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Julie Cara Hoffenberg
Julie Cara Hoffenberg will read excerpts from her latest book, “Homeless to Happy in a Split Second,” Dec. 15 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the patio at Poppies Art and Gifts, 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai. A book signing will follow.
'Small Works' big fun
Ojai Studio Artists invites the public to a “Small Works” party and drawing at the Porch Gallery on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Take home art by Ojai Studio Artists and support the OSA Scholarship Fund. The work is on exhibit until the Drawing Party on Dec. 14. For more information/Small Works Preview, visit www.ojaistudioartists.org.Gallery Hours: porchgalleryojai.com.
Community Chorus to present uplifting concert Dec. 7 and 8
Selections from the oratorio “Considering Matthew Shepard,” movements from Handel’s “Messiah,” and a variety of holiday songs will be performed by the Ojai Community Chorus in its varied, uplifting and timely concert, “Song of the Shepherd.” Directed by Connie Woodson, the concert will be presented Dec. 7 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. at the Ojai United Methodist Church, 120 Church Road.
Ojai Pottery and Clay School fun
Want to find a gift that is artistic yet useful, one-of-a-kind yet wanted, and fits into almost any budget? Come to this year’s Holiday Sale Dec. 8 at Ojai Pottery and Clay School, 212 Fox St. in Ojai. A diverse selection of handmade mugs, bowls, vases, plates, tea pots, bottles, and other examples of ceramic art will be available for purchase from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ojai Short Film Fest keeping it short and awesome Dec. 13, 14 and 15
The second annual Ojai Short Film Fest — presented by Carl Zeiss of Zeiss Camera Lenses — will be Dec. 13 to 15.
The cost is $15 for entrance to one all-day screening and $35 for a three-day pass. Tickets may be purchased at https://filmfreeway.com/OjaiShortFest/tickets .
The three-day film fest will take place at the following venues:
— Dec. 13: Screenings from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ojai Retreat & Inn, 160 Besant Road, Ojai.
— Dec. 14 and 15: Desktop viewing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, at the Ojai Retreat & Inn.
— Dec. 14 and 15: Screenings from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Sane Living Center, 316 E. Matilija St., Ojai.
— Dec. 15: Awards ceremony starting at 7:30 p.m., at Ojai Harvest, 307 E. Ojai Ave.
Nordhoff High Music Department rings in holidays Dec. 7 and 12
Nordhoff Music Department Director William Wagner
Saturday evening, Dec. 7, the Nordhoff High School Symphonic Band and Choir members help ring in the holiday season at the annual Ojai Valley Inn tree-lighting ceremony, which starts at 4:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. the Nordhoff Band and strings will perform a winter concert, starting at 7 p.m. at the Nordhoff High School cafeteria.
Both concerts are free.
Nordhoff High School drama students to stage 'The Foreigner' Dec. 6 and 7, and Dec. 13 and 14
Nordhoff High School Theatre Arts will perform "The Foreigner" in the Nordhoff High School Black Box, Room B-4, over the next two weekends on Fridays and Saturdays.
Performances will be Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and on Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
"The Foreigner" is by Larry Shue and is directed by John Hoj. Tickets are available at www.NordhoffDrama.org.
Tickets for the evening performances are $15 general admission and $10 for students.
Tickets for the matinee performances are $10 general admission and $7 for students.
Nordhoff High School Winter Choral concert Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. at Ojai Presbyterian Church, 304 Foothill Road
Nordhoff Music Department Director William Wagner
The Nordhoff High School Gold and Blue Choir and the Women's Choir team up to present their free winter concert Tuesday, Dec. 3, starting at 7 p.m. at the Ojai Presbyterian Church, 304 Foothill Road.
Then, Saturday evening, Dec. 7, the Symphonic Band and Choir members help ring in the holiday season at the annual Ojai Valley Inn tree-lighting ceremony, which starts at 4:30 p.m.
On Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. the Nordhoff Band and strings will perform a winter concert, starting at 7 p.m. at the Nordhoff High School cafeteria.
All the concerts are free.
'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
Photo from Ojai Valley Museum website
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.