2022 Fairy Tales in the Park Throughout Ventura County in May through September (2022 WAS FINAL SEASON)

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NOTE: THE 27TH SEASON IN 2022 WAS THE FINAL SEASON OF THIS FUN LOCAL EVENT. BEST WISHES TO THE ORGANIZERS IN THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

Fairy Tales in the Park is a series of free, live theatrical performances geared towards children ages 3 to 10. John and Roxanne Diesel co-founded Gypsies in a Trunk, an all-volunteer troupe of actors performing free fairy tales for the young and young at heart. The troupe’s love of children’s theatre has led them to perform every May through September since 1995 throughout Ventura County.

The troupe's goal is to create an environment where families can introduce live theatre to their children in a casual setting at the right price – free! All Fairy Tales in the Park performances are held outdoors in a variety of venues and is always free of charge, though the players pass the hat to help cover costuming and travel costs, donations are always voluntary.

Most venues do not have shade, so sunscreen and hats are appropriate. Bring water, juice, snacks, picnics. Blankets and low-slung chairs are recommended. Please leave doggies at home (not that they don't love them). The shows are designed to run approximately 45 minutes, which coincides with the attention span of the target age group, 3-10 year olds.

2022 LINEUP

MAY - Snow White in Neverland

JUNE - Zorro Meets Merida

JULY - The Princess & The Pirate

AUGUST - The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel

SEPTEMBER - The Hunchback of Notre Dame

LOCATIONS

Simi Valley (Shows at 4pm): Rancho Simi Community Park Amphitheatre, 1765 Royal Ave 

  • 5/7: Snow White in Neverland

  • 6/4: Zorro Meets Merida

  • 7/2: The Princess & The Pirate

  • 8/6: The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel

  • 9/3: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Westlake Village (Shows at 11:30am): Foxfield Park, 31965 Foxfield Dr. (Lakeview Canyon & Lindero)

  • 5/7: Snow White in Neverland

  • 6/4; Zorro Meets Merida

  • 7/2: The Princess & The Pirate

  • 8/6: The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel

  • 9/3: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Camarillo (Shows at 11:30am): Valle Lindo Park, 889 Aileen St

  • 5/14: Snow White in Neverland

  • 6/11: Zorro Meets Merida

  • 7/9: The Princess & The Pirate

  • 8/13: The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel

  • 9/10: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Ventura (Shows at 4pm): Barranca Vista Park, 7050 Ralston. (Johnson & Ralston)

  • 5/14: Snow White in Neverland

  • 6/11: Zorro Meets Merida

  • 7/9: The Princess & The Pirate

  • 8/13; The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel

  • 9/10: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Channel Islands Harbor (Shows at 2pm): Harbor View Park (Between Marine Emporium Landing & Port Royal Restaurant, near 3600 Harbor Blvd) 

  • 5/8: Snow White in Neverland

  • 6/5: Zorro Meets Merida

  • 7/3: The Princess & The Pirate

  • 8/7: The Adventures of Hansel & Gretel

  • 9/4: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Visit www.fairytalesinthepark.com for more information.

CANCELLED 87th Annual Simi Valley Days Parade and Carnival September 10-13, 2020

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CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC IN 2020 AS WELL AS 2021. PERHAPS WE WILL SEE THIS EVENT BACK IN 2022!

The Simi Valley Days Parade & Carnival 2020 is September 10th to 13th at the Simi Valley Town Center, north of the 118 freeway between Erringer Road and First Street.

In store is carnival games, contests and prizes, live music, shopping, arts and crafts, great food, family entertainment, car show, rides and much more!

Admission will be $7 for ages 6 to 64, $5 ages 65+. Ages 5 and under are free.

Ride wristbands will be available at the event.

More information at www.svfamf.com.

Carnival Hours:
Thursday, September 10 : 5pm - 10pm
Friday, September 11, 5pm - 11pm
Saturday, September 12, Noon - 11pm
Sunday, September 13, Noon - 10pm

Parade is on Saturday from 8:30am to noon. Details at svdays.com/parade-info.

Upcoming Events and Activities at the Camarillo Public Library

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The City of Camarillo Public Library is located at 4101 Las Posas Road and is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am to 9 pm and Friday through Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. It can be reached at 805.388.5222. The library hosts year-round free activities and programs for the general public at www.camarillolibrary.org.

CANCELLED 2020 Camarillo Fiesta Association Fiesta & Street Fair, July 16-19, 2020

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CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC

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The Camarillo Fiesta & Street Fair is a large community celebration in Old Town Camarillo along Ventura Boulevard planned for July 16-19, 2020. This event features carnival rides, food and crafts vendors, entertainment, car show, kids' activities, carnival rides and a beer and wine garden. We've been to this event a number of times and always enjoy the live music and carnival setting. The event is free to attend. Tickets for carnival rides for sale at the event.

For more information and event details and shuttle schedule, visit www.CamarilloFiesta.com.

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CANCELLED 23rd Annual Calabasas Fine Arts Festival, Weekend of May 1 & 2, 2021

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CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

The Calabasas Arts Council welcomes back the 23rd Annual Calabasas Fine Arts Festival at the Calabasas Civic Center and Commons at Calabasas 101 Freeway, exit at Parkway Calabasas. The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This is a premiere, two-day, outdoor event with live entertainment and over 150 painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and hundreds of other fine artisans, as well as children’s activities and more.

The Calabasas Fine Arts Festival attracts over 15,000 collectors and art buyers each year. FREE admission and parking (sponsored by Kilroy Realty Corp).

Visit www.calabasasartscouncil.com/CalabasasFineArtsFestival.htm for more information.

9th Annual OakHeart Country Music Festival in Thousand Oaks on DATE TBA

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The Rotary Club of Westlake Village hosts the 9th Annual OakHeart Country Music Festival at Conejo Creek Park South, Thousand Oaks on a date TBA.

Two stages, 11 artists, full bar area, two beer gardens, food trucks, vendors, kids' area, game/activities and line dancing all day. Buy tickets and learn more at www.OakHeartCMF.com. Kids 12 and under free.

Moorpark College Performing Arts 2nd Annual Holiday Spectacular December 6-8, 2019

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MOORPARK COLLEGE WELCOMES THE SEASON WITH THE 2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR

Moorpark College Performing Arts announces its “2nd Annual Holiday Spectacular” with offerings from the Theatre Arts, Music and Dance programs running December 6th and 7th @ 8:00pm and December 8th @ 2:00pm. As a special bonus in the offerings this year, the “Spectacular” will also feature performances from several community partners including students from Lindero Middle School, Youth Musical Theatre and California State University Channel Islands.

After the success of last year’s “1st Annual Holiday Spectacular,” the Moorpark College Performing Arts programs are back for another offering of comedy, music and dance to jump start the holidays on campus and throughout the community! This seasonal celebration is sure to bring even the stingiest Scrooge into the Holiday spirit. Last year, more than 100 Moorpark College students in the Performing Arts contributed to this production and, with community partners already lined up, this year’s offering promises to be even more spectacular than the last. Ring in the season at Moorpark College Performing Arts Center as they prepare for final exams with classic and new musical selections and fun and frivolity for the entire family.

“This production was so much fun last year,” said John Loprieno, show Producer and Performing Arts Department Chair. “To see all of our programs showcased on one stage was amazing for the families and friends that usually come to support their students in a single program. I can’t tell you how many community members and even faculty and staff members of the college that repeatedly told us that they never knew there was such incredible and diverse talents here at Moorpark. Where else can you find full-stage Dance recitals, Wind Ensembles and Jazz Band concerts, Musical Comedy and Muppet style puppets all in one place?”

“The Moorpark College Holiday Spectacular” will run December 6th through December 8th with evening performances Friday and Saturday @ 8:00pm and a Sunday matinee @ 2:00pm on the main stage theatre at Moorpark College. Tickets are now on sale and may be purchased through the Moorpark College Performing Arts Center Box Office at (805) 378-1485 or online at www.moorparkcollege.edu/pac. Moorpark College is located at 7075 Campus Road in Moorpark.

Footworks Youth Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker" in Oxnard December 14-15, 2019

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FOOTWORKS YOUTH BALLET presents two full-length performances of the Christmas classical ballet THE NUTCRACKER, performed with The Footworks Community Orchestra and singers from the Carpe Diem Chorus. A free family educational lecture and story time will begin one hour prior to the performance time.

Performances will take place at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center – 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. General Public MATINEES Saturday, December 14th, 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 15th, 2:00 P.M.

Tickets: $19, $24, $29
Ticket Hotline: (805) 486-2424
Online Ticket Orders: www.footworksyouthballet.org

See the magic unfold in this family performance of the classic holiday story of The Nutcracker. A traditional holiday party and a very typical sibling rivalry set the stage for an entertaining fantasy journey to the Land of Sweets. With a cast of about 60 children and teens, Footworks Youth Ballet’s 14th annual production of The Nutcracker will dazzle audiences with its colorful costumes, professional sets and live orchestra and choir. In keeping with the mission of Footworks, student dancers often perform in principal roles such as the Sugar Plum Fairy or Snow Queen, giving young artists opportunities not found elsewhere.

Join Footworks Youth Ballet for their Family Educational Hour one hour prior to each show to learn about the production, costumes, ballet history and music. To provide more family-friendly options to attend the performances, Footworks Youth Ballet offers matinees on both regular performance days (December 14th and 15th at 2 p.m.).

Footworks Youth Ballet is a nonprofit ballet company whose purpose is to provide educational opportunities to young people through the art of ballet. 

New West Symphony 25th Season Salute with Jazz Trio in the Classical Form in Thousand Oaks and Camarillo October 5-6

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New West Symphony launches its 25th anniversary season with jazz trio improvisation in the classical form and musical tales of adventure.

Saturday, October 5, 2019 | 7:30 PM

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

Sunday, October 6, 2019 | 3:00 PM

Rancho Campana PAC, Camarillo

Program

Michael Christie, conductor

Glwyn and Ruth Chase Music Director Chair

Marcus Roberts Trio, guest artists

  • Corigliano Salute

  • Gershwin Concerto in F

  • Rimsky-Korsakov Sheherazade

ENTR’ACTE

  • Puts …this noble company

Concert Highlights

• John Corigliano wrote Salute for Michael Christie’s first concert as Music Director of the Brooklyn Philharmonic in 2005, and we welcome him here in the same way – with a surprise!

• Gershwin’s Concerto in F is jazzy enough, but the virtuosic Marcus Roberts Trio takes it a step further with their near “telepathic” communication on stage. We’ll hear Gershwin’s orchestral vision enhanced with the swinging spontaneity of improvisation.

• Rimsky-Korsakov was the youngest of “The Mighty Handful,” five Russian composers who sought to make music “authentically Russian.” Sheherazade was inspired by tales from The Arabian Nights. Delightfully fun and full of adventure, it’s a perfect way to highlight members of our orchestra as soloists.

Tickets at newwestsymphony.org/25th-season-salute