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.