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ALK ABOUT TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING: In the case of Fran Elson (p. 37) as editorial subject, we could’ve focused solely on her elegant art glass. Or her civic involvement, her volunteer work and support of the local arts community. Her backstory alone—born in Kazakhstan in 1944, her family on the run from the Nazis; from there, a move to Siberia and a camp for displaced persons where she spent her early years—would’ve floated a strong profile article. And that house. Forget words, we could’ve built a coffee table book with images of the sleek, Asian-inspired showpiece that she and her husband, Dr. Ed Elson, built on a Somis hilltop. For my part, I’m just glad we got a peek into one of those hilltop homes. For years, I’ve swerved all over SR-34 craning my neck for a better view—and imagining the views from up there. Yet we haven’t had much luck wrangling stories from the low-key community of Somis. By default, our editorial radar frequently picks up subject matter in the area of Ojai. And why not? How not? No other place in the county is so tightly packed with diverse characters, from working-class heroes to Chumash elders and Hollywood imports, who’ve long used the Valley of the Moon as a sort of decompression chamber. But we know the rest of Ventura County is holding too. That in even our most benign suburbs—in some of those anonymous boxes, with his-and-her SUVs parked out front and laser-straight lawn edges—there are people with inspirational stories. There are creative types and philanthropists, craftsmen, home brewers, organic gardeners. So please, forgive the echo: If you know one of these charac-

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ters, or have a story idea you can objectively envision on the pages of Ventana, drop me an email. (Look down and to the right for my address.) Now, back to the Elson’s house. We all have different ideas about what comprises a Dream Home. Mine would be a contemporary number with elements of Japanese architecture and landscaping. It’d be well stocked with art made by friends and keepsakes from my travels around the world, and have martini views of the ocean—the sort of views that inspire one to linger at home. I’m not suggesting that Fran and Ed Elson are living my dream, but I do dream about a house like theirs. If I were more nimble with a chisel, I’d probably fantasize about Sherry and Bill Loehr’s place (p. 13) on the East End of Ojai. We peer into a lot of homes with elements of upcycling and artisanship. This one hit me like a kick to the liver. Its intricate details and perfect balance of (her) art and (his) craftsmanship are the result of decades of obsessive work, on what Bill described as a “shoestring budget.” You want to talk recycling? Here’s a guy who carves spoons out of leftover wood shavings so as not to waste a twig. Unfortunately, he wasn’t around for our photo shoot. Bill was off fly fishing in Colorado, casting with rods he makes by hand using techniques that have changed little since the mid-1800s. Again I’m impressed. And again I’m thankful for the opportunity to intermingle with dedicated characters like this—people who show that you can have money to burn, but after you’ve bought and consumed, collected, donated, and vacationed yourself into a sunbaked stupor, you’re nothing without a passion to pursue. – Matt Katz mattk@ventanamonthly.com

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5 FOR THE LOVE OF ART FOCUS ON THE MASTERS’ 20TH ANNIVERSARY GALA On September 19, 2014, some 200 people gathered at the Wyndham Garden Pierpont Inn to show their support for Focus on the Masters (FOTM) Archive and Library and the nonprofit’s community-oriented arts education programs. Celebrating 20 years of FOTM, the gala kicked off a yearlong fundraising effort to expand staff and programing.

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FAB FIVE So you think you know everything there is to know about the Beatles? Think again. Ventura County writer Ivor Davis’s recent book, “The Beatles and Me On Tour,” chronicles the inside story of the group’s pandemonium-inducing first tour of America, a half-century ago. 1. I CALL YOUR NAME The Beatles were angry with Cassius Clay (soon to become Muhammad Ali). In February 1964, in Miami, they went to a gym expecting to have their picture taken with heavyweight champ Sonny Liston. “I don’t want my picture taken with those sissies,” snarled Liston. So instead, they were conned by photographer Harry Benson into climbing into the ring with Clay—then considered a no-hope challenger. “He made fools of us,” said John after the relatively little-known boxer clowned them in his inimitable style. Clay then went on to win the heavyweight crown and change his name to Muhammad Ali. 2. ALL TOGETHER NOW The Beatles adored Elvis, and I trooped along with them when they met the King in summer of l965. However, Elvis was jealous of the Beatles. They had knocked him off his top music perch. And worse: He hated grinding out three cookie-cutter movies a year. The Beatles’ first film, A Hard Day’s Night, was an instant smash. At that first meeting, it took 30 minutes for them to warm up to each other. Finally, Elvis jumped up, “I’m going to bed … I thought you guys came to jam.” That broke the ice, and Elvis and the Beatles began an impromptu jam session in his Beverly Hills living room. But several years later the Beatles

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felt betrayed by Elvis. In trying to cozy up to President Richard Nixon, Elvis went to the White House and badmouthed the Fab Four. “The Beatles laid the groundwork for many of the problems we are having with young people today,” he said, referencing their “unkempt appearances and suggestive music.” (A strange comment from the hip-swiveling Elvis.) 3. ANOTHER GIRL Bob Dylan was dating Joan Baez when he met the Beatles and introduced them to high-grade marijuana in a motel outside J.F.K. Airport the night before the Beatles flew home following their triumphant American tour in September l964. But he also warned John to keep his hands off Joan. John fancied her a lot, and she liked him because both were passionate about their opposition to the Vietnam War. John was married to wife Cynthia at the time, but that didn’t stop him from playing the field. 4. YOU WON’T SEE ME The Beatles were wary of show business celebs who wanted to exploit the Beatlemania frenzy. Jayne Mansfield enticed them to a Sunset Strip nightclub, but the evening turned into disaster after a sozzled George Harrison tossed his drink at a photographer who refused to stop taking pictures. The drink missed the lensman, instead dousing movie sex symbol Mamie Van Doren, who was

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NE OF THE JOYS OF THE ANNUAL OJAI STUDIO Artists tour every October is not only meeting the artists and viewing their work in their studios, but also peeking into some of their homes. Many of them are exceptional, like Bill and Sherry Loehr’s remodeled abode down an olive tree-lined driveway on the East End. Sherry is a fine artist featured on the tour, but just as enjoyable as her art and her painting studio is the fine wood craftsmanship on display courtesy of her husband, Bill, who more than likely will be pouring lemonade and offering cookies to guests. If you look closely at Sherry Loehr’s luminous,

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hours setting up and photographing compositions that “freeze reality,” because she admits she can’t paint fast enough to capture the piece of fruit or the flower before it decomposes. Sherry is a California native who grew up in San Francisco; Bill hails from Connecticut. The couple met in a jewelry making class in 1976 in Colorado. He was teaching at the University of Denver in the Graduate School of International Studies, and Sherry was teaching art to middle school kids. She had been an undergraduate at the University of Colorado, studying English literature. After college, she went to New York City where she worked in the editorial department of Seventeen magazine. Then, she got her MA in art education at Columbia and began teaching in Colorado. “We moved to California in 1985,” Sherry said, “I wanted to play tennis year-round and set up a ceramics studio. Bill consulted in economics. He is fluent in Spanish, from a stint in the Peace Corps in Chile. … He could, at the time, essentially live anywhere, so we picked California.” On a trip to Santa Barbara, they took a detour along the back road through Ojai. A realty office listing of an East End house with a spot for an art studio caught their eye. They didn’t purchase that property, but bought a fixer-upper near by. “We lived in that house until 1995, then moved to where we are now. The lot was twice the size, and remodeling the house seemed like it might be an interesting project.” Sherry recalled. The stone and wood house, built in 1954, had a lot of character. A massive stone fireplace was the only source of heat. Wooden beams had been salvaged from a pier that was being rebuilt in Santa Barbara. Screened-in porches and “nice, big trees” added to the appeal. However, the couple thought, “Heating might be nice!” And so the redesign began. “We both fooled around with the plans,” Sherry said. “I used my imagination, and Bill added the more practical aspects. He grew up on a farm, so he understands plumbing and electrical. He did a good deal of construction work while putting himself through school.” The couple built an addition that included a master bedroom and bath on the ground floor and Sherry’s upstairs studio space, which provides tranquil treetop views across the valley. Bill has an office with a stone fireplace, accessible solely by an outside stone stairway. They labored together on the house, with Sherry’s admitted main contribution being

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OPPOSITE: Sherry Loehr in the second-floor studio where she spends 8-10 hours a day developing her talent. LEFT AND ABOVE: In the details. Bill’s cherry wood stool with woven seat features a baffling Birdseye maple panel mounted in the back cutout. Rosewood trim and hand-carved pulls adorn a koa cabinet. TOP: A Santos mahogany floor leads to the library, formerly a “dark and cramped” kitchen. Bill used the original room’s dark paneling for bookshelves and display areas. The rustic beams came from a Santa Barbara pier dismantled in the early-‘50s.

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Bill took out a wall with a built-in piano to create space for the kitchen. Small but efficient, it features cabinets made from century-old Texas longleaf yellow pine recycled from an Austin warehouse; the panels are Birdseye maple.

“enthusiasm and patience,” while Bill did the physical work. The original house was paneled in Honduran and Philippine mahogany, which was beautiful but made for a dark interior. Bill removed all the wood, replaced it with drywall, and then tore apart the existing kitchen, converting it into a library. “He then took all that beautiful wood, planed it, and made bookshelves,” Sherry said. Bill also made all the cabinets in the house, did all tile work, made the front door and the patio furniture—and, oh yes, all the furniture except one piece, which Sherry inherited from her father. This was accomplished while the economist was still consulting and traveling to places like Kazakhstan, Lithuania, and Barbados. “That’s where the patience I mentioned before came into play,” laughed Sherry. “It took us 19 years to complete, and there are still things we have not quite finished!” Now that the two-bedroom, three-bath house is “almost finished,” Bill has turned his attention to making beautiful bamboo fly fishing rods. In fact, he was at their second home, in Durango, Colorado, “catch-and-releasing” when we shot this story. But he promises to be home in time to greet visitors on the stone patio, beside a tranquil koi pond, and pour fresh-squeezed Ojai lemonade. v

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“Four strings, four fingers is a lot easier than six strings, four fingers; and the nylon strings are easier on your hands,” Ranola says. Along with a smaller, more portable size and the ergonomic benefits, the ukulele is also more affordable. And affordability doesn’t necessarily mean a compromise. As Ranola puts it, “A cheap ukulele sounds better than a cheap guitar.” A professional international musician for the last 18 years, Ranola got bit by the ukulele bug five years ago, but in order to get ahold of the instrument he wanted, he had to call a friend in Hawaii. He soon realized this was a niche that needed to be filled. “I really wanted to become proficient at this instrument, and what better way than to open my own shop?” Ranola says with a chuckle. It was also an opportunity for him to get off the road as a traveling musician and focus on his family. “I can still fulfill my love for music but be home more.” With a mid-century vintage Hawaiian vibe, the Ventura shop’s design is meant to encourage hands-on interactivity with the instruments they have for sale. It’s this play-before-you-pay philosophy that draws customers in. “Part of the reason why we opened, is you want to feel the instrument,” Ranola says. “It inspires you to want to play and get better. It’s more of an experience. It’s a place where people can play.” Among the more unique ukuleles they sell are the bongolele, the banjolele, and a surfy ‘50s-era ukulele with an enormous headstock— to stick in the sand like a surfboard. They’ve also got an iconic triangle-shaped treholipee, “a fun kitschy instrument” that Ranola says would be perfect at a place like VenTiki Lounge. While co-teaching a ukulele class at Disney Concert Hall with Grammy Award-winning Hawaiian musician Daniel Ho, Ranola shared what he and his partner Cary Hitsman had done at Anacapa Ukulele. Ho suggested a partnership with himself, blues ukulele master Jason Arimoto, and the Japanese American Cultural Community Center in Los Angeles. Within a year, U-Space opened their ukulele retail shop, ukulele school, and café in the heart of L.A.’s Little Tokyo. In addition, the partners dedicate a lot of their time to non-profit outreach, providing instruments and instruction to underprivileged youth in the community. The instrument’s appeal to all ages is what’s RIGHT: Co-owner Brad Ranola’s personal Kanile’a Tenor, with koa body, rosewood fret board, and abalone inlay representing the Hawaiian Islands.

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proven to be particularly exciting for Ranola and his partners. “It’s a real communal instrument,” he says. “The ukulele is the great equalizer; there’s no ego. It’s a great instrument that can reach lots of demographics.” Classes offered at both the Ventura and the Los Angeles locations attract all ages, from kids to seniors. “The kids play a lot of pop music, the older ones play early jazz, and obviously there’s a lot of Hawaiian music. We teach a lot of classical, reggae, and island music, too.” Growing in popularity is the kanikapila—a sort of ukulele circle/ jam session. Anacapa’s website lists several locations throughout Ventura County offering weekly gatherings. Ranola sees the company expanding in Ventura in much the same way U-Space did in Los Angeles. He’s hoping to soon add a café featuring local pour-over coffee and prepared sandwiches and pastries. “Coffee and ukulele go hand-in-hand,” Ranola says with a hopeful smile. He could be on to something. The world could certainly use more coffee klatches and impromptu kanikapilas. v

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with excellence, care, and responsibility in the modern world. In addition, it is the intention of the school to offer a place where the whole community can inquire together into the perennial questions of humankind and explore an approach to life that is whole, mindful and intelligent.

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have a depth and multidimensionality that you just can’t capture with paint. Elson also leaves the edges exposed so you can see the layers. It’s an interesting way of bringing the viewer into her creative process. Inspiration comes from a variety of places. Many of her landscapes are based on photographs taken on her various travels to India, Japan, and Eastern Europe. A series of ethnic portraits reveal a fascination with different cultures. “I like costumes and jewelry,” she admits. In a series paying homage to Picasso, one can see how his Cubist style and vivid colors match up well with Elson’s own aesthetic. Elson’s more domestic side surfaces with her vast collection of housewares: “I do love beautiful things for the home.” It’s a trait she shared with her late mother, Rose, who sewed, knitted, and embroidered with great skill. “She liked pretty things around her,” Elson recalls. “I think there was a creative spark there.” Elson’s family plays a substantial role in her life, not least because it was so fraught with upheaval. Her parents, Joseph and Rose Horowitz, both Polish Jews, spent most of the late 1930s and early 1940s on the run from the Nazis, and found themselves living in Kazakhstan when Frances was born in 1944. The Horowitz family spent two years in a Siberian camp for displaced persons while they awaited sponsorship for emigration to North America, which finally came through in 1948. Elson grew up in London, Ontario, and studied math and physics at the University of Western Ontario. She

met her husband, Ed, while he was in medical school, and the couple moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan for Ed’s residency after they were married. Elson’s original aspirations were to be an architect, but the architecture school in Ann Arbor wouldn’t recognize her Canadian undergraduate degree. She pursued a master’s degree in social work instead, working first as a clinical therapist and later as an administrator and teacher. When she moved to Ventura so Ed could open a dialysis center in the area, she continued to pursue social work until her love of architecture and design won out. “I worked in some furniture stores for free just to learn the ropes,” Elson recalls. “I learned [interior design] from the ground up.” She enjoyed great success with Gold Coast Design Center, the interior design studio she opened in 1975. Elson also explored the local art scene, where she got to know many emerging painters, sculptors, and other creative types, and even hosted art shows. Carlisle Cooper and Hiroko Yoshimoto are just two of the artists who enjoyed gallery space at Gold Coast. Elson became involved with the nascent nonprofit Casa Pacifica when she was hired to do the interiors for its Camarillo campus. “By the time they built it, I was hooked, so I stayed on as a volunteer,” she says. For many years she volunteered full-time, serving on the board (as president at one point), chairing the nonprofit’s events, and establishing the Yummies Culinary Competition. She and Ed, who share a passion for A private gallery showcases some of Fran Elson’s work, including pieces from the “Homage to Picasso” collection, works from the “Cosmos” series, bowls, vessels, and an etched glass coffee table.

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the performing arts, have supported the Rubicon Theatre, Ventura Music Festival, and New West Symphony for some time. It took 30 years for Elson to move from connoisseur to creator, but when the calling came, there was no turning back. “I took a four-day class [at Pacific Art Glass in Los Angeles],” she recalls. “At the end of the class, I closed my business.” If she had any doubts about her sudden career change, they didn’t get in the way. In 1995, the Elsons purchased 22.5 acres of land in Somis, giving Frances a blank canvas on which her architectural imagination could take flight. Using Frank Lloyd Wright and Asian design as inspiration, she set about planning her dream home: a 5,000-square-foot modern masterpiece that sits nearly hidden among groves of lemons and avocados (the Elsons lease 17 acres to farmers) and boasts views that, on a clear day, extend to the Channel Islands. Wall-sized glass lets them take in these wonders from three sides of the

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house. The entrance, with its guardian Fu Dogs and a yard landscaped to resemble a Japanese dry garden, clearly reflect Asian influences. Despite its considerable size, the house has just three bedrooms. “There are very few walls,” Elson explains. “The biggest luxury is that we can have big, open spaces, tall rooms, and lots of glass. Functionality is critical—there isn’t a room we don’t use. It’s livable, low maintenance, with amazing views.” Vista del Mar Ranch, as Elson calls her home, is a culmination of the artist’s life, which encompasses her love of art, architecture, family, travel, and a sheer appreciation for the area’s natural beauty. “We really got to build the house the way we want to live,” Elson sums up. It’s a way many of us might want to live too. v

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Through November 23 | Museum of Ventura County “Cruel Season” is an exhibition of compelling photography, drawing, painting, and poetry that shows how local artists have responded to disasters and the current drought. Featured artists include Susan Petty, Hiroko Yoshimoto, John Nichols, Bill Dewey, Richard Amend, Terri Laine, Robert Louis Chianese, and Myra Toth. $5 admission, free to museum members. 100 E. Main St., Ventura. For more information, visit venturamuseum.org.

GHOSTWALK EXHIBITION AND TOUR

October & November | California Oil Museum, Santa Paula The 20th Anniversary of the Santa Paula GhostWalk includes a special exhibit at the California Oil Museum. Visitors can explore 20 years of ghostly stories at the exhibit, which will be displayed through November 23. The California Oil Museum’s restored Union Oil Offices will also be the backdrop for a portion of the 2014 Ghostwalk, put on by the Santa Paula Theater Center. Ghostwalk tours run October 10–12, 17–19, and 24–26. 1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula. For more information, visit ghostwalk.com.

PARALLELS EXHIBITION

Through October 24 | Channel Islands Art Center, Camarillo “Parallels” is a joint solo exhibition of Richard Bruland’s abstract paintings and Michael Rohde’s woven tapestries. A free public reception for the two internationally exhibited artists will be held on Saturday, October 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bruland and Rohde approach their art from different mediums, but parallels emerge in their treatment of color and visual fields, and both use traditional methods. Blackboard Gallery, 2222 Ventura Blvd. in Old Town Camarillo. For more information, visit studiochannelislands.org.

TRES VIDAS MUSICAL

October 10 | California Lutheran University, T.O. Core Ensemble will present “Tres Vidas,” a free musical theater production based on the lives of three Latin American women, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The performance will celebrate the lives and work of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, peasant activist Rufina Amaya of El Salvador, and Argentinian poet Alfonsina Storni. The music will range from traditional Mexican folk and Argentinian tango songs to instrumental works by composers such as Astor Piazzolla. The script, by Chilean poet Marjorie Agosin, will offer powerful portrayals of each woman. 7 p.m. Samuelson Chapel, 165 Chapel Ln., Thousand Oaks. For more information, call 805.493.3349.

31ST ANNUAL OJAI STUDIO ARTISTS TOUR

October 11-13 | Ojai More than 50 artists will participate in this three-day event, which includes self-guided tours through their studios and an evening reception to meet and greet the artists and enjoy food, entertainment, and drinks from the no-host bar. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ojai Studio Artists Education Outreach program, as well as the student collegiate scholarship competition. Tickets $25, children 12 and under free. (Price includes admission to the Saturday evening reception.) For more information, visit ojaistudioartists.org.

FOTM ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: INTERVIEW WITH MAGGIE KILDEE

October 14 | The Comedy Club, Ventura Maggie Kildee’s resume includes such titles as mother, teacher, and politician—all jobs that require perseverance and a desire to improve the world. She is a Founding Member of Studio Channel Islands Art Center whose civic involvement includes 16 years as a county supervisor. Kildee’s inspirational journey from teacher to politician to artist will be spotlighted from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. $10 general admission, $5 students and seniors, free to FOTM members. The Comedy Club, 1559 Spinnaker Dr., Ste. 205, Ventura. For more information, visit focusonthemasters.com.

2014 ART STARS AWARDS RECEPTION AND DINNER

October 15 | Tower Club, Oxnard The Ventura County Arts Council will honor Jackson Wheeler at the 2014 Art Stars Awards Reception and Dinner. The Oxnard resident

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October 16 | Ventura College Performing Arts Center The Ventura Music Festival will open its 21st season with an evening of classical music by the Philharmonia Quartett Berlin, the string quartet of the world-renowned Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, which will perform an all-Beethoven program. 7:30 p.m., Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura. For tickets and more information, visit venturamusicfestival.org.

12TH ANNUAL ‘STAND UP FOR KIDS’ GALA DINNER & AUCTION

October 18 | Four Seasons Westlake Village This Gala Dinner & Auction will be the main fundraising event for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley this year, helping support over 3,000 children with before- and after-school programs, sport leagues, and summer camps. Highlights will include silent and live auctions, gourmet dining, entertainment, and dancing. Four Seasons Westlake Village, 2 Dole Dr., Westlake Village. For more information visit bgcconejo.org.

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October 25 | Ojai The Ojai Valley Green Coalition will hold its sixth annual Green Home and Building Tour, with the added bonus of a green home show. Builders, designers, and homeowners will be on hand to share information and engage in conversation about sustainable living. Homes range from a reclaimed redwood “tiny house” to the ‘20s-era Spanish Revival “El Toro” estate, designed by famed architect Arthur E. Harvey. Tour map and brochure available at the MOB Shop, 110 W. Ojai Ave. The tour will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the show, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tour tickets $10 (under 18 free). For more information and to pre-purchase tickets, visit ojaivalleygreentour.com.

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October 26 | Ojai Raptor Center The Ojai Raptor Center will open its doors to the public for a rare opportunity to meet all 18 of its non-releasable “ambassador” raptors, including hawks, falcons, eagles, and owls. There will be stage presentations, along with native stories about local wildlife from Chumash elder Julie Tumamait-Stenslie. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. This free event (suggested donation $5) will include activities for children, auctions, and raffles. Noon to 4 p.m. 370 Baldwin Rd., Ojai. Details at ojairaptorcenter.org.

ON THE HORIZON 75th Anniversary Celebration: Diamonds Are Forever November 1 | Ojai Art Center This commemorative event will celebrate the Ojai Art Center’s past and start looking toward the next 75 years. Highlights include music by Alan Thornhill with James Antunez, Jimmy Calire, J.B. White, and Martin Young. There will be dancing, food trucks, beer and wine tastings, a photo booth, and more. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. General admission $10, members and students $5. 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. For more information, visit ojaiartcenter.org.

FUNDRAISER FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING

November 6 | Camarillo Ranch The Ventura County Housing Trust Fund (VCHTF) will present bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize nominee Victor Villaseñor as the guest speaker at its Affordable Housing Fundraiser. Villaseñor will deliver a presentation about his journey as the son of an immigrant farm worker who has endured and overcome many obstacles. Proceeds will support VCHTF’s Revolving Loan Fund to produce new affordable housing in Ventura County. Pre-register ($45 per person, $80 per couple) by November 4; $50 per person at the door. Complimentary tours of the historic estate begin at 4 p.m., the main event starts at 5 p.m. Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd. Details at vchousingtrustfund.org.

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3 BR, 1 BA & just a short 2 miles bike ride to the beach! Newer paint in & out! Newer carpet & flooring! Newer crown moldings & baseboards! Remodeled kitchen! Updated bath! Newer furnace, lite-fixtures! Detached garage! MORE!

Move-in ready! 2 BR, 1 BA penthouse condo! 1,100+ SF on 1 level! LRG living & dining rooms! Fplc! LRG kitchen! Int. laundry! Garage! 2 patio decks! Rfg, W/D included! Newer dual pane windows, sliding glass doors & int. paint! Sparkling HOA swimming pool! Gated HOA! HURRY!

www.289franklin.com Offered at $375,000

www.1341edgewood.com Offered at $164,900

Lori Stern

Deborah Delaney

www.TheBlakeMashburnGroup.com 805-368-0202 Troop Real Estate, Ventura’s #1 Top-Selling, Top-Volume & Top-Listing Agent

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Spectacular Mediterranean Villa

C a s a Blan ca Estat e: Re fined El eg ance

Perfect for entertaining for five guests or five hundred Enjoy the amazing lifestyle of this spectacular, ocean, island, and city view hillside home. The moment you walk through the entryway you will notice the balance and calming nature. The custom gourmet kitchen has rare bamboo stone counter tops, high-end appliances, sub-zero refrigerator, dual sinks, and a walk-in temperature controlled wine

pantry. The luxurious master suite has ocean views along with an over-sized master bath with jetted soaking tub; double doors leading to the private outdoor retreat with water features, sauna, and fire pits, giving it a relaxing spa feel. Other amenities include, multi-zone surround sound system, built in aquarium, serene landscaping, and

convenient location near the beach and downtown. Contact Sean O’Toole, 805701-4664 or Tony Giordano, 310-990-2301, Keller Williams. Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

Price:

$1,395,000

This stunner boasts some of Ventura’s very best coastal views! It’s a once in a lifetime property with 2 open concept living areas, a gourmet kitchen, three fireplaces,a wet-bar, game room, hobby closet and winetasting room! An entertainer’s delight with whole-house sound system, dipping pool, spa, firepit, waterfall, pond, built-in BBQ & 1000+/- SF of outdoor view-

ing decks with patio heaters! Casually elegant, with the finest of materials & attention to every detail! www.1508Brodiea.com Contact Blake Mashburn, Troop Real Estate, 805- 368-0202. Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

Price:

$1,845,000

Southern Comfort in Las Posas - Camarillo G at e d Co mm unit y of Solano Verde Estat e s

Riding Arena, Unobstructed Views, and Private Gate This custom, sprawling Mediterranean villa was built in 1990 with Formal living, dining rooms, a breakfast room, spacious family room with fireplace and adjacent wet bar - a great area for entertaining as several doors overlook and open to the terrace and pool area. The gourmet island kitchen has Viking appliances. The master suite has a sitting area with fireplace, door to the terrace/pool area and a tub,

walk-in shower, his and hers vanities and walk-in closet with built-ins in the bathroom. The charming detached guest house with garage has 1 bedroom, 1 bath, living room with fireplace, kitchen and dining area, covered patio and a small pond. The main house has two 2-car garages plus a 3,000 square foot detached garage with hydraulic lift capable of housing 15-16 vehicles. The 20 acre

parcel has approximately 15 acres of producing Mandarin orange trees harvested several times each year. Contact Ray De Silva, Troop Real Estate, 805-444-3848. Bedrooms:

4+1

Bathrooms:

3+1

Price:

$2,450,000

Zoned for horses, arena, & riding trails Picture yourself sipping sweet tea while relaxing in this peaceful setting. This Victorian replica has features expected in an estate property. It’s a Cul-de-Sac location, gated on an over 1 acre parcel with approximately 4,400 square feet of living space. You have 2 fireplaces and 2 master suites. There are hardwood and marble floors throughout the home. Enjoy a Gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stain-

less steel appliances. Pool, spa, BBQ island and lush landscaping plus Guest quarters. Visit online www.363LasTueroct.com. Contact Fred Evans, RE/MAX Gold Coast Realtors, 805-339-3502. Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

Price:

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76 $561,700

71 $615,000

12 $329,200

7 $352,500

42 $656,400

26 $651,100

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111 $525,800

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TOTAL # OF SALES enjoy the amazing lifestyle of this spectacular, ocean, island, and city view hillside home nestled in between malibu and santa Barbara in gorgeous Ventura Beach. • 5bed 3bath • 2 car garage • 3888 sqft home • lot size 9060 sqft.

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Casa Blanca, Saddle Mountain This elegantly appointed Estate on two acres boasts 5 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms and 5 fireplaces. The gourmet kitchen opens into the outdoor living room which is another spectacular area to cook and entertain. $2,150,000

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Cassandra VanKeulen

Previews Specialist

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805-320-3314

805-798-1272

Rodney Walker, The Harvey Estate The Harvey Residence by renowned architect A.I.A. Rodney Walker is coming soon to the Market. A rare opportunity to own a unique home on a secluded estate down a private lane in Ojai’s exclusive east end, surrounded by mature oak trees. Price upon request.

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405 Ocean Drive - Spectacular Silver Strand

3733 Ocean Drive - Tara By The Sea

Sexy Oceanfront Home. Fantastic Custom Features. 3+2.5 with solar and beautiful European kitchen. Awesome ocean views from the kitchen, family room and master. Enclosed, gated courtyard and finished garage. $2,599,000

Prime Hollywood Beach oceanfront. Forever Views! 3+3 with all bedrooms on the ocean side of the home! Expansive master suite, gorgeous spiral staircase, middle-floor great room with views from the kitchen, dining and living areas. $2,395,000

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4567 Gateshead Bay, Mandalay Bay 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Live on the water in beautiful Mandalay Bay with a 40’ boat dock and 16’ extension dock. Gorgeous kitchen, renovated bathrooms, glassenclosed deck for year-round outdoor enjoyment. Private courtyard. Great light! $749,000

3 BD + 2.5 BA. Cape Cod inspired with ocean views, new construction with a 450 + square foot third floor viewing deck. $1,250,000

1 day!

sold!

4554 La Brea St., HarborWalk at Hollywood Beach

5431 Tradewinds Drive, White Sails

2 bedrooms plus loft office with 2 bathrooms. Stunning upgrades throughout. Spectacular kitchen. Attached 2-car garage with permitted laundry room. Walk to the beach and Channel Islands Harbor. Sold for $615,000

Breathtaking water views from every room in this immaculate and decorator-perfect single-story condo. Gorgeous in every way, this home in Channel Islands Harbor is just a few years new! Spacious kitchen! Boat dock available for additional cost. Sold for $560,000

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3625 Sunset Lane - Hollywood Beach

4532 La Brea, HarborWalk in Hollywood Beach

1025 Cachuma Ave. #85, East Ventura-Stonegate

3101 Peninsula, #205-Channel Islands Waterfront Homes

2 BD + 2 BA with peek-a-boo ocean views in fabulous community nestled between Hollywood Beach and the Channel Islands Harbor. Walk to the farmer’s market, dining and the beach. Tropical decor in this adorable condo with 2-car garage. $545,000

Single-story home with spacious patio garden. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry in home Large driveway and 2-car garage. Well-kept neighborhood with pool and recreation facility. $325,000

1+1 Pristine condo with superb views of the Channel Islands Harbor! Enjoy amazing sunsets from the water view deck. Amenities include pools, spas, tennis, fitness center and more! $269,000

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Ray De Silva

20 Years of Proven Success

805.444.3848

#1 Agent - Camarillo Office: 1994 to 2007 - #1 Listing & Top Volume Agent 2008 & 2009 Representing Camarillo & Ventura Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finest Properties

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BRE# 00897252

6938 Solano Verde Drive, Somis

660 Corte Corrida, Camarillo

329 El Tuaca Court, Camarillo

Solano Verde Estates 1-story Mediterranean villa. Over 5,000 sq. ft. on 20 acres with guest house. Pool, spa, riding arena. 15 acres of income producing mandarin oranges. View. 15+ car garage/helipad. Offered at 2,450,000

Spanish Hills Country Club Estates custom home. 4BR + 5BA + library + den. 5,695 sq. ft. Four fireplaces. Master with office. Gated. RV parking. Mountain views. Offered at 1,800,000

Magnificent English Tudor. Approx 5,000 sq. ft. 4BR + 4.5BA with 1BR suite downstairs. $150K in recent upgrades. Pool, spa, great room, views. Offered at 1,599,000

600 E. Highland Drive, Camarillo

1906 Via Veneto, Camarillo

158 San Miguel Drive, Camarillo

Stunning Camarillo Heights estate. Custom 1 story on 2.78 acres. Seclusion, privacy, incredible views. Extensive $600K remodel. 3BR + 2.5BA. Traverine flooring throughout. Offered at 1,200,000

Elegant Las Posas Hills. 5BR + 3.5BA on cul-desac. Nearly 4,000 sq. ft. 1BR + 1BA downstairs. Vaulted ceiling, views, close to country clubs. Move-in condition. Offered at 1,100,000

Custom Camarillo Heights home built in 1990 with 3,058 sq. ft. 5BR + 3.5BA on a half acre. Formal living & dining rooms. 2 fireplaces. Cul-de-sac. Backyard with pool, spa, gazebo, Built in BBQ. Offered at 939,000

1819 Camino Vera Cruz, Camarillo

3384 Calle Cita, Camarillo

291 Riverdale Court, Camarillo

Vista Las Posas Plan 4. Built in 1995 with 4BR + 3BA + bonus room + office (builder upgrade). Approx 3,357 sq. ft. on a 9,000 sq. ft. all useable lot. Room for RV or pool. Offered at 825,000

Rancho San Ysidro home built in 1980 with 4BR + 2.5BA + bonus room. Formal living and dining rooms. Roomy family room with fireplace, skylight. Upgraded kitchen. Large lot of 10,001 sq. ft. with pool, spa, fruit trees. Offered at 775,000

Brookshire single story condo . Tastefully decorated. New carpet, paint, dishwasher, ceiling fan in master 1BR + 1BA, laundry closet. SS kitchen appliances. Community pools, spa fitness center, clubhouse, BBQ area. Offered at 289,000

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