ARTS LISTINGS Some classes, exhibits and events are available exclusively online. All events are subject to change and cancellation; always verify with venue and/or organizer.
OPENING THEATER A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER March 5-April 3. Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi presents this musical comedy centered on a distant heir to the wealthy Earl of Highhurst, who finds creative means to move himself up the line of succession to land the family fortune. $20-28. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 805-583-7900, www.svvac.org. THE BELLE OF AMHERST March 3-13. Anna Kotula returns to the stage to once again embody the great American poet, Emily Dickinson. This one-woman play employs diary entries, letters and poems to tell the story of Dickinson’s life from 1830 to 1886. $10-20. The Elite Theatre Company, 2731 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard, 805-483-5118, www.theelite.org.
OPENING ART BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS Saturday, March 5, 1-4 p.m. “Sophisticated Primitivism,” a workshop led by Kevin Wallace in which participants will explore Primitivism and its relationship to contemporary art. 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Upper Ojai, 805-6463381, www.beatricewood.com. CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF ART THOUSAND OAKS Thursday, March 3: To help meet the needs of older adults in the community, CMATO will offer Seniors Day, for visitors ages 65 and up, the first Thursday of every month. Seniors and their caregivers can visit free between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., enjoy a curated tour, and join in a hands-on activity led by an art therapist. Through July 31: Landscape Through the Eyes of Abstraction, contemporary representations of landscapes in a wide variety of media by six nationally and internationally renowned artists. Panel discussion on Thursday, March 17, at 7 p.m. Environmental discussion on Thursday, April 21, at 6 p.m. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805-405-5240, cmato.org. CAMARILLO ART CENTER March 6-27. Visit Ireland, a photo exhibit by Kelly Orelaz, with images taken during her trip to Ireland in 2017. Opening reception on Sunday, March 6, 1-4 p.m. 3150 Ponderosa Dr., Camarillo, 805445-7061, www.CamarilloArtCenter.org. OJAI ART CENTER March 5-April 30: Car Culture, oils and pastels that celebrate the automobiles of yesteryear by Thomas Hardcastle. Opening reception on Saturday, May 5, 6-8 p.m. Through March 3: A One Man-One Woman Artist, works by the masculine and feminine sides of artist-in-residence Paul Whitehead/Trisha van Cleef. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-646-0117, www. ojaiartcenter.org/art.html. STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS March 5-26. Collectors Choice, juried exhibit featuring contemporary artists from across the nation, culminating in a fundraising gala. This year’s fundraiser will include a Great Gallery Art Grab Gameshow: Each gala ticket includes one entry into the prize drawing; when your ticket is drawn, you have 60 seconds to select your artwork (valued at $300 to $1,000+). Opening reception on Saturday, March 5, 4-6 p.m. Gala on Saturday, March 26, 4-6 p.m. 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368, studiochannelislands.org.
AUDITIONS/ CALLS TO ARTISTS BONITA C. MCFARLAND SCHOLARSHIP Through April 25. The Museum of Ventura County is now accepting applications for this visual arts scholarship. Up to $17,500 will be awarded, with individual scholarships of $500 or more. Open to any high school senior or college-level student that is a resident of Ventura County. For rules, online application and more information, visit venturamuseum.org/ bonita-c-mcfarland.
DAB ART Ongoing. The contemporary art organization is currently seeking submissions of work in any media for group and solo exhibitions at H Gallery and Studios in Ventura. Submit three to 20 images; $35 entry fee. For submission guidelines, online application and more information, visit www.dabart.me/ventura-2. JURIED SHOW AT realART GALLERY Through March 31. The application period is now open for the Agoura Hills gallery’s next show. All applications must be submitted through CaFE, a nonprofit organization run by the California Federation for the Arts. For more information, visit https://whatisrealart.com/. TEATRO DE LAS AMÉRICAS Monday, March 7, 6-9 p.m. The bilingual theater company in Oxnard will be holding auditions for three one-act plays — Viajero Sin Equipaje, Cosas Sucias Punto Com and Faith. Actors will need to sign up online for a time slot. Performances April 22-May 8. 321 W. Sixth St., Oxnard, 805-983-2876, teatrodelasamericas.org. VENTURA COUNTY FAIR POSTER CONTEST Through April 15. Friday, April 15 is the deadline for submissions in the contest for the poster for the 2022 Ventura County Fair. The winning design is the official fair poster and will be used on souvenirs and advertisements. The contest is open to Ventura County residents in grades 5 to 12. The theme for the poster contest is “VC Fair Rides Again.” Submissions will be judged on theme, originality, composition and skill. Cash prizes are awarded for first ($500), second ($250) and third ($100) place winners. The Fair is scheduled for Aug. 3-14, 2022. Details and rules are online at www.venturacountyfair.org. YOUTH ART CONTEST Through April 1. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the ninth annual California Invasive Species Youth Art Contest. This year’s theme is “Unite to Fight Invasive Species.” Three age divisions for youths in grades 2-4, 5-8 and 9-12. All types of media are welcome and encouraged, including (but not limited to) drawings, paintings, animations, comic strips, videos and public service announcements. Deadline for submission is April 1. Additional information at wildlife. ca.gov/Conservation/Invasives/Action-Week/ Poster-Contest.
ONGOING THEATER DRIVING MISS DAISY Through March 13. Aging and the evolution of race relations in Atlanta are explored in this touching drama that follows the relationship between an elderly Jewish woman and her Black chauffeur from 1948 to 1973. Presented by Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi. $18-20. 2956 School St., Simi Valley, www.actorsrepofsimi.org/ about-us/artspace-black-box-theater/. MATILDA JR.: THE MUSICAL Through March 5. Plucky, clever, magical Matilda contends with her difficult family and a cruel headmistress to find friendship and family in this beloved family favorite from Roald Dahl. $23-25. High Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark, 805-529-8700, highstreetartscenter.com. SPAMILTON: AN AMERICAN PARODY Through March 6. A side-splittingly funny and witty spoof of the huge Broadway hit Hamilton, with nods to Gypsy, Chicago, Camelot and other popular musicals. Presented by American Theatre Guild. $29-95. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-4492787, bapacthousandoaks.com. THINGS I KNOW TO BE TRUE Through April 3. An elderly couple looking forward to their golden years find them interrupted by the major life changes being faced by their four adult children. This dark comedy explores love in all its forms: comforting, supportive, suffocating and destructive. $22-24. Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula, 805-
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the Ojai Valley, as well as virtual talks and more. Now open Friday-Sunday. 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-640-1390, www.ojaivalleymuseum.org. OLIVAS ADOBE HISTORIC PARK Ongoing. The Olivas Adobe is now open the second Sunday of each month for visitors, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The historic park invites all plein air artists to come out to the site for creative inspiration, from the rose garden and 160-year-old fuchsia to the rancho and the bell tower. In addition, Laura Jean Jespersen’s The Romance of the Adobe will be on exhibit in the small adobe. There will be raffles, historic interpreters, an al fresco gift shop and more. 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, www.cityofventura.ca.gov/OlivasAdobe. POPPIES ART AND GIFTS Ongoing. Gifts, jewelry, decor and more made by local artists. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805798-0033, www.poppiesartandgifts.com. PORCH GALLERY Through March 21. It’s My House!, an immersive installation-exhibit undertaken in collaboration with CURA Art celebrating the role of art collectors in supporting creative pursuits. 310 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-620-7589, porchgalleryojai.com. RANCHO CAMULOS MUSEUM Ongoing. The 40-acre landmark and museum is one of the best surviving examples of an early California rancho and honors the area’s Spanish and Mexican heritage. “Last Anna Kotula is Emily Dickinson in the one-woman play The Belle of Amherst, onstage at Sundays at the Landmark” take place the the Elite through March 13. Photo submitted last Sunday of every month, and include docent-led tours, music and more. Open every Sunday for docent-led tours; group 525-4645, www.santapaulatheatercenter.org. Robert Wassell inspired by his hikes and conand special-focus tours by appointment. nection to God. 560 E. Main St., Ventura, VENTURA COUNTY POETRY PROJECT Situated off of Highway 126, two miles east of 805-652-1800, www.foxfinejewelry.com. Thursday, March 3, 6:30 p.m. via Zoom: Piru. 805-521-1501, www.ranchocamulos.org. Poetry reading by Tobey Hiller and open mic H GALLERY AND STUDIOS Through March realART Opened Jan. 9. The art gallery in streamed live from the EP Foster Library, 651 E. 31. Transmission of Unknown Origin, nonrepreWhizin Market Square will host a new show Main St., Ventura. Wednesday, March 9, 6 p.m.: sentational displays of human emotion. 1793 with works by a variety of contemporary artPoetry reading by Ann Buxie and open mic E. Main St., Ventura, dabart.me. ists. Whizin Market Square, 28861 Agoura hosted by Conor Logan and Ron Fullerton at HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS Road, Agoura Hills, 310-452-4000, buyrethe Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks libraries. Through March 15: New members show, alart.com. More information at vcpoetryproject.org. with works by 10 resident artists. Ongoing: RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY Buenaventura Art Association members showAND MUSEUM Ongoing. Permanent exhibcase and sell their work. Masks and social ONGOING ART its include Air Force One, an F-117 Nighthawk distancing required. 1559 Spinnaker Drive stealth fighter, an M-1 Abrams tank and more. AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Through June 26: #106, Ventura Harbor Village, 805-644-2750, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800-410Tomols to Trains: County Transportation through www.facebook.com/HarborVillageGalleryGifts. 8354, www.reaganfoundation.org. the 1900s. Ongoing: Farm to Market, an interMULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Ongoing. active exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles The famed auto museum pays tribute to French SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through May 8: En Plein Air: An Exploration of Malibu through role play; plus antique tractors, farmautomotive design, with coaches from the and Ventura County, works by 32 artist meming implements, a living beehive and more. 1800s, Bugattis from the 1920s-30s, Concours bers of the famed, 113-year-old California Art Hours: Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 926 d’Elegance winners and more. Hours: FridayClub. Through March 6: The 13th Annual Art Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, ven- Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; advance tickets About Agriculture, with 66 fresh works from turamuseum.org/visit-agriculture-museum/. required. 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard, 80560 distinct artists that explore the many facBUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION 385-5400, ets of agriculture. The museum is now open, Through March 19: BAA Members Show mullinautomotivemuseum.com. Wednesdays-Sundays. 117 N. 10th St., Santa and Board Member Appreciation Show. First MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM Ongoing. Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartFriday reception on March 4, 5-8 p.m. Through Impressive display of vintage automobiles and museum.org. March 12: Knowing Your Identity, a solo show Americana, as well as the Gold Coast Modular SPICETOPIA Through March 31. New of photography by Stella Kuyumjian explorRailroad Club and the car-centric art in the ing her journey toward mental health. Studio Fireball Art Gallery. Muscles and Mojo car show Buenaventura Art Association members’ show. Details to come. 576 E. Main St., Ventura, 80599, Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., in the parking lot every first and third Sunday 628-3267, www.spice-topia.com. Ventura, 805-648-1235, buenaventuraartasof the month. The museum is now open sociation.org. VENTURA POTTERY GALLERY Ongoing. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1930 Talented ceramic artists from across Ventura CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM Eastman Ave., Oxnard, 805-487-4333, www. County make up the Ventura County Potters Through March 25: Coast Guard Art, pormurphyautomuseum.org. Guild, and they display their works — housetraits, search and rescue scenes and depictions MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Through wares, home decor, figurines and more — at of everyday life created by those participatMay 8: Arte Para la Gente, the collected works the guild’s gallery and shop in Ventura Harbor. ing in the Coast Guard Art Program. Ongoing: of Margaret Garcia. Online: Out and Back: 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, 805Maritime art covering Asian, European and Ventura County Outdoor Adventures, a newly 644-6800, venturapottersguild.org/gallery. American seafaring history; the Marple Model digitized collection of photographs taken Ship Collection; exhibits on whales, sailors and VERY VENTURA GIFT SHOP AND GALLERY from reels of film created by lifelong Ventura the Port of Hueneme and more. 3900 Bluefin County resident and avid outdoorsman Herman Through March 31. New Buenaventura Art Circle, Oxnard, 805-984-6260, cimmvc.org. Association members’ show. Details to come. Keene (1879-1965). Ongoing: MVC Gallery DUDLEY HOUSE HISTORIC MUSEUM Marketplace, exhibits devoted to the Chumash, 540 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-628-3540, very-ventura.com. Ongoing. The National Historic Landmark the history of Ventura County, George Stuart was built in 1892 by Selwyn Shaw for lima WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY Through Historical Figures® and more. 100 E. Main St., bean farmer B.W. Dudley, and is one of the April 8. Common Ground: Artists Reimagining Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum. last pioneer farmhouses in Ventura. On display Community, developed from a virtual exhibit org. are artifacts and other elements showcasthat ran in 2020. Includes experimental film, OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Through March 13: ing aspects of life from 1895 to 1925. Open music, comics, paintings, photography, graphic Ojai Warming: Flora and Fauna in the Time of for tours the first Sunday of the month. COVID novels and more — all of which explore how Climate Change, images and photos that show protocols will be strictly followed. 197 N. us the rare and endangered species in this area we can reimagine what might be by addressAshwood Ave., Ventura, 805-642-3345, duding sociopolitical and economic differences. . . . and what we stand to lose due to drought, leyhouse.org. California Lutheran University, 160 Overton wildfires, extreme temperatures and habiCourt, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, rollandFOX FINE JEWELRY Through April 17. tat destruction. Ongoing: Small exhibitions ♦ gallery.callutheran.edu. Nature’s Theurgy featuring oil paintings by on a range of topics related to the history of March 3, 2022 —
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