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Dancer Gianna Burright to light up stage in Ventura

Dancer Gianna Burright to light up stage in Ventura

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Nordhoff Dance alumna Gianna Burright will perform at NAMBA Performing Arts Space in Ventura, 47 S. Oak St., at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6. Tickets are on a sliding scale from $15 to $50. More information and tickets are available at giann…

Cellist and pianist to perform in concert series

Cellist and pianist to perform in concert series

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Chamber On The Mountain, a chamber-music concert series, presents cellist Anita Graef with pianist Louise Chan on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 3 p.m. at Logan House at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts in Upper Ojai, 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Road.

Local author Fraser at Ojai Library Oct. 8

Local author Fraser at Ojai Library Oct. 8

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Local author Chip Fraser will visit the Ojai Library, 111 E. Ojai Ave., at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, to speak about his books, “Philosophy of a Dashboard Saint” (published in 2005) and“Looking for Emerald City” (published in 2019).

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The rich journey of Rosh Hashanah

The rich journey of Rosh Hashanah

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We will unveil a new year with the festival of Rosh Hashanah, with eager anticipation that the year 5783 be filled with meaningful and honey-sweet experiences. The holiday begins at sunset on Sunday, Sept. 25, and its two days of celebration …

A glimpse into Rosh Hashanah

A glimpse into Rosh Hashanah

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Rosh Hashanah — is that the day when Jews fast? That’s a great question! No, Jews do not fast on Rosh Hashanah, but you might just be thinking of Yom Kippur, which comes 10 days after Rosh Hashanah.

‘Walter Cronkite is Dead’ at OACT Sept. 30

‘Walter Cronkite is Dead’ at OACT Sept. 30

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Ojai Art Center Theater approaches election season with “Walter Cronkite is Dead,” a play about conversation and understanding in politically and culturally divided times.

Ojai Day mandala workshops set

Ojai Day mandala workshops set

Longtime Ojai Day mandala project leader River Sauvageau will host mandala-making workshops on Monday, Sept. 26, Wednesday, Sept. 28, and Monday, Oct. 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Greater Goods, 114 N. Padre Juan Ave., in Meiners Oaks.

‘Celebrate Dance in Ojai’ captivates

‘Celebrate Dance in Ojai’ captivates

  • By John Hoj Special to the Ojai Valley News

The Nordhoff Dance program celebrated National Dance Day on Sept. 17 with a special presentation of “Celebrate Dance in Ojai” on Nordhoff’s Cafe stage. Proceeds will fund a one-day field trip to Lineage Dance Company’s new facility in Pasaden…

Solar show with Cate Le Bon at Deer Lodge Sept. 29

Solar show with Cate Le Bon at Deer Lodge Sept. 29

Welsh singer Cate Le Bon will perform at the Deer Lodge, 2261 Maricopa Highway, on Thursday, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m. (doors will open at 7 p.m.). Tickets are $30 and are available at the door or at folkyeah.com.

Ojai Storytelling Festival welcomes new director

Ojai Storytelling Festival welcomes new director

This year, Ojai’s 21st annual Storytelling Festival will usher in a new decade with newly appointed Executive Director Kara Lakes. The festival will take place Oct. 27 to 30; more information is available at ojaistoryfest.org.

It’s that ‘Art Theft’ time of year again!

It’s that ‘Art Theft’ time of year again!

  • By Adanna Moriarty Special to the Ojai Valley News
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Hey Ojai, it’s that time of year again where you get to slip into the featherlight shoes of the greatest art thieves of all time by participating in the Great Art Theft 2022 at the Ojai Art Center. Join your community for an afternoon of grea…

2nd Sunday Art Market at Poppies Sept. 11

2nd Sunday Art Market at Poppies Sept. 11

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The Second Sunday Art Market will return to Poppies Art and Gifts on Sept. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local artists and makers will display their items in front of the shop at 323 E. Matilija St. Participating artists will show a range of or…

Ojai Art Center Theater announces 2023 season

Ojai Art Center Theater announces 2023 season

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Marriage, Mark Rothko, magic, mystery, a miser and musical nuns are all part of Ojai Art Center Theater’s 2023 season, announced recently by Artistic Director Tracey Williams Sutton.

Rotary honors Therese Hartmann for business ethics

Rotary honors Therese Hartmann for business ethics

Therese Hartmann received this year’s Fred Clapp Memorial Business Ethics Award from the Rotary Club of Ojai for her more than 22 years of service to the Ojai community. As senior mortgage consultant for C2 Financial Corporation, Hartmann ass…