Heritage Square 2013 Summer Concert Series on Friday Nights, June 21 to August 30

Celebrating 21 years, Oxnard's favorite summertime tradition has been the Friday Night Concerts at Heritage Square. Held for ten weeks, June 21st through August 30th from 6pm-8pm, the outdoor concerts are Oxnard's best place to hear live music.

The concerts offer entertainment to suit every musical preference - styles range from Reggae to Big Band and from Latin Jazz to Rock. Table seating is available by reservation at $40-$60 per table, with seating for six. Call 805.483.7960 or email HeritageSquare@aol.com for all table reservations. General admission plaza seats are $5, and limited lawn seating is free. Heritage Square is at 715 South A Street, Oxnard. 

The Lineup:

June 21: Freddy G and Smooth Response (R&B, funk, old school)

June 28: The Bomb (R&B, funk)

July 5: The Barrelhouse Wailers (Blues/jazz - Prohibition Era)

July 12: The Carry On Band (Classic rock)

July 19: Quattro (Classical crossover/modern jazz)

August 2: Front Street Prophets (Blues and soul)

August 9: Myst (Rock & roll)

August 16: Scott Martin Latin Soul Jazz

August 23: Country Nation (Country)

August 30: Sound Effect (R&B funk)

Visit www.heritagesquareoxnard.com/concerts.html for more information.

Wet Wednesdays Gourmet Food Truck Nights at Channel Islands Harbor May to Oct

Wet Wednesdays Gourmet Food Truck Nights at Channel Islands Harbor's Marine Emporium Landing from May on the third Wednesday of the month from 5-9:30pm during the months of May through October. 3600 South Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard. Upcoming dates 6/19, 7/17, 8/21, 9/18 and 10/16.

Summer Movie Clubhouse 2013 at Century RiverPark in Oxnard - June to August

Summer Movie Clubhouse! Ten weeks of fun films for kids at Century RiverPark, 2766 Seaglass Way, Oxnard, at The Collection at Riverpark. A different movie every week on Tuesday mornings this summer. Same price for parents and children. Movies start at 10am.

All 10 movies can be purchased in advance for only $5! Or $1 per show at the box office.  Visit www.cinemark.com/summer-movie-clubhouse for more information or call 805.988.6083.

The Lineup:

June 11: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

June 18: Horton Hears a Who

June 25: The Smurfs

July 2: Ice Age: Continental Drift

July 9: Dolphin Tale

July 16: Happy Feet

July 23: Oceans

July 30: Rio

August 6: Chimpanzee

August 13: Alvin & the Chipmunks

Click here for a flyer and more info, as well as a printable coupon for movie snacks.

Summer Exhibitions and Programs at Carnegie Art Museum in Oxnard

Christine Morla - FluorescencesCarnegie Art Museum Summer Exhibitions and Programs

June 9 - August 18, 2013 Exhibitions:

Kaleidoscopic Gaze-Christine Morla
A smart looking series of mixed-media paintings celebrating the City’s diverse cultural landscape. Each painting owes its impact to recycling, being woven from thin strips of packaging from Filipino snack foods. Morla uses cast-off materials collected from neighborhoods and fields to give industrial detritus renewed life. She will also do a special installation using the Museum’s classical interior. Christine Morla is an art instructor at Oxnard College.

Diffusion: Paintings of Blinding Light by Kevin Short
Recent paintings of the disorienting and brilliant effects of sunlight on ocean breaks and beaches. A surfer raised in Goleta, Short is considered an integral observer and portrayer of surf culture with considerable expertise in contemporary impressionism. His respect and continued interest in a healthy, sustainable ocean and shoreline is inherent in his paintings of the California coast. Short’s published series, Trestles, visually points out the beauty and fragility of the San Mateo Creek Estuary.

Opening Reception: Saturday, June 8, 3-5 pm (museum members free / non-members $5)

Gallery Talks
Kevin Short - Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 pm
Christin Morla - Thursday, August 1 at 6:30 pm

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Fairy Tales in the Park Free Outdoor Shows in Ventura County, May to September

Fairy Tales in the Park is a series of free, live theatrical performances geared towards children ages 3 to 10. John and Roxanne Diesel co-founded Gypsies in a Trunk, an all-volunteer troupe of actors performing free fairy tales for the young and young at heart. The troupe’s love of children’s theatre has led them to perform every May through September since 1995 throughout Ventura County.

The troupe's goal is to create an environment where families can introduce live theatre to their children in a casual setting at the right price – free! All Fairy Tales in the Park performances are held outdoors in a variety of venues and is always free of charge, though the players pass the hat to help cover costuming and travel costs, donations are always voluntary.

Most venues do not have shade, so sunscreen and hats are appropriate. Bring water, juice, snacks, picnics. Blankets and low-slung chairs are recommended. Please leave doggies at home (not that they don't love them). The shows are designed to run approximately 45 minutes, which coincides with the attention span of the target age group, 3-10 year olds.

THE 2013 LINEUP

• The Little Mermaid (done)
• Hansel and Gretel
• Jack and the Beanstalk
• The Wizard of Oz
• The BRAVE Princess: Merida's Adventures

LOCATIONS

Simi Valley (Shows at 4pm): Rancho Simi Bicentennial Amphitheatre (Erringer & Royal)

• May 4th: The Little Mermaid
• June 1st: Hansel and Gretel
• July 6th: Jack and the Beanstalk
• Aug 3rd: The Wizard of Oz
• Sep 7th: The BRAVE Princess: Merida's Advent

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2013 Summer Car Shows at Channel Islands Harbor

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2013 Free Concerts by the Sea at Channel Islands Harbor, Saturdays, July and August

Concerts by the Sea is a free concert series at Peninsula Park, 3401 Peninsula Road at Channel Islands Harbor that will take place on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. from July 6th through August 31st. Musical selections will include Rock, R&B, Jazz, Latin, Pop and Country.

Located next to the Casa Sirena Hotel and the Hampton Inn, this event and parking are FREE. Bring lawn chairs and blankets! Call 805.985.4852 or visit www.channelislandsharbor.org for more information.

The Lineup:

July 6th: Masters of the Past (Classic Rock)

July 13th Acadiana (Zydeco/Cajun)

July 20th: Sean Wiggins & lOne Goat (Country)

July 27th: Dirty Rice (Reggae)

August 3rd: Natalie Gelman (Folk/Rock/Pop)

August 10th: Ventucky String Band (Jazz/Bluegrass)

August 17th: Cadillac Angels (Rockabilly/Surf Music)

August 24th: Unkle Monkey (Tropical Rock)

August 31st: Teresa Russell and Cocobilli (Rock/R&B)

6th Annual Oxnard Salsa Dash 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Run on Saturday, July 20th

The Oxnard Salsa Festival, the 20th anniversary celebration of everything salsa, presents the 6th Annual Salsa Dash on Saturday, July 20th, a run/walk sightseeing tour though downtown Oxnard on the wide, charming streets of the Henry T. Oxnard National Register Historic District to Plaza Park. The Salsa Dash features a 10K at 8am, 5K at 8:15am and Kids Fun Run at 9:30 a.m.

The Oxnard Salsa Festival is pleased to partner with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® to sponsor the event, which starts at Heritage Square, 731 S. A St., Oxnard, and finishes at Plaza Park, 500 S. C St.. Since 1988 TNT has been training athletes to excel in endurance sports to raise funds for cancer research and patient services.

To register, go to oxnardsalsadash.eventbrite.com/#. For more information, visit www.oxnardsalsafestival.com/salsa_dash.aspx.

ROCK the Collection Summer Concert Series in Oxnard on Saturdays, 6/22 to 8/31

The Collection at Riverpark outdoor shopping center in Oxnard is hostings its first ROCK The Collection Summer Concert Series on Saturdays from 6pm to 8pm from June 22nd to August 31st.

ROCK The Collection is an 11 week concert series featuring fun, hip, lively music from tribute bands, reggae, country to soul and rock. This concert series will make you get up and dance!

• 6/22: King of Pop the Band - Michael Jackson Tribute
• 6/29: Dirty Rice – Reggae
• 7/6: Paper Back Writer the Beatles Experience
• 7/13: Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries - Old Time Rock & Roll Tribute
• 7/20: Rey Fresco - Rock & World Music
• 7/27: Mini Driver – Retro Rock Tribute
• 8/3: Jeff Hershey and the Heartbeats – Soul Music
• 8/10: Spencer the Gardener- Eclectic Pop & Rock with a Latin Flavor
• 8/17: Carmen and the Renegade Vigilantes – Country
• 8/24: DSB Band- Journey Tribute
• 8/31: LA Vation - U2 Tribute

Visit www.shoppingthecollection.com for more information.

The Collection at Riverpark is located on the northeast side of the 101 freeway in Oxnard, between the Oxnard and Vineyard exits

Physically Challenged & Special Needs "Day at the Park" at Oxnard Beach Park May-Oct

City of Oxnard “Physically Challenged and Special Needs” Day at the Park at Oxnard Beach Park, 1601 Harbor Blvd. from 11am to 2pm on May 11, June 1, June 15, July 14, July 27, August 10, August 24, September 14 and October 19.

Join us for an afternoon of group & individual activities, arts & crafts and board games. Our jolly jump and City Corps Train are also present at our events. For more information, call (805) 385-8019. Event is free, however, participants must pay for parking. www.oxnardrec.org/17/1/1027.

20th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival Planned for July 27-28, 2013

The 20th Annual Oxnard Salsa Festival is set for July 27-28, 2013 at Plaza Park, Fifth and “B” Streets. This annual, free celebration runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday and celebrates everything salsa … the food, the music and the dance!

Presented by the Oxnard Downtowners, the annual event features spicy food and fiery entertainment and draws over 45,000 salsa lovers to the City of Oxnard for the two-day action packed celebration. Event highlights include Main Stage entertainment with Salsa and Latin Jazz bands; a large salsa tasting tent; an eclectic vendor marketplace; international foods; kids korner attractions; a salsa recipe contest and so much more. Event admission and parking are free.

With salsa tasting and spicy foods on the menu, visitors have plenty of opportunities to tantalize their taste buds.  The Festival offers everything from Mexican fare to roasted corn and tempting fresh-baked pastries.  Inside the Salsa Tasting Tent, local restaurants, Mexican markets, and gourmet salsa vendors serve a variety of salsa flavors -- fresh & fruity, hot & smoky, and sweet & spicy creating fun and interesting combinations.  Entry to the Salsa Tasting Tent is just $5 with chips included.  Beverages are also available for purchase inside the tent.

Southern California’s most exciting salsa and Latin jazz bands continue to grace the Main Stage at the annual Oxnard Salsa Festival.  The hot, Latin rhythms are known for moving the audience to their feet as they ‘strut their stuff’ on the dance floor.

Salsa dancing is a big part of the fun and experience at the Oxnard Salsa Festival.  All ages can be seen on the large dance floor embracing the sounds of Salsa.  And, as a local spin on the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars, members of the community assume starring roles as they are paired with salsa dance instructors in the “Dancing with the Community Stars” Dance Contest & Charity Fundraiser benefitting local charities.

Besides food, music and dance, the Oxnard Salsa Festival also provides some unique shopping opportunities with an eclectic blend of vendors offering an array of handmade jewelry, pottery, children’s items, imported handicrafts and more.

The Oxnard Salsa Festival was launched in 1994 by the Oxnard Downtowners to bring people downtown to celebrate Oxnard’s multicultural heritage and agricultural roots.  Over the years, the Oxnard Salsa Festival has grown in popularity as salsa dancing and salsa music gained momentum. Today, the Salsa Festival is the City of Oxnard’s largest, free community event.

For more information, visit www.oxnardsalsafestival.com

Ventura Vintage Rods Harbor Run 23 at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, Sept 8th

Over 250 vintage pre-1975 cars (street rods, customs, pickups) at Harbor Run 23 will be on display at Channel Islands Harbor on Sunday, September 8th, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free to the public and $20 per car entry fee. Food and vendors on hand. Proceeds to benefit local charities. Visit www.venturavintagerods.org/the-show for more information.

DIRECTIONS COMING FROM THE SOUTH/LOS ANGELES AREA:
Take the US-101 North and exit at Victoria Avenue. Go left on Victoria Avenue. Follow Victoria Avenue for approximately 7 miles until you reach Channel Islands Harbor, on the corner of Victoria Avenue and Channel Islands Boulevard. Follow the directional signs when you reach the harbor.

Radio Disney's Family Night Out at The Collection at RiverPark in July/August

The Collection at Riverpark will host Radio Disney’s “Family Night Out” from 5-6:30 p.m. every Thursday from July 11-Aug. 15.  All activities are free and fun for the whole family.  Enjoy the Finding Nemo/Marine Party on July 11, or the Monsters U Pep Rally on July 18.  And don’t miss the finale on Aug. 15, the Summer Beach Bonanza.

Dates: 7/11/2013, 7/18/2013, 7/25/2013, 8/1/2013, 8/8/2013 and 8/15/2013
Event Location: Park View Court
Event Fee: FREE
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM PDT

For directions to The Collection at RiverPark, visit www.shoppingthecollection.com/directions. More information at www.thecollectionrp.com.

Obon Festival "A Gathering of Joy" at Oxnard Buddhist Temple on Saturday, July 13th

Obon Festival, "A Gathering of Joy," at the Oxnard Buddhist Temple, 250 South "H" Street, Oxnard on Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm.  FREE admission and fun for the entire family!  Exhibits and displays include Bonsai, Karate, Judo, Crafts and Craft Workshop in addition to authentic entertainment such as classical Japanese and Okinawa dance, Taiko drumming, and children's games. For more information visit www.oxnardbuddhisttemple.org or call (805) 483-5948.

6th Annual Santa to the Sea Half Marathon, Relay and 5K in Oxnard on Sunday, Dec 8th

Santa to the Sea announces that registration is now open for its December 8 half marathon and relay race. Now in its sixth year, the Santa to the Sea half marathon begins at the giant Santa located at 2801 Ventura Blvd., Oxnard and ends at Marine Emporium Landing in Channel Islands Harbor. The race starts at 8 a.m. Participants are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy (of at least a $10 value) to the starting line; all proceeds and gifts will be donated to the 10th annual toy giveaway at Santa Park on Dec. 14.

Race participants can take part in one of four races: the half marathon, the two-person relay or the 5K run and 1K kids run. The half-marathon’s fast and flat course goes through the strawberry fields in Oxnard and a new business park before heading to downtown Oxnard and the Historic District. The 5K starts and finishes at the Marine Emporium Landing. The course goes along Oxnard Beach Park to Rehab Point, where runners turn around and then head back to the finish line. The course has hydration stations with water and sports drinks approximately every two miles. And, for a second year in a row, the 1K kids fun run will be held at the Marine Emporium Landing.

Registration costs are staggered and fees increase as the race gets closer. The fees are currently the lowest they will be all year. From now until June 30, half marathon registration is $65, the two-person relay race is $130 per team and the 5K fun run is $45. All participants must register before the race; there is no race-day registration. Races will be capped at 2,300 people for the half marathon, 100 teams for the 2-person relay race, 850 people for the 5K race and 150 people for the 1K kids fun run.

All events are USA Track and Field certified and will be chip timed by Gemini. A computer chip is placed on the shoe of every runner. When the runner crosses the finish line, two electronic mats send a signal to the computer, which records the runner’s time to one-thousandth of a second.

For more information, or to register visit www.santatothesea.com, or call race organizer Mike Barber at (805) 485-7233.

10th Annual Channel Islands 4th of July 5K/10K

The 10th Annual Channel Islands 4th of July 5K & 10K benefits the Channel Islands Harbor Foundation. This classic run takes place in the Channel Islands Harbor and Oxnard Shores beach community and is flat and fast. Starting line is on west side of Channel Islands Harbor, just north of the Whales Tail Restaurant, 3950 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard. Races start at 8 a.m. More information and registration at www.harborrun.com.

Channel Islands Harbor Fireworks by the Sea, 4th of July Parade and More

16th ANNUAL “FIREWORKS BY THE SEA”
Channel Islands Harbor
Wednesday, July 4, 2013 • 10:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.

Join our celebration for a full day of food and fun. Exhibits galore, live entertainment & children’s activities. Visit www.channelislandsharbor.org for more info! Fireworks at 9 p.m. Fireworks are usually launched from 3900 Pelican Way and can be seen from any location along the harbor! The Marine Emporium Landing watching location is at 3600 South Harbor Boulevard.

Artists Market, Live Music all day, Food Booths, Old Fashioned BBQ at 11am, Water Taxi Rides, Children’s Games & Activities, Face Painting, Gigantic Inflatable Fun Zone, Rock Climbing Wall, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides for the Kids and much more!

16th ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY CHILDRENS PARADE
Parade begins at 10:00 AM

The parade route is Harbor Boulevard from Albacore to Cabezone Circle (staging is at parking lot south of  Channel Islands Yacht Club). The parade is open to all patriotic entries. Kids, decorate your bikes, scooters, skates & boards. Parents oil the strollers and shine the wagons. Grandparents tune up the old Model-T & plug in the golf carts. Musicians tune your instruments & patriots wave your flags; everyone is welcome! Judging categories include: Individual, Small Group, Large Group, Motorized Vehicle(s): classic cars, fire trucks, golf carts, etc., Musical: bands, individual musicians, etc., Equestrian and Floats For information or entry visit www.channelislandsharbor.org. FUN!

44th Annual Galaxy of Gems Expo at Oxnard Performing Arts Center, November 16-17

The Oxnard Gem & Mineral Society Proudly Presents

The 44th Annual Galaxy of Gems Expo

Oxnard Performing Arts Center

800 Hobson Way, Oxnard

November 16^th & 17^th 2013

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Free Admission, Free Parking, Free Hourly Door Prizes!

Displays, demos, activities for kids of all ages, door prizes and raffle, grab bags, silent auction, vendors with mineral delights for sale, fossils, opals, petrified wood, precious stones, country store, book and plant sales. Activities include demonstrations of lapidary techniques, glass-bead making, wire wrapping and rock polishing. A silent auction will offer rock and mineral treasures. This year's theme: "Petrified Wood." Visit www.oxnardgem.com/html/gem_show.html or call 805.644.6450 for more information.

There will be about 70 display cases that will showcase the talents and artistic skills of members and guest exhibitors. Some of the displays and activities are directed towards teaching students about the earth sciences. The Show also offers:

• Each child will receive a free polished rock.
• “Pebble Pub” - a fun quiz for the kids to fill out, is based on the displays.               
• Dino Discovery - Collect 36 different free dinosaur trading cards.
• A scout badge requirement, “Make A Fossil” is one of our many activities.
• Egg carton rock kits — assemble a kit containing 6 different rocks.
• Games and crafts for kids.
• Dino Dig!  Choose a fist sized “rock” and dig out one of 12 different dinos!
• Teachers with their teacher ID will receive earth science posters and material to display in their classrooms. Quantities are limited.

2013 Relay for Life of Oxnard on Saturday/Sunday, July 20-21

Relay for Life of Oxnard

One day. One night. One community. One Fight. Relay For Life is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people- to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer; remember loved ones lost to the disease; and fight back against a disease that takes too much. By participating, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives we've lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight cancer here in your community.

Saturday 9 am to Sunday 9 am, July 20-21, 2013

Oxnard High School, Oxnard

www.relayforlife.org/oxnardca