In honor of Women's History Month, join local author & historian Cheri Rae for a presentation about her new publication, A String of Pearls: Pearl Chase of Santa Barbara, for an intimate look at the life of a woman whose name is revered in the storied seaside community, and whose influence extended throughout California and
On March 12, Medora’s Book Club explores Mercy Street, the compelling story of individual choices and the complexities of American identity. Earning the prestigious 2023 Mark Twain Prize for its authentic voice and social resonance, Mercy Street follows the story of Claudia, a woman who has counseled patients at Mercy Street Clinic in the heart
The Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society (SYVNHS) is very pleased to announce a free presentation by Dr. Dan Flores, an acclaimed historian and author who will speak via Zoom on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. regarding his most recent book, Wild New World: The Epic Story of Animals and People in North
Dave Anderson still gets emotional about the day in 1993 the plane carrying his missionary group crashed in the Bering Sea. The six passengers and pilot were returning from the Russian Far East that August day when their twin-engine Piper Navajo ran out of fuel about 25 miles west of Nome. What happened became the stuff
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis: Spring 2024 DEIJ Seminar Series Advancing Ecology and Environmental Data Science for a More Just and Equitable Future Join us this spring for NCEAS’ fourth iteration of our popular seminar series on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in environmental data science. The speakers will share their research
Dave Anderson still gets emotional about the day in 1993 the plane carrying his missionary group crashed in the Bering Sea. The six passengers and pilot were returning from the Russian Far East that August day when their twin-engine Piper Navajo ran out of fuel about 25 miles west of Nome. What happened became the stuff
Smart Senior Living Seminars 1st Tuesdays of the Month! Your SB Real Estate Team & Karen Karen Martin of Curated Transitions are excited to present “The Do’s and Don’ts of Downsizing”! Karen has been a Downsizing Expert for over 20 years. She has helped many people find clarity and joy when faced with the daunting
Casa del Herrero is excited to announce its partnership with Santa Barbara Forge for a unique blacksmith event on Saturday, April 6th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. Upon arrival, guests can take a walk through George Fox Steedman's historic blacksmith workshop and get a behind-the-scenes look into the 100-year-old space. This is a rare opportunity
A three-time National Book Award finalist, bestselling novelist and short story writer, Lauren Groff is known for literary masterpieces such as Fates and Furies, Matrix and her highly-anticipated new novel The Vaster Wilds.
By Workzones, Renowned productivity guru Sara Caputo will offer a free talk and “power hour” session in partnership with Workzones, on Tuesday, April 9, as part of an ongoing, monthly series designed to help working professionals boost focus, stop procrastinating and tackle long-delayed tasks. The two-hour session will be held in person from 9:30 a.m.
The Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life will present a talk by Russel M. Jeung (SF State), "Anti-Asian Hate, Racial Trauma, and Posttraumatic Growth," on April 15, 2024, at 5:00pm in UCSB's McCune Conference Room (HSSB 6020). This event is free and open to the public. In this
Between Land and Sea: Saving Our Oceans to Save Ourselves
National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier has dedicated her life to safeguarding the world’s oceans and inspiring millions to do the same. With a degree in biochemical engineering in marine sciences and training in fine art photography, she founded the International League of Conservation Photographers to drive conservation efforts through storytelling. She co-founded SeaLegacy, a nonprofit that works at the intersection of art, science and conservation to rewild the ocean for the benefit of biodiversity, humanity and climate stability. Born in Mexico, Mittermeier spends half the year living in Canada and the other half at sea aboard her research catamaran SeaLegacy I. Join Mittermeier as she shares images and stories from her travels and explores how inextricably linked we are to that most sacred element – water.
Date: Tuesday, April 16
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Campbell Hall, UCSB, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Link: https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/events-tickets/events/23-24/cristina-mittermeier/
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