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Recipient of the 2015 Image Award
from the Native Daughters of the Golden West
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Back to school? What better way to prepare yourself then to experience some historic fun and learning. They are a variety of events and exhibits to explore this month, for all ages and interests, at a number of "Passport 2 History" historic sites!
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Leonis Adobe Museum
Cops & Cowboys Rescheduled for September 12!
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You are invited to a good old-fashioned Hoedown and BBQ to support the Mid Valley Community Police Council at their annual fundraiser, "Cops & Cowboys" being held at the Leonis Adobe Museum on Saturday, September 12 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Meet at the Mid Valley Saloon & Gambling Hall for hosted libations. There will be a silent auction, live auction, line dancing, poker and black jack. Enjoy mouthwatering BBQ by Marshall's Bodacious BBQ, live music featuring Eli Locke and the Locke and Loaded Band, awards presentation and more! Dress is casual country wear. (Discounted admission for Leonis Adobe Museum members).
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Victorian Tea & Dance Society
Upcoming Events
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October 4th, 1:30-5:30pm -
American Colonial Tea Dance Social
featuring easy dances of the late 1700s-1800s. Live music & tea.
November 1st, 1:30-5:30pm -
Truly Victorian Tea Dance Social
Dances of the Victorian era taught. Live music & tea.
November 15th, 11am-4pm -
Los Angeles County Aboretum's
Annual Victorian Lawn Dance at the historic Queen Anne Cottage
Beginners welcome. No partner needed. Costumes admired not required. Dances are easy and folks are friendly and helpful.
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Tues., Sept. 1
Tricky Tuesday - Online
GULL WINGS CHILDREN'S
MUSEUM
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Every Tuesday there will be a word of the day somewhere on our website (hunt for it!) and on our Facebook. But here's the trick! The word will only be up from 8 am - 10 am. If you miss it, you'll have to wait until next Tuesday! So don't miss it! If you find the word of the day and get your little one (if capable) to say it, you will get a FREE adult admission! Word must be said before payment. No
refunds will be given. Check for the word of the day at:
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Sat., Sept. 5
Music Under the Stars
OLIVAS ADOBE
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
There will be a gourmet food truck, coffee truck, and full bar on hand, but you are welcome to bring a picnic and any liquid refreshment you want yourself. Time to gather family and friends to enjoy music under the stars. Get your dancing shoes ready for a spin on our big dance floor! Regular weekend tours will be happening all during the music series that continues through
September 5. All seats $20; Options: $10/table for 4.
Call (805) 658-4726 for tickets.
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Sat., Sept. 5
Principles of Going Green & Wild Foods Plant Walk
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Outdoor skills instructor, naturalist, and author Christopher Nyerges will offer ideas for self-reliant living, followed by a wild foods plant walk. After the program Nyerges will be available to sign his books, including
The Self-Sufficient Home, Extreme Simplicity, Guide to Wild Foods
and
Useful Plants and Foraging California
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For more information or to reserve a spot, call 805-370-2302 or e-mail
[email protected]
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Sun., Sept. 6
Open House at the
DUDLEY HISTORIC MUSEUM
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The 1892 Dudley Historic House Museum will be open for docent-led tours from 1 to 4 p.m. accompanied by period music in the parlor and upstairs library landing. Admission is free. The museum is located at the corner of Loma Vista and Ashwood streets in Ventura.
For information please call (805) 642-3345 or visit:
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Sat., Sept. 12
Movie Night: "Breaking Through the Clouds"
AVIATION MUSEUM of SANTA PAULA
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
(6 p.m. BBQ/7 p.m. showtime)
Join us for a BBQ and another great aviation movie. Watch the inspiring story of 20 women who raced across America in 1929: the first women's national air derby. The BBQ and popcorn povided by the museum. Bring your choice of meat, a side dish & a drink along with a comfortable chair. Free event.
For information, call (805) 525-1109.
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Sat., Sept. 12
Kizh Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians
BOLTON HALL MUSEUM
1 p.m.
Who are these Native American people? Learn about their territory in Southern California and how they travelled from from place to place within the Los Angeles basin. Learn some facts you may not have known. You may find some of these facts controversial. Our speaker is tribal member Tim Poyorena-Miguel, an historian and archivist.
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Sat., Sept. 12
Ranch Roundup & Whoop It Up For Kids!
RANCHO LOS ALAMITOS
5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Enjoy entertainment by South Bay Country and learn to line dance. Feast on genuine ranch-style, open pit barbeque and quench your thirst with special libations. Western chic attire. Try your luck in the Casino under the stars and the Texas Hold'em Poker Challenge. Win some fantastic auction items!
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Sat., Sept. 12
Barrelhouse Wailers Live In Concert
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Wine & Hors D'Oeuvres will be served
The Barrelhouse Wailers serve up their own take on Prohibition era hot jazz and blues music of the 1920s and 1930s. They perform only on acoustic instruments to retain the authentic sound of that period. The Wailers bring their passion and energy to the style, making it as fresh today as it was when it was the newest, hottest dance music 90 years ago! They have been influenced by a cocktail of artists, past and present, like Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Asylum Street Spankers, Gershwin, Sydney Bechet, Billie Holiday as well as traditional New Orleans jazz, classic blues, country blues and jug band sounds.
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Sun., Sept. 13
Silent Movie Sundays
ADOBE CHAPEL MUSEUM
7:30 p.m.
Celebrate National Grandparents Day with this early comedy classic starring Harold Lloyd. Always a mama's boy, or in this case a grandma's boy, Sonny joins a posse after a tramp accused of robbery and murder. He is unable to conquer his cowardice until Grandma tells him of his grandfather, also a coward, who overcame his fears with the help of a magic amulet.
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Sun., Sept. 13
"Forgotten Foster Park" Meet the Author, Gwen Alferes
OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM
4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The long-lost community of Foster Park will briefly return to life at the Ojai Valley Museum on Sept. 13 during a Town Talk featuring author Gwen Alferes and reporter Bill Warner of the Ojai Valley News. Alferes lived in Foster Park as a child and Warner extensively researched the history of the Foster Park Bowl for an article in the current Ojai Valley Visitors Guide. Town Talks coordinator Mark Lewis will moderate the event.
FREE Members; $5 Non-Members
ojaivalleymuseum.org
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Thurs., Sept. 17
Ghost Shipwrecks Recently Discovered Off San Francisco's Golden Gate
SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM
7 p.m.
There are thousands of prehistoric and historic submerged sites waiting to be discovered. Robert Schwemmer, West Coast Regional Maritime Heritage Coordinator for NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries served as a principal investigator during these missions in 2014 and 2015, and will share his research revealing the final moments leading up to the sinking of these ships and the cutting edge technology used to record each wreck, one in nearly 3,000 feet of water.
sbmm.org
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Thurs., Sept. 17
Pleasant Valley Families
PLEASANT VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM & BOTANICAL GARDEN
Presented by Val Rains.
Presentations to be held in the PVHS Museum Gazebo.
Stay tuned for a special Fall presentation
about our Botanical Garden - tba.
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Fri., Sept. 18
Fiesta Fundraiser
DANA CULTURAL CENTER
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Come support the DANA Cultural Center and enjoy live music at our Fiesta Fundraiser! The evening will include a performance by rock musicians, Louie Ortega and the All-Stars, an auction, and food and drinks available for purchase. Join in on the fun and bring a friend!
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Sat., Sept. 19
Cooking at the Campo
CAMPO DE CAHUENGA
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Learn about Rancho cooking - the quintessential California cuisine! Make a cookbook, learn how to churn butter or to cook in a Dutch oven! History Days at the Campo are always FREE! Join us on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 12-4pm for more history events and fun!
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Sun., Sept. 20
Ukele Festival-50th Anniversary Celebration
MUCKENTHALER CULTURAL CENTER
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
We bring back one of our most popular events. We add great new acts and some favorite old ones. In the 1960s, ukes were all the rage. Come as we bring ukes back for this hootenanny happening!
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Sat. & Sun., Sept. 26-27
Visions of History: Military Timeline 600 A.D. to 1900 A.D.
DOMINGUEZ RANCHO ADOBE MUSEUM
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For the first time ever the Dominguez Rancho presents a military timeline covering periods from 600 AD to 1900AD. Learn about the different eras in history, how people lived and how their militaries work. All of these cultures and periods will come together on the lower grounds at the museum. This is also a lead up event to the museum's Mexican American War reenactment and Living History event on October 10th and 11th.
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Sat. & Sun., Sept. 26-27
"Voices of Old Conejo 1958-All New Living History Show In Your Own Backyard
STAGECOACH INN MUSEUM
4:40 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:20 p.m., 5:40 p.m., 6 p.m.
Equal parts history lesson and theater, "Voices of Old Conejo 1958 " takes audiences down memory lane of the Conejo Valley in the 1950's. This is an entertaining and educational production airing all new scenes this year. Take a walk back in time to 1958 and meet some of the trailblazers that developed the Conejo Valley into the beautiful place it is to live today.
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Sun., Sept. 27
Fiestacita Mexican Dinner
CATALINA VERDUGO ADOBE
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
The Days of the Verdugos
Heritage Association will be hosting a fundraiser, "The Fiestacita" at the Catalina Verdugo Adobe (2211 Bonita Drive, Glendale 91208) on Sunday, September, 27, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. There will be dinner from local Mexican Restaurants, music, opportunity drawings, and museum tours.
Call (818) 244-2841 or visit:
ci.glendale.ca.us/
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Sept. 2015 - May 2016
Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara
GUADALUPE-NIPOMO DUNES CENTER
Five weekends of free family performances throughout the year at accessible neighborhood venues in Isla Vista, Guadalupe and Santa Barbara, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 2015 through May 2016. Co-presented by the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center.
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New! AIRtropolis
GULL WINGS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Join us as we launch the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District's AIRtropolis Exhibit
! An exhibit so big, so exciting, and bursting with color, that you have to see it for yourself!
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New! Divergent Focal Planes on the Channel:From Darkroom to Lightroom
SANTA BARBARA MARITIME MUSEUM
Sept. 24 - Jan. 3, 2016
Open Reception: Thurs., Sept 24
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Free
Wine & Cheese Reception
Local photographers Robert Watt and Dennis Schuett are featured in this photography exhibit that captures two different perspectives of one subject, the Santa Barbara Channel. Both photographers grew up in rural, landlocked, middle America and were drawn to the allure of the ocean. In this experimental exhibit, they show how photography can capture one subject in unique and diverse ways.
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New!
Hair Jewelry
STAGECOACH INN MUSEUM
This exhibit is one of the best collections of hair work jewelry in the country. The collection donated by Andrea Tice. Andrea's Mother, Carmelita Johnson, was one of the first persons to write a book exclusively about hair art and Mrs. Johnson amassed one of the largest collections of the unusual pieces in the United States. The display has been designed by Darlene Appleford whose exhibits are always done with great skill and artistry.
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The House in Miniature
CAMARILLO RANCH
Come see the 1/160 scale diorama of the historic Camarillo Ranch property.
Tour the real house and grounds.
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Shared Histories 2: More of R.J. Arnold's Portraits of the Central Coast
CARNEGIE HISTORIC LIBRARY
Through Dec. 31
Curated by Anthony Lepore, come see these unique, historical portraits at The Carnegie Library.
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Open Casa-Casa Coastal: Russ Hennings Photographer
CASA ROMANTICA
August 7 - September 23
Fine art and action sports photographer, Russ Hennings, will be exhibiting a collection of his coastal landscapes and action photography. As a staff photo-grapher
of Oakley, Inc. Russ Hennings has served on numerous shooting assignments in Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, Tahiti and Mexico. Prior to his position with Oakley, Russ Hennings began his career with Surfing Magazine.
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Art of the Park: 100 Years of Art in Balboa Park (1915 - 2015)
MARSTON HOUSE MUSEUM & GARDENS
Ends September 21
The Park as Muse is the theme for what is one of the nation's most beautiful and most painted parks. Artists have recognized Balboa Park as a monumental work of art in itself, for both its natural beauty and landscaped vistas, and for its stunning built environment of the architecture of the Panama-California and California Pacific International Expositions. Period artists will be exhibited along with today's foremost San Diego artists, all featuring only Balboa Park.
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Corvette - America's Iconic Sports Car
MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM
Ends Sept. 27
Don't miss our Corvette exhibit, displaying Corvettes spanning all six generations. Plus the history covering this great American sports car, from inception to the current C7.
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Sergio's Cartoon Collection: Over a Century of Cartoon Art
OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM
July 25 - January 3
Sat., Sept. 19 Exhibit Stroll with Sergio 4 p.m.
Whether you are an occasional reader of the "funnies" or a serious fan of comics, you'll enjoy our next exhibit. Ojai's own Sergio Aragones is a long time comics collector and we are thrilled to be showcasing his expansive collection. The exhibition traces the art form's evolution.
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RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM
Bradshaw. Montana. Marino. Elway. Unitas. And other football greats. More than 500 artifacts are displayed, including game-worn jerseys, signed Lombardi trophies, some of the first football helmets and more, in this in-depth exhibit that is fun and educational for families and groups of all ages.
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The Art of George Lockwood
SANTA PAULA ART MUSEUM
July 11 - October 11
A native of Santa Paula, George Lockwood has made paintings that can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and around the world. Lockwood is known for his depictions of wildlife and landscape, as well as local scenes and a variety of subject matter from many parts of the country.
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Archive La Jolla
WISTERIA COTTAGE
Ends September 6
This exhibition draws on the extensive archives of the La Jolla Historical Society to present vignettes of collection material that provide windows into various aspects of the community's past.
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Become a DANA Docent
Join us in offering elementary school students and the community the opportunity to make lasting connections to their local history, culture, and natural surroundings at the DANA Cultural Center. DANA is seeking to recruit new docents to help with the interactive learning stations featured in our field trip program, as well as docents to give tours of the Dana Adobe on weekends. Training will be provided. If you are interested in becoming a docent, email Gina Bernero at
[email protected].
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Annual Maintenance Closure
LANTERMAN HOUSE
July 31 through Sept. 7
The Lanterman House will be closed from July 31-through September 7, 2015 for their annual maintenance work.
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Seeking Volunteers for School Program
RANCHO LOS CERRITOS HISTORIC SITE
Meeting Thurs., Sept. 3 at
4 p.m.
Training starts Thurs., Sept. 10
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
People interested in participating in the training, and volunteering for Adobe Days Revisited, should call the Rancho at 562-206-2040 and RSVP for the class. There's also a Volunteer Opportunities Meeting on
Thursday, September 3rd at 4 pm, for those interested in learning more about this, and many other volunteer opportunities at the Rancho.
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