Jahman Ariel Hill is a poet, playwright, and college professor based in Birmingham, AL. He is currently ranked 3rd in the world in slam poetry and is touring his award-winning one man show, Black Enough, which previewed Off Broadway at Theatre Row. As an academic, he has earned a BA in International Studies with a focus in Middle East Relations, an MA in Communication Studies, and is working towards an MA in Women's Studies. His academic and activist work helped earn him the Marsha Houston Award for Outstanding Student Work in Social Justice and Diversity.

The Thalea String Quartet brings together artists of Nigerian, Venezuelan, Japanese, and Canadian heritage. With repertoire as diverse as its members, and every bit as exuberant, Thalea connects with audiences on a musical, emotional, and personal level, from first-time listeners to string quartet aficionados. Top prizewinners at both the 2018 Fischoff and Chamber Music Yellow Springs Competitions, Thalea was founded in 2014 and made its U.S. début at the Kennedy Center in 2016. They have performed across North America and in Italy, France, and Belgium. “Thalea never failed to deliver a stirring performance.” - Calgary Herald

They will perform Aaron Copland’s "Movement for String Quartet," a new work being written for the Thalea Quartet, Beethoven’s "Op. 59 No. 2," and "Three Folksongs in Counterpoint" by African-American composer Florence Price.

The Thalea String Quartet brings together artists of Nigerian, Venezuelan, Japanese, and Canadian heritage. With repertoire as diverse as its members, and every bit as exuberant, Thalea connects with audiences on a musical, emotional, and personal level, from first-time listeners to string quartet aficionados. Top prizewinners at both the 2018 Fischoff and Chamber Music Yellow Springs Competitions, Thalea was founded in 2014 and made its U.S. début at the Kennedy Center in 2016. They have performed across North America and in Italy, France, and Belgium. “Thalea never failed to deliver a stirring performance.” - Calgary Herald

They will perform Aaron Copland’s "Movement for String Quartet," a new work being written for the Thalea Quartet, Beethoven’s "Op. 59 No. 2," and "Three Folksongs in Counterpoint" by African-American composer Florence Price.

America Then and Now:
What History Tells Us About the Future

“He has seen how American politics works close up... yet he has remained uncynical. He is an adroit and appealing storyteller.” The New York Times

Celebrating 30 years as a band, Toad the Wet Sprocket is still making music and touring with the same spirit of unwavering independence that started it all over three decades ago.

The band is thankful for the continued help and enthusiastic support of their fans, which helped spur the release of All You Want and also serves as inspiration for the band to tour and play live. They also continue to support their most recent releases, New Constellation (2013) and The Architect of Ruin EP (2015). Toad the Wet Sprocket share in the kind of musical chemistry that can only come from meeting in high school and writing, recording and touring on albums over the course time. After Bread & Circus, they followed with Pale in 1990, fear in ’91, Dulcinea in 1994, and Coil in 1997, as well as some compilations along the way. While most will still feel the comforting familiarity of the Billboard-charting hits, “Walk on the Ocean”, “All I Want”, “Something’s Always Wrong”, and “Fall Down”, fans will also be well familiar with tracks with lyrics that resonate for so many life milestones like “The Moment”, “I Will Not Take These Things for Granted” and so many more.

Start off the new year connecting with other like-minded kind and ambitious Professional Women at Andersen's Bakery. Enjoy sharing your lunch time, getting to know one another, building business friendships and networking

WHAT: This week’s “Solutions News” live radio broadcast will interview Kristine Schwarz, Founder and owner of Santa Barbara Psychotherapy.
WHEN: 5 to 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2020
WHERE: Tune in to KZSB, AM 1290.

On this episode of Solutions News we interview Kristine Schwarz, Founder and owner of Santa Barbara Psychotherapy and Executive Director of New Beginnings Counseling Center. Kristine Schwarz is a seasoned executive and psychotherapist who brings extensive experience building organizations and managing multi-faceted projects in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors, and considerable experience as an educator and clinician. Kristine provides therapeutic services to clients struggling with the challenges of interpersonal relationships and the stresses of every day life. Kristine has worked with adults, youth, couples, and families in various therapeutic settings including: Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Domestic Violence Solutions of Santa Barbara County, Goleta Valley Union School District, Working Alternatives Federal Prisoner Reentry Program, and Full Spectrum Recovery.

Solutions News with Rinaldo Brutoco is a weekly radio show produced by Kristy Jansen and the World Business Academy. Guided by the motto that there are more solutions in the world than problems, Solutions News seeks to educate, inform and inspire its audience.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit solutionsnews.org.

Ocho Ojos is a Latin Fusion sensation from Coachella, CA that incorporates elements of cumbia, psychedelic chicha, hip hop/funk & electronic music to bring an eclectic show of original music. With the addition of a rhythm section, Ocho Ojos has been able to expand its live performance into a more dynamic and improvisational show. Most recently, they have performed at major music festivals such as Coachella in 2018. $5 for UCSB students and youth under 12; $15 for general admission.

Join us for live music with NBC's The Voice finalist, Will Breman!

You Are Invited to a VR Art Opening at Art From Scrap- COSMIC DAYDREAM on Friday, January 31st, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

La Cumbre Jr. High & Santa Barbara School of Performing Arts (SOPA) present “13” an original musical. The 1st & only Broadway musical with a cast/band entirely comprised of teenagers. A street-wise, NYC kid is turning 13. His world is turned upside-down when he moves from fast-paced Manhattan, NY to a small-town in Indiana.

1.5 hour docent-led ghost tour