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Museum of Ventura County update for April 26

by Community Contributor • April 26, 2018 • Comments Off

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Major funding for these programs is made possible by the

City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura.

Figure Drawing with artist Ryan Carr

Join artist Ryan Carr from 6 to 8 p.m., May 1, for our next figure drawing group session in the Museum’s Smith Pavilion. This popular event meets twice-monthly to draw live, clothed models.

The group alternates between meeting at the Museum and meeting at local breweries. Bring your drawing pads, charcoal, pencils, pastels, whatever your favorite medium! No liquid mediums, please.All skill levels welcome. Admission is free.

Lunch + Music = MUNCH

Grab a lunch and head on over to the Museum every Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for music by local talent and free admission to the Museum.

Join us May 3 for music by Boom Duofeaturing John Lacques and Noah Thomas. Feel free to tip the musicians!

For more information call 805-653-0323 orvisit venturamuseum.org.

Kids Enjoy Music and Drawing at Museum’s Main Street Location

Join us for Free First Sunday, May 6, at the Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura, for a fun day of drawing and music! Kids and parents can enjoy singing, playing, clapping and dancing to guitar, trumpet and live percussion, noon to 2 p.m., with professional musician and credentialed music therapist, JAB.

From 2 to 4 p.m., young and old can learn about architecture and try their hand at sketching with the American Institute of Architects Ventura County. Art supplies will be provided, along with expert guidance by local architects, who will also share insight on the Museum’s own architecture and history.

Sponsored by TOLD Corporation and museum supporter Mimi Allin

Hands-on Family Fun with Mechanical Toys at the Ag Museum

It’s creative fun for all ages as kids and adults “engineer” their own Rube Goldberg machine and more on Free First Sunday, 11 to 2 p.m, May 6, at the Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula.

Museum-goers can watch Rube Goldberg videos on the big screen, play with an assortment of mechanical toys from Gene West the Toymaker and enjoy family time exploring the exhibits currently on display.

Sponsored by TOLD Corporation and museum supporter Mimi Allin, Free First Sunday offers free admission all day. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plenty of free parking. For more information visit venturamuseum.org or call 805-525-3100.

Out of the Ashes: Healing in Story and Song Honors Our Community

The Museum of Ventura County and the Rubicon Harmonix are partnering to present Out of the Ashes: Healing in Story and Song, a unique program that honors the shared losses of our community from the Thomas Fire through spoken word and song, May 11, at the Museum’s Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura.

The evening begins with a pre-concert wine reception at 5:15 p.m., followed by the concert from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $20 adults; $10 students and children.

Tickets are available online. Proceeds go to support the Museum’s “Thomas Fire: Our Story” project. For more information call 805-653-0323 or visitventuramuseum.org.

Exhibit Opening Event – Pedal Pushers! Bicycling in Ventura County

Pedal Pushers! Bicycling in Ventura County showcases the bicycle as an object of design as well as personal expression. Everyone is encouraged to ride their bikes to the opening reception, 6 to 7:30 p.m., May 11, at 100 East Main Street, Ventura.

Enjoy free admission and a no host bar.

The Pedal Pushers exhibit will be open May 11 through June 17. For more information call 805-653-0323 or visit venturamuseum.org.

Current Exhibits

Save the Date!

Opening May 18:

Wearable Fashion Show June 2

Wearing Our Stories

Opening June 8

Exhibition Of Paintings by Cuban Artist Pedro González Pulido

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