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FISHING FOR THE FUTURE: Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival announces a silent auction on Instagram to Benefit the San

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

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

Metagraphs by Sol Hill

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

Out of Storage and into the Light: Sculptures That Tell Stories

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

Bamboo, Rocks, and Old Trees: Chinese Calligraphy and Literati Painting

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.

Kineci Health & Movement Center: Grand Opening Celebration

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/

Westmont Graduate Exhibit: OPEN/CLOSE

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!

Spring Adult Ceramics Class

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.

Catch Me If You Can Musical at San Marcos High School

Catch Me If You Can captures the astonishing true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr. (played by Dillon Stave), a world-class con artist who passed himself off as a doctor, a lawyer and a jet pilot—all before the age of 21. With straight-arrow FBI agent Carl Hanratty (played by Jack Boyd) on Frank’s trail, we’re off on a jet-setting, cat-and-mouse chase, as a jazzy, swinging-sixties score keeps this adventure in constant motion. In the end, Agent Hanratty learns he and Frank aren’t so very different after all, and Frank finds out what happens when love catches up to a man on the run.

SMHS HOSA Blood Drive!

 

San Marcos High School’s Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Club organizes two school blood drives annually.

Cinco de Mayo Festival For Gun Safety and Mental Health Awareness

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo the Santa Barbara way, with great music, delicious food, craft beer, and wine - all benefiting a great cause! The Cinco de Mayo Beer and Taco Festival will be on May 4th, 2019 at Chase Palm Park. Come together to raise awareness for mental health, gun safety, and community unity.

SOHO Music Club, Crush Wine, SB Food Connection, and Fernando’s Churros will be there selling
plenty of delicious food, beer, and wine!

The festival will also be featuring a variety of speakers from both organizations to share stories and
messages of unification to inspire community resilience and safety.

And last but not least, we’re excited to announce that Ozomatli will be headlining! They are known for
their passionate and wide array of musical styles - including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, rap, and rock. In addition to Ozomatli, we will have other local bands performing Salsa, Mexican music, and Chicano
Rock.

Santa Barbara Vintners Festival

The Vintners Festival will take place on Saturday, May 4th at Rancho Sisquoc Winery in the beautiful Santa Maria Valley.

A Fashion Affair

Get a front row seat as La Cumbre Plaza retailers hit the runway to showcase their Summer Fashion near Tiffany & Co. on May 4th at 1:00 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo Festival and Fundraiser

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo the Santa Barbara way, with great music, delicious food, craft beer, and wine - all benefiting a great cause! The Cinco de Mayo Beer and Taco Festival will be on May 4th, 2019 at Chase Palm Park. Come together to raise awareness for mental health, gun safety, and community unity.

Music headliners include Ozomatli, Soul Majestic, R-15, Sismo, Sonora Dinamita De Rocio, Sivoney, Santa Elena, Terrill Williams Carter, and other local talent!

SOHO Music Club, Crush Wine, SB Food Connection, and Fernando’s Churros will be there selling plenty of delicious food, beer, and wine!

General Admission tickets are $10 and buy you entrance into the festival.
VIP Admission tickets are $40 and buy you unlimited free beer samples!

Visit our website for more information and to purchase tickets: https://sbresponsenetwork.org/5-de-mayo-brew-fest-1

Graduate Student Recital: Byron Mayes, Baritone

Graduate vocalist Byron Mayes (baritone) will present a recital on Saturday, May 4th at 1:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall with pianist Ching-Yun Chen. The program will include works by Brahms, Barber, Verdi, and Finzi. Mr. Mayes studies with Dr. Linda Di Fiore.

Catch Me If You Can Musical at San Marcos High School

Catch Me If You Can captures the astonishing true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr. (played by Dillon Stave), a world-class con artist who passed himself off as a doctor, a lawyer and a jet pilot—all before the age of 21. With straight-arrow FBI agent Carl Hanratty (played by Jack Boyd) on Frank’s trail, we’re off on a jet-setting, cat-and-mouse chase, as a jazzy, swinging-sixties score keeps this adventure in constant motion. In the end, Agent Hanratty learns he and Frank aren’t so very different after all, and Frank finds out what happens when love catches up to a man on the run.

WEST SIDE STORY at the Lobero

The Adderley School Conservatory, Santa Barbara's premier school for musical theater, presents WEST SIDE STORY, a tragic tale of love in 1950s New York that has been one of Broadway's timeless hits since it first opened 62 years ago.

THE ADDERLY ADVANCED CONSERVATORY PRESENTS West Side Story

On the heels of last year’s record breaking success with Les Miserables, The Adderley Conservatory, Santa Barbara’s preeminent Musical Theater program for youth and teens, ages 4-18, brings West Side Story to The Lobero on May 4th and 5th! In its 13th outstanding season on stage at The Lobero, THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL’S Conservatory is thrilled

Santa Barbara Music Club Free Concerts

The Santa Barbara Music Club presents a free concert at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St., 3pm, Saturday, May 4. The program features vocal music by Dvořák, Gounod, Luzzi, Mascagni, and Tchaikovsky; the Pichl Duo in C Major for viola and cello; and the Martinů Sonata for flute and piano.

For information on this or other Santa Barbara Music Club programs and performing artists, visit SBMusicClub.org.

Graduate Student Recital: Tyler Reece, Baritone

Graduate vocalist Tyler Reece (baritone) will present a DMA lecture recital, titled "Liebe und Leben: Exploring Gender Roles and Sexuality in Nineteenth-Century Lieder," with pianist Mandee Madrid-Sikich on Saturday, May 4th at 4:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall in the UCSB Music Building. Reece will feature examples from works by Franz Schubert and Robert Schumann.

UCSB TEP School Maker Faire

The Teacher Education Program at UC Santa Barbara’s Gevirtz School will hold a School Maker Faire on Saturday, May 4 from 10am-12pm at the Education Building on the UCSB campus. Like other Maker Faires, this event will celebrate “making,” that is hands-on activities related to robotics, circuits, crafts, building, and other pursuits.

Discover Pilates: An Introductory Workhsop

Have you heard about Pilates but are still uncertain what it is or how it could help you? In this workshop you will SEE Demonstrations of Pilates with and without equipment, FEEL some basic Pilates movements HEAR about the method and it's many benefits, ASK Questions and GET Answers.

Spring Marketplace at Montecito Country Mart

Meet us at the Mart for a Spring Marketplace and shop 20+ brands on May 4th! Along with our Mart family, there will be a curated selection of pop-ups handpicked by Local Mercato!

Art | Architecture on Film

Curated by Bruce Heavin and Roman Baratiak

From Shepard Fairey's street art to Rem Koolhaas' skyscrapers, from contemplative Japanese architecture to Yayoi Kusama's hallucinatory polka dots, from the Bauhaus' utopian philosophy to Chris Burden's bodily assaults, and much more, this festival of nine films on art and architecture spans distances both physical and ideological as it explores some of the people and projects at the forefront of human creativity, redefining boundaries and expanding the limits of what is possible.

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