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.

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/

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.

Intimate Constellations
A treasure hunt of stories and music under the stars

Join us for an evening of one-acts, music, wine and conversation featuring the works of both classic and contemporary playwrights.

Nate Hun (Cambodian music/film enthusiast) will present a talk titled "The Cambodian Vintage Music Archive: Collecting and Preserving Cambodia’s Prewar Popular Media" on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 3:30-5 pm in Music Library Seminar Room 2406. Cosponsored by the Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Music (CISM), East Asia Center, and UCSB Ethnomusicology Forum.

For more information visit: https://www.music.ucsb.edu/news/event/1862

“The greatest art in the world is the art of storytelling.” – Cecille B. DeMille
Kymberlee Weil believes wholeheartedly in that quote. Join our Women of Achievement honoree for a presentation that will help you discover your Signature Story, a significant moment in your life that made you who are today. By developing your own Signature Story, you can connect, inspire, motivate and teach those around you, no matter the environment. A Signature Story lives inside all of us. Let’s find yours.

United Way of Santa Barbara County will honor the outstanding organizations and individuals who make its community programs and activities possible at the 96th Annual Awards Celebration.

Local volunteers, businesses, schools, and organizations will be recognized for their significant contributions to UWSBC’s work in the community during the 2018 calendar year.

More information and the full list of award nominees is available at www.unitedwaysb.org/awards.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: Santa Barbara Hilton Beachfront Resort, Reagan Room, 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Cost: $100 each, available at www.unitedwaysb.org/awards

Screening of the 2017 documentary Far From the Tree on May 8th from 7-9pm

Undergraduate cellist Thomas Lin will present a recital with pianist Jared Eben on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 7:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall in the Music Building. The program will include works by Bach, Beethoven, and Dvořák. Mr. Lin is a student of UCSB faculty member Jennifer Kloetzel.

Indy award-winning choreographer and artistic director, Christopher Pilafian brings Santa Barbara Dance Theater back to the Lobero Theatre for a dynamic program of new dances and audience favorites from past seasons. Charged with contrasts, imagery, strong dancing and passionate performances, the program features Pilafian’s 1998 Anemone, with a live performance by cellist-composer Gianna Abondolo; an

UCSB Arts & Lectures and the UCSB Department of Music will present a Guest Artist Masterclass led by pianist Jeremy Denk on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from 9-11 am at Karl Geiringer Hall in the Music Building. Students from the UCSB Keyboard Program will perform.

As part of the World Music Series, virtuosos Wes Corbett (banjo) and Simon Chrisman (hammer dulcimer) will present a concert of original and traditional tunes and songs on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 12 pm in the UCSB Music Bowl. Having made two records with the chamber bluegrass outfit, the Bee Eaters, they’re releasing their first duo recording 16 years after their first meeting. The World Music Series is co-presented by the UCSB MultiCultural Center and the Ethnomusicology Program in the Department of Music.