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Review of 'Belle of Amherst,' performed live in Ojai Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 21-23
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- Published: Thursday, 20 May 2021 22:06
By Donna Mac Bride
Special to the Ojai Valley News
Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) of Amherst, Massachusetts, was one of many early American premiere poets. The play is a rare look into history and poetry.
Anna Kotula of Ojai plays the lead in this one-woman play with the insight and sensitivity needed. Apparently, Dickinson was reclusive and had social anxiety disorder. But she's played sharp, sassy with intellect and directness.
Nordhoff spring dance performance — 'Dance Anyway' — on Saturday, May 22
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- Published: Thursday, 20 May 2021 21:57
Photo by Kim Hoj
Dancers Haley Bendorf, left, and Natalie Rainwater prepare for their duet "Memories Remain" for Nordhoff's spring “Dance Anyway” performance on May 22.
Nordhoff High School dancers will dance the night away for the spring dance performance called Dance Anyway on Saturday, May 22, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will be live and outdoors.
The one-night only event will feature the Choreography Honors students, along with a small ensemble of Dance 1 and Dance 2 students and a special 2017-2020 alumni collegiate ensemble.
Tickets are available now at www.nhsdance.com and they are selling fast: VIP tickets $20; general admission adults $10; and K-12 students $5. For questions about tickets, contact Robyn Halverson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Book club finds ‘Lost Man’ at Poppies May 25
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- Published: Thursday, 20 May 2021 21:48
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The Poppies Book Club will meet May 25 at 6 p.m. at Poppies Art and Gifts, 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai. The group discussion is open to interested adults and will be held on the back patio.
Gayel Childress paints her favorite things at multi-artist exhibit at Ojai Art Center
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- Published: Thursday, 20 May 2021 21:42
The Pillsbury Doughboy is one of Gayel Childress’ favorite things.
Gayel Childress is showing 40 pieces of new work called “Favorite Things” at the Ojai Art Center through June 2. The show includes images of favorite labels, designs, and family members.
Moving from grief to life — free creative writing workshops offered in Ojai
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- Published: Thursday, 20 May 2021 18:23
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By Ciena Rose William
We have all been through a wake-up call and our world has changed. In the last year of unpredictable crisis and disruption, many of us are “grieving normal” and experiencing a sense of loss in some way: health issues, changes in significant relationships or work, isolation, or loss of a loved one.
Crisis can knock us off our feet and it can also initiate opening the door to the stories that only you can tell and poems that only you can write. Moving from Grief to Life — A Creative Writing Workshop is offered this month and next to explore the remarkable details of your life and experiences on paper in respectful community with others. Experience how expressive writing and conscious listening can become a healing practice. It can also build resilience and self-compassion and make meaning of upheaval in your life.
‘Reflective Classroom’ provides pandemic insight
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- Published: Friday, 23 April 2021 15:17
Starlight mushrooms, anyone?
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- Published: Saturday, 10 April 2021 09:03
Creativity and drinks mix at the new monthly Cocktails and Crafts Night at The Vine in Ojai. Classes will be held on the third Thursday of the month from 6 to7:30 p.m. at 308 E. Ojai Ave. on the outside patio. Amber Young-Gay, The Vine’s co-owner, created the Cocktails and Crafts Night and her husband, Sam, will create special cocktails and food at special prices for the events. Classes will be taught by artists who show their work at Poppies Art and Gifts.
‘Ojai Eye: Master Photographers’ exhibit opens April 2 at Ojai Valley Museum
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- Published: Friday, 02 April 2021 14:23
Photos by Horace Bristol
The Ojai Valley museum reopened April 2, with a new original exhibition “Ojai Eye: Master Photographers.” The exhibit will run through the end of June.
The museum will be open every Friday from 1 to 7 p.m., and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning April 2.
Poppies features guest artist Bastun
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- Published: Friday, 02 April 2021 14:18
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Natalie Bastun’s tulips.
Poppies Art and Gifts welcomes Natalia Bastun as its April Guest Artist. Her vivid acrylic paintings will be featured at 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai.
'Street-view' show features two Ojai Valley artists
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- Published: Friday, 02 April 2021 14:14
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“Colorspace,” by Carlos Grasso
Ksenia McEuen and Carlos Grasso are two Ojai Valley artists who will be showing their work to people viewing it from the sidewalk or their car in a Ventura exhibit that will go through June.
Treasure map link:
https://vcartscouncil.org/resources/arts-activities/treasure-hunt-reflect-2020/
Two peace poles are planted at Nordhoff High School
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- Published: Friday, 05 March 2021 09:44
