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Cultural and Community Services | | | | | CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES October 2017 DEPARTMENT NEWS OCTOBER IS NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH Since its inception in 1903, the City of Oxnard, California has cultivated a rich and diverse tapestry of community arts and cultural traditions. Rooted in immigrant stories, and steeped in the history of a diverse populace, the arts in Oxnard, span a chasm that includes many cultures, customs, and narratives, forming the essential fabric of Oxnard life, then, now, and into the future. In celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month, 2017, the City of Oxnard is highlighting a series of cultural and artistic events that honor our roots. These events and their coordinating organizations represent a birds-eye view into the creative heartbeat of Oxnard's core, and the essential narratives found prominently in Oxnard's history and today. Please join us as we uphold the four-point thrust of National Arts and Humanities Month and: FOCUS on the arts at local, state, and national levels; ENCOURAGE individuals and organizations to participate in the arts; ALLOW governments and businesses to show their support of the arts; and RAISE public awareness about the role the arts and humanities play in our communities and lives. In honor of this celebration, please join the City of Oxnard's Cultural Arts Commission and Cultural and Community Services Department on Tuesday, October 10, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. for a reception. Come and enjoy light appetizers and entertainment, meet local artists, and talk to others that are excited about art in Oxnard. The reception will be held at the former Social Security Building (445 South B Street, Oxnard, CA). For more information, please call 805-385-8147. DOWNTOWN ARTS HUB SURVEY The City of Oxnard is committed to transforming downtown Oxnard into a hub of arts and entertainment. A public convening (State of the Arts) was previously held and multiple people completed a survey in person. In order to expand our reach, we would like to continue to engage the public in our efforts and want to hear from YOU! Be a part of the making of Oxnard as a renowned cultural destination by completing this brief survey. Our survey is avaialble in English or in Spanish . Thank you UPCOMING PROGRAMS THE AVALANCHE AND THE SILENCE NEW WORKS OF LINDA ARREOLA: NOW - NOVEMBER 19, 2017 Linda Arreola is one of the California Community Foundation’s 2017 Fellowship Award Winners. Exhibited is her latest series of sleek, smart, geometric paintings that explore the duality between states of tumultuousness and serenity. Museum Hours: Thurs - Sat 10am - 5pm / Sun 1 - 5pm For more information, visit the Carnegie Art Musuem website . EVENTS AT THE CARNEGIE ART MUSEUM CAM STUDIO GALLERY Hand Drawn: Art of Dave Velasquez September 16 - October 29, 2017 Reception - Friday, October 20 5 - 7pm Free Admission CAM FUNDRAISER FIESTA NOCHE DE RECUERDOS Saturday, October 14 7 - 9pm (6pm VIP preview) Music, food, drinks and affordable art VIP $100 / General $60 / members $50 Altar in memory of Jackson Wheeler CAM BOOK CLUB The book club meets monthly to discuss books thematically chosen to complement the current exhibitions. Join us at our next meeting to discuss: Randy Lopez Goes Home by Rudolfo Anaya Thursday, October 19, 6pm - $5 / members free FREE FAMILY DAY / Dia de los Muertos Saturday, October 28, noon - 3pm, free Art workshop courtesy of Lakeshore Learning. Fun for all ages! For more information on any of these events, visit carnegieam.org. EVENTS AT THE OXNARD PUBLIC LIBRARY MAKER MONDAYS AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES October 2 and 16 at 4pm at the Main Branch Library, Room B. Craft projects with Science, Engineering and Technology in Mind! Ages 4-12. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION Wednesday, October 4 at 4pm at the South Oxnard Library. We’re putting on a fun fiesta for the whole family featuring a performance by Nathalia, a scavenger hunt, and crafts. SPECIAL SPOOKY STORYTIMES Wednesday, October 25 at 1pm (toddlers and preschoolers) and 4pm (all ages) at the South Oxnard Library. It’s a spooky time of year! Join us for scary stories and crafts. Gentle ghostly tales for our little ones and in the later afternoon some scary stories for those who are brave. CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL GAME WEEK! Monday, October 30 at 4pm at the Main Branch Library, Room B. Bring out your competitive side with new board games for teens and tweens! Ages 10-17. Visit the Oxnard Public Library website for more information about library programs and services! COLLECTING/CALIFORNIA LATINO ART Selected works of California Latino art from the Carnegie's collection will be shown including the 21-foot History of the Chicano Movimiento by Frank Romero, recently returned from his retrospective at the Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach. Carnegie's focus on collecting Latino Art began in 1994 with a group exhibition curated by Romero. The Fall exhibits honor, but are not a part of, the Getty's Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA ambitious exploration of Latin American and Latino Art in LA being exhibited at art institutions throughout Southern California. Museum Hours: Thurs - Sat 10am - 5pm / Sun 1 - 5 pm For more information, visit the Carnegie Art Musuem website . DAY AT THE PARK: PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED & SPECIAL NEEDS October 21, 2017 at 11:00 am Join us for an afternoon of group & individual activities, arts & crafts and board games. Our Jolly Jump and City Corps Train will also present at this event so don't miss out! [Click here for more information] LIVENATION PRESENTS KEVIN HART NOVEMBER 12, 2017 AT 10PM A second show has been added due to popular demand! This event is part of Kevin’s Irresponsible Tour and is selling out across the country! Don’t wait - a limited amount of tickets are still available for this new timeslot. Visit oxnardperformingarts.com to purchase tickets. MEET UP CLEAN UP October 28, 2017 at 8:00 am Help us keep Oxnard beautiful by coming out to one of our park clean ups! This month, we will be meeting at Lathrop Park, located at 600 E Guava St. [Click here for more information] NEW WEST SYMPHONY PRESENTS 2017-2018 GRAND SEASON OPENING OCTOBER 8, 2017 AT 3PM Siudy Garrido, one of the most famous Flamenco dancers in the world, will be performing the stunning ballet, El amor brujo by Manuel de Falla, with the New West Symphony on October 8. Single tickets are now on sale. You can order by phone at 805-497-5800 , via email at [email protected] or online at newwestsymphony.org . OXNARD COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION PRESENTS 3 REDNECK TENORS OCTOBER 20, 2017 AT 7:30PM The 3 Redneck Tenors are a new breed in the “tenor genre” – their musical comedy featuring classically trained veteran artists is like Duck Dynasty goes to Carnegie Hall – down-home laughs with big city music! Written by opera veteran Matthew Lord with music arranged by award-winning composer Craig Bohmler, and starring Mr. Lord, Blake Davidson, and Jonathan Fruge, the 3 Redneck Tenors have been thrilling audiences since 2006. Tickets are available online at oxnardperformingarts.com . SENIOR WELLNESS CLINIC BY ST. JOHN’S DIGNITY HEALTH On Monday, October 23, 9:30am - 11:00am, St. John’s Dignity Health will host a Wellness Clinic at the Palm Vista Senior Center, located at 801 South C Street in Oxnard. Seniors 55+ will receive blood pressure and sugar level checkups. Flu vaccinations will also be available. Call (805) 385-8163 for more information or to schedule your vaccine. 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*October 2017*
DEPARTMENT NEWS
	OCTOBER IS NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH Since its inception in 1903, the City of Oxnard, California has cultivated a rich and diverse tapestry of community arts and cultural traditions. Rooted in immigrant stories, and steeped in the history of a diverse populace, the arts in Oxnard, span a chasm that includes many cultures, customs, and narratives, forming the essential fabric of Oxnard life, then, now, and into the future. In celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month, 2017, the City of Oxnard is highlighting a series of cultural and artistic events that honor our roots. These events and their coordinating organizations represent a birds-eye view into the creative heartbeat of Oxnard's core, and the essential narratives found prominently in Oxnard's history and today. Please join us as we uphold the four-point thrust of National Arts and Humanities Month and: FOCUS on the arts at local, state, and national levels; ENCOURAGE individuals and organizations to participate in the arts; ALLOW governments and businesses to show their support of the arts; and RAISE public awareness about the role the arts and humanities play in our communities and lives. In honor of this celebration, please join the City of Oxnard's Cultural Arts Commission and Cultural and Community Services Department on Tuesday, October 10, from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. for a reception. Come and enjoy light appetizers and entertainment, meet local artists, and talk to others that are excited about art in Oxnard. The reception will be held at the former Social Security Building (445 South B Street, Oxnard, CA). For more information, please call 805-385-8147.
	DOWNTOWN ARTS HUB SURVEY The City of Oxnard is committed to transforming downtown Oxnard into a hub of arts and entertainment. A public convening (State of the Arts) was previously held and multiple people completed a survey in person. In order to expand our reach, we would like to continue to engage the public in our efforts and want to hear from YOU! Be a part of the making of Oxnard as a renowned cultural destination by completing this brief survey. Our survey is avaialble in English or in Spanish. Thank you
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
	THE AVALANCHE AND THE SILENCE NEW WORKS OF LINDA ARREOLA: NOW - NOVEMBER 19, 2017 Linda Arreola is one of the California Community Foundation’s 2017 Fellowship Award Winners. Exhibited is her latest series of sleek, smart, geometric paintings that explore the duality between states of tumultuousness and serenity. Museum Hours: Thurs - Sat 10am - 5pm / Sun 1 - 5pm For more information, visit the Carnegie Art Musuem website.
	EVENTS AT THE CARNEGIE ART MUSEUM CAM STUDIO GALLERY Hand Drawn: Art of Dave Velasquez September 16 - October 29, 2017 Reception - Friday, October 20 5 - 7pm Free Admission CAM FUNDRAISER FIESTA NOCHE DE RECUERDOS Saturday, October 14 7 - 9pm (6pm VIP preview) Music, food, drinks and affordable art VIP $100 / General $60 / members $50 Altar in memory of Jackson Wheeler CAM BOOK CLUB The book club meets monthly to discuss books thematically chosen to complement the current exhibitions. Join us at our next meeting to discuss: Randy Lopez Goes Home by Rudolfo Anaya Thursday, October 19, 6pm - $5 / members free FREE FAMILY DAY / Dia de los Muertos Saturday, October 28, noon - 3pm, free Art workshop courtesy of Lakeshore Learning. Fun for all ages! For more information on any of these events, visit carnegieam.org.
	EVENTS AT THE OXNARD PUBLIC LIBRARY MAKER MONDAYS AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES October 2 and 16 at 4pm at the Main Branch Library, Room B. Craft projects with Science, Engineering and Technology in Mind! Ages 4-12. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION Wednesday, October 4 at 4pm at the South Oxnard Library. We’re putting on a fun fiesta for the whole family featuring a performance by Nathalia, a scavenger hunt, and crafts. SPECIAL SPOOKY STORYTIMES Wednesday, October 25 at 1pm (toddlers and preschoolers) and 4pm (all ages) at the South Oxnard Library. It’s a spooky time of year! Join us for scary stories and crafts. Gentle ghostly tales for our little ones and in the later afternoon some scary stories for those who are brave. CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL GAME WEEK! Monday, October 30 at 4pm at the Main Branch Library, Room B. Bring out your competitive side with new board games for teens and tweens! Ages 10-17. Visit the Oxnard Public Library website for more information about library programs and services!
	COLLECTING/CALIFORNIA LATINO ART Selected works of California Latino art from the Carnegie's collection will be shown including the 21-foot History of the Chicano Movimiento by Frank Romero, recently returned from his retrospective at the Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach. Carnegie's focus on collecting Latino Art began in 1994 with a group exhibition curated by Romero. The Fall exhibits honor, but are not a part of, the Getty's Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA ambitious exploration of Latin American and Latino Art in LA being exhibited at art institutions throughout Southern California. Museum Hours: Thurs - Sat 10am - 5pm / Sun 1 - 5 pm For more information, visit the Carnegie Art Musuem website.
	DAY AT THE PARK: PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED & SPECIAL NEEDS October 21, 2017 at 11:00 am Join us for an afternoon of group & individual activities, arts & crafts and board games. Our Jolly Jump and City Corps Train will also present at this event so don't miss out! [Click here for more information]
	LIVENATION PRESENTS KEVIN HART NOVEMBER 12, 2017 AT 10PM A second show has been added due to popular demand! This event is part of Kevin’s Irresponsible Tour and is selling out across the country! Don’t wait - a limited amount of tickets are still available for this new timeslot. Visit oxnardperformingarts.com to purchase tickets.
	MEET UP CLEAN UP October 28, 2017 at 8:00 am Help us keep Oxnard beautiful by coming out to one of our park clean ups! This month, we will be meeting at Lathrop Park, located at 600 E Guava St. [Click here for more information]
	NEW WEST SYMPHONY PRESENTS 2017-2018 GRAND SEASON OPENING OCTOBER 8, 2017 AT 3PM Siudy Garrido, one of the most famous Flamenco dancers in the world, will be performing the stunning ballet, El amor brujo by Manuel de Falla, with the New West Symphony on October 8. Single tickets are now on sale. You can order by phone at 805-497-5800, via email at [email protected] or online at newwestsymphony.org.
	OXNARD COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION PRESENTS 3 REDNECK TENORS OCTOBER 20, 2017 AT 7:30PM The 3 Redneck Tenors are a new breed in the “tenor genre” – their musical comedy featuring classically trained veteran artists is like Duck Dynasty goes to Carnegie Hall – down-home laughs with big city music! Written by opera veteran Matthew Lord with music arranged by award-winning composer Craig Bohmler, and starring Mr. Lord, Blake Davidson, and Jonathan Fruge, the 3 Redneck Tenors have been thrilling audiences since 2006. Tickets are available online at oxnardperformingarts.com.
	SENIOR WELLNESS CLINIC BY ST. JOHN’S DIGNITY HEALTH On Monday, October 23, 9:30am - 11:00am, St. John’s Dignity Health will host a Wellness Clinic at the Palm Vista Senior Center, located at 801 South C Street in Oxnard. Seniors 55+ will receive blood pressure and sugar level checkups. Flu vaccinations will also be available. Call (805) 385-8163 for more information or to schedule your vaccine.
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