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Dab Art is pleased to present ABSTRAKT

Dab Art is pleased to present ABSTRAKT, a group exhibition by new curator Uta Culemann-Ritke at H Gallery in Midtown Ventura. 1793 E Main St. Opening Reception | Friday, March 6, 6-10pm.

Germanically titled in honor of Uta’s home country, ABSTRAKT is simply indicative of the show’s genre. The selection of work featured in the exhibit is dramatically more contemplative than literal. Uta’s principal exhibition is indicative of her passion for abstract art and affinity for high design. Utilizing H Gallery’s vintage charm as a backdrop, the works selected for ABSTRAKT creates a winsome experience for the viewer. The opening of ABSTRAKT also marks H Gallery’s return to First Friday’s Ventura.

Fox Fine Jewelry presents Boundless

Duane Eells “Boundless”

Fox Fine Jewelry presents Boundless, an art show with Duane Eells and James Perucci from March 12 to May 10, with an Art Reception on March 14 from 6 – 8 pm.

Duane Eells started growing his passion for art at a young age when his mother enrolled him in an oil painting class at age 10. Now living in Ojai, Eells, an Ojai Studio Artist, enjoys painting the human form. His current work of dancers captures the motion of their movement in stillness.

James Petrucci works predominantly in oil, creating abstract landscapes that are incredibly evocative through his brushstrokes and use of color. Petrucci grew up in Santa Barbara and now lives in Ojai, where he is an Ojai Studio Artist.

Show information: http://bit.ly/Eells-Petrucci

Fox Fine Jewelry
560 East Main Street
(805) 652-1800

Vol. 13, No. 11 – Feb 26 – Mar 10, 2020 – Forever Homes Wanted

Adoptable Elton is spreading the word that Ventura County Animals Services is offering an adoption special for the month of February. Any shelter bunny that is available for adoption and already spayed or neutered can be adopted for $14. Elton is a sweet and handsome boy who is eager for a family of his own. To meet Elton and learn more about this month’s adoption special, please visit VCAS at 600 Aviation Drive in Camarillo and ask for ID #A710924.

Sweet soul Rocco is a 7 1/2-year-old Chow X awaiting his a new adventure. For a mellow guy he still enjoys playing outside and going for walks. Rocco likes to have all the love and attention at home so being an only child is what works for him. Canine Adoption and Rescue League C.A.R.L. CARL Adoption Center-call 644-7387 for more information.

Ventura Music Festival starts soon!

by Shirley Lorraine

It’s almost here! The 26th annual Ventura Music Festival has announced it’s 2020 line-up. And, as always, it looks to be spectacular.

A free preview event was held Sunday, February 16 at the Ventura County Museum for the “unveiling.” Susan Scott, Executive Director of the Festival, noted that this year promises “a wonderful mixed genre journey to take.”

Artistic Director Nuvi Mehta skillfully guided the audience into musical heaven with a beautiful and complex Bach violin solo. He then introduced the first Festival concert which will take place at 3 p.m. on Sunday March 22.

Mnozil Brass (pronounced Naw-zil), a unique group of gifted musicians from Austria, will perform in Cirque style at Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo. Mnozil Brass is described as” European humor meets brass septet meets Monty Python” in a “concert with character.” The troupe will bring a lively mixture of folk, jazz, pop, classical and whimsy along with “moments of sheer silliness & some of the finest brass playing imaginable.” Tickets will go fast for this unique concert.

Then, for two weeks in July into August, the Festival will be in full swing. Leading the line-up will be Tea & Trumpets on Thursday, July 23 at 3 p.m. at the Pierpont Inn.

The weekend continues with concerts at the Ventura College Performing Arts Center. Friday evening at 8 p.m. audiences will delight in the stunning talents of Aubrey Logan, a trombonist and vocalist. She can frequently be seen playing with Post Modern Jukebox as well as presenting solo.

Saturday, July 25 at 8 features Time for Three, a contemporary string trio, who will present a blend of classical melody and pop culture.

Rounding out the first weekend, on Sunday, July 26 at 3 p.m. Andrea Roberto, classical guitarist, will dazzle audiences with his finger work. An award-winning musician, Roberto started learning guitar at age 4.

This year’s free concert in Mission Park will be held Thursday, July 30 at 5 p.m. An all-female group called Adaawe (ah-dah-way) brings music from Africa, Israel, Morocco, Kenya and more for an experience transcending barriers.

The final weekend will again be presented at Ventura College Performing Arts Center starting with Django Festival Allstars on Friday, July 31 at 8 p.m. Their unparalleled brand of gypsy jazz will be a delight.

Saturday, August 1 at 8 p.m. multiple Grammy award winning saxophonist Tom Scott and the L.A. Express will take the stage.

The season will close with a performance by classical pianist Sean Chen on Sunday, August 2 at 3 p.m. Chen is a multiple major competition winner. He will be presenting works of Beethoven as part of worldwide celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday.

The season is not to be missed. Each year it features top talents in the entertainment world bringing world class music to Ventura County.

Tickets are available now at www.VenturaMusicFestival.org, (805) 648-3146, or at the Festival office at 472 E. Santa Clara St, downtown Ventura.

Ventura and other large water users continue working together on physical solution

The City of Ventura has requested a six-month extension for property owners to decide whether to file an answer in the Ventura River Watershed lawsuit. The City expects the court will make a decision on the City’s request at a court hearing on February 27, 2020 at 1:45 p.m. in Los Angeles Superior Court. To date, the City is unaware of any parties that oppose the City’s request for the extension.  The City will share the court’s decision as soon as possible after the hearing.

Stemming from a 2014 lawsuit filed by environmental nonprofit Santa Barbara Channelkeeper against the City of Ventura and the state of California, the City — who reached an interim settlement agreement with Santa Barbara Channelkeeper in 2019 – is in ongoing discussions with the large water users to develop a collaborative, local “physical solution” to protect the Steelhead population and maintain its least expensive and oldest water resource, the Ventura River. If a settlement is reached, the City’s cross-complaint, an action taken to initiate the collaborative solution, would not be litigated.

In January of this year, notices and summons were sent to 10,472 and 1,701 property owners respectively, as a result of a court order requiring the noticing in order for the court to recognize any settlement agreement. City officials acknowledged the inadequate messaging efforts prior to sending out the notices. The City has taken rapid strides in developing a new communications approach to reach those impacted and ensure the public has accurate information about the pending litigation and settlement talks, and more importantly, understands what’s next and how it impacts water users.

The City has developed a website dedicated exclusively to providing information about this topic, which includes a comprehensive FAQ section, a resources page that includes links to the recordings of the public meetings the City has held on this topic, and a news section which will be regularly updated.

In the meantime, the City is asking the court for a six-month extension for property owners to file answers, to allow those who received Notices or Summons additional time to decide if they would like to join the lawsuit. The case is not being actively litigated during the mediation process. The City is optimistic that it will make sufficient progress toward a settlement agreement during that time.

 

To learn more about the proceedings, please visit http://www.venturariver.com.

 

Mega Tax Day at the Cal Lutheran University Oxnard Campus

Trained volunteers came together to help individuals and families for Mega Tax Day at the Cal Lutheran University Oxnard Campus. United Way of Ventura County prepared just over 70 tax returns for free through their Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) for Mega Tax Day. With the new Young Child Tax Credit, eligible families can qualify to receive an extra $1,000 in their pocket. VITA assistance will go on at nine locations until May 2, 2020. Appointments are available by calling 2-1-1.

“Tri-Anything Retreat” for women business owners

The first annual “Tri-Anything Retreat” is being held on Friday, March 27th from 10:30am to 4:00pm at the picturesque Brick Barn Wine Estate in Buellton, California. Tickets are just $70 for a full day that includes lunch and wine. A post-retreat wine and cheese party is available for those attendees and their guests who are looking to extend their day and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Local discounted weekend and overnight accommodations are also available. Tickets are available now at www.tinyurl.com/trianything2020.

Hosted by four local National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) chapters – Bakersfield, California Central Coast, Santa Barbara, and Ventura County, with the support of NAWBO Los Angeles, the Tri-Anything Retreat promises to be filled with plenty of reenergizing, skills building, and making new connections. Made possible in part by Gold Sponsor Chase Bank, with additional support from Santana Wealth Management, and Thrive, Flourish and Grow, this retreat is open to all women business owners and leaders looking to connect with other successful women entrepreneurs from throughout the tri-counties and central valley. .

NAWBO Ventura County is thrilled to be taking part in this impactful, first annual event convening 100+ women business owners.