Guy Webster, photographed by Liza Gizara, 2009.

Get up close and personal with renowned celebrity photographer Guy Webster at the inaugural event in the Museum’s new Salon Series. Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres in the gallery featuring his exhibit, Shooting for the Stars: Celebrity Photographs. Then gather round as Guy shares his personal and intimate memories of the film and television stars, who were often both subjects and friends, he photographed during his long career.

This Salon Series will be held on Friday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m. $45 for non-members and $35 for Museum members with seating is limited to 50 guests.

The Museum of Ventura County is located at 100 East Main Street in downtown Ventura. Hours are 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission to the exhibitions is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children 6-17, members and children under 6 are free. Paid events include free admission to the galleries, and the first Sundays of every month are free general admission for the public. For more museum information go to www.venturamuseum.org or call 805-653-0323.