From the monthly archives:

June 2011

I am Not a Chiropractor … Entirely

by Kristofer Young June 10, 2011

Dr. Young and Emma Hrabak

Dr. Young and Emma Hrabak

I’ve been thinking about this a lot. While I used to be a chiropractor, it is clear to me that now I’m only part chiropractor.

Don’t be mislead, I am proud to be a chiropractor. I love that part of me.

The schism occurred between our culture’s understanding…

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Proposed Ventura County Congressional Redistricting

by Tyler Suchman June 10, 2011

VC Star has the details on the proposed Congressional redistricting for Ventura County and the Central Coast. If this map holds up, Elton Gallegly would be hard-pressed to run against Buck McKeon in Santa Clarita, or challenge for a seat in the more inclusive “Ventura County district” that includes some heavily…

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David Bury Passes, Libbey Bowl Rises

by Tyler Suchman June 10, 2011

Architect and former mayor David Bury passed away yesterday morning from prostate cancer, on the morning of the “first day of the 65th annual Ojai Music Festival, an event that had served as the de facto finish line for the $4 million renovation project.” (VCS)

David was a good man who…

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Do Some People Just Like Being Miserable?

by Kristofer Young June 8, 2011

photo by Annie Wells http://www.anniewellsphotography.com

photo by Annie Wells http://www.anniewellsphotography.com

“Some people just like being miserable”, is a rock solid thesis … in our culture.

But, if we were to release the death grip we have on it, it would plummet like a stone.

Remember, “solid” often refers to a hardening, not necessarily to truth.

And trust me,…

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Greg Cooper Returns

by Sally Carless June 8, 2011

Brooks Institute Visual Journalism instructor Greg Cooper returns to the Ojai Photography Club as our June presenter and guest judge. He will be discussing “Community: Staying Close to Home to Make the Best Pictures.” The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm, June 21st, at Help of Ojai’s Kent Hall, 111…

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OFS Screens CEDAR RAPIDS

by ojaifilmsociety June 8, 2011

On Sunday, June 12 at 4:30 pm the Ojai Film Society will screen Cedar Rapids, a charming and heartfelt comedy with an outstanding ensemble cast. The naive Tim (Ed Helms of TV’s The Office) goes to the big city?Cedar Rapids?for an insurance convention and is led into temptation and trouble.…

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A Mythic Experience In Libbey Park

by Tyler Suchman June 6, 2011

Guest Editorial from Tom Bostrom – great, loving it!

The grand re-opening weekend of Libbey Bowl was more than magical – it was mythic.

I came to the gala concert on Saturday night not knowing what to expect. I had intentionally avoided the hard hat tours, I wanting to experience the…

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Art Center Photo Show Reception-Sunday

by Fred Rothenberg June 6, 2011

Come to our Photo Show Reception!

Solitude!

A Photography Exhibit at the Ojai Center for the Arts

We are pleased to invite you this Sunday, June 12, to our Ojai Art Center Photo Show reception from 1 to 3 pm.  It’s absolutely free and refreshments will be served. What more could…

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Grand Opening of Dan Schultz Fine Art Gallery & Studio

by Dan Schultz June 6, 2011
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Internationally-known artist Dan Schultz lands in Ojai! The representational painter has opened a gallery and studio in Ojai’s downtown shopping district featuring his sought-after figurative, landscape and portrait work. Dan Schultz Fine Art Gallery & Studio will celebrate its Grand Opening June 10 and 11, 2011.

The Grand Opening will feature refreshments…

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Open Thread: Buckets of Rain Edition

by Open Thread June 5, 2011

Buckets of rain! How’s your place holding up?

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