Events for Saturday, Feb 11, 2012
After the Vikings – Before the Reformation: Scandinavia in Transition
The Nordic Spirit Symposium offers a sampling of life in the Nordic region after the Viking Age, with illustrated presentations on Nordic culture and religion by authorities from the U.S. and Europe. The public is invited to join in the spirit of a symposium, which blends music, dining and the free exchange of ideas to enhance the pleasure of learning. The symposium concludes with dinner and entertainment. Reservations required.
John Ditto, music director and organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Mo., will present an organ master class, sponsored by the Ventura County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.
For the Inaugural Exhibition "Highlights and Selections"
William Rolland Gallery of Fine Art
This inaugural exhibition premieres artwork from the eclectic collection of William Rolland. It features late 19th- and early 20th-century bronze sculptures depicting classic and modern themes, and the bronze series “Epic of the Plains Indians” by legendary sculptor and artist Harold Shelton.
The Conejo “Pops” Orchestra with Elmer Ramsey and his trumpet performs music from great artists of the big band era and endearing love songs from World War II.
Artists and Speakers Series
A master printmaker, painter, teacher and author, Dan Welden is the originator of a safe and green printmaking technique called the Solarplate method. As the 2012 Artists and Speakers resident, he will work in the Kwan Fong Gallery from Jan. 30 to Feb. 28.
Multimedia students collect intriguing stories on three separate days from three places: the University (CLU24), the city of Thousand Oaks (TO24) and the metropolis of Los Angeles (LA24). Selections of their graphic design, photography and documentary videography will be on display.
Members of the sophomore multimedia class develop their original ideas into engaging stories.
Project Subway
Project Subway continues with a new show featuring student Art.