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Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, this musical tapestry depicts an African-American family, a Jewish immigrant family, and a wealthy white suburban family in turn-of-the-century America, who collide in pursuit of the American Dream. Nominated for 13 Tony Awards® including “Best Musical,” and winning for “Best Original Score” and “Best Book of a Musical,” Ragtime is a powerful portrait of life during the turn-of-the-century, exploring America’s timeless contradictions of freedom and prejudice, wealth and poverty, hope and despair.

Down Time is an LA based indie rock band that has created a diverse body of material ranging from low key bedroom ballads to dense psychedelic grooves. at the core are timeless rock songs guided by the imaginative and soul baring lyrics of front woman, Alyssa Maunders. The songs are close and intimate while also producing thorns. They capture the complexities of the human spirit, the best and worst of our kind.

As the snow fell on the Rockies and an angry mob of vigilante rioters stormed the capital in Washington DC, Down Time recorded a group of songs to tape that would later become Spirit. From start to finish it was written, performed and produced by the band in a small room with blankets stapled to the walls.

Some songs capture the flame of loss while others hold the solitude of a quiet meadow. That is the beauty of Maunders’ lyrics; they are somehow specific and poetically adaptable at the same time, creating an effect that is deeply relatable, all with a vocal delivery akin to Adrianne Lenker. The vocals float on top of solid grooves provided by the band’s secret weapon, David B. Weaver (drums/bass) and melodic flourishes from Justin Camilli (guitar/keys) which take it to another sonic plane. In an age where rehearsal space is prohibitively expensive and laptop-pop reigns supreme, Down Time is succeeding at keeping the band together.

The Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum will host its popular Marketplace on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the museum grounds at 956 Maple Ave. in downtown Carpinteria.

“We had to forego our previously scheduled Marketplace due to the much-needed rain, so we are really looking forward to seeing our visitors and vendors again,” said Jayme Yahr, executive director and curator of the nonprofit organization.

As always, the Marketplace will be filled with a treasure trove of handcrafted gifts, toys, antiques, furniture, jewelry, clothing, plants, musical instruments, household items including quilts, kitchenware, and chinaware, among other items. Of special note are the 25 cent and $1 tables at Granny’s Attic, the booth operated by the museum.

One of Marketplace’s unique vendors is Randy Axcell, owner and operator of EDC Mobile Sharpening. He will be onsite providing sharpening services, which include repairs, cleaning, and sanitizing for a price of $5 each.

EDC Mobile Sharpening can be reached at edcmobilesharpening.com or (801) 657-1056. Learn more at Facebook/EDCmobilesharpening and Instagram.com/edc_sharpening_.

The free admission to the Marketplace also includes music by the Sweet Strings Sisters from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. playing folk, traditional, oldies, and original tunes. Find more information at facebook.com/sweetstringsisters. Mavis Hansen and the Ukulele Jammers will play from 1:15 to 3 p.m.

Hot dogs, cold beverages, and snacks will be available for purchase.

For more information, call the museum at (805) 684-3112 or visit carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org. The next Marketplace is scheduled for March 25.

When dozens of instruments come together to create an orchestra, dazzling music is created. Take a closer look at how these instruments work from the inside with immersive high definition video and thrilling music by American composer, Mason Bates. Berlioz harnessed the power of the symphony orchestra to create his fantastic showpiece, Symphonie Fantastique.

Sat, March 4, 2023 – Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
Sun, March 5, 2023 – Rancho Campana Performing Arts Center in Camarillo

Berlioz’s passionate and dramatic Symphony Fantastique is said to represent his love and obsession for his later-to-be wife. We also feature a new fantastical collaboration of an orchestra concerto and animated/live action film which illuminates how instruments are played, performed live and composed by GRAMMY® Award-winning Mason Bates and animated by Academy Award® nominated Jim Capobianco. We honor the passion for innovation and commitment to education of our beloved Founding Music Director Boris Brott with the performance of “Nimrod.”

Join Casa Pacifica for a complimentary financial and charitable planning seminar led by experienced estate planning attorneys. Topics will include retirement planning, investment planning, insurance strategies and charitable planning. Campus tours will be available following the presentation.

To RSVP or for more information, call 805-366-4422 or email Madeline Sattler at msattler@casapacifica.org.

Phil Salazar and the Kin Folk have been playing their unique mix of traditional music with rock, blues, country, jazz, Irish, pop, and bluegrass for over 30 years.

Bandleader Phil Salazar is a fiddle champ, teacher of fiddle champs, recording and touring artist. Phil has recordings with his Bands and with Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead, Jonathan McEuen, Kenny Loggins, Kate Wolf, Gilles Apap, John McEuen, and many more.

Rounding out the band are Tom Corbett on mandolin and guitar, Bill Knopf on banjo, Rick Borella on bass, and Bill Flores on everything – dobro, mandolin, guitar, steel guitar, fiddle, accordion, and more!

Tommy Quayle is a singer, songwriter, and bandleader out of Ventura, California. Tommy plays all kinds of shows all over Southern California and occasionally makes his way to places like Austin, Texas and his home state of Massachusetts. From solo acoustic work to seven-piece rock band, Tommy brings his high-energy rock-folk-blues-country-punk mix and commanding stage presence. He’s been at it for almost 40 years playing tons of shows and releasing over 50 original songs on 6 releases. He has shared the stage with many music luminaries for thousands of people and still loves playing tiny coffee houses.

Since writing his first song in the fourth grade Tommy has always heard the siren call of music. He truly loves music. Not just his. All of it. He likes digging into a Stones rocker or a Neil Young ballad just as much as playing one of his own tunes.

Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is hosting Plantopia U Pick Transplant Fundraiser to celebrate Earth Day, Saturday, April 22. For a $35 donation, participants can pick a combination of 12 small plants to fill two six-pack containers with tomatoes, zucchini, squash, basil and peppers. The organic seedlings are from Plantel Nurseries. In addition, donors will receive free four-quart bags of Agromin’s potting soil. SEEAG’s Plantopia is from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at SEEAG’s Ventura County Farm Lab at Petty Ranch (11917 Darling Road, Saticoy). Tours of Petty Ranch are at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Plantopia is also taking place at and at Rancho De Los Olivos (2210 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang) and at Farm Supply (1920 N. Broadway, Santa Maria). The first 100 donors will receive a free bag of compost from Engel and Gray.

For more information, go to www.SEEAG.org/plantopia.

The Good Good Show is a monthly stand up comedy show featuring the hottest comics working today that you've seen or heard on Comedy Central, HBO Max, NBC, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, TruTV, Nerdist Network, Bravo, Sirius XM and more.
FEATURING: Brendan Fitzgibbons, Sharon Houston, Julie Weidmann, Jon Schabl and Timi Mason.

Come have a laugh with us and enjoy a delicious craft beer!

7:30pm $10

Show is 21+

The Lompoc Concert Association tops off its 75th Anniversary Season with a live performance featuring the Alias Brass Quintet on Saturday, March 18th at the First United Methodist Church, 925 North F St. in Lompoc.

Founded in 2013, Alias Brass is a collaboration of five uniquely talented artists from across the nation who blend virtuosic musicianship and a high level of entertainment. Their repertoire moves from baroque and classical to jazz and pop, and they are dazzling audiences across North and South America. With a mission to ensure that music remains sustainable and thriving in today’s society, Alias Brass has received critical acclaim for being captivating, diverse, and innovative.