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SBCC Monday Madness Jazz Orchestra Featuring Sophie Holt
SBCC Monday Madness Jazz Orchestra brings a big band evening to The Grape, marking the ensemble’s debut at the venue with vocalist Sophie Holt. The program highlights vocal selections tied to Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Diane Schuur, Veronica Swift and more, alongside the group’s trademark salute to jazz greats such as Count Basie, Thad Jones, Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, Maynard Ferguson and Buddy Rich, as well as modern ensembles including the WDR Big Band, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Airmen of Note and the Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra. Founded at Santa Barbara City College by Dr. Charles Wood in 1988, the band is now led by musical director and tenor saxophonist Andrew Martinez, with a lineup of local professionals and music educators that includes saxophonists John Soldo, Paul Browne, Justin Claveria, Karl Hunter and Jake Bonneau, trumpeters Mike Muench, Chris Proudman, Phil Rodriguez, James Siu and Lee Neuenschwander, trombonists Ron Phillips, Mark Maynard, Stephen Hughes and Bryce Raymond, and a rhythm section of Bill Redman, George Friedenthal, Randy Tico and Dick Weller. A $15 cover applies.
The GrapeJuly 23rd, 2026 - Overnight Charter/w Mirage Sportfishing
Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop partners with Mirage Sportfishing for an overnight freelance charter to the Northern Channel Islands, targeting white seabass, halibut, yellowtail, rockfish, whitefish, sheephead, and lingcod. The trip is set for 15 anglers at a rate of $353 per person. Every participant is included in special giveaways that feature a raffle rod and a Cope's Tackle gift card, with additional sponsor prizes available. Anglers on Cope’s sponsored charters are also automatically entered in the Big Ling of the Year contest. The Mirage offers a comfortable setup with modern electronics and a refrigerated seawater fish hold to keep catches in top condition. Crew members Victor and Bryan are on hand to assist with rigging and fishing needs, and the hot galley provides meals with alternative options, served by Alex or Andrew. Onboard galley purchases, fish cleaning, and gratuities are cash only, and bedding should be brought from home. Trips are subject to a fuel surcharge.
Mirage SportfishingSummer Kids Club Series
The Summer Kids Club Series brings family fun to Collection Park at The Collection at RiverPark. This edition spotlights an Ocean Princess Adventure with creative crafts, face painting, a live performance, and a chance to meet characters, plus a few cheerful surprises. Presented with support from Sunny Smiles Dentistry for Children and Young Adults.
Havana Nights at Heritage Square
A lively salsa night returns to Heritage Square in Downtown Oxnard, bringing live music, open dancing, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Admission is free, and a complimentary salsa lesson is available for newcomers while experienced salseros can head straight to the floor. Enjoy live bands, tasty food, and a full bar, with plenty of space to dance beneath the night sky. It is a festive gathering for friends and families and carries on a popular summer tradition in Oxnard.
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