Monday, May 8, 2017

Antiques, Decorative Arts and Vintage Show and Sale May 12, 13, 14



May 12, 13, and 14
Friday and Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm
Earl Warren Show Grounds, Santa Barbara
FREE Parking

Ladies FREE on Mother's Day
$6 adults, $5 Seniors, Children under 12 Free
One time purchase applies to all 3 days





At the same time, the CALM Auxiliary will be sponsoring the Santa Barbara Gift Show and Sale also located at Earl Warren Show Grounds in Warren Hall. The Gift Show and Sale will feature over 100 vendors selling  artwork, jewelry, clothing, gourmet food items, gift-ware, hand-bags, fashion accessories, cookware, cosmetics, candles and much, much more. Entry and parking are free.


Thursday, May 4, 2017

My Little Tribute Garden in Santa Barbara

FROM LARGE TO SMALL
a little bit of Paradise

We moved from an acre 3 years ago to a small Garden Patio
which I can maintain myself
Spring has sprung and Summer is on her way!

this was the beginning 3 years ago
the pictures below is what it looks like now
beautiful fountain installed by Eye of the Day
 this little patio garden was all concrete
when we came here
 with nothing growing
 my darling husband and I with some help from
son Jon
 installed and planted all of this 3 years ago
 everything growing here today either 
came with us
or started anew here
 These Epiphyllums came along
I rescued these 'Orchid Cacti' from a client's yard
 this orchid is a re-bloom
this fountain was my husband's last project
 it makes me think of him every day
 these bird baths traveled with us
 Red Reedstem Epidendrums 
many started from 'pups'
 many succulents began from one small rosette
 this is where the bunnies dig under the fence
 birdseed tray

 front court-yard
gift from dear friend
 flowering succulents
 50+ year old Cymbidium came from my mom
and has at least 20 spikes each year
I know I got my love for gardening from her

re-bloom of Laelia Orchid purchased several years 
ago at the annual
Orchid Show in Santa Barbara 

 my husband loved his rain gauge
he would have been happy to see it fill
this past rain season
 yellow epis and yellow 
Banksia Rose Hedge
Night Jasmine, first year bloom
 new Monarch Butterfly drying his wings
came from my Milk Weed nursery
more Epidendrum Orchids
I have 4 colors

this gorgeous Angel Trumpet was
given to me as a small cutting

my darling husband made this beautiful
garden for me
his love is surrounds me
Thank you Doug 

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center

The Museum of Natural History 
Sea Center
is located on Stearns Wharf

Stop by any time for a visit

Sea CenterVisitor Information
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LOCATION
Located on Stearns Wharf at the end of State Street, the Sea Center is owned and operated by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and offers numerous marine exhibits and aquaria and a window on the Santa Barbara Channel.Sea Center
211 Stearns Wharf
Santa Barbara, California 93101
Telephone: 805-962-2526

SEA CENTER HOURS
The Sea Center is open daily between 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Sea Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve (at 3pm), Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

SEA CENTER ADMISSION
  • Adults: $8.50
  • Seniors (65 and over): $7.50
  • Teens (13-17 years): $7.50
  • Children (2-12 years): $6.00
  • Children under 2 years FREE
  • Museum Members FREE

    TRAVEL TIP: Get the SB Nature Pass and enjoy unlimited admission to both the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Sea Center for two days for one low price. Ask your Sea Center Admissions Representative for more information.

HOW TO GET TO THE SEA CENTER

  • From the North: Take U.S. Hwy 101 south to the Garden Street exit. Turn right (towards the ocean) at the offramp stop light.
     
  • From the South: Take U.S. Hwy 101 north to the Garden Street exit. Turn left (towards the ocean) at the offramp stop light.
     
  • After exiting the freeway, proceed on Garden Street to Cabrillo Blvd.
     
  • Turn right onto Cabrillo Blvd.
     
  • Turn left onto Stearns Wharf at the intersection of Cabrillo Blvd. and State Street.
     
  • Drive onto the pier, and the Sea Center is to your left as you drive onto Stearns Wharf. Public parking on Stearns Wharf is free for the first 90 minutes with ticket validation by a wharf merchant.
     
  • TRAVEL TIP: The Sea Center is about 10 minutes away from the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. While at the Sea Center, get the SB Nature Pass and enjoy unnlimited admission to both venues for two days for one low price.



Or attend one of the many lectures at the Fleishman Auditorium in the Museum 
on 2959 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara

(near the SB Mission)




TIDES: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean 
An enthralling journey into the surprising and poetic workings of the tide.
Thursday, May 28, 2017
7:00-8:30 PM
Farrand Hall at the Museum
Join writer, sailor and surfer Jonathan White, the author of Tides: The Science and Spirit of the Ocean, as he takes readers across the globe on an enthralling journey into the surprising and poetic workings of the tide. Jonathan will highlight excerpts and stories from his travels ranging from discussions on tides with French monks to Arctic Inuit elders historical perspective on tidal spirits and the threats of rising sea level.
Buy Tickets $10 Members; $12 non-members 

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