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Becoming one of the first public art collections following the French Revolution and one of the most visited art museums in the world, the Louvre has both a storied history and an incredible art collection. This course provides an overview of the history of the museum and how it came to be. We will explore the history of the French Academy and focus on some of the Louvre’s most renowned works of art, including the Nike of Samothrace and Venus de Milo, the Oath of the Horatii and the Raft of the Medusa, and, of course, the Mona Lisa.

Katherine E. Zoraster (M.A) is an Art Historian and a Professor of Art History at several local colleges specializing in Western art from the Renaissance to the 20th century. She graduated with a double major in English Literature and Art History from the University of California, Los Angeles. Following her undergraduate degree, she received a Master’s Degree with Distinction in Art History from the California State University at Northridge.

In addition to the courses Katherine teaches for other lifelong learning programs, she also works as an Adjunct Professor of Art History at Moorpark College and an Art History Instructor for the full-time program at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Arts. Katherine also serves as a commissioner for the Burbank Cultural Arts Commission and volunteers at the Burbank Animal Shelter. In her free time, Katherine is an avid runner and travels extensively.

Harbor Cove Cafe Presents
Movies by the Beach
Lilo & Stitch

Lilo & Stitch is a 2002 American animated science fiction comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures.[2][3] The 42nd Disney animated feature film, it was written and directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois (in their directorial debuts) and produced by Clark Spencer. It features Daveigh Chase and Sanders as the voices of the title characters, and also features the voices of Tia Carrere, David Ogden Stiers, Kevin McDonald, Ving Rhames, Jason Scott Lee, and Kevin Michael Richardson. It was the second of three Disney animated feature films (the first being Mulan, and the third Brother Bear) produced primarily at the Florida animation studio in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (named “Disney-MGM Studios” during its production) at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida.[4]

The film’s story revolves around two individuals: a Hawaiian girl named Lilo Pelekai, who is raised by her older sister Nani after their parents’ deaths, and the extraterrestrial creature Experiment 626, who is adopted by Lilo as her “dog” and renamed “Stitch”. Stitch, who was genetically engineered to cause chaos and destruction, initially uses Lilo to avoid recapture by the intergalactic federation, but they develop a close bond through the Hawaiian concept of ʻohana, or extended family, causing Stitch to reconsider his intended destructive purpose in order to keep his newfound family together.

Harbor Cove Cafe Presents
Cinema by the Sea - Lilo & Stitch
July 8th Dusk

Lilo & Stitch is a 2002 American animated science fiction comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures.[2][3] The 42nd Disney animated feature film, it was written and directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois (in their directorial debuts) and produced by Clark Spencer. It features Daveigh Chase and Sanders as the voices of the title characters, and also features the voices of Tia Carrere, David Ogden Stiers, Kevin McDonald, Ving Rhames, Jason Scott Lee, and Kevin Michael Richardson. It was the second of three Disney animated feature films (the first being Mulan, and the third Brother Bear) produced primarily at the Florida animation studio in Disney’s Hollywood Studios (named “Disney-MGM Studios” during its production) at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida.[4]

The film’s story revolves around two individuals: a Hawaiian girl named Lilo Pelekai, who is raised by her older sister Nani after their parents’ deaths, and the extraterrestrial creature Experiment 626, who is adopted by Lilo as her “dog” and renamed “Stitch”. Stitch, who was genetically engineered to cause chaos and destruction, initially uses Lilo to avoid recapture by the intergalactic federation, but they develop a close bond through the Hawaiian concept of ʻohana, or extended family, causing Stitch to reconsider his intended destructive purpose in order to keep his newfound family together.

Join Simon Kerry for a presentation on his new publication, "Miss Chase: Santa Barbara's Trailblazer", chronicling the life, prescience, importance and legacy of Pearl Chase and her work in Santa Barbara and beyond.

Pearl Chase’s strength of personality, maturity, intelligence and leadership qualities formed the bedrock that enabled her to look outwards and achieve so much in her lifetime.

In his book, Kerry traces Chase's early life and collegiate years at UC Berkeley through to her return to Santa Barbara and indelible impact on both California and the nation. During a tumultuous period in American history in the early twentieth century, she paved a way for not only the environmentalist movement but also for women's influence in politics in the federal and local civic spheres. Her compassionate, charitable nature extended to many cultural groups and causes, evident in her vocal support of protecting the lands and customs of Native Americans in the southwest.

The talk asks the questions: What can we learn from Pearl, her pioneering activities and the causes to which she tirelessly devoted herself? What is the enduring legacy of this remarkable woman?

Wednesday, February 7 · 5:30 - 7pm PST
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
136 East de la Guerra Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/miss-chase-santa-barbaras-trailblazer-tickets-777236173317?aff=oddtdtcreator

The much-anticipated community event, The Kindness Quest: A Family Adventure in Giving and Gratitude, will take place in Goleta on Saturday, May 4, 2024. This unique event is dedicated to fostering a kinder, more inclusive world by expanding the concept of family to encompass humans, our animal friends, and the broader community.

The Kindness Quest aims to celebrate and honor the bonds we share with children, mothers, and animals as integral members of our families. The event will feature various activities designed to promote kindness, empathy, and the spirit of giving back. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in fun and educational activities, all while supporting local non-profits that significantly impact our community.

Event highlights include:
• Interactive workshops and activities for all ages
• Collecting new socks for those in need
• Animal-themed activities with stuffed animals
• Origami crane folding
• Activities focusing on topics like regenerative farming and recycling opportunities
• A Special Listening Café hosted by hospice volunteers to emphasize compassionate listening
• Stories as openings to conversation with our children and each other
• Crafting Mother’s Day thank-you cards
• Opportunities to learn about and support local nonprofits

Participating Nonprofits are:

ASAP Cats • asapcats.org
Hospice of Santa Barbara • hospiceofsb.org
La Casa de Maria Retreat Center • lcdm.org
Organic Soup Kitchen • organicsoupkitchen.org
Sock It To ‘Em • donatesocks.org
Teaspoons • teaspoons.org

Julia Morgan, the first woman to earn an architect's license in California, was a prolific designer of hundreds of buildings. Among the more than 700 buildings in California that she designed, she is best known for her collaboration with publisher William Randolph Hearst and her work on Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California. This two-part lecture will look at her life and career, beginning with Julia being the first woman admitted to the architecture program at l'École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. This two-part lecture will also detail the conception and construction of this pioneering structure, while exploring the structures and the vast grounds. An expanded description can be found on the FAB website.

Katherine E. Zoraster is an Art Historian and a Professor of Art History at several local colleges specializing in Western art from the Renaissance to the 20th century. She graduated with a double major in English Literature and Art History from the University of California, Los Angeles. Following her undergraduate degree, she received a Master’s Degree with Distinction in Art History from the California State University at Northridge.

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.

It is during the time period of the Middle Ages in which Paris transformed from a small provincial city into an important commercial and religious center and the seat of the royal administration of the country. The Île de la Cité became the site of the royal palace and the new cathedral of Notre-Dame, begun in 1163. In the late 1100s, the collection of colleges on the Left Bank became one of the first and leading universities in Europe, while the Right Bank, where ports, central markets, artisans and merchants were located, became the commercial center of the city. Paris became a center for the creation of illuminated manuscripts and the birthplace of Gothic architecture. Despite civil wars, the plague, and foreign occupation, Paris became the most populous city in the Western world during the Medieval time period. This two-part lecture will focus on the development of art and architecture of the Middle Ages as centered and still visible in Paris.

Katherine E. Zoraster is an Art Historian and a Professor of Art History at several local colleges specializing in Western art from the Renaissance to the 20th century.


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

Thirty of Santa Barbara County’s top wineries will serve tastings, chefs will serve appetizers, and Grammy-nominated musicians will play jazz in a shady park at the 17th annual Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival on Saturday, June 10.

Singer Denise Donatelli will again lead her all-star “A Team” band of Los Angeles musicians from 1 to 4 p.m. in Lavinia Campbell Park in charming downtown Los Olivos.

Local makers of olive oil and related products will also be offering free samples and sales of their wares.

Enjoy signature cocktails and light bites while hobnobbing with more than 300 of the region’s top plant experts, collectors and aficionados. You’ll have the opportunity to bid on numerous rare and specimen plants and vie for the chance to take home exceptional botanical treasures. Featuring impressive contributions propagated in Lotusland’s nursery as well as donations from botanic gardens, universities, private collectors, landscape designers, horticulture specialists, and Southern California’s most esteemed nurseries, this is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about plants, and an opportunity to support the preservation and care of Lotusland’s extraordinary plant collections. Advanced reservations are required.

It is "a sensual, popular and monumental gesture," says Carine Rolland, the deputy mayor of Paris in charge of culture. The artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude came up with the idea before they died.