ANNOUNCEMENTS | By Wendy Barker

August 17 is Third Friday in Ojai

Special opportunities for the Month of August 2018 in Downtown Ojai

Every month the Ojai Valley Museum, galleries, and shops plan something special. Third Fridays in Ojai is an opportunity for locals and visitors to enjoy the village during special early evening hours. Every month provides you with a little different experience.

Standout experiences in August include a raffle, new paintings exhibit, live music, an architecture exhibition and special sales.

This is what’s happening on Friday, August 17, 2018 from 5:30-7:30pm.

Barbara Bowman Boutique – 125 East Ojai Ave, 805 646-2970
Open special hours to explore unique jewelry and clothing from one of Ojai’s unique boutiques.

Casa Barranca Winery – 208 East Ojai Ave, 805 640-1255
Enjoy delicious wines in the Arcade in the heart of the village.

HumanArts Gallery – 246 East Ojai Ave, 805 646-1525
It’s the “Dog Days of Summer” and you might win one of Dug Nap’s colorful and funny art prints. The popular artist is known for his dog art and colorful sayings. All you have to do is take a photograph of yourself in the HumanArts Gallery during Third Friday and post it to Facebook and Instagram to be entered into the raffle.

Marche Gourmet Deli – 133 East Ojai Ave, 805 646-1133
Serving dinner from 6-9pm on Third Friday (and every Friday and Saturday this summer).

Nomad Gallery – 307 East Ojai Ave, 805 646-1706
Get a first look at new paintings and jewelry from Africa and Beyond in the gallery’s “Africa is Back” exhibition.

Ojai Valley Museum – 130 West Ojai Ave, 805 640-1390
Enjoy free admission, explore outstanding local architecture in our latest exhibition, have a drink and celebrate back-to-school and National #2 pencil day.

OVA Arts – 238 East Ojai Ave, 805 646-5682
Celtic Nut will bring their lively music to the party. Featured artists include jeweler Carl Stanley, ceramic artist Carole Cromwell Paddock, painter James Petrucci and photographer Kayla Petrucci.

Point de Chine – 108B North Signal St, 805 272-8685
Open late so you can browse their extension collection of wine and beer and stock up for the weekend.

Priscilla – 320 East Ojai Ave, 805 646-9782
One of your favorite women’s clothing boutiques will be open late.

Twice Sold Tales – 121 East Ojai Ave, 805 646-4064
Special offer: buy 4 books, get 1 free (equal or lesser value).