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Concert and Pop-Up Exhibit at Historical Museum Celebrate Independence Day
“STARS, STRIPES & SANTA BARBARA”
BENEFIT CONCERT AND POP-UP EXHIBIT OF JULY 4 MEMORIES AT
SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY
Local Favorites Doublewide Kings Perform July 1
Historic Santa Barbara News-Press Photos from the Newly Acquired Archive On View on July 1, 2, 3, and 5
The Santa Barbara Historical Museum celebrates the Independence Day holiday with “Stars, Stripes & Santa Barbara,” featuring a benefit concert by local favorites the Doublewide Kings and a pop-up exhibition of photographs of summers past from the recently acquired archives of the Santa Barbara News-Press.
“We want to capture the sun-soaked spirit, community pride, and all-American energy that make Santa Barbara summers unforgettable. With their love of acoustic roots, Americana traditions, and iconic rock ‘n’ roll, the Doublewide Kings are the perfect soundtrack to open the exhibition of these nostalgic images,” said Dacia Harwood, the Museum’s executive director. “This pop-up is another way we’re keeping our community’s treasured memories alive, and the benefit concert will support ongoing preservation of the News-Press archives so future generations can access and enjoy them.”
The concert will be held in the museum courtyard at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. Tickets are $55 for general admission and $45 for museum members. Reserved VIP tables range from $450 to $2,500. Tickets and information are available at www.sbhistorical.org.
The pop-up exhibition is open to the public on July 1, 2, 3, and 5; the museum is closed on July 4. Displayed in the courtyard, it features black-and-white photographs taken by Santa Barbara News-Press photographers from 1955 through the 1980s. Museum admission is free.
About the Doublewide Kings
The Doublewide Kings capture the spirit of rock and roll with high-energy performances of original works and signature twists on classic 1970s-era songs by The Allman Brothers Band, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Grateful Dead, and more. They perform throughout the region, including an ongoing collaboration with the Santa Barbara Symphony.
Regarding their performances, the Montecito Journal wrote, “Your grin at night’s end will likely be double wide.”
The five-member Santa Barbara-based band is comprised of Palmer Jackson Jr., Cord Pereira, Robert Teneyck, Charlie Crisafulli, and John Simpson.
About the Pop-Up Exhibition
The pop-up exhibit includes images of fireworks lighting up the harbor, July 4 parades along State Street, the Old Mission Art Festival, beach barbecues, sparklers, and gatherings at “The Pits” at Leadbetter Beach. The iconic photographs were taken by News-Press staff photographers, including Steve Malone, Len Wood, and Bob Ponce.
Additional images will be shared on the museum’s social media channels at www.facebook.com/
The museum has hosted two previous exhibitions featuring materials from the News-Press archives, including last year’s Project Fiesta! and a pop-up in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. A section of this year’s “The Gift: New Additions to Our Story” also had images by News-Press photographers.
About the News-Press Archives
The museum recently purchased the physical News-Press archives, preserving more than 150 years of local stories and approximately 1 million photographs documenting the community. They also include bound volumes, microfilm, and photo files dating back to the 19th century. Those materials filled more than 1,500 boxes and are now integrated into the museum’s Gledhill Library.
The museum has also partnered with Newspapers.com to digitize and make available the most recent 53 years of the daily editions of the News-Press.
The archive acquisition was made possible through the leadership of museum trustees and the generosity of hundreds of supporters.
