Under the direction of Jon Nathan, the UCSB Percussion Ensemble will present contemporary works and transcriptions for percussion solo and ensemble on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 7:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall.

All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions. Museum Teaching Artists provide general guidance and all materials. Each program is open to 10 participants.

Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Crosby is heading out on tour in May and June. Joining him will be five musical friends collectively and affectionately known as the Skytrails Band (James Raymond on keys, Mai Leisz on bass, Steve DiStanislao on drums, Jeff Pevar on guitar and Michelle Willis on keyboards and vocals).

David Crosby is in the midst of an incredibly creative and powerful period, showcasing his skills as a brilliant songwriter. On this tour, he will be performing some of his best-loved songs and greatest hits from across his illustrious career alongside material from the forthcoming Skytrails band album, plus a few surprises.

“Compact bursts of choreography with rapidfire changes in rhythm and gestural articulation.” The New York Times

“The talented break dancer Ephrat Asherie is known in the dance world as Bounce...for her uncalculated, effervescent dancing.” The New York Times

Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie has shown off her formidable street dance chops as a favorite member of Dorrance Dance. A New York-based b-girl with extensive training in ballet and modern dance, the Israel native returns with her own company, revealing and exploring the complexities of street and social dance forms. Odeon, a new work for seven dancers and four musicians, brings together and remixes street and club dances including breaking, hip hop, house and vogue, set to a mix of early 20th century romantic music and popular Afro-Brazilian rhythms.

$35 : General Public
$15 : UCSB Students (Current student ID required)
Call the Arts & Lectures ticket office at (805) 893-3535 for your tickets!
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=4230

“Compact bursts of choreography with rapidfire changes in rhythm and gestural articulation.” The New York Times

“The talented break dancer Ephrat Asherie is known in the dance world as Bounce...for her uncalculated, effervescent dancing.” The New York Times

Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie has shown off her formidable street dance chops as a favorite member of Dorrance Dance. A New York-based b-girl with extensive training in ballet and modern dance, the Israel native returns with her own company, revealing and exploring the complexities of street and social dance forms. Odeon, a new work for seven dancers and four musicians, brings together and remixes street and club dances including breaking, hip hop, house and vogue, set to a mix of early 20th century romantic music and popular Afro-Brazilian rhythms.

$35 : General Public
$15 : UCSB Students (Current student ID required)
Call the Arts & Lectures ticket office at (805) 893-3535 for your tickets!
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=4263

Armin Navabi, an atheist activist, is providing a free lecture via zoom on "After Religion, Then What? Enlightenment Values" on Saturday, May 16 at 3:00 p.m.

If we can't get together in public, we'll get together apart. Everyone needs to laugh right now.

Pilates + Dance = Feel-good FUNdraising for the SB FoodBank!

TITLE: The Dire News about the News: Why Journalism is in Freefall, Why it Matters, and What Can be Done.
BY: Dr. Marjorie Kruvand, UCSB
Many people rely on the news to explain events and issues of the day. This is especially the case in an election year. However, the state of news media has become increasingly precarious, and turbulent change is like to accelerate during this decade. Prof. Kruvand, formerly a journalist, will discuss forces and trends that have combined to create a "perfect storm," threatening American journalism's future and what we risk losing if that happens.

Dave Flattery provides a free online lecture on coronavirus models and what can be expected on Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 p.m.

A day of yoga with your favorite Santa Barbara County yoga teachers from Carpinteria to Santa Maria, as we raise money for the SB County Foodbank, whose goal is “moving the community from hunger to health.” 

UC Santa Barbara in collaboration with Santa Barbara County Parks hosts a public webinar with Dr. Chris Lowe Professor, Cal State Long Beach