ACORN
COMMUNITY THEATRE CO. is dedicated to furthering our community's
commitment to performing arts through theatre both classic and experimental,
prose and musical, drama and comedy. For more information, contact
R. Shane Bingham at (805) 907-9087 or 4269 Hitch Blvd. Moorpark, CA
93021
AGOURA HILLS HARMONY CHORUS invites women who love to sing
to join us in a fun-filled musical evening of vocal instruction
and friendship! We meet Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m at St. Patrick's Episcopal
Church, One Church Road, Thousand Oaks. We welcome all women who
love to sing in harmony. Call (805) 531-3714 for additional information,
or visit our website www.ahhchorus.com.
BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION/GALLERY 700 E. Santa Clara Street,
Ventura, Ca 93001 (805) 648-1235 buenavta@vcnet.com,
www.buenaventuragallery.org
CABRILLO MUSIC THEATRE Hillary Metcalf, Executive Director,
1480 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 (805) 497-8613
cmt@goldcoastcenter.com
www.cabrillomusictheatre.com
CALIFORNIA ART INSTITUTE, a professional school in a beautiful
rustic setting, welcomes full and part-time students. Upcoming workshops
feature famous visiting and resident artists and are conducted within
the school's large studios, as well as on location. The school is
located at 2977 Willow Lane in Westlake Village For more information,
call (805) 496-6906 or www.calartinst.com.
CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOLS (CPITS) - Ventura County.
Lucia Lemieux, Coordinator, PO Box 2081, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359
(805) 517-1807 Info@cpits.org
CAMARILLO ART CENTER - 3150 Ponderosa Drive, (mailing address)
PO Box 206, Camarillo CA 93011-0206 (805) 445-7061 www.camarilloartcenter.org
CENTER FOR ASIAN PERFORMING ARTS - 799 Alderdale Court, Newbury
Park, CA 91320-4950
CHANNELAIRE CHORUS, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International
invites women of all ages to join in singing a cappella, four-part
harmony. The 120-member chorus meets weekly. Rehearsals are open
to all women who love to sing and would like to know more about
the women's barbershop chorus. The rehearsals are held Tuesdays,
7:15 to 10:00pm at 701 Del Norte Blvd., Suite 115, Oxnard. For more
information call (805) 247-1990. www.channelaire.org
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING AND CALLIGRAPHY ASSOCIATION OF THOUSAND
OAKS - The association began in 1995 when a Chinese brush painting
master, Mr. Yang Hong Duang of mainland China came to visit his
son in Thousand Oaks. The principal of the Thousand Oaks Chinese
Language school invited him to each Chinese brush painting to the
parents of the students in the language school. The students in
his class not only continued to paint but they formed the Thousand
Oaks Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy Association to promote
the Chinese Arts in the Conejo Valley. This association is now affiliated
with the Conejo Chinese Cultural Association of Thousand Oaks. The
class meets every other Saturday morning during the school year
at the Thousand Oaks High School. The class is open to all who are
interested in Chinese brush painting. The cost is $15 per lesson
plus a small room fee. Jan Wennick is the president and may be contacted
at 3449 Radcliff Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.
CONEJO CHINESE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION, 1728 N. Moorpark Rad,
Box 416, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. Ccca-tpcs@yahoo.com
www.ccca-tocs.org
CONEJO CIVIC BALLET COMPANY, Tobin Twarowski, Director, 31308
Via Colinas, Ste 101, Westlake Village, CA 91362, (805) 495-7940
robin@balletarts.org www.balletarts.org
CONEJO GEM & MINERAL CLUB - Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday
of the month at 7:45 p.m at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts403
W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. Their mission is to promote and
extend the knowledge of minerals, geology, lapidary arts and associated
fields. For more information, please call Camille Van Ast at (805)
498- 7421, or cgamc@cgamc.org
or www.cgamc.org.
CONEJO PLAYERS THEATRE, INC. Doug Jocelyn. President, 351
S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361-1008, (805) 495-3715,
info@conejoplayers.org
www.conejoplayers.org
CONEJO POPS ORCHESTRA, Elmer Ramsey, Music Director/Conductor,
3648 Mountclef Blvd, Thousand oaks, CA 91360
CONEJO VALLEY CHILDREN'S CONCERT SERIES - 1025 Old Farm Road,
Thousand oaks, CA 91360, (805) 650-6735
CONEJO VALLEY CLOGGERS invite you to join them Thursday evenings
at 6:45pm. All ages welcome. No partner or experience necessary,
all levels are taught. $5 adults, $3 children. Old Meadows Park,
1600 Marview Drive, Thousand Oaks. Information (805) 527-6185
CONEJO VALLEY FOLK DANCERS invite you to join them for international
line and circle dancing from 7:30 -9: 30pm every Wednesday evening
in the Small Rehearsal Room at the Hillcrest Center for the Arts,
403 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. No partners needed. $1 for
members, $2 for non-members. For more information and directions,
call Jill Lundgren at (805) 497-1957 or online at http://us.geocities.com/FDFedSouthInc/clubpages/
conejovalley_fd.htm.
CONEJO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Board of Trustees meet monthly
at the Stagecoach Inn Museum. If you are interested in a learning
more about volunteer opportunities with the Historical Society or
the Stagecoach Inn Museum Complex, call the Stagecoach Inn at (805)
498-9441. stagecoach@toguide.com
www.toguide.com/stagecoach
CONEJO VALLEY SCOTTISH DANCE SOCIETY presents instruction
in the traditional social dances of Scotland. Beginners are welcome,
but must call instructor before attending. Classes held 7:30 - 9:30pm
on Tuesdays. For fees and information call instructor Robb Quint
at (805) 498-2303
CONEJO VALLEY PAINTER'S ASSOCIATION, David Gallup, President,
2087 Ralley court, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362, gvarts@pacbell.net
www.cvpa.net
CONEJO VALLEY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS The Conejo Valley Youth Orchestra
has been part of the history in the Conejo Valley since 1961. Since
1998, the orchestra program has grown from 65 musicians in one orchestra
to over 250 in 4 orchestras. The youth orchestras are completely
self directed and funded through a private nonprofit organization
and do not rely on state or federal funding. "Reaching and Inspiring
Youth Through Music," is their mission and motto. They strive to
provide the very best music education in a safe, fun environment
and provide memorable experiences for the students. Most of their
graduates will pursue higher educational goals that include science,
medicine, law, music, etc. Recent research has proven the involvement
of students involved in the arts reinforces and strengthens life
skills. For more information contact Bill Benson, Artistic Director/Conductor
at (805) 523-8045. WMBENST@aol.com
www.cvyo.8m.com
DOYON STUDIO & GALLERY Doyon Studio & Gallery, 1390
Flynn Road, Suite E, Camarillo. For more information on classes,
workshops and special programs, call (805) 987-0291.
FOCUS ON THE MASTERS (FOTM), Donna Granata, Founder/Executive
Director, appreciation program for all ages, founded in 1994. 1147
E. Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, (805) 653-2501 support@FocusOnTheMasters.com
www.focusonthemasters.com
MUSIC TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA is starting its
36th year in the Conejo Valley, and new teachers and students are
welcome. To find MTAC teachers in your neighborhood, please call
(805) 498-6994. Teachers are encouraged to attend MTAC meetings.
For additional information, call (818) 889-1619.
GOTHIC PRODUCTIONS, Michael Jordan, Director, 98410 Waring
Place, Agoura, CA 91301
HARMONY OAKS CHORUS, 147 Grandview Circle, Camarillo, CA
93010, (805) 484-5159, www.harmonyoakschorus.com
KINGSMEN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, Michael Arndt, Director, PO
Box 1772, Thousand Oaks, CA 91358 (805) 493-3455 info@kingsmenshakespeare.org
www.kingsmenshakespeare.org
LOS
ROBLES MASTER CHORALE, James Stemen, Director, PO Box 781, Moorpark,
CA 93020-0781 (805) 497-0386 www.orgsites.com/ca/lrmc
LOS ROBLES CHILDREN'S CHOIR, Donna Young, Director, 3373
Mountain Trail Avenue, newbury Park, CA 91320, (805) 480-9416 yharmony@adelphia.net
www.singingchildren.com
NEW WEST SYMPHONY, Ken Hopper, Executive Director, Boris
Brott, Music Director/Conductor, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand
Oaks, CA 91362 (805) 497-5800 Info@newwestsymphony.org
www.newwestsymphony.org
OAKS CHAMBER SINGERS Founded in 1996, The Oaks Chamber Singers
dedicates itself to spreading the joy and appreciation of fine vocal
ensemble music. Specializing in a cappella Renaissance, Baroque
and parlour music, performances have included both sacred and secular
programs. All financial support for the chamber singers comes from
its audiences and through the generosity of community organizations.
For more information contact Annette Murphy (805) 499-1913 or www.oakschambersingers.org
OJAI STUDIO ARTISTS & OPEN STUDIO TOUR The Ojai Studio
Artists Tour first began in 1984 with three nationally recognized
Ojai artists who had felt inspired by the idea to invite art lovers
and collectors into studios of Ojai's numerous artists, sharing
a weekend in celebration of art and creativity. Ojai Studio Artists
is a community organization working year round to promote art awareness
and education. They fund student art scholarships, purchase art
books for local libraries, support public art projects and a r t
outreach for people of all ages in the Ojai Valley. www.ojaistudioartists.com
OXNARD ART ASSOCIATION welcomes new members. Dues are $25.00
per year and includes the receipt of a bi-monthly newsletter. If
you wish to join, please send your check to Jackie Cavish, 109 Fillmore
Ave., Oxnard, CA 93035. For more info, call (805) 988-9159.
PACIFIC FESTIVAL BALLET, Lori Sorenson, 1152 Westlake Blvd.,
Ste. D, Westlake Village, CA 91361 kajandlori@aol.com
PEONY CHINESE DANCE ENSEMBLE - Since 1994 the Peony Chinese
Dance Ensemble has been performing regularly in Southern California
from Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks, San Fernando Valley, Chinatown,
Knott's Berry Farm, to Disneyland. Main curriculum includes Chinese
classical dance, folk dances from a variety of nationalities and
the Beijing Academy of Dance Syllabus. Students have attained outstanding
success when taking the annual examination to obtain the world-wide
recognized grade certificate from the Beijing Dance Academy. Classes
meet every Friday at 6:30pm at Ballet Arts, 31308 Via Colinas, Westlake
Village. For information call (818) 991-0758.
PEOPLE SKETCHERS, an Adult Life drawing group, meets every
Tuesday morning 9:00am-12:00pm. Non-instructed, timed poses. Model
fee charged. Ongoing sessions. For further information call Kay
McKenzie (805) 497-7630.
PERFORMANCES TO GROW ON, Brian Bemel, President, 201 Park
Road, Ojai, CA 93023 (805) 646-8907 bbemel@sbcglobal.net
www.ptgo.org
STUDIO CHANNEL ISLANDS ART CENTER Studio Channel Islands
Art Center curates exhibits in three major galleries featuring the
works of regional and national artists, and provides working studio
space for more than 25 resident artists, creating an art enclave
unlike any other in the county. Information (805) 383-1368 or online
at www.studiochannelislands.org.
THOUSAND OAKS ART ASSOCIATION - Carole Salak, President,
Membership Meetings are on the third Wednesday of the month (7 or
7:30 depending on the kind of meeting) and are open to all. www.thousandoaksartassoc.org.
T.O. PLEIN AIR WATERCOLORISTS welcome fellow artists to join
in at our monthly outdoor paintouts. For information about the group
call David Deyell (805) 494- 1700 or Ed Greenwood (805) 492.0464
VAGABOND PLAYERS, 33223 Village 33, Camarillo, CA 93012,
(805) 987-6039 ilajdane@hotmail.com
VENTURA COUNTY MUSEUM OF HISTORY & ART, 100 E. Main Street,
Ventura. (805) 653-0323 admin@vcmha.org,
www.vcmha.com.
VENTURA COUNTY WRITERS CLUB, 429 Country Club Dr., #106,
Simi Valley, Ca 93065 (805) 579-9414 www.pacificnet/~vcwc/
VILLAGE VOICES CHORALE PO Box 6562, Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-6562
(805) 379-5913 lynolsonn@aol.com
WESTLAKE VILLAGE ART GUILD Monthly Dinner and Demonstration
meetings on the first Tuesday of the month held at the Clarion Palm
Garden Hotel, 495 N. Ventu Park Rd, Newbury Park. Cocktail hour
begins at 6:00pm, dinner is served at 6:45pm and the demonstration/meeting
begins at 7:45pm. Dinner: $21 members, $23 nonmembers. Demonstration
only: $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Dinner reservations one week prior
to event are a must at (805) 379-5655 Online information at www.conejoarts.org/members/wvag.html.
WRITING COMMUNITY, a safe and inspiring writers' support
group for all genres, and all levels, meets 1:00- 4:00pm every other
Sunday in Simi Valley. Amherst Writers and Artists Affiliate. Information
(805) 522-5532.
YOUNG AT ART provides fine arts programs, workshops, crafts
and in-school enrichment for all levels of aspiring artists - children
and adults. Through a step by step process students learn the basics
of drawing, shading and color. After mastering these basic skills
students are able to express their personal creativity with confidence.
Students are encouraged to select their own projects, colors and
style. Studios in Agoura Hills, Moorpark, and Camarillo. (818) 991-5514
www.yng-at-art.com