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THE CURIOUS CASE OF THE CRYPTID 643 PROJECT SPACE Through Oct. 29. Compass Rose, doubts, fears and achieveCATCHERS Through Oct. 16. Young Artists ments expressed through the work of six artists Ensemble’s Hillcrest Players present this famas they navigated the pandemic. Curated by ily-friendly story about a group of mythical OPENING THEATER Kristine Schomaker. 643 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, monster seekers who get hired by the mayor for BLACK WOMAN IN DEEP WATER Friday, Oct. www.643projectspace.com. an unusual assignment. $13. Hillcrest Center for 15, 8:30 p.m. Written and performed by the Arts, 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, AGRICULTURE MUSEUM Ongoing. Farm Makena Hammond, and inspired by the true 805-381-2747, www.hillcrestarts.com. to Market, an interactive exhibit promotstory of Margaret Garner, a runaway slave. The ing healthy lifestyles through role play. Tomols ELEEMOSYNARY Through Oct. 24. The delitale is told from the perspectives of Garner, her to Trains: County Transportation through the cate relationships between three gifted women ancestor and Yemoja, the West African goddess 1900s. Antique tractors, farming implements, (an older woman, and her daughter and grandof water. Part of the Women’s Voices Festival a living beehive and more. Hours: Thursdaysdaughter) are explored in this sensitive and at NAMBA Performing Arts Space. $18. 47 S. Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 926 Railroad Ave., Santa probing production written by Lee Blessing. For Oak St., Ventura, 805-628-9250, www.namPaula, 805-525-3100, venturamuseum.org/ all in-person performances, audience membaarts.com. visit-agriculture-museum/. bers will need to present proof of vaccination DRACULA Oct. 15-31. Actors’ Repertory Theatre against COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 test ATRIUM GALLERY Through Nov. 16. Value: of Simi returns to the stage with an original Dark to Light | Principal and Principles, an (within the previous 72 hours) along with a production based on the Bram Stoker novel exhibit examining the monetary worth of an photo ID. Regardless of vaccination status, audiabout the legendary vampire. A live chamber object based on the shade of its particular color. ence members will be required to wear a mask orchestra will provide musical accompaniReception and awards ceremony on Friday, Oct. in compliance with current mandates. $10-20. ment. Not suitable for children under age 12; 22, 5:30-7 p.m. Hall of Administration, Ventura South Stage of The Elite, 2731 S. Victoria Ave., no one under the age of 14 will be admitted County Government Center, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard, 805-483-5118, www.theelite.org. without parental guidance or permission. $18Ventura, vcartscouncil.org. THE LAST, BEST SMALL TOWN Through Nov. 20. ARTSpace Black Box Theater, 2956 School BUENAVENTURA GALLERY Through Oct. 30: 6. Set in Ventura County’s own Fillmore, this origSt., Simi Valley. For reservations, email proCollectors’ Auction and Exhibit, featuring works by inal play by John Guerra follows the fortunes, ducer Jan Glasband at jgartdept@sbcglobal. some of the area’s most renowned artists, includgrowth and interactions between two families, net. www.actorsrepofsimi.org/about-us/ ing Phyllis Doyon, Bob Privitt, Joe Cibere and the Gonzalezes and the Millers, that live next artspace-black-box-theater. Catch Tiny Beautiful Things at Ojai ACT through Oct. 24. Pictured: Isobel Roth and more. Silent auction, raffle and closing reception door to each other. Presented by Theatricum GHOSTWALK: VOICES IN THE DARK Oct. Lynn Van Emmerik. on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2-4 p.m. Portion of the proBotanicum. $10-60. 1419 N. Topanga Canyon 15-30. Santa Paula Theater Center’s annual ceeds will benefit the BAA. 432 N. Ventura Ave., Blvd., Topanga, 310-455-3723, theatricum.com. immersive theater event, taking place this year Studio 99, Ventura, 805-648-1235, www.bueNELL GWYNN Through Oct. 17. The true story at Ebell Park. A variety of ghost citizens from OPENING ART AUDITIONS/ naventuragallery.org. of a prostitute and orange seller who becomes Heritage Valley history (some factual, some ficCALLS TO ARTISTS CALIFORNIA MUSEUM OF ART THOUSAND CHANNEL ISLANDS MARITIME MUSEUM the mistress of King Charles II in 17th century tional, some a bit of both) share their tales OAKS Saturday, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. via Zoom: Through Dec. 20: 1991: Celebrating 30 Years of during hour-long guided outdoor walking tours London. Presented by Moorpark College Theatre DAB ART Ongoing. The contemporary art orgaVirtual Family Art Day, “Nature As Your Muse,” in which Art That Sails, on exhibit of some of the incredtaking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday eveArts. $5-10. Parking garage on the southeast nization is currently seeking submissions of work participants will create a mixed media collage of a ible artworks in the museum’s collection, some nings between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., with extra side of Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Road, in any media for group and solo exhibitions at H California landscape inspired by GIFTED. Recommended tours added for Thursday, Oct. 28. Tour sizes will Moorpark, 805-378-1485, www.moorparkcollege. of which have never been seen by the public, Gallery and Studios in Ventura. Submit three to 20 edu/news/moorpark-college-theatre-arts-bringsfor ages 14+; previous painting experience helpful but in honor of CIMM’s founding in 1991. Ongoing: be limited; reservations strongly recommended. images; $35 entry fee. For submission guidelines, not required. Through Jan. 9, 2022: GIFTED: Collecting Maritime art covering Asian, European and $10-15. Tours begin at Santa Paula Theater nell-gwynn-over-pond-parking-garage. online application and more information, visit the Art of California at Gardena High School, 1919American seafaring history; the Marple Model Center, 125 S. Seventh St., Santa Paula, 805THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE Through Oct. 17. www.dabart.me/ventura-2. 1956. For nearly 40 years, seniors at Gardena High Ship Collection; exhibits on whales, sailors and 525-3073, www.ghostwalk.com. Swashbuckling pirates, bumbling police offiSchool selected, purchased and donated works of art the Port of Hueneme and more. 3900 Bluefin END OF THE WORLD AFTER PARTY Through MAMMA MIA! Oct. 15-24. Lively, funny and cers, two young lovers and one Modern Major to the school. Today, the collection is regarded as one Circle, Oxnard, 805-984-6260, cimmvc.org. Oct. 15 (extended). This fiscally sponsored heartfelt, this musical production is driven General collide in this classic comedic musiof the nation’s finest selections of early 20th century DUDLEY HOUSE HISTORIC MUSEUM project of Arts Ventura is seeking womyn artby the music of Swedish pop supergroup cal from Gilbert and Sullivan. Presented by the California art, from plein air painting to the Arts and Ongoing. The National Historic Landmark was ists to contribute to an art show on exhibit Oct. ABBA. A young woman living with her sinVentura County Gilbert and Sullivan Repertoire Crafts Movement. Ongoing: Some online exhibits conbuilt in 1892 by Selwyn Shaw for lima bean gle mother on a Greek island secretly invites 15-31 at the WAV Gallery in Ventura. All tradiCompany. $22-28. Hillcrest Center for the Arts, PROOF tinue to be available. 350 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand farmer B.W. Dudley, and is oneAD of the last piothree men from her mother’s past to her wedtional and nontraditional media accepted. Works 403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 805-381805-405-5240, cmato.org. Oaks, neer farmhouses in Ventura. On display are ding, in the hopes that one of them might should be related to themes of feminism, resis2747, www.hillcrestarts.com. artifacts and other elements showcasing aspects CANVAS AND PAPER Opening Oct. 14. Nudes Salzers Ad Executive: Warren Barrett (805) 648-2244 A triumphant return beClient: her birth father. tance, social change, anti-white supremacy, STROKE OF LUCK Streaming now. The Simi of life from 1895 to 1925. Open for tours the first Ivon Hitchens. 311allN. corrections Montgomery St.,clearly. Ojai, toPlease the stagecheck for 5-Star Theatricals! $38-91.carefullybyand class solidarity, women’s rights and anti-authorthis proof over indicate You will have a “1st Proof”, “2nd Proof”, and “Final Proof”. If we receive no proof after the 1st or 2nd Proofs, Valley Virtual Arts Center presents the first in Sunday of the month. COVID protocols will be 805-798-9301, www.canvasandpaper.org. Bank America Performing Arts IS. Center,If this proof itarianism. Deadline for submission has been ADof WILL RUN AS meets your approval on the 1st proof, check off “FINAL PROOF (APPROVED)” signa musical at the bottom its onlinebox, cabaretdate seriesand featuring strictly followed. 197 N. Ashwood Ave., Ventura, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, FOX FINE JEWELRY Oct. 15-January 2022. extended to Friday, Oct. 15. $35 entry fee for up dramedy about one woman’s stroke and recov805-642-3345, dudleyhouse.org. ISSUE: 2/25/21 805-449-2787,www.5startheatricals.com. NOTICE: PLEASE FAX THISPurely PROOF TO (805) Portraits, featuring paintings by648-2245 Galina toASAP three pieces. For submission guidelines and ery. Starring Farley Cadena. www.svvac.org/ FOCUS ON THE MASTERS Ongoing. The Richardson and Sandy Treadwell. Reception on TRANSSETTER Friday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. more information, visit endoftheworldaftervirtual-cabaret-series. Learning to See Student Art Showcase online, feaSaturday, Oct. 16, 5-7 p.m. 560 E. Main St., Ventura, Veronica Carey Matthews narrates the story of party.com/call-to-artists. TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Through Oct. 24. turing work by students from Anacapa, Cabrillo, 805-652-1800, www.foxfinejewelry.com. her previous identity, Carey, and his journey to MAKING IT HOME: A HOLIDAY MUSICAL Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed and inspired De Anza Academy of Technology; the Arts and Rio accepting his true self. Part of the Women’s Voices PORCH GALLERY Saturday, Oct. 16, 5-7 Through Oct. 17. Video auditions are now by her years writing as “Dear Sugar,” this touchdel Valle middle schools; and Montalvo, Pierpont Festival at NAMBA Performing Arts Space. $15p.m.: Reception and book launch for Our Ojai, being accepted for the Conejo Players Theatre’s ing play follows the relationships that develop and Sierra Linda elementary schools. focusonthe18. 47 S. Oak St., Ventura, 805-628-9250, www. featuring photos of the Ojai Valley. Through holiday musical production. A variety of roles masters.com. between an advice columnist and her readnambaarts.com. Jan. 3, 2022: Before the Wilt, botanical paintneed to be filled for this story about a pair of ers. $15-20. Ojai Art Center Theater, 113 S. H GALLERY AND STUDIOS Through Oct. 31. ings by Renee Fox and Mary Warner realized WEST SIDE STORY Oct. 15-Nov. 14. siblings going home for the holidays. Open Montgomery St., Ojai, 805-640-8797, ojaiact.org. Major Tom, a group exhibition. 1793 E. Main St., through intense color, hyper-realism and draShakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to to ages 12 and up. Rehearsals Nov. 6-Dec. Ventura, www.dabart.me/ventura-2. VENTURA COUNTY POETRY PROJECT matic scale. Fox’s orchids suggest new birth, 1950s New York City in this musical tour de force. 3. Performances Dec. 10-12. For submission Thursday, Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY AND GIFTS while the sunflowers and zinnias of Warner are Rivalries between street gangs the Jets and the guidelines and more information, visit www. Poetry reading, open mic and Jackson Wheeler Through Nov. 2: Flip the Commission, in which more weathered and mature, together creating a Sharks come to a head when a former Jet falls conejoplayers.org/making-it-home-holiday-mu- poetry series hosted by Marsha de la O, streamed artists donate the majority of the sale of their tableaux of the floral life cycle and hinting at the in love with the sister of a Shark. $23-25. High sical-0 or email producer Beth Eslick at beth@ live from E.P. Foster Library in Ventura. www.face- work to the BAA. Ongoing: Buenaventura Art threat of environmental ruin. 310 E. Matilija St., Street Arts Center, 45 E. High St., Moorpark, 805conejoplayers.org. Association members showcase and sell their Ojai, 805-620-7589, porchgalleryojai.com. book.com/venturacountypoetry. 529-8700, www.highstreetartscenter.com.
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