VENTURA COUNTY LISTS

Events

Family Carnival Fund-Raiser (Sarzotti Park, 510 Park Road, Ojai, 646-1872). Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Activities: games, crafts, music, pony rides, soccer tournament and more. Hosted by Ojai Recreation Department. Proceeds will help fund a community gymnasium. Free admission.

Taste of Ventura (Leeward Winery, 2784 Johnson Drive, Ventura, 656-5054). Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can evaluate barrel samples of the winery’s 1999 Napa Valley Merlot and 1999 Bien Nacido Pinot Noir. Current releases will also be poured, including the debut of Leeward’s 20th anniversary chardonnay, a limited-bottling release. Epicure Catering will dish up gourmet foodstuff, and locally grown produce will be supplied by Boccali’s, Underwood Farms, Somis Nut House, Boskovich Farms and others. Free.

Oxnard Salsa Festival (Plaza Park, West 5th Street, downtown Oxnard, 385-7545). Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Highlights: tasting contests for professional and amateur salsa-makers, live music, a salsa dance contest, arts and crafts, a carnival and more. Free.

Taste of Camarillo (Camarillo Ranch House, 3771 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, 482-5893). Sun., 1-4 p.m. The 13th annual outdoor benefit will feature fine food and wine samplings provided by many restaurants and wineries. There will also be a silent auction and art displays, and jazz singer Debby Yeager will perform. This year’s event is being organized by Meadowlark Service League, with proceeds benefiting Camarillo Boys & Girls Club, Food Share, Make-A-Wish Foundation and others. Cost: $45 in advance, $50 at the gate.

Heritage Square Summer Concert Series (7th and A streets, downtown Oxnard, 483-7960). Fri., 6-8 p.m.: Soul City Survivors (soul). Plaza seating, $2; lawn seating, free.

Summer Concert Series (Conejo Community Park, Dover and Hendrix avenues, Thousand Oaks, 381-2747). Sat., 5 p.m.: Parachute Express (family entertainment). Free. No pets.

Summer Concerts (Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, 658-4726). Sat. The seasonal “Music Under the Stars” concert series returns with entertainment each Saturday. This week: Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan (blues). Performances begin at 7 p.m. $10; $8 seniors and children. Reserved tables: $5 (seats four).

Focus on the Masters (Laurel Theatre, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura, 649-9366). Tue., 7-8:30 p.m. The Tuesday Talk Series continues with “An Evening With Leslie Clark,” an artist who spends half the year living among the Tuareg and Wodaabe tribes in the Sahara. Members and students under 18, free; nonmembers, $8.

Ventura County Fair (Seaside Park, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, 656-1260). Opening Wednesday. The fair opens daily at 11 a.m. Exhibits close at 10 p.m., the midway at 11. Note: The carnival will not be open the first two days. Entertainment headliners: Foreigner (Aug. 5), Little Richard (Aug. 7), Debbie Reynolds (Aug. 8), Rick Springfield (Aug. 8), Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (Aug. 9). General, $7; seniors and under 12, $4; under 5, free. On-site parking $5.

Summer Salsa (Las Caporales Restaurant (307 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-5452). Mon., 7:30-10 p.m. Salsa lessons and other styles of Latin dance are offered, followed by a dance with a deejay music track. $5.

Amazing Maize Maze (Las Posas Road near Hueneme Road, Camarillo, 495-5678). 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. The second annual cornfield escape game. $10 adults, $7 ages 4 to 12.

Oak Street Festival (Book Mall of Ventura, 105 Oak St., 641-2665). Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Weekly children’s storytelling, crafts for sale, bargain book tables and music. Free.

O. K. Kids Club (The Oaks mall, 222 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, 495-2031). Children’s entertainers perform every Thur. at 10:30 a.m. This week: The Scott Land Marionettes.

Kids View (Pacific View Mall, Main Street and Mills Road, Ventura, 642-0605). Children’s entertainers perform every Wed. at 10:30 a.m. at upper-level food court rotunda. This week: Douglas Seymore Marionettes.

Theater

Opening

Fiddler on the Roof (Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Kavli Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., 449-2787). Opening Fri.: the Broadway favorite features such songs as “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset” and “If I Were a Rich Man.” Show times: Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Through Aug. 6. $14-$32.

Ojai Shakespeare Festival (Libbey Bowl, downtown Ojai, 640-8633). Opening Fri.: this year’s offering, “Julius Caesar.” Performances: Fri.-Sun., 7:30 p.m.; Thur.-Sun., Aug. 3-13, 7:30 p.m. Admission for all performances except Saturdays: $15 general, $12 seniors and students, 12 and under free. Saturdays: $18 general, $15 seniors and students, 12 and under free. The festival will include a youth production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on the lawn at Libbey Park. Show times: Sat.-Sun., July 29-Aug. 13, 4 p.m. Admission: $8 general, under 5 free. Internet: https://www.ojaishakespeare.org.

Lies and Legends: The Musical Stories of Harry Chapin (Laurel Theatre, 1006 Main St., Ventura, 667-2900). Regular performances begin Sun.: a revue of Chapin songs, directed by George Ball, who starred in the original long-running Los Angeles and Chicago production. Show times: Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Through Aug. 27. Wed.-Thur. and matinees, $27.50; Fri.-Sat., $32.50. Discounts for seniors, students and groups of 12 or more. Note: a gala opening benefit Saturday will begin at 4 p.m. with a block party, barbecue and beer tasting, followed by the show at 7. $100. Proceeds benefit Casa Pacifica Children’s Crisis Care Center and Rubicon’s Stinky Feet Theater Project for children.

Continuing

The Hollywood Caper (Dakota’s Steakhouse, 2525 Stow St., Simi Valley, 522-0449). Tonight at 7. The Gypsies Players present an interactive dinner-theater performance. Also playing Aug. 10. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Gypsies in a Trunk performance troupe. $29.95.

Comedy of Errors (Barranca Vista Park, 7050 E. Ralston St., Ventura, 644-6542). Sun., 7:30 p.m. Classics in the Park will continue its 2000 touring production, adapted for the stage by Michael Jordan. $5.

Grease (Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., 381-2748). A mega-hit musical presented by Young Artists Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. performances: today-Sat. $12-$18.

As You Like It (Moorpark College Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road, 378-1485). A production billed as Shakespeare “with a California beach twist.” Show times: today-Sat. and Aug. 3-5, 7:30 p.m.; Sun. and Aug. 6, 2:30 p.m. $6-$10.

George Washington Slept Here (Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. 7th St., 525-4645). A Kaufman & Hart comedy, which served as the basis for the television series “Green Acres.” Show times: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m. Through Aug. 27. $15 general, $12 seniors and students, $8 ages 12 and under.

West Side Story (Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., 581-9940). A classic American musical presented by ARTS Youth Ensemble. Show times: Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m. Through Aug. 12. $15 general, $12 seniors and students, $8 ages 12 and under.

Wild River (The Livery Theatre, 34 N. Palm St., Ventura, 643-5701). An adventure musical by Richard Inman and Sheila Thibodeaux is billed as a road story about exploring self and the bayou. Show times: Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 6 p.m. Through Aug. 5. $7.

Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival (Cal Lutheran University, Kingsmen Park, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, 493-3455). “The Taming of the Shrew” plays Fri.-Sun. and Aug. 4-6. The grounds open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking and pre-show entertainment, including strolling musicians, dancing, juggling and sword-fight demonstrations. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Festival seating is free; bring chairs or blankets. Limited reserved seating, $10. Alcohol is prohibited.

I Ought to Be in Pictures (Marquie Dinner Theatre, 340 N. Mobil Ave., Camarillo, 484-9909). A Neil Simon comedy about a young New York City woman who journeys to Hollywood to pay a surprise visit to her father. Fri.-Sun. Through Aug. 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., buffet dinner starts at 7, curtain is at 8:15. $35; $32 seniors; $28 under 13.

Ventura Area TheatreSports (The Livery Theatre, 34 N. Palm St., Ventura, 643-5701). Sat., 8 p.m. An improvisational acting troupe. $7.

Arts

Opening

Ojai Center for the Arts (113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 646-0117). Tue.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. Opening Tue.: “Double Exposure,” figurative works by Wendy MaHarry and Bonnie Caruk Riege. Through Aug. 30. Reception Aug. 5, 4-7 p.m.

Continuing

Laurel Theatre (1006 Main St., Ventura, 667-2900). Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. “San Buenaventura Spotlight,” watercolors by Ruth Ellen Hoag. Through Aug. 27.

Studio Channel Islands Art Center (Cal State Channel Islands, Camarillo, 383-1368). Thur.-Sat., noon-3 p.m., and by appointment. “In Contemplation of Now,” an exploration of contemporary social issues utilizing a variety of mediums. Through Aug. 26.

Zoey’s Cafe (451 E. Main St., Ventura, 652-1137). Call for viewing hours. “The Alchemist’s Heart,” assemblage and works on paper by Jennie Snyder. Through Aug. 13.

Buenaventura Gallery (700 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura, 648-1235). Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. “The Cream of the Crop,” the 2000 Merit Award Show. Through Aug. 19. Reception Friday, 5-8 p.m.

American Commercial Bank (155 South A St., Oxnard, 487-6581). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. “Vacation Views,” a juried competition hosted by the Oxnard Art Assn. Through Sept. 8.

Contempo Beauty Salon (205 Signal St., Ojai, 646-5591). Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. “My New Hairdo,” paintings by Venae Warner. Through Aug. 30.

Jonathan’s at Peirano’s (204 E. Main St., Ventura, 648-4853). Call for viewing hours. Oil and pastel landscapes by Laurel Sherrie and Grant Lewis. Through September.

Crow Gallery (333 W. El Roblar Drive, Meiners Oaks, 649-4000). Thur.-Sun., noon-5 p.m. Digital image works by Steve Grumette, including a photo-mosaic of Shakespeare utilizing 2,550 images of novelists, playwrights and poets. Through Sunday.

Leeds-Wallace Gallery & Framing (1540 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-1522). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Paintings by members of the California Gold Coast Watercolor Society. Through Aug. 16.

Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center (1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, 658-5725). Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Photography by William B. Dewey, documenting the historic Vail-Vickers cattle ranching operation on Santa Rosa Island. The images were made earlier this year and depict ranch buildings--some dating to the mid-1800s--as well as corrals, pastures and more. Through Sept. 14. Free.

Natalie’s Fine Threads (596 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-8854). Tue.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-4 p.m. “Mostly Women,” mixed-media works by Nancy Hodge. Through Saturday.

City National Bank (502 N. Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 384-2100). Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. “Bold and Beautiful Watercolors,” works by Teri Peterson. Through Friday.

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza (2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., 449-2743). Call for viewing hours. “Poetic Symbolism From Barcelona,” works by Vilallonga. Presented by the Fred Kavli Theatre Visual Arts Committee. Through Aug. 13.

Janss / Nichols Gallery (1408 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 497-3720). Tue.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; by appointment Sat.

Blanchard Community Library (119 8th St., Santa Paula, 525-1104). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat. till 2 p.m. The 63rd annual Art and Photography Show.

Ojai Art Garden (Ojai Avenue, Ojai, 646-6118 or 487-8789). Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The open-air gallery is adjacent to the Antique Collection and across from Carrows restaurant. Each Sunday, two artists demonstrate their techniques.

Thousand Oaks Community Gallery (2331 Borchard Road, Newbury Park, 498-4390). Daily, 1-7 p.m.

G. Childress Gallery (319 E. El Roblar Drive, Ojai, 640-1387). Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. by appointment.

Rive Gauche Gallery (339 W. El Roblar Drive, Ojai, 646-8010). Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Works by local artists, including paintings, photography, sculpture, mosaics and furniture.

Gallery 9 (Janss Marketplace, Suite D, 193 Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 379-1901). Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m. Exhibit of work by local artists, including paintings, photography, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and furniture.

California Art Institute Gallery (2977 Willow Lane, Westlake Village, 496-6906). Call for viewing hours. An exhibition space for student works, including drawings, paintings, animation and sculpture.

The Gallery of Historical Figures (McNell and Reeves roads, near Ojai, 646-6574). Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. Historical figurines by George Stuart.

Nomad Gallery (307 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-1706). Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Paintings by Leslie Clark.

Things From Heaven (365 E. Main St., Ventura, 648-5689). Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; closed Tue. Works by “angel artist” Andy Lakey.

Art City (31 Peking St., Ventura, 648-1690). Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sea Gate Art Gallery (2925 Ocean Drive, Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, 985-4947). Thur.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and by appointment.

ECCO! (966 S. Westlake Blvd., Suite 6, Westlake Village, 370-0702). Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. A gallery of fine craft and fiber.

Studio Gallery (Fisherman’s Wharf, 2741 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard, 985-1546). Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Artagraphix Art Gallery (2806 Townsgate Road, Westlake, 496-4900). Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Gallery West (Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli St., 658-4760). Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Live Oak Gallery (118 S. 8th St., Santa Paula, 525-6114). Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and by appointment.

Galeria Don Pedro (434 South A St., Oxnard, 486-5953). Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

HumanArts Gallery (310 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-1525). Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Museums

California Oil Museum (1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula, 933-0076). Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “The Wild Sespe: Oil, Grizzlies and Gunsmoke,” a historical exploration of Ventura County’s rugged back country. Through Oct. 15. First exhibition of the new permanent Harry J. Lundgren Collection, featuring gas station antiques and memorabilia. Also, historical and petroleum-related exhibits, restored 1890s offices and 1930s apartment.

Carnegie Art Museum (424 South C St., Oxnard, 385-8157). Thur. and Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Ventura County Museum of History and Art (100 E. Main St., Ventura, 653-0323). Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “Germanic Myths and Legends,” 21 figures from George Stuart’s personal collection explores the pre-Christian mythology of northern Europe and the heroic legends known as the Nibelungenlied.

Ventura County Maritime Museum (2731 S. Victoria Ave., Channel Islands Harbor, Oxnard, 984-6260). Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. “Nautica 2000,” a juried exhibition of maritime-themed works by Ventura County artists. Through Sunday.

Seabee Museum (Naval Construction Battalion Center, Port Hueneme, 982-5191). Weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., 12:30-4:30 p.m. A large-format photography exhibition features the work of a team of photographers directed by Edward Steichen, who documented the U. S. Navy during World War II. Contributors: Horace Bristol, Charles Kerlee, Fenno Jacobs, Victor Jorgenson, Wayne Miller and Dwight Long. The exhibit was prepared by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Service. Through Labor Day weekend. Other exhibits focus on creation of the Seabees and their efforts during WWII, and include uniforms, photographs, documents and a diorama of the last 50 years.

Ojai Valley Museum (130 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 640-1390). Wed.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. “Making an Impression: Prints & Pots,” works by F. G. Hochberg and Joseph Pelka. On permanent exhibition, an 11-foot carving of a California condor, donated by Carlyle Montgomery.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library (40 Presidential Drive, near Simi Valley, 522-8444). Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “Exquisite Diplomacy: Gifts of Fine Jewelry During the Reagan Years,” more than 75 pieces of gold, platinum and silver jewelry set with diamonds, emeralds, pearls and other precious and semiprecious stones. “Cast for a President: Sculpture From the Collection of the Reagan Presidential Library,” never before seen artworks.

Santa Paula Snapshot Museum (935 E. Main St., 525-7804). Wed.-Sun., noon-4 p.m. The museum is devoted to the art of the anonymous snapshot.

Albinger Archeological Museum (113 E. Main St., Ventura, 648-5823 or 658-4726). Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The museum covers 3,500 years of history, displaying artifacts from five civilizations. Includes an audiovisual program, on-site historical interpreters, 2,000-year-old earthen oven and more.

Gull Wings Children’s Museum (418 W. 4th St., Oxnard, 483-3005). Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “Ocean Friends Touch Tank,” a new exhibit, features starfish and other local tide-pool dwellers. Numerous hands-on exhibits. A permanent exhibit features a five-piece doll collection by Maryse Nicole, reproductions of the late 19th-century heirloom dolls by Parisian doll maker A. Thuillier.

Stagecoach Inn Museum (51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park, 498-9441). Wed.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. “Discovering a Sense of Place: 19th Century Conejo Founding Families,” an exhibit dedicated to the founding families of the Conejo Valley. A permanent exhibit of artifacts describes the history of the Chumash in the Conejo Valley. A reproduction of the onetime stagecoach stop and hotel includes a large display of artifacts, one-room schoolhouse, pioneer home, Spanish adobe and Chumash display.

Pleasant Valley Historical Museum (720 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, 386-3834). Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m. Native plant garden, Native American artifacts, antique furniture, early cameras, historical photographs, artworks and more.

Olivas Adobe (4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, 642-4346). Docent-led tours Sat.-Sun., noon-4 p.m.; tours featuring discussion of the rancho days of early California include the two-story, Monterey-style adobe house and gardens; exhibition room.

Strathearn Historical Park and Museum (137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley, 526-6453). Tours Wed., 1 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Music

Classical

Summer Pops Orchestral Concert (Moorpark College Performing Arts Center, 7075 Campus Road, 378-1485). Sat., 8 p.m. $10 general, $8 seniors and students, $6 ages 12 and under.

Ensemble Bella Musica (Cal Lutheran University, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, 493-3305 or 644-4419). Sat., 8 p.m. An evening of 17th century music on period instruments such as the early violin, recorders and cembalo. Program: works by Buonamente, Marini, Castello, Falconiero and Storace. $8.

Jazz

66 California (66 California St., Ventura, 648-2266). Today, 6-10 p.m.: Stephen Geyer Jazz Duo. Fri., 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.: Boyd Cannon Big Band. Sat., 8:30 p.m.-midnight: Carole Diamond Jazz Ensemble. Sun., 6-10 p.m.: Dynamo Jump.

Galletto Bar & Grill (982 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village, 449-4300). Sun., 6-9 p.m.

9Pop & Rock

Alexander’s (1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, 658-2000). Salsa dance lessons tonight and Sun.; the Brian Faith Band plays classic rock Fri.-Sat.; West Coast swing dance lessons Wed.

A&M;’s Roadhouse (2515 E. Ventura Blvd., Oxnard, 983-2787). The Beer Belly Blues Band plays classic rock tonight and Tue.

Azar’s Red Robin (2215 Michael Drive, Newbury Park, 498-2365). Gator plays classic rock Fri.-Sat.

Ban-Dar (3005 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-4420). Martini Nation plays jazz and blues tonight; Pacific Coast Highway plays country Fri.; LennyKerley plays blues, Atticus and Stone play original rock Sat.; Aspen plays pop rock Sun.; Bob Jones plays blues Mon.; Marcel Anton plays original and classic rock Tue.; Shootout plays country Wed.

Bombay Bar & Grill (143 California St., Ventura, 643-4404). Raw Silk plays dance music tonight and Sun; Hindsight, Army of Freshman, Knave and 8 Stops 7 play original rock Fri.; Cynthia Manley plays classic rock, Sun Child, Nosedive, Psycho Cafe, Colyzion and Big Dick Tater play original rock and the Island Tropic Band plays Caribbean music Sat.; Euphoria, Kitty Kat Stew, This & Thatand Hindsight play original rock Sun.

Book Mall of Ventura (105 S. Oak St., Ventura, 641-2665). Mary Z. Wilson plays acoustic music Sat.

Borders (125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 497-8159). The Fender Brothers play classic rock Fri.; singer-songwriter Evie Sands performs Sat.; DeeDee Myers plays pop rock Sun.

Calypso’s Bar & Grill (139 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 640-8001). Open Mike Acoustic Night tonight; Jackie Lomax plays blues Sat.

Civic Arts Plaza (2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 449-2787). Earth, Wind & Fire play R&B; on Tue.

Deer Lodge (2261 Maricopa Highway, Meiners Oaks, 646-4256). Jimmy Legs plays classic rock Fri.-Sat.; Suzanne Paris and David Holster play original and classic rock Sun.

Dimensions (2258 Pickwick Drive, Camarillo, 384-9049). Platinum Groove plays dance music Fri.

Franky’s (456 E. Main St., Ventura, 648-6282). Babette plays acoustic music Sat.

Frullati’s (1559 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, 658-9153). The Iron Mountain Boys play bluegrass tonight.

Garden Village Cafe (40 Day Road, Ventura, 642-4015). Brian Parra hosts Open Mike Night on Tue.

Golden China (760 E. Seaward Ave., Ventura, 652-0688). Maximum Bob leads Open Mike Night on Tue.

Heritage Square (715 South A St., Oxnard, 483-7960). Soul City Survivors play soul Fri.

Hi Cees (1583 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, 650-7773). Blue Stew plays blues Sat.-Sun.

Holiday Inn (450 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, 648-7731). Cynthia Manley plays classic rock Fri.-Sat.

Hyatt Westlake (880 S. Westlake Blvd., 557-1234). Urban Dread plays reggae Fri.

Java Joe’s (2950 Johnson Drive #125, Ventura, 642-4332). Noelle Price plays acoustic music Fri.; Kate Bennett & Friends play acoustic music Sat.

Juro Cho Sushi (1140 S. Seaward Ave., Ventura, 652-0382). The Tijuana Hound Dogs play original and classic rock Fri.-Sat.

Keynote Lounge (10245 Telephone Road, Ventura, 647-9390). Tempest plays classic rock Fri.; Three plays classic rock Sat.; Damian & Oly play classic rock Sun. and Wed.

Latte 101 (5722 Telephone Road, #C11, Ventura, 658-2677). John Alexander plays acoustic music tonight; Brian Vinson and Scott Ford play acoustic music Fri.; Tom Kwake plays acoustic music Sat.; Paul Courselle plays acoustic music Mon.; Brian Vinson plays acoustic music Tue.; Tony Bello plays acoustic music Wed.

Lobster Trap (3605 Peninsula Road, Oxnard, 985-6361). The Drivematics play classic rock Fri.-Sat.

Mojo’s (101 W. Short St., Oak View, 649-9931). Farrago plays classic rock Fri.-Sat.

Nicholby’s (404 E. Main St. Ventura, 653-2320). Royalspaceforce and Trifecta play original rock tonight; Big Dictator plays original rock Fri.; the Atomic Dogs play disco Sat.; salsa and swing dance party Tue.

Ojai Brew Pub (423 E. Ojai Ave., 646-8837). Among Friends plays acoustic music Sun.

Olivas Adobe (4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, 658-4726). Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan play acoustic blues Sat.

O’Leary’s Side Bar (6555 Telephone Road, #7, Ventura, 644-4619). Cloud Nine plays classic rock Fri.-Sat.

Other Place (821 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, 497-4669). Ska Daddyz play original rock Fri.

Pelican Bay Cafe (1575 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, 658-2228). Randy Rich & the Ravens play blues Sat.

Pierpont Inn (550 Sanjon Road, Ventura, 653-6144). Gil Rosas plays piano tonight.

Pirates (2800 S. Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, 382-0735). Teresa Russell plays original and classic rock tonight.

Port Royal (3900 Bluefin Circle, Oxnard, 382-7678). Loren Richards plays piano and Paula Jones sings standards Sun.

Ranch House (5 Lomita Ave., Meiners Oaks, 646-2360). Alan Thornhill plays acoustic music Fri.

Red Cove (1809 E. Main St., Ventura, 643-1101). Luck of the Draw plays original rock Sat.

Season Ticket (5835 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, 520-1166). Grateful Dead tribute band Stunt Road performs Fri.; Toast plays classic rock Sat.

Shores (1031 S. Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, 984-5533). Teresa Russell plays original and classic rock Fri.

66 California (66 California St., Ventura, 648-2266). Peter Feldman &Friends; play acoustic music Wed.

Tree House (2830 Tapo St., Simi Valley, 526-5455). Marsha Marsha plays classic rock Fri.; Albert Hall plays classic rock Wed.

Ventura Beach Hotel (2055 E. Harbor Blvd., 585-9100). Maxxx plays classic rock Fri.-Sat.

Ventura Theatre (26 Chestnut St., 653-0721). The Robert Cray Band and the Mitch Kashmar Band play blues Fri.; No Motiv, Whereabouts, the Supermodels, Dos and Army of Freshmen play original rock Sat.

Vincenzo’s Pizza Experienza (2955 Cochran Ave., Simi Valley, 579-9662). The Witcher Brothers play bluegrass Fri.

Zoey’s (451 E. Main St., Ventura, 652-1137). Suzanne Paris & David Holster play acoustic music tonight and Sat.; Wendy Bucklew plays acoustic music Fri.; Robert Boyd plays acoustic music Sun.

Golf Courses

Buenaventura Golf Course (5882 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, 642-2231). 6,412 yards, Par 72.

Olivas Park Golf Course (3750 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura, 642-4303). 6,760 yards, Par 72.

River Ridge Golf Club (2401 Vineyard Ave., Oxnard, 983-4653). 6,543 yards, Par 72.

Camarillo Springs Golf Course (791 Camarillo Springs Road, Camarillo, 484-1075). 6,375 yards, Par 72.

Elkins Ranch Golf Course (1386 Chambersburg Road, Fillmore, 524-1121). 6,400 yards, Par 71.

Tierra Rejada Golf Club (15187 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark, 531-9300). 7,015 yards, Par 72.

Los Robles Golf Course (299 S. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, 495-6421). 6,134 yards, Par 69.

Mountain View Golf Course (16799 S. Mountain Road, 525-1571). 5,445 yards, Par 69.

Simi Hills Golf Course (5031 Alamo St., Simi Valley, 522-0803). 6,509 yards, Par 71.

Sinaloa Golf Course (980 Madera Road, Simi Valley, 581-2662). 903 yards, Par 27.

Soule Park Golf Course (1033 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, 646-5633). 6,235 yards, Par 70.

Ojai Valley Inn and Country Club (Country Club Road, Ojai, 646-5633). 6,250 yards, Par 70.

Westlake Village Golf Course (4812 Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village, 495-8437). 5,109 yards, Par 67.

Public Libraries

Avenue Library (807 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, 643-6393). Mon. and Tue., 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Wed. and Thur., 2-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

E. P. Foster Library (651 Main St., Ventura, 648-2715). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ventura County Historical Museum Library (100 E. Main St., Ventura, 653-0323). Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

H. P. Wright Library (57 Day Road, Ventura, 642-0336). Mon.-Tue., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 2-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saticoy Library (Saticoy Community Center, 11426 Violeta St., 647-5736). Mon.-Thur., 1-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Camarillo Library (3100 Ponderosa Drive, 482-1952). Mon.-Wed., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 1-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m.

Oxnard Main Library (251 S. A St., 385-7500). Mon.-Thur., 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

South Oxnard Center Library (200 E. Bard Road, 385-8129). Mon.-Thur., 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Colonia Center Library (1500 Camino del Sol, No. 21, Oxnard, 385-8108). Mon.-Thur., noon-6 p.m.

Soliz-El Rio Library (2820 Jourdan St., Oxnard, 485-4515). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1:30-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Ojai Library (111 E. Ojai Ave., 646-1639). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., noon-5 p.m.

Ray D. Prueter Library (510 Park Ave., Port Hueneme, 486-5460). Mon.-Tue., 3-8 p.m.; Wed.-Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

Blanchard Community Library (119 N. 8th St., Santa Paula, 525-3615). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Fillmore Library (502 2nd St., 524-3355). Mon.-Tue., 3-7 p.m.; Wed., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thur., 1-5 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.

Piru Library (3811 E. Center St., 521-1753). Mon.-Wed., 3-7 p.m.; Thur., 1-5 p.m.; Fri., 3-7 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Meiners Oaks Library (114 N. Padre Juan Ave., 646-4804). Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m.; Tue. and Thur., 1-6 p.m.

Moorpark Library (699 Moorpark Ave., 529-0440). Mon. and Wed., noon-8 p.m.; Tue. and Thur., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Oak View Library (469 N. Ventura Ave., 649-1523). Mon., 2-6 p.m.; Tue., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-6 p.m.; Wed., 2-8 p.m.; Thur., 2-6 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

Simi Valley Library (2969 Tapo Canyon Road, 526-1735). Mon.-Thur., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 1-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Grant R. Brimhall Library (1401 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, 449-2660). Mon.-Thur., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 1-5 p.m.

Newbury Park Branch Library (2331 Borchard Road, 498-2139). Mon.-Wed., noon-9 p.m.; Thur., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Oak Park Library (899 1/2 N. Kanan Road, [818] 889-2239). Mon.-Thur., 3-8 p.m.; Sat., 1-5 p.m.

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