“No fine words were necessary, no heartfelt plea for peace…Young Israelis and Arabs joined…in a musical expression of solidarity.” The Guardian (U.K.)

Formed in honor of its parent orchestra’s 20th year, the West-Eastern Divan Ensemble draws upon the orchestra’s highly-praised artistry in an intimate chamber formation. The orchestra, founded by renowned conductor/pianist Daniel Barenboim and the late Palestinian scholar/author Edward Said, brings together outstanding young Palestinian and Israeli musicians in a collaboration that supersedes national and cultural boundaries. The ensemble, created by violinist and concertmaster Michael Barenboim (Daniel’s son) extends the orchestra’s youthful energy, unique personality and profound message – “Equal in Music” – to a diverse program of works by Schubert and Mendelssohn and a recent composition by contemporary French composer Benjamin Attahir, who draws inspiration from both the West and East.

Graduate vocalist Valdis Jansons (baritone) will present a doctoral recital with pianist Dr. Natasha Kislenko (Continuing Lecturer, UC Santa Barbara) on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 4:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall on the UC Santa Barbara campus. The program will include works by Richard Wagner, Modest Mussorgsky, Henri Duparc, Roger Quilter, Antonio De Curtis, Ernesto De Curtis, Salvatore Cardillo, and Enrico Cannio. Jansons is a student of Associate Professor Isabel Bayrakdarian.

“Guy was, and IS, the king. The hottest ticket in town, and for good reason.” Chicago Tribune

Vaughan displays “a vibrant sense of love for his chosen genre that shines through on every cut.” American Songwriter

Musselwhite's “delivery is as thick as molasses and as warm and rich as freshly ploughed soil on a Mississippi morning.” BluesWax

Directed by Scott Marcus, the UCSB Middle East Ensemble will present an evening of music and dance reflecting the great variety of cultures found in the Middle East on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 7:30 pm in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall. The ensemble performs music and dance from Arab, Turkish, Persian, Armenian, Greek, Jewish, and even Assyrian cultures, with everything from classical pieces to popular songs, as well as folk and cabaret-style dances.

His job was to simply deliver the mail. But when the poor and uneducated Mario meets Chilean exile and poet, Pablo Neruda, his life is forever changed. Set in the 1950s on a small island off the coast of Italy, Catán’s stunning score soars against a backdrop of political and spiritual conflict.

Kostis Protopapas conducts. Crystal Manich, last with OSB for The Cunning Little Vixen, returns to direct. Arnold Rawls makes his OSB debut as the poet and Daniel Montenegro, last seen in 2011’s Trouble in Tahiti, as the titular postman.

His job was to simply deliver the mail. But when the poor and uneducated Mario meets Chilean exile and poet, Pablo Neruda, his life is forever changed. Set in the 1950s on a small island off the coast of Italy, Catán’s stunning score soars against a backdrop of political and spiritual conflict.

Kostis Protopapas conducts. Crystal Manich, last with OSB for The Cunning Little Vixen, returns to direct. Arnold Rawls makes his OSB debut as the poet and Daniel Montenegro, last seen in 2011’s Trouble in Tahiti, as the titular postman.

Sale of craft related items at

Fiber Frenzy is a huge sale of all kinds of craft-related materials, including knitting and weaving yarns, fleece, fabrics, basketry, embroidery and more on Sat. March 7th!

Guided tour of local ecological reserve.

Learn best practice in growing tomatoes
Instructed by Master Gardeners, with a special emphasis on growing in coastal climates, including:
• Types and Varieties
• Site Selection and Plant Care
• Integrated Pest Management

Enjoy the morning in the beautiful Trinity Community Gardens, as artist and workshop host, Alana Clumeck will walk you through a step by step process to create a beautiful living succulent wreath to enjoy from season to season.

Join us on Saturday, March 7th for our Girl Scout Cookie and Wine Pairing. Girl Scout cookie sales have begun and now you can get your fix at DV8 Cellars. We are pairing five of the most popular Girl Scout cookies with 5 wines for $20.00. This is an amazing combination so don't miss it!