Fundraiser event to save marine mammals that are sick, injured, malnourished, entangled and oiled SANTA BARBARA — Wildlife Institute (CIMWI) is hosting a fundraiser event to give local marine mammals a second chance at life. Make a splash and join…
SANTA PAULA — “Beyond Function: Fiber, Wood and Clay,” a multidimensional exhibition featuring the work of three local craftsman, will premiere Saturday, September 21, 2019, at the Santa Paula Art Museum. In exhibiting their respective wares alongside each other, weaver…
CENTRAL COAST — Celebrating the gorgeous Gaviota Coast and the philanthropists who have led the way in preserving it, the Gaviota Coast Conservancy (GCC) is planning a most elegant fête that will be the group’s first public fundraiser titled, “Coastal…
CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Genealogical Society presents a Free Mexican-American Family History Presentation from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Camarillo Library Community Room, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. “The Spanish Settlement of Southern California (1769-1790)” Presented by John…
Local Adventures and Intimate Salons Provide Monthly Opportunities to Spread Powerful Ideas SANTA BARBARA — TEDxSantaBarbara, a locally organized offshoot of the international TED nonprofit, announces two new offerings to engage locals in spreading and activating powerful ideas year-round: Adventures and…
SANTA PAULA — Visitors will have two opportunities to win free works of art by attending two upcoming artist demonstrations at the Santa Paula Art Museum. On Thursday, September 26, 2019, artist Jackie Blue will perform a demonstration starting at 2:00pm.…
SANTA PAULA — Add the impact of imagery to your positive intentions with the Santa Paula Art Museum’s “Mandala Meditations: Affirmations” class on Thursday, September 26, 2019, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Art therapist Lynne Okun will help students explore the…
CENTRAL COAST — The Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) will host its annual Raising Justice fundraiser and afternoon of community building with community members throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. The event will take place from…
Performing Arts Education in Ventura County Regional Transfer Success in the Performing Arts Organized by Project ALAS September 26 @ 7 PM Explore the performing arts with artists from our local colleges and universities! Join students and faculty from Oxnard…
SANTA MARIA — The drama students at Pioneer Valley High School are getting ready to tackle their most challenging play yet, Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece, The Glass Menagerie. The Glass Menagerie is the play that earned Williams the reputation of being America’s…
SANTA MARIA — Santa Maria Valley ranches, nurseries, wineries and agricultural organizations will open their doors to the pubic during the first annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. On Saturday, September 28, visitors will create their own itinerary to experience…
SANTA BARBARA — More than 10 Santa Barbara County farms, ranches, wineries and nurseries in Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc will open their doors to the pubic during the first annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. On Saturday, September 28,…
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara. Cocktails. Local DJs. Interactive art experiences. Thursday, 3 October 2019 from 7-9 pm Enjoy Curated Cocktails at MCASB inspired by the current exhibition Ari Benjamin Meyers: Kunsthalle for Music. Delicious drinks,…
VENTURA — For the real deal in handmade handiworks, don’t miss the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show at the Ventura County Fairgrounds October 4-6, featuring more than 24,000 original creations from hundreds of trend-setting artisans and crafters. Festivities will be in…
SANTA PAULA — Join us for Free Family Day at the Santa Paula Art Museum on the first Sunday of every month from 12:00pm to 3:00pm! In addition to enjoying our current exhibits, you’ll experience hands-on art activities for the…
PORT HUENEME — Championship Wrestling from Hollywood will be presented from 3 to 6p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theatre by the Beach at 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme. FREE ADMISSION & KID FRIENDLY! Tyler Bateman…
Chicano Secret Service October 10 @ 6 PM Get ready for some undercover intelligence with Chicano Secret Service! Urban and media-literate but with academic know-how, CSS bring some old-school radical comedy to a new generation, embracing the Chicana/o experience and staking…
OXNARD — The Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, is pleased to announce the hiring of its new executive director, Carolyn Merino Mullin. Prior to joining the nonprofit, Mullin –…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Gil Rosas shares how his youth on The Luke stage prepared him to create his Santa Barbara music legacy. Upcoming Events Cruz’s Fiesta Rhythm Saturday, July 26th 7:00PM Cruz Dance Productions presents their…
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Two wineries are part of the inaugural Santa Barbara County Farm Day coming up Saturday, September 28. On Farm Day, Hermanas Vineyard & Winery and Riverbench Vineyard will join 10 Santa Maria Valley ranches, nurseries and agricultural organizations…
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County this Friday, July 26, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. for a book talk and signing with Ivor Davis. Admission is $5 for Museum members, $10 for nonmembers. Ivor Davis will be discussing his…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter THIS WEEKEND! Don’t miss it! Live Spicy! Eat Spicy! Come to the 26th annual celebration of everything salsa – the food, the music, and the dance. On the menu this weekend at Plaza…
Join the Collection at RiverPark as they host summer activities varying for all ages OXNARD — Summertime is in full swing, and so relax and enjoy the good vibes with tons of fun events at The Collection at RiverPark all summer…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Food Vendors at the Festival 3941 Tamales Barrett’s Lemonade BG’s Cafe California Best Kettle Corn Cienfuegos Daniels Dips and Chips Double Dippin El Roast Escobar’s Funnel Cakes Frozen Sensations Goodfarms Hawaiian Shaved Ice…
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center This Week at the Museum The highlight of this week at the Museum was definitely getting to see the final projects made by our week-long animation campers. We…
OXNARD — After two hours of sampling salsas from eight restaurants and specialty groceries, 10 judges cast their votes for winners in the 2019 Oxnard Salsa Festival’s Salsa Recipe Contest/Professional Division. Tacos Don Chente came away with the Judges Choice…
The latest edition of MVC Then is now available! Early Ventura County newspapers offered one of the few ways to connect pioneer communities with stories, opinions, and news of the day. The first newspapers in Ventura County were all closely…
CAMARILLO — Anybody can learn to sail, paddleboard, kayak or simply learn more about our ocean through the Channel Islands Boating Center (CIBC), which is part of CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI). The year-round programs, which are particularly popular in the summertime, just…
OXNARD — The entertainment schedule is set for 26th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival held in Oxnard July 27 and 28 in Oxnard. The lineup features hot salsa, Latin and Cuban sounds performed by musicians from around the world. Nonstop music…
Join us at the Museum of Ventura County on July 26, 2019 @ 6:30 p.m. for a Book Talk & Signing with Ivor Davis. Admission is $5 for Museum members, $10 for nonmembers. Ivor Davis will be discussing his latest…
MOORPARK — Moorpark College invites veterans, active-duty military members, and first responders to experience America’s Teaching Zoo, free of charge on Saturday, July 6th. Guests and their families will experience wild animal encounters and presentations as well as big cat feedings…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT! James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America) Closing Sunday, July 14, 2019 Summer is finally here! Please join us for the amazing July programming MCASB has to…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Reserved Tables Are Almost Sold Out! Get Yours Before They Are Gone Saturday and Sunday Reserved Tables Enjoy premium seating near the Festival dance floor and stage with reserved tables! Kick back with…
Santa Paula Art Museum Jeanette Cole Art Center & Cole Creativity Center This Week at the Museum Coming Soon Click on the image above to view a short video preview of the upcoming exhibit. Premiere Party: On Location in the…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Introducing Luke Produced Events: Melissa Manchester Friday, August 23rd 7:30pm The Marjorie Luke Theatre proudly presents Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester accompanied by the fabulous Blue Note Swing Orchestra. Melissa will perform classic…
CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) will host an opening reception for “Light and Space Through Time, The Art of Karrie Ross,” Saturday, Aug. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m., at its Blackboard Gallery, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd.,…
PORT HUENEME — IMPACT Wrestling LIVE! Witness a future IMPACT Wrestling Television Taping LIVE in California. This is going to be a night you will not want to miss. LIVE from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 at the…
The silent auction begins at 3:00pm. The live auction immediately follows at 4:00pm. Admission to the event is $15.00 for museum members and $20.00 for non-members. All proceeds benefit the Santa Paula Art Museum. SANTA PAULA — You’re invited to…
PORT HUENEME — Oceanview Pavilion Performing Arts Theatre by the Beach at 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme is proud and honored to present a FREE military Jazz concert Sunday August 11, at 3:00 pm. Southern California’s Big Band Summer Tour…
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Reimagine Hiroshige’s woodblock print” from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11 at the 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on…
