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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Readers Chime In WHILE I KNOW THAT OUR FEATURE ARTICLES AND LOCALLY FOCUSED CONTENT LIKE AROUND TOWN AND LOCALLY OWNED ARE VERY WELL READ, I OFTEN WONDER IF ANYONE READS OUR LIFESTYLE LETTER. I put a lot of energy and emotion into the ones I contribute. That was especially true with our December and January issues. We were already well into final edits

FEBRUARY 2019 PUBLISHER

Ben Malkin | Ben.Malkin@LifestylePubs.com Robin Chesler | Robin.Chesler@LifestylePubs.com

with the December issue when the Borderline tragedy stuck, followed immedi-

EDITOR

ately by the fires that hit Malibu, the Conejo Valley and Calabasas. We literally

Tracy Marcynzsyn | Tracy.Marcynzsyn@LifestylePubs.com

“stopped the presses” (sounds like an old movie from the 1930’s, doesn’t it?) and replaced my Happy Holidays Letter with one that was much darker and troubled.

We also redid our entire editorial run sheet for January, and as you have seen, we’ve covered the fires and Borderline. What follows are emails we received from readers that made us feel it was all worthwhile.

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Renee Biezens, Alicia Doyle, Tracy Marcynzsyn, Kim Pagano, Rebecca Roling CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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Ben Malkin, Publisher Ben.Malkin@LifestylePubs.com

I read your Lifestyle Letter for the December issue a week or more ago and it has stayed in my mind. Very well written and I agree wholeheartedly with your thoughts. It's rare to see the ugly truth confronted in a publication like yours— which obviously is intended to focus on beautiful and successful lifestyles—but these things need to be said in public forums. I appreciate your willingness to

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tackle the hard issues in an unlikely space, and I hope that many of your readers

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

read your comments and took them to heart.

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Martha Farwell, Westlake Village

Hello Ben,

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTORS

As a local writer and editor who has contributed several articles to Conejo Valley

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Lifestyle, I love to read our local and regional publications for inspiration. I’m writing

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to thank you for the thoughts you shared regarding the Borderline shooting in your Lifestyle Letter in the current issue of the Conejo Valley edition. Your thoughtful reflection articulated the feelings of many in our community and were especially prescient in light of the fires that devastated our area soon after you wrote them.

Thank you for publishing magazines that celebrate the best of our community.

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FEATURES 28 Top Choice New West Symphony Announces Music Director

32 Healthy Getaway Relax and Recharge on the Central Coast

38 Heart Wise Go Red for Women Aims to Empower

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44 Arts Scene On the Town with the Arts

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Good Times

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Around Town

20 Giving Back 24 Healthy Lifestyle 34 Trend Setter 38 Inspired By 40 Financial Buzz 44 City Scene 48 Local Limelight 50 Lifestyle Calendar 54 Parting Thoughts

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La Reina Celebrates the Holidays La Reina High School and Middle School staff and families kicked of the Christmas season with their annual tree lighting.

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Art Museum Opens at The Oaks Mall The VIP Grand Opening for the California Museum of Art Thousand Oaks gave art patrons the opportunity to meet their featured artist, Kevin Sloan, next to his Collection of Rarities, and to celebrate their new location in The Oaks mall. PHOTOGRAPHY BEN MALKIN

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AROUND TOWN

CASA VOLUNTEERS STAND UP FOR CHILDREN

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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

Casa Pacifica Angels’ 17th Annual Spotlight

serve as advocates for foster children in the

on Style fashion show and luncheon at the Four

Ventura County Dependency Court System who

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people, often including their own parents, in and

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reception and shopping, a gourmet lunch and

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table to raise over $5,500 for the Borderline shoot-

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next CASA Informational Session on Wednesday, February 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information or to reserve your seat, contact Rebecca at 805.389.3120 or Rebecca@casaofventuracounty.org.

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LA REINA STUDENTS WIN LOGO DESIGN CONTEST The Ventura County Office of Education recently announced the winners of logo design

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PEPPERDINE LAW STUDENTS Host Disaster Relief Clinic

ARTICLE ALICIA DOYLE IN THE WAKE OF RECENT NATURAL DISASTERS IN CALIFORNIA, THE CLINICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM AT PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW LAUNCHED THE DISASTER RELIEF CLINIC, WHICH PROVIDES PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO THOSE HARMED BY WILDFIRES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN 2018.

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The clinic, which relies on volunteer lawyers and refer-

Katrina hit, forcing the evacuation of the southern half of the

rals for early phases of recovery, offers a variety of services

state. During this time, Baker volunteered his legal services

to people in Malibu, the Conejo Valley and Ventura County.

while he and his community dealt with the devastation.

These include assistance on FEMA applications and appeals, insurance coverage matters, business interruption, housing

“My family and I were profoundly affected by our experience,” Baker recalls.

and rental issues, estate matters, unemployment and con-

Then, almost a year ago, Hurricane Harvey hit South Texas.

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“I wanted to find a way to see if we could reach out to

“The clinic was first launched to serve folks after Hurricane

help, drawing on my own experience with Hurricane Katrina,

Harvey and the Thomas Fire, and now we get to serve our own

even though we live in California now,” he says. “We reached

people in our community,” says Jeffrey R. Baker, Associate

out to partners and friends from other legal aid agencies

Clinical Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Education at

and asked how we could help… I thought that we would gain

Pepperdine University School of Law.

experience and learn the ropes and do some good with our

The disaster clinic was inspired in 2005, when Baker was a young lawyer in his home state of Mississippi; Hurricane

friends in Texas and prepare ourselves for when this would become a local moment for us.”

That local moment hit in December 2017, when the Thomas Fire wreaked havoc throughout Ventura County.

“What we’re doing technically is called ‘limited scope representation,’ so we’re not getting involved in litigation,” Baker explains. “We’re helping people understand the system around FEMA and insurance… and helping people advocate for themselves and understand the scavenger hunt that can occur from a natural disaster.”

A big aspect of the Disaster Relief Clinic involves community education events in which volunteers with the program provide information and guidance to people affected by the fires. The most recent was the Day of Malibu Healing & Assistance in mid-December, which included yoga, meditation and acupuncture—as well as free legal counseling with representatives from the Pepperdine Law Disaster Relief Clinic.

The Disaster Relief Clinic is part of the clinical education program Baker oversees in which law students have the opportunity to practice various areas of the law while attending law school, essentially helping those who cannot afford legal services.

“This is an opportunity for students to practice with real clients under faculty supervision,” Baker explains. “So we’re providing a service while teaching students how to be excellent, ethical lawyers.”

He notes that the week immediately after the Woolsey Fire in November, “We recruited volunteer lawyers around FEMA, insurance, housing… then we created a system where we could connect local people affected to our pool of lawyers who had a heart to serve.”

In only two weeks, 80 lawyers stepped up to volunteer their expertise, “and over the next six weeks, we connected 96 people to volunteer lawyers,” Baker says. “It was exhilarating and inspiring to see the turnout.”

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Music Director Leads Symphony to New Heights “AND NOW FOR A BIG SURPRISE. Tonight is a joyous celebration and I cannot imagine a better time and place to make this announcement, in front of 300 close friends of the Symphony,” teased Natalia Staneva, chief executive officer of New West Symphony, at the organization’s December gala. “Ladies and gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to introduce to you Grammy Award nominee and new music director of the New West Symphony, Michael Christie!”

And with that, a nearly three-year conductor search culminated in a rousing standing ovation for Maestro Michael Christie, by New West Symphony’s patrons and musicians. Christie takes on the position of Music Director, a role that represents the artistic and creative leadership of New West Symphony. Christie first performed with the Symphony in October 2018, conducting the orchestra’s season opening concert, featuring Rhapsody in Blue and other George Gershwin songs performed by Grammy-winning soprano Sylvia McNair.

“The orchestra members experienced tremendous chemistry performing with Michael and expressed a great desire to have him as music director, and the board of directors agreed,” says Symphony Board Chair, Kim Woods. “Michael is a great fit for our organization and we have full confidence in his success as an artistic leader in our community.”

In addition to conducting the orchestra during performances, the position encompasses more than most people might realize.

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“The main part of the job is obviously leading the performances and rehearsing the orchestra,” but as Christie explains, “the music director job has come to mean more than the man or woman on the podium. It includes setting artistic vision to help people understand why we’re doing certain pieces, and to engage, enlighten and entertain audiences. And in partnership with our donors, board and staff, getting our programs into people’s hearts so they want to support the organization and come to concerts.”

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS With a career spanning more than 20 years, Christie has been music director for Phoenix Symphony, Brooklyn Philharmonic and Queensland Symphony in Australia, as well as a guest conductor with some of the world’s most notable orchestras around the world, including an apprenticeship under Maestro Daniel Barenboim with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Most recently Maestro Christie led Minnesota Opera as music director for eight seasons.

“Michael’s experience producing diverse, multimedia productions was particularly interesting to us as we advance our repertoire to include a wider array of performances,” says Staneva. “This is unique and valuable experience, which we know will present opportunities for New West Symphony to expand into new types of concerts moving into the celebration of our 25th anniversary in 2019/2020.”

Christie’s reputation in the opera world has just been boosted with four Grammy Award nominations for his live recording of the contemporary opera, The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs, which he debuted with the Santa Fe Opera in 2017.

“It’s really interesting to create an opera from scratch.

When you do a brand new piece, audience members are comparing it to different things,” says Christie. This unique work, composed by Mason Bates and librettist Mark Campbell, tells the story of Apple Computer founder and the inventor of the iPhone, who, as Christie describes, “revolutionized the way people communicate, and yet he struggled with personal communications.” No stranger to winning notable awards for conducting new opera works, Christie also premiered, with the Minnesota Opera, Silent Night by Kevin Puts, who won a Pulitzer Prize for the work.

NEW PERSPECTIVES With his expansive background in opera, Christie brings a unique perspective to the symphonic world.

“Opera forces you to be a musical storyteller. For example, when you conduct an opera by Dvořák, and then you look at his symphonic work, his dramatic impulse can inform your choice of tempo and how you do phrases. Opera gives us a way to think about composers’ symphonic music in terms of how they view drama.”

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MUSIC DIRECTOR LEADS SYMPHONY (CON TI N UED)

New West Symphony’s 25th anniversary will mark Christie’s debut season, and planning for this milestone season, which launches in October 2019, has already begun.

“We are going to start with something that gets people’s says Christie. “It also means balancing what we’ve done in the recent past. People love the old masters, but we want to be sure that when we play a master work, we give it a fresh look.” Maestro Christie offers a clue of what to expect in his inaugural season: “Beethoven’s 250th birthday will be in 2020. Beethoven is beyond popular; he’s vital to what we do.”

While Christie is inspired by music from every era, he does have some favorites.

“I do gravitate to early 20th century. I like Stravinsky and Debussy, both in their opera and symphonic works; both composers created instrumentation with a tremendous color palette. A lot of instruments really came into their current form during the late part of the 19th century, so the power and the beauty of the sound has to do with the volume the instruments could play.” Prior to this period, instruments were relatively muted, but the brass and keyboard instruments, in particular, evolved to have the larger sounds more familiar today, which are core to the modern orchestra. “You have composers like Ravel, Debussy, Stravinsky and Gershwin, who made all those color com-

/music director

attention and represents the spirit of the whole season,”

binations really sparkle,” Christie explains.

Today Maestro Christie makes Minneapolis, Minnesota, his home, with his wife Alexis, a pulmonary/critical care physician he met in Australia when he was music director of Queensland Symphony, and daughter Sinclair and son Beckett.

“Minneapolis is a little bit cooler than Ventura County,” he says. “I love the seasons. I grew up in Buffalo, and I love that bracing cold air. Sinclair, who is 10, is a great figure

find his own voice. With his fourth symphony, he blends

skater, as well as a Suzuki violinist. Our son Beckett is 4

the movements together in a very clever way; it’s quite

and we’re waiting to see what his musical direction will be.”

dramatic and innovative. He’s a very athletic composer for the orchestra but also very lyrical.” These concerts will be

SPRING SHOWS

performed April 6 and 7 in Thousand Oaks and Oxnard.

Maestro Christie will return to conduct New West

With a degree in trumpet performance from Oberlin

Symphony’s April concerts, “Indescribable Beauty,”

College of Music, Christie notes, “Trumpet players are dra-

featuring Chopin Piano Competition winner Yulianna

matic; we like to be the top voice. I love drama in music. I

Avdeeva performing Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and

can look back on the last 23 years and I can see how I’ve

the orchestra performs Schuman’s Symphony No. 4 .

been influenced by that.” With his appointment at New

“One of my favorite symphonies is the 4th symphony

West Symphony, audiences will get to experience Maestro

of Schumann,” says Christie. “It’s a beautiful piece with

Christie’s unique artistic vision and perspective in action.

a surprising number of solos for instrumentalists in the orchestra offering moments to put the spotlight on them.”

Christie continues, “Robert Schumann was a fascinating

For more information on New West Symphony’s

composer who was trying to embrace what was going

Masterpiece Series and Maestro Michael Christie,

on stylistically at the time, but at the same time trying to

visit NewWestSymphony.org.

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CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF

“I was an athlete all my life, playing soccer, running a half-mar-

DEATH FOR WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES, ACCOUNT-

athon after my daughter was born, exercising regularly,” says

ING FOR 1 IN 34 DEATHS EACH YEAR. Thankfully, heart dis-

Leah, but despite feeling like the “epitome of health” and often

ease is often preventable by living a healthy lifestyle.

advising friends about health and wellness issues, she found

With a focus on the heart in February, American Heart Month

“My left main heart artery was blocked 98%,” recalls Leah.

2019 Ventura Go Red for Women Luncheon, now in its 15th

She has since had five heart stents put in and four procedures.

year, aims to educate and empower women to take steps to prevent heart disease through healthy lifestyle choices.

The experience led to Leah’s resolve to educate others about heart disease.

Chaired by Dr. Darren W. Lee, president and CEO of

“My personal mission is to tell my story so I can one day save

St. John Regional Medical Center and St. John’s Pleasant

a life,” says the mother of two, who fulfills her goal by working

Valley Hospital, and James McPherson, Medical Director,

with the American Heart Association and through her com-

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons of Ventura County, the

pany, Goomi Group, which provides onsite fitness and wellness

Go Red for Women event takes place Friday, February 15, start-

classes at companies in 26 states and counting.

ing at 10 a.m. at the Four Seasons Westlake Village. A Health

“My purpose for Goomi Group is to make health and well-

Expo, educational forums and a lunch program with keynote

ness accessible to everybody, so in the future every company

speakers serve to build community support, provide access

offers some form of health and wellness, whether education,

to healthy choices and raise awareness about cardiovascular

cooking or stress management,” Leah says.

disease and the American Heart Association’s mission to raise funds to support research and education initiatives.

“Heart disease can happen to anyone, even a young, fit

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herself having heart surgery a few weeks after her 33rd birthday.

is the perfect time to raise awareness about heart disease. The

A passionate speaker for the American Heart Association, Leah was selected as one of eight women to participate in the 2019 national Go Red for Women‘s “Real Women” campaign.

female,” says AHA Los Angeles Division Board Member Mika

“My plan is to make the little red dress as well known as

Leah, who experienced firsthand how heart disease can

the pink bow,” explains Leah. “I have a huge appreciation for

strike anyone at any time.

life. I learned the hard way to be grateful, to appreciate life,

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and the importance to do what I love—take those vacations, take that leap of faith. And my fight isn’t over,” she adds, noting that she relies on medical advances and research funded by the AHA to help treat her heart condition.

“More women die of heart disease than all cancers combined,” she says, adding that, “In fact, 80% of cardiovascular diseases can be prevented with education and lifestyle changes, like eating smart, moving more and managing blood pressure. By educating the masses about health and wellness, we can change that.”

For more information and tickets for the Go Red for Women Luncheon at the Four Seasons Westlake Village, visit GoRedVC.Heart.org.

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FINANCIAL BUZZ ARTICLE ALICIA DOYLE

Building Wealth with Montecito Bank & Trust MONTECITO BANK & TRUST IS THE OLDEST AND LARG-

“Montecito Bank & Trust has been a leader in developing and

EST LOCALLY OWNED COMMUNITY BANK IN THE SANTA

delivering financial literacy programs to K-12 students for many years,”

BARBARA AND VENTURA COUNTIES.

Pittman says. “We are very proud of this work and we carry this com-

Founded in 1975, the bank celebrated its 43rd anniversary on

mitment over to our work in the Wealth Management department. The

March 17, 2018, and operates 13 branch offices in Santa Barbara,

ultimate goal is to help clients achieve their financial objectives but a

Goleta, Solvang, Montecito, Carpinteria, Ventura, Camarillo and

secondary goal would be to also help them become more informed

Westlake Village.

consumers in all areas of personal finance and investing.”

“Our mission is to make the communities we serve better places

Montecito Bank & Trust also has a history of unwavering corporate

to live and work—we do that by listening to the community and

philanthropy in the local communities it serves, annually donating

responding to their needs,” says Janet Garufis, Chairman and CEO,

$1.4 million and volunteering over 5,100 hours to nonprofit organiza-

Montecito Bank & Trust. “By doing this, we make sure that every

tions in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.

decision we make, every person we hire, every product we offer, is designed to meet the community’s needs.”

Regarding Montecito Bank’s Wealth Management division, “we

“Those in the community who choose to do business with a community bank know that by doing so, they are giving back to their community,” Garufis emphasizes.

are the only trust company headquartered in the tri-county area,”

Montecito Bank & Trust’s primary role as a community bank is

says EVP, Director of Wealth Management Jeff Pittman, further not-

to gather and safeguard local deposits—and lend those dollars

ing that decisions are made locally, and clients have direct access to

back out into the community to promote economic activity and

the decision makers, all the way up to Chairman and CEO Garufis.

growth—and then give some of those corporate profits back to the

“MB&T’s Wealth Management department manages over $1.2B for high-net worth individuals, families, foundations, endowments, institutions and nonprofit organizations,” Pittman says. “We are able to customize our solutions for each and every client based on their specific objectives and constraints—this flexibility is what sets us apart from other investment companies. We are not the one-sizefits-all model of larger institutions.”

As such, those looking for an experienced investment advisor are ideal clients.

community in support.

“This is the heart of our business practices and it’s all made possible because of our amazing and loyal customers,” Garufis says.

Those same loyal customers have also awarded Montecito Bank & Trust 16 Best Bank Awards in the past six years.

In other accolades, Montecito Bank & Trust received a 2017 designation of a Super Premier Performing bank by The Findley Reports, an independent service which rates the financial performance of banks, and has been designated a Premier Performing or

“Our average advisor has more than 25 years of experience—they

Super Premier Performing bank 33 times since it opened its doors

can create and implement a plan to achieve their financial objectives

43 years ago. The bank was also awarded a 5-star, Superior Bauer

though efficient portfolios customized to their unique return objec-

rating for December 31, 2017 financial data.

tives and risk tolerances,” Pittman says.

“And we were named the 2017 Bank of the Year by the Western

Montecito Bank & Trust also offers a full array of fiduciary trust ser-

Independent Bankers from among more than 550 independent com-

vices, including trust administration, property management, custody

munity banks headquartered in 13 western states, and the American

and tax reporting; as well as ESG/SRI solutions for clients who want to

Banker’s #2 Best Bank to Work for in the entire country,” Pittman says.

bring about positive change though their investment strategies.

“I think we would all agree that informed consumers often make better choices,” says Pittman, adding that many of us receive little, if

Montecito Bank & Trust has numerous locations throughout Ventu-

any, guidance about investing and personal finance while attending

ra County, as well as in Santa Barbara. For more information, visit

middle school, high school and even college.

Montecito.Bank/about.

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Montecito Bank & Trust awards local nonprofits with grants through its Community Dividends program, now in its 16th year.

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“DREA MGIRLS IN CONCERT ”

FRIDAY, FEB. 16, 8 P.M. FRED KAVLI THEATRE IN THE THOUSAND OAKS CIVIC ARTS PLAZA The Ovation Award-winning resident musical theatre production company of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 5-Star Theatricals, presents a dream come true for musical theater fans. This concert production of “Dreamgirls” presented with minimal sets and costumes, focuses on Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger’s powerhouse, Tony-nominated songs, which reverberate with pulsating gospel, R&B, pop and disco rhythms. “Steppin’ to the Bad Side” and “Cadillac Car” will rev up your heart, and the emotion-packed “(And I’m Telling You) I’m Not Going” will rattle the rafters. If you love Motown, there ain’t no party quite like “Dreamgirls in Concert.” Tickets start at $40. CivicArtsPlaza.com

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FEB. 10, 3-4:30 P.M. CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF ART THOUSAND OAKS Sip tea and enjoy a live reading of ekphrastic poems commissioned to enrich artists’ works at CMATO’s monthly readings and discussions hosted in their main gallery. A cultural institution dedicated to engaging, educating and uplifting the human spirit through the palette of art, CMATO was established in 2008. The museum showcases established and emerging contemporary artists, with a unique focus on participatory art. As part of its mission to connect people to creativity, ideas and to each other, CMATO features rotating temporary exhibitions, guest artist lectures and educational programs that foster discussion, participation and an appreciation for the visual arts. Gallery hours are Wednesday-Sunday, 12-7 p.m. CMATO.org

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FEB. 1-17, WITH ADDITIONAL CONEJO THEATRE FOR EVERYONE PERFORMANCES FEB. 22-24 HILLCREST CENTER FOR THE ARTS The Young Artists Ensemble’s second show of its Family Theatre Season is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Magic is everywhere in Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s delicate and enchanting tale of mysterious little boy and his adventures through the universe. Follow the Little Prince as he journeys from his tiny planet with a single rose, through the cosmos, to ultimately share his adventures with a pilot stranded in the Sahara Desert on Earth. Tickets start at $16. HillcrestArts.com

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“ THE ROM ANTICS”

FEB. 9, 7 P.M. THOUSAND OAKS CIVIC ARTS PLAZA Fawzi Haimor guest conducts New West Symphony's concert featuring Romantic masterworks including Brahms’ monumental Symphony No. 1, which took 14 years to complete, and which many have called “Beethoven’s 10th.” Rodolfo Leone performs Beethoven’s vigorous Piano Concerto No. 1, and Ventura County composer Pauline Frechette presents "The Sacred Mountains of Ojai" and "Reflections (Song for Michael)." NewWestSymphony.org February 2019 | Conejo Valley Lifestyle

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT ARTICLE RENEE BIEZENS

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P R O G R A M

P R E PA R E S L A R E I N A S T U D E N T S T O S U C C E E D

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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IS ABOUT MUCH MORE THAN THE SIMPLE TEXT MESSAGES THAT WE HAVE GROWN SO ACCUSTOMED TO. Great communication is about the subtleties of word choice, being able to use logic, and above all, having a clear voice.

La Reina is renowned for its incredible writing program, which ensures that every graduate has a solid foundation in reading for detail and clarity in writing. Students learn, in part, through consistent practice, writing every week. A big driver of La Reina’s success is the belief that communication is a skill that all students can develop.

“We expect the best from every girl at La Reina,” says Rebecca Adams, chair of La Reina’s English Department. “The entire program is designed to help students—even those who come to La

“THE ENTIRE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS— EVEN THOSE WHO COME TO LA REINA NOT BELIEVING THAT THEY CAN WRITE—DISCOVER THEIR CAPACITY AND GROW INTO THEIR VOICE.”

Reina not believing that they can write—discover their capacity and grow into their voice.”

Alumnae share that their La Reina writing education helps them stand out.

Michelle Cabrera, ’09, works in biomedical research and development. She says that her writing helps her stand out in a competitive field. While many of her colleagues are highly capable scientists, few are able to both carry out experiments and also write effective reports. Cabrera’s ability to communicate has propelled her to a leadership position within her team.

Learning how to write well also helps La Reina students learn to read well. Angie Wang, ’04, is an accomplished illustrator, working for The New Yorker, the LA Times, and the New York Times, among other national publications. She shared that one of the qualities that earns her repeat work is the fact that these publications can count on her to discern the subtleties in a piece of text and create illustrations that illuminate these finer points.

Catie Brown, ’16, agrees. Currently a junior at Stanford studying Psychology and Journalism, she says that La Reina’s writing program helped her hone not just her writing skills, but her analytical and critical thinking skills.

“The writing program at La Reina helped me understand how to analyze current events and choose which stories to focus on,” says Brown.

“I get thank you messages back from alumnae regularly,”

" N E W S I E S "

says Adams. “They tell me that the toughness they experienced at La Reina helped them figure out who they are and what they can do. We believe that every girl can discover her

La Reina is proud to announce “Newsies” as

voice, and we coach each and every student to help them

our spring musical. This inspiring story of kids

develop their individual talents.”

fighting for a fair shake has just been released

In a rapidly changing world, La Reina believes that these will

for high school productions and has not been

be core skills required for success in students’ future endeav-

performed by any other school in Ventura

ors—the ability to communicate, to understand and to use one’s

County. Don’t miss your chance to experience

voice. As computer technology grows increasingly sophisticated

the energy and timeless melodies of “Newsies”!

and complex, La Reina believes that the capacity for clarity and eloquence will be an even more vital differentiator, ensuring that

DATES

our graduates stand apart from their peers.

March 29-31, 2019 and April 4-6, 2019

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FEBRUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

2

10

monthly Beginner Bird Walks on the

5TH ANNUAL NUN RUN 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUN

KENNY BROBERG, PIANO

sible off Lynn Rd at Via Goleta in

Meet at the main parking lot, acces-

Pepperdine University

Newbury Park. Bring binoculars and

La Reina High School

Winner of the silver medal at the

wear comfortable walking shoes.

The Sisters of Notre Dame and La

Fifteenth Van Cliburn International

SamoFund.org

Reina High School and Middle School

Piano Competition for performances

hosts its 5th annual Nun Run, open to

that showed “an imaginative shaping

runners and walkers of all ages and

of themes, revelation of inner voices,

abilities. Participants receive a free

and an unfailing sense of momen-

t-shirt, special offers from sponsors

tum” (Texas Classical Review), pianist

and a delicious pancake breakfast

Kenny Broberg is known for his “poise”

after the race. Proceeds support

and “technical brilliance” (Minnesota

The American Heart Association

the Sisters of Notre Dame Life and

Star Tribune). Arts.Pepperxine.edu

annual event raises awareness about

Ministry Fund. Nun.Run

15 GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON Four Seasons Westlake Village

heart health. Even includes lunch, a

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HIKE TO CHINA FLAT Palo Comado Canyon

This moderately paced 6-mile, 1,000-

CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF ART THOUSAND OAKS’ “POETEA” SERIES California Museum of Art

health expo and educational forums.

16 DREAMGIRLS IN CONCERT Fred Kavli Theatre

ft gain hike in scenic Simi Hills winds

Thousand Oaks at The Oaks

5-Star

through chaparral, grasslands and

“PoeTea” readings by local poets

concert

oaks and offers great views on the

include a Q&A session, followed by

with minimal sets and costumes,

way to the vernal pool at China Flat.

a tea service in the museum’s main

with a focus on Tom Eyen and

Meet at 8:30 a.m. at Sunnycrest

gallery. Tickets are $10 for CMATO

Henry Krieger’s powerhouse Tony-

trailhead. Bring water, a snack, lug-

members and $25 for nonmembers.

nominated songs like “Steppin’ to

soles, a hat and sunscreen. Rain

CMATO.org

the Bad Side” and “Cadillac Car.” If

VENTURA COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS SERIES

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conducts

This monthly series presented by

Symphony's concert

Ventura County Master Gardeners

CASA OF VENTURA COUNTY INFORMATIONAL SESSION

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

Haimor West

presented

quite like “Dreamgirls in Concert.”

THE ROMANTICS New

presents this

production,

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9 Fawzi

Theatricals

you love Motown, there ain’t no party

cancels. SamoFund.org

guest

Thousand Oaks Library

CivicArtsPlaza.com

featuring

Romantic

masterworks

is free and open to the public. Learn

including

Brahms’

monumental

how to "Create a Water Wise Garden"

Learn how you can make a difference

this month.

in the life of an abused or neglected

Symphony No. 1, which took 14 years called “Beethoven’s 10th.” Rodolfo Leone performs Beethoven’s vigorous Piano Concerto No. 1, and Ventura County composer Pauline Frechette presents "The Sacred Mountains of Ojai" and "Reflections (Song for Michael)." NewWestSymphony.org

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21 FREE SCREENING OF "CRAZY RICH ASIANS" Camarillo Public Library

FEBRUARY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

The City of Camarillo Public Library hosts year-round free activities and programs for the general public, including weekly free movie screenings. CamarilloLibrary.org

23 FOR THE TROOPS MILITARY TRIBUTE GALA Ronald Reagan Presidential Library

This annual event hosted by For the Troops honors

military veterans of World War II and the Korean War. Keynote speakers, entertainment and dinner included.

Tickets are $125/person. ForTheTroops.org

24 VENTURA FLEA MARKET

Ventura County Fairgrounds

This event features antiques, used and new merchandise sold by over 500 vendors. A special Early Bird admission is available from 6 to 9 a.m. ($10/person). Regular admission is $5/per person. Parking: $5.

24 SCREENING OF KCET'S TENDING THE WILD Rancho Sierra Vista/Satwiwa

Satwiwa Native American Indian Culture Center hosts this documentary screening, focusing on the environmental knowledge of California’s indigenous peoples by exploring how they have actively shaped and tended the land. Group discussion to follow. SamoFund.org

27 THOUSAND OAKS WOMAN'S CLUB LUNCHEON Los Robles Greens Golf Course

The TO Woman’s Club invites women of the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas who are looking for stimulating and rewarding friendships with women who have a common interest in assisting with local charitable endeavors to its Chef's Choice lunch and live entertainment. The Westlake HS Choral Group directed by Amy Rolniak performs. RSVP: 805.573.6609.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

happy heart day ARTICLE KIM PAGANO

VALENTINE’S DAY HAS ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE HOLIDAYS, AS IT WAS MY MOM’S. But now it’s just a sad reminder, as the day before Valentine’s Day, my sweet mom passed away unexpectedly.

My mom had a heart attack—the physicians all said she had recently been to the doctors and that all her tests had come back okay. This is going to be the second year of her passing.

To celebrate my mom, I always try to think about what I can learn from this, so I decided to reach out to the American Heart Association. I learned so many important things that I would like to share to hopefully raise awareness with everyone.

Heart disease is by far the number one killer in the world. As women, we tend to put others ahead of ourselves, but we need to take time to prioritize our own health as well.

Here are some of the most important things you can do to improve your health: One is to make a commitment to move more, second is to eat smart and watch your salt intake and your red meat—my doctor suggested the Mediterranean diet—and lastly is to know and understand your numbers, like your blood pressure, and monitor it to prevent heart disease and stroke.

As women, it is imperative to learn the signs and symptoms of heart disease. Learn your own family history, which is another huge indication of potential risk of heart disease. Don't wait to go see a doctor; there are some very easy tests that should be done for those who have any family history of heart disease. One is the Calcification Test, and there’s also an Echocardiogram and a stress test.

I hope this helps you to be proactive so we can celebrate many more Valentine’s days together. Please share this information with as many people as you can this Valentine’s Day.

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