Special Events Around Ventura

4th Annual Latin Jazz Concert - Pete Escovedo

February 13, 2010 - February 13, 2010
8pm
Ventura High School Theatre, 2 North Catalina
Contact: Ventura Music Festival, 472 E. Santa Clara Street
Phone: (805) 648-3146
Admission: $30 - $40 and $15 for students with valid ID
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Pete Escovedo performs for the Festival's Fourth Annual Latin Jazz concert.  A journeyman percussionist and band leader, Mr. Escovedo was a key player in "Santana", the most influential Latin Rock group in history. 

Pete has also performed or recorded with Herbie Hancock, Anita Baker, Arturo Sandoval, Sheila E, Chick Corea and many others. Our yearly "latin Jazz" concerts, held around Valentine's Day, have been a smashing success for the last three years. When Pete Escovedo takes the stage with his Timpales, you'll see why these shows bring fans from far and wide to enjoy this lively music, so important to our local heritage.

http://www.peteescovedo.com/

 

Murals of Main Street

February 13, 2010 - February 13, 2010
1-3pm
501 Poli St., Downtown
Contact: City of Ventura
Phone: (805) 658-4726
Admission: $15
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Tour by foot our city's public art murals at City Hall, Post Office and in and outside many downtown businesses to discover the story and history behind each one.

Meet guide Richard Senate at City Hall front steps.

Saturday Artist Spotlight Series (formerly known as the Tuesday Talk Series)

February 13, 2010 - February 13, 2010
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Brooks Institute, Motion Picture Campus Screening Room, located at 5301 N. Ventura Ave.
Contact: Focus on the Masters
Phone: (805) 653-2501
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Ten artists have been selected for Focus on the Masters (FOTM) formal documentation by a distinguished jury of educators and artists for the 2010 season. An artist will be featured each month  as part of FOTM's popular Saturday Artist Spotlight Series (formerly known as the Tuesday Talk Series), now entering its sixteenth year in programming.

AfterGLOW Special Events will be planned after each interview. The gatherings will offer our supporters the opportunity to visit with the featured artist in an intimate setting while enjoying a light supper in the company of dedicated arts supporters.

2010 Artists Chosen for FOTM Formal Documentation

February 13 - Richard Amend: Painter, Set Designer. His paintings are visually arresting, mysterious equations of nature, architecture, and illumination all rolled into the stillness and clarity of singular, psychological moments in time. In film, Amend's involvement spans several decades and technologies, from rubberband special effects to computer generated imagery.

Will You Be Our Valentine?

February 13, 2010 - February 13, 2010
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles
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Happy Valentine's Day from Ventura USA! 

Our gift to you Free Admission.  Use your special code EXHFREE

Visit Ventura a Real California Beach Town in Booth #227 for a gift and details on your next Ventura Adventure!

Whale Watching Cruises

December 26, 2009 - April 12, 2010 Recurring daily
9-12:30pm and 1-5pm
Cruises depart from Ventura Harbor, 1691 Spinnaker Dr, Ste. 105B, Ventura Harbor
Contact: Island Packers - Cruises depart from Ventura Harbor, 1691 Spinnaker Dr, Ste. 105B
Phone: (805) 642-1393
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Every year the Pacific Gray Whale migrates 6,000-10,000 miles to secluded lagoons in Mexico to breed and bear their young then journey back to their feeding grounds in the Bering Sea.

Island Packers invites you to observe these magnificent animals as they pass through the waters of the Santa Barbara Channel. Half-day and all-day Whale Watching tours begin December 26th and continue through March.

Read more about the Humpback whales at the Los Angeles Times article: Humpback Whales Mugging for vessels in Santa Barbara Channel http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/outposts/2009/03/post-2.html

 Photo by Donna Hendricks

Shades of Day -Art Show @ Red Brick Gallery

January 11, 2010 - February 22, 2010 Recurring daily
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sun 11 - 6pm; Fri and Sat 11 - 8pm; Closed Tuesday
328 E. Main St., Downtown
Contact: Red Brick Gallery, 328 E. Main St.
Phone: (805) 643-6400
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Artist Reception and Gallery's 3^rd Anniversary Party Jan 23^rd 6-9pm

Cool crisp Winter colors and a new year's transformations are expressed in Red Brick Gallery's new show Shades of Day.  Join us to celebrate our third anniversary and Artist's visions with this a fresh show for the fresh year.  The 20 artists in the gallery depict a variety of representations of the changing daylight and winter mood through their varied mediums.  Along with a new show and year the gallery has a variety of new art workshops and series in most mediums please check our website for more details  

Art Show by Nomi Wagner and Karen Santo @ Fox Fine Jewelry

January 21, 2010 - March 15, 2010 Recurring daily
Monday – Thursday, 10:30 – 6p.m., Fridays and Saturdays 10:30 – 10 p.m., Closed Sundays
210 East Main Street, Downtown
Contact: Fox Fine Jewelry
Phone: (805) 652-1800
Admission: Free

Nomi Wagner and Karen Santo will display their art in A Passion for Painting, a show at Fox Fine Jewelry running from January 21 through March 15, 2010.

Artists' Reception will be Saturday, January 23rd, 6 - 9 pm.

Wagner is a digital portrait artist. The process begins with a blank canvas on a computer screen. She uses a photograph for inspiration, but does not manipulate the original image. Instead, she paints stroke by stroke in a conventional watercolor style. Technology has given her the freedom to experiment and innovate. It has enabled her to paint not just the likeness, but to catch the true essence of her subjects as well.

Karen Santo's paintings invite you to step inside. Lie on your back and view the crimson sunset, picnic amongst the autumn leaves by the river, or wind your way through the desert wild brush. Santo's careful use of tone and color create a three dimensionality to her canvases.

 

 

Doubt, A Parable @ Rubicon Theatre

January 30, 2010 - February 21, 2010 Recurring daily
1006 E. Main Street , Downtown
Contact: Rubicon Theatre Co.
Phone: (805) 667-2900
Admission: $39 – $59
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Written By John Patrick Shanley
Directed by Jenny Sullivan

Set at a Catholic school in the Bronx in 1964, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play concerns a strict headmistress with exacting standards who believes that in order for students to be prepared for the harsh world, her teachers must use discipline rather than compassion. She comes to suspect a new priest of sexually abusing a student, but some doubt remains, and she cannot prove her allegations. If she charges him, she will certainly destroy his career, and perhaps her own. She questions an idealistic young nun and the mother of the accused boy, the first black student ever admitted to the school.

This thought-provoking story leaves us with questions about what has-and should have-happened, who is right or wrong, and the nature of faith and love. Audiences will debate the issues of the play long after it has ended. Rubicon Artistic Associate Jenny Sullivan directs company member Joseph Fuqua* (Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Hamlet) and Robin Pearson Rose (All My Sons, You Can't Take It With You) in this searing drama.

Angels & Saints- 7 Deadly Sins Fashion Week Ventura 2010 is Here

February 04, 2010 - February 13, 2010 Recurring daily
Elks Lodge, 11 Ash Street , Downtown
Contact: Fashion Week Ventura
Phone: (805) 794-5774
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Fashion Week Ventura Sat. Feb. 6, 2010 is a premiere Fashion, Music, and Style event in Ventura County. Celebrating our 4th year, the event highlights the work of local fashion designers, artists and entertainers. Fashion Week Ventura 2010 benefits AIDS Project Ventura County (APVC). The Kick Off Party takes place Feb. 4th at Candlelight with a full evening of Fun, Food & Music. Fashion Week Ventura swings into full effect, Saturday, Feb. 6th  at 11 Ash Street "Elks Lodge" with a theme of Angels & Saints/ 7 Deadly Sins. Tickets Available online http://www.fashionweekventura.com/ $15.General Admission & $35.VIP includes Food/VIP Rm/Swag

Doors open at 6pm and Show starts 8pm Saturday February 6, 2010! Tickets Available online!

Photo by Alex Cooper

[Mis] perceptions - Exhibit by Ricardo Rodriguez

February 11, 2010 - April 07, 2010 Recurring daily
2055 E. Harbor Blvd.
Contact: The Visions Gallery - Presented by Brooks Institute & Marriott Ventura Beach
Phone: (805) 643-6000
Admission: Free

Ricardo Rodriguez's work questions the ordinary, finding alternate realities in every day objects.  [Mis] perceptoins is a photographic exhibit that plays with the verisimilitude of the medium and how it affects the viewer.  By shifting the typical presentation of an object, through size, scale and isolation, the viewer's perception of the object also shifts.  A new reality emerges and the essence or meaning of the object changes, a transformed truth.

 Artists' Reception: February 11, 5-7:30pm

Refreshments served and free parking for reception.

Valentine's Day @ The Wine Rack (Former Weaver Wines)

February 13, 2010 - February 14, 2010 Recurring daily
Sat 13: 12-9pm, Sun 14: 1-8pm
14 S. California St., Downtown
Contact: The Wine Rack
Phone: 805.653.9463 (WINE)
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The Wine Rack will be featuring Champagne & Bubbles Tasting all weekend. Taste 3 bubblies and have a glass... plus a chocolate truffle for $25

The Wine Rack "taste*lounge*shop"

Treasure Chests - An Exhibition

December 11, 2009 - March 05, 2010 Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
472 E. Santa Clara St., Downtown
Contact: Ventura Music Festival
Phone: (805) 648-3146
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This year, the Ventura Music Festival presents "Treasure Chests", the fifth annual visual arts exhibition presented in partnership with selected local artists: Janet Black, Karen L. Brown, Susan Cook, Judy Gibbs, Jack Farquhar Halbert, othy Hunter, Norman Kirk, Christine Leong, Leslie Marcus, Gail Pidduck, Leslie Plimpton, Len Poteshman, Betsy Quinn, Roxy Ray, Sylvia Torres,
.  Handcrafted chests (30 x 20 x 20") were the canvases upon which these accomplished artists rendered richly diverse and three dimensional compositions. This exciting show is produced in conjunction with "Romanze!," the Festival's 2010 concert season. Check the exhibition schedule to see these unique works on display at local venues from mid-December to early March.

Ventura Music Festival thanks our 2010 artists and Art Angels for their generous donation of time and talent.  "Treasure Chests" is a successful celebration and collaboration of visual art and music!

Exhibition Schedule

Dec. 11 ~ Jan. 10: Museum of Ventura County, 89 S. California St. Ventura, (805) 653-0323 www.venturamuseum.org

Jan.13 ~ Feb. 11: Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St., Ventura, (805) 658-4793 www.cityofventura.net

Feb. 17 ~ March 5: Sylvia White Gallery, 1783 Main Street, Ventura, (805) 643-8300 sylviawhite.com

Bid on a Treasure Chest!

Annual Fundraising Dinner: Saturday, March 6th: Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor

Join us for a festive evening of fine dining, wine, entertainment and live auction of the Treasure Chests. Tickets go on sale in January, 2010.

Landscapes & Seascapes - Paintings by Hilda Kilpatrick

December 04, 2009 - February 12, 2010 Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Lunch: Monday through Friday. 11:30 to 2pm, Dinner: Monday through Saturday, 5:30 pm to 9:00 p
1095 Thompson Blvd., Downtown
Contact: Cafe Zack
Phone: (805) 822-4720
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View some of of the latest oil landscapes and seascapes painting by Artist Hilda Kilpatrick. On display through January 30, 2010.

Continuum 2010 Art Exhibit @ Sylvia White Gallery

January 07, 2010 - February 13, 2010 Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, noon to 5:00pm
1783 East Main Street
Contact: Sylvia White Gallery, 1783 East Main Street
Phone: (805) 643-8300
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Guest Curated by Darryl Curran and Robert von Sternberg

Please join us for an opening reception, January 9, 3-5pm and
January 23, 3:00PM - Continuum Panel Discussion
 

Forty years ago Robert von Sternberg glimpsed the enormous diversity of artistic photography in the greater Los Angeles area and while acting as a guest curator for the Downey Museum of Art in 1969 set out to create an exhibition, entitled "Continuum", that would illustrate that specific diversity within a continuum. This exhibition at the Sylvia White Gallery follows the trajectory of some of the original participants but also includes newer members that have also dedicated their lives to careers in art often as university educators and prominent artists using photographic materials to share their vision.

Lewis Baltz, Jo Ann Callis, Eileen Cowin, Darryl Curran, Robbert Flick, Anthony Friedkin, Robert Heinecken, Susan Rankaitis, Jerry McMillan, Jane O'Neal, Robert von Sternberg, Todd Walker.

Image: Jo Ann Callis, Three Tiers, 1194, Cibachrome, 42" x 33"

"The Way of the Brush" - Ink Paintings & Chinese Calligraphy

January 21, 2010 - February 13, 2010 Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
12:00 - 5:00 pm
255 South Laurel Street, Downtown
Contact: Gallery 255
Phone: (805) 302-9992
Admission: Free

"The Way of the Brush" - Ink Paintings & Chinese Calligraphy by Parshall Terry

Parshall Terry will be the resident artist being featured at the Gallery 255 from January 21 through February 13, 2010.  Parshall Terry who has three degrees in Physics and has worked for the U.S. Navy for 20 years has found his passion in study of ink painting and Chinese calligraphy.  While Parshall has exhibited in Ventura, Los Angeles and Florence Italy, this will be his first solo exhibit.  

The public is invited to attend the following venues for the artist: Opening Reception, Saturday, February 23 5:00 - 9:00 pm Art Exhibit runs January 21 - February 13, 2010 First Friday February 5, 2010 5:00 - 9:00 pm  Gallery Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 12:00 - 5:00 pm

 

Seasons Catering Cooking Classes

January 25, 2010 - March 31, 2010 Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
6pm
2646 Palma Dr. # 255
Contact: Seasons Catering
Phone: (805) 339-9665
Admission: $50
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JANUARY

Mon 25: Indoor Barbeque -Jana Heredia

Tue 26: Quick School Night Dinners -Daisy Mastroianni

Wed 27: One Potatoe Two -Gaby Moes

FEBRUARY

Tue 2: Healthy Grains -Gaby Moes

Wed 3: Cozy Winter Soups and Stews -Daisy Mastroianni

Mon 8: Great Greek -Jana Heredia

Tue 9: Valentine's Day Supper -Daisy Mastroianni

Wed 10: Hearty Winter Dishes -Gaby Moes

Tue 16: Soups from Around the Globe -Gaby Moes

Wed 17: Filipino Traditions -Jana Heredia

Thu 18:  Italian Comfort Food -Daisy Mastroianni

Mon 22: Seafood Made Fresh -Linda Skene

Tue 23: Light Done Right -Daisy Mastroianni

Wed 24: Au revior Winter -Gaby Moes

MARCH:

Mon 1: Gluten and Dairy Free Cooking -Arnel McAtee

Tue 2: Cooking On The Go -Daisy Mastroianni

Wed 3: Not Your Average Veggie -Gaby Moes

Tue 9: Sassy Southwest -Daisy Mastroianni

Wed 10: Savory Pies/Sweet Salads -Gaby Moes

Thu 11: Ventura County Fair Blue Ribbon Baking -Melani Fulgham

Mon15: French Picnic -Jana Heredia

Tue 16: Terrific Thai -  Daisy Mastroianni

Wed 17: Spring is Near -Gaby Moes

Tue 23: Cooking with Joe (Trader Joe that is) -Daisy Mastroianni

Wed 24: Lightening Up for Spring -Gaby Moes

Mon 29: Easy Desserts -Jana Heredia

Tue 30: Homemade Pasta -Daisy Mastroianni

Wed 31: Scrumptious Seafood -Gaby Moes

Photographs by Ferritto @ Harbor Village Gallery

January 30, 2010 - March 07, 2010 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
12 to 5 pm
1591 Spinnaker Dr. Suite 117C, Ventura Harbor Village, Harbor
Contact: Harbor Village Gallery
Phone: (805) 644-2750
Admission: Free
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Photographs by John Ferritto.

 Artist Reception: Friday, January 29, 5-8pm

Capturing photographs of life's pure and simple moments radiate throughout John Ferritto's works. His subject matter include boats bobbing in the harbor, blooming flowers, eye catching architecture and other works of precious and wholesome moments. Ferrito takes you on a personal tour of what catches his eye; beauty in life's simplicity.

Dudley House Historic Recording Series & Open House

January 03, 2010 - December 05, 2010 Recurring monthly on the 1st Sunday
1pm to 4pm
Corner of Ashwood and Loma Vista, Midtown
Contact: Dudley House
Phone: (805) 642-3345
Admission: Free
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A February 1, 1948 broadcast of Sherlock Holmes in The Case of the Avenging Blade and 1908 to 1913 recordings of singers at St.

Petersburg's Mariinsky Theater will be featured in the Dudley House historic recording series during the Dudley House open house on January 3. The house with its newly completed roof will be open from 1pm to 4pm.The Dudley Docents will give tours of the history of the house with its Dudley family furniture and the museum's most recent acquisitions, the c. 1810 John Barr tall case clock and Oscar "Dooley" Dudley's 1905 alto saxophone.