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“Project Fiesta!” Now Open at Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Santa Barbara Historical Museum 136 E. De La Guerra Street, SANTA BARBARA, CA, United States

With the return of a full-blown Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days Fiesta in 2022 also comes a full-scale “Project Fiesta!”, the annual Santa Barbara Historical Museum exhibition that celebrates the traditions of this beloved citywide celebration. Due to pandemic restrictions, the Museum presented limited Fiesta exhibits during the past three years, including one held entirely …

free

Chamber Music Masterclasses

Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Road, Santa Barbara

Led by Takács Quartet (Jun 16) & Mosher guest artist composer Jessie Montgomery (Aug 1) Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.

$7 – $17

DUO COMPETITION

Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Road, Santa Barbara

Duo Competition The winners will receive the opportunity to present a commissioned world premiere in recital at Hahn Hall. Music Academy competitions provide feedback from a distinguished panel of artists and cash prizes.

$55

x2 SERIES: FRANZ SCHUBERT QUINTET IN C MAJOR

Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Road, Santa Barbara

x2 Series: Academy artists paired with the brilliant 2022 fellows Featuring a piece by guest composer Christopher Cerrone

$55

Lehrer Vocal Institute Series: Marilyn Horne Song Competition

Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Road, Santa Barbara

Marilyn Horne Song Competition Winners receive the commission of a world premiere for a recital in 2023 and a cash prize. Music Academy competitions provide feedback from a distinguished panel of artists.

$55

PICNIC CONCERT POP UP: SOUVENIR DE FLORENCE

Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Road, Santa Barbara

Encompassing the most fellow-driven range of music Fellows select their own works for the program, put together their ensembles, and share with you their favorites. Before the concert, bring your own picnic and be seated at tables among the gorgeous Academy gardens. These lively concerts are popular social events!

$40

Joan Miró in Time and Space

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Art Matters Lecture This lecture will review some works—paintings, objects, sculptures—by the great Catalan artist Joan Miró. Charles Palermo will offer readings of works in the hope of showing how Miró implies movement and scale in his works. The result is fictional worlds with their own sense of time and place, which nevertheless stand right …

$10 – $15

Family 1st Thursday

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Bring the whole family to enjoy Teaching Artist-led activities in the Museum’s Family Resource Center. Play with patterns of repeated shapes by creating a print in white ink on boldly-hued paper, inspired by Bridget Riley’s Annul (1965). Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm. Free

Free

MOSHER GUEST ARTISTS CONCERT SERIES: JESSIE MONTGOMERY

Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Road, Santa Barbara

"A NEW PORTRAIT OF AMERICAN SOUND has nevertheless emerged, with Montgomery's music providing some of the latest, crucial touches." - The New York Times A program of works by Jessie Montgomery

$55

Martin Katz: 75th Anniversary Legacy Masterclass

Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Road, Santa Barbara

Led by Academy artist and alum Martin Katz Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.

$7 – $17

PICNIC CONCERT SERIES: COPLAND & KODÁLY

Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Road, Santa Barbara

Encompassing the most fellow-driven range of music Fellows select their own works for the program, put together their ensembles, and share with you their favorites. Before the concert, bring your own picnic and be seated at tables among the gorgeous Academy gardens. These lively concerts are popular social events!

$40

SOLO PIANO MASTERCLASS SERIES: CONOR HANICK 2

Music Academy of the West 1070 Fairway Road, Santa Barbara

Led by Academy artist Conor Hanick Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.

$10

MEET THE CONDUCTOR: SPERANZA SCAPPUCCI

Sullivan Goss - An American Gallery 11 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA

Have you ever wanted to hear from a conductor about how they put a program together and what you should listen for? This is your rare opportunity to hear directly from our Academy Festival Orchestra conductors about each concert. Enjoy wine or beer and bites while the conductors share their stories and welcome you to …

$20

ACADEMY FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA SERIES: THE PINES OF ROME

Granada Theatre 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA

Academy Festival Orchestra Conducted by alumna Speranza Scappucci This finale performance highlights Lehrer Vocal Institute fellows in curated selections. Plus, orchestral favorites the William Tell Overture and The Pines of Rome.

$55