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On September 26th, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will present the second of two forums on weddings in different religious traditions. On that night, a panel consisting of a Buddhist, an Imam, and an Episcopalian priest will discuss wedding traditions among their respective congregations. The Islamic Center of Conejo Valley (2700 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320) will host the forum.

The forum is free and all are invited, so please share this information with anyone you think might be interested.

UCSB Library is pleased to present Nelson Lichtenstein in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Fall 2023. Lichtenstein will speak about his new book A Fabulous Failure: The Clinton Presidency and the Transformation of American Capitalism, published September 12, 2023, by Princeton University Press.

Chaucer's Books will sell copies of the book before and after Lichtenstein's talk.

When Bill Clinton was elected president in 1992, he ended 12 years of Republican rule and seemed poised to enact a progressive transformation of the American economy, touching everything from health care to trade to labor relations. Yet by the time he left office, the nation's economic and social policies had instead lurched dramatically rightward, exacerbating the inequalities so troubling in our own time. In his talk, Lichtenstein reveals why Clinton's expansive agenda was a fabulous failure, and why its demise still haunts us today.

Nelson Lichtenstein is Research Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara. An historian of labor, business and politics, he is the author or editor of 19 books, including State of the Union: A Century of American Labor; The Retail Revolution: How Wal-Mart Created a Brave New World of Business; a biography of the labor leader Walter Reuther, and most recently, A Fabulous Failure: The Clinton Presidency and the Transformation of American Capitalism. He co-edited Beyond the New Deal Order: From the Great Depression to the Great Recession and a companion volume, Capitalism Contested: the New Deal and Its Legacies. Lichtenstein writes opinion pieces for The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Dissent, Jacobin, and The American Prospect.

This event may be photographed or recorded.

Join the Santa Barbara Master Chorale for an exciting concert season, beginning with
Gabriel Faure’s Requiem and John Rutter’s Gloria. Performances will be on November 11th and 12th at First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance, Santa Barbara.

We welcome all singers with choral experience. Auditions begin Tuesday, September 6, at 6:30 pm. Rehearsals begin August 29, and are held Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church.

To arrange for an audition, please call 805-563-2360 (leave message), or email sbmasterchorale@gmail.com.


Santa Barbara Master Chorale
David Lozano Torres, Artistic Director

A live discussion on the 40+ year history of punk in Ventura County.

To celebrate the County of Ventura's 150th Anniversary, OPAC is honored to present "Talking Nardcore." This rare storytelling event will chronicle 40 years of punk music in our community through a legendary panel of guest speakers. Guests will also enjoy a live DJ set prior to the panel, which will be followed by a performance by Out of Trust.

Discussion includes people from:
Agression • Ill Repute • Dr. Know • Stalag 13 • Dead Heat • The Missing 23rd • Burning Dog • In Control Annihilation Time • Omega Point • It's Alive Fanzine • BYO Records • 185 Miles South Podcast • Salzer's Records

Free admission. All ages.

Friday, October 13th, 2023 @6:30pm
Location: Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030
https://www.theopac.org/

Animal welfare non-profit Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) will welcome canine superheroes and their owners to the 2023 Pooch Parade Dog Walk and Pet Expo on Sunday, September 24, at Ventura Harbor Village on the grassy area. With this year’s theme of “Superheroes,” participants will have opportunities to dress themselves and their dogs up as their favorite fictional comic book character. Canine contestants will be eligible for ribbons, prizes and a grand award going to the “Top Dog” of the Pooch Parade. The event will feature an emcee, Ken Vela, who served as emcee at the 2018 and 2019 Pooch Parades, vendors, a silent auction and a Frisbee demonstration with dogs.

THREE FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
Friday, October 13 | 7 PM | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta
Saturday, October 14 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St, Guadalupe
Sunday, October 15 | 6 PM | The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara
Founded in 2011 by artistic director Kareli Montoya, Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles tells stories of Mexican heritage through original choreography inspired by traditional folk dance forms. The company achieved international recognition when they were featured in the 90th Academy Awards ceremony dancing in celebration of the Disney/Pixar film Coco. Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles has performed with Lila Downs, Pepe Aguilar and many other prominent musical groups, including such leading mariachi ensembles as Mariachi Divas and Mariachi Camperos. With as many as 40 dancers on stage at once, their performances offer thrilling precision and a spirited expression of Mexican culture.

For more information please visit: https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/.

This thrilling event offers a lineup of attractions suitable for guests of all ages. Whether you're seeking a kid-friendly adventure or a heart-pounding scare, we have it all!

Get ready for spine-chilling thrills and hair-raising excitement!
Step into the realm of darkness and prepare for an unforgettable day at the "Theatre of Shadows" Haunted House! This thrilling event offers a lineup of attractions suitable for guests of all ages. Whether you're seeking a kid-friendly adventure or a heart-pounding scare, we have it all!

Kids Friendly "Theatre of Shadows"
Come and bring your little ones to our "Theatre of Shadows" where spooky fun awaits! Watch their eyes light up with excitement as they explore our kid-friendly attractions. The entry fee for the Kids Friendly Haunted House is an affordable $10 per child, with parents/guardian accompanying their little ghosts and goblins for an additional $5. 3pm - 6pm. Get your tickets now and create unforgettable memories!

Trunk or Treat Event Hosted by Viejitos Car Club
ONLY OCT 28th 4 pm - 7 pm
Halloween wouldn't be complete without some trick-or-treating! Join us for the fantastic Trunk or Treat event hosted by Viejitos Car Club. Classic cars decorated with ghoulish delights will gather in our parking lot, offering a safe and enjoyable experience for all young trick-or-treaters. Collect delightful treats and marvel at the spooktacular car displays—no tickets are needed for this free event!

Live DJ, Food, and Vendors
ONLY OCT 28th 3 pm - 10 pm
Immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit with a live DJ, and delicious treats from our food vendors, and explore a variety of vendor booths offering eerie delights. This haunted celebration is filled with lively music and a spooky ambiance, providing the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable Halloween experience!

Admission: $5-$15. All ages.

Friday, October 28th, 2023 | 3 - 11pm
Location: Elite Theatre
2731 S Victoria Ave, Oxnard, CA 93035
https://www.theopac.org/

To purchase tickets for the Haunt Experience, see dates and times: https://app.hauntpay.com/events/theater-of-shadows

The Good Good Show is Santa Barbara’s longest running monthly stand up comedy show featuring the hottest comics working today that you've seen or heard on Comedy Central, Bill Burr Presents: The Ringers, NBC's Last Comic Standing, Jimmy Kimmel, A Little Late with Lilly Singh, CTV Comedy, TBS, Sirius XM and more.
FEATURING: Chase Bernstein, Andrew Johnston, Julie Weidmann, Danny Flores and Breanna Kelley.

Come have a laugh with us and enjoy a delicious craft beer!

7:30pm $10

Show is 21+

** September 30th, 9:00 am – Noon ** 2950 Johnson Dr., Ventura. Park behind Anytime Fitness and walk to the sign in table. Ages 16 and up.

Park on Elba St. at end of North Bank Drive at Johnson Exit from US101. Walk South on Johnson Ave to River, watch for “Event” sign

Fall under the spell of owls, bats spiders and scorpions
Touch skulls and bones that will rattle your bones
Enjoy enchanting music with the Spooky Sisters
Make a mask
Sip witches brew
Visit the Nature Center
Admission: Donation