Circus Vargas, June 7th as Santa Barbara Earl Warren Show Grounds

Fri, Jun 7, 2024 at 7:30 PM Add to calendar Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105 More info here Circus Vargas presents Jubilé! An Epic World Celebration in Ventura at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara June 7-17! The show features Opera trained Ringmaster, Johnathan Lee Iverson, who guides the audience through an experience of different cultures and nationalities, joining hand in hand, coming together through acrobatic and aerial artistry to entertain, laugh, live, love and celebrate as one! Featuring the world's finest performers from 15 different countries! Join us for more laughs, more thrills and more priceless memories, under the Big Top…ONLY at Circus Vargas! Don't miss the ultimate entertainment experience of 2024!

I Madonnari, Street Painting Festival at the Santa Barbara Mission May 25, 26 and 27

Celebrating the annual fundraising festival this Memorial Day Weekend with new street paintings, new vendors, and the same bountiful energy Art enthusiasts from near and far are invited to the 38th I Madonnari Street Painting Festival at the Old Mission Santa Barbara this Memorial Day Weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 25, 26, and 27. I Madonnari, the first festival of its kind in North America, 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 featured artist, Emily Lostaunau, began street painting in 1998 when she assisted her sister with a featured painting at the Italian Street Painting Festival in San Rafael. Lostaunau has since participated in our local I Madonnari many times. Lostaunau’s 2024 piece, titled “The Sunday Greys,” is an ode to her three grey stallions that she rides and cares for every Sunday. Lostaunau said of the piece: Each horse is exceedingly special in his own right: Veloz is a Dressage Grand Prix schoolmaster and epitomizes a strong work ethic and determination. Chupacabra (center) is a multiple world title holder and a model; he is sensitive and kind and everything you would imagine a real-life unicorn to be. Chacal (right) is the do anything, go anywhere horse, full of strength, power, and fierce courage. They will always make you humble and have one more lesson to teach you if you are willing to learn it. I always look forward to my happy mornings with the Sunday Greys. These animals tend to imprint themselves on you. They breathe your troubles in and exhale quiet confidence. In addition to celebrating Emily and hundreds of other artists creating beautiful works on the pavement, Children’s Creative Project dedicates this year’s festival to Margie Yahyavi, former Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Education Foundation who was a champion for education and the arts. “As a dear friend of Children’s Creative Project, we were deeply saddened by her passing and the loss of such a beacon of hope and inspiration,” said Kai Tepper-Jahnke, Executive Director of Children’s Creative Project “It is an honor to celebrate her legacy and to continue inspiring the next generation of creative thinkers and makers.” Originally inspired by the International Street Painting Competition in Grazie di Curtatone, Italy, the festival will feature over 140 chalk pastel street paintings drawn live in front of the Old Mission Santa Barbara. Live music and a food market will be available for enjoyment on the Mission lawn throughout the three-day event, with local vendors such as Dave’s Dogs, Elubia’s, and Nimita’s Cuisine, as well as traditional favorites like the much-loved lemon-rosemary roasted chicken, pizza, gelato, and more. The CCP staff and Board of Directors produce the festival with volunteers from the National Charity League and the Boys Charity League. CCP is grateful to work with the expertise of Eji Event Co. and WA Managment for festival support as well. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Creative Project and its vital arts programs in county public schools. Music performances include local talents such as Mezcal Martini, The Brasscals, Mark and the Logistics, and exceptional youth performances from several local junior high and high school jazz bands and choirs. An expanded area for children to create street paintings will be located on the west side of the Mission. Throughout the three-day event, over 600 Kids’ Squares, which include a box of chalk, can be purchased for $15. This year, the festival will be accessible via a new Santa Barbara Trolley Route, with pick-up points at the Visitors Center on Cabrillo Boulevard and the Santa Barbara Public Library Downtown on Anacapa Street. More information can be found at: https://ccp.sbceo.org/about-the-festival The 2024 I Madonnari festival is made possible by the generosity of many local individuals, foundations, and businesses. The year’s top sponsors include Nora McNeely Hurley and Michael Hurley, Bella Vista Designs, The Berry Man, and Village Properties. Additional sponsors include Santa Barbara Beautiful, Kendall Rhode and Associates, American Riviera Bank, Boys Charity League, COX Communications, Community West Bank, Haagen Printing/Typecraft Inc., KEYT NewsChannel3, Montecito Bank and Trust, National Charity League, Santa Barbara Bowl, and Santa Barbara City College Foundation. Children’s Creative Project gives a special thank you to the Old Mission Santa Barbara for hosting the 38th annual I Madonnari Festival. The organization also thanks and acknowledges Elly Iverson, Warner Events Management, and the Santa Barbara County Education Office. Major sponsorship opportunities are available. More information can be found here: https://ccp.sbceo.org/major-festival-sponsorship A final ceremony will take place on Monday, May 27, at 12:00 pm on the Mission steps to introduce and thank our major festival sponsors and featured artist Emily Lostaunau. About Children’s Creative Project Children’s Creative Project (CCP) began producing the I Madonnari Festival in 1987 to elevate the arts in the Santa Barbara community while raising much-needed funding for arts education in K-12 schools. In 2022, Kai Tepper-Jahnke stepped in as the new Executive Director of Children’s Creative Project to take over for CCP founder, Kathy Koury. Tepper-Jahnke, born and raised in Santa Barbara and benefited directly from CCP programs, is a champion for the arts throughout the community and eager to invigorate new opportunities. She is a member of several arts and culture organizations, including the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation (SBTHP), where she is Co-Chair of the Asian American History Affinity Group. Her most recent project with the SBHTP included the Year of the Dragon Celebration, which featured a mural by local artist, D.J. Javier and an all-AAPI art show in the Presidio Chapel, which she co-curated with Meiya Sidney. Tepper-Jahnke is honored to continue the legacy of I Madonnari which was created under the vision of Kathy Koury after a visit to Grazie di Curtatone, Italy to experience a street painting competition. Ms. Koury produced the first street painting festival in 1987, which claims to be the first street painting festival in North America. The I Madonnari festival has continued growing and is now replicated in more than 150 cities throughout the Western Hemisphere. Festival proceeds have enabled the CCP to sponsor fine arts programs conducted by professional artists during school hours for over 50,000 children in county public schools. Resident artists provide visual and performing arts workshops for more than 38,000 children. Fundraising from the I Madonnari festival helps to continue the CCP’s work to support free annual performance events and other activities. To support this program, festival proceeds provide every county public school with a $600 arts credit to help pay for Resident Artists and Touring Artist Performance fees. For festival photos, more information about the Children’s Creative Project or I Madonnari, or to arrange artist interviews, contact Meredith Ventura at 805-792-3287 or mventura@sbceo.org. You can also find more information at ccp.sbceo.org. Information from ED Hat Newsletter

First Thursday Art Walk downtown Santa Barbara, May 2nd

May 2nd Thursday ArtWalk May 2nd, 5-8 pm Enjoy art, music, and film on May 2nd with the 1st Thursday ArtWalk and enjoy 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, and more. We hope you will join us to enjoy our beautiful downtown and all that it has to offer and support these local businesses and artists. This 1st Thursday enjoy the following entertainment: 800 Block, in front of Bryant & Sons: Live music from The Coveralls.The Coveralls are a local “cover band” spanning the regions of Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. Combin - ing reggae vibes, country rhythms, rock riffs, and hip hop grooves, The Coveralls masterfully interpret con - temporary hits and classic legends. 1100 Block, in front of Satellite: Visit Satellite’s patio for a free-wheel - ing live music experience from rotating cast of local and roaming professional musicians. Led by local favorites Brett Hunter and Joe Farey, Riviera Culture Club combines high quality sound with Santa Barbara’s best talent, to create unforgettable entertainment experiences. Cover Venue Event 100th birthday tribute to James Galanos by Couture Pattern Museum at WorkZones Download the May 2nd, 1st Thursday ArtWalk Passport Venues and Attractions Voice Gallery 121 South Hope Ave. Abstract Art Collective’s “Surviving to Thriving” exhibit benefitting Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, will debut at May's 1st Thursday and run through May 30th. TBCF offers hope and support to families facing the terrible journey of childhood cancer. AAC will celebrate TBCF’s work by raising funds through art sales. SBIFF'S Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series 1330 State St. We are featuring Rachel Burnett's 841. A surfboard-stealing otter ignites a media frenzy around the globe, sparking a widespread discourse and placing her freedom into question. Showtimes 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm. Runtime: 18 mins Santa Barbara Fine Art 1321 State St. Michael Drury, a UCSB Alumni,has been painting for over 52 years. Many of those years were spent painting side by side with longtime friend Ray Strong. Drury, Original member of The Oak Group, has an excellent eye for observing detail in his paintings of Nevada, Santa Barbara and the California Coastline CPC Gallery 36 E Victoria St Abstract artist Francis Scorzelli presents COLOR INTERACTION. His large-scale artwork is energetic and complex, a result of countless layers and time-consuming processes. Enjoy live music by guitarist David Pat, who specializes in Bossa Nova and Spanish influences of South America, while sipping local wine by Stolpman Vineyards. Legacy Arts Listening Room 1230 State St. SBVA returns to LASB for yet another beautiful & thought-provoking exhibition from May 1 through June 30, 2024. SBVA is a non-profit organization of active Santa Barbara artists who meet together socially to produce and celebrate art and to exhibit their original works in diverse media. The SBVA artists developed camaraderie and nurtured a common bond and passion for viewing and creating personal art. Opening reception on May 2, 22024, between 5 - 8pm with some live music, food & wine. Come experience the magic thereafter between Wed - Fri, 12 to 7p, Sat - Sun 12 - 7p. Appointments welcome. domecíl 1223 State St. domecíl hosts the incredible work of Santa Barbara ceramicist Burt Horowitz. Don’t miss his life-like sculptures which serve to incite an emotional response. KAAREM 1221 State St., #14 Come celebrate the release of Christina Vo’s dual memoir My Vietnam, Your Vietnam, co-authored by her father, Nghia M. Vo. Enjoy an evening of convergence over the art of storytelling through book and song - sharing Vietnamese experiences of healing and hope. We will be connecting over conversation, followed by an intimate musical performance by Linda Sao of See Night. 10 West Gallery 10 W. Anapamu St. SPRING FLING: With both exuberance and reflection, Spring has made a showy entrance into 10 West Gallery. Ten abstract/contemporary Santa Barbara area artists featuring new paintings, photography, stitched collage, stone and bronze sculpture. April 3 – May 12. Image: Carol Paquet, Breathwork for Plants, oil on canvas, 24 x 30 inches. Sullivan Goss 11 E. Anapamu St. Join us for a celebration of the season with our new exhibition WONDERLAND, inspired by the sights and sounds of Spring and featuring work by Roland Petersen. Also on view, Phoebe Brunner: Westward, The Land Is Bright, and The Spring Salon. Santa Barbara Museum of Art 1130 State St. Join SBMA for Pop-Up Opera on the Front Terrace at 5 pm. Later, dive into the enchanting melodies of Quire of Voyces in Ludington Court at 6:30 pm. Then, enjoy Family 1st Thursday and Teaching Artist-led activities from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Afterward, explore the galleries until 8 pm. All free! Silver Lining Magazine x KIVA Cowork 1117 State St. The Silver Lining presents Kiva Sensoria. UNLEASH YOUR INNER SENSES. Marlyn Daggett, Kenji J. Fukudome, Lisa Trivell,Philip Jolles, Heritage Valley Goods, Pali Wine, Cutler's Distillery, Surf Rock Acoustic Band, Nibs, and Sober drink offerings for further delight. Gallery 113 1114 State St., #8 Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association exhibit their original artwork here. Artist of the Month is Sandy Fisher with a show called Diverse Beauty of California and the West. Featured artists are Skip Lau, Mardilan Georgio, Bonny Butler, Gloria Cassidy, and Charlotte Mullich. Waterhouse Gallery 1114 State St., #9 The Gallery features figurative works, interiors, and cityscapes, by some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists. Enjoy works by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison. Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein, and Ralph Waterhouse. The Crafter's Library 9 E. Figueroa St. Stop by The Crafter’s Library for an evening of fun with crafting, cocktails and karaoke! You can let your inner child out or your inner diva out or both at this fun and free event (cash bar). The Yes Store 1100 State St. Join us as we Celebrate Spring. Enjoy a beverage. View the work of Featured Artist Martha Moran a sculptor, fountain-builder and designer of "Art Showers" and “Rock-Stackers”. Looking for locally handmade gifts or something special for yourself? Look no further than The Yes Store-Local Arts Gallery Slice of Light 9 W Figueroa St. We welcome you to join us for a magnificent evening at our photography gallery, featuring the natural beauty of earth and space. Every piece is captured by Santa Barbara local, J K Lovelace. Enjoy fine wine as you explore our latest exhibit, "Passage."