@TO-Cal Stand Out hed:Boarding area Ken Volok photography exhibit, Ventura Ken Volok's new photography exhibit, On Board, spotlights the action-packed world of surfers and skateboarders. Volok is by no means an outsider looking in; the Santa Barbara-based photographer and filmmaker feels right at home in this adventurous milieu. "Surfing and skateboarding are my lifestyle, passions and cultural perspective," Volok said. On Board features a variety of high-flying images, including the shot, pictured here, of Billy Davidson doing an ollie over a fire hydrant. The exhibit runs through Monday at Java Joe's, 2950 Johnson Drive, Ventura. For information, call 642-4332 or visit http://www.myspace.com/eyezenkino. Courtesy OF Ken Volok

galleries + Art Exhibits

Ventura County

ARTISTS' UNION GALLERY: Through July 20: Taboo Topics, an open juried show. Noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, and noon to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 330 S. California St., Ventura. 643-3012; http://www.venturaartistsunion.org.

ARTS & CRAFTS BY THE SEA: Ongoing: San Buenaventura Artists' Union outdoor sale of handcrafted items. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, 330 S. California Street Plaza, Ventura. 421-9270.

BUENAVENTURA GALLERY: Through July 19: Not Far From Here, paintings of the coastal region by Ron Zolkover. Noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 700 E. Santa Clara St., Ventura. 648-1235; http://www.buenaventuragallery.org.

capriccio: Through Aug. 1: floral expression watercolors by Phyllis Gubins. 298 E. Main St., Ventura. http://www.redbrickart.com.

discovery gallery: Through July 31: Illuminations, stained glass by Paula Castillo, with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. July 11. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, inside the Ventura Visitors and Convention Bureau, 101 S. California St., Ventura. 648-1235; http://www.buenaventuragallery.org.

downtown center for the arts: Through July: Uptown Cityscape, silk-screen art by Frank Romero. 1 to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays and by appointment, 519 South C St., Oxnard. 798-0830; http://www.downtowncenter.org.

HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY: Through July 20: Local Scenes, a group show of watercolor, oil and acrylic works. Noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays, 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 117C, Ventura. 644-2750; http://www.harborvillagegallery.com.

jonathan's at Peiranos: Through Aug. 1: oil landscapes and pears with personality by Joe LaCorte. At J's Tapas: surf-inspired abstract acrylics by Eric Abel. 204 E. Main St., Ventura. 648-4853; http://jonathansatpeiranos.com.

old town studio gallery: Through July 20: works by Frank Krifka, Chuck Trunks, Laura Leifield, John Webster and Dominique Hannaux. Ten percent of sales from the show will benefit Concerned People for Animals. Noon to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, or by appointment, 2165 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo. 818-749-5598.

red brick art gallery: Through Aug. 4: Summer's Heat, works that celebrate the colors and feelings of summer. 328 E. Main St., Ventura. 643-6400; http://www.redbrickart.com.

SCIART WEST: Through Aug. 16: Something Wrong About the Mouth, portraits by Johanna Spinks. 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, or by appointment, 519 South C St., Oxnard. 483-3148; http://www.studiochannelislands.org.

Sea breeze art gallery: Through Aug. 9: Mercury in Retrograde, paintings by Todd Bertola, with a reception from 5 to 9 p.m. July 10. 255 S. Laurel St., Ventura. Free. 643-3973; http://www.seabreezeartgallery.com.

Studio channel islands art center: In the J. Handel Evans Gallery, through Aug. 9: Print Matter(s): California Printmaking Now. In the Gerd Koch Gallery: Mr. Pearce's New Cabinet of Wonders, works by Michael Pearce. Noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, or by appointment, CSU Channel Islands, Building 18, Ventura Street, Camarillo. 383-1368; http://www.studiochannelislands.org.

SYLIVA WHITE GALLERY: Through July 19: Four Solo Exhibitions, art by the gallery's National Juried Exhibition winners: Rebecca Rutstein, Thomas Jackson, Lori Cozen-Geller and Harrison Storms. Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 1783 E. Main St., Ventura. 643-8300.

VENTURA COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER: Through July 29: Open Juried Exhibition. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, Atrium Lobby, Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura. Free. 658-2213.

ventura wine co.: Through Oct. 15: Pat and Cat Patterson's photographic images collected while circumnavigating the globe on bicycles. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 4435 McGrath St., Ventura. 642-9449; http://www.venturawineco.com.

events

+ workshops

Ventura County

MODEL SHIP BUILDING CLASSES: The Ventura County Maritime Museum offers classes on putting a ship in a bottle. Each class lasts two Saturdays. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 5-12, and July 19-26. 2731 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard. $59 per class. 984-6260.

"kids creations": The Harbor Village Gallery will host free Sunday art workshops for kids. Materials will be supplied for various projects. No sign-ups needed. Through Aug. 31, 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Suite 117-C, Ventura. 644-2750; http://www.harborvillagegallery.com.

AN EVENING WITH KEVIN WALLACE: Donna Granata will interview Wallace, director of the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, as part of Focus on the Masters' Tuesday Talk Series. Technology Development Center, 5200 Valentine Road, Ventura. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors, free for FOTM members and students younger than 18. For reservations, call 653-2501. http://www.focusonthemasters.com.

museums

+ Institutions

Ventura County

CALIFORNIA OIL MUSEUM: Through July 27: St. Francis Dam Disaster, 80th Anniversary uses vintage photographs, detailed drawings and more to examine the disaster's history. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, 1001 E. Main St., Santa Paula. $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children. 933-0076; http://www.oilmuseum.net.

CAMARILLO RANCH: The restored Queen Anne-style Victorian house, former home of the Adolfo Camarillo family, contains family correspondence, restoration photos, and silver saddles and uniforms worn on the original Camarillo white horses. Guided tours, noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo. $5 suggested donation. 389-8182; http://www.camarilloranch.org.

Carnegie art museum: Through Aug. 24: Surf Inspired, paintings, photography and sculptures inspired by the California surf. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, 424 South C St., Oxnard. $3. 385-8157; http://www.vcnet.com/carnart.

CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTER: Museum, bookstore, marine life displays and exhibits about each island. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. Programs offered at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekends and holidays. 658-5730; http://www.nps.gov/chis.

COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WING WWII AVIATION MUSEUM: Historical aircraft, displays and artifacts about World War II, and a research library. Donation requested. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except Mondays and Wednesdays, Camarillo Airport, 455 Aviation Drive. 482-0064.

fillmore historical museum: Ongoing: The museum park includes a Craftsman-style 1905 Hinckley House, 1887 restored Southern Pacific depot and 1919 Rancho Sespe bunkhouse. 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. Weekend tours available by appointment. $4 adults, $2 students, free for children 12 and younger. 340 Main St., Fillmore. 524-0948.

HERITAGE SQUARE TOURS: Docents lead tours of historical homes built from 1887 through 1912. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, 715 South A St., Oxnard. 483-7960.

MURPHY AUTO MUSEUM: Showcases cars from all decades. The Gold Coast Modular Railroad Club runs its model train setup at the museum. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 2230 Statham Blvd., Oxnard. $9 adults and teens, $5 children 12 and younger. 487-4333; http://www.murphyautomuseum.com.

MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY: July 9 through Aug. 17: Windows in Time, glass mosaics by Larissa Strauss, including studies for a timeline mural to be included on the wall of the expanded museum. Through July 6: Contemporary photographs using 19th-century techniques by Lis J. Schwitters, Isabel Gomes and Lawrence Gund. Through Aug. 17: The Past on a Plate, photographs of Ventura County from 1874 to 1909, by John Calvin Brewster. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays; 89 S. California St., Ventura. Free admission. 653-0323; http://www.venturamuseum.org.

OJAI VALLEY MUSEUM: Through Sept. 28: Smart and Sassy: Artistic Historic Women of Ojai, photographs, artifacts and stories about women who contributed to the culture of Ojai in the fields of art, architecture, theater and more. Ongoing: art by Beatrice Wood, Jesse Arms Botke and others, plus displays of Chumash artifacts and tools used by early settlers. 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, 150 W. Ojai Ave., Ojai. $3 adults; free for students and children under 6. 640-1390; http://www.ojaivalleymuseum.org.

OLIVAS ADOBE HISTORICAL PARK: Ongoing: The adobe hacienda on the park grounds, built by Don Raymundo Olivas in 1847, features furnishings from the early California rancho era. Docents offer tours. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 4200 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura. For tours, call 658-4728.

pleasant valley historical society museum: Ongoing: exhibits on Chumash culture, local ranchos, historical photographs and more. 720 N. Las Posas Road, Camarillo. 482-3660; http://www.pleasantvalleyhistoricalsociety.org.

rancho camulos museum: National Historic Landmark preserves the early California lifestyle with adobe buildings, a cocina, chapel, schoolhouse and more. 5164 E. Telegraph Road, Piru. 521-1501; http://www.ranchocamulos.org.

REYES ADOBE HISTORICAL SITE: Docent tours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of each month and 1 to 4 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays. 5464 Reyes Adobe Road, Agoura Hills. $3 adults, $2 seniors, $1 children 5 to 12, free for kids 4 and younger. 818-597-7361; http://www.reyesadobe.org.

RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM: Through Nov. 10: Nancy Reagan: A First Lady's Style, items from the former first lady's wardrobe. Ongoing: exhibits about Ronald Reagan's youth, movie career and involvement in politics. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley. $12 adults, $3 youths 11 to 17, free for children 10 and under. 800-410-8354; http://www.reaganfoundation.org.

SANTA SUSANA RAILROAD DEPOT & MUSEUM: The restored Southern Pacific Railroad depot contains railroad artifacts and model trains. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, 6503 Katherine Road, Simi Valley. $1 donation. 581-3462; http://santasusanadepot.org.

STAGECOACH INN MUSEUM: Exhibits from the Chumash, Spanish mission and Conejo Valley pioneer eras. 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park. 498-9441.

STRATHEARN HISTORICAL PARK AND MUSEUM: El Rancho Simi is open for self- and docent-led tours. Docent tours from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, and 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Grounds open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays. 137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley. $3 donation. 526-6453; http://www.simihistory.com.

VENTURA COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM: Through July 30: Plein-Air Festival and Exhibit. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 2731 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard. 984-6260.

Up north

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART: Through Aug. 17: A Tibet Expedition 1938: Selected Gifts from Two Explorers, paintings, sculptures and ritual objects; and It's All About Me: California Artists' Self-portraits. Through Aug. 31: Identities, works that explore feelings and perceptions about racial, sexual and cultural identity. 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. 963-4364; http://www.sbma.net.

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF natural history: Through Nov. 2: GIANTS: African Dinosaurs showcases the finds of paleontologist Paul Sereno. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. 682-4711; http://www.sbnature.org.

Down south

AUTRY NATIONAL CENTER: Through Sept. 7: All the Saints of the City of the Angels, J. Michael Walker's paintings, drawings and stories inspired by Los Angeles streets bearing the names of saints. Museum of the American West at the Autry center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. 323-667-2000; http://www.autrynationalcenter.org.

CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER: Through Sept. 7: Body Worlds 3 and the Story of the Heart, more than 200 "plastinates" — authentic anatomical specimens that are the result of plastination, a method of halting decomposition and preserving the body after death — on display as whole bodies, organs or body slices. Exposition Park, 700 State Drive, Los Angeles. 323-724-3623; http://www.californiasciencecenter.org.

J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM: Through July 27: Imagining Christ, images of Christ in illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Through Aug. 10: Ten Years in Focus: The Artist and the Camera. 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. 310-440-7752; http://www.getty.edu.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART: Through Sept. 1: Phantom Sightings: Art After the Chicano Movement, work by Chicano artists. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. 323-857-6000; http://www.lacma.org.

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY: Through Sept. 1: Pavilion of Wings, featuring more than 40 different butterfly and moth species flying free. 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. $2-$3. 213-763-3466; http://www.nhm.org.

NORTON SIMON MUSEUM: Through Sept. 1: Redux, a retrospective of the works of Marcel Duchamp. 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 626-449-6840; http://www.nortonsimon.org.

SKIRBALL CULTURAL CENTER: Through Dec. 8: Bob Dylan's American Journey, 1956-1966, photographs, recordings, artifacts and performance footage. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500; http://www.skirball.org.