Ojai Events

Nov 11: Ojai Women's Business Social at Theater 150

2009-09-17T21:03:28Z

You’re invited to meet up with the Women of Ojai* who are in business, big and small, and those with a creative entrepreneurial spirit to do what they love in the world. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a little support? This free networking social brings together an amazing resource of women. We counted over 60 ATTENDEES at the July 2009 event. No kidding, we mean business. Get a babysitter, order more business cards and tell your friends. About this Ojai* thing: Women have joined us from as far as Corona, Santa Barbara, Pasadena Carpinteria, and Los Angeles. Ojai residency is not a requirement for attending, it’s just one of the perks of living here. If you’re visiting Ojai, you’re invited! Bring your business cards and brochures or just bring yourself, and relax... You’re in good company.

Nov 12: Free Intro to Meditation at Meditation Mount at Meditation Mount

2009-11-03T11:45:00Z

Katherine and Roger Collins will introduce newcomers to the purpose of meditation, meditation practice and simple techniques to get started. in a relaxed and open atmosphere, this timeless practice is demystified.

Nov 14: Interact Club Pancake Breakfast at other venue

2009-11-05T14:58:28Z

Nordhoff High School's Interact Club will hold its annual fund-raising pancake breakfast on Nov.14 from 7a.m. to noon at the Presbyterian Church, 304 Foothill Road, at the corner of Alsio Stree. pay $8 at the door for a breakfast of eggs, pancakes, juice, the works.

Nov 14: Oaks and Gardens Workshop at City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden

2008-08-15T16:44:19Z

We love our oaks but don't always know what they need. Learn everything you need to know about caring for the oak trees in your yard at this free workshop with local arborist Michael Inaba of Inaba Horticulture. Clear up any confusion about how and when to water, and what to do with all those leaves. Find out about water saving native plants that can be used for landscaping beneath oaks, too. Your oak trees are an important part of your landscape, and they are even more important to the environment! Come learn how you can get the most from your trees, and how to avoid extra expenses to maximize your “green investment.” The workshop will take place rain or shine.

Nov 14: Reality Party for Parents - exposing teen party culture at other venue

2009-11-10T16:11:29Z

November 14: Reality Party for Parents in Ojai Saturday, November 14 1/2 Hour Tours run between 2-7:30pm At a private home in Ojai FREE! Adults only Register today! www.straightupvc.org/register Download PDF flyer at http://www.straightupvc.org/rp_ojai_1109.pdf Many adults feel drinking is a rite of passage and think teen drinking and parties are the same as when they were young. Straight Up youth want parents to face the current realities and learn why and how we need adults to help change these dangerous social norms. Participants will tour a home set up to portray a teen drinking party with youth actors voicing concerns expressed by local teens and young adults. Tours start at 2pm and run every half hour through 7:30pm. Address will be provided upon registration. Tours last 25 minutes; a short discussion follows. This event is co-sponsored by Straight Up Ventura County, City Impact and Ojai Valley Youth Foundation SAFE Coalition Community Outreach Partners. Spaces are limited! Register online today: www.straightupvc.org/register

Nov 14: "Art in the Family" at Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts

2009-11-05T14:24:58Z

Art in the Family November 14 – December 27, 2009 Logan Gallery Works by Ben Wilson, Evelyn Wilson, and Joanne Jaffe Opening Reception: Saturday, November 14, 2009 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Nov 14: OVGC’s Culinary Club Recipe Swap & Tasting Social at 340 Avenida de la Vereda, Ojai CA

2009-11-03T11:23:43Z

You’re Invited!! The Ojai Valley Green Coalition’s Culinary Club is holding its second quarterly Recipe Swap & Tasting Social on Saturday, Nov. 14th, 2009, from 3 to 5 PM. This Event Is Free! (supervised children welcome) Join in with your favorite recipe featuring this season’s local, fresh produce and that unique combination of ingredients which stirs your passion. What to Bring • A Vegetarian Entree or Side Casserole? Salad? Dessert? Whatever you love, so will we. Eggs and Dairy are okay, and substitutes are good to learn. • 25 copies of the Recipe • Your own dish, flatware and mug Location Kathy Nolan’s Home 340 Avenida de la Vereda, Ojai CA The Nolan’s demonstration garden and kitchen are perfect for this wonderful event. RSVP By November 12th, please. Tell us what you’re bringing, including a guest, who is requested to bring a beverage to pair with your dish. E-MAIL RESERVATION TO: ojaiculinaryclub@gmail.com

Nov 14: Healing Music Of India at Meditation Mount

2009-11-03T11:56:48Z

Music with Pandit Vikash Maharaj and son Prabhash Maharaj. Join us for meditation and yoga from 5:45-6:45p.m. and visit our newly renovated meditation room, prior to the concert.

Nov 14: "Nightingale Ball" at other venue

2009-11-05T14:51:59Z

will take place Nov.14 from 6 to 11p.m. at the Ojai Valley Inn&Spa, featuring food, dancing and a live auction. This is the major fund-raising effort of the Ojai Valley Community Hospital Foundation Guild. For tickets or more information: Chris Rock at (805)640-2317, crock@ojaihospital.org or visit nightengaleball.org

Nov 14: Healing Music of India at Meditation Mount

2009-11-09T17:04:26Z

Healing Music of India Pandit Vikash Maharaj, a master of the Sarod, will be accompanied by his son, Prabhash, on Tabla. They will begin the evening by sharing ancient knowledge of the music, the unique attributes of their instruments and musical demonstrations of both. Please register online $20 advance $25 door

Nov 14: James Hyman's Shamanic Transformational Breathworkshop at Soul Centered

2009-11-04T16:15:15Z

James Hyman’s Transformational, Shamanic Breathworkshop A journey to Universal experience of Bliss, Expanded Awareness, and Higher Consciousness! with special guest musicians Tony Khalife & Matthew Hufschmidt Amazing acoustics at The Dome in Ojai- Shamanic Experience unlike you’ve ever had! The essence of this evening is an individual - shared experience of higher consciousness, shamanic vision, healing, and the Universal experience of Bliss! This evening promises to be a profound, unique and exquisite experience of hearing music in a new way - with your whole Being, fully in the present moment, and the Universal Experience of bliss. This experience is generated by the music, the breathing, and the activation of the genetic memory of our shared shamanic heritage. James Hyman’s powerful shamanic techniques, affirmations, and original shamanic music, accompanied by the profound musical talents of Tony Khalife & percussion and drumming with Matthew Hufshmidt, to take you on a profound and exciting shamanic journey! $35(advance) $40(door);Call or email Diane to ensure your space is reserved. We expect a sell-out crowd! Diane@soulcentered.com (805) 640-8222

Nov 19: Past Life Regression with Diane Silvester at the Ojai Retreat at Ojai Retreat

2009-11-06T13:56:03Z

Diane Silvester, owner of the Metaphysical shoppe, Soul Centered, has worked as a past life researcher and composed Past Life Regressions in clinical setting for over 8 years and has trained with such luminaries in the field as Dr.Brian Weiss, Dick Sutphen, Henry Leo Bolduc and Dr. Michael Newton. Come to this special evening at the Ojai Retreat where Diane Silvester will lead the group into an altered state and open a door to viewing past lives. Please dress comfortably and bring pen and paper for notes afterwards. It is suggested you limit caffeine intake on the day of regression.

Nov 20: The Household Gods - Originals at other venue

2009-11-04T15:11:05Z

Music 150 Presents: The Household Gods (with special guests Tara Jeffery and Jim Calire) invite you to a one-weekend-only event! On November 20 and 21, at The Ojai Presbyterian Church (304 Foothill Road), the Gods will perform a benefit for Theater 150 with a concert of original songs (their first ever)--and the shows will be professionally filmed for the production of a DVD/CD set. Come be a part of local history, as the Gods finally get their act together (with the generous help of local filmmaker Steve Nicolaides) and memorialize how they have been entertaining Ojai audiences since 2002.

Nov 21: The Household Gods with special guests Tara Jefferey and Jim Calire at The Ojai Presbyterian Church

2009-11-10T20:03:27Z

in support of Theater 150 Friday November 20th and November 21st 8p.m. 304 Foothill Road Ojai,Ca, 93023 The concerts will be professionally filmed and recorded for a future DVD and CD release

Nov 22: Holiday LED light Exchange at Across from Farmers Market

2009-11-04T07:28:15Z

Mark your calendars for Nov. 22nd! Ojai Valley residents will have an opportunity to trade in old holiday lights and receive a new strand of LED energy saving holiday lights. This is part of an exchange event conducted by the Ojai Valley Green Coalition through the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance, in partnership with Southern California Edison. Event flyer is <a href="http://www.ojaivalleygreencoalition.org/LEDLightExchangeFlyerOjai09.pdf">Here. </a>

Nov 22: Matzkin Book Signing: Art of Aging at Ojai Valley Museum

2009-11-05T10:26:13Z

Join us at this Ojai event!Ojai artists and authors Alice and Richard Matzkin will be the featured speakers at a Sunday Gathering at the Ojai Valley Museum on November 22, from 2 – 4 pm. The Matzkins will give a presentation about their recently published book, The Art of Aging: Celebrating the Authentic Aging Self, followed by a booksigning. In their beautiful book, painter Alice Matzkin and sculptor Richard Matzkin explore the experience of aging through their art, finding inspiration rather than despair. Admission to this Sunday Gathering is free. The Art of Aging: Celebrating the Authentic Aging Self is a celebration of all that is beautiful about the aging process, challenging popular beliefs about the realities of growing older in words, paint and clay. Alice and Richard Matzkin grew afraid as they entered middle age and began experiencing wrinkles, gray hair and expanding waistlines. For the past fifteen years their work has focused on projects that confront their fear and curiosity about growing old. Together, they joined creative forces to present this groundbreaking and highly inspirational book, lavishly illustrated with 80 full-color plates. Both Alice and Richard returned to art after a hiatus of raising children and pursuing a career. The internationally acclaimed artists share a studio next to their Ojai home. Now in their late 60s, the Matzkins feel this is one of the best periods in their lives. Their artwork and the writing of their book have given them a wider perspective and a deeper understanding of the meaning of life and an appreciation of the preciousness of now. The Matzkins have concluded that our elder years can be a time of ripening and harvest rather than stagnation and despair. A selection of their artwork and a video can be viewed at the museum in conjunction with the current Ojai Celebrates Art exhibit. To make a reservation for the Nov. 22 Sunday Gathering call the museum at 640-1390. Go to www.ojaivalleymuseum.org and www.matzkinstudio.com for more information.

Dec 04: Niki Vs. The Piano at Theater 150

2009-11-04T15:14:07Z

Come witness the glory as Niki Blumberg battles a piano in a one-night-only concert smackdown. A mix of original music, boxing songs, and songs from her upcoming production of Love's Labour's LOST, there promises to be punches, silk shorts, and bangin' music. Described as a mix between Joni Mitchell, Fiona Apple, and Nina Simone, Niki has been writing and performing music for 8 years and she is ready for battle. Come watch the keys fly.

Dec 06: TOM RUSSELL performs rare concert in Ojai at Ojai Valley Woman's Club

2009-09-10T11:38:17Z

“Tom Russell” Classic folk-roots singer/songwriter with a country soul TICKET Costs: $25 advance, $28 @ door Kids under 15 are 1/2 price at the door. CLICK HERE FOR ON LINE TICKETS Tom Russell is an American singer-songwriter. Although most identified with the Texas Country music tradition, his music also incorporates elements of folk, Tex-Mex and the cowboy music of the American West. His songs have been recorded by artists such as Johnny Cash, Nanci Griffith, Dave Alvin, Suzy Bogguss and more. In addition to his music, he is also a painter of folk art and has published a novel and a book of songwriting quotes. Russell grew up in California, graduated from the University of California with a degree in criminology and taught school in Nigeria at the time of the Biafran War. He also lived in Spain and Norway and played music at a circus in Puerto Rico. He began his musical career in earnest in the early 1970s in Vancouver, playing strip bars. Later he relocated to Texas and formed a band with singer-pianist Patricia Hardin. "perhaps the finest American folk-roots artist that most Americans never heard of." -All Music Guide You may also buy advance will-call tickets and assure yourself a seat: send a check payable to Shane Butler, to 4585 Casitas Pass Rd. Ventura 93001. You will be put on our will-call list and your tickets will be at the door, Please include email or phone for confirmation. You can also pick up tickets (if still available) in Ojai (until 3:00 pm on day of performance) at these fine businesses: Ojai Creates 207 N. Ventura St., Ojai (640-6558) Serendipity Toys 221 E. Matilija, Ojai (646-2585) Cardinali Brothers Music 139 W. El Roblar, Meiners Oaks (646-2098) Santa Barbara Sheet Music 1036 Santa Barbara St. SB (996-3113)

Dec 12: Compost Workshop at City of Ojai Community Demonstration Garden

2009-04-12T16:55:07Z

Learn how to make compost like a pro and turn your kitchen and yard waste into a valuable soil amendment that your plants will love, at this free, hands-on workshop with Master Gardener Jessica Craven. You'll save water by adding moisture-retaining compost to your soil, too! The workshop will take place rain or shine. Join us at this Ojai event!

Jan 22: Oregon Shadow theatre/Thumbelina at Ojai Art Center

2009-10-12T12:52:21Z

Join us at this Ojai event! Shadow Puppets and Live Music- an original shadow play based on the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen Performed by Deb Chase and Mick Doherty Thumbelina is one of Danish storyteller Hans Christian Andersen's most delightful characters, a miniature girl born from a flower who has to find her own way in the world of nature. In this OST production Thumbelina journeys through a series of natural habitats to discover her home in the land of the flower fairies. Through the seasons of the year, Thumbelina has adventures with frogs in a pond, flying beetles in a tree, a swallow in the woods, a mouse in a field and a mole in his underground home. The visual design of this colorful shadow play is drawn from Art Nouveau, the decorative art movement of the late 1800s which is characterized by its flowing organic lines and its nature themes. Art Nouveau had a resurgence in the 1960s, and the art and music of the Rock 'n Roll era inspired much of the visual and aural design of the play. While the plot of the play follows Andersen's story, the script supports a comic sub text linking music of the 1960's and '70s to Thumbelina's desire to find her home in a land of flowers. The live music is performed on hammer dulcimer, electric guitar, and an assortment of percussion and sound effects devices. Oregon Shadow Theatre's production of "Thumbelina" has been awarded the UNIMA-USA Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry. www.oregonshadowtheatre.com "Hans Christian Andersen never had it so groovy. This new shadow puppet version of 'Thumbelina', his story about a tiny girl born from a flower, gives her adventures a Woodstock Generation twist. –The Seattle Times

Feb 05: Eric Bibb at Matilija Auditorium

2009-10-12T12:55:31Z

Join us at this Ojai event! A performance by Eric Bibb is an enriching experience, both musically and spiritually. His music, like his personality, is intimate, assured and passionate, drawing listeners into the moment more as participants than as spectators. His rich and sensitive vocals and lyrics provide a perfect balance to his fine fingerpicking technique. Purveying a beautifully realized and deftly accomplished soulful and gospel-infused folk-blues, Bibb has no problem blending various genres effortlessly, melding a traditional rootsy American style. As one critic wrote, “Eric’s singing and versatile guitar playing fuses a variety of genes to become a New World Blues.” His unique talent continues to draw critical acclaim around the world. Twice nominated for the W.C. Handy Awards and winner of the “Best Newcomer” title in the British Blues Awards, Bibb has been appropriately described as “discreetly awesome” and “a total original.” As his popularity escalates, earlier comparisons to legendary greats Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal are being replaced by quotes that speak to Bibb’s ability to “use standard blues ingredients to cook up something all his own.”

Apr 17: Claudia Villela at Matilija Auditorium

2009-10-12T13:17:33Z

Join us at this Ojai event! Claudia Villela's haunting improvisations, and her surprising five-octave range, have earned her a consistent following at such venues as the Monterey Jazz Festival, Spoleto Festival, San Francisco Jazz Festival, U.C. Davis, Yoshi's, and others clubs, concerts and festival dates across the United States, Japan, and Brazil. Audiences are drawn to the magical dimensions of her singing. Creative and soulfully expressive Villela's music is heavily rooted in the traditional and contemporary sounds of Brazil's rich creative cultural heritage. Claudia will be joined by guitarist Ricardo Peixoto.

Apr 30: Ojai Storytelling Festival at Libbey Bowl

2009-10-12T13:14:55Z

Join us at this Ojai event! The Topa Topa peaks tower in the distance. Fragrant orange blossoms fill the air. A canopy of majestic oaks reaches overhead. Downtown Ojai welcomes visitors to its charming shops, galleries and cafes. The setting for the 11th Annual Ojai Storytelling Festival offers captivating performances for all ages and is truly magical. This year's tellers include emcee Ed Stivender, Nancy Donoval, Angela Lloyd, Willy Claflin, David Gonzales, Samite of Uganda, Hobey Ford, Motoko of Japan and lots of special surprises. “I am still floating from the weekend of storytelling. I cannot thank you enough for making it happen. I just happened to find out about it by accident… a wonderful accident. It was an amazing and uplifting experience. I cannot wait for next year.” — Carol Stern, audience member

May 22: Robert Michaels Trio at Oak Grove School

2009-10-12T13:05:19Z

Join us at this Ojai event! Canada’s most accomplished Latin Jazz guitarist has won two Junos, achieved platinum and gold status with record sales, has legions of fans who are drawn back time and time again to every show and yet you likely don’t know his name. It’s time you should. His name is Robert Michaels. He is incomparable. And you simply must see him. Robert's live performances provide something for everyone: incredible guitar playing, audience participation, energy, culture, passion, fun and tremendous musicianship! Robert uses Latin flamenco beats to create a fiery beautiful sound. The people in the crowd are spellbound. www.robertmichaels.com | video "...they watch him, they listen, they are caught as Michaels music travels past the neck of the guitar and creates his signature sound. A sound so intense the listeners must hold their breath." - Toronto Star