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“The Fantasticks,” the beloved musical that holds the record as the longest running musical of all time, having run consecutively for 42 years in New York and continues to charm audiences in countless theaters around the world. The simple story of young lovers manipulated by old fathers and a dashing bandit never pales in its simple theme, with its combination of heartfelt songs and belly-felt comedy. Who can forget the classic nostalgia and romance of “Try to Remember,” “Soon It’s Gonna Rain,” or “They Were You,” from the young lovers, plus the vaudeville showstoppers “Plant a Radish” and “Never Say No” from the persnickety fathers, or the memory-challenged “Old Actor” who mashes up Shakespearean lines into a deliriously chockablock, but charming, mess.

The laughs and the love run August 25-27, and September 1-3 at Matilija Auditorium, directed by the dynamic new director, Ojai’s own Rosie Gordon.

Auditions will take place at the Ojai Presbyterian Church, 304 Foothill Road.

Thursday, June 1st, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 3rd, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Come prepared to sing, act and make magic. For character breakdowns, sides, and contact information please visit the OPAT website: ojaitheater.org

The June event for the Santa Barbara chapter of the national organization Association for Women in Communications is their Annual Membership Appreciation Mixer and Friend-Raiser, scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on June 7 at La Lieff Wines in the Santa Barbara Funk Zone at 210 Gray Avenue. AWC members will receive a complimentary beverage and appetizers, and no-host provisions are available for non-members. For more information, visit awcsb.org.

Ventura County Astronomical Society hosts it’s second of 5 monthly summer star Parties at the Moorpark College Observatory. Professor Hal Jandorf will take you on an interactive tour of the night sky with a PowerPoint presentation and a green laser. Then see for yourself the coolest objects in the night sky through dozens of telescopes set up and ready to go. Arrive at 7:30 to get a reservation ticket to enter the dome. Only 100 will be given out. What a great time under the stars for family and friends. 8 to 10:30 pm, gates open at 7. Admission and Parking are FREE. 7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark

“The California based folk artist got his start as more of a rock ‘n’ roll kid, but through influences like John Prine and Bob Dylan, landed on a softer, more old-fashioned sound in his solo career. That career has led to a decade of cross-country tours and five albums – all presented with a palpable level of sincerity. Foster isn’t reinventing the folk-music wheel, but adding layers of his own observations and lived experiences to the rich mythologies of blue-collar heroes and rural history.” – Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey, Sandpoint Reader, Idaho
Take a listen and then get your tickets at NambaArts.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0i2qQzDQc4

Heather Pierson is a pianist, singer/songwriter, and performer whose inspiring live performances and growing catalog of releases delve into Americana, blues, New Orleans jazz, vocal chants, instrumental piano, and folk. Best known for her ease at the piano and her bell-tone vocals, Heather’s songs and musicianship embody joy, honesty, playfulness, and a desire to share from the heart.
In over twenty years on her own record label, Vessel Recordings, she has released fourteen albums and several singles of original music. Her trio’s debut EP, Still She Will Fly, was released in May 2015, and its title track was the #2 single on the Folk radio charts for the year in 2015, and three other songs were also in the Top 100 singles on Folk radio in 2015. The trio’s full-length debut, Singin’, was released in June 2017, and debuted at #1 on the Folk radio charts.
During the 2020-21 pandemic, Heather had a viral hit in March with her “Toilet Paper Song,” and released both a moving single, “Beside The Firelight,” about the death of George Floyd, and a collection of original meditation chants, Be Here Now.
Defying genre and classification and yet fully embracing all musical styles, Heather is an artist who speaks the language of music in as many dialects as her abilities will allow. Her life’s work, she says, is to share her love of music and her gratitude for life with others – one song, one heart, and one mind at a time.
For her show here, Heather will be accompanied by music partner Shawn Nadeau, a self-taught phenom who brings an unassuming rock-solid foundation and a keen awareness to every moment of every song, informed by over two decades of wildly varying musical performances, from punk rock to reggae to jazz. www.heatherpierson.com

The suggested donation for this special evening is just $20 per person, payable in cash at the door. All the money goes to the performer. We will also have our usual "potluck" style coffee and dessert buffet. The show is called for 8:00 P.M. Doors open at 7:30 P.M. RSVP today to Russ & Julie at: rsvp@houseconcerts.us
COVID SAFETY: We are transitioning to “masks-optional” for this show.
We look forward to seeing you here!
Russ & Julie
Russ & Julie's House Concerts
www.houseconcerts.us
RSVP: rsvp@houseconcerts.us

Rev. T.J. Woodward is the featured speaker at Unity of Ventura, Sunday, May 28. Services are at 10:00 a.m. at "The Chapel" at the Ventura Seventh-day Adventist Church, 6300 Telephone Rd. in Ventura. Rev. T.J.’s topic is “From Projection to Connection: The Observer Effect.”

Rev. T.J. explains: “We are literally creating reality based on our perception, and the way we observe the conditions of our lives. Join us as we explore the “observer effect.”

Join us live or stream the service at your convenience on Unity of Ventura Facebook.

Music during the service will be provided by Smitty and Juljia, Ojai-based artists known for their uplifting sounds and beautiful vocal harmonies. All lifestyles, faiths, genders and ethnicities are welcome. Following the service is an informal gathering. For more information, please call us at 805-653-1059 or go to www.UnityofVentura.org.

The Good Good Show is a monthly stand up comedy show featuring the hottest comics working today that you've seen or heard on Comedy Central, Hulu, HBO, Last Comic Standing, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Sirus XM and more.
FEATURING: Chris Estrada, Kazu Kusano, Julie Weidmann, Nick Cobb and Mimi Von Shack.
Come have a laugh with us and enjoy a delicious craft beer!
7:30pm $10
Show is 21+

Employment law firm LightGabler is presenting a free employment law webinar, “Pay Me Now Or Pay Me Later—The Joys of California’s Wage & Hour Laws.” The webinar is Wednesday, June 28 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

California's wage and hour laws are more burdensome than those of any other state. In this webinar for employers, supervisors and human resource professionals, LightGabler employment law attorney Kathleen M. Fellows will discuss some of the most common wage and hour pitfalls that impact employers across the state. Topics include meal and rest period compliance, expense reimbursements, exempt/non-exempt employees and how to avoid paystub violations.

Reservations are required. Attendance is limited to no more than two logins per company. Login instructions will be provided upon registration and again via email the day prior to the webinar. To register, go to https://www.lightgablerlaw.com/seminars.

For more information about LightGabler, visit www.LightGablerlaw.com or call 805-248-7208.

Five-time Grammy Award-winning Musical Genius

Moving fluidly across jazz, pop and R&B, Jacob Collier creates mesmerizing soundscapes using layered vocal tracks and sophisticated digital editing techniques. His multi-frame, multi-instrumental viral videos and five Grammy wins have earned him a devoted international following and a roster of collaborators that ranges from Coldplay and SZA to Hans Zimmer. An energetic and engaging live performer, Collier is known for conducting his audiences in multi-part harmonies and beats.

Program:
Martha Graham: Dark Meadow Suite
Agnes de Mille: Rodeo, featuring live music
Hofesh Shechter: CAVE


Recognized as a primal artistic force of the 20th century, Martha Graham single-handedly defined contemporary dance as a uniquely American art form. In this evening of new and reimagined works framing a Graham classic, the company performs Hofesh Shechter’s high-energy CAVE and Graham’s Dark Meadow Suite, an abstract work about life’s journey and the search for connection with one’s self and one’s community. A reconstruction of Agnes de Mille’s Rodeo rounds out the program, with a reorchestration of Aaron Copland’s score performed by a live bluegrass ensemble.