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If you would like to host an event, workshop, or would like to get involved in an upcoming event, we would love to hear from you. Please email us at info@greatergoods.org.
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Experimental Classical Music
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieSunday, November 19, 2017, 7pm
Experimental Classical Music
with David Mason, David Aguilla, Aaron Embry
Casey Golden, Peasant Boy Gregg, Aaron Embry
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieThursday, November 16, 2017, 7-10pm
art pop singer & songwriter from tucson, arizona
joined by a pair of local pop art song & singwriters!
The Hand Me Down Band, Grace Fellows, Bonnie Boy
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieFriday, November 17, 2017, 7-10pm
smart & raw blend of old timey americana
Needle Felted Owl Ornament / Medicine Necklace
/in craft, events, past class or workshop /by OllieThursday, November 9, 5:30-7:30 pm
Borbala will be sharing the basics of needle felting, how to use the different kind of wools, how to attach feathers and create your own, unique Owl ornament/necklace with hemp cord and wooden beads.
Blue Moon Singers & Special Guest
/in past general event, past music /by OllieFriday, November 10, 2017, 7:00-9:30pm
Sofia Burke and Izadora Fleetwood are two twelve year old ukulele players who live in the hills of Ojai, California. The girls started playing together last summer and never looked back.
Drawing Cartoon Class for Kids
/in events, past class or workshop /by OllieSaturday, November 11, 2017, 10:30am-12:30pm
Beginner, hands on instruction with demonstration and show n’ tell.
Presented by Ojai’s second-most famous cartoonist Zavier Leslie Carbarga (drawer of Betty Boop, Donkey Kong, Mario Bros., Popeye).
Needle Felted Fall Fairy with Pumpkin
/in events, past class or workshop, past general event, visual art /by OllieTuesday, November 14, 5.30-7.30 PM
Borbala will be sharing the basics of needle felting, how to use the different kind of wools (wrap around wire, build a body, decorate) to create your own beautiful Fall fairy with a small pumpkin.
Prelude to Caravan to Wondergrass
/in community-events, past general event, past music /by OllieNovember 18, 2017, 1-8pm
we are honored to be partnering with Ojai Valley Land Conservancy, 805 Living, Caravan Outpost & Elephant Revival for this amazing concert!
Yellow Flower Record Release
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieSaturday, may 4, 2017, Doors Open 7:00
The record is done and we’re having a party! Join us for an evening of beautiful songs that began seven years ago when Jan’s son, Fran, read these poems to her in the order they now appear on ‘Yellow Flowers’.
Fish People by Keith Malloy
/in events, film, past general event, past music /by Olliethursday, October 26, 2017, 6-10pm
this free, all ages event will start with some of ojai’s finest local music by way of Sleeping Chief (Todd Hannigan & friends). we will then get into a couple shorts by Ben Moon, & close with the screening of keith malloy’s new documentary, Fish People. keith, ben, & todd will all be on hand for a Q&A afterwards. patagonia has been kind enough to donate some raffle items, so bring a few extra bucks to try your luck!
Aaron Embry, Mia Riddle, & Justin Andrew Johnson
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieFriday, October 27, 2017, 7-10pm
ring in the return of ojai’s musical sunbeam, aaron embry, as well as song gliders mia riddle & justin andrew johnson! folk art your heart out! all ages.
Gustafer Yellowgold
/in events, past general event, past music, visual art /by OllieSaturday, October 28, 2017, 11am-1pm
fresh from his appearance at wilco’s revered solid sound festival, grammy nominated songwriter & illustrator morgan taylor brings his original animation & live music together in the form of Gustafer Yellowgold this saturday morning at greater goods! taylor’s humerous & touching multimedia presentation about a little guy from the sun who landed in the minnesota woods is truly an all-ages experience.
Brother Earl & TD Lind
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieSaturday, October 28, 2017, 7-10pm
blues, americana, ballads, & more! all ages welcome
Film & Discussion: For Ahkeem
/in events, film, past general event /by OllieTuesday, October 17, 2017, 7pm
a community screening of the powerful new documentary, “For Ahkeem,” an intimate coming-of-age story that illuminates some of the challenges that many black teenagers face in america today, and bears witness to the strength, resilience, & determination it takes to survive.
Anchor Point by Chris Malloy
/in events, film, past general event /by OllieThursday, October 19, 2017, 7pm
Part of Thursday’s double screening of two of chris malloy’s recent documentary shorts: the fisherman’s son & anchor point. both films offer a personal glimpse into the lives of two humble heroes, ramon navarro & j.t. van zandt. Q & A with chris malloy &/or brother dan after the film.
Parting Lines, Kacey Johansing, Land ‘n Sea
/in events, past music /by OllieFriday, October 20, 2017, 7-10pm
an evening of artful, california soaked folk music with Parting Lines (trevor beld jimenez of tall tales & the silver lining & legendary local band franklin for short), Kacey Johansing, & land ‘n sea (landon smith).
The Fisherman’s Son by Chris Malloy
/in events, film, past general event /by OllieThursday, October 19, 2017, 7pm
Part of Thursday’s double screening of two of chris malloy’s recent documentary shorts: the fisherman’s son & anchor point. both films offer a personal glimpse into the lives of two humble heroes, ramon navarro & j.t. van zandt. Q & A with chris malloy &/or brother dan after the film.
loch & key with kip boardman
/in events, past music /by OllieSaturday, October 14, 2017, 7-10pm
Husband and wife team Sean Hoffman and Leyla Akdogan Hoffman of Loch & Key have crafted a lush, high fidelity and sonically ambitious follow-up album to their 2010 debut release, Jupiter’s Guide for Submariners.
Film & Discussion: I Am Not Your Negro
/in film, past class or workshop, past general event /by OllieTuesday, October 10, 2017, 7pm
We continue our exploration of racial equality with the powerful 2016 narrative documentary “i am not your negro,” based on the life & writing of james baldwin & directed by raoul peck. discussion to follow.
Healthy Delibertions
/in events, past class or workshop, past general event /by OllieWednesday, October 11, 2017, 6-9pm
Healthy Deliberations is a monthly gathering with an intention to develop a place and a protocol where disagreements are discussed in a friendly manner, with the goal of understanding and appreciating the perspective of others when we are in opposition.
Unbroken Ground by Chris Malloy
/in events, film, past general event /by Olliethursday, October 12, 2017, 7-10pm
the second portion of the malloy brothers film series for the month of october will feature chris malloy’s 2016 documentary, “unbroken ground.”
Community Collage Workshop with Clinton Burger
/0 Comments/in events, past class or workshop, past fundraiser, past general event /by OllieThursday, October 5, 2017, 4:30pm
last week’s dip into the calm & uplifting waters of local art spring clinton burger was a delight, & we look forward to some more 2D diving this week. old magazines & friends, un-strangers, snacks, groovy tunes & all materials included. all ages & kinds welcome! come early, like 3:45pm, if you’d like to participate in a short talk beforehand concerning sensitivity & creation.
Francisco Leon & Jim of Suburbanoid
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieWednesday, October 4, 2017, 7pm
Join us in welcoming francisco leon & jim sqi of suburbanoid for a night of original music accompanied by multimedia projections. the concert will begin with a guided musical meditation.
Documentary Film: 13th
/in events, film, past class or workshop, past general event /by OllieTuesday, October 4, 2017, 7pm
We continue our exploration of racial inequality with this 2016 documentary by Ava Duvernay. It shines a powerful spotlight on one of the many rotten roots we need to reckon with if we ever hope to find true balance & justice for all here in America. check the trailer below.
Rockers
/in events, film, past general event /by OllieThursday, September 28, 7:30
Following Clinton Burger’s Community Collage, rally round the red, gold, black & green! Making it in the music business in Kingston, Jamaica, is hard, and nobody knows it better than regularly unemployed drummer Horsemouth (Leroy Wallace).
Community Collage with Clinton Burger
/in community-events, events, past class or workshop, past general event /by OllieThursdays, September 28 & Thursday October 2017, 4:30-6:00pm
via the heartist himself, Clinton Burger: “hosting a lil collage jamboree on Thursday eve @ Greater Goods in Meiners Oaks, 4:30-6pm. Good ole fun, awesome folks, irie tunes… All magazines, books, scissors & paper provided.”
TD Lind & Danny McGaw
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieSaturday, Sept 30 & last Saturday of each month! 6:30-10pm
we’re excited to start a new tradition with these top notch musicians, singers, & songwriters: the last saturday of each month TD Lind & Danny McGaw will be sharing songs & stories & taking turns on piano & guitar, accompanying each other with brilliant harmonies & instrumental support.
Slow is Fast by Dan Malloy
/in events, film, past general event /by OllieThursday, October 5, 7:00-9:00pm
Join Dan Malloy as he talks about his SLOW IS FAST trip, documenting the farmers, craft folk, and surfers they met on their 50 day, 700 mile bicycle adventure down the California Coast. He will also be joined by Brenton Kelley and Jan Smith of Quail Springs and local commercial fisherman Eric Hodge. Come for the film, stay for the pie! $10 suggested donation. Organic pies by Poco Farm.
Screening and Discussion of Adam Curtis Documentaries
/in events, film, past class or workshop, past general event /by OllieSunday, September 24, 2017, 6-9pm
Big thanks to Johnny Misheff for curating this night: a peak into the wide & wild documentary work of Adam Curtis, which will surely stir up some nutritious dialogue.
Radio Skies
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieFriday, September 22, 2017, 7:30-10pm
Greater Goods welcome our friends of Radio Skies: “Oliwa” Newell, “Syd” Sidney, Eric Sullivan, Daniel Wright, and Ethan Glazer.