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An eclectic program of three equally compelling works will be brought to life by three virtuosic chamber artists on Camerata Pacifica’s November program presented in four locations across Southern California, on Tuesday, November 7, 7:30 p.m., at The Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall in San Marino; Thursday, November 9, 8 p.m., at Zipper Hall in Downtown Los Angeles; Friday, November 10, 7:30 p.m., Hahn Hall at Santa Barbara’s Music Academy; and Sunday, November 12, 2023, 3 p.m., at Janet and Ray Scherr Forum in Thousand Oaks.

The program includes Ginastera’s fiery Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 49, a work rooted in Argentine folk music composed for his gifted cellist wife. It features Camerata Pacifica’s Principal Cello Ani Aznavoorian, whose “scorchingly committed performances…wring every last drop of emotion out of the music” (The Strad); and award-winning Principal Piano Irina Zahharenkova. Principal Clarinet Jose Franch-Ballester, a captivating performer of “poetic eloquence” (The New York Sun), is spotlighted in Brahms’ touching Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114, composed in 1891 and inspired by the musical prowess of one of the great clarinetists of the time.

Additionally, Franch-Ballester and Aznavoorian perform Paul Dean’s clever Suite for Clarinet and Cello, which the Australian composer says he wrote in 2019 for his “two favorite instruments.” He also notes that the first movement is “a tribute to one of my heroes... Sergei Prokofiev,” the second movement a “humble tribute to Gustav Holst,” and the final movement a fun and humorous tribute to “the world of Vaudeville.”

The program is part of the state-wide California Festival: A Celebration of New Music, a two-week event November 3-19, 2023, showcasing the most compelling and forward-looking voices from around the world in performances of new works written within the past five years. The initiative is a collaboration among more than 50 music institutions from across California with outreach support from the Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO).

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

An eclectic program of three equally compelling works will be brought to life by three virtuosic chamber artists on Camerata Pacifica’s November program presented in four locations across Southern California, on Tuesday, November 7, 7:30 p.m., at The Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall in San Marino; Thursday, November 9, 8 p.m., at Zipper Hall in Downtown Los Angeles; Friday, November 10, 7:30 p.m., Hahn Hall at Santa Barbara’s Music Academy; and Sunday, November 12, 2023, 3 p.m., at Janet and Ray Scherr Forum in Thousand Oaks.

The program includes Ginastera’s fiery Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op. 49, a work rooted in Argentine folk music composed for his gifted cellist wife. It features Camerata Pacifica’s Principal Cello Ani Aznavoorian, whose “scorchingly committed performances…wring every last drop of emotion out of the music” (The Strad); and award-winning Principal Piano Irina Zahharenkova. Principal Clarinet Jose Franch-Ballester, a captivating performer of “poetic eloquence” (The New York Sun), is spotlighted in Brahms’ touching Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114, composed in 1891 and inspired by the musical prowess of one of the great clarinetists of the time.

Additionally, Franch-Ballester and Aznavoorian perform Paul Dean’s clever Suite for Clarinet and Cello, which the Australian composer says he wrote in 2019 for his “two favorite instruments.” He also notes that the first movement is “a tribute to one of my heroes... Sergei Prokofiev,” the second movement a “humble tribute to Gustav Holst,” and the final movement a fun and humorous tribute to “the world of Vaudeville.”

The program is part of the state-wide California Festival: A Celebration of New Music, a two-week event November 3-19, 2023, showcasing the most compelling and forward-looking voices from around the world in performances of new works written within the past five years. The initiative is a collaboration among more than 50 music institutions from across California with outreach support from the Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO).

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

Santa Barbara Dentist to Reward Kids for Not Eating Candies During Halloween Event

Santa Barbara Dentist Dr. Michael Carley is holding a candy buy-back event at his office after Halloween.

Parents and kids who bring in their candy stash will get rewarded with $2 for every pound they bring!

Dr Carley, practicing dentistry for 15 years in Santa Barbara, has seen the harmful effects of excess sugar wreaking havoc on one’s health.

“This event will let parents turn trick or treating into a fun and healthy event and reward the child for making correct choices for his body!” Dr Carley said.

Earlier in October, Dr. Carley and his staff delivered over $9,000 worth of free dental treatments to local residents who could not afford dentistry during his Dentistry From The Heart Day.

Dr. Carley shared, “My team and I have always had a slogan: Treating people, not just teeth. Providing a free dental day aligns with our philosophy of taking care of people in need!”

The Halloween Candy Buy-Back Event will be held on:
Date: November 1 to 7, 2023
Time: 8 am to 4 pm
Location: 2780 State St. #6 Santa Barbara, CA 93105

“Our community can get stronger if we reach out to our neighbors and help those who need it.” Dr Carley concluded.

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For more details of the Halloween event, go to: www.facebook.com/MountainandSeaDental
For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Gwen
Office: (805) 316-3821
Address: 2780 State St. #6 Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Email: drcarleysreception@gmail.com

Join us for Belles' on her 'Wildflower Country Tour' which began in Nashville and will end in her home town of Minneapolis, hitting a handful of routing cities in between including NAMBA in Ventura Saturday November 18 at 7pm. Laura Joy will open the show.

With stunning vocals and lyrics as rich as the soil of her native land Nebraska, Kelli Rachel Belles’ natural charisma and charm comes through her songs and straight to your heart. Belles’ lyrics tell stories of love, heartbreak and hardships with deep meaning and wit. Nashville industry folks have compared her songwriting to a young Dolly Parton, and a female Brad Paisley.

Get your Holiday Season in gear at the Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum’s Marketplace scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the museum grounds, 956 Maple Ave.

Create an eleventh-hour Halloween costume, find the perfect turkey platter, and begin gift shopping from the variety of booths hosting vintage clothing, food items, antiques, handicrafts, collectibles, furniture, musical instruments, toys, and plants among many other treasures.

Vendor Martha Fragosa sells her handmade cotton canvas aprons with pockets, tote bags, and hand-quilted baby blankets. “For all you early bird holiday shoppers, I will have Christmas stockings at the October market,” reported Fragosa. “I sew everything on my mom's old 1950s black cast iron Singer machine.”

Granny’s Attic, the booth operated by the museum, is a jumble of old cameras, table linens, kitchenware, and much much more with prices starting at 25 cents.

As always, the Marketplace is free and family friendly. Hot dogs, cold beverages, and snacks will be available for purchase. Musical entertainment includes Mavis Hansen and the Ukulele Jammers.

For more information, call (805) 684-3112, email info@carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org

The next Marketplace is scheduled for Dec. 2.

New Beginnings is thrilled to present “War Words,” a Pulitzer Prize nominated docu-play in the words of the men and women who served in the U.S. Military during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Based on the playwright’s interviews with Veterans of the 20-year Long War and their families, “War Words” is composed of heroic and heartbreaking stories of the Veterans, families, and allies of people who served: those who came home, and those who were left behind.

All proceeds for this event will benefit the local non-profit organization, New Beginnings. The cast includes Chris Butler, Zulay Henao, and Brian Letscher.

It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering 38 in-person plays, workshops and family-oriented events, presenting:

The Allure of Thug Life 5:00 PM, The Other Space, 15+

A Hip Hopsical comedy about Mélia, an upper middle-class teen from Oakland who wants to be a gangster rapper. Picture a 15-year-old girl who wants to fit in at her new high school but is bullied regularly. Struggling to find her own voice, she discovers her talent—rapping, and begins straddling the fence between the good life and thug life. Mélia longs to go from Riches to Rags and encounters Bullying, Boyfriends and Bullets! This is the riveting story of one’s journey to discover their authentic self and the lengths they will go to own it. If you’re scared, stay home. If you’re fearless, roll through for this wild ride! Written & performed by Mélia Mills. Produced by Jessica Lynn Johnson. Solo Coach Heather Dowling with Soaring Solo Studios. Music Arranger Aaron Wilson. Leyla Poloshani Outreach. Includes post-show closing night reception with the artist.

Special thanks to generous grants from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission and Playhouse PALS. The BFF celebrates the range and depth of the human condition and the idea that theatre arts experiences are vital, transformative, and must be available for all.

An uplifting and energizing choral and orchestral musical performance of Vivaldi Gloria and Schubert Mass in G for music lovers and singers of all ages.

The Vivaldi Gloria and Schubert Mass in G will be performed by the Conejo Valley Choral Society and orchestra at the acoustically stunning Church of the Epiphany.

Tickets (Order online or purchase at the door)

- General Admission: $25

- Seniors/Active Military: $20

- Students: $10

An uplifting and energizing choral and orchestral musical performance of Vivaldi and Schubert for music lovers and singers of all ages.

The Vivaldi Gloria and Schubert Mass in G will be performed by the Conejo Valley Choral Society and orchestra at the acoustically stunning Church of the Epiphany.

General Admission: $25

Seniors/Active Military: $20

Students: $10

It’s the 8th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 19, the only FREE Fringe Festival in the nation, offering 38 in-person plays, workshops and family-oriented events, presenting:

Title Pending 7:00 PM, The Other Space, 18+

What do you do when your car breaks down? You take it to the shop. What do you do when you break down? You just go to work. The world does not stop when life unravels. TITLE PENDING is the story of a breakdown. Meet Heather: a nice, hard-working, Midwestern, Catholic girl whose world is falling apart. Set within the confines of an automotive training class, she discovers her life is not what she thought, and she begins questioning her entire system of beliefs. The more she questions, the more she realizes that no amount of safety technology will help prevent the crash to come. As Heather braces for impact, she wonders, where does the road lead if the GPS I’ve always trusted is defective? Written & performed by Heather Tyson. Stage Manager Venus Zamora. Includes post-show reception with the artist.

Special thanks to generous grants from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission and Playhouse PALS. The BFF celebrates the range and depth of the human condition and the idea that theatre arts experiences are vital, transformative, and must be available for all.

FREE as part of the BFF Binge Fringe Festival of Free Theatre; if you are live-streaming, don’t make a reservation – just click and enjoy!