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Grammy-winning pianist Bill Cunliffe returns to Ojai for a special performance on Friday, September 30 at 7 pm. Come see this world-class musician at a new venue, Starborn Wellness Concert Hall in Meiners Oaks. Plus drummer Joe La Barbera and bassist Mike Gurrola join Bill on stage for this stellar night of jazz.

Imagine receiving an invitation to a gala featuring Bill Evans, Oscar Petersen, and Chick Corea. A piano performance by Bill Cunliffe is all that and more. It draws on Cunliffe’s decades of experience as a formidable jazz pianist and his considerable skill as a storyteller and teacher, producing a show that is greater than the sum of its dazzling parts. Bill has received four Grammy Nominations that resulted in his 2010 Grammy Award. He toured or recorded with Frank Sinatra, Freddy Hubbard, James Moody, Joe Henderson, Mary Lou Williams, and many others.

Joe La Barbera, an American jazz drummer and composer, is best known for his performances with pianist Bill Evans. His reputation grew in the 1970s when he recorded and toured with Chuck Mangione. He spent much of the 1980s and early 1990s with Tony Bennett. He also worked as a sideman for Jim Hall, Art Farmer, Art Pepper, John Scofield, Toots Thielemans, and Phil Woods.

Mike Gurrola quickly became an in-demand bassist on the international jazz-scene. He’s known for his solid technique, attentive musicianship, and his strong passion and love for the music. A Grammy-winner, and protégé of the great Ray Brown and John Clayton, Mike has toured and recorded with Eric Reed since 2013. He also stays busy with jazz A-listers including Benny Golson, Benny Green, Jeff Hamilton, Mary Stallings, Ralph Moore, Willie Jones III, and Roy McCurdy.

Tickets: $20 online, $25 at the door. Doors open at 6.30 pm. Free parking in the Ace Hardware lot.

No refunds. Questions? Call: 805-746-0936.

Motivational speaker Kathy Gruver, PhD will present “Be Yourself…But Who Is That?” at the next Association for Women in Communications, Santa Barbara chapter’s next meeting, scheduled from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, at Workzones, 351 Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara. In her talk, Gruver will provide practical, easy, and effective techniques to know one’s communication personality in order to become better leaders and more efficient communicators.

The event is free for members and $25 for nonmembers. For more information visit awcsb.org.

After a strike-related delay, television's prestigious awards ceremony will air on Monday.

Both the government and the people of Israel have been determined to continue the country's ground invasion in Gaza, despite a growing wave of international criticism. Israelis have been shaken by claims that Hamas has a heavily fortified network of tunnels leading from the Gaza Strip into Israel.

An affiliate of the notorious Russian-linked REvil gang infected thousands of victims in at least 17 countries on Friday. Researchers say REvil was demanding ransoms of up to $5 million.

The nonprofit group Partnership for Public Service has named David Lebryk, former fiscal assistant secretary at the Treasury Department, as federal employee of the year.

For those that have a basic understanding of Qi Gong already and are ready for more advanced forms. This is the continuation of Qigong Level 1 workshop.

Join us for a rare and deeply nourishing seminar that bridges ancient wisdom and modern well-being. This immersive experience invites you into the timeless tradition of Shaolin Qi Gong and Kung Fu—arts rooted in mindfulness, healing, and the harmonious integration of body, mind, and spirit.

Under the guidance of Shifu Yantuo, a 34th-generation Shaolin master, you’ll be introduced to powerful yet gentle practices designed to awaken life force (Qi), enhance self-awareness, and cultivate resilience from the inside out.


What to Expect
* Insight & Wisdom: A rich introduction to internal Qi Gong—exploring flowing movement, breathwork, and meditative awareness as tools for healing and personal empowerment.
* Tea Ceremony: Begin with a calming tea ritual led by Flowing River, inviting presence, intention, and connection.

Qi Gong Practice - Level 2
* Ground yourself with standing meditation to activate internal energy.
* Learn the Eight Brocades, an accessible and profound Qi Gong form that opens energy pathways and promotes vitality.
* Conclude with a silent meditation to absorb and integrate the practice in deep stillness.


Why Attend?
* Deepen your mindfulness practice through embodied movement
* Experience traditional Qi Gong directly from a Shaolin lineage
* Support emotional balance, immune strength, and holistic well-being
* Reconnect with a sense of calm, clarity, and presence


Whether you're new to these practices or seeking to deepen your path of self-discovery, this seminar offers a sacred space to realign, reflect, and grow.

Facilitators

Shifu Yantuo

Common name: Wang Lu, Buddhist name: Shi Yan Tuo a 34th generation Shaolin disciple. Native of Shandong province of China. He has been learning local traditional martial arts from his father since he was six years of age. In 1997 given a special opportunity, he was able to enter and train in Shaolin Temple. In 2000 he formally became the 34th generation of Shaolin Warrior monk under his teacher, the abbot of Shaolin Temple, Shi Yong Xin. Under both his master’s strict and compassionate guidance and his long hours of practice, he quickly mastered traditional Kung Fu hand forms, weapons, sparring forms, and internal Qi Gong forms. Over the course of his training, he grasped the spirit of “Zen Kung Fu Are One” which embodies the need for both spiritual and physical training. Always keeping the essence of this phrase in mind, he quickly rose up the ranks and became one of the top students of the 34th generation. During the time when he was still training in the temple, he was able to participate in many international exchanges in America, Europe, Australia, Thailand, Korea and some more countries. In 2008, the Shaolin Temple was given the privilege to go to Seoul, Korea’ s Shaolin’s Cultural Center to spread the teachings of Shaolin. In 2009, he was given the rare opportunity to begin teaching in Los Angles and Bay Area. In 2014 he established school the Shaolin Temple of San Diego until 2020.

Now based in Seattle, WA teaching via online, in person, and traveling for seminars. He wishes to spread the spirit and essence of Shaolin Arts and Kung Fu to others.


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.

Discover inner stillness, cultivate vitality, and reconnect with your true nature.

Join us for a rare and deeply nourishing seminar that bridges ancient wisdom and modern well-being. This immersive experience invites you into the timeless tradition of Shaolin Qi Gong and Kung Fu—arts rooted in mindfulness, healing, and the harmonious integration of body, mind, and spirit.

Under the guidance of Shifu Yantuo, a 34th-generation Shaolin master, you’ll be introduced to powerful yet gentle practices designed to awaken life force (Qi), enhance self-awareness, and cultivate resilience from the inside out.


What to Expect
* Insight & Wisdom: A rich introduction to internal Qi Gong—exploring flowing movement, breathwork, and meditative awareness as tools for healing and personal empowerment.
* Tea Ceremony: Begin with a calming tea ritual led by Flowing River, inviting presence, intention, and connection.

Qi Gong Practice - Level 1
* Ground yourself with standing meditation to activate internal energy.
* Learn the Eight Brocades, an accessible and profound Qi Gong form that opens energy pathways and promotes vitality.
* Conclude with a silent meditation to absorb and integrate the practice in deep stillness.


Why Attend?
* Deepen your mindfulness practice through embodied movement
* Experience traditional Qi Gong directly from a Shaolin lineage
* Support emotional balance, immune strength, and holistic well-being
* Reconnect with a sense of calm, clarity, and presence


Whether you're new to these practices or seeking to deepen your path of self-discovery, this seminar offers a sacred space to realign, reflect, and grow.

Facilitators

Shifu Yantuo

Common name: Wang Lu, Buddhist name: Shi Yan Tuo a 34th generation Shaolin disciple. Native of Shandong province of China. He has been learning local traditional martial arts from his father since he was six years of age. In 1997 given a special opportunity, he was able to enter and train in Shaolin Temple. In 2000 he formally became the 34th generation of Shaolin Warrior monk under his teacher, the abbot of Shaolin Temple, Shi Yong Xin. Under both his master’s strict and compassionate guidance and his long hours of practice, he quickly mastered traditional Kung Fu hand forms, weapons, sparring forms, and internal Qi Gong forms. Over the course of his training, he grasped the spirit of “Zen Kung Fu Are One” which embodies the need for both spiritual and physical training. Always keeping the essence of this phrase in mind, he quickly rose up the ranks and became one of the top students of the 34th generation. During the time when he was still training in the temple, he was able to participate in many international exchanges in America, Europe, Australia, Thailand, Korea and some more countries. In 2008, the Shaolin Temple was given the privilege to go to Seoul, Korea’ s Shaolin’s Cultural Center to spread the teachings of Shaolin. In 2009, he was given the rare opportunity to begin teaching in Los Angles and Bay Area. In 2014 he established school the Shaolin Temple of San Diego until 2020.

Now based in Seattle, WA teaching via online, in person, and traveling for seminars. He wishes to spread the spirit and essence of Shaolin Arts and Kung Fu to others.


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.

Fans of Madonna, Radiohead and Bruce Springsteen sometimes find that getting tickets for upcoming concerts a little frustrating. Often, within hours -- or even minutes -- of tickets going sale, breathless reports indicate the shows have already sold out. But can concerts really sell out in 10 minutes? Slate senior editor Andy Bowers explains.

Chalamet stars as a scrappy shoe salesman who dreams of becoming the greatest table tennis player in the world — and is willing to steal, cheat, sweet-talk and hustle his way to the top.