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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.

Fire and water are ubiquitous symbols in world religions. Together and separately, they can symbolize a life giving force, destruction, purification, and inspiration. On March 18th at 7:00 PM, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will explore the use of these elements in three religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Unitarian Universalism.

This event will take place at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (1251 Las Posas Rd., Camarillo, 93010). Speakers will include Rabbi Michael Lotker (Judaism), Rev. Dr. Michael Anderson (Christianity) and Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford (Unitarian Universalism).

As with all of our events, this event is free and open to all, so please share freely with friends and family you feel may be interested.

Dance Party to Celebrate Women!

Celebrate your power! Protest for your rights! Dance up State St! Join World Dance For Humanity and Women's March SB for a Dance Party rally at De La Guerra Plaza and then a dance march up State St. Let's show this administration they can't take our joy away! Saturday March 8, starting at noon.

2025 Solvang Custom Knife Show Returns April 25-26, Showcasing the Finest Handcrafted Blades

The 2025 Solvang Custom Knife Show will take place April 25-26 at Craft House at Corque, 420 Alisal Road, Solvang, Calif., bringing together the world’s top knifemakers for a two-day showcase of custom, museum-quality blades.
The event features some of the most respected artisans in the industry, including Michael Walker, Rick Genovese, David Longworth, Dennis Friedly, and Jim Sornberger, as well as up and coming makers. Attendees will have the opportunity to view and purchase rare, handcrafted knives and meet the makers behind them.
Event Details
📅 DATES: April 25-26, 2025
📍 LOCATION: Craft House at Corque, 420 Alisal Road, Solvang, Calif.
🎟️ TICKETS: Available at the door – $20 for a one-day pass, $35 for a two-day pass
Event Highlights

Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is hosting a tour of McGrath Family Farm in Camarillo on Saturday, March 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The tour is part of SEEAG’s “Farm Day Every Day,” a series of free community events held throughout the year in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

Attendees will tour the farm grounds, learn about how produce and flowers grow year-round and see firsthand the day-to-day life of local farmers. Guests will also participate in a strawberry U-Pick opportunity and learn about Farmivore, a local farmer-owned food hub.

The McGrath family has been farming on the coast of Southern California for five generations. Leading the tour are Phil McGrath, Michael Roberts, and Arianna Bozzolo. Representatives from the Rodale Institute will also be part of the tour and talk about their work in organic research at the farm.

Free coffee, pastries and fruit will be provided. The tour is limited to 60 people and is suitable for all ages. Online ticket registration opens on Friday, March 21. To learn how to register, go to https://www.seeag.org/farm-day-every-day.

Prime Time Band is a vibrant group of more than seventy-five amateur musicians (ages 40-90+) with a mission to provide free concerts for the greater Santa Barbara community. Their FREE Spring Concert will kick off the band's 30th Anniversary Celebration year with surprise guests and memories of past performances. Immerse yourself in an afternoon of thrilling symphonic band classics from Gustav Holst and Sousa, to the upbeat swing of Dave Brubeck and the stirring music from the hit film Top Gun. Dynamic director Dr. Paul Mori brings enthusiasm, charisma and energy to the podium.

A singer/songwriter currently splitting his time between Los Angeles, CA and Nashville, TN, Jeffrey has had his songs recorded by artists like Matchbox Twenty, Eli Young Band, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Jon Pardi, and many others. As an artist himself, he has amassed over 70 million streams and has toured the world.

The Sedalia Ragtime Orchestra, led by Fifty and Better instructor Cary Ginell, consists of local musicians who are devoted to presenting the authentic music of the ragtime era. Some play music professionally, but most do it for the love of performing. The group includes teachers, retirees, and business professionals from a variety of fields.

The cost to attend this special performance is $10 per person, and tickets must be purchased in advance on our website. Ticket sales will close on Thursday, April 24 at 3pm. All community members are welcome! Directions and parking details will be sent to registrants the week before.

A companion lecture on the Ragtime era will take place on Wednesday, April 2. Visit the Fifty and Better website for details.

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

Wednesday, March 19 · 5:30 - 7pm PDT
Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Join historian Bill MacKinnon as he shares the never-told tale of how a well-educated but now-forgotten Irishman, Owen Hugh O’Neill, emigrated to the U. S. and then made his way across the American frontier to Santa Barbara by way of involvement in two of our country’s greatest undertakings of the 1850s: construction of the Pacific Wagon Road project; and prosecution of the Utah War of 1857-58. The full story of O’Neill’s travels and adventures before arriving here to practice medicine, marry into the Hill-Ortega family, and die heroically in 1875 is unknown even to his descendants, some of whom still live in this part of California.

About the Speaker
Bill is a respected historian and longtime member of the museum. For sixty-five years he has researched and written about the American West, producing five books and more than 130 journal articles. He is a former sheriff (presiding officer) of the Santa Barbara Corral of the Westerners. In his parallel business and public service careers, he has been a vice president of General Motors, chairman of Children’s Hospital of Michigan, and a veteran of USAF. He is an alumnus of Yale and the Harvard Business School.

You've listened to tribute bands, read books, and seen films about The Beatles... but we guarantee you've never seen a show quite like Bob Eubanks’ Backstage with The Beatles! 🤩

Bob has fascinating, hilarious, never-heard-before stories about his experiences with The Beatles, their manager Brian Epstein, and the screaming throngs of fans who attended the concerts. He has put together an entertaining one-of-a-kind show that will appeal to all audiences. Backstage with The Beatles combines seldom heard stories about the Fab Four, never before seen photos of the Bob and the band, and classic Beatles songs sung live onstage by Ticket to Ride, A tribute to the Beatles!

Ventura Music Festival is proud to present this show right here in Ventura on March 22nd at the Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach. Get your tickets today at venturamusicfestival.org