Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Orchid Show at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, November 15 & 16th

The Orchid Society of Santa Barbara 
Presents
Orchid Dreams
Show and Sale

Saturday 11/15; 10-5 pm 
Sunday 11/16; 10-3 pm

Photo: our show coming up in about a month

Check The Orchid Society of Santa Barbara's 

www.sborchid.com/




Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Dance for CALM Saturday, November 15th at 6 pm

CALM (Child Abuse Listening Mediation) 

Fundraiser Fun at the Rincon Beach Club

Saturday November 15th, at 6pm

Keep CALM and Dance On at ‘CALM at Heart, Healing Through Dance’ Event

By Jennifer Zacharias for CALM | 
Keep CALM and dance on! To celebrate the power of healing through dance, CALM (Child Abuse Listening Mediation) is hosting its third annual CALM at Heart event — "CALM at Heart, Healing Through Dance" at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Rincon Beach Club.
“When children experience trauma, even as infants, they store that trauma in their body. When they are anxious or scared, they may breathe quickly, clench their fists, or even go limp. Our therapists use movement to help children become aware of their body, sometimes using techniques found in dance to help clients calm themselves,” said Cecilia Rodriguez, executive director of CALM. “Healing through Dance is an upbeat, mission-driven event to raise funds to support CALM’s vital child abuse prevention and treatment programs at CALM.”
This year’s theme, Healing Through Dance, will bring Latin American flair with a salsa dance lesson, Caribbean-style flavored bites, and most importantly, it will showcase how movement is used in trauma therapy. During the CALM at Heart event, guests will enjoy gourmet tasting stations, signature cocktails, local beers and wine.
The charismatic duo made up of Ali Azarvan and Tom Adams will emcee the event and entice guests with an impressive lineup of live auction items, including an exclusive ride for two on the Metlife Blimp, a relaxing get away to Paso Robles and a scenic flight about Santa Barbara The program will feature a presentation CALM and how effectively CALM home visitors prevent child abuse, as well as an interactive dance demonstration, after which guests will be treated to an exciting salsa dance lesson, and invited dance the night away!
To round up the program, CALM invites all guests to participate in a “Text to Pledge” opportunity. Guests can send a message to 41444 with the word “CALM,” a dollar amount they wish to donate, their name and a message. Those who are unable to attend the CALM at Heart event on Nov. 16 are also encouraged to “Text to Pledge” and make a donation to CALM at their leisure.
Tickets for CALM at Heart, Healing Through Dance are $250 per person, or $450 per couple, and are available by clicking here. For more information about CALM at Heart, Healing Through Dance or about CALM’s Therapy program and services, call 805.965.2376 or click here.

Opera Santa Barbara features Verdi's "Rigoletto" Friday, November 7th

At the  Fabulous Granada Theater
Friday, November 7th at 7:30 pm
and
Sunday at 2:30 pm


Court Jester Rigoletto tries to keep his daughter Gilda a secret but can't hide her from love.  Passion ignites betrayal and vengeance.  The opera will be sung in Italian with English subtitles projected above the stage.  

Ticket cost $28 to $188 for general admission
and $13 for children 12 and younger
To purchase, call
The Granada at 899-2222 or 

The above website will also give you directions and information about nearby parking and restaurants.  Be sure to call for reservations as walk-ins are almost impossible during theater times.

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Mesa Artist Studio Tour - November 1 and 2


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Santa Barbara Mesa Artists Open Their Studios for Weekend Tours
Saturday and Sunday, November 1 & 2, 201411 a.m. - 4 p.m.

SANTA BARBARA - For the eleventh year, the Santa Barbara Mesa Artists will open their private home studios and share the unique surroundings that inspire them as part of the Mesa Artists Studio Tour on Saturday and Sunday, November 1 and 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Celebrating their eleventh tour, eleven artists will welcome visitors with their newest art, a look into their studios, and light refreshments. The award-winning artists on the tour this year include Karin Aggeler, Liz Downey, Morgan Green, Bill Hull, Cree Mann, Margaret Nadeau, Erin Williams, and Ellen Yeomans. MAST also welcomes three new members, local artists, Nancy Hull, Brad Nack, and Sara Woodburn. 

A map of the tour’s working studios can be downloaded from the Mesa Artists Studio Tour website by clicking here. The brochure offers colorful examples of each artist’s work and directions for a self-guided walking tours.

For a preview of the Mesa Artists' work, visit CASA Gallery at 23 E. Canon Perdido St. The group show offers a perfect exhibition sampler to the 11th Annual Mesa Artists Studio Tour (MAST). The Mesa Artists Preview Exhibition will run from Oct. 1-31

For more information about the event, please visit www.SantaBarbaraMesaArtists.com

Friday, October 31, 2014

Halloween Tricks and Treats!

Trick or Treat at my House!




Some of my favorite Halloween Pictures









Tuesday, October 28, 2014