Ventura Events

Sandra Clermont and David Pu'u will display their art in a show at Fox Fine Jewelry from July 8 through September 6, 2010. Artists' Reception will be Saturday, July 10^th, 6 - 9 pm.

Pu'u is making a rare hometown showing in his worldwide career. After twenty years in the surf industry, Pu'u left his corporate CEO position to be a photographer. He's done well: magazine covers, books, apparel brand artist, and museum shows from Brazil to New York City. Pu'u's breathtaking photography is often shot from the water: in jet skis, helicopters, airplanes and moving vehicles.

A unique duo, Clermont superbly paints Pu'u's photography. Other works by Clermont are of her own creative vision. Clermont, a native of Victoria, Australia, also lived on the tropical islands off the coast of New Guinea, inspiring her for years to come. Her art reflects her loves: surfing, traveling, and art.

Photo by David Pu'u

Artist Reception Aug 7th from 6-9pm with refreshments and Ceramic and Painting Demonstrations.

This show explores the world with a whimsical and quirky approach looking at things big and small around us in a very different way. Each artist has created their work in the hope of provoking thought and laughter in the viewer. We hope you join us for a fun fresh look at everyday the fanciful world in our minds. New artists include painters Elinore Bucholtz, Mary Blair, Terry Romero Paul and Scott Kiche; new fused glass artist Cynthia Lynn Johnson and Porcelain artist Lauren Kearns among several other artists.

Brooks Institute presents "Pressed for Time"

Portraiture is as old as photography itself, but the pace at which portraits are created has greatly accelerated, especially in the commercial and editorial worlds.  In these realms, photographers are typically given no more than 30 minutes with their subjects.  For Michael Keeney and Jasmine Law, shooting portraits has become more a quick game of drawing out the emotion that they, the photographers, have prepared for in advance than capturing a spontaneous moment of revelation.

Artist Reception: August 25, 5-7:30pm.  Refreshments served and free parking for reception.

OJAI STUDIO ARTISTS ANNUAL EXHIBITION: MADE IN OJAI VIII - Curated by Michele Ellis Pracy, Director, Ojai Valley Museum. Includes a tribute to master ceramicist Otto Heino (1915 - 2009)

Private viewings of the exhibit with Michele Pracy are available Monday through Friday by appointment only.  Call the museum at (805) 640-1390 to make a viewing appointment or for museum hours and additional information.

Karaoke: Thursday: 8pm, Friday 11pm

Live Music

FRIDAY DAY "Get Happy" 4-6pm $3 off a glass of wine & RELAX with a NECK MASSAGE 
Come experience the The Lightness of Being @ the Wine Rack where we blend lifestyles.

It's Friday afternoon....it's been a long week. Imagine yourself relaxing with a glass of wine, strolling into the "cellar" for a back and neck massage....by the skilled hands of  "Keeping in Touch Corporate Massage " and returning to the bar to finish that intimate conversation.....coming from a different perspective......$15 for 10 min, $20 for 15 mins

Enjoy your favorite BROOKS menu items from the BROOKS Classic Menu available Tuesday - Sunday for dinner.
Three Course Dinner | $33

Course 1: Choice of  Seasonal Soup, Fried Oysters or Chopped Hearts of Romaine
Course 2: Choice of  Shredded Short Rib, Scottish Salmon or Free Range Chicken Breast
Course 3: Choice of  Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding, Tiramisu, or Maytag Blue Cheesecake

We are Ventura's hometown comedy club. Nestledin the beautiful Ventura Harbor, we bring you some of the best comedy shows touring the country every week.  The perfect night out for couples, or for large celebrations. Come and see what all the laughing is about!

Sunset Dinner In The Orchard Series at Limoneira Ranch

Grand Opening will be June 11^th 2010 and continue every Friday through out Summer.

Every week we will feature a the Best Chef's Ventura County has to offer.

Chef Jason Collis from Jonathan's at Peirano's will kick off the Series that night with a four course meal using locally farm fresh produce, gifts from the local Sea and land, local wines featuring the best Limoneira Lemons and Avocados

The night begins at 7:00 pm with a trolley drive through the ranch up to the hillside orchard. 7:30 chef created passed tapas will welcome you to the ranch paired with local wine. Dinner will start at Sunset and will be paired with local wines. Orchard Dinner reservation must be made by calling 805-648-4853. Reservations are cut off the Wednesday before the event so please make your reservation early. Visit us at http://www.jstapas.com/ for menu and details.

Exhibit:  Between Fact and Fiction: The Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island - Huntsinger Gallery South

Highlighting a figure of both fact and fiction, this exhibition explores the different perceptions developed around the Lone Woman of San Nicholas Island, as  people have sought the truth about her. Includes a newl created, one-quarter life-size figure of the Lone Woman by artist George Stuart.

Exhibit:  Rare, Precious and Unusual: Treasures From the Permanent Collection.

From the Mundane to the Sublime, from 1913 to 2010, see unusual items from our collection, some never before shown in a museum setting.  

Exhibit: Liberty! The Genius of the People- Smith Gallery                             

George Stuart Historical Figures®  featuring  personalities involved in the American Revolution.

Artists' Union Gallery Presents....  a members exhibition
August 6th to September 12th, 2010 Curators:  MB Hanrahan and Phil Taggart

This members only exhibit offers a wide range of contemporary work: photos to photo-realism, concrete to conceptual, surreal to super-flat.  Emphasis is on the unique spark of creative energy each artist carries within.  Fire up your engines and join us in a high octane celebration of our eclectic collective!

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Mary-Jo Murphy's collection of original works "Whimsical Wags... Where Art Meets Bark" will be exhibiting at the Harbor Village Gallery from Wednesday, August 11 to Sunday, September 5, 2010.

A "pet-friendly" Artist Reception will be held on Friday, August 13, 2010 from 5 - 8pm.

Mary-Jo Murphy's work is simply fun and catchy, bringing smiles and laughter to animal and art admirers. Her subjects are "man's best friends" including; dogs, cats and other animals rendered in a range of colors, full of energy and love. Her work expresses the bond between beloved pets and humans. Looking into the eyes of our pets we feel their compassion and joy. Murphy states, "Their wisdom remains unspoken but not un-communicated." Reminiscent of pop art with an iconic appeal, Murphy's work is composed with fun, solid-color backgrounds and close-ups of the beloved animal's smiling face. Think Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe, but with funky animals as the star of the show! This exhibit joyfully presents Murphy's bold work in acrylics, watercolors, and digital ink-resist.