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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
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.
OPENING ART
Plein air painting will be the subject of an artist workshop hosted by California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m.
ONGOING THEATER ONGOING ART
BUENAVENTURA GALLERY Sept. 29-30:
Collectors’ Preview reception for the Collectors’ Auction Exhibit coming in October. Through Sept. 25: Work by members of the Buenaventura Abstract Artist Collective. 432 N. Ventura Ave., Studio 99, Ventura, 805-648-1235, www.buenaventuragallery.org.
CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF ART THOUSAND OAKS Saturday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m. via Zoom:
An Artist Workshop focused on plein air painting. Previous painting experience is not required. All ages. Through Jan. 9, 2022: GIFTED: Collecting the Art of California at Gardena High School, 1919-1956. For nearly 40 years, seniors at Gardena High School selected, purchased and donated works of art to the school. Today, the collection is regarded as one of the nation’s finest selections of early 20th century California art, from plein air painting to the Arts and Crafts Movement. Ongoing: Some online exhibits continue to be available. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805-405-5240, cmato.org.
CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM
Through Dec. 20: 1991: Celebrating 30 Years of Art That Sails, on exhibit of some of the incredible artworks in the museum’s collection, some of which have never been seen by the public, in honor of CIMM’s founding in 1991. 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, 805-984-6260, cimmvc.org.
VITA ART CENTER Sept. 25-Nov. 13.
Menagerie: All Creatures Great and Small, works by contemporary artists focusing on real and imaginary animals. Also opening: Drawings of American homes by Dave Smith. Preview opening reception on Saturday, Sept. 25, 4-7 p.m. 28 W. Main St., Ventura, 805-644-9214, www.vitaartcenter.com.
AUDITIONS/
CALLS TO ARTISTS LATINX POETRY CHAPBOOK CONTEST
Through Sept. 30. Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Emma Trelles is creating something new with Gunpowder Press! Currently seeking submissions from Latinx poets ages 18 and up for two poetry collections which will be translated and published as bilingual chapbooks. Original works in Spanish or English will be accepted through Sept. 30. Open to current California residents; poets living in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit gunpowderpress.com. VALUE Through Sept. 29. The Ventura County Arts Council invites submissions for a new exhibit to open in October. As an artist, what do you value? All media is accepted for this juried show with cash prizes. Artists may submit up to 10 digital images for consideration. On exhibit Oct. 8-Nov. 16 at the Atrium Gallery at the Ventura County Government Center. For submission guidelines and more information, visit vcartscouncil. org/atrium-gallery/submissions/. ALMOST, MAINE Through Oct. 3. Conejo Players Theatre presents this play made up of nine vignettes set in the small town of Almost, Maine on one magical midwinter night. Residents explore connections, relationships and the mysteries of the heart beneath the colorful northern lights. Masks required. $18-20. 351 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 805-495-3715, www.conejoplayers.org.
THE LAST, BEST SMALL TOWN Through Nov.
6. Set in Ventura County’s own Fillmore, this original play by John Guerra follows the fortunes, growth and interactions between two families, the Gonzalezes and the Millers, that live next door to each other. Presented by Theatricum Botanicum. $10-60. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, 310-455-3723, theatricum.com. SALVATORI Through Oct. 3. An original play by Sindy McKay about the various consequences faced by a family when one member is taken in by a cult. For all in-person performances, audience members will need to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test (within the previous 72 hours) along with a photo ID. Regardless of vaccination status, audience members will be required to wear a mask in compliance with current mandates. $10-20. The Elite, 2731 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard, 805-483-5118, www.theelite.org. STROKE OF LUCK Streaming now. The Simi Valley Virtual Arts Center presents the first in its online cabaret series featuring a musical dramedy about one woman’s stroke and recovery. Starring Farley Cadena. www.svvac.org/ virtual-cabaret-series.
Poetry reading, open mic and Jackson Wheeler poetry series hosted by Marsha de la O, streamed
live from E.P. Foster Library in Ventura. www.facebook.com/venturacountypoetry.
643 PROJECT SPACE Through Sept. 24.
Colores De Mi Tierra, Olguin Tapia Heredia’s abstract work inspired by the colors of his hometown in Michoacán. 643 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, www.643projectspace.com. AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Ongoing. Farm to Market, an interactive exhibit promoting healthy lifestyles through role play. Tomols to Trains: County Transportation through the 1900s. Antique tractors, farming implements, a living beehive and more. Hours: ThursdaysSundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/ visit-agriculture-museum/.
BEATRICE WOOD CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Through Sept. 26. Sacred Deities of Ancient Egypt, photographs by Jacqueline Thurston that contemplate the meaning and beauty of Ancient Egyptian art. 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road, Upper Ojai, 805-646-3381, www.beatricewood.com.
CALIFORNIA OIL MUSEUM On exhibit:
Voyage of Discovery: Women in STEM, highlighting the many women who have had an impact on science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Ongoing: Videos, interactive models and more detailing the history of the oil and gas industry, as well as exhibits on rocks, minerals and dinosaurs. The museum is now open Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 805-933-0076 or www.caoilmuseum.org. CANVAS AND PAPER Through Oct. 3. Drawings AD PROOF by Henri Matisse. 311 N. Montgomery St., Ojai, Client: Calleguas 805-798-9301, www.canvasandpaper.org. Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244 CAROLYN GLASOE BAILEY FOUNDATION Through Oct. 2. Continuous Line, Linea Continua, five new works of textile art by Please check this proof over carefully and indicate all corrections clearly. You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Final Proof”. If we receive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Proofs, AD WILL 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 NOTICE: PLEASE FAX THIS PROOF TO (805) 648-2245 ASAP Zapotec weaver Porfirio Gutiérrez. 248 S. ISSUE: 9/16/21 Montgomery St., Unit A, Ojai, 805-633-9188, carolynglasoebaileyfoundation.org.
LOSE THE LAWN GAIN A GARDEN
$3or more square foot rebate Starting Sept. 1, 2020
TURF REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Visit
There’s still time to see drawings by Henri Matisse on exhibit through Oct. 3 at Canvas and Paper in Ojai. Pictured: “Tête de femme,” 1935, pencil on paper. © 2021 Succession H. Matisse/Artists Rgiths Society (ARS), New York
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, 805-6423345, dudleyhouse.org. FOCUS ON THE MASTERS Ongoing. The Learning to See Student Art Showcase online, featuring work by students from Anacapa, Cabrillo, De Anza Academy of Technology; the Arts and Rio del Valle middle schools; and Montalvo, Pierpont and Sierra Linda elementary schools. focusonthemasters.com.
HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS 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. H GALLERY AND STUDIOS Through Oct. 31. Major Tom, a group exhibition. 1793 E. Main St., Ventura, www.dabart. me/ventura-2. 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, 805-487-4333, www.murphyautomuseum.org. MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY Online: Out and Back: Ventura County Outdoor Adventures, a newly digitized collection of photographs taken from reels of film created by lifelong Ventura County resident and avid outdoorsman Herman Keene (1879-1965). Ongoing: Exhibits devoted to the Chumash, the history of Ventura County, the Children’s Garden, George Stuart Historical Figures® and more. 100 E. Main St., Ventura, 805653-0323 or venturamuseum.org. OJAI ART CENTER Through Sept. 26. The Great Art Theft, an exhibit and fundraiser featuring fine works of donated art by local artists. Purchase a ticket to the gala, and walk away with a piece of art at a “steal!” Gala on Sunday, Sept. 26, 3-6 p.m. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-646-0117, www.ojaiartcenter.org/art.html. OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM Through Oct. 11: Finding the Light, works that demonstrate how members of Ojai Studio Artists found light during the pandemic. 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, 805-640-1390, 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 ARTS AND GIFTS Ongoing. Gifts, jewelry, decor and more made by local artists. 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai, 805798-0033, www.poppiesartandgifts.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 docentled tours; group and special-focus tours by appointment. Situated off of Highway 126, two miles east of Piru. 805521-1501, www.ranchocamulos.org. RAY D. PRUETER LIBRARY Through Oct. 15. Focus on the Masters’ Learning to See Outreach Art Showcase presents two- and three-dimensional work made by K-7 students of Ocean View School District Summer School inspired by FOTM-documented artists. 510 Park Ave., Port Hueneme, 805486-5460, https://focusonthemasters.com/. realART Opened Aug. 8. The art gallery in Whizin Market Square will host a new show with works by a variety of contemporary artists, including Walter Impert, Melanie Roschko, Jayne Walther, Teri Garcia, Dale Boyer, Bruce Samia and others. Whizin Market Square, 28861 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, 310452-4000, buyrealart.com.
RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND
MUSEUM Opened July 2. FBI: From Al Qaeda to Al Capone, covering the history of the organization from its inception to modern day. Exhibit will include a Thompson machine gun and the original Unabomber Manifesto. Tour and lunch with former FBI agent Robby Chacon on Thursday, Sept. 23, 12:30-4:30 p.m.; and with former FBI agent Daric Manser on Thursday, Oct. 21, 12:30-4:30 p.m. 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, 800410-8354, www.reaganfoundation.org.
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM Through Jan. 9, 2022:
Work From Home, work created close to home during the pandemic by 50 California artists. Through Nov. 7: Vistas, Varmints and Vagabonds: The PAC6 Paints the Wild West, scenery, characters and happenings of the American west. The museum is now open, Wednesdays-Sundays. 117 N. 10th St., Santa Paula, 805-525-5554 or www.santapaulaartmuseum.org. SIMI VALLEY VIRTUAL ARTS CENTER Ongoing. 25th Anniversary Photography Collection, photography by Jon Neftali and Worth Living For, a suicide prevention art campaign organized by the Simi Valley Youth Council. The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center has created an online presence to showcase work from both local and regional artists, theater and performing arts events and more. www.svvac.org. STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS Through Sept. 25. Perceive Me, works that challenge and deconstruct ideas and perceptions of fat bodies, beauty and worth, with the hope of empowering and inspiring others. Ongoing: Virtual art exhibits include Gallery Virgins, Richard Barnett Portraits, Magical Realism, The Illusionists and Illuminated, as well as artist video talks, online art classes and children’s educational resources. 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, 805-383-1368, studiochannelislands.org. VENTURA POTTERY GALLERY Ongoing. Talented ceramic artists from across Ventura County make up the Ventura County Potters Guild, and they display their works — housewares, home decor, figurines and more — at the guild’s gallery and shop in Ventura Harbor. 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 105, Ventura, 805- 644-6800, venturapottersguild.org/gallery.
WILLIAM ROLLAND GALLERY Through Sept. 30:
Escapism, in which CLU senior art students set their minds free during the pandemic through paintings, drawings and sculptures. Online: On Labor and Youth, in which Robin Holder addresses the struggle essential workers face carrying the weight of society while scrambling for survival. California Lutheran University, 160 Overton Court, Thousand Oaks, 805493-3697, rollandgallery.callutheran.edu. ♦ 1559 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura • (805) 644-1500
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