Thousand Oaks Arts

"Music is a world within itself. It's a language we all understand." -Stevie Wonder Today we celebrate World Music Day, check out the video below to see a clip of #TOArtsFamily New West Symphony ’s Global Sounds, Global Cultures "Tour of Iran" concert! For more music from New West Symphony, be sure to check out their new ... Online Symphony Concert and Cultural Festival, "America the Melting Pot" happening June 27th! https://youtu.be/aEBArLP2r50

We'll be going live on Facebook -- be sure to mark your calendars for this Wednesday 6/23/2021 at 11am PDT. A conversation with all your favorite community performing arts groups: New West Symphony... Conejo Valley Youth Orchestras Pacific Festival Ballet 5-Star Theatricals Thousand Oaks Philharmonic Rubicon Theatre Company Ventura Music Festival Sciartsrus Conejo Schools Foundation Conejo Recreation and Park District Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza To join us on Zoom - register at https://givebutter.com/stateofthearts Or else, just set your timer to show up here on Facebook at 11am to catch the live broadcast! #wheretheartsthriveforall #keepingtheartsalve

The TOArts’ impact reaches far and wide. Our Dr. Raymond M. Olson Performance Grants support the dreams of local artists and arts organizations by providing a place for the arts to thrive. #WheretheArtsThriveforAll

Natural history photographers working with National Geographic have often emerged from scientific backgrounds, enabling them to reveal wildlife and our natural world in surprising ways. Molecular biologist-turned-photographer Prasenjeet Yadav combines his experience in research with his photography skills to highlight natural history and science stories in Asia. And Anand Varma has developed innovative techniques to create stunning images of creatures whose details are othe...rwise invisible to the naked eye. Join these National Geographic Explorers for stories and conversation on the intriguing intersection of science and photography tomorrow February 9th at 10am! Register here ----> toarts.org/programs/vft/natgeolive #keepingtheartsalive #wheretheartsthriveforall #natgeolive

TOArts is now offering Virtual Field Trips, where we bring the magic of the arts to you! Whether in the classroom or in your own home, we are bringing the arts alive for our community. Each field trip is interactive and self-paced, and will include: -A Backstage tour of the Fred Kavli Theatre ... -Pre-recorded performance -Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) extension activities Field Trips are free to attend, but donations are gratefully appreciated. To learn more or to donate, please visit https://toarts.org/programs/vft/

TOArts has been presenting Pacific Festival Ballet 's 2019 production of The Nutcracker as a Virtual Field Trip to the schools of our community. We provided a virtual backstage tour, a study guide and even an opportunity for the kids to 'show what you know.' This was the very first 'show what you know' feedback we received. This young person is a 6th grader in Santa Paula. ... "I Liked the Nutcracker because it was really calm and I have been having a bad week and the play calmed me down. " #artsheals #thepowerofthearts #virtualfieldtrips

Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change it can not only move us, it makes us move. -Ossie Davis. Hopeful for days ahead, where we can all connect here again soon. Photo by Pacific Festival Ballet

We’re closing out the year with a special video from the Thousand Oaks Philharmonic! Take a moment for the melody, and check out an amazing performance by one of their Appassionata students Eric!

TOArts brings world-class performers to Thousand Oaks, supplying unique and diverse opportunities for our community to celebrate, reflect and connect. So how can you tell if a program or production is TOArts? Look for the TOArts presents logo!

Cheers to a hopeful and prosperous 2021! What you are most looking forward to in the new year? Share with us in the comments!

We are so excited to partner with Conejo Schools Foundation to support arts education in Conejo Valley Unified School District #AccessArts is underway. Each week thousands of CVUSD elementary school kids receive virtual arts lessons created by the hardworking arts program team! Check out the YouTube channel for examples or to share lessons with your kids. https://zcu.io/4Km0 #artsinelementary #artsincurriculum ... Check out the Acorn Article ---> zcu.io/p7nB

Music, photography and the arts improve our quality of life and are vital to the economy. Best of all, the arts bring a community together, even when we can’t be together in person.

5-Star Theatricals did an amazing job with all favorite holiday songs!

TOArts Producers Club members enjoying a virtual wine tasting party tonight with winemaker Carl Bowker of Caliza Winery. To learn more about how you can become a member of TOArts visit https://toarts.org/donate It's not too late to make a donation to TOArts. New for 2020, IRS ruling allows you to take a tax deduction of up to $300 on most cash donations in 2020. ... #keepingtheartsalive #wheretheartsthriveforall #winetasting

We Are the World

Kudos to our resident company 5-Star Theatricals Read the article here ---> https://zcu.io/yaqe #performingarts #musicaltheatre #navybaseconcert

Looking for something to do today? Check out Self Help Graphics & Art and their 47th Annual Celebration, held virtually this year on their YouTube channel, with live performances by Ceci Bastida, Tropa Magica, and Katzù Oso curated by The Paramount. https://www.selfhelpgraphics.com #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #halloween #sugarskull #losangeles

Wishing everyone the Happiest of Holidays!

Happy Halloween to all!

Enjoy that extra hour of sleep this Sunday! Don't forget to turn back clocks before you turn in on Saturday night.

The medical profession has come a long way in recognizing the healing benefits of art. My hope is that someday the arts will be considered as significant in everyone’s lives as breathing fresh air, eating clean foods, and performing physical exercise. Renée Phillips

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Big shout out to TOArts grantee Conejo Valley Youth Orchestras executive director Cheryl Marvin and her daughter Angela! #artsmatter #wheretheartsthriveforall... https://zcu.io/REct

Our hardworking box office staff of @bapactoaks are ready to greet you as you drive up for your Drive In experience of Hocus Pocus the movie!

Music is Medicine! "Singing, or the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, has the potential to treat speech abnormalities because it directly stimulates the musculature associated with respiration, phonation, articulation, and resonance. The act of singing involves relatively strong and fast inspirations, followed by extended, regulated expirations. Singing requires breathing to be regulated in order to sustain the notes. It also results in a higher vocal intensity (Tonkinson, 1994) and vocal control (Natke, Donath, & Kalveram, 2003) than does speaking. Moreover, it has been suggested that singing increases respiratory muscle strength (Wiens, Reimer, & Guyn, 1999)." https://zcu.io/SeZp

We can't wait to see you on Saturday at Hocus Pocus! Tickets are SOLD OUT! Hopefully you got yours early! https://zcu.io/fVJx

T-45min to our TOArts Roadshow Holidays in your Car performance by @5startheatricals. . . . .... #performance #covidarts #musicaltheatre #holidayseason #holidaysinyourcar See more

We’ve got back-to-back drive in events, and tonight features 5-Star Theatricals: Home for the Holidays (Drive-in Concert)! Bring the family together and hear all your favorite holiday music in the comfort of your car. Get your tickets: www.bapacthousandoaks.com #TOArtsRoadshow

Holiday Angel by Pacific Festival Ballet at the TOArts Roadshow

Friendly reminder that our #TOArtsRoadshow with Pacific Festival Ballet is TONIGHT! Join us for a magical holiday experience at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, there is still time to get your tickets! Check out the photos below for a behind-the scenes look of the making of the movie! For tickets and more information, visit www.bapacthousandoaks.com

Kudos to Executive Director Emeritus, current donor and Development Task force volunteer Patricia Jones and her husband George for this recognition from @cityofthousandoaks for their contributions to our beautiful city!

During a very unprecedented school year, TOArts partnered with Conejo Schools Foundation to support Conejo Valley Unified School District Focus on the Arts program, which provides weekly arts instruction to all TK through 5th grade students. To learn more and to check out fun videos and photos from the program, visit https://toarts.org/programs/accessarts/

In case you missed this, Conejo Valley Lifestyle covered our Virtual State of the Performing Arts event and provided this handy list of local arts organizations who can use your help Keeping the Arts Alive. https://zcu.io/JQVj #wheretheartsthriveforall #keepingartsalive

Save the Date for the #TOArtsRoadshow Home for the Holidays drive-in concert with 5-Star Theatricals! Join us at 6 p.m. at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks on December 13th for an unforgettable evening enjoying your favorite holiday tunes! Get your tickets here! https://bapacthousandoaks.com/

It’s the holiday season! Join us at 6 p.m. at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks on December 12th for a live premiere of Pacific Festival Ballet’s A Holiday Angel original ballet film! Tickets are available at www.bapacthousandoaks.com #TOArtsRoadshow

GivingTuesday TODAY - will you #Givetothearts?Arts education in elementary schools is as essential as math and science.

Will you #Givetothearts this #GivingTuesday?Your gift directly supports arts education in elementary schools.

It's easy to #GivetotheArts this #GivingTuesday -- remember every little bit helps! Have you checked out this musical theatre 101 video by 5-Star Theatricals -- https://youtu.be/yMb4KFDCXxM Every week, CVUSD staff are creating and sending out videos such as this one to all elementary school kids in Conejo Valley Unified School District. ... Your support this GivingTuesday will go directly toward funding this arts education program. The way kids are receiving the arts may be different, but how they feel about the arts is not. Now more than ever before, our kids need arts in their lives and in their academic curriculum. #artsmatter #keepingtheartsalive #artsincurriculum

Giving back isn’t canceled. We are deeply appreciative of our members and donors who help TOArts continue to bring world-class entertainment right in our backyard! #GivingTuesday To donate, please visit https://toarts.org/donate/

Happy Anniversary to TOArts donor, long time supporter and advocate for the arts and TOArts Executive Director Emeritus Patricia Jones and her dashing hubby George! #keepingtheartsalive

Mark your calendars! We invite you to join us at the Lakes at Thousand Oaks on December 12th and 13th for two spectacular holiday drive-in events! On December 12th, be the first to catch the premiere of Pacific Festival Ballet’s A Holiday Angel original ballet film. On December 13th, enjpy a drive-in concert and listen to all your favorite holiday tunes with 5 Star Theatricals! ... Tickets available here: www.bapacthousandoaks.com #TOArtsRoadshow

Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday! TOArts thanks you for helping to support both the arts and small business, as they have the power to both inspire and uplift our community. If you are not able to donate monetarily, here are a few simple ways to help support the arts, as well as local small businesses.

This year, we are thankful for the bond that art brings and for all who support it. Share with us what you’re thankful for in the comments!

We wish you a healthy, happy and joy-filled Thanksgiving. Vote for your favorite Thanksgiving Quote: 1. Oscar Wilde - After a good dinner, one can forgive anybody, even one's own relations. 2. Lindsey Bareham - Good mashed potato is one of the great luxuries of life. ... 3. Rick Riordan - If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the eons, it’s that you can’t give up on your family, no matter how tempting they make it. 4. Erma Bombeck - What we're really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving? 5. Frank A. Clark - If a fellow isn't thankful for what he's got, he isn't likely to be thankful for what he's going to get. 6. W.T. Purkiser - Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our Thanksgiving. 7. Willie Nelson - When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around. 8. Charlie Brown - What if, today, we were grateful for everything? 9. Erma Bombeck - I come from a family where gravy is considered a beverage. 10. William Arthur Ward - Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. 11. Jim Davis - Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie. 12. Amy Carmichael - You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving. 13. Maya Angelou - Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good. 14. Friends - It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a little emotional scarring. 15. Home for the Holidays - Well, that was absurd, let's eat dead bird! *Source - https://zcu.io/ryIV

Kudos to TOArts Producers Club member and member and Westlake Village resident, Laura Marie Raulinaitis for being named to Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors for 2020! #keepingtheartsalive #wheretheartsthriveforall

Read more about @TOPhilharmonic and what they're doing to keep the arts alive during COVID.#artseducation #keepingtheartsalive

Another great local nonprofit arts organization Thousand Oaks Philharmonic moving with the times to Keep the Arts Alive in our community. #wheretheartsthriveforall #keepartsalive

Lines From the Theatre | Arts education in curriculum, 'live' performances and more...oh my! Check out our newsletter to stay in the know! #artseducation #keepingtheartsalive

@ConejoValleyUSD's Focus on the Arts program was made possible this year thanks to TOArts' #AccessArts initiative in partnership with @ConejoSchoolsFd. Check out this lesson on drawing the American flag...https://zcu.io/EOLv #artseducation #artseducationmatters

We honor the brave men and women and their families for the sacrifices they make so that we may continue to be the Land of the Free. #veteransday2020

"I have no hesitation in saying we need to add the letter A - an education devoid of arts is an empty, half-brained kind of education." -- Howard Gardner, Harvard University education professor Happy National S.T.E.M/S.T.E.A.M day . .... . .#steameducation #stemeducation #artseducation See more

Congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden and to the first ever BIPOC woman Vice President-Elect. #election2020 #democracy

12 Acts of Kindness In memory of those taken on November 7, 2018, and in honor of those that survived! City of Thousand Oaks - Local Government #borderline12 #12actsofkindness

Vote like your life depends on it! #america #democracy