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ALMOST, MAINE Through Oct. 3. Conejo 643 PROJECT SPACE Through Sept. 24. Colores De Mi Tierra, Olguin Tapia Heredia’s Players Theatre presents this play made up abstract work inspired by the colors of his homeof nine vignettes set in the small town of town in Michoacán. 643 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, Almost, Maine on one magical midwinter night. Residents explore connections, relationships and www.643projectspace.com. the mysteries of the heart beneath the colorful AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Ongoing. Farm northern lights. Masks required. $18-20. 351 S. to Market, an interactive exhibit promotMoorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-495-3715, ing healthy lifestyles through role play. Tomols www.conejoplayers.org. to Trains: County Transportation through the 1900s. Antique tractors, farming implements, THE LAST, BEST SMALL TOWN Through Nov. a living beehive and more. Hours: Thursdays6. Set in Ventura County’s own Fillmore, this origSundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa inal play by John Guerra follows the fortunes, Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/ growth and interactions between two families, Plein air painting will be the subject of an artist workshop hosted by California visit-agriculture-museum/. the Gonzalezes and the Millers, that live next Museum of Art Thousand Oaks on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS door to each other. Presented by Theatricum Through Sept. 26. Sacred Deities of Ancient Botanicum. $10-60. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Egypt, photographs by Jacqueline Thurston that art, from plein air painting to the Arts and Crafts Blvd., Topanga, 310-455-3723, theatricum.com. AUDITIONS/ Movement. Ongoing: Some online exhibits concontemplate the meaning and beauty of Ancient SALVATORI Through Oct. 3. An original CALLS TO ARTISTS tinue to be available. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Egyptian art. 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Upper play by Sindy McKay about the various conseThousand Oaks, 805-405-5240, cmato.org. Ojai, 805-646-3381, www.beatricewood.com. quences faced by a family when one member LATINX POETRY CHAPBOOK CONTEST OPENING ART CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM CALIFORNIA OIL MUSEUM On exhibit: Through Sept. 30. Santa Barbara Poet Laureate is taken in by a cult. For all in-person perforThrough Dec. 20: 1991: Celebrating 30 Years mances, audience members will need to present Voyage of Discovery: Women in STEM, highlightBUENAVENTURA GALLERY Sept. 29-30: Emma Trelles is creating something new with of Art That Sails, on exhibit of some of the incred- Gunpowder Press! Currently seeking submissions proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negaing the many women who have had an impact on Collectors’ Preview reception for the Collectors’ ible artworks in the museum’s collection, some tive COVID-19 test (within the previous 72 hours) science, technology, engineering and mathematAuction Exhibit coming in October. Through from Latinx poets ages 18 and up for two poetry of which have never been seen by the public, along with a photo ID. Regardless of vaccinaics. Ongoing: Videos, interactive models and more Sept. 25: Work by members of the Buenaventura collections which will be translated and pubin honor of CIMM’s founding in 1991. Ongoing: tion status, audience members will be required detailing the history of the oil and gas industry, Abstract Artist Collective. 432 N. Ventura Ave., lished as bilingual chapbooks. Original works in Maritime art covering Asian, European and to wear a mask in compliance with current manas well as exhibits on rocks, minerals and dinoStudio 99, Ventura, 805-648-1235, www.bueSpanish or English will be accepted through Sept. American seafaring history; the Marple Model dates. $10-20. The Elite, 2731 S. Victoria Ave., saurs. The museum is now open Friday-Sunday, naventuragallery.org. 30. Open to current California residents; poets livShip Collection; exhibits on whales, sailors and Oxnard, 805-483-5118, www.theelite.org. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula, CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF ART THOUSAND ing in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura the Port of Hueneme and more. 3900 Bluefin 805-933-0076 or www.caoilmuseum.org. STROKE OF LUCK Streaming now. The Simi OAKS Saturday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m. via Zoom: counties are encouraged to apply. For more inforAD PROOF Circle, Oxnard, 805-984-6260, cimmvc.org. Valley Virtual Arts Center presents the first in CANVAS AND PAPER Through Oct. 3. Drawings An Artist Workshop focused on plein air painting. mation, visit gunpowderpress.com. VITA ART CENTER Sept. 25-Nov. 13. its online cabaret series featuring a musical by Henri Matisse. 311 N. Montgomery St., Ojai, Previous painting experience is not required. All VALUE Through Sept. 29. The Ventura County Menagerie: All Creatures Great and Small, works dramedy about one woman’s stroke and recov- Barrett Client: Calleguas Ad Executive: Warren (805) 648-2244 805-798-9301, www.canvasandpaper.org. ages. Through Jan. 9, 2022: GIFTED: Collecting Arts Council invites submissions for a new exhibit by contemporary artists focusing on real and ery. Starring Farley Cadena. www.svvac.org/ the Art of California at Gardena High School, CAROLYN FOUNDATION open in October. As Proof”, an artist, what do Proof”, you Please check this proofseniors overatcarefully and indicate all Also corrections clearly.of You to will have a “1st “2nd and “Final Proof”. If we receive no proof after theGLASOE 1st orBAILEY 2nd Proofs, AD WILL virtual-cabaret-series. imaginary animals. opening: Drawings For nearly 40 years, 1919-1956. Through Oct. 2. Continuous Line, Linea value? All media is accepted for this juried show RUN AS IS. If this proof meets your approval on the 1st proof, check off “FINAL PROOF (APPROVED)” box, date and sign at the bottom American homes by Dave Smith. Preview openGardena High School selected, purchased and VENTURA COUNTY POETRY PROJECT Continua, five new works of textile art by with cash prizes. Artists may submit up to 10 9/16/21 donated works of artPLEASE to the school. Today, the THISingPROOF reception on Saturday, Sept. 25,648-2245 4-7 p.m. 28 NOTICE: FAX TO (805) ASAP Thursday, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. Zapotec weaver PorfirioISSUE: Gutiérrez. 248 S. digital images for consideration. On exhibit Oct. collection is regarded as one of the nation’s finPoetry reading, open mic and Jackson Wheeler W. Main St., Ventura, 805-644-9214, www.vitaMontgomery St., Unit A, Ojai, 805-633-9188, 8-Nov. 16 at the Atrium Gallery at the Ventura est selections of early 20th century California carolynglasoebaileyfoundation.org. artcenter.com. County Government Center. For submission guide- poetry series hosted by Marsha de la O, streamed BREAKING THE CODE Sunday, Sept. 26, 3 p.m. An original romantic comedy by local playwright Claudia Hoag McGarry about five people in New York City contending with friendship, romance, family and other drama related to life’s journey, as well as the “codes” by which they live. $20. NAMBA Performing Arts Space, 47 S. Oak St., Ventura, www.nambaarts.com. TRES VIDAS Thursday, Sept. 23, 6 p.m. via Zoom. OC Live presents a special online performance in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). This work of musical theater, written by Chilean poet Marjorie Agosin, celebrates the life and work of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, Salvadoran activist Rufina Amaya and Argentine poet Alfonsina Storni. vcccd-edu.zoom. us/s/96118874993.
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