Town Talks

Occasional ​Sundays

4:30 pm - 6 pm

$5 General Admission

FREE for Current OVM Members

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Stay connected with the happenings at the Ojai Valley Museum through our ongoing series of moderated discussions with fascinating locals. Join us for our renowned Town Talks, where historians and authors share insights into Ojai's past, notable figures, and groundbreaking achievements. Take advantage of these enlightening and inspiring events. Follow our ongoing series to stay informed and be part of the cultural conversation. Experience the depth and diversity of Ojai at the Ojai Valley Museum.

Some of our Town Talks are taped and can be viewed on our YouTube channel.

Sunday, September 13: Mark Lewis, journalist and Museum Board President, and Evan Austin, who is direct the Ojai Art Center’s upcoming production of “Our Town,” discuss Thornton Wilder and his play. Is “Our Town” actually our town? Lewis theorizes that Wilder drew heavily on his memories of the Ojai Valley when he wrote his beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Sunday, September 26: Author Mimi Slawoff will be here to talk about, and sign, her new book 100 Things to Do in Ventura County Before I Die. It will remind you of all the great places to explore right here in our own backyard.

Past Town Talks:

October 2019 - Ojai Studio Artists

February, 2019 - St. Thomas Aquinas Church 100th Anniversary

December, 2018 - The Fire Next Time

September, 2018 - Neutra and Nature

Memberships Help Support Our Town Talks

And Members Get in Free!