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Join us to hear from candidates running for the Conejo Recreation and Park District Board at this virtual forum hosted by AAUW Thousand Oaks, Conejo Climate Coalition, and Buen Vecino, moderated by Tracy Nickl, PhD, Professor and faculty member in the Masters in Sports Management Program at California Lutheran University. Interpretation will be provided in English and Spanish. Register here: bit.ly/CRPD2024

Únase a nosotros para escuchar a los candidatos que se postulan para la Junta del Distrito de Parques y Recreación de Conejo en este foro virtual organizado por AAUW Thousand Oaks, Conejo Climate Coalition y Buen Vecino, moderado por Tracy Nickl, PhD, profesora y miembro del cuerpo docente de la Maestría en Gestión Deportiva. Programa en la Universidad Luterana de California. Se proporcionará interpretación en inglés y español. Regístrate aquí: bit.ly/CRPD2024

Fire & Grace & Ash is an eclectic collaboration among guitarist William Coulter, violinist Edwin Huizinga, and mandolinist Ashley Hoyer. This unique trio explores the connective musical elements of classical, folk and contemporary traditions from around the world. Fire & Grace and Ash’s repertoire is vast, ranging from Bach to Vivaldi, tango to Celtic tunes, traditional Bulgarian to American fiddle tunes and waltzes, all played with a sense of discovery and commitment to the elements of passion and virtuosity—fire and grace—found in these diverse traditions.

Buy your tickets online in advance or $30 at the door.

The annual Ojai Holiday Home Tour & Marketplace has become a favorite tradition in the region, showcasing Ojai Valley’s eclectic architectural styles, small-town charm, and breathtaking vistas. Slated for November 16 and 17, 10am to 4pm daily, the tour highlights four distinctive homes, each accented with holiday floral designs curated by Ojai designers. The event benefits the Ojai Music Festival and the organization’s BRAVO education and community programs, which provide free workshops and concerts to the Ojai Valley’s public schools and the community.

This year’s choices range from an elegant and spacious residence nestled in a fragrant orchard, a charming cottage filled with collectibles, to homes filled with captivating collections of art and beautiful outdoor spaces. Each exemplify how personal touches and thoughtful design create welcoming spaces. Creating inspiring florals and designs for each home will be Emily Denver of Fleur Ojai, Louesa Roebuck, and Lynn Malone.

Also taking place the same weekend is the Holiday Marketplace at Libbey Park, across from the Ojai Downtown Arcade. The companion event will feature a collection of curated lifestyle and fashion items from over 50 vendors. There will also entertainment and Meet Santa Claus for the children. Admission to the Marketplace is free and open to the public. Tour hours are 10am to 4:30pm each day.

“I had been told that girls don’t do science. And fortunately, I ignored that.” – Dr. Jennifer Doudna

“The technology of gene editing will be the most important advance of our era, one that will create astonishing opportunities combined with frightening moral challenges… and what it portends for our future.” – Walter Isaacson

The world stands on the edge of an era when gene editing can address many serious ills plaguing humankind, says biochemist Jennifer Doudna, who earned the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for co-developing CRISPR-Cas9 genome engineering technology. New discoveries in this field continue at a rapid pace. The FDA approved the first CRISPR-based gene therapy for the treatment of sickle cell disease. At Doudna’s Innovative Genomics Institute, CRISPR is being harnessed to reduce climate change-causing emissions from cattle and edit the microbiome to solve intractable health issues such as asthma. In cancer, a novel technique dubbed “cancer shredding” uses CRISPR to destroy tumor cells. Co-author of A Crack in Creation and the subject of Walter Isaacson’s bestseller The Code Breaker, Doudna will explore this profoundly powerful technology, its ethical implications and its breakthrough applications in agriculture, environment and medical science.

“Cuevas is to Mexico what Aretha Franklin is to the United States: a powerful voice that encapsulates the essence of her nation’s spirit.” The Kansas City Star

A Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning icon of Mexican music, Aida Cuevas is beloved for her devotion to traditional mariachi and for her mastery of its demanding vocal forms. An impassioned performer with a striking voice that evokes life’s greatest joys and most profound longings, Cuevas was the first female singer of the genre to win both Grammy and Latin Grammy awards. In her return to Santa Barbara, the “Queen of Ranchera Music” will lead a mariachi spectacular celebrating her late mentor and friend, pop legend Juan Gabriel.

Arrive early to enjoy food trucks and a live DJ set

“Fueling it all is the emotion that drives his magnetic dancing. There is struggle and pain, joy and healing, and ultimately, a transformation.” The New York Times on Lil Buck

An award-winning performing artist and advocate for the arts, Charles “Lil Buck” Riley defies gravity with a repertoire that spans Memphis Jookin’, hip hop, ballet and contemporary dance, to name just a few. A world-renowned artist, Lil Buck has performed original works created in collaboration with such luminaries as Yo-Yo Ma and Mikhail Baryshnikov. He’s undulated, twisted and turned past Picasso and Matisse masterworks for Louis Vuitton and has performed for international brands including Nike, Apple and Vogue. In 2023, choreographer and movement artist Jon Boogz became the first Black street dancer honored by the Emmys when he won Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming for his work on the Starz show Blindspotting. He has received numerous accolades for constantly pushing the boundaries of movement, storytelling and dance. This program includes an exclusive performance from Lil Buck and Jon Boogz created especially for UCSB Arts & Lectures, along with screenings of their award-winning work and an in-depth conversation/Q&A with the audience.

“A hero is one who heals their own wounds and then shows others how to do the same.” – Yung Pueblo, Inward

“In a medium driven by knee-jerk reactions (comments), superficial judgments (likes), and the constant need for public approval, Yung Pueblo’s voice reminds us of the better angels of our nature.” Forbes

Yung Pueblo – pen name of Diego Perez – is an author and poet whose focus on self-knowledge and radical self-acceptance has made him a source of inspiration and wisdom to millions. He is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Lighter as well as the Inward Trilogy, a collection of three bestselling books of poetry including Inward, Clarity & Connection and the final installment, 2023’s The Way Forward.

FREE copies of Everett’s new book, James, will be available while supplies last (pick up at event; one per household)

“The times are finally catching up to the satirical genius of this cult literary icon. Everett is a true American genius, a master artist.” Oprah Daily

Percival Everett is one of the most prolific and innovative writers of our time. The author of more than 30 books, including novels, poetry and short story collections, he has won numerous awards and been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. His most recent novel, James, retelling of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of a very different, highly literate version of the fugitive slave Jim, is currently longlisted for the Booker Prize. In 2024, American Fiction, the film based on Everett’s 2001 novel Erasure, won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. With sharp observations and biting wit, Everett explores race, politics, gender and family from a uniquely contemporary American perspective.

“First there was Hendrix, then Stevie Ray, and now Habib.” – Bonnie Raitt

“[Koite's] reputation as a guitar player has become almost mythical, combining rock and classical techniques with Malian tunings that make the guitar sound like a kora or ngoni.” The New York Times

Named the biggest pop star of the West African nation of Mali by Rolling Stone, Habib Koité’s sophisticated acoustic guitar technique brings the pentatonic tuning of the griot’s traditional kora to the slashing solos of classic rock. Koité’s soulful voice and magnetic personality have made him an international star of contemporary world music and inspired collaborations with the likes of Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and Eric Bibb. In this all-star ensemble, two other standard bearers of West African musical traditions join Koité – kora player Lamine Cissokho and balafon master Aly Keïta.

The Santa Rosa Valley Municiple Advisory Council is sponsoring a Fall and Halloween fundraiser for Stepping Stones Riding Program, a 501(c)3 non-profit in Ventura County since 2012. This is a great family event that includes a trick or treat trail, pony rides, a pet and kids costume contest, a pie auction, and much more. The entrance price is $5 per person, $20 for families of 4 or more and includes all events. Food is sold separately. For further information, contact Meaghan Shaffer at 805-657-8380 or steppingstonesridingprogram@gmail.com.