Proud grandparents Frank and Maria show off daughter Jessica and husband Smokey Hinojosa’s 9 month old son Arlo who is already reading the Ventura breeze! They think that her grandson Arlo is as cute as they get.
Do you have a grandkid that you think is even cuter? If so send their photo to [email protected]
Lion in Winter at Elite Theatre Co
By Jim Spencer and Shirley Lorraine
Tempers flare at Christmas time in a stark and drafty castle in 1183 as King Henry II of England, and his queen, Eleanor of Acquitaine, parry and thrust in an ongoing verbal joust about which of their sons will succeed the king who, at age 50, is facing the winter of his years.
Currently playing at Oxnard’s Elite Theatre Company, The Lion in Winter is a drama laced throughout with subtle humor that weaves a tale loosely based on historical facts about the turbulent relationships among King Henry II, his estranged and incarcerated wife Eleanor, and their three sons – two of whom do eventually become king of England.
The story’s principals are King Henry II (Alan Waserman), Eleanor (Vivien Latham), and their sons – Richard (Adam Womack), Geoffrey (Eric McGowan) and John (Trent Trachtenberg). Complicating matters considerably are the presence of Henry’s mistress Alais (Morgan Bozarth) and a visiting Prince Philip of France (Alex Czajka).
Waserman and Latham are standouts as the royal couple, continually sparring and obviously enjoying their love-hate relationship to the hilt. Both are fascinating to watch as their stoic countenances contrast the emotions beneath the surface. Their scenes together are nothing short of electrifying.
The three sons are a mixed lot. Adam Womack as Richard (Later to gain the throne as Richard the Lionhearted) gives a solid performance with bluster and depth. Geoffrey, the forgotten son who never seems to catch a break, is well, if underplayed, by Eric McGowan. His frustration at being overlooked gives him an edgy quality. A fairly newcomer to the stage, Trent Trachtenberg imbues the teenaged John with just the right amount of petulance and angst befitting the eager, but immature, prince.
Cast as the young Prince Philip of France, Alex Czajka provides an admirable accent, although he speaks quite rapidly. The pace, coupled with the unfamiliar accent, makes him difficult to understand at times. Nonetheless, he gives the character crafty and sly qualities that emphasize his cunning.
Rounding out the cast in the pivotal role of the mistress Alais, Morgan Bozarth is understated and quiet, all the while showing her emotional attachment and support to the much older King. She knows that she’s a bargaining chip in the race for the next King as she will become the wife of whomever is chosen, a fate she does not face lightly nor with pleasure.
The production is under the expert hand of the Elite’s artist director Tom Eubanks. He has been down the road to the castle before, having directed the play for the Ojai Art Center in 2000. As before Eubanks has enlisted the talents of Celtic harpist George Miller to provide authentic musical interludes throughout.
Ventura County has seen several fine productions of Lion over the years and this one ranks high on the list.
Lion in Winter plays Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. until November 22 at the Elite Theatre Company, 2731 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard Harbor. Tickets: $15-18. (805) 483-5118 or www.elitetheatre.org.
Spectre/ 1 ½ Palm trees
By Eduardo Victoria/[email protected]
The latest outing for super-spy James Bond takes us back to his roots in director Sam Mendes’ Spectre. The evil organization behind some of Bond’s best films over the years makes its return in a not so spectacular fashion in a film bogged down by clichés, a slow plot, and a “why would you bother?” villain story.
Bond (Daniel Craig) tracks the name of a man left to him by the previous M (Judy Dench) to Mexico City, eventually leading him to a shadowy organization behind many terror attacks throughout the world. At the same time, the new M (Ralph Finnes) must deal with a merger with MI6 that will render the “00 Program” obsolete.
The opening sequence in Mexico City is captivating in its set design, choreographed action sequences, and look for each character. Setting it on the Mexican tradition Day of the Dead creates a beautiful aesthetic that is unfortunately not carried through to the rest of the film.
In rebooting Bond with 2006’s Casino Royale, the franchise began to move in a direction never before seen. Though the films are still about the gadgets and location jumping, the Bond tropes here are too much. Instead of pushing the franchise forward as the prior 3 films starring Daniel Craig have, Spectre takes us back to the days of tired Bond plot points.
Léa Seydoux’s performance shines through a terribly dull script from no less than 4 screenwriters. Craig is excellent as always. However, newcomers Monica Belluci and Christoph Waltz are terribly wasted. Franz Oberhauser as a villain is strange and his motives are an eye roll (as a matter of fact, they were much more effect when they were used in a James Bond parody film, which I will not mention due to spoilers).
In the grand scheme of things, the villains are seemingly evil for no real reason. An Edward Snowden-esque intelligence program is being run and we can tell something isn’t right from the beginning. But we never really find out why evil is a foot. Is the charm of classic evil corporation Spectre enough of an excuse to forgive this film for it’s less than stellar plot?
Frankly, no. Spectre brings up the conundrum of why dig back into the lore than taking the films in a new direction? Blofeld has been done before and defined by Donald Pleasance. As has Goldfinger and Dr. No. As a viewer, I’m more interested in seeing where Bond is going as opposed to returning to places we’ve been in the past. As expected, James bond will return and hopefully the next time around, it will be in a much more original and spectacular way.
Playing Century10 Downtown rating PG13
Shooting
On Monday, October 26th, at 11:30 p.m., the VPD received a call of a shooting inside a residence in the 2000 block of Koala Way.
Officers located the victim inside and suffering from a single gunshot wound to her abdomen. Officers searched the residence and located a male subject, James Lotspeich, in the rear yard who was suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Both subjects were treated on-scene by Fire Department and AMR and then transported to a local hospital. They are both in critical condition.
VPD Major Crime detectives were called out to the scene and are conducting an active investigation. This incident appears to be a result of a domestic disturbance.
Residential Burglary
On Wednesday, October 28th, at 7:55 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residential burglary in progress at 87 North Chestnut. The victim’s neighbor arrived home and noticed Brian Baldwin inside of the residence. The neighbor attempted to make contact with Baldwin through a window. Baldwin threatened to kill the neighbor and retreated back into the house. The neighbor immediately contacted VPD dispatch.
Officers made contact with Baldwin inside of the house and he was taken into custody without incident.
The investigation revealed that Baldwin entered the home through an open window, took several items from the residence and loaded them into the bed of a truck nearby. Baldwin then returned to the residence to get more property when officers arrived.
Baldwin was booked at the VC Jail.
Sexual Battery
On Saturday, October 31st, at 9:33 a.m., the VPD received a call of a sexual battery that had just occurred inside of the Target store at 4200 East Main Street. The suspect reportedly made sexual comments and gestures to several female patrons inside the store. He then approached a female employee and grabbed her buttocks. He was confronted by a male patron and then left the store and walked out of the area.
Officers located Aaron Carter, matching the suspect description, a few blocks away. Carter was identified as the suspect and was taken into custody without incident. Carter was booked at the VC Jail.
Criminal Threats
On Monday, November 2nd, at 5:12 a.m., the VPD received call from a resident in the 300 Block of Kern Street. The victim indicated that her adult son, Jorge Zamora, had threatened to kill her with a Samurai sword. Officers were able to safely remove the victim and her other son from the residence. Zamora then barricaded himself in his bedroom and refused to come out. His mother indicated that there were Samurai swords in the bedroom with Zamora.
After several minutes of attempting to contact Zamora, officers entered the residence and found Zamora in his bedroom. Zamora refused all instructions of the officers and was ultimately taken into custody with the use of a Taser. Zamora was found to be extremely combative and under influence of methamphetamine. There were swords in the bedroom with Zamora, however he did not attempt to use them against the officers.
Zamora was booked at the VC Jail.
Resisting Arrest
On Sunday, November 1st, at 1:20 a.m., several officers were on foot in the downtown area when they were hailed by Dargan’s security guards regarding a combative male, later identified as Benjamin Sevier, who was fighting them and refusing to leave the bar, located at 593 East Main Street. As security staff struggled to escort Sevier outside, he continued to physically fight with staff, until officers intervened and attempted to take Sevier into custody.
Officers gave Sevier several commands and ample time to stop fighting and submit to arrest; however, Sevier refused and attempted to punch one of the security guards in the face and started violently kicking at the officers. A Taser device was used, which Sevier attempted to take from the officer. The officer was able to maintain control of the Taser, which, when deployed, did not have an effect on Sevier. Officers had to use physical force to take Sevier into custody.
After being cleared at VCMC for minor injuries he sustained during the arrest, Sevier was booked into the VC Jail.
Possession of a Stolen Vehicle
On Saturday, October 31st, at 11:38 p.m., a patrol officer observed a suspicious vehicle in the area of Victoria and Valentine Road. As the officer initiated a U-turn to investigate further, the vehicle in question made some evasive driving maneuvers. The officer located the vehicle in the 5500 block of Walker Street and initiated a traffic enforcement stop referencing a vehicle code violation. The driver continued to drive for a half mile and yielded on Ralston Street.
Further investigation revealed that the vehicle in question was an unreported stolen vehicle out of Oxnard. The driver, later identified as Jacob Steir, was taken into custody without incident. Steir also had an outstanding no bail felony warrant. Steir was later booked into VC Jail.
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12:15pm, received a report from U.S. coast guard of an EPIRB activation most likely at Ventura Isle Marina G-28. Officers responded by land and discovered no vessel in the slip that was reported by coast guard.
11:00am, while on patrol officers observed an illegally parked RV at Harbor Cove beach parking lot. The owner was contacted and he moved the vehicle to Spinnaker Drive without incident. 4:40pm, while on patrol in the boat, officers impounded several unattended hoop nets near the Harbor Entrance and in prohibited areas. |
| 10-28 | 7:50am, while on patrol in the vehicle, an officer observed smoke and popping sounds in the Riverbottom. After investigation an illegal fire was observed, a warning issued to a local transient for burning batteries and illegal camping.
2:00pm, while on patrol in the vehicle an officer observed a suspicious vehicle. He ran the license plate and the vehicle was reported stolen. Ventura PD responded and determined the keys were still in the ignition so they contacted the owner to pick up the vehicle. 3:38pm, received a dispatch to a hazard investigation at Olivas Park and Harbor blvd. Officers responded and observed a palm frown had fallen on a power line causing an arc and was smoldering. The fire was out and no further danger was observed. 4:15pm, received a dispatch to a water rescue: kite surfer in distress ½ mile off the Ventura Pier. Officers responded picked up the kite surfer then transported him to the beach where he was assessed by AMR and fire then released. 5:00-10:22pm, officers dealt with a transient who stole a parking permit from VWM, drove his van in reverse (because had no forward gear) through the 4points Sheraton parking lot gate and lastly was found sleeping on a bench near VWM restrooms. The transient was moved along and advised he would be arrested for trespassing if found in the area again. |
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8:40pm, received a report of a becalmed 27ft sailboat with 2 POB’s near the #2 navigation buoy outside the harbor. Officers responded and towed the vessel and released it to its slip in Ventura Harbor marina.
9:05pm, dispatched to a 92 year old female who fell at 4points Sheraton hotel. Officers responded and determined that no injuries were sustained in the fall and the female was assisted back into bed. 8:18pm, while on patrol, officers observed a local transient in his White Van illegally camping at the launch ramp. The male transient has been a nuisance for several days: parking illegally, camping illegally and operating a disabled vehicle that only drives in reverse. Officers issued the vehicle a citation for expired registration. |
As stated in our cover article the Planning Commission (with a 5-1 vote) has approved the “prescreen” of the proposed 55-unit hillside development by Regency Properties. They also recommended that the City Council allow the “prescreen” to proceed at the CC Nov.30 meeting.
I’m certain that on Nov. 30 the City Council will also vote for the prescreen process to continue. After this, the project won’t likely come back to the Council for up to, possibly, two years (or more).
The Commission’s approval is not for these specific plans but only gives the “greenlight” for the City Council to approve the “prescreen”. This will allow the developer to submit an application which will start a very lengthy and very expensive process to go through environmental review (EIR) along submission to several city departments so they can make recommendations to the City Council.
After analysis, I can be included as a supporter of a 55-unit Regency project. There, I actually said it for the first time. I’m not saying I completely support the project as it is currently proposed but certainly the idea of 55 (more or less) clustered luxury homes being built in that general area.
Much of the opposition seems to be due to Regency preparing what looks like final drawings for the project, which (in my opinion) was a mistake. They submitted numerous completed drawings that were not required for a prescreen. Probably more than any developer has submitted for a prescreen in Ventura.
Because of the extent of the plans, residents were able to be very specific in their opposition. For instance, what they saw as high retaining walls, high slopes, etc. Once again, this is only a concept for the project not a final set of plans ready to be evaluated.
Developer Daniel Gryczman said, “We’re looking forward to continuing the process and creating an even greater project as we move forward.” Regency should be given that chance.
I have been accused of meeting with Regency so that they could convince me that this is a good plan for the chosen site. I did not meet with them to evaluate their drawings but to evaluate Regency, not the project. I feel that Regency builds outstanding projects. They are not a fly-by-night company but have a strong track record of building beautiful developments. I feel confident that if this project does ever move forward it will be one that we can all be proud of.
New housing, especially high-end, is desperately needed. These will be housing types that are sorely needed in Ventura. They will help to satisfy an un-met need for luxury (not quite executive) housing, and they will bring sorely needed taxes and dollars to Ventura.
As an added benefit, this type of construction would hire many construction workers that would earn from $15 to $150 per hour. This would be an added boost to our local economy and businesses.
The fact that hundreds of acres will be given to the Hillside Conservancy appeals to me. I have visited the proposed area and it would be an amazing addition to the city. It would include beautiful hiking trails which could eventually connect to the Ventura Botanical Gardens.
Those opposed have stated that if “Regency can’t follow the HMP (Hillside Management Program) that they should leave town”. The HMP is not a code, rather it is a general guideline for development projects in our hillsides which will then be considered by the City Council. The guidelines were never meant to be followed exactly but as a reference for hillside development.
At the hearing one speaker said that Regency just wants to come here to make a “quick buck.” Regency started this process with the City in 2013 and if all goes smoothly (which it never does) they might have homes for sale in 2019. Some quick buck.
Based upon current zoning, this site could accommodate 1,300 homes that could comply to the HMP (it wouldn’t happen of course).
I have heard folks say that 55 homes will put a large burden on our roads with cars constantly pouring out of the hillsides. A typical mid-town street between Main and Thompson includes approximately 45 homes, and I don’t see cars pouring out on to these streets. Currently, Ventura has about 40,000 homes, and we’re talking about adding 55 more.
There will be plenty of opportunities for all to be heard in the months ahead, so let’s relax and wait until the next phase of drawings are submitted. These plans, once submitted, will take into consideration the comments and concerns of the Planning Commission, City Council and the general public. At that point we can all decide if we are for or against the project.
It is likely that some of those opposed to the Planning Commission approving the pre-screen either don’t understand exactly what was approved or are ignoring it to make their points.
For instance, I’ve heard one commissioner, David Ferrin, quoted because he voted no to the prescreen even though he stated, “With better design I think that 55 high quality homes is feasible.” So even he is not opposed to the concept of building 55 clustered homes in the general proposed area. He voted no so his concerns for the current drawings could be heard. Again, this is irrelevant at this point because these preliminary drawings will not ultimately be what is built.
When more final plans have been prepared and submitted to the City, the Ventura Breeze will facilitate a forum where we can all review and talk about the exact proposed development.
Kudos to Dan Long, Planning Commission Chair, for running a great, civil initial public meeting. I’m sure Mayor Heitmann will achieve the same at the upcoming City Council meeting.
And the rumor that Regency Development will be giving me one of these houses for supporting this project is not true. They didn’t even buy me lunch.
A few of the winning dogs at Howl-o-ween.
Photos by Bernie Goldstein
• Hundreds of Howl-o-ween watchers lined the walkways around the stage at Ventura Harbor Village for the annual village event where dogs were judged for their best costumes. Ventura Breeze contributing photographer Bernie Goldstein was one of the judges (his photo was taken by Breeze contributing photographer John Ferritto). Sixty seven dogs in costumes were registered, considerably more than the 30 entries when the event was first introduced three years ago.
Bernie stated “I was privileged to sit on the canopy covered shaded stage as one of three judges. We were each given a clipboard and asked to each select three candidates of each of the five categories.
Dog owners brought their pets dressed in a wide variety of costumes and outfits; some came as brides and grooms, witches, bees, walruses, chicken, pirates, lions and more. Best in Show category winner was a Boston terrier costumed as a walrus being towed in a wagon with stuffed walrus’s.”
• Over that last several months, there has been an increase in citizen reports of finding the deceased remains of cats, particularly in the neighborhoods east of Victoria Ave, south of Highway 126 to Saticoy Ave.
At this point all of the incidents that have been reported to the Ventura Police Department and Ventura County Animal Services have been investigated by veterinarians and determined by forensic analysis to be the result of “predatory kill.” With the continuing drought, citizens have reported seeing an increase in coyotes wandering these neighborhoods to seek out food and water.
To help prevent cats from further harm, it is recommended family pets be kept indoors or in a secure enclosed structure and remove any outside food or water sources.
If any deceased cats are found and it appears suspicious, please do not touch the animal, preserve the scene, photograph if necessary, and immediately notify Ventura County Animal Services at 388-4341.
Q Sometimes I worry that I’m getting fat. How do I make sure I’m a perfect weight?
A Ideally, your human should be able to feel your ribs under a thin layer of fat covering them. You should also have a waistline behind your ribs. If you’re feeling a bit pudgy, have your human reduce the food they are giving you by 5 to 10 percent and gradually increase the amount of exercise you are getting. Being overweight can cause both dogs and cats serious health issues including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and arthritis so it should not be ignored. – Dr. Jennifer Kelly, DVM is a local veterinarian at Ohana Pet Hospital in Ventura (www.ohanapethospital.com).
Q I have a cat friend who is about to have kittens. Is it o.k. for her humans to hold the babies when they are born?
A Ideally, humans will keep their paws off the kittens for the first week of their lives if there is a mother there to do the job. One reason is that the moms don’t like it and another is that baby kittens are very fragile and must be handled properly or they could be injured. After the second week…let the cuddling begin since holding them is important to help them learn to socialize. – Dr. Jennifer Kelly, DVM is a local veterinarian at Ohana Pet Hospital in Ventura (www.ohanapethospital.com).
This is me at On the Lamb Ranch in Camarillo honing my herding skills. I couldn’t tell if the sheep were scared to death or laughing their heads off (did you see the movie Babe?)
For more events go to VenturaRocks.com
Amigos Cafe & Cantina
546 E. Main St.
805-874-2232
Mondays: 6 pm Karen Eden & Bill Macpherson; 8 pm Joey’s Acoustic Blues Jam
Tuesdays: 8:30 pm The Beers Brothers open mic
Thursdays: 8 pm The Gypsy Blues Band
Wed 11/11: 8 pm The Deal
Fri 11/13: 8 pm Caliente 805
Sat 11/14: 8 pm Barrelhouse Wailers
Sun 11/15: 8 pm Action Down
Wed 11/18: 8 pm Mark Masson
Fri 11/20: 8 pm Inna Rude Mood
Sat 11/21: 8 pm Deborah Jenssen Band
Bombay Bar & Grill
143 S. California St.
805-643-4404
Weds: Tommy Marsh hosts the Session
Thurs 11/12: Andre and the Giants
Café Fiore
66 S. California Street
Wed 11/11: Big Adventure
Thurs 11/12: Jade Hendrix
Fri 11/13: Instone
Sat 11/14: Otis Hayes
Tues 11/17: Leigh Vance
Wed 11/18: Donna Butler
Thurs 11/19: Whelsi Gamble
Fri 11/20: Boogie Wonderland
Sat 11/21: Freddie Lopez
Tues 11/24: Paul Weitz & Donna Deussen
The Cave
4435 McGrath Street
Thurs & Fri: 5:30 – 8:30 Warren Takashaki
Dargans
593 E. Main Street
Sun 11/15: 4 pm The Sunday Drivers
Discovery Ventura
1888 Thompson Blvd
Acoustic Wednesday 5:30 with Kinsella Brothers
Thurs 11/12: After the Smoke
Fri 11/13: Missus Jones: Tribute to Amy Winehouse
Sat 11/14: Disco Glow featuring Nick Dean
Thurs 11/19: Tribal Theory, Dirty Rice
Fri 11/20: Diego’s Umbrella, Rainbow Girls
Sat 11/21: Skanks Roots Project featuring Janelle Phillips and Wakane
El Rey Cantina
294 E. Main Street
Fridays: 4 pm Xoco Moraza and Friends; 9:30 DJ Also
Saturdays: DJ Erock
The Garage
1091 Scandia Avenue
Thurs 11/12: Swinging Utters, The Bombpops, The Loads, Success
Fri 11/13: I’d Die for Lo-Fi
Sat 11/14: Cairo Knife Fight, Darkside of the Hand, Brilliant Machine
Fri 11/20: Stalag 13, Los Creepers, Boxheads, The Hymen Blasters, The Rouse
Gigi’s Cocktails
2493 Grand Avenue
Mondays Jam Night with Maggie’s Drawers
Thurdays & Fridays: Karaoke
Sat 11/14: Deaf Pilots
Sat 11/21: What the Funk
Golden China
760 S. Seaward
(805) 652-0688
Karaoke seven nights a week
Bluegrass Jam 2nd & 4th Wednesdays
Swing night Thursdays 6:30 pm
Friday and Saturday: 7 pm Polynesian Revue
Cumbia music Fridays with DJ Carlos at 9:30 pm
Reggae Sundays 8:30 pm
Gone West Wine Cellars
5963 Olivas Park Drive
Music 6-8 pm
Fri 11/13: Karen Eden
Fri 11/20: National Cat
The Greek Restaurant
Ventura Harbor
Sat & Sun 7:30 pm
Belly Dancing, Greek music and show; DJ dancing
Hong Kong Inn
435 E. Thompson Blvd.
Tuesdays: 8 pm open mic
Saturdays: 8 pm Tina’s Ports of Paradise
Thurs 4 pm: Kenny Devoe
Fri 11/13: 4 pm Kenny Devoe, 7 pm Del Franklin
Sun 11/15: 6 pm Rob Correll
Fri 11/20: 4 pm Kenny Devoe, 7 pm Ruben Estrada
Sun 11/22: 6 pm Artis Ford
Keynote Lounge
10245 Telephone Road
Tuesday and Wednesday: Karaoke
Thursday: Open Mic
Sunday: Karaoke
Fri 11/13: Drunken Monkeys
Sat 11/14: Chill Factor
Fri 11/20: Rick Miller Band
Sat 11/21: Licorice Pizza
Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut Street
(805) 653-0721
Thurs 11/12: The Misfits, She Demons, Neblina, My Modern Valentine, The Grim
Sat 11/21: Pepper, Ballyhoo!, Katastro
Sun 11/22: Everclear
Paddy’s
2 W. Main Street
Wednesdays: Karaoke
Fri & Sat: DJs
The Patio at Player’s Casino
6580 Auto Center Drive
Fri 11/13: Teresa Russell
Sat 11/14: Brandon Ragan
Fri 11/20: Sean Wiggins
Poinsettia Pavilion
3451 Foothill Road
(805) 648-1143
Mon 11/16: Monday Night Dance Club with Wyatt Haupt
Mon 11/23: Monday Night Dance Club with Dick Parent Band
Prime
2209 E. Thompson Blvd
Tuesdays: Danny D
Fridays: Encore
Saturdays: Beach City Sound Club
Rookees Sports Bar & Grill
419 E. Main Street
(805) 648-6862
Friday and Saturdays
10 pm Rotating DJs
Saloon BBQ Co
456 E Main Street
Sat 11/14: 9 pm Trippin’ Wild
Sun 11/15: 4 pm The Matters
Fri 11/20: 9 pm The Battlefield
Sun 11/22: 4 pm Ted Waterhouse
Salzer’s Records
5777 Valentine Road
Fri 11/13: 6 pm Nathan McEuen w/ Jesse Olema & special guests
Sandbox Coffeehouse
204 E. Thompson Blvd
805-641-1025
Thursdays Open Mic
Sat 11/14: Licity Collins
Sun 11/15: Eight Years Gone
Sat 11/21: Luminesse
Sun 11/22: Star Bandits
Sans Souci
21 S. Chestsnut
Sundays: DJ Darko
Mondays: Karoake
Tuesdays: Twisted Tuesday
Wednesdays: Open mic with Sin Chonies
Thursdays: DJ Spinobi
Fri 11/13: Kings Ransom
Sat 11/14: Royalush
Fri 11/20: Bloody Reunion
Sat 11/21: The Rouse, Blank Expressions, The Disgustingtons
Squashed Grapes
2351 E. Main St.
805-643-7300
Live jazz music 7-10 pm
Wed 11/11: Danny Janklow & Friends
Thurs 11/12: Eric Harrington
Fri 11/13: Nee’s Bees
Sat 11/14: Doug Webb w/ Danny Carey
Tues 11/17: Jazz Jam
Wed 11/18: Tom Buckner & Friends
Thurs 11/19: Jennifer Leitham
Fri 11/20: L.J. & The Boyz
Sat 11/21: The Barrelhouse Wailers
Star Lounge
343 E. Main Street
(805) 6438-4709
Fri: 11/13: Big Adventure
Sat 11/14: The Sheiks
Fri 11/20: 80/80 Vision
Sat 11/21: Crosscut
Surf Brewery
4561 Market Street
805-644-2739
Music 6-8 pm
Sat 11/14: Gallo & Sayles
Thurs 11/19: Uproots
Sat 11/15: Dos Mocosos
The Tavern
211 E. Santa Clara Street
Sunday open mics
Karaoke Tuesdays
Metal Music Wednesdays
DJs every Thursday college night
Fri 11/13: Rubberneck Lions, The NaVaNaX
Fri 11/20: The Caverns
Ventura Beach Club
281 W. Main Street
Fri 11/13: Hi Hat – RJ Mischo
Fri 11/20: Hi Hat – Coco Montoya
Ventura Music Factory
4531 Market Street
Fri 11/13: Two Brothers, Heroes in the Making, Lanayah, Wildlands
W20 at the Watermark
598 E. Main Street
Fri & Sat 9 – Mid; Sun 3 – 6 pm
Fri 11/13: Pleasure
Sat 11/14: The Bomb
Sun 11/15: Shawn Jones
Fri 11/20: Step Away
Sat 11/21: Instone
The Wine Rack
14 S. California Street
Music runs 8-11 pm, Sundays at 3 pm
Mondays: Mike Cregan
Tuesdays: Frank Barajas and Doug Johnson
Thurs 11/12: Mark Heyes
Fri 11/13: Hans Ottsen
Sat 11/14: Rhythm Travels
Fri 11/20: Dan Grimm
Events by Ana Baker
Nov 15: Audubon New Birders – Ventura Settling Ponds at 8:30 a.m. Frank DeMartino 906-8733. Both new and experienced birders will benefit Frank’s knowledge of the birds in the ponds and surrounding scrub habitat. Frank will help you determine the difference between blue-winged and green-winged teal, help find gallinules lurking in the reeds, and sort out the various sandpipers, dowitchers and other shore birds.
Nov. 15: The Ventura and Santa Barbara County chapter of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC) will meet Sunday, in the Campus Student Center of Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road. The regular meeting starts at noon and at 11 a.m. there will be an informal workshop where a topic on clocks or watches will be demonstrated and discussed. There will be a mart where items will be for sale followed by an informational meeting and a program.
This month’s program will be a presentation by David Weisbart on his unique musical clock which was an award winner in the Crafts Competition at the 2015 National Convention. There is a $3 admission charge. Lunch is available for $5. More information about chapter 190 can be found at www.nawcc-ch190.com.
Nov.15: On Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m., the Assistance League of Ventura County will hold a Holiday Craft Boutique at their headquarters at 913 E. Santa Clara St. The event will feature handmade items created by chapter members, the Girls/Teen Club, and Assistance Auxiliary. Proceeds will benefit the Assistance League School, the Girls/Teen Club, Operations School Bell, Teens Helping Teens, B.U.F.F.Y. the Bear, and Assault Survivor Kits. Assistance League of Ventura County is a chapter of Assistance League, a national non-profit organization formed in 1935. For more information on the organization, visit www.assistanceleague.org
Nov. 15: Jazz on the Lane House Concert will be on Sunday at 2 p.m. with a wonderful incarnation of HO4/Hans Ottsen Quartet featuring Karl Hunter (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy) on saxophone, Hans Ottsen on guitar, Danny Connell on contrabass, and Tyler Hammond on drums. So put it on your calendar and plan on enjoying a cozy Sunday afternoon at the house listening to some of the finest jazz this town is producing and having some snacks, wine, soft drinks. All proceeds go to the musicians: $15/person. Reservations to [email protected] are encouraged. Directions will be provided in the confirmation of your reservation.
Nov.16: Channel Islands Parliamentarians will feature a lesson, “Nominations,” presented by Gerry Olsen, PRP. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m.at the Main Street Restaurant and Steakhouse, 3159 E. Main St. Those wishing to order food should arrive at 6 p.m. Non-members are welcome. Membership is $25 per year. For information: call Peggy O’Brien Brown, RSVP at 390-4518.
Nov.17: Ventura Retired Men’s Group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Ventura Elks Lodge, 2126 Knoll Drive. Program by Pam Brady of the American Cancer Society will talk about those forms of cancer that afflict men. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Great lunch $15.
For more information call Gene Wink at 647-2513.
Nov.18: Community Environmental Council is holding a special community workshop on alternative fuel vehicles. Drive Clean Ventura: Workshop + Ride & Drive 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. City of Ventura’s Maintenance Yard Meeting Room located at 336 Sanjon Road. Workshop presentation and Q&A session will be from 6 p.m. to 6:45p.m. Rides and test drives will be from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Electric vehicles and other alternative fuel vehicles can save drivers money on fuel, improve local air quality, and cut down on climate warming greenhouse gas emissions. Come learn more about these exciting technologies at this special workshop presented by Community Environmental Council and the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District.
Nov.19: Two guest speakers at the East Ventura Community Council: Karen Schmidt, of SOAR (Save Our Agricultural Resources), will explain plans to extend the current time limits of the SOAR legislation, and Elena Brokaw, Director of the City of Ventura’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Partnerships will describe plans for the city’s 150th Anniversary celebration, and answer questions relating to the department she leads. Other issues of concern to residents may also be addressed.
The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, 346 N. Kimball Road. The public is encouraged to attend and participate. For more information call 804-7558.
Nov.19: Gold Coast Recycling and Transfer Station, established in 1990 to help local cities and the County of Ventura meet state mandates to cut the amount of trash they send to landfills in half, is holding a 25th anniversary celebration.
Gold Coast Recycling and business partner Harrison Industries will honor the cities they serve – Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Ojai and Carpinteria – as well the County of Ventura with Certificates of Appreciation during the event beginning at 11 a.m. Gold Coast Recycling is located at 5275 Colt St. in Ventura.
Nov 19: Spice-Topia will be hosting cooking classes by Chef Amy Tyrrell of Morsels as You Wish. Each class fee is $35 and includes a complete recipe book and sampling of all dishes on that evening’s menu. Holiday Mains: Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Sauce, Brined Cornish Game Hens with Cranberry Chutney, Beef Tenderloin with Balsamic Sauce, Winter Vegetable Pot Pie & Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., 576 E. Main St. 628.3267 spice-topia.com.
Nov.19: The Ventura County Bird Club will be entertained by Elaine Ibarra from Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network. Her subject will be “The Refugio Incident”, referring to the oil spill, and the animals impacted. The Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1988.
Come and visit with the club members and bring a friend for the evening. A raffle and refreshments will follow the presentation. The presentation will start at 7 p.m. Located at the Ventura Moose Lodge #1394, 10267 Telephone Rd. Attendance is free and all are welcome. For further information call 643-0333 or 488-6244.
Nov. 20: On Friday, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Museum of Ventura County will screen an episode of Bordertown, a new animated comedy about two families living in a Southwest desert town on the U.S. – Mexico border which debuts on Fox Network in January 2016. The series is produced by Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane and takes a satirical look at the cultural shifts occurring in America.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner provided for sale by Aron’s Tacos, and a no-host bar. The episode preview will start at 6:30 p.m. with an introduction by consulting producer Gustavo Arellano, the screening of Episode 6 of the new series, followed by a Q & A with Mr. Arellano.
Nov 21: Audubon, 8:30 a.m. Soule Park. Neil Ziegler 208-3149. Fall mornings are spectacular at this beautiful Ojai Park. The Topa Topas rise above the yellow trees and brisk fall mornings bring out winter feeding flocks of sparrows, bluebirds, and warblers. We all hope to hear the call of the Red-breasted Nuthatch! Join in for an easy, flat walk around one of our most scenic birding spots.
Nov.21: Join Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a plant sale benefiting the California Native Plant Society and trail tours of the Ventura Botanical Gardens. Enjoy a day at the VBG trails and purchase a drought-tolerant California native plant which is the perfect way to start or expand your sustainable landscape. Learn about monarch butterfly habitats, get tips on starting a native pollinator garden and have fun at our special activities for kids.
On Sunday, Nov. 15 the Ojai Film Society (OFS) will screen the French film “Number One Fan.” This black comedy/thriller follows a single mom who is obsessed with a popular singer and will do anything for her idol. On Sunday, Nov. 22, OFS will screen “Mr. Holmes.” In this mystery, an elderly Sherlock Holmes tries to re-solve a case from years ago that is still troubling him. The films are screened at 4:30 pm at Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo. For info: www.ojaifilmsociety.org.
Four local fiber artists will be displaying their creations at OVA arts from thru Nov. 28, with a reception on Nov. 27th. “Fiber arts is not your gramma’s quilt or the apron you made in Home Ec.,” says Kyle Crowner, award winning fiber artist. “Instead of using paint on canvas, we paint with fabric, yarn, and thread. These pieces are meant to be displayed on walls, just like any other painting.”
In addition to Crowner, Jean Mannninen, Judy Dillin and Peggie Williamson will also show their unique style of fiber art at the OVA gallery. Crowner re-purposes vintage materials to make something “new and beautiful.” Manninen’s pieces are more ethnic and often evoke the feeling of being in nature. Dillin, whose work appeared on the cover of “Quilting Arts” magazine, uses no patterns but lots of pure, bright colors. Williamson also likes lots of color and combines yarn with fabric, other fibers and paper. All of their work will be for sale throughout the show.
The reception on November 27th will be from 6-8 and include music and refreshments. It is a free event at OVA arts and everyone is invited. OVA arts is located at 108 N. Signal and is open daily from 10-6.
The Ojai Photography Club welcomes the return of Ines Labunski Roberts, internationally recognized Santa Barbara photographer, as the presenter for its November meeting. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, November 17, at Help of Ojai’s Kent Hall, 111 Santa Ana St. The event is free and the public is cordially invited to attend.
For this event, Roberts will present a slide/music show titled “Our Values,” contrasting the beauty of nature with the environmental damage caused by our neglect of the earth. The music she has chosen for her images is by Gustav Mahler, who was inspired by the sounds of the natural world. The deep love of nature that pervades all of Roberts’ work is at the heart of this program.
The Ojai Photography Club, which is devoted to education, inspiration, and camaraderie, meets on the third Tuesday of each month, February – November. Only members may submit images for review. For additional information please visit: www.ojaiphotoclub.com/.