How to resolve AdBlock issue? Real-life couple perform in 'Love Letters' play at Jewish Community Center on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 2:30 p.m.
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“Love Letters” will be performed Feb, 23 at the Jewish Community of Ojai, 530 W. El Roblar, Meiners Oaks.
“Love Letters” is a drama originally nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, with two characters. The play involves the reading of letters by the couple to each other, spanning their lifetimes. In the letters, they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, and victories and defeats through the years.
Actors —husband-and-wife Howard and Nancy Leader — bring this “Love Letters” to Ojai for a performance Feb. 23 at 2:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community of Ojai, 530 W. El Roblar, Meiners Oaks.
Writers unite to write at Saturday, Feb. 22, workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ojai Art Center
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A special writers’ workshop will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ojai Art Center where longtime members of the writers’ group, Ojai Scribes, will share what they have learned about writing groups.
Ojai stores, museums and galleries open till 7:30 p.m. on Third Friday fun, starting at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21
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Gayle Minjarez hand-wrought silver pendant and box.
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Ojai Valley Artists Gallery is set for another popular Third Friday event Feb. 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Featured artists at this free downtown event will be David Dobek, Gayle Minjarez, Robin Riley and Sherri Sanchez.
Time to sing at open mic Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. in Ojai
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Michael Estwanik, founder of American Songbook Today.
American Songbook Today, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, will present its fifth monthly open mic event on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6:15 to 8:15 p.m., at The Gables of Ojai, 710 N. Montgomery St.
There is a $5 cover charge at the door and the theme for February is “Songs of the Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.”
Founder of American Songbook Today, Michael Estwanik, will host the songfest and there will be some singalongs as well. Smitty West will be accompanying the singers, but guests are also welcome to accompany themselves on guitar, piano, tuba, triangle, etc. Youth are more than welcome.
If you are stymied as for songs to sing, simply Google “Summer songs.” “Songs of Autumn,” etc., then go to www.musicnotes.com, print out your music in your key and join the party. Estwanik likes to remind people: “This is not a contest nor an audition. This is a party.” For more information, visit This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Pianist Bill Cunliffe to perform Friday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Ojai Art Center
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Grammy Award winner pianist Bill Cunliffe to perform at Ojai Art Center on Friday, Feb. 21
Ojai Jazz Concerts presents Grammy Award winner pianist Bill Cunliffe on Friday, Feb. 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ojai Art Center, 113. S. Montgomery St.
Imagine receiving an invitation to a gala featuring Bill Evans, Oscar Petersen, and Chick Corea?
Tibetan monks to make mandala and invite public to opening ceremony Sunday, Feb. 23, in Ventura
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Opening ceremony for the construction of a sand mandala, open to the public, will be Sunday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. at An Lac Buddhist Mission in Ventura.
The public is invited to view the opening ceremony for Tibetan monks constructing a prayer for peace in the form of a “Buddha of Compassion” sand mandala on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. at the An Lac Buddhist Mission, 901 S. Saticoy, Ventura.
A mandala is an ancient form of concentrated prayer in a detail artistic sand painting, For more information, call 805 479-3939.
Husband and wife bring ‘Love Letters’ to Ojai on Feb. 23 at 2:30 p.m. at Jewish Community of Ojai, 530 W. El Roblar, Meiners Oaks
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“Love Letters” will be performed Feb, 23 at the Jewish Community of Ojai, 530 W. El Roblar, Meiners Oaks.
“Love Letters” is a drama originally nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, with two characters. The play involves the reading of letters by the couple to each other, spanning their lifetimes. In the letters, they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, and victories and defeats through the years.
Find out how to join a writers’ group at workshop Saturday, Feb. 22, 7 to 9 p.m. at Ojai Art Center
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Ojai Scribes are, front rown, from left, Patricia Hartmann, Ann L. Boydston and Patric Peake. Top row, from left, Dena Horton and LaNette Donoghue.
A special writers’ workshop will be held Saturday, Feb. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ojai Art Center where longtime members of the writers’ group, Ojai Scribes, will share what they have learned about writing groups.
“We want to create an opportunity for authors of all genres to connect and sign up to form new writers’ groups,” said organizer Pat Hartmann.
Nordhoff High's 'Legally Blonde' to open March 5, running to March 15
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The energetic song and dance cast of "Legally Blonde" sat and stood still long enough for a photo. The fast-paced romantic comedy runs from March 5 to 15 at the Matilija Auditorium. Director Marty Babayco is shown sitting in the middle.
By John Hankins, Special to the Ojai Valley News
“Legally Blonde” was once a daydream in a law school class and, nearly 20 years later, has made its way to reality in Ojai as a full-blown musical comedy, thanks to the Nordhoff High School music department, running March 5 to 15.
'Never Not Once' unravels the past
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Melanie Cruz, Syndey Berk and Michael Polak in “Never Not Once.”
“Never Not Once”
Rubicon Theatre Company’s production of Carey Crim’s drama about families, their secrets and separations, through Feb. 23 at 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays (special College Coffeehouse Night on Feb. 20 with $20 price for students including pre-show mixer with pizza, wings and a complimentary beverage); 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays. $29 to $59. Discounts for seniors 65 and over, students, teachers, Equity members and active military. Ticket service fee $5. The play contains strong language and sexual themes and is recommended for mature audiences. 805-667-1900, www.rubicontheatre.org.
By Rita Moran, Theater critic
In an era when countless people can’t resist checking their ancestry, it’s not surprising that playwright Carey Crim’s timely drama about a bright college student delves into the sometimes disturbing results.
Students take flight in aerial showcase
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Elements of Movement Studio will hold its first-ever aerial showcase on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 3 to 5 p.m.
This free event is open to the public and will feature performances by the studio’s students and teachers.