How to resolve AdBlock issue? '22 Miles' of landscape between artists: Exhibit opens Feb. 1
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- Published: Friday, 31 January 2020 11:38
The Ojai Valley Museum is hosting the opening of a landscape exhibition called “22 Miles” on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.. Curated by Jennifer Moses and Gail Pidduck, the title refers to the distance between their two studios in Ojai and Santa Paula, respectively. They asked their favorite Southern California artists to paint scenes from around the valley, in both small and large sizes.
Four new members join OPAT board
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- Published: Friday, 31 January 2020 11:36
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Clockwise, OPAT board members are Michael Addison, Richard Camp, Stuart Crowner and Kathleen Kaiser.
The Ojai Performing Arts Theater Foundation announces that four new members have been added to its board: Stuart Crowner, secretary; Richard Camp, artistic director; and Michael Addison and Kathleen Kaiser, board members. Crowner has been an OPAT producer for several years; Camp has been artistic director; Kaiser assisted with marketing; and Addison has directed Shakespeare plays for OPAT in the past.
Tiger cast roars onto OYES stage
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- Published: Friday, 31 January 2020 11:33
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The Tigers cast roars onto the stage today and this weekend (Jan. 31 to Feb. 2) for the Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio performance of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” The play is at the Ojai Valley Community Church, 907 El Centro. The Beast in the Tigers cast is played by Konrad Hartmann, left. Belle, not pictured, is played by Tuesday Aucoin.
On each weekend, performances are Fridays at 6 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m.
The Lions cast will perform the play Feb. 7 to 9. A special Tot cast performance will be on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. Tickets are $10 for general seating. Tickets for this event are available for purchase at www.oyespresents.org/events and at the door based on availability.
Ojai Institute podcast event Feb. 1
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- Published: Friday, 31 January 2020 11:31
Jonathan Herrera Soto, a printmaker based in Minneapolis, Minn., will participate in an Ojai Institute podcast event on
Saturday, Feb. 1, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the
Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation
, 248 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. A paid event will follow.
Samuel De Palma to perform on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 2:30 p.m. at JCO
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- Published: Sunday, 26 January 2020 08:48
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Samuel De Palma, a distinguished bass-baritone — described in Italian as a Basso Verdiano — will perform Sunday, Jan. 26, at 2:30 p.m. at the Jewish Community of Ojai.
He will be accompanied by Chris Gillmon, pianist and choir director of the Methodist Church.
In this concert, he will be singing primarily popular selections from several Broadway shows, including “South Pacific,” “Camelot,” “Sound of Music,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Jekyll & Hyde,” and more.
He will also present a few familiar brief arias.
The Jewish Community of Ojai is located at the corner of El Roblar and Poli in Meiners Oaks. Tickets are $20 each and can only be purchased at the door. There is no charge for JCO members.
A champagne reception and a meet-and-greet with De Palma will immediately follow the concert.
Victor Schiro's artistic tour of Ojai places
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- Published: Friday, 24 January 2020 12:39
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Dry Ventura River
The Coffee Connection’s latest exhibition features landscape paintings by Victor A. Schiro, a resident of Meiners Oaks and a Coffee Connection regular.
Glass, paper, canvas and wood block: Ojai Art Center launches 2020 season
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- Published: Friday, 24 January 2020 12:36
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Artwork by Carolyn Fox
The new decade unfolds at the Ojai Art Center with a showcase collection of exquisite glass sculptures created by Stephen Dee Edwards; “Shapes of Things” painting and print exhibit featuring expressive landscapes and figurative paintings by Carolyn Fox; alongside abstract paintings and woodblock prints by David Reeser.
Poppies Book Club to meet Feb. 11
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- Published: Friday, 24 January 2020 12:24
Cover of “Enderby’s Dark Lady”
Poppies Art and Gifts will hold its monthly book club meeting Feb. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. The group will discuss “Enderby’s Dark Lady” by Anthony Burgess.
A decade to remember
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- Published: Friday, 24 January 2020 12:21
There will be an awards reception Friday, Jan. 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for the Decade Art Exhibit at the county Government Center.
It is put on by the Ventura County Arts Council Visual Arts Committee and the National Arts Program.
The exhibit will be at the Atrium Gallery, Hall of Administration, Ventura County Government Center, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura.
'Harvey auditions Jan. 25 and 26
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- Published: Friday, 24 January 2020 12:20
Directors Craig Anderson and Richard Camp announce auditions for Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy “Harvey,” to be performed at Ojai Performing Arts Theater March 27 to 29 and April 3 to 5 at Matilija Auditorium.
'Shirley Valentine' has arrived!
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- Published: Friday, 24 January 2020 12:19
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Just a few of the marvelous women of Ojai at OACT Preview Night.
Willy Russell's Tony Award-winning play, “Shirley Valentine,” opens tonight, Friday Jan. 24, at 7:30 at the Ojai Art Center Theater, 113 S. Montgomery St. Order tickets online at OjaiACT.org or by phone at 805-640-8797.