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 2003-2004 Board President: Carole Salak. 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. Board Meetings are on the first Thursday of the month (4PM) and are open to all members. 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 Los Robles Banquet Center, 299 S. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks. Social hour begins at 6:00pm, dinner is served at 6:30pm and the demonstration/meeting begins at 7:30pm. Dinner & Demo: $25 members, $28 non-members. Demonstration only: $7 members, $10 non-members. Dinner reservations one week prior to event are a must at (805) 379-5655 or via wlvag@hotmail.com. For more information please see www.wvartguild.org.
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
