Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Sending Santa Barbara sunshine wishes for a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our beautiful community.

Santa Barbara Downtown Event, Saturday, December 10

Event Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 10:00 Join us for the 2nd annual Holiday Artisan Market at charming Victoria Court in downtown Santa Barbara on Saturday, December 10 from 10am-4pm! Delight in handmade artisan goods, fun kid’s activities, live musical offerings, local authors’ table, culinary nibbles, and amazing ceramics, leather bags, clothing, jewelry, body care, hand-dyed linens and pillows, candles and more! You do not want to miss the opportunity to shop so much local talent in one place, all while getting into the holiday spirit! See you then! information from Ed Hat

Grace Fisher Foundation Winter Music Showcase, Santa Barbara December 9th

December 9, 2022 7:00PM NAME A Winter Music Showcase DESCRIPTION Presented by the Grace Fisher Foundation Tickets: $18*, $28*, $42*, $60* *TICKET PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. (PRICES INCLUDE FACILITY FEE) This community Holiday event celebrates music, dance and art from some of the best performers Santa Barbara has to offer. The fifth annual Winter Music Showcase brings together a diverse mix of talent including the Santa Barbara Folk Orchestra, Jackson Gillies, Will Breman, State Street Ballet Professional Track Dancers, the Westmont Chamber Singers, UCSB Maurice Faulkner Quintet among others, and will be sure to enlighten your Holiday Season! This year's show also features original music composed by Grace Fisher to be performed by the Santa Barbara Folk Orchestra. All proceeds from this show benefit the Grace Fisher Foundation and its mission of bringing adaptive art, music and dance programs to children and young adults with disabilities. Click here to view our health & safety policies. LET US CHOOSE SEATS FOR YOUPURCHASE BEST AVAILABLE SEATING

Santa Barbara Zoo features A Light Festival November - January 15th

ZooLights November 3, 2022 – January 15, 2023 from 4:30 to 8:30 PM A NEW lights festival at the Santa Barbara Zoo BUY TICKETSIlluminate Your Holidays See the Zoo in a whole new light at the first-ever ZooLights! Enjoy this immersive holiday experience featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs.

Walk through the Zoo and enjoy the illuminated lanterns showcasing animal and nature scenes that represent wild places from around the world. Discover the African plains, a whimsical butterfly display, interactive areas, and a taste of the Outback all on the Zoo’s beautiful grounds. BUY TICKETS

The New Santa Barbara Antique, Decorative Arts & Vinatage Show & Sale November 18-20.

Event Date: Friday, November 18, 2022 - 11:00 to Sunday, November 20, 2022 - 16:00 The NEW Santa Barbara Antique, Decorative Arts, & Vintage Show & Sale (formerly known as the CALM Show) NOVEMBER 18-20, 2022 FRI: 11-6 SAT: 11-6 SUN: 11-4 Earl Warren Showgrounds at 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 **FREE PARKING** WHO: Announcing the NEW Santa Barbara Antique Show, formerly known as the CALM Antique Show - new name, SAME fantastic show!! WHAT: The finest Antique, Decorative Arts, and Vintage Show of the fall. From 17th Century to Mid century, over 60 quality dealers from around the country will offer an array of merchandise to please any shopper. From Tin to Tiffany, Furniture, Jewelry, Paintings, Silver, China, Pottery, Lighting, Textiles, Native American, Vintage Fashion, Bakelite, Oriental Rugs, Mid-Century Modern, Asian and much much more. PLUS many rare and hard to find items. There is something for everyone! Simply put, it's the most exciting Antique, Vintage, Jewelry, and Decorative Arts show on the west coast. Michael & Gae Ann McHale are the proud new directors/owners of this exciting show. They bring a multi-decade background in antique shows and exhibits, and are also owners of the very successful McHale Silverwares & Fine China, and now Silver Trident Productions. They can be reached at (805) 484 1291 . Exhibitor contact Gae McHale (619) 925 2346 stpantiqueshows@aol.com $8 admission / $6 admission fee with flyer - https://sbantiqueshow.com/discount-flyer (children under 12 free) Information and photo from SBAShow

Santa Barbara celebrates Harvest & Halloween

Tis the season for Block Parties! A series of themed Block Parties highlighting the best of Santa Barbara is here. The Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara is producing it’s first Rock the Block party series on Thursday October 27th, called Harvest Fest, from 5pm-8pm on the 700 & 800 blocks of State Street. Rock the Block Harvest Fest invites the general public to attend and wear Halloween costumes for chances to win gifts and prizes from local businesses, and enjoy various games and activities including playing a game of G-H-O-S-T(otherwise known as H-O-R-S-E) with the UCSB Men & Women’s Basketball teams, face painting, Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest, and enjoy reading or borrowing a scary book provided by the Santa Barbara Public Library mobile van, and see the Santa Barbara Independent announce the winning teams of the Best Of Scavenger Hunt. A community table running along State Street is provided for attendees to sit and eat take out from local restaurants. Spooky performances by The Coveralls, La Boheme Professional Dance and World Dance For Humanity will keep attendees howlin’ for more. Local Vendors will also be on site for shoppers. Families and fury friends are all welcomed to join in Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes. Come celebrate and rock the block with us! Participating Organizations: UCSB Athletics, Santa Barbara Public Library, The Santa Barbara Independent, La Boheme Professional Dance, and World Dance For Humanity.

Santa Barbara Monster Mash Party at Paseo Nuevo on October 29th

Monster Mash Dance Party October 29, 3:00pm Let's Do The Monster Mash ~ Scare up some ghouls this year in Downtown SB! Saturday, October 29th 3-6pm: Stop by Paseo Nuevo in your best Halloween costume for a trick-or-treating backpack with candy for the first 300 kids! (ages 4-11). Prizes to best dressed costumes will be randomly handed out! Live DJ in Center Court for a costume dance party.Trick-or-treating throughout Paseo Nuevo stores and at Downtown Businesses until 6pm.

Boo at the Santa Barbara Zoo, October 28-29, 5-8 pm

Boo at the Zoo Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Niños Drive, Santa Barbara, CA Time to get into the Halloween spirit as the Zoo transforms for six nights of safe, traffic-free trick-­or-treating and “monster-ous” thrills and chills. Ticket includes Zoo Train ride, mad science experiments, scare zone, dance party, creepy-crawly animal encounters, and bounce houses.

Santa Barbara Seafood Festival this Saturday 10/15

By the City of Santa Barbara Celebrate Santa Barbara Channel’s bounty and the fishermen who harvest it at the 19th Annual Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival on Saturday, October 15. This free event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., luring seafood lovers to Santa Barbara Harbor for one of our community’s most cherished events. Timed to celebrate the opening of lobster season, the Festival showcases fresh, regional seafood in addition to live music, maritime education, free boat rides, children’s activities, vessel tours, and more. There’s fun to be had for all ages. The Harbor & Seafood Festival offers an interactive day for visitors and locals alike, reminding us that Santa Barbara Harbor is a working harbor where more than 100 fishermen land millions of pounds of seafood each year, adding $30 million to the local economy and beyond. Come enjoy an abundance of sustainably harvested, high-quality seafood. Meet fishermen face-to-face. Select local fresh-caught lobster, crab, and sea urchin “uni” and have them prepared on the spot. Visit specialty food booths for fish tacos, oysters, mussels, barbequed albacore, clam chowder, and seafood paella. While Juan Dolor, Spencer the Gardner, and Cornerstone play live on a main stage, peruse special festival memorabilia, shop for a variety of art, clothing, and other unique gifts, and enjoy free harbor boat rides aboard the Double Dolphin and Kelpie. The Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival is presented by the City of Santa Barbara Waterfront Department, Commercial Fishermen of Santa Barbara, Inc., and the Santa Barbara Harbor Merchants’ Association, along with various community partners and volunteers. Visit HarborFestival.org for more details.

Architecture, Santa Barbara and Beyond

Goleta Lemon Festival, September 24

Event Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022 - 10:00 to Sunday, September 25, 2022 - 19:00 Come join us for a weekend of family fun, food, and entertainment in Goleta, CA! For the past 28 years, the Lemon Festival has been the biggest celebration in the Goleta area and it keeps getting better each year. You’ll find wonderful food, a fantastic family atmosphere, and variety of entertainment and activities that have made this the most anticipated event on the Goleta coast. This weekend also includes the Goleta Fall Classic Car and Street Rod Show and the ever-popular ‘Safety Street.’ Don’t miss our pie-eating contests, and the arts and crafts vendors. Have a question? Email team lemon at LemonFestival@SBSCChamber.com. The festival could not happen without the many volunteers, ages 14 and up, who spend time planning for the festival and lending a helping hand over the weekend. Check out Volunteer Opportunities here Food Vendor Applications: click here Vendor Booth Applications: click here Festival Entertainment Applications: click here Goleta Fall Classic Car Show Applications: click here

Santa Barbara Downtown Events September

NEW: "DOWNTOWN LIVE" Concert Series Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00pm

August 31 - September 28 "Downtown LIVE" is a free concert series taking place on Wednesdays from 5-7 PM, starting August 31. The series is set to run for 5 weeks through September 28 and will feature local bands each week in a casual setting across from Cali-Forno Pizzeria at 905 State Street. Patrons are encouraged to bring a folding chair and grab a bite or drink from Cali-Forno and enjoy the free concert. The series is part of the Downtown Organizations efforts to enliven and revitalize downtown and highlight local music talent. This week Brandon Kinalele and accompaniment will bring a soulful blend of jazz folk pop and rock! LEARN MORE AIA General Meeting and Dinner September 15, 5:30-7:30pm AIA Santa Barbara General Meeting and Dinner at Soho Restaurant, 1221 State street. AIA Santa Barbara chapter will receive a presentation from Downtown Santa Barbara Executive Director, Robin Elander at their general meeting. Register to attend, $35-45 cost includes dinner, networking and presentation. TICKETS Cruise Ships are Back! Volunteer Opportunity September 16th through November 11th If a community is judged by its hospitality, Downtown Santa Barbara shines. Our experienced group of friendly and knowledgeable volunteers serve as visitor-oriented “faces” of the Downtown community, ready to meet, greet and share downtown information as Cruise Ship Ambassadors. Downtown Santa Barbara is pleased to welcome beautiful cruise ships throughout the year by hosting info tables for the visitors coming off of the ships. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the info booth, please contact Amy Gudino Click the button below to see the updated cruise ship schedule for the next few months! LEARN MORE The Runaway Grooms and Groove Session September 15, 8:30pm Join The Runaway Grooms and Grove Session at SOhO Restaurant and Music Club! Born from the culture of the Colorado mountains, The Runaway Grooms are bringing a refreshing take on contemporary jam band music. With pocket grooves, syncopated rhythms, and expansive tones, the band captures elements of funk and psychedelic rock while simultaneously celebrating traditional songwriting roots of Americana music. Dueling guitar solos, 3-part harmonies, and a screaming lap steel guitar, combine to create a unique soundscape that takes listeners through an experiential musical journey. GrooveSession is always a good time. This Southern California band brings a Movin’ Groovin’ high energy Rock Show with flavors of Jam Rock, Funk, Jazz Fusion, and Reggae. Led by singing drummer Manny Sanchez, along with his younger brother Ronnie Sanchez playing bass guitar and completing an unrivaled rhythm section. Natural harmonies in life as well as voice you can’t help but move once the GROOVE is in SESSION. Brothers Sanchez have now connected with true talents and creative energies in Kyle Merrill on guitar and vocals and Alex Mello on keyboards. Both Kyle and Alex are respected musicians and road warriors from the band Brothers Gow. The four of them now cosmically have come together as one band joining forces on stage as Songwriters, Jammers, Rockers and Space Funkers United. Arrive early to enjoy dinner and drinks before the show! TICKETS Accentuate the Positive September 15, 8:00pm It was in 1944 that Bing Crosby made the Johnny Mercer tune, Accentuate the Positive, a hit in film and on radio. It later became known as one of the songs that got Americans through World War Two. The popular songs of the day, now called the American Songbook, became an unofficial catalogue of music that comforted, inspired, and connected Americans at home and abroad between the 1920s-1940s. Now, Jazz at the Ballroom presents Accentuate the Positive, an evening of the unforgettable music from the Songbook that kept Americans company for over four transformational decades. An all-star line-up shares the stage with the Konrad Paszkudzki Quartet to sing classic standards including Pennies from Heaven, Look for the Silver Lining, On the Sunny Side of the Street, It Had to be You, and As Time Goes By. Jazz at the Ballroom is a California-based non-profit that celebrates America’s truly original music – classic jazz and the American Songbook. They are dedicated to showcasing the greatest musicians in unique settings. Through their concerts, scholarship program, workshops, and performances at schools, senior living centers, and hospitals, JATB works to enhance the appreciation of the Songbook in the larger community. TICKETS The Arlington Theatre Debuts New Website and Changes URL Address The Arlington Theatre has launched a new website, and has changed its web address to ArlingtonTheatreSB.com “Changing our web address to ArlingtonTheatreSB.com better connects us to the Santa Barbara community and allows guests to instantly recognize that this is the historic Arlington Theatre in the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara,” said David Corwin, President of Metropolitan Theatres. The new website has been designed to offer guests an enhanced experience when navigating the site, and is mobile optimized for ease of use when viewing on a smartphone device. The new website features include: Enhanced Schedule of Live Events with easy access and quick links to purchase tickets directly on AXS.com Booking information for Artists Venue and Courtyard Rental Information Marquee Rental Requests User Friendly Venue Information for guests including parking, directions and more. The Arlington Theatre, located at 1317 State Street in Santa Barbara, was built in 1931 and designed in the Mission Revival style reminiscent of a colonial Spanish town featuring a fountain and villas, The Arlington Theatre is a legendary, historic landmark with seating for over 2,000 guests and is home to live performances, first run films, and major film festival events. The Arlington Theatre is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Theatre Corporation. LEARN MORE Estaban Ramirez: Romance Tour 2022 September 17, 7:00pm Composer and poet Esteban Ramirez presents an evening of neoclassical instrumental piano music with cello, clarinet, flute, and violin ensemble and select poetry readings. It’s a perfect California evening of music and poetry. Let the romance begin! In-person and online livestream tickets available. LEARN MORE Sip & Paint at Paseo Nuevo September 17, 1:30pm Experience The Great Master’s artistic vision and painting style in this unique Sip & Paint class series! Local artist, Danielle Renée Art will be guiding Sip & Paint classes every month following the success of SBMA's exhibit and previous sold-out Van Gogh classes. Each class will recreate one of the Great Master's famous paintings including Van Gogh's Starry Night, Sunflowers, Frida Kahlo and Picasso Portraits! Class attendees will learn about the famous painters, their signature style and take home their very own recreated masterpiece. Paired with the ticket purchase, attendees will also receive one glass of wine or a non-alcoholic beverage to sip as they follow along and recreate one of his designs step-by-step on canvas using acrylic paint. Time: 1pm-3pm Class Options: September 17 - Wine Painting Workshop - using local wine as paint! September 24 - Van Gogh's Sunflowers TICKETS Celebrating 20 Years of Style at DIANI Now through September 30 To celebrate 20 years of being in business, DIANI is offering special perks for both in-store and online shoppers for the entire month of September! You won’t want to miss these special offers: Try your luck & grab a ticket at checkout to receive 10% or 20% off your purchase (In-Store Only) Take an extra 20% off sale items (In-Store + Online) Free & easy returns (Online Only) – View the full return policy here Free shipping on Continental USA Online orders over $200 (Ships worldwide!) Perks end September 30th, 11:59pm PST TICKETS Comedy for a Cause: Ukrainian Refugee Aid September 18, 7:00pm Carol Metcalf and a Team of Volunteers present Comedy for a Cause: Ukrainian Refugee Aid Co-sponsored by ShelterBox USA, One Show Only! Sunday, September 18. Cocktail hour is at 6 pm, Show starts at 7:00 pm. Comedy for a Cause is a special fundraiser to support refugees from the war in Ukraine. Comedy for a Cause is co-sponsored by ShelterBox USA, an international refugee aid organization headquartered in Santa Barbara. The producer, Carol Metcalf, is a professional standup comic, actor, university professor, and marriage family therapist. Carol was a regular at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, performed with The Groundlings, and appeared at The Improv and on Chelsea Handler’s Girls Behaving Badly. Carol teaches at Antioch University in Santa Barbara and has been producing comedy shows for over 15 years. Carol has invited audience-favorite comics, singers, and musicians from LA and Santa Barbara to entertain our audience on this special evening. The show will include special appearances. Your ticket includes a glass of Santa Barbara County wine or a non-alcoholic beverage, served outside the theater starting at 6:00 pm. Ticket prices: General admission: $50 Students with ID: $25 The ticket price includes one drink of your choice TICKETS

Happy Labor Day in Santa Barbara

photo Mike Eliason

Santa Barbara Opera In The Park, Saturday September 10.

MUSIC AUG 24 2022 03:43 PM BYKAITLYNEG 0 COMMENTS READS 616 Event Date: Saturday, September 10, 2022 - 16:00 Opera Santa Barbara brings back the popular live music event Opera in the Park to the beautiful Godric Grove at Elings Park. There will be one live performance on Saturday, September 10 at 4PM. Seating is limited and advanced reservations are required. Tickets are $25 per person and includes parking. BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE As summer comes to a close and Opera Santa Barbara looks ahead to the start of the 22|23 season, come enjoy an hour of operatic bliss en plein air. The concert will take place at the Wells Fargo Amphitheater at Godric Grove and will run about one hour. The performance features four opera singers who now call Santa Barbara home: mezzo soprano Max Potter, baritone Matt Peterson, mezzo soprano Christina Pezzarossi, and bass Colin Ramsey. All of these artists are alumni or members of the Chrisman Studio Artist Program, named in recognition of the support of Sarah and Roger Chrisman. The Chrisman Studio Artist Program is Opera Santa Barbara’s young artist program with a renewed focus to employ California based artists for 360º training opportunities both on stage and off. The performers will select some of their favorite repertoire including operatic arias and duets, musical theatre selections, and more. Patrons can enjoy a fantastic afternoon of music from emerging young artists while taking in the gorgeous ocean views from the top of Elings Park, the largest community-supported non-profit public park in America.

Santa Barbara Studio Artist Tour Labor Day Weekend

Reception and preview exhibit September 2 at the Community Arts Workshop 631 Garden Street, Santa Barbara More information to come! Start Planning ahead! Purchase your tickets early. The link below will take you to our website to purchase tickets. BUY YOUR TICKET

Santa Barbara Makers and Wares Weekly Market

Makers and Wares Market at Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants Presented by Blissful Boutiques Shop local Santa Barbara artisans and makers from the surrounding areas every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the month in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. Tuesday's Market Start Time: 1:00PM End Time: 6:00PM Location: Paseo Nuevo on De La Guerra Place Saturday's Market Start Time: 11:00AM End Time: 6:00PM Location: Paseo Nuevo on De La Guerra Place Friday's Market Start Time: 1:00PM End Time: 6:00PM Location: Paseo Nuevo on De La Guerra Place Sunday's Market Start Time: 11:00AM End Time: 6:00PM Location: Paseo Nuevo on De La Guerra Place

Fiesta in Santa Barbara

Fiesta Events Calendar 2022 Pre-Fiesta Events Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival - Fiesta! Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival - Fiesta! Courthouse Fiesta Tours/ Wednesday-Sunday Santa Barbara County Courthouse Fiesta Tours COMMUNITY EVENTFREE free one-hour guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every half-hour between 10am and 3pm Wednesday through Friday, except during the Friday parade, and every hour Saturday and Sunday. El Mercado De La Guerra/ 11am to 10pm/ Wednesday-Saturday OSD EVENTFREEFOODDANCEMUSIC Stroll through a colorful Mexican market (across from City Hall) to feast on Spanish and Mexican-American foods, shop for crafts and souvenirs, and enjoy live entertainment all day and into the early evening. Schedule of Events El Mercado del Norte/ 11am–10pm / Wednesday-Saturday OSD EVENTFREEFOODDANCEMUSIC After a 2-year hiatus, the Mercado del Norte at Mackenzie Park is back for Old Spanish Days! It is open 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. from Wednesday, August 3rd – Saturday, August 6th. El Mercado del Norte is a free admission, family-friendly event featuring a full carnival with rides and games, the MOST food vendors and merchant vendors to date, live music and dancing and the Crazy Horse Cantina! This family-friendly Mercado has a little bit of everything for everyone! Schedule of Events La Fiesta Pequeña COMMUNITY EVENTFREEDANCEMUSIC La Fiesta Pequeña, “Little Fiesta”, is a colorful, historical program which includes traditional songs and dance from Californios Spirit. This event is free to the public. Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Old Mission Santa Barbara 8 PM - 10 PM Buy Reserved Seatimg Thursday, August 4, 2022 Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival - Fiesta! Courthouse Fiesta Tours/ Wednesday-Sunday Santa Barbara County Courthouse Fiesta Tours COMMUNITY EVENTFREE free one-hour guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every half-hour between 10am and 3pm Wednesday through Friday, except during the Friday parade, and every hour Saturday and Sunday. El Mercado De La Guerra/ 11am to 10pm/ Wednesday-Saturday OSD EVENTFREEFOODDANCEMUSIC Stroll through a colorful Mexican market (across from City Hall) to feast on Spanish and Mexican-American foods, shop for crafts and souvenirs, and enjoy live entertainment all day and into the early evening. Schedule of Events El Mercado del Norte/ 11am–10pm / Wednesday-Saturday OSD EVENTFREEFOODDANCEMUSIC After a 2-year hiatus, the Mercado del Norte at Mackenzie Park is back for Old Spanish Days! It is open 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. from Wednesday, August 3rd – Saturday, August 6th. El Mercado del Norte is a free admission, family-friendly event featuring a full carnival with rides and games, the MOST food vendors and merchant vendors to date, live music and dancing and the Crazy Horse Cantina! This family-friendly Mercado has a little bit of everything for everyone! Schedule of Events Fiesta Stock Horse Show - Thursday, August 4, 2022 Fiesta Stock Horse Show – Earl Warren Show Grounds Sunday, August 7, 2022 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM For more information and to apply, visit www.sbfiestarodeo.org Sunday August 7, 2022 9:00 AM Dome Arena • Team Penning • Team Sorting Sunday August 7, 2022 8:00 AM Mountain View Arena • Reining Classes • Cowboy Ranch Riding (Pattern Class) La Misa del Presidente/ 10am / Thursday OSD EVENTFREE This Roman Catholic Mass dates back to the first day of Fiesta in 1936 and today is followed by a festive reception in the Mission’s Sacred Garden. Casa Cantina Casa Cantina/12pm-12am COMMUNITY EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC Celebrate Fiesta where it all began as Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation presents the Casa Cantina in the courtyard of the historic Casa de la Guerra. Part of the annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebration, locals and visitors alike are invited to relax, sip a cold drink, and celebrate at the home of Fiesta! DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)/ 5–10pm/ Thursday, August 4, 2022 DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)/ 5–10pm OSD EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC DIGS! (CELEBRACIÓN DE LOS DIGNATARIOS) – SANTA BARBARA ZOO THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2022 Get your tickets! Noches de Ronda OSD EVENTFREEDANCEMUSIC Las Noches de Ronda, “Nights of Gaiety,” is held in the famous Sunken Gardens of the beautiful Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The evening performances feature spectacular dances and songs from the fire of flamenco to the charm of Mexican folklórico dances. Thursday-Saturday, August 4-6, 2022 Sunken Gardens, Santa Barbara County Courthouse 8 PM - 10 PM Thursday Schedule Friday Schedule Saturday Schedule Fiesta Stock Horse Show & Rodeo - Friday, August 5, 2022 PRCA Rodeo Performance/7:30pm For more information and schedule, go to sbfiestarodeo.org Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association events, including Bareback Riding, Tie down Roping, Steer Stopping, Mutton Bustin’, Saddle Bronc Riding, PRCA Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. Bareback Riding, Tie down Roping, Steer Stopping, Mutton Bustin’, Saddle Bronc Riding, PRCA Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. Friday, August 5, 2022 Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival - Fiesta! Saturday, August 6, 2022 Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival - Fiesta! Courthouse Fiesta Tours/ Wednesday-Sunday Santa Barbara County Courthouse Fiesta Tours COMMUNITY EVENTFREE free one-hour guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every half-hour between 10am and 3pm Wednesday through Friday, except during the Friday parade, and every hour Saturday and Sunday. El Mercado del Norte/ 11am–10pm / Wednesday-Saturday OSD EVENTFREEFOODDANCEMUSIC After a 2-year hiatus, the Mercado del Norte at Mackenzie Park is back for Old Spanish Days! It is open 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. from Wednesday, August 3rd – Saturday, August 6th. El Mercado del Norte is a free admission, family-friendly event featuring a full carnival with rides and games, the MOST food vendors and merchant vendors to date, live music and dancing and the Crazy Horse Cantina! This family-friendly Mercado has a little bit of everything for everyone! Schedule of Events El Mercado De La Guerra/ 11am to 10pm/ Wednesday-Saturday OSD EVENTFREEFOODDANCEMUSIC Stroll through a colorful Mexican market (across from City Hall) to feast on Spanish and Mexican-American foods, shop for crafts and souvenirs, and enjoy live entertainment all day and into the early evening. Schedule of Events Casa Cantina Casa Cantina/12pm-12am COMMUNITY EVENTYESFOODDANCEMUSIC Celebrate Fiesta where it all began as Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation presents the Casa Cantina in the courtyard of the historic Casa de la Guerra. Part of the annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebration, locals and visitors alike are invited to relax, sip a cold drink, and celebrate at the home of Fiesta! Noches de Ronda OSD EVENTFREEDANCEMUSIC Las Noches de Ronda, “Nights of Gaiety,” is held in the famous Sunken Gardens of the beautiful Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The evening performances feature spectacular dances and songs from the fire of flamenco to the charm of Mexican folklórico dances. Thursday-Saturday, August 4-6, 2022 Sunken Gardens, Santa Barbara County Courthouse 8 PM - 10 PM Saturday Schedule Fiesta Stock Horse Show & Rodeo - Saturday, August 6, 2022 For more information and schedule, go to sbfiestarodeo.org Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association events, including Bareback Riding, Tie down Roping, Steer Stopping, Mutton Bustin’, Saddle Bronc Riding, PRCA Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. Bareback Riding, Tie down Roping, Steer Stopping, Mutton Bustin’, Saddle Bronc Riding, PRCA Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. El Desfile De Los Niños (Children's Parade) Cabrillo Blvd, Garden Street to Calle Cesar Chavez 10:00 AM The charming Children's Parade is organized by the City Parks and Recreation Department. Young people of Santa Barbara, their parents, and other parade participants don traditional costumes and celebrate the rich culture of the area. Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show – Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Stroll along the beautiful beachfront Cabrillo Boulevard just West of Stearns Wharf and browse for handmade treasures created by local artisans. Sunday, August 7, 2022 Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Project Fiesta! Project Fiesta! A History of Old Spanish Days will be held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival - Fiesta! Courthouse Fiesta Tours/ Wednesday-Sunday Santa Barbara County Courthouse Fiesta Tours COMMUNITY EVENTFREE free one-hour guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every half-hour between 10am and 3pm Wednesday through Friday, except during the Friday parade, and every hour Saturday and Sunday. Fiesta Stock Horse Show & Rodeo - Sunday, August 7, 2022 For more information and schedule, go to sbfiestarodeo.org Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association events, including Bareback Riding, Tie down Roping, Steer Stopping, Mutton Bustin’, Saddle Bronc Riding, PRCA Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. Bareback Riding, Tie down Roping, Steer Stopping, Mutton Bustin’, Saddle Bronc Riding, PRCA Team Roping, Barrel Racing and Bull Riding. Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show – Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Stroll along the beautiful beachfront Cabrillo Boulevard just West of Stearns Wharf and browse for handmade treasures created by local artisans. Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to honoring and preserving Santa Barbara’s history, spirit, culture, heritage all information from Old Spanish Days website.

Santa Barbara Concerts in The Park resumes July 7th

Santa Barbara’s Concerts in the Park Series Makes a Summer Comeback

To stay up to date on future concert schedules, please sign up for the Parks and Recreation email list at bit.ly/LoveParksAndRec. About Concerts in the Park Grab your friends & family, pack a picnic, and bring a chair or blanket to enjoy free concerts on the grassy knoll of Chase Palm Park and its Great Meadow Stage, located on Cabrillo Boulevard, along Santa Barbara’s beautiful waterfront. The free concerts are held every Thursday in July, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Alcohol is prohibited. Please leave pets at home, where they are happier. Summer 2022 Line-Up July 7 = The Molly Ringwald Project, a high-energy 80’s tribute band from Santa Barbara July 14 = Blue Breeze Band, providing the best of Motown R&B, Soul, Funk and Jazz & Blues July 21 = Captain Cardiac & The Coronaries, a high voltage party rock and roll show band July 28 = Pepe Marquez Band, a Santa Barbara-based Latin R&B Soul band. Get cruizin’ and turn it up! Have a Band and Want to Play? To be considered for a Concerts in the Park performance, please email the links to your website, Facebook page or YouTube channel by March 1st to Concerts@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Santa Barbara August Events

Thank you First American Title for this great List of Events! Free Summer Cinema Through Aug. 26 See website for schedule of movies. Bring breathable blankets or a low chair, a picnic and your friends. 8:30pm / Santa Barbara County Courthouse 805-893-3535 / https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu Butterflies Alive! Through Sep. 25 Walk through a beautiful garden while nearly 1,000 live butterflies flutter freely around you. The exhibit features a dazzling variety of butterflies, from local favorites to exotic tropical species. Learn about the life cycle and behavior of these spectacular invertebrates while observing them up close. The exhibit is included in Museum admission. Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 805-682-4711 / www.sbnature.org Sunday Polo Through Oct. 30 Plan a visit to the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club for a Sunday match, where ladies don their finest hats and gentlemen dress to the nines to watch the thrilling equine sport. Revel in the speed and agility of both the jockeys and horses, and graze on a tasty charcuterie platter under shaded awnings. The pristine grass and stunning mountain views make an unforgettable backdrop to gaze at while sipping champagne and cheering on the players. 4pm / Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club 805-684-6683 / www.sbpolo.com Viva La Fiesta at Paseo Nuevo Aug. 2-6 Paseo Nuevo is proud to bring back the tradition of Flamenco Dance and Live Music in Center Court. 12-7pm / Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center, Santa Barbara 805-450-2963 / www.paseonuevoshopping.com Solvang Music in the Park Aug. 3 Weekly family-friendly concerts at the Solvang Park gazebo, located at the corner of Mission Drive and First Street. 5-8pm / Solvang Park, Solvang www.visitsyv.com Old Spanish Days Fiesta Aug. 3-7 Santa Barbara’s rich heritage comes alive during the first week in August with the music, dance, and pageantry of Old Spanish Days Fiesta, the granddaddy of city celebrations, reaching back to 1925. The 5-day party opens with La Fiesta Pequeña — the little festival — on the steps of the Old Mission Santa Barbara, with traditional flamenco and folklorico dance performances. Viva la Fiesta! Downtown Santa Barbara 805-962-8101 / www.sbfiesta.org Nite Moves Run, Swim, Duathlon Series Aug. 3-31 The 31st Nite Moves - Swimming, Running & Biathlon events take place every Wednesday evening at Leadbetter Beach, 801 Shoreline Road, Santa Barbara through August 31. Features food, entertainment and fun! Onsite registration begins at 5:15 pm. Swim starts at 6:25pm; run at 6:35pm. 5:30-8pm / 801 Shoreline Road, Santa Barbara www.runsantabarbara.com/nite-moves 1st Thursday Art Walk Aug. 4 1st Thursday is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara. On the first Thursday of each month, participating galleries and venues offer free access to visual and performing arts in a fun and social environment. Venues feature attractions such as art openings, live music, artists' receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. 5-8pm / Downtown Santa Barbara 805-450-2963 / www.downtownsb.org Music on the Water – Gavin Roy Aug. 5 See Santa Barbara’s local musician Gavin Roy perform while enjoying the sunset and soaking up the majestic views of the Santa Barbara coastline. We feature a variety of music that is fun for friends and family of all ages. And it’s always accompanied by the sounds of the sea. 6-8pm / Santa Barbara Sailing Center 805-962-2826 / www.sbsail.com Jon Pardi Aug. 5 “I’m really excited to take two great friends and great artists out as openers for the ‘Ain’t Always The Cowboy’ tour,” said Pardi. Additionally, he shared with American Songwriter “you get your buddies and put on a good show anywhere people will have you. Indeed, that’s what most heartens.” 6:15pm / Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara 805-962-7411 / www.sbbowl.com Santa Barbara County Calendar of Events Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Aug. 6 Pedro Fernández, Natalia Jiménez, Mariachi Estrella de México. 5:30pm / Santa Barbara Bowl 805-962-7411 / www.sbbowl.com Watercolor in the Vineyard Aug. 7 Are you looking for something unique to do in Santa Barbara’s Wine Country? Why not join us at the picturesque Koehler Winery in Santa Ynez to grab a glass of wine and a paintbrush?! Spend the afternoon sipping delicious Koehler wines and capturing the beauty of botanicals with watercolor on the gorgeous upper terrace above the tasting room lawn. 11am-1pm / Koehler Winery, Los Olivos www.artspotonwheels.com Wine Education – Santa Barbara AVAs Aug. 7 In this series hosted by Crush It Wine Education you will learn about the unique climate and geography of this region and why it makes Santa Barbara County wine so special! 11am-12pm / 1588 Mission Drive, Solvang www.danavwines.com Autism Safari Nights Aug. 11 Drop the kids off to play while you connect with other parents of kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Children (up to 18 years old) will enjoy a movie, reading corner, bounce house, and sensory activities while parents eat, drink, and mingle. Food and drinks, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase, so you can take a night off from making dinner too! 5:30-7:30pm / Santa Barbara Zoo www.sbzoo.org Drinks at Dusk Aug. 18 Back by popular demand!! Old Mission Santa Barbara will be resurrecting our very successful summer event series, “Drinks at Dusk” to be held in the Sacred Garden in the center of the Mission. Each guest receives a wine glass as they enter so they can stroll the garden, mingle with the Friars and other guests, dance, and visit wineries, breweries, and food from local restaurants for tastes. Won’t you consider attending an opportunity at Santa Barbara’s most historic and iconic landmark? 5:30-7:30pm / Old Mission Santa Barbara 805-682-4713 x196 / www.santabarbaramission.org Kids Club Aug. 25 KIDS CLUB IS BACK! (formerly known as Playdate) A free 1-hour event in Center Court, just for kids. Parent or Guardian must be in attendance. Every month a different interactive activity will be provided with local instructors and educational institutions to teach the group music, dance, science and animals. 10-11am / Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara www.paseonuevoshopping.com Pacific Pride Festival Aug. 27 The Pacific Pride Festival continues to be free for all thanks to the generous support from our community. Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara 805-963-3636 / www.pacificpridefoundation.org Santa Barbara Triathlon Aug. 27-28 Established in 1981, the Santa Barbara Triathlon is one of the longest running triathlons in the world. It’s stunning scenery and ocean-front transition area and finish line ensure an amazing athlete and spectator experience. East Beach, Santa Barbara 805-220-8882 / www.santabarbaratriathlon.com State Street Promenade Market Thursdays Come out to the market this Thursday to support your small and local businesses! Grab a bite and drink at one of the delicious restaurants at our market and then shop and stroll through the amazing storefronts and vendors and stay to play a round of cornhole and enjoy live entertainment throughout the market! 3-7:30pm / 900 & 1000 Block of State Street, Santa Barbara 805-962-2098 / www.downtownsb.org Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show Sundays We feature Fine and Contemporary Art & Craft. Come meet nearly 150 Artists and Artisans as we display our Art and Craft, as we are very happy to talk to you about our work. The show takes place every Sunday year-round and on Saturdays of major holiday weekends. 10am-6pm / 236 E. Cabrillo Boulevard 805-570-7550 / www.santabarbaraca.gov Downtown Santa Barbara Makers and Wares Market Tue & Fri/Sat & Sun Shop & support local Santa Barbara artisans, makers & bakers. Makers and Wares Market -is locate

Santa Barbara Summer Solstice CelebarationJune 24 and 25

The Solstice Celebration is back, live and in person!. This year’s Summer Solstice Festival returns to Alameda Park, Friday, June 24 and Saturday June 25, with arts and crafts vendors, beer and wine garden, and food vendors. The two-day Solstice Festival opens Friday the 24th of June at 4 pm until 9 pm, and then again Saturday from noon until 9. The Solstice Parade beginning Saturday the 25th at Santa Barbara and Ortega Streets, will join the festival in Alameda Park. The Floats will be on display at the Festival. The musical extravaganza features a lineup of local and regional artists and DJ’s. On Friday, one of the hottest bands in Santa Barbara, Glenn Annie Band will perform an eclectic mix of rock, reggae, world, soul and Latin music. Saturday's lineup on the main stage kicks off with a selection of local DJs: DJ Macintyre, Audiopool, and international stars, Traveler, and Paper Idol. The main stage closes out Saturday evening with local favorite bands, Noble Grizwald, Uncle Uncle, and Santa Barbara’s Grooveshine with funk, reggae, hip hop and world rhythms into upbeat songs with positive lyrics. GrooveShine live performances are highly energetic and entertaining with a variety of featured vocalists; keeping shows unique, engaging and unpredictable. For more information on the Festival music schedule, check out the website:https://www.solsticeparade.com/musical-performances BE IN THE PARADE! Solstice Workshop Hours Wed. to Fri 3 -8 pm Sat.and Sun.- Noon to 6 pm

Opera Santa Barbara will be conducting a rehearsal in the Santa Barbara Courtyard Sunken Gardens on Sunday, June 5th

Event Date: Sunday, June 5, 2022 - 14:30

Experience amazing voices and the thrilling sound of the Opera Santa Barbara Orchestra while enjoying a picnic with friends and family at the Santa Barbara Courthouse Gardens on Sunday, June 5 at 2:30pm. Opera Santa Barbara presents a free live preview of their upcoming production of Verdi's La Traviata. Soprano Anya Matanovich, tenor Nathan Granner, and Baritone Joel Balzun sing some of the best known tunes in opera accompanied by the 35-member Opera Santa Barbara Orchestra conducted by Kostis Protopapas. Admission is free. Invite your friends, bring the kids, the pups, and the snacks! Please bring blankets that are breathable. No plastic underlining or yoga mats. Low lawn chairs are fine. info@operasb.org (information and poster photo from Operasb.org)

Polo is back in Carpinteria and Prince Harry is playing!

Polo Join in the Fun, Polo, Ponies and People! Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is the premier destination for summer polo. Players and Patrons from all across the globe call Santa Barbara their home for the summer, bringing world class polo to the Southern California coast. Spectators gather for matches on Friday and Sunday afternoons from mid-April to October. Polo matches are open to the public with a wide range of hospitality and guest seating. All are welcome to join for an exciting afternoon of heart pumping action. Please visit the Spectator Information page for more information. FIELD & TIME The field is 300 yards long and 160 yards wide, making it the size of nine football fields. Teams switch goals after every goal scored. There are six periods of play called "chukkers" with a 10 minute break after the 3rd chukker. Each Chukker is 7 minutes and 30 seconds long. The clock is only stopped if there is a foul, a broken piece of tack, or an injured player. The clock is not stopped if the ball goes over the sideboards, a player falls off and is not injured or a goal is scored. PLAYER, MOUNTS & TEAMS Each team consists of 4 players. Each player is rated by the United States Polo Association and receives a handicap which ranges from 10 (being the best) to -1 (being a beginner). The handicaps of all the players on the team are added up. For example, in a 12 goal tournament, the cumulative total of the team's handicaps cannot exceed 12 goals. FOULS There are two mounted umpires and one referee in the grandstands. The rules in polo are written to ensure the safety of both horse and player. The most common foul in polo is a "right of way" infraction. Penalty shots are awarded depending on the severity of the foul and the field positioning of the teams. PLAY Players can hit the ball with their mallet from either side of their horse, but must hold their mallet in their right hand. Players may hook another player's mallet with their mallet to prevent them from hitting the ball. FORMS If you are interested in playing or learning how to play, please be sure to fill out our forms accordingly. To easily access them, please click the button below: FORMS For more info please contact Melanja Jones: 970.231.7426 or melanjaj@sbpolo.com

(information and photo from the SBpolo.com website)

Santa Museum of Natural History - Butterflies Alive is back!

Butterflies Alive! In the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5 Walk through a beautiful garden while nearly 1,000 live butterflies flutter freely around you. The exhibit features a dazzling variety of butterflies, from local favorites to exotic tropical species. Learn about the life cycle and behavior of these spectacular invertebrates while observing them up close. The exhibit is included in Museum admission. Please be prepared to wait in line outside the pavilion. Last entry to the pavilion line is at 4:00 PM. If you purchase Museum admission online in advance, your ticket entry time is your approximate time of entry to the Museum, not the pavilion. Pro tip: You may see shorter lines coming on a weekday! Weekends are the most crowded for this exhibit. Media sponsors: Santa Barbara Independent and Noozhawk Butterfly Magic Window Look back through the Butterfly Magic Window to follow our butterflies on their 2020 journey from pupa to pavilion. Information and photo from the Museum of Natural History Newsletter)

I madonnari Street Painting Festival is back at the Santa Barbara Mission,May 28, 29 and 30

Source: Santa Barbara County Education Office The community is invited to celebrate the 36th anniversary of the I Madonnari Street Painting Festival this Memorial Day Weekend. The in-person festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 28, 29, and 30 at the Old Mission Santa Barbara. I Madonnari, the first festival of its kind in North America to present the performance art of street painting, is produced by and raises vital funding for the Children’s Creative Project (CCP), a nonprofit arts education program of the Santa Barbara County Education Office. This year’s festival will celebrate local champion of the arts Kai Tepper’s first year as the new Executive Director for Children’s Creative Project and honor founder and former Executive Director, Kathy Koury for her 44 years of service. The festival features over 100 street paintings drawn live with chalk pastels on the pavement in front of the Mission. Live music and food market will be featured on the Mission lawn throughout the three-day event, with new local vendors such as the United States of Espresso, Dave’s Dogs, and Rascal’s Vegan Pop-Up, as well as traditional favorites like the much-loved lemon-rosemary roasted chicken, pizza, gelato, and more produced by the CCP Board of Directors with volunteers from National Charity League and Boys Charity League. All proceeds from sales benefit the Children's Creative Project. Music performances include several local favorites such as Mezcal Martini, Jackson Gilles and several exceptional youth performances such as SB Piano Boys and local high school jazz bands. An expanded area for children to create street paintings will be located at the west side of the Mission. Throughout the three-day event, over 600 Kids’ Squares can be purchased for $15, which includes a box of chalk. On-site parking will be available this year for $5.00 per car. More information can be found at: https://ccp.sbceo.org/i-madonnari/welcome This year’s festival is special for many reasons. In addition to having an energized in-person return after a two year hiatus, CCP has partnered with a national arts collaboration, the Art of Mass Gatherings, to host a one-day symposium on Saturday, May 29 in tandem with the festival. The Art of Mass Gatherings is a traveling national program that uses festivals as classrooms to activate an arts-focused approach to community resilience and emergency preparedness. It invites artists, event producers, and emergency professionals to come together to share knowledge and practices for enhancing the safety, accessibility, and sustainability of large gatherings. The event is free to attend for the first 50 participants thanks to a grant from Performing Arts Readiness. Lunch is included and accommodations are available by request upon registration. “This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to showcase local mavericks leading important change in the event world and learn from nationally recognized experts at the same time” says Elly Iverson, Santa Barbara event producer and liaison for the project. Featured guest speakers include Marcos Vargas from the Fund for Santa Barbara, Creative Director Alfredo Peralta, filmmaker Paul Matthew, and representatives from local emergency management. Event highlights include an accessibility site walk, event electrics training from author and certified entertainment electrician Richard Cadena, a hands-on eco-friendly art workshop with Julie Schneiderman of Stik N Stuk, and a conversation about the role of the arts and events in a future shaped by climate change. Registration information can be found at: https://events.humanitix.com/the-art-of-mass-gatherings-in-santa-barbara The festival is made possible by the generosity of many local individuals, foundations and businesses. The year’s top sponsors include Bella Vista Designs, Challenge Asphalt, Daniel and Mandy Hochman, Loreto Plaza Shopping Center, Mosher Foundation, The Berry Man, and Village Properties. Additional sponsors include: American Riviera Bank, Boys Charity League, COX Communication, Community West Bank, Haagen Printing/Typecraft Inc., Heritage House, KEYT NewChannel3, Marborg Industries, Montecito Bank and Trust, National Charity League, NS Ceramics Inc., the Notre Dame School, V3 Printing, Santa Barbara Beautiful, Santa Barbara Bird Sanctuary, Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara City College Foundation, Weidl Construction and Bank of America. Children’s Creative Project is grateful and thanks the Old Mission for hosting I Madonnari. The organization would also like to thank and acknowledge Elly Iverson, Warner Events Management and Santa Barbara County Education Office for their operational and in-kind support. Limited sponsorship opportunities will be available until Friday, May 6, 2022. Information can be found here: https://ccp.sbceo.org/i-madonnari/be-a-sponsor This year’s featured artist, Dawn Morrison Wagner, produced her first street painting back in 1988 during the I Madonnari festival and immediately fell in love with the art form. She is proud to say that she has participated in at least one festival per year, over the last 35 years. Dawn has been featured around the country, won many awards, and her art has been used in commercial and promotional work. Dawn’s street art has evolved from specializing in classic reproductions, such as pieces that honor the art form’s Italian origins as well as her ancestry, to more contemporary perspective pieces that utilize the 3-dimensional relationship between the viewer and the pavement. Like many of her Renaissance idols, Dawn has spent her life combining Art and Science. She completed an Art Minor while pursuing her Physics and Engineering degrees, and continued to travel to festivals while working in the Aerospace, Semiconductor, and now advanced imaging industries. Dawn has enjoyed sharing her love of the medium with other artists through chalk art workshops, organizing children's festivals during her boys' elementary school years, and with the audience that comes to watch her pieces emerge from the pavement. Dawn is dedicating this year’s piece in memory of her father, who was always her biggest fan. For more information on Dawn, follow her on Instagram: @madonnara, #madonnaradesigns, web: http://www.madonnara.com. On Monday, May 30, at 12:00 PM, CCP will host a ceremony on the Mission steps to introduce and thank the major festival sponsors and featured artist Dawn Morrison Wagner as her street painting is concluded.

The History of Memorial Day

When Is Memorial Day? Memorial Day 2021 is Monday, May 31. From 1868 to 1970, Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 (regardless of what day of the week it fell on), but since 1971, the holiday has been celebrated on the last Monday of May. Memorial Day vs. Veteran’s Day Memorial Day is commonly mixed up with other military holidays observed in the United States. So, what’s the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? Memorial Day observes those who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces, while Veterans Day, celebrated annually on November 11, honors those who have served or are serving. Armed Forces Day (celebrated on the third Saturday in May) celebrates those who are currently serving in a branch of the military. How to Celebrate Memorial Day While Memorial Day barbecues, lake days, and camping trips are common activities for the three-day weekend, make sure you're celebrating the holiday respectfully. Before you fire up the grill, volunteer to place miniature American flags ($8 for 25 flags, Amazon) at military gravesites or in local parks. If you have a flag pole, be sure to fly your flag at half-mast on the holiday as well. Here are seven more facts you may not know about the history of Memorial Day. Related Items 1 Memorial Day Was Unofficially Started by Women Before the Civil War ended, women’s groups got together to decorate the graves of the soldiers who had passed away. On April 12, 1886, the Columbus Ladies Memorial Association in Columbus, Georgia, announced they would dedicate one day a year to decorating graves as a way to remember fallen soldiers. This was one of many events put on by local Ladies Memorial Associations that eventually led to the federal holiday. 2 It Was Originally Called Decoration Day The holiday wasn’t called Memorial Day until 1971: Before that, it was known as Decoration Day. The very first Decoration Day was celebrated on May 30, 1868, as the future president James A. Garfield gave a remembrance speech to thousands of onlookers at Arlington National Cemetery. Over the years, the day began to be referred to as Memorial Day, and for consistency’s sake, it was nationally re-named in 1971. 3 It Wasn’t a Federal Holiday Until 1971 In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act which proclaimed that Memorial Day would be celebrated on the last Monday each May and gave all federal employees the day off of work. But it wasn’t named an official federal holiday until 1971, more than 100 years after the end of the Civil War. 4 Newly Freed Slaves Held One of the First Memorial Day Celebrations One of the very first Memorial Day celebrations on record was held by newly freed slaves in Charleston, South Carolina. On May 1, 1865, freed slaves gathered with members of the U.S. Colored Troops to bury and honor fallen Union soldiers. A crowd of 10,000 people formed a parade around an old race track, where they sang hymns and decorated graves. 5 Memorial Day includes a National Moment of Remembrance This year marks the 20th anniversary of the National Moment of Remembrance Act, which was signed by President Bill Clinton in 2000. The act asks all Americans to observe a national moment of remembrance at 3:00 p.m. local time on the afternoon of Memorial Day. 6 Flags Are to be Flown at Half-Mast Until Noon You might think that the American flag should be flown at half-mast all day, but the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs states that the flag should be flown at half-staff “from sunrise until noon only, then raised briskly to the top of the staff until sunset, in honor of the nation’s battle heroes.” This goes for all flags on government buildings, grounds, and naval vessels, as well as flags flown by private citizens. 7 Poppies Are a Symbol of Memorial Day Poppies have long been used to remember fallen soldiers after the bright red flowers began to bloom on World War I battlefields following the end of the war. Originally a symbol used to honor British soldiers who died in World War I, the flower also became associated with Memorial Day in 1915 when Moina Michael, a Georgia teacher and wartime volunteer, penned the poem "We Shall Keep the Faith" as part of a campaign to make poppies a national symbol of remembrance. (from an article in Better Homes)

Santa Barbara Antique Show, May 13

Reminder! The NEW Santa Barbara Antique Show begins Friday at 11 a.m. Get there early! May 13, 14 & 15, 2022 NEW Name, but Still the Same Great Show ! Over 70 quality dealers from around the country will offer an array of merchandise to please any shopper. From Tin to Tiffany, Furniture, Jewelry, Paintings, Silver, China, Pottery, Lighting, Textiles, Native American, Vintage Fashion, Bakelite, Oriental Rugs, Mid-century Modern, Asian and much much more. PLUS many rare and hard to find items. You won't leave empty handed! Simply put, it's the most exciting Antique, Vintage, Jewelry, and Decorative Arts show on the west coast. Here are the details: The Santa Barbara Antique, Decorative Arts, & Vintage Show & Sale (formerly known as the CALM Show) MAY 13 - 15, 2022 FRI: 11-7 SAT: 11-6 SUN: 11-4 Earl Warren Showgrounds at 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Find out more and get your discount pass at: https://sbantiqueshow.com/

Santa Barbara Fair opens Wednesday May 4th

Source: Earl Warren Showgrounds

Earl Warren Showgrounds is excited to present the full fair experience this year with thrilling carnival rides and games, children’s carnival rides and games section, farm animals, exhibits, food contests, entertainment, live music and delicious fair food. This year’s theme is “MEET ME AT THE FAIR,” bringing back a bit of nostalgia. The family adventures never end with over thirty thrilling carnival rides that twist, twirl, and spin. For the little ones, we have a separate kiddie rides and games area. Entertainment all day, live music, adorable farm animals, petting zoo, and delicious fair food. See all the creative projects made by youth and adults of all ages and skill levels in the exhibit hall. Meet us at the fair and create memories that will last a lifetime! Pre-Sale entry tickets and one-day unlimited carnival ride wristbands on sale NOW to 10PM on APRIL 26, 2022 Pre-Sale prices on sale NOW to 10PM on APRIL 26, 2022: Adult entry $6 Child 6 year old and older entry $4 Child 5 year old and under entry free One day unlimited ride wristbands $25 During Fair prices Adult entry $8 Child 6 year old and older entry $5 Child 5 year old and under entry free One day unlimited ride wristbands $30 Hours: Wed & Thur 4P-10P Fri 4P-12MID Sat 11A-12MID Sun 11A-10P FREE TROLLEY: Park at La Cumbre Middle School or Bishop Diego High School and ride the free trolley. For more information please visit earlwarren.com/fair-and-expo or call (805) 687-0766. Follow us on Facebook!

Santa Barbara Polo is back for in persona viewing. Tickets have gone on sale!

 

The public is invited back to the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club!  Polo is such a fun sport to watch and we have it right here in our backyard in Carpinteria.  Tickets are on sale now.

Polo Tickets

Enter our gates and step back in time to a more gentile era, of the warm sun and Frank Sinatra in the background; while you feel the thundering hooves across the field.

Join in the fun - General Admission Tickets are available on April 1st!
General Admission $30 plus processing fees
Includes complimentary parking and champagne toast at divot stomp! 

SUNDAY POLO TICKETS          FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR

Are you planning a family get-together? A bachelorette party weekend? A corporate retreat? Are you interested in a private space? Let us know. We would like to support you with creating your vision of your experience with us with Cabana or Tent Rentals for Sunday Polo! 

VIPs & GROUPS

(information and photos from the SBP&RC website)