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June 23 — Hospice of Santa Barbara Virtual Speaker Series – illuminate Presents Daniel Goleman

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Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) has adjusted to the new realities that come with COVID-19 by creating their illuminate Speaker Series – a series that started last year which not only addresses aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic but also offers help on how to navigate through this new reality. 

One way the organization has transitioned to serve this past year is by providing helpful resources to our community and beyond as they relate to COVID-19 through this virtual series that features a new world-renowned speaker every month. Past speakers include Roshi Joan Halifax, Frank Ostaseski, Katy Butler, Sharon Salzberg, Dr. BJ Miller, Dr. Sunita Puri and Jenée Johnson. 

Next up on the illuminate Speaker Series line-up is Daniel Goleman, who will present Emotional Intelligence in the Challenging Times of a Pandemic on Wednesday, June 23rd at 6:00 PM PDT. The event is free, but registration is required. 

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June 24 — California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks (CMATO) to present artist talk with car culture creator, Jonathan Michael Castillo

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California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks (CMATO) to present artist talk with car culture creator, Jonathan Michael Castillo from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 24 via Zoom.

Jonathan Michael Castillo’s rearview portraits of unsuspecting drivers is Car Culture, an ongoing photography project that employs state-of-the-art camera and lighting equipment, along with a bit of bravado, to capture real-life moments of LA commuters.

The lighting is cinematic and the color saturated, which makes Castillo’s photos easily pass as stills from a movie. But the unplanned participation of the subject also makes them a type of documentary – both a study and an interpretation of LA and its residents.

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June 29 — Navigating Re-entry Town Hall Virtual Event to Address Fears and Anxiety as we Return to Society After Pandemic

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Hospice of Santa Barbara will bring together a panel of community leaders for the Navigating Re-entry Town Hall, a virtual event that will discuss the fears, anxiety, and questions as we contemplate a return to society after the pandemic.  

On June 29th at 6pm, a virtual community town hall forum will be held where everyone is invited to “attend” (particularly those in SB county), as panelists discuss the anxiety and uncertainty that we are all feeling on some level, as we “re-enter” society including work, school, travel, social/entertainment events, community gatherings and all other forms of in-person living.   

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July 1 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present ‘Terms of Endearment: Social Parameters of Yasuo Kuniyoshi’s American Success’

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The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present “Terms of Endearment: Social Parameters of Yasuo Kuniyoshi’s American Success” as part of its Art Matters Lecture (via Zoom) at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 1

Featuring Bert Winther-Tamaki, Professor of Visual Studies, UC Irvine

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Local

July 4 — Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation To Observe and Celebrate Our Country’s Independence with a Free, Live Event

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 With the lifting of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) is pleased to present their first live, in-person, celebration since November 2019. On July 4th, from noon to 1:00 p.m., the community is invited to attend a special Independence Day presentation outside on the grounds of the historic Santa Barbara Cemetery.  

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July 8 — UCSB Arts & Lectures to present free double feature ‘The Goonies/Stand by Me’ at West Wind Drive-In in Goleta

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Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present The Goonies and Stand by Me as a double feature on  Thursday, July 8th at 8:30 p.m. at the West Wind Drive-In. Gates open at 7 PM. First come, first served. Arrive early for food trucks, concessions, prize drawings and a live set by DJ Darla Bea! 

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Education, Health, Local, News

July 13 — Mental Wellness Center Partners with PBS to Host Virtual Event for Mysteries of Mental Illness Docuseries

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The Mental Wellness Center, in partnership with PBS, is hosting a free virtual event and live panel discussion on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 6:00-7:30 PM via zoom.

The virtual event will include exclusive preview clips of and conversation about the new PBS documentary series, Mysteries of Mental Illness. Registration is required, to learn more about the event and register, click here.

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Entertainment, Events, Local, News

July 15 — UCSB Arts & Lectures to present ‘Clueless’ at the West Wind Drive-In, Goleta

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Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present Amy Heckerling’s Clueless on Thursday, July 15th at 8:30 p.m. at the West Wind Drive-In. Gates open at 7 PM. First come, first served.Arrive early for food trucks, concessions, prize drawings and entertainment emceed by K-Lite 101.7’s Catherine Remak!

It’s not easy being the most popular and glamorous girl at Beverly Hills High. Yet 15-year-old Cher (Alicia Silverstone) keeps it all together, even finding time for extracurriculars like playing matchmaker and giving a dowdy friend (Brittany Murphy) a fashion makeover. But her tidy world unravels with the appearance of a stylish new classmate (Justin Walker) and a square stepbrother (Paul Rudd), and she soon learns that when it comes to love, she’s clueless. With a supporting cast featuring Stacey Dash, Donald Faison and Jeremy Sisto, this “wickedly funny” (Los Angeles Times) tale based on Jane Austen’s Emma is as smart and charming as ever. (Amy Heckerling, 1995, PG-13, 110 min.)

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Through July 18 — Conejo Valley Days Carnival Set To Open

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The 65th Annual Conejo Valley Days is set for July 14 through July 18 at Conejo Creek Park South (23 Freeway/Janss Rd. exit) in Thousand Oaks.

This year’s event will be streamlined and will feature midway games and carnival rides only—with more than 16 rides from Kastl Amusements for all ages. Traditional fair food and specialty foods will be available at Kastl Amusements food booths. Conejo Valley Days normally runs over four days but is expanding to nine days over two weekends. Entry: $5 per person, free for kids 5 and under. $35 unlimited ride wristbands are available for July 8 only.

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July 21 — Hospice of Santa Barbara Virtual Speaker Series – illuminate Presents Nora McInerny

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Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) has adjusted to the new realities that come with COVID-19 by creating their illuminate Speaker Series – a series that started last year which not only addresses aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic but also offers help on how to navigate through this new reality. 

One way the organization has transitioned to serve this past year is by providing helpful resources to our community and beyond as they relate to COVID-19 through this virtual series that features a new world-renowned speaker every month. Past speakers include Roshi Joan Halifax, Frank Ostaseski, Katy Butler, Sharon Salzberg, Dr. BJ Miller, Dr. Sunita Puri, Jenée Johnson and Daniel Goleman.  

Next up on the illuminate Speaker Series line-up is Nora McInerny who will present Moving Forward on Wednesday, July 21st at 6:00 PM PDT. The event is free, but registration is required. 

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July 21 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum Speaker Series Welcomes Lizzie Duncan

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Channel Islands Maritime Museum is proud to host its July Speaker Series “Rolling in the Deep Sea: Exploring Coral and Sponge Communities on the West Coast. The guest speaker will be Lizzie Duncan, research ecologist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.
It’s likely no surprise that corals and sponges are critical foundation species that provide numerous benefits to humans. But, did you know that the majority of coral species live in the frigid deep sea, beyond the reach of light? From 2018 to 2021, the West Coast has been the focus of an incredible field research initiative involving several unprecedented deep-sea expeditions conducted off different ships which deployed a variety of cutting-edge technologies.

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Local

July 22 — UCSB Arts & Lectures to present ‘The NeverEnding Story’ at the West Wind Drive-In, Goleta

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Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present The NeverEnding Story Thursday, July 22nd at 8:30 p.m. at the West Wind Drive-In. Gates open at 7 PM. First come, first served. Arrive early for food trucks, concessions, prize drawings and a live set by DJ Darla Bea!

When young Bastian Bux borrows a mysterious, ornately-bound book, he never dreams that turning a page will draw him into Fantasia, a shimmering world of racing snails, hang-glider bats, soaring luckdragons and puckish elves. Menaced by an approaching void known as The Nothing, the creatures of this fantasy world must rely on the bravery of the warrior Atreyu – and on the faith of Bastian, who by reading the tale has lived and journeyed with them all. This thrilling family favorite based on the bestselling work by Michael Ende is an open book to fantastic adventure. (Wolfgang Petersen, 1984, PG, 102 min.).

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Entertainment, Events, Local, News

July 23 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara to present closing reception for ‘Shana Moulton: The Invisible Seventh is the Mystic Column’ and more news

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Friday, July 23, 2021
6:00 – 8:00 PM
At MCASB, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara
We invite you to join us as we bid farewell to Shana Moulton: The Invisible Seventh is the Mystic Column. Enjoy beer from Topa Topa, wine, and tunes from VAL-MAR Records on the Upper Arts Terrace at Paseo Nuevo. While we are sad to say goodbye to this exhibition, we are incredibly thrilled to be able to do it together, in person!

Shana Moulton: The Invisible Seventh is the Mystic Column at MCASB is on view through Sunday, August 1, 2021.

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July 29 — UCSB Arts & Lectures to present double feature with Men in Black and Galaxy Quest at the West Wind Drive-In, Goleta

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Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present a double feature withMen in Black and Galaxy Quest on Thursday, July 29th beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the West Wind Drive-In. Gates open at 7 PM. First come, first served. Arrive early for food trucks, concessions, prize drawings and a live performance by Joystix!

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Cultural, Education, Entertainment, Events, Local, News, Women

July 31  — ‘Vistas, Varmints and Vagabonds: The PAC6 Paints the Wild West’ Opens at the Santa Paula Art Museum

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The PAC6 Painters return to the Santa Paula Art Museum this summer with their second major exhibition. “Vistas, Varmints and Vagabonds: The PAC6 Paints the Wild West” will open July 31, 2021, and will be on view through November 7, 2021. The artists will be on hand for an opening reception on Sunday, August 1, 2021, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission to the reception is $10.00 for SPAM members and $15.00 for non-members. All of the 81 artworks in the exhibition will be available for purchase. The exhibit will also be available to view online at www.santapaulaartmuseum.org beginning July 31, 2021.

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Business, Education, Government, Local, News

Aug. 3 — CLU School of Management to present ‘Lunch in the Cone Zone: The New Infrastructure Bill

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Join local leaders for a lively discussion on the new Infrastructure Bill bringing billions to the region. Hosted by KABC’s Frank Mottek.

Orange Traffic Cones, Orange Ice Cream Cones, Orange Vests, Orange Hard Hats and Oranges from Ventura County ranchers – plus Cone-y Island Hot Dogs, Vegan Pizza and Orange Beer from Five Threads!

Moderated by Frank Mottek, the “Voice of Business in Southern California” and Host of the new “Mottek on Money” nightly business report 6-7 PM on KABC [Frank’s Photo]

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Aug. 5 — SBMA to present Arts Matters Lecture via Zoom) Restoration/Revelation: The Conservation Treatment of the ‘Ghent Altarpiece’

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The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present its Arts Matters Lecture via Zoom) Restoration/Revelation: The Conservation Treatment of the “Ghent Altarpiece” with Bart J.C. Devolder, Chief Conservator, Princeton University Museum of Art at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5.

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Aug. 5 — UCSB Arts & Lectures to present Rush Hour at West Wind Drive-In, Goleta

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Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present Rush Hour Thursday, Aug. 5th at 8:30 p.m. at the West Wind Drive-In. Gates open at 7 PM. First come, first served. Arrive early for food trucks, concessions, prize drawings and a live set by DJ Darla Bea!

Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) is the pride of the Royal Hong Kong Police, while Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) is the LAPD’s worst nightmare: a cocky, loud-mouthed officer who prefers to work alone. Following the kidnapping of the Chinese consul’s daughter, cultures clash and tempers flare as the two cops from different worlds quickly discover one thing in common: they can’t stand each other. But with time running out, they must join forces to catch the criminals, mixing punches with punchlines in this hilarious action-comedy. (Brett Ratner, 1998, PG-13, 97 min.)

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En español, Entertainment, Events, Local, News

Aug. 7 — Oceanview Pavilion to present ‘DREAMING OF YOU (SELENA TRIBUTE)’

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The Oceanview Pavilion will present “DREAMING OF YOU (SELENA TRIBUTE)” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 at 575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme.

Come join us as A Tribute to Selena by Dreaming of Youwill have you dancing and singing your favorite songs.

This concert will be live on stage. Tickets are $25.00 with paid admission you will receive (1) free drink.

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Cultural, Education, Local, News, Youth

Through Aug. 8 — Moorpark College Theatre Arts Offers Complimentary Admittance to ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

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The Moorpark College Theatre Arts Department is excited to offer admission at no cost to its summer production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” The play runs July 22 through Aug. 8 with Thursday through Saturday performances at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. This Tony Award-winning musical is a “Moving Forward Together” event as the college welcomes back students, faculty, staff and the community to the Moorpark College campus.

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Aug. 8 — Channel Islands Maritime Museum to sponsor “Harbor Search and Find Cruise” as part of its continuing 30th anniversary celebrations

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On August 8, 2021, as part of its 30th-anniversary activities, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum will be sponsoring a Search & Find Harbor Cruise. Electric boats and dinghies less than 25 feet are invited to participate in this fun “Search & Find” Mission. Participants will enjoy a Museum visit, a harbor cruise with a mission, and the chance to win some great prizes. Pre-registration is required with a $30 donation to the Museum per boat. All proceeds benefit the Channel Islands Maritime Museum programs. Participants can register online at www.cimmvc.org or at the Museum until August 7th.

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Aug. 12 — UCSB Arts & Lectures to present double feature with ‘Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure’ and ‘Wayne’s World’ at West Wind Drive In, Goleta

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Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present a double feature with Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Wayne’s World on Thursday, Aug. 12th beginning at 8:30 p.m. at the West Wind Drive-In. Gates open at 7 PM. First come, first served. Arrive early for food trucks, concessions, prize drawings and a live set by DJ Darla Bea!

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Education, Health, Local, News

Aug. 16 — CLU School of Management to present ‘A Conversation on Mental Health, Technology and Leadership with Headspace CEO, CeCe Morken’ and more events

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Headspace CEO Cece Morken joins us to discuss leadership takeaways around technology and mental health. Morken will lead us in a guided meditation, share lessons from her 35 years as a highly accomplished technology industry executive, and take audience questions.

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Aug. 18 — Hospice of Santa Barbara Virtual Speaker Series – illuminate Presents Pico Iyer

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Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) has adjusted to the new realities that come with COVID-19 by creating their illuminate Speaker Series – a series that started last year which not only addresses aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic but also offers help on how to navigate through this new reality. 

Over the past year and a half, one way the organization has transitioned to serve is by providing helpful resources to our community and beyond as they relate to COVID-19 through this virtual series that features a new world-renowned speaker every month. Past speakers include Roshi Joan Halifax, Frank Ostaseski, Katy Butler, Sharon Salzberg, Dr. BJ Miller, Dr. Sunita Puri, Jenée Johnson, Daniel Goleman, and Nora McInerny. 

Next up on their illuminate Speaker Series is A Conversation with Pico Iyer that will be presented Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00 PM PDT. The event is free, but registration is required. 

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Aug. 21 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara — UCSB MFA Exhibition: Unending Opening This Week

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Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara is pleased to present the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) Master of Fine Arts 2020 cohort exhibition Unending. Originally intended as the culmination of their 2020 MFA degrees, these artists take up the personal and cultural cycles of grief & transformation in order to congeal a new vision.

Unending is a registration of the past broken by the present, allowing for deeper contemplation and immersion to take place. This exhibition showcases the collapse of time, tradition, and production, culminating in something more slowly realized and returned to.

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Aug. 28 — Ventura Land Trust Announces 12th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival

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 Ventura Land Trust is pleased to bring back a live experience for its 12th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour on Saturday, August 28th on the campus of Ventura County Credit Union headquarters from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. This signature fundraising event raises $50,000 each year to support Ventura Land Trust’s mission to permanently protect the land, water, wildlife and scenic beauty of the Ventura region for current and future generations. 

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Aug. 28 — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) announces upcoming Artist Talk events

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Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) Artist Talk series will present “Perceive Me” sculpture panel discussion, Saturday, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Aug. 28. Featuring artist sculptors Debbie Korbel, Tanya Ragir, Susan Amorde and Jess Standlea, the panel will discuss the creative process behind the three-dimensional work within the “Perceive Me” exhibition.

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Aug. 28, 29 — Hueneme Beach Festival Is Back

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After a several year hiatus and its cancellation in 2020 because of the pandemic, the City of Port Hueneme in partnership with the nonprofit REACH is hosting the Hueneme Beach Festival, Saturday and Sunday, August 28 and 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.

While at the festival, the public can enjoy live music on two stages, fair-style carnival rides and games, local vendor booths and a variety of food and drink. Carnival rides will feature exciting options for all ages, and will stay open late from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday night.

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Aug. 29 — Wildling Museum in Solvang welcomes community to visit for Summer Open House

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The Wildling Museum invites the public to attend a Summer Open House on Sunday, August 29, 2021, 2 – 6 p.m. Visitors are invited to bring the whole family and enjoy free museum admission during event hours, face painting by Parties and Paint by Kate from 2 – 4 p.m., activities, and more.

“We are excited to host our first in-person event at the museum since Covid,” said Executive Director Stacey Otte- Demangate. “We feel it is important that our open house be something fun that the whole community can enjoy, with a little something for everyone.”

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Government, Local, News

Bilingual report — Aug. 31 — Board of Supervisors to Host First Redistricting Community Meeting

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The County of Ventura’s Board of Supervisors will host the first of five virtual Community Meetings about the supervisorial redistricting process on August 31, 2021 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Community members are invited to learn about redistricting and provide input to the Board of Supervisors on how district boundaries should be drawn to best represent communities in Ventura County.

The meetings can be accessed with the details below and no registration is required. Spanish interpretation will be available.

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Cultural, Education, Local, News

Sept. 1 — Wildling Museum in Solvang launching summer discussion series with contemporary artists highlighted in ‘Bio/Mass’ exhibition

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The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature is pleased to announce its upcoming discussion series, Bio/Mass: Summer Artist Talks. The three-part Zoom series will highlight six artists from the Wildling’s current exhibition, Bio/Mass: Contemporary Meditations on Nature, in conversation with one another – Karen Kitchel and Catherine Eaton Skinner, Scott Chatenever and Dorothy Churchill-Johnson, and Maria Rendón and Sommer Roman. The three scheduled discussion dates are:

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Local

Sept. 2 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Art Matters Lecture (via Zoom) Ashes to Dust: American Art and the Dreadful Thirties with Justin Wolff, Professor of Art History, University of Maine

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The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present the Art Matters Lecture (via Zoom) “Ashes to Dust: American Art and the Dreadful Thirties” with Justin Wolff, Professor of Art History, University of Maine at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 at 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.

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Sept. 8 — CLU School of Management to present ‘Creator Economy 2.0’

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We are excited to invite Robbie Nock, director of Entrepreneurship and Professional Practice at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, to discuss key design and content strategy principles and their critical impact on the success of new business in the next era of the creator economy.

Join to learn:

Key design and content strategy principles
Insights from Nock’s career in photography, new media and startups
Design and content strategies needed for startup and new business growth
Emerging market opportunities for new products and services in the creator economy

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Cultural, Entertainment, Events, Family, Local, News, Seniors

Sept. 10 — Friendship Center to present 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

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We invite you and your
golf enthusiasts
to join in this popular, fun event!

Friendship Center is this year’s charity recipient for the ever-popular SBAOR (Santa Barbara Association of Realtors) Golf Tournament! This event takes place on Friday, September 10. Spots are filling fast, so please sign up now!

Please See the registration form below for details.

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE: FRIDAY, JULY 16TH

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Education, Local, News, Youth

Sept. 10 — America’s Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College Partnering with Grammy-Nominated Five for Fighting for New Tiger Exhibit Fundraiser

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Moorpark College is partnering with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Ondrasik to host the “Concert for the Cats” benefit at 5 p.m. on Sept. 10. Proceeds from the concert will assist in the completion of America’s Teaching Zoo’s Tiger Retreat Habitat for Bengal tigers Neil and Karma. 

Ondrasik, who’s known as Five for Fighting, and his wife, Carla, have hosted multiple charity concerts in the community and proposed to also host this benefit concert. Their son attends Moorpark College.

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Sept. 11-12 — Annual Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival returns to Ventura Harbor Village

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Celebrating its 12th year, Ventura Art and Street Painting Festival takes place September 11th and 12th, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Ventura Harbor Village located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive. Festival-goers are invited to stroll and view over 26 chalk paintings from talented street artists while enjoying a diverse shopping experience that includes hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, handbags, and much more. While attending the summer festival, guests are encouraged to enjoy lunch from Harbor restaurants and sweet and tasty treats from Harbor chocolatiers, bakeries, and an ice cream shop. A portion of this year’s festival proceeds will be donated to FOOD Share of Ventura County and the Boys and Girls Club of Ventura County. 

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