Santa Barbara Dance Theater, directed by Brandon Whited, is the professional contemporary dance company in residence in the Department of Theater and Dance. The company presents an annual season at the Hatlen Theater and has the distinction of being the longest continually operational contemporary dance company in the Santa Barbara area.

Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as an impetus to writing. Monthly sessions are led by a visiting writer who begins with a conversation and prompt, partially inspired by works on view. Participants write on their own, then reconvene to share and comment on each other’s work. Please bring something on which to write.

The January session is led by local poet and UC Santa Barbara professor Rick Benjamin.

Join us for Central Coast Start-Ups this month and help create a nexus for the start-up community in Santa Barbara. Kiva has such a rich wealth of knowledge and wisdom within the start-up community, and the hope is that Kiva Cowork can be a house for a start-up ecosystem where leaders can pitch ideas and help one another. Join us for some appetizers, enlightening conversations, and quality time networking.

Longtime Kiva member, Jade Flogerzi from Clever Punch will be sharing marketing and branding secrets that every start up business should know.

Event will take place at Kiva Cowork Funk Zone, 10 E Yanonali St. from 6-7:30pm.