Heralded as “…a prestigious group of young, talented musicians…” by Santa Barbara SEASONS magazine, the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony brings together 70-80 gifted musicians, ages 12-18, from Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to perform works across the orchestral repertoire. This advanced ensemble instills the discipline and commitment that budding young professionals need for the next step in their careers, whether in music or another field.

The Santa Barbara Symphony is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Westmont College. Under the overarching artistic and curriculum oversight of our Music & Artistic Director, Nir Kabaretti and Westmont’s Dr. Michael Shasberger, the partnership brings additional resources to our music education program, new opportunities for our students, and complements our pipeline of connected programs from elementary school, to college and on to a professional orchestra.

“The student experience in the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony is totally unique. Where else can my child learn and perform musical masterpieces in a symphony orchestra made up of their peers? The environment is so fun and supportive, rehearsals are the highlight of our week!”

Learn about the reality of human trafficking in Santa Barbara County, local survivor stories, myths & realities about trafficking, how to recognize the warning signs and respond. Spanish interpretation is provided. FREE Virtual Webinar.

Total Lunar Eclipse Viewing at Camino Real Marketplace

Internationally acclaimed and award winning local photographer Lucia Kiel is unveiling a unique and very exciting life-changing experience!  The “Becoming” launch party will be held on May 15th, where she will present the community with her newest venture! 

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Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara’s vibrant Funk Zone, Hotel Californian is thrilled to announce the reintroduction of their popular ‘HOWL @ Djinn’ full-moon cocktail event series (after being placed on hold since March 2020), set to take place during each new full moon with inventive cocktails by legendary mixologist Devon Espinosa.

Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara’s vibrant Funk Zone, Hotel Californian is thrilled to announce the reintroduction of their popular ‘HOWL @ Djinn’ full-moon cocktail event series (after being placed on hold since March 2020), set to take place during each new full moon with inventive cocktails by legendary mixologist Devon Espinosa.

The Ying Quartet occupies a position of unique prominence in the classical music world, combining brilliantly communicative performances with a fearlessly imaginative view of chamber music in today’s world. Now in its second decade as a quartet, the Quartet has established itself as an ensemble of the highest musical qualifications in its tours across the United States and abroad. Their performances regularly take place in many of the world’s most important concert halls, from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House. The Ying Quartet performed at SBMA in 2013 and 2017.

They will play Debussy’s String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10, Zhou Long’s Song of the Fisherman, and Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 130.

Mary Craig Auditorium
$20 SBMA Members
$25 Non-Members

Purchase tickets at https://www.sbma.net/events/yingquartet-20220516

BLOOD DRIVE Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office Tuesday, May 1:30pm - 6:30pm in the Bloodmobiles near the Main Jail Entrance Appointments are highly recommended. To schedule, visit donors.vitalant.org and enter blood drive code 1493 or call (805)542-8500 Blood needs to be ready not just for elective surgeries and planned treatments, but for all the unexpected events.

Braille Institute is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to positively transform the lives of those with vision loss. Braille Institute serves more than 37,000 people through a variety of free programs, classes and services at centers and community outreach locations throughout Southern California – from Santa Barbara to San Diego counties!

Join an engaging conversation centered on meaningfully bringing into our workplaces Environmental Sustainability and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices. Hosted by NAWBO attendees will also share what they learned and how they adapted to the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Come tune into your heart and the hearts of other women as we heal through movement, sound, and personal exploration. We will explore the experiences of loss, loneliness, and change while we create a path to re-enter the reality of your life with a renewed sense of purpose. You will have the opportunity to rewrite the the love story of your life as it pertains to romance, family, friends, community and your authentic self.