Events around 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!
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 …
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
"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
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.
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!
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.
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 …
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.
If you want others to give you fish, this class is NOT for you. If you want to learn how to fish on your own, this class is for you!
Before our students head back to school, help prepare them with healthy vision during SEE International's annual Children’s Sight Week event! From August 9-12, children ages 5 and up can receive a free eye exam, glasses, school supplies, and more at any of SEE International’s Santa Barbara Vision Care clinics in Goleta, Santa Maria, Oxnard, …
August 12-14, 2022, Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. Hours are Fri. 12pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm (no admittance after 4pm Sunday). Admission $7 weekend pass. Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, pearls, minerals, fossils & much more at manufacturer’s prices. Jewelry repair & cleaning while …
There’s really something for everyone – from the ridiculous to the sublime to the extremely practical. Up for sale are collections of items amassed over decades to celebrate holidays - including the spookiest, most favorite holiday of all, Halloween. More Holiday costumes and decorations than you can imagine, including sequined dresses, formal ball gowns, velvet …
Come join us on Saturday, August 13 (and every 2nd Saturday of the month!) from 11 to 4 at a well curated market featuring local artisans, organic food, vintage items, textiles, vintage vinyl, and fine art and craft in beautiful downtown Los Alamos, CA. Each market includes a booth dedicated to raising funds to support …
A talk and living exhibit of our local bats and watch them come out to feed. Saturday Evenings thru Labor Day Weekend (8/6--7:55 PM; 8/13--7:45 PM; 8/20--7:35 PM; 8/27--7:25 PM; 9/3—7:20 PM) A Nature Center Docent will make this presentation Admission: Donation For more info: Call 805-693-0691 or visit www.clnaturecneter.org