The Pacifica Graduate Institute Alumni Association (PGIAA) Coming Home program culminates in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the theme of, “Remembering the Past ~ Celebrating the Future.” This annual gathering honoring Reverend King features local community students, scholars, community activists, and more as they engage in discussions centered

When was the last time you saw a play that not only changed but also potentially saved people's lives? Last Out, currently on tour across the United States, has done exactly that. Lucky for us, the only planned West Coast stop is in our city, Santa Barbara.

Written by former Green Beret, LTC Scott Mann and based on real events, Last Out is a story that has never been told in a voice that has never been heard. Performed by a professional cast of military veterans and military family members, this play is a white-knuckle ride that tells the real story of our soldiers and the families that fight alongside them. It's more than a play...it's Combat Storytelling.

Throughout history, societies have used storytelling to help warriors integrate back into society, and Last Out follows in that tradition. The mission of this production is to validate the journey of our military veterans and their families while building genuine and well-informed understanding in the communities where they live.

LTC Mann’s 501c3 non-profit, The Heroes Journey, has taken Last Out on a National tour, bringing his message to the folks who need to hear it most. With performances in 11 cities so far, from Albuquerque to New York, Last Out has honored over 500 military heroes and Gold Star Families, performed over 150 PTS Interventions and impacted over 3,000 lives. Last Out has received rave reviews from active duty members, Vietnam Veterans, Gold Star Families, military families, and civilians with no military connections at all. The play has also gotten strong critical reviews from Washington DC Metro Theater Arts, Military Times, and Tom Brokaw.

Join Rev. Karen S. Wylie at The Ojai Retreat on Sunday, January 19, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., for her first Mid-Month Devotional Retreat of the decade, which this month will celebrate “We begin again!”

The SBPianoBoys will be back at SOhO restaurant & Music Club on Monday, January 20th.

Theatre Eclectic's Love and Power: A Brief Evening of One Acts
Performance Open to the public, no admission charge!

Monday January 20 @ 7:00 pm
La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts (LCCCA)
121 S. Hope Ave. Santa Barbara, Ca 93105

https://lacumbrecenterforcreativearts.com/upcoming-events

Theatre Eclectic's Love and Power: A Brief Evening of One Acts
Performance Open to the public, no admission charge!

Monday January 20 @ 7:00 pm
La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts (LCCCA)
121 S. Hope Ave. Santa Barbara, Ca 93105

https://lacumbrecenterforcreativearts.com/upcoming-events

Theatre Eclectic's Love and Power: A Brief Evening of One Acts
Performance Open to the public, no admission charge!

Monday January 20 @ 7:00 pm
La Cumbre Center for Creative Arts (LCCCA)
121 S. Hope Ave. Santa Barbara, Ca 93105

https://lacumbrecenterforcreativearts.com/upcoming-events

Martin Luther King Jr Committee of Santa Barbara National Holiday Special Events Planned

UCSB Library presents a panel discussion that will present a national and international perspective on climate justice in conjunction with UCSB Reads 2020.

75th Birthday Celebration!
Special Event

Learn about earthen architecture and the history of adobe constructions in Santa Barbara in this informative talk by Michael Imwalle from the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation.

The Unafraid is a documentary that follows the lives of three DACA students in Georgia, a state that has banned them from attending top state universities and disqualifies them from receiving in-state tuition at any other public college. This film takes an intimate look at the lives of Alejandro, Silvia, and Aldo as they navigate activism, pursue their right to an education, and fight for the rights of their families and communities. The Unafraid shows us what it means to grow up both American and undocumented in the United States. Post film discussion with the film-maker to follow. 1h 25m