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State of the Arts Newsletter
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City of Ventura Office of Cultural Affairs
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September issue deadline: August 17
Your monthly arts e-newsletter from the City of Ventura Community Partnerships Division promotes cultural activities all over Ventura County reaching more than 6,000 subscribers.
To be included in the September issue, contributors should email text and images as separate files to glees@cityofventura.net by August 17.
Thank you!
- Georgeanne Lees & Richard Newsham
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Music Events
Music Under the Stars
Summer concerts at the Olivas Adobe
Dine and DANCE to great party bands outdoors on a majestic wood ballroom floor during Music Under The Stars at the historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive in Ventura. It's Ventura County's coolest summer nightclub with a full beverage bar on site! Bring your own homemade feast or reserve a catered hot buffet dinner from BuenaVentura Catering (by Friday noon at 805/650-7559 for $15/person) for fine twilight dining with friends within the warm embrace of adobe-baked courtyard walls. Doors open at 6:30 pm with concerts at 7:30 pm.
- 8/4 Community Memorial Health System presents "The Kings of Classic Rock"
- 8/11 Jaguar Ventura presents "Porterhouse Bob" R&B/Zydeco
- 8/18 Four Points by Sheraton Ventura Harbor presents "Estrada Brothers" Latin Jazz
- 8/25 Santa Barbara Bank & Trust presents "Shari Puorto Band" Blues
- 9/1 Montecito Bank & Trust presents "Susie Hansen Latin Band"
- 9/8 Andria's Seafood Restaurant presents "Liza Haley & the Zydekats" Zydeco
The venue is intimate and seating is limited so avoid disappointment at the door by making reservations at 805/658.4726. All tickets are $20 with an option to reserve a table for 4 for $10. Current military personnel and dependents receive a 50% discount on tickets and tables. For Golfers: there are "Nine & Dine" specially discounted packages that include Golf, Dinner & Concert - call Nadia Osborn at 805.677.6770 or visit www.olivaslinks.com/olivasadobe.
Band info, brochure and complete details at www.cityofventura.net/mus. Like us on Facebook
 Carpinteria's Plaza Playhouse presents songwriter Jonathan McEuen August 11
The historic Plaza Playhouse, 4916 Carpinteria Avenue in Carpinteria, screens vintage films and live entertainment at 8 pm. Info:www.plazatheatercarpinteria.com/
August 11- singer/songwriter Jonathan McEuen jam with special guests on the "Never Ending Bus Tour."
 Rubicon Kids for Kids Benefit Concert August 18
Join us Saturday, August 18, at 7 pm, for a youth-produced fundraiser to benefit the Rubicon Summer Youth Theatre Program with a special tribute to Rubicon's Education and Outreach Director Brian McDonald in celebration of his ten-year anniversary. This evening of story and song will feature Rubicon's students and special performances from Broadway and National Touring artists. Produced by Arielle Bracket. Directed by Nerris Nassiri. Hosted by Devin Dornbos. Tickets: www.rubicontheatre.org $40/$45 at the door
 FREE Summer Family Concerts in the Park
July 29 & August 26
The final two free open-air performance of the "Summer Family Concerts in the Park" happens on Sunday, July 29 and August 26 at 4 pm, at Barranca Vista Park, 7050 Ralston St. Bring low back lawn chairs, blankets and picnic.
- July 29, Bible Fellowship & Ventura Missionary Orchestras will be performing chamber music to modern medleys.
- August 26, Pier 101, a band of Ventura County musicians named after the historic Ventura Pier that plays a wide selection of memorable and popular tunes including standards, Motown, R & B and rock.
For more info call 805.654.7552 or visit www.cityofventura.net/bvc. Sponsored by GIGAVAC & www.comprehensiveacupuncture.com.
August Creative Music Camps for Kids at BVC
- Rock & Roll High Music Camp 6-12 years
- Wannabe a Pop Star? 8-14 years
- Solo Vocal Performance Camp 8-14 years
See "Visual Arts" below for details. To register call 805-658-4726 or visit www.cityofventura.net/recreation
 Tickets on sale now for
Ventura Hillsides Music Festival
on September 22
The Ventura Hillsides Conservancy Benefit at Arroyo Verde Park (Foothill & Day Rds) on Sunday, September 22, at 1 pm, turns 10 this year with headliners Blues Traveler, Elvin Bishop and Dr. John & The Lower 911.Tickets on sale at
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Dance Events
 National Dance Day July 28 at Ventura Community Park Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and judge for the 'So You Think You Can Dance' television series created the annual "National Dance Day" to celebrate dance, fitness and general good health. Dance routines are posted on YouTube for everyone in the nation to practice and participle in a "danc  | |
The Barranca Vista Dancers performing
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e mob." Jackie Ringhof, fitness and dance teacher with the City of Ventura is the brainchild behind offering our local community a free opportunity for Dance Day. Dancers have met every Friday at the Barranca Vista Center for two months to learn, practice and perfect their dances all culminating in a grand finale on the National Dance Day, July 28 at 11:15 am, at the Ventura Community Park. The dancers debuted their dance - Alvin and the Chipmunks cover of "I've Got a Feeling" by the Black Eyes Peas at the 4th of July Street Fair in downtown Ventura. They appeared at a beach volunteer cleanup (see photo at right) and Westside Art Walk. The group members love dancing so much that they are thinking about taking their show on the road to perform at other public venues. Who knows where they will be stepping out next!  Introduction to Tribal Belly Dance at Zanzilla
Zanzilla Yoga Studios, 2750 E Main St in Ventura, offers ongoing sessions
Mondays at 7 pm with Portia, Tuesdays at 6:30 pm with Laura, Fridays at 7 pm with Jenn
and Sundays at 11:15 am with Portia or Laura and special workshops
with Sherri Wheatley. For details visit www.zanzillasyoga.com
Ballet in Cinema at Ventura Century 10 Downtown
August 12, 14, 26 & 28
Tickets/info at www.fandango.com/century10downtown_aajay/theaterpage.
See "Cinema Events" below.
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Theater Events
 Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival concludes August 3-5
A final weekend of "Romeo and Juliet" concludes the 16th season of the Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival on Aug. 3-5 at Cal Lutheran in Thousand Oaks. All shows begin at 8 pm but visitors are immersed in the Shakespeare experience as the festival grounds open at 5:30 pm for pre-show picnicking and Elizabethan entertainment.
Tickets: $20/adults; Free/under 18. Free parking at Olsen Rd and Mountclef Blvd lot. Lawn Box reservations For more information, call (805) 493-3014 or visit www.kingsmenshakespeare.org.
Ojai Playwrights Conference
Summer New Works Festival August 8-12
New theater works by Terrence McNally, Luis Alfaro, Robert Askins, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Jennifer Haley, Matt Hoverman, Liza Powel O'Brien and Nikkole Salter are featured in this year's festival billed as "five exhilarating days-nine amazing events. Tickets/info: www.ojaiplays.org
Rubicon 2012 Summer Youth Theatre's
"Once on this Island" August 8-12
Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 E. Main St., presents its final Summer Youth Theater Program production, a Caribbean-style Little Mermaid "Once on this Island" directed by Brian McDonald with choreography by Carolanne Marano on August 8-12. For more info and tickets call 805/667-2900 or visit www.rubicontheatre.org
Free theater performances at BVC Park August 11 & September 8
"Gypsies in a Trunk" performance troupe brings its madcap "Fairy Tales in the Park" to Barranca Vista Park, 7050 East Ralson Street, on 2nd Saturdays at 4 pm. Bring low back lawn chairs, blankets and picnic. Info: 805.654.7552 or www.cityofventura.net/bvc
- August 11 - Three Billy Goats Gruff
- - September 8 - Chicken Little
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Poetry/Spoken Word Events
Others poetry events
Arcade Poetry Series: 3rd Saturdays at 7 pm, Oxnard Carnegie Art Museum, 424 South C St, Oxnard. Host: Jackson Wheeler.
Bohemian Beat Spoken Word: 1st Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Bohemia Coffee House, 214 W Ojai Ave, Ojai. Host: Tree Bernstein, 805/640-7210. Open mic sign ups at 7:15 pm.
Ventura County Writers Club:
3rd Wednesdays poetry workshop; meetings 2nd Tuesdays at Pleasant Valley Senior Center, 1605 Burnley Street, Camarillo. Info: www.venturacountywriters.com
The Poetry Zone: 2nd Saturdays, 2-4 pm, Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 21 West Anapamu, Santa Barbara. Host: Suzanne Frost, 805/252-1655. Open-mic follows
Favorite Poem Reading: 3rd Mondays, 5:15-6:30 pm, The Blue Agave 20 East Cota, Santa Barbara. Host: Lois Klein. Open Mic: All poets and non-poets invited to read a favorite poem (not their own) or two
Santa Maria Rhythm & Rhyme: Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm, Cafe Noir, 1555 South Broadway, Santa Maria. Open Mic with Host BJ Riley everlearnmore@yahoo.com
KPFK Poets Café: 2nd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays at 8:30 pm. LA 90.7 FM/ Santa Barbara 98.7 FM. Host: Lois P. Jones
Poetry presses, services and journals
www.askewpoetry.org
Editors: Marsha de la O, Phil Taggart and Friday Lubina
P.O. Box 559 Ventura 93002
New issue now out! Annual subscription $10 (2 issues)
TreeHouse Press treebernstein@gmail.com Limited edition books of poetry
Hex Presse www.hexpresse.blogspot.com Editor: Michelle Detorie
The Bubble Magazine theojaibubble@yahoo.com
Published quarterly by Nancy Gross with original journalistic features, creative writing, poetry, narratives and short stories. Help us grow with Paypal Kickstarter fundraiser.
The Bubble, P.O. Box 171, Ojai, CA 93024.
Subscribe to Library of America's free "Story of the Week"
Are you a fan of classic American literature? Sign up here and you'll receive an e-mail alert every Monday when a "new" Library of America short story is posted which you can read on-line as a PDF or Google book.
San Buenaventura Friends of the Library
Speaker Series August 11
SBFOL presents Richard Senate, local historian and raconteur, and his tales of Ventura County in partnership with Bank of Books in the E.P. Foster Library Topping Room, 651 E Main St. On Saturday, August 11, 4-5 pm, Senate revisits lost treasures of Ventura County. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free. RSVP to Marcia Ortiz at mrortiz@earthlink.net or 805.643.4281
Artists Union Gallery Tuesday Poetry Series
on hiatus for move to new address
Poets and lovers of poetry are welcome to hear featured poets and participate in "open mic" at the "Tuesday Poetry Series" hosted by Phil Taggart at 7:30 pm at the Artists Union Gallery, 89 S.California St. www.venturaartistsunion.org. Email ptagga@aol.com to be added to Phil Taggart's monthly literary events distribution list for readings in Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Readings will resume following the reopening of galleries at its new location with a "Book Art" exhibit in late August.
More Poetry Information:
www.askewpoetry.org www.poetix.net www.venturaartistsunion.org www.poetryflash.org www.santabarbarapoetryseries.org
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Cinema Events
Ballet in Cinema at Ventura Century 10 Downtown
August 12, 14, 26 & 28 The acclaimed "Ballet in Cinema" series at the Ventura Century 10 Downtown, 555 E Main St, screens live HD performances from the Bolshoi and the Royal Opera House, Sundays at noon and Tuesdays at 7 pm. Tickets/info at www.fandango.com/century10downtown_aajay/theaterpage - August 12 & 14 La Fille Mal Gardee (Royal Ballet)
- August 26 & 28 Raymonda (Bolshoi)
Carpinteria's Plaza Playhouse presents movie classics The historic Plaza Playhouse, 4916 Carpinteria Avenue in Carpinteria, screens vintage films at 8 pm. Info:www.plazatheatercarpinteria.com/ - August 3 - Singin' in the Rain
- August 10 - Shuffle (7:30 pm)
- August 11 - singer/songwriter Jonathan McEuen jam with special guests on the "Never Ending Bus Tour."
 Fathom Events at Ventura Century 16 August 1, 9 & 16
Fathom Events offers screenings of Vintage films, music concerts, documentaries and other special events throughout the year at the Ventura Century 16, 2875 Elba Street. Info: www.cinemark.com/theatre-detail.aspx?node_id=1695 - August 1, 7 pm - Grateful Dead Birthday Celebration
- August 9, 3:30 pm - Drum Corps International 2012: Big, Loud * Live 9
- August 16, 8 pm - RiffTrax Live: "Manos" in the Hand of Fate
Insomniac Cinema
every Thursday at the Regency Buenaventura
Insomniac Cinema hosted by Andrew Gualtieri screens classics every Thursday at 7:30 pm at the Regency Buenaventura, 1440 Eastman Ave., Ventura, 805.658.6544 (showtimes: www.regencymovies.com. Insomniac Cinema discounted advance tickets/monthly newsletter www.insomniaccinema.com/ - August 2 - Raiders of the Lost Ark
- August 9 - Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
- August 16 - The Big Lebowski
- August 23 - Breakfast at Tiffany's
- August 30 - Labyrinth
Ojai Film Society screenings August 5, 12, 18/19 & 26 The Ojai Film Society screens independent, foreign and documentary films. Contact OFS office at 805.646.8946 or ojaifilmsociety@sbcglobal.net or visit www.ojaifilmsociety.org. Screenings are Sundays at 4:30 pm at the Ojai Playhouse, 145 E Ojai Ave, Ojai - August 5 - Marley at 4 pm - August 12 - Footnote - August 18/19 - Moonrise Kingdom - August 26 - The Island President + Q&A with director 
Oxnard Film Society Join the OFS for Monday screenings at 3:30 and 6:30 pm ($9.75/$6.25 seniors) at Plaza Cinemas 14, 255 West 5th St, Oxnard, followed by discussions at its new office at 519 South C Street (CCS office) after the 6:30 pm film. All non-English speaking films are presented in their original language accompanied by English subtitles. Info: OFS President/CEO George J. Sandoval, 805.798.0830 or geosand47@gmail.com. - July 30 - We Have a Pope (Habemus Papum) Italy, comedy/drama
- August 6 - Elena (Russia) with reception at Carnegie Museum 4:30-6:30 pm
- August 20 - Where Do We Go Now? (Lebanon)
Roxy Opera in Cinema presents
Boris Godunov 7/29 & 8/1
and Norma 8/12 & 8/22
Mussorgsky's stirring opera about the tragic czar-murdering usurper "Boris Godunov" screens Sunday, July 29 at 1 pm and Wednesday, August 1 at 6:30 pm in a HD recorded production from Turin's modern Teatro Regio retrofitted behind the façade of its famous 18th century masterpiece destroyed by fire. See Bellini's bel canto tragedy "Norma" about the Druid priestess who kills her unfaithful Roman Proconsul lover in a production from Sicily's Teatro Antico di Taormino, an ancient Greek and Roman amphitheater. At the Roxy Stadium 11 (5001 Verdugo Way, Camarillo). Sign up for the Roxy's e-newsletter at www.srentertainmentgrp.com/locations.asp - Boris Godunov 7/29 & 8/1
- Norma 8/12 & 8/22
 
Ventura Film Society screeningsThe Ventura Film Society fourth season continues with screenings on the first and third Tuesdays at 7:15 pm at 420 E Santa Clara St. Tickets at: www.venturafilmsociety.com - August 7 - The Warrior
- August 21 - Mugabe and the White African
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Visual Arts
August Creative Theater, Arts & Music Camps at the Barranca Vista Imagination Center
There's still time to enroll your kids in
visual arts and performance summer camps!
To register call 805-658-4726 or visit www.cityofventura.net/recreation
Comic Book Camp 8-12 years
Bam! Pow! Crunch! Explore the Golden Age of comics, as you create your comic book pages in color. Create characters and action with cartooning master Mr. Scott. Bring a non-perishable snack and water. At Bible Fellowship Church, 6950 Ralston, Pavilion #2.
31481 M-F 8/13-8/17 9 am-12 pm $120
Commercial, Drama, Comedy
and Improv Sampler 8-14 years
Campers get the chance to try out a variety of acting disciplines as they work with the scripted word (drama), making it up as they go along (improv) and learning how to make 'em die laughing (comedy). An informal performance is held during the last day of camp. Classes held at Barranca Vista Park 7050 Ralston St.
31463 M-F 8/6-8/10 1-3:30 pm $125 +$5 supply fee
Rock & Roll High Music Camp 6-12 years
Form your own rock band! Learn classic and modern songs or write your own. Students will record a CD, do a photo shoot, make a music video and play a live rock show all in one week! At Bible Fellowship Church, 6950 Ralston, room 206.
31437 M-F 8/6-8/10 9 am-3 pm $350
Crazy Chemworks 6-12 years
Learn how to handle laboratory tools, build and break molecules, and pick up some tricks on chemical changes with solids, liquids, and gases. Classes held at Barranca Vista Center 7050 Ralston St. Ventura.
31446 M-F 8/13-8/17 9 am-12 pm $149+$35 materials fee
Wannabe a Pop Star? Solo Vocal Performance Camp 8-14 years
Work on lessons in voice technique, stage presence, breath control and singer choreography. Each participant will select at least one solo song from a list of songs provided the first day of camp then practice your solo as well as a big group number to perform for family and friends on Friday evening. Classes held at Barranca Vista Park 7050 Ralston St. Ventura
31464 M-F 8/13-8/17 9 am-4 pm $160 +$10 supply fee
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Museum Events
Museum of Ventura County (MOVC)
Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children 6-17, free for members and children ages 5 and younger.
On first Sundays of the month, admission is always free at both sites.
For more info go to www.venturamuseum.org or call 805.653.0323.
100 E Main St, Ventura -- Open: 11 am-5 pm Tu-Su
MOVC Agriculture Museum
The Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum is located at 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula, in the historic downtown, near the Depot and next to the railroad tracks. Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children 6-17, free for Museum of Ventura County members, and for children ages 5 and younger.
On first Sundays of the month, general admission is always free.
For more info visit www.venturamuseum.org or call (805) 525-3100]
926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula -- Open: 10 am-4 pm W-Su
Farm implements used in the extensive agriculture industry in the county are on permanent exhibit with special exhibits on clothing and accessories from the 18th century to the present, and textiles such as quilts and other household linens, flags and banners, furniture and other decorative arts from local families, plus many other types of objects, including toys, medical equipment, tools, musical instruments, office equipment, and saddles and tack.
For the latest exhibits visit www.venturamuseum.org.
"Conquest of the Americas" through August 5
The latest George Stuart Historical Figures exhibition at the Museum of Ventura County, illustrates how conquistadors, explorers and settlers brought far-reaching consequences for the indigenous peoples of the Americas, and for the entire world. Other exhibits continue through August 19:
- - Featured Creatures
- - Obstacleism, The Synthesis Series: Paintings by Farr Ligvani
- - One Time, One Place: Retablos by Dianne Bennett
"Who Made the Norwegian Grade?" at Ag Museum August 11
Hear the surprising history of how mules helped Norwegian immigrants get Conejo Valley crops to market by building the "Norwegian Grade" from Gerald "Gerry" Olsen, grandson of one of these original farming families at the Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula on Saturday, August 11 at 2 pm. The talk is included with the price of general admission; museum members are free. Seating is limited; so reservations are recommended. To RSVP call 805-525-3100.
The talk is part of "Team Work: Horses and Mules on the Job," an exhibition that runs through September 2 and illustrates a time before tractors and automobiles, when four-legged horsepower provided the major muscle for agriculture and commerce. Rare photographs from the museum's research library collection, as well as oral and written accounts, tell the story of how horses and mules were essential to Ventura County's growth during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
 "The Exuberance of Horses"
by Katie Upton at Ag Museum through Sept. 2
Katie Upton's exhibition depicting the exuberance, energy and beauty of horses
on larger than life-size canvases continues through September 2.
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Artist Opportunities
 Arts Council seeks nominations for
Art Stars Awards 2012 by August 15
The Ventura County Arts Council seeks nominations for the Art Stars Awards 2012 which will be held Wednesday, October 3 at the Tower Club in Oxnard. The nomination categories are: businesses, public agencies, nonprofit arts organizations, artists in community service, arts educators, arts philanthropists and young arts leaders. Deadline is Wednesday, August 15, 2012. The complete guidelines and nomination form are online at www.venturacountyartscouncil.org.
Nomination forms for 2012 Mayor's Arts Awards
available through September 7
The City of Ventura, on behalf of Mayor Mike Tracy, welcomes nominations for the eighth annual Mayor's Arts Awards, recognizing the artistic achievements and contributions to the cultural community by City residents, artists, educators, organizations and business leaders. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, September 7th in six categories.
Applications are online at www.cityofventura.net/maa
 "Build And Grow Your Art Business"
series debuts September 19
Experts from the Center for Cultural Innovation will help artists of all media to approach their art as a business in a professional manner. All workshops ($15 each) (5:30-8:30) pm will be presented at Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St. Presented by the City of Ventura Office of Cultural Affairs and the Ventura County Arts Council. Full details in the September State of the Arts.
To register, call 805/658-4720, or register online at www.cityofventura.net/eRecreation.
- The Art of Persuasion: Making Better Deals 9/19
- Strategic Planning: From Vision to Reality 10/17
- Financial Literacy and Money Consciousness for Artists 11/14
Cultural Tourism Cut-Outs
Request for Proposals due October 1
The City of Ventura's Public Art Program is announcing a call to artists to design and create life-sized "cut-outs" designed for photo opportunities, to be placed at various tourist sites throughout the City. Download info and application at www.cityofventura.net/cs/arts/public-art-opportunities |
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Useful Links
Have ongoing events, an arts e-newsletter or website you'd like State of the Arts to list? Email Georgeanne Lees at glees@cityofventura.net with your entries for future issues.
 First Fridays
Each month on First Fridays, 6-9 pm, visual fine art spaces in downtown and midtown Ventura offer art, demonstrations and performances. www.s232036650.onlinehome.us
Rubicon Theatre
For upcoming plays,
visit www.rubicontheatre.org
 Poetry & Art at the Artists Union Gallery
Art exhibits and Tuesday/Saturday night poetry series at www.venturaartistsunion.org or send an email to ptagga@aol.com with a request to be put on the distribution e-list for Phil Taggart's periodic email calendar of poetry readings in Ventura, the county and beyond. New Address: 89 S. California St.
Get ArtSmart
Office of Cultural Affairs monthly video magazine on the arts.
View schedule here and view shows at www.capstv.org
 Bell Arts Factory
Gallery, studios and community room at 432 N. Ventura Ave.
with youth arts, exhibits and calendar at www.bellartsfactory.com.
 WAV/ Working Artists Ventura
State-of-the-art community at 175 S. Ventura Ave. offers affordable living and working space for 77 artists from 21 countries who are painters, sculptors, dancers, musicians, writers, actors and filmmakers with Theater/Gallery space for concerts, exhibits and special events. Studio guide, blog and calendar at www.wavartists.com.
 Society805.com
The Society805.com online magazine launched an Arts & Culture section this fall featuring coverage and reviews of art and culture in Ventura and has developed a significant Los Angeles readership to choose what they want to see in Ventura. For more info contact www.Society805.com or (805) 641-1533 or EricReeL@society805.com
All American Ballet School & Company
Ballet teaching center for all ages and levels
at 1932 Eastman Ave # 105, Ventura, is led by founder Clarissa Boeriu.
For more info contact www.aaballet.org or (805) 650-6316
Ballet Academy Ventura
Director Kathleen Noblin heads this creative movement academy, located at 2750 E Main St in Ventura, for 2 year olds to adults in modern, jazz, hip hop, flamenco and ballet plus summer dance camps.
Info at 805.652.2800 or www.balletacademyventura.com
Footworks Youth Ballet
Artistic Director Kirsten Oakley heads the Oakley Ballet Center, 1594 Saratoga Ave, Suite A in Ventura (805.676.1600 * www.oakleyballet.com ) which through Footworks Youth Ballet performances "provides serious ballet students who aspire to a professional career in dance the opportunity to develop their artistry and refine their ballet technique while performing on stage." www.FootworksYouthBallet.org
Ventura County Arts
See what Art, Theatre, Literature, Dance, and Music events are happening in Ventura County: Facebook or Blog.
To have your event posted to the blog, e-mail venturacountyarts@gmail.com where membership (benefits: unlimited and preferred posting) is available for $10/year.
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About Us
The mission of Office of Cultural Affairs, part of the Community Partnerships Division of the Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Partnerships, is to: promote broad community awareness of, access to, and education in the arts and the city's historic resources in Ventura; provide opportunities and support to Ventura artists and arts organizations; foster cross-cultural understanding; and support economic development and tourism, especially in the downtown core.
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City of Ventura Office of Cultural Affairs 501 Poli Street Ventura, California 93001 Georgeanne Lees glees@cityofventura.net
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