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Camerata Pacifica, a chamber music collective renowned for its musical versatility and bold programming demonstrating the limitless scope of the chamber music repertoire, launches its 2023-24 season with turn-of-the-20th-century English romanticism on a program featuring Elgar's mighty Piano Quintet in A Minor. Other works include Mozart’s Piano Sonata in F Major, a musical mosaic that shifts from dancelike to dramatic, and one of Beethoven’s remarkable early works, the String Trio in D Major.

Camerata Pacifica presents the program in four locations across Southern California, from the San Gabriel Valley to Santa Barbara, with a matinee performance on Sunday, September 10, 3 pm, at Thousand Oaks’ Janet and Ray Scherr Forum; and evening performances on Wednesday, September 13, 7:30 pm, at The Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall in San Marino; Thursday, September 14, 8 pm, at Zipper Hall in Downtown Los Angeles; and Friday, September 15, 7:30 pm, in Hahn Hall at Santa Barbara’s Music Academy.

Five virtuosic artists comprise the unparalleled ensemble on Camerata Pacifica’s 34th season opener, including violinist Paul Huang, The Bob Christensen Chair in Violin, recipient of the 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant, and a winner of the 2017 Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists. Violinist Jason Uyeyama has performed and toured regularly with the Los Angeles Philharmonic since 2005. British violist Timothy Ridout is “that rare kind of musician who could play a cardboard box and make it sing” (Guardian). Armenian cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan, Gold Medal winner of the 2011 International Tchaikovsky Competition, was named a BBC New Generation Artist. Celebrated Principal Piano Irina Zahharenkova is acclaimed for her “impressive…musical color” (Bachtrack).

Artistic Director Adrian Spence says, “The repertoire of masterpieces was specifically selected to showcase the strengths and boundless talent of the program’s five exceptional musicians.”

For tickets ($75 at The Huntington, Hahn Hall and Zipper Hall; $80 at Janet and Ray Scherr Forum).

In the Civil War, the United States confronted fundamental issues of liberty, justice, and equality. In that spirit, we will examine the causes of the war, consider the questions that the war resolved, and reflect on what remained unanswered. Rather than focus on the battlefield, we will examine the conflicting ideas about the war and its aftermath. We will focus closely on significant documents such as the Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address, landmark court cases from the 1857 Dred Scott decision to the Brown case of 1954. The three Civil War Amendments (13th, 14th and 15th) will also be examined with attention paid to their relevance today.

Dr. Chris Kimball is Professor of History at California Lutheran University. His undergraduate degree is from McGill University and his master’s and doctoral degrees are from The University of Chicago. He previously served as California Lutheran University’s seventh president (2008-2020) after two years as provost and vice president for academic affairs. Specializing in U.S. history, he has taught on subjects such as the Civil War, U.S. Foreign Relations, the history of sports, the history of American cities, and legal issues in higher education.

THREE FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
Friday, October 13 | 7 PM | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta
Saturday, October 14 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St, Guadalupe
Sunday, October 15 | 6 PM | The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara
Founded in 2011 by artistic director Kareli Montoya, Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles tells stories of Mexican heritage through original choreography inspired by traditional folk dance forms. The company achieved international recognition when they were featured in the 90th Academy Awards ceremony dancing in celebration of the Disney/Pixar film Coco. Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles has performed with Lila Downs, Pepe Aguilar and many other prominent musical groups, including such leading mariachi ensembles as Mariachi Divas and Mariachi Camperos. With as many as 40 dancers on stage at once, their performances offer thrilling precision and a spirited expression of Mexican culture.

For more information please visit: https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/.

THREE FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
Friday, October 13 | 7 PM | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta
Saturday, October 14 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St, Guadalupe
Sunday, October 15 | 6 PM | The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara
Founded in 2011 by artistic director Kareli Montoya, Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles tells stories of Mexican heritage through original choreography inspired by traditional folk dance forms. The company achieved international recognition when they were featured in the 90th Academy Awards ceremony dancing in celebration of the Disney/Pixar film Coco. Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles has performed with Lila Downs, Pepe Aguilar and many other prominent musical groups, including such leading mariachi ensembles as Mariachi Divas and Mariachi Camperos. With as many as 40 dancers on stage at once, their performances offer thrilling precision and a spirited expression of Mexican culture.

For more information please visit: https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/.

Xochipilli de Santa Barbara (as seen performing with Grammy-Award winning artist, Lila Downs) presents a folkloric tour through Mexico. Enjoy the twirling dresses, sparking machetes, enchanting music and amazing dancing of 'Bailando Con Amor' - Dancing With Love. Celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, and join the much loved community dance group Xochipilli de Santa Barbara in their popular annual showcase. Doors open at 6pm, show begins at 6:30pm at the historic Marjorie Luke Theater
(Event made possible by the Arts Mentorship's Rent Subsidy Program)

Fall under the spell of owls, bats spiders and scorpions
Touch skulls and bones that will rattle your bones
Enjoy enchanting music with the Spooky Sisters
Make a mask
Sip witches brew
Visit the Nature Center
Admission: Donation

For more information, call 805-693-0691 or email: info@clnaturecenter.org

Join us for an unforgettable musical experience at Trinity Episcopal Church in Santa Barbara, CA! Immerse yourself in mesmerizing melodies performed by incredibly talented musicians who are blind or have low vision. This unique event celebrates the diversity of sounds and people, and the power of music to transcend barriers. Prepare to be moved by the soulful performances that will touch your heart and ignite your senses. Don't miss out on this extraordinary concert that will leave you inspired and uplifted. Grab your friends and family, and be a part of this incredible celebration of music while building awareness of our blind and low vision community. All proceeds go to supporting Blind Fitness Inc.

Fall under the spell of owls, bats spiders and scorpions
Touch skulls and bones that will rattle your bones
Enjoy enchanting music with the Spooky Sisters
Make a mask
Sip witches brew
Visit the Nature Center
Admission: Donation

For more information, call 805-693-0691

Guest speaker Dennis & Jess Beebe will present a lecture on Corvids of Santa Ynez Valley
Dennis and Jess will highlight the natural history of five species of corvids found in the Santa Ynez Valley: American Crows, Common Ravens, Yellow-Billed Magpies, California Scrub Jays, and Stellar’s Jays. The program will include an entertaining and interactive introduction while examining aspects of these birds that continue to fascinate us.

More about our presenters:
Dennis Beebe
Dennis had two professional careers: one as an Air Force officer, and the second as an aerospace management consultant. Dennis is now retired and works part time for the University of California Sedgwick Reserve where he also serves as a docent. He also serves as a docent with the non-profit NatureTrack and is on the board of directors of the Santa Ynez Valley Natural History Society.

Jess Beebe
Jess Beebe is an accomplished graphic artist, self-taught computer expert, and birder extraordinaire. Jess frequently is recruited by her father to assist in developing PowerPoint lectures, and handling computer-related challenges during presentations. Jess also volunteers with her father in the service of non-profit and other community organizations in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Santa Monica Playhouse is excited to present the 17th anniversary production of its modern Halloween classic, as part of the Playhouse’s “We’re Back” musical play series. It’s the classic Family Theatre Halloween musical for Kids 2 to 102 – the heartwarming Rudie-DeCarlo tale of the aptly-named Candy, a sweet young girl who learns some surprising lessons about life, love, laughter, and sugar, from a delightful array of characters who take her on a magical All Hallow’s Eve adventure. And you, the audience, help Cattypuss, Patty Patches, Hester the Jester and Fifika the French Fortune Teller save Halloween for one more year.

As witching hour approaches, kids, and parents, too, discover the value of team spirit, friendship, sharing, making choices, and moderation, especially when it comes to treats and sweets. Now an audience favorite holiday tradition and back by audience demand for its 17th October run, ABSOLUTELY HALLOWEEN is one in a series of original Rudie-DeCarlo fairy tale musical comedies that make up the award-winning Family Theatre Musical Matinee Series for Kids 2 to 102, now celebrating 53 years as it cuts across the imaginary generation gap by providing an experience the entire family can enjoy.

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