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.

 The Santa Barbara Symphony concludes their 65th Anniversary season with Romeo & Juliet on Saturday,  May 11 at 8:00 pm and Sunday, May 12 at 3:00 pm at The Granada Theatre.  

As part of the Fiftieth Anniversary Carillon Recital Series, UCSB University Carillonist Wesley Arai will present a recital from the carillon in UCSB's Storke Tower on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 2 pm. Listeners are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on the grass outside the tower during the recital.

College of Creative Studies Music Composition student Nick Mazuk will present a recital on Saturday, May 12, 2019, at 7:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall in the UCSB Music Building.

What do you get when you cross an orchestra, 16 trombones, and a creative madman with determination of stainless steel to pull off seemingly impossible feats of sonic satiation?

Imagine the effervescent feeling instilled by bubbling strings while being bathed in the symphonic syrup that oozes from the bells of hoards of musicians on all sides. It fills you to the brim with excitement and joy. Now, you picture only part of the first piece.

Because there’s more.

This is no ordinary concert. This is no caesar salad. It is a full 5 course meal with vivid vibrations, intrepid ingenuity, radiant resonance, and absurd alliteration.

Imagine no longer, for this is real. You’ve been starving for unimaginable gratification, and you’ve found it. Now take a bite. May 12, 7:30pm.

The Santa Barbara Symphony concludes its sensational 2018-2019 season with the beloved classic Romeo & Juliet, conducted by Music and Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti on Sunday, May 12 at 3:00 pm at The Granada Theatre (1214 State St).

The Folded Hills Pope Challenge Final takes place on Sunday, May 12 at 3:00 pm at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club!

Concluding their 65th Anniversary, The Santa Barbara Symphony will close the season with Romeo & Juliet and Dvořák Symphony No. 8 on May 11th at 8:00 pm and May 12th at 3:00 pm at the Granada Theater.

A dozen teenagers will take to the stage to perform solo renditions of rock-and-roll covers, backed by Santa Barbara rock star Michael Andrews as a core musical mentor as well as music educator Sio Tepper and vocal coach/AHA! facilitator Mariangelica Duque. Celebrate 20 years of AHA!, a local nonprofit that fosters social and emotional intelligence

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