Ben Miller and Anita MacDonald join together, blending the rich traditional sound of the Cape Breton fiddle, with the fiery edge of the Scottish Border pipes. Combining their creative vision with influences from Old and New World Gaelic traditions, they create a powerful sound, heralded as:

"... One of the most important folk acts on Cape Breton Island today." - CBC Main Street (Nova Scotia, CAN).

Since meeting at the 2013 Celtic Colours Festival, Ben & Anita have toured across North America and further afield, wowing audiences with their captivating blend of driving dance tunes and soulful Gaelic airs.

Equally at home at an intimate house concert, or a late night festival show, Ben & Anita tour as a duo, trio, or a four-piece band to fill any stage.

"... Fiery... Fresh, yet totally traditional... Excellent entertainment!" - Piping Today Magazine (Glasgow, UK)

Filling out the trio will be Zakk Cormier - Guitar, Foot Percussion!

Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center will host its Annual Student Horse Show showcasing riders of all ages and capabilities on Saturday, April 21 from 9:30am to 3:00pm at their riding facilities, located at 4420 Calle Real in Santa Barbara.

The fun-filled day will celebrate the organization’s participants as they proudly demonstrate their equitation skills before a cheering crowd of supporters, family, and friends. The event is open to spectators free of charge.

“The Horse Show is our mission in action, where our riders and participants get a chance to share their accomplishments and skills with their families, friends, and the community,” says Pamme Mickelson, executive director at Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Center. “It’s a celebration of their growth and their partnership with their horse. Join us as we applaud our students and revel in the lives that are improved through this unique partnership of equine and human.”

This year’s event includes several equitation and obstacle classes for Hearts’ students to highlight their accomplishments. Lunch will be available for purchase ($10 for adults / $5 for children) and an information tent area will be available for the public. Admission to the event is FREE.

Hearts’ facility at 4420 Calle Real is located across from the County Sherriff’s Department and up the hill. For more information about the Horse Show, call Morgan Kastenek at (805) 364-5202. For sponsorship opportunities, please call Pamme Mickelson at (805) 364-5201, email pamme@heartsriding.org.

International Astronomy Day at Camino Real Marketplace

Hattie Beresford presents, “Santa Barbara Comes of Age ~ An Exuberant and Joyful Beginning” at Genealogy meeting.

As individuals, communities, and nations, we must work together to protect the only world we’ve got. Join us at the park this April to help us craft the path forward.

Educate. Inspire. Act. CEC’s #SBEarthDay will bring our community together for the first large festival since the Thomas Fire and Montecito debris flow. Join us to connect the dots between climate change and local solutions for a climate-resilient future. Featuring: two days of live music, eco-education, public art & activism projects, Environmental Hero Awards, Green Car Show with electric car + bike test drives, and 200+ exhibitors showcasing the latest in sustainable technology, products and services.

DV8 Cellars pairs your favorite girl scout cookies with Rhone varietal wines in honor of national Girl Scout Leader appreciation day.

Speaking of Stories presents Speaking of Friends with featured readings by Meredith Baxter and Joe Spano. April 22nd & 23rd

Stories of friends and friendship. Readers to be announced soon.

Bar Mitzvah by Michael Bernard
Chilvary by Neal Gaiman
Monster Ball by Anabelle Gurnitch
The Ambien Diaries by Jen Lancaster

Author Abigail Pogrebin will speak about her new book, "My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew" in a free event on April 22nd at 3:00 p.m.

The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake will be holding its 23rd annual Fish Derby on Saturday and Sunday April 21 and 22. The fundraising benefit for the thirty year old nonprofit organization will be offering more than $5000 in cash prizes, plus thousands more in merchandise.