“The Museum’s largest gallery will essentially be transformed into the Arctic Circle as we have recreated many aspects of the Arctic environment. For those of us who may never have a chance to visit the real thing, the exhibit provides a wonderful opportunity to experience Arctic life only a few miles from home”, explains Museum Director, Jeanne Orcutt. Visitors can learn about the native peoples and culture, Arctic wildlife, sea ice, and how this most mysterious region on Earth is transforming.    ($1.00 - $4.00) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS California Oil Museum WEBSITE    (805) 933-0076    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

The California Oil Museum, in collaboration with the John Nichols Gallery (www.JohnNicholsGallery.com), is pleased to present “Memories of Cuba: Vintage and Contemporary Photographs and Art”. Rare, original photographs and maps dating from 1892 begin a visual journey through the rich history of the island and people of Cuba. In addition to historic and contemporary photographs there are oil paintings and lithographs by contemporary Cuban artists.   ($1.00 - $4.00) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS California Oil Museum WEBSITE    (805) 933-0076    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

The Heritage Girl Scout Cadette Troop 60040 is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts with an exhibit entitled 100 Years of Girl Scouts. Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts has grown from 18 original members in Savannah, Georgia, to 3.7 million members throughout the United States, and in more than 90 countries through USA Girl Scouts Overseas.    ($1.00 - $4.00) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS California Oil Museum WEBSITE    (805) 933-0076    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

More than two dozen images by famed LIFE Magazine photojournalist Horace Bristol are on exhibition March 3 through May 20 at the Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula. Horace Bristol Photographs: Selections From the 1930s features not only work from his best known Grapes of Wrath series, but other selections from the 1930s period, including such diverse images as a never before exhibited aerial photograph of a Santa Paula orange orchard, and a migrant child pitting apricots. The exhibition is in the Agriculture Museum’s Reiter Affiliated Companies Visitors Center and Calavo Hall.    MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum WEBSITE    (805) 525-3100    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

Approximately 100 original objects associated with George Washington – including the only surviving complete set of his famous dentures – will be on display for the Reagan Library’s special exhibit, Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon. The exhibition, which runs from February 22, 2012 to May 18, 2012, goes beyond the iconic image on the dollar bill to reveal the real George Washington as not only a general and president but as a young land surveyor, experimental farmer, and savvy entrepreneur. Washington’s views on religion and slavery, and the influence of his wife, Martha, are also explored in this exhibition which features life-size figures of Washington developed through a cutting-edge forensic investigation, engaging videos, original artifacts, intricate three-dimensional architectural models, and interactive displays.    ($9.00 - $15.00) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum WEBSITE    (805) 522-2977    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

Artist named Nikolai Getman  n 1946, an artist named Nikolai Getman was imprisoned in the Soviet Union’s Gulag, a forced-labor camp that claims millions of people’s lives. Getman spent 8 years in the Gulag, simply for witnessing another artist draw a caricature of Stalin on a cigarette paper in a café. Although he survived the gulag, the horrors were seared into his memory of the horrendous life and death inflicted on so many millions of innocent people. Over four decades, Getman painted portraits to tell this story – one of the few artists who recorded the life of prisoners in the Gulag.     MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum WEBSITE    (805) 522-2977    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

The Barkley Academy  Designed for Your Dog's Individual Needs- Free- Training Evaluation for New Clients!    MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS The Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa WEBSITE    (818) 889-2275    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

New George Stuart Historical Figure®  A newly created historical figure by artist and historian George Stuart will join Renaissance and Reformation: George Stuart Historical Figures®, on exhibit at the Museum of Ventura County from February 7 through May 20. The figure of Machiavelli will have been added after its March 6 unveiling at the first of three accompanying George Stuart monologues held at 3:00 p.m. The other monologues are April 3 and May 1.    MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Museum of Ventura County WEBSITE    (805) 653-0323 x7    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

Andrea Vargas-Mendoza Exhibit   There are no boundaries between painting, drawing and sculpture in Inheritance, a site-specific installation of new dimensional works by Andrea Vargas-Mendoza, on exhibition in the Museum of Ventura County’s Sculpture Garden from February 25 – May 3.   ($1.00 - $4.00) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Museum of Ventura County WEBSITE    (805) 653-0323    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

The Annual Conejo Valley Days is back! Come on over to enjoy Carnival Rides, Motorcross, Exhibitions, Live Music, Contests, Food Court, Local Business Exhibits!     MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Moorpark Coffee News WEBSITE    (805) 498-0624    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

The first Thursday of every month is Gourmet Food Truck Night in Heritage Square. Each event brings you 8 to 12 of the hottest trucks in the southland. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with DJ entertainment, friends, and downtown restaurants and shops joining in the party with late hours and specials. Plenty of free parking on street and in public lots.    MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Heritage Square Oxnard WEBSITE    (805) 483-7960    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

Interested in taking a tour to learn more about who and what we are! Please come down for a Tour. For the benefit of our pet guests, tour times are carefully crafted as to not interfere with cleanliness, cuisine and comfort. No reservations needed. Due to strict vaccination standards, no pets are allowed on tours.    MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS The Barkley Pet Hotel & Day Spa WEBSITE    (818) 889-2275    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

Rev. John Brennan, S.T.L., S.T.D. Professor of Systematic Theology Saint John's Seminary  St. John's Seminary presents Rev. John Brennan, S.T.L., S.T.D. Professor of Systematic Theology Saint John's Seminary will speak about The Interrelationship Between Theology and Science.   ($15.00 MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS St. John's Seminary WEBSITE    (805) 482-2755    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

Rock out to Emilbus with some cool sounds of Reggae and Ska!    MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS W2O Rooftop Bar & Lounge WEBSITE    (805) 643-6800    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH!  Zoey's is so excited to feature Tommy Marsh and his wonderful Southern Blues Band - EVERY FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH! TOMMY WILL ALSO HAVE SPECIAL GUESTS DROPPING BY. ALWAYS A GREAT TIME! Please support our local music community and come out!     MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Zoey's Cafe WEBSITE    (805) 652-1137    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND