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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. 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 — Saints Band presents Winter Concert in Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA — A night of Holiday and Winter music by the Jazz, Concert and Marching bands of Santa Maria High School. Tickets are only $5 per person and concessions will be sold. All proceeds go towards the band attending the National…
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. 13 — Holiday Toy Parade Rolling into Downtown Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA — Peoples’ Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is excited to announce the return of its Holiday Toy Parade down State Street on Wednesday, December 13, at 10 am. Formerly known as Stuff the Bus, this year’s Holiday Toy Parade includes…
Dec. 16 — Deckers to donate 40% of Goleta Store Sales to United Way Dec. 16
Funds to support United Way of Santa Barbara County youth literacy programs SANTA BARBARA — Coming down to the wire with holiday shopping? Get some fashionable gifts for all the nice people on your list while supporting United Way of…
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…
Dec. 16-17 — Winter Brings Snow and “Arctic Lights” to America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
America’s Teaching Zoo turns into a Winter Wonderland full of real snow – for you and the animals. Plus hot chocolate, crafts, games, and lights galore! MOORPARK — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College will host their annual “Arctic Lights” event on December 16th and…
Dec. 20 — Annual Living Nativity at First United Methodist Church
Annual Living Nativity Free Community Event First United Methodist Church of Santa Barbara 305 E Anapamu St (at Garden) December 20, 21, 22 5:30 – 7:30pm For over 25 years the congregation of the First United Methodist Church has offered…
Through Dec. 31 — Ride Gold Coast Transit District’s decorated holiday bus
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) with support from Montecito Bank & Trust and Rubberneck Signs is excited to announce the second annual appearance of its popular “Elf on the GO” holiday bus. This year’s “Elf on the GO” is…
Dec. 14 — Meet the Artists Behind ‘Art About Ag’ at the Santa Paula Art Museum
Click here for the entire e-newsletter SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM WE LOVE SANTA PAULA To all of our friends and neighbors who have been impacted by the recent wildfires, please know that our hearts and thoughts are with you. Please…
IT Grant Gives Peoples’ Self-Help Housing Residents an Opportunity to Connect
CENTRAL COAST — Streaming videos and sharing photos might be the first things that come to mind when you think about having internet access, but the reality is that the internet impacts just about all facets of our daily lives.…
Centerpoint Mall To Open New Free Indoor Playground on Oct. 27. Joins Lazer Broadcasting to Raise Funds For Children’s Hospital
Oxnard Chamber of Commerce to lead a ribbon-cutting ceremony while students from area schools to enjoy the new indoor playground OXNARD — Centerpoint Mall is set to open its new PlayTime Free Indoor Playground on Friday, October 27 at 11 a.m. To celebrate the…
Solvang Community Kicks off 50 Home Challenge for Energy Efficiency
SOLVANG — Residents and local leaders joined together on October 18 to kick-off the 50 Home Challenge, a joint initiative between Santa Barbara County’s emPower Central Coast program and the nonprofit CHERP (Community Home Energy Retrofit Project) to retrofit 50…
Help BBSVC save Ventura County’s BIGS!
VENTURA COUNTY — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County (BBSVC) is putting out a special call for BIGS – mentors who can benefit from the friendship of a Little Brother or Little Sister. There are 150 youth in Ventura County,…
Museum of Ventura update for Oct. 24
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas: A Chicano Art Practice for Honoring our Loved Ones Special guest, Roberto Vargas will present the use of…
Carnegie Art Museum update for Oct. 24
Click here to view the entire e-newsletter FIESTA NOCHE ART SALE…. It’s not too late to purchase small masterpieces donated by SoCal artists. The Fiesta Noche Art Sale continues through November 19th! Don’t miss the opportunity to collect affordable…
‘Bugs of the Sea…Live Long and Lobster!’ Debut Event on Oct. 19 Goes Swimmingly
SANTA BARBARA — Lobsters, often called “bugs of the sea,” took center stage on Oct. 19 during a new event from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. About 100 people gathered for Bugs of the Sea…Live Long and Lobster! at…
Bilingual commentary: A Requiem for Classical Music?
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes This past Sunday, along with other aficionados who filled the First United Methodist Church in Ventura, I attended a concert of the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra (“CHICO”). The classical music was as…
Museum of Ventura County update for Oct. 12
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Theater as Activism: Panel Discussion on the Chicano Teatro Movement Professional director and leading authority on contemporary Chicana/o and U.S. Latina/o…
Governor Signs Jackson Bill to Provide Job-Protected Leave for New Parents
SACRAMENTO – In a signing ceremony today focusing on legislation that affects women, children and families and attended by members of the California Legislative Women’s Caucus, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) that will allow…
Marjorie Luke Theatre update for Oct. 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter October Upcoming Events ‘It’s Only Rock and Roll’ Alpha Resource Center Annual Fundraiser Saturday, October 7th, 2pm Alpha Resource Center presents this rock opera full of Alpha antics and tomfoolery style! It’s summertime…
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara update for Oct. 4
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EXHIBITION ON VIEW Guatemala from 33,000 km: Contemporary Art, 1960 – Present On view September 17 – December 17, 2017 MCASB, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Upper Arts Terrace, Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Oct. 3
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Nov. 4 — Bilingual report: CSU Channel Islands to present 9th annual Science Carnival in Oxnard
OXNARD — CSU Channel Islands will present its 9th annual Science Carnival from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Rio Vista Middle School, 3050 Thames River Drive, Oxnard. The Science Carnival is FREE to the public! Kids in kindergarten through…
Through Nov. 5 — Carnegie Art Museum to present ‘Fiesta Noche de Recuerdos Altar’
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Don’t miss participating in the community altar honoring Jackson Wheeler – Create a Nicho! Jackson has left an imprint in the memory of all those who knew him and for that reason we…
Nov. 5 — Zocalo: Dia de los Muertos Features Art, Music and Poetry
Colorful community celebration offers free fun for all ages VENTURA — The community is invited to a traditional celebration of Dia de Los Muertos as created by four Ventura County artists in the spirit of the zocalo, or “village square,” complete with…
Nov. 7 — Central City Swing Big Band Jazz Fall Concert in Orcutt
ORCUTT — The Central City Swing Band will perform their annual Fall Concert on Tuesday evening, November 7th, 2017 at 7:30PM. The concert will feature music arranged in a traditional or vintage swing style as well as arrangements in a modern jazz style.…
Nov. 10 — United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Young Leaders Society Presents the 8th Annual United We Bowl
SANTA BARBARA — Join United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) by heading down to the lanes Nov. 10 for the Young Leaders Society’s (YLS) 8th Annual “United We Bowl” fundraiser to have fun bowling in kooky costumes in support…
Nov. 10 — Granada Theatre’s Movies That Matter – ‘Thank You for Your Service’
SANTA BARBARA — The Granada Theatre will be showcasing the documentary “Thank You for Your Service,” a nationally-acclaimed documentary, co-directed by Santa Barbara’s own local veteran, William T. Rodriquez. This documentary takes aim at the failed mental health policies within…
Nov. 11 — Four Central Coast Tribes Come Together to Host “Supak’a: Sharing Chumash Culture” at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
SANTA BARBARA — On November 11, 2017, four local Chumash tribes will come together to host a day of traditional Chumash activities and educational opportunities for their communities and the public to enjoy. This event serves to celebrate Chumash culture, showcase…
Nov. 11 — Veterans Day Ceremony
SANTA BARBARA — Come honor America’s veterans by joining the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 and Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation for a moving ceremony at the Santa Barbara Cemetery. A keynote speaker and special appearance by the Santa Barbara…
Nov. 12 — Patriot Parachute Team Skydive Performance
SANTA BARBARA — Follow the parade down State Street to the Veterans Memorial Building to watch in awe as skydiving members of the Patriot Parachute Team – a team of Active Duty SEALS and retired SEALS – perform in the…
Nov. 12 — 5th Annual Salute to Vets
SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Veterans Foundation and Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation present an afternoon with live music, food, military vehicles on display, local beer and wine vendors, prizes and much more. Steve McPeters Band and Phantom Pomps will…
Nov. 12 — Santa Barbara Veterans Parade
SANTA BARBARA — This star-spangled event will include a mix of entertainment and heartfelt military tributes, complete with WWII vehicles and re-enactors, representation from all branches of the military, a Huey helicopter, and historic military aircraft flyovers. Come show your…
Nov. 17 — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley Announce Fall Performing Arts Recital
THOUSAND OAKS — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley are holding their Fall Performing Arts Recital on Friday, November 17 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Colina Middle School Auditorium located at 1450 E. Hillcrest Drive in…
Nov. 18 — California Welcome Center in Oxnard Features Photographer & Fine Art Printmaker, Christina Altfeld
OXNARD — The California Welcome Center (CWC) in Oxnard, located at 2786 Seaglass Way will feature photographer & fine art printmaker, Christina Altfeld at “Meet the Artist” event on Saturday, November 18 from 2 to 4 pm. The reception is free…
Nov. 21 — Interfaith Thanksgiving Service — A community celebration of the diversity of faiths
SANTA BARBARA — All are invited to give thanks for our shared humanity and our common goals for peace at the annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Tuesday, November 21st, at 7 p.m. at the downtown, historic First United Methodist Church. The…
Dec. 1 — Hancock College Band to present Christmas Concert
SANTA MARIA — The Allan Hancock College Concert Band will perform their Annual Christmas Concert on FRIDAY evening, December 1st, 2017 at 7:30PM. The concert will feature an eclectic mix of arrangements including: The Star Spangled Banner, Sleigh Ride, Star of Wonder, An English…
Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau update for Sept. 30
Click here for the entire e-newsletter We call ’em Disco WavesEvery few years, Ventura’s beaches glow neon blue in a mesmerizing display of bioluminescence. Bioluminescence refers to the light resulting from a chemical reaction within a living organism. We are used…
Vandenberg Spouses’ Club Seeks Gowns to Grow Cinderella’s Closet
Program provides dress rentals to local military wives, dates; Drop-off site at Santa Barbara Veterans Memorial Building at 112 W. Cabrillo Blvd. SANTA BARBARA — The Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation is working in conjunction with the wives of Vandenberg Air Force…
Bilingual commentary: The Dilemma of the DREAMers
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes Recently, the unfortunate residents of south Texas and then south Florida knew that storms were brewing and growing before they struck. Similarly, this country’s DREAMers, who had been afforded protection from deportation…
City of Oxnard Cultural and Community Services update for Sept. 14
Visit https://www.oxnard.org for more information September 2017 DEPARTMENT NEWS OXNARD PAL HELPS KIDS START THE SCHOOL YEAR PREPARED! The Oxnard Police Activities League (PAL) recently expanded on its Back-to-School Outreach program by providing free backpacks to students at Haycox School…
Jackson’s SB 63, New Parent Leave Act, Passes Off Senate Floor, Heads to Governor’s Desk
SACRAMENTO — SB 63, a bill authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to provide 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected maternity and paternity leave for Californians who work for smaller employers of 20 or more, passed the Assembly floor today on…
Jackson Bill SB 169 Passes Assembly Floor, Heads Back to Senate
SACRAMENTO – While the Trump Administration works to roll back Obama-era efforts protecting students from sex discrimination and sexual assault on campuses under Title IX, the California legislature passed SB 169, a bill authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa…
Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 14
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. In conjunction with Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA Latin American & Latino Art in LA, the Museum of Ventura County presents Ayer…
The Collective Studio at Pacific View Mall seeking participants for free Día de los Muertos Workshops
PACIFIC VIEW MALL – VENTURA WE WANT YOU! FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS NOW SEEKING PARTICIPANTS preparing for the FREE community celebration absolutely no experience required! FREE WORKSHOPS NOW IN SESSION All ages invited to be part of the preparations…
Hispanic Heritage Month begins with shows on Sept. 15 in Oxnard, Ventura and Camarillo
The Latino Vision Group in Oxnard will hold an opening reception for the Chicano/a Art show “Latino Visions in Oxnard 2017” from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at the former Social Security Administration building, 424 South B St., near Plaza Park,…
United Way of Ventura County — There for those who need us most
Click here for the entire e-newsletter President’s Message Dear Friends, Hurricane Harvey reminds us of the need to prepare and the critical role that United Way plays, along with our partners, in disaster preparation. One of the challenges after…