Open Weekend at Arroyo Hondo Preserve
The Arroyo Hondo Preserve is open to the public with reservations on the first and third full weekend of the month, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
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Open Weekend at Arroyo Hondo Preserve
The Arroyo Hondo Preserve is open to the public with reservations on the first and third full weekend of the month, Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Lindsey Stetson to speak at February 18 Santa Barbara Republican Club Luncheon
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Ken Stacey & Claire Khodara Perform at SOhO Restaurant in Santa Barbara
Join singer/songwriters Ken Stacey and Claire Khodara at SOhO Santa Barbara on Sunday February 19. This duo show brings together 2 dynamic vocal talents for a shared evening that will feature some of their original music and some choice covers. They have assembled a stellar band, and there may be some special guests dropping in as well. If you enjoy cutting edge pop-rock, R&B and Soul, you’re going to love this beautiful evening of live music.
SOhO Restaurant & Music Venue
1221 State St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(upstairs in Victoria Court)
Parking behind venue
7:00pm – show // 6:00pm – dinner/doors
Advance reservations suggested.
All Ages Welcome!
Purchase tickets here: https://www.sohosb.com/events/ken-stacey-claire-khodara-soho-santa-barbara
For table reservations: 805-962-7776
Tickets: $25 / $30 at the door
Ken Stacey is a world-class vocalist songwriter, producer, vocal coach, and the former lead singer for 5-time Grammy-nominated Ambrosia. His expansive career includes time in the Michael Jackson and Elton John bands, performing and recording with a who’s who of music icons which also include Billy Joel, Sam Smith, Randy Newman, Dave Matthews Band, Queen Latifah, Mary J Blige, and Madonna. He has performed on the Grammys and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Awards. Ken has been a vocal coach and talent scout for American Idol and has Kenny Loggins, Richard Marx, and Jason Derlatka (Journey) on his vocal coaching roster. “Ken’s latest project was an all-star version of Donny Hathaway’s classic holiday song “This Christmas,” which he produced and arranged for The Tribe; it was listed as #5 on the New York Times’ holiday playlist of “12 New Christmas Songs For a Vast Array of Holiday Moods!” www.kenstacey.com
Claire Khodara is a recording artist, autism activist, and creative entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, CA. Known for her soulful and soaring sound inspired by folk and Americana icons Brandi Carlisle & Bonnie Raitt, Claire transcends musical genres with her classical background and modern, sultry vocals which span an international, 25-year career. Born in Philadelphia, Claire studied classical opera under the legendary Italian soprano and opera director Renata Scotto at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome, one of the oldest musical institutions in the world. Claire was the Pope’s Benediction singer (soprano soloist) for Pope John Paul II and Benedict XVI. She was also a contestant on Season 9 of American Idol. Claire is the founder of STARROCK PRODUCTIONS, a booking agency that provides live entertainment for a wide-range of global events with offices in New York City, Philadelphia, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. www.clairekhodara.com
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