Join us to hear from some of Santa Barbara’s most inspiring poets on March 3rd.

The National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis presents The Winter/Spring 2021 Seminar Series Wealth, Race, and Wildlife: The Impacts of Structural Inequality on Urban Wildlife

Art Matters Lecture - Expert Hands, Infectious Touch: Painting and Pregnancy in Morisot’s "The Mother and Sister of the Artist" with Mary Hunter (via Zoom)
Thursday, March 4, 2021
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mary Hunter
Associate Professor, Art History and Communication Studies, McGill University

When Berthe Morisot asked Edouard Manet to have a look at her recently completed portrait of her mother and pregnant sister in the days before the 1870 Salon, she did not expect him to completely repaint the depiction of her mother. "t isn't possible to stop him," she wrote in distress to her sister. "He moves from the petticoat to the bodice, from the bodice to the head, from the head to the background." While Morisot sought Manet's expertise, she feared that the painting's public display would ruin her reputation as an independent artist as his heavy hand left too obvious a mark on her canvas.

This lecture explores the gender politics of occupational expertise-artistic and medical-through an analysis of Morisot's The Mother and Sister of the Artist. Firstly, it considers the significance of hands and touch in Manet's and Morisot's work, and secondly examines how the hands of male experts "infected" female spaces, including paintings and pregnant bodies.

credit: Berthe Morisot, The Mother and Sister of the Artist (detail), 1869/170. Oil on canvas. Chester Dale Collection, National Gallery of Art, 1963.10.186.

Ticket Cost:
Virtual Experience via Zoom: FREE

Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present Legal Scholar and Social Justice Advocate, Michelle Alexander for The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness on Thursday, Mar 4 at 5 p.m. Pacific.

California Counseling Clinics is offering a support group for women, now on Thursday evenings!

"Rankine’s voice is one of unrelenting candor: teaching, chastening, changing, astounding, and humanizing the reader." —Macalester University

Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present From Parnassus Books in Nashville, Ann Patchett in Conversation with Lily King, Author of Writers & Lovers on Sunday, Mar 7 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific.

"Becoming Johanna" a short film in honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility will be shown at the next PFLAG Santa Barbara/Santa Maria meeting. All are welcome.

Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present Grammy-winning Mandolin Virtuoso Chris Thile on Tuesday, Mar 9 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific.

This month, the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara (AFSB) is holding its 30th annual architecture design competition for the county’s high school students.

Adult Studio Art Workshop (via Zoom): Drawing
Thursday, March 11, 2021
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
During this session, extend the spirit of International Women’s Day and find inspiration from the artist Barbara Kasten, who at 84 years old, continues to challenge spatial relationships in her work. Drawing from her photograph, Construct NYC 11 (1982), explore her depiction of a 3-dimensional space on a 2-dimensional plane.

View the inspiration image for this class on the Museum’s online collection.

Required Supplies

Prismacolor ebony pencil
Eraser
Pencil sharpener
Meet your Instructor
Tina Villadolid has been a Teaching Artist for the Santa Barbara Museum of Art for over 22 years. Connecting with the people in her community through art has brought her so much joy! Tina loves to paint with oils, sculpt with clay, create installation art, draw portraits with charcoal, and write songs. She is conversational in Spanish, has two grandchildren, is originally from New York City, and lives with her cat, Chappie James, Jr.

Ticket Cost:
Workshop via Zoom: FREE

SBWPC's Annual Presidents' Circle Event focuses on the topic of "What's Next" for today's feminist agenda, which coincides with Women's History Month. Headlining the 2021 event is California trailblazer and rising political star Los Angeles Board of Supervisor Holly Mitchell. In 2019, then State Senator Mitchell introduced and helped pass the CA Crown Act that prohibits discrimination against natural hairstyles worn by people of color in the workplace. Santa Barbara County 3rd District Supervisor Joan Hartmann will join the discussion offering a local perspective on the theme of "What's Next."

The Department of Music will present a virtual Corwin Series Concert, "Synchresis - the Alchemy of Visual Music," on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 6 pm PST as a YouTube Premiere via the Department of Music's YouTube channel. This winter’s Corwin Series program will investigate the various potential fusions between sound and the moving image in “Synchresis." Listeners will be guided through the merger of diverse visual and musical universes and engage their imaginations through the works of Elsa Justel, Chikashi Miyama, Francis Dhomont, Jorge Sad Levi, Clarence Barlow, João Pedro Oliveira, Dennis H. Miller, and Alejandro Casales.

For more information visit: https://music.ucsb.edu/news/event/2177
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UCSantaBarbaraDepartmentofMusic

The Department of Music will present a Corwin Series Lecture featuring composer Francis Dhomont on Friday, March 12, 2021 at 11 am PST via Zoom. Dhomont will speak on his music and influences in a lecture titled “Abstraction and Figuration in My Music.”

Zoom link: tinyurl.com/CorwinW21
Meeting ID: 841 2398 4807
Passcode: Corwin

For more information visit: https://music.ucsb.edu/news/event/2161

Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present FREE Family-friendly Music with Sonia De Los Santos titled En Casa con Sonia. This is an on-demand video (no live stream; approx. 45 min.) and will be available to view from Mar 13 through Mar 20. Register by Mar 13 at 10 a.m. for access.

Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present Chef, Restaurateur and Humanitarian José Andrés for Changing the World Through the Power of Food in Conversation with Catherine Remak, career broadcaster and co-host of Mornings with Gary and Catherine on Sunday, Mar 14 at 5 p.m. Pacific.

Directed by Graduate Teaching Assistant David Lozano Torres and accompanied by graduate pianist Pinshu Yu, UCSB Lumina (formerly the UCSB Women’s Chorus) will present a virtual mini-concert, “A Life of Peace,” on Monday, March 15, 2021 from 6-6:15 pm PST as a YouTube Premiere via the Department of Music's YouTube channel. “Nothing can bring peace to the heart, mind, and soul like music can,” noted Torres of the program. “This new year has brought about many trials and opposition in all aspects of life. Finding a moment of stillness in a world that is constantly moving, busy, and noisy, can be crucial. Experience the ability to find peace and purpose through harsh winter climate and troubles in the world in Winters Cold by Michael John Trotta. Afterwards, escape into the soothing, ponderous tune painted by the peaceful sonorities of Dan Forrest's Shalom. Accompanying the music is an array of stunning video and artwork that will take you on a journey of awe-inspiring moments in nature.”

For more information visit: https://music.ucsb.edu/news/event/2182
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UCSantaBarbaraDepartmentofMusic

In this searingly raw and graceful first book, author Ellen O'Connell Whittet explores both the joy of learning to jump and the safety of landing.

In this searingly raw and graceful first book, author Ellen O'Connell Whittet explores both the joy of learning to jump and the safety of landing.

Directed by Professor Jennifer Kloetzel, members of the UCSB Cello Squad will present a "Beethoven CellObration!" on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 6 pm PST as a YouTube Premiere via the Department of Music's YouTube Channel. This special event will celebrate Beethoven's 250th Birthday and showcase movements from his piano and cello works, performed by members of Professor Jennifer Kloetzel's cello class. For this virtual performance, the UCSB Cello Squad commissioned artist Tyler Scrivner as their background designer.

For more information visit: https://music.ucsb.edu/news/event/2179
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UCSantaBarbaraDepartmentofMusic

Certifícate de manera gratuita en Aprendizaje Social-Emocional con AHA! Y aprende habilidades para reducir el estrés, mejorar tus relaciones interpersonales y tu Bienestar general. 

Directed by Victor Bell, the UC Santa Barbara Gospel Choir will present a virtual event titled, "The Virtual Gospel. An infusion of gospel music, gospel music history, and gospel testimonies," on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 6 pm PST as a YouTube Premiere via the Department of Music's YouTube channel. The production will feature special guests Daniel Ozan and Rhiann Joshua.

For more information visit: https://music.ucsb.edu/news/event/2180
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UCSantaBarbaraDepartmentofMusic

During this session, extend the spirit of International Women’s Day and find inspiration from the artist Barbara Kasten, who at 84 years old, continues to challenge spatial relationships in her work.

Join MCASB for a talk with artist and designer DJ Javier, as he speaks about his artistic practice and public art projects in Santa Barbara, his social justice work to support BIPOC in the surf community, and his soon-to-be-launched Limited Edition collaboration with MCASB.

Directed by Dr. Sarah Gibson, the UC Santa Barbara Ensemble for Contemporary Music presents "A Journey Through the Impossible" on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 6 pm PST as a YouTube Premiere via the Department of Music's YouTube channel. Opening with works by Julius Eastman, Dai Fujikura, and John Cage, the stellar performers will explore a variety of ways to make music through distance and precision. The centerpiece of the program will be the premiere of six new student works written to accompany Georges Méliès' seminal silent film, "Le Voyage à travers l'impossible." In every piece, there lies a journey, whether it is from the earth to the sun, or simply an act of self-discovery.

For more information visit: https://music.ucsb.edu/news/event/2178
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UCSantaBarbaraDepartmentofMusic

Are you curious about the management process for the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary? Join us for our March 2021 virtual council meeting.

The Dance with Harout Performance Company will virtually perform its 2021 show "Fantasyland" on March 20 through April 4.

The Santa Barbara Symphony’s innovative and historic season of presenting live music together safely on stage continues on Saturday, March 20 at 7:00 pm

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is a comprehensive, online training that teaches educators, family members, and caregivers (18+ years old) to approach, assess, and assist a young person with a mental health challenge or substance use concern.

Alpha Resource Center's annual fundraiser, Circle of Life, will be held virtually for 2021! Please visit https://www.igivetoalpha.org/col to register for the event!

Learn the basics of watercolor painting from SBMA Senior Teaching Artist Itoko Maeno.

Waypoint Church SB wanted to show love to our neighbors and community by hosting a Monthly Food Drive every 3rd Saturday of the Month

Wildling Museum hosting "Why Earth Day Matters" poetry competition – now accepting submissions from poets of all ages

Learn the basics of watercolor painting from SBMA Senior Teaching Artist Itoko Maeno.

California Counseling Clinics is starting an ADHD Skills Group for Adults!

Welcoming Remarks: Frances Gilliland, Program Director, Santa Barbara County Green Business Program; Glenn Morris, President & Chief Executive Officer, Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce

Special message from Congressman Salud Carbajal, 24th Congressional District

Keynote speaker: Kylie Wagner, Farmland Program Director, Kiss the Ground

Chances to win prizes and experiences donated by Green Businesses

Recognition of Certified Green Businesses

A tomboy raised among soldiers takes high society by storm, in Donizetti’s frothy romantic comedy The Daughter of the Regiment. Santa Barbara-born soprano Jana McIntyre makes her home company debut, and tenor Isaac Frischman sings the famous aria with nine high C’s. Comedy master/choreographer Kyle Lang directs a new production of this delightful OSB premiere,

A tomboy raised among soldiers takes high society by storm, in Donizetti’s frothy romantic comedy The Daughter of the Regiment. Santa Barbara-born soprano Jana McIntyre makes her home company debut, and tenor Isaac Frischman sings the famous aria with nine high C’s. Comedy master/choreographer Kyle Lang directs a new production of this delightful OSB premiere,

One Hour lecture by Jose de Dios Mata - Christian Science Board of Lectureshiphttps://www.prayerthatheals.org/events1/Talksonhealingprayer/goleta-ca---live-web-lecture---divine-love-the-answer-to-universal-health

Registration now open for the Spring semester of InterAct Theatre School which starts March 27 2021.

Learn the basics of watercolor painting from SBMA Senior Teaching Artist Itoko Maeno.

A tomboy raised among soldiers takes high society by storm, in Donizetti’s frothy romantic comedy The Daughter of the Regiment. Santa Barbara-born soprano Jana McIntyre makes her home company debut, and tenor Isaac Frischman sings the famous aria with nine high C’s. Comedy master/choreographer Kyle Lang directs a new production of this delightful OSB premiere,

Santa Barbara Education Foundation will host Superintendent Hilda Maldonado of the Santa Barbara Unified School District for a virtual presentation on today’s local education issues. This will be a wonderful opportunity for community members and supporters to learn about the State of our Schools during this challenging time.

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is hosting a free, online lunch and learn workshop entitled “Plan While You Can: Strategize Your Personal Property in Estate Planning” on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 from noon to 1:00 PM.

One-day free training for skills to advance your career, enter or re-enter the workforce with the strategies that retain your valuable customer base and earn repeat business. Take individual class or earn the Customer Relations Certificate & digital badge from SBCC Career Skills Institute.