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Vol. 13, No. 5 – Dec 4 – Dec 17, 2019 – A View from House Seats

From beginning to end, the stage is filled with beloved characters.

by Shirley Lorraine

Seussical, an Amuse-ical Musical

The Ojai Art Center Theater closes out its 2019 season with the City’s Urban Forestry Department’s new 4,000 gallon water truck, the Musical directed by Gai Jones. An amalgam of Dr. Seuss stories bring their characters together for a new look at many of the familiar characters as their tales intertwine.

Performed almost entirely in Seuss’s inimitable and fanciful rhyme, the show builds around the plight of the hapless Horton, the elephant who egg-sits for the flighty and flamboyant Mayzie the bird who literally flies the coop. Horton is assisted by love-struck Gertrude McFuzz and, of course, the ultimate catalyst for chaos, Cat in the Hat.

From beginning to end, the stage is filled with beloved characters. Who-Ville is represented, naturally, complete with charming Cindy Lou-Who. Yertle the Turtle and General Ghengis Kahn Schmitz with his merry band of cadets grace the stage. The Wickershams, a lively group of monkeys (kudos to make-up artist Kaelynn Adams) play pranks throughout. Even the Grinch makes an appearance. A quite large cast handles creative choreography, scene and prop changes and colorful background throughout.

In short, the production is fun, lively and visually entrancing. Sheryl Jo Bedal has outdone herself with creative costuming to bring the characters to life. Choreography by Debbie Ayes is innovative and appropriate for all skill and age levels. Live musical accompaniment accents the rapid lyrics and keeps the singers on pace for the almost non-stop musical numbers.

Several roles are double cast. The night I attended Steven Michael held the pivotal role of Cat, Kyra Amal-King played JoJo (a Who-Ville lad whose travels help save Who-Ville) and Hayley Silvers played Mrs. Mayor. Although the players may be different when you attend, the performers will no doubt be just as capable as the cast I saw.

Michael McCarthy as Horton provides a solid representation of the down-trodden, put-upon but loyal elephant. McCarthy also designed the intricate set and graphics. Standout performances are given by Emily Hall as Mayzie, Marisa Miculian as Gertrude McFuzz, Christian McAteer as General Ghengis Kahn Schmitz and Evan Austin as Mr. Mayor.

When you go, if you can still get a ticket, be prepared for a high-energy performance. As a bonus following the show, the cast holds autograph signing in the Gallery or patio, weather depending. Young patrons especially will delight in the opportunity to meet and greet their favorite characters.

The Art Center is also collecting donations of new or gently used Dr. Seuss books to be given to the Ojai Union School District. You can help introduce new generations of youngsters to the whimsical imagination of Dr. Seuss. The gift of reading is always an excellent offering.

I left the theater challenged to make a sentence without rhyming for the entire drive home and had a hard time keeping my feet from continuing to dance. Not a bad way to spend an evening.

Seussical continues through December 15. Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees Saturdays. and Sundays. $25 general admission, $20 for seniors and Art Center members, and $10 for those 25 and under. The Ojai Art Center is located at 113 S. Montgomery, phone (805) 640-8797 or www.ojaiact.org .at:
113 S. Montgomery Street
Ojai, California 93023

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113 S. Montgomery Street
Ojai, California 93023

Tel: 805 640-8797

CAPS media covers preview tour of county homeless shelter

Mayor Matt LaVere, Deputy City Manager Barry Fisher, and Meredith Hart, Ventura’s Safe and Clean Manager with CAPS Media videographer Gary Roll recording.

CAPS Media was on hand for a preview tour of Ventura County’s first year-round homeless shelter. The tour was conducted by Meredith Hart, Safe and Clean Manager for the City of Ventura. The 24/7 shelter located on Knoll Drive in Ventura, is a collaboration between the City of Ventura, the County and other agencies. The facility, run by Mercy House, will accommodate 55 individuals as well as their pets. Every individual at the shelter must work on their housing plan and be committed to transitioning out of homelessness. To learn more go to cityofventura.ca.gov/HomelessEfforts

Recently Estelle Bussa, Economic Development Manager for the City of Ventura, dropped by the CAPS Media studio to record a series of stories explaining how the City’s economic development department works with existing and potential businesses to expand opportunities in Ventura. Estelle, a fourth generation Ventura native, explained, “We help facilitate interactions between networks of individuals and city departments to help grow or start businesses here in Ventura.” “We have a really great team. It’s really fun, it makes coming to work every day such an enjoyment.” Estelle added, “You really have to look long-term when it comes to economic development, because the impact is everlasting.”

The City stories continued with an in-studio interview with Andrea Palmer, Associate Planner at the City. Andrea, another Ventura native, manages government community development block grants and home investment funds to assist low income areas of the community. “It could be in the form of housing development, community parks, sidewalks, or other infrastructure projects to public services such as supporting the Avenue Library on the west side.” Andrea enjoys her job, her colleagues and especially the people she helps out, “We definitely have a sense of community here, and I hope that that continues as time goes on, and I definitely want to be part of that.”

CAPS Media continued coverage of community council meetings on the east side, college area, mid-town and west side. Recent meetings included informative discussions with law enforcement and other government officials on land use, vaping, homelessness and other topics. CAPS Media coverage of the meetings allows community members throughout the city who are unable to attend the meetings, the opportunity to view the monthly meetings on CAPS channel 6 and streaming online at capsmedia.org. The individual meetings are broadcast the Thursday following the meeting at 8pm on channel 6. Some community council groups post the meetings on social media as well.

As many know, the continuation of CAPS Media funding is expected to be discussed at a city council meeting very soon. At a time when civic engagement and public communication are vital to our community, we believe CAPS provides an extremely valuable resource to everyone in Ventura. If you have a few minutes we encourage you to send a note to a City Councilmember expressing how you feel CAPS enriches the entire Ventura community. Councilmember contact information can be found at cityofventura.ca.gov/712/City-Council. Everyone at CAPS Media thanks all the friends of CAPS who have sent letters to city staff and council members expressing your support.

Vol. 13, No. 5 – Dec 4 – Dec 17, 2019 – Mailbox

Breeze:

I have friends that say why don’t we just convert salty ocean water into drinking water? Huntington Beach is building a seawater desalination plant that will provide drinking water to supply 100,000 homes (basically the size of Ventura). The problem is the cost which is about $1billion. A bit more than Ventura can afford.

Thanks
Sam Goodall Saticoy

Ventura Breeze

Recent News has published that K-Mart in Santa Paula, and Sears in Ventura will soon be closing, as have K-Mart in Camarillo.

These buildings should be repurposed for housings. One really good thing is there is plenty of parking, which is always a major concern in new builds.

Please don’t allow these buildings to be shuttered and become an eyesore. As a citizen, I would encourage and challenge these cities to partner with developers to immediately construct affordable housing; and, don’t forget green spaces.

Judith A. Beay Ventura

Readers:

I just renewed my driver’s license with the DMV on Market in Ventura. (is anything worse then sitting there for many many hours with a lot of depressed people?). Very strange to me is that they made me read the letters by covering one eye. How many of us drive with one eye closed? I did like the machine testing that gives immediate results of pass-fail of the questions. So glad that is over for another 5-years.

Sally Lowe Ojai

Venturan’s

I think a wonderful Christmas present is to give blood and help the American Red Cross ensure a sufficient supply is available during the holiday season.

You can make an appointment by calling 1-800-733-2767.

In Ventura you can give at the following locations which makes it easy.

  • 12/5/2019: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., El Camino High School, 61 Day Rd
  • 12/17/2019: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 36 S. Figueroa St.
  • 12/30/2019: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wells Fargo, 2704 E Thompson Blvd
  • 12/31/2019: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 36 S. Figueroa St.

Thanks

Helen Gordon

The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.
~ Albert Einstein

 

Report to highlight impacted renters in working-class immigrant neighborhoods

Social justice advocacy group Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CA– USE) will be releasing a report on the housing crisis affecting renters in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties at a press conference to be held on Tuesday, December 10th at 10:00am.

The report highlights the results of hundreds of surveys collected from the most severely impacted renters in working-class immigrant neighborhoods throughout the summer of 2019. Of those surveyed, 43% had experienced a drastic rent increase, 15% had been evicted, and 39% had experienced unsafe or unhealthy living conditions in the past five years. The report details issues like the root causes of the housing crisis, scarcity of affordable housing and rising rents, the increasing fear of evictions and fear of reporting housing violations to a landlord. The report also includes policy recommendations that local governments can act on to address the growing housing crisis in the region

The presenters will be Jorge Rivera, Tenants Together, Johnathan Nielson, NPN Law, Margarita De Escontrias, Cabrillo Economic Development, Gabby Basua, Oxnard City Council, Kay Wilson and Spirit Shelter Tania Reyes, CA– USE.

The event will be held at the Ventura County Government Center 800 S Victoria Ave. Ventura

CA– USE is a Ventura and Santa Barbara County based nonprofit organization dedicated to building grassroots power for social, economic and environmental justice for the people of the central coast region through policy research, leadership development, community organizing and advocacy.

Ventura’s Footworks Youth Ballet presents its 16th performance of the Tchaikovsky classic, The Nutcracker

On December 14th and 15th, in two full-length performances, they will perform with the Footworks Community Orchestra and singers from the Carpe Diem Chorus at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Family-friendly matinees on both days begin at 2 p.m.

While Tchaikovsky’s score remains the same, artistic director Kirsten Oakley’s twists to the story add freshness and whimsy each year. Enjoying the full-size scale of the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Footworks Youth Ballet’s performances feature a live orchestra and chorus that add depth to the dance artistry, not to mention the professional costuming and sets.

The two primary roles of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince are filled by young Venturans Brie Cheatham and Jonah Thomas. Brie is a 6th grader at Cabrillo Middle School who’s been at the Oakley Ballet Center for five years. Excited and surprised to be chosen as Clara this year, she says, “It’s been really fun working with all of the dancers. I am looking forward to the party scene where I have my first solo. I am very thankful for Oakley Ballet teachers and the older dancers who have been helping me. This experience has helped me not be so shy.”

Jonah Thomas, a 13-year-old Ventura Charter School student, repeats his performance as Clara’s nephew who eventually transforms into the Nutcracker Prince. It’s a unique role that goes with the Footworks Youth Ballet ethos—if a dancer is able to take on a principal role, they are given the opportunity to dance it! Jonah has been studying at Oakley Ballet Center since 2016.

Founded by Kirsten Oakley, Footworks Youth Ballet was created with the goal of providing a place for young people to thrive and grow through the joy of dance as they learn the art and discipline of classical ballet. Technique classes are offered through the Oakley Ballet Center in Ventura, for children ages 5-18.

In keeping with the mission of Footworks, many student dancers perform in principal roles such as the Sugar Plum Fairy or Snow Queen, giving young artists the opportunity to take on classical ballet repertoire at its best. As Oakley explains, “Even if a student leaves ballet after high school, they take with them a great appreciation for the classics, having explored the art form to its utmost and seen the results of their dedication and effort.”

For each ballet production, Footworks Youth Ballet hosts a sold-out performance for over 3,000 school-aged children to see the ballet. Most of the tickets for the children are provided at the reduced fee of $5.00 each, and many of the students qualify for free tickets.

Join Footworks Youth Ballet for their Family Educational Hour one hour prior to each show to learn about the production, costumes, ballet history and music.

The Nutcracker, presented by Footworks Youth Ballet.
Sat. Dec. 14th, 2:00 pm
Sun. Dec. 15th, 2:00 pm
Oxnard Performing Arts Center
Tickets $19, $24, $29
Call 486.2424 to buy tickets, or order online at footworksyouthballet.org

Island Packers Cruises open during pier construction at Scorpion Cove & San Cruz Island

Island Packer Cruises, established in 1968, will continue to operate its regular trips for day visitors and campers to the Channel Islands National Park. Visit www.islandpackers.com.

During construction, the park boat concessioner, Island Packers, will be offering alternative destinations for visitors to experience. The company will offer daily trips to Prisoners Harbor on Santa Cruz Island, weekend winter trips to Santa Rosa Island, and special day trips to lesser known island destinations. They plan to offer extended wildlife cruises including visits to the Painted Cave, one of the largest known sea caves in the world as well as multi-island day trips and inter-island camper shuttles to expose visitors to the great diversity of the Channel Islands. Rates below are for the day trips, for camping rates, regular schedules, rates and special trips.

Anacapa Island landing trips on selected dates

$ 59 for adult; $ 54 senior; and $ 41 for children.

Guided hike or on your own the 1 ½ mile loop on East End Anacapa Island.

Prisoners Harbor, mid Santa Cruz Island landing trips on selected dates

$ 59 for adult; $ 54 for senior; and $ 41 for children.

Options for the day visitor:

Guided hike from Prisoners Harbor to Pelican Bay are 2 to 5 miles. Ability to hike round trip or one way with a pick up or drop off via shore boat (Moderate to strenuous level).

Painted Cave cruise and two hours ashore at Prisoners Harbor for approximately 2 hours (Moderate)

Guided hike thru the Canada Del Puerto selected days (Moderate)

Hike the National Park roads towards east Santa Cruz from Prisoners Harbor (Moderate)

Kayak tours along shoreline with Channel Island Adventure Company or kayak rentals available through Channel Island Kayak Center.

Island Packers is the authorized concessionaire servicing the Channel Islands National Park and has been family-owned and operated since 1968

Seeking a holiday gift for an adventuresome person? From half-day whale watching and wildlife cruises to holiday caroling cruises and all day trips that land on Anacapa, Santa Cruz or Santa Rosa to the Channel Islands, Island Packers, the official boat concessionaire of the Channel Islands National Park, invites shoppers to give the gift of cruising for the holidays ahead.

Shoppers can now purchase the experience of cruising by Island Packers cruise when they buy a gift certificate via phone now through the holiday season. With a quick call, gift givers can make the purchase using a bank debit card or any major credit card, and the gift certificate is mailed directly to the gift recipient. Island Packers cruises can also be booked online for family and friends throughout the holiday season and throughout the New Year.

For a complete list of what is scheduled via Island Packers from both Ventura Harbor Village and the Channel Islands Harbor beginning this month, visit www.IslandPackers.com.

Campers have the option to camp on all the islands, as part of Islands Packers scheduled visits, as well as some inter island camper shuttles to one or more islands while camping. Visit the company’s website for schedules and dates.

Advanced reservations are advisable. For information, reservations or to purchase gift certificates, call 805-642-1393, or visit Island Packers at 1691 Spinnaker Dr., Suite 105B, in Ventura Harbor Village. Also available in the Ventura location are souvenirs, books, t-shirts, sweatshirts for sale that make for great holiday gifts.

Original Plaid Creator Stuart Ross Helms Custom-Made Plaid Tidings for Ventura’s Rubicon Theatre

Sean Bell, Zachary Edwards, Joshua David Cavanaugh and Adolpho Blaire star in the Rubicon Theatre production of Plaid Tidings

Rubicon Theatre audiences are invited to “rejoice and be plaid” this holiday season as Ventura’s non-profit professional theatre company presents the hilarious and heartwarming musical comedy Plaid Tidings, which begins previews December 11 and continues through December 29 at the theatre’s home in Ventura’s Downtown Cultural District. The production is directed by the original creator Stuart Ross, a beloved member of the New York and L.A. theatre community whose vast credits include Broadway and work with Manhattan Theatre Club, Radio City Music Hall, the Public Theatre, York Theatre, San Diego’s Old Globe, and Pasadena Playhouse, where Plaid Tidings originally premiered.

Plaid Tidings is a heavenly holiday hit. It tells the story of a loveable, nerdy “guy group” from the 50s and 60s ( in the style of the Four Lads, The Four Freshman and The Crew Cuts) who were struck down in the prime of life and are now sent back to Earth to perform the big holiday concert they never got to perform in life. The show includes holiday favorites such as “Cool Yule,” “Let it Snow,” and “Joy to the World”; a hysterically funny speed-date version of “The Ed Sullivan Show” featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir; and other memorable hits from the era, like “Sh-Boom,” “Fever” and “Hey There.”

The Los Angeles Times called the play “a many splendored thing.” Variety described the show as Musical utopia…the perfect show. And the Daily News called the show “heaven-sent holiday fare.”

Tickets and Pricing

Regular ticket prices range from $39 to $74, with discounts for students, seniors and military. Discounts are also available for groups of 15 or more, with free tickets for group organizers, waived processing fees and other benefits. The show is appropriate for all types of groups – church, temple, social and civic club, corporate, neighborhood, school, etc.; and recommended for ages 8 and older.

Plaid Tidings opens on Saturday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura’s Downtown Cultural District, with a party following at Water’s Edge on the Harbor. Low-priced previews are Wednesday, December 11 at 7 p.m., Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. and Friday, December 13 at 8 p.m. The production continues Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays and 2 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through December 29, 2019. There is no performance on Christmas Day. An additional matinee has been added on Saturday, December 14. Talkbacks are scheduled following the all Wednesday performances except the first preview. For tickets, go to www.rubicontheatre.org or call (805) 667-2900.

 

Vol. 13, No. 5 – Dec 4 – Dec 17, 2019 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com
All Venues Ventura, unless otherwise noted.

Aqua Beachfront Bar
Crown Plaza Ventura Beach
450 E Harbor Blvd.
Fridays 5-8: Benjamin Buttner

Blue Agave
185 E. Santa Clara
Fridays: Mariachi Band; DJ
Saturdays: DJ

Blue Room
Ventura Harbor Village
Thursdays: The Get Down Jam

Boatyard Pub
Ventura Harbor Village
Tuesday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm
Thursdays: Jim Friery, Bluegrass Jam
Sat 12/17: Déjà vu Too

Bombay Bar & Grill
143 S. California Street
Thursdays, Friday & Saturdays: DJs
Sunday 2-7: DJs

Café Fiore
66 S. California Street
Wed 12/4: Bryan McCann
Fri 12/6: Alex Nestor
Sat 12/7: Rick Whitfield
Tues 12/10: Donna Greene
Wed 12/11: Big Adventure
Fri 12/13: Self Righteous Bros.
Sat 12/14: The Collective
Tues 12/17: The Six

Cantara Cellars
126 Wood Road, Suite 104
Camarillo, CA
Thursdays: Karaoke

Cantina 31
Limon y Sal
598 E. Main Street
Saturdays: DJ
Sundays 1-4: Instone

Casa Bella
391 E. Main Street
Thursdays: Danny D.

The Cave
4435 McGrath Street
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Weds & Saturdays: Varon Thomas
Thurs & Fridays: Warren Takahashi

Copa Cubana
Ventura Harbor Village
Music 7 pm; Sat 11 am ; Sundays 4 pm
Saturdays: & Sundays: Kenny Devoe (11 am – 1 pm)
Tuesdays: The Jerry McWorter Trio
Sun 12/8: Brandon Ragan Project
Sun 12/15: House Arrest

Dargan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
593 E. Main Street
Sun 12/15: Sunday Drivers (4 pm)

Duke’s Griddle n Grill
1124 S. Seaward
Wednesdays: Karaoke

El Rey Cantina
294 E. Main Street
Fridays & Saturdays: DJ

Four Brix Winery
2290 Eastman Avenue
Music 6 – 8:30 pm Friday
Fri 12/6: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer
Fri 12/13: 50 Sticks of Dynamite

The Garage
1091 Scandia Avenue
Fri 12/6: Slanted Land, The Volt per Octaves, Hard Six
Sat 12/7: How to Live with Robots, Pink Droid, Identity Crisis
Wed 12/11: Paul Luc, Sammy Kay & Chad Price
Thurs 12/12: We were Giants, Next Door to Heaven

Gigi’s Cocktails
2493 Grand Avenue
(805) 642-2411
Thurs, Fri & Sat: Karaoke

Grapes and Hops
454 E. Main Street
Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun 4 pm
Fri 12/6: Diane Miller Band
Sat 12/7: The Barrelhouse Wailers
Sun 12/8: Mood Swings
Fri 12/13: Crosscut 805
Sat 12/14: Mojo Monkeys
Sun 12/15: Shawn Jones

The Greek Restaurant
Ventura Harbor Village
Music: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Mon, Thur & Fri: Kenny Devoe

Hong Kong Inn
435 E. Thompson Blvd
Tues 12/10: Chad Hates George, Whistlepig, Flyswatter, Ghetto Blaster

Keynote Lounge
10245 E. Telephone Road
Tues, Wed and Sun: Karaoke
Thursdays: Open mic night
Fri 12/6: DJ AVG
Sat 12/7: Action Down
Fri 12/13: Red Rhythm
Sat 12/14: Sin Chonies

Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd.
Tues: Open Mic, The Listening Room
Sat 12/7: Kyle Smith
Fri 12/13: Tate
Sat 12/14: Mark Masson & Friends
Sun 12/15: Holiday Jam (3 pm)

Made West Brewing
1744 Donlon Street
Thurs 6 pm; Sat 4 pm; Sun 3 pm
Thurs 12/5: Mark Masson
Sat 12/7: Left Hand Lions
Sun 12/8: Matthew Fosket
Thurs 12/12: RJ Bloke
Sat 12/14: The Yules
Sun 12/15: 50 Sticks of Dynamite

Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut Street
Wed 12/4: The Hu, Brown Lands
Fri 12/6: Angels & Airwaves
Thurs 12/12: As I Lay Dying, After the Burial, Emmure
Fri 12/13: Pete Yorn, Rain Phoenix
Sun 12/15: Chris Isaak

Margarita Villa
Ventura Harbor
Suns 2 pm;
Sun 12/8: Blue Motel Room
Fri 12/13: DJ NRC
Sat 12/14: DJ Primo
Sun 12/15: Mark Masson

Namba
47 S. Oak Street
Sundays: 2 pm
Thurs 12/5: Totally Welcome Song Circle
Sat 12/7: Doc Ventura, 805 Gospel Allstars, Marley Rae, Ghetto Lions
Sun 12/8: Bevan Manson w/ Vivian Mason
Sat 12/14: The Nutcracker “Twisted Version
Sun 12/15: The Nutcracker “Twisted Version

Oak and Main
419 E. Main Street
Tuesdays: Beer Bros. Open Mic
Fri 12/6: HedPE, Bazerk, United Rage
Sat 12/7: VC/DC, The Alligators
Sat 12/14: Don’t Push

O’Leary’s
6555 Telephone Road
Wed: Karaoke

Orozco’s de Ventura
839 E. Front Street
Fri & Sat 5 pm: Victor and Artis

Paddy’s
2 W. Main Street
Wednesdays: Karaoke
Fri & Sat: DJs

Peirano’s Delicatessen
204 E. Main Street
Music: 6-8, Sundays Noon – 2
Sat 12/14: Jodi Farrell

Plan B Winery
3520 Arundell Circle
Music 3-5 pm
Sun 12/8: California Dreams

Poinsettia Pavilion
3451 Foothill Road
Mon 12/9: Teddy and Betty
Mon 12/16: Dick Parent Band

Prime
2209 E. Thompson Blvd
Tuesdays: Danny D.

Red Cove
1809 E. Main Street
Fri 12/6: Nerve Expose, Temblad, ColdClaw, Northwind Wolves, Forgotten Legion
Sat 12/7: Mower, Pink Mist, Railer, CFTC, Combat Shock
Fri 12/13: The Barn Burners

Rubicon Theater
1006 E. Main Street
Wed 12/11 – Sun 12/22: Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings Musical

Sandbox Coffeehouse
204 E. Thompson Blvd
805-641-1025
Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon
Thursdays Open Mic
Sat 12/7: Jacob Vossler
Sun 12/8: Mike Scully
Sat 12/14: Steve the Singer

Sans Souci
21 S. Chestnut
Sundays: DJ Darko
Mondays: Karaoke w/ Brian Parra
Tuesdays: DJ Nick Dean
Wednesdays: Open mic
Thursdays: DJ Spinobi
Fri 12/13: The Hell Toupees, Deveros, Dead River Rebels
Sat 12/14: The Ripkatz

The Shores Restaurant
1031 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard
Thursdays: Karaoke
Fri 12/6: Karen Eden
Sat 12/7: Sound Effect
Fri 12/13: Alex Ariaga
Sat 12/14: Brandon Ragan Project

The Star Lounge
343 E. Main Street
Thursdays: DJ Terry
Fri 12/6: Dusty Jugz
Sat 12/7: Brandon Ragan Project
Fri 12/13: Greg & the Gallows
Sat 12/14: Vanise Terry Band

The Sushi House
1127 S Seaward Avenue
Music 1 – 3:30 pm
Saturdays: Gary Ballen

Topa Mountain Winery
821 W. Ojai Avenue, Ojai
Music: 3-5 pm, unless otherwise noted
Sat 12/7: Natalie Gelman & Erik Stucky
Sun 12/8: Conner Cherland
Sat 12/14: The Brambles, The Dales (1-6 pm)
Sun 12/15: Alan Thornhill, Jim Monahan & Martin Young

Ventura Beach Club
281 W. Main Street
Sun 12/8: Crooked Eye Tommy, Ray Jaurique & the Uptown Brothers, Jim Guston & Truth Jones, Johnny & the Love Handles, more…

Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 W. Harbor Blvd
Chopper Fest all day
Sun 12/8: Zepp Heads, Jan Michael & the Vincents, Twisted Gypsy, DJ PJ

Ventura Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church
1956 Palma Drive
Sat 12/7: Jodi Farrell’s Music Studio 25th Annual Holiday Concert

Ventura Winter Wine Walk
Downtown Ventura
Sat 12/7: Adelaide Band, Upstream, Bruno and the Hooligans

Winchester’s
632 E. Main Street
(805) 653-7446
Music at 7:00 pm; Sundays at 5 pm
Fri 12/6: National Cat
Sat 12/7: Mark Masson
Sun 12/8: Natalie Gelman
Fri 12/13: Two’s Company
Sat 12/14: Blown Over
Sun 12/15: Karyn 805

The Winery Ventura
4756 Market Street
Thurs – Sat 7-10; Sundays 5-8
Thurs 12/5: Teka & New Bossa
Fri 12/6: Tom Etchart & Friends
Sat 12/7: Bejammington
Sun 12/8: Native Vibe
Thurs 12/12: Blues Jam
Fri 12/13: Barrelhouse Wailers
Sat 12/14: Dr. T & the Blues Criminals
Sun 12/15: Rachel Flowers

1901
Speakeasy
740 South B Street, Oxnard
Fri 12/6: Frank Barajas
Sat 12/7: Rat Pack Ricky
Fri 12/13: Tex Pistols
Sat 12/14: Bobby Camp

VCCCD implements state-of-the-art emergency notification system

In response to a need to improve emergency communications, the Ventura County Community College District is implementing a state-of-the-art emergency mass notification system to disseminate real-time information to all students, guests, faculty, staff and administrators, whether they are on a campus or not. These notifications will be prior to, during and after an emergency such as fire, earthquake, severe weather, active shooter, hazardous material, power outage and more. The system is capable of delivering notifications 24/7, 365 days a year at Moorpark, Oxnard and Ventura colleges, Ventura College East Campus in Santa Paula, Oxnard College Fire Technology/Academy, Oxnard College Marine Center and the District Administration Center.

“The District is continually seeking to improve its campus and site facilities in all aspects of infrastructure, physical presence and a positive learning environment, including safety and security measures for students, employees and visitors,” said VCCCD Vice Chancellor of Business Services David El Fattal.

Work on the system installation is planned to be in two phases. Global CTI will complete Phase One using the current infrastructure so mobile and desktop solutions can be made available immediately. Phase Two will involve cabling, configuration and device installation. The system at all VCCCD sites is expected to be completed in 2021. Phase One began this fall at Ventura College.

“Safety and emergency preparedness at our campuses is of the utmost priority,” added Board Chair Dianne McKay. “Global CTI is a leader in the emergency notification industry with a proven track record of implementations at other California community colleges.”

The District’s planned Emergency Notification Solution (ENS) infrastructure will provide notifications through computer monitors, digital signage, outdoor speakers, short message service, public announcements, email and mobile apps. By integrating multiple communication methods, people will see and hear simultaneous audible and visual alerts. Messages will be distributed through indoor and outdoor speakers, classroom displays, dual-sided LCD devices in hallways, text messages on personal devices, and instructions from faculty, staff or administrators, who will also receive alerts on individual mobile apps.

The system’s solution is designed to be highly flexible and scalable and allows for growth as requirements change over time.