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Calendar of Events
NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS
festivals musicals live music
NOVEMBER 3-7 (in person) & 8-20 (virtual) 23rd Ojai Film Festival
Times: Varied. Venues: Ojai Art Center Theater 113 South Montgomery Street Libbey Bowl, 210 South Signal Street Contact: OjaiFilmFestival.org The Festival returns with an exciting lineup of original films and in-person events.
NOVEMBER 4-6 Rodgers & Hammerstein in Revue - “It’s a Grand Night for Ojai”
Times: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. Location: 703 El Paseo Road Contact: ojaitheater.org A musical revue of classic songs from the legendary songwriting and producing team. Tickets available 3 weeks in advance at www. ojaitheater.org. Featuring a cast headed by Scott White and Laura Dekkers, the revue is directed by Richard Camp and produced by the Ojai Performing Arts Theater.
NOVEMBER 12-13 “Holiday Home Look-In & Marketplace”
Times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Four exquisite homes in the Ojai Valley will be professionally decorated in a holiday theme. The Ojai Holiday Home Tour celebrates its 25th anniversary with four never-before-seen properties in the bucolic Ojai Valley. We all anticipate the experience of walking through the homes, admiring styling, artwork, and holiday decor. The event proudly presents homes to represent the eclectic and varied architectural and lifestyles of Ojai. From an elegant farmhouse, a contemporary Mediterranean to cozy small homes, you will find it all and more in this year’s selection. Hosted by the Ojai Festival Women’s Committee with proceeds benefiting the Ojai Festival and its BRAVO music education and community program. Contact: OjaiFestival.org, 805-646-2053
NOVEMBER 12 “The Forest Table — A Wild Food Dinner
Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Location: St. Andrews Episcopal Church 409 Topa Topa Drive Join local forager, herbalist and chef Jess Starwood for a seven-course wild food dinner, celebrating all that the season offers. Late autumn is the time for acorns and mushrooms, roots, nuts and seeds, spices and flavors of the local environment that you’ll find nowhere else. Vegetarian. Contact: Herbwalks.com
NOVEMBER 12 “Nordhoff Cemetery Ghost Lore”
Times: 2 to 4 a.m. Location: Corner of Del Norte and Cuyama. Join ghost hunter and author of “Char Man,” Richard Senate, for a late-night walk through the historic Nordhoff Cemetery. Learn about the history of the old burying grounds and the story of her ghosts, including the Phantom Dog, the Ghost Girl, and the /shadow People. There will also be a lesson in Ghost Hunting and respect for historic cemeteries. Flashlights will be provided, proper footwear is required, and cameras are encouraged. Contact: Ojai Parks & Recreation 805-646-5581, OjaiRec.com
NOVEMBER 22 Bill Callahan in Concert
Time: 7 to 11 p.m. Location: Ojai Deer Lodge 2261 Maricopa Hwy Tierra Sol presents Mr. Gothic Country himself, Bill Callahan, making his first ever visit to Ojai. Contact: Tickets at www.FolkYeah.com
NOVEMBER 25 TO DECEMBER 18 “Elf”
Times: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays Location: The Ojai Art Center 113 South Montgomery Street Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Contact: OjaiArtCenter.org 805-646-0117