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SUMMARY:Quarter Moon Star Party at Maturango!
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 20\, 2026 – 8:00 PM\nQuarter Moon Star Party at Maturango\n * IMPORTANT: Please check here for POSSIBLE WEATHER CANCELLATIONS at https://www.chinalakeastro.org/StarParty/. *  \nJupiter\, Venus\, and Mercury are visible but will be setting early. If skies are steady\, we can see the phase of Venus that is only half-illuminated.\nThe Quarter Moon is 6 days old and 42% illuminated\, with lots of details visible in our telescopes.\nFor a detailed map of what’s visible on the Moon this night\, go to Derekscope Moon Phase Maps and click on the Day 6 Moon.\nOpen to the public and suitable for all ages!
URL:https://maturango.org/event/quarter-moon-star-party-at-maturango/
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SUMMARY:Art Gallery Exhibit: “Reflections” by Jim Hunolt & Barry Howard
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Maturango Museum for “Reflections\,” a art gallery exhibition highlighting the beautiful contrast between sculpture by Jim Hunolt and paintings by Barry Howard.\nJim Hunolt’s Sculptures in Granite\, Marble\, Bronze\, Wood\, Steel \n   My sculptures are in traditional materials and are carved\, cast\, or welded. \nMy basic intention is to create forms and content that express my understandings of our Human Condition. Most of my efforts are generated in human forms\, semi-abstracted. Others are considerations of abstract concepts essential to our existence.  I believe that the purpose of Art is the exploration of the Human Spirit. \n   Having been a professional sculptor since 1965\, I have had the opportunity to work in a number of mediums\, and with a master sculptor\, Gordon Newell for 35 years until his passing in 1998. The Coast gallery in Big Sur has represented my work for 55 straight years\, 1969-2024.  They closed their Gallery in 2024. \n  \nBarry Howard’s Paintings in Acrylic \n   Barry Allen Howard is a self-taught painter who works primarily in oils. He draws inspiration from nature and moves back and forth between realism and abstraction\, often blending the two together. He has lived and painted all over the country from the rugged Big Sur Coast to the deserts of Arizona and New Mexico as well as the tropical beaches of Maui. Currently his home is in a tiny ghost town near Death Valley.
URL:https://maturango.org/event/art-gallery-exhibit-reflections-by-jim-hunolt-barry-howard-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T100000
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SUMMARY:2026 Open Studio Tour Application
DESCRIPTION:Maturango Museum “Call to Artists” for the Open Studio Tour 2026\nThe Maturango Museum is now accepting applications (due by August 23) from local artists\nfor the Maturango Museum’s Open Studio Tour 2026. Artists open their studios for the 2-day\nevent so guests can visit and purchase artwork. The tour will be Saturday and Sunday\, October\n24\,25\, 10 am – 4 pm each day. Each artist will also have their artwork displayed in the 2-month\nOpen Studio Tour Exhibit (Sep 12 – Nov 2) at the Museum and be a part of the Artists’\nReception on Sunday September 13\, 2 – 4pm.\nFor information and applications please go to the museum (open 10 – 5 Monday – Saturday\,\nnoon – 4pm Sunday) or send an e-mail to Andrea gallery@maturango.org requesting Open\nStudio Tour information.\nWe have changed the application fee and commission procedures from last year(s). Please\nbe sure to read the new procedures for 2026. The application fee is $35 for museum members\nand $40 for non-members; after your first $100 of sales in your studio\, on an “honor system” the\ncommission to the Museum is 15%. The commission for art in the Museum gallery exhibit\nremains at 40%.
URL:https://maturango.org/event/2026-open-studio-tour-application/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T160000
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Tour Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Open Studio Tour reception from 2pm – 4pm on Sunday September 13th
URL:https://maturango.org/event/open-studio-tour-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Maturango Museum\, 100 E Las Flores Ave\, Ridgecrest\, CA\, 93555\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T220000
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SUMMARY:Annual Auction and Dinner
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URL:https://maturango.org/event/annual-auction-and-dinner/
LOCATION:Kerr McGee Center\, 100 W California Ave\,\, Ridgecrest\, CA\, 93555\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261009T113000
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SUMMARY:Children's Hour: "Going Batty at the Maturango Museum"
DESCRIPTION:“Going Batty at the Maturango Museum”\nFriday\, October 9th\, 10:30am – 11:30am\nAre bats blind? Are they birds or flying mice? Maybe you’ve wondered about these creatures of the night. If so\, join us for a fun learning time as we “Go Batty” at the Maturango Museum. This free program will be full of stories and information about bats\, as well as action songs\, and a fun child-friendly craft. We will be exploring exhibits and taxidermied specimens at the Discovery Table. More information about our Children’s Hour program can be found on our website or by calling 760-375-6900. \nMaturango Museum is located at 100 E. Las Flores Ave.
URL:https://maturango.org/event/childrens-hour-going-batty-at-the-maturango-museum/
LOCATION:Maturango Museum\, 100 E Las Flores Ave\, Ridgecrest\, CA\, 93555\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Maturango Museum":MAILTO:info@maturango.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T100000
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SUMMARY:2nd Saturday! Free Admission
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URL:https://maturango.org/event/2nd-saturday-free-admission-2/
LOCATION:Maturango Museum\, 100 E Las Flores Ave\, Ridgecrest\, CA\, 93555\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Maturango Museum":MAILTO:info@maturango.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261011T140000
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SUMMARY:Aztec Sound Bath Experience
DESCRIPTION:Aztec Sound Bath Experience\nwith Musician Martin Espino\nA sound bath is a beautiful and easy way to relax\, rejuvenate and refresh your mind and spirit.\nArrive and relax as Martin\, your host\, evokes beautiful sounds from his exotic instruments.\nSound baths will relax and renew\, letting yourself go to that beautiful place within to clear your\nmind and enjoy a relaxing meditative hour. Everyone who comes will find a great group of\nwellness minded people. Bring a pillow\, blanket or yoga mat for stretching out\, or sit\ncomfortably in chairs around the perimeter. \nMartin Espino’s native heritage is Yaqui (Sonora\, Mex) & Tepehuano (Durango\, Mex). He is a\nsound worker\, musician and composer with many years of performing and teaching sessions for\na variety of audiences around the world. He is also a Master Instrument Maker\, performing the\nsound bath for you on his collection of indigenous Mexican instruments.\nSunday\, October 11\, 2026 2 PM\nMaturango Museum\, 100 E. Las Flores Ave\, Ridgecrest CA \nTickets $15 Members\, $20 non members \nThis experience is for Adults 16 and older. \nSpace is limited\, so purchase early at the Gift Store\, call 760-375-6900 or online at \nwww.maturango.org/events
URL:https://maturango.org/event/aztec-sound-bath-experience/
LOCATION:Maturango Museum\, 100 E Las Flores Ave\, Ridgecrest\, CA\, 93555\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261018T150000
DTSTAMP:20261018T121432Z
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SUMMARY:East Greenland Photo Travelog by Ken and Alice Atwood
DESCRIPTION:   The expedition cruise included a visit to the village of Ittoqqortoormiit\, the only permanent\, inhabited town on the Scoresbysund and several stops to explore the fjords and geography of Northeast Greenland National Park.  Scoresbysund is the largest fjord system in the world and the national park is the furthest north of any national park.  An additional reason for this trip was to experience and photograph the total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026.  The challenge of photographing this eclipse was that it was from a boat on the ocean.
URL:https://maturango.org/event/east-greenland-photo-travelog-by-ken-and-alice-atwood/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T040000
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Tour 2026
DESCRIPTION:Open Studio Tour \nOctober 24 & 25 \nMaps available at time of event.
URL:https://maturango.org/event/open-studio-tour-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T160000
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SUMMARY:Owen's Lake Trails Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Maturango Museum Field Trip – Owens Lake Trails – October 30\, 2026\nOrganized by Terry Mitchell \n     Come join me on October 30th to take advantage of this unique opportunity to visit the Owens Lake and Lower Owens area with a representative of LADWP.  This portion of the trip will be about 3-4 hours.  It does not include travel time to/from. While traveling up Hwy 395\, situated about 5 miles south of Lone Pine is Owens Lake.  For the most part Owens Lake is dry except in really wet years.  Owens Lake is bordered by the Sierra Nevada to the west and the Inyo Mountains to the east.  Even though I’ve lived in Ridgecrest since the mid-80’s\, I’m originally from the Owens Valley and I’ve had an interest in this LAWDP Project.  While heading north about a month ago I thought “Wow!  Wouldn’t it be great to reach out to LAWDP and see if I could organize a field trip?” So\, I did.  Below is the “teaser” that the LADWP representative gave me: \n   “Come learn about the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Owens Lake Dust Mitigation Program.  It is the largest dust mitigation program of its kind in the world.  You will be able to view the various dust control measures and the habitat that has been created on former dusty playa.  Bring binoculars to observe shorebirds and waterfowl as they journey on their fall migration.”  \nOur journey will start at the Maturango Museum and ultimately head north on 395 to the Owens Valley trying to stay together as much as possible without annoying others on the road. \n   We’ll meet up with our LADWP Representative at the Interagency Center just before Lone Pine where we can use the facilities and look around a bit (about 20 minutes).  The Interagency Center has a lot of information and if you feel that you need more time to peruse\, I encourage you to do that after we’ve completed our planned outing. The Interagency Center closes at 4:30pm (gate gets closed at 4:15). \n**** IMPORTANT****  \n\nPlease be aware\, that from the Interagency Center\, carpools will be required (I’m planning on 4 to a vehicle) because we can only have a limited number of vehicles due to parking and safety concerns. This also limits the number of guests we can have so sign up early once you’ve confirmed you can go. There is a hard stop on the number of guests.\nGuests will also be required to wear an orange safety vest for high visibility when exiting their cars.\nNo Pets Allowed\nThe cost is $35/ea for museum members\, $40/ea nonmembers.  Parents are responsible for minor children if they come on the field trip.\n\nOTHER INFO: \n\nBe sure you have enough gas (without side trips\, approximately160 miles round trip)\, car and tires in good running order.\nAfter the Interagency Center we’ll be traveling mostly on gravel/dirt roads.\nRestroom facilities will be scarce along the route and if available mostly likely porta-potties.  I doubt there will be running water.\nWe will be walking and parking on uneven ground.\nFor Public Access and Safety Guidelines please visit the link below.  The link also has information about some of the areas we will be visiting. https://www.ladwp.com/who-we-are/ladwp-eastern-sierra/owens-lake/trails-plaza\nUsual dress code for field trips applies:  hat\, sunscreen\, comfortable walking shoes\, layered clothing\, water\, camera.  It is better to have these items and not need them\, than need them and not have them.\nBring a picnic lunch to eat somewhere along the way\, remember\, I haven’t done this either but our LADWP Rep has so we’ll follow his lead.  Water\, snacks\, lunch\, etc.  No alcohol.\nCancellation Policy:  If the Museum cancels your trip\, you will be given a full refund or you may transfer the money to a different trip.  No cash refunds will be given if you cancel\n\n 
URL:https://maturango.org/event/owens-lake-trails-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Tours and Trips
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T103000
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SUMMARY:Hoot like an OWL!
DESCRIPTION:What are Owls? How can turn around like that?  Maybe you’ve wondered about these creatures of the night.  If so\, join us for a fun learning time as we “Hoot like an OWL!” at the Maturango Museum.  \n   This free program will be full of stories and information about owls\, as well as action songs\, and a fun child-friendly craft.  We will be exploring exhibits and taxidermied specimens at the Discovery Table.  More information about our Children’s Hour program can be found at www.Maturango.org or by calling 760-375-6900.
URL:https://maturango.org/event/hoot-like-an-owl/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T170000
DTSTAMP:20261006T184720Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T184720Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Saturday! Free Admission
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URL:https://maturango.org/event/2nd-saturday-free-admission-2-2/
LOCATION:Maturango Museum\, 100 E Las Flores Ave\, Ridgecrest\, CA\, 93555\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Maturango Museum":MAILTO:info@maturango.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T170000
DTSTAMP:20261006T184817Z
CREATED:20261006T184817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T184817Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Saturday! Free Admission
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URL:https://maturango.org/event/2nd-saturday-free-admission-2-3/
LOCATION:Maturango Museum\, 100 E Las Flores Ave\, Ridgecrest\, CA\, 93555\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Maturango Museum":MAILTO:info@maturango.org
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