March 19th, 2015 at 10:00 am
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Few things announce to the world that your city is a center of arts and culture like a first-class opera house. Spectacular buildings that are as much works of art as the performances they house are attractions everywhere from Sydney to Copenhagen to Vienna, and now Yuhang in China can add itself to this prestigious list.
Henning Larsen, the world-renowned architectural firm behind the Royal Danish Opera House and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Riyadh, has turned its considerable expertise toward designing the Yuhang Chinese Opera House. Featuring a design modeled around a unique geometric façade with a sloping roof, the proposed opera house will be the centerpiece of a cultural arts district, complete with two museums and an art school.
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March 19th, 2015 at 8:00 am
You don’t need to know the difference between a monkey flower and a coyote mint to know that “wildflower season” is upon us in Southern California. From now into May, countless uncultivated varieties greet the spring with bursts of color from the desert to the sea.
Knowing when and where to visit the seasonal blooms can be a challenge due to elevation and climate. One of the best sources is the Theodore Payne Wild Flower Hotline, founded 32 years ago as a weekly phone report but now offered only online. Reports with the latest sightings, photos, and directions are published weekly as Word and PDF files.
Below is a list of some of the more reliable places to view, photograph, and revel in the beauty of our region’s wildflowers. Some are an easy walk to get to, others can be a bit of a hike. To avoid monochromatic landscapes, check ahead before you put pedal to the metal to see the petals.
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March 18th, 2015 at 10:00 am
What:
The Cottontail Day Festival heads to Ventura Harbor Village on March 28. Geared toward families with kids ages 1-7, the festival features egg hunts, a petting zoo, kids’ crafts, entertainment, and more. An egg hunt is held every 15 to 30 minutes form 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids who find a “Golden Egg” will win a few extra prizes. Additional activities include pony rides, henna and glitter tattoos, face painting, tumbling fun with MyGym, live entertainment, pedal boats, ice cream, and more.
Where:
Ventura Harbor Village
1583 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura, CA 93001
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March 17th, 2015 at 10:00 am
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What:
WET Coast is one of the first European car shows for water-cooled vehicles to come to the Central California coast. Vehicles, vendors, and show sponsors will be situated along the grass of Linden Park. Only car-show entries will be permitted to park on the grass area. Spectators will be allowed to park in designated public parking areas nearby and throughout the city. The event is free and open to the public. At the end of the day, awards will be given for 43 categories including best driven, best of show, top 25, best management install, and best interior.
Where:
Carpinteria State Beach
Linden Park
Carpinteria, CA 93013
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March 16th, 2015 at 10:00 am
What:
Diversity Collective is hosting this year’s AIDS Walk Ventura, bringing it back to the county for the first time since 2011. AIDS Walk Ventura is a fun and easy way to raise funds and awareness for AIDS in Ventura County and has a long history within the community. The goal of AIDS Walk is to reduce and eventually eliminate the spread of HIV/AIDS. Top teams will be given awards and all participants will be provided with entertainment, free drinks, fruit, and other foods. If you are unable to physically join in, you can register as a Virtual Walker online and still raise funds. Unlike similar walks, all funds raised for AIDS Walk Ventura remain local.
Where:
Plaza Park
Santa Clara Street and South Chestnut Street
Ventura, CA 93001
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