THE 38TH ANNUAL SANTA BARBARA VINTNERS FESTIVAL

Straight from the score and onto the stage, Mozart appears amid a storm of powder, tumbling and twirling as daredevil artists and an accordionist fuse physical comedy and mischievous antics in this family show with a circus twist.
“Manic and magical.” The Guardian (U.K.)

$20 : General Public
$14 : UCSB Students (Current student ID required)
$14 : Child (12 & under)
Call the Arts & Lectures ticket office at (805) 893-3535 for your tickets!
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=4207

Ed Asner is bringing his political comedy God Help Us! to Solvang Festival Theater on Saturday, May 2.

Walk with Dr. Sam Sweet - UCSB professor and herpetologist extraordinaire - to learn a wealth of information about our local reptiles and amphibians, including some rare and protected species that inhabit Arroyo Hondo Preserve.

A free lecture and book-signing by Elizabeth Rush, author of the UCSB Reads 2020 selection Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore.

Author of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore, Elizabeth Rush explores how humans adapt to changes enacted upon them by forces seemingly beyond their control.

FREE event; no advance tickets required
Call the Arts & Lectures ticket office at (805) 893-3535 for your tickets!
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=4302

Education program on communication, behavior and self-care helps families facing Alzheimer’s on May 5, 12, 19, & 26

The Santa Barbara Council of Charitable Gift Planners is hosting a virtual meeting with the topic “The Impact of the SECURE and CARE Acts on Donors and Charities" on Tuesday, May 5.

The Breast Cancer Resource Source Center offers bi-monthly support group sessions for women dealing with a diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Sessions are facilitated the lst and 3rd Wednesday of each month by Cece Morton Jackson, LMFT, MA. Cece focuses on counseling women experiencing various stages of grief, trauma and stigma She offers clients insight-oriented counseling to facilitate positive change. Please contact pam@bcrcsb.org for the zoom link

Learn exactly how to elevate your writing through unique and inspiring weekly themes and how these techniques can translate into improving your relationships! Get the Support and Accountability you need, so you can create your dream copy quickly and easily.

Inside Wine Santa Barbara will host a series of 3 virtual winemaker tastings to be conducted via the videoconferencing app Zoom in the month of May and June. Participants will purchase the wines online in advance of a tasting. Each winemaker will lead participants through an online tasting of the wines while discussing winemaking techniques and philosophy. Participants can join one or all tastings, which will be held on Thursday evenings beginning at 5:15 pm. May 7th features the winemaker from Buscador and his bold Bordeaux, Rhone and Burgundian varietals.

The research for the catalogue raisonné, by bringing together information about Agnes Martin’s complete body of work, has made it possible to better understand the development of her early work as well as some of the stylistic shifts and thematic changes throughout her career. This presentation will describe the research for the catalogue raisonné, presenting anecdotes about newly found works and interesting discoveries, as well as giving examples of observations that have influenced a new understanding of Agnes Martin’s art.

Image: "Agnes Martin in the Studio" (detail), 1992. Photo by Charles R. Rushton, courtesy Pace Gallery, New York.

Join us on Friday, May 8 at 5 p.m. as we celebrate the Class of 2020 with a virtual commencement ceremony. For details and the link to the ceremony, visit: https://buff.ly/2SFZfhJ

VNA Health is pleased to announce, one of Santa Barbara’s signature annual events, the 19th Annual Mother’s Day Luncheon is transforming into a virtual celebration. Let us virtually join together on Friday, May 8th, as VNA Health recognizes Sue Birch, as the Honored Mother, and Adelle “Chris” Dyer, as the Remembered Mother.

As we continue to walk through the COVID-19 crisis, the safety and well-being of our staff, supporters, and the Santa Barbara community is our number one priority. We may be unable to gather physically, but we can gather in spirit and in a manner that supports public health.

Our Honorees exemplify the compassionate and generous traits of the women who founded VNA Health in Santa Barbara over 111 years ago. The virtual event will be a celebration of mothers and caregivers. Join us for an online event filled with performances and an online raffle will also be available for the public to participate in!

Your support will help provide charity care and life enrichment services, even amidst the challenges presented by COVID-19.

For questions please contact lailan.mcgrath@vna.health or 805.690.6218 or visit www.vna.health/luncheon

Click the “Make a Donation” or “View the Raffle” to participate in this event.

Now more than ever, we need to come together as a community to help those most vulnerable and provide the healthcare necessary to live well.

Hotel Santa Barbara Makers Workshop Series - Mother's Day Brass Earring Workshop led by Red Tail Jewelry's Alice Matiosian

PFLAG Santa Barbara May 11 Virtual Support Meeting - All are welcome but pre-registration is required.

An award-winning author and New York Times Best Seller List mainstay, Elizabeth Strout captivates audiences with her finely-drawn characters, incisive prose and her powerful ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Strout’s lauded collection of works of fiction include the Pulitzer Prize-winning short story collection Olive Kitteridge, The Burgess Boys and My Name Is Lucy Barton.

$20 - $35 : General Public
$10 : UCSB Students (Current student ID required)
Call the Arts & Lectures ticket office at (805) 893-3535 for your tickets!
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=4148

For many of us, times of great stress can bring up struggles around body image. In this unique Zoom gathering, facilitators will hold space to share about body image journeys and provide helpful insight and support.

Going Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson for a COVID-19 Teleconference Town Hall: Reopening Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties

Bonaventure Law Group
Who's in Your Boat?
Legal Solutions for Seniors

American Legacy Solutions
Navigating Your Changing Insurance Needs to
Support Every Stage of Life

Klutter Kutters
Preparing Your Home for Aging in Place in a
Post COVID-19 Reality

W e d n e s d a y , M a y 1 3 t h 6 p m

For More Information and to Register: contact carolannc.asb@gmail.com

Under the direction of Jon Nathan, the UCSB Percussion Ensemble will present contemporary works and transcriptions for percussion solo and ensemble on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 7:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall.

All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions. Museum Teaching Artists provide general guidance and all materials. Each program is open to 10 participants.

“Compact bursts of choreography with rapidfire changes in rhythm and gestural articulation.” The New York Times

“The talented break dancer Ephrat Asherie is known in the dance world as Bounce...for her uncalculated, effervescent dancing.” The New York Times

Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie has shown off her formidable street dance chops as a favorite member of Dorrance Dance. A New York-based b-girl with extensive training in ballet and modern dance, the Israel native returns with her own company, revealing and exploring the complexities of street and social dance forms. Odeon, a new work for seven dancers and four musicians, brings together and remixes street and club dances including breaking, hip hop, house and vogue, set to a mix of early 20th century romantic music and popular Afro-Brazilian rhythms.

$35 : General Public
$15 : UCSB Students (Current student ID required)
Call the Arts & Lectures ticket office at (805) 893-3535 for your tickets!
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=4230

Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Crosby is heading out on tour in May and June. Joining him will be five musical friends collectively and affectionately known as the Skytrails Band (James Raymond on keys, Mai Leisz on bass, Steve DiStanislao on drums, Jeff Pevar on guitar and Michelle Willis on keyboards and vocals).

David Crosby is in the midst of an incredibly creative and powerful period, showcasing his skills as a brilliant songwriter. On this tour, he will be performing some of his best-loved songs and greatest hits from across his illustrious career alongside material from the forthcoming Skytrails band album, plus a few surprises.

“Compact bursts of choreography with rapidfire changes in rhythm and gestural articulation.” The New York Times

“The talented break dancer Ephrat Asherie is known in the dance world as Bounce...for her uncalculated, effervescent dancing.” The New York Times

Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie has shown off her formidable street dance chops as a favorite member of Dorrance Dance. A New York-based b-girl with extensive training in ballet and modern dance, the Israel native returns with her own company, revealing and exploring the complexities of street and social dance forms. Odeon, a new work for seven dancers and four musicians, brings together and remixes street and club dances including breaking, hip hop, house and vogue, set to a mix of early 20th century romantic music and popular Afro-Brazilian rhythms.

$35 : General Public
$15 : UCSB Students (Current student ID required)
Call the Arts & Lectures ticket office at (805) 893-3535 for your tickets!
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/Details.aspx?PerfNum=4263

Armin Navabi, an atheist activist, is providing a free lecture via zoom on "After Religion, Then What? Enlightenment Values" on Saturday, May 16 at 3:00 p.m.

If we can't get together in public, we'll get together apart. Everyone needs to laugh right now.

Pilates + Dance = Feel-good FUNdraising for the SB FoodBank!

TITLE: The Dire News about the News: Why Journalism is in Freefall, Why it Matters, and What Can be Done.
BY: Dr. Marjorie Kruvand, UCSB
Many people rely on the news to explain events and issues of the day. This is especially the case in an election year. However, the state of news media has become increasingly precarious, and turbulent change is like to accelerate during this decade. Prof. Kruvand, formerly a journalist, will discuss forces and trends that have combined to create a "perfect storm," threatening American journalism's future and what we risk losing if that happens.

Dave Flattery provides a free online lecture on coronavirus models and what can be expected on Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 p.m.

A day of yoga with your favorite Santa Barbara County yoga teachers from Carpinteria to Santa Maria, as we raise money for the SB County Foodbank, whose goal is “moving the community from hunger to health.” 

UC Santa Barbara in collaboration with Santa Barbara County Parks hosts a public webinar with Dr. Chris Lowe Professor, Cal State Long Beach

MIT Enterprise is hosting an online lecture on "Property Tech: The Peril & Promise" on May 20 at 5:00 pm

Directed by Robert Koenig, the UCSB Chamber Players will present an evening of chamber music favorites on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 7:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall. The UCSB Chamber Players consist of a variety of ensembles, from duos to quintets and occasionally larger groups, which study and perform masterpieces of the chamber music literature.

Inside Wine Santa Barbara will host a series of 3 virtual winemaker tastings to be conducted via the videoconferencing app Zoom in the month of May and June. Participants will purchase the wines online in advance of a tasting. Each winemaker will lead participants through an online tasting of the wines while discussing winemaking techniques and philosophy. Participants can join one or all tastings, which will be held on Thursday evenings beginning at 5:15 pm. May 7th features internationally-known winemaker Randall Grahm of Bonny Doon.

Writers of all levels are invited to participate in this informal exploration of the Museum's galleries as an impetus to writing. Each session is led by a visiting writer/facilitator who begins with a conversation and prompts, partially inspired by works on view. Participants are free to write on their own and then reconvene as a group to share and comment on each other's work. Please bring a journal or notebook, laptop, or tablet on which to write.

Instructor: Rick Benjamin, Poet

Alta California: From San Diego to San Francisco, a Journey on Foot to Rediscover the Golden State Free Online Presentation with Q&A Thursday, May 21st, 6:30PM In 1769, Gaspar de Portolá led the first Spanish overland expedition across California. Starting from San Diego, they journeyed over 650-miles to San Francisco and were the first westerners

NOAA seeks input from the public on whether the proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary continues to meet the criteria for sanctuary nomination

This Run Like a Woman Webinar is free, and designed to prepare you to run run for office in 2020. Hosted by the Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee (SBWPC), this training webinar provides you with information to help you make a decision, and take the next steps to run and campaign for political office.

The Run Like a Woman Webinar is free but you must register by May 20, 2020! Offices on the 2020 Ballot include: City Councils; Special Districts including: School Boards, Fire Boards, Sanitary District Boards. Join the SBWPC Candidate Development Committee Members and several successful office holders who share the strategies of their successes.

Directed by Dr. Sarah Gibson, the UCSB Ensemble for Contemporary Music will present favorites from the contemporary music repertoire and new works by UCSB faculty and students on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 7:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall.

Directed by Paul Bambach, the UCSB Wind Ensemble will present staples of the wind band repertoire alongside new and exciting works by some of today’s most well-known composers on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 7:30 pm in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall.

SBMM has decided to replace our traditional in-person annual fundraiser with a week-long gala and online auction honoring surfing legends Shaun Tomson and Renny Yater. On Friday, May 29, 2020, members of the public will be able to log in to this special celebration on https://sbmm.org/20thsurf/ and hear from our speakers, view exciting surfing moments in history, and bid on auction items including artwork, vacation stays, vintage surfing memorabilia and clothing, and much, much more. This event also gives participants the opportunity to help support and sponsor specific museum activities and exhibits by “raising a virtual paddle” for our children’s educational programs, lectures, new exhibits, and other special events throughout the year.

The UCSB Chamber Choir and Women’s Chorus will present a joint concert featuring choral masterpieces and contemporary favorites at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Santa Barbara on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 7:30 pm.

Directed by Scott Marcus, the UCSB Middle East Ensemble will present an evening of music and dance reflecting the great variety of cultures found in the Middle East on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 7:30 pm in Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall. The ensemble performs music and dance from Arab, Turkish, Persian, Armenian, Greek, Jewish, and even Assyrian cultures, with everything from classical pieces to popular songs, as well as folk and cabaret-style dances.

Directed by Richard North, the UCSB Gamelan Ensemble will present a variety of traditional pieces for gamelan in both Indonesian and Malaysian styles on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 5:30 pm in Karl Geiringer Hall.

Come to a FREE Zoom meeting on Sunday, May 31 at 6:00 pm to hear a presentation on the changes in higher education, college admissions, remote learning strategies, study skills, career exploration, etc.