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Join the team of artists in the Moon Ditch to paint sections of the longest mural in California. No experience necessary, all skill levels can take part.

Our teams of professional artists will support you to paint sections of this giant mural. Please book a time-slot to help us to manage the flow of people, you can help us paint for one hour, two hours or the whole morning!

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If you’d like to get a taste of what most of Ventura County’s home ranches looked like 70+ years ago, step back in time to the picturesque orchards of Fillmore and EZE Ranch. Owners Steve and Dina built their farmland paradise and farmer’s market garden to feed their souls (and neighbors!) about 15 years ago.

Writers, artists and photographers will find narrative inspiration in the classic farmhouse and barn. Everyone will enjoy hearing what the goats and chickens have to say too!

Chef Steve will add a ticketed ranch BBQ to conclude our Open Range 2026 season if there is enough interest!

Schedule for the day:

Doors open at 10am.

At 11:30am, bestselling author and workshop leader Mark Waldman, together with artist / writer / clinical therapist Jennifer Jones will offer a workshop based on their program “Healing Through Writing,” an expressive-arts-based program that uses poetry, journaling, and reflective writing.

Enjoy mindful walking, mindful observations of nature and forest bathing with all 5 senses.

$15 Members and Students / $25 General Admission

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Please join experimental hybrid artist Dana Teen Lomax for an unusual evening of performance, avant-garde film, movie-talking, and the unexpected. With an International Community of Artists, Filmmakers, and Poets including: Luzmaria Espinosa, Juan D. Mendoza, Raquel Baker, Nicklaus Hoffman, Alexis Lopez, Laura Mullen, Monica Mody, Sarah Rosenthal, White Rabbit Magic, Dr. Christina Pabers, &several other performers TBA, this ONE NIGHT ONLY event is an evening you won’t want to miss!

Pictured:

image by Katherine Masters

Used with permission from the artist

clip from Dana Teen Lomax’s poem “-being-groomed-by-culture-”

a collaboration with Katherine Masters

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Choreography, Comedy, & Creative Writing – with Katie Malia

If you haven’t experienced Katie’s spectacular dance performances, you are in for a special treat because her writing workshops include a combination of movement and improvisation. Her short-form scripted comedy series, “Almost Asian”, was selected for thirteen film festivals, and was nominated for “Outstanding Writing” at 2016 Raindance Film Festival. Her resume includes a long list of tv shows, iconic commercials and films, and she has worked with renowned choreographers throughout the country.

“Writers in the Gallery” meets on the first Wednesday of each month (from 6:30pm to 8pm) with different hosts conducting experiential workshops to inspire writers (and nonwriters) of all genres – fiction, nonfiction, memoir, poetry, storytelling, etc. – to improve the quality of their work. Check out the prose, poetry, essays, and experiential writing exercises at www.WritersintheGallery.com.

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Black Narcissus [1947, United Kingdom; dir. Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger]

Anglican sisters attempt to establish a school in British-ruled India, featuring groundbreaking use of Technicolor.

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Michael Gullo and Armen Guzelimian present Serenedes in String & Keys, an evening of classical guitar and piano.

Studying under classical guitar virtuoso Christopher Parkening, Michael Gullo received his B.A. in music/guitar performance in 2023. He’s been a featured artist of the week on the website of Grammy Award winning composer and performer Andrew York. In the Fall of 2024, he was accepted to continue his studies at USC (University of Southern California) for his master’s degree in music performance while performing at Saint Jude’s Catholic Church in Westlake, CA alongside attending graduate school.

Armen Guzelimian is celebrated for his versatility as a top-notch collaborative artist, a brilliant soloist and first-rate chamber musician not only in Southern California, but all over the world. He has received national and international critical acclaim for his appearances in many of the major concert halls in the U.S.A and Europe.​

He has appeared as soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, California Chamber Symphony, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, American Youth Symphony, the Pasadena Symphony/Pops Orchestra among others, with such conductors as Neville Marriner, Stuart Challenger, Mehli Mehta, Bruce Ferden and Michael Feinstein.

As a chamber musician, Mr. Guzelimian’s has appeared with the Rossetti String Quartet, the Los Angeles String Quartet, Camerata Pacifica, the Dilijan Chamber Music Series, Chamber Music in Historic Sites, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, and the Aspen Festival. He made his Disney Hall debut in March of 2014 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Chamber Music Society and returned to the delight of audiences in November 2016.

Mr. Guzelimian has partnered such artists as violinists Viktoria Mullova, Thomas Zehermair, Ani and Ida Kavafian, and violists Lars Tomter and Kim Kashkashian.

Piano vocal partnerships have included appearances and work with such stars as Kiri Te Kanawa, Placido Domingo, Thomas Hampson, Lucia Popp, Florence Quivar, Peter Schreier, Rod Gilfrey, and Marni Nixon.

As a proponent of contemporary music, Mr. Guzelimian has had the privilege of working closely with the great composers Aram Khachaturian, Alan Hovhaness, Tigran Mansurian, Witold Lutoslawski, and most recently with Artur Avanesov. Composers Thomas Pasatieri and Byron Adams have both dedicated works for the pianist: a piano sonata and “Illuminations” for piano, respectively.

A passionate and devoted educator, Mr. Guzelimian has been on the faculty of the USC School of Music, the Music Academy of the West, and as guest lecturer at the Eastman School of Music, Loyola University New Orleans, Aspen Music Festival and School among numerous others where he has imparted his deep knowledge of opera, chamber music and vocal literature.

He has been the principal coach for the young artist program at Paris Opera and has been a master coach at the Merola Program at San Francisco Opera among others. He is frequently invited to sit on the panel of adjudicators for high profile competitions. He is also sought after to give Master Classes and as a private coach for opera and song repertoire.

As a recording artist, Mr. Guzelimian’s performances are represented on the EMI, Angel, Teldec, Nonesuch, Delos and Crystal labels. He appears on the documentary film “Shadows in Paradise”, as well as on Classical Arts Showcase, PBS and throughout Europe on Arte.

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Sånger från andra våningen (Songs from the Second Floor) [2000, Sweden; Roy Andersson]

A series of surreal vignettes touching on life in modern Sweden by one of the masters of black comedy.

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Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes (Aguirre, the Wrath of God) [1972, Germany; Werner Herzog]

A group of conquistadores travel down the Amazon, led by Klaus Kinski’s Lope de Aguirre in one of his several troubled collaborations with director Herzog.

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Four to six musicians conducted by Don Harper. Including improvisation to live painting, video and alternate notations. More information coming soon.

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Michael Gullo and Armen Guzelimian present Serenedes in String & Keys, an evening of classical guitar and piano.

Studying under classical guitar virtuoso Christopher Parkening, Michael Gullo received his B.A. in music/guitar performance in 2023. He’s been a featured artist of the week on the website of Grammy Award winning composer and performer Andrew York. In the Fall of 2024, he was accepted to continue his studies at USC (University of Southern California) for his master’s degree in music performance while performing at Saint Jude’s Catholic Church in Westlake, CA alongside attending graduate school.

Armen Guzelimian is celebrated for his versatility as a top-notch collaborative artist, a brilliant soloist and first-rate chamber musician not only in Southern California, but all over the world. He has received national and international critical acclaim for his appearances in many of the major concert halls in the U.S.A and Europe.​

He has appeared as soloist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, California Chamber Symphony, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, American Youth Symphony, the Pasadena Symphony/Pops Orchestra among others, with such conductors as Neville Marriner, Stuart Challenger, Mehli Mehta, Bruce Ferden and Michael Feinstein.

As a chamber musician, Mr. Guzelimian’s has appeared with the Rossetti String Quartet, the Los Angeles String Quartet, Camerata Pacifica, the Dilijan Chamber Music Series, Chamber Music in Historic Sites, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, and the Aspen Festival. He made his Disney Hall debut in March of 2014 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Chamber Music Society and returned to the delight of audiences in November 2016.

Mr. Guzelimian has partnered such artists as violinists Viktoria Mullova, Thomas Zehermair, Ani and Ida Kavafian, and violists Lars Tomter and Kim Kashkashian.

Piano vocal partnerships have included appearances and work with such stars as Kiri Te Kanawa, Placido Domingo, Thomas Hampson, Lucia Popp, Florence Quivar, Peter Schreier, Rod Gilfrey, and Marni Nixon.

As a proponent of contemporary music, Mr. Guzelimian has had the privilege of working closely with the great composers Aram Khachaturian, Alan Hovhaness, Tigran Mansurian, Witold Lutoslawski, and most recently with Artur Avanesov. Composers Thomas Pasatieri and Byron Adams have both dedicated works for the pianist: a piano sonata and “Illuminations” for piano, respectively.

A passionate and devoted educator, Mr. Guzelimian has been on the faculty of the USC School of Music, the Music Academy of the West, and as guest lecturer at the Eastman School of Music, Loyola University New Orleans, Aspen Music Festival and School among numerous others where he has imparted his deep knowledge of opera, chamber music and vocal literature.

He has been the principal coach for the young artist program at Paris Opera and has been a master coach at the Merola Program at San Francisco Opera among others. He is frequently invited to sit on the panel of adjudicators for high profile competitions. He is also sought after to give Master Classes and as a private coach for opera and song repertoire.

As a recording artist, Mr. Guzelimian’s performances are represented on the EMI, Angel, Teldec, Nonesuch, Delos and Crystal labels. He appears on the documentary film “Shadows in Paradise”, as well as on Classical Arts Showcase, PBS and throughout Europe on Arte.

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Members receive discounted tickets for this and other concerts. Please log in or contact the office to receive your access code.

Summary

Four to six musicians conducted by Don Harper. Including improvisation to live painting, video and alternate notations. More information coming soon.

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Summary

Black Narcissus [1947, United Kingdom; dir. Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger]

Anglican sisters attempt to establish a school in British-ruled India, featuring groundbreaking use of Technicolor.

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Sånger från andra våningen (Songs from the Second Floor) [2000, Sweden; Roy Andersson]

A series of surreal vignettes touching on life in modern Sweden by one of the masters of black comedy.

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Summary

Aguirre, der Zorn Gottes (Aguirre, the Wrath of God) [1972, Germany; Werner Herzog]

A group of conquistadores travel down the Amazon, led by Klaus Kinski’s Lope de Aguirre in one of his several troubled collaborations with director Herzog.

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Join the team of artists in the Moon Ditch to paint sections of the longest mural in California. No experience necessary, all skill levels can take part.

Our teams of professional artists will support you to paint sections of this giant mural. Please book a time-slot to help us to manage the flow of people, you can help us paint for one hour, two hours or the whole morning!

Indicates member benefit  

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Summary

Free event  

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Choreography, Comedy, & Creative Writing – with Katie Malia

If you haven’t experienced Katie’s spectacular dance performances, you are in for a special treat because her writing workshops include a combination of movement and improvisation. Her short-form scripted comedy series, “Almost Asian”, was selected for thirteen film festivals, and was nominated for “Outstanding Writing” at 2016 Raindance Film Festival. Her resume includes a long list of tv shows, iconic commercials and films, and she has worked with renowned choreographers throughout the country.

“Writers in the Gallery” meets on the first Wednesday of each month (from 6:30pm to 8pm) with different hosts conducting experiential workshops to inspire writers (and nonwriters) of all genres – fiction, nonfiction, memoir, poetry, storytelling, etc. – to improve the quality of their work. Check out the prose, poetry, essays, and experiential writing exercises at www.WritersintheGallery.com.

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Members receive discounted tickets for this and select other events.

Summary

If you’d like to get a taste of what most of Ventura County’s home ranches looked like 70+ years ago, step back in time to the picturesque orchards of Fillmore and EZE Ranch. Owners Steve and Dina built their farmland paradise and farmer’s market garden to feed their souls (and neighbors!) about 15 years ago.

Writers, artists and photographers will find narrative inspiration in the classic farmhouse and barn. Everyone will enjoy hearing what the goats and chickens have to say too!

Chef Steve will add a ticketed ranch BBQ to conclude our Open Range 2026 season if there is enough interest!

Schedule for the day:

Doors open at 10am.

At 11:30am, bestselling author and workshop leader Mark Waldman, together with artist / writer / clinical therapist Jennifer Jones will offer a workshop based on their program “Healing Through Writing,” an expressive-arts-based program that uses poetry, journaling, and reflective writing.

Enjoy mindful walking, mindful observations of nature and forest bathing with all 5 senses.

$15 Members and Students / $25 General Admission

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Please join experimental hybrid artist Dana Teen Lomax for an unusual evening of performance, avant-garde film, movie-talking, and the unexpected. With an International Community of Artists, Filmmakers, and Poets including: Luzmaria Espinosa, Juan D. Mendoza, Raquel Baker, Nicklaus Hoffman, Alexis Lopez, Laura Mullen, Monica Mody, Sarah Rosenthal, White Rabbit Magic, Dr. Christina Pabers, &several other performers TBA, this ONE NIGHT ONLY event is an evening you won’t want to miss!

Pictured:

image by Katherine Masters

Used with permission from the artist

clip from Dana Teen Lomax’s poem “-being-groomed-by-culture-”

a collaboration with Katherine Masters