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The Ojai Valley Lavender Festival to burst forth in bloom

The festival draws thousands annually to Ojai.

Lavender magic returns for the 16th year as Ojai festoons herself in fragrant, purple glory to celebrate an especially bountiful and breathtakingly beautiful season of local lavender. While drought and fire affected last year’s crop, Mother Nature has been most tender with temps and generous with rain in 2019 to produce a banner year for the versatile herb.

Always held the last Saturday in June to coincide with Ojai’s peak lavender bloom Festival will be Saturday, June 29th, 10am-5pm at Libbey Park. The festival draws thousands annually to Ojai for a family-friendly day of art, music, food, games, speakers, prizes and over 100 vendors offering a wide array of lavender and lavender-inspired products, including oils, vinegars, honey, aromatherapy and beauty products, culinary items, candles and of course plenty of freshly cut, dried and potted lavender. Local shops, restaurants, wineries, breweries, java cafes and overnight accommodations love to participate in the lavender celebration, too, and many feature unique lavender items and sales specials.

The sober side to this exciting event is that 2019 will be the final festival, at least as of the moment of this writing. The Ojai Valley Lavender Festival (OVLF) committee – tiny but fierce – has produced this incredible event for 16 years. The all-volunteer team lead by Executive Director Neil Friedrichsen, President Cindy Mullins and Vice President Joy Brown, is ready to retire. Yes, it’s a lot of work but it brings so much joy to so many. Hopefully another group or organization will step up and assume the lavender mantel to carry the festival into the future. Interested? Please contact Cindy Mullins at www.ojaivalleylavenderfestival.org to learn more.

Start with a 10:00 am performance by musician Richard Kaller on Libbey Park’s front patio. The all-day music lineup at the gazebo will feature the Old Time Fiddlers, District 8 at 10:00 am; Hal Waite and the Gaddis Boys at 11:15 pm; Lynn Mullins and Coyote Creek at 12:30 pm; Smitty and Julija at 1:45 pm, Cindy Kalmenson and the Lucky Ducks at 2:45 pm; and Jon Gindick at 3:45 p.m.

The festival speakers’ tent will present Renee Roth at 12:00 pm with “Greywater Reclamation,” and Amanda Mullins at 2:00 pm with “Make Your Favorite Foods Nutritious and Delicious.”

Art, including entries in the 2019 Ojai Valley Lavender Festival Art Contest, will be on display and for sale in the festival’s art pavilion.

OVLF’s popular Passport Game will offer fun, adventure and plenty of chances to win great prizes donated by festival vendors.

Another favorite, local Frog Creek Lavender Farm will again join the festivities, offering farm visits with U-pick lavender at its Upper Ojai farm 10:00 am- 5:00 pm on festival day, June 29th, and 10:00 am-3:00 pm weekends through July. www.frogcreekfarmojai.com for directions and details.

As a nonprofit organization, the Ojai Valley Lavender Festival has long supported the community through scholarship awards and community grants. This year’s $2,500 OLVF David Mason Scholarship Award goes to Claire Hankins. Additional $2,000 OVLF Scholarship recipients are Karen Romero Sanchez, Angela Zirpolo, Aliyah Zweig and Giovanni Torres.

The free event offers free parking managed by Chief Peak 4-H, with complimentary parking shuttles run by HELP of Ojai. OVLF warmly thanks these organizations, as well as Ojai/Ventura Teen Challenge, Von’s, Ojai City Council, and OVLF’s many new and returning volunteers, vendors and festival guests, for helping to make the Ojai Valley Lavender Festival a joyful, memorable, and successful community event year after year. It’s been a really great romp through the lavender. Learn more at www.ojaivalleylavenderfestival.org

Tattooing For Change

Local tattoo artist preps Nichole Franklin for a tattoo for the SNAFI fundraiser.

by Amy Brown

It’s 9:30am on a Sunday and there’s already a long line out the door at Roses and Rivets Gallery and Body Art studio in Santa Paula. Folks had been queued up for some time, waiting to be tattooed by Steph Sparrow at her second annual fundraising event for Still Not Asking For It (SNAFI), a tattoo flash fundraiser event for sexual assault and rape survivors. All proceeds go to organizations which aid in prevention, healing and justice of survivors. Ventura resident Sparrow was selected as the only tattoo artist in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties to participate in the national event, and she chose the Coalition for Family Harmony’s rape crisis center in Oxnard as the organization to receive the money raised from her efforts in the event.

Sparrow tattooed participants from morning into the night, and raised $2,200 for the Coalition, twice what she raised in the event last year. Flash events have pre-drawn tattoo designs relevant to the cause, and available at a reduced price.  Customers are tattooed on a first come, first served basis. “Word definitely gets around that I’m doing it, and it’s kind of intense, with hardly any time for bathroom breaks or to eat, it’s crazy!” said Sparrow.

She shared that she was expecting the crowds, but wasn’t expecting the number of people who also shared their own stories of rape or incest during the event. “The tattoo chair is always kind of a confessional, and I’ve had people tell me about their childhood abuse; it’s a really powerful thing,” said Sparrow. “Tattooing itself gives people the sacred space to own their own bodies; it’s such a powerful ritual. Tattooing did that for me. I’m honored that so many people came out to support the event, and to see so much money being donated to the Coalition.”

Nichole Franklin, a native of Ventura and currently residing in Santa Paula, was one of the first in line for the event. “Steph is a phenomenal artist, plus, she’s a pilot, has been a teacher and a musician—she’s basically my spirit animal,” said Franklin. “This is a great cause—all the events she does are great—but this one is a little more personal for me,” said Franklin, who chose a whimsical Stegosaurus tattoo design with the words “Don’t Touch” below it, in homage to the SNAFI cause.

“We’ve basically been waiting our whole lives for a woman-owned tattoo shop in this area,” said Morgan Williamson, as she waited patiently to get a cute baby porcupine design with “Don’t Touch” under it on her left forearm. When asked why she chose that design, she said “It’s an adorable way to get a little bit of closure, now I’ll be able to look down at something pretty.”

Sparrow who has been tattooing for 12 years, is essentially a modern Renaissance woman; with a PhD in Music Composition, she was also a former college professor, and currently holds a private pilot’s license, and is an avid long-distance runner on the Ventura trailheads. Opposing stereotypes comes with her territory and her brand. “Every single day is an exercise in combatting stereotypes,” she says of her shop, and being a woman-owned business, not to mention tattoos in general. “Tattooing is an outlet of self-ownership, and self-expression, and to be able to empower other people in that way in a safe space is a real honor.”

Focus on the Masters celebrate 25 years

“All These Amazing People” have been profiled by FOTM.

by Jill Forman

Donna Granata believes that artists’ stories can inspire. Her nonprofit, Focus on the Masters, endeavors to share those stories along with their works, demonstrating the importance of the arts to a healthy community. “Art can save lives, my own personal journey is proof of that.”

FOTM literally started in Donna’s kitchen. Disabled from an accident, in pain and battling depression, the recent Brooks Photography graduate was trying to focus on what she could do instead of her limitations, driven by “a need to find what was nurturing to my soul.” She was on the verge of losing her home, had no income, and took a brave step: she started a nonprofit. Her own story is as inspiring as those the FOTM artists tell.

As a photographer, she was already submerged in the art community; a graduate project she had done for Art City became the basis for what organically grew into a bona fide art archive and library. At her offices in Ventura, there are fireproof cabinets with art, documents, sketch books, show reviews, video tapes and so on from many area artists. And of course, all the research is digitized and safely stored. “It’s a treasure trove of humanity,” Granata rejoices. Archives contain hours of interviews and extensive research on each subject.

In the beginning, she started going through old photos and found images of well-known local artists which she would share. Her first Artist Spotlight presentation was a lecture on Beatrice Wood, then a friend suggested she interview some of these artists as part of future productions. As she says, “the penny dropped” for her future mission of sharing art with the community. “Art is a mirror of society; it’s common humanity.” As an example, she tells about one artist from an abusive home whose art tells the story of pain and fear. “It takes courage to allow yourself to be vulnerable.” People hear these stories and don’t feel alone; they see what the artist has done with their experience, turned it into art.

Learning To See is FOTM’s art education program offered through the schools, “…empowering your child with the gift of creative and critical thinking.” This outreach is ideal for 7th and 8th grade, but appropriate for any age. Every lesson is based on the life and work of one of the artists. Cross-curricular it can include geography or science as relates to the artists’ life. The students love that they are utilizing the work of living artists in their community. The pieces the students make is always exhibited throughout the community; kids get to see their work up in libraries, coffeehouses, etc. There is also a partnership with turning Point, teaching art to those with mental illness and exhibiting their work. A flyer from a recent show says, “A celebration of the creative spirit!”

FOTM’s archives are used by books, magazines, museum and gallery support staffs. Students use her resources for master’s theses. The highest profile exhibition utilizing her information was at the Getty, of Horace Bristol and Dorothea Lange. Getty staff came to FOTM to do the research on Horace Bristol, including two full filing cabinets of his memoirs.

FOTM presents the Artist Spotlight series monthly at the Museum of Ventura County. A gala celebrating their 25-year anniversary will be September 14. A cultural excursion to Oaxaca celebrating Dia de Los Muertos happens October 29-November 5. Details, tickets or reservations for all these events can be found at focusonthemasters.com

Mathnasium of Ventura official ribbon cutting

Mathnasium of Ventura recently held their official ribbon cutting and on Saturday, June 8, they officially introduced themselves to the community and showed off what they are all about. There was plenty of family friendly fun including games, food, music and prizes and of course plenty of math. At Mathnasium, they make math make sense. Mathnasium have been the math experts for over 15 years and are so excited to open their doors in Ventura. www.mathnasium.com/ventura/events for more information. Located at 1746-B S. Victoria Ave. 805-525-MATH (6284).

Vol. 12, No. 19 – June 19 – July 2, 2019 – Ventura Music Scene

by Pam Baumgardner
VenturaRocks.com

Gearing up for the 2019 Ventura Music Festival (VMF) season, Artistic Director, Nuvi Mehta, will hold a free reception at the Museum of Ventura County on Sunday, June 30. Equipped with violin and video clips, Nuvi will highlight the past 25 years of VMF; donations will be accepted. The official program for this year runs July 11 through July 21. For a full listing of concerts go to VenturaMusicFestival.org.

When last I checked, there were only tickets available for two shows for the Music Under the Stars series this summer: Sound Effect (R&B, soul, pop, funk) for July 20 and Rodeo Drive (country rock) for July 27. All other concerts are sold out; secure your tickets for one or both of the remaining shows by calling the City of Ventura during regular business hours at (805) 658-4728.

There’s a double hitter at Oak and Main on Saturday night, June 22, with Goodnight Kiss and Brothers Fortune; then on Sunday afternoon (noon to 5), June 23, don’t miss the Americana showcase hosted by Medicine Hat, featuring RJ Bloke (Patrolled by Radar), Farm Truck, and Lasers Lasers Birmingham.

Discovery is giving you a chance to be up close and personal with actor and singer/songwriter, Jeff Bridges, when he plays the venue on Wednesday, July 24. Bridges has released a handful of albums over the years and will be performing acoustically as a duo. I can only imagine the backstory on many of his original tunes and the antidotes he’ll share with the audience. Get ticket at DiscoveryVentura.com.

Quick Notes: Congratulations to Jodi Farrell who is celebrating her 25th anniversary since opening the Jodi Farrell Music Studio; reggae returns to Café Fiore on Sunday afternoons in the Tree House Lounge for the summer; Jon Gindick returns with full band to Grapes and Hops for a show on Thursday, June 20; MUNCH returns to the Museum of Ventura County with The Ventura Artists Union Jam Band on Thursday, June 20 (11:30 am – 1:30 pm); the Red Cove has live music on Saturday, June 22, with Zig Zags, Char-Man, Vnlvx and Tung; and Gigi’s has reggae on Tuesday night, June 25, with Herbal Rootz and Ghetto Lions.

And finally, have I mentioned that I’ve been asked to emcee the Topa Mountain Music Fest at Libbey Bowl on Saturday, September 21 this year? Yessiree Bob! Performing this year will be Brett Dennen, Marc Broussard Band, The Mother Hips, Reverend Tall Tree, Bryan Titus Trio with the Brambles, Timmy Curran Band with Lee Koch, Tom Freund, and Quincy Coleman with Shane Alexander. Dude, that is a load of talent performing on one stage. Two charities will benefit this year: Stand for Cancer and the Glioblastoma Foundation. For more information and to get your tickets, go to TopaMountainMusicFest.org.

Do you have any music-related news or upcoming shows you want help publicizing? Please send all information short or long to [email protected]. For updated music listings daily, go to www.VenturaRocks.com.

Activities for elderly men at senior living facilities

by June Fletcher

According to the 2015-2016 National Study of Long-Term Care Providers (NSLTCP), more than twice as many women live in residential care communities compared to men. Often, the activities, décor and social events at assisted living facilities and nursing homes seem to appeal overwhelmingly to female residents. However, the baby boomer generation is aging rapidly and facilities will soon be forced to take more notice of their male residents’ preferences. While there are more people looking to stay in their own homes during retirement with the aid of extra care services – you can learn more about Care For Family here – there are others looking to senior living communities as a way to live out their retirement in independence and comfort. It’s important to remember that there are various forms of elderly care out there and even those that are exclusive to existing members of specific organizations – Masonic charities like the Masonic Home of Virginia provide free shelter and care for elderly Virginia Masons, so that’s worth keeping in mind if you’re a fraternity member. It’s also good to know if you’re the charitable type who likes to make donations to worthy causes.

Plenty of senior living communities are expanding activities and amenities geared towards elderly men. For example, The Arbors Assisted Living in Westfield, Massachusetts, hosts a regular men’s night at its onsite pub, while Canyon Creek in Cottonwood, Utah, offers weekly Wii Sports events in simulated bowling, baseball and tennis. The Cottages, an assisted living and memory care community in Weiser, Idaho, frequently takes residents on field trips to practice putting and play a few holes at a local golf course.

Kim Blocher, social programing manager at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence, Kansas, explains that the stereotype surrounding senior living facilities and their lack of masculine appeal, “Just isn’t true.” While male residents typically aren’t interested in more feminine activities like sewing and afternoon tea, they flock to Blocher’s regular blackjack and Texas hold ’em events. In fact, outings to a Kansas City Royals baseball game and a Father’s Day car show and brunch were both hits with the elderly men at Brandon Woods. “They tend to like activities that are competitive,” Blocher notes, even if the prizes are sundries like paper towels.

Many facilities have run with this concept and created permanent events and amenities oriented to men, too. New Horizons in Marlborough, Massachusetts, has installed a putting green, a horseshoe pit, and a devoted space for residents to play lawn games like croquet and bocce ball. Features and events at Cypress Palms in Largo, Florida, include a veteran’s club, a computer club, men-only chats over coffee and even an intergenerational drum circle.

Granted, getting a group of men together isn’t always easy. Debi Trammell, an activity director in Texas, points out that men tend to enjoy talking with other men, but they are not likely to seek each other out. In fact, men sometimes need multiple reminders, encouragement from peers and reassurance that their friends are also attending before they’ll agree to participate in an event or activity. When they finally do show up, however, “They enjoy sharing stories and accomplishments,” Trammell admits.

Finding activities that appeal to senior men can certainly be tricky. Of course, some male residents do enjoy playing bingo or honing their artistic skills, but many would rather discuss politics or watch sports. Still, a number of games, activities and social opportunities can spark their interest, including chess, cards, trivia, building and painting model cars, trains, planes, and ships, current events clubs, karaoke, woodworking, and fly fishing. Outings to comedy clubs, sporting events, musical performances, rodeos and restaurants can provide an exciting change of scenery for elderly men, too.

The easiest way to find a pastime that an aging loved one will enjoy is to get to know their personality and individual interests. A senior living community’s activity director should devote time to getting to know their residents and curate events and opportunities to meet those needs and interests. Most seniors require some gentle encouragement to get involved at first, but once they make some friends and find a few activities they like, it will help them settle into their new home and greatly improve their quality of life.

Free Women’s Symposium explores women’s health issues and ‘Aging Gracefully’

A range of health issues that women face as they age, from hormonal imbalances to cognitive issues to good nutrition, will be the focus of a free half-day symposium on Saturday, June 22, at the Ventura Beach Marriott.

Community Memorial Health System is hosting the Women’s Symposium as part of its 2019 Speaker Series. The June 22 symposium will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a light continental breakfast and exhibit tables before the moderator, Dr. Ali Shuman, presents the opening remarks at 8 a.m. The event, with the theme “Aging Gracefully,” runs until noon.

Participating expert physicians will discuss health issues important to women as they age with a focus on aging gracefully. Issues to be discussed include hormonal havoc, good nutrition, varicose veins, sports injuries and exercising for your age, how to stay focused, Botox and fillers, and looking younger with a mini facelift. The event also will include a panel discussion as well as information about the latest research, procedures, treatments and support available.

Registration is free but reservations are required. For reservations, visit www.cmhshealth.org/rsvp

or call Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006.

Vol. 12, No. 19 – June 19 – July 2, 2019 – Music Calendar

For more events go to VenturaRocks.com

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

The Blue Room
Ventura Harbor Village
(Next to Comedy Club)
Thursdays: Gypsy Blues Band

Boatyard Pub
Ventura Harbor Village
Monday-Thursday 6 pm, Friday & Saturday 7 pm
Mondays: Milo Sledge
Tuesdays: Jason Ho/Frank Barajas
Thursdays: Bluegrass Jam
Wed 6/19: Finnhead Dave
Fri 6/21: Karen Eden w/ The Bad Apples
Sat 6/22: Goleta Sound
Sun 6/23: Big Adventure Duo
Wed 6/26: Karen Eden w/ The Bad Apples
Fri 6/28: Teresa Russell & Stephen Geyer
Sat 6/29: Epitome of Dreams
Sun 6/30: CRV

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

Café Fiore
66 S. California Street
Wed 6/19: David Patt
Fri 6/21: Instone
Sat 6/22: Action Down
Sun 6/23: After the Smoke
Tues 6/25: David Patt
Wed 6/26: Kylie
Fri 6/28: Kylie Butler
Sat 6/29: Self Righteous Bros.
Sun 6/30: Casey Jones

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; Sundays 4 pm
Tuesdays: The Jerry McWorter Trio
Wed 5/22: Al Macias Open Mic
Fri 6/21: Nuestro Band
Sat 6/22: Ruben Estrada & The Martinez Brothers
Sun 6/23: Karen Eden
Fri 6/28: Nuestro Band
Sat 6/29: Brandon Ragan Project
Sun 6/30: Hot Roux

Discovery
1888 Thompson Blvd
Thurs 6/20: Long Beach Dub All Stars
Fri 6/21: Dog n Butterfly
Sat 6/22: Led Zepplica
Sun 6/23: Groove Session
Thurs 6/27: Through the Roots, Roots of Rebellion, Strange Brew
Fri 6/28: Jerry’s Middle Finger
Sat 6/29: Yachtley Crew
Sun 6/30: The Expanders, The Oles

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

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

Four Brix Winery
2290 Eastman Avenue
Music 6 – 8:30 pm
Fri 6/21: Ignition
Fri 6/28: Inna Rude Mood

Garage
1091 Scandia Avenue
Sat 6/29: Beowulf, Pink Mist, Bootleg Brigade, Hysteria, Dead Heat

Gigi’s Cocktails
2493 Grand Avenue
(805) 642-2411
Thurs, Fri & Sat: Karaoke
Tues 6/25: Herbal Rootz, Ghetto Lions

Golden China
760 S. Seaward
(805) 652-0688
Karaoke seven nights a week 9 pm
Tuesdays 7 pm: Open Mic
Thursdays 7 pm: Open Jazz Jam
Sat 6/22: Emo Night
Sun 6/23: Heretic A.D., Legions

Grapes and Hops
454 E. Main Street
Wed & Thurs 6 pm; Fri & Sat 8 pm, Sun 4 pm
Thurs 6/20: Jon Gindick
Sun 6/23: The Salty Suites
Tues 6/25: Folias Duo

Hong Kong Inn
435 E. Thompson Blvd
Fri 6/21: Doc Ventura
Sat 6/22: The Allegations
Sun 6/23: Del Franklin
Sat 6/29: Tracy Quinn O’Brien

Keynote Lounge
10245 E. Telephone Road
Tues, Wed and Sun: Karaoke
Thursdays: Open mic night
Fri 6/21: Reign
Sat 6/22: Ditto
Fri 6/28: Magnificent Bastards
Sat 6/29: DJ-AVG

Leashless Brewing
585 E. Thompson Blvd.
Tues: Open Mic, The Listening Room
Fri 6/21: Joe Henry Band
Sat 6/22: Same Mother, Same Father
Sun 6/23: The Swillys
Fri 6/28: Cheyenne Sky Band

Limon y Sal
598 E. Main Street
Fridays: DJ
Saturdays: DJ
Sundays: Instone (1-4 pm)

Made West Brewing
1744 Donlon Street
Thurs 6 pm; Sat 4 pm; Sun 3 pm
Sun 6/30: RJ Mischo

Majestic Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut Street
Sat 6/22: Gasolina, 2Deep

Margarita Villa
Ventura Harbor Village
Tues 6/18: Dave Rea
Wed 6/19: Karen Eden w/ The Bad Apples
Fri 6/21: Matt Clark
Sat 6/22: Crosscut 805
Sun 6/23: Doc Rogers Band
Fri 6/28: Vanise Terry Band
Sat 6/29: Freedom of Expression
Sun 6/30: Doc Rogers Band

Museum of Ventura County
100 E. Main Street
Thurs 6/20: The Ventura Artis Union (11:30 – 1:30 pm)

Oak and Main
419 E. Main Street
Tuesdays: Beers Brothers Open Mic
Thurs 6/20: Mark Masson & Friends
Fri 6/21: Colette Lovejoy Band
Sat 6/22: Goodnight Kiss, Brothers Fortune
Sun 6/23: Medicine Hat, RJ Boke, Lasers Lasers Birmingham, Farm Truck
Thurs 6/27: Beers Brothers Showcase
Fri 6/28: Johnny & the Love Handles
Sat 6/29: Elements
Sun 6/30: Teresa Russell & Tom Buenger

O’Leary’s
6555 Telephone Road
Wed: Karaoke

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

Plan B Winery
3520 Arundell Circle
Sun 6/9: Johnny and the Love Handles

Prime
2209 E. Thompson Blvd
Tuesdays: Danny D.

Red Cove
1809 E. Main Street
Sat 6/22: Zig Zags, Char-Man, Vnlvx, Tung
Fri 6/28: O’Craven, Disrupted Euphoria, Bone Maggot, IckyBaby

Sandbox Coffeehouse
204 E. Thompson Blvd
805-641-1025
Thurs 6 pm, Weekends noon
Thursdays Open Mic
Sat 6/22: Old Dolores & Messy
Sun 6/23: Steve the singer
Sat 6/29: EJ Mathew

Sans Souci
21 S. Chestnut
Sundays: DJ Darko
Mondays: Karaoke w/ Brian Parra
Tuesdays: DJ Nick Dean
Wednesdays: Open mic
Thursdays: DJ Spinobi
Fri 6/21: Fallen Saints
Sat 6/22: Brutalist
Fri 6/28: Johnny Hellhole
Sat 6/29: Stevie Char

The Shores Restaurant
1031 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard
Thursdays: Karaoke
Fri 6/21: Scott Spindell
Sat 6/22: Pull the Trigger
Sun 6/23: Brandon Ragan Project
Fri 6/28: Dave Parsonage
Sat 6/29: A Shore Thing
Sun 6/30: Alphabet Astronauts

The Star Lounge
343 E. Main Street
Fri 6/21: CRV
Sat 6/22: Brandon Ragan Project
Fri 6/28: Mini Driver Band
Sat 6/29: The Seaside Band

The Tavern
211 E. Santa Clara Street
(805) 643-3264
Sundays: DJ Steezy Steve
Tuesdays: Karaoke
Thursdays: Get Right DJ
Wed 6/19: Dying to be Dead
Sat 6/22: The Black Stripes

Topa Mountain Winery
821 W. Ojai Avenue, Ojai
Music Saturdays: 5-7; Sundays 4-6
Sat 6/22: Bad Leaf
Sun 6/23: Brandon Romero
Sat 6/29: Shylah Ray
Sun 6/30: Shawn Jones

Winchester’s
632 E. Main Street
(805) 653-7446
Music at 7:00 pm; Sundays at 5 pm
Fri 6/21: Sean Wiggins
Sat 6/22: Déjà vu Too
Sun 6/23: Two’s Company
Fri 6/28: Frank Barajas
Sat 6/29: Simple
Sun 6/30: Meg & Alex

1901 Speakeasy
649 South B Street, Oxnard
Fri 6/21: Frank Barajas
Sat 6/22: Chris Murphy
6/28: Shawn Jones
6/29: Morrison Drive

The 805 Bar
Ventura Harbor
Music at 11 am – 1 pm Fri & Saturday
4-7 pm Saturday
Saturdays: Kenny Devoe
Sundays: Kenny Devoe