Opening to the public at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum on June 24, 2021, the exhibit traces the history of surfing and the evolution of surfboard design, illustrated by replica boards with oil painting vignettes of the locations, plus text and historic photographs. The book and the exhibit are the result of a unique collaboration between three important figures in the California surfing community: Renny Yater, one of the first commercial surfboard shapers of the 1950s; John Comer, plein-air painter; and painter and surfboard shaper, Kevin Ancell. Altogether, the exhibit presents a multimedia story of surfing, surfboard development, and the California surfing scene.

Braille Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. We offer a broad range of free programs, classes and services serving thousands of students of all ages helping to demonstrate that vision rehabilitation is a beginning, not an end.

We serve the community from seven centers, and hundreds of community outreach locations throughout Southern California, and lead popular national programs like Braille Challenge and Cane Quest. Our staff and volunteers understand losing your vision can be scary, but we believe it is not the end of independence, but a new way of living.

A variety of free classes, workshops and support groups are available to help you or a loved one stay active, remain independent and enjoy connections with others.

Sign up for individual events, workshops and seminars – free and open to everyone. Register online or call our Educational Programs Manager, Tracy Alfino, at (805) 898-8312 Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Ensemble Theatre Company Announces In-Person Summer Performance Programs for Ages 8-19

Camp Millionaire is a game and activity-based financial literacy program for kids ages 10-14. Kids and teens learn how to make, manage, multiply and donate their money wisely first hand in this fun-filled, active, weekend. Imagine your kids learning to pay themselves first BEFORE they leave home without you!

A Thank You to the Community and Businesses Who Supported Our Efforts.

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents the lecture “Hawaiians, Catholics, and the Town with a Bay in Front and an Amphitheater of Hills Behind: The Education of Richard Henry Dana Jr. in Santa Barbara,” given by Professor Rick Kennedy of Point Loma Nazarene University. This informative lecture will give listeners a glimpse into a past of sailing, hide-gathering, what Santa Barbara was like in 1835-1836, who lived here then, who Dana crewed and worked with, and how his voyage and visit to Santa Barbara changed him.”
The webinar is free, but registration is required, and donations are welcome. Register at: https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/the-education-of-richard-henry-dana-jr/

The Theatre Group at SBCC welcomes audiences back to the Garvin Theatre with a celebration of musicals past and future, “Here We Go Again! A Musical Revue,” July 15-18, 2021 for four performances only. Directed by Katie Laris, musical direction by David Potter and choreography by Christina McCarthy, “Here We Go Again!” will feature our talented local performers in musical numbers from Theatre Group shows past and future. We are excited to welcome people back. We do ask people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 to wear a mask to—and during—the performance.

Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present Clueless on Thursday, July 15th at 8:30 p.m. at the West Wind Drive-In. Gates open at 7 PM. First come, first served. Arrive early for food trucks, concessions, prize drawings and entertainment emceed by K-Lite 101.7's Catherine Remak! It’s not easy being the most popular and glamorous