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Four Brix Winery - an craft winery located in the heart of Ventura - specializes in internationally-inspired wine blends. We produce wines based upon our four favorite grape growing regions: Italy, France, Spain and California. The word "Brix" is a term for measurement of sugar in grapes; therefore Four Brix equals four sweets spots for great wine! With a total production of around 2,500 cases, these wines are very limited and in high demand. It takes strength, creativity and patience to make great wine, kind of like raising children. In fact, our wine is like our children, so we gave them names: Smitten, Zeductive (Zinfandel and Petite Sirah), Temptress, Rhondezvous (Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah) and Scosso (Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot) are a few of our kids. Once you taste the wines, you realize how apropos the names are. When we aren't making wine, we like to hang out with a glass of wine, listening to music and eating great food. Our favorite place to hang out is at the BrixHouse- our tasting room. But we don't like to hang out alone, so we make sure there is always something going on at the BrixHouse. For Club members, affectionately referred to as "BrixHeads", there are exciting Pick Up Parties at least twice annually. Depending on the time of year, you might be able to attend a Concert in the Cellar, Foodie Friday, Dinner in the Tasting Lounge, BBQ Pizza Nights, a Blending Party or maybe just relax in the BrixHouse with a glass of wine, listening to a smooth sax player. Be sure to get on the email list for up-to-date announcements and events. Visit the BrixHouse- it's 1200 square feet with inviting rich, deep colors, high ceilings, couch area and several table and chairs arrangements. We invite guests to relax and stay; enjoy a tasting or maybe a glass or bottle of wine to share with friends. The Barrel & Production rooms are on-site and typically used for special events. But when you stop by, don't be surprised if you are invited to take a tour with one of the owners. Cheers!

Custom design specialist and jewelry repairs by Master Jeweler, Certified Gemologist and owner George Fox. All work is done on premises and we photograph and insure your jewelry for security. Fox is also a Master Hand Engraver and appraiser. Fox Fine Jewelry is one of a handful of jewelers to use in-house computer assisted design for custom jewelry, allowing you to see your jewelry before its been made. Fox travels to Antwerp, Belgium to purchase diamonds directly from the cutters, which compliment our full bridal selection. Fox Fine Jewelry features Pandora, and unique jewelry designs, from sterling silver to diamonds and platinum. Services include antique refurbishment, watch and eyeglasses repair, silver and gold plating, bead and pearl stringing, and gem polishing and cutting. Fox Fine Jewelry hosts multiple charitable events and rotating art exhibits.

VOM FASS translates from German literally as "from the cask". Enter the store and experience a treasure trove of oaken casks, glass balloons, and stoneware crocks, each filled with delicious culinary oils, fine fruit vinegars, and rare spirits, liqueurs and wines. Taste any of these wonderful products for free, then take home whatever you fall in love with. At VOM FASS we make your life delicious!

Rubicon Theatre Company is a non-profit regional theatre based in Ventura, California. True to the name and the vision of founders Karyl Lynn Burns and James O’Neil, the company is committed to providing a nurturing environment for artists where exploration and experimentation are encouraged and supported. Now in its 19th Season, Rubicon has earned a reputation for innovative, reinvigorated productions of classics; and for the development of new works. The company has presented more than 115 diverse mainstage productions to more than 420,000 audience members. Described by critics as “the rising star of the Southern California cultural scene” and the “best theatre between Los Angeles and San Francisco,” the company has won a New York Drama Desk Award (four nominations), the L.A. Drama Critics Circle Award for “Sustained Excellence,” 14 Ovation Awards, a NAACP Award, and multiple Indy, Garland and Robby Awards. Luminaries such as Susan Clark, Dana Delaney, Bonnie Franklin, Joel Grey, Gregory Harrison, Bill Irwin, Harold Gould, Larry Hagman, Stacy Keach, Michael Learned, Ted Neeley, Paul Provenza, Linda Purl, Joe Spano, Bruce Weitz, Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. and Stephanie Zimbalist have graced the Rubicon stage. Jack Lemmon and John Ritter made their final stage appearances with Rubicon.

Welcome to SpiceTopia-- a little shop started seven years ago to provide spices and teas to Ventura. Over the last seven years, we have grown and evolved into a shopping destination on Main Street, Ventura--Featuring spices, teas, as well as the products of many local food and craft artisans. We invited you to stop on by and explore our curated collection of locally created artisan foods and crafts. We're also here to help you find the perfect spice for any recipe--And the perfect tea for any taste and time of day! Our spices and teas are organic and fair-trade certified when possible. We are located in the heart of downtown Ventura next to Taj and Nature's Grill and across from Century 10 movie theater. Free parking is available right behind the store in the parking garage accessed from E. Santa Clara Street. If you can't make it to downtown Ventura, many of our products are available online. Don't see what you are looking for, drop us an email or give us a call--we would