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Blissful Boutiques Makers Market
Makers Market is the best outdoor market that Santa Barbara has to offer. Meet the artisans in person. This market offers unique one of a kind items in an outdoor European style setting.
The Link Between Man and Nature
Continuing its 34-year tradition of calling attention to and supporting preservation of open spaces in the natural world, the Oak Group is proud to hold its fall 2020 show to benefit NatureTrack, whose mission is to instill young students with leadership skills, attitudes, and habits for lifelong learning, and to inspire them to be respectful stewards of our natural world.
Fall After-School Multimedia Class (via Zoom, Ages 5 – 7): Land, Sea, and Sky
Ages: 5 – 7
Move between painting and sculpting techniques as you reimagine the shapes, patterns, and textures of 2-dimensional landscapes, seascapes, and skyscapes from the Museum’s collection in 3-D. Drawing, painting, collage, and unexpected materials such as wood, wire, and modeling compound are utilized in the creation of three unique works of art during this class.
Fall After-School Multimedia Class (via Zoom, Ages 8 – 12): Land, Sea, and Sky
Ages: 8 – 12
Move between painting and sculpting techniques as you reimagine the shapes, patterns, and textures of 2-dimensional landscapes, seascapes, and skyscapes from the Museum’s collection in 3-D. Drawing, painting, collage, and unexpected materials such as wood, wire, and modeling compound are utilized in the creation of three unique works of art during this class.
Nothing Bundt Cakes Pop-Up at The Collection
Nothing Bundt Cakes will be popping up at The Collection on select dates over the next couple of months and selling a variety of flavors of their bundlet-sized cupcakes. They will be setting up on Park View Court next to The Annex Food Hall on the following dates from 12-7 p.m.
Nov. 21 and 22
Nov. 28 and 29
Dec. 12 and 13
Dec. 19 and 20
Stay at Home (and Eat Local) for the Holidays
The campaign will operate at the following Santa Barbara County farmers markets on Saturday, November 21 – Thursday, December 31:
Downtown Santa Barbara Market: Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - https://www.sbfarmersmarket.org/sb-and-cota
Route 1 Farmers Market, Vandenberg Village: Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - https://www.facebook.com/route1farmersmarket/
Goleta Market: Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - https://www.sbfarmersmarket.org/goleta
Oldtown Santa Barbara Market: Tuesdays 2:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - https://www.sbfarmersmarket.org/sb-downtown
Solvang Market: Wednesdays 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - https://www.sbfarmersmarket.org/copy-of-goleta
Find out more at www.sbcfoodaction.org/holidays, or by visiting a local farmers market this holiday season.
SBCFAN connects, aligns, and activates a network of food system actors to develop a robust local food economy, a healthy and just community, and a well-stewarded, resilient foodshed. From our table to yours – stay home, be safe, and eat well.
Weldon Ranch outdoor Gallery Weekends 12-4 PM featuring, Don Iwerks.
Outdoor gallery with fresh air to view original landscapes and giclees by California painter, Don Iwerks.
At Larry Iwerks' Weldon Art Ranch, 958 Weldon Rd. open weekends from Noon to 4 PM. 805-965-5486 Weekdays by appointment. Artists include; Manny Lopez, Brad Nack, Skip Smith, Michael McBride, among others.
10th Annual Picassos 4 Peanuts Art Show – 2020 Style
The Goleta Valley Art Association invites you to their free online 10th Annual Picassos 4 Peanuts Art Show - 2020 Style
Million Meals Challenge
Help us in supporting our local community food banks from coast-to-coast. Working with our partner properties throughout the country, we’re aiming to help serve a million meals to those in need.
ARTHUR BEAUMONT: Art of the Sea
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is delighted to announce that Arthur Beaumont: Art of the Sea--an exhibit of 53 paintings chronicling the accomplishments of the US Navy, from the USS Constitution to atomic bomb tests and expeditions to the North and South Poles—will be at the Museum for just six months, the last show on the West Coast before it leaves for the East Coast. Beaumont used Impressionist techniques in painting the stunning images in this exhibit and in capturing the majesty of the oceans and the vessels that sail them.
Carmen, A Live Drive-In Opera
Carmen, A Live Drive-In Opera
Opera Santa Barbara is thrilled to present Carmen, A Live Drive-In Opera, a 90-minute version of Bizet's blockbuster hit, based on an adaptation by British director Peter Brook. It'll be an up-close and personal look at the loves and rivals of our titular heroine--all from the safe and socially distanced comfort of your car.
Opera SB’s First Live Drive-In Opera!
Opera SB’s First Live Drive-In Opera!
Live opera is back Sunday, December 6 as part of the Concerts in Your Car series at the Ventura Fairgrounds.
Celebrate the Holidays with AWC-SB on Dec. 2
Celebrate the Holidays with AWC-SB on Dec. 2
The Santa Barbara chapter of the Association for Women in Communications invites the community to raise a glass and exhale at their annual holiday party when they will gather to enjoy good company and celebrate the accomplishments of some exceptional local communicators.
Undergraduate Student Recital: Terra Giddens, Mezzo-soprano
Undergraduate Student Recital: Terra Giddens, Mezzo-soprano
Undergraduate vocalist Terra Giddens (mezzo-soprano) will present a virtual recital with pianist Erik Lawrence on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 4 pm as a YouTube Premiere via the Department of Music’s YouTube channel. The program will include works by Georges Bizet, Manuel de Falla, Kurt Weill, Hector Berlioz, Stefano Donaudy, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Richard Strauss. Giddens is a student of UC Santa Barbara Associate Professor Dr. Isabel Bayrakdarian.
Writing from Home (via Zoom
Writing from Home (via Zoom
Local writers, working in a variety of genres and forms, meet with participants for two, 90-minute sessions during consecutive weeks
“Home”: A Postcard from UCSB Choirs
“Home”: A Postcard from UCSB Choirs
The UCSB Choirs will present a virtual offering, titled '"Home": A Postcard from UCSB Choirs,' with the UCSB Chamber Choir and Lumina (formerly the UCSB Women's Chorus) on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6 pm (PST) as a YouTube Premiere via the Department of Music’s YouTube channel.
Angels Among Us
Angels Among Us
In the spirit of community, and because we cannot gather in person, we invite you to virtually join us for our 2020 Angels Among Us remembrance ceremony Tuesday, December 8 at 5:00 PM. Angels Among Us will be available to view online at www.vna.health/2020angelsamongus portions of the service will be available in Spanish.
Angels Among Us
Angels Among Us
In the spirit of community, and because we cannot gather in person, we invite you to virtually join us for our 2020 Angels Among Us remembrance ceremony Tuesday, December 8 at 5:00 PM. Angels Among Us will be available to view online at www.vna.health/2020angelsamongus portions of the service will be available in Spanish.
UCSB Ensemble for Contemporary Music: “Find Your Place”
UCSB Ensemble for Contemporary Music: “Find Your Place”
Directed by Dr. Sarah Gibson, the UC Santa Barbara Ensemble for Contemporary Music will present "Finding Your Place" on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 6 pm as a YouTube Premiere via the Department of Music’s YouTube channel. Including thirteen world premier
Tuesday evening Meditation
Tuesday evening Meditation
Are you looking…
To develop a calm, stable and joyful mind?
For support to maintain your meditation practice?
For a spiritual home and community?
To learn what Buddhism teachings are all about?
The Santa Barbara Bodhi Path Buddhist Center offers a high quality curriculum of instruction in Buddhist meditation practice and philosophy. The Center was founded in 1997 at the direction of Shamar Rinpoche. Since then, hundreds of students have come to learn and practice in a modern, non-sectarian environment focused on authentic Buddhist teachings taught and practiced by authentic teachers. We are a diverse community of practitioners encompassing all ages and levels of practice. Dawa Tarchin Phillipsis the resident teacher, and we regularly host visiting teachers.
Santa Barbara Bodhi Path Buddhist Center offers …
•Weekly Dharma teachings
•Weekly meditation session led by sangha members
•Frequent "Introduction to Meditation" classes
•Weekend workshops on topics such as advanced practice, overcoming adversity, working with emotions, compassion and loving kindness, and Buddhist philosophy
•Biannual 5 day residential retreats
•Opportunities to take Refuge, Bodhisattva and Householder vows
Come join us. All are welcome.
Inclusion in Action: A Conversation About Being Black and Creating a Diversity Sensitive Environment
Inclusion in Action: A Conversation About Being Black and Creating a Diversity Sensitive Environment
Speakers, Eugene Whitlock and Mel Vines, will share their experience of how interacting with others promoted their success and what an individual viewer can do to encourage and benefit African Americans within our personal networks and organizations.
José de la Guerra’s Commerce with Asia and Liverpool at Mexican Independence
José de la Guerra’s Commerce with Asia and Liverpool at Mexican Independence
The Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation will host Marie Christine Duggan, Ph.D of Keene State College discussing José Antonio de la Guerra y Noriega, who was the nephew of a powerful merchant in Mexico City.
Dawa Teaches Renunciation
Dawa Teaches Renunciation
Dec 10 (Thursday, 7-9pm): Dawa Teaches Renunciation
Renunciation is an integral part of the spiritual journey, but is easily confused with resistance or deprivation. What is the function of renunciation on the Path of Awakening toward the end of suffering? How can it be synonymous with freedom, joy and contentment? Learn the true meaning of renunciation as we explore the right relationship to the sensory abundance that accompanies life and our holiday season.
Partnership for Excellence: Community Connections – Exploring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Nonprofits
Partnership for Excellence: Community Connections – Exploring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Nonprofits
The final session of our 3 part digital Community Connections series!
Topic: Diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI)
Easy Lift/Braille Institute Webinar
Easy Lift/Braille Institute Webinar
“Easy Lift Transportation” webinar hosted by the Braille Institute Santa Barbara.
Zach Gill Hosts a Virtual Night of Music to Benefit Montessori Center School
Zach Gill Hosts a Virtual Night of Music to Benefit Montessori Center School
Santa Barbara-based singer and songwriter Zach Gill, lead vocalist of the rock band ALO, and a longtime member of Jack Johnson's band, will host a live, virtual musical performance Friday, December 11 at 7pm on the online performance venue, StageIt, in support of Goleta-based, non-profit, Montessori Center School.
Bear Cave Comedy Fundraiser for Foodbank
Bear Cave Comedy Fundraiser for Foodbank
A standup comedy fundraiser aims to earn 10,000 meals for the local Foodbank