Fundraising Gala • Silent Auction • OYES' Newsies!
Get ready for an unforgettable fundraising evening in Ojai!
Join our community for OYES' Seize the Day fundraising gala on Friday, November 22nd at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl. The evening will feature inspiring performances by young talent, a preview of NEWSIES Jr., special guest speakers, a silent auction, and delicious offerings from BigMann BBQ and local favorite Sam’s Place, along with Topa Topa Brewing. Children 12 and under attend free, making this a family-friendly evening for all! Expect show-stopping numbers as over 130 young performers bring this high-energy musical preview show to life with all the heart and spirit of the original.
These talented young performers have been working hard, and this gala is a crucial step to keeping their program thriving. Your ticket, your presence, and your support will help us continue bringing incredible youth theater to Ojai.
Seize the Day at Libbey Bowl
FRI, NOV 22
5pm-7pm | Silent Auction, Food & Drinks
7pm | Special Presentations, Youth Performances NEWSIES Jr PREVIEW
Venue: Libbey Bowl, 210 S. Signal St., Ojai, CA
BigMann BBQ will be offering a delicious menu
Sam's Place & Topa Topa Brewery (cash bar)
Concessions & Drinks
Entry
Children 12 and under are FREE
$45 | General Seating in rows C-Z
$40 | Away Sponsor ~ A sponsorship ticket that allows you to support from afar! Sponsor 2 or more tickets to help us reach a "sold out" event and raise funds!
$100 | Reserved seating in rows A & B. 1 drink included. Limited Availability.
$250 VIP with Photo | Reserved seating in rows A and B. 1 drink included. Your photo taken with over 100 NEWSIES JR cast members on the Libbey Bowl stage during the event. Digital image provided. Tax deductible fundraising ticket. Limited Availability.
Food & Drinks
Delicious Menu by BigMannBBQ (food sold separately)
Sam’s Place & Topa Topa Brewery (cash bar over 21)
Concessions (all ages)
Help a Child Grow Through the Arts
Join us!
Join our community for OYES' Seize the Day fundraising gala on Friday, November 22nd at Ojai’s Libbey Bowl. The evening will feature inspiring performances by young talent, a preview of NEWSIES Jr., special guest speakers, a silent auction, and delicious offerings from BigMann BBQ and local favorite Sam’s Place, along with Topa Topa Brewing. Children 12 and under attend free, making this a family-friendly evening for all! Expect show-stopping numbers as over 130 young performers bring this high-energy musical to life with all the heart and spirit of the original.
Children 12 and under attend free, so bring the whole family to experience a night of entertainment and community spirit.
Every dollar raised will go directly to funding OYES’s mission — from supporting the current production of “NEWSIES JR.” to fueling future programming, scholarships, and outreach initiatives. This is your chance to make a difference and empower Ventura County's youth through quality arts education – and enjoy a fundraising gala of entertainment in Libbey Bowl!
With 136 children in our production this fall, we couldn't have survived losing access to our theater without the support of our community ❤ ! Thank you Ojai for keeping OYES kids feeling loved and supported!
- Daena Santoyo, Director
THANK YOU @refugechurchov, @ojaipc, @oakgroveschool, @helpofojai, @monicarosschool , Villanova Prep and @libbeybowlojai and @ramahcalifornia for helping the children of Ojai and Ventura.