May 16 Thursday
For his exhibition at SLOMA, San Luis Obispo-based artist Barry Goyette shows a series of portraits taken by a very specific mulberry tree as a site for portrait photography guided by the models, of varying stages of life. Attempting to reverse the traditional dynamics of power in portrait photographer, Goyette offers his camera in service to those he photographs, and they bring their own props, costumes, and stories – with the beloved mulberry tree as a key motif in all the images. Utilizing aging techniques in photography, Goyette seeks to activate slower ways of looking in the history of the medium.
Compassionate Care of Carpinteria (CCC) hosts its 6th annual luncheon, The Light Shines Ahead, on Thursday, May 16th, in person, from 11:30am – 1:30pm at the beautiful Rincon Beach Club in Carpinteria. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch among friends, fellow CCC supporters and advocates to celebrate the accomplishments and critical work of CCC in Carpinteria over the past 6 years—and to honor the CCC commitment to care for anyone experiencing the impact of serious illness or grieving the death of a loved one, free of charge. To learn more, sponsor, or purchase tickets, please visit: CompassionateCareofCarpinteria.org
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm Venue: Rincon Beach Club (3811 Santa Claus Ln, Carpinteria)Link:https://www.hospiceofsb.org/compassionate-care-of-carpinteria-ccc/
Get creative with us every Thursday, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm in the new EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you.
This month, we’ll be learning how to create three dimensional art with stations focused on Soda Tab Pals, Monochromatic Assemblage Art, Cardboard Balance Sculpture, and 3D mini Photo Dioramas.
Ticket includes all materials and time in the EE Makerspace.
Cost: $8.00 per person.
Crafternoons are for kids ages 5 and up.
Please note that our workshop is upstairs and will be utilizing hot glue guns.
We can’t wait to create with you!
SLOMA is staying open late to host happy hour at the museum! We’ll be serving localbeer and soft pretzels to Bike Month participants.
Following his win at the Chopin International Piano Competition in 2021, Bruce Liu experienced a star-is-born moment at London’s Royal Festival Hall in March of 2022. Summoned at the last moment to join the Philharmonia Orchestra for an all-Tchaikovsky program, Liu called for the notoriously difficult Concerto No. 2 as a substitute for the more commonly played Concerto No. 1. After an astounding performance and glowing reviews, Liu found himself shifted to an even higher level of demand.
May 17 Friday
This exhibition will feature several works made throughout the artist’s career as sort of a mid-career retrospective. Adam Parker Smith has a unique ability to address complex themes in a whimsical, light-hearted way that makes his work incredibly accessible.
Adam Parker Smith is a sculpture and installation artist. He attended the University of California at Santa Cruz (BA Painting, 2000), the Tyler School of Art at Temple University (MFA Painting, 2003), and the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture (2008).
Due to unforeseen circumstances, UCSB Arts & Lectures will be postponing the LatinXtravaganza event originally scheduled for May 17th to the fall. However, we are still thrilled that Xochitl Gonzalez's insightful talk, “Latinx Voices Are American Voices,” will proceed as planned despite the cancellation of the pre-talk party.
We look forward to announcing the new fall date for the LatinXtravaganza event and seeing you at Xochitl Gonzalez’s talk at Campbell Hall on May 17th!
Sincerely, Arts & LecturesQuestions? Contact us at (805) 893-3535 or info@artsandlectures.ucsb.edu, Mon-Fri, 10 AM-5 PM.
Jarabe Mexicano captures the nostalgic spirit of their border roots with their brand of "Bordeño-Soul," which honors the musical tastes and cultural influences of its members. Jarabe, which translates to 'concoction,' highlights the eclectic mix of genres they g5rwperform ranging from Mexican Folk, Rock & Roll, and Norteño/Tex-Mex to Latin Rock, Trio Romántico, and popular Cumbia. Their traditional Mariachi string instruments and Norteño-inspired drums complement dramatic vocals in English, Spanish, and Spanglish, and show how this multi-generational ensemble embraces change while still honoring the past.
THREE FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCESFriday, May 17 | 7 PM | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, GoletaSaturday, May 18 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St, GuadalupeSunday, May 19 | 6 PM | The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara
For more information please visit:https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/
“Gonzalez has that particular penchant for navigating perspectives in a voice that’s at once delightfully humorous and sobering.” Elle
Pulitzer Prize finalist, cultural critic, producer and screenwriter Xochitl Gonzalez is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of its newsletter Brooklyn, Everywhere, about class, gentrification and the American Dream. Her debut novel, Olga Dies Dreaming, was named a Best of 2022 by The New York Times, Time magazine, The Washington Post and NPR. Her highly-anticipated new book, Anita de Monte Laughs Last, was released in March 2024. Gonzalez writes with love about Latinx issues, bringing nuance and complexity to stories about class, labor and culture laced with wry humor and filled with abundant moral clarity.
Books will be available for purchase and signing, courtesy of Chaucer’s
Arrive starting at 5 PM for LatinXtravaganza Santa Barbara, a vibrant celebration of Latinx culture and history. Part of A&L's Thematic Learning Initiative.