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Nov. 7 — Bilingual report — Allan Hancock College’s dance program hosts 2024 ‘Dimensions in Dance’ performances

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SANTA MARIA — Allan Hancock College’s dance program is inviting the community to its annual Dimensions in Dance performances on November 7-9 at 7 p.m. in Boyd Concert Hall (bldg. F) at the college’s Santa Maria campus.

The 2024 program will include a variety of dance styles, including contemporary, hip-hop, salsa and musical theatre, all inspired by the theme “Discovery.”

“The students were encouraged to interpret the theme in their own way, including drawing on their personal experiences and their journeys of self-discovery,” said Hancock Dance Program Professor Sydney Sorenson.

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Nov. 7 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents reigning violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman and Friends at The Granada Theatre

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents reigning violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman and Friends on Thursday, November 7 at 7 p.m. at The Granada Theatre. Two of the world’s most distinguished pianists – Emanuel Ax and Jean-Yves Thibaudet – join the reigning virtuoso of the violin Itzhak Perlman and the “endlessly agile” (The New York Times) Juilliard String Quartet for an evening of exceptional chamber music. Each member of this remarkable all-star lineup is fully capable of commanding a rapt audience on their own. In this lush and thrilling program of works spanning three centuries, they explore textures and nuances of expression only available to an extended ensemble.

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Nov. 7 — CLU to present ‘The Doctor in Spite of Himself’ Prescribes Laughter

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THOUSAND OAKS —The French playwright Molière mocked bourgeois pretentiousness and the medical profession over 350 years ago in “The Doctor in Spite of Himself.” These timeless themes shine through in California Lutheran University’s Theatre and Dance Department student production. Premiering Nov. 7, the play runs through Nov. 17, with performances Thursday through Saturday evenings and a Sunday matinee. Performances are in the Black Box Studio Theatreon the Cal Lutheran campus.

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Nov. 9-10 — ‘Art Comes Alive’ to be held at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum

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Art Comes Alive is one of our most popular and fun annual events, transforming our galleries into an interactive experience where actors and volunteers portray characters both real and imagined right from our art collection, bringing the art quite literally to life. This event provides an engaging way for visitors of all ages to explore maritime history in a unique and exciting way not replicable through an ordinary tour. Be sure to bring the whole family for photo stations, games, prizes and so much more!

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Update, Event postponed due to Mountain Fire. Nov. 9 through Dec. 13 — CSUCI’s All-Alumni Exhibition proves you can do plenty with an Art major

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CAMARILLO — Fresh off the University’s first-ever Homecoming Week, CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI’s) Department of Art History will continue the celebration of school spirit with “Chasing Echoes: 21 Years of Creative Chaos,” the second-ever all-alumni art exhibition, which will be on display from Nov. 9 through Dec. 13 in the Napa Hall Art Gallery. A public reception will be held on Nov. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Featuring a variety of artwork and a diverse range of media, the exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, photography, animations, comics, installations, video and film production, and professional and commercial design-work. Community members, aspiring artists, and anyone with an interest in art are encouraged to attend.

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Nov. 10 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present String Quartet Chamber Music Concert — Cuarteto Latinoamericano

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Winner of the 2012 and 2016 Latin Grammys for Best Classical Recordings, this outstanding quartet will perform their TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAS program, including Quartet No. 17 by Héitor Villa-Lobos, Lullaby by George Gershwin, Astor Piazzolla’s Four for Tango, Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings Op. 11, and Quartet Op. 96 in F Major “American” by Antonin Dvorak.

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Nov. 11 — Bilingual report — Oxnard Hosts Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

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The Veterans Day parade will begin at 9 a.m. on S. B Street, starting at the corner of W. Third Street and traveling south on B Street around Plaza Park. Community members are encouraged to view the parade on B Street, between Third Street and Fifth Street. Featured parade participants include the Disabled American Veterans Ventura Chapter 24, United States Naval Sea Cadets Corp, Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association 33110 and the Oxnard High School Air Force JROTC.

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Nov. 12 — Bilingual report — SCORE To Present Next In-Person Workshop in Oxnard in Spanish

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VENTURA COUNTY — in partnership with the City of Oxnard and the Economic Development Collaborative Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub, the Ventura County Chapter of SCORE will present its second in-person no cost workshop On November 12. To ensure broader accessibility and support for the Spanish-speaking small business community in the Oxnard area, the SCORE workshop will be presented in Spanish.

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Nov. 13 — District 216 to present Conscious Connections Roundtable ‘Ethical Considerations in Psychedelic Use,’ more events

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Topic: “Ethical Considerations in Psychedelic Use”

When: Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 from 5pm to 9pm (Conversation at 6:30pm)

Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)
Format: Networking & Roundtable Conversation. We will be discussing as a group in an open format in the room.

Tickets ($15) – Wed., Nov 13

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Nov. 13 — CLU presenting ‘Preparing for the AI Integrated Workplace’ and other upcoming events

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We are excited to invite Aaron Anderson, president of Brandes Associates Inc., to be our next guest in our MSIT TechTalk webinar series.

For many of us who are in the workforce — or for those who are preparing to enter the workforce — we continue to ask ourselves this fundamental question, “Are We Prepared for the Workplace Where Artificial Intelligence is Bound to be Integral to the Company’s Workflow?”

In this TechTalk, Aaron Anderson, president of Brandes Associates Inc., will discuss how he answers this question and more. Anderson has much say about his expectations for his employees, be they new hires or seasoned professionals, and how he goes about preparing his teams for the future in which artificial intelligence will be highly integrated.

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Nov. 13 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents bestselling author and essayist Anne Lamott in a talk titled ‘Somehow: Thoughts on Love’ at the Arlington, Theatre

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SANTA BARBARA – UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Anne Lamott in a talk titled Somehow: Thoughts on Love on Wednesday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre. An enchanting, lyrical writer, Anne Lamott takes on the most complex, intimate parts of life with grace and precision. Her novels and memoirs have won the most sought-after literary prizes and her latest book, Somehow: Thoughts on Love, explores the struggles of love and the transformative power of intimacy. Lamott’s trademark honesty and humor will be on full display as she discusses finding love late in life, the changing ways we love our children and the ways love can keep us going in a painful world.

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Nov. 14 — Bilingual report — City of Ventura to host workshops for collaborative rental housing solutions

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VENTURA — The City of Ventura is taking proactive steps to solicit feedback from the community on tenant protections and housing. As part of the implementation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element, staff is exploring the potential for programs that support tenants and property owners. This approach ensures that both tenants and property owners can thrive in a balanced, well-protected environment. The City’s Housing Services Division is hosting a series of workshops to garner various perspectives on tenant protections and housing rights in the City of Ventura.  

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Nov. 14 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Disney’s Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert at the Arlington Theater

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Disney’s Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. at The Arlington Theatre. Sing along with Disney’s Academy Award-winning film Encanto as the magical tale of the extraordinary Madrigal family unfolds on the big screen.

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Nov. 15 — NOAA’s Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary to hold Advisory Council Meeting

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PORT HUENEME — The public is invited to attend a hybrid meeting of NOAA’s Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council in-person at the Port of Hueneme with an option for joining online. The event will take place on Nov. 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Meeting highlights will include presentations on marine debris cleanups, Sunflower Star restoration projects, and DDT+ impacts of elasmobranchs in the Channel Islands. 

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Nov. 16 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present free Holiday Market Showcasing Lynda Weinman and other Women Artisans of Santa Barbara

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Kick off your holiday shopping with a curated shopping event featuring one-of-a-kind items with an emphasis on art, design and style by local creative women who have taken their art to the next level. Featured are 3D printed designs by Lynda Weinman, leather handbags from Barbara Flanagan, puzzles and notecards by the collage artist Athena Philippides, and edible delights from Marley Confections. 

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Nov. 17 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents Parallel Stories: Breaking the Cycle/Rewriting the Story With Alex Espinoza and Narsiso Martinez

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Artist Narsiso Martinez and writer Alex Espinoza share their intersecting stories of family, place, identity, escape, and witness. In equally powerful narrative drawings and narrated words, these two artists create connections in situations and generations where disconnections often speak louder than truth or tenderness.

Book signing to follow.

Parallel Stories is a literary and performing arts series that pairs art and artists with award-winning authors and performers of regional, national, and international acclaim. This series functions as a multidisciplinary lens through which to view the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions.

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Nov. 18 — Oxnard Film Society to present ‘BANEL AND ADAMA’

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Banel and Adama are fiercely in love. The young married couple lives in a remote village in northern Senegal. For them, nothing else exists except each other. But for the rest of their tight-knit village, duty dictates that Adama soon accept the role of chief. The two lovers have their own plans… until something in the air changes. The rains do not come, the cattle begin to die, the men leave. The curse weighs on Adama’s sense of duty, and the chasm between them drives Banel into a feverish, mystical chaos.

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Nov. 19 — Cottage Primary Care—Santa Ynez Valley presenting FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor: Partnering with your Primary Care Doctor

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SANTA BARBARA — Cottage Primary Care—Santa Ynez Valley presents a FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor event on Tuesday, November 19, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., featuring primary care physicians, Janina Meissner-Frisk, DO, BD, MS and Nicole Sheikholeslami, MD who will discuss the role of a primary care physician in maintaining health and managing chronic conditions.

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Nov. 20 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents ER physician and health equity advocate Dr. Uché Blackstock at UCSB Campbell Hall

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Dr. Uché Blackstock in a talk titled Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons With Racism in Medicine on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall. FREE copies of Blackstock’s new book, Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons With Racism in Medicine, will be available while supplies last (pick up at event; one per household).

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Nov. 21 — CLU School of Management to present ‘Sustainable Fashion Showcase.’ Sustainable Development Goals Competition 2024 on Dec. 3

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Doors open at 5PM. Food sponsored by Mendocino Farms.

5:00 PM – Enjoy food, networking, and sustinable fashion tabling. Feel free to shop!

5:30 PM – Keynote with Chipper Bro Bell, entrepreneur, B-Corp advocate, and Patagonia veteran of 25 years, shares insights on how companies can authentically live their brand by defining mission, values, and purpose to make a real impact on the planet.

6:00 PM – Runway style with sustainable fashion looks. Enjoy the latest eco-friendly looks on the runway, plus continued shopping and brand exhibits.

Enjoy an evening of runway fashion with eco-friendly designs and innovative styles that highlight the future of sustainable fashion. A must-see event for fashion enthusiasts and industry disruptors.

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Through Nov. 23 — CSUCI Performing Arts presents the Tony Award-winning musical fairytale ‘Into the Woods’

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CAMARILLO — Fairytale favorites like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel come together with a witch and two princes in composer Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) through Nov. 23.

The curtain opens at 8 p.m. in the Malibu Hall Theater for the Tony Award-winning musical, which is a favorite of Theater Lecturer Laura Covault. Covault is co-directing the show with CSUCI 2023 Performing Arts alumnus Griffin Giboney.

“I thought it would be really great to challenge us to do a Sondheim musical because it’s so nuanced,” Covault said. “The melodies are unique and difficult. If I could expose each one of my theater students to a Sondheim musical, I would.”

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Nov. 23 — Allan Hancock College student choir to host holiday concert

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SANTA MARIA — Allan Hancock College’s talented student choir will kick off the holiday season with a festive all-ages concert.

The choir will perform a selection of popular holiday songs on Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. in Boyd Concert Hall (bldg. F) at the college’s Santa Maria campus.

“The students are very excited about the concert and the choir has never sounded better,” said Hancock music professor and choir director Nichole Dechaine. “We can’t wait to bring some holiday cheer to our community.”

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Nov. 24 — Three Santa Barbara Sopranos to perform Broadway hits and more

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SANTA BARBARA — Three operatically trained singers, each with successful individual careers, will join forces for a performance of Broadway music, operetta and more on Nov. 24 at the SOhO Restaurant and Music Club in downtown Santa Barbara.

This will be the second collaborative performance by Anikka Abbott, Deborah Bertling, Vivian Vega-Rangel, who together call themselves The Three Santa Barbara Sopranos. The group’s first performance was at the Old Spanish Days Fiesta in August.

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Nov. 26 — Interfaith Thanksgiving Service to be held in Santa Barbara

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SANTA BARBARA — Our annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held on Tuesday, November 26th, at 7:00 p.m. at the historic, downtown First United Methodist Church. This year’s theme is“Transforming Trauma into Hope.”

The Greater Santa Barbara Area Clergy Association includes clergy and religious leaders from over 100 local faith communities. We come together for an evening of song, prayer, and praise to celebrate and reflect upon unity, peace, hope, and blessings from our diverse religious traditions.

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Dec. 2 — Oxnard Film Society to present ‘MEGALOPOLIS’

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MEGALOPOLIS is a Roman Epic set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver), a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero (Giancarlo Esposito), who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel), the mayor’s daughter, whose love for Cesar has divided her loyalties, forcing her to discover what she truly believes humanity deserves.

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Dec. 3 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Medal of Freedom recipient and Homeboy Industries founder Father Gregory Boyle at UCSB Campbell Hall

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Father Gregory Boyle speaking on the topic of Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Campbell Hall.Over the past 30 years, Father Gregory Boyle has transformed thousands of lives through his work as the founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention program in the world.

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Dec. 4 — District 216 presents ‘Psychedelics & Courage: Taking a Leap of Faith!,’ more news

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Description: Kat shares her personal journey with psychedelics and how they helped her face her fears, awaken her intuition, become an entrepreneur and start over from scratch to build a new, inspired life.

When: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 from 5pm to 9pm (Speaker at 6:30pm)

Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)

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Dec. 4 — Renowned Economist to Present at WVCBA’s Business & Economic Outlook in Camarillo

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CAMARILLO — The West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA), the chamber of commerce advocating for businesses in Camarillo and Oxnard, is proud to present renowned economist and public speaker Dr. Christopher Thornberg, Founder of Beacon Economics, at the Business & Economic Outlook on Wednesday, December 4.

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Dec. 4 — Ventura County Environmental Health Division to host Phase 2 Debris Removal Application Workshop for homeowners affected by the Mountain Fire

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VENTURA — The Ventura County Environmental Health Division (EHD) and the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will host a workshop for homeowners with partially or fully destroyed properties who wish to participate in the County-led Debris Removal Program or the Private Debris Removal Program (Phase 2). Homeowners will receive a detailed overview of each program and step-by-step guidance on completing “Right-of-Entry” (ROE) forms that are required prior to the start of the County-led debris removal process.

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Dec. 5 — LEAP to hold ribbon cutting ceremony for Lompoc’s Children’s Center

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LOMPOC — LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner. will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lompoc Children’s Center at 11:30 .m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at 500 E. North Ave, Lompoc.

Program

11:30am: Speeches and Ribbon Cutting. Speakers include LEAP’s Executive Director Lori Goodman, Trinity Church of the Nazarene’s Lead Pastor Travis Caldeira, and elected officials.

12:00pm: BBQ Lunch and Children’s Center Tours

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Dec. 5 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents the West Coast Premiere of Dorrance Dance’s The Nutcracker Suite at the Arlington Theatre

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Dorrance Dance’s The Nutcracker Suite on Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. at The Arlington Theatre. Tap and jazz take on Tchaikovsky in Dorrance Dance’s vibrant version of this beloved holiday classic. The renowned tap company boogies, slides, struts and dives through the magical story of a young girl and her fantastical Christmas adventure. Taking their cue from Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s extraordinary reinterpretation of The Nutcracker Suite, Michelle Dorrance and co-choreographers Hannah Heller and Josette Wiggan transform the Sugar Plum Fairy into a slinky Sugar Rum Cherry, while the “March of the Toy Soldiers” becomes a swinging “Peanut Brittle Brigade,” featuring live music.

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Dec. 6 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents bluegrass guitar phenomenon Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway at UCSB Campbell Hall

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SANTA BARBARA —  UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway on Friday, December 6 at 8:00 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall. A multi-talented songwriter and vocalist, Molly Tuttle’s spellbinding lyrics and exquisitely-crafted sound have garnered her a Best New Artist Grammy nomination and unprecedented back-to-back wins for Best Bluegrass Album in 2023 and 2024. She is lauded as “one of the world’s best guitar players” by American Songwriter and is the first woman ever named Guitar Player of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Together with her band Golden Highway, Tuttle weaves modern folk, bluegrass and Americana into an eclectic yet seamless musical fabric that stretches from Del McCoury to Jefferson Airplane and beyond.

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Dec. 6 — Museum of Ventura County announces upcoming Sip ‘n Shop and Small Business Saturday events

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Sip ‘ n Shop

Everyone welcome to attend

Friday, December 6

5 – 7 pm

@Museum of Ventura County

Join us at the Museum to sip champagne and browse a curated collection of unique gifts. You’ll also have the chance to gift a Museum membership for 2025, sharing the experience all year long! MVC members receive a 10% discount.

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Dec. 6 — Farm Bureau of Ventura County shares information on Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Series

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As the Mountain Fire continues to affect parts of Ventura County, we want to make sure you have the latest resources and support available to protect your operations, workers, and property. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted, and we’re here to assist however we can.

Partnering with local organizations like VC CoLAB, the Ag Commissioner, UCCE, VCRCD, USDA-FSA, and Thomas Fire victims, and more we have initiated a series of webinars for the ag community to get updates, ask questions, and support eachother in a speedy recovery.

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Dec. 7 — Have Breakfast with Santa And Shop For Christmas Trees At Simi Valley Family YMCA

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SIMI VALLEY — The Simi Valley Family YMCA will host its annual Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 7, featuring a fresh-cooked breakfast, hot cocoa, photos with Santa, a snow play area and holiday crafts. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Families can then select a newly-arrived Christmas tree at the YMCA’s Christmas tree lot operated by the Simi Valley Y’s Men’s Club.

The breakfast costs $20 for YMCA members and $25 for nonmembers, with children 3 and under admitted free. Advance registration is required at www.sevymca.org/breakfast-santa.

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Dec. 7 — European-Style Holiday Marketplace Returns to Thousand Oaks for Third Year

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Sixty vendors will offer unique gifts ranging from handcrafted candy and crepe paper flowers to organic seasonings, glass art, ornaments and curated gift baskets.

“Holidays in the Village is where to find that perfect gift for a special family member or friend,” said Matt Midura, event co-chair.

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Dec. 7 — Bilingual report — SBCC Extended Learning presenting 2024 Arts & Crafts Fair

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SANTA BARBARA —  Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, more than 50 arts and crafts faculty and students from the SBCC School of Extended Learning will be selling their wares at Wake Campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.

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Dec. 8 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Parallel Stories Why Empathy Matters: A Conversation with Dario Robleto and Emily Rapp Black’

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Artist Dario Robleto, whose work invites us to consider the questions above, is joined in conversation by award winning author Emily Rapp Black, whose searing, unblinking story dealing with death and grief combines an essayist’s willingness to lay herself bare on the page, a theologian’s search to plumb the mysteries of life told with a poet’s precision. Together they explore the Golden Record as the Washington Post described “as both a vessel of science and a leap of faith.”

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Dec. 9 — Ventura County Heritage Board to present Speaker Session and Q&A with Dr. Frank P. Barajas —  ‘A Shared History: Diverse Voices Across Ventura County’

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The topic is Cesar Chavez’s life and legacy in Ventura County. Parts of my talk will cover material from my next book project on the Chicano Movement in Ventura County after 1975, specifically farmworker struggles against camp evictions at Cabrillo Village in Saticoy and Rancho Sespe between Santa Paula and Fillmore, Barajas said.

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Dec. 10 — Bilingual Report — County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors Meeting — Senior Mobile Home Park Conversion Interim Urgency Ordinance Extension, more

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The next meeting of the County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for
9 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2024
County Administration Building
Board Hearing Room, Fourth Floor
105 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara
The public may participate virtually, or in person at the County Board Hearing Room
in Santa Barbara or Santa Maria.

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Dec. 11 — District 216 to present Jordan Richardson’s ‘The 12 Tenets of Talent Management,’ other upcoming events

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The District House is a benefit of District216. Come by for a portion or all of the evening, meet amazing members + guests, and interact with speakers on a variety of topics.

Topic: “The 12 Tenets of Talent Management”

Description: What is talent? For Jordan Richardson, whose first career was in Hollywood talent management, it’s what leaders in any industry can discover, draw forth, liberate, and celebrate in every employee, aka ‘talent’. In this inspiring talk, Jordan brings to life the idea of leadership as ‘talent management’, with a series of compelling stories from his years managing entertainment projects and learning from iconic celebrities like superstar Snoop Dogg, actress and comedian Nicole Richie, and Rock and Roll legend Steven Tyler. The 12 Tenets of Talent Management is a perfect reminder for any employer, any employee… anyone.

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Dec. 12 — California Coastal Commission Hearing Considering Approval of a County of Santa Barbara Local Coastal Program Amendment

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SANTA BARBARA — The California Coastal Commission will hold a hybrid public meeting on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at 9:00 AM to consider certification of the County of Santa Barbara’s Housing Bill Implementation Ordinance into the County’s Coastal Zoning Ordinance (Agenda Item Th12a).

The Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the Housing Bill Implementation Ordinance, Ordinance No. 5204, into the County’s Coastal Zoning Ordinance on February 13, 2024. Please see the February 13, 2024 Board meeting details for the staff report, adopted ordinance, and additional materials. On June 4, 2024, the Board authorized the submittal of the ordinance to the California Coastal Commission for review and certification. Please see the June 4, 2024 Board meeting details for the Board letter and resolution authorizing the submittal to the California Coastal Commission. 

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Dec. 13, 14 — Holidays Sparkle with a Candy Land Twist at the 48th Annual Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks

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VENTURA — Ventura Harbor is delighted to announce the 48th Annual Ventura Harbor Parade of Lights & Fireworks, a holiday tradition filled with color and dazzling displays, on Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th at 6:30 pm, followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 8:00 pm. This year’s theme, “Candy Land,” will transform the waterfront into a sugary spectacle, with vibrant boats and holiday cheer lighting up the night sky. Join us for this sweets-inspired event featuring live entertainment, delectable treats, and a spectacular fireworks finale (weather permitting). Boater applications are now open, and it is free to participate in the boat parade, which includes prizes and awards for boaters – captains can sign up on venturaharborvillage.com/pol-boaters/

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Dec. 13 — British Actor Duane Henry Joins KEYT-TV Anchors CJ Ward and Beth Farnsworth to Host Unity Shoppe’s Annual Holiday Telethon

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SANTA BARBARA — The Unity Shoppe’s 38th Annual Holiday Celebration and Telethon, held on December 13, 5-8 p.m. and will be aired on KEY-TV. The telethon will feature appearances by Kenny Loggins, Brad Paisley, and Michael McDonald, along with other celebrity surprises.

Joining KEYT-TV News Anchors CJ Ward and Beth Farnsworth as a host this year is British actor and Santa Barbara local Duane Henry. Duane is best known for his roles in “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012), “Captain Marvel” (2019), and “NCIS” (2016-2018). 

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Dec. 14 — Ventura Music Festival — The King’s Singers “Christmas Time is Here”

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The King’s Singers

“Christmas Time is Here”

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Concert at 4:00 PM (Doors 3 PM)

Ventura Center for Spiritual Living

101 South Laurel Street, Ventura

Join us for a holiday concert this Dec 14th! The King’s Singers have set the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over fifty years.

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Dec. 14 — Ventura County Community Development Corp. (VCCDC) announces last Homebuyer Workshop for 2024

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In this interactive session, you’ll gain valuable insights on key topics, including:

Understanding the do’s and don’ts of homebuying
Exploring financing options and mortgage types
Learning about down payment assistance programs
Managing your finances effectively
Building or improving your credit
Tips for navigating the real estate market

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Dec. 14 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art presenting Talk, Book Signing, and Reception with Mary Tonetti Dorra ‘I Am a Portrait’

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Join us for a talk, book signing, and reception for I Am a Portrait: Flash Fiction and Other Short Stories by Mary Tonetti Dorra.

In her newest book, a collection of short stories, Dorra has amassed a group of characters based in part on her own real friends and relatives who interact with those which are purely fictional. Some of the stories are told from the point of view of the works of art themselves and are based on pieces that have been in the Dorra collection over the years.

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Dec. 14, 15 — Santa Barbara Festival Ballet Presents the 49th Anniversary of The Nutcracker

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SANTA BARBARA — Experience the magic of the holiday season as the Santa Barbara Festival Ballet proudly presents the 49th anniversary of The Nutcracker at the historic Arlington Theatre! This year’s production of the timeless holiday classic blends the elegance of Tchaikovsky’s cherished score with a fresh, modern energy and visual brilliance.

Audiences will be dazzled by mesmerizing costumes and radiant stage designs that bring to life the enchanting world of The Nutcracker. Our internationally renowned guest artists Alexandra Hutchinson and Kouadio Davis, both from the prestigious Dance Theatre of Harlem, will grace the stage, showcasing their breathtaking skill and artistry. The powerful live symphony orchestra, conducted by Elise Unruh, will immerse the audience in the thunderous soundscape that enhances every magical moment.

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Dec. 15 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art features artist Edie Fake in Artist Talk

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Edie Fake’s Suasion is a dazzling painting currently on view in the SBMA exhibition Friends and Lovers, an exploration of LGBTQ artists currently installed in the Loeb Gallery through March 2, 2025. In this artist talk, Fake will share insights into a widely respected and varied practice that includes drawings, paintings, installations, comics, books, and zines.

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Dec. 15 — Museum of Ventura County Announces Intertribal Storytelling Winter Solstice

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From 1:00-2:30, experience captivating storytelling from Chumash Elder Dennis Garcia, Kat High of the Hupa tribe, and Alan Salazar, a Fernandeño Tataviam and Ventureño Chumash Elder. Bring the little ones to our Kids’ Corner, where they can stay busy with playful puppets and coloring while you enjoy the storytelling!

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