'Seussical’ at Ojai Art Center Theater deliciously silly Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 15
Photo by Stephen AdamsThe cast of "Seussical" dancing. They will be on stage at the Ojai Art Center Theater (113 S. Montgomery St.) on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; and for matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Dec. 15.
By Sami Zahringer,
Special to the Ojai Valley News
For the next three weekends, the good citizens of Ojai have a chance to fly back to childhood and revisit old friends in a fresh way.
“Seussical” runs through Dec. 15 at Ojai Art Center Theater, 113 S. Montgomery Ave. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. General admission is $25; seniors and Art Center members, $20; and those 25 and younger, $10 — a really good deal for those wishing to take multiple children. Tickets may be bought at www. ojaiact.org or at the door, but reservations are recommended. For more information, call 805-640-8797 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Ojai Valley Museum store opens for shoppers Sunday, Dec. 1
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Ojai Valley Museum
The Ojai Valley Museum store, at 130 W. Ojai Ave., joins 1,200 museums worldwide participating in Museum Store Sunday on Dec. 1. The store offers quality gifts and
Nightingale Gala to conjure up magic for Ojai Valley Community Hospital on Dec. 6
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Abbey Adam, belonging to Ren and Victoria Adam of Ojai, is practicing her tricks in advance of the Nightingale Gala.
“Abracadabra: A Night of Magic” is the theme of the annual Ojai Valley Community Hospital Nightingale Gala on Dec. 6 at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa.
For information on ticket purchases and sponsorship opportunities, contact Chris Rock at 805-640-2317.
Villanova student perform 'WCKY' Nov. 21 to 24
Ojai Valley News photo by Holly Roberts
Villanova Preparatory School cast
The Villanova Preparatory School cast of “WCKY,” a wacky whodunit comedy murder mystery, is happening this weekend only.
Vibrant steampunk rules
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The Bird Girls in “Seussical” with Emily Hall as Mayzie La Bird.
By Adanna Moriarty, Special to the Ojai Valley News
Dr. Seuss's fascinating, vivid world comes to the Ojai Art Center Theater’s stage for the holidays in "Seussical." The more than 30 people in the cast sing and dance their way through Seuss's magical creations. A cast is nothing without the people behind the scenes who tie together the stories told on stage. Without set design, lighting, and costumes, we wouldn't enjoy going to the theater as much as we do. Sheryl Jo Bedal brings the visually creative world of Dr. Seuss to life through her costuming.
Arianna String Quartet, pianist perform Dec. 8 in Upper Ojai
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Michele Levin, Pianist
Chamber On The Mountain presents the dynamic and powerful combination of the internationally renowned Arianna String Quartet and the artistry of pianist, Michele Levin, on Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. The performance will take place at Logan House (at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts) in Upper Ojai. Audience members are invited to stay and meet the artists at a reception following the performance.
Join sing-along to Gershwin tunes
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Gershwin Brothers
Tuesday, Nov. 26, the monthly American Songbook Today “Tuesdays at Twilight” open mic/sing-along will be held at The Gables of Ojai (701 N. Montgomery at Grand Avenue), from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.
Thanksgiving holiday concert is arriving
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Host Amanda McBroom
Kathleen Kaiser, Special to the Ojai Valley News
With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, many will spend the weekend finding Black Friday bargains. Or, if you are looking for a more relaxing and entertaining time, may we suggest enjoying a performance of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” a holiday concert at Matilija Auditorium Saturday evening, Nov. 30, or Sunday afternoon, Dec. 1? This is the second year for the holiday concert produced by the Ojai Performing Arts Theater, with professional singers and orchestra.
Ojai actors 'Lost in Yonkers'
Photo by Brian Stethem
Bella (Jessi May Stevenson of Ojai), left, is yearning to be independent from her mother. She has met a movie theater usher she believes wants to marry her and hopes their plans to start a restaurant will engender that freedom. All she needs is $5,000. When her mother, Mrs. Kurnitz (Isobel Roth of Ojai), discovers her with this money, she assumes Bella has stolen it from her personal stash, which leads to this confrontation. (In reality, Bella has been given the money by her brother, Louie.)
Santa Paula Theater Center’s production of Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a Yonkers, N.Y., family at loose ends during World War II. After the death of their mother, the father contemplates leaving his teen-age sons with their dominating grandmother while he heads south for a job that could help him regain normality for the family. Performed Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through Dec. 15 in the theater at 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula. Adults $24, seniors and students $22, children 12 and under $18. www.santapaulatheatercenter.org; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or 805-525-4645.
Ojai’s first new residential development in 10 years leads the way with innovative work-live housing
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California Commercial Investment Group, Inc., a Ventura County-based national housing management and development firm and Raven Ridge Development, a Los Angeles based development firm, are proud to announce the grand opening of Craftsman Village in Ojai.
Santa gets lost in Camarillo
Photos by Pamela Newman
Cast members of Sorry! Wrong Chimney!” are, front row, from left, Amy Hagler, Scott Blanchard (lying on floor), Cassie Kelso, Anthony Baldonado; standing, from left, Christopher Rubin, Stan McConnell and Tessa Parker.
Camarillo Skyway Playhouse production of Jack Sharkey and Leo W. Shears” comedy, “Sorry! Wrong Chimney!” runs through Nov. 24 at 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, 805-388-5716, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tickets for the holiday comedy are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, students and military, $10 for children. Performances 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays.
By Rita Moran, Theater critic
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, at least on Ventura County stages . Camarillo Skyway Playhouse has just opened its “Sorry! Wrong Chimney!” production, becoming one of the first to get its holiday-themed show in the spotlight.