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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Upstream at the Olivas Adobe
rector Rickey Minor (American Idol, The Tonight Show with Jay
Leno), Stevie Wonder (pictured) and guests take us on a tour of soul
sounds across cultures, genres and generations…our final stop is a
40th-anniversary tribute to Marvin Gaye’s classic album, What’s
Going On. Also performing are Sharon Jones, Janelle Monáe,
Grace Potter, Rocky Dawuni, Mia Doi Todd, Ceci Bastida, Bombino, Charles Bradley, The Soul Seekers, and YOLA EXPO Center
Youth Orchestra. Garth Trinidad will host the event. For more information, call (323) 850-2000 or visit www.hollywoodbowl.com.
Sunday, July 24 through Sunday, August 28
Ojai Center for the Arts presents Jammin’ at the Art Center series.
Performing are Milton Kelley & The Still Slightly Above Ground
Band, Julie Chrstensen, Goh Kurosawa, The Restless Hillfillies,
Ojai Mardi Gras Band, The Household Gods, and Alan Thornhill. They’ll be tri-tip sandwiches on sale from M.O.’s “Bad Wolf
BBQ.” No-host bar with beer, wine and spirits. Tickets are $10 for
the general public and children under 12 free. The center is located
at 113 S. Montgomery St., in Ojai. For more information, call (805)
646-0117 or visit www.ojaiartcenter.org.
us for a fun day of golf, dinner and a raffle to support Al in his dancing debut at the Oxnard Salsa Festival. There will also be a tequila
tasting, 7 golf contests with amazing prizes including a trip to Las
Vegas, entertainment, and live auction. Proceeds raised from this
event will be donated to the West Ventura County Winter Warming
Shelter. For more information, call (805) 890-5868 or visit www.
aljonesgolfclassic.com.
The 18th Annual Oxnard Salsa
Festival at Plaza Park
Al Jones Charity Golf Classic at
the River Ridge Golf Club
Saturday, July 23 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
at 4200 Olivas Park Drive, in Ventura
The Music Under the Stars series continues with reggae-soca band
Upstream. The band Upstream, whose members include two sons
of the venerable inventor of Soca music, the late Ras Shorty I, was
formed in the republic of Trinidad & Tobago in 1989. They relocated to Southern California in the early nineties and made a name for
themselves performing in numerous venues, events and festivals,
throughout California and Western States. Their energetic eclectic
style of Reggae and Soca has earned them a formidable appellation
in the music industry world. Tickets are $20. For more information,
call (805) 658-4726 or visit www.olivasadobe.org.
Tropical Daze Summer Music Festival at
the Thousand Oaks Community Park
Thursday, July 28
at 2401 W. Vineyard Avenue, in Oxnard
Check-in begins at 11 a.m. The Shotgun Start will be at 1 p.m. Join
Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24
at 2525 North Moorpark Road, in Thousand Oaks
Our “Tropical” theme will be showcased with delicious food and
upbeat music such as Surf, Hawaiian, Caribbean, Jamaican, Reggae and more! Bring your lawn chairs and relax as we entertain
you with live bands, special shows, mouth-watering tropical foods,
kids’ rides, booths and displays! It’s a family affair and we’ll have
plenty of fun activities for the kids. Performing on Saturday are
Kaleo, Pan on D Run, Mai Tais, and Soup Papa. Performing on
Sunday are Pirates from the Pacific, Yoki Daiko, Island Rhythms,
and Cartaya’s Enclave. The festival will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on both days. For more information, call (805) 449-6312 or visit
www.tropicaldaze.org.
Teresa Russell & Cocobilli at the
Peninsula Park
Saturday, July 23 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
at 3401 Peninsula Road, in Oxnard
Teresa Russell is one of the hardest working entertainers in Ventura
County. Described as “the most awesome Female rock guitarist...
ever!” is simply an understatement - Teresa Russell is one of the
best guitarists out there: male or female. She will be joined by Cocobilli. The concert is part of Channel Islands Harbor’s Concerts
by the Sea series. For more information, visit www.channelislandsharbor.org.
Global Soul at the Hollywood Bowl
Sunday, July 24 at 7 p.m.
at 2301 North Highland Avenue, in Hollywood
In a celebration of soul music from around the world, musical di-
Friday, July 29 through Sunday, July 31
at Fifth and C Streets, in Oxnard
Presented by the Oxnard Downtowners, this award-winning,
family-friendly festival features many of Southern California’s
most electrifying salsa and Latin bands, non-stop salsa dancing,
marketplace shopping, the spicy Salsa Tasting Tent, international
foods, Kids Korner activities, a recipe contest and salsa dance performances. Festival admission and parking are free. No pets or
coolers are permitted on-site. This year, the celebration begins
early with a new Friday Night Kick-off Concert (paid concert) on
July 29, featuring the Susie Hansen Latin Band, playing from 7
p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets for the Friday night concert lawn seating are
$5 per person and can be purchased on-site. Groups of six can preorder reserved tables for $75 on the festival website. Come early to
dine in downtown Oxnard, or bring a picnic to enjoy al fresco. The
gates open at 5:30 p.m. The Festival Main Stage entertainment runs
continuously from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
Performing are Orquesta Charangoa, Angel Lebron y Su Sabor Latino, Orquesta Son Mayor, Phil Robinson and Sonora Borinquena
(pictured left), the Janeen Puente Orchestra (pictured right), and
Orquesta Tabaco y Ron. “Dancing with Our Community Stars” will
be held on Sunday at 1 p.m. In this salsa-twist on the hit TV show,
local “stars” are paired up with the region’s best salsa instructors
to dance for charity! For more information, call (805) 247-0197 or
visit www.oxnardsalsafestival.com.