Free Mesa Artists Studio Tour, Novemmber 2 and 3

16th Annual Mesa Artists Studio Tour 

this weekend, FREE!  Open to the Public.

For more than a dozen years, the members of the Mesa Artists Studio Tour (MAST) have been opening their studios for the public to visit them in their working environment. To find the studios download the map or tour brochure on our website or follow the yard signs and red balloons on tour days. The event is FREE

(information from Mesa Artists Website)

click on this link for a Map and Brochure or the website

Painting by Bill Hull, Plein Air Artist

one of 13 participating artists

Annual Barber Shop Harmony Show, November 2nd

Saturday, November 2, 2019 - 14:00

Two great hours of vocal harmony with the exciting all-male Pacific Sound men's chorus, joined by the equally exciting 25-voice Carpe Diem women's chorus. As if that were not enough, the Dos Pueblos High School Jazz Choir is likely to steal the show. All vocal a cappella...no instruments other than the human voice.
Special guest is Storm Front, a world-champion barbershop quartet with a flair for comedy who has been entertaining audiences around the world for the past 10 years. You'll be very happy you came to this show.

One show only, November 2nd at 2 PM at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. A huge finale is featured with all the singing groups together on stage.

Tickets: $25 with discounts for seniors and students
https://pacificsound.brownpapertickets.com/
805-353-1632

Information from Ed Hat

Santa Barbara Opera presents Madame Butterfly

MADAMA BUTTERFLY

BY GIACOMO PUCCINI

Performed at the Granada Theatre

November 1, 2019 7:30 pmNovember 3, 2019 2:30 pm

As sad as it is beautiful, Puccini’s shimmering classic has been captivating audiences for over a century. Set on the hills above the Nagasaki harbor in Imperial Japan, Madama Butterfly is a window to a world of opposing cultures and values. Caught in the middle is Cio-Cio san (Japanese for “butterfly”), the doomed heart of the story. The delicate and naive girl believes in love and in her morally dubious American husband. As she stands vigil for years waiting for his return, we join her in this lush and lyrical production that takes us through the thrill and anguish of love.

Kostis Protopapas conducts. Octavio Cardenas, last with OSB for 2016’s Carmen, will direct. Eleni Calenos (Mimi/La Bohème, ‘18) and Harold Meers (Le Chevalier des Grieux/Manon, ‘17 and Don José/Carmen, ‘16) return as the doomed geisha and sailor.

Click here for tickets

(information from EdHat)

Reagan Ranch Center in Santa Barbara

The Ronald Reagan Ranch Center

Welcome to the Western White House of 40th President, Ronald Reagan, who also served as a two-term Governor of the State of California. Located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, the state-of-the-art Reagan Ranch Center houses our breakthrough student conferences, lectures, and events, as well as extensive exhibit galleries featuring the history of the Ranch and the role it played in Ronald Reagan’s life. This "Schoolhouse for Reaganism" is open to the public Monday - Thursday, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.

One of President Reagan's favorite places on earth was Rancho del Cielo, his Ranch of the Heavens, located right here in Santa Barbara County.

The Reagan Ranch Center houses many artifacts, galleries and interactive, multimedia exhibits.
The Reagan Ranch Center is located at 217 State Street, Santa Barbara, next to the Santa Barbara Railroad Station.  

It is truly a walk through history and a review of many of President Reagan's historical and inspirational speeches.

Admission is FREE.

Pianos on State Street, Santa Barbara

Boo at the Santa Barbara Zoo October 18, 19, 20

Boo at the Zoo 2019

October 18, 5:30–8:30 PM
October 19, 4:30–8:30 PM
October 20, 4:30–7:30 PM

TicketsAdults $20/$18 (SB Zoo Members)
Children (2-12) $14/$12 (SB Zoo Members)
Ticket includes event entry, trick-or-treating, Zoo Train ride, mad science experiments, scare zone, animal scooter ride, dance party, creepy-crawly animal encounters, performances, bounce houses, and rock wall climbing.

Parking is $11/vehicle, free for SB Zoo Members. Not a Member? Become one today!

Boo at the Zoo 2019

October 18, 5:30–8:30 PM
October 19, 4:30–8:30 PM
October 20, 4:30–7:30 PM

TicketsAdults $20/$18 (SB Zoo Members)
Children (2-12) $14/$12 (SB Zoo Members)
Ticket includes event entry, trick-or-treating, Zoo Train ride, mad science experiments, scare zone, animal scooter ride, dance party, creepy-crawly animal encounters, performances, bounce houses, and rock wall climbing.

Parking is $11/vehicle, free for SB Zoo Members. Not a Member? Become one today!

Boo at the Zoo’s Festive Fun Includes:

• Hay Bale Maze
  Little ones have fun making their way through the maze.
• Conservation-themed ActivitiesJoin us for mad science experiments explore the world’s oceans from afar.
• Costumed CharactersMore than 75 characters roam the Zoo, creating a scary number of memorable photo opportunities.
• Creepy Crawly Animal EncountersMillipedes, super worms, and other creatures of the night would just love to meet you.

• Dance PartyMonsters and princesses mix it up side by side on the dance floor.
• Boo Choo Choo train ride 
  Make tracks for the Halloween-themed train ride on the Zoo’s C.P. Huntington miniature train.
• Scare ZoneFor those who like a little more “howl” in Halloween. Recommended for ages 10+.
• Zookeeper TalksLearn more about the Zoo’s animals from those who know them best.
• Costume ParadeJoin in and show off your costume as the Boo Crew parades through the Zoo at the end of the evening.

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum October 12th

WINE & SEAFOOD PAIRING

(during the annual Harbor & Seafood Festival)

Saturday, October 12, 2019 • 12 – 3 pm

In Partnership with:

Edible Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara Vintners

$30 advance ticket purchase & SBMM Members

$40 day-of ticket sales

Purchase here or call (805) 456-8747

Santa Barbara Harbor and Seafood Festival

18th Santa Barbara 

Harbor Festival October 12 and 13th

Come enjoy the abundance of the Santa Barbara Channel, rich in sustainably harvested, high-quality seafood.  Meet fishermen face-to-face.  Select fresh-caught lobster and sea urchin “uni” and have them prepared on the spot,  Visit specialty food booths for fish tacos, oysters, mussels, barbequed albacore, fresh crab, clam chowder and seafood paella.  Presented by the City of Santa Barbara in partnership with the Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Harbor Merchants.


click here for more information

Avcado Festival in Carpinteria this weekend.

The Avocado Festival is celebrating its thirty-three years in Carpinteria from Friday through Sunday.

Linden Avenue will be transformed into a hub of like-minded connoisseurs of the town's most delicious crop. Vendors will line the streets with booths selling avocado ice cream, guacamole, avocado beer, and many other combinations you would have never guessed. 

Competitions will be held for the best tasting guacamole that would be sure to make anyone's mouth water. Other competitions include the strong-arm competition where contestants test their strength holding bags of avos and the largest avocado competition.

The Avocado Festival is also named as California's largest free music festival with over 75 musical acts on four different stages. Local bands will be rocking out all weekend long.

With over 80,000 attendees last year, this festival is expected to be the biggest one yet. 

The AvoEXPO Tent will showcase agricultural and historical photos, lessons in avocado grafting, and FFA restored antique tractors. A Kids Area will offer games, face painting, and other avo-themed activities for all ages to enjoy.

for more information, click here

(photo and information from the Ed Hat Newsletter)