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By Anonymous — Tuesday, May 24th, 2016
Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please join us for “A Daring Adventure” at the Santa Paula Art Museum on Sunday, June 5, 2016, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free for everyone. It will be a fun filled day including a special visit from Elaine Horn, nationally renowned Judy Garland impersonator, as Dorothy from the “Wizard of Oz.” Children can participate in a reenactment of the Wizard of Oz, take a picture with Dorothy, enjoy a lollipop from Munchkinland and participate in hands-on art activities. Be sure to bring a camera to capture the moment! Visitors can also view the Museum’s current exhibitions including “Nature Inspired: The Paintings of Sherry Loehr,” and “Building History: The Story of the Museum’s Home.” The Santa Paula Art Museum is located at 117 North Tenth Street in downtown Santa Paula. The Museum’s regular hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sundays from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Regular admission is $4.00 for adults, $3.00 for seniors and is free for museum members and students. For more information, please contact the Museum at (805) 525-5554 or info@santapaulaartmuseum.org. |
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By Myrna Cambianica — Monday, May 23rd, 2016
Written by Myrna Cambianica and Letitia Grimes “Shades Of Gray,” the 13th annual Ojai Art Center Photography Branch juried exhibit, opens on Saturday, June 4, with a free opening reception from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The exhibit runs through June 29 at the Ojai Art Center Gallery, located at 113 South Montgomery St., Ojai, CA. Once it was the only choice open to a photographer, but now black and white im-aging has become an outstanding medium of artistic expression. All photographs in this year’s exhibit are in black, white, and shades of gray; and because the theme is open, many different genres and techniques will be represented. Black and white photography can reveal the underlying essence and story within an image and bring into focus the individual artist’s specific point of view. It can also make textures, lines and patterns visible that would otherwise be lost in a background of colors. Photographers from Ventura County and beyond are participating, as well as students in a special division for grades 7 through 12. David Baker and Tanya Kovaleski will be this year’s distinguished judges. One of Baker’s specialties is black and white imaging and Kovaleski will add balance to the judging with her experience as a teacher and fine artist. Baker is internationally known for his creative website and graphic designs. He is best known in the United States for his website designs for the 1995 Academy Awards, Super Bowl XXX, Microsoft Windows NT site, and the California State Legislature. He was founder of Beverly Hills Software, an internationally known website design firm; as well as founder and President of Real Time Computer Science in Cama-rillo. He served as a Computer Architecture Specialist at Intel Corporation, and as Director of Development for Symantec/Peter Norton/Security Products. Currently the chair of the Photography Branch at the Ojai Art Center, Baker is also Ojai Art Center Staff Photographer. He serves as Website Architect and Staff Photographer for the Ojai Studio Artists. Active in the Ojai Photography Club, he recently became a core member of the club’s central team that oversees the organization. Visit his website for images and extended information: http://www.ojaiimages.com/ Kovaleski photographs nature, architecture and structures as a means of bringing her experience of a specific place and time back into her studio. These images often become points of departure for her abstract paintings and sculpture. She also uses photography to document her own sculptures and paintings for her portfolio. Both an educator and a studio artist, Kovaleski has taught sculpture at UC Berkeley and San Francisco State University. She holds graduate degrees from both UC Berkeley and Yale University School of Art. Her sculptures, paintings and installations have been exhibited in one-person as well as group shows. Most recently, two of her large-scale sculptures were installed at the Sam Maloof Foundation, and at the Los Angeles Arboretum. Since 2010, Kovaleski has called Ojai home. Visit her website at: http://www.voulkos.com/asd/kovaleski For full information please visit: http://ojaiacphoto.org |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, May 17th, 2016
CA State Old Time Fiddlers will meet on Sunday 5/22/16 from 1:30-4:30pm at the Oak View Community Center, 18 Valley Road, Oak View. The public is invited to play, listen and dance to Country Western and Bluegrass music. Free admission and parking, refreshments available. calfiddlers.com or call 805-797-6563. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
The Ventura County Potters’ Guild is a collective of ceramic artists is made up of professional and recreational potters and ceramists; instructors from local high schools and colleges; as well as people with a passion for ceramics. The VCPG began with ten Ventura area potters who came together in 1957 to form a potters’ guild. College ceramics instructor, William Winterbourne, lead the group as “master potter”. They pledged themselves to maintain high professional standards and to provide to the public examples of contemporary pottery through exhibits and local sales and mentoring. This year’s spring sale on June 11 & 12 in Libbey Park, Ojai will be our 57th anniversary of celebrating the Guild's fine ceramic artists along side of Ojai's premier Music Festival. There will be a Guild themed competition, "Natural", that will be juried as well as a People's Choice Award. Please come vote for your favorite piece! Demonstrations that will entertain both children and adults are planned. For more information, call 805 644-6800 In July 2010 the VCPG opened its first full-time gallery located in Ventura Harbor at 1567 Spinnaker Drive #105. The gallery currently features 21 juried VCPG members who take turns working shifts and selling their wares. Proceeds from pottery sold at guild events make possible demonstrations, workshops, a lending library of books and videos, and scholarships to local ceramic students. Monthly meetings are generally held the 4th Monday evening of each month from September to May and feature guest speakers who present information or demonstrations in his or her field of expertise; anyone interested in pottery is welcome to attend. Since its creation 57 years ago, the VCPG has become a non-profit organization, promoting interest in pottery making and appreciation of the ceramic arts. The Guild has grown from the original 10 to more than 135 members and has expanded beyond Ventura to represent much of southern and central California. |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 11th, 2016
On Sunday, May 15, from 12 noon to 4 pm, kids and families can meet real, live turtles and tortoises and create their own “homemade” turtle to take home; all ages are welcome. This is a local observance of World Turtle Day, designated to bring attention to, and increase knowledge of and respect for turtles and tortoises. The California Turtle and Tortoise Club will be bringing four species of turtle to the Museum of Ventura County, to teach kids about their lives, their care and their origins. There will be a special appearance by “Tut” a male California Desert tortoise (see attached photo), along with his “friends” Tortilla and Amelia (also in photo). Also attached is a photo of a sulcata tortoise of African origin; one will be on hand to examine. There will also be hatchling—just born—tortoises at the event. How’s your tortoise-knowledge!? Did you know all tortoises are actually turtles? Turtles usually live in water and have webbed feet. Come to the museum to learn how to tell the difference between species. In addition, kids can create their own “pet” turtle, using a bowl for a shell, to take home! Admission to this event, including the craft session, is free for kids (Adults pay $5 admission fee). The California Turtle and Tortoise Club is a society dedicated to turtle and tortoise preservation, conservation and education. Founded in 1964, the club promotes and facilitates the care, rescue and adoption of native and non-native species. For further information please contact: Stefanie Davis, director of marketing, at (805) 653-0323, x303 or sdavis@venturamuseum.org 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 is $5.00 Adults (18 years & older) $3.00 Seniors (65 and older), Students & AAA members with ID, $1.00 Children (17-6 years old) Children 5 years old & younger are FREE. The first Sunday of every month are free general admission for the public. For more information go to www.venturamuseum.org or call 805-653-0323. |
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By Letitia Grimes — Monday, May 9th, 2016
“Waterwomen – On the Shore No More”
The Ojai Photo Club welcomes Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and photographer, Elizabeth Pepin Silva, as guest presenter for May. Documenting the shattering of stereotypical “beach babe” images in surfing culture, and the rise of women surfers as world class athletes, her presentation is titled “Waterwomen - On the Shore No More.” The meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. on May 17, 2016, at Help of Ojai’s Kent Hall, 111 Santa Ana Street, Ojai, CA. As a veteran surfer in the mid-90s, Pepin Silva became increasingly dismayed by the portrayal of women in the surf media. Often used to advertise surfing merchandise, the fashionably skinny, bikini-clad models were nothing like the women she was seeing out in the ocean. Her fellow women surfers were, in her words, “from 6 to 60 years old, strong and athletic, of all ethnicities, sizes and shapes.” Determined to create a more positive perception of women in surfing, she embarked on a photographic journey spanning two decades, with the goal of dismantling the “surfer girl” cliché. Beginning with portraits of women surfers in 1996, Pepin Silva went into the waves in 1997 with a Canon water camera and water housing to capture the action up close. Since that time she has photographed hundreds of women surfers in the United States, Mexico and Europe. According to former Surfer magazine editor and surf historian Matt Warshaw, she is one of the first women in the world to photograph surfing from the water. Moving on to filming documentaries, Pepin Silva created “One Winter Story,” about Sarah Gerhardt, the first woman to surf the legendary big waves at Maverick’s Beach, California. Her most recent film is “La Maestra,” documenting the inspiring life of a young Mexican primary school teacher and surfer. After living in the San Francisco Bay area for most of her life, Pepin Silva was finding, by 2008, that the foggy weather and cold water surfing had lost their appeal. She began searching for a place to live where she and her husband could enjoy outdoor activities and warm weather surfing. While camping in Ventura, they drove up Highway 33 and immediately fell in love with Ojai, moving here permanently in 2011. Beyond the focus on women surfers, Pepin Silva envisions a wider scope to her work: “The goal of both my photo and film projects is to make women, both surfers and non-surfers alike, feel better about themselves and to acknowledge them in a positive way as athletes and enthusiasts. I hope to act as an agent of positive change, dispelling myths and altering the way all women are portrayed in the media.” The presentation at the Ojai Photo Club will be interactive, and will include a wide spectrum of photographs of women surfers, a clip from the film “One Winter Story,” as well as the photographic equipment used in the ocean. After her presentation, Pepin Silva will review members’ images. For full information on Pepin Silva go to: http://otwfront.net Monthly free presentations are part of the Ojai Photography Club’s community service outreach. Visitors are always welcome to attend. The Ojai Photography Club, which is devoted to education, inspiration, and camaraderie, meets on the third Tuesday of each month, February – November. Only members may submit images for review. For additional information please visit: www.ojaiphotoclub.com/ |
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By Anonymous — Wednesday, May 4th, 2016
 Mark Frost Ojai writer Mark Frost will sit down with Mark Lewis on May 15 at the Ojai Valley Museum to discuss the eagerly awaited sequel to Frost’s classic TV series “Twin Peaks.” Frost and the film director David Lynch co-created the original series in 1990, and they have teamed up again for the sequel, which will air next year on the Showtime premium cable channel. Frost also will discuss his experience working on another classic series, “Hill Street Blues,” and his books such as “The Greatest Game Ever Played,” which he adapted into a film directed by Bill Paxton, his friend and fellow Ojai resident. The wide-ranging discussion at the museum also will touch on Frost’s interest in Joseph Campbell, whose writings (“The Hero With A Thousand Faces”) have influenced Frost’s approach to storytelling. Campbell will figure as a character in Frost’s next book, which will have an Ojai angle: It will focus on Krishnamurti. The May 15 “A Conversation With Mark Frost” event will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Admission is $5 (museum members admitted free). |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016
First-time event to feature performances, artifacts
California Lutheran will present a free Dragon Boat Festival for the first time at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21, in Samuelson Chapel. The Chinese cultural event will feature performances by In-Harmony Chorus and Cal Lutheran students. A group of singing enthusiasts in Thousand Oaks and surrounding cities established the chorus in 2010. Led by director and conductor Jay Yang, the group sings a wide variety of songs including Chinese classics and folk songs. The event will also feature a display of Chinese artifacts, and guests will receive souvenirs relating to the holiday. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, has been held annually in China for more than 2,000 years. It commemorates the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. Qu Yuan was the top adviser to the King of Chu, but the king dismissed and exiled him when jealous officials slandered him and accused him of treason. During his exile, Qu Yuan wrote many enduring poems showing his love and passion for his country. He drowned himself in a river in 278 BC when he found out that his country was conquered by the state of Qin. On hearing of Qu Yuan's death, local people were in great distress. Fishermen searched for his body by sailing their boats down the river, and people threw food, including zongzi and other rice dumplings, into the river to attract fish and stop them from destroying Qu Yuan's body. Because Qu Yuan died on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, people decided to commemorate him on that day every year. Among the customs practiced on this day are dragon boat racing, eating zongzi and wearing a perfume pouch. Qu Yuan's patriotic spirit has become a symbol of the noble and persevering spirit of the Chinese people. Samuelson Chapel is located at 165 Chapel Lane on the Thousand Oaks campus. Cal Lutheran’s Department of Languages and Cultures is sponsoring the festival. It is open to community members ages 5 and older. For more information, contact Debby Chang at ddchang@callutheran.edu. |
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By Myrna Cambianica — Monday, May 2nd, 2016
By Contributors Myrna Cambianica and Letitia Grimes The Photography Branch of the Ojai Art Center welcomes artists to submit photographic images in black and white for the upcoming 13th annual juried photography exhibit, “Shades of Gray,” opening June 4 with a reception from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Entries may be submitted to the Art Center Thursday, June 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. or Friday, June 3, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. In a world where color is standard in all visual media, why would anyone choose to create a black and white image? For the artist, the removal of color has many outstanding advantages, including subtle shifts in tones across forms, the drama of contrasting lights and darks, and dynamic linear compositions. A black and white image can reveal the underlying essence and story of a subject and bring into focus the photographer’s point of view. All entries must be in black and white photographic media. The subject matter is open, and can be pure photographic or digitally altered images. Amateurs, professionals, and students in grades 7 through 12, are all welcome to enter. Students will have free entry fees. For full information and questions contact: David Baker (805) 558-6460 (call or text) or e-mail at For the Call for Artists please visit: http://ojaiacphoto.org/2016-annual-exhibit.html |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, April 26th, 2016
Celebrating their 35-year Anniversary, the Oxnard College Ballet Folklorico Mestizo will present their spring concert, Friday, April 29th & Saturday, April 30th at 7:30 pm. Oxnard College Performing Arts Center, 4000 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA. Presale tickets available at 6pm at the box office, or during regular business hours at the Oxnard College Business Office, 805.986-5811. Original work by artist, Ms. Gaby Leon, will be on exhibit both evenings. Truly a family fun filled weekend of delightful music, dance & artistry. All invited to attend. |
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By Anonymous — Monday, April 25th, 2016
 A Grammy-nominated vocalist, composer and arranger who first gained international attention as a backup singer for vocalist Leonard Cohen will give two free concerts on the CSU Channel Islands (CI) campus at 5 and 8 p.m. on Friday, April 29. Los Angeles native Perla Batalla will lead a musical dramatic piece called “Blue House: Hearts on the Outside” at 5 p.m. in Malibu Hall. The performance is inspired by the frescoes, canvasses and private journals of two of the most significant painters of the 20th century: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. “Perla Batalla in Concert” will be performed at 8 p.m. The show will draw from her Mestiza heritage as well as her musical work touring with Leonard Cohen. “Mestiza” refers to a woman of mixed heritage. Batalla’s father was a mariachi musician who owned a popular Spanish record store and her mother was from South America. CI part-time reference librarian and music lover Stephen Brogden arranged the concerts, having seen Batalla perform at the Thousand Oaks Library when Brogden served as the director. “I thought Perla would be an ideal candidate for the first show at CI,” Brogden said. “I had invited her to play twice at the Thousand Oaks Library and she was always a pro. Great voice, engaging stage presence, and more than willing to share the stage with young artists she likes.” Batalla knows the importance of someone believing in you. It was Cohen who encouraged her to strike out on her own as a soloist, a move that resulted in critical acclaim for her music, including a Grammy nomination for her album “Mestiza.” Brogden was also impressed that Batalla is a firm believer in the next generation of performers. “At a time when art and music are marginalized in the education of youth, I am more than ever committed to educational outreach as I travel throughout the country,” Batalla said. “Exposing young audiences to the beauty of art, music and poetry through live theater may be the only hope we have.” Brogden says he hopes to continue bringing live concerts of this caliber to CI. The performance was possible because of a grant from the Instructionally Related Activities fund at CI. For more information on Perla, visit www.perla.com. Admission is free, but an RSVP for Blue House; Hearts on the Outside is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/edit?eid=24576439793. RSVP for Perla Batalla in Concert at: https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=24575080728. Limited parking is available on campus with the purchase of a $6 daily permit; follow signs to the parking permit dispensers. Free parking is available at the Camarillo Metrolink Station/Lewis Road with bus service to and from the campus. Riders should board the CI Vista Bus to the campus; the cash-only fare is $1.25 each way. Buses arrive and depart from the Camarillo Metrolink Station every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. For exact times, check the schedule at www.goventura.org. |
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By Anonymous — Monday, April 25th, 2016
The premier art festival on the west coast
STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS This year’s Arts Alive is expected to showcase hundreds of local, regional and national artists along with the talented Artists-in-Residence from Studio Channel Islands. Art organizations will also be on hand to partake in the festivities at the biggest and most exciting art festival in Ventura County. Enjoy live music, food trucks, entertainment, wine & beer gardens with premium local wines, and variety of microbrews and domestic beers. There will be a Kids Corner featuring a sidewalk chalk contest, face painting, fun art projects and much much more! So pencil in the date and spend a day experiencing the arts and meeting the best artists in the industry. Studio Channel Islands is located at 2222 Ventura Boulevard in Old Town Camarillo. Gallery hours are Tuesday 11 - 3pm, Wednesday through Friday 11 – 5pm and Saturday 10 -3 pm. |
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By Anonymous — Monday, April 25th, 2016
Dates: May 6 to June 2 Artist's Statement Jill's 14 year career as a medical illustrator was a very different experience of the human body than this exhibit. After completing a Masters degree in anatomy and medical illustration, she worked at the Brain Research Institute and the Department of Anatomy at UCLA. She spent hours in the dissecting lab, and attended surgeries in order to illustrate procedures. The illustrations appeared in medical journals, at scientific conferences, and various atlases of anatomy including Grants Atlas of Anatomy, Clemente's Anatomy (UCLA) and primarily, Gray's Anatomy. The work was static and exacting, mostly rendered in pen and ink, carbon tone, and occasionally in limited colors. Jill now believes that her artistic life is partly a reaction to the exactness of that work which depicted the body and its structure from skeleton to skin. "I prefer to paint dramatic personalities, lots of motion, color and impressionistic fantasy ideas. I'm having a lot more fun." She hopes you will too. |
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By Anonymous — Monday, April 18th, 2016
Grammy-nominated percussionist will be special guest
THOUSAND OAKS, CA - The California Lutheran University Jazz Collective will present a free outdoor concert in the Uyeno Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5. Under director Uziel Colón, 10 student performers in the Jazz Collective will play straight-ahead jazz, Latin and funk. The repertoire will include songs that were made famous by Carl Jader, Jaco Pastorius, Spyro Gyra and Yellowjackets. The musicians, all of whom will solo, are Alex Avaneszadeh, a biology major and music minor from Simi Valley, on piano; Luis Burgos, a biology major from Whittier, on trumpet; Matthew Case, a criminal justice major from Thousand Oaks, on drums; Cory Cranston, a biochemistry and molecular biology major from Santa Clarita, on guitar; Grant Escandon, a music major from Newbury Park, on piano; Lauren Hesterman, a communication and music production major from Vacaville, on cello; Torrance Klein, a music production major from Thousand Oaks, on bass; Michael Martindale, a music major from Granada Hills, on trombone; Nolan Monsibay, an interdisciplinary educational studies major from Northridge, on piano; and Caleb Solberg, a music major and Spanish minor from Miami, on tenor sax. Grammy nominee and master percussionist Roberto Rosario will perform as a special guest. The composer, producer and arranger has performed throughout the United States and in Australia, Cuba, Japan, Ecuador and Spain. He was percussionist for the group La Clave Secreta, whose album “Frutero Moderno” was a nominee for Best Tropical Latin Album at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009. In 2010-11, he toured as percussionist with the Tony Award–winning Broadway musical “In the Heights.” Colón is a pianist and composer whose repertoire ranges from piano improvisations in Latin jazz to commercial pop, salsa rhythms and gospel. The Studio City resident has performed at events including the Heineken JazzFest in Puerto Rico, the Beantown Jazz Fest in Boston, CJW in Beijing and the MadaJazzcar Festival in Madagascar. He works for The Latin Recording Academy and composes, arranges and produces music for television shows and independent artists. The amphitheater is located next to Overton Hall at 3163 Regent Ave. Guests should bring low-back lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. For more information, call the Music Department at 805-493-3306 or visit CalLutheran.edu. |
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By Letitia Grimes — Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
For the month of April, the Ojai Photo Club changes its focus to explore a genre of photography that finds beauty in things falling apart. Sean Kilmurray, an emerging photographer and student at Brooks Institute in Ventura, will speak about creating mysterious and evocative images in unconventional settings. The theme of his talk is “Entropy.” The meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., at Help of Ojai’s Kent Hall, 111 Santa Ana Street, Ojai, CA. Entropy is about forms becoming irreversibly disordered over time, and images of entropy may include dilapidated buildings, rusting machinery, or peeling paint on graffiti covered walls. Kilmurray has found inspiration in these unlikely places, which other photographers, looking for more appealing subjects, might pass by. In his images an enigmatic beauty appears that could not be seen when the forms were perfect. The colors shift, the light breaks up, and surfaces acquire a rich patina. These neglected and abandoned spaces invite the viewer to imagine their stories and secrets. Who owned the once elegant blue chair, now sitting in a discarded railway car? What existential crisis drove someone to write messages to the universe on ruined walls? Through the alchemy of Kilmurray’s camera lens, fragments scattered by entropy are transformed into works of art. Kilmurray’s interest in photography began when he was ten years old and found a point and shoot camera in the attic of his family’s home. Attending the innovative Cambridge School of Weston in Massachusetts, he was encouraged in the study of photography by two outstanding teachers. Kilmurray writes, “I had a profound experience with the late Karl Fisher working on Digital Collage. This photographic approach was totally a stretch for me. Karl gave me the courage to do something different and I will always remember his depth and inspiration. In Anne Rearick’s black and white film class I also found an intriguing direction photographing barns and the inside and outside of dilapidated buildings.” At Brooks Institute he continues to follow his passion because, as he straightforwardly expresses his viewpoint, “I see more of the world when I am photographing.” For a preview of Kilmurray’s photography as well as his other talents in sculpture and woodworking, go to: seankilmurrayphotography.com. These monthly free presentations are part of the Ojai Photography Club’s community service and education outreach. Visitors are always welcome to attend. The Ojai Photography Club, which is devoted to education, inspiration, and camaraderie, meets on the third Tuesday of each month, February – November. Only members may submit images for review. For additional information please visit: www.ojaiphotoclub.com |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, April 12th, 2016
Rancho Camulos Artists Day Join us for our annual Artists Day at charming Rancho Camulos Museum, a favorite place for plein air painters, photographers and anyone looking for a peaceful, creative retreat. $25 admission includes morning breakfast treats, and salad buffet luncheon. Docent-led tours of house museum included. Reservations are a must! Reservation Information: |
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By Anonymous — Monday, April 11th, 2016
Poinsettia Pavilion The Ventura County Camera Club announces a free public presentation and dialogue with professional photographers Jami Tarris and Theo Allofs to be held 7:00 PM Wednesday April 27, 2016 at the Poinsettia Pavilion, 3451 Foothill Road, Ventura, CA 93003. The husband and wife team has a combined 40-plus years experience specializing in landscape and wildlife photography around the world concentrating on endangered species and fragile habitats. Additionally, they conduct photographic trips on several continents catering to photographers of all skill levels. They craft their visual storytelling incorporating Theo’s scientific geology background and utilizing Jami’s educational background in psychology. They both have a commitment to conservation and the protection of endangered species. Theo is a founding member of the International League of Conservation Photographers. Currently, Jami has been involved with activities to preserve the habitat of Sumatran orangutans from the unlawful encroachment and destruction of palm oil producers. Theo has a number of published books on subjects including Namibia, Australia, Brazil’s Pantanal and the Yukon to mention a few. He has also written numerous articles for photography magazines and conducts photography masterclasses. Both have had their images in numerous publications including National Geographic, the New York Times, Smithsonian, Time, GEO, BBC Wildlife, Der Spiegel and Terre Sauvage. One can see their artistry at their respective websites, www.theoallofs.com and www.jamitarris.com. About The Ventura County Camera Club |
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By Anonymous — Tuesday, April 5th, 2016
Preparations for the 23rd annual Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival are well underway and Casa Pacifica is pleased to announce three new first-time Hosts - Premier America Credit Union; Nevers, Palazzo, Packard, Wildermuth & Wynner, PC; and Conico Oil/MacValley Oil Company - will be joining longtime Hosts, the Zarley and Van Huisen Families for the 2016 Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival! Including this year’s Festival, the Zarley Family will have hosted the event for eight years, and the Van Huisen Family for seven years. The Festival will be held from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. on Sunday, June 5th at California State University Channel Islands’ glorious campus in Camarillo. Each year Festival sponsors, and most prominently the Hosts, provide significant financial support which establishes a solid foundation for the costs of holding the Festival and guarantees the event will garner substantial proceeds to benefit the many campus- and community-based programs and services Casa Pacifica provides to abused, neglected, and at-risk children and their families. In addition to the participation of the generous Hosts, Mastros’ Steakhouse will once again sponsor the VIP Entrance and offer a taste of what is to come inside the Festival grounds with a champagne welcome, delicious Mastro’s hors d’oeuvres, and musical entertainment. The VIP Lounge by Wells Fargo will also offer sponsors, their guests, and VIP ticket holders exclusive fare, drink and entertainment including the Anheuser Busch Belgium Beer Garden (featuring Stella Artois, Leffe, and Hoegaareden brews); selections of gourmet fare prepared by Plated Events by Chef Jason; delightful desserts by Bread Basket; special libations by Bloody Cure (Bloody Mary) and Twenty88 (martinis); and the cool grooves of the band Sound Effect. The Wine, Food & Brew Festival is still welcoming sponsors! Please join us, be part of the fun, and most of all, support the vital services Casa Pacifica provides to our community’s most vulnerable children and families. It’s not too late to sign up and connect your name or business with this "Can't Miss" event! For more information, contact Casa Pacifica’s Development & Event Coordinator, Juliana Thiessen at (805) 366-4014, jthiessen@casapacifica.org or visit the Festival sponsor page at http://www.cpwinefoodbrewfest.com. About Casa Pacifica Centers for Children & Families About Premier America Credit Union About Nevers, Palazzo, Packard, Wildermuth & Wynner, PC About Conico Oil / MacValley Oil Company MacValley Oil Company, located in Oxnard, CA, is a petroleum distribution center with deliveries, on-site fueling, and a CFN Cardlock Network (Commercial Fueling Network). Oils and filters are available on-site or can be delivered. The company is open to the public 24-hours a day, seven days a week. |
 “Goose at Gate” by Jessie Arms Botke, c. 1920s, oil on board, 16” x 14” (available in the live auction). Enlarge Photo By Anonymous — Tuesday, March 15th, 2016
Saturday, March 19, 2016
 “Lion Creek Meadow, Happy Valley” by Victor Schiro, 2016, oil on canvas, 23” x 27” (available in the live auction). On Saturday, March 19, 2016, the Santa Paula Art Museum will host its Sixth Annual Fine and Decorative Art Auction with works by noted early twentieth century California artists like Jessie Arms Botke, Cornelis Botke, Ralph Holmes, and Douglas Shively highlighting the event. The silent auction begins at 3:00 p.m., followed by the live auction at 4:30 p.m. Admission to the auction is $15.00 for museum members and $20.00 for the general public. Over 60 works of art, ranging from stunning oil and watercolor paintings to decorative glass, pottery, and prints, will be up for bid. Contemporary works by renowned local artists including George Lockwood, Gina Niebergall, Susan Petty, and Victor Schiro will complement the more historic offerings. To see a complete catalog of all of the items available in the auction, please visit www.santapaulaartmuseum.org/auction.html. The annual Santa Paula Art Museum auction is a wonderful opportunity to find beautiful works of art for one’s home and private collection. All proceeds from the auction benefit the Santa Paula Art Museum, Jeanette Cole Art Center and its educational programs. Guests will also experience the thrill and fun of a live auction, announced this year by professional auctioneer Mr. John Eubanks of California Auctioneers. The event is graciously supported by sponsors Bank of the Sierra, Calavo Growers, Rotary Club of Santa Paula, Limoneira Company, and Santa Paula Community Bank. The Santa Paula Art Museum is located at 117 North 10th Street in downtown Santa Paula. Contact the museum by calling (805) 525-5554, or email info@santapaulaartmuseum.org. |
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By Letitia Grimes — Monday, March 7th, 2016
The Ojai Photography Club welcomes Ojai based photographer Logan Hall as its March presenter. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at Help of Ojai’s Kent Hall, 111 Santa Ana Street, Ojai, CA. Specializing in real estate, portraiture, events and advertising, Hall was voted Best Photographer in the Ojai Valley News, Best of the Ojai Valley contest, for three consecutive years, 2013 through 2015. The theme of Hall’s presentation will be “Architectural Versus Real Estate Photography.” His extensive background will allow him to probe into questions that reveal the characteristics of each genre. For example, he will ask if there is really a difference between the two; when does one apply while the other does not; and when do they become the same thing. Looking at the end goal of the photo, he will speak about different approaches depending upon whether the image will be used as a listing or a fine art print. Drawing on his experience in both exterior and interior architectural photography, Hall will discuss what works in each context and what equipment is best to use. Logan Hall started as a young and aspiring photographer with a 35 mm Canon film camera and soon began to realize that there was more to photography than just pointing and shooting. Now, fifteen years into his craft, he has built a list of photography clients that range from real estate agents and wineries, to celebrities and government officials. With his specialization in real estate images he has shot over a hundred properties in the last six years and his client list includes Coldwell Banker, Keller Williams and Re/Max. In 2010 he became the chief photographer for the Ojai Valley News and the director of photography for the Ojai Valley Visitors Guide. Photographing everything from traffic collisions to portrait images, while managing staff photographers and stringers, Hall developed a sense for what works and what does not work in any given photography situation. In 2012 Hall took the position as Creative Director of the Ojai Quarterly and the Ojai Monthly magazines. Currently he oversees and creates feature layout design and works to conceptualize photo shoots tailored to any given individual story. For a full range of Hall’s gallery photos go to: http://www.loganhallphotos.com After his presentation, Hall will review images submitted by club members. Monthly presentations are part of the Ojai Photography Club’s community service outreach and visitors are welcome to attend. The Ojai Photography Club, which is devoted to education, inspiration, and camaraderie, meets on the third Tuesday of each month, February – November. Only members may submit images for review. For additional information please visit: www.ojaiphotoclub.com/ |
