On Sunday, September 18, there will be a pup rally at A Secret Garden Florist Café (981 E. Main, Ventura) at 1pm to officially announce the candidacy for president of Professor Scamp PhD (Pretty happy Dog).
The public is encouraged to attend to support Scamp’s run for the Oval Office. Attendees are welcome to bring their dogs, and can buy some pupcakes at the cafe. The barking lot is small so bark in the street. Scamp will be handing out pawtographs.
The first “Arts & Eats” will be held in the 400 and 500 blocks of downtown Ventura on Saturday, September 17 from 6 – 8pm. Three galleries will hold art receptions, while restaurants and shops will offer complimentary tastes.
“Arts & Eats invites people to stroll and enjoy the uniqueness of our downtown. Guests will enjoy exceptional art and photography, while they nibble their way along Main Street” says Debbie Fox, owner of Fox Fine Jewelry, one of the event galleries. The event is free.
Fox Fine Jewelry, 6 – 8:30
Norman Kirk will display his art in the show “Celebrating Norman Kirk” at Fox Fine Jewelry from September 15 – November 13 with an Art Reception on September 17 from 6 – 8:30pm during “Arts&Eats”. This is Kirk’s first solo show in over five years, and at 92 years old, he says it is probably his last. During the Art Reception there will be art supplies and scrapbook paper. Guests are encouraged to bring photos and stories, and sign, write, and draw on the pages.
Very Ventura Gift Shop & Gallery Historic Photography during Arts & Eats
Plein Air Competition, Sept. 17 – Oct. 24
Very Ventura Gift Shop & Gallery will present “Ventura Views: The Historical Photography of Walt and Steve Dibblee” and “Preshow for the ArtWalk Plein Air Invitational” Photography: For over 65 years Walt and son, Steve Dibblee, have been providing high quality photography for Ventura County. The show will be on view for Arts & Eats only.
West coast artists compete in a Plein Air Invitational Event during ArtWalk 2016. Sample paintings will be on display for Arts & Eats, with the full exhibit beginning soon after. The show ends October 24. Very Ventura Gift Shop & Gallery is located at 540 E. Main Street.
Latitudes Fine Art Gallery presents “The Endless Summer Collection” until September 30, with an Art Opening on September 17 from 6 – 8. The photographs are a celebration of images that capture vivid sunsets, surfer lined shores, and barefoot afternoons at the beach. Latitudes Fine Art is located at 401 E. Main Street.
Watercolor Art exhibit–Oceans Hills & Mountains at the 4th floor gallery at the Ventura County Government Hall of Administration. The show is curated by Michelle Nosco of Arts for Earth. art in support of environmental consciousness and education. Prices for the art are quite reasonable.
Most travelers take pictures, but few bring along a half-century of photography expertise. Robert Diehl is one of those few, and his recent results will be on display Sept. 20-Oct. 15 at the Buenaventura Gallery in downtown Ventura in a solo exhibition titled Cuba — The People of Havana. This is the gallery’s second recent look at this popular topic by one of its stable of professional fine art photographers.
For more than 10 years, he’s made annual photo forays out of the country. In May 2015, the destination was Cuba, where Diehl spent eight days.
“When I visit a place, I enjoy photographing the activities of its people and showing their attitudes as seen in graffiti, posters and billboards. The exciting challenge is to artistically reveal these characteristics in photographs,” he said.
The show will feature 25 photos on various media, ranging from 24 by 18 inches to 30 by 40 inches. Diehl will attend an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Sept. 24 at the gallery.
Buenaventura Gallery, 700 E. Santa Clara St., is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For more about the nonprofit Buenaventura Art Association and its programs, visit www.buenaventuragallery.org or call 648-1235 during gallery hours.
This beautiful art photo is by Breeze contributing photographer Michael Gordon
Pierpont Racquet Club presents the soft pastel and watercolor art of Mona Neuhaus. The subject matter of her work focuses on the natural environment of land and sea, the California countryside and vastness of the American West. Much of her inspiration comes from California’s Central Coast, as well as our great American treasures – The National Parks. The style of her work ranges from representational to abstraction.
Mona Neuhaus is a native of Southern California and has been painting professionally for more than 30 years. Her work is in the Museum Ventura County “Bank of A. Levy Corporate Collection”, the Carnegie Art Museum’s “Jackson Wheeler Collection”, the Municipal Art Collection for the City of Oxnard, and in many other corporate and private collections. Her exhibits have included myriad shows hosted by the Ojai Art Center, the Buenaventura Gallery of Ventura, California, Studio 83, Ventura Art Walk,
Pierpont Racquet Club – Club Room, 500 San Jon Road. 648-5161
Saturday, November 5, 5pm – 8pm
ArtTalk/Demo Sunday, November 6, 3pm-5pm
www.monaneuhaus.com
City of Ventura Barranca Vista Imagination Center classes check out hundreds more on web-site
Call 658-4726 or 654-7552 to register, if you already have an ACTIVENET account online, visit www.cityofventura.net
Classes and events held at the Barranca Vista Center ~ 7050 Ralston Street unless otherwise noted
Art classes
Critters 7-12 years
9/19-10/17 M 4-5:30 pm $50+$10 materials fee #6782
Learn to paint all kinds of animals in many styles including dot painting, abstract and realistic. Join artist Jen Livia at 4601 Telephone Rd #112 each week to explore new subjects and paint them in a variety of styles to discover our own unique style. All supplies provided. www.redbrickart.com.
Acrylic Painting for Youth 8-18 years
9/22-10/20 Th 3:30-4:45 pm $65 #6779
Explore painting themes of fantasy and nature on different painting surfaces.
Fun with Watercolor 15 years-adult
9/22-10/20 Th 10 am-12 pm $68 #6790
Learn basic techniques, color theory and how to paint in an outside environment. Experienced painters may work on their own projects. Includes some field trips.
Open Studio 15 years-adult
9/22-10/20 Th 12:30-2:30 pm $68 #6793
Work in your favorite medium–watercolor, acrylic, oil or drawing–in this relaxed minimal instruction environment.
Sewing by Hand 10 years-adult
9/23-10/21 F 4:15-6 pm $60 #6786
Learn hand-sewing skills to make dolls, folk pictures, purses and more perfect for holiday gifts.
Sailboats, Cityscapes and Whimsical Characters 16 years-adult
9/23-10/21 F 2-4 pm $100 #6788
Use wood, paint, fabric and found contributions to create fantasy versions of sailboats, cityscapes and other 3D art pieces.
My First Video Game! 5-8 years
9/26-11/14 M 3:45-5 pm $129 #6761
Young game developers work in pairs to design and build their own original 2D “bouncy ball” computer game. At Bible Fellowship Church Room 206, 6950 Ralston St.
Let’s Play with Clay 3-6 years
9/26-10/17 M 6:15-7:30 pm $45/child & adult #6776
It’s parent and child play as you work together to create projects in clay, such as pinch pots, nature print trays and handprints! Instructor Michelle Solorio.
Hyperbaric oxygen medicine for the treatment of chronic wounds will be the focus of a free seminar at Community Memorial Health System on Tuesday, Sept. 27.
John Tesman, M.D., will lead the discussion to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the eighth-floor Nichols Auditorium at Community Memorial Hospital, 147 N. Brent St.
About 6.5 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic wounds. They include non-healing wounds or ulcers of the lower extremities, arterial venous and insufficiency ulcers, radiation-induced ulcers and traumatic and post-surgical wounds. Dr. Tesman will discuss the treatment of difficult and complex chronic wounds and treatment modalities of hyperbaric oxygen. Attendees also can find out if they are candidates for specialized wound care.
Dr. Tesman specializes in hyperbaric medicine and is board certified in undersea and hyperbaric medicine as well as emergency medicine and is a fellow of the College of Chronic Wound Care Specialists. He has been a hyperbarics and chronic wound care medical director locally for the past 10 years and is the director for CMHS’ Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine.
Registration is free but reservations are required. Visit cmhshealth.org/rsvp or call Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800/838-3006.
On September 24th, 250 riders will begin their 525-mile journey down the California Coast raising money for The Arthritis Foundation. The California Coast Classic Bike Tour will be coming through Ventura and you’re invited to come meet the riders, volunteers and staff as they embark on this journey of a lifetime. Events like this help to raise awareness of and funds for the prevention and cure of arthritis. There have been some new developments in pain relief for the condition, such as a cbd oil vape which can be really effective, but more research is needed when it comes to finding long term solutions.
Join the riders at San Buenaventura State Beach on September 30th from 4-6pm or for morning interviews at 7am and on October 1 Social Hour with the riders.
The 16th Annual California Coast Classic Bike Tour is one of the Arthritis Foundation’s top fundraising events, whose goal is to raise over $1.2 million this year. Funds raised support the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to conquer the disease by spreading awareness and raising money for research. Arthritis affects over 50 million adults, or one out of five, and 300,000 children nationwide.
As the nation’s largest private funder of research, public health programs and advocacy on behalf of the 50 million Americans with this painful disease, the Arthritis Foundation aims to reduce the number of people suffering from arthritis-related physical activity limitations.
The California Coast Classic benefits the Arthritis Foundation by raising vital funds needed to find a cure for arthritis. Money raised provides educational resources for adults and children, scholarships for our national Juvenile Arthritis Conference, kids’ camps and much more.
For more information on the California Coast Classic Bike Tour, visit californiacoastclassic.org.
The Assistance League of Ventura County celebrated the grand opening of its newest Bargain Box Thrift Store at 3351 Telegraph Rd. The new location offers additional space for the many vintage items and collections for sale. Kay Rich, President of the Ventura chapter led the ceremonies.
Helping Kay Rich cut the ribbon were Suz Howell, Stephanie Caldwell, President & CEO Ventura Chamber of Commerce, Christy Weir, City Councilmember, Leann Wren, Marty Forbes, Susan Knupp, Shari Smith, Angie Hecht, and Dr. Ron Atanay.
“The mission of the Ventura Chapter is to provide funding to identify and assess the needs of children in Ventura County and to develope programs to fit those needs” said Rich. The Assistance League has six programs to address the needs of Ventura County children: Girls Club/Teen Club, Assistance League School, B.U.F.F.Y. Bear, Assault Survivor Kits, and Assisteens.
