Downtown Oxnard — Phone call from Art, press 1 to accept…

The Downtown Oxnard Improvement Association presents “Re-Dial: In Memoriam of the Payphone,” a one-night-only art reception on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 519 South C St. from 6 pm – 9 pm.

This free public event celebrates the imaginative spirit of 11 local artists who reimagined abandoned payphones throughout downtown, turning relics of the past into striking works of street art.

“Re-Dial” honors not only the visual creativity behind these pieces but also the cultural memory of the public payphone — once a lifeline in urban streetscapes, now a near-extinct artifact. The exhibition will feature photographs documenting each transformed payphone, capturing the collective energy of the project.

Adding to the night’s artistic tribute is an exclusive 805-area screening of the award-winning short documentary, “It’s for You: Ephemeral Art & the Death of the Public Phone,” directed by Ryan Green, a filmmaker from Los Angeles, known for his Instagram archive @PayphonesofLosAngeles.

Complimentary light refreshments will be served.

Solo exhibit by Nowlin Halton.

Celebrate at the Square – A Special 4th of July Concert
Join us for a bonus night of music, community, and summer spirit as part of the Heritage Square Summer Concert Series! This special Fourth of July celebration features two incredible bands and extended hours—all in support of the Oxnard Downtowners Foundation and the year-round programming they provide for our downtown community.
 Friday, July 4, 2025
 Heritage Square, Downtown Oxnard
 Lawn seating: $5 donation (day of)
 Table seating available – https://www.oxnarddowntowners.org/…/fourth-of-july-at…
4:00 – 6:00 PM: The Gamble Band
A high-energy mix of pop hits from the ’60s to the ’90s!
 6:00 – 8:30 PM: The Soul Revival Band
Serving up a powerhouse set of soul, blues, and rock!
Come early, bring your friends, and support a great cause while enjoying the best of live music in the heart of Oxnard. This is a fundraiser—your table, chair or lawn seat helps fuel the events and experiences that make Downtown Oxnard thrive.
Let’s make this a new tradition—Celebrate at the Square!