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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
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. July
16-17. A production by the Hillcrest Players Summer Theatre Camp, ages 11-16. Bookish Belle finds herself in an enchanted castle ruled by the Beast, who must find true love in order to break his curse. $15. Newbury Park High School Performing Arts Center, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park, www.hillcrestarts.com. DISNEY’S NEWSIES | July 15-24. Stop the presses! 5-Star Theatricals is proud to present this musical production based on the 1992 Walt Disney film and inspired by the true story of the 1899 New York City newsboy strike. $38-87. Fred Kavli Theatre, Bank of America Performing Arts Center, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 805-449-2787, bapacthousandoaks.com. PLAYZAPALOOZA July 15-31. Six original one-act plays will be featured in this year’s annual theater extravaganza presented by Backstage@SPTC. Adult themes and language. $15. Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula, 805-525-4656, www. santapaulatheatercenter.org/backstage.html.
OPENING ART
BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bead Embroidery on Used Baseballs, a contemporary Dada workshop led by Maracole Bijoux. Participants will learn how to “skin” a baseball and stitch back together using thread and seed beads. $125-150; includes all materials and a light vegetarian lunch. 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Upper Ojai, 805-6463381, www.beatricewood.com.
HILLCREST CENTER FOR THE ARTS July
15-Sept. 12. Arts Council of the Conejo Valley Summer Open Show Art Competition, featuring works in a variety of media. Reception and awards ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 6, 3-5 p.m. 403 W. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks, www.conejoarts.org.
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM July 16-Nov. 6:
Hiroko Yoshimoto: New Works, 40 new works in her “Biodiversity” series. Opening reception on Saturday, July 16, 4-6 p.m. Through Sept. 11: Geomorphic: The Living Earth, 42 abstract paintings inspired by nature by Kay Zetlmaier. The museum is now open, Wednesdays-Sundays. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org.
AUDITIONS/CALLS TO ARTISTS
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. THE MUSIC MAN JR. July 17-19. Conejo Players Theatre is seeking young actors aged 6-18 for its October production of the classic musical. No one over 19 on October 1, 2022, will be cast. Prepare at least 16 bars of a standard musical theatre song that demonstrates your vocal range and ability. You will use a recorded accompaniment (with no vocals). Please do not sing a selection from this show. Appropriate clothing and footwear for choreography. Non-Equity, no pay. Performances Oct. 14-23. 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks. For more information, contact facilities@conejoplayers.org or visit conejoplayers.org/upcoming-auditions/.
New works by Hiroko Yoshimoto will be on display at the Santa Paula Art Museum starting July 16. Pictured: “Innocence #3” by J. Yoshimoto
ONGOING THEATER
25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Through July 17. Six tweens, a plethora of wild words, tales of woe and one nail-biter of a spelling championship – that’s how you spell HILARIOUS in this production by Conejo Players Theatre! Rated PG-13 for language. $18-20. 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-495-3715, conejoplayers.org. AS YOU LIKE IT Through July 17. The Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival opens its 2022 season (and its 25th anniversary!) with Shakespeare’s delightful romantic comedy about a noblewoman and her cousin who flee persecution to find safety and, eventually, love in the enchanted Forest of Arden. $15-110. Staged outside in Kingsmen Park, California Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, www.kingsmenshakespeare.org. LOBBY HERO Through Aug. 7. A dark comedy the explores truth, honor, duty and justice in a tale about a security guard who gets drawn into a murder investigation and a rookie cop with a morally suspect partner. $17-20. Presented by The Elite Theatre Company, 2731 Victoria Ave., Oxnard, www.theelite.org. THE MUSIC MAN Through July 24. When a con man shows up in a small town with instruments and band costumes for sale, his plan to make a quick buck and skedaddle gets disrupted when he falls for the local librarian. 0-$30. Ojai ACT, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-640-8797, ojaiact.org.
VENTURA COUNTY POETRY PROJECT Thursday,
July 14, 6:30 p.m. live and via Zoom: Poetry reading and open mic at the EP Foster Library (also streamed live), 651 E. Main St., Ventura. More information at vcpoetryproject.org.
ONGOING ART
AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Opened June 16:
Save the Pollinators: A Youth-Led Environmental Restoration Project. Ongoing: Farm to Market, an interactive exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles through role play; plus antique tractors, farming implements, a living beehive and more. Hours: Thursdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/visit-agriculture-museum/. BANK OF THE SIERRA Through July 31. The Fabulous Female, dramatic and vibrant watercolors by Catch 71%: Honoring Vital Waters, mixed media works by Shannon Celia and Mary Neville, at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum through Aug. 22. Pictured: “Kelp Forest,” watercolor, by Shannon Celia.
Leslie Marcus that celebrate the beauty and distinctiveness of women. 402 W. Ojai Ave., #102, Ojai.
BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION Through
July 30. Meaningful Images, landscapes, seascapes and portraiture in oil by William D. Winbush. Studio 99, Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 805-648-1235, buenaventuraartassociation.org.
CAMARILLO ART CENTER Through July 31.
Hot Fun in the Sun, art made by Ventura County artists that was inspired by summertime. 3150 Ponderosa Drive, Camarillo, 805-407-0605, www.camarilloartcenter.org. CANVAS AND PAPER Through July 17. Works by Ivon Hitchens. 311 N. Montgomery St., Ojai, www.canvasandpaper.org.
CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM
Opened May 10: 71%: Honoring Vital Waters, mixed media works by Shannon Celia and Mary Neville inspired by oceans, lakes, rivers, glaciers and other bodies of water. Through Fall 2022: Chouinard Arts, a nine-piece collection featuring pieces of maritime art from the 1930s, including early works by Arthur Beaumont and Millard Sheets. Ongoing: Maritime art covering Asian, European and American seafaring history; the Marple Model Ship Collection; exhibits on whales, sailors and the Port of Hueneme and more. 3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 805-9846260, cimmvc.org.
DUDLEY HOUSE HISTORIC MUSEUM Ongoing.
The National Historic Landmark was built in 1892 by Selwyn Shaw for lima bean farmer B.W. Dudley, and is one of the last pioneer farmhouses in Ventura. On display are artifacts and other elements showcasing aspects of life from 1895 to 1925. Open for tours the first Sunday of the month. COVID protocols will be strictly followed. 197 N. Ashwood Ave., Ventura, 805642-3345, dudleyhouse.org. FOX FINE JEWELRY Through July 31. New Beginnings, featuring work by Mika Harmony and Chrystel Boissy (Green Touch Moss). 560 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-652-1800, www.foxfinejewelry.com. H GALLERY Through July 31. In the Service of Civilization, a subtly provocative approach to cultural commentary. 1793 E. Main St., Ventura, www.dabart.me/in-the-service-of-civilization.
HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS
Through July 19: New artwork and artisan crafts. Ongoing: Buenaventura Art Association members showcase and sell their work. Masks and social distancing required. 1559 Spinnaker Drive #106, Ventura Harbor Village, 805-644-2750, www.facebook.com/HarborVillageGalleryGifts. HILL ROAD LIBRARY Through Aug. 15. Works by students of Anacapa, Isbell and Rio del Valle middle schools who participated in the Learning to See Outreach program offered by Focus on the Masters. 111 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, focusonthemasters.com. KWAN FONG GALLERY Through Oct. 13. On the Range: Works by Terry Spehar-Fahey, featuring art inspired by the ranching families of Idaho. California Lutheran University, 160 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, 805-493-3697, blogs.callutheran.edu/kwanfong. MULLIN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM Ongoing. The famed auto museum pays tribute to French automotive design, with coaches from the 1800s, Bugattis from the 1920s-30s, Concours d’Elegance winners and more. Hours: Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; advance tickets required. 1421 Emerson Ave., Oxnard, 805-385-5400, mullinautomotivemuseum.com. MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM Ongoing. Impressive display of vintage automobiles and Americana, as well as the Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club and the car-centric art in the Fireball Art Gallery. Muscles and Mojo car show in the parking lot every first and third Sunday of the month. The museum is now open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1930 Eastman Ave., Oxnard, 805-4874333, www.murphyautomuseum.org.
MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Opened
June 16: All That Glitters Is Not Gold, the Jazz Age in Ventura County; Chromatic: The Museum in Six Colors; Always Keep Creating: The Resiliency of Carol Rosenak. Opened May 12: Behind the Curtain: An Insider’s Look at The George Stuart Historical Figures®. Ongoing: MVC Gallery Marketplace, exhibits devoted to the Chumash, the history of Ventura County, online exhibits and resources and more. 100 E. Main St.,
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Works by members of the Buenaventura Art Association can be seen at SpiceTopia through July 21. Pictured: “Tidepool Play Date,” photo on canvas by Darlene Roker.
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Ventura, 805-653-0323 or venturamuseum.org. OJAI ART CENTER Through Aug. 30. Works by Bert Collins, Jannene Behl, Richard Franklin and Ruth Levy. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-646-0117, www.ojaiartcenter.org/art.html. OJAI LIBRARY Through Aug. 31. Works by students of Meiners Oaks and Topa Topa Elementary who participated in the Learning to See Outreach program offered by Focus on the Masters. 111 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, focusonthemasters.com. OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Ongoing. Small exhibitions on a range of topics related to the history of the Ojai Valley, as well as virtual talks and more. Now open Friday-Sunday. 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 805-6401390, 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 Through July 31.
See original clothing made by June guest artist Linda Nakamura. Ongoing: Gifts, jewelry, decor and more made by local artists. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805-798-0033, www.poppiesartandgifts.com. PORCH GALLERY Through Aug. 1. Nocturnes: Refrains from the Backcountry, work by Russell Crotty that challenges the preconceptions of drawing as a primary medium. 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 Sundays at the Landmark” take place the last Sunday of every month, and include docent-led tours, music and more. Open every Sunday for docent-led tours; group and special-focus tours by appointment. Situated off of Highway 126, two miles east of Piru. 805-521-
1501, www.ranchocamulos.org. realART Ongoing. The art gallery in Whizin Market Square features works by a variety of contemporary artists. Whizin Market Square, CHECK LIST: p phone number is correct p address is correct p expiration date is correct 10235 Telephone Rd., Ventura p spelling is correct 28861 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, 310-4524000, buyrealart.com. RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Through Oct. 9: The Secrets PLEASE NOTE: All advertising produced by the production department of Times Media Group, is the copyrighted property of Times Media Group. DEADLINE FOR AD CHANGES IS 12:00 NOON THE TUESDAY PRIOR TO THAT ISSUES RELEASE. of WWII. Ongoing: Permanent exhibits include Air Force One, an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter, an M-1 Abrams tank and more. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800-410-8354, use other than the placement of advertising in any of Times Media Group’s publications is prohibited without the express consen Times Media Group, plus any applicable fees. Date: ______________________________ p OK to run www.reaganfoundation.org. SPICETOPIA Through July 21. The spice and tea shop in downtown Ventura now shows works by This proof is to check for accuracy and is not intended to show quality of reproduction. p OK to run with correction Signature: __________________________ members of the Buenaventura Art Association. 576 E. Main St., 805-628-3267, www.spice-topia.com.
STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS Through July
30: Echoes of Nature, works by contemporary Chinese artists curated by Dr. Aihua Z. Pearce. 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368, studiochannelislands.org. 10-14 Three Star Books 2x3.indd 1 TAFT GARDENS AND NATURE PRESERVE Through July 31. A show featuring the work of CHECK LIST: Jane Mulfinger and Stephanie Washburn inspired p phone number is correct p address is correct p expiration date is correct p spelling is correctby artists’ seven-month residencies at the gardens. 805-649-2333, www.taftgardens.org. UBS WESTLAKE VILLAGE Through Aug. 30. No PLEASE NOTE: DEADLINE FOR AD CHANGES IS 12:00 NOON THE TUESDAY PRIOR TO THAT ISSUES RELEASE. Boundaries, featuring works by Shari Alec, Maxee, Raj Naik, Bob Privitt, Geri Schonberg and Connie Tunick. 3011 Townsgate Road, Third Floor, Westlake All advertising produced by the production department of Times Media Group, is the copyrighted property of Times Media Group. use other than the placement of advertising in any of Times Media Group’s publications is prohibited without the express consen Village, www.conejoarts.org. Times Media Group, plus any applicable fees. VENTURA POTTERY GALLERY Ongoing. Talented ceramic artists from across Ventura p OK to run Date: ______________________________ County make up the Ventura County Potters Guild, and they display their works — housewares, home decor, figurines and more — at the This proof is to check for accuracy and is not intended to show quality of reproduction. p OK to run with correction Signature: __________________________ guild’s gallery and shop in Ventura Harbor. 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, 805- 6446800, venturapottersguild.org/gallery.
VERY VENTURA GIFT SHOP AND
GALLERY Through July 21. Small gems by Buenaventura Art Association members, based on a theme selected by shop owner Angela Rosales. 540 E. Main St., Ventura, 805-628-3540, very-ventura.com. VITA ART CENTER Through Aug. 12. Abstract 2+2, featuring Philip Argent, Robin Mitchell, Philip Vaughan and Jennifer Wolf; and Scott Taylor’s Dart Board Series. 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-6449214, www.vitaartcenter.com. $5 when you download the PayRange app
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