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Join us for an evening of entertainment on Saturday, March 9, at 7 PM!
Jake Gallo’s Comedy Night triumphantly returns to NAMBA, bringing with it a lineup guaranteed to deliver belly laughs and unforgettable moments! Headlining the event is the incomparable Debra DiGiovanni, a comedic force best known for her appearances on “Comedy Central” and “CONAN.” Joining her on stage will be the immensely talented Jake Gallo, Lucas Hirl, Ciara Mendoza, and Kazeem Rahman, ensuring an evening brimming with laughter.

Celebrate the release of Chatterton’s debut studio album, "Fields Of This," featuring Milly and other friends! Join us at NAMBA on Friday, March 29 at 6 PM. Tickets can be bought on www.Nambaarts.com. Tickets are reserved under your name and available at the door of the venue shortly before the performance. You do not need to print out your tickets. Lobby doors open for check-in 30 minutes prior to show time.

On Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 and Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m., the Santa Barbara Master Chorale will present this concert, featuring works of Ludwig van Beethoven, Leonard Bernstein, Alice Parker, and others. The pieces chosen focus on humanity’s resilience to struggle and thus to flourish.

The concert pays tribute to Beethoven with "A Silence Haunts Me," a moving choral meditation on the composer's anguish over his deafness; it features a stirring arrangement by the late Alice Parker, a renowned choral arranger; and it presents the Santa Barbara premier of a bravura work by Baltic composer Eriks Esenvalds. The concert ends with Sondheim’s uplifting lyrics in "Make Our Garden Grow" from Leonard Bernstein's "Candide."

The concert will be led by Master Chorale’s artistic director and conductor, David Lozano Torres. In addition to his inspiring leadership of Master Chorale, Torres founded and continues as artistic director and conductor of the elite choral ensemble Vocal Infinity. He also recently established the Vocal Scholars program, a training opportunity for aspiring chamber music singers. He completed his Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree in Choral Conducting at UCSB.

Established in 1984, the Santa Barbara Master Chorale is a vital contributor to the performing arts scene in Santa Barbara County. With the mission of bringing the world’s best choral music to the community, the Master Chorale is committed to making its concerts available to underserved communities, youth and seniors.

Prime Time Band of Santa Barbara takes the stage at the Lobero Theatre on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm for a "Music of Imagination" Spring Concert. Directed by Dr. Paul Mori, Prime Time Band is a vibrant group of more than 60 amateur musicians (ages 40-90+) providing free concerts for the community and entry points to music making for adults. Highlights of the concert include Fiddler on the Roof, Ben-Hur, Shenandoah and other selections to stir the imagination. Invite your family and friends to enjoy this FREE concert.

On Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 and Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m., the Santa Barbara Master Chorale will present this concert, featuring works of Ludwig van Beethoven, Leonard Bernstein, Alice Parker, and others. The pieces chosen focus on humanity’s resilience to struggle and thus to flourish.

The concert pays tribute to Beethoven with "A Silence Haunts Me," a moving choral meditation on the composer's anguish over his deafness; it features a stirring arrangement by the late Alice Parker, a renowned choral arranger; and it presents the Santa Barbara premier of a bravura work by Baltic composer Eriks Esenvalds. The concert ends with Sondheim’s uplifting lyrics in "Make Our Garden Grow" from Leonard Bernstein's "Candide."

The concert will be led by Master Chorale’s artistic director and conductor, David Lozano Torres. In addition to his inspiring leadership of Master Chorale, Torres founded and continues as artistic director and conductor of the elite choral ensemble Vocal Infinity. He also recently established the Vocal Scholars program, a training opportunity for aspiring chamber music singers. He completed his Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degree in Choral Conducting at UCSB.

Established in 1984, the Santa Barbara Master Chorale is a vital contributor to the performing arts scene in Santa Barbara County. With the mission of bringing the world’s best choral music to the community, the Master Chorale is committed to making its concerts available to underserved communities, youth and seniors.

A one-day event bringing community and creativity together to celebrate and facilitate rescue and adoption!

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at RescueCon, a jam-packed one-day event dedicated to celebrating the bond between humans and animals! Mark your calendars for a day filled with heartwarming pet adoptions, enlightening workshops, captivating performances, and so much more. Whether you're a seasoned pet owner, an animal enthusiast, or simply looking to support a good cause, RescueCon has something for everyone.

At RescueCon, you'll have the opportunity to connect with nonprofit exhibitors who are making a difference in the lives of animals every day. Learn about their missions, volunteer opportunities, and how you can contribute to their efforts. Dive into the vibrant world of art and vendors, where you'll discover unique treasures and creations inspired by our furry friends. From handmade crafts to pet-themed accessories, there's no shortage of treasures to explore.

But that's not all – RescueCon is thrilled to welcome special guest @kittenxlady, animal advocate and educator, who will host exclusive workshops and Q&A sessions. Gain invaluable insights into animal welfare, behavior, and care as she shares her expertise and passion for saving lives. Whether you're a seasoned rescuer or a newcomer to the world of animal advocacy, @kittenxlady's sessions promise to inspire and empower. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this incredible event and join us in celebrating the joy of rescue!

Free Admission! All ages.

Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 | 11am - 4pm
Location: Community Center Park East (located behind OPAC)
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA 93030
https://www.theopac.org/

Coinciding with International Women's Day, celebrated this year on March 8th, is the opening of OPAC's "Arbol de la Vida" exhibition. Translated as "Tree of Life," this show brings together 6 regional artists who express their unique perspectives through a range of mediums, including painting and tapestry. Their works speak to themes of growth, strength, and interconnectedness and weave a layered narrative of womanhood, resilience, and empowerment.

Artists: Dalia Garcia, Benita Martinez Sosa, Gabriela Santos Ramos, Maricruz Sibaja, Rima Villareal, Helen Yanez
Curator: Rafael Perea de la Cabada

Free + Open to the Public

Opening Reception: Thursday, March 7th, 2024, 5-7pm
Location: Mexican Consulate in Oxnard
3151 West 5th Street Suite 100, Oxnard, CA 93030

General Exhibition Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
www.theopac.org

Eclectic singer-songwriter and pianist Bruce Hornsby rose to fame with his Grammy-winning debut album The Way It Is and its title track, the most played song on U.S. radio in 1987. Since then, he has released more than 20 albums as a leader, toured with the Grateful Dead, and appeared on 100-plus records from artists including Bob Dylan, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, Sting, Mavis Staples and Willie Nelson.

Hornsby is touring with the New York-based classical-pop ensemble yMusic, a sextet known for its original compositions as well as collaborations with Ben Folds, John Legend, Paul Simon, St. Vincent and other artists.

BrhyM is a performance showcasing new collaborative compositions plus other favorites from Hornsby’s illustrious catalog

Each ticket purchased to this performance will include a copy of Deep Sea Vents, the new collaborative album from BrhyM, on CD. Deep Sea Vents CDs will be distributed to patrons upon entry at the performance.

UCSB Library is pleased to present Rae Wynn-Grant, an affiliated researcher with the Bren School of Environmental Science & Management, as the spring speaker in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series.

Wynn-Grant is a wildlife ecologist with an expertise in uncovering how human activity influences carnivore behavior and ecology. She received her BS in environmental studies from Emory University, her MS in environmental studies from Yale University, and her PhD in ecology and evolution from Columbia University. She is a Research Fellow with the National Geographic Society, with whom she has appeared on a variety of televised nature programs and for whom she’s currently on a 20-city speaking tour as part of Nat Geo Live. She serves on The North Face’s Explore Fund Council, co-hosts Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild on NBC, hosts the podcast “Going Wild with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant,” produced by PBS, and has been featured in Vogue, Forbes, the New York Times, and the Los Angeles Times, among many others.

Her new memoir Wild Life: Finding my Purpose in an Untamed World will be published in April 2024. In Wild Life, Wynn-Grant explores the ever-shifting relationship between humans, animals, and the earth through her personal journey to becoming a wildlife ecologist.

Chaucer's Books will be selling books before and after the talk.

Wynn-Grant's talk is co-sponsored by the Community Environmental Council.

This event may be photographed or recorded.

This spring, Studio Channel Islands Art Center is offering artists all-day access to three of Ventura County's most spectacular ranches to create in response to the environment. Friends and supporters may come at the end of each day for a ticketed sunset reception. Artists are not required to purchase tickets to the reception and do not need to be members of SCIart to participate.

ALL artists are welcome! Writers, photographers, filmmakers, sculptors, illustrators, painters, printmakers, musicians, dancers. The Petersen Ranch is not to be missed! Straddling Camarillo and Somis, the hilltop ranch offers panoramic views of Pleasant Valley and the Oxnard Plain on one side, and all of Somis and South Mountain on the other.

When:
Sunday, April 21, 2024. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Ticketed reception to be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Entrance and Tickets:
3100 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Somis, CA 93066
Attendees enter through the service gate and proceed to the Ancient Creek BBQ area.

Artist admission is $5, includes admission to sunset reception at 5:00 PM
Sunset Reception general admission is $25
Tickets can be purchased here: https://events.humanitix.com/open-range-sunday-petersen-ranch-camarillo

SCIart is grateful to the Esper A. Petersen Foundation for the opportunity to host this celebration of our Ventura County arts and ranching community.