In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Grammy Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble will perform the world premiere of a bold new project co-commissioned by UCSB Arts & Lectures, Heroes Take Their Stands.

Lights Up! Theatre Company presents its inaugural musical production, Big Fish: The Musical.

2nd annual EARTH DAY POETS & AUTHORS event is Free on April 27th from 1-3 PM at Upper Village, Montecito  by Tecolote Book Shop

Graduate clarinetist Enoch Matsumura will present a master's recital with pianist Dr. Natasha Kislenko (UCSB faculty member) on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 4:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall in the Music Building. The program will feature works by J.S. Bach, Alban Berg, Carl Baermann, and Johannes Brahms. Mr. Matsumura is a student of Paul Bambach.

Join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and take home an original work of art donated by a local or regional artist.

Lights Up! Theatre Company presents its inaugural musical production, Big Fish: The Musical!

College of Creative Studies Music Composition student Jarod Fedele will present a junior recital on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at 7 pm in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall in the UCSB Music Building. Fedele's particular interest pertains to the field of rock music and how to advance the genre. He will perform his entire debut progressive rock album, entitled "A Collection of Color." Originally recorded through a single synthesizer, this album has been transformed with a complete live band, including many keyboardists, drums, bass, guitar, and many guest musicians throughout the show including saxophone, flute, a brass section, and so on. The music ranges in style, complexity, and length—featuring a 40-minute song to end the concert.

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma will discuss the role of culture in creating a strong society, drawing on examples from his own life as a musician and citizen.

Awakened Muse Productions presents a series of empowering workshops in beginner’s photography and filmmaking on April 27-28 at Sama Sama restaurant.

Revered cellist Yo-Yo Ma will coach UCSB students in a special one-on-one intensive. This special outreach event is open to public observation. Admission is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 9 AM. Related Lecture Event: Yo-Yo Ma Culture, Understanding and Survival Sat, Apr 27 / 7:30 PM / Granada Theatre

UCCE Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County Present a Free Public Workshop:
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardeners announces a free public workshop entitled “Santa Barbara Flowering Plant Indentification” to be presented on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 10:30am to 11:30am in the Montecito Community Hall of the Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road in Montecito.

9th Annual Art Career Day Conference (ACDC 2019)
Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 11:00am-4:30pm (Sign-in at 10:30am)
Location: Garden Street Academy
Register at: www.awolsb.org/acdc

Are you 13-25 and want a career in the arts? Here is your chance! Art Without Limits is presenting its 9th Annual Art Career Day Conference (ACDC 2019) in collaboration with Garden Street Academy!

The mission of the conference is to create a thriving and successful generation of artists through education and mentorship. Aspiring artists from all over are welcome. The day consists of presentations, performances, and several Roundtable Discussions offered in a variety of art forms led by professionals, who are eager to help the next generation to succeed. In addition to the Roundtable Discussions, there is a complimentary lunch for attendees. Aspiring artists of all ages are welcome. ACDC is free for 13 to 25 year old artists; however, a $25 donation is requested for attendees over the age of 25.

Sign in will begin at 10:30am, with a welcome from morning emcee, Clare Carey, at 11am. Clare graciously returns after previously leading as the leader for our Acting & Directing Roundtable Discussion. Following lunch, afternoon emcee and Acting & Directing Roundtable Leader, J.D. Lewis, will continue the conference festivities.

No stranger to the Santa Barbara art community, Mayor of the City of Santa Barbara, Cathy Murillo, will be our 2019 Keynote Speaker with additional speakers including our Animation Roundtable Discussion Leader, Wyatt Lavasseur, and AWoL Mentor Rod Rolle who is mentoring AWoL Emerging Artist Erica Urech in photography discussing the what goes on in a Mentorship. Each speaker will give a glimpse into their unique paths to becoming professional artists, and particularly a bit of insight on their experiences with success. Founder Julie McLeod was in the original cast of West Side Story and Nolan Montgomery, previous 2017 Teen Star winner, along with Nevaeh Harrington will perform the balcony scene and sing as they are now performing West Side Story with Dos Pueblos High which is directed by Clark Sayre.

Attendees vary from those with no formal training to those well on their way to establishing themselves as professional artists. Many participants return the following year and some have said, " I really enjoyed hearing how people found their way to success first hand."

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet, dialogue, ask questions and, most importantly, be listened to and make friends with up to 40 professional artists of all genres in three of 15 Roundtable Discussions. These Roundtables will be held in acting & directing, animation, architecture, costume & makeup, dance, film & media arts, photography, galleries & museums, graphic & motion design, journalism, music, painting, poetry & prose, promoting your art, and ceramics & sculpture.

Art Without Limits collaborates with the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, Santa Barbara County Education Department, Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation, and Santa Barbara Teen Star to make ACDC happen each year.