Jazz Nights and Wine Tastings at La Cumbre Plaza

Jazz at the Plaza

September 1, 2011 through October 27, 2011
5-7 pm

Every Thursday night from
September 1 through October 27

catch a complimentary concert
at La Cumbre Plaza from 5 to 7pm.

Each week will feature a different wine tasting
 from SB County Vintners, delicious food,
great music from local musicians and
tips and trends from retailers.

All proceeds will benefit local non-profit groups.

September 1st

Teka & New Bossa / Whitcraft Winery

 Featured Retailer: Solstice Sunglass Boutique

Non-Profit Sponsored: Angels Bearing Gifts

September 8th

John Crosse & La Cumbre Jazz All Stars-Riverbench Winery

Featured Retailer: Starbucks Coffee

Non-Profit Sponsored: Special Olympics

September 15th

Lois Mahalia / Daniel Gehrs Winery

Featured Retailer: J. Jill

Non-Profit Sponsored: Angels Bearing Gifts

September 22nd

Big Time Boogie Woogie Orchestra/Bridlewood Estate Winery

Featured Retailer: Lucy

Non-Prfoit Sponsored: Special Olympics

September 29th

Gina Eckstein / Martin Ranch & Vineyards

Featured Retailer: Pottery Barn

Non-Profit Sponsored: Santa Barbara Dance Institute

October 6th

Chuck Flores Quartet / Baehner-Fournier and Kalyra Winery

Featured Retailer: Yves Delorme

Non-Profit Sponsored: Special Olympics

October 13th

Vocal Point & Jazz All Stars / Daniel Gehrs Winery

Featured Retailer: Lane Bryant

Non-Profit Sponsored: Angels Bearing Gifts

October 20th

Ejé / Flying Goat Cellars; Featured Retailer

Williams-Sonoma

Non-Profit Sponsored: Santa Barbara Dance Institute

October 27th

Pearla Batalla / Tercero Wines; Featured Retailer

TBA

Non-Profit Sponsored: Santa Barbara Dance Institute

Welcoming the Champs Home!

Santa Barbara Foresters Three-Peat

National Baseball Championship

Celebration!

 Santa Barbara's own Semi-Pro Summer Baseball League

Coach Pin Talking the Talk...always with passion!



 Well Deserved Congratulations in order!!!

A Fabulous Ending to a Champion Year!

Congratulations to the Sters!

(photo John Zant, local sport journalist)

for more information about this wonderful local

organization, their summer camps and Hugs For Cub

support for cancer kids click below:

http://www.sbforesters.org/

Open Artist Studios, last weekend in August

Santa Barbara Studio Artists

A Journey of Art and Soul

Open Studios

August 27, 28, 2011

11 am to 5 pm

Open Studio Exhibition

5-8pm

Friday August 26th at

Santa Barbara Frame Shop and Gallery

1324 State Street, Suite J, SB

Tickets for entire weekend

including the Opening Exhibition

$25/each

children 12 and under - free

ticket information here

Kris Buck

one of my favorite artists

plein air pastel and oil of the local area,

Italy and France

contact information

Karen McLean-McGraw

"....strives to convey uniqueness of  landscapes and fleeting moments in time"
(love her work)

information here

Jane Litchfield

paintings in oils, montages and collages...

Jane is a most versatile and talented artist

more information

These are just 3 examples of the Premier Artists in this leading

group of 40 local artists..
join aficionados from across the country in discovering
fascinating studios.  Meet the artists in their
private studios, and have first pick of top quality artwork.

all information and photos from
http://www.santabarbarastudioartists.com/

Life's A Beach!

In the sub-tropical climate of Santa Barbara

"home" can be many places!

$12/day parking....

close to public restrooms...

bathe in the blue Pacific...

$1/per photo shot.....from "lookie loos" and....

life in Santa Barbara can be a "beach" in unexpected ways...!

Other Places

Beautiful Montana's Wide Open Spaces!

Just returned from the incredibly beautiful State of Montana

Santa Barbara born and bred surfer boy...Jon

is attending Montana U in Bozeman, Montana, studying
Architecture in order to join his Architect Dad here in SB!

Here are a few photos of a visit with our son, Jon

enjoying Montana's grandeur!

getting ready to go "float-tube" fishing for trout!

"When in Rome......"

What a fabulous adventure!

Native Californian Dad loves it too!

America the Beautiful!



from the Ocean to the Mountains....

Katie, Jon and Sadie at Katie's home in Corvallis Montana


At the MSU "duck pond" fed by a "hot spring".





MSU - Architecture Building in Bozeman

What an amazingly beautiful campus!
Artchitect Dad said it reminded him of the "old"
days at Cal Poly SLO!

how blessed we are!

Best of The Best Thrift Shop!

Voted Number One

Best Thrift Shop in Santa Barbara!
1259 Veronica Springs Rd.
(off Las Positas)

The Assistance League's

Thrift Shop has a Brand New look!

Every year the shop closes in July

for 2-3 weeks

for total cleaning, updating and re-stocking

This year the Shop closed

for total re-organization!

The Corner Shop was completely refurbished

with new displays and a more open area

These are the ladies who organize the Corner Shop Hardware

Our reguarlar customers know them by name!

Thrift Shop Hours

(for shopping and donations)

Mon, Wed 10 am - 3 pm

Satrudays 10 am - 1 pm

ALSB is a non-profit all volunteer organization

which supports 12 Santa Barbara Projects

for children and adults in need of our assistance
to view ALSB's website

Viva La Fiesta 2011!

Old Spanish Days

Santa Barbara

August 3 - 7th

2011 Fiesta Poster

Designed by Laura Jessperson

A fabulous and fun family time of year

Fiesta Santa Barbara offers something for all ages

Here are some of the highlights...

through Sunday August 7 noon

11am - 11 pm

El Mercado de la Guerra

Santa Barbara across

from City Hall

also

El Mercado Del Norte

MacKenzie Park

a more family oriented venue

 with rides for the kids

Free admission 

Thursday August 4th

Fiesta Stock Horse Show and Rodeo

Competencia de los Vaqueros

8 pm

Earl Warren Show Grounds

805 967-6331
for details click here  

Friday, August 5th

Competencia de los Vaqueros
8 am - 12 noon
Earl Warren Show Grounds
Break a way roping, Tie-down Roping,
Team Roping and Barrel Racing
tickets at the door

El  Desfile Historico
Fiesta Parade is one of the largest
equestrian parades in the US
12 noon
Beginning at the west  end of Cabrillo Blvd
 proceedsalong the beach to State Street
 then up State to Sola Street
Shaded Reserved Seats available at $15
for Details click here

A poster honoring Hattie

a long, long time Parade Equestrian

Saturday, August 6th, 2011

Kiwanis Fiesta Pancake Breakfast
7 am - 12 pm
Alameda Park, 1400 Santa Barbara Street
$6/each; 967-1860

Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show
10 am- 7 pm, also Sunday
Free
Cabrillo Boulevard, west of Stearns Wharf
An amazing show artisans and crafts vendors
from all over the State and Country

El Des Files Los Ninos

information from the old Spanish Days website
all photos AArthur Fisher.com
also from the Old Spanish Days Website

specific details of events