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A host of beloved authors have new books hitting shelves this week, including a memoir by humorist Barry, a Mark Twain bio by Chernow and essays by Richard Russo.

Nearly seven decades since they emerged from San Francisco's North Beach club scene to introduce the sounds of folk music into the mainstream and take the world by storm, The Kingston Trio return to their native California for their 2024 "Keep The Music Playing" national tour.

Credited for sparking the "American Folk Revival" or folk movement of the late 50s and early 60s with their commercial success (which at one point accounted for approximately 15% of Capitol records sales), and known for hits such as "Tom Dooley," "M.T.A. (The Man Who Never Returned)," and "Where Have All The Flowers Gone," The Kingston Trio will appear for ONE NIGHT ONLY on Tuesday, April 9 at The Lobero Theatre (33 E. Canon Perdido St.) in Santa Barbara. Tickets start at $26 for students and range from $51 - $76 for the general public (plus fees) and are available via loberotheatre.com, by calling (805) 963-0761 or 1-888-4LOBERO (1-888-456-2376), or at the box office. Showtime is 7 P.M.

Formed in 1956 by Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds, and Dave Guard (replaced by John Stewart at the height of the group's popularity in 1961), The Kingston Trio is one of the longest-operating bands touring today. Though the group has undergone multiple personnel changes and its founding members have since passed away, the music of The Kingston Trio lives on with the passing of the torch to three new members with intrinsic ties to the original: Mike Marvin (adopted son of founding member Reynolds), Tim Gorelangton (friend of Reynolds since boyhood and one of the few to record with him), and Buddy Woodward (who toured with the Trio). All three personally remember the iconic trio's performances as folk music made its extraordinary ascent to the pinnacle of popular culture at the top of the music charts--perhaps part of the reason its newest members sound so much like the original Trio.

Cited as an influence by recording artists as musically and generationally diverse as Bob Dylan, Crosby, Stills & Nash, and The Eagles, to comedian and banjo player Steve Martin, to contemporary artists such as the multi-Grammy® nominated Mumford & Sons and The Avett Brothers, The Kingston Trio occupies a unique, preeminent position in American musical history.

“I am proud to continue The Kingston Trio tradition and to share the music Nick, Dave, Bob, and John performed and getting audiences everywhere up and singing with us,” noted Mike Marvin, adding, “It’s all the more gratifying to perform this music for all the fans and to 'Keep the Music Playing."

For more information on The Kingston Trio ‘Keep The Music Playing’ Tour and tickets, please visit www.kingstontrio.

JOIN US FOR A CAPTIVATING FREE LECTURE EXPLORING THE REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF THE ENDANGERED CALIFORNIA CONDOR AND THE ORIGINS OF THE GROUNDBREAKING CAPTIVE BREEDING PROGRAM.
Join Friends of California Condors Wild and Free for a captivating free lecture exploring the remarkable journey of the California Condor! Discover the origins of the groundbreaking captive breeding program. Learn how cutting-edge genetic research has reshaped our understanding of condor pedigrees, and get an insider’s look at the decision-making process behind where young, captive-bred condors are released into the wild. We’ll also discuss the current status of wild condor populations and the profound impact of breeding and release efforts on their survival.
Our guest speaker, Mr. Steve Kirkland, is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Field Coordinator for the California Condor Recovery Program. He will speak to the public in the Topping Room at the Ventura Public Library located at 651 E. Main St. from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
During the late 1990’s, Steve worked as a wildlife biologist releasing and monitoring condors in the newly released Southern California flock. In 2001 Steve transferred to the Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office where he worked for over a decade on a variety of endangered species projects. He returned to the California Condor Recovery Program in 2012 in his current role where he works closely with the condor field and captive breeding programs, USFWS leadership, researchers, non-lead outreach specialists and other agency and NGO partners all working to help recover the California Condor.
The California condor was listed as an endangered species in 1967. In 1987 California Condors were on the verge of extinction with only 27 alive, as the last free flying condor, AC9, was taken from the wild. In 1992, the Service began reintroducing captive-bred condors to the wild to reestablish the population. Today, there are over 560 birds with over half of them flying free in the wild in various populations including California, Arizona, and Baja Mexico. The California Condor is a resident of the local area and can be found in the mountains behind Ojai, Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru, and Santa Barbara.
Friends of California Condors Wild and Free is a nonprofit 501c3 all volunteer organization, that has the mission to enhance public awareness of the endangered California Condor and ensure that they are protected, healthy, and free.
Come learn about the endangered California Condor, North America’s largest bird. Learn how you can help the California Condor recovery effort. Become a volunteer! Be informed!
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On location at the Museum of Natural History Gladwin Planetarium, learn to recognize the constellations of the night sky and track the motions of planets. Additional topics from astronomy and mythology will be used to help us to understand our place in the universe. Unravel the Secrets of the Night Sky takes place on Wednesdays, starting March 30 through April 13. Classes will be held 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Course ID: 24129 Date: Wednesdays, March 30 - April 13 Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Format: In-Person Location: Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History: Gladwin Planetarium Class cost: $19 Instructor: Krissie Cook Contact: Register online at https://www.sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning. For assistance with registration, call (805) 683-8205.

Celebrate the Earth with CMATO and CReATE STUDIO and join us in the galleries as we explore how something old can become new again! Bring a handful of items that you would normally throw away plus a few things that can be recycled and together we'll incorporate them into a beautiful communal mural while discussing ways we can help protect the planet. The mural will then go on display in the Museum for our community to enjoy. Admission to Family Art Day is free for museum members and a $6 donation for non-members. All materials will be provided. Members, use promo code CMATOMEMBER

NAMBA’s Playwrights’ Splash Festival, 5 Cultures and 5 Perspectives in 5 Shows presenting 5 Years or 5 Minutes, Sunday, August 6, 7 pm. Written and performed by Jonatan Pinke, directed by MJ Karmi. Winner Hollywood Producers Encore Award. Nominated for Best Solo Show & Splash Award at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Based on a true experience, a young man says goodbye to his family and friends to find his story. With only a backpack, while Covid closes borders, he finds himself on the streets of Spain scared, hungry and in a lot of pain. See how he survives it all with an epic tale of adventure to tell.

Parents can have an evening to themselves while their kids have fun under supervised care at the Yarrow Family YMCA, Friday, August 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

While parents spend the event out, their kids will enjoy a night of carnival games, races, prizes, and basketball gym free play. All activities are led by YMCA staff.

The cost is $20 per child (YMCA members) and $30 per child (non-YMCA members). The minimum age is 4 (must be able to use the restroom on their own).

The Yarrow Y is at 31105 Thousand Oaks Blvd. in Westlake Village. For more information and to register, go to https://www.sevymca.org/events.

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.

Please join the Santa Barbara Prime Time Band, directed by Dr. Paul Mori, in a Holiday Music Celebration and Community Sing-Along on Friday December 15th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on the State Street steps of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Guest vocalists Gary Smith and Miriam Dance and the Dos Pueblos High School Choir, directed by Courtney Anderson, will be joining the band in a selection of holiday favorites that include everything from traditional carols to contemporary classics. Bring the entire family to sit back and relax, and then be immersed in a community sing-along. This event is sponsored by Downtown Santa Barbara.

The 78th Ojai Music Festival, June 6 to 9, 2024, welcomes as Music Director pianist Mitsuko Uchida, one of the most universally admired artists of our time. The Festival will include more than 20 concerts and free events in the beautiful setting of the Ojai Valley with programs that span from Uchida’s lifelong exploration of the Mozart piano concertos to music by some of today’s most compelling composers.
The 2024 Festival welcomes Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Brentano String Quartet, violinist Alexi Kenney, cellist Jay Campbell, harpist Julie Smith Phillips and introduces soprano Lucy Fitz Gibbon, percussionist Sae Hashimoto, accordionist Ljubinka Kulisic and bassist Rick Stotijn to Ojai audiences.