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Bring it On! Born to Perform Studio brings this musical to the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center, August 4-6! It's fun for the whole family! Tickets at www.borntoperformstudio.com/bringiton
The musical, loosely based on the 2000 film of the same name written by Jessica Bendinger, focuses on the competitive world of cheerleading and over-the-top team rivalries.
Set in a nightclub in Berlin at the end of the 1920’s, “Cabaret” explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. The story revolves around Cliff, a young American writer newly arrived in Berlin, who is immediately taken with English singer Sally Bowles. Meanwhile, Fräulein Schneider, proprietor of Cliff and Sally's boarding house, tentatively begins a romance with Herr Schultz, a mild-mannered fruit seller who happens to be Jewish. This powerful and darkly comic American musical explores themes of love, political intrigue and the consequences of intolerance. Musical numbers include "Willkommen," "Cabaret," "Don't Tell Mama" and "Two Ladies."
All performances will be held in the intimate Studio Theater in the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center so seating will be limited.
Tickets go on sale beginning July 1st at moorparkcollege.edu/pac (save 20% by ordering online)
July 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, August 3, 4, 5 at 8:00PM
July 23, 30, August 6 at 2:00PM
Mark your calendars for free Outdoor Movie Nights at Ventura Harbor Village on June 24th (Jaws), July 29th (Goonies) and August 26th (Moana). Movies start at sunset on the main lawn at Ventura Harbor Village, 1591 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura.
Arrive early for dessert and pre-show entertainment and to secure a spot on the grass.
Jaws costume contest on June 24th - dress as a shark or in 1970s era attire. Special guest Susan Jane Backlinie (aka Chrissie Watkins), the first shark victim from the original Jaws will be on hand to introduce the movie and answer audience questions.
In 1873, Ventura County separated from Santa Barbara County creating a unique community in charge of its own destiny. In the 150 years since, Ventura County has become known for its agriculture, industry and innovation all the while cultivating a charming and laid-back cultural atmosphere.
As this year marks the significant distinction of celebrating 150 years, five groups have come together to honor our community, history and diversity. County of Ventura, Museum of Ventura County, Ventura County Community Foundation, Pacific Coast Business Times and Economic Development Collaborative present 150 days of celebration kicking off June 23 at Museum of Ventura County.
You are cordially invited to The 150th Anniversary of Ventura County Kick-Off Celebration on Friday, June 23 5:30 – 8:00 pm at 100 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001. Enjoy 3 exciting new exhibits, food trucks, live music, guest speakers, a specially crafted 150th cocktail and MORE!
This event is FREE of charge and open to ALL. Stay tuned for many more exciting events, programs, festivals and interactive experiences over the following 150 days.
Summer Triangle and Milky Way Sky Tour
Moorpark College and the Ventura County Astronomical Society will host a guided tour of the summer sky at the Moorpark College Observatory, 7075 Campus Road, on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 8:00 pm. Join them for an exploration of our own galaxy, the Milky Way!
At 9 pm, the sky darkens, and the telescope viewing begins!
You are encouraged to bring your own binoculars or telescope. If the sky is cloudy, a PowerPoint presentation will still be shown.
This is a free event for students, staff and the community. Not recommended for children under 6 years old. RSVP at bit.ly/SUMMERTRIANGLE.
Seating is limited. You are welcome to bring your own lawn or folding chairs.
MOORPARK COLLEGE and the Ventura County Astronomical Society present A STAR GAZERS EVENT UNDER THE STARS on Saturday, May 20th, 8PM-10:30PM at the Moorpark College Observatory
STAR, PLANET & CONSTELLATIONS SKY TOUR
This is a free event to students, staff and the community, recommended for 6 years old or older. We will have a guided tour of the summer sky at the observatory amphitheater at 8:30 PM! Become familiar with the galaxies, star clusters and nebulae in the May sky. At 9 PM, the sky darkens and the telescope viewing begins! If you have binoculars, that will enhance your views too. Weather conditions (thick clouds, rain, high wind) can cancel the program.
RSVP: mcfoundation@vcccd.edu
MOORPARK COLLEGE FOUNDATION
7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021
805-553-4760
MoorparkCollege.edu/Give
The Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology (WFVZ) (aka Camarillo Bird Museum), a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable corporation, is both a natural history collection specializing in eggs and nests of birds from around the world, and a research and education institution dedicated to bird conservation. The Foundation's collections are the largest in the world, and its mission is to contribute to the conservation of the world’s wild bird species through the accessibility of the collections and their data to researchers, educators, students, and the public.
The Museum both guided and unguided tours on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon and 2pm. A two hour guided tour for two is a $20 donation. A self-guided one hour tour is $7.
Visit www.wfvz.org for more information.
The Simi Valley Town Center is hosting a Mother’s Day event from 2pm to 10pm on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Here’s the lineup of activities:
10am to 10pm - Bounce houses in the Center Court
2pm to 3pm - Dancers in the Center Court
3pm to 4pm - Fashion Show
4pm to 8pm - Sip and Shop
6pm to 8:30pm: Rod Stewart tribute band Forever Rod performs
Residents are encouraged to participate in the annual Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Pedals & Pints Brewing Company, 156 West Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks.
The International Ride of Silence unites people worldwide who ride bicycles and those who love them in solemn remembrance of the tragic deaths and terrible injuries caused by motorists. Over 600 cyclists are fatally injured by motor vehicles on America’s roads each year.
Bicycle riders of all ages and abilities are encouraged to join the Conejo Valley Ride of Silence. The groups rides silently together for 10 miles on some of the busiest Thousand Oaks roads during rush hour. By doing so, the group reminds drivers that cyclists are traffic too and educate drivers to be more attentive and careful when sharing the roads. To ensure the safety of all, the Ride of Silence is escorted by the Thousand Oaks Sheriff's Department. The Conejo Valley Ride of Silence is hosted by the Conejo Valley Cyclists with the support of the Thousand Oaks Bicycle Advisory Team and the Ventura-Conejo Bicycle Coalition.
Gather at The Oaks Mall near Pedals & Pints Brewing beginning at 5:30pm. A ceremony at 5:45 will honor cyclists who have lost their lives to vehicular violence. After the ceremony, at approximately 6:00, the entire group will roll out to the solemn tones of a lone bagpiper. The procession of silent riders will keep an even pace of about 10-11 miles per hour, making it achievable by most riders. Helmets are mandatory.
Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/conejo-valley-ride-of-silence-tickets-579743577647
For information on the Ride of Silence or www.rideofsilence.org.
The Simi Valley Town Center is hosting a Father’s Day event from 2pm to 10pm on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Here’s the lineup of activities:
10am to 10pm - Bounce houses in the Center Court
2pm to 10pm - Beer Garden in the Center Court (for the dads, not the kids :))
4pm to 9pm - Coachmen Car Show in the parking lot
5pm to 7pm - Dancers in the Center Court
6pm: A-Boxing in the Center Court
7pm: Neil Diamond tribute band Fantastic Diamond performs
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