On Sunday, May 27, 4:30 pm at the Ojai Playhouse, the Ojai Film Society will screen Young Goethe in Love. Roger Ebert writes, “It’s a film with boundless energy, filmed in sunny pastoral settings, gloomy interiors and with authentic-looking sets and costumes. I imagine Goethe himself, an uber-romantic, would enjoy it immensely, although he might not realize it was about himself.”

Young Goethe in Love loosely portrays the period in Johann Goethe’s life when he fell in love with the pretty Lotte (1772 Germany.) As the story unfolds Goethe discovers that she is promised to someone else-a wealthy man. This dramatic and unfulfilled love between the poet and Lotte was the template for his masterpiece The Sorrows of Young Werther.

German director Philipp Stoelzl (North Face) has crafted a period swooner that relies on bucolic scenery and excellent casting. Alexander Fehling’s Goethe is charming, mischievous and carefree, while Miriam Stein delights as the reckless country girl he falls for.

About a month ago I launched my own fundraiser for the feature and literary magazine I produce, The Bubble, formerly The Ojai Bubble. I’m touched by all the contributions that came in and hope to thank everyone personally. My goal was $10,000 through 1,000 $10 donations, and I brought in about $1,000.

This caused me to rethink both the way I was going about this and the platform I was using, as well as to be honest with  myself about my real needs if I am to continue publishing The Bubble.

I’m trying Kickstarter, which is a really cool fundraising site, and I’m asking for an amount that could sustain me through a year. I’m not asking people who gave to give again. But if you believe in the project, do share the Kickstarter campaign with others. And if you have not yet donated, and have the means to give to keep local literature and art floating amidst fresh articles and essays of depth, then help me Kickstart the next level for The Bubble. If the Kickstarter doesn’t bring in the requested amount of funds, I will still put out one more issue using money already raised and ads sold and selling. And that will likely lead to the end of the project or a long hibernation.

But if I’m able to raise my goal amount, the future is bright.

The Bubble on Kickstarter

The goal is to GROW: The Bubble (if birds and bees can deliver the news, why not bubbles?). The in-process cover of Volume 7 proclaims: Life, Literature and Lively Journalism for the Well-Rounded Southern Californian.

The Bubble is the only paid-for print publication for this multifaceted, yet still connected, two-county region that pairs locally written, excellent creative writing with feature stories about people, places, art and endeavors of regional (and even beyond regional) interest.

Its success can be a source of pride to locals, and a way to strengthen the literary experience out here on the West Coast. It is also a forum for those of us north of Los Angeles and moving up the Central California Coast to own our strengths and stand tall in the cultural dialogue with LA and San Francisco.

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The New Age people call it Folk; the Folk people call it New Age, but it is really neither. American Primitive Guitar is a transitional style incorporating country blues and string band music of the ’20s and ’30s, however much of the music is contemporary. John Fahey, the originator of…

The New Age people call it Folk; the Folk people call it New Age, but it is really neither. American Primitive Guitar is a transitional style incorporating country blues and string band music of the ’20s and ’30s, however much of the music is contemporary. John Fahey, the originator of the style, referred to it as ‘American Primitive’ after the ‘French Primitive’ painters, meaning untutored.  The American primitive style inspired many guitarists such as Leo Kottke, Robbie Basho, and Peter Walker. Chaz Prymek plays his own compositions under the stage name of  LakeMary.

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I stopped in out of curiosity and found an open friendly office with lots of light, trees and a lovely helpful receptionist: And the Doctor was in. Dr. Russell Kun, his wife and two kids are from Seattle and have decided to make Ojai their home.      

Stop in and say hello. Dr. Russell is a great listener, uses a combination of healing modalities and will be happy to work with you and get you back to optimum health.

http://ojaivalleychiropractic.com/

Evergreen Chiropractic, Ojai

Chiropractor Ojai – (805) 646-9355

214 E Matilija Street Ojai, CA 93023

“Hang 10” Exhibit Reception and Ojai Studio Artists 2012 Scholarship Award Presentation

Hang 10 Exhibit, Gallery View - Roger Conrad, Photographer

On the evening of Saturday, June 2, 2012, between 5 and 7 p.m., the prestigious Ojai Studio Artists will celebrate a multi-purpose event at the Ojai Valley Museum. A reception for the current “Hang 10” exhibition will be combined with the presentation of awards to their 2012 art scholarship recipients. The evening is free and open to the public. Hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar are included in the festivities.

The current Ojai Studio Artists 10^th Anniversary Group Show has been on view since April 19th. Entitled “HANG 10,” the exhibit typically closes after the 2012 Ojai Music Festival concludes in early June.  Consequently, it is traditional for OSA to host a reception towards the end of the exhibit’s run, because the scholarship recipients are home from their respective schools and they are available to attend a June ceremony.

In addition to the 57 works of art in the Ojai Studio Artists “Hang 10” group show, there is a satellite exhibition in the Alcove Gallery sampling the art of the OSA 2012 Scholarship Awardees.  This year, the nine chosen artists range in age from seventeen to thirty-five and are either art students in academia, or, being taught through private lessons. The two dimensional works by scholarship recipients Edaan Byle, Megan Cerminaro, Holly Johnson, Lindsay Luckenbach, Michaela McEttrick, Julio Xicotencatl Rodriguez, Claire Sowa and Jamie Swan are exhibited with sculpture by Tristan Antoni Walczak in the gallery. These artists were chosen from a wide selection of submissions and were juried by a committee of OSA members. The annual scholarships are part of an on-going program created to recognize talented burgeoning local artists and to help them finance their art education throughout the course of one year.

Alcove Gallery with Scholarship Awardee Art Work - Photographer, Roger Conrad

The Ojai Studio Artists Closing Reception combined with the Scholarship Awards Presentation is a favorite evening at the Ojai Valley Museum. This museum event celebrates the mature artist along with the emerging, artistic talent that is so prevalent in the Ojai area.

The Ojai Valley Museum, established in 1967, is generously supported in part by Museum Members, Private Donors, Business Sponsors and Underwriters, the Smith-Hobson Foundation, Wood-Claeyssens Foundation, City of Ojai, Rotary Club of Ojai, and the Ojai Civic Association.

The museum is located at 130 W. Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA. Admission:  free for current 2012 members, adults – $4.00, children 6–18 – $1.00 and children 5 and under – free. Gallery Hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10 to 4 pm; Sunday, noon to 4 pm. Tours are available by appointment.

For more information, call the museum at (805) 640-1390, ext. 203, e-mail ojaimuseum@sbcglobal.net or visit the museum website at: Ojai Valley Museum.org Find us on Facebook Ojai Valley Museum

Gallery Detail, Hang 10 - Roger Conrad, Photographer

I’ve received a few reports of the earthquake at 2:25am.   Here’s a link to the USGS earthquake report page. Poll below – what caused the Ojai Earthquake??

Ojai, CA — Every year since 1977, a collection of local, regional and international fine artists have gathered in downtown Ojai’s Libbey Park on Memorial Day weekend to display and sell their work.

The event, Art in the Park (sponsored by California Solar Electric), is the Ojai Art Center’s annual tradition and now in its 35^th year, it is bigger and better than ever before, organizers say.

Event coordinator and long-time Art Center volunteer and board member Cindy Frings said this year’s Art in the Park features 90 fine artists exhibiting a wide variety of media.

“We have a truly amazing group of artists participating in the event this year,” Frings said. “Ojai is so full of creative people and art lovers and collectors and Libbey Park is a perfect place to bring it all together. I feel very fortunate to be involved with such a great group of individuals.”

In addition to a park full of fine art paintings, ceramics, sculptures and more, there will be live music from some of Ojai’s finest song makers featuring Alan Thornhill & Martin Young and Cindy Kalmenson and the Lucky Ducks. A food court will add local flavors to the event with shaved ice, lemonade, kettle corn, Rivellino’s handcrafted meatballs and La Herradura Mexican Grill.

A dedicated staff of volunteers, working closely with Frings will coordinate the various aspects of Art in the Park. They include a Young Patrons Gallery devoted to developing a love of art collecting in young people and a High School Student Exhibition Area, which allows young artists to interact with the public and sell their work.

Art in the Park is on Memorial Day weekend and will be open for strolling, viewing and collecting from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday May 26 and 27. Following Art in the Park, on Saturday evening from 5 – 8 p.m., 24 downtown businesses will be participating in Alive After 5. From live music at Soul Centered to free bang trims at Busy Babes, and a free tour of the Ojai Valley Museum. Alive After 5 extends the offer to stay in town after Art in the Park.

For more information visit the Art Center website, ojaiartcenter.org, and click on the Art in the Park link at the bottom of the page, or call 646-0117.

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Press contact: Chris Wilson (805) 208-9254 mail@christwilson.com

The Ojai Art Center’s 35th annual Libbey Park art extravaganza “Art in the Park” closes at five but Alive After 5 will just be beginning. Saturday night, May 26, twenty-four businesses, restaurants, and galleries including the Ojai Valley Museum will stay open with receptions for local artists, a trunk show, wine tasting, art demos, refreshments and live music during an art walk in downtown Ojai.

Alive After 5 will have something for everyone. Don’t miss this rare occasion to celebrate the spirit of creativity, observe the local art scene, and enjoy the special ambience of Ojai after hours from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. In the spirit of collaboration the Ojai Art Center and The Ojai Village Merchants Committee invite you to this free event expanding art opportunities and featuring this veritable cornucopia of happenings:

To start things off the Ojai Valley Museum will throw open its doors for free, offering guided tours by Museum Director Michele Pracy and docents which include its new exhibit: the 10th anniversary show for Ojai Studio Artists, entitled “Hang 10.”

Just down the street, artist Dan Schultz, owner of Dan Schultz Fine Art Gallery, will unveil his newest Ojai landscape paintings. Around the corner, Made in Ojai Artisans & Mercantile gallery will host “Made in Musoma,” a trunk show celebrating the gallery’s sister co-op in Tanzania, and work by member artists with a reception and live music.

Trowbridge Gallery presents an exhibit of the gallery’s former owner, plein-aire artist Jeff Sojka,  while next door Nomad Gallery features the work of owner and artist Leslie Clark. She will be discussing her humanitarian work with nomadic tribes in Africa, and introduce a new collection from India.

A short walk across the street, Kate Hoffman’s paintings are on display at Down Home Furnishings, and Busy Babes Beauty will offer a pamper yourself mini-facial or makeup consultation for $10, chair massage for $1 per minute, or you can get your bangs trimmed for free by their stylists!  Continuing the beauty theme cross the street again to the New Leaf Skin Care, a hip skin care boutique and spa, and indulge in a make-up experience with Jane Iredale’s luxurious and healthy line of products.

You’ll be tapping your toes to the music at HumanArts Gallery as they host the lively bluegrass band, the Space Invaders. With nationally known Mark Parson on fiddle, Chris Cairns on banjo, Lee Rollag on guitar, and Stan Gonzales on upright bass, the band will play on until 7:00 p.m.  If you can tear yourself away, please check out all the new art inside the gallery.

Then mosey on over to the new shop in town, Danski Art Clothing, featuring all handmade garments, jackets and beautiful adornments for special occasions. Or check out White Sparrow, a unique boutique, and take 20% off one regular priced item, while enjoying Kyle Swan serenading customers on guitar.

You won’t want to miss Kava Home and Plush Surroundings for beautiful interior design inspiration; Kindred Spirit and Love Heals for body adornment and jewelry; Ojai Terrain, Rains, or Treasures of Ojai for art, essentials, and great finds.

To compliment all the art you’ll be feasting on, Soul Centered offers some auditory art with a free concert from 5:30-7:00 p.m. featuring Bob Ryman, a world-class violinist, treating listeners to the sounds of Mozart, Vivaldi, and more.

As you wander, stop and taste some of the finest local wines available at two highly praised wineries: Casa Barranca highlights their notable organic wines in the sophisticated atmosphere of their tasting room, and Ojai Vineyard features the work of plein-aire painter Susan Guy, and is offering a ‘two-for-one’ deal on tasting their award winning wines.

You’ll need more sustenance after the wine and an evening of art and enlightening experiences, so stop in at The Feast Bistro or La Fonte and follow it up with a multitude of coffee and tea choices at Ojai Coffee Roasting Co.

Come downtown and join us for a summer evening stroll, it’s easy and it’s free. Just pick up an Art Walk map directing you to all the after hour festivities at Art in the Park’s main Libbey Park headquarters, or at any participating business. Hope to see you there.

For information call HumanArts Gallery 805 646-1525.

With great regret, I will miss my favorite band in the whole wide world, The Mother Hips, at Soho on Saturday June 2nd. They sent me a little PR which I’m posting below. If the “California Soul” description below sounds like its your thing, then do not miss these guys…

[PR] As you might know the Mother Hips are a true embodiment of the California tradition fusing pop, country and rock and roll into their own sound termed California Soul. Lead by vocalists Tim Bluhm and Greg Loiacono with drummer John Hofer and bassist Scott Thunes, the band has been touring California for the past 20 years and things have really taken off for them in the last 5 years or so where they have become a fixture of the western festival circuit. They have released 7 albums since 1992 including 2009′s Pacific Dust. www.motherhips.com

Saturday, June 2 @ Soho 9:00 pm/$15-$13 in advance
1221 State St # 205 Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 962-7776
For Tickets: http://sohosb.com/2012/04/12/the-mother-hips/

The best nature photographs are both true to their subject and yet, somehow, larger than their subject in that they capture something universal. They both portray a singular moment in time and create a sense of timeless beauty. This course will help beginning and intermediate photographers take the next step upward in their artistic development through a series of classes in nature photography. The students will enjoy in-class instruction, two field trips to the Ojai Meadow Preserve, with a critique the following week, ending with a Photography Show and party. Slide shows by the instructor will explain in detail the techniques behind her best images.

All digital photographers are welcome, but please have basic knowledge of how your camera operates.

Equipment needed: any type of digital camera, tripod, computer – PC or Mac (laptop preferable, but not necessary), method of uploading image files to computer, ability to burn CD’s of your work or USB memory stick or flash drive. Printer with ability to print hi-res photographic images on glossy paper.

Six week schedule: Dates to be determined.
** All classes 1 1/2 hours. Field trips could be longer.
Week 1 – class
Week 2 – field trip
Week 3 – class, including critique
Week 4 – field trip
Week 5 – class, including critique. Prepare for show.
Week 6 – Show and Party

Cost: $60.00 per student. Materials (paper, ink, etc) extra.
Take-away syllabus: $5.00 to cover cost of printing.

Please e-mail me at visionsp6@gmail.com with your preference for a Saturday morning or a weekday evening class schedule or if you have any questions about the workshop.  Class limited to five students.