clinicas.org/outreach/calendar/2015-01 to find times, dates and locations. > The Ventura County…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Mariachi Flor de Toloache Jan. 9 through 11
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will present Mariachi Flor de Toloache at 7 p.m. Friday at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road; at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St.; and at…
Armando Durón to discuss the art of Gilbert ‘Magu’ Lujan at the Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula on Jan. 8
SANTA PAULA — Chicano art collector and expert Armando Durón will discuss his relationship with the late artist Gilbert “Magu” Lujan over the course of several decades, as well as interpreting the artwork of Magu currently on view from the…
Director Jesus Trevino to present film screening at Santa Paula Art Museum on Jan. 8
SANTA PAULA — Award-winning film and television director Jesus Trevino will present a film screening of “Talkin’ Bout My Generation” at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at the Santa Paula Art Museum, 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula. Trevino will…
Bilingual commentary: Our Star in the East
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 David Magallanes / Guest contributor I…
Latin Legends War, Tierra and Malo to perform in Oxnard on Dec. 27
OXNARD — Latin legends War, Tierra and Malo will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets, $33 to $83, are available at http://oxnardpacc.com, by…
Extraordinary service at El Centrito wins Ventura County mother prestigious volunteer award
OXNARD — Maria Teresa Torres, a parent and volunteer, has received The Carl & Roberta Deutsch Foundation’s prestigious Halo Award for her outstanding service with El Centrito Family Learning Centers, the organization reported this week in a media release. For her work training parents…
Women’s Economic Ventures honors Spanish Self-Employment Training fall graduates
Next orientation begins Jan. 6 SANTA BARBARA — A ceremony was recently held in honor of 12 new local entrepreneurs who graduated from the Spanish Self-Employment Training Course offered by Women’s Economic Ventures’ (WEV) Women’s Business Center, the organization reported…
MICOP to present ‘Pasatono Orquesta’ at Oxnard College on Dec. 15
OXNARD — The Mixteco / Indígena Community Organizing Project, the Latino Performing Arts Institute at Oxnard College and the Oxnard College Arts Collaborative will present “Pasatono Orquesta” at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Building,…
Memorial for Ben Saiz to be held Dec. 11 at Ventura College Santa Paula campus
VENTURA — A memorial for Ben Saiz will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 at the Ventura College Santa Paula campus, 957 Faulkner Road, No. 106, Santa Paula. The memorial, commemorating his life, will be held…
Peoples’ Self-Help Housing, USDA hand house keys to 12 Atascadero families
ATASCADERO — Twelve families who worked together to build the majority of their brand new homes under the supervision of Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) received the keys to their homes during a ceremony held on Dec. 4, the organization reported this…
CSU Channel Islands Choir holiday concert gives Latin classics a modern makeover on Dec. 8
CAMARILLO — The CSU Channel Islands Choir invites the public to a holiday concert that will present traditional Latin mass songs with a modern twist. A concert will be held on the CI campus at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 in…
Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard to present opening reception for ‘Monumentum: Drawings + Paintings by Ramon Ramirez’ on Dec. 13
OXNARD — The Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard will present “Monumentum: Drawings + Paintings by Ramon Ramirez,” with the opening reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 at 424 S. C. St., Oxnard. The exhibit will open Dec. 14…
December cover story: Holiday charity event ready to hit the streets
Santa to the Sea Half-Marathon on Dec. 14 to benefit numerous charities in the region By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 It’s beginning to look a lot like — breathing hard, wheezing, thirst and aching muscles. Yes, ’tis the season…
Commentary: Holiday celebrations keep on growing in the 805 region
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 The mystery and the magic of the holiday season is upon us with groups planning celebrations up and down the coast. The first weekend in December typically marks the beginning of holiday celebrations in…
Local business information
> Mark Sylvester, ambassador for 805connect and CEO of introNetworks, will present the talk “Do connections really matter?” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Cal Lutheran Westlake Center, 31416 Agoura Road, Westlake Village. Sylvester has been building online…
Local health information
> Clinicas del Camino Real Inc. will provide information on Covered California and free health screenings at selected locations throughout the month of December in Ventura County. Visit http://www.clinicas.org/outreach/calendar/2014-12 to find times, dates and locations. > The Ventura…
Oxnard College’s Latino Thought Maker Series to present ‘Sweet 15’ on Dec. 4
OXNARD — Oxnard College will present the next Latino Thought Makers Series event “Sweet 15” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. The free special presentation of Rick Najera’s…
7th annual Oxnard Tamale Festival to be held at Plaza Park on Dec. 6
OXNARD — The Seventh annual Oxnard Tamale Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Plaza Park in downtown Oxnard. Presented by City of Oxnard Recreation & Community Services and Oxnard College, the free…
Cal Lutheran to re-enact Christmas story on Dec. 7
THOUSAND OAKS — California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks will hold its annual Las Posadas celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. The festive event dates back to the 16th century and is typically celebrated from Dec. 16…
Strings of De Colores to perform at Santa Paula Art Museum holiday party on Dec. 7
SANTA PAULA — The “Strings of De Colores” music program led by Xavier Montes and the Isbell Middle School Chorus led by Donna Nelson, will perform at the free Santa Paula Art Museum Holiday Party from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday,…
Oxnard College’s Latino Thought Maker Series to present ‘An Evening with Esai Morales’ on Nov. 20
OXNARD — Oxnard College’s Latino Thought Maker Series will present the free program, “An Evening with Esai Morales” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Oxnard College Performing Arts Center Auditorium, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. A self-described “actorvist,” award-winning…
Oxnard College to present Mariachi Aguilas de México, Ballet Folklórico Mestizo Nov. 21 through 23
OXNARD — Oxnard College will present a weekend of traditional Mexican music and dance featuring Mariachi Aguilas de México, with a special performance by Ballet Folklórico Mestizo, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 and 5 p.m.…
Nominations close Nov. 14 for El Concilio Family Services’ 2015 Latino Leadership Award
OXNARD — Nominations close at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 for the 2015 Latino Leadership Awards presented by El Concilio Family Services. The Latino Leadership Awards were established in 1990 in order to recognize Individuals or organizations that have made…
Final performances of Teatro de las Américas’ ‘La Patas de Hilo’ to be held Nov. 14-15
OXNARD — The final performances of Teatro de las Américas’ “La Patas de Hilo,” a Román Calvo’s musical comedy, will be held at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15 at the Oxnard College Black Box Theater, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard. Directed…