2019 Solvang Julefest Readies for Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Celebration in Solvang Park: "Dansk New Year", December 31, 2019

2019 Solvang Julefest Readies for Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Celebration in Solvang Park: "Dansk New Year", December 31, 2019

We are getting ready to say good bye to 2019 and what better way than to bring back our favorite Cupcake and Wine pairing on Tues. Dec. 31st. Add a trio of 3 cupcakes to your wine flight for $6.00. These cupcakes are the best we have ever had, from Food Network's Cupcake Wars winner Alison Riede of Sugar Cat Studio. Cupcakes will sell out so come by early or you may miss out! Flavors: Vanilla Champagne Cheesecake, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip

The Santa Barbara Athletic Association (SBAA) offers a great way to start the New Year with an invigorating oceanfront 5K & 10K run or walk! Founded in 1979, the Resolution Run is a Santa Barbara classic race inviting friends and family from throughout Southern California to get the New Year off and running!

SBAA events benefit the greater running community, school and club running programs throughout Santa Barbara County. Since 2009, over $140,000 has been donated to our community.

Jan 2, 2020 Thurs 7 – 9 PM – “Meditate with Intention” – Led by Dawa Tarchin Phillips -

WHAT: This week’s “Solutions News” live radio broadcast will interview Jack Canfield, American Author, and co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series.
WHEN: 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan 3, 2020
WHERE: Tune in to KZSB, AM 1290.

Join us Friday night at Carr Winery for live music, wine, and empanadas!

Subscribe to the Series to enjoy savings of 20% over select single ticket prices and premier seating.

Series tickets: VIP $318 / Section A $114

Single tickets: VIP $106 / Section A $46 / Student $26

(Ticket prices include a per ticket Lobero Facility Fee; other fees may also apply.)

UCCE Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County
PRESENT A FREE PUBLIC WORKSHOP Winter Fruit-tree Pruning Clinic!

The not-for-profit wine tasting group Inside Wine Santa Barbara offers a Wine Weekend of activities. Join in all or one of our events! www.meetup.com/Inside-Wine-Santa-Barbara

LUTAH explores the life of a little known architect who left a big legacy. She designed iconic buildings such as the Lobero Theatre, Vedanta Temple, and the Botanic Garden and was integral to rebuilding a damaged Santa Barbara after the 1925 earthquake. Lutah designed exquisite homes in many styles for some of Santa Barbara’s greatest philanthropists and spent hundreds of volunteer hours laying the foundation for the Santa Barbara Landmarks Commission. She did all of this as an independent woman at the turn of the 20th century.

This is the untold story of Lutah Maria Riggs.

Lutah navigated her way through the male-centric world of architecture and brought a fresh take to the established architectural styles of Southern California. From Spanish Colonial Revival to Art Deco, to Modernist and back to Traditionalism, Riggs mastered the art of experimentation. Her attention to detail, use of new materials, environmental concerns, and love of the natural landscape brought a unique and specific quality to her work. As one of her contemporaries said, “With Lutah, there was no such thing as impossible; it just took a little bit longer.”

For 60 years Lutah blazed a trail for architects and women, relying on the courage of her convictions and a hint of eccentricity. In a time when most women’s highest expectation was marriage Riggs pursued her passion and created a life of independence, an exceptional choice for a woman at that time. In addition to her buildings, Lutah also left a legacy: She was a self-made woman who boldly overcame barrier after barrier.

LUTAH offers never before seen photos and journal entries from Riggs’ personal collection, and candid interviews reveal the woman behind the drafting table. With stunning footage of some of Santa Barbara’s most iconic structures and a rare glimpse of private homes, LUTAH sheds light on true Santa Barbara treasures.

Wine tasting with "rock star" winemaker includes lunch—with Inside Wine Santa Barbara