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Meet international acclaimed artist Louis Carreon as the unveils his new series “The Ballerina’s”.

Come meet and support the local artists at one of Conejo Valley's most visited gallery. The artists will share their inspiration and processes. Smaller art items, prints, cards will be for sale, as well as displayed artworks. Please join us for light refreshments and an exceptional display of our local artists' work.

CLARA CRIES NUTS! Join us for an afternoon of history, hilarity, and holiday cheer! A Reunion, Revival & Rebirth at NAMBA Performing Arts Space • 47 S. Oak Street, Ventura.
$10 suggested donation online or $15 at the door.

NAMBA is excited to welcome back one of Ventura’s most beloved holiday traditions! Join us for a joyful reunion, revival, and rebirth of Clara Cries Nuts, the Nutcracker-inspired parody that has delighted audiences for over two decades.

This special event features a curated screening of clips spanning all eight versions of Clara Cries Nuts; libations and sweet treats to celebrate the season; a full showing of Nocturnal Episode #8 — the final iteration performed during NAMBA’s very first holiday season in 2015.

Episode #8 includes memorable performances such as:
• Colleen O’Callaghan as Clara
• Comedic “wise men” Tom Mueller, John Hammil, and Ken Duncan
• Ebony Payne as a dazzling Sugar Plum

Originally choreographed in 1998 by Pamela Pilkenton and Cathy Butter during the Plexus Dance Theatre years, Clara Cries Nuts has evolved through eight hilarious, heartfelt, and wildly creative productions—each carrying a message steeped in humor, humanity, and holiday spirit. Clara Cries Nuts launched NAMBA’s first holiday season in 2015.

Come rediscover the magic, share memories, and celebrate the legacy of a community favorite that helped shape NAMBA’s earliest days!

Join Guest Artist Krista Rhodes as she guides you through knitting your own warm winter hat! Using a simple pattern and expert tips, you'll come away with a stylish wearable in this fun and supportive workshop. Come at 5:30 PM if you are new to knitting or need to refresh your skills. All materials and tools are provided. Ages 13+.

The Greenhouse Effect and its impact on Earth's surface temperature have been understood for over a century. Long before satellites, computer models or even computers existed, scientists recognized that the massive increase in fossil fuel combustion beginning with the Industrial Revolution would lead to a warming planet and a changing climate. This lecture reviews the evolution of climate change science from the early 1800s to the present, profiling 12 scientists—from Joseph Fourier to Klaus Hasselmann. Key scientific issues will be discussed in the context of these historical figures and their contributions to our understanding of climate change. In addition, the impacts of climate change on humankind and the measures that need to be taken to mitigate it will be discussed.

This lecture takes place virtually via Zoom.

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

As the leading figure of an entire movement, Andy Warhol is synonymous with the development of Pop Art in America. Beginning his career as a commercial artist, Warhol rose to fame in multiple media. His vast works are an homage to the everyday world, but also comment seriously on the transience of celebrity and the power of mass media. This lecture will be an overview of the career of Andy Warhol.

This lecture can be attended either in-person at the Thousand Oaks campus or virtually via Zoom.

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

Were Homer’s epic poems myth, or did they describe real historical events? This two-part lecture series dives into the question of Homer's authenticity, comparing key passages from the Iliad and the Odyssey with the latest archaeological evidence from Greece. We'll analyze Homer’s vivid descriptions of palaces, armor, and burial rites against the backdrop of the Mycenaean Bronze Age (c. 1600-1100 BCE). Emphasis will be placed on recent, groundbreaking discoveries that bring Homer’s passages to light. By linking the epic poems' memory of a heroic age with the material reality unearthed by modern excavations, this course explores how a seemingly mythical tradition may preserve the "kernel of truth" from a magnificent, lost civilization.

This lecture can be attended either in-person at the Thousand Oaks campus or virtually via Zoom.

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

This mini-lecture series provides an overview of some of the great ancient civilizations of Central Mexico from the earliest cities in the 2nd millennium BCE through first contact with the Spanish invaders (ca. 1502 CE).

The Olmecs, Teotihuacan, and the Aztecs have fascinated public and scholarly audiences the world over. In this two-part lecture, we will explore the rise of these civilizations and address several false claims attributed to the beliefs of the peoples of Ancient Mexico that are entrenched in the popular perception of these civilizations.

The Ancient Mesoamericans developed intricate calendrical, architectural, and ideological systems. This two-part lecture seeks to present the true nature of these ancient civilizations as they are understood from the archaeological record, ancient texts, and Colonial-era documents.

This lecture takes place virtually via Zoom.

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

Those who rank the most influential speeches of all time consistently place “I Have a Dream” as one of the most powerful orations of history. But what else did Martin Luther King, Jr. say? As an icon of the civil rights movement, he spoke in public almost constantly. Which of these other speeches really characterize his worldview and his movement? What kind of impact did these speeches have? In this two-part lecture, we’ll go beyond “I Have a Dream” to really examine both Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speaking style and his principles that he discussed in his speeches––ultimately coming to understand what made him such a powerful orator.

This lecture can be attended either in-person at the Thousand Oaks campus or virtually via Zoom.

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

Using clips from David Merrick productions, such as 42nd Street, Gypsy, Subways are for Sleeping, Oliver, Hello Dolly and many more, we will view and discuss the life of Broadway’s most renowned producer, David Merrick. HIs childhood was agonizing, and yet he rose to became the “King of Broadway” only to fall and become a pitiful figure in later years. Viewed as both a genius and tyrannical villain, his presence is still felt on Broadway today.

This lecture takes place virtually via Zoom.

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