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Some of the works of Lawrence Hinckley, 20th century Fillmore Artist and Owner of the Artists' Barn, will be on display for one day only at the Fillmore Historical Museum. For a separate ticket, people can tour the Artists' Barn which, although now a private residence, has maintained the Artists' Wall.

A joyful reflection of the life and work of artist Symeon Shimin will be the focus of a special book signing and celebration hosted by Silo 118 Gallery.Titled "The Art of Symeon Shimin," this comprehensive book highlights the achievements of Shimin as an award winning artist, illustrator and champion of justice.
Charles Donelan & Josef Woodard, both of whom contributed to the book, will be talking about Shimin’s work.

 “The Art of Symeon Shimin presents a striking view of the life and art of this Russian-born Jewish artist. It includes essays, more than 100 plates, and archival photographs, and an autobiography. With paintings held in collections including the Chrysler Museum of Art, this is the first complete collection of Shimin's work that dramatically showcases art of rare beauty and raw expression.”

Grab a pen and join us for this lively 90-minute workshop, sprinkled with ideas and stories to inspire and empower writers of all types. We’ll start by checking out today’s book business (both traditional and indie publishing), then share valuable resources to help aspiring authors connect with literary agents and editors.

Seeking to boost your command of the craft? We’ll offer ideas you can employ to add some spunk and sparkle to your prose, including a gem from a gutsy, trailblazing comedy star. If reaching readers via promotion is on your radar, listen in for stories about how authors choose and use marketing tactics that fit their style.

The “1-2-3” session also includes real-time writing prompts, handouts, and Q&A.

Due to limited seating, registration is required.

To reserve your seat, please sign up by calling the presenter at 858-635-1233 (note: number doesn’t accept texts), emailing her at thesuperioreditor@gmail.com, or connecting via LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-gibson-a6b2645

One of Ventura County's most anticipated wine and food festivals returns for its 30th year as Casa Pacifica presents the 30th Annual Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival on Sunday, June 4 at CSU Channel Islands. The festival brings together the region's top restaurants, wineries, breweries and caterers for a day of music, food, wine and community. Proceeds benefit Casa Pacifica's life-changing mental health programs and services for children and young adults.

Visit www.cpwinefoodbrewfest.com for tickets.

During the English Civil War in the mid 17th century, George Fox traveled widely preaching a message of unmediated access to God. Though charged with blasphemy, Fox’s message nevertheless gained a large following which came to be known as The Religious Society of Friends. Originally used as a term of derision, the name Quaker eventually became an informal name for the movement which contributed greatly to the abolition of slavery in the United States.

At 7:00 PM on March 28th, the Ventura County Interfaith Community is pleased to host Percy Hicks-Severn, a long time member of the society who will discuss the history and beliefs of this fascinating group.

We hope you’ll join us for this informative talk either in person at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, California 93010) or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VenturaCountyInterfaith.

The talk is free and all are welcome, so don’t hesitate to invite friends who may be interested.

Free public performance!

The Los Angeles-based modern trio romántico Tres Souls are known for reviving the nostalgic boleros of the 1940s-1960s, stylized during the Golden Era of Mexican cinema. With expert musicianship and expert vocals, Rocio Mendoza, Roberto Carlos, and Jesus Martinez are “capturing the hearts of Angelenos, one ballad at a time” (ABC7).

The two branches of the Southeast Ventura County YMCA are holding “Healthy Kids’ Day,” a free community event to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active during the summer. The Simi Valley Family YMCA Healthy Kids’ Day is Saturday, April 22 and the Yarrow Family YMCA Healthy Kids’ Day in Westlake Village is Saturday, April 29. Both events are from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Kids can participate in rock wall climbing, face painting, a boat-building contest, a dunk tank and arts and crafts. Adults and kids can also take part in free enrichment classes.

The Yarrow Family YMCA is at 31105 East Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village (818-707-9622) and the Simi Valley Family YMCA is at 3200 Cochran St., Simi Valley (805-583-5338).

Artists use color to create an array of symbolism, emotions, and socio-political meanings within the context of the time period in which they created their works of art. Additionally, artists utilize their knowledge of color to portray mood, light, depth, and point of view in a work of art. In this course, we discuss a variety of paintings throughout art history to understand the artists’ intention and the stories behind the paintings. We will also discuss the various histories of color, their meanings in various societies and cultural contexts, and materials and processes used to make colors.

Eleanor Schrader (M.A.) is an award-winning educator, lecturer, and author. She lectures worldwide on art and architectural history, and leads art and architecture tours throughout the world. She has been named a Distinguished Instructor at UCLA Extension, where she teaches history of architecture, interior design, furniture, and decorative arts. She is also Professor Emeritus of Art and Architectural History at Santa Monica College. She has done graduate work in fine and decorative arts at Sotheby's Institute in London and New York. She has served as a Design Review Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the John Lautner Foundation.

The collecting obsessions of the Third Reich and others devastated the prolific art collections of Europe. The families of Rothschild, Ephrussi, Camondo and countless others suffered the results of heinous actions during WWII. These four lectures will examine generations of leading collectors, their families and the art they held. Additionally, each lecture will be a deep dive as we track specific art losses, the surrounding stories, the actions taken to locate and identify artworks, and the seemingly endless process of restitution. We will discuss the publicized cases and the quiet cases; those that have been settled and the current legal cases seeking restitution. Get your legal pad and your opinions ready!

Christine Maasdam (M.A.) holds a Master in Humanities and a B.A. in Cultural Geography. Her art studies include The Courtauld Institute of Art in London, The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center in D.C. and Post Graduate studies in Antiquities Trafficking and Art Crime at the University of Glasgow. She is a graduate of the Art Crime Investigation Seminar led by Robert Wittman, founder of the FBI's National Art Crime Team. Christine is a member of the International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection and holds a certificate from Trident Manor on Protection of Cultural Venues. Christine received Sotheby’s certification on Determining Value: An Appraiser’s Perspective. She has spent over a decade as a LACMA docent and is an active volunteer at the City of David archaeological dig in Israel.

Free public performance!

The Los Angeles-based modern trio romántico Tres Souls are known for reviving the nostalgic boleros of the 1940s-1960s, stylized during the Golden Era of Mexican cinema. With expert musicianship and expert vocals, Rocio Mendoza, Roberto Carlos, and Jesus Martinez are “capturing the hearts of Angelenos, one ballad at a time” (ABC7).