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Ourovoros: new gallery in Ojai

I have the press release in hand, reprinted below.  Congrats to Kostas, Amy and the crew for bringing a new business to Ojai.

Ourovoros: Jewelry + Art, a new art gallery, located at 323 E. Matilija St. #112, in Ojai, is now open! Owner Kostas Lekakis will be exhibiting his artwork and jewelry along with works by printmaker Linda Taylor, painters Shawn Collins and Amy Tomsick, and potter Kathryn Browne.

The name Ourovoros is the Greek word meaning “tail-devourer” and it refers to the snake that eats its own tail, the ancient Greek symbol of alchemy, which is also part of the logo for the gallery.

Ourovoros is open daily: Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, you may contact the gallery at (805) 640-3700 or visit www.ourovoros.com. The grand opening celebration will take place in the beginning of the summer.

Ventura Voice shoutout

Thanks to Ron Rowe of the Ojai & Ventura Voice for the photo of Dave Lawrence and myself, and mentions of OjaiBlog and Local Computer Heroes.  Rock on, Ron.

Casting Call in Ojai

This is cool - a commercial is shooting in Ojai this weekend and you can be a part of it.  More on this at OjaiJobs.com.

Casting Notice - Seeking real people to audition for a potential film project for a national retailer.  WE ARE SHOOTING IN AND AROUND OJAI THIS WEEKEND AND HIRING PEOPLE FROM THE AREA.

We are looking for all types of everyday people 19-45 years old, who still have, (or have access to),  one of the cards that they actually gave to their mom when they were young. Applicants selected could be used on national television, reading the card and possibly sharing a story about their mom.  Must be available to audition in the greater Los Angeles area on April 1st or 2nd, 2006.

Ojai Classic Rock Fest this Saturday!

Hello Cleveland Ojai!  Are you ready to rock? 

The Ojai Classic Rock Fest is coming this Saturday to Libbey Bowl, noon - 10pm, doors at 11.  Tons more information at Rage-Jax Foundation and a previous Ojai Blog post.  See you there!

Malcolm McDowell & the one-man show

In a benefit for the Ojai Film Festival, Ojai resident Malcom McDowell will be making the U.S. premiere of his one-man show Never Apologize: A Personal Remembrance of Lindsay Anderson on Saturday, April 1 at 7:00pm.  From the brochure: "An affectionate, unsparing portrait of the formidable yet compassionate director, drwan from hilarious and moving encounters between McDowell and his mentor."  Contact Maggie, 805-640-1947 for more info.

Local Computer Heroes

So Dave Lawrence and I do free computer consulting every other week at Lavender Inn, where you can get your questions answered regarding many different technology questions, be it computer hardware and software (Dave) or business, marketing and internet questions (me).  I have created a permanent home for our event at the Ojai Network, so check out the new Local Computer Heroes page and bookmark it for the latest info.  If you've been helped by us, drop us a testimonial for the page (tyler -at- ojaiblog dot com) and we'll give you a link.

Ojai Seed Swap

Springtime is upon us - it is time for tilling the soil, preparing beds and planting the seeds that will bring a bountiful harvest months from now.  Raymond, over at Ojai Garden, has posted an invitation to the Ojai Seed Swap, where perhaps you can find an heirloom tomato or some Russian garlic to enliven your spring garden.

Tues. March 28
7:45pm
Sacred Space Studio
410 Bryant Circle #1

Ojai Restaurants

It has been awhile, thanks for asking.  I've been rather busy - first with The Ojai Post, which launched March 1 and is going extremely well. And now with a brand new site - Ojai Restaurants.  Check it out, leave a review, let me know if anything needs fixin'.

The Ojai Post

The Ojai Post is a community blog, featuring Ojai residents from all walks of life writing about the unique Ojai experience. Ojai is a special place, not just for its geography, flora and fauna, small-town architecture and rich native American history - its also because of the people - talented, creative souls who tend to walk to the beat of their own drummer and carve their own path through life. Check in for daily musings, rants, Ojai news and greater goings-on from the place some call Shangri-La.

Looks like I picked the wrong day to quit launching websites.  Happy March 1, Ojai.