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SUMMARY:History is Now\, 2023 150th Anniversary Exhibit -Thousand Oaks; Opening Reception Sat.\, Sept. 17
DESCRIPTION:Step into the vibrant world of Ventura County’s artistic heritage with “History is Now 2023.” Running from July 10 to November 6\, this county traveling exhibition opens at the Bank of America Performing Arts Plaza in Thousand Oaks on September 11. \nIt showcases selections from the past 150 years of the arts\, as archived by Focus on the Masters Portrait Series. Dive into the stories and insights behind these works through engaging panel discussions\, gallery walks\, and school outreach events. Opening Reception and Directors Talk on September 17\, 2023. Free to the Public.  RSVP for the Opening Reception and Directors talk on the Focus on the Masters History is now event page.
URL:https://150years.venturacounty.gov/event/history-is-now-2023-150th-anniversary-exhibit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Bank of America Performing Arts Center\, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd.\, Thousand Oaks\, CA\, 91362\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vita Art Center’s County of Ventura 150th Anniversary Exhibits - Opening Reception Sept. 23
DESCRIPTION:Discover the essence of Ventura County’s 150-year journey through a series of curated exhibits at the Vita Art Center. The anniversary celebration features six distinct showcases\, each offering a unique perspective on Ventura’s rich artistic and cultural heritage. \n“Ventura Vistas: A Tribute to 150 Years of Natural Beauty” presents a collection of landscape artworks by accomplished artists Meredith Brooks Abbott\, Connie Jenkins\, Jennifer Moses\, and Gail Pidduck. Hilary Baker’s “Ventura” explores the evolving urban and rural habitats of local wildlife\, while Sara Carlson’s ceramics reflect the tactile aesthetics of the region. Ray Harris’s “Ventura County Fair” captures the spirit of a cherished annual event\, and teen artist Wren Stepan’s “Queer Joy” provides an insightful glimpse into the county’s diverse identity. \nThe exhibit culminates with a mural conceived and executed by Vita Art Center Teens\, encapsulating the collective memory of Ventura County. Each exhibit contributes a nuanced perspective\, collectively paying homage to the county’s dynamic narrative as seen through the lens of its artists from the local region. \nExhibit Related Events: Ventura Art Walk: Sat\, Sep 23 11am-7pm\, Sun\, Sep 24 11am-7pm \nOpening Reception: Saturday\, September 23 from 5-7pm \nAll associated events and the exabit are free to the public during regular hours.
URL:https://150years.venturacounty.gov/event/vita-art-centers-county-of-ventura-150th-anniversary-exhibits-opening-reception-sept-23/
LOCATION:Vita Art Center\, 28 West Main Street\, Ventura\, CA\, 93001
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:A Lovely Girl: Memoir of True Crime in Ventura
DESCRIPTION:Meet the author of A Lovely Girl: The Tragedy of Olga Duncan and the Trial of One of California’s Most Notorious Killers. Deborah Holt Larkin was ten years old when her father\, the court reporter for the Ventura County Star-Free Press\, was immersed in the trial of Olga Duncan’s killers taking place at the Ventura County Courthouse (now Ventura City Hall). Larkin’s memoir tells the story of this stranger-than-fiction murder case\, and the influence of her reporter father’s work in her early life. Her book will be available for sale and her talk will be followed by book signing.  Free and open to the public. \n 
URL:https://150years.venturacounty.gov/event/a-lovely-girl-memoir-of-true-crime-in-ventura/
LOCATION:The Atrium at Ventura City Hall\, 501 Poli Street\, Ventura\, 93001
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:El Gran Fandango de La Muerte/The Grand Fandango of the Dead
DESCRIPTION:Conejo Mountain Funeral Home\, Memorial Park and Crematory and the Inlakech Cultural Arts Center will be hosting the 42nd Annual Celebration of EL DIA DE LOS Muertos at the Conejo Mountain Cemetery on Saturday\, November 4\, 2023 from 10 am to 6 pm. \nThe event will feature\, 50 vendors\, ofrendas-altar- art exhibitions\, lowrider car showcase\, art workshops for the community\, Prizes for the best depiction of the spirit of the dead\, and cultural performances by performing artists\, including Caliente 805\, In Stone\, and the Inlakech singers. CSUCI students will be performing a theatrical production called “El Gran Fandango de La Muerte.” \nDanza Azteca Tonantzin will lead a ceremonial procession honoring those buried at the cemetery with the public participating in the spiritual walk. Guest and relatives will be encouraged to adorn their burial plots with food\, prayer and love. \nThe event is FREE to the public.
URL:https://150years.venturacounty.gov/event/el-gran-fandango-de-la-muerte-the-grand-fandango-of-the-dead/
LOCATION:Conejo Mountain Funeral Home\, Memorial Park\, and Crematory\, 2052 Howard Road\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012
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