Special Events

Ventura Film Society Screenings presents "Samson & Delilah"

June 04, 2013 - June 04, 2013
7:15pm
420 E. Santa Clara St. @ Oak, Downtown
Contact: The Ventura Film Society (VFS)
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Samson and Delilah (Rowan McNamara and Marissa Gibson) are two 14-year-olds who live in an Aboriginal community near Alice Springs, Samson lives in a run-down shelter where his brother's band plays reggae music, all day, right outside his bedroom. Samson is interested in Delilah, who lives with her grandmother. When tragedy strikes, Samson and Delilah turn their backs on home and embark on a journey of survival. Oscar- nominated for Best Foreign Language Film, "Samson & Delilah" is a fiercely uncompromising work produced through the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association. Aboriginal director Warwick Thornton won the Camera d'Or for best first feature film at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival. Lost, unwanted and alone, Samson & Delilah discover that life isn't always fair, but love never judges. 

VIEW TRAILER - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N69RgtW6S8o

Roadshow Revival - A Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash

June 15, 2013 - June 15, 2013
10:30am - 6:30pm
10 W Harbor Blvd., Waterfront
Contact: Ventura County Fairgrounds
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CELEBRATE SUMMER "CALIFORNIA-STYLE" WITH A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH, CLASSIC CARS, AND BADASS BIKES IN VENTURA

ROADSHOW REVIVAL'S "A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH" RETURNS TO VENTURA JUNE 15, 2013 -  Ross Emery Entertainment and Cindy Cash bring the concert homage for the "Man in Black" back to the Ventura County Fairgrounds on Father's Day Weekend

One of the largest tribute concerts on the West Coast returns in 2013 as "A Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash" takes over the Ventura County Fairgrounds on Father's Day weekend, Saturday, June 15. The fifth annual event will feature outlaw country, rockabilly, bluegrass and Johnny Cash tribute bands, a pin-up girl pageant, hot rods, custom cars and motorcycles, Johnny Cash memorabilia, and vendors offering food, beverages, and collectibles.   

While the full lineup is still taking shape, several musical acts have been solidified, including Junior Brown, country guitarist and singer who's charted twice on the Billboard country singles charts (pictured here); The Americans, a Los Angeles-based original rock and roll and traditional American music band who recently appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman; Robert Gordon and Chris Spedding, who have joined forces in recent years to bring iconic performances to audiences around the world; The Blasters, an L.A. -based band formed in 1979 who blend rockabilly, rock and roll, and rhythm and blues to create their self-proclaimed "American Music;" Cash'd Out, a San Diego-based Johnny Cash tribute band who have won four San Diego Music Awards for Best Tribute Band; and The Walking Phoenixes, a four-man band dedicated to bringing the most authentic "Man in Black" sounds to Johnny Cash fans everywhere. More bands, including the headline act, will be added to the lineup in the near future.

Noble Fabrication Classic Car & Bike Show joins The Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash and returns to the Ventura County Fairgrounds Saturday, June 15, 2013

Classic hot rod enthusiasts and fans of ‘Kustom' cars will be right at home at the Ventura County Fairgrounds this summer at the Drive On Car & Bike Show, spearheaded by Noble Fabrication. A important component of the Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash Festival from the beginning, this will be the 5th year an array of classic cars and bikes will be on hand to rev up the crowd. With sunny skies, beachfront breezes and legendary musicians celebrating the Man in Black, as well as a serious pin-up pageant, it's plain to see why the event has become a much-anticipated yearly summer event. "The car and bike culture brings a vintage hot rod and custom look to the festival that really turns a lot of heads," says show producer Ross Emery. "It contributes a visual element that today's Johnny Cash fans love."

 

Taking inspiration from the Johnny Cash song ‘Drive On', which is about coming home from Vietnam, the Noble Fabrication Car & Bike Show will be dedicated to war veterans and active duty soldiers. Veterans and active duty soldiers will receive a discount on admission to the festival in honor of their sacrifices for the American people: General admission tickets will be $15, discounted from the regular price of $25 and car show registration will be $35 discounted from $45 (valid government issued i.d. required).

 

Owners of classic American cars and trucks are encouraged to pre-register as soon as possible to have the opportunity to show off their personal automotive style, as prime spaces fill up fast. All pre-1970 cars and trucks are welcome, and all years, makes and models of custom, vintage and antique motorcycles are also eligible. Registration includes general admission for the owner of the vehicle. For more information on registration and vehicle qualifications, visit www.roadshowrevival.com/car-motorcycle-registration.

 

A Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash takes place Saturday, June 15 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 West Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001. Headliners include Junior Brown, Robert Gordon & Chris Spedding, The Blasters and Cash'd Out. Visit www.facebook.com/theroadshowrevival for up-to-date event information, merchandise specials, and ticket giveaways.

 

Tickets are available online at www.roadshowrevival.com/tickets; all performances and activities included. Ticket prices are 10% off with Promo Code "RSR2013AFC" until June 14, 2013. For more information, including bands and performance schedule, please visit www.roadshowrevival.com.

 

 

Ventura Film Society Screenings presents "Picasso & Braque Go to the Movies"

June 18, 2013 - June 18, 2013
7:15pm
420 E. Santa Clara St. @ Oak, Downtown
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A fascinating profile of cinema's influence on the legendary Cubists. Produced by Martin Scorsese and directed by Arne Glimcher, PICASSO AND BRAQUE GO TO THE MOVIES is a cinematic tour through the effects of the technological revolution, specifically the invention of aviation, the creation of cinema and their interdependent influence on artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. With narration by Scorsese and interviews with art scholars and artists including Chuck Close, Julian Schnabel and Eric Fischl, the film looks at the collision between film and art at the turn of the 20th Century and helps us to realize cinema's continuing influence on the art of our time. (USA 2008 - Arne Glimcher, 60 mins)

View trailer - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc8983cAysA

 

Ventura Film Society Screenings presents "Runaway Train"

July 02, 2013 - July 02, 2013
7:15pm
420 E. Santa Clara St. @ Oak, Downtown
Contact: The Ventura Film Society (VFS)
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(USA 1985 - Andrei Konchalovsky - 111mins) Oscar-nominated performances by Jon Voight and Eric Roberts highlight this seminal action film. "RUNAWAY TRAIN", by the celebrated Russian director Andrei Konchalovsky (Siberiade, Maria's Lovers, Shy People) is a hypnotic and unforgettable ride. Oscar "Manny" Manheim (Voight) is a ruthless bank robber and hero to the convicts of Stonehaven Maximum Security Prison. After two previous escape attempts the doors to Manny's cell have been welded shut for three years. A court order compels Manny's nemesis, the vindictive Associate Warden Ranken, to release him back into the general prison population. Manny immediately sets his next escape plan into action. Manny recruits another convict, Buck (Roberts), to smuggle him out through the prison's laundry room. After a successful break and a freezing cross-country trek, they hop an idling train in a remote Alaskan rail yard, soon find themselves barreling through a snowy, desolate landscape with no brakes and, worse, nobody driving. Manny & Buck, like the audience, have no idea what's in store for them as the runaway train picks up speed.

 

VIEW TRAILER - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IsWL-9kRis

 

 

Ventura Film Society Screenings presents "The Real Gidget Story"

July 16, 2013 - July 16, 2013
7:15pm
420 E. Santa Clara St. @ Oak, Downtown
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(USA 2011 - Brian Gillogly)

Young female surfers have been nicknamed 'Gidget' for more than 50 years. Yet the true story of Kathy Kohner, the real 'Gidget,' has never been thoroughly explored until now. Her experiences as a teenage girl surfing Malibu in the mid-1950s, as told to her writer father, Frederick Kohner, became the basis for a best-selling novel, a string of movies and several TV series. They also spurred a international cultural phenomenon. "Accidental Icon", a film by Brian Gillogly, is a touching look at a unique father/daughter relationship. Gidget's story is a beacon of emerging "Girl Power" that has resonated greatly in women's lives and in international sports. Kathy Kohner's experiences capture our enduring love for our coast and for surfing. Hers is a real California story come to life.

 

VIEW TRAILER - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLv5cNVv-FA

 

8th Annual Pirate Days Festival

July 13, 2013 - July 14, 2013 Recurring daily
1-4pm
Spinnaker Drive off of Harbor Blvd. , Harbor
Contact: Ventura Harbor Village
Phone: (805) 477-0470
Admission: Admission and parking are free.
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Return to the mystical times when the pirates roamed the seas during the 8th Annual Pirate Days Festival. The event features professional pirate live-action shows, pirate themed activities, treasure hunts, pirate costume contests, pirate vendors and much more.

Westside Artwalk

July 20, 2013 - July 21, 2013 Recurring daily
Contact: Westside Artwalk
Admission: Free
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Ventura's Art Evolution...   

Westside Artwalk is a free, self-guided tour of dozens of galleries, studios and pop-up venues in Ventura's Westside Cultural District and Downtown. A signature event for Ventura for many years which brought in cultural tourists from all over, it is now being run by an all-volunteer group which has added new life to the event.

Image: Painting by Christine Beirne