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HEAR AND NOW Spontaneous riffs on the jazz highway THE NEW NEW ORLEANS How artists are reshaping the Big Easy THE WORLD’S FASTEST YACHT—Is In Your Backyard The little known story of Gentry Eagle JANUARY 2012

GOOD VIBES: Nick Mancini brought the smooth, transparent sounds of vibraphone to a recent gig with Davey Miller and friends in Ventura. For more on the local jazz scene, see page 31.

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6 SPONTANEOUS INTERACTION

FEATURES ARTS

31 Hear and Now Spontaneous riffs on the jazz highway

TRAVEL

25 The New New Orleans How artists are reshaping the Big Easy

ABOUT TOWN

12 The World’s Fastest Yacht

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Is in your backyard

DEPARTMENTS COMMUNITY

8 2011 Mayor’s Arts Awards Museum of Ventura County

SHORT LIST

37 A selective preview of local happenings

COVER: Nick Mancini and his incredible flying mallets. Invited by Davey Miller, the LA-based vibraphonist was part of a jazz quartet that recently gigged at Andres Wine & Tapas Bar in Ventura. Photo by Joey Viles.

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SPONTANEOUS INTERACTION

ichard Barth hit the first notes hard, blowing double time, riffing like mad about jazz and jazz musicians and jazz venues and Ventura County jazz in general. The man had his groove, no doubt. It was April 8, 2010 and his solo—a scopious email with the subject line, “story idea - jazz scene in ventura county”—listed dozens of jazz bands and individual jazz musicians between T.O. and Ojai. I riffed back quietly, half time feel, side-slipping a commitment. Yes, I told him, a story should be done. But… dot, dot, dot. What I was really thinking was: too much info. How to distill all that jazz into one cohesive article? And what about photos? This thing was an octopus, a tome. And here I am an editor with but a few pages to work with, and really what I need are quick byte queries with tightly focused story ideas and this wild jam session of a pitch was just the opposite of that. Then Leslie Westbrook blew a change. She pulled me into the pocket with a pitch about another local jazz cat named Richard—Richard Tell, who’d fired up a series of live performances called Ojai Jazz Concerts. Leslie and I bopped back and forth, expanding the focus of her pitch and narrowing the focus of Barth’s. My emails were caveat-laden (“it’d require a lot of phone calls, quote gathering”), hers passionate (“the daughter of a jazz musician and jazz fan—and one who likes to keep jazz alive”). And that was just the beginning. The article (page 31) evolved as one spontaneous interaction led to another. The

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creative process became something of a multifarious improv: a jazz-style jam, you could say, with photographers, musicians, jazz lovers, concert organizers, a writer, and an editor chiming in. Now that it’s all boiled to a crescendo and cooled back down, this soup pot approach seems entirely fitting. The Gentry Eagle story (page 12) didn’t start with an editorial pitch at all. In fact, the world’s fastest yacht, a piece of maritime history and an unparalleled blend of speed and luxury—which happens to be berthed in our backyard—has virtually eluded local ink. At press time, I see that a community paper has finally picked up on her. Good. The old gal deserves some recognition. After stumbling upon her haphazardly last summer, I was led by online chatter to believe that she’d moved to San Francisco. But a phone conversation with Norman Gentry, the boat’s owner and son of powerboat legend Tom Gentry, confirmed that she is, in fact, still floating right here in Ventura Harbor. As well as reaching out to Norman, I emailed the writer of a 2009 Associated Content article that mentioned Ventura Harbor as the boat’s home. I expected John Reinhart to reply from out of state. Instead, he wrote back, “I’m not only familiar with [Ventana], I read it pretty much cover to cover each time around.” And again the small world of synchronicity and spontaneous interactions exploded. — Matt mattk@ventanamonthly.com

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hen you first see her, you might think they’re shooting a James Bond movie. A hundred and twelve feet long with a prow that knifes over the jetty like a rapier, she is one of the longest yachts in Ventura Harbor. And length isn’t all that distinguishes her. A study in white and black, she looks more like a starship than a yacht. Look closely and you might see a ding in the paint, or a spot where water has gotten under the polyester and made a bubble. But these imperfections only add mystery to the glamorous rock star called Gentry Eagle. Custom designed and built by racing legend Tom Gentry—twotime Union of International Motorboating World Champion and holder of numerous powerboat speed records—Gentry Eagle is powered by 11,500 horses and features innovative design inside and out. Tom Gentry’s use of cutting edge propulsion, drive systems, and radical hull designs pushed powerboats to the extreme and garnered him a long string of victories and records. But the trophy he wanted most was held by the British tycoon Richard Branson, who, in 1985, crossed the Atlantic in record time, claiming the most coveted honor in powerboat-

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ing: the Blue Riband Transatlantic title. Gentry met with the renowned performance boat engineer Peter Birkett, who actually designed Virgin Challenger, Branson’s Blue Riband winning boat. Together they came up with an aluminum deep-V hull, an engine room packed with two MTU V396 TB94s sequentially turbocharged marine diesel engines and a 4,500 horsepower Textron Lycoming marine turbine, and an Arneson surface drive strapped on the back. All that marine jargon has a simple translation: burning speed. To deal with the horrific beating the hull would take during a high-speed crossing, Gentry employed Vosper Thornycroft LTD, a company known for building destroyers, frigates, and fast attack craft. The boat was welded using a metalax sub-harmonic stress relieving process. When the dust settled, what emerged was the fastest yacht in the world. On July 25, 1989, Gentry Eagle left Ambrose Lighthouse in New York Harbor and blazed across the Atlantic to Bishop Rock on England’s Isles of Scilly with Tom Gentry at the helm. She crossed the Atlantic in just 62 hours and seven minutes, averaging 73 mph and shaving 23 percent off Branson’s time.

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Gentry Eagle went on to capture the Chapman Trophy for the fastest run from Miami to New York (nineteen hours and seventeen minutes), and the award for the fastest round trip between Nassau and Miami (five hours and twenty minutes). In 1990, Gentry decided to transform Gentry Eagle into the fastest luxury yacht in the world. He hired a then-fledgling designer from Fort Lauderdale named Robin M. Rose to do the interior. It was, to say the least, a challenge. Take for example the portholes Gentry wanted. During high-speed turns, each one would become something of a sea cock, an entryway for water. So Rose designed faux portholes that give the impression of ports without actually opening. Weight was also a major issue, as Gentry Eagle had to remain the fastest luxury yacht. Rose scoured the world for the lightest possible materials, and redesigned fixtures and furnishings for optimum strength with minimum weight. The redesign took two years, but the results were worth it. Gentry Eagle sleeps four owners and guests in incomparable luxury, and crews another four in two cabins. The master’s cabin boasts a king size bed and an electronically controlled skylight. There’s a barbecue and full sink on the flying bridge. A spiral staircase leads you below, to the champagne- and midnight bluecolored main salon. Tragically, Tom Gentry was caught beneath his capsized 40-foot Skater catamaran after she flipped at 115 mph during the Key West World Offshore Championship race in 1994. He remained in a coma for four years before finally succumbing to respiratory failure in January 1998. And Gentry Eagle? She sits quietly in Ventura Harbor, awaiting her next adventure. She is for sale—to the right owner. But this is a demanding thoroughbred and only the right combination of thrill-seeker, jet-setter, and mega-yacht enthusiast will qualify to take her helm. James Bond, perhaps? v

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much for his aesthetics as his congenital blindness. Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews is a sensation with his hip hop-informed funk. He now adorns national magazine covers, but not so long ago, Andrews brayed his unruly trombone from a balcony on Frenchman Street, calling the outdoor strollers to the club where he worked. Like Ruffins and Butler, he’s become one of New Orleans’s great musical ambassadors. Artist Sophie Lvoff came to New Orleans to teach with AmeriCorps; she decided to stay and pursue her photography. Her Good Children Gallery at 4037 St. Claude Avenue represents thirteen contemporary artists whose post-modern work often looks as though it could be from any major city. The tall, willowy Lvoff says, “It’s a struggle to get people to come downtown for art, rather than, say, Julia Street, which has more commercial access. But it’s exciting to be involved with such creative people, and it’s not hard to find inspiration here at all.” Grace Wilson is the director of communications for the 100-year-old New Orleans Museum of Art. She sums up her city this way: “There’s nothing sweeter than to see someone in a second line who is just letting themselves go and feeling everything that moment has to offer. And there’s no place to live for the moment like New Orleans.” v

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t all began like this: Somehow, having learned that I am a jazz fan (as well as a jazz pianist’s daughter), a crazily enthusiastic dude named Richard Tell called me on the telephone and began pontificating about his new series of monthly jazz concerts in Ojai. The lines were burning up with the impresario’s enthusiasm as he raved about some of the musicians he’s featured, as well as his future plans. The concert venue—Ojai Valley Community Church (“Don’t call it a church,” he begged)—was certainly unique. I was intrigued. Anyway, church or no church, I believe that jazz is holy and I embraced the idea with equal parts enthusiasm and curiosity. I will admit that I did find it a bit odd watching jazz bird Denise Donatelli scat in front of a cross, but her performance with her trio was terrific. And I was thrilled beyond belief to find a place (outside of L.A.’s Jazz Bakery or Santa Barbara’s Lobero Theater) where I could listen to jazz, without the clinking of wine glasses, in the company of a mutually respectful, appreciative crowd of fellow jazz fans. So I became a believer—in Ojai Jazz Concerts—and encourage all ye faithful to come to the holy world of jazz.

sent off an email to Matt, the editor here at Ventana, telling him about Rich. Soon, he riffed back, “You gotta check out Davey Miller, former pro surfer, artist, musician… He’s passionate about jazz and a classic Ventura character.” Character indeed, with a heart of gold when it comes to top jazz musicians (seasoned pros from L.A. such as bassist Tony Dumont, pianist Mitch Foreman, and saxophonist Doug Webb), whom he invites to Ventura—and pays out of his own pocket—to jam with him in small local venues, most currently at Andres Wine & Tapas Bar in the Ventura Harbor on the first Friday of every month. “I must have played thousands of gigs for free, but I pay the guys,” Davey told me. I landed on Davey’s Myspace page where I was delighted to lend my ears to a sweet and tasty straight-ahead rendition of Cole Porter’s “What is This Thing called Love?” played the way I heard music growing up as a 1950s “cool West Coast jazz” kid hiding beneath my father’s piano. It’s not always an older crowd digging this music these days. “I love jazz,” enthused Ben Norens, a 29-year-old Channel Islands resident I met one night January 2012 | ventana | 31

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Above: Critically acclaimed jazz singer Denise Donatelli has performed at some of the country’s leading venues, as well as a little church in Ojai. Top center: One of New York’s most called-upon studio players, vibraphonist Nick Mancini recently jammed in Ventura with local drummer Davey Miller. Opposite top: Thirdgeneration jazz musician Granville “Danny” Young lives in Newbury Park and plays throughout Ventura County. Opposite bottom: Ira Nepus on trombone with the Tom Peterson Group. Also shown: Rich Eames, piano; Dick Weller, drums; Jeff D’Angelo, bass; Jonathan Dane, trumpet; and Tom Peterson, saxophone.

after he and a couple of fellow youthful buddies were lured into the wine bar by Davey Miller and his players’ music while departing the nearby Ventura Harbor Comedy Club. No surprise. It was top-notch jazz, performed by of a quartet of accomplished musicians: super fine vibraphonist Nick Mancini (who drove up from Toluca Lake); bassist Bruce Lett (from Malibu), trombonist Ira Nepus (from Thousand Oaks), and the indomitable Davey Miller on drums and a few vocals. If Davey is the patron saint of jazz in Ventura, then Ira Nepus may well be the keeper of the holy grail in East Ventura. Fresh off the “thrill of his career,” playing two solos for Sir Paul McCartney’s forthcoming album of jazz standards (and sitting next to Sir Paul in Capitol Records’ famous “Studio A” for three hours!), Nepus actively promotes jazz in East Ventura County. (More on that in a moment.) If there’s a hero in all this it’s Ventura County resident and jazz aficionado Rich Barth, a downtown L.A. commuter by day who moonlights as the e-publisher of a monthly list of local jazz events and venues—online at venturacountyjazz.com. This dude is dedicated. He spent two-and-a-half hours crawling through traffic to get to The SideCar Restaurant in Ventura, where we met during one of their steamin’ “Jazz and Grilled Cheese Tuesday” events. Over a great evening of music performed by Coda—made up of David Johnson on vibes, Kevin Fukagawa on piano, David Robaire on bass, and

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Charles Levin on drums—we dug into a great meal and fine tunes. I hit Cafe Fiore downtown later that same evening, to be delighted by a swingin’ rendition of “If I Only Had Brain” (yes, from The Wizard of Oz), by crooner and Ventura resident Bernie Meisinger (pronounced “mysinger”). An L.A. transplant (via a small town in Pennsylvania), Meisinger met Maria Fiore in the big city before there was Fiore’s in Ventura. A few years later she called. The rest, as they say, is history. “After playing the gig at Cafe Fiore for a few months, I found myself spending more and more time [in Ventura],” says Meisinger. “On days off, I’d ride my motorcycle up here to cool off from the heat of the San Fernando Valley and spend time with folks I found to be genuine and unaffected. One thing led to another, and in 2005 I bought a boat large enough to live on here in the harbor.” Down Thousand Oaks way, jazz trombonist Ira Nepus grew up in a jazz household under his father’s tutelage. In addition to his gigs, he puts on the summer series of jazz concerts at Gardens of the Worlds, on Thousand Oaks Boulevard. Nepus plays in the world-renown ClaytonHamilton Big Band, as well as the Boyd Cannon Big Band, monthly at Borderline in T.O. He also went on a world tour this year with Elton John and Elvis Costello. Yet he finds time to organize fundraisers to help local high schools raise money to send their jazz bands to competitions, and sets up gigs for local jazz musicians to play around the county. “What Davey Miller is to the Ventura jazz scene, Ira is tenfold to the

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Above: Critically acclaimed jazz singer Denise Donatelli has performed at some of the country’s leading venues, as well as a little church in Ojai. Top center: One of New York’s most called-upon studio players, vibraphonist Nick Mancini recently jammed in Ventura with local drummer Davey Miller. Opposite top: Thirdgeneration jazz musician Granville “Danny” Young lives in Newbury Park and plays throughout Ventura County. Opposite bottom: Ira Nepus on trombone with the Tom Peterson Group. Also shown: Rich Eames, piano; Dick Weller, drums; Jeff D’Angelo, bass; Clay Jenkins, trumpet; and Tom Peterson, saxophone.

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Kellaway (featured in the April 2011 issue of Ventana), who also hangs his hat in Ojai. Oh, and rumor has it that Tom Scott recently moved to Ventura. For those who like early jazz, or “jass,” Piper Winery, high atop Rincon Mountain, hosts a fun potluck/wine tasting/jass jam (Ventana, August 2010) the first Sunday of every month except January in a converted barn with a great view. On Sundays at the Pacific Corinthian Yacht Club in Channel Islands Harbor there’s a different focus, with bands from L.A. performing. Simi Adult Community Center has New Orleans jazz, and The Sportsman Restaurant in Camarillo hosts Diz Mullin’s Swing Shift. Other regional big bands include the Ojai Big Band, Ventura Jazz Orchestra, Untouchables, Unforgettables, Swing Shift, Boyd Cannon Big Band, Gordon Goodwin’s bands, Danny Puchillo Four Brothers Big Band, Dean Adams Big Band, Joe Gray and his Late Nite Big Band, The Matt Finders Octet, The Tom Peterson Sextet. And not to be overlooked: the college bands at Ventura College, Moorpark College, and Cal Lutheran University. Phew! That’s a lot of great jazz for just one county. There is much to be celebrated. The musicians I heard were all incredibly talented and completely approachable. The crowds were super friendly, and the great music was often paired with tasty food and libations. But be forewarned: if someone cancels a gig and the musicians or venue don’t get their listing or changes in to Rich Barth’s web guide, you could end up on a dead end street on the jazz highway, as I almost did. Be sure to call the venues ahead of time. So what are you doing sitting here reading this? Get off your duff and hop on the Ventura County jazz highway. I think you’ll find it’s quite a trip, in more ways than one. v

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Fox Fine Art Show

Through January 16 | Ventura Harbor Ventura County Potter’s Guild Gallery is featuring Francisco Magdaleno, the first featured artist since the pottery showcase opened in July of 2010. Magdaleno is a local artist who creates strong, beautiful sculptures mostly from terra cotta clay. These are coil built by hand, a method that joins the artist and his creation. Magdaleno’s use of oxides and his turquoise treatment of glazes give his sculptures a primitive look and feel. Free. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Artist Reception: January 14, 4-6 p.m. Ventura County Potter’s Guild Gallery, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Suite 105, Ventura Harbor. For more information, call 805.644.6800.

January 19 – March 19 | Fox Fine Jewelry, Ventura Maggie Kildee, Steve Richardson, and Rich Brimer will display their art at Fox Fine Jewelry in downtown Ventura. An artists’ reception will be held on January 21 from 6-9 p.m. Maggie Kildee shapes clay into expressionistic women. Steve Richardson’s love of surfing and fishing is apparent in his work. The shoreline and the power of the sea influence the work of Rich Brimer as well. 210 E. Main St., Ventura. For more information, call 805.652.1800.

Into the Fragile Through January 26 | Cal Lutheran University, T.O. Brian Stethem photographs everyday things in a way that reveals quiet narratives and overlooked meanings. His latest collection examines the fleeting, ephemeral nature of life and celebrates resilience. The photographs portray people’s sacred sides and imagine their lives interchanged with the lives of other creatures including insects and turtles. Free admission. Kwan Fong Gallery, located in the Soiland Humanities Center, CLU campus. For more information, call 805.444.7716 or visit callutheran.edu/ kwan_fong.

Studio Channel Islands Alumni NOW January | Studio Channel Islands Art Center, Camarillo Studio Channel Islands Art Center in Old Town Camarillo will showcase current and retrospective work from nine former artists-in-residence. Curator Arlene Mead has selected pieces by artists Chris Beirne, Gerd Koch, Russell McMillin, Tom McMillin, Leslie McQuaide, Julia Pinkham, Cheryl Thomas, Sylvia Torres, and Chris Turk for the exhibit. The public is invited to an artists’ reception on January 7 from 4-6 p.m. The Artists’ Studios will be open to the public on January 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2222 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. For more information, visit studiochannelislands.org.

2012 Collector’s Choice January 4 – February 11 | Sylvia White Gallery, Ventura For this exhibition, Sylvia White has invited several of the gallery’s collectors, from all across the United States, to review the artist submissions and select their favorite work. Each collector was allowed to select up to ten pieces. More than 2,000 images were received from almost 500 different artists. The 47 artists with the highest number of votes were invited to participate in the exhibition. There will be an opening reception on January 7 from 3-5 p.m. 1783 E. Main St., Ventura. For more information, visit artadvice.com or call 805.643.8300.

Celebration January 11 – February 28 | Red Brick Gallery, Ventura Vibrant colors, textures, and transformations are expressed in Red Brick Gallery’s new show, “Celebration.” The Gallery’s 5th Anniversary Party and Benefit for Food Share will take place on January 21 from 6-9 p.m. Twenty percent of all sales will be donated to Food Share during the party. In this show the artists, using a variety of mediums, express a unique moment in time. Featured artist Samara Iodice photographs adoptable dogs from the Canine Adoption and Rescue League (CARL) of Southern California in the hopes of finding them new homes. 315 E. Main St., Ventura. For more information, visit redbrickart.com.

Fresh Fridays January 13 | Ventura Improv Company The VIC’s Friday night shows are intended to showcase the talents of improvisers of all experience levels. To that end, newer improvisers perform with veteran VIC members. All shows will be a competitive comedy improv format, where the improvisers are given challenges by the show’s host or director. The audience can judge the action. The shows are a fast-paced mix of scenes, improv games, and music. Admission $8 to $10. Show time 8 p.m. 34 N. Palm Street at Main, Ventura. For more information, visit venturaimprov.com or call 805.643.5701 x 2.

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Local Food & Wine Challenge January 19 | Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach Hotel The Ventura County Wine Trail is putting a new spin on food and wine shows by introducing the Local Food & Wine Challenge. Fourteen teams of local wineries and restaurants will match up to see who can create the best wine and food pairing in Ventura County. Pre-sale tickets are $45, tickets at the door are $55. 6-8:30 p.m. 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura. For more information, visit venturacountywinetrail.com.

Turtle Island Quartet Hendrix Tribute January 21 | Matilija Auditorium, Ojai Through their exploration of jazz, classical, American vernacular, and world music styles, the Turtle Island Quartet has taken audiences on a journey through many musical genres, eras, and places: the American landscape, Latin America, Europe, and India to name a few. Now the two-time Grammy-winning quartet ventures to Electric Ladyland, tackling works by legendary guitarist, songwriter, and performer Jimi Hendrix, as well as other compositions reflective of and inspired by Hendrix’s music, including TIQ founder David Balakrishnan’s new composition “Tree of Life.” Tickets in advance are $30 for adults, $28 for seniors; available at the Ojai Coffee Roasting Co. and online. Show time 7:30 p.m. Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Rd., Ojai. For more information, see ptgo.org.

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Ted Neeley and His Little Big Band January 20 - 29 | Rubicon Theatre, Ventura Before his epoch-making performance in the film of Jesus Christ, Superstar, Ted Neeley was a singer, songwriter, vocal arranger, and record producer from Ranger, Texas. Backed by a little (five-piece) band of big talents, Ted takes us back to his Texas roots with a winsome bit of backwoods blues and country, performs highlights from rock-and-roll musicals such as Tommy, Hair, Sgt. Pepper’s… and Superstar, sings excerpts from his film scores for Robert Altman and others, and premieres new, never-before-heard pop compositions. Expect a mix of electric and acoustic music, a little “yammering,” and some special surprises. 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. For more information, visit rubicontheatre.org.

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New Shanghai Circus January 27 | Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza This talented troupe continues to amaze audiences of all ages, bringing an all-new show to Thousand Oaks. The company of 21 represents some of the finest gymnasts and acrobats from China including many who have received gold, silver, and bronze medals in China’s national competitions. Astonishing athletes defy gravity and execute breathtaking feats as they stretch the limits of human ability in this spellbinding show. Admission $30 to $45. Show time 8 p.m. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster (800.745.3000; ticketmaster.com) or the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Box Office, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. For information, call 805.449.2787 or visit civicartsplaza.com.

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Eric Bibb’s “New World Blues”

January 27 – February 26 | Ojai Center for the Arts Considered one of the greatest mysteries of all time, Agatha Christie’s novel Ten Little Indians was adapted into a play called “And Then There Were None.” The mystery has ten people called to a remote house and each one of them gets killed one by one. Even if you know the key, Christie’s deft process and imagination is always a delight. Show times: 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. or 7 p.m., Sundays. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. For more information, visit ojaiact.org.

February 3 | Matilija Auditorium, Ojai A performance by Eric Bibb is an enriching experience, both musically and spiritually. Soulful and gospel-inspired, Bibb melds a traditional rootsy American style with a subtle contemporary sensibility. As one critic put it, “Eric’s singing and versatile guitar playing fuses a variety of genres to become a New World Blues.” Admission $26 - $28. Show time 7:30 p.m. Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Rd., Ojai. For more information, visit ptgo.org. January 2012 | ventana | 37

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portion of guest quarters currently used as a huge game room. Family room w/wet bar, formal living room and conversation area, Formal dining room, Large master with luxury bath, balcony and sitting room. Hardwood flooring in entry, formal dine, kitchen and family room. Gourmet island kitchen with eat-in area. Spacious office / library downstairs. Take a

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Picture your custom home built atop this magnificent 8+ acres of land overlooking the Ventura River Valley accented by majestic oak trees. Below this homesite, you can plant a variety of citrus, avocado, or grapevines on the southerly facing slopes. You can also design and build your own horse stable and riding rink at the bottom. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

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This is the classic Ventura home you have been waiting for! Beautiful, spacious Craftsman lovingly restored. Main house is 2394 square with a guest suite above the garage that has its own bathroom, a loft bed and a kitchenette - offering an additional 480+ square feet that is not included in the square footage of the main house. The master suite is on the second floor of the home and features ocean views, awesome built-in cabinets and dressers, bamboo flooring, a wrap-around view deck, and privacy from lush landscaping all around. The updated kitchen has a vintage Wedgewood stove, walk-in pantry, and marble counters. There is a fireplace in the living room, multiple options for dining, and a cozy den with custom sofa.

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