Regular Business Hours:
Mon - Fri: 12-7pm
Saturday: 12-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Location:
2434 E. Main Street
Ventura,CA 93003
Phone:
*805-648-DRUM(3786)
Fax:
(805) 648-3785
Contact:
kim@pulsedrumming.com
Mon - Fri: 12-7pm
Saturday: 12-5pm
Sunday: Closed
Location:
2434 E. Main Street
Ventura,CA 93003
Phone:
*805-648-DRUM(3786)
Fax:
(805) 648-3785
Contact:
kim@pulsedrumming.com
| About: In the News |
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| Konkoba performer Budhi Harlow dances at the opening of Ventura's Montalvo Hill Park on Friday. Article by James Glover II/Star Staff Montalvo Hill Park, Ventura's newest neighborhood green space, was opened Friday with speeches, a youth dance performance and the dedication of two bronze sculptures. The 6-acre park at Hill Road and Tanager Street is a good example of how parks can be tucked nicely between new and existing housing and be within walking distance of schools (Montalvo Elementary) and shopping centers (Montalvo Square), Mayor Christy Weir said. "It's the most walkable example of new development in the city," she said before Friday's dedication. "It's a great environment and a model for how we should build." "Across the street from the park is a condominium project reserved for seniors,and dozens of new homes in the Promontory Pointe development." The park features open turf and playground areas, a basketball court, landscaped pedestrian paths and other amenities. A city recreation employee worked with students from Montalvo's after- school program to choreograph a dance performance for the opening. Montalvo Hill Park beat out dozens of other suggested names in a city contest. Thirty-two people submitted 50 suggested names after the city sent 5,000 postcards to neighbors seeking input. Housing developer John Ashkar and Pacific Heritage Communities designed, constructed and gave the park to the city, fulfilling its development agreement. Southern California Edison also dedicated property for a narrow, linear portion of the park that meanders near Victoria Avenue, city Public and Visual Art Supervisor Denise Sindelar said. The city plans to hire private landscaping crews to keep the park maintained, Park Supervisor Ralph Deex said. The park's two bronze sculptures — "Movement" and "Kid's Play" — were created by veteran artist Louis Longi of Laguna Beach."Movement" is a 10-foot-tall bronze of a female figure in motion and is located near Victoria at the park's west entrance. "Kid's Play" is smaller and located within the park near the main recreation area. To create "Kid's Play," Longi held a two-day workshop with students from Montalvo School to make small wax figures that were cast in bronze and placed on the outstretched arms of the childlike figure. Longi received a $20,000 contract to design, fabricate and install the artwork. |
| Ventura's New 6-acre Park Models Green Development By Kevin Clerici (Contact) - Saturday, January 19, 2008 |
Bridging Cultural Gaps
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Ventura County Star by Alicia Doyle
Free library program brings diverse education, from storytelling to African drumming
Librarian Mary Lynch was driving downtown in Ventura when she saw something that inspired her
to bring a new offering to families at the H.P. Wright branch library. What she saw was a street
performance by Pulse Drumming, a Ventura group that specializes in West African rhythms,
dance and song.
"I had been driving past them on Main Street and thought how interesting they were," Lynch
recalled. With that, she recruited Pulse Drumming to perform "Lions, Tigers and Drums, an African
Musical Safari with Budhi Harlow" at the library. The band plays at 3 p.m. Dec. 5.
"They will parade around the library with horns, drums and noisemakers," Lynch said. "I think the
kids will have a blast." The drumming event is part of the library's ongoing free family program,
which began several years ago and is offered on the first Wednesday of the month. Some of the
past programs have featured presentations by the Humane Society, Ventura firefighters, martial
arts students and the Oxnard Gem and Mineral Society.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Ventura County Star by Alicia Doyle
Free library program brings diverse education, from storytelling to African drumming
Librarian Mary Lynch was driving downtown in Ventura when she saw something that inspired her
to bring a new offering to families at the H.P. Wright branch library. What she saw was a street
performance by Pulse Drumming, a Ventura group that specializes in West African rhythms,
dance and song.
"I had been driving past them on Main Street and thought how interesting they were," Lynch
recalled. With that, she recruited Pulse Drumming to perform "Lions, Tigers and Drums, an African
Musical Safari with Budhi Harlow" at the library. The band plays at 3 p.m. Dec. 5.
"They will parade around the library with horns, drums and noisemakers," Lynch said. "I think the
kids will have a blast." The drumming event is part of the library's ongoing free family program,
which began several years ago and is offered on the first Wednesday of the month. Some of the
past programs have featured presentations by the Humane Society, Ventura firefighters, martial
arts students and the Oxnard Gem and Mineral Society.
| Juan Carlo / Star staff - Star Soto, youth librarian for H.P. Wright Library in Ventura |
Getting exposure to language
In addition to the free family program, storytimes are offered on
Mondays and Wednesdays, Soto added. "Storytimes introduce
children to the library and re-introduce their parents," Soto
said. "Children get exposure to language and learn to enjoy
reading. We hope that storytimes will help make reading a
lifelong habit, and create the happy memories of a parent and
child enjoying a story together."
Kim Brower, the owner of Pulse Drumming, expects families to
In addition to the free family program, storytimes are offered on
Mondays and Wednesdays, Soto added. "Storytimes introduce
children to the library and re-introduce their parents," Soto
said. "Children get exposure to language and learn to enjoy
reading. We hope that storytimes will help make reading a
lifelong habit, and create the happy memories of a parent and
child enjoying a story together."
Kim Brower, the owner of Pulse Drumming, expects families to
Events for families
"We look for programs that will be of interest to many age
groups, especially things families can do together," said Star
Soto, youth librarian. Family programs draw people to the library
and remind them of the many accurate and verifiable resources
that are available for free, Lynch said.
"Information is vital to a democratic society, and an educated
and informed population can make better decisions," Lynch
said. With the Internet and the ability for everyone to be their own
"We look for programs that will be of interest to many age
groups, especially things families can do together," said Star
Soto, youth librarian. Family programs draw people to the library
and remind them of the many accurate and verifiable resources
that are available for free, Lynch said.
"Information is vital to a democratic society, and an educated
and informed population can make better decisions," Lynch
said. With the Internet and the ability for everyone to be their own
publisher, the ability to analyze information becomes ever more important, Lynch added.
"Libraries offer books and databases written by known authors and published by companies that
are willing to take responsibility for their work." The picture book collection is also an incredible
resource, Lynch said. "Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of books are available for free, and
you get to return them so you don't have to build shelving to put them on."
"Libraries offer books and databases written by known authors and published by companies that
are willing to take responsibility for their work." The picture book collection is also an incredible
resource, Lynch said. "Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of books are available for free, and
you get to return them so you don't have to build shelving to put them on."
have an interactive cultural experience when West Africa culture is brought to life through rhythm,
dance and song. "Animals play a very large role in the West African culture and their relationship to
the generational storytelling," Brower said. "Masks are an important part of African storytelling, and
each child will receive their own mask to take home and decorate how they wish."
Fun and interactive programs
The goal at Pulse Drumming is to create cultural understanding through experience, she added.
"The programs are fun, exciting and very interactive," Brower said. "No matter your age or ability,
everyone is able to experience instant success in the world of percussion."
In addition to the library program Dec. 5, Pulse Drumming can be seen by the public locally on
Dec. 2, during the downtown Ventura Street Fair. The troupe will perform that day from 10 to 11
a.m. at Santa Clara and California streets and from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Fir and Main streets.
The H.P. Wright Library is at 57 Day Road in Ventura. For more information, visit
www.vencolibrary.org or call 652-6219.
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2007/nov/21/bridging-cultural-gaps/
dance and song. "Animals play a very large role in the West African culture and their relationship to
the generational storytelling," Brower said. "Masks are an important part of African storytelling, and
each child will receive their own mask to take home and decorate how they wish."
Fun and interactive programs
The goal at Pulse Drumming is to create cultural understanding through experience, she added.
"The programs are fun, exciting and very interactive," Brower said. "No matter your age or ability,
everyone is able to experience instant success in the world of percussion."
In addition to the library program Dec. 5, Pulse Drumming can be seen by the public locally on
Dec. 2, during the downtown Ventura Street Fair. The troupe will perform that day from 10 to 11
a.m. at Santa Clara and California streets and from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Fir and Main streets.
The H.P. Wright Library is at 57 Day Road in Ventura. For more information, visit
www.vencolibrary.org or call 652-6219.
http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2007/nov/21/bridging-cultural-gaps/
Music Courtesy of Budhi Harlow & Konkoba
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