Immigration: A Boon or Burden to U.S. Society

Experts on immigration, national security and refugee movements will engage in a debate about the U.S. immigration system, the values and interests it serves and the impact of immigration on the nation. Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, is the co-author of Open Immigration: Yea & Nay and the author of The New Case Against Immigration, Both Legal and Illegal and How Obama is Transforming America through Immigration. Rubén G. Rumbaut, Distinguished Professor of Sociology at UC Irvine, is the author of Immigrant America: A Portrait and Legacies: The Story of the Immigrant Second Generation. The debate will be moderated by Donald M. Kerwin, Jr., Director of the Center for Migration Studies of New York.

Experts on immigration, national security and refugee movements will engage in a debate about the U.S. immigration system, the values and interests it serves and the impact of immigration on the nation. Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, is the co-author of Open Immigration: Yea & Nay and the author of

Adventures in the Nautilus Exploration of the seafloor

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.