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Editor’s Note: A Season to Smile
Beatrice Wood loved chocolate.
The renowned artist, who resided in Ojai for much of her life and lived to be 105, rather famously attributed her longevity to “art, books, chocolate...
Short List: December 2024
VENTURA HARBOR PARADE OF LIGHTS
Dec. 13-14 | Ventura
It’s a seaside celebration full of holiday merriment! Boats beautifully decorated will light up the night, sailing through the harbor to delight...
Footworks Festivities: The Oakley Ballet Center’s nonprofit affiliate presents ‘The Nutcracker.’
By Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer
Smong the many “Nutcracker” ballets that will be staged in Ventura County this holiday season is the sparkling production offered by Footworks Youth Ballet. The...
Holiday Travels, Gingerbread Smiles: Gold Coast Transit District
Public transportation riders know that every year, Gold Coast Transit District goes full throttle into the holidays with the spectacularly decorated “Holiday Bus.” This year’s vehicle was unveiled on...
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Editor’s Note: A Season to Smile
Beatrice Wood loved chocolate.
The renowned artist, who resided in Ojai for much of her life and lived to be 105, rather famously attributed her...
Short List: December 2024
VENTURA HARBOR PARADE OF LIGHTS
Dec. 13-14 | Ventura
It’s a seaside celebration full of holiday merriment! Boats beautifully decorated will light up the night, sailing...
Footworks Festivities: The Oakley Ballet Center’s nonprofit affiliate presents ‘The Nutcracker.’
By Nancy D. Lackey Shaffer
Smong the many “Nutcracker” ballets that will be staged in Ventura County this holiday season is the sparkling production offered...
Holiday Travels, Gingerbread Smiles: Gold Coast Transit District
Public transportation riders know that every year, Gold Coast Transit District goes full throttle into the holidays with the spectacularly decorated “Holiday Bus.” This...
Deliciously Dada: With Beatrice Wood as muse, Beato Chocolates puts the...
By Alex Wilson | Photos by Viktor Budnik
Chocolatiers Lisa Casoni and Heather Stobo owned Ojai’s Porch Gallery for about 10 years, selling contemporary art...
