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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
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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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:
DESCRIPTION:On November 1st from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.\, the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center will present FINDING OUR VOICES: An Evening of Poetry\, Photography and an Artist Panel Discussion. \nFinding Our Voices features students and artists from Ventura County using the medium of photography and poetry to find their voice as they navigate private and public life in this exploration of self\, time and place. The event will include an opening reception and art exhibit featuring students from the Moorpark College Photography Department. Additionally\, there will be an artist panel discussion\, live music by the classic rock and jazz band Liquid Indigo from Simi Valley\, and poetry readings from three individuals from the Ventura County Arts Council’s Youth Poet Laureate and Ambassadors program. \n“Finding Our Voices: A Night of the Arts” showcases photographic artworks created by current and recent graduates of the Moorpark Community College’s Photography Department. The exhibit includes the work of twenty-three artists\, such as Brooke Andraus\, Felipe Araneda\, Gabrielle Biasi\, Kat DeGuzman\, Gerardo Delgado\, Blake Fagan\, Richard Gonzalez\, Karissa Haff\, Cameron Han\, Ryan Interrrante\, Jesus Isabeles\, Mary Maki\, Victoria McLaughlin\, Joseph Mercado\, Joseph Moche\, Rolla Parks\, Christopher Pineda\, Olivia Ricketts\, Ruth Salazar\, Madeleine Salvay\, Becky Savell\, Cristina Serrano\, and Kaela Watso. The artist panel discussion will involve some of the artists featured in the exhibit and will be moderated by Moorpark College Photography Professor Karin. \nAdmission to the Exhibit\, Artist Talk and Poetry Reading is free of charge and open to the public! Light refreshments will be served. \n 
URL:https://150years.venturacounty.gov/event/807/
LOCATION:Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center\, 3050 E. Los Angeles Avenue\, Simi Valley\, CA\, 93065
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:State of the County celebrating the 150th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the 2023 State of the County celebrating the County’s 150th Anniversary! Keynote speaker and County Executive Officer Dr. Sevet Johnson will share an update and unforgettable message followed by a networking reception under Air Force One. \nThank you to our presenting partners who made this year’s event possible. Proceeds will benefit the Museum of Ventura County and the Economic Development Collaborative’s work empowering social\, cultural\, and economic opportunities for all residents in our County. \nThe 2023 State of the County will be held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Thursday\, November 2. \n– The event is currently sold out. Please join us for the livestream. –  \n  \nDate: Thursday\, November 2 at 5:30pm \nLivestream: https://stateofthecounty.venturacounty.gov and on the County of Ventura’s Facebook Page \nThank you to our co-presenters! \n                               
URL:https://150years.venturacounty.gov/event/state-of-the-county-celebrating-150-years/
LOCATION:Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum
CATEGORIES:Official 150th Celebration 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
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Ventura Friends of the Library Annual Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Ventura Friends of the Library Annual Membership Meeting. Our annual meetings are always open to guests who are interested in our organization or our guest speakers! As this year marks the 150th Anniversary of Ventura County\, the guest speaker for our annual meeting will be the author of a memoir of Ventura County’s own trial of the century in the 1950’s. Deborah Holt Larkin\, the author of A Lovely Girl: The Tragedy of Olga Duncan and the Trial of One of California’s Most Notorious Killers\, 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 talk for our meeting will focus on her father\, Bob Holt\, and his 34 year career with the Ventura Star-Free Press. Her book will be available for sale and her talk will be followed by book signing. \nFree and open to the public. \n 
URL:https://150years.venturacounty.gov/event/ventura-friends-of-the-library-annual-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:The Topping Room at E.P. Foster Library\, 651 E. Main Street\, Ventura\, 93001
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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