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Arts commission urges process review for Libby Bowl after film society raises scheduling concerns
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The Ojai Arts Commission discussed scheduling conflicts at Libby Bowl and whether the city should create a clearer process for local arts groups after public comments from the Ojai Film Society.
The Ojai Arts Commission discussed scheduling conflicts at Libby Bowl and whether the city should create a clearer process for local arts groups after public comments from the Ojai Film Society.
Nicholas Wiseman, chair of the Ojai Film Society, told the commission the volunteer organization has presented free outdoor films at Libby Bowl since 2020 and “served over 12,000 audience members for free,” and that the society has hosted 18 bowl screenings so far this season with a 19th scheduled next Friday. Wiseman said the society programs “every other Friday at 7:30” to finish before the city’s 10 p.m. noise cutoff and asked the commission to support a “legacy” scheduling status so the group can plan a year in advance rather than waiting to request dates 60 days out under the new vendor contract.
The society’s vice president, Brady Hahn, echoed Wiseman and described the film…
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