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From Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and the Kansas City Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium to listening rooms throughout the United States, husband-wife duo GOLDPINE has been offering their own brand of bold harmony-driven Americana to audiences large and small. WINNER of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest, their distinctive harmonies are clearly a channel for their sometimes-raucous, sometimes-reminiscent compositions. With an incredible collection of stories about life, love, and purpose, their live performance is a powerful projection of everything Goldpine is about: striking vocals, bold harmony, and introspection into the human experience.

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“…sharing a sound that’s cast in honesty, emotion and homespun sentiment…the songs say it all, providing clear indication that Goldpine has established a precious standard.” -Lee Zimmerman (Goldmine Magazine)


“Aptly named Two, Goldpine’s sophomore album extends the soft, sensuous sound that marked their highly-lauded debut — that is, an approach flush with low-lit illumination and hushed harmonies that convey sincerity and sentiment.” -The Alternate Root


“Goldpine is folksy and falls within the Americana genre but their musical arrangements are very innovative and eclectic.” - Melissa Clarke (Americana Highways)


“I love these guys...their never-ending onslaught of bold harmony is undeniable.” -Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes), Grammy Award-nominated producer.


“…an Americana band that oozes honesty through the music they make. They are a melding of raw acoustic music with meaningful lyrics that paint a picture of their and our journey. It is heart-warming to see musicians creating music they enjoy for the love of making it and each other.” -Eric Dahl (host of Fox 17 Rock & Review Radio & TV)

Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club will hold its annual Field Day from 11:00 AM on 28 June 2025 until 2:00 PM 29 June 2025. Public is invited to see amateur radio demonstrated in an expeditionary environment.

"Debra Ehrhardt possesses a rare ability to mesmerize!" Washington Post

Debra Ehrhardt of Jamaica, Farewell fame is back, with acclaimed performer Christopher Grossett and iconic Hall of Famer Paul Williams as director.

Joining the exciting “Black History [every] Month” 2025 line up is Ehrhardt’s delicious new, true-life story. If you loved “Jamaica, Farewell,” you’ll be moved to tears of laughter and poignancy with this exciting production, written by and featuring Ehrhardt and Christopher Grossett (A Raisin in the Sun-Syracuse Stage; A Wrinkle in Time-Lincoln Center), directed by Hall of Fame Grammy Winner Paul Williams.

Secrets. Lies. Forgiveness. Vulnerability. And a deep-seated desire to break free of the prison that prevents a woman from truly allowing herself the strength to embrace laughter and joy. Because running away from something is not being free.

Admission includes a wine and sweets post show reception with the artists.

The Santa Monica Playhouse Black History [every] Month Project presents African-American theatrical creations not just in February, but throughout the year, recognizing, honoring and celebrating the rich heritage of Black arts, artists, and culture in our community.

Santa Monica Playhouse programs are supported in part by generous grants from the We Are Santa Monica Fund, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the Ahmanson Foundation and Playhouse PALS.

The Association for Women in Communications – Santa Barbara (AWC-SB) will honor five distinguished creatives building community through the arts at the 2025 Women of Achievement Awards luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21 at Cabrillo Pavilion. The honorees are: Adriana Arriaga, visual artist, entrepreneur, and activist; Teresa Kuskey, Founder/Artistic Director of La Boheme Dance; Frances Moore, Co-founder/Artistic Director, Santa Barbara Ringshout Project; Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate; and Joanne Wasserman, Artistic Director and Conductor, Santa Barbara Choral Society. The honorees’ disciplines include visual art, dance, choral music, traditional ringshout song and movement, and poetry.

The 17th Annual Women of Achievement awards luncheon is made possible by Presenting Sponsor Women Connect4Good.

This year’s Women of Achievement honorees represent the 2025 Women of Achievement theme, “Creative Communication: Building Community Through the Arts.” As individuals and collectively, they employ the arts as an impactful form of communication and a way to bring people together to build community.

The luncheon will feature performances, an art exhibition, and poetry reading showcasing the honorees’ community-building artistic work. Caroline Feraday, award-winning journalist at KCLU Radio, will emcee the event.

Attendees will enjoy a welcome drink while we give a brief introduction to our bean-to-bar, dark chocolate making process. Ingredients for decorating will abound and inspire, and you'll learn a few tidbits about how we invent flavor combinations for new delicious, sweet products at our chocolate factory. We will fill chocolate bar molds with luscious 75% dark chocolate, and you will get to decorate chocolate bars with local ingredients, like flowers, salt and fruit. While bars are setting up, we will lead a 20-30 minute chocolate tasting experience while you sip on perfectly paired wines to enhance the flavors. We are happy to provide a non-alcoholic tasting experience for anyone in the group who might require that. Your custom chocolate bars will go home with you in beautiful, resealable Twenty-Four Blackbirds pouches. Don't miss out on this delicious experience!

Camerata Pacifica, a chamber music collective renowned for its musical versatility and bold programming, caps its 2024-25 season with an unexpected mix of chamber works by Frédéric Chopin, William Bolcom, and Lara Auerbach.

William Bolcom’s irreverent Orphée-Sérénade, composed in 1984 for piano and chamber orchestra, which deftly shifts from lyrical to witty, and flippant to propulsive, sets the tone for the program.

Providing a luscious musical palate cleanser, Camerata Pacifica Principal Pianist Irina Zahharenkova is spotlighted on Chopin’s virtuosic Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante in E Flat Major, Op. 22. The kaleidoscopic work combines technical brilliance, rich harmonies and tremendous emotional depth.

Concluding the program and the 2024-25 season is Lera Auerbach’s Dreammusik, for cello and chamber ensemble written in 2014 for Camerata Pacifica and Principal Cellist Ani Aznavoorian, who is featured on the work. Commissioned by Sandra Tillisch Svoboda in memory of her husband Al, it reflects the broad musical sensibilities of Auerbach, “an artist of her time” (Gramophone) who creates “music of extraordinary power and intensity” (The New Yorker).

In addition to Zahharenkova and Aznavoorian, the artists featured on the season finale include Jolente De Maeyer, violin; Jason Uyeyama, violin; Che-Yen Chen, viola; Ani Aznavoorian, cello; Andrew Janss, cello; Tim Eckert, double bass; Sooyun Kim, Flute; Nicholas Daniel, Oboe; Kathleen McLean, Bassoon; Jose Franch-Ballester, Clarinet; Irina Zahharenkova, Piano; and Ji Hye Jung, Percussion.

Camerata Pacifica, a chamber music collective renowned for its musical versatility and bold programming, caps its 2024-25 season with an unexpected mix of chamber works by Frédéric Chopin, William Bolcom, and Lara Auerbach.

William Bolcom’s irreverent Orphée-Sérénade, composed in 1984 for piano and chamber orchestra, which deftly shifts from lyrical to witty, and flippant to propulsive, sets the tone for the program.

A National Medal of Arts, Pulitzer Prize, and Grammy Award-winner, Bolcom is noted for composing “music in a range of styles that all but erases the lines between art music and popular music” (WOSU).

Providing a luscious musical palate cleanser, Camerata Pacifica Principal Pianist Irina Zahharenkova is spotlighted on Chopin’s virtuosic Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante in E Flat Major, Op. 22. The kaleidoscopic work combines technical brilliance, rich harmonies and tremendous emotional depth.

Concluding the program and the 2024-25 season is Lera Auerbach’s Dreammusik, for cello and chamber ensemble written in 2014 for Camerata Pacifica and Principal Cellist Ani Aznavoorian, who is featured on the work. Commissioned by Sandra Tillisch Svoboda in memory of her husband Al, it reflects the broad musical sensibilities of Auerbach, “an artist of her time” (Gramophone) who creates “music of extraordinary power and intensity” (The New Yorker).

In addition to Zahharenkova and Aznavoorian, the artists featured on the season finale include Jolente De Maeyer, violin; Jason Uyeyama, violin; Che-Yen Chen, viola; Ani Aznavoorian, cello; Andrew Janss, cello; Tim Eckert, double bass; Sooyun Kim, Flute; Nicholas Daniel, Oboe; Kathleen McLean, Bassoon; Jose Franch-Ballester, Clarinet; Irina Zahharenkova, Piano; and Ji Hye Jung, Percussion.

Fire and water are common symbols in world religions. Together and separately, they can symbolize a life giving force, destruction, purification, and inspiration. Join us Tuesday, May 20th as representatives from Hinduism, Buddhism, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints discuss the use and symbology of fire and water in their faiths and take questions from the audience.

This event is for all ages and takes place at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center in Ventura.

The mission of the Ventura County Interfaith Community, established in 2005, is to create a safe and nurturing space where individuals from diverse faiths and backgrounds can come together to learn, share, and grow while warmly embracing all community members.

Immerse yourself in the spirit of tea deep within nature away from the hustle and bustle from daily life. Disconnect from technology and reconnect to the essence of the soul as we gather together in sacred silence.

Embark on a quiet journey into nature. We’ll hike 1.5 miles to a riverside spot for a guided tea ceremony, followed by a silent 20-minute meditation by the water. There will be time to reflect and integrate together as a community on our relatioship to technology and nature. Light snacks will be shared before walking back together.

Details
- Approx 2.5-3 miles roundtrip
- Bring water, trail shoes, towel/blanket to sit on
- Bring a journal to write in

Facilitator
Flowing River

Flowing River is a poet, musician, and spiritualist that studies under the tutelage of Bhai Bahadur Singh Ji and the Sangat of the Divine Light. Having traveled to over 30 countries over the past 15 years he has amassed a wealth of knowledge on how to cleanse, clear, and purify the mind, body, and spirit. Flowing River shares this wisdom freely with all who are ready to make a positive change in their lives for the better. Now he aims to cultivate conscious community through cups of tea that warm the heart and enlighten the soul.

Sarah Erickson

John Zipperer’s bio reads a lot like his new album. Tales of highways, rivers, and rails. From New England to the Deep South, to the edge of Hollywood, John has lived life to its fullest and he has shared his visions with us on “Devil Rail”, his brilliant new CD that has been ten years in the making. These songs have been road-tested and honed through years of countless live performances in front of wildly appreciative audiences, like the highly enthusiastic, sold-out crowd recently celebrating its release at Santa Monica’s legendary venue, McCabe’s Guitar Shop.

Kicking off with the driving blues of its title track, John’s new album “Devil Rail” is essentially the epitome of Americana music. You will be moved by the swinging gypsy jazz of “OoLa”, a soulful gospel hymn like “We Walk Together”, the bouncy reggae imbuing “This Song”, the blistering bluegrass wit in “She Came”, the straight-ahead rock of “When the Muse Comes Out”, or even some Folk Rap in “Everybody Sing”. John Zipperer draws inspiration from ALL the great forms of the truly American musical traditions. With John’s incredibly moving vocals front and center, his dazzling instrumentals adding a lustre, and his amazing all-star band backing him up, the term “tour de force” hardly seems adequate!

For this very special performance, his first appearance at NAMBA, John will be supported by his world-class backing group, The Current Band. A powerful musical force in its own right, the band is led by John’s record producer, Nick Kirgo. Nick is known not only as one of the most respected producers around, with many releases by top-notch artists on his resume, but he is also one of the most respected guitarists in all of SoCal. Joining John and Nick are vocalists Leslie Barker and Tara Sitser to complete the amazing four-part vocal harmonies that are a hallmark of this wonderful group.

You don’t want to miss this special night! Buy your tickets early, there is sure to be great demand for seats and you don’t want to be left out!