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“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.

Mental health is an extremely important part of every person’s individual well-being. It can impact our relationships, our work, our learning, and our overall quality of life, and in turn, how we interact with those around us.

Unfortunately, mental health problems are often stigmatized and not talked about openly and honestly, which can make it difficult for people to not only recognize their own issues, and those around them, but to know how to get the help they need.

This panel conversation on the current state of mental health in our local community will outline the primary trends and concerns that are affecting our collective well-being. Each panelist will bring forth their unique observations, perspectives, and potential solutions for addressing the issues through myriad approaches: from the practical to the psychological. The open Q&A session will also allow attendees to voice their concerns, comments and questions. The more we talk about mental health, the better it will be for everyone to thrive . By breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health, raising awareness of mental health issues, educating people about mental health, and building a sense of community, we can help to create a world where everyone can thrive.

Panelists will include:
Matthew Bennett, Co-Chair, MA Counseling Psychology
Jemma Elliott, Co-Chair, MA Counseling Psychology
Barry R. Schoer, Executive Director, Sanctuary Centers
Danah Williams, Past State President, CAMFT
Rachael Steidl, Executive Director & Founder, Youth Well
David Selberg, Executive Director, Hospice of Santa Barbara

With May being National Water Safety Month, Daland Swim School and local Stop Drowning Now High School Clubs have partnered with the national organization of Stop Drowning Now to bring awareness to the critical issue of water safety. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States for children under the age of fourteen.
The FREE event will feature a variety of organizations and experts sharing and teaching different aspects of water safety. Representatives from many local agencies will be on-hand to share their knowledge and answer questions including the Thousand Oaks Police and Fire Department, the Girl Scouts, Conejo Valley Recreation and Park District, Los Robles nurses, and the Boys and Girls Clubs.
To engage the children, we will make drowning prevention fun with puppet shows, crafts, games, bounce houses, a prize wheel, face painting and a prize wheel.

Sharon Boorstin accompanied her husband, documentary filmmaker Paul Boorstin, on wildlife shoots in India, the Amazon, and South Africa for National Geographic TV shows. The experience inspired a love for wildlife that continued in her writing for the Los Angeles Times and her volunteer work as a docent at the Los Angeles Zoo. In this virtual safari, Sharon will introduce animals in the order Carnivora—beautiful but fierce predators that include felids such as lions, tigers, and leopards; canids such as wolves and African wild dogs; and ursids from the giant panda to the gigantic Kodiak bear. Like a virtual safari, through slides and videos we will experience these wild animals in their natural habitats, observe their behavior, and learn of the current efforts to prevent their extinction.

Sharon Boorstin is a contributing writer for the Los Angeles Times, specializing in lifestyle, food and travel. In 2019 she won Visit California’s Eureka Award for Best Newspaper Travel Article. In the 1970s and ‘80s Sharon was the Restaurant Critic of the (late) Los Angeles Herald-Examiner, and in the ‘90s she edited the annual Gayot Guidebooks for Los Angeles and other cities. She also wrote for magazines including Bon Appetit, Smithsonian and Town & Country Travel. With her husband Paul, she wrote dozens of screenplays for feature films and television including Angel of Death (ABC) starring Jane Seymour. Her memoir/cookbook, “Let Us Eat Cake: Adventures in Food and Friendship” (Harper-Collins 2002), was a selection of the Pulpwood Queens Book Club. Raised in Seattle, Washington, Sharon moved to Los Angeles in 1966 after earning a California Lifetime Teaching credential at U.C. Berkeley. She taught high-school History, English and Social Studies in L.A. for 11 years.