THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO ATTEND GUN ETIQUETTE: AN INTERACTIVE GAME & DISCUSSION ON DECEMBER 6th FROM 5:00-8:00 PM.

TOM PAZDERKA – THE END IS THE BEGINNING, Presented by LUM Art Zine with an opening reception on December 6. 

Presented by LUM Art Zine, opening reception on Dec 6th and panel discussion on Dec 13th.

Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13 Thurs 7 – 9 PM - OVERCOMING FEAR – 3 Week Course with Dharma teacher Dawa Tarchin Phillips

Yale University Law Professor Harold Koh speaks on the Trump Administration and International Law on December 6th at UCSB.

An eclectic collection of original first person true stories of holiday memories performed by their authors. The performances range from scripted readings to storytelling. Stories of love, family, loss and adventure, lots of adventures, your Santa Barbara neighbors have some wonderful stories to share! Join the performers after the show for complimentary cookies and milk—because every good story should be toasted with cookies and milk!

This year’s Fall Dance Concert celebrates our newest faculty members Monique Meunier and Brandon Whited. Ms. Meunier, former principal dancer with New York City Ballet, brings together her eclectic background in classical ballet and contemporary dance in a new work performed by our students. Also on the program are dances by Valerie Huston and Nancy Colahan alongside student BFA choreographer Kelly O’Connor. Mr. Whited, formerly a dancer with the internationally renowned dance company Shen Wei Dance Arts will re-stage one of Shen Wei’s iconic works, RE-III, to close the concert.

Performance Dates:

December 6, 7, 8, 2018 - 8:00pm

December 8, 2018 - 2:00pm

Arlington Plaza invites the community to its 2nd Annual Christmas Market, taking place on Thursday, December 6 and Friday, December 7, from 4-9pm!

The American Institute of Architects Santa Barbara will host their annual Design Awards Gala on December 7th at the University Club.

Ventura County Ballet Company, Ventura County’s premiere regional ballet return for its 20th year to perform Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard on December 1st and 2nd at 2 PM and the following weekend at the
Ventura College Performing Arts Center, 4700 Loma Vista on December 7th at 7 PM, December 8th at 2 PM & 7 PM and December 9th at 2 PM.
To celebrate their 20th anniversary, there will be new scenic backdrops hand painted by internationally recognized Russian artist Yuri Samodorov.
This classic holiday production is a must see for all ballet lovers. Each performance will be accompanied by the 52-piece Ventura College Symphony Orchestra lead by Maestro Robert Lawson.
This can’t-miss holiday event will capture the imagination of the audience with its delightful story, graceful choreography and elegant costumes and sets.
Enjoy the holiday magic of The Nutcracker with the whole family!
For more information visit: venturacountyballet.com

Local Functional Neurology Office Finds Creative and Fun Way to Support Local Non-Profit!

Directed by Victor Bell, the UCSB Gospel Choir will present traditional and contemporary songs drawn from African American religious traditions on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 7:30 pm in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall.