'Tis the season to be jolly in Ojai this week and next with lots of fun events
Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m.: Nordhoff Band and strings free winter concert, high school cafeteria
On Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. the Nordhoff Band and strings will perform a free winter concert, starting at 7 p.m. at the Nordhoff High School cafeteria.
Silly and sane are merging
Photo by Tom Moore
Poeme Howard play Cindy-Lou Who, the tiniest person in the cast.
‘Seussical’
Ojai Art Center Theater production of the musical by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, co-conceived with Eric Idle, will be performed through Dec. 15 at 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai; 805-640-8797. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $25; seniors $20; under 25 $10.
By Rita Moran, Theater critic
“Seussical” is a musical that embraces the spirit and wit of the memorable children’s stories created by Dr. Seuss, aka Theodor Geisel. For the young and the young at heart there’s magic in the mention of Seuss and his stream of tales.
Town Talk: An Interrupted Life features Ojai artist
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At this Christmas Eve dinner in 1941 at the Rosario Arms Apartments in Manila, Karen Kerns (Lewis) and her mother, in the apartment of friends, await a knock on the door that would be from either her father, who was making his way on foot down from Baguio City 100 kilometers to the north, or from a Japanese soldier assigned to rounding up American civilians in the bombed city of Manila.
The Ojai Valley Museum presents another in an ongoing series of Town Talks on Sunday, Dec. 8, at the museum, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Author describes life in her car
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Julie Cara Hoffenberg
Julie Cara Hoffenberg will read excerpts from her latest book, “Homeless to Happy in a Split Second,” Dec. 15 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the patio at Poppies Art and Gifts, 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai. A book signing will follow.
'Small Works' big fun
Ojai Studio Artists invites the public to a “Small Works” party and drawing at the Porch Gallery on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Take home art by Ojai Studio Artists and support the OSA Scholarship Fund. The work is on exhibit until the Drawing Party on Dec. 14. For more information/Small Works Preview, visit www.ojaistudioartists.org.Gallery Hours: porchgalleryojai.com.
Community Chorus to present uplifting concert Dec. 7 and 8
Selections from the oratorio “Considering Matthew Shepard,” movements from Handel’s “Messiah,” and a variety of holiday songs will be performed by the Ojai Community Chorus in its varied, uplifting and timely concert, “Song of the Shepherd.” Directed by Connie Woodson, the concert will be presented Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. at the Ojai United Methodist Church, 120 Church Road.
Ojai Pottery and Clay School fun
Want to find a gift that is artistic yet useful, one-of-a-kind yet wanted, and fits into almost any budget? Come to this year’s Holiday Sale Dec. 8 at Ojai Pottery and Clay School, 212 Fox St. in Ojai. A diverse selection of handmade mugs, bowls, vases, plates, tea pots, bottles, and other examples of ceramic art will be available for purchase from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ojai Short Film Fest keeping it short and awesome Dec. 13, 14 and 15
The second annual Ojai Short Film Fest — presented by Carl Zeiss of Zeiss Camera Lenses — will be Dec. 13 to 15.
The cost is $15 for entrance to one all-day screening and $35 for a three-day pass. Tickets may be purchased at https://filmfreeway.com/OjaiShortFest/tickets .
The three-day film fest will take place at the following venues:
— Dec. 13: Screenings from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ojai Retreat & Inn, 160 Besant Road, Ojai.
— Dec. 14 and 15: Desktop viewing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, at the Ojai Retreat & Inn.
— Dec. 14 and 15: Screenings from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Sane Living Center, 316 E. Matilija St., Ojai.
— Dec. 15: Awards ceremony starting at 7:30 p.m., at Ojai Harvest, 307 E. Ojai Ave.
Nordhoff High Music Department rings in holidays Dec. 7 and 12
Nordhoff Music Department Director William Wagner
Saturday evening, Dec. 7, the Nordhoff High School Symphonic Band and Choir members help ring in the holiday season at the annual Ojai Valley Inn tree-lighting ceremony, which starts at 4:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. the Nordhoff Band and strings will perform a winter concert, starting at 7 p.m. at the Nordhoff High School cafeteria.
Both concerts are free.
Nordhoff High School drama students to stage 'The Foreigner' Dec. 6 and 7, and Dec. 13 and 14
Nordhoff High School Theatre Arts will perform "The Foreigner" in the Nordhoff High School Black Box, Room B-4, over the next two weekends on Fridays and Saturdays.
Performances will be Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and on Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
"The Foreigner" is by Larry Shue and is directed by John Hoj. Tickets are available at www.NordhoffDrama.org.
Tickets for the evening performances are $15 general admission and $10 for students.
Tickets for the matinee performances are $10 general admission and $7 for students.
Nordhoff High School Winter Choral concert Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. at Ojai Presbyterian Church, 304 Foothill Road
Nordhoff Music Department Director William Wagner
The Nordhoff High School Gold and Blue Choir and the Women's Choir team up to present their free winter concert Tuesday, Dec. 3, starting at 7 p.m. at the Ojai Presbyterian Church, 304 Foothill Road.
Then, Saturday evening, Dec. 7, the Symphonic Band and Choir members help ring in the holiday season at the annual Ojai Valley Inn tree-lighting ceremony, which starts at 4:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. the Nordhoff Band and strings will perform a winter concert, starting at 7 p.m. at the Nordhoff High School cafeteria.
All the concerts are free.