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Join us for the free opening reception of three new exhibits at the Museum of Ventura County! Members receive a complimentary ticket to enjoy a Bee’s Knees cocktail.

Reception made possible by:
Paradise Pantry, Peirano's, and Ventura Spirits

All That Glitters Is Not Gold
A surprising history of the 1920s and Prohibition in Ventura County. As population and wealth boomed, creativity flourished – but so did a tide of repression and exclusion. This exhibit tells the local story of the jazz age through our collections and archives.

This exhibit made possible in part by the generous support of:
The John Hammer Family, The Heritage Fund at VCCF, The DeArkland Family, and The Chrisman Estate Company

Chromatic: The Museum in Six Colors
MVC’s permanent collection, amassed over 100 years, ranges from everyday items belonging to real people who lived and worked in the county, to rarities and precious works of art. Each object has a story to tell, and this exhibit opens the door to those stories.

This exhibit made possible in part by the generous support of:
TOLD Foundation and Pierpont Racquet Club

Always Keep Creating: The Resiliency of Carol Rosenak
Renowned local artist Carol Rosenak (1925-2002) was known for her still life paintings featuring exquisite textures and intricate details. Spanning over 30 years of her career, this exhibit highlights her early printmaking, still lifes, and the abstract style she adopted later in life.

This exhibit made possible in part by the generous support of:
the Bonita McFarland Endowment Fund

Major funding for the Museum’s programs is made possible by the City of Buenaventura, the County of Ventura, and private and community donors.

Steve Binder is paramount in the history of music on television, as one of the founding creative minds behind music programs with racially and ethnically diverse casts, showcasing a variety of musical styles. He is arguably best known as the director of the T.A.M.I. Show, Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special, Diana Ross Live in Central Park, and The Star Wars Holiday Special. He worked directly with the biggest names in show business; Elvis, Liza Minnelli, Chevy Chase, Patti LaBelle, Barry Manilow, Pee-Wee Herman, Steve Allen, Soupy Sales, Wayne Newton, Mac Davis, Petula Clark, and John Denver. Most recently, Steve Binder is portrayed by Dacre Montgomery, breakout star of Stranger Things, in the Elvis drama directed by Baz Luhrmann, theatrically released June 24th, 2022.

The Museum of Ventura County is thrilled to present the next installment of Ivor Davis: Up Close and Personal with decorated producer and director Steve Binder. In this series, author, journalist, and investigative reporter Ivor Davis speaks with a rotating guest list of notable and celebrated Ventura County residents, which have including Chris Hillman, Malcom McDowell, Miriam Arichea, and more.

This is a ticketed in-person and virtual program. Free for members, $10 for non-members in-person, $5 for non-members on Zoom. Museum members who register for this event (either in person OR via Zoom) will be entered into a drawing to receive an autographed copy of Steve Binder’s Elvis ’68 Comeback: The Story Behind the Special, Foreword by Baz Luhrmann. Become a member now and register for this event for your opportunity to receive the autographed book.

Are you a musician wanting a career in the industry? Want to elevate your musical project?

Join OPAC for the first in a series of co-curated and co-hosted sessions with Jose Cano of Las Cafeteras!

​Part talk, part discussion, Jose and friends will share stories and lessons learned from their journeys in music. The goal? To help local musicians who desire careers in music and want to elevate their own musical projects.

Triunfo Water & Sanitation District is sponsoring a hands-on workshop on drip irrigation Saturday, July 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Mae Boyar Park (130 Kanan Road in Oak Park). The class is free and open to the public. Attendance is limited to 30.

Workshop instructors are from the University of California Master Gardeners of Ventura County. Participants will learn the benefits of drip irrigation, review the required components, and assemble a drip system that they can recreate in their own landscape. Everyone will take home a detailed guidebook as well.

The workshop will take place outdoors adjacent to the recreation center. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit www.triunfowsd.com/workshop.

Aki Kumar
Bollywood Blues
Friday, June 10 at 8pm
$25
The world’s #1 Bollywood Blues artist! Mumbai-born vocalist and harmonica master Aki Kumar is a visionary artist, blending traditional Indian music with a singular brand of Chicago blues, known as “the only Bombay Blues Man.”

“Really really really hot stuff!” — Elwood Blues aka Dan Aykroyd

Carolyn Sills Combo
$20.00

Thursday June 16 at 7pm

The Carolyn Sills Combo brings an evening of Americana and Western Swing music to NAMBA. Get ready for tales of the Yukon gold rush, baseball history, Marty Robbins and maple glazed doughnuts, told by dueling guitar and steel leads, three part harmonies and the current Academy of Western Artists’ Western Swing Female of the Year.

“Sills and her eclectic combo took to the stage like old pros, their professional, fun and charming manner won the crowd over in a heartbeat. This is by far one of the coolest shows I’ve been to in quite a while.” – Paste Magazine

Saturday, Jun 18, 9:30 AM–10:30 AM
Yoga and mindfulness instructor Jevon Rowden
Enjoy a morning of mindful movement in SLOMA’s Gray Wing surrounded by Camille Hoffman, exhibition, See and Missed.
Register at https://sloma.org/moving-meditation/

Join us at the SLOBG on Saturday, June 11th, 2022, for our FREE admission day from 9am-5pm! Bring the whole family and make a day of nature & exploration! Join us for a garden scavenger hunt, participate in a giant memory game (prizes available!), join us for Tidepools on Tour from 12 to 2, or join in to hear from the SLOBG garden founder’s on the history and memories of the early days at SLOBG. This free day we thank our partner, the Alzheimer’s Foundation SLO, as we support The Longest Day, and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. We will be collecting donations for the Alzheimer’s Foundation SLO on June 11th, or if you prefer, consider donating directly at: https://www.alz.org/cacentralcoast

Come join us every Second Saturday in beautiful downtown Los Alamos (population 1634) at our carefully curated open air artisan + farm market! Great vintage finds, handwoven + hand dyed textiles, hand-spun yarn, organic body care products + locally grown organic eats.
Next market is Saturday, June 11, 11 AM to 4 PM.
SISTERS GIFTS + HOME, 349 Bell Street, Los Alamos. Vendors interested in joining us pls call 805-722-4338

Join internationally renowned author, teacher and artist, Day Schildkret of Morning Altars to learn how to use nature and art as a way to mark the special moments in our lives on Saturday, May 14, 2022.