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Did you know that there are more than a billion people who identify as Hindus. One of the oldest religions in the world, Hinduism is sometimes described as monotheistic while at other times, claims are made that there are millions of Hindu Deities. At 7:00 PM on January 16th, Mayesvara and Brajarani Roberts will help us sort through this. Among the topics that they will discuss are the concepts of karma, dharma, satsanga, the four human flaws, yoga, reincarnation, meditation, the process of knowing, and the difference between idol worship and deity worship.

Our hosts for the evening will be the Ventura Hindu Temple at 6095 King Drive, Ventura, CA 93003. Vegetarian refreshments will be served, and the event is free and all are welcome, so spread the word to all who may be interested.

Camerata Pacifica rings in the New Year with a compelling and unexpected mix of chamber masterworks both time-honored and contemporary featuring the highly anticipated Camerata Pacifica debut of South Korean-born violinist YuEun Gemma Kim, admired for “her exceptional virtuosity” (LA Opus). Four performances across Southern California are set for Sunday, January 14, 3 p.m., at Janet and Ray Scherr Forum in Thousand Oaks; Tuesday, January 16, 7:30 p.m., at The Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall in San Marino; Thursday, January 18, 8 p.m., at Zipper Hall in Downtown Los Angeles; and Friday, January 19, 2024, 7:30 p.m., Hahn Hall at Santa Barbara’s Music Academy.

The program opens with Mendelssohn’s beloved Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 49, laced with driving energy, which spotlights Kim along with Principal Piano Gilles Vonsattel, “a pianist well worth watching” (The New York Times), and Principal Cello Ani Aznavoorian, whose “scorchingly committed performances…wring every last drop of emotion out of the music” (The Strad). Principal Clarinet Jose Franch-Ballester interprets Brahms’ lyrical and timeless Clarinet Sonata in E Flat Major, Op. 120, considered a touchstone of the clarinet repertoire.

The performance then takes a delightfully avant-garde turn with Principal Percussion Ji Hye Jung, an audience favorite, playing French-Slovenian composer Vinko Globokar’s ?Corporel, a mesmerizing performance art piece for solo percussionist in which the artist uses her own body and voice as instruments. Jung is also featured on Christos Hatzis’ Fertility Rites, a “compositional tour de force” (San Francisco Classical Voice) for five-octave marimba and tape that weaves in the haunting aural textures of prerecorded and manipulated Inuit throat singing.

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

"Using Theater as a vehicle for Social change, Kenyatta is powerful & poignant, entertaining & educational, heartfelt & humorous, the show celebrates our common humanity." Cape Cod Times.

Santa Monica Playhouse is proud to welcome 2024 with two shows of film, television and stage personality Stogie Kenyatta’s acclaimed NAACP Award-Winning solo show about African-American artist-activist Paul Robeson. Robeson – internationally renowned actor, recording artist, concert singer, football player, All-American athlete and Phi Beta Kappa Society laureate at Rutgers University, was witness to the artistic wonders of the Harlem Renaissance and the Jazz/Be-bop era, the horrors of the slave trade, the shame of the Holocaust, McCarthyism, blacklists, racism and oppression.

Robeson’s life’s work celebrates our common humanity as he fought globally for social justice. “Armed with nothing more than the strength of his convictions and his vision of a world where men live as brothers, his message was his life," says Kenyatta. “He shows us that in spite of our differences, we still have more in common than we do in conflict.” Jamaican born and Brooklyn bred Stogie Kenyatta has been seen on everything from sitcoms and film to soap operas, from Bernie Mac and Jake and the Fat Man to HBO’s Tyson (Co-star) to The Bold and The Beautiful. He co-headlined a USO comedy tour in Tokyo, Japan and Okinawa. “The World Is My Home – The Life of Paul Robeson” had its first performance at the National Civil Rights Museum and has become the number one show on the American college scene, honoring a great American hero.

Santa Monica Playhouse is supported in part by the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the Ahmanson Foundation and Playhouse PALS.

Please note the new time and date in your calendar.

The A&L Ticket Office will issue new tickets for the April 7 date over the next few weeks. Tickets listing the old date will not be valid for admission. If you gave tickets to someone else, please be sure to notify the recipient and provide them with the new tickets.

Questions? Contact us at (805) 893-3535 or info@artsandlectures.ucsb.edu, Mon-Fri, 10 AM-5 PM.

Embark on a captivating Brazilian Vintage Revival with Baila Nova, a quartet boasting over 60 million YouTube views and 185,000 subscribers. Led by vocalist Laura Vall, Baila Nova blends lively Samba, dance-infused Latin grooves, sultry Bossa Nova, and Latin rhythm-infused pop songs, offering a unique musical perspective that radiates power, beauty, and good vibes. Hailing from Spain, Denmark, and the USA, the quartet’s authenticity shines through their rich Brazilian staples. Formerly known as NOVA, the band rebranded after a transformative European tour in 2023, infusing their music with more vibrant Latin elements. With a history dating back to 2014, including a double compilation album for their 10th anniversary and innovative releases during the COVID-19 pandemic, Baila Nova continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Larry Bellorín, a Venezuelan Llanera music legend, and Joe Troop, a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass musician from North Carolina, found their musical destiny together. Larry, forced into exile, became an asylum seeker in North Carolina, while Joe, stranded during the pandemic, shifted from leading the “latingrass” band Che Apalache to aiding asylum seekers. Now based in the Triangle of North Carolina, the versatile duo showcases the borderless nature of music, fusing Venezuelan and Appalachian folk on various instruments. Their program not only blends musical heritages but also tells stories of how music and social movements intertwine.

Save the Date for the 31st Annual Mardi Gras Ball presented by Community Conscience on February 10, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Westlake – Westlake Village.

Festivities begin at 5 pm with a champagne reception, music by the Chris Banta Trio, hors d’oeuvres, and the silent auction. A wonderful dinner will follow, along with a live auction, King & Queen recognition, and a lively evening of dancing to the Fifth Avenue Entertainment!

Community Conscience will honor David Catlin and Cristy Warner as King and Queen of its 31st annual Mardi Gras Ball, for their exemplary and selfless community service.

Community Conscience provides RENT-FREE office space for 14 Human Service non-profit agencies that provide assistance to those in need.

For more information and to purchase tickets, go to:
https://communityconscience.org/mardi-gras-ball/
or contact the office at 805-494-3543

“A must-see! Never a dull moment! For fun, frolic and fantasy, it’s the perfect ticket. With fairytales to share, the amazing ensemble of singers and dancers brings the pictures on the page to life, painting a canvas of rainbows on stage!” Bonnie Previer, The Tolucan Times

The fairytale world is spiraling out of control, and only YOU can help Cinderella, Snowhite, Gretel, Hansel, Alice, the Queens of Hearts (3 of them) and M. Goose save the day in this joyous interactive holiday musical. Great costumes, lilting songs (even one where you get to sing-a-long), great humor and fun word play make this Family Theatre Musical a special weekend treat for ages 2 to 102.

Great birthday parties, hosted by costumed members of the cast, are available in conjunction with every performance.

Saturdays 2pm, Sundays 12:30 January 7 – 21, 2024

Helmed by Playhouse Co-Artistic Director Chris DeCarlo, written by Graham Silbert with Evelyn Rudie, words & music by E. Rudie with Matthew Wrather, EVER AFTER TAKE 2 features Holly Gibson, Margo Leach, Isabel Lindley, Cydne Moore, Michala Peltz and Megan Wright as Cinderella. Awesome special effects and video projections are by James Cooper, with delightful costumes by Ashley Hayes. George J. Vennes III does double duty as Technical Director and Production Stage Manager.

Ever After Take 2 is also available for weekday, afterschool and weekend School Theatre Field Trips. For details, email education@SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com

Santa Monica Playhouse, celebrating 63 years of continuous operation, is supported in part by grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the Ahmanson Foundation, the Rotary Club Foundation and Playhouse PALS.

The California mission system left behind an architectural legacy, which artist Edwin Deakin began to document in the 1890s. At that time, several of the missions were in a state of disrepair and decay and there was growing alarm that California would lose these architectural monuments of its past.

Join Mónica Orozco, Executive Director of Old Mission Santa Barbara, to learn the story of Deakin’s oils of the 21 California missions, their significance for California art and in the preservation of the missions and how they came to the Santa Barbara Mission’s Archive-Library.

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Date and time: Wednesday, January 17th, 5:30-7:00pm

Location: Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E. De la Guerra St, Santa Barbara CA 93101

Admission: $15 Guests, $10 Members, Free for students. Buy tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edwin-deakin-and-the-evolution-of-california-art-tickets-763531582517?aff=oddtdtcreator