A foremost expert on the history of photography’s first decades, Hope Kingsley, Curator, Education and Collections, Wilson Centre for Photography, presents a fascinating in-depth overview of "Salt & Silver: Early Photography, 1840-1860." This major traveling exhibition provides a rare and extraordinary chance to experience some of the earliest photographs ever made, by many of the most important and groundbreaking figures in the history of the photographic medium. Organized by the Wilson Centre for Photography, London, with the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, CT, "Salt & Silver: Early Photography 1840-1860" is on view at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art September 8 – December 8.

This event is sponsored by the Lorna Hedges Lecture Fund.
Image: William Henry Fox Talbot, “Nelson's Column under Construction, Trafalgar Square, London,” first week of April 1844, printed later. Salted paper print from a paper negative. Courtesy of the Wilson Centre for Photography.

A foremost expert on the history of photography’s first decades, Hope Kingsley, Curator, Education and Collections, Wilson Centre for Photography, presents a fascinating in-depth overview of "Salt & Silver: Early Photography, 1840-1860." This major traveling exhibition provides a rare and extraordinary chance to experience some of the earliest photographs ever made, by many of the most important and groundbreaking figures in the history of the photographic medium. Organized by the Wilson Centre for Photography, London, with the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, CT, "Salt & Silver: Early Photography 1840-1860" is on view at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art September 8 – December 8.

This event is sponsored by the Lorna Hedges Lecture Fund.
Image: William Henry Fox Talbot, “Nelson's Column under Construction, Trafalgar Square, London,” first week of April 1844, printed later. Salted paper print from a paper negative. Courtesy of the Wilson Centre for Photography.

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum to Present Award-Winning Film The Old Spanish Trail: Documentary tells tale of three modern-day men retracing the steps of 19th century cowboys who blazed the 1,200-mile Trail  from Los Angeles to Santa Fe on horseback and mule.

Shop, Eat and Learn with Domestic Violence Solutions!

The Santa Barbara County Courthouse Docent Council is seeking applicants. Training for persons interested in becoming docents at this National Historic Landmark will begin on January 7, 2020 and end March 10, 2020. This is an opportunity to learn about the history and architecture of this special building and share the information with its many visitors from around the world. A coffee for prospective docents will be held on November 21, where you will be able to meet other docents and learn more about the upcoming class. Classes will be held weekly on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 – 12:00. Applications are available at the Courthouse information booth or by calling Mary Ann Froley at 805-448-1671 (email mafroley@cox.net). For those interested in this opportunity, please RSVP for the coffee to Ms. Froley.

You’ve watched them on television, now see them in person as they compete at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum! In recognition of the growing interest in sustainable seafood, cooking shows and competitions, as well as the emphasis on skills-based programs for teens, SBMM has invited two teen chefs to compete in a locally sourced seafood cook-off in front of a live audience. Both chefs are 14 and have competed on Top Chef Junior.

Starting September 9, Clare Carey will be teaching her PRO Kids Acting Class from 4:00 – 6:00pm and her PRO Teens Acting Class on Mondays from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at The Dance Hub.

"Creating a Safe Community for our LGBTQ+ Children and Youth" - September meeting of PFLAG (Parents, Familes, Friends, and Alies United with LGBT People". All are welcome.

Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease is an interactive two-part program where you will have a chance to learn about important legal and financial issues to consider, how to put plans in place, and how to access legal and financial resources near you.​

Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease is an interactive two-part program where you will have a chance to learn about important legal and financial issues to consider, how to put plans in place, and how to access legal and financial resources near you.​

HopeNet of Carpinteria is sponsoring a Candlelight Vigil in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 7- 8 pm at the Seal Fountain at 850 Linden Ave, Carpinteria. 

HopeNet of Carpinteria is sponsoring a Candlelight Vigil in recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 7- 8 pm at the Seal Fountain at 850 Linden Ave, Carpinteria. 

Join the Council of Charitable Gift Planners for a lunch presentation on “Explaining the Menu: Illustrating Planned Giving Scenarios to Potential Donors” on Sept 10th.

Join the Council of Charitable Gift Planners for a lunch presentation on “Explaining the Menu: Illustrating Planned Giving Scenarios to Potential Donors” on Sept 10th.

September 11 Concert
FREE
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
5:30pm
Faulkner Gallery - Central Library

With performances by Santa Barbara Poet Laureates Paul Willis, Chryss Yost and David Starkey; musical performance by Brian Slattery and Greg Harrison.

In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, Santa Barbara City College presents “Courageous Conversations for Outrageous Times.” The first event in the series is Harry Gamboa Jr.'s “(Re) Exiled Lecture from the City State of Los Angeles to Santa Barbara.”

Hospice of Santa Barbara  will honor the special volunteers and supporters who make its mission possible during the Seventh Annual Heroes of Hospice luncheon Sept. 11.

Join dynamic UC Santa Barbara Professor Ken Hiltner for a lively discussion as we try to unpack and understand the biggest problem and the obvious solution to the climate crisis -humans

Join dynamic UC Santa Barbara Professor Ken Hiltner for a lively discussion as we try to unpack and understand the biggest problem and the obvious solution to the climate crisis -humans

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.

Catch a wave of inspiration: quadriplegic surf champion Jesse Billauer shares his story at Santa Barbara event.

Catch a wave of inspiration: quadriplegic surf champion Jesse Billauer shares his story at Santa Barbara event.

The next meeting of the Santa Barbara Rose Society is on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 from 7 – 9 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “our oceans are filled with items that do not belong there, consumer plastics, metals, rubber, paper, textiles…and other lost or discarded items…making marine debris one of the most widespread pollution problems facing the world’s oceans and waterways.” Oceans Unmanned is developing new techniques to survey for marine debris along rugged coastlines and remote beaches using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) —more commonly called drones—and immersive visualization software for greater effectiveness and safety.

“On March 25, 1996, a morning like any other Malibu morning, I became a quadriplegic. While I obviously don’t celebrate that life-changing moment, I DO celebrate every day, month and year after it.” – Jesse Billauer, ISA World Champion, Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals Join the Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation for an evening with Jesse

The new weekly local radio show, “Solutions News Radio,” hosted by Rinaldo Brutoco, president and founder of the World Business Academy, will air live this Friday from 5-6 p.m. on KZSB 1290AM radio. There will be replay broadcasts Friday from 11 p.m.– 12 a.m., Saturday from 5-6 p.m., and again on Sunday from 9-10 a.m. The show is also available on demand as a podcast on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud, or Solutionsnews.org.

Enjoy drinks, hors d' oeuvres, and live music in the great company of regional nonprofit and environmental organizations and hear about our work in protecting the local environment.

The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts will host its 5th Annual Legends Gala on Friday, September 13, 2019, at the historic Granada Theatre.

​​Opening Weekend Guitar Show:
SBAcoustic opens with an intimate show of fine handmade steel, nylon, resonator & harp guitars & ukuleles.

Back by delicious demand, the Carpinteria Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Culinary Crawl…a Taste of Carpinteria will be held on Saturday afternoon, September 14th in downtown Carpinteria.

African Women Rising presents Music in the Garden with a special performance by Jackson Browne with Alethea Mills and Chavonne Stewart.

Enjoy a truly romantic evening cruising along the beautiful Santa Barbara shoreline aboard the Condor Express with Opera performances. Sept 14th from 6-8pm

Come help us celebrate 20 years of Carr wine on Saturday, September 14th!

SBCC Music will return to the Lobero Theatre on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. for a benefit concert featuring special guest Michael McDonald 

Teresa James performs at the Santa Barbara Blues Society on Sept 14 at the Carrillo Recreation Center.

Teresa James performs at the Santa Barbara Blues Society on Sept 14 at the Carrillo Recreation Center.

Celebrated SBCC Music returns to the Lobero Theatre for a benefit concert featuring students and faculty with special guest Michael McDonald. Last year’s sold-out show was a highlight in the local music scene. SBCC’s award-winning Lunch Break Jazz Band directed by Jim Mooy will present an exciting set of contemporary Big Band Jazz, and the New World Jazz Ensemble directed by Tony Ybarra will play a tribute to Miles Davis. Musical legend Michael McDonald will perform hits from his illustrious career accompanied by a string ensemble from SBCC music. Talented SBCC Music alumni Cambria Metzinger and Phoebe Light will also perform.

Renowned virutoso guitarists Alex de Grassi and Andrew York in concert presenting an astonishingly diverse musical landscape. The concert includes admission to a fine handmade artisanal guitar show at the New Vic from 2-5pm. Blue seat patrons ($45) will be welcome to an after concert reception to meet the musicians and purchase CDs. Alex & Andrew will hold guitar Workshops, FREE to music students & teachers on Sunday 9/15. This will be a rare opportunity to learn from two of the world’s great guitarists. www.sbama.org

In depth workshop addressing the warning signs of suicide and effective interventions led by Dr. Lisa Firestone, Director of Research and Education at the Glendon Association and Editor of PsychAlive.

Still Time to Join United Way of Santa Barbara County Day of Caring Volunteer Event, Serve Community Sept. 14

Join an expected 1,000 volunteers during United Way of Santa Barbara County’s 28th Annual Day of Caring.

When going through a cancer diagnosis and treatment, it's natural to experience a heightened stress response. With greater awareness of the physiology of stress and some simple techniques, stress reduction is just a breath away. Join Cheri for this enlightening lecture, and learn ways to unravel the harmful effects of stress. Support your body in the process of moving into balance where it can focus on using energy towards healing.

The Fourth annual Heart of New House luncheon will recognize Penny Jenkins for her years of service and contribution on Sept 14.

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Please join us to help New House continue to offer more than 100 scholarships to the men who want recovery in a big way but have no money and need a hand getting back on their feet again to build a solid foundation in their recovery.