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The Santa Maria Japanese Community Center is accepting submissions of interest and qualifications until January 31, 2022--for an artist to create a monument honoring the Issei (first generation) pioneers of the Santa Maria Valley. The monument will be prominently placed in their future location at Enos Ranch West. The materials used will be up to the artist, with a maximum budget of $50,000. The budget will include artist fees, fabrication, lighting, supplies, labor, insurance, delivery, installation and setup). For more information, interested artists can email Wes Koyama at weskoyama@gmail.com and Jo Anne Nishino Spencer at fruit01@msn.com

On January 25th at 7:00 PM, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will present an introduction to Judaism led by Rabbi Michael Lotker. Rabbi Michael Lotker is a second career rabbi having been ordained at age 55 from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) in 2003. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physics from Queens College in New York City and from the University of Illinois. Prior to his ordination from HUC-JIR (the Reform movement’s rabbinic seminary) in 2003, he received his Master of Hebrew Letters degree from this same institution. He is presently Rabbi Emeritus at Temple Ner Ami in Camarillo, California, the Scholar in Residence at Temple Adat Elohim in Thousand Oaks, CA and the Community Rabbi for the Jewish Federation of Ventura County. He is a member of the Central Conference of America Rabbis and the Board of Rabbis of Southern California.

His interest and participation in interfaith dialogue stimulated his rabbinic thesis entitled “Ezer Knegdo: Toward a Theology of Jewish-Christian Partnership.” Author of A Christian’s Guide to Judaism, He is a sought after speaker at synagogues, churches and campuses. In June, 2014, he offered the opening prayer at the United States House of Representatives Join us on Zoom as we explore the Judaism’s origins, beliefs, and practices. Go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82086759058?pwd=empucmhhbWc3RGJMdmRtcS9wQXpLQT09 at the appointed hour to join by Zoom or join by phone by calling 669 900 6833 and entering the meeting ID (820 8675 9058) and passcode (825051) when prompted.

Stroll through nature with Beethoven’s expressive sounds of birds fluttering, storms thundering, and EMMY Award-winning composer Jeff Beal’s visual and musical depiction of rebirth after the devastation of the Thomas Fire. PROGRAM Jeff Beal | The Great Circle Jennifer Higdon | Harp Concerto Beethoven | Symphony No. 6 in F Major, “Pastorale”

Stroll through nature with Beethoven’s expressive sounds of birds fluttering, storms thundering, and EMMY Award-winning composer Jeff Beal’s visual and musical depiction of rebirth after the devastation of the Thomas Fire. PROGRAM Jeff Beal | The Great Circle Jennifer Higdon | Harp Concerto Beethoven | Symphony No. 6 in F Major, “Pastorale”

Sale of all things fiber related Fabric, Yarn, Fiber, Books, Tools & Equipment. Do you love Basketry, Crochet, Dyeing, Embroidery, Knitting, Needlework, Quilting, Spinning or Weaving? This sale is for you! Proceeds benefit the SB Fiber Arts Guild Scholarship Fund

FREE concert! Enjoy classics, show tunes, marches and pop performed by the Prime Time Band, a vibrant 60+ member community concert band bringing the joy of music to Santa Barbara for 27 years.

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The book is intended for ages 8 and up and was written as something for families to read and experience together. 1:00PM – Books are available for purchase (all proceeds donated by Mr. Figueroa to the MVC), and Mr. Figueroa is available to sign copies 2:00PM – Reading from El Oz by author David Damian Figueroa followed by Q&A session Author, producer and farmworker rights activist David Damian Figueroa debuts his second book, “El Oz,” a new children’s book for ages 8 and up that centers around Dolores, a young Mexican girl from a fictitious town El Pueblito de los Milagros, and her chihuahua named Pepito who find themselves in a strange land after a violent rainstorm. There, they encounter a series of fantastical characters and wild adventures as they seek the elusive El Oz to help them return to their home. David Damian grew up working in the fields in Buckeye and Yuma, Arizona – the birthplace of Cesar Chavez. His two official hometowns and his family provided the inspiration for “El Oz.”

About the Author: David Damian Figueroa is an activist, community organizer, storyteller, poet, filmmaker, and music producer who grew up working in the agricultural fields of Southern Arizona. As a child, his mother taught him the art of positivity through traditional Mexican regional songs, storytelling, and dichos (sayings) to help pass the time during long hot days in the agricultural fields and when they cleaned houses together.

presents its second 2022 Concert in the Gallery, Echoes of Nature, June 11, a lively presentation of traditional music, Chinese painting and calligraphy performed by Dr. Nan Liu and Dr. Haiqong-Deng. The performance takes place in SCIART’s Blackboard Gallery located at 2222 E. Ventura Blvd. in Camarillo and is open to the public. Doors open at 7 p.m. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information visit studiochannelislands.org.

There is no excuse to say we did not know…we cannot turn a blind eye…we cannot fall back on a lack of knowing, as was done in WWII. The world is watching the terror of war unfold upon the Ukrainian people and the destruction of Ukrainian Cultural Heritage continue on a daily basis. Join us in learning about the seven UNESCO World Heritage sites that exist in the Ukraine. We will discuss their importance and what is jeopardized by this Russian invasion. We will look at what has been destroyed, what is being documented and what is being done by the art world to assist in preserving the Ukrainian Culture at this moment. Christine Maasdam holds a Master in Humanities and a B.A. in Cultural Geography. Her art studies include The Courtauld Institute of Art in London, The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center in D.C. and Post Graduate studies in Antiquities Trafficking and Art Crime at the University of Glasgow. She is a graduate of the Art Crime Investigation Seminar led by Robert Wittman, founder of the FBI's National Art Crime Team. Christine is a member of the International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection and holds a certificate from Trident Manor on Protection of Cultural Venues. Christine received Sotheby’s certification on Determining Value: An Appraiser’s Perspective. She has spent over a decade as a LACMA docent and is an active volunteer at the City of David archaeological dig in Israel. Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older.