Alice in Wonderland

State Street Ballet Academy presents Alice in Wonderland on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 6:30 PM and Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM. Join Alice on her journey into the magic of Wonderland! Featuring Academy dancers of all ages and State Street Ballet Young Dancers, this new ballet is an imaginative portrayal of the classic story by Lewis Carroll. The performance will showcase the talents of our ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, musical theater, and hip-hop dancers. Fun for the whole family!

Platinum Sounds: The Symphony Turns 70

This platinum anniversary concert highlights The Symphony's brilliant principal players in Concerto Grosso, American composer Jonathan Leshnoff’s work, previously commissioned for our 60th. Violín soloist and multi-Grammy© nominee Philippe Quint brings his imaginative approach to Mendelssohn’s gorgeous Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, one of the most prominent and highly regarded works in the concerto repertoire for violín, while Johannes Brahms’ monumental Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 - which took the composer 21 years of revisions to declare ready for public performance in 1876 - will bring the evening - and our 70th Anniversary Subscription Season - to a triumphant close.

An Intimate Poetry Pairing

Join us in the historic Covarrubias Adobe Courtyard for happy hour and an opportunity to hear Santa Barbara's 2023 Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio and 2022 Youth Poet Laureate Madeline Miller, as they share readings of their work and discuss their passion for poetry.

Ending Sexual Violence on Campus: A Holistic Approach

The Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life is proud to present its Spring 2023 Capps Forum on Ethics and Public Policy: "Ending Sexual Violence on Campus: A Holistic Approach."

Rodney Crowell: The Chicago Sessions Tour

Lobero LIVE presents Rodney Crowell: The Chicago Sessions Tour with special guests Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 7:30 PM. With 15 number one hits and tracks recorded by everyone from Emmylou Harris and Johnny Cash to Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson, it would be difficult to overstate Crowell’s impact on roots music over the past five decades. The two-time GRAMMY® winner has been inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, received the Lifetime Achievement Award in Songwriting from the Americana Music Association, was honored with ASCAP’s prestigious Founder’s Award, and was presented with the Academy of Country Music’s Poet’s Award.

Death Cafe Santa Barbara

Hello Friends! You're invited to Death Cafe Santa Barbara (in conjunction with The Center for Successful Aging) with Liz Bauer, Lynn Holzman, and Peggy Levine Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Time: 3:30-5 PM Place: First Congregational Church at 2101 State Street, Santa Barbara Parking: The church parking lot access is on State Street For questions,

Mighty Poplar

Lobero LIVE presents Mighty Poplar on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Regarded as some of the finest players of their generation, Mighty Poplar features Andrew Marlin (Watchhouse), Noam Pikelny and Chris Eldridge (Punch Brothers), Greg Garrison (Leftover Salmon) and Alex Hargreaves (Billy Strings). The true spirit of bluegrass infuses their self-titled debut album, a new all-star roots project, coming March 31 on Free Dirt Records. The group has captured the fierce and playful energy of an all-night jam between old friends who just happen to be grandmasters of the music.

The Good Good Show

The Good Good Show is a monthly stand up comedy show featuring the best comedians working today!

Docent Recruitment Reception

If you have a passion for art and are interested in serving the community, the SBMA Docent Program is a rewarding and supportive environment to learn and have fun.

Volunteer docents engage with visitors of all ages through guided tours to make works of art accessible to everyone. An art background is not required. Diverse applicants with an interest in learning about art, working with students, and facilitating positive Museum experiences for visitors are encouraged to apply. In addition to touring, docents enjoy an extensive program of continuing education provided by curators and local experts. The year-long training course begins each September.

If interested, plan to attend a Recruitment Reception on Thursday, May 18, 3 to 5 pm at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

For more information or to attend, visit www.sbma.net/docent or contact education@sbma.net.

Celebrating the Debut of Dinner with the President

Enjoy reverse martinis, local wines, and presidential bites at Field + Fort as we toast Alex Prud’homme’s new book, Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House.

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