VENTURA COUNTY — United Way of Ventura County’s (UWVC) Women United will explore the “Power of the Purse” during its 3rd Annual Luncheon May 10, featuring acclaimed social psychologist and author Dr. Aida Hurtado. The luncheon will be held at…
SANTA MARIA — If you don’t like the movies at a local theatre, make your own. That’s exactly what Righetti and a few other local high school film students have done. The 22ndAnnual RHS Film Festival is scheduled from 7 p.m.…
THOUSAND OAKS — Country music fans can put on their best western gear and head to the 63rd annual Conejo Valley Days on Friday night, May 10 (Conejo Creek Parks South, Janss Rd./23 Freeway exit, Thousand Oaks). The night will…
CAMARILLO — Artist, curator and California Lutheran University art professor, Michael Pearce, will be the featured speaker on May 11, presenting an overview of The Illusionists exhibition which he curated for Studio Channel Islands Art Center as a companion to…
RISE Hosts Brunch Fundraiser at Portola Inn for Mother’s Day SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12, and RISE is hosting the 11th Annual Mother’s Day Picnic for the SLO County community. The picnic is…
THOUSAND OAKS — The 63rd Annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD), May 9 through May 12 at Conejo Creek Park South (23 Freeway/Janss Rd. exit) in Thousand Oaks has fun activities for every age. The festival celebrates the area’s western roots…
PORT HUENEME — Oceanview Pavilion, 575 E. Surfside Drive, presents Championship Wrestling from Hollywood goes to Irvine. The Coastline Clash Line Up: A Grudge Match between international television and movie star David Arquette and “Professional” Peter Avalon with Nikko Marquez. For…
OXNARD — Mark your calendar: May 15, 6:30 pm for the opening of Marine Megatropolis (1974-1981) Photographs by Bob Evans Channel Islands Maritime Museum, 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, California, 93035 On Exhibit May 15, 2019 – August 26, 2019 The exhibit is…
SANTA BARBARA — Opening Reception | James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America) Thursday, May 16, 2019, 6 – 8 pm Join us at MCASB as we celebrate the opening of James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits…
SANTA BARBARA — Fratelli, A Men’s Chorus, Santa Barbara’s chorus of gay men and their allies, will present its highly-anticipated Spring Concert “Why We Sing!” Friday, May 17 at the First United Methodist Church in downtown Santa Barbara. Fratelli’s Spring…
VENTURA — The Ceramic spotlight will shine on mugs at the Ventura County Potters’ Guild Gallery (VCPG) in Ventura Harbor. Mugs from over 20 gallery members will be available for purchase on Saturday, May 18 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. We…
OXNARD — Kick off summer at the 36th California Strawberry Festival. Indulge in chocolate dipped strawberries, strawberry margaritas, strawberry pizza and dozens of other strawberry treats at the two-day festival, Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19 at Strawberry Meadows/College…
OXNARD — Studio Channel Islands Arts Center (SCI) will present a unique exhibition, The Illusionists, March 30 through May 18 in the SCI Blackboard Gallery located at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. The exhibit is curated by accomplished artist and…
The premiere party will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Admission to the premiere is $10.00 for museum members and $15.00 for non-members. “Face of California” will be on view through September 15, 2019. SANTA PAULA…
THOUSAND OAKS — Pacific Festival Ballet is set to debut the layered ballet performance of love story Camelot – in a new and exciting production at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on Saturday, May 18 at 2 and 7…
OXNARD — The California Strawberry Festival is celebrating its 36th anniversary on May 18 and 19 with something for every strawberry lover. The two-day event that attracts visitors from throughout California takes place at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in…
OXNARD — Channel Islands Maritime Museum (CIMM) celebrates the world’s most popular beverage and its relationship with maritime history and commerce on Saturday, May 18th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Maritime Tea Time will take place on the museum’s Upper…
CARPINTERIA — Group Show – 2019 Artists Studio Tour: 5/9 – 5/20 Participating artists will be part of an exciting exhibit at the brand-new Arts Center gallery. The public will be able to preview artwork from the incredible array of…
SANTA BARBARA — This Memorial Day, the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) will honor and remember those who made the greatest sacrifice for our country with a special ceremony at the Santa Barbara Cemetery. The event will include a patriotic…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter APRIL | PROGRAMS Artist Talk and Demonstration with Nikita Budkov and Zara Monet Feeney Free event for Members only and a guest Sunday, April 7, 2019 11:00 am – 1:00 p.m. Space is…
OXNARD — Rebozo Festival, Inc. is pleased to announce its 15th Anniversary, which will be held on Sunday, May 19th, 2019 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at Camarillo Ranch. Proceeds from the 2019 Rebozo Festival will benefitPrimary Recipient: Many Mansions,…
The next issue of MVC Then is now available! Written by library volunteer Andy Ludlum, “African American Voices from Ventura County’s Past” include recorded interviews from the Research Library’s oral history collection that provide us a glimpse into the lives…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Jackson Gillies inspires with his enthusiasm for his art and our Santa Barbara community. Find out how The Luke has been a stepping stone for Jackson as he reaches for the stars in…
OXNARD — Join the 26th Annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice, meeting at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 24 at Cesar Chavez School, 224 Juanita Ave., Oxnard. “UFW President Teresa Romero and Ventura County farm workers want to invite you to join…
OXNARD — The Sight + Sound Film Festival – a joint production between the City of Oxnard, The Oxnard Performing Arts Center (The PACC) and Oxnard College – is accepting film submissions for consideration now thru May 30, 2019. Sight +…
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top 5 moments from the past week: Axell Accepts Award Board president Randy Axell accepted our “Community Beautification Award” at the Santa Paula Chamber…
SANTA BARBARA — Speaking to the sold-out crowd at Women United’s second annual luncheon March 1, Kathy Ireland credited her first job to the reading and writing skills instilled in her from a young age. Answering a newspaper delivery classified…
Major funding for these programs is made possible by the City of San Buenaventura, the County of Ventura and private and community donors. Featured Event Santa Paula’s Treasured Architecture Opening Reception March 16 @ 1 p.m. The Ag Museum in Santa Paula…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Lewis & Tolkien on Stage Sunday, March 17th 3:30pm Bird and Baby Theatrical Productions present: Two giants of literature come together for one last meeting in a humor filled encounter where…
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM JEANETTE COLE ART CENTER & COLE CREATIVITY CENTER Here are the Museum’s top 5 moments from the past week: Three Bring a Crowd Nearly 250 guests packed our premiere of Common Ground on March 2. The…
VENTURA — Ventura College will be hosting two exhibitions and a performing arts production during the week of March 11-15. Exhibitions will be opening on both the main Ventura College campus (4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA) and at the Ventura College…
THOUSAND OAKS — For the fifth year, Conejo Valley Days (CVD) is offering free carnival ride passes to students who take part in its “Read & Ride” literacy program. CVD, in conjunction with carnival operator Kastl Amusements, is encouraging kids…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter OPENING EXHIBITION March 10 -May 19, 2019 The Imaginary– art commingling realism and imagination Change, watercolor by Paul Pitsker, 25 x 18in., 2018. Peter Adams Benjamin Anderson Nikita Budkov Nansi Bielanski-Gallup Stephanie Elise Lani…
Santa Barbara Bowl Closes 2018 Awards with Fall Grants, Launches Spring Grant Cycle SANTA BARBARA – The Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce that $101,550 in grants has been awarded to the 2018 Outreach fall grant…
VENTURA COUNTY — The Conejo Valley YMCA and Simi Valley Family YMCA are signing up kids for “Safety Around Water” (SAW). The one-week program will be held at both YMCA branches March 25 through March 29. SAW is designed to…
SANTA BARBARA — On Wednesday, February 27th, Roshi Joan Halifax, a renowned Buddhist teacher, author, Zen priest, and anthropologist, talked about her perspectives on death and dying before a packed house at the Marjorie Luke Theatre in Santa Barbara. “Courage,…
SACRAMENTO – In commemoration of Women’s History Month, State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) will honor California State University Channel Islands President Erika D. Beck today as Senate District 19 Woman of the Year. President Beck will be honored as part of…
The Museum of Ventura County is honored to host the new exhibit Broken: A Holocaust History in Fused Glass, on display March 2 – April 27, 2019 at the Museum of Ventura County in the Community Gallery. “My parents’ stories…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING EVENTS NOW ON VIEW Lara Favaretto On view February 12 – April 28, 2019Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to present Lara Favaretto, featuring works spanning Turin, Italy-based artist Lara Favaretto’s more…
CAMARILLO — Nine Diné (Navajo) weavers, most of whom are tribal elders, will bring generations of weaving tradition to CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Wednesday, April 3, at the John Spoor Broome Library. “We are here to educate our students on the people,…
