Media representations of minorities, and how they’re shared in our society in the news, media, and social media can adversely affect how minorities see themselves and how others perceive them.
Despite these challenges, continued and unjust disadvantages are known to empower collective action efforts within minority groups and solidarity efforts within advantaged groups to correct the image and position of disadvantaged groups in society.
Join faculty Muniba Saleem and Dan Lane from UCSB’s Department of Communication, and librarian Mary-Michelle Moore for a panel discussion addressing the impact of media misinformation and the importance of media literacy.

Under the direction of Dr. Maxim Kuzin, the UC Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra will present "Nocturne" from Felix Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op. 61 on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 7 pm PDT as a YouTube Premiere via the Department of Music's YouTube channel. Dr. Maxim Kuzin and the members of the UC Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra are proud to present this immortal masterpiece, one of the most beautiful and pure musical depictions of love, to the public.

For more information and a direct link to the Youtube premiere visit https://music.ucsb.edu/news/event/2203

Join UCSB Library for the annual UCSB Reads Zine workshop, now virtual, no experience necessary! Zines (pronounced “zeens”) are self-published, DIY collections of photos and text that are printed by hand or photocopied, and independently distributed by the author or ‘zinester.’

The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) will hold the annual Gratitude Luncheon celebrating its Mentor Program on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

My name is Brendan Briggs and I’m hosting a discussion on the following “Hot Topics”
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Go to the end of the Earth with Santa Barbara Audubon -- Discover the Sea of Sorrows and all the bird life it supports in the April 28th free online Zoom program.

The County of Santa Barbara Commission for Women is launching a monthly free virtual Town Hall series modeled after its award-winning “Women Speak Up” forum.

On Thursday, April 29, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation will host the Hope Awards to shine its light on individuals and programs making strides for students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. 

Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present Artist and Social Innovator, Theaster Gates on Thursday, April 29 at 5 p.m. Pacific.

Join us on an 8-week journey designed to help shift your diabetes paradigm, equip you to reverse diabetes and rewrite your health story!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trail-preservation-from-the-mainland-to-the-channel-islands-tickets-151248703945

MOXI will reopen on Thursday, April 29 following more than a year-long closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Get Your Free Cleanup Kit!

In her forthcoming book "Contemporary Painting" (Thames and Hudson, April 2021), Los Angeles-based art historian and critic Suzanne Hudson considers painting as a vibrant and sometimes contentious critic of a dynamic global society.

Join UCSB Arts & Lectures as they present Bryan Stevenson for American Injustice: Mercy, Humanity and Making a Difference on Friday, April 30 at 5 p.m. Pacific.

Graduate pianist Alvise Pascucci will present a Doctor of Musical Arts recital on Friday, April 30, 2021 at 6 pm PDT as a YouTube Premiere via the Department of Music’s YouTube channel. The program will include works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Robert Schumann. Alvise Pascucci is a student of UC Santa Barbara Professor Paul Berkowitz.

For more information and the direct Youtube link visit https://music.ucsb.edu/news/event/2205

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, Caroline Shaw, will join the Corwin Chair Series on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 11 am-12:30 pm PDT via Zoom to discuss her musical background, current projects, and hold a Q & A. Following the discussion, she will coach a UCSB undergraduate string quartet on her piece entr'acte.

Zoom link: tinyurl.com/CorwinSP21
Meeting ID: 841 2398 4807
Passcode: Corwin

For further details visit https://music.ucsb.edu/news/event/2208

Go behind the scenes at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network and get an inside scoop on the animals, staff, and the future Wildlife Hospital! Register for this free event at www.sbwcn.org/openhouse.

The community is invited to celebrate Barbara Ben-Horin and Luz Reyes-Martin April 30 for their contributions to Vision, Voice, Advocacy for a New Generation.

Spring is in the air and so is live opera!

Join us for Opera in the Park at Elings Park on Saturday, May 1 for two performances at 1PM and 3PM.

Ticketing Page Links:
Tickets for 1PM performance: https://operasb.networkforgood.com/events/29229-opera-in-the-park-saturday-may-1-at-1-00pm
Tickets for 3PM performance: https://operasb.networkforgood.com/events/29334-opera-in-the-park-saturday-may-1-at-3-00pm
Event Page: https://www.operasb.org/events/event/opera-in-the-park-may-1/

Featuring our 2021 Chrisman Studio Artists: tenor Matthew Greenblatt, soprano Brooklyn Snow, and mezzo soprano Max Potter singing opera and musical theatre favorites. Listen to some fantastic music while taking in gorgeous oceans views from the Wells Fargo Amphitheater at Godric Grove in Elings Park.

Ticket Information:

Seating is limited so advanced ticket reservations are required.
$15 per person and includes parking.
Please wear your masks and socially distanced seating will be implemented. State and County safety guidelines will be followed.

For Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/yeswRN1yJACj1u6h9

The small-lot, handcrafted wines of Tercero cover a wide spectrum of Rhone varietals--juicy reds individual bottlings and blends of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignane and Cinsault--to luscious whites that range from crisp and refreshing to weighty. The juice is sourced from top local vineyards like Larner and Watch Hill.

Winemaker Larry Schaffer has selected 4 bottles for an overview of his wine style. Drawing on his Masters Degree in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis, experience at Fess Parker Winery and his own Tercero Wines--plus the gift of gab--Larry will lead us on a very informative and delicious tasting.

Join us in this extra special online event. Larry is extending a 25% discount to us on our tasting menu! Info: www.meetup.com/Inside-Wine-Santa-Barbara/events/277201947/

Graduate pianist Chika Nobumori will present a Doctor of Musical Arts recital on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 6 pm PDT as a YouTube Premiere via the Department of Music’s YouTube channel. The program will include works by Joseph Haydn, Johannes Brahms, and Franz Schubert. Nobumori is a student of UC Santa Barbara Professor Paul Berkowitz.

For more information visit https://music.ucsb.edu/news/event/2206

Family Friendly Workshop | Found Object Mobiles
Saturday, May 1, 2021 @ 11:00AM PST