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Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 – Movie Review
Streaming Spotlight by Cindy Summers
Boston Strangler – Hulu Originals
Breeze rating from 1 to 4 palm trees, 4 being best.
The “Boston Strangler” is based upon true events from the mid 1960’s involving journalist Loretta McLaughlin (Keira Knightley) who was working for the American Record and was the first to discover connections between several women murdered in Boston. Ultimately the serial killer known as the Boston Strangler took the lives of 13 women that ranged in age from 19 to 85.
As a female reporter, Loretta was assigned to the lifestyle section but longed to work crime investigation. While visiting her mother, she learn a woman had been murdered just around the corner and recalled two other recent articles involving murdered women, totalling three women murdered in two weeks.Loretta approached her editor with her findings and asked to be assigned to the story and though he first refused, he compromised to letting her pursue it on her own time.
Loretta was able to verify that all three women had been found with their bodies posed and nylon stockings tied in a double-hitch knot around their necks. Loretta’s editor let her write the story which appeared on the front page, but her editor got a lot of flack from the police commissioner and said they were backing off the follow-up and put Loretta back on the lifestyle desk.
When a fourth woman was found similarly murdered, Loretta’s editor decided to team up Loretta with Jean Cole (Carrie Coon), who had experience working in the crimes division, to cover the story. Jean was very comfortable in the male-dominated world of criminal journalism and was a good role model for Loretta and finding her place. They did a front page story together on the fourth victim and eventually a fifth woman had been murdered in a three month period.
The next five murder victims were all young women including Beverly Samans who’s ex-boyfriend was Daniel Marsh. The fifth victim was Patricia Bissette who was newly pregnant, single and had been having an affair with her boss Gordon Neilsen. Both men were brought in for questioning and released. Loretta felt Boston PD had been doing an incompetent job, and in her next article alluded to them preventing it from being solved due to lack of cooperation with other departments.
Loretta received a call from New York City Detective Linski who had a similar murder of an elderly woman in a hotel in New York City, and the police arrested Paul Dempsey who confessed. Linski called Loretta weeks later to share that a couple weeks prior a guy harassing some girls in their apartment was picked up in New York but Boston PD wouldn’t share any information so they let him go and as it turned out it was one of their prime suspects Albert DeSalvo.
Through her investigation, Loretta found that three of the suspects in the case had all been at the same mental hospital at the same time in the same ward: Marsh, DeSalvo and George Nassar (who the witness wrongly identified in a police lineup for DeSalvo). She ultimately discovered that they were all involved in a scam to collect the reward money with Nassar’s lawyer F. Lee Bailey, who arranged a 5-figure book deal for DeSalvo in lieu of payment.
The final article concluded there were multiple Boston Stranglers based upon the following: Dempsey had a type, elderly women; DeSalvo was coached but assaulted hundreds of young women; and Dempsey went to New York where the strangler killed young women. Then men started using the strangler story to solve their problems: the boss who got his secretary pregnant, the psychotic ex-boyfriend, then DeSalvo ended up at Bridgewater where Nassar and Marsh used him to get the reward money and became a convenient way to resolve everything for everyone.
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Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 – The Pet Page
SPAN Thrift Store is open to the public and looking for donations of adult clothing, household items and tools. SPAN Thrift Store provides $10 spay and neuter clinics for low income households for cats and dogs. Upcoming clinics; Tues, April 4th, Albert H. Soliz Library parking lot, 2820 Jourdan St., Oxnard; Tues., April 11th, Shiells Park parking lot, 649 C St., Fillmore and Tues., April 25th, SPAN Thrift Store parking lot, 110 N. Olive St., Ventura. Please call to schedule an appointment (805) 584-3823. www.spanonline.org.
• The French Bulldog took Los Angeles’ top spot in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC®) 2022 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. for the seventh year in a row.The French Bulldog was also recognized as the #1 pup in Atlanta, GA and Baltimore, MD.
Larger breeds gained favor in Los Angeles last year, with the German Shepherd Dog rising two spots to number four and the Cane Corso making an impressive jump from 16th to 7th.
Los Angeles’ top 5 breeds for 2022:
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
The AKC also announced its nationwide rankings. There’s a new top dog in town! The ever-popular Labrador Retriever’s record-breaking reign has ended. The playful and adaptable French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the first time.
While it may come as a surprise to some that the loveable Lab’s 31-year stay at the top has come to an end, the French Bulldog has been quietly climbing the charts for many years. Over the past decade, the Frenchie has gone from 14th in 2012 to number 1 in 2022, and registrations have increased over 1,000% in that time period.
Most Popular Breeds of 2022
- French Bulldog
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Poodle
• By Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and Steve Dale
The latest buzzword in the dog training world is referred to as consent training or cooperative care. Cats may benefit from this practice even more than dogs.
While dogs and humans benefit by feeling a sense of control, arguably this is true 10-fold in cats who are control freaks, to begin with. Think about it; being in control is synonymous with a sense of safety, which cats must have to feel secure. One reason cats like high vantage points is because they feel safe and in control of their world. And that’s one reason why cats are especially panicked at veterinary visits. They are suddenly kidnapped, forcibly removed from their safety zone, and whisked off to a place where they can sense the terror of others because of the pheromones that remain. They also are forcibly poked and prodded without their consent.
Imagine if you could merely ask a cat to simply hop into a carrier. There would be no chasing them all over the house to attempt to stuff a screaming cat into the carrier where a ladder to terror is then ascended with a car ride. By the time the exam begins, the cat may be struggling for dear life, actually thinking, “I am going to die.”
Rather than taking an unhappy, freaked-out cat to the veterinarian, carrier training can be conducted in a method consistent with consent. Here are some practical tips.
Leave the carrier out 24/7. If the cat was previously afraid of a carrier because of the negative association made with the veterinary visit, purchase a new carrier that looks different.
Randomly drop treats into the carrier so it becomes an automatic treat dispenser.
Once comfortable inside the carrier, begin to feed the cat in the carrier. Most cats may now hop inside, expecting a treat for doing so. Cats do train people—and now you comply.
Now, ask your cat to hop into the carrier on cue—and always offer high-value award for doing so.
Ask your cat to leap into the carrier, close it, and walk to another part of the house. Once there, open the carrier and feed. Good things happen after being inside the carrier.
Finally, teach the cat that car rides aren’t bad—before going to the vet, just drive around the block, and when returning home give them a meal. And when you do go to the veterinarian, go for a happy visit—no exam, only treats.
Of course, you can use force to get the job done, but we know there are deleterious psychological impacts, not to mention an erosion of trust.
Another good example of how to use consent in cats is the issue of petting-induced over-stimulation. Some cats can be petted all day long, but others manage only a minute or two at a time before lashing out. Several reasons may help to explain why some cats barely have any petting patience. For some, it actually may begin to feel uncomfortable when touched for too long. The same goes for dogs, some of whom like to be petted or hugged, and others who don’t.
For cats who typically allow only a minute or two of petting, stop petting after around 30 seconds. Quit while you’re ahead, leaving the cat to decide, “I want more.” If so the cat asks to be petted more, offer only a few seconds, continuing to leave the cat wanting still more. At some point, the cat will likely say, “Okay, that’s enough.” You can increase the time you spend petting your cat while still allowing the cat to maintain control.
Likewise, if you want to play with your cat, be sure your cat tells you it’s okay. Cats, dogs, and other animals clearly express their intentions and have to consent for fair play to continue; it’s best to be sure they want to play with you.
All of this is consistent with the Fear Free initiative, which is designed to minimize fear, anxiety, and stress.2
Giving cats control by granting them agency and asking for their consent supports their need for safety, security, and trust, makes them happier, and enhances the social bonds you form with each other.
This essay was co-authored by Steve Dale, a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant (CABC) who hosts several pet radio shows and has contributed to and authored several books.
Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 – As I See It
I’m so sorry to hear of the recent passing of the wonderful Patti Channer. She was a great contributor to the arts and culture of Ventura and a friend.
The Women of Jewelia stated, “With broken hearts we share the sad news that Patti Channer has passed away. She was the driving force behind the movement Women of Jewelia. She was a connector and communicator beyond description. Her love and incredible spirit touched everyone she knew.”
The Ventura County Christian School will plead its case before a jury as it tries to avoid eviction from the century-old Ventura building it has occupied for the last two decades located at 96 Mac Millan Ave. The trial comes months after the building’s owner, Ventura Unified School District told the school its lease had been terminated after the former Washington School site had been deemed an earthquake hazard. The school has remained open. When it does go to trial I hope the school does not make this by claiming their religious rights are being denied them. It’s just a matter if it is or isn’t safe in case of an earthquake. The group is also working/collecting funds to attempt to have the property deemed a historical landmark.
The break-in and theft of $572,020 at the Ventura County Fair in August was done by an insider who worked at the fairgrounds for the company that processed cash receipts. Alexander Piceno, 28, of Baldwin Park, was employed by the processing company. It seems stealing this money was just too easy. Hopefully, processes have been corrected to avoid this in the future.
A 3-year-old girl fatally wounded her 4-year-old sister in an unintentional shooting in Texas, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. I would certainly hope it was unintentional. The sheriff said a group of family and friends were inside a Houston apartment. At one point, the children were unsupervised in a bedroom because each parent thought the other was watching them, he said.
Gee, maybe a better solution would have been to lock up their gun(s). Normally I would think the parents should be prosecuted but perhaps losing their daughter is punishment enough.
Employees at Fox News knew blaming election fraud for Donald Trump’s 2020 loss were outlandish and false, even as the network continued to promote them as credible.
A document reveals that producers, executives and stars of the network knew that the election wasn’t stolen. The communications suggest that Fox News focused on fraud claims to boost ratings and appease their conservative viewership.
Bill Sammon, Fox News senior vice president and managing editor of the Washington bureau, told a colleague in December that “it’s remarkable how weak ratings make good journalists do bad things.”
Tucker Carlson, a huge supporter of the fraud charge wrote, “We are very, very close to being able to ignore Trump most nights. I truly can’t wait. What he’s good at is destroying things. He’s the undisputed world champion of that. He could easily destroy us if we play it wrong.” In another message sent just before Jan. 6, 2021, Carlson wrote, “I truly can’t wait. I hate him passionately.”
Readers and viewers (when what they hear or read is what they want to hear) emphatically believe the stolen election to be the truth. Fox news certainly helped enrage the protestors who stormed the capital – they might even be as much to blame as Trump. At the very least, Fox should be heavily fined by the FCC.
Even Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and other Senate Republicans lashed out at Tucker Carlson after he characterized the deadly Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as “mostly peaceful chaos.”
From Lorraine Ali writing in the LA Times; “Fox News isn’t news and it shouldn’t be treated as such. Let’s call it what it is: a right -wing variety show where ratings trump truth.”
Rubicon Theatre Company continues commitment to new works
Rubicon Theatre continues the company’s commitment to the creation of new works with the organization’s 46th mainstage world premiere – a developmental musical production based on Dark of the Moon, the 1945 Broadway play by Howard Richardson and William Berney.
The story of Dark of the Moon: A New Musical follows John, a witch boy from the Smoky Mountains, who falls in love with Barbara Allen, a beautiful and rebellious mortal girl who longs for more life than she finds in the fictitious Appalachian town of Buck Creek. John is willing to give up anything to be with Barbara Allen, and makes a deal with the conjur people to give up his immortality and become mortal if Barbara and he can stay true to each other for a year. Based on the classic stage play of the same name, this new musical adaptation is the sexy, soulful tale of young lovers torn apartby prejudice and fear – a modern melding of “Twilight” and Romeo and Juliet loosely based on a centuries-old ballad. Heart wrenchingly beautiful, and profoundly poetic, Dark of the Moon: A New Musical features a dual score by an award-winning songwriting team with a bluegrass/folk sound voiced by the humans juxtaposed with a rock/soul sound from the witches.
The original play version of Dark of the Moon was originally written by Howard Richardson in 1939 as a dramatization of the centuries-old European folk song “The Ballad of Barbara Allen” and was first performed under a different title at the University of Iowa in 1942. After a rewrite by William Berney who was Richardson’s cousin, the pay opened in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where it was seen by The Shuberts. They transferred the show to Broadway in March 14 of 1945 with the new title. The show premiered in London in 1948 as an early success of then-rising star Peter Brook. The show opened Circle in the Square Theatre in 1951. A national tour was followed by numerous high school and college productions and revivals. Notably Paul Newman and Richard Hart each played the role of John.
The production opens April 1 and continues through April 16, with low-priced previews March 29-31. Performances are Wednesdays at 2 and 7 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Prices are $30 to $69.50 with special discounts for students, seniors, military and Equity members. For a complete schedule, or to purchase tickets, visit www.rubicontheatre.org or call 805.667.2900.
Dark of the Moon features a 29-member cast including an onstage bluegrass band (Whole Hog of Ventura County), and a rock-and-roll pit band.
Barbara Allen is played by newcomer Ava Delaney, Jake David Smith, plays the character of John. Jennifer Leigh Warren portrays Conjur Woman, Conjur Man, played by Timothy Warmen, Olivier Award-winner Lesli Margheritaplays Raven. She is joined by Juliette Redden as Arwen, the curious light witch, and Dylan Goike as Devin.
Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 – Mailbox
Dear Breeze:
The Ventura Gem & Mineral Society held its “Diamond Jubilee” Show at the Fairgrounds over the weekend (2 weeks ago), and it proved to be one of our largest and best, which is saying a lot since this was our 60th show! My sincere thanks to the Ventura Breeze for helping to get the word out to our community.
Sincerely,
Jim Brace-Thompson, Publicity & Educational Outreach Chair
Ventura Gem & Mineral Society
In out last issue the phone number listed was not complete.
The City is seeking vendors and sponsors for the 46th Annual 4th of July Street Fair and Pushem-Pullem Parade. This year’s event is themed “Celebration by the Sea” and will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Ventura’s Downtown District.
For questions and more information, contact City of Ventura Recreation Coordinator Allyson DesBaillets at [email protected] or (805) 654-7749.
Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
The important thing is not to stop questioning.
~ Albert Einstein
Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 – Ojai News & Events
Ojai events
“Elemental,” An art exhibit featuring the work of six talented Ojai artists will run from April 2nd to April 30th with an opening reception Sunday, April 16th, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at The Ojai Art Center.
The “Elemental” art show promises to be a must-see exhibition for art lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. In addition, a Patio Pop-Up Show of recent work will be featured Sat. & Sun., April 15th & 16th, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The exhibit and pop-up show will feature a wide range of artwork for sale.
For more information about the “Elemental” art show or to schedule an interview with any of the featured artists, please contact Helen Solomon, (805) 317-1504.
The Ojai Art Center is proud to announce that local artist Rick Sharp’s vintage artwork will be featured as the official image for this year’s 46th Annual Art in the Park fine art event.
Art in the Park is an annual event that celebrates the beauty of fine art and nature. This year’s event will take place on Memorial Weekend (Saturday and Sunday, May 27th and 28th) from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Libbey Park (downtown Ojai) and will feature a wide variety of art exhibits. The event is free, open to the public, and is a great way to spend a day enjoying the outdoors while supporting local artists.
Exhibitor applications are being accepted through the end of March. For more information about Art in the Park, please visit www.ojaiartcenter.org.
It is our utmost goal to provide this programming for low or no cost, to students- public, private, and homeschooled” says Kara Lakes, Executive Director, about the mission of Performances To Grow On and The Ojai Storytelling Festival. When representatives of the Ventura County non-profit reached out to local public schools to offer The Mitzvah Project, an acclaimed 75-minute, three-part Holocaust/social justice-themed educational program, for free, the lack of interest was surprising. Only Nordhoff High School, in PTGO’s home city of Ojai, accepted the free educational programming.
The Mitzvah Project, PTGO decided to open up their community shows to reach as many students, teachers and administrators as possible. Both community performances, March 18th at the Ventura Center For Spiritual Living and March 19th at the Jewish Community Of Ojai, will be free to ages 14 through college, administrators, and teachers.
To reserve your free tickets go to- https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/ojaistoryfest/6604/event/1314168
The Mitzvah Project is a moving and immensely important three part presentation that dramatically explores the nature of prejudice through the interconnected lives of three unique characters from different backgrounds who cross paths during the darkest days of the Holocaust.
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is pleased to present a performance and release party for Ojai residents Alyse Korn and Robert Kyle’s new CD Tuesday’s Child on Sunday, March 26th at 5 pm. They will be joined by musicians Kevin Winard and Ahmet Turkmenoglu.
The Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts is located at 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road in Upper Ojai.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at https://www.beatricewood.com/alyse_korn_robert_kyle.html
or by calling the Center at 805-646-3381
Topa Topa Brewing Co.’s headquarters in Ventura, is hosting a dance party, “Bash for the Birds” on Friday, March 31 from 7 to 11 pm to benefit Ojai Raptor Center (ORC).
The event will be held in the Sagebrush Garden of Topa Topa Brewing Co.’s 4880 Colt Street location.
Advance tickets are $10 at https://donorbox.org/events/415896. Tickets at the door will be $15. 21 over and only.
100% of ticket sales benefit ORC.
Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 – Music Calendar
For more listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com
Angry Ferret
11990 Hertz St., Moorpark
Sat 4/1: The Eastside Five
Aqua Beachfront Bar
Crowne Plaza Hotel – 450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura
Sat 3/25: Katie Shorey
Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts
8585 N. Ojai Rd., Ojai
Sun 3/26: Alyse Korn & Robert Kyle
Boatyard Pub
1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Wednesdays: Frank Barajas
Thursdays: Jim Friery; Bluegrass Jam
Fri 3/24: Mack and D
Sat 3/25: Billy Mac & Friends
Sun 3/26: Ken Devoe
Tues 3/28: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples
Fri 3/31: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples
Cantara Cellars
126 N. Wood Rd., Camarillo
Fri 3/24: Ignition
Sat 3/25: The Dirty Lowdown
Fri 3/31: Cadillac Zack presents Canned Heat
Sat 4/1: Brandon Ragan Project
The Cave
4435 McGrath St., Ventura
Wed & Thurs: Bobby Apostol
Fri & Sat: Warren Takahashi
Copa Cubana
Ventura Harbor Village
Tuesdays: Blues Tuesdays
Thursdays: Glenn Bennet
Copper Blues
591 Collection Blvd., Oxnard
Fri 3/24: On Tap
Sat 3/25: Jayden Secor (11 am); El Primer Instinto (7 pm)
Fri 3/31: Caliente Band 805
Sat 4/1: Caught Red Handed (11 am)
Deer Lodge
2261 Maricopa Hwy., Ojai
Thurs 3/23: Tommy Guerrero (sold out)
Fri 3/24: Jess Bush
Sat 4/1: The El Capitan Band, David Burden
El Rey Cantina
2302 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo
Sun 3/26: Roman’s Weirdos, Birdbrain, Professional Americans
Enegren Brewing Co.
444 Zachary St., Moorpark
Sun 3/26: 24 Strings
Feros Ferio Winery
310 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Sat 3/25: Kyle Swan
Sun 3/26: Two Tossers
Fillmore Town Center
338 Central Ave., Fillmore
Sat 3/25: Cota and the Vibes, Pepe Marquez, Tarah New, Amoraa, more…
The Garage
1091 Scandia Ave., Ventura
Fri 3/24: Bombafiya, Rebel Shakedown
Sat 3/25: Robert Heft band
Fri 3/31: Cinnamon Whiskey
Gigi’s Cocktails
2493 Grand Ave., Ventura
Sun 3/26: Decent Criminal
Sat 4/1: RAW, FSKD, Jerk, Guilty by Association
Wed 4/4: Cali Sun
The Grape
2733 E. Main St., Ventura
Tues: The Gratitude Jazz Jam
Thurs Happy Hour: Tom Etchart & Friends
Friday Happy Hour: Fred Kaplan
Wed 3/22: Denny Seiwell Organ Trio
Thurs 3/23: The Urban Jazz Collective
Fri 3/24: The Jive Aces
Sat 3/25: Lenny & Susan Lacroix (2 pm); Mike Casey (8 pm)
Wed 3/29: Native Vibe (5 pm)
Fri 3/31: Barrelhouse Wailers w/ Doug Webb
Sat 4/1: Flattop Tom’s Jumpin’ Blues Band (2 pm); Max Haymer Trio (8 pm)
Harbor Cove Café
1867 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
10 am – Noon
Saturdays: The Cool Hand Ukes
Institution Ale Co.
3841 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo
Thurs 3/30: Dylan Brehm
Keynote Lounge
10245 Telephone Rd., Ventura
Thursdays: Open Mic
Fri 3/24: Pull the Trigger
Fri 3/31: Whiskey Business
Sat 4/1: 805 Social Club
Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Thurs 3/23: Mark Masson
Fri 3/24: Brian Nicolet
Sat 3/25: Vinny Berry
Sun 3/26: One People
Thurs 3/30: Jacob Marquez & the Good Vibes
Sat 4/1: Barrelhouse Wailers
Sun 4/2: Mark Masson
The Lookout Bar and Grill
2800 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard
Wednesdays & Sundays : Gary Ballen
Lucas Sellers Wine
330 Zachary St., Moorpark
Sat 3/25: Lauren Silas
Madewest Brewing
1744 Donlon St., Ventura
Sat 3/25: Matt from Blown Over
Manhattan
5800 Santa Rosa Rd., Camarillo
Fri 3/24: Tour Support
Sat 3/25: Michael Falcone
Fri 3/31: Jeanne Tatum Trio
Mrs. Olson’s
2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Sat 3/25: The Mike and Scott Band (noon)
Sat 4/1: Mark Masson & Friends
Namba Arts
47 S. Oak St., Ventura
Fri 3/24: The Listening Room
Ojai Underground
616 Pearl St., Ojai
Sat 3/25: Alan Thornhill
Ojai Valley Brewing
307 Bryant St., Ojai
Fri 3/24: Sam Kulchin
Sat 3/25: Chaparral Country Band
Fri 3/31: Beau Red & the Tailor Made
Onyx
2390 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo
Fri 3/24: George Kirkes
Sat 3/25: Julian Velard
Fri 3/31: Raw Honey Band
Sat 4/1: The Fabulous Hangovers
Orozco’s de Ventura
839 E. Front St., Ventura
Saturdays: V.I.P.
Ox and Ocean
2101 Mandalay Beach Rd., Oxnard
Fri 3/24: Jayden Secor
Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard
Fri 3/24: Zach Williams
Fri 3/31: Violation, Downpresser, Take Offense, Slowbleed, Bad Onz
Punk in the Park
Ventura Fairgrounds – 10 W. Harbor Blvd.
Sat 3/25: Pennywise, Suicidal Tendencies, Strung Out, Fear, Manic Hispanic, more….
The Raven Tavern
1651 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard
Fri 3/24: Vinyl Gypsies
Sat 3/25: Cinnamon Whiskey
Fri 3/31: Red Rhythm
Ric’s Restaurant Sports Lounge
2500 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo
Tuesdays: Tour Support w/ Kurt & Bob
Sun 3/26: Brandon Ragan Project
Round Up Music Festival
5005 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley
Sat 4/1: Sawyer Brown, Aaron Goodvin, Justin Honsinger, more…
San Souci
21 S. Chestnut St., Ventura
Fri 3/24: iDecline, Still Pist, Neurotics
Fri 3/31: Three on a Match
The Shores
1031 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Fri 3/24: Jake McClelland (4 pm); Nuestro (8 pm)
Sat 3/25: Electric Love-In
Sun 3/26: Robert Heft Band
Fri 3/31: Brandon Ragan (4 pm); CRV (8 pm)
Strey Cellars
951 N. Rice Ave., Oxnard
Sun 3/26: Vinyl Gypsies
Tony’s Pizzeria
186 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Thurs 3/23: Morie & the Heavy Hitters
Sun 3/26: Heart & Soul
Taqueria Jalisco
4275 Tierra Rejada Rd., Moorpark
Fridays: Jim Friery
Topa Topa Brewing
104 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Sat 3/25: Bored Betty
The Twist on Main
454 E. Main St., Ventura
Thursdays: Davey Miller Trio
Fri 3/24: Brobots
Sat 3/25: Dive Bar Steve (2 pm)
Sun 3/26: Jetlemons (11 am); Hot Roux (3 pm)
Fri 3/31: Guy Martin
Vaquero y Mar
435 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Sundays: Mariachi
Tuesdays: The Sea Hunter
Wednesdays: Tribal Me
Fridays: Conjunto Zacamandu de Tomas Herrera
Ventura Harbor Village
1559 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Sun 3/26: Karen Eden
Sat 4/1: Teresa Russell
Ventura Music Hall
1888 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Fri 3/24: Blackstar
Sat 3/25: Thee Sinseers, The Altons, Los So-Lows
Sun 3/26: Soulfly
Wed 3/29: Smells Like Nirvana
Thurs 3/30 Tejon Street Cornet Thieves
Fri 3/31: Freddie Gibbs
Sat 4/1: Built to Spill
Sun 4/2: Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
The Vine (Sam’s Place)
308 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Fri 3/24: Whole Hog
Sat 3/25: Smitty and Julija and Friends
Fri 3/31: Dianne Miller
Sat 4/1: Smitty and Julija and Friends
Water’s Edge
1510 Anchor Way Dr., Ventura
Fri 3/31: Teresa Russell
Winchesters
632 E. Main St., Ventura
Music Thurs 5:30; Fri 7 pm; Sat 3 pm; Sun 3 pm
Thurs 3/23: Jayden Secor
Fri 3/24: Doc Rodgers duo
Sat 3/25: Mack and D
Sun 3/26: Mark Masson & Phriends
Thurs 3/30: McGuire Moffet Band
Fri 3/31: Karyn 805 CD release party
Sat 4/1: CRV Acoustic Trio
Sun 4/2: Pull the Trigger
Tues 4/4: Open mic w/ Jenna Rose
1901 Speakeasy
740 S. B St., Oxnard
Fri 3/24: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer
Sat 4/1: RJ Mischo
An Olivas Discovery
Today’s herb garden.
by Richard Senate
When the Herb Garden of the historic Olivas Adobe was restored and expanded years ago it was decided that a rustic wooden fence be placed around it to protect the plants and set it apart from the rest of the grassy patch on the east lawn.
John Whyman, the go to it guy the rec department used at the time, was hired to dig the post holes for this split rail fence. It was hot work that summer day and as site manager he checked on his labors over the hours it took him to scoop out the post holes. In his work, several feet down, he started to come up with strange things. They were long, some almost a whitish color, shaped like a Baby Ruth candy bar.
Being trained in archaeology, he knew what they were at first glance. Corpalites! Human droppings. These were remains left here from the Olivas Family. This told him that the Olivas Herb Garden grows on the former location of the Olivas Privy.
Now we know why the plants grow so well. If we had done more chemical analysts, we might even know what they consumed over a century and a half ago.
They were divided into two privies. One for men and one for women. As most could not read—they were delineated by a hole cut in the door to resemble a sun (for men) and a half moon (for women). As the women took better care of their units—they tend to survive, giving the false impression that all privies had a half moon.
Vol. 16, No. 13 – Mar 22 – Apr 4, 2023 – Ventura Music Scene
by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com
We have a couple of music festivals lined up over the next week or two taking us from one end of the spectrum to the other, specifically punk to country, and from one end of town to the other, meaning, Ventura to Simi Valley. First, it’s Punk in the Park on Saturday, May 25 with Pennywise, Suicidal Tendancies, Strung Out, Fear, manic Hispanic and more at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, and then its Round Up Music Festival on Saturday, April 1, with Sawyer Brown, Aaron Goodvin, Justin Honsinger and more at Rancho Susana Park. Both of these are ticketed events.
I have more good news and more bad news: The good news, The Violent Femmes added a second performance of their 1983 debut album in its entirety at the Ventura Music Hall on Friday, May 5; the bad news, it’s already sold out too.
Actor Danny Trejo launched a label a few years ago to help emerging artists, and now he has a compilation album dropping March 24, “Trejo’s Music Presents, Souldiez are Forever Volume I” with tracks from Cota & the Vibes, Pepe Marquez, Tarah New, Amoraa, Raquel and more…but hang on! Trejo’s Music Concert Series will make a stop at the Fillmore Towne Theater on Saturday, March 25 with live performances from those same artists and it’s hosted by Jimmy Reyes & Danny Trejo. Tickets available through Event Brite.
The official Libbey Bowl website hasn’t quite gotten around to posting upcoming events, but a couple of ticket outlets are already promoting and selling tickets for a number of them including: Beth Hart (solo) on May 6, Oingo Boingo (former members) on May 7, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on May 20, the rescheduled Judy Collins & Sophie B Hawkins on June 3, Missing Persons on June 3, Gin Blossoms on July 1, and Lyle Lovette on July 7. Beware: all ticket outlets do not charge the same, so shop around, I found tickets on Ticket Center, StubHub and Axs.
Spring Winter Wine Walk & Vendor Fair is Saturday, April 1, downtown Ventura. The wine walk is a ticketed event, but everything else is free to take part of at this event.
Quick Notes: Reggae Thursday nights continue at Tony’s Pizzaria with Morie & the Heavy Hitters on March 23; Decent Criminal plays Gigi’s on Sunday, March 26 (tickets at TicketWeb); Alyse Korn and Robert Kyle CD release performance will be held at Beatrice Wood Center in Ojai on Sunday, March 26; Roman’s Weirdos, Birdbrain and Professional Americans play El Rey Cantina in Camarillo on Sunday, March 26; Cadillac Zack brings Canned Heat to Cantara Cellars on Friday, March 31; and Duane Betts (son of Dickey Betts of the Alman Brothers Band) plays the Ventura Music Hall on Sunday, April 2.
Do you have any music-related news or upcoming shows you want help publicizing? Please send all information short or long to [email protected], and for updated music listings daily, go to www.VenturaRocks.com.