SBMA and Opera Santa Barbara partner to present a season’s sampling of art and music with pop-up performances in the Museum’s galleries, inspired by SBMA’s collection and special exhibitions or other topical themes.

Jazz at the Lobero presents Arturo Sandoval on Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 7:30 PM. One of the most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet & flugelhorn – plus a renowned classical artist, pianist, composer – Sandoval has received 10 GRAMMY® Awards, 6 Billboard Awards, & an Emmy.

The Santa Barbara Music Club presents "MUSIC SPARKLING AND PROFOUND" with Nicole McKenzie, violin, David Singer, clarinet, and Betty Oberacker, piano. . Saturday, February 11, 3 PM, at First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu. Free admission. Details at www.SBMusicClub.org.

This free concert features student composers, performers, and writers from a workshop led by Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer Ted Nash who joins them on stage. Responding in part to artist Joan Tanner’s unorthodox use of materials and inspired by Nash’s original composition first performed with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, these young artists explore the idea of transformation, both personal and collective, bringing word and music together in this exuberant community-sourced celebration of the expressive and empathetic power of art.

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

Please Join Us on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 3 pm at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts in Upper Ojai as Chamber On The Mountain presents the fabulous Grammy-nominated Neave Piano Trio! Tickets $30 at http://www.chamberonthemountain.com/. Audience Members are invited to stay for a lovely reception on our patio following the performance, with a special wine tasting by Stevenson Oaks Vineyard & Winery! Hope to see you there. It's going to be a great afternoon of beautiful music in a beautiful setting!

Santa Barbara Vocal Jazz Foundation presents Journey Through Jazz with Santa Barbara Charter School Monday, February 27, 2023 at 7:15 PM. The “Journey Through Jazz” program not only serves to teach vocal Jazz and Jazz history within the regular school day, but to introduce a desire in our youth for any type of musical or theatrical pursuit.