Current Media Releases

Article Date	Article Title
05/15/2012	Berkeley Ceramic Artist, Irma Vega Bijou Berkeley Ceramic Artist, Irma Vega Bijou, Coming to Ventura Monday May 21, 2012 7 - 9 pm
05/15/2012	Dudley House June 3 Open House
05/15/2012	Native Plant Walk -Saturday, May 26th
05/15/2012	The Exuberance of Horses on Exhibition The Exuberance of Horses on Exhibition in Large Scale Paintings by Katie Upton Opening June 2 at Agriculture Museum - Free Reception June 3
05/14/2012	Team Work: Horses & Mules on the Job - Exhibit Pulling Their Weight: Learn How Horses and Mules Helped Ventura County Grow
05/14/2012	Wild In California! Native Animals Live At Museum Bring the family to see and learn about live native animals at the Museum of Ventura County's Wild In California event on Sunday, June 10, from 1:30 -2:30 p.m. Enjoy The Nature of Wildworks presentation of non-releasable wild animals from their care center and learn about the animals' lifestyles and contributions to our environment. An opossum, skunk, owl, hawk, fox and reptiles will be featured.
05/08/2012	Rubicon Theatre Company's 14th Season Continues Rubicon Theatre Company's 14th Season Continues May 24 with August Wilson's Powerful Drama GEM OF THE OCEAN
05/04/2012	Photographer Robert DiehlFlexes His Sense of Humor Diehl's upcoming solo exhibition at the Buenaventura Gallery, "Idioms: A Play on Words," is quite a departure: It is studio work instead of location photography, and is thoughts turned into pictures. The show will run May 22 through June 16 at the downtown Ventura gallery, with an opening reception from 4-7 p.m. May 26. Diehl will also be present during First Friday Ventura Gallery Crawl on June 1 between 5- 8 p.m.
05/03/2012	Art Exhibit at Fox Fine Jewelry Gerri McMillin, Sarah Kalvin and Pat Richards Dodds will display their art in a show titled "Ocean Above & Below" at Fox Fine Jewelry from May 17 through July 9, 2012. An artists' reception will be Saturday, May 19th, 6 - 9 pm.
05/03/2012	First Sighting of Blue & Humpback Whales! The magnificent Blue Whales have returned to the waters within the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. On Wednesday April 11th Island Packers vessel sighted the first blue whale of the year at Santa Cruz Island.
05/03/2012	Rubicon Theatre Company Announces 15th Anniversary Rubicon Theatre Company Announces 15th Anniversary Season
05/03/2012	Ventura Theatre Company and Ventura Native Son Ventura Theatre Company and Ventura Native Son Receive Drama Desk Nominations
04/30/2012	Celebrate the Grand Opening of Panaro Bros. Winery VENTURA, CA; (April 27, 2012) - Tucked away in a non-descript light industrial sector of mid-Ventura since 2009, the newest winery Tasting Room is slated to hold a GRAND OPENING on Saturday, May 5, 2012. This is your chance to visit a small part of Italy - without the long plane ride and expensive cost!
04/26/2012	New George Stuart Historical Figures® Exhibition Conquest of the Americas- New George Stuart Historical Figures® Exhibition & Monologues
04/25/2012	"HANG 10" Art Exhibit
04/25/2012	FILLMORE & WESTERN RAILWAY CO. MAY, 2012 CALENDAR FILLMORE & WESTERN RAILWAY CO. MAY, 2012 CALENDAR
04/25/2012	Museum Fundraiser Gala Features Mules and Mosaic
04/25/2012	Rubicon Theatre Company Announces New Partnership Rubicon Theatre Company Announces New Partnership with Crystal Cruises and First Cruise Aboard "Six Star" CRYSTAL SYMPHONY: Autumnal Adventure from the Picturesque Port of Montreal to the Neon Lights of New York's Broadway October 21, 2012 - October 31, 2012
04/25/2012	Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash ‘Queen of Rock' Wanda Jackson Announced as Headliner for Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash Produced by Roadshow Revival and Cindy Cash, the popular music festival returns to Ventura this June
04/24/2012	"Euclid's Garden" New Encaustic Paintings "Euclid's Garden" New Encaustic Paintings at Vita Art Center
04/24/2012	4th of July Street Fair
04/24/2012	Diane Loring, Owner of Spa by Diane Loring, Inc...
04/24/2012	Totally Local VC Announces "DINNER AT THE..."
04/23/2012	Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra
04/23/2012	Museum's Art Start Summer Program Museum's Art Start Summer Program Encourages Children's Creativity
04/23/2012	Rediscovery of Horace Bristol's Lost Photographs Rediscovery of Horace Bristol's Lost Photographs Is Topic of Film and Panel Discussion on May 19
04/18/2012	Andria's Seafood Restaurant turns 30 years old! Andria's Seafood Restaurant will be turning 30 years old in May, making us one of the oldest seafood restaurants in the county and the first to open in the beautiful Ventura Harbor in 1982.
04/18/2012	Christine Leong's artwork Eastern and Western influences intertwine in Christine Leong's artwork, which is the subject of the next exhibition at the Buenaventura Gallery.
04/10/2012	Museum Opens Chumash Youth Summer Program
04/04/2012	Dinner at the..... Totally Local VC Announces the 2012 “ DINNER AT THE...” An Innovative Dinner Series to Promote Ventura’s World Class Agriculture and Cuisine all while helping a great cause – FOOD Share
03/25/2012	Ventura Water, Limoneira and Patagonia Announce... Ventura Water, Limoneira and Patagonia Announce Online Water Film Contest
03/19/2012	Ventura Music Festival - May 3-12, 2012 Ventura Music Festival presents top classical and jazz artists for 18th season, May 3-12 Preeminent Emerson String Quartet, May 8 Ventura, CA. Ventura Music Festival will present a lineup of top classical and jazz artists to perform May 3-12 for its 18th season at intimate venues throughout Ventura and a family-friendly outdoor setting.
03/16/2012	LIGHTS, CAMERA, VENTURA COUNTY! Ventura County Board of Supervisors to kick off the new film industry directory
03/16/2012	Ventura - A Runner's Playground (Ventura, CA) - With miles of alluring beachfront trails, Ventura entices race enthusiasts and casual joggers alike to lace up their running shoes and indulge in some friendly competition. Runners can participate in a multitude of races in Ventura...
03/15/2012	A Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash Returns A Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash Returns to Ventura on June 16th, 2012 Popular Festival Produced by Roadshow Revival and Cindy Cash
03/13/2012	"Thumbelina" Performance May 25 at Museum The story of tiny Thumbelina, told with shadow puppets, music of the 1960s and '70s, and Art Nouveau scenic design, is presented Friday evening, May 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the Museum of Ventura County's Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion.
03/13/2012	City of Ventura Hires New City Clerk
03/05/2012	2012 Spring and Summer Events in Ventura
03/05/2012	2012 Spring and Summer Events in Ventura
03/05/2012	New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Ventura New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Promote Sustainability and Attract EV Drivers to Downtown Ventura
03/01/2012	New Visitor Services Manager Michele Gilmour New Visitor Services Manager Michele Gilmour Welcomed to Ventura's Visitors and Convention Bureau
02/27/2012	A tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash (Ventura, CA) - In celebration of the anniversary of Johnny Cash's 80th birthday (February 26), Roadshow Revival and Cindy Cash are pleased to announce the return of A tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash to the Ventura County Fairgrounds. The fourth annual event takes place this year on Father's Day weekend, Saturday, June 16th.
02/24/2012	New Assistant City Manager Announced
02/22/2012	Weaving & Pre-Columbian Highlight Events & Exhibit
02/21/2012	Horace Bristol's Compelling 1930s Photographs Horace Bristol's Compelling 1930s Photographs On Exhibition At Agriculture Museum Free Reception & Film - Sunday March 4
02/15/2012	Ventura Harbor Events
02/14/2012	Spring Events Highlight Museum's Exhibits Thousands of years of Mexico's creative tradition are reflected in the Museum of Ventura County's upcoming events and three exhibitions running February 25 through May 27, 2012, at their Ventura location.
02/14/2012	Walk Grant Park, every 4th Saturday
02/14/2012	Walk Grant Park, every 4th Saturday
02/03/2012	19TH Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival
02/01/2012	VCTC launches new Bikeways Application VENTURA, Calif. - The Ventura County Bikeways App does everything short of pedal your bike! The Ventura County Transportation Commission is excited to announce the launch of a new smartphone application that offers cyclists a sleek, convenient way to navigate the county's 350-plus miles of bike lanes.
01/30/2012	Mary Osborne of Ventura to host Women's Adventure Women Catch a Wave with Maui Jim's New Women's Adventure Series Hosted by Mary Osborne of Ventura, CA.
01/30/2012	New Exhibit at Agriculture Museum Opens February Putting Down Roots-Ventura County's Early Immigrant Farmers New Exhibit at Agriculture Museum Opens February 11
01/30/2012	Pre-Columbian Musical Instruments at Museum Pre-Columbian Musical Instruments & Mesoamerican Inspired Pieces On Exhibit at Museum of Ventura County Feb 25-May 27
01/19/2012	Exhibit of New Zapotec Textiles @ Museum
01/11/2012	Artist Spotlight - Tuesday Evenings FOTM is Pleased to Announce the Return of the Artist Spotlight to Tuesday Evenings and a New Venue!
12/08/2011	Rubicon Theatre Company's 2011-2012 slate Rubicon Theatre Company's 2011-2012 slate A SEASON OF MAGIC, MYSTERY & MUSIC Continues February 18 with NAZI HUNTER - SIMON WIESENTHAL
11/30/2011	Rubicon Theatre Company's 2011-2012 slate Rubicon Theatre Company's 2011-2012 slate A SEASON OF MAGIC, MYSTERY & MUSIC
11/29/2011	AMTRAK AND CALIFORNIA RAIL PARTNERS LAUNCH FREE Wi AMTRAK AND CALIFORNIA RAIL PARTNERS LAUNCH FREE Wi-Fi® ON STATE-SUPPORTED SERVICES
09/01/2011	Ventura's Fall Festivities Keep Summer Alive (Ventura, CA) - While most of the country gears up for chilly weather in the fall, Californians can enjoy the outdoors for months after Labor Day. From beachside festivals to wine galas under the stars, Ventura coaxes visitors and residents into taking an extended summer vacation.
08/10/2011	Ventura Food Tours Launches Tasting Tours
08/08/2011	VENTURA RANKED #4 MOST "SOCIAL" CITY (Ventura, CA) - It might be surprising to some, but when it comes to the amount of social networking businesspeople, Ventura tops U.S. cities both larger and more high-tech. Tying for the number four position with Austin, Ventura employees using their company email addresses log in and connect with others through social media, more than even Chicago and Seattle.
08/08/2011	Ventura Recognized as Outstanding Arts Destination (Ventura, CA) - The Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) along with Americans for the Arts announced the City of Ventura and the Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau as recipients of the first Arts Destination Marketing Award at the DMAI's 97th Annual Convention in New Orleans. Selected from 50 entrants, Ventura was noted for taking such measures as showcasing local art in its visitor promotional materials; providing grants for marketing efforts to local arts organizations
07/24/2011	Ventura Wins Significant Award for Arts Marketing! Ventura, Miami Shine as Innovative Arts Destinations NEW ORLEANS, LA (22 July 2011) - Ventura, California and Miami, Florida have been selected as the winning destinations for the first ever Arts Destination Marketing Award for their innovative collaboration with local art agencies to market their communities as a travel destination. Selected from nearly 50 entrants, the two winning destinations were announced at the closing general session of DMAI's 97th Annual Convention in...
03/17/2011	Former Students & Colleagues of Four Legendary Former Students & Colleagues of Four Legendary Masters Will Exhibit and Demonstrate at Museum Pavilion
02/03/2011	FILM VENTURA INVITES RESIDENTS TO NOMINATE A FILM FILM VENTURA INVITES RESIDENTS TO NOMINATE A FILM LOCATION Homes And Businesses Have A Shot At The Spotlight (Ventura, CA) - With miles of beautiful shoreline, acres of verdant farmland, a charming harbor and an historic Downtown district, Ventura serves as an enticing backdrop for a wide range of films. With Film Ventura, professional film scouts are no longer the only ones who can suggest locations, and Ventura locals are encouraged to nominate their own camera-worthy homes and businesses.
11/03/2010	Back On Track After 50 Years
09/16/2010	Film Ventura Launches New Campaign FILM VENTURA LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION WITHIN THE CITY OF VENTURA The City of Ventura's Community Development Department and the Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau are pleased to announce the launch of Film Ventura, a citizen advisory committee which promotes local film and television production within Ventura. Several Film Ventura promotional products will be unveiled at a private launch event on Sept. 30th including a welcome coupon, a Film Ventura Production Guide and a new resource website devoted to filming in Ventura (http://www.filmventura.com/).
06/18/2009	Summer Fun in the Ventura Sun An Assortment of Outdoor Activities Invite Children and Adults Alike to Enjoy Ventura's Sunlit Shores
06/11/2009	Island Packers Now Operating "Bill of Rights" Coastal Sailing Trips Now Available on the Bill of Rights with Island Packers . . . Bill of Rights Recently Made Its Permanent Home in Channel Islands Harbor Oxnard
01/22/2009	Mayor Christy Weir Honors Michael Kelly
	Chiefs Along the Channel CAR SHOW AT Ventura Harbo
	Hot August Days, Nights in full swing@The Pierpont Summer is in full swing and that means beautiful sunsets, great meals, live entertainment and friends! At The Pierpont Inn, take your pick of several live music events, including Thursday barbecues on the bluff overlooking the grand Pacific Ocean, live music in the lounge on Friday and Saturday nights, yummy Sunday brunch with live entertainment and Jazz Jams with an open microphone every third Sunday when hometown performers can take the stage.
	Ojai's Ninth Annual Film Fest

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