Moses Mora and MB Hanrahan discuss their Tortilla Flats Mural Project, which explores and documents the stories and lives of the people who lived in the historical westside Ventura area known as “Tortilla Flats.”
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Professional Arts at the Ventura County Fair
Shannon Callahan Patrick, the Superintendent of the Professional Arts department at the Ventura County Fair, talks about the art judging and selection process. Kathy Ikerd introduces herself as one of the selected exhibitors and Angela Joe is a long-time volunteer who speaks about changes she has observed in the art over the years.
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Health and Nutrition: What is the Weston A. Price Foundation?
Joanie Blaxter discusses the Weston A. Price Foundation, which has a purpose of “restoring nutrient-dense foods to the American diet through education, research and activism.” The Weston A. Price Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charity founded in 1999 to disseminate the research of nutrition pioneer Dr. Weston Price.
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Livestock at the Ventura County Fair, with Chris Garmon
Large Livestock Superintendent, Chris Garmon, discusses some of the history of livestock at the Ventura County Fair, as well as the responsibilities of young adults preparing their animals for exhibition and auction.
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Supernatural Photographic Art Without a Camera
Jackie Woods considers photography to be a supernatural medium. In this interview and presentation of some of her work, she discusses her traditional photographic art development and philosophy.
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Pottery Making and Raku Firing with Andrew Cummins
Andrew Cummins discusses the ancient art of pottery making, with an emphasis on raku firing. “Raku” is a Japanese term for “fun” and “delightful.” It is also the Japanese surname of the family traditionally associated with the pottery style.
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Art at the Ventura County Fair with Linda Taylor
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Ojai artist, Linda Taylor, discusses and demonstrates drawing at the Ventura County Fair in California. -
Ventura City Councilman, Neal Andrews, on Ventura Economic Development
Ventura City Council Member, Neal Andrews, speaks with Our Ventura host, Annie Gabriel. Mr. Andrews is Chairman of the National Policy Committee on Community and Economic Development. He discusses Ventura economic development and economic prosperity. In this interview, he touches on the non-profit Turning Point Foundation as well as the Ventura Social Services Task Force and Homeless Prevention.
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Comedy: Greetings from America
What’s the right way to greet people in America? How about in formal circumstances? And what about the best way to say hello to a woman that you don’t know? Richard Stewart presents the necessary protocols with apt demonstrations, especially for an audience of international visitors.
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