Tag: music

Oct. 1 — OPAC rebrands its annual arts festival to “CHELITA: Arts, Music and Miches Festival”

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Making its post-COVID debut is OPAC’s annual arts festival scheduled for Sunday, October 1 from 11 am to 6 pm at picturesque Heritage Square, but with a twist. Once known as “PACC the Arts Festival,” the event has been rebranded as “CHELITA: Arts, Music, and Miches Festival” and will continue to showcase local culture and creativity.

“COVID provided arts organizations an opportunity to reevaluate what we do and how we can best serve our community. PACC the Arts no longer felt on-brand for us, but CHELITA certainly does,” reflects OPAC’s Executive Director Carolyn Merino Mullin. “The concept: If Coachella and a Michelada Festival had a baby in Oxnard, it’d be CHELITA.”

CHELITA is set to transform Heritage Square into a dynamic hub of creativity, fostering an environment where art, music, and gastronomy collide to create an unforgettable experience for attendees of all ages.

Bilingual commentary — Cultural Influences in a Country’s Music—Part 1

by Community Contributor • December 10, 2020 • Comments Off

Classical music composers throughout history have taken cues from their own cultural roots. They wove the fabric of their ancient and folk heritages into their music to produce masterful works that resonate with listeners. The composers were influenced by music that stirred their spirits by dint of its power. These compositions are melded together by forces that we dare not try to understand. As we listen to them, we discern the echoes of something that accompanied our ancestors as they danced, prayed, or celebrated. Our DNA is imprinted onto the soul of these classic works.

Bilingual report: Vulnerable Artists in the Age of Coronavirus

by Community Contributor • April 2, 2020 • Comments Off

Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes local guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. David Magallanes By David…

Local Artists and Musicians Join Together for Celebration of Social Activism on Oct. 5

by Community Contributor • October 1, 2019 • Comments Off

Exhibit continues through Nov. 16 CAMARILLO — Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART), 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, will be hosting “Celebration of Social Activism,” the Social Justice Fund for Ventura County (SJFVC) annual fundraiser, recognition and networking event, Saturday,…

March 8 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in Free Family Concert

by Community Contributor • February 1, 2019 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in a free family concert at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8 at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert.…

March 9 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in Free Family Concert

by Community Contributor • February 1, 2019 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in a free family concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, March Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. La Patronal,…

March 10 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in Free Family Concert

by Community Contributor • February 1, 2019 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in a free family concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, March Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. La Patronal, a unique…

Bilingual commentary: Latin Influences on American Music

by Community Contributor • November 1, 2018 • Comments Off

July 5 — The Great American & Latin Song Book Concert & Tea Dance

by Community Contributor • June 1, 2018 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The Ventura Jazz Trio & Palm Vista Senior Center is proud to present The Great American & Latin Song Book Concert & Tea Dance. Featuring Vocalist, Candace Delbo. The performance will be held at the Palm Vista Senior…

July 18 — Museum Hosts Children’s Program with Jarabe Mexicano

by Community Contributor • June 1, 2018 • Comments Off

VENTURA — The talented musical quintet Jarabe Mexicano will be performing a special program geared towards youth and teens at the Museum of Ventura County, noon to 1 p.m., July 18, in the Museum’s plaza, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura.…

Feb. 8 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presenting Grupo Bella in Free Family Concert

by Community Contributor • February 1, 2018 • Comments Off

Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Friday, February 8, 7:00 pm, FREE Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Coming to Santa Barbara County February 8…

Feb. 9 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presenting Grupo Bella in Free Family Concert

by Community Contributor • February 1, 2018 • Comments Off

Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Saturday, February 9, 7:00 pm, FREE Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Coming to Santa Barbara County February 8 – 10,…

Feb. 10 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presenting Grupo Bella in Free Family Concert

by Community Contributor • February 1, 2018 • Comments Off

Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Sunday, February 10, 7:00 pm, FREE Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Coming to Santa Barbara County February 8…

Jan. 12 — Grammy Award Wining Mariachi Los Camperos in Free Family Concert

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2018 • Comments Off

Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Doors open half an hour before. Reception follows concert. More info: https://www.facebook.com/VivaelArteSB/ Two-time Grammy winners, Mariachi Los Camperos, kick off 2019 with free family concert on January 12 at 4pm and 7pm at…

Jan. 13 — Grammy Award Wining Mariachi Los Camperos in Free Family Concert

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2018 • Comments Off

Grammy Award Wining Mariachi Los Camperos in free family concerts Jan. 11 through 13

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2018 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA — Two-time Grammy winners, Mariachi Los Camperos, kick off ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara!‘s 2019 season with free family concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 at the Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road. Doors open at 6:30…

April 28 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlán, women representing the traditions of Jalisco, from Guadalajara, Mexico

by Community Contributor • April 1, 2017 • Comments Off

FREE concert! Friday, April 28, 7 PM Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Doors open one half hour before the show starts. Reception follows concert. More info: (805) 252-3493 or facebook.com/vivaelartesb Representing a deep family tradition at…

¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Yolotecuani in Free Community Workshop in Music and Dance of Guerrero, Mexico on Oct. 20

by Community Contributor • September 1, 2016 • Comments Off

Thursday / Jueves, OCT 20, 7:00 PM Casa de la Guerra, 15 E. De La Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA FREE workshop / Entrada gratuita Free community workshop in music and dance of Guerrero, Mexico with Yolotecuani. Students and observers…

¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Yolotecuani, Sones de Guerrero on Oct. 22

by Community Contributor • September 1, 2016 • Comments Off

Yolotecuani, Sones de Guerrero Music and Dance of Guerrero, Mexico FREE concert / Entrada gratuita Saturday / Sábado, OCT 22, 7:00 PM Guadalupe City Hall 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe Doors open one half hour before the show starts. Reception follows…

Free Concerts April 29 through May 1: Latin Grammy Winners Monsieur Periné presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara!

by Community Contributor • April 1, 2016 • Comments Off

¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Latin Grammy Winners Monsieur Periné Latin Grammy Winners/ Ganadores del Latin Grammy Monsieur Periné Suin a la Colombiana / Colombian swing FREE concert / Entrada gratuita Friday, April 29/ Viernes, 29 de abril 7:00…

¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Las Colibri, Mariachi Femenil on March 11, 12 and 13

by Community Contributor • February 1, 2016 • Comments Off

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Las Colibri, Mariachi Femenil in a series of free concerts March 11, 12 and 13 in Santa Barbara County. FREE concert / Entrada gratuita Friday, March 11 / Sábado, 12…

Café on A to hold ‘ART-Extravaganza!’ on June 5

by Amigos805.com • June 4, 2014 • Comments Off

OXNARD — Acuña Art Gallery @ The Café on A will present “ART-Extravaganza!” from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, June 5 at Acuña Art Gallery @ The Café on A, 438 S. A St., Oxnard Join us as we celebrate all the artists…

Bilingual commentary: Music by which we grieve

by Amigos805.com • March 11, 2014 • Comments Off

Editor’s note: Amigos805 welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of Amigos805. By David Magallanes / Guest contributor We…