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Camerata Pacifica’s 2023-24 season wraps with the highly anticipated world premiere of “Petite Suite” by GRAMMY-nominated Brazilian-American composer Clarice Assad written for a unique mix of instruments, including accordion, clarinet, cello, and marimba. Commissioned by Camerata Pacifica, it was composed for and features Julien Labro, one of the world’s foremost accordion players in both jazz and classical genres. The program is presented at four Southland venues: Friday, May 17, 7:30 pm, at Santa Barbara’s Music Academy of the West; Sunday, May 19, 3 pm, at Thousand Oaks’ Janet and Ray Scherr Forum; Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 7:30 pm, at The Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall in San Marino; and Thursday, May 23, 8 pm, Zipper Hall in downtown Los Angeles.

Assad, renowned for her significant artistic voice in the classical, world music, pop, and jazz genres, says, “’Petite Suite’ brings together elements of French chanson and Latin-American music, combining classical and jazz notation with room for improvisation by the accordion player, the amazing Julien Labro. It's a playful, and nostalgic work that draws on my memories of childhood and adolescence spent visiting and living in France. This first part explores a simple idea: all players in unison before they all get into different roles.”

Additionally, Camerata Pacifica presents the U.S. premiere of British composer Martin Butler’s scintillating Remember This Fire for oboe and percussion, which was inspired by Ezra Pound’s poem The Alchemist.

The season finale also features New Zealand-Greek composer John Psathas’ One Study, a virtuosic work for marimba, with junk percussion and digital audio, and Listen, Quiet for cello and electronics by Paola Prestini, named one of the Top 35 Female Composers in Classical Music (Washington Post) and known for her “otherwordly…outright gorgeous music” (The New York Times).

In addition to Labro, featured artists include Camerata Pacifica Principal Cello Ani Aznavoorian; Principal Oboe Nicholas Daniel; Principal Clarinet Jose Franch-Ballester; and Principal Percussion Ji Hye Jung.

Camerata Pacifica is renowned for bold programming that demonstrates the limitless scope of the chamber music repertoire.

Tickets ($75 at The Huntington, Music Academy of the West, and Zipper Hall; $80 at Janet and Ray Scherr Forum) are available at www.cameratapacifica.org or 805-884-8410.

The 4th annual Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival will take place June 7th & 8th at the historic Lobero Theatre in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, CA.​


LINEUP:The #SBSFF2024 film line up includes two world premiere feature films and a remastered classic, a variety of short films from local and international filmmakers, a Grom Program highlighting local up and comers, and an Environmental Program in conjunction with ocean-centric nonprofit organizations.

AWARDS:This year, we will be presenting the Legendary Surfer Award to a notable figure in the surfing community.

KICK OFF PARTY: The festival kicks off at 5pm on Friday June 7th with a pre party in the Lobero Courtyard open to all ticket holders with drinks and music by Pat Curren and the Meat Pilots. Films start at 6pm. All guests with a ticket to the Lobero are invited to the kick off party but arrive early as space is limited!

VIP AFTER PARTY:The “Apres Surf” VIP Lounge will be open for all VIP ticket holders from 9pm-midnight in the Lobero Courtyard both days post films with music and drinks.

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The 4th annual Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival will take place June 7th & 8th at the historic Lobero Theatre in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, CA.​

LINEUP:The #SBSFF2024 film line up includes two world premiere feature films and a remastered classic, a variety of short films from local and international filmmakers, a Grom Program highlighting local up and comers, and an Environmental Program in conjunction with ocean-centric nonprofit organizations.

AWARDS:This year, we will be presenting the Legendary Surfer Award to a notable figure in the surfing community.

KICK OFF PARTY: The festival kicks off at 5pm on Friday June 7th with a pre party in the Lobero Courtyard open to all ticket holders with drinks and music by Pat Curren and the Meat Pilots. Films start at 6pm. All guests with a ticket to the Lobero are invited to the kick off party but arrive early as space is limited!

VIP AFTER PARTY:The “Apres Surf” VIP Lounge will be open for all VIP ticket holders from 9pm-midnight in the Lobero Courtyard both days post films with music and drinks.

The SBSFF 2024 Block Party will be on June 8th. The Block Party brings the community together to experience a vibrant showcase of exhibitors and vendors. Attendees will have the opportunity to relax in the wellness Zen Zone with Acorn & Oak and Stretch Lab, watch a fashion show featuring local designers Revier Atelier and Tropicali, take aim at the “Dunk the Surfer” dunk tank for charity, explore the works of local artisans, groove to all-day live music from Mendeleyev Bliss, Rastan, The Upbeat, & DJ Jes Danz, and indulge in delicious food & artisanal drinks including beer from Firestone Walker, a Nosotros Tequila bar, water from Waiakea.

The SBSFF 2024 Block Party will be on June 8th. The Block Party brings the community together to experience a vibrant showcase of exhibitors and vendors. Attendees will have the opportunity to relax in the wellness Zen Zone with Acorn & Oak and Stretch Lab, watch a fashion show featuring local designers Revier Atelier and Tropicali, take aim at the “Dunk the Surfer” dunk tank for charity, explore the works of local artisans, groove to all-day live music from Mendeleyev Bliss, Rastan, The Upbeat, & DJ Jes Danz, and indulge in delicious food & artisanal drinks including beer from Firestone Walker, a Nosotros Tequila bar, water from Waiakea.

Prepare yourselves for an uproarious night of non-stop laughter and spontaneous entertainment! Ventura Improv Company proudly presents a high-octane blend of quick-witted short-form scenes, interactive games, and live music that will leave you in stitches and begging for more.
Step into the world of Ventura Improv Company, where a talented collective of improvisers comes together to hone their craft and co-create unforgettable moments. We’re not just performers; we’re passionate artists dedicated to enriching lives through top-notch improv education and side-splitting shows.

The shows are a whirlwind of hilarity, where every scene, game, and musical interlude is crafted on the spot, ensuring a unique and exhilarating experience every time. With decades of experience under our belts, we’ve been serving up the finest comedy improv to the vibrant community of Ventura County since 1989.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people 50+ years of age, seeking intellectual stimulation through university level courses (without the pressure of grades) for the sake of learning and social engagement.

Our FABulous Summer Lecture Series runs June 3 - August 28. All lectures are available virtually and are recorded. Select lectures can be attended at Cal Lutheran's Thousand Oaks or Oxnard campuses.

June Schedule:
- A Frank Lecture on Sinatra: The Man and His Music (Two Parts) with Tony Moon | June 3 & 10, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom
- "Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know": Uncovering the Byronic Hero (Two Parts) with Tracy Dubin | June 5 & 12, 1-3pm (PT), Zoom
- Religion of the Founders (Two Parts) with Dr. Jason Hensley | June 6 & 13, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks
- Shakespeare "On" Love with Michael Arndt | June 17, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom
- America's Watchdogs: Investigative Reporting in a Changing Media Environment with James Grimaldi, Wall Street Journal | June 19, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks
- Behind the Screen: How Hollywood Movie Music is Really Made with Steven Becknell | June 20, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom
- Modern Day Horserace: The Role of Media in Presidential Elections with Dr. Kirstie Hettinga | June 24, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks
- Noah's Ark: Animals in Art History (Part 1) with Eleanor Schrader | June 26, 1-3pm (PT), Zoom & Oxnard
- The Beat and the Hip: San Francisco Art from the 50s to the 70s with Avril Angevine | June 27, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom

Registration closes at 3pm the business day before each lecture.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people 50+ years of age, seeking intellectual stimulation through university level courses (without the pressure of grades) for the sake of learning and social engagement.

Our FABulous Summer Lecture Series runs June 3 - August 28. All lectures are available virtually and are recorded. Select lectures can be attended at Cal Lutheran's Thousand Oaks or Oxnard campuses.

July Schedule:
- Flying Figures and Violin-Playing Cows: The Art of Marc Chagall with Katherine Zoraster | July 1, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks
- Mr. and Mrs. Hitchcock: In the Beginning (Two Parts) with Matthew Weisman | July 2 & 9, 1-3pm (PT), Zoom
- Searching for Intelligent Life Beyond Earth (Two Parts) with Dr. Mary Oksala | July 11 & 18, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks
- Online Maps and GPS: Such a Wonderful Tool, and So Many Ways to Go Wrong! with Dr. Paul Witman | July 15, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom
- Joan of Arc and the Contradictions of Women's Heroism and Leadership with Dr. Oliva Espín | July 17, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom
- Transformative Justice in a Carceral Society (Two Parts) with Rev. Scott Adams | July 22 & 29, 10am-12pm (PT), Zoom & Thousand Oaks
- Noah's Ark: Animals in Art History (Part 2) with Eleanor Schrader | July 24, 1-3pm (PT), Zoom & Oxnard
- Los Angeles After World War II: The Birth of a Modern City | July 25, 1-3pm (PT), Zoom
- Delving into Documentaries: How Do They Inspire and Persuade Us? with Dr. Sarah Childress | July 31, 1-3pm (PT), Zoom

Registration closes at 3pm the business day before each lecture.

Camerata Pacifica’s 2023-24 season wraps with the highly anticipated world premiere of “Petite Suite” by GRAMMY-nominated Brazilian-American composer Clarice Assad written for a unique mix of instruments, including accordion, clarinet, cello, and marimba. Commissioned by Camerata Pacifica, it was composed for and features Julien Labro, one of the world’s foremost accordion players in both jazz and classical genres. The program is presented at four Southland venues: Friday, May 17, 7:30 pm, at Santa Barbara’s Music Academy of the West; Sunday, May 19, 3 pm, at Thousand Oaks’ Janet and Ray Scherr Forum; Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 7:30 pm, at The Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall in San Marino; and Thursday, May 23, 8 pm, Zipper Hall in downtown Los Angeles.

Assad, renowned for her significant artistic voice in the classical, world music, pop, and jazz genres, says, “’Petite Suite’ brings together elements of French chanson and Latin-American music, combining classical and jazz notation with room for improvisation by the accordion player, the amazing Julien Labro. It's a playful, and nostalgic work that draws on my memories of childhood and adolescence spent visiting and living in France. This first part explores a simple idea: all players in unison before they all get into different roles.”

Additionally, Camerata Pacifica presents the U.S. premiere of British composer Martin Butler’s scintillating Remember This Fire for oboe and percussion, which was inspired by Ezra Pound’s poem The Alchemist.

The season finale also features New Zealand-Greek composer John Psathas’ One Study, a virtuosic work for marimba, with junk percussion and digital audio, and Listen, Quiet for cello and electronics by Paola Prestini, named one of the Top 35 Female Composers in Classical Music (Washington Post) and known for her “otherwordly…outright gorgeous music” (The New York Times).

In addition to Labro, featured artists include Camerata Pacifica Principal Cello Ani Aznavoorian; Principal Oboe Nicholas Daniel; Principal Clarinet Jose Franch-Ballester; and Principal Percussion Ji Hye Jung.

Camerata Pacifica is renowned for bold programming that demonstrates the limitless scope of the chamber music repertoire.

Tickets ($75 at The Huntington, Music Academy of the West, and Zipper Hall; $80 at Janet and Ray Scherr Forum) are available at www.cameratapacifica.org or 805-884-8410.