British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor (b.1992) has been described as “the best pianist to come out of England in the last 50 years,” and “one of the world’s most sought-after young pianists.” One needs only to listen to him play to understand the accolades are well-deserved; his playing is reminiscent of legendary pianists that are long gone—Rachmaninoff, Schnabel, Rubinstein, Serkin. His promise was evident from a young age—the winner of the Keyboard Final of the 2004 BBC Young Musician Competition at the age of eleven, and at nineteen invited to perform with the BBC Symphony
Orchestra at the Opening Night of the 2011 BBC Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The upcoming concert will mark his Santa Barbara recital debut.

PROGRAM:

RAMEAU: Gavotte and Six Variations from Suite in A minor
SCHUMANN: Kreisleriana, Op.16
LISZT: Ballade No.2 in B minor, S.171
LISZT: Valses oubliées, Nos.1 and 2, S.215
LISZT: Berceuse in D-flat major, S.174 (second version, 1862)
LISZT: Valse de l’opéra Faust, transcription for piano (after Gounod), S.407

More than five dozen artists who make up the Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment (SCAPE) announced the annual “Visions of the Gaviota Coast” art show at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara on Friday & Saturday, March 13 & 14

In an effort to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the community, this event has been canceled. Read more about UC Santa Barbara's response to COVID-19 at ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information.

Directed by Bill Booth, the UCSB Trombone Ensemble and Low Brass Studio will present a recital on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 12 pm in Room 1145 in the Music Building. The program will include works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Gabriel Fauré, Lars-Erik Larsson, and Benedetto Marcello.

The L.A. Times says It’s Magic! is a must for magic buffs of all ages!” You won’t believe your eyes as top magicians, direct from exotic showrooms and Hollywood’s famous Magic Castle perform impossible feats.

The show changes each season and it has been seen regularly throughout the USA. It’s never the same show twice, and sure to astound and amaze magic fans of all ages.

A big Magic Show is coming to the Theater on High Street in Moorpark on Saturday March 14, 2020. There will be two performances, at 3 pm and at 7:30 pm.

The Humanist Society presents "Foreign Policy in the Real World," a lecture by Hugh Neighbours on March 14.

Santa Barbara Channelkeeper will celebrate 20 years of clean water and community impact at the 20th Annual Blue Water Ball, on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Deckers' Headquarters in Goleta.

The  Oak & Violet Salon today announces its official grand opening with a celebration being held this weekend, Saturday, March 14th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Support music programs in our local schools by attending this night of dazzling talent performances at the Alcazar Theatre.

For their penultimate season performance, State Street Ballet presents a modern take on the favorite Marius Petipa classical ballet, Sleeping Beauty on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 7:30 pm at The Granada Theatre. Tickets are available at the box office.

CANCELLED - Monthly Public Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Join us on Saturday, March 14th 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!