Jeff Goodell: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet
Probing archaeology, science, history, current events and more, acclaimed author and investigative journalist Jeff Goodell paints a vivid picture of what’s at stake as we battle extreme heat.
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LECTURE
Madame’s Millinery Masterpieces – Hats Throughout History
How fabulous will this be? If only these hats could talk! Join Lotusland for an intimate presentation by Kaye Spilker, Curator Emerita of Costume and Textiles at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. History has seen many kinds of crowns on the heads of kings and queens, socialites and tradespeople. Hats have been fascinating
$325
Jill Lepore – Amend: Rewriting the Constitution
Historian and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Jill Lepore brings her wisdom, empathy and razor-sharp insight to a discussion of the Supreme Court and the looming crisis of the U.S. Constitution’s unamendability.
Walter Isaacson in Conversation with Pico Iyer
A former chairman of CNN and editor of Time magazine, Walter Isaacson is the bestselling author of biographies of Benjamin Franklin, Leonardo DaVinci, CRISPR’s Jennifer Doudna, Steve Jobs and a new book on Elon Musk.
David Sedaris Presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures
One of today’s most observant writers addressing the human condition, satirist and bestselling author David Sedaris returns with his acerbic humor, social commentary and outlandish stories.
Shaping the Reel – Two Women Directors Share Their Journeys
Shaping the Reel – Two Women Directors Share Their Journeys is presented by AWC-SB, the Association for Women in Communications, Santa Barbara. Wednesday, November 8 5:30 p.m. at WorkZones Members: FREE, Non-members: $25 Women directors make up only a small portion of filmmakers today. What’s it like to be part of that elite cohort? Arlene
$25
Lori Gottleib – Our World Evolving: Global Thought Leaders in Our Community.
Temple Etz Chaim is proud to psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottliebas part of their an annual speaker series for the local community. The 2023 Speaker Series is entitled “Our World Evolving: Global Thought Leaders in Our Community.”
Robin Wall Kimmerer Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
UCSB Arts & Lectures presents indigenous environmentalist Robin Wall Kimmerer delivering a lecture on her book, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants on Tuesday, November 14 at UCSB Campbell Hall. $40/
$25
John Stearns and His Wharf: A Sesquicentennial Celebration
Thursday, November 16 · 5:30 - 7pm Join historian Neal Graffy to learn the full story behind John Peck Stearns and his deepwater wharf. It was Monday, September 16, 1872, was when the first ship tied up at John Peck Stearns’ new wharf at the foot of State Street. Prior to this date, ships had
Free
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Speaking on the Akashic Records
Unity of Santa Barbara presents “Speaking on the Akashic Records” with Mary Madeiras, on Sunday, November 19th at noon. Tickets are $20. Click here for tickets. About Mary Madeiras: Mary’s career spans 40 years as a network television director and an Akashic Records practitioner. As a director, she received three Emmy Awards and a Director’s Guild of America
$20
Edwin Deakin and the Evolution of California Art
The California mission system left behind an architectural legacy, which artist Edwin Deakin began to document in the 1890s. At that time, several of the missions were in a state of disrepair and decay and there was growing alarm that California would lose these architectural monuments of its past. Join Mónica Orozco, Executive Director of Old
Free – $15
Race in the Roberts Court: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, with Khiara Bridges
In this lecture, Khiara M. Bridges argues that the U.S. Supreme Court’s impoverished conceptualization of what “counts” as racism against people of color is a strategy that the Court deploys to accomplish regressive ends. This constrained understanding of racism permits the Court to do nothing to destabilize and disestablish the country’s existing racial hierarchy. When
Free