Ojai Studio Artists explore 'Origins' at museum
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“Paper Doll” by Patrish Kuebler
This year brings some exciting changes for the Ojai Studio Artists. “Origins,” OSA’s annual exhibit, will open Aug. 16 at the Ojai Valley Museum and run through the annual fall tour in mid-October. All are invited to the opening reception with the artists Aug. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30. p.m.
McLean to perform at Libbey Bowl on Aug. 16
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Don McLean
New York native, Don McLean will perform at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl on Aug. 16, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Have a cold one with photo group
Cool down in mid-August with Carl Volpe in his presentation, “Shooting in the Cold and Snow,” hosted by the Ojai Photography Community on Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. in Help of Ojai’s Kent Hall, 111 W. Santa Ana St., Ojai. The OPC invites the public to this free event.
80 words for 80 years story contest
The Ojai Art Center Literary Branch is announcing its 80th Anniversary Short Story Contest Fundraiser, “80 Words for 80 Years.”
Cluche: serving award-winning art
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Patricia Cluche with her plein air landscape oil painting, titled “Porter Trail,” which won the Director’s Award at the Ventura County Fair.
Patricia Cluche, “The Painting Chef” at Ojai’s Marche Gourmet, comes out on top with the Director’s Award for her plein air landscape oil painting “Porter Trail” at this year’s Ventura County Fair. It’s another feather in the cap, or should we say “toque,” for this passionately creative artist.
Ojai's Third Friday Aug. 16 first in fun
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Valerie Sage Townley’s “Tunas"
Ojai’s Third Friday event Aug. 16 will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. OVA Gallery, one of the founders of this popular event, will highlight the work of jeweler Susan Hugo, ceramist Vera Maguire, and painter Valery Sage Townley. OVA’s live music will be provided by guitarist Francisco DeLeon.
Artist to give talk, and demonstration
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Internationally known ceramic artist Rutanne Tudball
Members of the Ventura County Potters Guild, interested artists, and public are invited to a two-hour demonstration and talk by internationally known ceramic artist Rutanne Tudball on Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Santa Paula Museum of Art’s Cole Creativity Center, 123 N. 10th St.
Have a laugh Aug. 16 in Ojai
The Comedy/Party Thing returns to Kim Maxwell Studio, 226 W. Ojai Ave., No. 102, on Friday, Aug. 16, at 8 p.m. with a whole new ridiculously riotous roster. Hosted by Noah Lashly, comedians include Nora Crawford, Ally Dixon, Hannah Langley, Stella Slaughter, Gideon Wabvuta and Riley Westling. Tickets are $10 at the door and online at www.kimmaxwellstudio.com.
'Fall of Lady M' transfixes backstage
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Chris Adams, Theresa Secor and Leslie Ann Vitanza are The Witches.
By Rita Moran, Theater critic
If you think you’ve heard the last of the devious Lady Macbeth, county playwright Michael Perlmutter lures audiences into a “what then” tale with his fanciful peek at the gradually shattering path of her final days.
Featured Artist Katie Van Horne
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“Hawk” by Katie Van Horne
“I grew up on a ranch in Goleta,” says Katie Van Horne. She began drawing at age 3, using the animals that gathered at the lake on the ranch as her subjects. “I’d go down and sit there until the cows and ducks came over. I learned to listen to them. By the time I was 15, I’d become aware I could draw likenesses of people. That summer, I started doing portrait commissions, sitting with the subject, drawing and painting directly from life.”
'Bless Your Heart' world premiere
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This September, the Ojai Art Center Theater will present a world-premiere production of “Bless Your Heart,” a new play by Artistic Director Richard Camp. This festive event will include a gala reception opening night, Sept. 6. Tickets go on sale Aug. 15.
“Bless Your Heart” was a work of love for Camp.