Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum’s galleries as an impetus to writing. Monthly sessions are led by a visiting writer who begins with a conversation and prompt, partially inspired by works on view. Participants write on their own, then reconvene to share and comment on each other’s work. Please bring something on which to write.

The September session is led by multi-lingual poet, editor, and translator Patricio Ferrari in "Going Global: Abstract Art at Mid-Century."

Free with reservation

https://tickets.sbma.net/event-detail/writing-galleries-2022-09-15/

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) presents “Whales Without Walls: The Whale Sanctuary Project” on Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 7 pm PDT. This in-person lecture by Charles Vinick, Executive Director of the Whale Sanctuary Project, Cost is free for SBMM’s Navigator Circle Members, $10 for all other members, and $20 for members of the public. There will also be a pre-lecture reception for members only from 6:15-6:45pm. Register at: https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/ and become a member at https://sbmm.org/membership/

It was in 1944 that Bing Crosby made the Johnny Mercer tune, Accentuate the Positive, a hit in film and on radio. It later became known as one of the songs that got Americans through World War Two. The popular songs of the day, now called the American Songbook, became an unofficial catalogue of music that comforted, inspired, and connected Americans at home and abroad between the 1920s-1940s.

Now, Jazz at the Ballroom presents Accentuate the Positive, an evening of the unforgettable music from the Songbook that kept Americans company for over four transformational decades. An all-star line-up shares the stage with the Konrad Paszkudzki Quartet to sing classic standards including Pennies from Heaven, Look for the Silver Lining, On the Sunny Side of the Street, It Had to be You, and As Time Goes By.

About Jazz at the Ballroom

Jazz at the Ballroom is a California-based non-profit that celebrates America’s truly original music – classic jazz and the American Songbook. They are dedicated to showcasing the greatest musicians in unique settings. Through their concerts, scholarship program, workshops, and performances at schools, senior living centers, and hospitals, JATB works to enhance the appreciation of the Songbook in the larger community.

The MARY JANE McCORD Planned Parenthood Annual Book sale begins September 15th and will run until September 25th, 2022 at the Earl Warren Exhibit Hall, Santa Barbara.

On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 6 PM the Granada Theatre will host its sixth annual Legends Gala honoring local legends who, through lifetime achievement, have illuminated and advanced the performing arts in a significant way.

Monthly Westmont Public Telescope Night

The public is invited to attend a hybrid meeting of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. This meeting will feature Council member announcements, the sanctuary superintendent’s report, presentations on the new SanctSound web portal and the Reel Guppy Outdoors Program, an update from the Advisory Council’s Cruise Ship Subcommittee, and more.

Fundraiser for local community garden, Trinity Gardens on Saturday September 17th. Enjoy local wine and beer, music and farm to table food in a lovely garden harvest setting. $40 per person, 21 and older event. Proceeds will support the garden to better serve our community.

Descanso Music presents Esteban Ramirez: Romance Tour
Composer/pianist/poet Esteban Ramirez presents a delightful evening of neoclassical instrumental piano music with cello, clarinet, flute, and violin ensemble and poetry readings. His poetry will move your soul. His music will touch your heart. September 17th at 7:00 PM. For tickets, visit www.centerstagetheater.org

Garage sale fundraiser for the Santa Barbara Flyfishers. Lots of great gear for women and men, experts and novices, fly fishers and spin fishers, including new and vintage.

Fly rods, fly reels, flies, fly boxes, waders, boots, vests, nets, bags, accessories, books, spinning rods, spinning reels, tackle, and more.

Saturday, 9/17, 8AM to 11AM

3821 La Cumbre Hills Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93110

Join us for Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 17th. The largest volunteer effort in California, Coastal Cleanup Day is our day to give back to the ocean, beaches, and creeks that make Santa Barbara County such a wonderful place to live. Get outside, enjoy nature, and be part of the solution to ocean pollution!

Come volunteer with us! The Land Trust is partnering with Explore Ecology to beautify the Coronado Butterfly Preserve and the Ellwood Bluffs on Coastal Clean Up Day.