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

This summer, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden will host a special exhibition, Garden Casitas: Playhouses Designed with Nature in Mind.​

Join us to listen and feel authentic sound through the vibrations of various instruments such as Tibetan/Crystal singing bowls, voice, bells and chimes. Give your mind a chance to wander into a deeper relaxation and improve overall wellbeing.

Featuring more than 100 seldom-displayed salt prints from the Wilson Centre for Photography, this extraordinary exhibition provides a rare chance to experience some of the earliest photographs ever made, by many of the most important and groundbreaking figures in the history of the photographic medium. "Salt and Silver" surveys the first two decades of photography’s evolution through the salt paper print process, unveiled in 1839 by the English scientist and scholar William Henry Fox Talbot. Talbot’s invention was a scientific and artistic breakthrough that created an entirely new visual experience. The technique—which used the simple compounds of salt and silver—was efficient, portable, and versatile, traits that allowed the practice of photography to spread across the globe from the early 1840s onward. Featuring the work of more than 40 practitioners, "Salt and Silver" traces their networks and geographical reach from England into Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, India, China, and North America. The presentation at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art represents the final opportunity to see this exhibition after being on view at Tate Britain, London; Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, CT, and the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery at Scripps College, Claremont, CA. Salt and Silver: Early Photography 1840–1860 has been organized by the Wilson Centre for Photography with the Yale Center for British Art.
Image: Studio of Mathew Brady. Mathew Brady, Sixth Corps Staff Officers, "Winter of 1864," 1864. Salted paper print from a glass plate negative. Courtesy of the Wilson Centre for Photography.

Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) is pleased to announce the United States institutional debut of Berlin-based artist and composer, Ari Benjamin Meyers.

By definition, the observable universe comprises all matter that can be seen or captured with current technologies. As vast and all-encompassing as that may seem, it still presumes a specific perspective from which all else is viewed and conceptualized—one afforded by the particular viewpoint of being on earth. Our unbridgeable physical distance from other cosmic entities, including the infinite reaches of other galaxies, has forced artists to look to observational sciences like astronomy for inspiration and employ experimental methods to conceptualize the vastness of outer space. In astronomy, there are multiple methods used to visualize celestial objects. Similarly, artists’ perceptions of the universe vary widely, inspired by a variety of cosmological models.

Drawing primarily from SBMA’s permanent collection and supplemented by loans from area collections, "The Observable Universe" explores a diverse range of artistic representations of the cosmos roughly coinciding with the ‘Space Age’ of the last sixty years. From early fascinations with space travel to philosophical questions of humankind’s place within the larger universe, the artwork featured in this exhibition reflects an enduring captivation with outer space and the mesmerizing imagery that the limitless cosmos inspires.

Rev. Karen S. Wylie will lead a six-week group that will read and discuss Michael A. Singer’s bestseller, "The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself." The group will meet at a private location in Ojai “for a thought-provoking examination of consciousness, who we are, and what we face in our emerging humanity, as Singer presents it,” Rev. Karen says.

Alfredo Ramos Martínez (1871–1946) was a pivotal figure in the modernist development of Mexican art. He spent his formative years immersed in the artistic life of Paris, returning to Mexico in 1910 on the eve of the country’s Revolution. After becoming director of the famed Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, he established the nation’s first open air schools and encouraged his pupils to create work that captured observations of daily life. In 1929, Ramos Martínez and his family relocated to Los Angeles. For the next two decades, his subject matter focused on the people and culture of Mexico, with the artist receiving many notable mural commissions throughout Southern California. His canvases depict indigenous traditions, local crafts, and religious icons painted in striking hues of umber and sienna accented by bold highlights of color.

While Ramos Martínez was celebrated as a painter, some of his most iconic works of art were created on paper. Said to have always carried a Conté crayon in his pocket, the artist frequently drew on newspaper—the printed columns of text supporting totem-like figures of flower vendors. Working in combinations of gouache, charcoal, Conté crayon, and watercolor, he perfected a signature style in which forms were reduced to essentials to create a structural scaffolding across the paper’s surface. "Alfredo Ramos Martínez: On Paper" is an intimate exhibition of works from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s permanent collection. Comprising six drawings, as well as two serigraphs created by his wife María Sodi de Ramos Martínez after his death, the exhibition showcases the artist’s extraordinary draftsmanship, revealing the layered sensibility in his chosen themes.

Alfredo Ramos Martínez: On Paper is curated by Rachel Heidenry, Curatorial Assistant, Contemporary Art, and presented in both English and Spanish in the Works on Paper room of SBMA’s Ridley-Tree Gallery.

Image: Alfredo Ramos Martínez, "Mujeres con flores (Women with Flowers)" (detail), ca. 1946. Tempera and Conté crayon on newsprint / Tempera y crayón Conté sobre papel periódico. SBMA, Gift of the P.D. McMillan Land Company, 1963.32.1 © The Alfredo Ramos Martínez Research Project.

Alfredo Ramos Martínez (1871–1946) was a pivotal figure in the modernist development of Mexican art. He spent his formative years immersed in the artistic life of Paris, returning to Mexico in 1910 on the eve of the country’s Revolution. After becoming director of the famed Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, he established the nation’s first open air schools and encouraged his pupils to create work that captured observations of daily life. In 1929, Ramos Martínez and his family relocated to Los Angeles. For the next two decades, his subject matter focused on the people and culture of Mexico, with the artist receiving many notable mural commissions throughout Southern California. His canvases depict indigenous traditions, local crafts, and religious icons painted in striking hues of umber and sienna accented by bold highlights of color.

While Ramos Martínez was celebrated as a painter, some of his most iconic works of art were created on paper. Said to have always carried a Conté crayon in his pocket, the artist frequently drew on newspaper—the printed columns of text supporting totem-like figures of flower vendors. Working in combinations of gouache, charcoal, Conté crayon, and watercolor, he perfected a signature style in which forms were reduced to essentials to create a structural scaffolding across the paper’s surface. "Alfredo Ramos Martínez: On Paper" is an intimate exhibition of works from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s permanent collection. Comprising six drawings, as well as two serigraphs created by his wife María Sodi de Ramos Martínez after his death, the exhibition showcases the artist’s extraordinary draftsmanship, revealing the layered sensibility in his chosen themes.

Alfredo Ramos Martínez: On Paper is curated by Rachel Heidenry, Curatorial Assistant, Contemporary Art, and presented in both English and Spanish in the Works on Paper room of SBMA’s Ridley-Tree Gallery.

Image: Alfredo Ramos Martínez, "Mujeres con flores (Women with Flowers)" (detail), ca. 1946. Tempera and Conté crayon on newsprint / Tempera y crayón Conté sobre papel periódico. SBMA, Gift of the P.D. McMillan Land Company, 1963.32.1 © The Alfredo Ramos Martínez Research Project.

Learn about the cultural importance of the Mexican festival Día de los Muertos. Enjoy activities over three days including a Monarch Migration Quest, face painting, crafts, altars, and more. // Conozca la importancia cultural del festival mexicano Día de los Muertos. Disfrute de actividades durante tres días incluyendo una búsqueda de Migración de las Mariposas Monarca, pinta-caras, manualidades, ofrenda y decoraciones.

Seven short world premieres choreographed by the dancers of State Street Ballet will be performed at the company’s Santa Barbara studio space at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2.

Seven short world premieres choreographed by the dancers of State Street Ballet will be performed at the company’s Santa Barbara studio space at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2.

Seven short world premieres choreographed by the dancers of State Street Ballet will be performed at the company’s Santa Barbara studio space at 7:30pm Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2.

Relationship experts Phil & Maude present a simple step-by-step process for creating conflict-free and loving relationships.
Learn a simple step-by-step process for creating conflict-free and loving relationships. This interactive workshop is open to couples and singles. Experience real life examples for couples wanting to create harmony and deep satisfaction in their relationship and give hope to singles seeking the same.

Two great hours of vocal harmony with the exciting all-male Pacific Sound men's chorus, joined by the equally exciting 25-voice Carpe Diem women's chorus. As if that were not enough, the Dos Pueblos High School Jazz Choir is likely to steal the show. All vocal a cappella...no instruments other than the human voice.

Annual Diwali Festival of Santa Barbara on Nov 2, 2019 at Goleta Valley Jr High Auditorium, starting at 4pm.

The UCSB Music Department hopes you can join us in supporting undergraduate pianist, Tommy Kan as he presents a Bachelor of Arts recital on Saturday, November 2nd at 4:30pm in Karl Geiringer Hall. The program will include works by J.S. Bach, Franz Joseph Haydn, Frédéric Chopin, and Franz Liszt. Kan is a student of Professor Charles Asche.
This event is FREE and open to the public!

Veterans, active-duty military members, and guests are invited to enjoy a memorable night of live music and dancing, dinner, and tributes to those who have selflessly served our country. 

The Military Ball, sponsored by Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation, is a formal event where attendees can connect and celebrate during a lively evening complete with honoring women in the military and the Generations of Service Award recipients. Join us for an evening of live music, cocktail hour, silent auction, gourmet three-course dinner and dancing. This year’s theme is “Women in the Military;” the special guest speaker is Eileen McDargh, a master facilitator, award-winning author, and internationally recognized presenter and executive coach. She will present, “Mama Was A Wasp.” Guests will also have a chance to bid on extraordinary historic artifacts among other items in a silent auction before the program begins.

RTC presents a workshop reading of a new play.

The UCSB Music Department hopes you can join us in supporting graduate pianist, Buyun Li as she presents a doctoral recital on Saturday, November 2nd at 7:30pm in Karl Geiringer Hall. The program will include works by Domenico Scarlatti, W.A. Mozart, Felix Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann, and Franz Liszt. Li is a student of Professor Charles Asche.
This event is FREE and open to the public!

Come down to the Funk Zone and check out SeaVees Annual Sample Sale! All sizes available in hundreds of styles for men, women, and kids with shoes starting as low as $15!

Lot next to 24 E. Mason Street
9 am - 5 pm
November 2 - 3

Come play in the Garden on Fall Family Day! It’s a day dedicated to kids exploring and enjoying the Garden, a time to revel in the beauty of the outdoors and take advantage of the infinite learning opportunities that nature provides. 

Come play in the Garden on Fall Family Day! It’s a day dedicated to kids exploring and enjoying the Garden, a time to revel in the beauty of the outdoors and take advantage of the infinite learning opportunities that nature provides. 

Come play in the Garden on Fall Family Day! It’s a day dedicated to kids exploring and enjoying the Garden, a time to revel in the beauty of the outdoors and take advantage of the infinite learning opportunities that nature provides. 

Be a botanist this week as you invent your own plant creation from reuse art materials.

The Art From Scrap CreatorLab comes alive with a themed workshop every Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Filled with hundreds of reuse materials, our CreatorLab is sure to ignite your imagination! Children 6 years and up can stay and have fun while their parents go shopping at the Saturday Farmer’s Market – just one block away. Workshops are taught by visiting Guest Artists and AFS Staff Members. This is a perfect way to spend a morning – for artists of all ages and abilities. Cost: $8.00 per person

Join knowledgeable docents for a guided tour of our beautiful preserve. Learn about chaparral, coastal sage scrub, oak woodland, stream-side, and grassland habitats. Walk in the shade of giant sycamores, live oaks, and bays as you learn about local fauna, flora, and history.

Join knowledgeable docents for a guided tour of our beautiful preserve. Learn about chaparral, coastal sage scrub, oak woodland, stream-side, and grassland habitats. Walk in the shade of giant sycamores, live oaks, and bays as you learn about local fauna, flora, and history.

If you prefer, you may hike on your own, without a docent guide. Be sure to wear strong shoes and bring a hat, water, and sunscreen.

Arroyo Hondo has surprises at all times of year: spring wildflowers, cool shade in summer, trees with lovely colors in autumn … and we even have some flowers in winter.

Bring your picnic lunch to enjoy at a table near the creek after your tour.

Tours are free, but we do appreciate donations to help with upkeep of the preserve.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - Call 567-1115 or E-mail
arroyohondo@sblandtrust.org

Arroyo Hondo Guided Weekend Tours for 2019
Tours run from 10 a.m. – noon
Sunday, November 3rd
Saturday, November 16th
Sunday, November 17th
Saturday, December 7th
Sunday, December 8th
Saturday, December 21st
Sunday, December 22nd

Join knowledgeable docents for a guided tour of our beautiful preserve. Learn about chaparral, coastal sage scrub, oak woodland, stream-side, and grassland habitats. Walk in the shade of giant sycamores, live oaks, and bays as you learn about local fauna, flora, and history.

If you prefer, you may hike on your own, without a docent guide. Be sure to wear strong shoes and bring a hat, water, and sunscreen.

Arroyo Hondo has surprises at all times of year: spring wildflowers, cool shade in summer, trees with lovely colors in autumn … and we even have some flowers in winter.

Bring your picnic lunch to enjoy at a table near the creek after your tour.

Tours are free, but we do appreciate donations to help with upkeep of the preserve.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - Call 567-1115 or E-mail
arroyohondo@sblandtrust.org

Arroyo Hondo Guided Weekend Tours for 2019
Tours run from 10 a.m. – noon
Sunday, November 3rd
Saturday, November 16th
Sunday, November 17th
Saturday, December 7th
Sunday, December 8th
Saturday, December 21st
Sunday, December 22nd

Join knowledgeable docents for a guided tour of our beautiful preserve. Learn about chaparral, coastal sage scrub, oak woodland, stream-side, and grassland habitats. Walk in the shade of giant sycamores, live oaks, and bays as you learn about local fauna, flora, and history.

If you prefer, you may hike on your own, without a docent guide. Be sure to wear strong shoes and bring a hat, water, and sunscreen.

Arroyo Hondo has surprises at all times of year: spring wildflowers, cool shade in summer, trees with lovely colors in autumn … and we even have some flowers in winter.

Bring your picnic lunch to enjoy at a table near the creek after your tour.

Tours are free, but we do appreciate donations to help with upkeep of the preserve.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED - Call 567-1115 or E-mail
arroyohondo@sblandtrust.org

Arroyo Hondo Guided Weekend Tours for 2019
Tours run from 10 a.m. – noon
Sunday, November 3rd
Saturday, November 16th
Sunday, November 17th
Saturday, December 7th
Sunday, December 8th
Saturday, December 21st
Sunday, December 22nd

For more than a dozen years, the members of the Mesa Artists Studio Tour (MAST) have been opening their studios for the public to visit them in their working environment. 

Twelve artists invite you to visit their Mesa art studios on November 2-3, 11 - 4:00.

We are looking for fiber artists to submit work for our November fiber arts show Dream Weavers & Embroiderers of Truth. Open to fiber arts in any media, the new show will highlight the work of gifted local fiber artists and cohorts from further afield.

Art Intake will take place on Saturday, November 2nd from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This is a juried show and jurying will focus on creating a cohesive exhibit showcasing a variety of fiber techniques. Due to space limitations, not all pieces will be included in the exhibition. If you have an extremely large piece or installation, please contact Art From Scrap by messaging us on Facebook.

The Opening Reception for Dream Weavers & Embroiderers of Truth is on Friday November 15, 2019, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.