Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Explained

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Address:2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard
City:Thousand Oaks, California
Country:United States
Architect:Antoine Predock
Owner:City of Thousand Oaks
Operator:City of Thousand Oaks
Capacity:Fred Kavli Theatre: 1800
Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre: 400[1]
Type:Performing arts center

The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza is a performing arts center and city hall for the city of Thousand Oaks, California.[2] Across Thousand Oaks Boulevard from Gardens of the World, the site is considered the downtown core of the city.[3] City hall includes Planning and Building Department, Public Works and other city departments. A park within the site is named for Richard Carpenter and his wife Mary.[4]

The immediate areas surrounding Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza was among the first populated parts of the Conejo Valley. The site, which was previously home to the Jungleland USA theme park, was home to some of the valley's first settlements in the 19th century. Prior to the settlers, the area was inhabited by the Chumash Native-Americans.[5]

Structure

Constructed in 1994 at cost of $63.8 million, the site was formerly Jungleland.[6] The project was designed by AIA Gold Medal architect Antoine Predock in combined Postmodern and Modern architecture styles including large sculptures mounted to the sides of the building.

The 210,000 sq. ft. building is ornamented with Indian sandstone. At its highest, the building towers ten stories; at its lowest, 22 feet under ground where it is anchored in volcanic rock.[7] The site was home to a Chumash summer camp in pre-colonial times, known as Ipuc (Ven-654).[8] In the 19th century, the site was land which belonged to Egbert Starr Newbury where he established the Conejo Valley's first post office.[9] [10]

Performing arts center

Bank of America Performing Arts Center includes the Fred Kavli Theatre, an 1,800-seat theater Kavli Theatre and the 394-seat Janet & Ray Scherr Forum.[11] Notable performers here have included Switchfoot, Jason Mraz, Paul Anka,[12] [13] Colbie Caillat,[14] [15] Vince Gill,[16] Art Garfunkel,[17] Kenny Rogers,[18] The Beach Boys,[19] Mary Chapin Carpenter,[20] Sara Evans,[21] Willie Nelson,[22] Kris Kristofferson,[23] and Peter, Paul and Mary.[24] Entertainers such as Liza Minnelli, Bill Cosby, David Copperfield, B. B. King, Sheryl Crow, Mikhail Baryshnikov, David Foster, and Jonathan Antoine have also performed.[7]

Music director Elmer Ramsey was instrumental in the development of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.[25] [26] The New West Symphony is the resident orchestra.[27] They are also resident orchestra of the Oxnard Performing Arts Center and Santa Monica's Barnum Hall.[28]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civic Arts Plaza . Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza . 2017-09-26.
  2. Web site: Mason . Dave . May 20, 2024 . Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza gets green light for expansion . 2024-05-25 . Ventura County Star . en-US.
  3. News: Harris. Mike. June 21, 2018. Planned downtown Thousand Oaks revitalization takes significant step forward. en. Ventura County Star. 2020-07-22.
  4. News: Couple Pledge $3 Million to Civic Arts Plaza. a Times Staff. Writer. 26 October 2004. Los Angeles Times.
  5. News: Conejo's inconspicuous creek. Megli-Thun. Dawn. 2018-05-17. Thousand Oaks Acorn. 2019-09-23.
  6. O’Brien, Tricia (2017). Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. Arcadia Publishing. Page 73. .
  7. Baker, Pam and Jim Dunham (2002). Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. Community Communications, Incorporated. Page 52. .
  8. Maxwell, Thomas J. (1982). The Temescals of Arroyo Conejo. Thousand Oaks, CA: California Lutheran College. Page 20.
  9. Maulhardt, Jeffrey Wayne (2010). Conejo Valley (Images of America). Arcadia Publishing. Page 13.
  10. Sprankling, Miriam (2002). Discovering the Story of The Conejo Valley. Newbury Park, CA: Conejo Valley Historical Society. Page 31. .
  11. Web site: Harris. Mike. October 5, 2019. Thousand Oaks' Kavli Theatre re-opening after $2.5 million facelift. 2020-07-21. Ventura County Star. en.
  12. Web site: Paul Anka to bring his 14-piece band to Thousand Oaks for 60th anniversary tour . 25 December 2017.
  13. Web site: Paul Anka to Perform at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. BWW News Desk. 25 December 2017.
  14. Web site: Grammy Winner Colbie Caillat Returns to Thousand Oaks by Popular Demand!. BWW News Desk. 25 December 2017.
  15. Web site: In Concert: Colbie Caillat, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Lola Haag. 25 December 2017.
  16. Web site: Concert Listings. 25 December 2017.
  17. Web site: Art Garfunkel's New 2017 Tour Dates. Grateful Web. 25 December 2017.
  18. Web site: Kenny Rogers Extends Final Tour Schedule. 25 December 2017.
  19. Web site: The Beach Boys Extend "50 Years of Good Vibrations" 2016 Tour Dates: Ticket Sale Info – Zumic – Music News, Tour Dates, Ticket Presale Info, and More. 30 May 2016. 25 December 2017.
  20. Web site: Mary Chapin Carpenter Announces Orchestral, Acoustic Tours. The Boot. 25 December 2017.
  21. Web site: Sara Evans Announces Dates for Slow Me Down Tour. The Boot. 25 December 2017.
  22. Web site: This week's on-sales: Lady Gaga, Willie Nelson, Bebel Gilberto and more. 20 October 2009 . 25 December 2017.
  23. Web site: Gerald Carpenter: Kris Kristofferson To Touch and Go at Thousand Oaks Concert. Noozhawk. 25 December 2017.
  24. Web site: Two of Peter, Paul and Mary trio continue tour in Thousand Oaks. 25 December 2017.
  25. Web site: Elmer Ramsey memorial service April 28. Callutheran.edu. 24 March 2019.
  26. Web site: Conejo Valley loses its music man. 22 February 2018. Thousand Oaks Acorn. 24 March 2019.
  27. Web site: New West Symphony – Civic Arts Plaza – Official Site. civicartsplaza.com. 25 December 2017.
  28. Web site: New West Symphony : Thousand Oaks, Oxnard, Santa Monica : Venues. newwestsymphony.org. 25 December 2017.

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