How to resolve AdBlock issue? Porch Gallery Ojai presents "Resurrection: New Works by Dennis Mukai"
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- Published: Friday, 18 September 2020 10:37
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Dennis Mukai, pigment ink on 100% rag, 33 by 23 inches
Inspired stylistically by the Japanese Shin-hanga woodblock prints of the early 20th century, Dennis Mukai has added a personal touch to the traditional themes of landscapes, famous places, beautiful women, kabuki actors, and birds-and-flowers. His exhibit — “Resurrection: New Works by Dennis Mukai” — can be viewed at the Porch Gallery, 310 E. Matilija Ave., Ojai, through Oct. 18.
Four film festivals to screen Ojai woman's documentary
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- Published: Friday, 11 September 2020 08:53
Former Nordhoff Ranger Olivia Adelman, a recent Dean’s List graduate of Occidental College, enters the film festival world with her statement student short documentary, “BOXED.”
Her film has been accepted as an “Official Selection” into four film festivals to date — the Ojai Film Festival, the Malta Short Film Festival, the Experimental, Dance and Music Film Festival, and the Los Angeles Lift-Off Film Festival.
Armstrong is guest artist at Poppies Art and Gifts
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- Published: Friday, 11 September 2020 08:50
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“Flurry,” watercolor by Cheryl Armstrong
Poppies Art and Gifts announces its September Guest Artist — Cheryl Armstrong of Ojai. She is showcasing her art at the shop, 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai. Armstrong’s original watercolors, prints, and cards will be available throughout the month.
A retired nurse and college English teacher, Armstrong began painting in 2013. She studied watercolor with Chris Sullivan in Laguna Beach and later participated in workshops with Ratindra Das, Tom Fong, and Skip Lawrence.
Poppies Art and Gifts features all local fine art and photographs, handcrafted items, and locally made products at affordable prices. Safety protocol for Ojai businesses is followed in the store. Masks are required.
New store hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. Mini art workshops are offered on Mondays. For more information, visit www.poppiesartandgifts.com.
Ojai artists will get their chance to paint utility boxes
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- Published: Friday, 11 September 2020 08:47
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A drab utility box in Houston, Texas, is transformed.
Calling Ojai artists! The deadline is fast approaching to submit your proposals for the city of Ojai Paint-Box Project. This is a unique chance to add character — your character — to the streets of our town. It is open to all Ojai artists over the age of 18.
Arts Commission has opening
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- Published: Friday, 19 June 2020 12:27
The city of Ojai seeks a fervent lover of the arts in Ojai to join its seven-member Arts Commission team.
The commission is a group of talented hard-working arts advocates appointed by Ojai City Council for a four-year term. The commission meets monthly.
Ojai Music Fest gives artistic director additional role
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- Published: Friday, 19 June 2020 12:26
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Ara Guzelimian
Ara Guzelimian has been appointed as artistic and executive director of the Ojai Music Festival as of July 1, adding the executive director responsibilities in addition to his previously announced appointment as artistic director, according to Jerry Eberhardt, chairman of the Ojai Music Festival Board of Directors.
Dr. Hans Gruenn of Ojai: 'Now is the time to cultivate vital health' at 1-day 'Vital Health Experience' online with Zoom
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- Published: Thursday, 23 April 2020 19:29
By Hans Gruenn, M.D.It’s clear that many of us are facing difficult times in the midst of this global pandemic. The disruption of our normal routines, fear of illness, concern for loved ones, loneliness, and, for some, a loss of income can pose serious challenges to our well-being at a time when resilience to disease matters most. On the bright side, this can be the perfect time to reassess our values and take steps to deepen our commitment to our own health, and the health and vitality our loved ones and community.
'Legally Blonde' really rocks
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- Published: Friday, 06 March 2020 12:20
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Elle Woods (Sophie Massey) leads an onstage band while the orchestra musicians in the pit enhance the sound during Nordhoff High School’s "Legally Blonde" romantic musical comedy now playing through March 15.
By John Hankins, Special to the Ojai Valley News
“Legally Blonde” is one of those true musicals where lyrics and melodies tell the story rather than dialogue.
In fact, “there are very few breaks in the music,” said Music Director William Wagner, head of the Nordhoff High School Music Department, which produces the annual musicals at the Matilija Auditorium venue.
Story behind the ‘Harvey’ rabbits all around town
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- Published: Friday, 06 March 2020 12:17
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Artist Pamela Grau with the “Harvey” rabbits.
Have you noticed the tall, dapper rabbits about town?
They were Joan Kemper’s idea, brought to life by Pamela Grau and the Ojai Studio Artists. Each of the 10 is positioned around the valley to remind people of the upcoming Ojai Performing Arts Theater’s production of “Harvey,” the classic and timely play, opening March 27.
OSA holds Second Saturday free mini-tour
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- Published: Friday, 06 March 2020 12:15
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Museum at Morro Bay, 16-by-12 oil on canvas panel, 2019 by Spark Taylor
The Ojai Studio Artists Second Saturday mini-tours continue on March 14 with nine open studios and 11 artists in the West End area of the Ojai Valley. Featured this month are Valerie Freeman, Carlos Grasso, Hallie Katz, Patrish Kuebler, Tanya Koveleski, Shahastra Levy, Amy Lynn Stevenson and new members Leslie Plimpton, Spark Taylor and Lindsay Thomson.
Ojai artist shows work at Ventura College
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- Published: Friday, 06 March 2020 12:13
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Cara Lasell Bonewitz
Ojai artist Cara Lasell Bonewitz will have her first local solo show, “Current in the Shadows,” starting March 12 at the New Media Gallery at Ventura College. Her work combines drawing and light with fiber-based media such as sea plants to capture the beauty, decay and texture of organic materials.