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Barranca Vista Center (BVC)
The Imagination Center for the Arts
7050 East Ralston Street
805.654.7552
See below for a calendar of special events (mostly free) at BVC.
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SPRING EVENTS AT BVC
FAMILY FESTIVAL IN THE PARK ... Four family events on one great day! Saturday, May 12, 2012
The ninth annual Family Festival in the Park offers three big events in one great day for the whole family at Barranca Vista Park, 7050 E. Ralston St. in Ventura, on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 9 am to 5 pm.
The festival includes the sixth annual Kids Swap Meet, "Peter Pan" (the season opener of Fairy Tales in the Park) and free Barranca Vista Creative Center performances of dance, theater, music and hands-on arts activities, refreshments and exhibits for the whole family.
The festival showcases the many artists teaching at the Barranca Vista “Imagination” Center and introduces local community groups that specialize in families. Daylong stage entertainment includes dance, theatre and music performances, plus health and wellness demonstrations. Hands-on booths feature art, music and play for children and adults.
Admission to the full day of activities is FREE. The festival promotes City of Ventura Summer 2011 programs for all ages and registration is available on site. Questions about the Festival in the Park series can be directed to Kathryn Dippong-Lawson at 805-644-6542 or kdippong@cityofventura.net.
KIDS SWAP MEET-- Saturday, May 12. 9 am-1 pm
The Swap Meet “by kids for kids” begins the Family Festival in the Park runs from 9 am to 1 pm (new extended hours). Kids are encouraged to clean out their closets of gently used, toys, books and games. It’s a great place to shop for cared for second hand items. Applications had an April 30 deadline and are now closed.. Questions about the Swap meet can be directed to Kathryn Dippong-Lawson at 805-644-6542 or kdippong@cityofventura.net.
NEW! Volunteer Fair& Community Organizations
Non-profit community organizations are invited to participate in the Family Festival--there will be a focus on organizations seeking volunteers. Questions? Contact Kathryn Dippong-Lawson at 805-644-6542 or kdippong@cityofventura.net.
2012 SUMMER EVENTS AT BVC
Free weekend summer events at BVC
Make Barranca Vista Park, 7050 Ralston Street, your family’s weekend destination all summer long with these free performances at 4 pm! Bring a blanket, picnic and low-back lawn chairs and enjoy the park’s great playground for kids. For more information contact Kathryn Dippong-Lawson at 805-654-7552 or kdippong@cityofventura.net.
Fairy Tales in the Park
It’s a season of mirth and mayhem as Gypsies in a Trunk present free performances for families during 2012 summer’s second Saturdays—5/12, 6/9, 7/14, 8/11 & 9/8. The series starts with The Adventures of Peter Pan on May 12 at 4 pm. Bring a blanket, picnic and low chair. Ideal for young children.
Summer Family Concerts in the Park
Get out of the house and onto the lawn as you enjoy an eclectic mix of music on the last Sunday of the 2012 summer months—6/24, 7/29, 8/26.
