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Feed the Funk Benefit Concert
A benefit concert featuring Orlando Napier and Kosha Dillz at Oreana Winery. Music, food truck and BBQ in the Funk Zone!
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Roosevelt-Hamer Dinner
This is the Democratic Party's annual fundraising dinner, and is the main source of support for Democratic
grassroots political activity in Santa Barbara County.
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HENNA HAND DECORATION FOR ADULTS
Adults are invited to the Goleta Library to have beautiful henna decorations done on their hands on
Saturday, May 18th, between 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. The Goleta Library is located at 500 North Fairview
Avenue, in Goleta.
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National Metal Detecting Day
Go Minelabbing May 18th for National Metal Detecting Day
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Solvang Library Book Sale
The Solvang Library volunteers will be holding a book sale on Saturday, May 18th from 11:00am - 3:00pm
at the Library. The Solvang Library is located at 1745 Mission Drive in Solvang.
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A Painted Journal from Latin America
The Myth and Materiality: Latin American Art from the Permanent Collection, 1930 – 1990 exhibition (on
view through May 26) serves as the inspiration for our full-day workshop.
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Storytelling Event
Storytelling Event with Michael Katz and Joseph Velasco.
Fairview Gardens
11-12:30
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Film: The End of the Line
Based on the critically acclaimed book by Charles Clover, THE END OF THE LINE charts the devastating
ecological impact of overfishing by interweaving both local and global stories of sharply declining fish
populations, including the imminent extinction of the bluefin tuna, and illuminates how our modern
fishing capacities far outstrip the survival abilities of any ocean species.
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Estuary Birdwatching with Peter Gaede
Join renowned biologist, naturalist and natural history illustrator Peter Gaede for a bird watching tour of the Carpinteria Salt Marsh.
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Young Eagle to Licensed Pilot
This Saturday, May 18 the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez chapters of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft
Association, Inc.) will host Young Eagles Day at the Santa Ynez Airport.
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Fighting the Invisible
GOOD WORKS SB AND THE INSPIRED CEO
IN ASSOCIATION WITH DIJO PRODUCTION PRESENT
(8:00 AM)
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Coastal Birding Field Day: Carpinteria S
Grab your binoculars and join Santa Barbara Museum of Natural
History ornithologist Dr. Krista Fahy for a coastal birding adventure at
Carpinteria Salt Marsh.
(8:00 AM)
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MAHLER “RESURRECTION” FINALE
Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(11:00 AM)
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Round Table on Climate Change
How Can Houses of Faith Make A Difference
(11:00 AM)
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Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals - Saturday, May 18. Spiritualist Church of the Comforter.
Blessings, Healing, Pet Psychic by appointment, Look-A-Like Contest & prizes.
(12:00 PM)
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Dog Training Workshop
Dog training workshop to teach your dog to be the paw-fect host, hostess,
or guest!
(3:00 PM)
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Leyendas Divinas (Divine Legends)
Raíces de mi Tierra of UCSB presents its 23rd Annual Folklorico show. These beautifully choreographed pieces address Afro-Indigenous-Spanish mestizaje, the class struggles of the 1910 Mexican Revolution, and much more.
(4:00 PM)
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Un Paseo en Oro
A celebration in honor of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic
Preservation’s 50 year journey to preserve, restore and explore Santa
Barbara's cultural and architectural heritage.
(5:30 PM)
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Mass on the Feast of Pentecost
Progressive Catholic Mass Celebrating Pentecost
(5:30 PM)
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Feed the Funk
Benefit Concert Featuring Orlando Napier and Kosha Dillz
(7:00 PM)
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Eilen Jewel Band
Sings Like Hell presents Eilen Jewell Band and special guest The Far West on Saturday, May 18 at 8 p.m.
(8:00 PM)
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Terra Sol Plumeria Party
Terra Sol Garden Center Plumeria Party from May 18th to 19th!
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A Streetcar Named Desire
Tennessee Williams' towering drama, A Streetcar Named Desire, reveals to the very depths the character
of Blanche du Bois, a woman whose life has been undermined by her romantic illusions, which lead her
to reject the realities of life with which she is faced. Come see it at the Performing Arts Theater at UCSB
from May 9th to May 19th.
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Taste of the Nation
Santa Barbara's hottest chefs, restaurants and mixologists will gather for Share Our Strength's Taste of the
Nation, the city's premier culinary benefit.
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Pearl Chase Historic Homes Tour
The Pearl Chase Society Historic Homes Tour visits six antique adobes and a studio belonging to Cowboy
Artist, Ed Borein.
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Antiques & Vintage Show & Sale to Benefit CALM
Beginning Friday May 17th and continuing through the weekend , the Earl Warren Showgrounds will be
filled to the rafters with beautiful antiques and unique decorative pieces brought to Santa Barbara by 80
dealers from all over the west coast.
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Bird Watching in Goleta, A Beginner's Tutorial
Sunday, May 19, 2pm, Goleta Valley Library, 500 N. Fairview Ave.,
805-964-7878. Free Lecture
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Plein Air Artists
Casa del Herrero Event Celebrates Plein Air Artists and the Precious Spaces They Document
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Bird Language Workshop
Have you ever wondered what the crows were yelling about, why birds sometimes leave your feeder or who
was singing outside your window after dark? Learning the language of the birds can be easy.
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Los Prietos Boys Perform "What If?"
Written and performed by students at Los Prietos Boys Camp in Santa Barbara, WHAT IF?
explores issues facing today's youth and asks audiences to imagine a different world.
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Old Spanish Days: La Primavera
Come kick off the 2013 Old Spanish Days-Fiesta season at La Primavera on Sunday, May 19. Be there as El
Presidente Josiah Jenkins unveils the 2013 Fiesta poster and pin
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"PATHWAYS" ART EXHIBITION
The Abstract Art Collective (AAC) presents the opening reception for the exhibition, "Pathways", on Sunday,
May 19, 2013, 2-4 p.m., at the Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center.
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Goleta Valley Heritage Tree & History Tour
This once-a-year event includes sites this year that we have never been to before. We've obtained
exclusive permission for a one-time only visit to these Goleta Valley treasures.
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Inland Birding Field Day: Figueroa Mount
Join Birds of the Southern California Coast illustrator Peter Gaede and
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History curator Paul Collins for a
birding adventure to Figueroa Mountain.
(8:00 AM)
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Sunrise Montessori Preschool Open House
We are accepting applications for Fall 2013 enrollment. Join us for our last Open House of the year on Sunday, May 19th from 10:30am-12:00pm.
(10:30 AM)
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Wine & Art by the Caves
Enjoy award winning wines while relaxing by the wine caves and browsing
works of art by thirteen local Artists
(11:00 AM)
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Mesa Spring Fest
This Years Mesa Spring Fest is focused on Wellness. At 1933 Cliff Drive next to Fuel Depot
(11:00 AM)
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ABSTRACT ART COLLECTIVE AT THE JCC
Art at the JCC is proud to present "Pathways," an exhibition by the Abstract Art Collective, that will run May 19-August 14, 2013.
(2:00 PM)
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SB CAN North County Awards Dinner
Santa Barbara County Action Network honors local community members during the 2013 North County "Looking Forward" Awards Dinner on May 19 at the Santa Maria Inn, 801 S. Broadway, Santa Maria. For more information, visit www.sbcan.org or email jeanne@jeannesparks.com.
(5:00 PM)
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Sing It Out!
An inspiring night of entertainment, featuring courageous area teens in groundbreaking after-school program, singing their hearts open via rock-and-roll covers with the backing of some of SB's best musicians.
(7:00 PM)
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Celebration of Stories
Speaking of Stories presents a delicious literary stew, a blend of great stories including spicy selections from T.C. Boyle, Nora Ephron and Alice Walker. Shows
will take place on May 19th and 20th at Center Stage Theater.
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Antioch University BA Information Session
Our students and graduates of the BA program describe the program using such words as:
"Transformative," "Holistic," "Personalized," and "Flexible." T
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Volunteer Recruitment Event
Local nonprofit Santa Barbara Village, which helps local seniors stay independent and living in their own
homes as they age, is in urgent need of volunteers to help their members in a variety of ways.
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BA Information Session
Our students and graduates of the BA program describe the program using such words as:
"Transformative," "Holistic," "Personalized," and "Flexible."
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Crown The Town
Are you ready to help us celebrate the very first Crown The Town!? You're invited to
join us as we kick off this all new event series to try new places, meet new faces, and
crown the best of the best in town! First up: Margarita Edition!
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HI@25
A "microfest," celebrating 25 years of Household Ink Records, SOhO, May 21
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Makerspace Forum
SANTA BARBARA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM PRESENTS "MAKERSPACE" FORUM
Makerspace Reception and Presentation at the Central Library
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A Multi-Faith Panel Discussion on Prayer & Healing
Tuesday, May 21 Noon-1:30pm at the Braille Institute (2031 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara): A multi-faith panel will address the topic of "Prayer and Healing".
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A Talk on "God & Healing"
Tuesday, May 21st 7-8pm: Army Chaplain (Ret.) Rob Gilbert will discuss "God and Healing."
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Multi-Faith Panel Discussion on “Prayer
Multi-Faith Panel Discussion on "Prayer & Healing", moderated by Rev.
Pam Washburn, Director of Spiritual Care at Cottage Hospital
(12:00 PM)
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Mission Chapter Toastmaster Club Meeting
Improve your Communication and Leadership Skills and increase your Confidence!
(5:50 PM)
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Telescope Tuesday
Telescope Tuesday at Camino Real Marketplace
(7:00 PM)
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Free Talk on “God & Healing”
Free Talk on "God & Healing"
(7:00 PM)
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Antioch University PsyD Information Session
Want to become a psychologist? At the PsyD in Clinical Psychology Information Session a faculty member
and current student will discuss AUSB's PsyD program.
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CATERPILLAR PUPPETS TO PERFORM A TROLL'S COOKBOOK
CATERPILLAR PUPPETS TO PERFORM A TROLL'S COOKBOOK
Free Puppet Theater at Santa Barbara Public Library System Branches
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Grant Writing Workshops
Two proposal workshops for those new to grant writing will be held in the Faulkner Gallery of the Santa Barbara Central Library on Wednesday, May 22.
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PsyD Information Session
Want to become a psychologist? At the PsyD in Clinical Psychology Information Session a faculty member
and current student will discuss AUSB's PsyD program.
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Hedges, Views, and Easements
BUYNAK, FAUVER, ARCHBALD AND SPRAY OFFERS FREE BREAKFAST SEMINAR IN SANTA BARBARA OFFICE ON
MAY 22, 2013
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2013 DOWNTOWN ART & WINE TOUR
The Santa Barbara Downtown Organization to host the 2013 Downtown Art and Wine Tour on Thursday,
May 23rd from 5:30-9:30pm. Tickets go on sale May 1st for this popular downtown event where
participants enjoy a self guided tour of downtown venues prepared with a logo wine glass in hand for
tasting wines and sampling delicious foods at every stop.
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Shadows in Space
Shadows in Space: Master's and Doctoral student work in Media Arts and Technology.
Thursday 23 May 2013
Reception 6pm – 9pm
Elings Hall, UC Santa Barbara
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Understanding Health Care Reform
Beginning January 1, 2014, many new provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care
Act will be implemented. What will these new provisions really mean for us in Santa Barbara
County? Residents and community partners are invited to a free forum that will address this
question on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Goleta Union School
District.
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Friends Of Africa Event
Ethan Rider speaks on "Monsters and Everyday Life in a Contemporary Nigerian Masquerade: the Bizarre
Body Masks of the Tiv Kwagh-hir." Free Event on May 23rd at 7:30
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Websites 101 with Naseem Hyder
Get ready to learn the ins and outs of creating and maintaining a web
site, one of the most vital outlets for artists to represent themselves in
this ever growing internet-based world.
(5:00 PM)
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Downtown Art & Wine Tour
The Santa Barbara Downtown Organization will once again host the Downtown Art & Wine Tour on Thursday, May 23rd
(5:30 PM)
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AUSB's Information Session
AUSB's Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Information Session.
(5:30 PM)
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Comedy Hideaway (Discount Tickets)
Every week Santa Barbara's own Comedy Hideaway brings you
professional comedians with credits from HBO, Comedy Central and NBC!
(7:30 PM)
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BACH BY CANDLIGHT CONCERT
CIELO FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTS ITS 31ST ANNUAL BACH BY CANDLIGHT CONCERT
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COLORS OF THE ORGAN IN THE AMERICAN WEST
MULTI-MEDIA EVENT FEATURING ANN ELIZABETH THIERMANN AND ROSE KNOLES AT ST. MARK'S IN LOS OLIVOS ON FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2013 AT 7:30 PM
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Art Zone SB
5 arts locations on one street are open late Friday night May 24th. wall
space gallery, Santa Barbara Arts Fund, MichaelKate Interiors, Green
House Studios and GONEGallery all have special events planned.
(5:00 PM)
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SB Voice Academy Showcase
SB Voice Academy hosts vocalists performing current popular music with George Friendenthal on keys,
Kevin Winard on Drums and Dan Zimmerman on Guitar
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Goleta Family School Rummage Sale
Reduce & Reuse Rummage Sale Event
(8:00 AM)
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2nd Annual Paddle For Sorel
Paddle For Sorel is a ocean paddle from Goleta Beach to Leadbetter
Beach benefitting Rett Syndrome Research and Sorel's Medical Fund.
(8:30 AM)
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ART ALONG THE CREEK
Celebrate SCAPE's 11th Anniversary at this annual art show and sale . Enjoy
nature, live music and lots of art under the sun-dappled sycamores.
(2:00 PM)
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The Hero Twins - A Mayan Story
Don't miss the World Premiere of Boxtales Theatre Company's "The Hero Twins - A
Mayan Story"
(2:00 PM)
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The Hero Twins A Mayan Story
A world premiere production. A bilingual play based on the Quiche' Mayan
Popol Vuh.
(2:00 PM)
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Diversity Day at Girsh Park
The Anti-Defamation League invites the community to Diversity Day at Girsh Park in Goleta on
Sunday, May 26th from 11 am – 2pm.
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ART ALONG THE CREEK
Celebrate SCAPE's 11th Anniversary at this annual art show and sale . Enjoy
nature, live music and lots of art under the sun-dappled sycamores.
(11:00 AM)
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The Lonesome Travelers
The Lonesome Travelers Play the Lobero Theatre for 2 Nights Only: May 27 and May 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate Memorial Day with a Critically Acclaimed Concert of American Folk Music and a Community
Barbecue (Veterans Receive a 50% Discount)
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Memorial Day Ceremony
The Pierre Claeyssens Veteran’s Museum & Library organization
inaugurates a full one-hour observance to honor and remember those
who have served, and those who have given their lives for this country.
(10:00 AM)
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ART ALONG THE CREEK
Celebrate SCAPE's 11th Anniversary at this annual art show and sale . Enjoy
nature, live music and lots of art under the sun-dappled sycamores.
(11:00 AM)
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7th Anniversary at Three Pickles
Celebrating its lucky "7th" Anniversary Three Pickles Subs & Sandwiches
(11:00 AM)
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Mission Chapter Toastmaster Club Meeting
Improve your Communication and Leadership Skills and increase your Confidence!
(5:50 PM)
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| WEDNESDAY 05-29-13 |
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Lunchtime Stories for Grown-ups
Lunchtime Stories for Grown-ups, every Wednesday beginning May 29, from 12:10 to12:50pm at the Central Library's Faulkner Gallery.
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Scholarship Foundation Award Ceremony
The Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara will award a record $8.1 million in student aid on May 29,
2013 to help thousands of Santa Barbara County students to attend college, vocational school, graduate
school, and medical school.
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UCSB Dance Company
Directed by Delila Moseley
(8:00 AM)
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Chasing Rare Birds in SB County, a 10-ye
Free Program, Chasing Rare Birds in SB County, Sponsored by the SB
Audubon Society
(7:30 PM)
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"Trajectory" by UCSB Dance Company
UCSB Dance Company in Concert with "Trajectory."
(8:00 PM)
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| THURSDAY 05-30-13 |
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Comedy Hideaway (Discount Tickets)
Every week Santa Barbara's own Comedy Hideaway brings you
professional comedians with credits from HBO, Comedy Central and NBC!
(11:00 AM)
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Wine Tasting - Master Sommelier
The Meetup group Inside Wine Santa Barbara and Caveau Bar a' Vins host
a wine tasting with star of film "Somm" Brian McClintic
(6:00 PM)
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The Santa Ynez River Wilderness
A movie four years in the making, The Santa Ynez River Wilderness has
been described as a love letter to the upper Santa Ynez River watershed.
(7:00 PM)
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Jews in the Los Angeles Mosaic
Curator Karen Wilson will present an illustrated talk on the profound cultural and political impact Jews have made in the development of Los Angeles over the past century and a half.
(7:30 PM)
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Trajectory by UCSB Dance Company
UCSB Dance Company returns from a successful two week tour to New York and Italy, where they performed in six different cities.
Trajectory is an evening of compelling and luminous modern dance.
(8:00 PM)
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BOWIE BASH! Thin White Duke Dance Party
Under Pressure? Let's Dance the night away to hits from the 80s by the
Thin White Duke with DJ Darla Bea pumping up your L'Eighties Night.
(9:00 PM)
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| FRIDAY 05-31-13 |
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OCCUPY LOVE in Santa Barbara May 31st
Join acclaimed director Velcrow Ripper (Scared Sacred, Fierce Light) on a journey deep inside the revolution
of the heart that is erupting around the planet, as he asks the question, "How could the crisis we are facing
become a love story?"
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Awakening The Happiness Within You
A talk on Happiness and Meditation. We can spend our entire lives searching for happiness externally, but
true happiness can only be found within. If we simply remove the barriers between us and our true nature,
our inner happiness comes out.
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Noche de Flamenco
Featuring Pamela Lourant and Sangre Nueva Dance Company
(8:00 AM)
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SB Public Gardens Appreciation Month
Get inspired with a month-long celebration of the city's unique public gardens.
(9:00 AM)
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