VOLUME 38 NUMBER 1 | SPRING 2020
Opera Concert March 29, 4 p.m. Ojai Retreat & Inn, 160 Besant Road (805) 646-2536 www.ojairetreatculturalcenter.org World-renowned opera singer Samuel De Palma will perform in a concert to benefit the retreat.
(805) 646-7241 www.ojaitourney.org theojaitennis@gmail.com “The Ojai” is the oldest amateur tennis tournament in the United States. This will be the 120th annual tournament, sponsored by the Ojai Valley Tennis Club. Lama Glenn
April Art Exhibit and Raffle April 3 through May 3 Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St. (805) 646-0117 www.ojaiartcenter.org The annual “Great Art Theft” exhibit will be on display in the galleries and showcases. Local artists have donated art which will be raffled off to benefit the Art Center during a gala reception May 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. “Seeking Truth” Talk April 9, 7 p.m. Ojai Retreat & Inn 160 Besant Road (805) 646-2536 www.ojairetreatculturalcenter.org Dr. Wade Dayez will deliver a talk titled “Seeking Truth in an Age of Pluralism: The Importance of Understanding World Religions.” Open House April 12, 2 to 4 p.m. Ojai Retreat & Inn, 160 Besant Road (805) 646-2536 www.ojairetreatculturalcenter.org Visit guest rooms and outdoor event venues. Admission is free and there will be a gathering at 3 p.m. on the Mountain View Terrace featuring music and raffle prizes. Ojai Tennis Tournament
April 22 through 26; various times, matches start at 8 a.m. each day Libbey Park and various venues
April 23, 7 p.m. Ojai Retreat & Inn 160 Besant Road (805) 646-2536 www.ojairetreatculturalcenter.org Lama Glenn will talk on “Harmonizing Bliss and Wisdom.” Pay at the door ($15, $12 for students and seniors).
May KFA Gathering
Art Raffle and Gala May 3, 4 to 7 p.m. Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St. (805) 646-0117 www.ojaiartcenter.org The “Great Art Theft” exhibit will end with the donated art being raffled off to benefit the Art Center during a gala reception. Photography Exhibit May 8 through June 4 Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St. (805) 646-0117 www.ojaiartcenter.org “Contrast: Beyond Black and White,” the annual photography exhibit, will be on display with a reception being held May 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. “Young Frankenstein” May 8 through May 31 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Ojai Art Center Theater, 113 S. Montgomery St. (805) 640-8797 www.OjaiACT.org John Medeiros will direct this musical comedy by Mel Brooks. Ojai Valley Garden Tour
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May 16 through June 20 Fridays & Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road (805) 646-3381 www.beatricewood.com Works by the American Ceramic Society of Southern California will be on display in the Beato Gallery, while the Logan Gallery will be displaying “Ojai Visions: Part 1,” featuring works by members of Ojai Studio Artists. A free opening reception will be held May 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. Community Chorus Concerts May 16, 7 p.m. & May 17, 3 p.m. Ojai United Methodist Church, 120 Church Road (805) 798-4791 www.ojaichorus.wordpress.com The Ojai Community Chorus will perform their spring concert with the theme of “Fun Under the Big Top.” Many Ojai artists, both vocal and instrumental, will be featured, and a bake sale will be held. “Art in the Park”
May 2 and 3, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oak Grove School 220 W. Lomita Ave. (805) 646-2726 www.kfa.org The Krishnamurti Foundation of America hosts its annual free gathering featuring speakers, workshops, dialogues and more. Art Exhibit May 2 through July 19 Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Ojai Valley Museum, 130 W. Ojai Ave. (805) 640-1390 www.ojaivalleymuseum.org “The Ojai Eye: Master Photographers, 1874-2020” will be on display throughout the museum.
May 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Various locations (805) 646-8126 www.ojaichamber.org The Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce sponsors this annual tour of private gardens located around the Ojai Valley. Super Cool Treasure Sale May 16, 9 a.m. to noon Ojai Valley Museum 130 W. Ojai Ave. (805) 640-1390 www.ojaivalleymuseum.org Tons of bargains will be available on collectibles, antiques, books and more.
May 23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Libbey Park (805) 646-0117 www.ojaiartcenter.org Some of the finest artists in the Ojai Valley and from around California will showcase their work at the Ojai Art Center’s annual “Art in the Park.” Admission is free. Memorial Day Breakfast May 25, 7 to 10 a.m. American Legion Hall, 843 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai