Santa Barbara International Orchid Show March 16-18

About the Show

The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is one of the largest and oldest orchid shows in the United States. Visitors delight in exuberant displays of blooming orchids, with exhibits designed to each year’s show theme. A step into the Exhibit Hall is a step into the lush colors and fragrances of exotic, beautiful orchids.

In addition to the lavish garden displays of orchids for which the Show is famous, floral arrangements and corsages feature orchid blooms on an intimate scale. The artistically minded will enjoy the work of area artists showcased in the juried Art Show, managed by the Santa Barbara Art Association.

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Orchid Show and Fundraiser; Sat, March 17th

Announcing the 9th Annual

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Orchid Show Reception and Fundraiser

Saturday, March 17, 6:30pm

Earl Warren Showgrounds Exhibit Hall

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is pleased to invite you to its 9th annual

Orchid Show reception and fundraiser.

This year's theme, Building Bridges, will benefit the

rebuilding of the Garden's historic Campbell Bridge

destroyed in the 2009 Jesusita Fire.

Set amidst the Earl Warren Showgrounds

exquisite exhibits of orchids from around the world,

the evening will include a pictorial timeline of the

Campbell Bridge and the Garden through its 85 year history;

an array of gourmet hors d'oeuvres and delightful local wines;

a diverse selection of auction items;

music to dance to; and the company of friends.

Tickets are $75 per person, available by

visiting the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden's web site
to get tickets, click here 

or by calling (805) 682-4726, extension 102
or by e-mail, info@sbbg.org



Celebrity Authors' Lunch, Saturday the 10th

CALM's 26th Celebrity Authors' Luncheon

Saturday March 10th

Fess Parker's Double Tree Resort

633 E Cabrillo Boulevard

Featured Celebrity Author

Meredith Baxtor

Meredith Baxter is an acclaimed television, film, and stage actress, producer, and advocate for women’s rights and breast cancer research. Noted for her accessible portrayals of intelligent, independent women who struggle with the challenges before them, Ms. Baxter achieved early success in her career with a string of television hits, including the CBS situation comedy Bridget Loves Bernie; the critically acclaimed ABC drama Family, for which she received an Emmy nomination; and, most notably, the long-running and perennially popular NBC sitcom Family Ties, in which she starred in the role of Elyse Keaton.
In her new book Untied, Ms. Baxter presents a fully realized portrait of her life as an actress, mother of five children, and grandmother, and candidly discusses her fight with breast cancer, her 19 years of sobriety, entrepreneurship, and her decision to come out.

Other Featured Guests include Jenna McCarthy, Greg Meng, and Simon Tolkien
Tickets are $125/each
includes luncheon
all authors are available for autographing their books before
and after the lunch
program

for tickets and reservations call 967-1954
for more information click here

2012 International Womens' Festival, March 9 and 10

Live, Love, Learn...

the 5th Annual Women's Festival will be held

March 9th and 10 at

Santa Barbara City College West Campus

721 Cliff Drive

Former Supermodel-turned

business woman, Kathy Ireland of Montecito

will receive the "Gutsy Gals Inspire Me" Award

at a VIP Reception

http://www.womensfestival.org/
or telephone 453-7490

Vintage, Antique and Thrift Shopping!

Treasure Hunting in Santa Barbara

Assistance League of Santa Barbara Thrift Shop

1259 Veronica Place, SB

Open Mondays, Wednesday 10 - 3

Saturdays 10-1

winner of Santa Barbara's Best Thrift Shop Award

my collection of blue transfer ware dishes, fosteria vintage goblets,

delicate vase, lots of lovely linen....

all treasures from local thrifts, vintage, antique and consignment shops

Santa Barbara Consignment Company

418 North Milpas Street open 6 days/week
amazing furniture and everything else!

more lovely treasures...mostly local finds...makes such a lovely tea table!

The Rack and Treasure House
Music Academy of the West
wonderful high end treasures

1070 Fairway Road, Montecito

happy hunting!

Kids Expo at La Cumbre Plaza - March 3

March 3, 2012, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, TEENS and TEACHERS...

This event only happens once a year and it is great for the whole family
with over 107 Exhibitors that provide resources in Santa Barbara.

PARENTCLICK KIDS EXPO

LA CUMBRE PLAZA

free

Saturday March 3rd
9:30am - 1:30pm

This event is free with activities and giveaways throughout along with entertainment
and performances. Teens can find out about great volunteer opportunities at
some of the local non profits.

The Expo is broken into ZONES so you can go the
areas that best fit your child's ages....

BABY and PREGNANCY
BONE MARROW DRIVE

CAMPS

CHILD CARE and PRESCHOOLS

EDUCATION and PRIVATE SCHOOLS

FOSTER CARE SUPPORT

HEALTH and FITNESS

KIDS CLASSES

NON PROFITS

PARTY FUN

SAFETY ZONE

SPORTS

TEEN ZONE

TUTORS

PERFORMANCES:

9:30AM - My Gym Tumblers
10:00AM - Sino West

10:30AM - Capoeira Sul da Bahia

11:00AM - Bear Redell, 2011 SB Teen Star of the Year!

11:30AM - Santa Barbara Children's Chorus

12:00PM - Santa Barbara Youth Music Academy - Battle of the Bands Finalists

12:30PM - Big Stage Productions performance

12:50PM - Soccer Schools demonstration

1:10PM - VIBES from Crane School performance

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  *Alternate rain date - March 10

Lotus Land Opens for Spring-Summer Season

Ganna Walska's Lotusland



Ganna Walska's memorabilia to be on display at

Lotusland in Montecito

Madame Walska's personal residence

"The Pavillion" will be open

for a special showing of

The Diva's personal possessions until April 21.

Martha Stewart is featured in Madame's Garden

on the Cover of her March Issue!

for a tour of this amazing "garden" and Madame's

personal collections, call 969-9990

for more information, click here