Category: Events

Jan. 24 — ‘Toying with Science Show: Free and Open to the Public at Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center

OXNARD — As part of its renewed effort to present dynamic public programming to the Greater Oxnard area, the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center (The PACC) is pleased to host Garry Krinsky and his “Toying with Science” performance with two…

Jan. 24 — The Art on the Water

OXNARD — Enjoy a private docent tour of the Ventura County Maritime Museum and gourmet lunch at Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club, with its beautiful harbor views, Jan. 24. Transportation departs Studio Channel Islands at 10 a.m. and returns to SCI…

Through Jan. 28 — De Colores Art Show — Santa Paula Art Museum’s Impressive Latino Art Collection

SANTA PAULA —The Santa Paula Art Museum’s exhibit, De Colores Art Show: Portraits of the Past, continues through Jan. 28, 2018. The interactive exhibit unveils portraits by groundbreaking Latino and Latino American artists, including Carlos Almaraz, Judy Baca, Sergio Hernández, Gilbert “Magú”…

Jan. 28 — Port Hueneme’s Oceanview Pavilion to present television tapings of Championship Wrestling from Hollywood

PORT HUENEME — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will present another action-packed set of television tapings from Port Hueneme’s Oceanview Pavilion located at 575 E. Surfside Drive on Sunday, January 28! The event will not be one to miss, as the most…

Through Jan. 28 — Enjoy Oxnard’s Culinary Side during ‘Oxnard Dine, Wine & Beer Week’

OXNARD – Both residents and visitors are invited to discover the many flavors of Oxnard during “Oxnard Dine, Wine & Beer Week” taking place January 19-28, 2018. A variety of unchained and unique restaurants throughout Oxnard will participate providing foodies with…

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…

Dec. 2 — School of Extended Learning Arts & Crafts Fair

SANTA BARBARA — Get crafty with your holiday shopping at SBCC School of Extended Learning’s annual Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday Dec. 2. Rummage through hundreds of unique, handcrafted treasures including ceramics, glass arts, jewelry, weavings, floral…

Dec. 4 — CSUCI Choir’s winter concert celebrates poetry and songs of the British Isles

CAMARILLO — William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley and Ursula Wood are among the British poets who will be celebrated during the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Choir winter concert entitled: “The Poet Sings: Songs and Poetry of the British Isles.” Concerts are Dec. 4…

Dec. 7 — Mixed Media Paint Night at Studio Channel Islands

CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center to present Mixed Media Paint Night, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo. Join SCI for an evening with Mixed Media artists delivering workshops and demonstrations. Free to attend; donation for material…

Dec. 8-10 — Local Rising Star Featured in Ventura County Ballet’s Beloved Holiday Performance, “The Nutcracker”

VENTURA COUNTY — When you first meet her, Jasmine Duncan appears to be a shy and quiet 16-year-old girl, but when she hits the stage, she comes out of her shell to dazzle audiences with her pure technical talent and…

Dec. 8 — Neal Barr Photography Exhibit

VENTURA — Experience the highly-acclaimed fashion and beauty imagery of photographer Neal Barr and meet the artist at the opening reception for the new exhibition, In High Style: The Photography of Neal Barr, 6–8 p.m., Dec. 8, at the Museum…

Dec. 8 — Jewelry Night at Studio Channel Islands

CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center to present Jewelry Night, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2222 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo. Come meet some of SCI’s jewelry artists and learn more about the stones and gems they use. Free…

Through Dec. 9 — Fake news; Zoot Suiters; war and peace; body and soul all subjects in CSUCI’s Library Lecture Series

CAMARILLO — CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) welcomes another partner this year in the University’s fall Library Lecture Series, which begins Sept. 9 and wraps up Dec. 9 and explores everything from the history of organized labor to the gulf between the young…

Through Dec. 10 — ‘Good Things Come in Small Packages’ at Studio Channel Islands’ Holiday Fair

CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands, located at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, kicks off the holiday season with its annual holiday fair and festival, Dec. 1–3, beginning with the opening reception, 5–6 p.m. Dec. 1, for “Good Things Come in Small…

Dec. 12 — CSUCI Business & Technology Partnership Holiday Mixer joins entrepreneurs, alumni, campus and community

CAMARILLO — The public is welcome to join an annual meeting and holiday mixer hosted by the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Business & Technology Partnership (B&TP). The 2017 Annual Meeting & Holiday Mixer will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec.…

Dec. 13 — The Davey’s Voice Film Festival

SANTA BARBARA — The 1st Annual Davey’s Voice Film Festival, 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2018, is an evening of family-friendly, animal related films celebrating the bond between human and animal. The short films are selected from hundreds…

Dec. 14 — SBMA to present Latin American Film Series: Unrest, Distance, and the Future Ixcanul

Thursday, December 14, 5:30 pm Latin American Film Series: Unrest, Distance, and the Future Ixcanul The brilliant debut by Guatemalan filmmaker Jayro Bustamante is a mesmerizing fusion of fact and fable, a dreamlike depiction of the daily lives of Kaqchikel-speaking Mayans…

Dec. 16 — Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley for a Showing of ‘Star Wars…The Last Jedi’

AGOURA HILLS — Local youth are invited to join with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley for a private showing of ‘Star Wars…The Last Jedi’ on Saturday, December 16 at 10 a.m. at Agoura Hills Stadium 8, 29045…