Join us for a mesmerizing evening of soul-stirring tunes and captivating melodies featuring Nina Jo Smith and Donna Lynn Caskey at Ojai Underground! Date: Friday, April 26th Time: 7:00 PM PDT Location: Ojai Underground In-Person Tickets: $28 in advance, $30 at the door Streaming Broadcast: sliding scale $10-$15 Nina Jo Smith: Step into a surrealistic urban postcard as Nina Jo Smith takes you on a journey through her captivating melodies. From Clarion Alley in San Francisco’s Mission District to poignant love songs set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, Nina Jo's music is a blend of raw emotion and vivid storytelling. Emerging from dark times with a grittier tone and newfound clarity, Nina Jo invites you to find the light within and join her on a musical odyssey. Featuring Ed Tree on lead guitar, Scott Babcock on drums & percussion, and Dave Carpenter on bass, Nina Jo presents her latest studio album, "Out of the Darkness," released at the remarkable age of 70. Donna Lynn Caskey: Prepare to be uplifted by the timeless yet topical clawhammer banjo-based songs of "Banjo Gal" Donna Lynn Caskey. With melodies that touch the heart and lyrics that resonate deeply, Donna Lynn's performance promises to be a highlight of the evening. This is an event you won't want to miss! Whether you join us in person at Ojai Underground or tune in via broadcast, get ready for an unforgettable night of live music and heartfelt performances. Secure your tickets now for an experience that will linger in your memory long after the final note fades away. Let's come together to find the light in the darkness and celebrate the power of music to uplift and inspire. See you there!

Twilight Gathering with Sound, Silence and Word in person at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Santa Paula 740 E Main Street, Santa Paula and streamed over Zoom.

Gathering is a reflective time open to all to hear some beautiful music, share some silence and hear spoken word. Our theme in June is Delight. We are excited to have the return of Banjo Gal Donna Lynn Caskey filling in for the previously announced duo who had to bow out due to illness and will be rebooked in the near future. Led by Rev. Maddie Sifantus with poems chosen by Donna Lynn.

Gatherings are supported by a free will offering in the Sanctuary to compensate our Gathering musicians or a check can be mailed to UUCSP, 740 E Main Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060 with Gathering in the memo line Donations can also be made from the church’s website www.uucsp.org. Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7312177775 Meeting ID: 731 217 7775 Password uucsp93060 For more information, call 805-525-4647 or email office@uucsp.org

First Friday 5 x 5 x 5 performance art variety night: five artists, five performances, five (ish) minutes each. I'll be sharing a song or few. At the Art City Gallery. Free.