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CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands’ is delighted to present the 4th Arts Alive Festival; a free to attend family-friendly festival in the heart of Old Town Camarillo. Arts Alive will include over 100 artists presenting pop up exhibitions and free to participate in demonstrations. The main stage, programmed by Sessions at the Loft, will present an exceptional range of live entertainment from around the world.
The Festival will be launched by a very special magic comedy performance by Shawn McMaster, a regular performer at Hollywood’s’ private members club, the Magic Castle. Doors open at 7:30pm and tickets are $25, which includes one free drink.
The entertainment stage goes live at midday on both Saturday and Sunday presenting an exciting program of world music. The headline acts for Saturday include contemporary Cuban music by San Miguel and indie-jazz singer songwriter Erin Bentlage. Saturday’s live stage will conclude with ‘Journey Along Spiritual Lines’, a world premiere performance of spoken word and percussion by legendary drummer Terry Bozzio and poet Todd Griese.
Sundays’ line-up includes Ashley Broder and Hands Ottsen performing outstanding Celtic and Americana music at its best and Kai Nerezo, a breathtaking contemporary flamenco artist. The festival will also include two days of children’s workshops including music, dance and visual art.
There will be food trucks and a beer and wine tent as well as sun shine and great company. Arts Alive is unlike any other festival in Ventura offering entertainment by world class artists within the largest complex of artists’ studios in the county.
Please visit our website for more information www.StudioChannelIslands.org or call 805.383.1368.
Studio Channel Islands Art Center and Blackboard Gallery are at 2222 Ventura Boulevard in Old Town Camarillo. Hours are Tuesday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and Saturday 11:00 to 3:00. For information, visit www.studiochannelislands.org or call 805-383-1368.
On the First Saturday of the month, as many as 40 professional resident artist studios are open to the public.