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The Poetry in Paper gallery exhibit will run from January 20 - April 7, 2024 at Elverhøj Museum of History and Art. Hours are Thursday through Monday from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Karen Bit Vejle, an internationally acclaimed psaligrapher, is being honored with an exhibition at the Elverhøj Museum of History & Art. The debut of Poetry in Paper will be celebrated with an opening reception on Saturday, January 20, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The public is invited and refreshments will be served, with no charge for admission.

Translated literally, psaligraphy is the art of drawing with scissors and paper. Works are formed from a large, continuous piece of paper and cut with only a small pair of scissors. It is a slow art of painstaking patience that demands the utmost concentration and a steady hand.

Vejle creates images of air and paper. Her magical cuttings are rooted in a tradition that has known a long journey through history, beginning in the first century, when paper was first invented by the Chinese. In fact, the Chinese started cutting in paper before they used it for writing. The art of psaligraphy has developed differently throughout the world, but is particularly rooted in Chinese and other Asian cultures, and also in Bit’s native country of Denmark.
This exhibition takes the viewer into a rare artistic experience as Vejle tells magical stories with her scissors. There is a great degree of humor in her world of imagery; humor and the ability to identify joy in small things. Just as often, though, she confronts serious themes intended to cause involvement and reflection. Her works are captivating, evoking both astonishment and inspiration.

Exhibition programming will include a paper cutting workshop with celebrated Danish artist, Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen at the Museum on March 3, at 11 a.m. To register visit, www.elverhoj.org. Space is limited.

Poetry in Paper is a traveling exhibit sponsored by the National Foundation of Danish America and ScanDesign. Elverhøj Museum of History & Art is located at 1624 Elverhoy Way in Solvang. Hours are Thursday through Monday from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. There Is no charge for admission, but a $5 donation is suggested. For more Information, call (805) 686-1211 or visit www.elverhoj.org.

More than 20,000 candy-filled eggs are up for grabs at Elings Park’s Great Egg Hunt held Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon in the park’s softball fields. The actual egg hunt is organized by age groups for children up to age 10, and children should bring their own baskets. The free festive annual event also includes visits from – and photos with – Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny, face painters, Luna’s Jumps bounce houses, and festive music provided by Music by Bonnie. New this year: smoothies and coffee for purchase from Claudia Coffee Bar food truck.

“The Easter Bunny gave us magic seeds that produce blades of grass that grow to just the perfect height to cradle the eggs and make them easy for little hands to grab,” said Dean Noble, the park’s executive director. “As with past years, he and Mrs. Bunny will be at the Great Egg Hunt to meet all their friends.”

The park opens at 9 a.m. and there are three timed starts by age group: Baby Bunnies (ages 0 to 3) at 10 a.m.; Daring Ducks (ages 4 to 6) at 10:45 a.m.; and Jack Rabbits (ages 7 to 10) at 11:30 a.m. Festivities continue until noon.

Hundreds of egg-seekers are expected, and parking is limited. Families are encouraged to arrive early. Advance VIP parking permits are available now at $20 per car by visiting the Elings Park Office or calling (805) 569-5611; permits must be picked up by Friday, March 29 at noon. Parking on the day of the event is $10 per car, paid at the entry gate, first-come-first served.

For more information, call Elings Park at (805) 569-5611 or visit www.elingspark.org.

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.

SLOPOKE 2025: ART OF THE AMERICAN WEST
Get ready for the 15th annual SLOPOKE Art of the American West Exhibition and Sale, opening Friday, October 31st through Sunday November 2nd at 6 pm at the Octagon Barn Event Center in San Luis Obispo!
It’s Halloween weekend, and SLOPOKE is celebrating fifteen years of bringing together the best artists of the American West — painters, photographers, and sculptors from across California, Nevada, Colorado and Texas.
This year, 25 exceptional artists will showcase their unique visions of Western life — from realism to abstract — capturing the landscapes, animals, and people that define the spirit of the West.
Among the highlights, you’ll meet featured artist Derek Harrison of Santa Barbara, known for his soulful ranch scenes; William Wray, the Mad Magazine and Nickelodeon cartoonist turned acclaimed landscape painter; Steve Crawley of Texas, whose colorful, inventive work bridges fine art and digital design and Nancy Krause presenting her creative jewelry art for the second year.
Sculpture also takes center stage this year. Renowned sculptor Christopher Slatoff, Chair of Sculpture at the prestigious California Art Club, will demonstrate a clay model of a bronze work proposed for the people of Shell Beach — a rare opportunity to see a monumental artwork take shape. Joining him are sculptors Pat Roberts, Jim Stuckenberg, and Tom Peck, each bringing their own unique interpretations of Western form and spirit.
SLOPOKE opens Friday at 2 p.m. with an Opening Reception from 5:30 to 7:30, featuring music by Julie Beaver and the Rockin’ B’s Trio. Come in costume for a chance to win a prize! The show continues through Sunday, November 2nd.
Tickets are just $25 and include a keepsake SLOPOKE Art Book. Visit the-slopoke.com for tickets and hotel info.
🎨 SLOPOKE — Collect the Spirit of the West!

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The Simi Valley Family YMCA is hosting their annual Trunk-or-Treat, Saturday, October 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. YMCA Child Care Staff decorate their car trunks with a fun theme and pass out candy. The event is free and open to the public. The Simi Y is at 3200 Cochran St.

In addition to more than 15 decorated cars, there will be a haunted laboratory, spooky yoga, a pumpkin decorating contest, thriller dance moves and a photo booth. Visitors are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes.

The Y is accepting candy donations for the event. Donations of individually-wrapped candy can be dropped off at Simi Valley YMCA or Yarrow Family YMCA (31105 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village).

For more information, go to https://www.sevymca.org/trunk-or-treat, email info@sevymca.org or call 805-583-5338.