The Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival (SBSGOAF) is having an Instagram silent auction from October 11-18, with 100% of the proceeds going to @sbmaritimemuseum. The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum has been closed for the duration of the pandemic and may not be able to reopen until the end of the year. We wanted to help them out, and we are hoping you will support our efforts. 12 amazing professional artists are transforming wood fish into beautiful original art for you to bid on!

Hookman by Lauren Yee

Directed & adapted by Michael Bernard

An early play by a rising contemporary playwright, Hookman has been described by some as a “slasher comedy.” Sometimes mysterious, often hilarious, Hookman is a biting story of teen angst and loss.
URL: https://www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu/news/event/747

Event Price: $13-19

UCSB Performing Arts Theater

FEB 15, 2020 / 1PM, 7PM
FEB 18 - 20, 2020 / 8PM
FEB 21 - 22, 2020 / 7PM
FEB 22 – 23, 2020 / 1PM

Santa Barbara artist Sol Hill has an exhibition of Metagraphs in Montecito.

Silo118 and Santa Barbara artist Sol Hill present an exhibition of camera-based work called Metagraphs.

This is the first exhibition organized by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art devoted exclusively to the specific artistic medium of sculpture. The presentation features over 50 objects from the permanent collection, many of which have yet to be exhibited. The selected works of art reveal the impressive historical and geographical breadth of the permanent collection, including Pre-Columbian, Ancient Egyptian, Ancient Greek & Roman, 11th- to 17th-century Southeast Asian, Ancient to 13th-century Chinese, 19th-century African, and 19th- to 21st-century French, English, and American sculpture. An unorthodox juxtaposition of works from such a diverse array of cultures allows for a more global interpretive approach to these works of art. Because the installation is organized thematically (Dance and Music; The Human-Animal; Flight; The Head; The Body), rather than by culture or time period, the unexpected visual proximity of such an eclectic variety of art provokes unexpected trains of thought. This show is guest curated by Gülru Cakmak, Associate Professor of 19th-century European Art at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, at the invitation of Deputy Director and Chief Curator Eik Kahng.

Image: Augusto Escobedo, "Dancing Figures," n.d. Aluminum. SBMA, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Lewin

An 11th-century Chinese painting, "Old Tree, Rock, and Bamboo," recently appeared on public view, and is widely regarded as the only surviving painting by Su Shi (1037–1101), one of the greatest names in Chinese cultural history. A statesman, scholar, poet, writer, calligrapher, and painter, Shu Shi is considered the fountainhead of the so-called “literati” painting tradition that came to dominate much of later Chinese art. This exhibition celebrates the ideals of literati painting as first formulated by Su Shi and his circle of friends, and further developed by succeeding generations of artists and calligraphers. The exhibition includes 12 paintings and calligraphy from the 17th through 19th centuries from the Museum’s permanent collection, supplemented with private loans.

Image: LUO Ping, Chinese, 1733–1799, "Finger Painting of Crane," From “Album of Miscellaneous Subjects” with WANG Feng. Ink and color on paper; album leaf from a set of 12. Anonymous loan.

A group using writing to heal the heart. No writing experience required.
Facilitated by Dairine Pearson, LCSW
(805) 690 6201 or dpearson@vnhcsb.org
Six Wednesdays, 3/27/19 to 5/1/19, 11:00 to 12:15 PM

Santa Barbara printmaker Bay Hallowell showcases her powerful images combining text and craft.

Come enjoy music from Salty Strings, taste local wine from Grassini Family Vineyards, eat yummy local, organic eats, and win up to $1000 in prizes! We cannot wait to see you May 17 from 3-8 PM. Located at Kineci Health & Movement Center at 22 West Mission Street, Suite B.

Please RSVP here: https://kineci.lpages.co/grand-opening-rsvp/

On April 4th and May 4th you have the chance to see some Westmont senior art majors present some of their final work before they leave the college. This art exhibit will feature several different forms of art, including: digital painting, photography, serigraphy, oil painting, sculpture, and assemblages. All of these students have produced very impressive pieces that you don't want to miss out on. The event is free and open to the public and will take place in the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art from 4-6 pm on April and May 4th.
Hope to see you there!

April: 4, 11, 18, 25
May: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Inspired by works of art in the Museum's permanent collection and current exhibitions, students of all skill levels are able to develop and refine both sculptural and functional techniques of ceramics through hand building, throwing, surface decoration, and glazing techniques. This course features small group instruction and individual attention for beginners, while advanced students are welcome to work independently. Drop-in classes available by appointment. Contact Rachael Krieps at rkrieps@sbma.net to inquire.

Suitable for beginners, the classes include both small group instruction and individual attention.

Course includes all materials, firings, and a docent-led tour of the Museum.

Registration Fee: $400 SBMA Members/$485 Non-Members
No fewer than 10 participants required for this class to run.

Come together with others for a guided experience, using images from magazines that reflect where you are in the grief process. Be surprised by what the images have to say to you! Four sessions will provide continuity and a chance to share. No art experience necessary, all materials provided. Facilitated by Marsha Goldman, MSW, PhD
(805) 690 6219, 1:30 to 3:30 PM

The Santa Barbara Fair and Expo comes to the Earl Warren Showgrounds on April 24-28th.

The Amazing Acro-cats Featuring Tuna and the Rock Cats are a troupe of touring performing house cats. This one-of-a-kind, two hour long purrformance features talented domesticated house cats roll on balls, ride skateboards, jump through hoops, and more!

The Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival is back from April 26 -April 28. Join us for our NEW Friday night concert in Alameda Park!

The Crucible is one of the most gripping works of American opera. Based on Arthur Miller’s play centered on the Salem witch trials, Robert Ward’s eerily topical opera is sure to make your pulse race. Wayne Tigges and Audrey Babcock – both standout singing actors – debut as John and Elizabeth Proctor; Anya Matanovic portrays

, Opera Santa Barbara presents "The Crucible" on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 28

Awakened Muse Productions presents a series of empowering workshops in beginner’s photography and filmmaking on April 27-28 at Sama Sama restaurant.

Please add these free events to your April and May 2019 Calendar. Both events occur at Goleta Valley Public Library, 500 N Fairview Ave., Goleta. For more information, 805-964-7878.
They are sponsored by the Friends of the Goleta Valley Library. Thank you.
TITLE: People and Birds of Cuba
SPEAKER: Dennis Ringer, Emeritus Prof., Anthropology, SBCC
The popular speaker Dennis Ringer returns to talk about the birds he encountered on a 10-day birding and cultural tour of Cuba. This lecture will give a feel for the birders' experiences, and the atmosphere of Cuba and its inhabitants.

On Sunday, April 28th from 2-3pm, American Dance and Music presents Up Close at The Dance Hub, an intimate afternoon of dance and live music for families and anyone interested in the arts. Children and adults will enjoy this performance, fun interactive movement experiences, and refreshments. Free to the public. Call (805) 450-7535 or visit https://adam-bsb.org/ for more information.

This special two-part event features Claude Lanzmann’s final film Shoah: Four Sisters.  Starting in 1999, Claude Lanzmann made several films that could be considered satellites of his 1985 masterpiece Shoah, comprised of interviews conducted in the 1970s that didn’t make it into the final, monumental work. In the last years of the late director’s life, he decided to

Gülru Çakmak, Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and guest curator of "Out of Storage and into the Light: Sculptures That Tell Stories," will discuss highlights from the exhibition, reflecting on sculptures as witnesses of complex cultural experiences across time and place.

The String Ensemble of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, a select group of student musicians from the Westmont College Orchestra String Ensemble, presents music of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary composers, including works by Purcell, Hanel, Gabrieli, Donizetti, and Bach under the direction of Michael Shasberger D.M.A., Adams Chair of Music & Worship Conductor. Seating is limited.

Stories to Tickle Your Funny Bone - Speaking of Stories begins its 25th season with a performance of hilarious stories on April 28 & 29.

Accordion orchestra from North Hollywood Concert in Santa Barbara

The Wildling Museum Presents The Wilderness Spirit Award to Jean Kellogg Schuyler At The 16th Annual Spring Barbeque Benefit on April 28

Catch the final hours of Lara Favaretto over a glass of wine from exhibition sponsor Presqu’ile Winery

Undergraduate pianist Siyuan Zhang will present a junior Bachelor of Arts recital featuring works by Beethoven and Prokofiev on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 7:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall in the Music Building. Zhang is a student of Professor Paul Berkowitz.
Siyuan Zhang is a UCSB Junior student majoring in Physics and Music Studies with an emphasis in Western Art Music. He has a particular interest in piano performance and studies under Professor Paul Berkowitz’s instruction at UCSB. Recently, he decided to pursue a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance after graduating from UCSB