'Decade' exhibit will feature Ojai artists
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- Published: Friday, 03 January 2020 11:38

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“Aviation” by Shannon Celia, oil on canvas.
The Santa Paula Art Museum is turning 10 in 2020, and to mark the milestone, it will exhibit “The First Decade: Celebrating Ten Years of Acquisitions” from Jan. 18 through May 10, featuring several artists, including those hailing from Ojai.
The Ojai Art Center Theater announces 2020 season
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- Published: Friday, 03 January 2020 11:20

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The Theater Branch at the Ojai Art Center (one of the seven branches at the Art Center) is run by an Executive Committee. Front row, left to right, Herb Hemming, treasurer and house manager; Tracey Williams Sutton, chair; Gai Jones, member-at-large; second row Anna Kotula, secretary, Steve Grumette, technical director, Bill Spellman, past chair. Each member has extensive experience in theater, at the Art Center and other venues.
The Ojai Art Center Theater announces the 2020 season and the Executive Committee members promise it’s going to be one for the record books.
Fascination, photography and art
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- Published: Friday, 03 January 2020 11:18

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Print by Stefan Roth
January brings the first photography feature exhibit of the year at OVA Gallery, 238 E. Ojai Ave.
Poppies hosts reception for Marcus
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- Published: Friday, 03 January 2020 11:16

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Leslie Marcus
Poppies Art and Gifts announces its first guest artist of 2020. Leslie Marcus, of Ojai, will show her work throughout January. A reception with the artist will take place Jan. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai.
Ojai Retreat & Inn celebrates 26th anniversary
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- Published: Friday, 27 December 2019 11:47
The Ojai Retreat & Inn is celebrating its 26th anniversary on Dec. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. with a program that includes an Indian dance performance (by the Hamsa Studio) and an Indian dinner.
Reservations can be made by calling 805-646-2536 and the cost is $25.
First-ever Ojai Health Intensive Jan. 11-12 at Sane Living Center
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- Published: Friday, 27 December 2019 11:47
For the first time, Sane Living Center in collaboration with Hans Gruenn. M.D.. is producing the Ojai Health Intensive, a two-day workshop on “Lifestyle Changes for Vibrant Health.”
Poppies Book Club meets Jan. 14
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- Published: Friday, 27 December 2019 11:45
Poppies Art and Gifts will hold its monthly book club meeting Jan. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. The first selection for 2020 will be “Oil and Marble: A Novel of Leonardo and Michelangelo” by Stephanie Storey.
74th Ojai Music Festival set
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- Published: Friday, 20 December 2019 11:52

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Music Director Matthias Pintscher
The 2020 Ojai Music Festival celebrates Matthias Pintscher as composer, conductor and collaborator and welcomes the residency of his Ensemble intercontemporain (EIC) in its first Ojai appearance.
The festival will be held June 11 to 14.
'Plaid Tidings' at Rubicon
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- Published: Friday, 20 December 2019 11:49

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From top: Sean Bell, Joshua David Cavanaugh, Adolpho Blaire and Zak Edwards will perform in “Plaid Tidings.”
Rubicon Theatre Company’s presentation of the holiday edition of the popular four-man musical, a variation of a longtime favorite of the company at 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. Through Dec. 29 with performances at 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 7 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays. $65 to $69. Discounts available for groups of 15-plus, and for seniors 65 and older, students, teachers and active military. 805-667-2900, or www.rubicontheatre.org.
By Rita Moran, Theater critic
Holiday rush got you down? “Plaid Tidings,” on stage at Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre through Dec. 29, is a perfect tonic for even the tiniest lapse in festive spirits.
Beach kicks of new year with 'Nu-funk'
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- Published: Friday, 20 December 2019 11:47

LA soul man Cliff Beach is playing the Ojai Deer Lodge on New Year’s Eve, with Noble Creatures, at 9 p.m.
Check out the video for his new single “Confident” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RSfKlcDMEc&feature=youtu.be.
Atrium Gallery showcases 'Decade'
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- Published: Friday, 20 December 2019 11:45
The submission deadline has been extended to Jan. 1 (and submissions after the deadline will be considered when feasible) by the Ventura County Arts Council Visual Arts Committee art show from Jan. 10 to Feb. 25 at the Ventura County Government Center Atrium Gallery in Ventura.