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The films all scored 6% or less on the Tomatometer. Topping the list — all with a 0% rating: Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever, One Missed Call and Left Behind.

Nobody paying attention for the past 24 months would be surprised to see Indiana — yes, Indiana — leading the way into this year's College Football Playoff.

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is pleased to present “Southern California Beach Culture from George Freeth to World War II” a lecture by Patrick Moser taking place on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. The presentation, incorporating some of the stories from Moser’s book, Surf & Rescue, will be enhanced with original photographs of the people and places who built California beach culture in the first half of the 20th century. Cost is free for SBMM’s Navigator Circle Members, $10 for all other members, and $20 for members of the public. There will also be a pre-lecture reception for members only from 6:15-6:45 p.m. Learn more about the event and register here: https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/santa-barbara-maritime-museum-presents-southern-california-beach-culture-from-george-freeth-to-world-war-ii-a-lecture-with-patrick-moser/

Moser’s presentation introduces the early history of California beach culture as we recognize it today—surfing, lifeguards, and the image of California’s beaches as places of fun, health, and sex appeal. The arc of that story began with the arrival of native-Hawaiian George Freeth in Southern California in 1907. He made headlines with his rescue of seven fishermen, an act of heroism that highlighted his innovative lifeguarding techniques; but he also funded California's first surf club and coached both male and female athletes including Olympic swimming champion and “father of modern surfing” Duke Kahanamoku. Freeth combined surfing and lifeguarding to create the foundation of what would become an important part of the Golden State’s global identity.

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

Camerata Pacifica, noted for its adventurous musical offerings, continues its season with an intriguing program of remarkable works for percussion and piano that features two sets of musical spouses, April 1-6, 2025, at four Southern California locations.

The musical athleticism of acclaimed piano duo Ran Dank and Soyeon Kate Lee, spouses who “produce an entirely unified sound… (and) fool our ears into believing all the notes are coming from a single musician” (The Berkshire Edge) is showcased on Stravinsky’s electrifying The Rite of Spring for Piano Four Hands. They also perform Poulenc’s Elegie for Two Pianos, a tender and beautiful memorial to a friend, and J.S. Bach’s Three Chorale Preludes, arranged for piano duo by Hungarian composer György Kurtág.

Camerata Pacifica Principal Percussionist Ji Hye Jung and percussionist W. Lee Vinson, spouses as well and both lauded for their extraordinary talent and enthralling performances, join Dank and Lee to let their mallets fly on Bartók’s landmark Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion.

The performances are Tuesday, April 1, 7:30 pm, at The Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall in San Marino; Thursday, April 3, 8:00 pm, at Zipper Hall in Downtown Los Angeles; Friday, April 4, 7:00 pm, at Santa Barbara’s Music Academy of the West; and Sunday, April 6, 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.

The Lompoc Valley Master Chorale, directed by Kathleen Abrams Hacker, proudly presents this year’s Holiday Concert: Sing We Now of Christmas to be held at 3:00pm on Saturday December 6, 2025, First United Methodist Church, 925 N. “F” Street, Lompoc, CA.
Come and join us for a festive afternoon filled with a sparkling mix of classic carols and joyful surprises that will be sure to help start your holiday season off right! With family favorites like The Little Drummer Boy, Walking in the Air, It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, our traditional audience sing-along medley and more, this is going to be a holiday concert to be remembered. Bring your whole family to this One-Day-Only performance to celebrate the joy and spirit of the holiday season!

Featured performers on the program include our Lompoc Valley Master Chorale Youth Chorale, Santa Barbara String Quartet and other special guest instrumentalists.

Sing We Now of Christmas will take place on Saturday December 6, 2025 at First United Methodist Church 925 North “F” St., Lompoc, CA. 3:00 PM. Tickets are available at: Chapter Two Bookstore,1137 North H St., #Q, Lompoc Valley Florist, 322 North H St. or from Chorale Members.

Ticket prices are $20 General Admission, $5 for Students under 18 (with ID) and Children 13 and under are Free. Tickets are available from Chorale members or at the door on the performance night. For more information please visit our website, lvmasterchorale.org

MARK HUMMEL Harp Blowout Producer, Grammy nominee/Blues Award winner/author/harp man started playing harmonica in 1970 and has gone on to become one of the premier blues harmonica players of his generation. Hummel has been featured on over thirty recordings since 1985 including the Grammy nominated 2013 Blind Pig release ‘Remembering Little Walter’ (a recording of a Mark Hummel Blues Harmonica Blowout). “Mark Hummel came of age in the early ’70’s at the height of rock and roll, like many of his peers went and bought a harmonica and hasn’t stopped playing since. A specialist in West Coast Blues, he is a seasoned showman who knows more than a thing or two about how to please an audience.” (The New Yorker)
RJ MISCHO is considered by critics and fans worldwide to be in the upper echelon of today’s great Harp players and singers. RJ’s music is drenched in the grease of the juke joint shuffles that have stayed in style since before they called it Rock & Roll. “Mischo’s magnificent tone, formidable chops, and affable, self-assured vocals…” make him a top entertainer; the kind of entertainer that only 25 years of touring experience will bring to the stage.

Brittney Burchett is a 30 year old from Ventura, California. She began singing on stage at the age of 6 and started singing even before she could speak. Music has always been a big part of her life, but she didn’t start writing it until she was 16 (when she first picked up the guitar). Since then, she has written over 300 original songs in multiple bands and other musical projects. Her singing styles include but aren’t limited to jazz, blues, R&B, punk, country, rock, and even a little opera. She is mostly compared to the late singer Janis Joplin.

Studio Channel Islands Art Center (SCIART) invites the community to the opening reception of Emergence 2024 on Saturday, February 3 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The reception will feature opening remarks from SCIART President Don Harper, California Lutheran University President Lori E. Varlotta, PhD and Camarillo Mayor Tony Trembley. The exhibition features a juried selection of junior, seniors, and recent graduates from local colleges and universities and will be on view in the gallery from February 3 – February 23, 2024. The exhibition will be open in the main gallery at 2222 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93010. Admission to the opening reception and gallery is free and plenty of free parking is available. For more information visit https://studiochannelislands.org/emergence-2024/.