Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Events Harmony Celebration Saturday, September 16, 1pm & 7pm The barbershop show of the year is coming to Santa Barbara this September! Pacific Sound is bringing the brand new 2017 International Gold Medalist Quartet Main…
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Museum of Ventura County — A message from the Interim Executive Director
As you all know, a lot has been happening at the Museum. To keep you current on our efforts, we will be sending out a monthly museum update. You who receive this update are our nearest and dearest supporters, and we…
Jackson Bills SB 44 and SB 290 Pass Assembly Floor and Head to Governor’s Desk
SACRAMENTO – Two key coastal protection bills authored by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) , SB 44 (Coastal Oil Wells) and SB 290 (Marine Entanglement), passed the Assembly floor with a 76-0 vote and 60-15 vote, respectively on Sept. 7 Senate…
Oct. 12 — OC LIVE to present Ventura College Professor Bill Hendricks’ ‘Cuba: A Visual Journey’
OXNARD — OC LIVE presents Ventura College Professor Bill Hendricks’ Cuba: A Visual Journey on Thursday, Oct. 12th at 2:00 in the Oxnard College Performing Arts building. The direct link to more detailed info and photos here. A flyer is also attached! From 2:00-3:00 Prof.…
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,…
Consulado de México en Oxnard — Aviso importante sobre DACA
View this email in your browser Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) Si tienes dudas sobre DACA llama al CIAM para recibir orientación o visita tu Consulado de México.
Jackson And De León Issue Statement On Trump Roll Back Of Title IX Protections
SACRAMENTO — Following the announcement (Sept. 7) by federal Education Secretary Betsy DeVos that the Trump Administration would be rolling back Obama-era guidelines on Title IX and student sexual assault and harassment, State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and Senate President pro…
‘Back to School Drive’ Drops Off Back to School Items at Franklin Elementary
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — Franklin Elementary School students grinned and giggled as City National Bank and United Way of Santa Barbara County (UWSBC) staff recently outfitted them with backpacks and classroom supplies to get them ready for the new school…
California League of United Latin American Citizens: DACA
Dear California Members and Friends, as difficult it is to comprehend the challenges to our community regarding cancellation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, we must unite and rise to the challenge. We must be the first…
CSUCI one of 70+ destinations on Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA art celebration through Jan. 2018
CAMARILLO — The Chicana/Chicano movement of the 1960s and ‘70s, Mexican iconography and ancient Aztec cosmic female deities are all part of a CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) art show designed to kick off the University’s participation in the Getty’s institutive Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. Led…
Three Gold Coast Transit District Operators Reach Prestigious Driving Milestones
OXNARD — Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) recognized three of its bus operators for joining the prestigious One Million Mile Club and Two Million Mile Club, as determined by the National Safety Council, during today’s Board of Directors’ meeting. The former recognizes professional drivers…
Men fundraising for Wine Women & Shoes benefiting RISE
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Local men have already raised over $5,000 to benefit RISE while competing for the King of Sole award to be presented at the Wine Women & Shoes event on September 10 at the Avila Beach…
Twin Vee PowerCats, Inc. Donates Boat to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley
Proceeds of boat raffle to provide financial assistance to local families in need Fort Pierce, FL – Twin Vee PowerCats, Inc. (Symbol: TVPC) pledged the donation of one of their popular boat models to the Boys & Girls Clubs of…
Assemblymember Irwin Announces California Assembly Secures Extra Funding for Veterans in Housing Bond
Cal-Vet Loan Program to receive more funding for veterans housing. SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), Chair of the Assembly Veterans Committee, announced that the Assembly has secured an additional $1 billion in the Affordable Housing Bond agreement to…
Jackson bill to protect scientists, scientific data passes off assembly floor
SACRAMENTO – Introduced in response to threats by the Trump Administration, a bill by State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) to protect scientists and scientific research from censorship or destruction passed off the Assembly floor today on a 59-13 vote. Senate Bill…
Assemblymember Irwin’s Statement on Ending the DACA program
SACRAMENTO — “I’m appalled by today’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program,” said Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) “Nearly 800,000 DACA recipients in the United States have now been put at risk of deportation, including close to…
SBCC — An Open Letter to DACA Students
I am saddened this morning that the President of the United States is not honoring the executive order that created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). As a DACA student, you should know that none of this is of…
Bilingual report: El Gobierno de México lamenta profundamente la cancelación del Programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA)
Desde el inicio de la nueva administración estadounidense, el gobierno de México ha promovido la continuación de DACA, a fin de mantener la protección a jóvenes beneficiarios del programa, cuya mayoría son nacidos en México. Desde el inicio de la…
Breaking Promise to Act ‘With Heart,’ Trump Administration Ends DACA, Eliminates Protection for 800,000 Dreamers
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump (on Sept. 5)rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, an Obama-era immigration policy that grants deportation relief for undocumented people who were brought to the U.S. as children, known as Dreamers. Established in…
Assemblymember Irwin Announces California Assembly Secures Extra Funding for Veterans in Housing Bond
SACRAMENTO — Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks) , Chair of the Assembly Veterans Committee, announced that the Assembly has secured an additional $1 billion in the Affordable Housing Bond agreement to extend the Cal-Vet Home Loan Program, which is currently scheduled…
Bilingual report: Teatro de las Américas presents ESA RISA NO DE LOCOS Oct. 6, 7, 8
OXNARD — Teatro de las Americas, TEATRELA (Teatro de Repertorio Latinoamericano de Venezuela) and Oxnard College present ESA RISA NO DE LOCOS, a theatrical show for the whole family with two exceptional Latin American comedies (comedias costumbristas), two centuries apart,…
Assemblymember Limón issues statement on potential DACA repeal
SACRAMENTO —Assemblymember Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara) on Sept. 1 issued the following statement on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). As the proud daughter of immigrants, and as someone who has worked closely with immigrant students and their families, I know that…
Antioch University Announces New Associate Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement
SANTA BARBARA — Antioch University named Norbert Tan as its new associate vice chancellor for institutional advancement. Tan will be based on Antioch University’s Santa Barbara campus and will provide both campus and university-wide fundraising support focusing on initiatives with…
Family Service Agency Elects Board Co-Presidents
SANTA BARBARA — Family Service Agency (FSA) of Santa Barbara County is pleased to announce Katya Armistead and Cole Kinney as co-presidents for the 2017-18 Board of Directors. FSA and Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center (SMVYFC) merged July…
Santa Paula Art Museum update for Sept. 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Here’s what is happening at the Museum in September! www.santapaulaartmuseum.org LIVE MUSIC: STUDIO C Sunday, September 10, 2017, at 4:00pm $10 Members // $15 Non-members On Sunday, September 10,…
Bilingual commentary: Fighting the Nazis
By David Magallanes / Guest contributor David Magallanes Over 70 years ago, my father was fighting against the Nazis as an American infantryman on French and German soil. Never in his wildest dreams did he ever imagine that I, his…
Museum of Ventura County update for Sept. 1
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura. Icons and Archetypes A new series of large-scale oil paintings by Ojai-based artist, Tom Hardcastle, explores the artist’s perspective of popular cultural…
Ventura Visitor’s & Convention Bureau update for Sept. 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Cheers to a Happening Craft Brew Scene!You only need to go as far as YouTube for an insider look at Ventura’s craft brew scene. Visit Ventura has a brand new brewery series with episodes featuring the…
Santa Barbara Museum of Art update for Aug. 31
Santa Barbara Museum of Art: Sunday, September 17 Valeska Soares: Any Moment Now Exhibition Opening! Valeska Soares: Any Moment Now brings together 49 artworks, consisting of installation, sculpture, photography, and video, dating from the early 1990s to the present. A…
6 hasta el 8 de octubre — Amor de Don Perlimplin con Belisa en su jardin
Qué AMOR DE DON PERLIMPLÍN CON BELISA EN SU JARDÍN Quién Teatro de las Américas, TEATRELA (Teatro de Repertorio Latinoamericano de Venezuela) y Oxnard College presentan el musical de cámara AMOR DE DON PERLIMPLÍN CON BELISA EN SU JARDÍN, de…
Oct. 6 — United Way of Santa Barbara County to present 21st Annual Red Feather Ball
SANTA BARBARA — Dance the night away at United Way of Santa Barbara County’s (UWSBC) 21st Annual Red Feather Ball on Oct. 6 to benefit the nonprofit’s award-winning Fun in the Sun summer enrichment program and United for Literacy initiative. The…
Oct. 6-8 — Harvest Festival to be held at Ventura County Fairgrounds
VENTURA — Harvest Festival to be held at Ventura County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 at the Ventura County…
Oct. 7 — Hands-on fun: KidSTREAM and Studio Channel Islands sponsor Global Cardboard Challenge
OXNARD — KidSTREAM, an emerging children’s museum committed to bringing hands-on STEM learning to the Ventura County community, and Studio Channel Islands Art Center invite kids of all ages to bring their imaginations and creativity to the Global Cardboard Challenge,…
Oct. 11 — Ventura County Arts Council presents Arts Stars Awards
OXNARD — The Ventura County Arts Council will present its Arts Stars Awards at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Levity Live at The Collection, Oxnard. Invitations including the names of our honorees will be released soon. Meanwhile we look forward…
Oct. 12 — Artist Christopher L. Cook to Describe Why Creativity Is for Everyone at the Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA — California Art Club artist Christopher L. Cook will host a gallery talk starting at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Santa Paula Art Museum. Cook will be speaking about “everyday creative awakening,” and demonstrating that creativity is…
Oct. 12 — Teatro de las Américas to present annual ‘Black & White Gala’
OXNARD — Teatro de las Américas will present its 2nd annual “Black & White Gala — Noche de Romance by Juan Gonzalez” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Oxnard Performing Arts & Convention Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. Entertainment…
Oct. 14 — Museum of Ventura County to present Theater as Activism Panel Discussion on the Chicano Teatro Movement
VENTURA — Professional director and leading authority on contemporary Chicana/o and U.S. Latina/o Theatre, Jorge Huerta, PhD, will be moderator for a fascinating panel discussion, 2–4 p.m., Oct. 14, about the origin and politics of the Chicano Teatro Movement, the work created by…
Oct. 14 — Fiesta Noche Fund RaiserART SALE and Nicho Silent Auction
It’s almost here ….. FIESTA NOCHE DE RECUERDOS Saturday, October 14 6-9 pm | 6-7 VIP Preview Reception 7-9 General Event Reception An evening of memories, contemporary art and heritage Music, food, hops, amazing desserts, affordable art, prizes and Día…
Oct. 14 — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will play at CSUCI President’s Concert in Ojai
CAMARILLO — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy—the homegrown swing band that played their way to international fame— will ignite the night Saturday, Oct. 14 for the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) President’s Dinner & Concert. The seven-piece band, which has sold millions of records and…
15 de octubre — Semana Binacional de Salud
View this email in your browser 15 de octubre — Semana Binacional de Salud, 11 am a 3 pm Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, 427 N. Oak Street, Santa Paula.
Oct. 17 — “Science of the Impossible” magician Jason Latimer to perform at STEMtastic! Awards Event
OXNARD — World-renowned science magician Jason Latimer will give one of his hallmark “Science of the Impossible” presentations during the second annual STEM-tastic! awards ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 17 in Oxnard. Sponsored by the Ventura County STEM Network, STEM-tastic will take…
Oct. 17 — United Way’s Women’s United to Host Community Event Focusing on the Plight of Single Mothers Living in Poverty
CAMARILLO — United Way’s Women’s United to Host Community Event Focusing on the Plight of Single Mothers Living in Poverty from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Wells Fargo Bank, 970 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. Click here for…
Oct. 18 — Solvang 50 Home Challenge Kicks Off at City Hall
SOLVANG — Solvang residents may be able to take advantage of free home energy assessments, group discounts, cash rebates and low interest financing for home energy efficiency upgrades as part of the 50 Home Challenge. The 50 Home Challenge is…
Oct. 18 — Solvang 50 Home Challenge Kick-Off Party – emPower Santa Barbara County
SOLVANG — Enjoy an evening with friends and neighbors to hear how the 50 Home Challenge is improving homes and communities through energy efficiency! The County of Santa Barbara’s emPower program is teaming up with CHERP (Community Home Energy Retrofit…
Oct. 18 — Master photographer Santi Visalli to speak, exhibit at Studio Channel Islands
CAMARILLO — Master photographer Santi Visalli to speak, exhibit at Studio Channel Islands. Hear the stories and see the works of one of the world’s most prolific and prestigious photographers, Santi Visalli, 6 p.m., Oct. 18 at Studio Channel Islands,…
Oct. 19 — Third Thursday Studio: Weaving | Traditions Today
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara: Meet Guatemalan artist and museum educator Hellen Ascoli and experience weaving with a traditional Mayan backstrap loom. Be part of a fun evening of creation, experimentation, and conversation over art and wine!…
Through Oct. 19 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to present Exhibit: ‘Our Ocean’s Edge,’ ‘Chinese Explorers Sailed to America Long Before Columbus,’ other upcoming events
October Events at Channel Islands Maritime Museum Opening Reception for “Our Oceans Edge” is Sunday October 8th 5:30 to 7:30 Channel Islands Maritime Museum 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard CA Admission: Members $7, Non-members $10 ** Speaker Series Wednesday, October 18, 2017…
Oct. 20 — A Musical Journey: From Africa to the Americas
SANTA BARBARA — Ricardo Lemvo will perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at the UCSB Multicultural Center Lounge. “A blend of Cuban and Central African traditions that is seamless and organic- and infectious.” The Los Angeles Times…
Oct. 21 — Teen Workshop with Hellen Ascoli
SANTA BARBARA — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara: Combine traditional and contemporary fiber arts! Meet Guatemalan artist and museum educator Hellen Ascoli and experience weaving with a traditional Mayan backstrap loom. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP here to…
Through Oct. 21 — Hospice of Santa Barbara Offers Men a Welcoming Place to Gain the Strength and Courage to Express Grief
SANTA BARBARA — Coping with the death of a spouse, family member or close friend is difficult but even more challenging is processing through your grief while feeling like you have to deal with it in the stereotypical way men…