Author Signing: Gaetan W. Lamoureux Rocks, Stones, Pebbles Sat. Sept 25th 1-3pm Bank of Books 748 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 643-3154   About the Book Poet and writer, Gaetan W. Lamoureux likes to invent stories. He imagined this wonderful tale for his great-grandchildren, one that also touches the hearts of grown-ups. A tale full of wisdom that you will love to read again and again! About the Author Gaetan W. Lamoureux is from Lachute, Quebec. He served…

Author Signing: Shawn Simon “Stories from Stepmoms” Bank of Books 748 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 643-3154   About the Book Author Shawn Simon thought being a stepmom would be easy until her stepdaughter spit on her dog. That's when she knew a long road lay ahead. So she decided to make it her mission to meet other stepmoms and hear their stories.  Once she did, she felt supported and no longer alone, and she decided to write…

Namba Performing Arts Space, Mark Hummel + Jimmy Reed Tribute, Grammy nominated two time Blues Award Winner Mark Hummel has been blowing harmonica and singing blues since 1970. Mark is a performer, producer, author, historian and now solo performer on guitar and racked harp. This Saturday, September 25th at 7pm. For tickets and more info go to Nambaarts.com

Camarillo author and screenwriter, Ray DiZazzo, will read poetry and sign copies of his work at Bank of Books on Oct. 30 from 1-3pm. Mr. DiZazzo is the author of eleven books, numerous articles and several screenplays. He has received multiple awards and produced feature films and documentaries.  His newest book of poems and short stories, Tropic Then, scheduled for release in March 2022, is available for pre-order. A large part of the poetry in his new work focuses on…

Browse a curated collection of women's vintage dresses, separates, and accessories from the 1950s - 1970s. From casual day dresses to elegant cocktail dresses by noted designers like Ceil Chapman, Lilli Diamond, and Emma Domb, the sale has something for every occasion, including Halloween! Also selling modern reproductions from labels like Pin Up Couture, Heartbreaker, and Deadly Dames. Saturday and Sunday, October 2 -3 from 10am to 4pm at the new Rising Light studio in the Historic Hartman bungalow in…

Join us for an author signing with Jeremy C. Gredone at Bank of Books! Details: Jeremy C. Gredone “Maxwell” Sat. Oct. 9th   1-3 pm Bank of Books 748 E. Main St. Ventura, Ca 93001 (805) 643-3154 California Author Debuts Children’s Book Celebrating the Power of the Imagination By Jeremy C. Gredone Herndon, VA; October 5, 2021: Mascot Books announces the release of Maxwell written by Jeremy C. Gredone with illustrations by D. Sherene Offutt. Read along to the adventures of…

Jeremy Gredone at Bank of Books! Sat. Oct. 9th 1-3 PM Bank of Books 748 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 643-9350   About the Book Maxwell is a unique children's book that celebrates the power of imagination and dreams. It’s a story about transcendence, and the extraordinary blossoming out of the ordinary. It is about the timeless and ever-expanding bond between parent and child, and the priceless lessons of love they hold for each other. While Maxwell is…

Come enjoy stunning, lifelike works by local artists Galina Richardson and Sandy Treadwell at Fox Fine Jewelry.

Join us for an author signing with Elle Brooke White of “Dead on the Vine” and “Strawberries and Crime” Sat. Oct 16th 1-3pm Bank of Books 748 E. Main St. Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 643-3154 About the Books: “Dead on the Vine” Charlotte Finn never wanted to inherit the family’s produce farm – much less plow a heap of money into it. Her plan is hammer a great big FOR SALE sign into the farm’s furrows – but Charlotte’s sunny…

Scary Ghosts of Old Ventura. Not all ghosts are friendly ones and some scary stories have come down to us from a ghostly lady in white at Valdez Alley to a top hatted man in Plaza Park. There is even a ghostly padre who haunts the Mission and a Headless Horseman! What better way to get into the Halloween Spirit! Fee: $10/ person. Limited to 30 people. Make your reservation now. Richard Senate’s Ghost Talk & Tour “Scary Ghosts of…