Bass-baritone De Palma to perform at JCO Jan. 26
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Samuel DePalma
The Jewish Community of Ojai will present a solo concert by Samuel DePalma, a distinguished bass-baritone, described in Italian as a Basso Version, on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 2:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, at the corner of El Roblar and Poli in Meiners Oaks.
'Beauty and the Beast Jr.' on stage Jan. 17 to Feb. 9
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“Beauty and the Beast Jr.” opens today, Jan .17, on the OYES stage with the “Performance Company Cast,” pictured at their dress rehearsal Jan. 15.
Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio will present “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Jan. 17 through Feb. 9 at the Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio, located on the Ojai Valley Community Church Campus at 907 El Centro St. in Ojai.
OVA Gallery revs up for Friday fun
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David Blackburn’s artwork called “Thunderbird Tribute,” featuring a 1958 T-Bird dashboard.
Ojai Valley Artists Gallery is set for the first of the new year’s Third Friday events Friday, Jan. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Featured artists will be David Blackburn, Stefan Roth and Karen Schneider.
'Judaism's Gifts to the World' offered by Chabad of Ojai
Beginning Thursday, Jan. 30, at 7 p.m., discover how common ideas of personal responsibility, the inherent sanctity of human life, institutionalized universal education, human equality, the dignity of a day of rest and devotion to family, and a sense of purpose have their origins in ancient Judaism.
Artists discuss sculptured porcelain and slip casting
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Shelley Rogers Johnson shows her sculptured porcelain art.
The Ventura County Potters' Guild welcomes Shelley Rogers Johnson and John Truer on Monday, Jan. 27, at the Ventura Avenue Adult Center, 550 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the program starts at 7:30 p.m.
Shirley Valentine at OACT Jan. 24 to Feb. 6
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Ojai Art Center Theater’s Co-Producer Richard Sven Shelgren and set designer Bianca Rice.
Lisa Angle, Special to the Ojai Valley News
Do you know Shirley Valentine? Sure you do. She’s the woman next door, the woman you see at the farmers market or the dog park, but often more than meets the eye bubbles beneath the surface. Let the Ojai Art Center Theater introduce you to playwright Willy Russell’s inspirational character on stage Jan. 24 through Feb. 16.
Nancy Horwick is taking public near and far with art
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Nancy Horwick’s art exhibit opens at City Hall.
The upcoming featured artist at City Hall is celebrated local painter and collagist Nancy Horwick. Selected by the city of Ojai Arts Commission Gallery Committee for her exquisite technique, and the harmony and quiet, meditative intensity of her work, she will be displaying an outstanding collection of oil paintings entitled “Recollections: Near and Far” for the next two months.
Museum to party on Third Friday
It's a new year and a new decade but all the things you love about the free 3rd Friday event downtown Ojai — Jan. 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — remain the same. And that's a good thing, right? Free admission at the Ojai Valley Museum. Wonderful exhibitions. Plus music by Licity Collins, thanks to the Ojai Music Festival's Bravo! program.
This is the last weekend to see the "Legacy: Krishnamurti and Ojai" exhibit at the Ojai Valley Museum. Sunday is the last day.
Ojai Art Center Theater launches 2020 season with 'Shirley Valentine'
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Anna Kotula portrays Shirley Valentine at the Ojai Art Center Theater, Jan. 24 to Feb. 16.
Mrs. Joe Bradshaw feels stuck in the same old house with the same boring old husband. When she accepts an invitation to join a friend in Greece, she discovers somebody she forgot about: her true self, Shirley Valentine. The Ojai Art Center Theater’s 2020 season takes off with this life-affirming production Jan. 24 through Feb. 16.
Porch Gallery Ojai exhibit 'Elemental' features two artists
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Douglas Tausik Ryder, “Sticks,” Wood Sculpture.
Porch Gallery Ojai presents “Elemental: Selected Works by Victoria Pearson and Douglas Tausik Ryder” open through March 8.
OYES presents 'Beauty and the Beast Jr.'
Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio will present “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.” Jan. 17 through Feb. 9 at the Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio, located on the Ojai Valley Community Church Campus at 907 El Centro St. in Ojai.
Youth performances will be held Fridays at 6 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.