Drawing from over 100 hours of never-before-seen footage from the National Geographic archives, award-winning director Brett Morgen tells the story of Jane Goodall, whose chimpanzee research challenged the scientific consensus of her time and revolutionized our understanding of the natural world. Set to a rich orchestral score from legendary composer Philip Glass, the film offers an unprecedented, intimate portrait of Goodall – a trailblazer who defied the odds to become one of the world’s most admired conservationists. (Brett Morgen, 2017, 90 min.)
"Watching Jane was like stepping back in time to a moment at which Homo sapiens learned something new and vital about its own family – the great apes. It was extraordinary." The Telegraph (U.K.)

FIERCE MERCY is an epic, cinematic step forward from singer-songwriter Colin Hay, most beloved for his intimate, confessional live shows but most widely known for being an influential and celebrated frontman. The range of artists who have chosen to cite him as a muse or who have found themselves on stage with him in the past year spans the genre landscape from heavy metal, to Americana, to Cuban rhythms and beyond. His inclusion as a playlist favorite from the likes of Metallica to The Lumineers reflects his continuing relevance and broad appeal.

Though many music fans were glad to see the end of 2016, it was something of a breakout year for this career artist that included a three-week run at the Edinburgh Fringe; performances on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and ABC’s Greatest Hits; sharing the stage with Of Monsters and Men, Milk Carton Kids, Choir Choir Choir!, Kings of Leon; being publicly cited as an influence by artists as distinct as James Hetfield of Metallica, Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers, Troy Sanders of Mastodon, and the Infamous Stringdusters; as well as the completion of a documentary film about his career entitled Waiting for My Real Life, named for one of his best known solo recordings. Now finding himself in the unprecedented place of having both ’80s fame and indie credibility, it’s possible that Hay has delivered the defining album of his solo career.

The Santa Barbara Humane Society plans to celebrate World Spay Day in a big way by offering 100 free cat spay and neuter surgeries on Thursday, February 27.

Mama Pat’s Inner Light Gospel Choir, celebrating 40 years in Santa Barbara, will be hosting its 25th Annual Gospel Workshop, February 27-29 at the First Congregational Church, 2101 State St.

New Beginnings will be co-hosting an all-day free training event with Dr. Darryl Inaba on Saturday, March 7th at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beach Resort. 

"From Fez to Montecito: Moroccan Architectural Aesthetics in Situ and in Spirit"

Dr. Overton provides an overview of Moroccan traditional crafts in medieval cities like Fez and Marrakesh. Her discussion of the global appeal of Moroccan aesthetics includes a Paris mosque, Honolulu home of Doris Duke in the 1930s, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Montecito Country Club.

Art à la carte, sponsored by the SBMA Women’s Board, is a series of luncheons featuring acclaimed speakers that will inspire new ways of thinking about art, culture, and travel.

Each luncheon and lecture will be held at the historic Santa Barbara Club located at 1105 Chapala Street in downtown Santa Barbara. Proceeds from Art à la carte benefit the Museum’s exhibitions, education, acquisitions, and special projects.

"From Fez to Montecito: Moroccan Architectural Aesthetics in Situ and in Spirit"

Dr. Overton provides an overview of Moroccan traditional crafts in medieval cities like Fez and Marrakesh. Her discussion of the global appeal of Moroccan aesthetics includes a Paris mosque, Honolulu home of Doris Duke in the 1930s, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Montecito Country Club.

Art à la carte, sponsored by the SBMA Women’s Board, is a series of luncheons featuring acclaimed speakers that will inspire new ways of thinking about art, culture, and travel.

Each luncheon and lecture will be held at the historic Santa Barbara Club located at 1105 Chapala Street in downtown Santa Barbara. Proceeds from Art à la carte benefit the Museum’s exhibitions, education, acquisitions, and special projects.

Black String is a South Korean quartet led by geomungo (traditional Korean zither) player Yoon Jeong Heo, who incorporates traditional Asian music, jazz, blues and rock, and electronica. It’s a powerful mix, bursting with all kinds of timbre possibilities, a context in which improvisation and traditional forms truly merge. As the band performs, amplified bursts of sound of the geomungo and Korean bamboo flutes, the fierce quake of Korean traditional percussion, and unpredictable melody of jazz guitar will grasp all of your senses. $5 for UCSB students and youth under 12; $15 for general admission.

WHAT: This week, Solutions News radio and podcast welcomes Susanne Chess and Bob Evans
WHEN: 5 to 6pm Friday, Feb. 28, 2020
WHERE: Tune in to KZSB 1290AM

Join us Friday night for live music with Tom and Mike Cantillon of Beta Play!

The UC Santa Barbara Department of Music will present a guest artist recital with ~Nois on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 7:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall. The program will include works by A.J. McCaffrey, Emma O'Halloran, and Pauline Oliveros, plus works by Tonia Ko and Gemma Peacocke written for ~Nois. The ensemble is a Chicago-based saxophone quartet that defies categorization by working between the boundary of contemporary classical music and experimental improvisation.

Admission is free and open to the public! For more information visit https://www.music.ucsb.edu/news/event/2010

The UC Santa Barbara Department of Music will present a guest artist recital with ~Nois on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 7:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall. The program will include works by A.J. McCaffrey, Emma O'Halloran, and Pauline Oliveros, plus works by Tonia Ko and Gemma Peacocke written for ~Nois. The ensemble is a Chicago-based saxophone quartet that defies categorization by working between the boundary of contemporary classical music and experimental improvisation.

Admission is free and open to the public! For more information visit https://www.music.ucsb.edu/news/event/2010