Cup of Culture
Dawnland
Wed, May 1st, 6 PM
Film Screening/MCC Theater

Dawnland is a documentary about cultural survival and stolen children. With exclusive access and never before seen footage, it reveals the untold narrative of Indigenous child removal in the United States. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission discovers that state power continues to be used to break up Wabanaki families, threatening the very existence of the Wabanaki people. Dawnland foregrounds the immense challenges that this commission faces as they work toward truth, reconciliation, and the survival of all Indigenous peoples. Post film discussion with Chris Newell, senior advisor of the documentary. 1h 26m

Bringing fiery, fast-paced malambo to the contemporary stage, the company celebrates the unique South American tradition of the gaucho with an exhilarating percussive dance and music spectacle that offers nonstop thrills for the entire family.

Jo O'Connell will speak on Australian Native Plants for Fire Resistance and Garden Design . Santa Barbara County Horticultural Society

Graduate violinist Kristina Tsanova will present a master's recital on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 7:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall. Ms. Tsanova will be joined by pianist Dr. Natasha Kislenko (UCSB faculty member), violinist Sara Bashore, cellist Naomi Stoodley, and harpsichordist Jared Eben on works by Bach, Schumann, Beethoven, and Vivaldi. Ms. Tsanova is from the studio of Ertan Torgul.

As part of the World Music Series and in recognition of El Cinco de Mayo, Santa Barbara-based Mariachi Las Olas, founded and directed by Juan Zaragoza, will perform various music genres from Mexico including rancheras, boleros, corridos, sones and gustos on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 12 pm in the UCSB Music Bowl. Jordan Mitchell will also present some of the music from his senior recital. The World Music Series is co-presented by the UCSB MultiCultural Center and the Ethnomusicology Program in the Department of Music.

Art Matters Lecture: Todd Cronan
Matisse’s Hands

At the onset of World War II, Henri Matisse's art underwent a startling change of direction. Inventing a dramatic new technique of cut-outs, Matisse explored aspects of the world that were largely absent from his previous work. This talk will trace the development of Matisse's late cut-outs and the new forms of expression they provoked.

Image: Henri Matisse, "Palmette," 1947. Gouache.

Join us for Night at DV8 Cellars on Thursday May 2nd starting at 6 PM. Hosted by our very own Matt Kowallis, we will be offering wine by the glass and bottle but no tasting flights. We have Santa Barbara Popcorn and food will be available to order from Brass Bear Brewing. Prizes will be awarded for each round and a grand prize at the end of the evening. Hope to see you there!

Opera Santa Barbara returns to present crowd-pleasing pop-up performances in the Museum galleries.

Join Santa Barbara Revels singers and dancers in a celebration of the spring.

Join Santa Barbara photographer Jean Morrison Phillips at a reception for "Solace in the Details."

Please join the SBMA Museum Store for a special book signing with local author and avid art collector, David Gersh. David will be signing copies of his newly released title, "How to Collect Great Art on a Shoestring." This how-to guide for new and experienced collectors explores the unique opportunity to acquire one-of-a-kind works by artists featured in the world’s most famous museums. Gersh offers pro tips on how, what, and which artists to look for while providing unique insights, an invaluable perspective, and a dash of humor into the world of collecting great art.

TIME - NATIONAL GROUP ART SHOW @ SBCAST STUDIO D
This exhibition will explore interpretations of time through creative process in all medias.
What is time? Is it a thing? Does it even exist? Can we move forward and backwards in time as Physics shows or are we only moving forward within the Arrow of Time?