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Vol. 15, No. 14 – Apr 6 – Apr 19, 2022 – Mailbox

Sheldon:

William Greenberg has had several cartoons featuring classical composers. I know who they are but don’t listen to classical music. Maybe you could explain them to me?
Thanks
Mary Johnson

Mary: I would be happy to.

“The Four Seasonings” The Four Seasons is a group of four violin concertos by Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi, each of which gives musical expression to a season of the year. These were composed around 1718−1720, when Vivaldi was the court chapel master in Mantua. You may have heard some of it while on hold as they are often played while waiting.

“Beethoven’s Fifth” The Symphony No. 5 in C minor of Ludwig van Beethoven, Op. 67, was written between 1804 and 1808. It is one of the best-known compositions in classical music and one of the most frequently played symphonies. Many consider it to be the greatest symphony ever written.

“Rachmaninoff’s Third” Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 (Rach 3), was composed in the summer of 1909. The work often has the reputation of being one of the most technically challenging piano concertos in the standard classical piano repertoire.
Rachmaninoff’s third piano concerto is 40 minutes of finger-twisting madness.

You can listen to them on YouTube. You might become a fan of classical music.

Never Give Up

I yearn to paint the colors of sunrise,
Authenticate nature’s unknown course,
Understand the mystery of silence,
The calm that follows an alternative route.

The unseen blues that wander below,
Are forbidden waters that rise beneath,
In between the waves I hear the answer,
A clear picture that turns the tide.

by Jeffrey Russell

He who knows what he is told, must know a lot of things that are not so.
~ Arthur Guiterman

Dear Friends of Art:

2021 works of MAIL ART in a store window.

The ARTLIFE Foundation’s MAIL ART Project with the theme “Spontaneous Inspiration” is well underway. We have already received about a hundred submissions to date. We request submissions of 6 x 9 works of art, which must be mailed to us, with a cutoff date of May 15. They will be displayed locally and on our web site: https://artlifefoundation.org/. See details about submitting work there.

About 90 of the current works mailed to us so far have come from Europe, Central America, South. America, Japan, and, happily, one each from Ukraine and Russia. Why? Europeans have been producing mail art for many years and have a center for it in Romania. Our local mail art guru, the late Joe Cardella, is well known and respected by them, says Stefan Balog, President of the Inter-Art Foundation. They have a gallery dedicated to mail art. And the pandemic made mail art a more favored medium for exchanges of actual art around the world with galleries closed to public view. Cardella, in his ARTLIFE magazine, published 275 editions over 25 years, each one filled with imaginative works mailed in from artists everywhere. We keep mail art projects alive to honor his legacy.

Locally, we encourage artists of all stripes and experience to submit, young and old, schoolkids and pros. Who knows, your “spontaneous inspiration” on the small format of this mail-in art may propel you on to bigger and better art-making. That’s our hope anyway.

All the best from the ARTLIFE Foundation:

Bob Chianese (President), Nello Panelli, Curtis Cormane, Jonell McLain, Jone Pence, Jeanne LaRocco, Pete Ippel, Friday Gretchen, Lynne Okun, Cathy Barroca

Michael O’Kelly at the Rubicon until June, 2022.

This solo exhibit (the first in 15-years) is in the downstairs corridor at the Rubicon Theatre. Featuring the beautiful paintings of Venturan artist Michael O’Kelly. Besides an amazing artist he is also an accomplished guitarist. You don’t need to attend an event to see his work. Just enter the side door and go downstairs.

1006 E. Main St.

St. John’s Regional Medical Center’s Receives “LGBTQ+ Equality Recognition

St. John’s Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer by the Human Rights Campaign which is the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ organization.

The HEI is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of healthcare facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees.

“We are honored to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign for our dedicated work with the LGBTQ+ community,” states Barry Wolfman, President of St. John’s Regional Medical Center. “We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion in order to provide everyone with a welcoming and safe environment to receive care.”

The HEI evaluates and scores healthcare facilities on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars:

Foundational Policies and Training in LGBTQ+ Patient-Centered Care;

LGBTQ+ Patient Services and Support;

Employee Benefits and Policies; and,

Patient and Community Engagement.

LGBTQ+ patients have historically faced significant and long standing challenges to accessing the care they need, and St. John’s is committed to providing welcoming, compassionate care for LGBTQ+ patients and their families.

“Every person deserves to have access to quality healthcare, be respected and heard by their doctor, and feel safe in the facility where they are receiving care. But LGBTQ+ people are often subject to discrimination in all spaces, including healthcare facilities, which leads to members of the community avoiding care and anticipating our voices will not be respected in an incredibly vulnerable environment,” said Tari Hanneman, Director of Health & Aging at The Human Rights Campaign. “The Healthcare Equality Index, at its core, strives to ensure LGBTQ+ people are protected and affirmed by their healthcare providers and feel safe seeking services. Our HEI active participants are truly pioneering the healthcare industry by implementing robust, comprehensive LGBTQ+ inclusive policies that hopefully, because of their work, will become standard practice.”

For more information about St. John’s commitment to LGBTQ+ care, visit www.dignityhealth.org/lgbtqcare.

Apply now to join a City of Ventura board, commission, or committee

The City of Ventura invites residents to get involved in local government services and decisions that impact the community. Currently, there are 24 openings across several City boards, commissions, and committees.

These positions assist and advise City Council on various programs and projects. Applications are due by Friday, April 15, 2022.

There are four openings on the Local Construction Appeals Board.

There are three openings on the Mobile Home Rent Review Board.

There are two openings on the Parks & Recreation Commission.

There are four openings on the Arts & Culture Commission.

There are two openings on the Water Commission.

There are three openings on the Historic Preservation Committee.

There are three openings on the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee.

There are two openings on the Design Review Committee.

There is one opening on the Ventura Port District.

Vacancies on the Boards and Commissions occur either through scheduled vacancies created by the expiration of a term or resignations during the year. Residents interested in serving on a Board or Committee may apply. Per San Buenaventura Ordinance 2019-003, no citizen may serve on more than one Committee, Commission, or Board. Dual appointments are not permitted.

For questions or to apply, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 658-4787 or email [email protected]. To learn more about the City’s boards, commissions, or committees, visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Recruitments.

Vol. 15, No. 14 – Apr 6 – Apr 19, 2022 – Ojai News & Events

Chamber On The Mountain presents top-selling, Czech Violin Superstar, Pavel Šporcl, on Sunday, April 10, 2022, 3:00 pm at Logan House (located at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts in Upper Ojai). Tickets $30.00 at www.ChamberOnTheMountain.com.

Nicknamed “the fighting musician,” Pavel Šporcl has been triumphantly received by audiences in major music venues throughout the world thanks to his formidable art, rich classical background, and unique and distinctive stage presence.

Acclaimed Americana singer-songwriters Manda Mosher, Pi Jacobs, Amilia K Spicer and Ariel­­le Silver will come together for an intimate, in-the-round performance at Ojai Underground Exchange. The show will also be broadcast to ticketholders who wish to see it as a livestream. Attendees can expect a magical evening, as the four artists “vibe” off one another, as well as the audience. “Women of Americana” will perform one show only, on Saturday April 9th at 7 pm at Ojai Underground Exchange. Tickets are $20 to come to the live concert. Broadcast tickets are $10-$20. Purchase at: https://ojaiundergroundexchange.square.site/#ACmOes

Bill Cunliffe April 8, 2022 at 7 PM

Imagine receiving an invitation to a gala featuring Bill Evans,

Bill has received 4 Grammy Nominations that resulted in his 2010 Grammy Award.

He has toured or recorded with Frank Sinatra, Freddy Hubbard, James Moody, Joe Henderson, Mary Lou Williams, and many others.

After a long pandemic hiatus, walking tours of historic Ojai resumed on April 2. Put on your comfortable shoes, bring a friend or family member, and enjoy learning about Ojai as you walk around town.

Walking Tours of Historic Ojai start at the Ojai Valley Museum. They are offered year-round (except in the hottest months of July-September). Tickets are $10 per adult, $25 per family, children 6-17 and OVM members are $5 and include admission to the museum all day.

The Ojai Valley Museum is located at 130 W. Ojai Avenue in Ojai. Free parking is available behind the museum, off Blanche Street. The Museum is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.For more information, call the Museum at (805) 640-1390, ext. 201, email [email protected] or visit the museum website at OjaiValleyMuseum.org.

Join author and plant educator Lanny Kaufer for a leisurely evening stroll on the historic wetland that is now the Ojai Meadows Preserve on Wednesday, April 13, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

For decades the wetland was buried under sediment and fill dirt from nearby construction. A grove of non-native Eucalyptus trees was planted in the 1950s, negating the possibility of native habitat returning on its own.

Before the walk, Kaufer will have copies of his book, Medicinal Herbs of California, available for sale and signing.

Paid registrants will receive a confirmation email with parking directions, what to bring, weather forecast, etc.

The cost for the hike is $35/person. Senior, student and child discounts are available by request. Register now at HerbWalks.com or by calling 805-646-6281.

Fourth of July Street Fair returns to Ventura vendor applications now available

The annual Fourth of July Street Fair and Pushem-Pullem Parade is set to return this year for the first time since 2019.

The parade is themed “2022: Red, White, & Blue!” and will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 4, throughout Downtown Ventura.

Vendor applications and sponsorship opportunities are now available on the City’s website at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/StreetFair. Vendor groups include arts and crafts, non-profits, and food vendors.

Due to changes in the layout and scope of the event, the City will not be accepting applications from commercial vendors, temporary food facility (TFF) type 1 food vendors, or mobile food facility (MFF) type 4 food vendors.

Vendor applications are due by 5:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 12. Applications can be submitted by mail, email, or dropped off in-person at City Hall in Room 226, located at 501 Poli Street.

For questions and more information, contact City of Ventura Recreation Coordinator Allyson DesBaillets at [email protected] or call (805) 654-7749.