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- Published: Friday, 22 November 2019 10:16
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The Bird Girls in “Seussical” with Emily Hall as Mayzie La Bird.
By Adanna Moriarty, Special to the Ojai Valley News
Dr. Seuss's fascinating, vivid world comes to the Ojai Art Center Theater’s stage for the holidays in "Seussical." The more than 30 people in the cast sing and dance their way through Seuss's magical creations. A cast is nothing without the people behind the scenes who tie together the stories told on stage. Without set design, lighting, and costumes, we wouldn't enjoy going to the theater as much as we do. Sheryl Jo Bedal brings the visually creative world of Dr. Seuss to life through her costuming.
Arianna String Quartet, pianist perform Dec. 8 in Upper Ojai
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- Published: Friday, 22 November 2019 10:13
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Michele Levin, Pianist
Chamber On The Mountain presents the dynamic and powerful combination of the internationally renowned Arianna String Quartet and the artistry of pianist, Michele Levin, on Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. The performance will take place at Logan House (at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts) in Upper Ojai. Audience members are invited to stay and meet the artists at a reception following the performance.
Join sing-along to Gershwin tunes
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- Published: Friday, 22 November 2019 10:07
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Tuesday, Nov. 26, the monthly American Songbook Today “Tuesdays at Twilight” open mic/sing-along will be held at The Gables of Ojai (701 N. Montgomery at Grand Avenue), from 6:15 to 8:15 p.m.
Thanksgiving holiday concert is arriving
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- Published: Friday, 22 November 2019 10:06
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Kathleen Kaiser, Special to the Ojai Valley News
With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, many will spend the weekend finding Black Friday bargains. Or, if you are looking for a more relaxing and entertaining time, may we suggest enjoying a performance of “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” a holiday concert at Matilija Auditorium Saturday evening, Nov. 30, or Sunday afternoon, Dec. 1? This is the second year for the holiday concert produced by the Ojai Performing Arts Theater, with professional singers and orchestra.
Ojai actors 'Lost in Yonkers'
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- Published: Friday, 22 November 2019 10:03
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Bella (Jessi May Stevenson of Ojai), left, is yearning to be independent from her mother. She has met a movie theater usher she believes wants to marry her and hopes their plans to start a restaurant will engender that freedom. All she needs is $5,000. When her mother, Mrs. Kurnitz (Isobel Roth of Ojai), discovers her with this money, she assumes Bella has stolen it from her personal stash, which leads to this confrontation. (In reality, Bella has been given the money by her brother, Louie.)
Santa Paula Theater Center’s production of Neil Simon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a Yonkers, N.Y., family at loose ends during World War II. After the death of their mother, the father contemplates leaving his teen-age sons with their dominating grandmother while he heads south for a job that could help him regain normality for the family. Performed Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through Dec. 15 in the theater at 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula. Adults $24, seniors and students $22, children 12 and under $18. www.santapaulatheatercenter.org; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; or 805-525-4645.
Ojai’s first new residential development in 10 years leads the way with innovative work-live housing
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- Published: Tuesday, 12 November 2019 11:05
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California Commercial Investment Group, Inc., a Ventura County-based national housing management and development firm and Raven Ridge Development, a Los Angeles based development firm, are proud to announce the grand opening of Craftsman Village in Ojai.
Santa gets lost in Camarillo
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- Published: Friday, 08 November 2019 13:33
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Cast members of Sorry! Wrong Chimney!” are, front row, from left, Amy Hagler, Scott Blanchard (lying on floor), Cassie Kelso, Anthony Baldonado; standing, from left, Christopher Rubin, Stan McConnell and Tessa Parker.
Camarillo Skyway Playhouse production of Jack Sharkey and Leo W. Shears” comedy, “Sorry! Wrong Chimney!” runs through Nov. 24 at 330 Skyway Drive, Camarillo, 805-388-5716, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Tickets for the holiday comedy are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, students and military, $10 for children. Performances 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays.
By Rita Moran, Theater critic
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, at least on Ventura County stages . Camarillo Skyway Playhouse has just opened its “Sorry! Wrong Chimney!” production, becoming one of the first to get its holiday-themed show in the spotlight.
Holiday concert to benefit Nordhoff musicians
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- Published: Friday, 08 November 2019 13:29
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With our warm weather right now, it’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving and the winter holidays are almost upon us. What ushers in that magical spirit than music — the songs and tunes that dance through our heads as we shop, bake, and attend parties with friends.
Make a reindeer
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Poppies Art and Gifts will hold a Second Sunday Art Market on Sunday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the shop at 323 E. Matilija St., Ojai.
Artists will demonstrate their craft. Visitors can create a holiday reindeer with Colleen McDougal.
Krishnamurti exhibit reception Nov. 15
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Jiddu Krishnamurti
The Ojai Valley Museum invites the community to view its newest exhibition at a free public reception Nov. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m, part of the free Third Friday in Ojai. “Legacy: Krishnamurti and Ojai” explores the life of Jiddu Krishnamurti and especially the profound effect he had on the Ojai Valley.
Community invited to Ojai Art Center party Nov. 16
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- Published: Friday, 08 November 2019 12:18
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Visitors admire works in 80th Birthday “Celebration and Joy” exhibit at the Ojai Art Center.
By Maureen Volland, Special to the Ojai Valley News
Ojai's Art Center — the oldest multipurpose, nonprofit art center in California — invites the community to help celebrate its 80th year at a birthday bash emceed by Art Center Board President Leonard Klaif and live-streamed on YouTube on Nov. 16 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at 113 S. Montgomery St.