The UCSB Center for Research in Electronic Art Technology (CREATE) will present "Vinyl streaming and the Groupe de Récherches Musicale (GRM)," a lecture with Swedish composer Ragnar Grippe, on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 5 pm in Studio Xenakis (Room 2215) in the Music Building. Sponsored by the Swedish Arts Grants Committee.

Undergraduate oboist Greg Moreno will present a recital with pianist Jared Eben, flutist Maddie Kolkow, and cellist Hannah Paulus on Friday, May 3rd at 5 pm in Room 1145 in the Music Building. The program will feature works by Telemann, Saint-Saëns, Haydn, Handel, and Bozza. Mr. Moreno is a student of UCSB faculty member Gabrielle Castriotta.

The new weekly local radio show, “Solutions News Radio,” hosted by Rinaldo Brutoco, president and founder of the World Business Academy, will air live this Friday from 5-6 p.m. on KZSB 1290 AM radio. There will be replay broadcasts Friday from 11 p.m.– 12 a.m., Saturday from 5- 6 p.m. and again on Sunday from 9 -10 a.m. The show is also available on demand as a podcast from Soundcloud.

Cheers to Friday! Kick off the weekend at Carr Winery with wine, friends and live music with OutOfTheBlue.

A master of satire beloved for his personal essays and short stories, Santa Barbara’s favorite comedic darling returns on the heels of Calypso, his new collection that takes a self-deprecating look at life, growing older and beach vacations.

Through a blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms with pan-African styles (soukous, Angolan semba and kizomba), he has established himself as a pioneer with his innovative music. Since forming his Los Angeles-based band Makina Loca in 1990, Lemvo has refined his craft and vision, singing songs that celebrate life, and inspiring his audiences to let loose and dance away their worries.
His music has been described by the Los Angeles Times as “seamless and infectious.”

College of Creative Studies Music Composition student Jordan Mitchell will present a senior recital on Friday, May 3th at 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm) in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall in the UCSB Music Building. The program will include original works by Mr. Mitchell, with performances by UCSB and CCS students and alumni. Mr. Mitchell is a student of Leslie Hogan and Jeremy Haladyna.

San Marcos High School’s Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Club organizes two school blood drives annually.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo the Santa Barbara way, with great music, delicious food, craft beer, and wine - all benefiting a great cause! The Cinco de Mayo Beer and Taco Festival will be on May 4th, 2019 at Chase Palm Park. Come together to raise awareness for mental health, gun safety, and community unity.

SOHO Music Club, Crush Wine, SB Food Connection, and Fernando’s Churros will be there selling
plenty of delicious food, beer, and wine!

The festival will also be featuring a variety of speakers from both organizations to share stories and
messages of unification to inspire community resilience and safety.

And last but not least, we’re excited to announce that Ozomatli will be headlining! They are known for
their passionate and wide array of musical styles - including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, rap, and rock. In addition to Ozomatli, we will have other local bands performing Salsa, Mexican music, and Chicano
Rock.

Cinco De Mayo Brew and Taco Fest at Chase Palm Park on Saturday, May 4th from 1-7pm

The Vintners Festival will take place on Saturday, May 4th at Rancho Sisquoc Winery in the beautiful Santa Maria Valley.

Get a front row seat as La Cumbre Plaza retailers hit the runway to showcase their Summer Fashion near Tiffany & Co. on May 4th at 1:00 p.m.