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Camerata Pacifica’s Baroque program “Strawberry Fields,” offering a unique glimpse into the vibrant musical and social fabric of 18th-century England, is a foot-stomping celebration of two iconic composers who, though they never met, shared a passion for music and dance: George Frideric Handel and Ignatius Sancho.

Featuring the return of audience favorites violinist Rachell Ellen Wong and baroque continuo band Ruckus, along with flutist Emi Ferguson, music director of Camerata Pacifica Baroque series, “Strawberry Fields” interweaves their unique arrangements of three of Handel's inventive trio sonatas with Sancho's upbeat 12 Country Dances for the Year 1779. The name of Camerata Pacifica’s program is inspired by the colorful title of one of the 12 movements in Sancho’s work: “Strawberries and Cream.”

Presented at four Southern California locations, the performances of the Baroque program are Tuesday, February 25, 7:30 pm, at The Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall in San Marino; Thursday, February 27, 8:00 pm, at Zipper Hall in Downtown Los Angeles; Friday, February 28, 7:00 pm, at Santa Barbara’s Music Academy of the West; and Sunday, March 2, 2025, 3:00 pm, at Thousand Oaks’ Janet and Ray Scherr Forum.

For tickets ($75 at The Huntington, Music Academy of the West, and Zipper Hall; $91, including fees, at Janet and Ray Scherr Forum) and information, visit www.cameratapacifica.org.

Camerata Pacifica’s Baroque program “Strawberry Fields,” offering a unique glimpse into the vibrant musical and social fabric of 18th-century England, is a foot-stomping celebration of two iconic composers who, though they never met, shared a passion for music and dance: George Frideric Handel and Ignatius Sancho.

Featuring the return of audience favorites violinist Rachell Ellen Wong and baroque continuo band Ruckus, along with flutist Emi Ferguson, music director of Camerata Pacifica Baroque series, “Strawberry Fields” interweaves their unique arrangements of three of Handel's inventive trio sonatas with Sancho's upbeat 12 Country Dances for the Year 1779. The name of Camerata Pacifica’s program is inspired by the colorful title of one of the 12 movements in Sancho’s work: “Strawberries and Cream.”

Presented at four Southern California locations, the performances of the Baroque program are Tuesday, February 25, 7:30 pm, at The Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall in San Marino; Thursday, February 27, 8:00 pm, at Zipper Hall in Downtown Los Angeles; Friday, February 28, 7:00 pm, at Santa Barbara’s Music Academy of the West; and Sunday, March 2, 2025, 3:00 pm, at Thousand Oaks’ Janet and Ray Scherr Forum.

For tickets ($75 at The Huntington, Music Academy of the West, and Zipper Hall; $91, including fees, at Janet and Ray Scherr Forum) and information, visit www.cameratapacifica.org.

Ross Gay, the author of the UCSB Reads 2025 book The Book of Delights: Essays will present a free, public talk in UCSB’s Campbell Hall, followed by Q&A and a book signing. This event is presented by UCSB Library in partnership with UCSB Arts & Lectures.

This event is free but advance registration through the Arts & Lectures portal is required. If you don't have an Arts & Lectures account, you will be asked to create one. This event will be photographed or recorded.

The Book of Delights is a collection of essays celebrating small, ordinary wonders. Written daily over one tumultuous year, Gay’s humorous, poetic and philosophical essays cover a wide range of topics. From a high five with a stranger to cradling a tomato seedling aboard an airplane, Gay reveals how staking out a space for joy brings us closer together.

Ross Gay won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry in 2015, the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award in 2016 and the PEN/Jean Stein Award in 2021. He is a faculty member in the English Department at Indiana University.

UCSB Reads is an award-winning program that brings the campus and Santa Barbara communities together to read a common book that explores compelling issues of our time. The program is sponsored by UCSB Library and the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and was started in 2007. Each year, a committee of faculty, staff, students, and community partners convene to select an intellectually stimulating, interdisciplinary book by a living author that appeals to a wide range of readers and can be incorporated into the UCSB curriculum.

For up-to-date details about UCSB Reads events, sponsors, and more, go to www.library.ucsb.edu/ucsbreads2025.

Step back in time for a Roaring 20s-inspired evening featuring a live swing band, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and exciting surprises at the historic El Paseo Restaurant. This elegant soirée commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake. It will support non-profit programming dedicated to preserving and educating the community about Santa Barbara’s history, resilience, and cultural heritage. Themed attire is encouraged so don your best 1920s ensemble and join us for an unforgettable evening!

Let your imagination take the lead at Crafternoons, every Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, in the EE Makerspace located above Art From Scrap. Join us for our artist-inspired Crafternoons, where we’ll explore creativity, sustainability, and the magic of upcycling! Each session, young makers will craft unique, eco-friendly projects using reclaimed materials while drawing inspiration from famous artists and architects.

Artful Eco Creations Include:
Dotted Flower Pins – Celebrate the bold patterns of Yayoi Kusama by designing vibrant wearable art pieces using upcycled materials and dot painting techniques.
Water Lily Collage Coasters – Take a cue from Claude Monet’s impressionist masterpieces to create dreamy, textured coasters from reclaimed paper and fabric.
Whimsical Towers – Build imaginative, colorful structures inspired by Antoni Gaudí using repurposed cardboard, bottle caps, and other found objects.

Come craft, create, and discover the joy of artful reuse! Sign up now!

Cost: $8.00 per person. Crafternoons are for kids ages 5 and up. Please note that our workshop is upstairs and utilizes hot glue guns. Adults must remain in the EE Makerspace with their child.

Let your imagination take the lead at Crafternoons, every Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm, in the EE Makerspace located above Art From Scrap. Join us for our artist-inspired Crafternoons, where we’ll explore creativity, sustainability, and the magic of upcycling! Each session, young makers will craft unique, eco-friendly projects using reclaimed materials while drawing inspiration from famous artists and architects.

Artful Eco Creations Include:
Dotted Flower Pins – Celebrate the bold patterns of Yayoi Kusama by designing vibrant wearable art pieces using upcycled materials and dot painting techniques.
Water Lily Collage Coasters – Take a cue from Claude Monet’s impressionist masterpieces to create dreamy, textured coasters from reclaimed paper and fabric.
Whimsical Towers – Build imaginative, colorful structures inspired by Antoni Gaudí using repurposed cardboard, bottle caps, and other found objects.

Come craft, create, and discover the joy of artful reuse! Sign up now!

Cost: $8.00 per person. Crafternoons are for kids ages 5 and up. Please note that our workshop is upstairs and utilizes hot glue guns. Adults must remain in the EE Makerspace with their child.

Join Our Monthly Sewing & Mending Club! Pre-registration is required.

Discover the joy of creating and repairing with our welcoming community at the EE Makerspace. Whether you’re a seasoned sewer or just beginning your sewing journey, our monthly club is the perfect place to bring your creative projects to life.

On the 2nd Wednesday of the month, we invite you to join us with your sewing ideas, projects, or mending needs. Our Makerspace is equipped with nine sewing machines and a wide array of materials to fuel your creativity. Plus, our knowledgeable staff is always on hand to offer guidance, tips, and tricks to help you bring your vision to reality.

From crafting personalized garments to reviving old favorites through expert mending techniques, there’s no limit to what you can achieve with our supportive community by your side.

Join us for an evening of creativity, camaraderie, and crafting excellence. Your next sewing adventure awaits at the EE Makerspace. See you there!

Join us for a night of creativity, camaraderie, and crafting excellence in our Monthly Crochet and Knitting Circle!

We invite you to drop in with a recent project and any fiber arts questions you may have. Our knowledgeable staff will be there to offer tips and tricks to help bring your project to life.

Crochet hooks, knitting needles, stitch counters, and yarn will be available and all participants will leave with a ball of yarn each month. Open to seasoned pros and beginners, ages 13 and up.

ReFrame brings together artists, culture-makers, and innovators to share strategies, connect with peers, and shape our region’s creative future. Through series of lightning talks, hands-on workshops, strategic planning sessions, and dedicated IRL connection time, our program has been designed to not only advance your creative practice, but also building meaningful relationships and helping craft a bold vision for Ventura County’s creative economy.

Sunday, April 6th, 2025 / 10am-6pm

Tickets @ $28.52+fees each. Grab your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/reframe-ventura-county-tickets-1255090121339?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a conversation between long-time local activist and author Jane Honikman and historian Rachel Louise Moran (University of North Texas) on postpartum depression and parental mental health. This event celebrates the establishment of the Jane Honikman Papers at UCSB Library’s Special Research Collections and the publication of Moran’s new book, Blue: A History of Postpartum Depression in America, which draws on the collection.

Honikman and Moran will explore the lasting impact of Honikman’s leadership of national and international non-profit organizations such as Postpartum Education for Parents (PEP) in Santa Barbara, the remarkable historical shifts in approaches to postpartum depression, and the crucial importance of parental mental health for families and communities.

The event is cosponsored by the UCSB Center for Feminist Futures and the Health Justice and Community Initiative, and held in conjunction with UCSB Reads 2025.

This event may be photographed or recorded.