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The Santa Barbara chapter of the national organization Association for Women in Communications presents Summer Networking and Art-Themed Happy Hour at its next meeting, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on June 8. The meeting will be held at the Sullivan Goss located at 11 E. Anapamu, Santa Barbara.

Jumpstart your summer with an art-themed happy hour—an evening of lively conversation, wine, and snacks in the artful galleries of Sullivan Goss. This annual event is a special opportunity to hear what’s happening in Santa Barbara’s art scene and network with members at the same time. Let us know if you’re an artist, and we’ll tag your id with an “ask me about my art” badge.

We hope to see you for this night of socializing and fun! For specifics, visit awcsb.org for details.

The Lompoc Concert Association heralds spring with a performance by the Covenant Brass Sextet at the First United Methodist Church, 925 N. F St, on Saturday, March 5th. Formed in 2016 by a group of professional musicians and educators in the San Francisco Bay area, the ensemble’s members perform regularly with northern California orchestras, jazz and chamber ensembles, as well as domestic and international tours. Having embraced performing online during the pandemic, Covenant Brass is excited to share live music with a Lompoc audience. The artists include Daniel Santos and Mike Pakaluk, trumpet; Craig Hansen, horn; Esther Armendariz, trombone; Andrew Hill, bass trombone; and Johnathan Hsu, tuba. Covenant Brass’ repertoire encompasses classical, jazz, and popular genres from Mozart to Silvestri’s “Theme from the Avengers.” Ensemble trumpet player Pakaluk’s name is familiar to Lompoc musicians. HIs performances, talent and community engagement while band director at Cabrillo HS and Vandenberg Middle School 2006-2011 are still remembered. Tickets available at the door: Adults: $25, Students: $5, Active Military: $15 Doors open at 6:45pm on March 5; performance begins at 7:30pm More information available at LompocConcert.org and on FaceBook and Instagram or phone 805-588-5971.

What’s it like to refresh a familiar brand? Join the Association for Women in Communications-Santa Barbara chapter as panelists Ana Papakhian (Music Academy), Jaime Eschette (SB Botanic Garden), and Gretchen Lieff (La Lieff Wines) talk about the whys and hows of rethinking their brands and give you some tips for yours.

Museum Director, Martha Gentry, will present information on the St. Francis Dam catastrophe which happened on March 11, 1928. Author John Nichols will tell how he came to write his book, "St. Francis Dam."

The war in Iran enters its 6th week as the search continues for the missing U.S. service member who bailed out of a fighter jet shot down over Iran on Friday.

Stuart Delery will replace her. Also, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will advise the White House on public engagement and Julie Rodriguez will be promoted to senior advisor.

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic to preview the College Football Playoff and upcoming bowl season games.

Fans who pre-ordered new albums by Lil Wayne and The Weeknd on vinyl got a rude awakening: More than half the songs that appeared on the streaming version were missing on the LP.

With county revenue projected to slow, plan for upcoming fiscal year calls for using some reserve funds to maintain the status quo

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to food blogger Adam Gallagher about the dangers of depending on AI for recipe generation.