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History Happy Hour: Fiesta History 101
In honor of the Fiesta season, join us for “History Happy Hour:”
Fiesta History 101
By Erin Graffy
Location: Grassini Vineyards Tasting Room (El Paseo)
Historian Erin Graffy will discuss the history of our town’s favorite five-day party, Old Spanish Days Fiesta.
Free entry, no host wine.
La Fiesta del Museo
Santa Barbara Historical Museum invites you to celebrate the dance, culture, cuisine and costumes of Old Spanish Days.
Featuring music and dance, a special historical show, world class performances, dancing under the moonlight with Elements Band, and much more.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening that includes an elegant dinner, hosted bar and exclusive auction.
For sponsorship information contact membership@sbhistorical.org
La Fiesta del Museo
Santa Barbara Historical Museum invites you to celebrate the dance, culture, cuisine and costumes of Old Spanish Days.
Featuring music and dance, a special historical show, world class performances, dancing under the moonlight with Elements Band, and much more.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening that includes an elegant dinner, hosted bar and exclusive auction.
For sponsorship information contact membership@sbhistorical.org
Historical Urban Hike: Fiesta!
In honor of Project Fiesta: A History of Old Spanish Days, join us for a HISTORICAL HIKE:
Old Spanish Days: Santa Barbara History Through Public Art
Historian Erin Graffy will lead a walking tour of downtown public art beginning at the Museum based on her award-winning book, Old Spanish Days: Santa Barbara History Through Public Art.
RSVP required. Members are complimentary, guests $10.
Opening: Project Fiesta
Celebrate the pageantry, fashion and traditions of our city’s most cherished cultural festival. The annual exhibition will feature vintage posters, artwork, clothing, artifacts, oral history and historical photos.
Share your memories of Fiesta with us! Use the hashtag #fiestamemories or email us your photos and thoughts!
1st Thursday After Hours Screening
Join the Museum for their latest exhibitions after-hours. On view, guests can enjoy Trusted Treasures: Favorite Works of our Trustees which highlights from our art collection and The West-Dressed Woman: Highlights of the Costume Collection, which was recently on the cover of the Independent. Visitors can enjoy wine, music and more while also enjoying the permanent galleries dedicated to western artist Edward Borein and the Story of Santa Barbara.
All galleries will be open from 5-7:00 pm.
1st Thursday
After-hours Museum exploration.
Explore our latest exhibitions including Before The Selfie: The Gledhill Portrait Collection and our permanent exhibitions, the Edward Borein Gallery and The Story of Santa Barbara.
Free admission. All ages welcome!
1st Thursday
After-hours Museum exploration.
Explore our latest exhibitions including Before The Selfie: The Gledhill Portrait Collection and our permanent exhibitions, the Edward Borein Gallery and The Story of Santa Barbara.
Free admission. All ages welcome!
1st Thursday After Hours Screening
Gaviota: The End of Southern California explores one of the most threatened biodiversity hotspots in the world. Filmed over five years, this film leads audiences from the ocean floor of the Santa Barbara Channel to the peaks of the jagged Santa Ynez Mountains (42 minutes).
Also, the Museum’s exhibitions will be open for viewing including Project Fiesta: A History of Old Spanish Days, Before The Selfie: The Gledhill Portraits, and the Museum’s permanent exhibition of western art, The Edward Borein Gallery.
FREE. All ages welcome.
1st Thursday After Hours Screening
Gaviota: The End of Southern California explores one of the most threatened biodiversity hotspots in the world. Filmed over five years, this film leads audiences from the ocean floor of the Santa Barbara Channel to the peaks of the jagged Santa Ynez Mountains (42 minutes).
Also, the Museum’s exhibitions will be open for viewing including Project Fiesta: A History of Old Spanish Days, Before The Selfie: The Gledhill Portraits, and the Museum’s permanent exhibition of western art, The Edward Borein Gallery.
FREE. All ages welcome.
Talk: Missions in Watercolor by Edwin Deakin
Art historian Jeremy Tessmer will give a talk about Edwin Deakin to complement our current exhibition, Missions In Watercolor By Edwin Deakin.
In the late 1800s, painter Edwin Deakin documented the California missions in watercolor as they were falling into ruin. His efforts, along with other artists of the time, had a profound impact on saving the beautiful edifices before they disappeared forever. This collection on exhibit is a compelling reminder of the power of art as a catalyst for change.
Old Spanish Days Walking Tour
Historian Erin Graffy will lead a tour of public art in downtown Santa Barbara based on her award-winning book, Old Spanish Days: Santa Barbara History Through Public Art. The walking tour will begin at the Museum.
Reservation recommended.
Free entry for Museum members and Old Spanish Days volunteers
Guests $5
History Happy Hour "Fiesta!"
Test your Fiesta history knowledge with a lively discussion led by Old Spanish Days historian Erin Graffy about our community’s favorite 5-day party.
LOCATION:
Grassini Wine Tasting Room
(In the historic El Paseo)
Project Fiesta!
Join the Museum to celebrate the opening of our exhibition, Project Fiesta! Building a History of Old Spanish Days. The pageantry and fashion of our community’s most cherished festival will come to life again with art, film, vintage posters, restored costumes, historical photographs, and memories. Visitors will also discover the origins of the festival and enjoy a further understanding of historical art as an inspiration for Fiesta.