Arts, Lectures, and Gatherings

Featured Events

The Latino GDP Project: Los Que Superan | Those Who Overcome

Preus-Brandt Forum

The Latino GDP Project provides a factual view of the large and rapidly growing economic contribution of Latinos living in the United States. Join David Hayes-Bautista, PhD, and Matthew Fienup, PhD, as they discuss this narrative-changing research.

“Mariposas del Campo” Film Screening and Q&A
Cesar Chavez: La causa sigue

Lundring Events Center

Join us for a screening of Mariposas del Campo followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers Bill Yahraus and Robin Rosenthal and keynote speaker Maricela Morales.

"Mystics, Mavericks and Mozart"
Areté Vocal Ensemble

Samuelson Chapel

The professional vocal ensemble will showcase the music of medieval feminists along with exciting new compositions by contemporary female composers. Wyant Morton will conduct.

Pop Music Singers and Songwriters of the '30s, '40s and early '50s
Fifty and Better Spring Session

Zoom PDT

In this class, you will discover that many "old school" performers and songwriters remained popular during this great music transition.

History and Highlights of the Louvre Museum
Fifty and Better Spring Session

In-person at the Oxnard Center and Zoom PDT

This course provides an overview of the history of one of the most visited art museums in the world and how it came to be.

Color and Symbolism in Art History
Fifty and Better Spring Session

Zoom PDT

In this course, we discuss a variety of paintings throughout art history to understand the artists’ intention and the stories behind the paintings.

Immigration in a Nation of Immigrants: The Economic Impact of Undocumented Immigrants in California's Central Coast
Fifty and Better Spring Session

Zoom PDT

This two-part lecture will examine the humanity and economic value of immigrants, regardless of their legal status.

Assistant/Deputy City Manager Career Panel Webinar
ICMA Club Event

Zoom PDT

In this webinar, assistant and deputy city managers will share their career paths in local government, offer insights on how to enter and advance in the profession and how they are addressing issues facing their organizations and communities.

 

Invisible Histories: Storytelling, Memories and Race in the United States
Fifty and Better Spring Session

Zoom PDT

Each session in this course explores an invisible history of marginalized communities in the United States through research, storytelling and visuals.

Roman Gardens
Fifty and Better Spring Session

In-person at the Oxnard Center and Zoom PDT

Learn about the plants and garden design of the ancient Romans.

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