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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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Ojai Strumming Circle!
/in community-events, events, past class or workshop, past music /by OllieMondays in November, 7:00-8:00pm
“Hello Friends! I am STOKED to sing songs with you into November! We will be meeting on the 5th, 12th, and 19th. If you have yet to join us, we want to let you know that: – all ages and experience levels are welcome – song requests are welcome – you are free to bring ukuleles, guitars, banjos, mandolins, or any other instrument of your choosing!
Jan Smith’s Yellow Flowers & Guests
/in past general event, past music /by OllieSaturday, November 3, 2018, 7-10pm
Jan Smith will be performing the closing concert of 2018 for her new record, ‘Yellow Flowers’, at Greater Goods in Ojai.
Dyado & Sage Stoneman
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieThursday, November 15, 2018, 7-10pm
Come one and all to this cozy space for an evening of live music. Dyado, currently based out of Asheville, NC, is a cousin duo touring down the west coast in a pickup truck, playing their debut album – DreamCountry, and camping and road trippin’ around.
Malloy Film Screening: Earth to Meekus
/in events, past general event /by Olliethursday, October 18, 2018, 6:30pm
rare screening of “earth to meekus” by chris malloy.
Welcoming Water with Connor Jones
/in events, past class or workshop, past general event /by OllieSaturday, November 3, 2018, 3:00pm
join Connor Jones of East End Eden for a curated viewing of community-based water harvesting success stories from around the world.
Thomas Fire One Year Remembrance Concert at Libbey Bowl
/in community-events, events, upcoming music /by OllieSuper Stoked Surf Mamas
/in events, film, past general event, visual art /by OllieSaturday, October 13, 2018, door 7pm, films 7:30pm
A fun and inspiring family-friendly surf film night on Saturday, October 13 celebrates the local release Ojai filmmaker Elizabeth Pepin Silva’s latest surf documentary, “Introducing the Super Stoked Surf Mamas of Pleasure Point.”
Jon Swift, Brother Earl & the Cousins
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieFriday, October 5, 2018, 7:00pm
live music with jon swift & brother earl & the cousins. we are glad to finally have succeeded in pulling jon away from the thatcher observatory for a night, & thankful to brother earl & the cousins for helping us to achieve this!
Joyful Vocal Healing
/in events, past class or workshop, past general event /by Olliewednesday, oct. 3, 7pm
free your voice & the rest will likely follow. soul encourager & breath bringer dr. gwendolyn mcclure joins us for another round of vocal play, release, & healing.
tom brosseau & austin leonard jones
/in community-events, events, past music /by Olliemonday, october 1, 7:00pm
live music with two of the more distinct streams that branch off from the great american song river: the north dakotan who now calls utah home, tom brosseau, creek of golden tenor, gentle story, nimble picking & shadowy depths… & the texas twister who recently settled in ojai, austin leonard jones, rhythmic stream of melodious gurgle, colorful curve & sorrowful joy.
Thursday Night Films by the Malloy Brothers
/in community-events, film, past general event, visual art /by Ollie10/4: Thicker Than Water
We kick off a month of thursday night films by the malloy brothers (the ojai/ventura ones) with a screening of the Y2K thriller, thicker than water, a film that played a major roll in rejuvenating surf culture after a long spell of fast paced trick flicks.
Documentary: There’s a Meeting Here Tonight
/in events, film, past fundraiser, past general event, past music /by OllieSaturday, August 25, 2018, 7-10pm
documentary of the 2017 lennon family concert at the historic santa monica bay women’s club featuring the lennon sisters, venice, the lennon bros., tom lennon, the chillz & many more!
Cedars (of Texas) & Special Guest
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieSunday, August 12, 2018, 7-10pm
The Greater Goods family is thrilled to welcome this soulful group from Texas. Cedars is more than a band – it is a collective of people who believe that beauty will change the world.
Donald Beaman, Mouth Painter, Melanie Moser
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieSaturday, July 28, 2018, 7:30-10pmFor your saturnal satisfaction we welcome this bowl full of soulful folk as part of their west coast Summer Tour.
Gay, Black, & Proud: Spoken Word & Music
/in community-events, past general event, past music /by OllieSunday, July 29, 2017, 7:30-10pm
Spoken Word with Amanda Canty, Live Music by Omni.
Cameron Schubert, Elisa Rose and Malek
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieFriday, August 3, 2018, 7:30-10pm
A release party for Cameron’s newest single, joined by friends Elisa Rose and Malek, who each will play a set.
TOWSE, Bonnie Boy, & Easy
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieFriday, July 20, 2018, 7:30-10:00pm
live music with our beloved clan of grace fellow’s towse , bonnie boy, & easy for another night of musical delight. heartfelt, poetic, artful folk, pop, & roll…
Exploring Depression
/in events, past class or workshop /by Ollietuesday evenings in July 2018, 7pm
join evolutionary neuroscientist Peggy LaCerra as she explores anxiety & depression as our helpers, our intelligence system signaling that we need to re-direct the course of our lives.
Lennon Family Music
/in events, past music /by OllieSaturday, July 21, 2018, 7-10pm
a variety night of lennon family music most likely feature ring : tom & debbie lennon, their kids jeff, ted, laurie, & lisa lennon. grandkids tommy jr., kate, & nick lennon. possibly khalil, jacob, eva, charlie, & hazel lennon. nephew vaughn montgomery & maybe a surprise or three.
Ted Lennon & Jamie Drake
/in events, past general event, past music /by Olliefriday, july 13, 8pm
live music with local wonder ted lennon & los angeles lark jamie drake. both artists bring a variety of original folk & pop as well as some well cut cover tunes. this could be, but is not, a singing contest. as always, all ages & donations welcome!
Adult Beginner ESL Classes
/in events, past class or workshop, past general event /by Olliethursdays, 6:30-7:30pm, eight-week course, July 9-Sept 6
English as a second language classes for beginner adults. Full immersion classes.
little wings & tara jane o’neil
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieWednesday, July 25, 2018 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
live music with little wings & tara jane o’neil a couple of california folksters & low pro legends!
Kids Music Makers Class with Jamie Drake
/in events, past class or workshop, past general event, past music /by OllieSunday, July 14, 2018, 11am
calling all music loving kids! join the amazing Jamie Drake for a late morning interactive music making class. all ages welcome. $20 suggested donation. jamie will be performing saturday night (5/19) at greater goods at about 8pm if you’d like to come out & hear her in action.
Fermentation Workshop
/in events, past class or workshop /by OllieSaturday, July 21, 2018, 4-6pm
Wild At Heart Ojai will be presenting an introduction to the World of Wild Fermentation.
Rehmannia Dean Thomas, Craig Eastman, Clark Chimp
/in events, past general event, past music /by Olliesaturday, june 30, 2018, 7-10pm
original music. good friends old and new. see video below for a taster!
Children’s Art Classes / Clases De Arte Para Ninos
/in community-events, events, past class or workshop, past general event /by OllieWeekly Series Wednesdays, 10-11am, June 27 – August 15
join artist & instructor Mariana Peirano Royuela for a weekly series of children’s art classes taught in english & spanish. painting drawing, mixed media, clay & more!
Únete a la artista e instructora Mariana Peirano para una serie semanal de clases de arte para niños impartidas en inglés y español. dibujo de pintura, técnica mixta, arcilla y más!
Family Dance Party
/in community-events, events, past general event /by OllieFriday, June 29, 2018, 7:30pmall ages out the cages ! we’re opening up the room so you can loosen up your tightrope & shake your inner quaker to the beats & grooves of the ages! feel free to bring some songs on your device or a good old fashion record or two to add into the mix.
Jan Smith & Alice Bradley
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieSaturday, June 23, 2018, 7pm
high desert goddess folk with Jan Smith & Alice Bradley. if permaculture could sing it might sound like this
Tiny House Film, Tour & Music
/in events, past class or workshop, past general event /by OllieSaturday, June 23, 2018, 3pm Movie, 5pm Tour & Music
Spend the afternoon celebrating community and tiny homes with a movie and tour with Vina Lustado.
MAESA, Scott Hirsch
/in events, past general event, past music /by OllieFriday, June 22, 2018, 7:30-10pm
MAESA (Maesa Pullman) is a mountain-siren soul-folk Americana-rocknroll singer-songwriter music-maker based in Los Angeles, California. With Ojai based singer songrider Scott Hirsch!