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Blurring the lines between classical and contemporary, San Francisco-based Alonzo King LINES Ballet is renowned for its impeccable technique, captivating dancers and rich visual works. Alonzo King’s newest creation, Deep River, uses spiritual music from Black and Jewish traditions alongside original compositions by Jason Moran to assert the power of hope in the face of seemingly impossible odds. The piece premiered last year to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary and is described by King as a reminder that “love is the ocean that we rose from, swim in, and will one day return to” – and that love can set us free.

DUE TO THE RECENT WATER DAMAGE AT THE GRANADA THEATRE AND OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THE VENUE FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS HAS CHANGED TO THE ARLINGTON THEATRE, LOCATED AT 1317 STATE STREET. THE PERFORMANCE DATES AND TIMES REMAIN THE SAME.

TICKETS LISTING THE GRANADA THEATRE AS THE VENUE WILL NOT BE VALID FOR ADMISSION AT THE ARLINGTON THEATRE.

ORDER CONFIRMATION EMAILS WITH NEW SEAT INFORMATION WILL BE SENT BY MONDAY, MARCH 11. (THIS ORDER CONFIRMATION EMAIL IS NOT YOUR TICKET.)

TICKETS THAT WERE ORIGINALLY HELD AT WILL CALL WILL BE REPLACED AND STAY AT WILL CALL.

ALL OTHER TICKETS WILL BE MAILED (VIA USPS) ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. THE A&L TICKET OFFICE WILL BE IN TOUCH TO CONFIRM THE CORRECT MAILING ADDRESS. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR TICKETS BY MONDAY, APRIL 1, PLEASE CONTACT US.

Grammy Award winners Roomful of Teeth have carved themselves a niche as one of America’s most interesting contemporary vocal ensembles. Collaborating with artists and thinkers from around the world, the group seeks to amplify voices old and new and expand the capabilities of the human voice. Their engaging program features works by founding member Caroline Shaw, special guest Gabriel Kahane and other composers known for creating meaningful and adventurous new music.

UCSB Arts & Lectures is pleased to announce that Roomful of Teeth with Gabriel Kahane has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 24 at 4 PM. The venue remains the same: Hahn Hall at the Music Academy in Montecito.

Please note the new date AND time in your calendar, and retain your original tickets for admission on March 24.

If you ordered tickets on someone else’s behalf, or gave yours to a friend, please be sure to alert the current ticket holder.

We’re excited to be able to welcome Roomful of Teeth back to Santa Barbara following their second Grammy win on February 4!

Sincerely,
Arts & Lectures

Composer and Musician Kaki King brings her show Modern Yesterdays to the Grant R. Brimhall Library on Wednesday, February 28 at 7:00 pm.

Considered one of the most unique and influential guitarists of our time, Kaki King continues to deconstruct and redefine the role of solo instrumental artist though virtuoso technique, insatiable imagination, and boundless humanity. Her now-signature multi-media performance, both provocative and moving, uses projection mapping to present the guitar as a tool that can shape both music and video content, all triggered (and often improvised live) via her Ovation Adamas Signature 6-String Acoustic guitar, customized specifically for her multimedia performance. Art, sound, and motion will be on full display in this stunning display of music and video.

Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a genre unto herself,” composer and guitarist Kaki King is a true iconoclast. Kaki King is known for her percussive and jazz-tinged melodies, energetic live shows, use of multiple tunings on acoustic and lap steel guitar, and her diverse range in different genres. Over the past 10 years, the Brooklyn-based artist has released six extraordinarily diverse and distinctive albums, and performed with such icons as Foo Fighters and Timbaland.

She has played for audiences worldwide in innumerable world tours, playing venues and festivals as diverse as Sydney Opera House, North Sea Jazz Fest, the Krannert Center, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, the Ferst Center For The Arts, MASS MoCA, Kennedy Center, MOMA, North Sea Jazz Fest, Vancouver Folk Fest, Singapore’s Mosaic Festival, Japan’s Fuji Rock festival, the Festival of Arts & Ideas, and more.

SLO Friends of the Library returns to the Vets Hall for the 45th Anniversary of our large book sale event from February 29 to March 3. FOL Members will have early access to the sale on February 29 from 3 - 9 pm, followed by public sales on March 1 - 3 from 9 am to 6 pm daily. FOL memberships may be purchased in advance at slofol.org or beginning at 2:30 at the Vets Hall on February 29. 40,000 books, CDs, and DVDs for children, teens, and adults will be on sale across numerous categories. Most books will be priced at $1.50 per inch; CDs and DVDs at $.50 each. On Sunday, March 3, prices will be reduced further to $5/bag or $10/box from 1 to 6 PM. There will also be a specialty sale area for higher-value books. Come out and support the SLO Library!

Concierto Íntimo: Greek music by Mana Mou Pono
An intimate evening of Greek music and dance in the historic Covarrubias Adobe

Join us for an intimate concert in our Spanish era adobe introducing Mana Mou Pono (Mama Mia), a captivating Greek ensemble based in Santa Barbara.

This dynamic group features six talented musicians, including five UCSB music alumnus well versed in music cultures of Greece, and the wider Near East.

Presenting music from Mainland Greece to the Islands, Mana Mou Pono performs on zithers (santouri & kanun), lutes (oud, lauta, baglama, tzoura, nautilauta), clarinet, vocals and percussion. They will also be jointed by captivating guest dancer, Ariel Kasha Celi.

Seats are very limited and include wine and a brief pre-show reception. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/concierto-intimo-greek-music-by-mana-mou-pono-tickets-803437943517

Friday, March 15 · 7:00 - 8:30pm PDT
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
136 East de la Guerra, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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, 2024
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Venue: Rincon Beach Club (3811 Santa Claus Ln, Carpinteria)
Link:https://www.hospiceofsb.org/compassionate-care-of-carpinteria-ccc/

MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET offers an extraordinary twist of fate when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley come together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever.

Tickets starting at $26!

Join us for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and MUSIC. Our silent and live auctions feature exciting experiences, baskets, and services. Help keep choral music alive in our community, and have a good time, too!

Parking is available onsite or at the public boat launch area on 1212 Anchors Way Dr

Join the Ventura County Interfaith Community at 7:00 PM on February 26th as we host a trio of speakers from the Holy Land.

Ghadir Haney, a renowned and highly influential Muslim social activist, hails from the city of Acre.
Fr. Saba Haj is the leader of a 5,000-member Christian-Arab-Orthodox Church in the town of Iblin.
Rabbi Or Zohar serves as the Reform Rabbi of the Misgav region and also directs the Spirit of the Galilee Association (SOG).
The three individuals serve as representatives of the greater SOG’s inter-religious leadership group. Comprised of approximately 25 religious and community leaders from the Galilee region, these group members share a common vision of peace and equality between Arabs and Jews. Together, they actively initiate projects that bridge their respective communities. Through their partnership and collaborative efforts, they exemplify that “Peace in the Middle East” is not merely an unattainable dream, but a living reality embraced by numerous Arabs and Jews who reject the grip of hatred and violence, even amidst the tragic circumstances of today.

In a world marred by divisive discourse, polarization, and escalating international tensions, the message delivered by this delegation resonates far beyond the slopes of the Galilee region’s
mountains.

Our host for the evening will be Saint Columba’s Episcopal Church in Camarillo (1251 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo, 93010). The event is open to all, so feel free to invite friends and family that may be interested. The event is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted.

Join Maureen McGuire, CEO of the Farm Bureau of Ventura County to learn how our local farmers navigate in this agriculturally rich region. Ventura County farmers cultivate an array of high-quality produce year-round. Water scarcity, labor costs, and the encroachment of urbanization pose challenges to our resilient farmers. Gain insights into the strategies and innovations Ventura County's farmers employ to address these hurdles. Maureen will discuss the delicate balance between development and preserving agricultural land, and the importance of sustainable growth.

Bio:
As of January 2022, Maureen Kelly McGuire has taken the chief executive officer position at the Farm Bureau of Ventura Country, vacated by John Krist upon his retirement. She holds a BA from Idaho State University, an MA from The New School University, and a Six Sigma Black Belt from the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering. With experience in Design-Build Engineering and Construction, Farm Labor Contracting, and Farming Operations she hopes to bring her multi-faceted background and growing perspective to continue the Farm Bureau of Ventura County’s long history of service and support of the agricultural industry.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people 50+ years of age, seeking intellectual stimulation through university level courses (without the pressure of grades) for the sake of learning and social engagement.