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6 March madness

Features nesting

28 A Little Bit Country Rustic comfort at Gridley Ranch

style

17 Meet Your Makers Original designs, local designers

profile

12 Jewelry for the Eyes

mariana schulze

A contemporary take on retro glam

departments community

8 Texas Hold â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em Benefit Poker Tournament Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley

10 Carnevale Ventura

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Renaissance Italy comes to town short list

39 A selective preview of local happenings

COVER: Local model Emily Rose Turner, bedecked in locally made jewelry and garb, surrounded by locally made creations, photographed in Ojai by Mariana Schulze.

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March Madness

elcome to March. I’d welcome you to “spring” but spring arrived in February this year. Which came as no surprise to me; I’ve gotten used to global weirdness: climatic wackiness, warming, whatever you want to call it. New York City flooded while we were locked down in a dry freeze. Our blossoms popped in the dead of winter. And next year, who knows? Certainly not the experts—most of them predicted a rainy 2012-2013. But chances are, it’ll be weird. So let’s forget about spring. Break out a pint glass and put on your best Irish brogue, because it’s March and nothing much happens in March besides St. Patrick’s Day. Yes, yes, I know it’s World Kidney Day on the second Thursday of the month. And of course Summer Day in Albania falls on March 14—which, by the way, is also Save a Spider Day. (I’m not making this up.) In other words, not much going on. My 101-year-old grandmother, an L.A. native, recently moved to Ventura. Feel up to a challenge? Try talking climate change with a centenarian. She looks at me like an owl eyeing a hobbled mouse, her blood pressure redlining. And she’s right. I am clueless. Who isn’t? Growing up in Ventura County of the ‘70s, I swung on a pendulum of floods and droughts, wildfires, mudslides, frog invasions. But now it’s really getting wild, I tell her. We’re approaching the tipping point. Runaway climate change. All over the world. She considers the catastrophic implications, then insists I take her to Danny’s Deli in Midtown for liver and onions. Conversation over. I also wasn’t terribly surprised to learn that the cousins behind friezeframes (p. 12) were gearheads. Sure they make fashion-forward eyeglass frames, an atypical pursuit for a couple of guys who started

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their careers in the family muffler shop. But then, we recently featured a racecar driving designer of premium jeans, too. So Marc Franchi and Jason Stanley can tune a catalytic converter and turn out blingy eyewear in the same weekend. These days, particularly around this county, there’s nothing rare about the crossover between car junky and fashionista. It’s a good look, too, if you can pull it off. Comes naturally to some people—and apparently to some places. When I first contacted the Kelley twins, Martha and Christie, who co-own Gridley Ranch in Ojai, to gauge their interest in a Nesting article (p. 28), the first to reply applauded the work of the other. She, in turn, credited her sister. Fact is, they’re both remarkably creative and have lit up the property with their artistic spark. Now, I’ll be honest. I’d never heard of Martha or Christie Kelley. So I was pleasantly surprised when photos for our Style pictorial (p. 17) started to flow and, lo and behold, there were their names. But they’re not among the featured designers. Some of their work just happened to be exhibited in the space where our photographer was shooting and it added to the look. Unplanned props that fell right into our theme. So there you have it. Everything in this issue—clothing, jewelry, shoes, paintings, bikinis, surfboards, vintage-inspired marquee lights, and one-off lamps made from antique industrial leftovers—was handcrafted by a locally-based indie designer. And how much of a chore is it to wrangle designers of all stripes and coordinate three separate photo shoots? Ask Mariana Schulze. Until April... — Matt mattk@ventanamonthly.com

Editor in Chief Matt Katz Art Director Christy Sisneros assistant editor Maxine Hurt Contributors Allison Costa Gaszton Gal Mariana Schulze Leslie Westbrook Graphic Designers Courtney Abercrombie Toby Emery Bret Hooper Account Executives Warren Barrett Diane Newman Laura Rearwin Dave Stephens Sales Team leader Kelly-marie Tracy Circulation Teresa Wann-Davis human resources Andrea Baker Business manager Angela Wang Accounting Alysia Chavez VP of Finance Michael Nagami Publisher David Comden

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1. Volunteers Amparo Davis and Mary Decker 2. Poker tournament knockout winner Rubin Snyder 3. Alissa Morton 4. Boys & Girls Clubs Board Members Neil Churchill, Marc Hernandez, and Benjamin Hill with Matt Francisco and Robbie Rothfield 5. Josh Steinwald

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Carnevale Ventura

Renaissance Italy comes to town Inspired by the Historical Figures of George Stuart, Carnevale Ventura brought something of Renaissance Italy to modernday California. Participants dressed in period clothing and enjoyed a Renaissance Faire, costume fashion show, masked ball, and other colorful events. While the Renaissance period produced great strides in art, science, architecture, commerce, and politics, it was also a time of turbulence. Carnevale Ventura was intended to raise public spirits in our own turbulent times. To learn more, log on to carnevaleventura.org. Photos Above by Andrew Schmidt Photo at Left by Mary Harrsch

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jewelry for the eyes Two cousins’ contemporary take on retro glam.

he words “vintage” and “retro” might come to mind when you see your first pair of friezeframes. Defined by their whimsical shapes, vibrant colors, sparkly bling, and pointy accents, each pair has its own unique flair. They’re the kind of frames that make people stop you on the street and ask, “Where did you get those glasses?!” Producing vintage-inspired eyewear here in Ventura County, friezeframes is making a name for itself via unusual designs and an unconventional approach to business. Run by cousins Marc Franchi and Jason Stanley, the company is based out of a 6,000-square-foot building in East Ventura, where all the business operations, design, manufacture, and shipping take place. Since 2009 the company has been progressing up the growth curve; it currently has a presence in 450 retail locations around the country. Each year, friezeframes releases 32 new styles, and they estimate sales between 12,000 and 18,000 pairs last year. Yet despite their growth, Franchi and Stanley still design each pair themselves; and though virtually unheard of in the industry, they start the process by making a wearable prototype instead of drafting designs on a computer. It can take their small production team anywhere from three to five hours to produce each pair, manually cutting them by machine, hand-sanding, and polishing each one.

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“Most eyewear companies keep regurgitating the same styles,” says Franchi, explaining their approach to design. “We’ve made an effort to come out with the most unique, wearable, original shapes.” The cousins-turned-business partners see eyewear as the ultimate accessory, something that gives you the ability to make a statement, to get noticed, with something often considered purely utilitarian. “We could do more mainstream designs and appeal to a larger taste ... but then we would fall into that vanilla category that defines so many companies,” says Franchi. And to be sure, with styles like the Swarovski crystal bedazzled “Betty” and bamboo-stemmed “Hewood,” friezeframes is anything but bland. So how is it that these two self-proclaimed car guys came to be designing highend eyewear? The story begins with the two cousins growing up in the Bay area and eventually working together as teenagers in the family muffler shop. Over the years, Marc began a career of buying struggling businesses (he bought his first one at age 22) while Jason delved into banking and real estate. When Marc stumbled across an opportunity to buy a small eyewear company, in 2009, the duo decided to go into business together. Neither is formally trained as a designer, but both seem to have a designer’s touch: that ability to to see potential and create something out of nothing. Citing their background in automotive, Stanley explains, “It’s that mechanical background

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Co-owners/cousins Mark Franchi (left) and Jason Stanley (right) design each pair of friezeframes themselves, a break from convention in the eyewear industry. The process begins by creating a wearable prototype in their Ventura production facility. Nicole Renee Koch

... the way I’m built. It’s seeing something and knowing there’s a better way to do it.” A quick glance at their eyewear will tell you this is not a company bound by convention. The cousins see their newness to the industry as a positive. “We run the business how we feel it should be run, not because that’s how its supposed to be done,” explains Franchi. Their return policy, dedication to customer service, and the fact that their frames are made right here in the U.S.A. — Ventura, to be exact — all set friezeframes apart in the wholesale eyewear industry. When starting out, they even repped the entire line themselves, traveling through the U.S. and Canada up to three weeks each month, building their customer base themselves so that they could then attract the best sales team. They have also resisted the urge to dive into international distribution. “We’re holding back, making sure we have a good foundation here,” says Franchi. And as for Internet sales, they are foregoing that as well — for themselves and the businesses they work with. Franchi explains, “We feel it’s one of the best ways we can protect the retailers that support our brand. If we sold direct to the public, we could significantly increase our sales. But we would be in direct competition with our retailers.” Looking ahead, Franchi and Stanley appear to be in this business for the long run. Though in the past Franchi would often buy and then sell his businesses, this one has “no exit strategy.” The future looks bright, especially when seen through a pair of sparkly frames. v Find retail locations and check out the full collection at friezeframes.com. March 2013

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Stewart + Brown High Low cinch skirt in black sand dot print, $118. Open Tie cardigan in silver, $104. stewartandbrown.com

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Catlin Blair Harvey Koru earrings, $76. Stepping Stones necklace, $295. Bound Earth bracelet (left hand), $250. Simple Riveting bracelet, $360. Simple Riveting ring (1 stone), $110. Simple Riveting ring (2 stones), $150. Coast ring, $125. River ring, $110. catlinblair.com

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Stewart + Brown Claribel drape dress in sandstone dot print, $171. Catlin Blair Harvey Del Mar earrings, $160. Trilogy necklace, $150 each. Stegosaurus bracelet (r. hand), $600. Stella ring, $160. See previous page for other items. Agnete Todd Masina multicolored textile shoes, $235. Scott Coppersmith Designs â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;50s Star marquee light, $400. 18 | ventana | March 2013

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believably amazing.” That was before I even walked into the super cool house and met these very sweet and talented women. I knew I was going to hate to leave. The road, more like a miniature amusement park roller coaster ride (depending on one’s speed), winds and curves and goes up and down and opens onto a pasture that stretches up to meet an old barn, guest cottage, terraced gardens, and handcrafted rock walls. At every step and turn, there is a beautiful site and view to behold. And tucked in the middle of this magnificent spot is a charming 2,000-square-foot house with an interior lovingly put together by the sisters and filled with their perfectly arranged treasures and creations. Most of the interior décor was Christie’s doing – but each sister gives equal credit to the other for the success of their efforts. Christie also converted a charming tool shed that now matches the house, as well as a barn that functions as a painting studio for her sister. Christie credits Martha for the rosemary filled garden with lovely sitting areas tucked here and there, but the edges blur. Yet, in the library/guest room, Martha designed two chaise lounges that face one side of a double-sided fireplace. On a library table, Christie is construct-

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Right: A painting by Martha offers an arty counterpoint to a cowhide rug. Ojai Valley views stream through the kitchen’s ample windows.

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ing an assemblage made with bullets. Two Franz Kline-like paintings by Martha (“He’s my favorite, he got me started,” she admits) flank the other side of the fireplace in the living room, where several of Christie’s whimsical lamps – including one made from an old movie projector – provide ambient lighting. Rams horns and fencing helmets hanging on one wall provoke. “I have a penchant for fencing helmets,” Christie says before Martha chimes in: “It’s creepy! Christie likes creepy things!” The sister defends her position: “There’s lots of mystery to masks. They go back to a time when they were inscrutable. There’s much to be said for them.” The floor is Saltillo tile covered with cowhides: “They are the best rugs for the money, they clean easily, are natural and beautiful,” says Christie who painted all the cabinets in the kitchen, bar/pantry and other rooms. The library boasts a “creepaholic” engraving Christie loves as well as stacks of books—many recovered with book jackets she made (especially if neon colors, which she despises.) There are plenty of other touches to discover along the way, including old surfboards that Christie has painted, and more recovered furnishings. The frame from a “hideous” painting that hung over the bed in the master bedroom was repurposed, hats that evoke the Californio land grants vibe now hang over the bed. Perhaps the most fun touch of all is a curtain that wraps around “the throne” in the spacious, window-lined master bath to create privacy. One imagines it’s a fine little place to think and come up with new ideas. Gridley Ranch is a retreat that invites many activities, although it appears to be a great spot for doing absolutely nothing at all. It most certainly inspires creativity. v

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Growing Australian Natives is such an easy decision when deciding what would be best for our Mediterranean climate and save on water! Many plants from Australia are so adept at searching for water on such a dry continent that their roots have been found up to a kilometer away from the original plant! These tough and unusual plants are a great addition to any garden. The flowers attract birds and bees as well as make fantastic cut flowers. A wide selection of shrubs make useful hedges screens. They grow in most soils and situations. These unique Southern Hemisphere plants also add character and style to any garden. Ventura County is home to Woodcraft Shutters, a local company that manufactures shutters for the public as well as the wholesale and design trades. Woodcraft Shutters offers the highest quality custom shutters for your home or business. Each order is custom made to your specifications. Our quality is backed by a written warranty. We have an excellent rating from the BBB and are a California Contractor. Installation is completed by our own staff, never by an outside sub-contractor. We also sell blinds and shades at discount prices. Call us at 805983-1735 for a free estimate.

Visit Janis’ Art Workshop and Fine Art Gallery, newly renovated, still “Art from the Heart”. Stroll our beautiful gardens with fountains, large pots, stone art, sculpture, and much more. Special pieces inside; including the wood mastery of Ventura’s David Blackburn, including collector pieces and unique boxes and carvings. Marvel at Debby’s breathtaking mosaic sink and mirror. Asian, Stone, Bronze and gift shop. Paintings by Texana, John Mason, and more. (805) 649-3362 • www.australianplants.com Unleash your inner artist with one of Janis’ many ongoing, and special art classes. Learn, or improve your Mosaic, Painting, and Sculpting. Adult, kids, Special classes, groups, Ad Drawing, Proof art parties, family events are available. Master classes most every weekend. Janis’s Garden is Client: Janis’ Ad Art Executive: Garden Warren Barrett Ad Executive: (805) 648-2244 also a wonderful Event Center for Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate Groups, Families, Friends Laura Rearw Please_check_this_proof_over_carefully_and_indicate_all_corrections_clearly.__You_will_have_a_“1st_Proof”,_“2nd_Proof”,_and_“Final_Proof”.__If_we_re and ? Next to Susanne’s, Open every day. 410 West Ojai Avenue. Call 805-646-2555. www. d_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 ojaiartworkshop.com. of_meets_your_approval_on_the_1st_proof,_check_off_“FInal_ProoF_(aPProveD)”_box,_date_and_sign_at_the_bottom. ISSuE: fEB. 2013

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Rod, a 29-year Ventura county resident with over 20 years in real estate, began his career as an insurance agent with a Fortune 500 company. He decided to get his real estate license and worked part-time, during nights and weekends, while continuing his insurance career. Soon though, Rod was forced to choose a path: accept a promotion to head the National Premium Audit Department at a Fortune 500 company on the east coast or explore a full time career in real estate. Rod walked away from the promotional opportunity and decided to shift his career to real estate, instead. “I had earned my Master’s in Business Administration with a 4.0 GPA while working full-time in insurance.“I was ready to apply everything I learned to my new position,” Rod explained,“but I didn’t want to uproot my family, my young children.” Within the first month of opening his real estate company, Rod earned three listings and never looked back again. In 2010, Rod decided to join Ventura County’s leading real estate brokerage, Troop Real Estate, where he earned the Million Dollar Club the first year and the President’s Club the following year. Last year, he set his sights on the highest production award Troop offers, the President’s Club Elite. It wasn’t until the middle of the year that Troop announced a higher award, the Platinum Club. “I re-evaluated my business plan and decided to shift my goal for the Platinum award,” Rod explained. Nothing can stop Rod once he has zeroed in on a goal and by the end of the year he received his Platinum Club award. “Sometimes, I look back and wonder how did I do that? It’s all about motivation and the desire to help others realize their dream,” he said with a smile. Rod also brings mortgage lending and property management expertise to his profession. A real estate broker who holds many noteworthy designations and who believes that education is paramount to success, Rod is also committed to giving back to his community by volunteering at Santa Clara Church in Oxnard for over 20 years.

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Short List Through March 17 | Santa Paula Theater The Santa Paula Theater Center kicked off their 2013 season with this timeless classic by Arthur Miller on its Main Stage. “Death of a Salesman” has been hailed by critics as possibly the best play written about the American experience in the 20th century. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and numerous Tony Awards, the play considers the ordinary man’s struggle to be extraordinary in life and to achieve the American Dream. Set in New York City in the late 1940s, this drama focuses on the Loman family’s struggles together and separately to find happiness and success in a world in the midst of post-war change. Led by father and husband Willy’s vision of life, the Lomans perceive their lives as alternately an opportunity for continuing hope and the inevitability of despair. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. 125 S. 7th St., Santa Paula. For more information, visit santapaulatheatercenter.org.

Ventura Music Festival March 4 & May 2 – 11 | Various Locations The most famous classical chamber ensemble in history makes their debut in Ventura when Academy of St. Martin in the Fields brings its thrilling orchestral power and grace to the Ventura Music Festival on March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Ventura High School. The 2013 lineup will include jazz pianist Eldar Djangirov, classical guitarist Petrit Ceku, the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, classical pianist Haochen Zhang, and pop-jazz vocal sextet M-Pact. The Ventura Music Festival is one of Ventura County’s signature arts events, presenting top classical, jazz, and Latin Jazz performing artists in various venues throughout the year. The company’s 19th season, Vivacity, also includes concerts from May 3-11. For more information, call 805.648.3146 or visit venturamusicfestival.org.

10th Annual Ventura County Jewish Film Festival March 9 – 17 | Various Locations This festival brings new and exciting Jewish-themed movies from around the world to Ventura County. The festival kicks off on March 9 at 7 p.m. with Hava Nagila, a documentary romp through the history, mystery, and meaning of the great Jewish standard. Funny, deep, and unexpected, the film celebrates 150 years of Jewish history and culture and reveals the power of music to bridge international cultural divides. The festival closes on March 17 with a noon screening of the acclaimed documentary Shalom Ireland, a film that traces the history of the Jews of Ireland. The festival is dedicated to Ventura’s Sally Ogle Davis, who passed away in 2012. Davis grew up in Ireland. Her husband, Ventana writer Ivor Davis, will introduce the film at Temple Beth Torah at 7620 Foothill Rd., Ventura. Tickets are $11 (per film) in advance, $15 at the door, or $62.50 for a season pass in advance. Screenings are in Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo. For more information, call 805.647.4181 or visit vcjff.org.

Art Show March 12 – May 7 | Fox Fine Jewelry & Red Brick Gallery Fox Fine Jewelry’s art opening will coincide with Red Brick Gallery’s on Saturday, March 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Featured artists Rex Kochel and Judy Winard will display their work in “Natural Clay/Whimsical Water” at Fox Fine Jewelry, running March 21 through May 11. Featured artists Shula Singer Arbel, Jim Martin, Fred Whitman, Jim Harris, and Joe Cibere will be on display in “Nature’s Mosaic” at Red Brick Gallery, running March 12 through May 7. An artists’ reception will be held March 23 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and during Paint Ventura, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Nature’s Mosaic” explores color and a fragmented view of the world we live in utilizing a variety of mediums. This show features the work of Ojai sculptor Fred Whitman with his Kansas Limestone sculptures that express multiple elements of nature both in subject and form. For more information, call 805.643.6400.

Savion Glover in SoLe Sanctuary March 15 | Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza A Tony-winning hoofer, choreographer, and producer, Savion Glover’s numerous credits include top-tier Broadway shows and films such as Tap, with Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr., Bamboozled, by Spike Lee, and Happy Feet, an Academy Award winner that he choreographed. In SoLe Sanctuary, Glover’s reverence for the art of tap is put to the stage literally, in the form of a living altar where he can pay his respects to the craft he has perfected. 8 p.m. Single tickets are $59-$34; group discounts available. Tickets from Ticketmaster (800.745.3000 or ticketmaster.com) or the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Box Office. For more information, visit civicartsplaza.com.

The Restless Hillfillies March 15 | The Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum The Restless Hillfillies will perform an acoustic concert at The Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum. The group shares original songs based on Ventura County residents and events, as well as popular folk standards. Admission to the concert is $10 for the general public and $5 for museum members. Refreshments and a no-host bar will be available. The Hillfillies will be joined for this performance by musicians Dan Wilson and Barney Tower. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. and seating is first come, first seated. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa Paula. For more information, visit venturamuseum.org.

Boots and Belles March 16 | Camarillo Ranch The National Charity League Juniors of Ventura County will host “Boots and

Belles” at Camarillo Ranch. Event proceeds will benefit the Children’s Cancer and Blood Diseases Program: a joint venture between the Children’s Center for Cancer & Blood Diseases, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and Ventura County Medical Center. The event’s theme will be “Southern Elegance,” a combination of country and chic, rusticity and refinement. The evening will begin at 5:30 with cocktails and a silent auction in the red barn; bidding will begin online March 6 (see “Auction” section on the website for details). Dinner will be served in a chandelier-lit tent on the lawn in front of the historic Adolfo Camarillo House. Ticket information and more details online at ncljuniorsventura.org.

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Beatrice Wood: The Art of a Life March 24 | Ojai Valley Museum Kevin Wallace, director of the Beatrice Center for the Arts and Happy Valley Cultural Center, will present his PowerPoint presentation entitled “Beatrice Wood: The Art of a Life” in the main gallery of the Ojai Valley Museum. This enrichment program relates directly to the current Valerie Freeman installation at the museum entitled “Beatrice Wood, Duchamp and Chess.” This Wallace Town Talk will enhance the Freeman installation with a historical perspective on Beatrice Wood, revealing through photographs and storytelling the richness of her life as an important American artist, master ceramicist, Dada artist, Ojai resident, and renowned figure in the art world. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai. For more information, visit ojaivalleymuseum.org.

Charity Luncheon & Tennis Tournament March 25 | Spanish Hills Country Club Meadowlark Service League will host a luncheon and women’s doubles round-robin tennis tournament. Tournament play will begin at 8:30 a.m. on courts provided by Las Posas Country Club, Spanish Hills Country Club, and some private courts in Camarillo. If you don’t play tennis, you can come for the luncheon, which will be held at the Spanish Hills Country Club and feature a fashion show, boutique shopping, and opportunity drawings. Boutique shopping will open at 10:30 a.m. The cost for tennis and lunch is $80; lunch and shopping is $60. For more information, visit meadowlarkserviceleague.com or call 805.630.7257.

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ON THE HORIZON Tabula Rasa: New Paintings by Erik ReeL April 5 – 27 | 643 Project Space, Ventura “Tabula Rasa: New Paintings by Erik ReeL” will premier on April 6 at 7 p.m. at Ventura’s 643 Project Space. The show will be open during Ventura’s First Friday, April 5 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and remain on view through Saturday April 27. “Tabula Rasa refers to a process of wiping clean, getting back to something more elemental,” explains ReeL. “These paintings evolved out of an effort to clean all references to the material world out of my painting.” 643 Ventura Ave., Ventura. For more information, visit erikreel.com.

Charity Race for the Autism Society Ventura County April 6 | CSU Channel Islands This event’s grand marshall, Calvin Nye, is a 2012 graduate of CSUCI and a talented artist on the spectrum. The day begins with the 10K trail race at 8 a.m., the 5K run/walk at 9:30 a.m., and then a Fun-K at 10:30 a.m. There will be a large Autism Resource Fair in the South Quad area where the races will start and end, as well as an Autism Art Exhibit and a KidZone. The Autism Society Ventura County is the local affiliate of the national Autism Society of America. ASVC was started in 1994 by local parents and educators who wanted to improve local services and support for individuals on the Autism spectrum and their families. For more information, visit aut2run.org.

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Ojai WordFest April 6 – 13 | Ojai This eight-day festival of words, ideas, and stories will take place in locations throughout the Ojai Valley. The literary nexus encourages readers and writers of all genres, skill levels, and ages to partake in more than 100 individually-hosted events. The purpose of the event is to introduce Ojai to the world as a literary destination, to nurture aspiring writers and inspire seasoned authors to further develop their craft, and to celebrate the wealth of literary talent in the Ojai area. For more information, visit ojaiwordfest.wordpress.com/.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy April 13 | Ventura High School Ventura Education Partnership, Ventura Unified School District, and the City of Ventura Office of Cultural Affairs will present a benefit concert featuring Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Proceeds will support art and music programs—choir, jazz, theater, marching band, orchestra, visual and performing arts—for VUSD’s elementary, middle, and high school students. The world renowned band made its debut in April 1993 in their hometown of Ventura and helped launch an exciting swing revival founded on a colorful fusion of classic American sounds including jazz, swing, and Dixieland mixed with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture. BBVD band members, some of whom have children in the Ventura Unified schools, are donating their time and talent in support of art and music education. $15 general admission, $40 and $75 for reserved seats. 2 N. Catalina St., Ventura. For more information, visit vep4vusd.org. March 2013 | ventana | 39

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home evokes a world unto itself Contemporary BEACH FRONT home with 86’ of beach frontage & some 60 linear feet of floor-to-ceiling windows! Enjoy UNOBSTRUCTED, 180 DEGREE VIEWS of Ventura’s coastline, Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, Ventura Pier PLUS sparkling sunset & city lights VIEWS! The 2nd story Owner’s Unit boasts an open-concept floor plan with 2,070+/SF of living space on 1 level with 2 large bedrooms, 2 full-baths, beach-front living & dining areas & chef’s kitchen. The lower

level is currently utilized as 2 guest-units each offering 700+/- SF, 1 bedroom, 1 fullbath, kitchenette, laundry & ocean view deck! This unique floor plan offers many options: use as currently for full or parttime residence with rental income OR simply open an interior lock-out door to combine 1 unit with the Owner’s Unit for even more bedrooms & square footage OR combine both floors for maximum numbers of bedrooms, bathroom & square footage! Short stroll to eateries,

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Escape to the extraordinary at this beautiful Mediterranean villa that is world’s away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Home to two designers,nestled among mature oaks, no detail has been overlooked. The elegant master suite includes a cozy fireplace, private sitting room, oversized walk-in closet, and a sun-drenched master bath. The expertly planned gourmet kitchen is spectacular, featuring Viking appliances and a large working island. The family room has a rock fireplace and wet bar. The covered terraces surrounding the

pool offer a most peaceful retreat. The seamless flow the home as well as it’s warmth and casual feel make it exceptional, an entertainer’s dream. Contact Arianne, Fairchild & Ridgway Group, RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors, 805-339-3585.

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captivating blend of indoor and outdoor living at it’s finest This custom home offers a tastefully designed kitchen with double oven, and 5 burner cooktop, a spacious work area and extra storage in the custom cabinets. It opens into the garden room with a fireplace, picture windows and sliding doors leading to outdoor dining and the formal dining room with custom built in hutch as well as the Formal living room with fireplace marking 40

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the focal points of this home. There are spacious bedrooms and bathrooms. Plus the Master suite offers a river rock fireplace, private patio, double closets, and master bath with soaking tub and dressing area. There is also an Art Gallery Room. The 2 car garage offers extra storage cabinets, and plenty of parking. All of this is tucked away under mature oaks, and lush

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landscaping. Pathways lead to private setting areas throughout the property. Contact Nora Davis, Ojai Valley Estates, 805-207-6177.

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Some say that the cul-de-sac on Ocean Drive is the best location in Hollywood Beach, as there is little street traffic and the beach feels private. This property is ideally located in this very stretch of Hollywood Beach known for its ties to entertainment icons from the 1920s to the 1950s. While it still draws entertainers who are looking to travel north of Malibu to truly escape, the charm of this bygone time lives on. Built in 1949, the home exudes personality with custom murals, an ocean view bar and a spacious great room with superb ocean and island

views. A two-car garage with separate bays provides the ideal place to store your beach ‘toys.’ This is the lowest priced oceanfront home in Hollywood Beach. Contact Ariel & Karen, Coldwell Banker Beach Office, 805-746-2070, 805-824-2004.

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Spanish~style home boasts PANORAMIC & UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS of the Pacific Ocean, Channel Islands, Ventura harbor & beach, as well as sunset & sparkling city-lites views of San Buenaventura! Gleaming hardwood floors in a unique diamond-pattern, wood-cased windows, custom-tiled fireplace, coved ceilings, as well as enchanting archways throughout this home all demonstrate the true craftmanship of this 1920’s era hillside casita! You’re sure to enjoy the expansive entertaining deck with built-in BBQ, as well as the landscaped yards, all of which add to this home’s unique charm & living space! www.265manzanita.com $675,000

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Spanish Estate

Ojai Town Creek Farm

Newer Spanish with approx. 5,700 SF Built for the Views Located in the East End of Ojai on 7+ Acres.

Renovated 1906 Farm House, Historic Barn, Guest Quarters, Equestrian Facilities on 8+ Acres.

Reeves Road - $3,599,000

East Ojai Avenue - $3,399,000

Beautiful Ojai Home

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3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, approx. 3500 SF, Pool, Private Art Studio Plus Guest Quarters.

20+ Acre Working Citrus and Avocado Ranch in Ojai.

Fairview Road - $1,750,000

Maricopa Hwy - $1,099,000

Downtown Ojai Luxury Villa with Elevator Located in Downtown Ojai.

N. Montgomery St. - $1,075,000

ojai horse property Private 1.18 acre complete with a two-stall barn. Downtown Ojai location.

Foothill Rd. - $1,650,000

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