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Westside Born Learning Trail gets revitalized on Earth Day

Born Learning Trails were developed to support language, literacy and social skills. Photos by Michael Gordon

by Amy Brown

Earth Day often includes collaborations of individual and community groups to celebrate the world in which we live, and learn to improve sustainability to preserve it. In that spirit, local community members, the city of Ventura, volunteers from the United Way and Aera Energy gathered recently to celebrate Earth Day and invest in early childhood development and education by renovating the interactive Born Learning Trail at Westpark Community Center. This colorful, educational trail features ten stations for kids and families to get out, get moving and have fun while learning in different languages and through unique activities.

The original trail was put in ten years ago, and it received a comprehensive upgrade at the event from approximately 30 volunteers, whose hands-on efforts included creating new signs, adding new paint, activities, decorations and structures.  “What happens in a child’s early years matters,” said Mitchel Sloan, interim president and CEO of United Way of Ventura County. “The Born Learning Trail is just an excellent way to really utilize our amazing parks, while helping generate conversations between parents, caregivers and child. It can have an amazing impact early childhood learning, really increasing the chance of a child entering school ready to learn.”

According to Aera Energy—which has helped sponsor 12 such trails with the United Way throughout California, including in Oxnard—the trails are designed to spark a love of learning at an age that sets the foundation for lifelong learning, behavior and health.  “A parent is really a child’s first teacher, and this trail gives them activities to teach kids numbers, shapes, counting along with how to get themselves moving,” said Michele Newell, Corporate Community Relations representative for Aera.  “These trails fit in with our focus on education and trying to give families opportunities to learn things differently, all while getting them out and moving together.”

Born Learning Trails were developed to support language, literacy and social skills development throughout local communities, with displays offering engagement with numbers and shapes, while integrating information about exploring nature. John Thomas, a mechanic with Aera and with the company for 15 years, was among the volunteers jumping in to refurbish the trail. A father of two, and grandfather of a two-year-old, he recognized the value of these projects for young learners. “It was cool to participate in this, especially once you learned the reasoning behind it,” said Thomas. “Aera really puts effort into maintaining relationships with the community and being good stewards, and it’s a big reason why I decided to go out there.”

Sloan was enthusiastic about how the newly refurbished trail is already being received by the Westside community, where a rededication ribbon cutting ceremony was held with attendees including local families, the mayor, and representatives from First 5 Ventura County, the chamber of commerce, and the board of supervisors. “This collaboration was a true testament to the idea that it takes a village, with everyone coming together to bring this to fruition,” he said.

What is Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first appear later in life. Estimates vary, but experts suggest that more than 6 million Americans, most of them age 65 or older, may have dementia caused by Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s disease is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common cause of dementia among older adults.

Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — and behavioral abilities to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. Dementia ranges in severity from the mildest stage, when it is just beginning to affect a person’s functioning, to the most severe stage, when the person must depend completely on others for help with basic activities of daily living.

The causes of dementia can vary, depending on the types of brain changes that may be taking place. Other dementias include Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal disorders, and vascular dementia. It is common for people to have mixed dementia — a combination of two or more types of dementia. For example, some people have both Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.

Alzheimer’s disease is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer. In 1906, Dr. Alzheimer noticed changes in the brain tissue of a woman who had died of an unusual mental illness. Her symptoms included memory loss, language problems, and unpredictable behavior. After she died, he examined her brain and found many abnormal clumps (now called amyloid plaques) and tangled bundles of fibers (now called neurofibrillary, or tau, tangles).

Scientists continue to unravel the complex brain changes involved in Alzheimer’s disease. Changes in the brain may begin a decade or more before symptoms appear. During this very early stage of Alzheimer’s, toxic changes are taking place in the brain, including abnormal buildups of proteins that form amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Previously healthy neurons stop functioning, lose connections with other neurons, and die. Many other complex brain changes are thought to play a role in Alzheimer’s as well.

The damage initially appears to take place in the hippocampus and the entorhinal cortex, which are parts of the brain that are essential in forming memories. As more neurons die, additional parts of the brain are affected and begin to shrink. By the final stage of Alzheimer’s, damage is widespread and brain tissue has shrunk significantly.

Memory problems are typically one of the first signs of cognitive impairment related to Alzheimer’s. Some people with memory problems have a condition called mild cognitive impairment (MCI). With MCI, people have more memory problems than normal for their age, but their symptoms do not interfere with their everyday lives. Movement difficulties and problems with the sense of smell have also been linked to MCI. Older people with MCI are at greater risk for developing Alzheimer’s, but not all of them do so. Some may even revert to normal cognition.

The first symptoms of Alzheimer’s vary from person to person. For many, decline in nonmemory aspects of cognition, such as word-finding, vision/spatial issues, and impaired reasoning or judgment may signal the very early stages of the disease. Researchers are studying biomarkers (biological signs of disease found in brain images, cerebrospinal fluid, and blood) to detect early changes in the brains of people with MCI and in cognitively normal people who may be at greater risk for Alzheimer’s. More research is needed before these techniques can be used broadly and routinely to diagnose Alzheimer’s in a health care provider’s office.

Dementia affects nearly 50 million people worldwide

Cataract removal linked to a reduction in dementia risk.

by National Institute on Aging

Undergoing cataract removal was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia among older adults, according to a new study, supported in part by NIA. Published in JAMA Internal Medicine on Dec. 6, 2021, the study suggests that the improvement in the quality of life for the affected individual and family is likely considerable given the substantial association and its lasting effect beyond 10 years.

Dementia affects nearly 50 million people worldwide. With no cure currently, efforts to reduce the risk or delay dementia onset are increasingly important. Several studies suggest sensory loss may be a potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia later in life. The prevalence of hearing (1 out of 3) and vision impairment (1 out of 5) in adults age 70 or older in the United States is high. Because sensory impairment and dementia are both strongly associated with aging, more knowledge about the association may have important implications for adults as they age, particularly if interventions to improve sensory function reduce dementia risk.

For this prospective, longitudinal cohort study, researchers analyzed data from a subset of participants from the Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) study – an ongoing population-based cohort of randomly selected members of Kaiser Permanente Washington. Participants were 65 years or older, were dementia-free at the start of the study, and were diagnosed with cataracts before the onset of dementia. Of the 3,038 participants, 59% were women, 41% were men and 91% were self-reported white race. Data used in the analyses was collected from 1994 through September 2018.

Researchers found that participants who underwent cataract removal surgery had nearly 30% lower risk of developing dementia compared with participants without surgery, even after controlling for numerous additional demographic and health risks. In comparison, glaucoma surgery, which doesn’t restore vision, did not have a significant association with dementia risk. One of the major strengths of this study is that it was based on a large prospective, community-based, observational cohort that allowed for years of follow-up starting before participants developed dementia. However, researchers noted that because the study population was predominately white, the findings may not be representative of other groups. Recent enrollment efforts for the ACT study include new strategies to recruit a more diverse population.

Some of the limitations of this study were that participants were primarily white individuals, and researchers evaluated only the participant’s first cataract surgery and it’s unknown whether subsequent surgery in the other eye impacted dementia risk. If validated in future studies, cataract surgery may have clinical relevance in older adults at risk of developing dementia.

According to the researchers, participants who underwent cataract removal surgery had a lower risk of developing dementia compared with participants without surgery. However, they note that additional studies are needed to determine how cataract removal impacts dementia risk.

This research was supported by NIA grants R01AG060942, P50AG005136, and U01AG006781.

Reference: Lee CS, et al. Association between cataract extraction and development of dementia. JAMA Internal Medicine. 2021; doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2021.6990

Up Close and Personal with Bob Eubanks

Photos by Yana Khiyod and Patricia Schallert.

On April 28, the Museum of Ventura County presented an interview “Ivor Davis:
Up Close and Personal with Bob Eubanks.” The large crowd enjoyed hearing about
his life and illustrious career and asked him many interesting questions. He also signed copies of “Bob Eubanks It’s In The Book Bob!” Eubanks is best known for hosting the popular TV show, “The Newlywed Game.”

Vol. 15, No. 16 – May 4 – May 17, 2022 – Ojai News & Events

On May 10, at 8:00 pm, Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes and singer/multi-instrumentalist, Diego Amador Jr., direct from Seville, will present Eterno, el Flamenco vive, at the Ojai Valley Woman’s Club. Savannah and Diego have forged a unique artistic partnership after a successful summer tour as a duo. Eterno promises to be a dynamic and emotionally charged presentation of authentic Spanish Flamenco music and dance.

Tickets: general admission $27, VIP seating $40 student $18, child $12

link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/273917383267

available at www.eventbrite.com

Local author Elizabeth Kraus will visit the Ojai Library at 2pm on Saturday, May 21, to discuss her book, 3 Sisters, 3 Weeks, 3 Countries (Still Talking). This presentation will be followed by a brief Q&A session.

A late bloomer, Elizabeth “Liz” Moore Kraus enrolled in Ventura College at age forty-two, earning her MA in English Literature six years later. After a much-loved teaching career of twenty years, she retired from Ventura College in 2019. To see more from Elizabeth, visit elizabethmoorekraus.weebly.com.

This event is free and open to the public. For additional information, contact Ron Solórzano, Regional Librarian, at (805) 218-9146 or [email protected].

Join Ojai author and naturalist Lanny Kaufer for a potential once-in-a-lifetime event: a Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike and Total Lunar Eclipse with complete visibility on Sunday evening, May 15, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. The next time a total lunar eclipse will be visible in Ventura County before 1 a.m. or later at night is August 6, 2036.

On the way up in the daylight, they’ll stop along the trail to meet some valuable edible and medicinal plants including Blue Elderberry, Coastal Sagebrush, Prickly-Pear Cactus, Horehound, Black Sage, Purple Sage, and Chia Sage. Kaufer will have copies of his new book, Medicinal Herbs of California, with him for sale and signing before and after the hike.

No dogs or smoking, please. Light rain will not cancel. Heavy rain will.

The cost for the hike is $35/person. Senior, student and child discounts are available by request. Paid registrants will receive a confirmation email a few days prior to the event with all necessary info, including what to bring, weather forecast, and directions to the trailhead. Afterwards, they will receive a follow-up email with a list of all plants and wildlife seen. Register now at HerbWalks.com or by calling 805-646-6281.

Vol. 15, No. 16 – May 4 – May 17, 2022 – Police Reports

by Cindy Summers

Police reports are provided to us by the Ventura Police Department and are not the opinions of the Ventura Breeze. All suspects mentioned are assumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Commercial Burglary

On April 17, at approximately 6:00 am, the Ventura Police Department received a 911 call from security at the Pacific View Mall regarding two suspects using sledgehammers to break into an ATM inside of the mall. Patrol officers arrived on scene a short time later and located the two suspects, 35-year-old Oxnard resident George Lindsay and 34-year-old Oxnard resident Sarah Hartin, still attempting to break into the ATM. Both suspects were taken into custody without incident. Surveillance footage from the mall showed both suspects enter the closed mall at approximately 5:30 am and case the location before leaving and returning a few minutes later with the burglary tools used to commit the crime.

Hartin and Lindsay were arrested for Burglary, Conspiracy, Vandalism over $400 and Possession of Burglary Tools and taken to the Ventura County Jail where they were booked. Lindsay has an extensive criminal history and has prior arrests including Burglary, Possession Of Burglary Tools, Possession of Stolen Property, Identity Theft, Possession for Sales of Narcotics, Drug and Paraphernalia Possession, Felony Evading, Conspiracy, Domestic Violence, Vandalism, Carrying a Concealed Firearm, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Driving Under the Influence and Providing False Information to a Police Officer. Hartin has prior arrests including Burglary, Conspiracy, Robbery, Criminal Threats, Theft, Forgery, Identity Theft, Domestic Battery, Child Endangerment and Drug Possession. Both suspects were out on bail at the time of their arrest.

Prowling and Theft Arrest

On April 23, at approximately 2:15 pm, a resident saw 31-year-old Ventura resident Eulises Perez enter his backyard and steal some yard tools. The resident confronted Perez and was able to retrieve his property. Perez fled on foot and was contacted by officers a couple of blocks away. Perez was found to be in possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Officers confirmed that Perez was the suspect and he was taken into custody. Perez was transported and booked into the Ventura County Jail for prowling, petty theft, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Vol. 15, No. 16 – May 4 – May 17, 2022 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com

There are a number of special events lined up as the weather gets warmer and most of these events will be held outdoors including KHAY Fest on Sunday, May 22, at Surfer’s Point Live (Ventura Fairgrounds) with Josh Turner, Dylan Scott and Tenille Arts. You can find all the ticket information at on the CBFProductions.com website.

Winchesters Grill on Main Street in downtown Ventura is celebrating their 25th anniversary with an outdoor party featuring live music from CRV, Brandon Ragan Project and Ray Jaurique & the Uptown Brothers. The fun starts at 1 pm and goes all day Saturday, May 21.

Ozomatli has been added to the Surf Rodeo music lineup along with Bob Log III, the Aquadolls, Sitting on Stacy, Hirie, Sik Sik Sicks, Death Lens, Badfish, Yachtley Crew, and more. It will be great to hit the sand once again for a weekend of great music, surf competitions, the cornhole tournament, and some serious people watching. Tickets are on sale for July 15 – 17 at SurfRodeo.org.

The Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Festival has been rebranded as the Happy Face Music Festival and it still falls over the Memorial Day weekend on May 28. Headlining will be Mike Campbell the Dirty Knobs along with performances from Sam Morrow, Hardcastle and Kelly’s Lot. Get ticket information at HappyFaceMusicFest.com.

Tickets went on sale May 1st for the 27th season of the Ventura Music Festival which will run July 29 – 31 and August 5 -7. All the performances will be held at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center except for the popular free concert at Mission Park on Wednesday, July 27. This year it will feature Adaawe, an all -female acoustic, vocal and drumming band performing a contemporary world-fusion mix which will be fun for the whole family. Be sure to bring blanket or low-chair for comfortable seating. You can find more information on all performances at VenturaMusicFestival.org.

Quick Notes: A Bar Called Country has cancelled all live bands and opting once again for DJs; the Ventura Harbor Comedy Club’s 1st annual Harmonica Festival for May 15 has already sold out; Tony’s Pizzaria is firing up their Sunday Funday Beach Parties live music 3-6 and their reggae Thursdays start on Cinco de Mayo with Forbidden Fruit; Don Randi and Quest (Wrecking Crew) is back for repeat performance at the Grape, Saturday, May 7; Caffrodite monthly dinner & music features Déjà vu Too on Friday, May 13; X plays the Ventura Music Hall on May 11; and 311 plays the Majestic Ventura Theater on Thursday, May 12.

Finally, it is with a heavy heart that I send out my sincerest condolences to the Ventura jazz community as we mourn the passing of local artist, Hans Ottsen. His grace, talent, and sweet soul will be forever missed.

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.

Vol. 15, No. 16 – May 4 – May 17, 2022 – Harbor Patrol Blotter

 

Monday 4/11

 Officers assisted the duck and ducklings across street. Two of the ducklings were rejected, officers captured for rescue volunteers.

2:03pm, dispatched to ocean rescue at Surfers Knoll. Officers responded in the Fireboat to the call. The victim was assisted out of the water, no injuries.

Wed 4/13

 9:00am, officers preparing Patrol lifeguard unit for State Parks. Lifeguarding at Harbor beaches is provided by State Parks. Harbor Patrol assists with boats.

11:55pm, observed a female transient pulling a small dinghy down Spinnaker near Surfers Knoll. Officers inquired, she was given the vessel and planned on heading to the Santa Clara River to launch it.

Thursday 4/14

 1:57am, dispatched to a dumpster fire at the Holiday Inn. Officers responded with VPD/VFD. It was started by a transient found by PD. \

5:08pm, officers familiarizing themselves with City of Oxnard patrol boat that is on loan until patrol boats damaged in the recent tsunami are repaired or replaced

11:58pm, observed two coyotes hunt down a cat near the Ventura Boat Yard. All animals ran off before officers could intervene.

Friday 4/15

 3:39pm, received report of a large dog off leash near Harbor Cove. Officers responded and contacted the owner, issued warning. The dog was put on leash.

Saturday 4/16

 9:30am, officers conducting traffic control for Manson Construction. They towed dredge pipe and the crane “Freya” out of the harbor to Long Beach.

Sunday 4/17

 4:40pm, received report of a peddle boat beset by wind. Assisted to rental dock

8:15pm, dispatched to a water rescue, person in the water at VWM H-dock. Officers responded, found the victim swam back to his boat, no medical.

Monday 4/18

 8:15pm, received report of a 130ft Socal Ship Services vessel is inbound disabled and will be operating in reverse. Observed the vessel operating from outside into the Harbor and safely to the boatyard haul-out.

Tuesday 4/19

 6:49pm, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue, 3 kite surfers in distress near Ventura Pier. Officers responded in the Fireboat, assisted State Parks/Fire with the victims. All victims were safely brought to shore, no injuries occurred.

Wednes 4/20

 6:03am, while on patrol, observed an injured mama duck in the median on Spinnaker, officers captured the bird for rescue volunteers.

8:05pm, while on patrol, contacted operator of small vessel with no navigation lights. Terminated voyage and escorted vessel back to their slip.

Thursday 4/21

 8:35am, received complaint about sealions barking on VIM docks. Advised that the marina was working on the problem, moving vessels into empty slips and using all legal mitigation strategies to remove the mammals.

5:15pm, received report of two gray whales at the harbor entrance from Island Packers. The vessel Islander was able to guide the whales out to sea.

Friday 4/22

 6:04pm, dispatched to medical, headache at Holiday Inn. Officers responded and assisted Fire/AMR with the patient. AMR transported to local hospital.

10:00pm, received complaint of loud music on a vessel and children harassing a coyote on the dock at VIM. Officers responded, gained compliance with the loud music and rescued the “fake” sealion deterrent coyote from the A-Basin.
Sunday 4/24 11-1pm, dispatched to two separate stingray strikes at Harbor Cove Beach.

1:25pm, dispatched to fall victim in Ventura Marina Community, gave lift assist

6:12pm, dispatched to fall victim at Ventura Sports Fishing. Officers responded assisted VFD/AMR with the patient with left arm fracture. Patient transported.

 

 

Vol. 15, No. 16 – May 4 – May 17, 2022 – Music Calendar

For more up-to-the-date listings, additional times and genres go to VenturaRocks.com

Angry Ferret
11990 Hertz Street, Moorpark
Thurs 5/5: Los Amigos band
Sat 5/7: Melinda Gibson
Sat 5/14: Milo Sledge

Boatyard Pub
Ventura Harbor
Wednesdays: Frank Barajas
Thursdays: Jim Friery; then Bluegrass Jam
Fri 5/6: Teresa Russell w/ Stephen Geyer

Caffrodite
1987 E. Main Street, Ventura
Fri 5/13: Déjà vu Too

Cantara Cellars
126 N. Wood Road, Camarillo
Fri 5/6: Caliente Band 805
Sat 5/7: the Dirty Lowdown
Fri 5/13: Cadillac Zack presents Tad Robinson & Alex Schultz
Sat 5/14: What the Funk

Casa Agria Special Ales
701 N. Del Norte Blvd., Oxnard
Sat 5/7: Commando, Romper, Form Rank, Anonymous Tip

The Cave
4435 McGrath St., Ventura
Music 5:30 – 8:30
Wednesdays & Thursdays: Bobby Apostol
Fridays & Saturdays: Warren Takahashi

Copa Cubana
Ventura Harbor Village
Tuesdays: Blues Tuesdays
Sun 5/8: 805 Cali Tejanos

Downtown Ventura Main Street Stage
California & Main
Sat 5/7: Tribal Me; Jim Friery
Fri 5/13: Brandon Ragan
Sat 5/14: Flashback; How to Live with Robots
Sun 5/15: Cabrillo Middle School Music Groups

Four Brix Winery
2290 Eastman Ave., Ventura
Music Fridays 6-8 pm; Saturday 1 – 3:30 pm
Fri 5/6: Bad Habit
Sun 5/8: Big Adventure
Fri 5/13: Ignition
Sun 5/15: Brandon Ragan & Al

The Grape
2833 E. Main Street, Ventura
Tuesdays Jazz Jam
Wed 5/4: David Gorospe and Tyler Hammond
Thurs 5/5: Brad Rubuchin’s Far West Quartet
Fri 5/6: OHHH4tet feat. Karl Hunter
Sat 5/7: Don Randi and Quest

Greater Goods
145 W. El Robar, Ojai
Fri 5/6: Late for the Train; Corey Highberg

Keynote Lounge
10245 E Telephone Rd, Ventura
Thursdays: Open mic jam
Fri 5/6: Heart & Soul
Sat 5/7: DJ Steve Sharp
Fri 5/13: CRV
Sat 5/14: DJ-AVG

Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Music 6:30 – 8:30; Sundays 3-5
Thurs 5/5: Lacie Mae
Fri 5/6: Mark Pigman
Sat 5/7: John Espinoza
Sun 5/8: Jayden Secor
Thurs 5/12: Blown Over
Fri 5/13: Vinny Berry
Sat 5/14: Mike Beers
Sun 5/15: Kimo Moya

Lookout & Grill
2800 S. Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Wednesdays: Tommy Foytek’s Variety Show
Thursdays: Acoustic Open Mic

Made West Brewing
1744 Donlon Street, Ventura
Sun 5/8: Milo Sledge Trio
Sun 5/15: Linsey Marie

Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut Street, Ventura
Wed 5/4: May the 4th be with You
Thurs 5/5: the Como la Flor Band
Sat 5/7: Snow Tha Product
Thurs 5/12: 311, Teenage Wrist
Fri 5/13: Yactley Crew

Manhattan Restaurant
5800 Santa Rosa Road, Camarillo
Music 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Thurs 5/5: CRV

Margarita Villa
Ventura Harbor
Fri & Sat 8-11 pm; Sun 5-8 pm
Thurs 5/5: DJ Mike
Fri 5/6: Whiskey Business
Sat 5/7: Divebar Messiahs
Sun 5/8: The Corsican Brothers
Fri 5/13: Vinyl Gypsies
Sat 5/14: Operation 90s
Sun 5/15: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples

Namba Arts
47 S. Oak Street, Ventura
Sat 5/7: Chucumite
Sun 5/8: Bevan Manson
Sat 5/14: F.A.T. Trio & Tyler Hammond
Sun 5/15: Gerry O’Connor with Richard Mandel

Oceanview Pavilion
Performing Arts Theater by the Beach
575 E. Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme
Sat 5/7: Los Charros of Rock

Ojai Underground Exchange
616 Pearl Street, Ojai
Fri 5/6: The Black Feathers
Fri 5/13: Kelly’s Lot

Ojai Valley Brewing
307 Bryant Street, Ojai
Thurs 5/5: Ted Lennon

Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard
Sat 5/7: Latin Divas Show
Sat 5/14: Dreaming of You
Sat 5/14: (Ventura Room) Brujeria, Goatwhore, Unidad Trauma

The Raven Tavern
1651 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard
Music at 8-11 pm
Fri 5/6: Jetlemons
Sat 5/7: Jayden Secor
Fri 5/13: Brittney Burchett
Sat 5/14: Vinyl Gypsies

Ric’s Restaurant
2500 Las Posas Road, Camarillo
Tuesdays: Tour Support
Fri 5/6: Reign

The Shores
1031 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Sat 5/14: No Biggee

Taqueria Jalisco Restaurant
4275 Tierra Rejada Rd., Moorpark
Music 5-8 pm
Tuesdays & Fridays: Jim Friery

Tony’s Pizzeria
186 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Thurs 5/5: Forbidden Fruit
Sun 5/15: Heart & Soul

Topa Topa Brewing
4880 Colt Street, Ventura (headquarters)
Tues 5/10: Ventura Bluegrass jam
Sat 5/14: Nautical Thrust

The Twist on Main
454 E. Main Street, Ventura
Wednesdays: Vintage Boots Collaboration
Thursdays: LA Jazz Connection
Fri 5/6: Tossers
Sat 5/7: Dianne Miller; Tex Pistols
Sun 5/8: Dave Parsonage; TD Lind
Fri 5/13: Do No Harm
Sat 5/14: Mark Masson; Out of the Blue
Sun 5/15: Bob Bishop; Bella Lucarelli

Ventura Harbor Comedy Club
1559 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura
Sun 5/15: 1st Annual Harmonica Festival

Ventura Music Hall
1888 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura
Wed 5/4: Royal Blood, Cleopatrick
Fri 5/6: Stand Atlantic, With Confidence
Sat 5/7: Citizen Cope
Sun 5/8: Dave Mason
Wed 5/11: X
Thurs 5/12: Lee Fields, Jeremy Sole
Fri 5/13: Twisted Gypsy; Los Amigos Invisibles
Sat 5/14: TV Girl
Sun 5/15: TV Girl

The Vine
308 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai
Saturdays: Smitty and Julija and Friends
Sundays: Austin Vallejo
Fri 5/6: Ray Jaurique & the Uptown Brothers
Fri 5/13: Drea and Kellen van Allen

Waterside Restaurant & Wine Bar
3500 S. Harbor Blvd., Oxnard
Music 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Sun 5/8: the CocoKnots
Sat 5/14: Goletasound
Sun 5/15: Teresa Russell

Winchesters
632 E. Main St., Ventura
Music Thurs 5:30; Fri 7 pm; Sun 3 pm
Thurs 5/5: Déjà vu Too
Fri 5/6: National Cat
Sun 5/8: Karen Eden & the Bad Apples
Thurs 5/12: Brandon Ragan
Fri 5/13: Medicine Hat
Sun 5/15: Midlife Crisis
Tues 5/17: Open mic with Jenna Rose

1901, Speakeasy
740 South B Street, Oxnard
Fri 5/6: Three on a Match