Beethoven 9: An Ode to Joy, Hope & Community

Our 2023/24 Season opens with a celebration of the 200-year anniversary of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. In an impressive collaboration of four choral groups and a quartet of soloists, Nir Kabaretti conducts more than 200 performers—all with ties to Santa Barbara. Combined with Copland’s stirring orchestral composition “The Promise of Living”, capturing the essence of 1930s rural America, and Franz Liszt’s Les Préludes, a symphonic poem of sweeping melodies and dramatic mood shifts, this concert is sure to be an Ode to Joy.

The Santa Barbara Symphony – Beethoven 9

THE ARTISTS:
Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Santa Barbara Choral Society, Jo Anne Wasserman, Music Director
Quire of Voyces, Nathan Kreitzer, Music Director,
Westmont College Choir, Daniel Gee, Director of Choral Activities
Members of the Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus, Timothy Accurso, Artistic Director

REPERTOIRE:
Aaron Copland | “The Promise of Living”, from The Tender Land
Franz Liszt | Les Préludes
Ludwig van Beethoven | Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 “Choral”

Santa Barbara WILD!

Los Padres ForestWatch is excited to announce the return of the WILDEST fundraiser in Santa Barbara. On October 15th, we will be welcoming the community to come together to celebrate our region’s public lands and wildlife. Over 300 guests will enjoy an afternoon overlooking Leadbetter Beach on the Great Meadows at Santa Barbara City College complete with live music, a delicious dinner, silent auction highlighting highly procured items and an exciting live auction.

Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles

THREE FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
Friday, October 13 | 7 PM | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta
Saturday, October 14 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St, Guadalupe
Sunday, October 15 | 6 PM | The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara
Founded in 2011 by artistic director Kareli Montoya, Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles tells stories of Mexican heritage through original choreography inspired by traditional folk dance forms. The company achieved international recognition when they were featured in the 90th Academy Awards ceremony dancing in celebration of the Disney/Pixar film Coco. Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles has performed with Lila Downs, Pepe Aguilar and many other prominent musical groups, including such leading mariachi ensembles as Mariachi Divas and Mariachi Camperos. With as many as 40 dancers on stage at once, their performances offer thrilling precision and a spirited expression of Mexican culture.

Cruzar la Cara de la Luna

Danza Folklorica Quetzalcoatl presents Cruzar la Cara de la Luna in alliance with Opera SB & Mariachi Los Camperos. They join us at the Arlington Theatre on Sunday, October 15th at 6:00pm.

California String Quartet

Enjoy an extraordinary musical experience in a setting of extraordinary beauty! Please Join Us Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 3 pm as we celebrate the opening of our 11th Season by presenting: Project:CSQ California String Quartet Violinist Luanne Homzy, Violinist Kerenza Peacock, Violist Jonah Sirota, Cellist Evgeny Tonkha Sunday, October 15, 2023 3:00 pm /

$35.00

Santa Barbara Revels presents: Harbor Sing!

SANTA BARBARA REVELS HARBOR SING A Favorite Fall Tradition! Santa Barbara, CA — Cast off for some music and merriment with Santa Barbara Revels and our Harbor Sing! Returning by popular demand, this year’s event takes place on Sunday, October 15th at 5:00pm aboard the Condor Express, departing from 301 West Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara

$40

Avi Avital (mandolin) & Hanzhi Wang (accordion)

Community Arts Music Association presents Avi Avital (mandolin) & Hanzhi Wang (accordion) on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Season Subscriptions on sale now CAMA Office — (805) 966-4324 — camasb.org

Single tickets on sale September 8th. CAMA’s Masterseries season opens with a very special evening with Avi Avital and Hanzhi Wang, two virtuoso musicians performing together on instruments not normally expected to be part of a classical music recital.

https://www.lobero.org/events/cama-23-24-avital-wang/

PFLAG Santa Barbara October Meeting

Book Banning- Our Public Libraries and Our LGBTQ+ Community.  How are librarians fighting back against the push to ban books?  Please join us and a local public librarian to discuss this timely topic.  This is a Zoom meeting and pre-registration is required by emailing pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com.  There is always time for sharing, support and discussion.

Free

Monday Practica – Special Guest: Tango DJ Kate TangoGalaxy

Monday Practica in Santa Barbara is in its 10th Year! An unsupervised practica for all levels of dancers. Are you new to tango? Lovely, passionate volunteers will help you with your first tango steps. About Kate TangoGalaxy Chicago-born Katherine “Kate” Chan is a multi-talented artist who has toured internationally as a tango-teaching, DJing, performing tango

$5

Monday Practica – Special Guest: Tango DJ Kate TangoGalaxy

Monday Practica in Santa Barbara is in its 10th Year! An unsupervised practica for all levels of dancers. Are you new to tango? Lovely, passionate volunteers will help you with your first tango steps. About Kate TangoGalaxy Chicago-born Katherine “Kate” Chan is a multi-talented artist who has toured internationally as a tango-teaching, DJing, performing tango

$5
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