Va Por La Avenida is happening this Saturday!
The newest event happening on the Avenue is so close! Don’t forget to add it to your calendars this weekend — Saturday will be jam packed with fun activities for all! From art to view and make yourself with friends and family to performances and live music (check out the schedule for more information).
Va Por La Avenida (VPLA) is a collaborative project between Bell Arts Factory and the Westside Community Development Corporation that will consist of FREE bilingual community events. Each event celebrates the residents, artists, and businesses that make up Ventura Avenue. Come commemorate the vibe of the neighborhood!
Clear your Saturday y Va Por La Avenida!
October 19, 2019
12pm – 8pm
The first VPLA event is themed Ofrenda: a reference to the Mexican ritual of building of an altar to welcome the spirits of deceased relatives and loved ones.
LOCATIONS AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Checkout Who’s Participating!
Businesses:
Taqueria Tepatitlan
Panaderia Herrera
Hispanos Beauty Salon
JD’s Art Studio & Tattoos
Interstate Batteries
Celeste’s Beauty Salon Indian Rasoi
Olas Express Laundromat
Ventura Bike Hub
Classes:
“Muñecas de papel” Frida Calaca/ ”Paper Dolls” Frida
Tania Medina
Cartoon Magnets – Casie Palilla
Mascaras y Flores /Masks & Flowers – Yanelli Law
Fall Crafting – Eco Shumaker
Make Pan de Muerto!
Air Dry Clay Skulls
Making Ofrenda Nichos and Arte Mixta
Creative Costume Contest
VPLA Ofrenda Schedule
KELLOGG PARK PERFORMANCES 12-2 P.M.
The event starts at 12 at Kellogg Park
12 Noon WELCOME MESSAGE
Mayor Pro Tem Sofia Rubalcava
The Ventura City Council Member elected to represent our district will welcome us with a few words.
12:05–12:35p.m.
Danza Mexicayotl de Ventura
Begin Va Por La Avenida with a ceremonial ritual and dance, rooted in the tradition. Danza Mexicayotl de Ventura is a community of people dedicated to preserving and promoting Mexica/Azteca culture, ceremonies, warrior dances, and traditions of our Indigenous ancestors. Danza Mexicayotl works to build unity, understanding, mutual respect, and harmony amongst all nations.
12:35–1:15p.m.
Ballet Folklórico
Lead by maestras Edith Reyes and Rebecca Duran Ballet Folklorico Bell Arts will bring the beautiful art of Mexican Folklore dance to the Ventura Avenue community for Va Por La Avenida. Performances (and costumes) draw from their extensive repertoire, representing the various cultures of: Jalisco, Veracruz, Chiapas, Hidalgo, Aguascalientes, Baja California, Guerrero, Zacatecas and Tamaulipas.
1:15–2:15p.m.
Trio Yolipan
A trio of local artists will song and serenade us to launch Va Por La Avenida. You have probably heard these semi-mysterious performers around town, sometimes as a duo, trio or even solo. They will begin their performance in Kellogg Park and then trail down the Avenue, maybe even surprising passer-bys with an impromptu serenade.
VPLA Bell Arts Factory Schedule
Bell Arts Factory IS home to established & emerging artists, including:
MB Hanrahan,
Maribel Hernadez,
Jessica Hemmy,
James & Linda Hagergerty,
Ann White,
Aliza Bejarano,
and Dawn Riley.
Expect to find some unique experiences at Bell Arts Factory for Va Por La Avenida.
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES 8:30AM – 8PM
An important part of life on
Ventura Avenue is our businesses.
Several of them are participating
in Va Por La Avenida with
pop-up Activities for our
October 19 event.
Please note all schedules are subject to change.
8a.m.–3p.m.
Dia De Los Muertos Art
TAQUERIA TEPATITLÁN
362 N Ventura Ave
Enjoy the food and view the amazing art by artist Toby Valenzuela
11a.m.–8:30p.m.
Art Exhibitions “Troubles II” and “Stories II”
BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION
432 N Ventura Ave, #30
In “Troubles II” artist Veronica Walmsley Lambert features a series of collage artworks depicting the adventures of Guatemalan Trouble Dolls while they whisk away their owners’ woes or “troubles” and “Stories II” features artworks accompanied by the written descriptions of their inspiration.
12–2p.m.
Make Pan de Muerto!
PANADERÍA HERRERA
480 N Ventura Ave # A
Make the traditional Pan de Muerto!
12–7p.m.
Combis y Vochos Car Show
RESTORE GARDEN
572 N Ventura Ave
Don’t miss the car show and let us know your favorite at #vaporlaavenida
1:30–3:30p.m.
Air Dry Clay Skulls Making
RESTORE GARDEN
572 N Ventura Ave
Calaveras con arcilla secado al aire / Air Dry Clay Skulls with Patty Keller
1–4p.m.
Frida Mural Live Painting
RESTORE GARDEN
572 N Ventura Ave
Come and see artist Sergio Martinez do a LIVE mural painting!!
2–4p.m.
Face Painting
CELESTE’S BEAUTY SALÓN
350 N Ventura Ave
4–5p.m.
Mango Lassi Tasters
INDIAN RASOI
421 N Ventura Ave
Stop in for a free taste of India!
4–5p.m.
Bilingual Art Class
OLAS EXPRESS LAUNDROMAT
505 N Ventura Ave Unit B
Make Ofrenda Nichos and Arte Mixta in bilingual art class with Sue Franco
4–6p.m.
Fall Crafting
with Eco Shumaker at BUENAVENTURA ART ASSOCIATION
432 N Ventura Ave, #30
Our friends a Buena Ventura Artists Association will be hosting a special class lead by Ventura artist and BAA Eco Shumaker. This will be a special project in the spirit of the fall season, merging pumpkins with succulents in a living craft.
4–6p.m.
Jamming at Interstate
INTERSTATE BATTERIES
693 N Ventura Ave
Live DJ to get you dancing
4–6p.m.
Altar de dia de los muertos
HISPANOS BEAUTY SALON
801 N Ventura Ave
Tendremos un altar de dia de los muertos /We’ll have an Altar outside the business and you can take selfies!! Send them to us on instagram or facebook with #vaporlaavenida
4–7p.m.
Creative Costume Contest
AVENUE THRIFT
222 N Ventura Ave
Come get silly!
Create a costume +
Share a Selfi = Win $50 Credit!
4–9p.m.
It’s Like Fall
VENTURA ARTIST UNION GALLERY
197 Dubbers Street
An exhibition with a cornucopia of all things autumn: Samhain, Harvest, Dia De Los Muertos / Day of the Dead, honoring the ancestors, etc. Sounds provided by Ideal Collective DJs.
4–9p.m.
Open Studios
ART CITY
197 Dubbers Street
6p.m. and on Roy’s Haunted Alley
JD’S ART STUDIO & TATTOOS
665 N Ventura Ave
Roy of Avenue Tire brings his ”Haunts & Props” magic to JD’s alley
Ofrenda all day; Music @8pm
Ghost Bike Ofrenda & Live Music
Ventura Bike Hub
490 N Ventura Ave
Ventura Bike Hub will host a traditional Ofrenda with a ghostbike theme dedicated to a local rider who lost their life
For more information on Ofrenda, please visit the Va Por La Avenida website.
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