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Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Central Coast at SCAPE’s (Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment) annual juried Fall Show, Central Coast Reflections. Held at the prestigious Music Academy of the West in Lehmann Hall, this two-day event not only celebrates stunning local art, but also supports a vital cause—benefiting environmental education nonprofit Explore Ecology.

The show opens on Friday, September 13th at 2:30 pm, with a catered reception from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Event highlights include a Painting Demonstration by renowned artist Kevin Gleason on Saturday, September 14th at noon. The exhibition will also be open on Saturday, September 14th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Enjoy free parking at the Music Academy of the West, located at 1070 Fairway Rd in Santa Barbara.

The juror for the exhibit is Tom Henderson, a well-known fixture of the Santa Barbara art community and a member of the Oak Group. Some of Tom’s work will be on display.

Explore and purchase artwork inspired by the natural splendor of the Central Coast, knowing that your participation supports Explore Ecology’s innovative programs. Don’t miss this opportunity to support local art, artists, and environmental education!

SCAPE fosters camaraderie and artistic growth among its members while organizing art events that benefit non-profit environmental organizations. Learn more at https://scape.wildapricot.org

Lecture and Presentation on the Joy of International Travel. VIP Meet and Greet Tickets Available.

Rick Steves, the renowned public television and radio personality, and host of the beloved show “Travel with Rick Steves,” is set to grace the stage at the iconic Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara on Friday, February 21, 2025. This special event marks the 50th anniversary celebration of TV Santa Barbara, a golden milestone for our local community television station. Steves, a dedicated advocate for community media, has captivated audiences with his passion for travel through the public airwaves for many years. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor the legacy of community television and the enduring spirit of exploration that Steves embodies.

With the VIP tickets you get to experience an exclusive opportunity to mingle with the esteemed Rick Steves at a special VIP reception and meet-and-greet in the enchanting Arlington Courtyard before the main event, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. With only 150 VIP tickets available, this intimate gathering promises a unique chance to engage with the renowned personality in a more personal setting. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable experience and create lasting memories with Rick Steves. Secure your VIP ticket today for a truly exceptional evening.

Ventura, CA — Now more than ever, we need to gather as a community. Quilt Project Gold Coast invites you to join their annual World AIDS Day vigil on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 5:30 PM on the front steps of Ventura City Hall (501 Poli Street, near Downtown Ventura).
This year’s event honors those lost to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and raises awareness for continued efforts in prevention and care. The event will feature a powerful display of the AIDS Memorial Quilts, which will be visible from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM, leading into the vigil from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
Event Highlights:
• Introduction by Quilt Project Gold Coast President Keith Coffman-Grey
• Invocations from Rev. Melissa Campbell Langdell, Rev. Dana Worsnop, and others
• Musical Performance by Mark Lager
• City of Ventura Proclamation Reading by Councilman Doug Halter
Following the program, attendees will have the opportunity to light a candle in memory of their loved ones. Battery-powered candles, generously provided by the City of Ventura, will be distributed to all participants during the vigil’s period of silence.
If you are unable to attend the vigil, you are encouraged to visit the Quilt display earlier in the afternoon between 2:00 PM and 5:30 PM. This year’s exhibition includes several newly added panels, each a poignant reminder of the lives lost.
Let us come together as a community to honor, remember, and advocate for a future free from AIDS.

Sustainably harvested white and red “silver tipped” fir trees from Northern California will be available for pickup on Saturday, November 30 in Ventura County and Sunday, December 1 in Santa Barbara County during “Christmas On The Ranch.” Pick-up locations are at Petty Ranch (11971 Darling Rd., Ventura) and Farm Supply Company (700 McMurray Rd., Buellton). Proceeds from the Christmas tree fundraiser will help support Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) agriculture education and healthy eating programs for kids in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.

Pickup time is from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Petty Ranch and 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Farm Supply Company. The trees are harvested in the northern Sierra Nevada mountain range to reduce overgrowth and fire risk and then donated to SEEAG. Trees are 6’ to 10’ tall. The cost is $200 per tree. For each tree sold, a matching $250 will be donated by SEEAG board members. SEEAG is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization so all tree purchases are tax-deductible. Trees can be pre-ordered by going to https://www.seeag.org/christmas-at-the-ranch. For questions about delivery, call 805-892-8155 or email info@seeag.org.

The town, the myth, the legend. If you’ve ever wondered if Carpinteria really is The World’s Safest Beach, which legend of Chismahoo is the real one, or if, indeed, Trader Joe’s is coming to town, you won’t want to miss Carpinteria Myths and Misinformation, the first in the 2025 Talk & Talkback Speaker Series hosted by the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History on Feb. 3 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the museum, 956 Maple Ave. in downtown Carpinteria.

Facilitated by Amy Orozco, Carpinteria Myths and Misinformation will take a look at some of the myths Carpinterians hold about themselves and their community. “The focus will be on the ‘Talkback’ part of the series. This isn’t going to be a Carpinteria-according-to-me lecture,” said Orozco, a museum board of trustee and local journalist. “We’re looking forward to conversation and learning about what others think. Attendees don’t have to join in the conversation, but they certainly will be encouraged to.”

Carpinteria Myths and Misinformation is free for Carpinteria Valley Museum members and $10 for nonmembers. The next talk in the series is Rincon Point and the California Dream with Stephen Bates and Vince Burns scheduled for 5 p.m. on March 20 at the museum.

For more information on the Talk & Talkback Speaker Series, volunteering at the museum, or other questions, call (805) 684-3112, email info@carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org, or visit carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.

An illustrious panel of Vietnam Veterans will speak at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History on Friday, May 16 as the next talk in the Talk & Talkback speaker series. Panelists include Lt. Col. Patricia Rumpza (US Air Force, Santa Barbara), Lt. Gen. Fred Lopez (US Marines, Santa Barbara), Tom Elliott (US Marines, Santa Barbara), Craig Belknapp (US Marines, Carpinteria), and Peter Bie (US Army, Carpinteria). Personal remembrances of the war period and reflections on the legacy of the Vietnam War will be the focus of the panel.

The 2025 Talk & Talkback Speaker Series is hosted by the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History. The Vietnam War: Personal Recollections 50 Years On will be presented in partnership with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 218 Santa Barbara and will be held on May 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the museum, 956 Maple Ave. in downtown Carpinteria. The talk is free for members of the museum and veterans, and $10 for visitors.
"We're looking forward to this important discussion of the Vietnam War period and are honored to host a robust panel of Veterans at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History in partnership with VVA Chapter 218" said Jayme Yahr, the museum's director. "We hope community members will come together at the event to share stories in a collegial and history-focused space.”

For more information on the Talk & Talkback Speaker Series, volunteering at the museum, or other questions, call (805) 684-3112, email info@carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org, or visit carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.

“Of course, calling it a silent film is a misnomer – there will be plenty of music, and jazz is like a conversation between the players so there’ll be no shortage of dialogue.” – Wynton Marsalis

LOUIS is a captivating blend of vintage cinema and contemporary musical brilliance. This unique event features a silent film based loosely on the childhood of Louis Armstrong, a pivotal figure in jazz history, brought to life with a live score composed and performed by the renowned jazz musician Wynton Marsalis, Cecile Licad and an 11-piece all-star jazz ensemble. Directed by Dan Pritzker and shot in beautiful sepia tones by Academy Award-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond as a modern reimagining of early silent film, LOUIS (originally released in 2010) is an homage to Louis Armstrong and the birth of American music. The grand alleys and cemeteries of 1907 New Orleans provide a backdrop of magic for 6-year-old Louis as he navigates the colorful intricacies of life in the city and acquires his first cornet.

Winner of nine Grammy awards and a Pulitzer Prize in music, Wynton Marsalis is one of the most outstanding jazz musicians and trumpeters of this – or any other – generation. A favorite among jazz musicians and audiences worldwide, he is a brilliant composer and a bandleader in the tradition of Duke Ellington, and the driving creative force behind Jazz at Lincoln Center’s creation and success. Don’t miss this nearly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Wynton Marsalis in this very special immersive experience. (LOUIS: Dan Pritzker, 2010, R, 90 min.)

The film is rated “R” – Restricted (Some Sexual Content)

Up next in the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History’s Talk & Talkback Speaker Series will be Jim Campos’s talk about the art of citrus crate labels. Campos, Carpinteria historian, educator, and former editor of the Citrus Label Society’s bi-monthly newsletter, The Citrus Peal, will provide a historical overview of citrus crate labels related to Carpinteria and Santa Barbara between 1885 and 1955. This illustrated history of one of Carpinteria's most historically important industries will include many rarely seen labels, as well as details of the varying types and styles of labels from decades past.

The 2025 Talk & Talkback Speaker Series is hosted by the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History. The Art of the Citrus Crate Label will be held on Thursday, July 10th from 5 p. m. to 6 p.m. at the museum, 956 Maple Ave. in downtown Carpinteria. The talk is free for members of the museum and $10 per person for visitors.

"This talk is a special opportunity to learn from one of the leading scholars on and collectors of citrus crate labels," said Jayme Yahr, the museum's director. "Not only are the labels vibrant and informative from a citrus industry standpoint, but they are also an important aspect of local history.” For more information on the Talk & Talkback Speaker Series, volunteering at the museum, or other questions, call (805) 684-3112, email info@carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org, or visit carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org.

🎃 VFW Haunted Alley - Spooktacular Family Fun!
👻Location: VFW Post 1679, 3801 Market St, Ventura, CA
Dates: October 1–4, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25, 27–30 & Halloween Night – October 31
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM nightlyAdmission:

Adults: $20
Kids: $15
Children 10 and younger - FREE
Veterans with ID: FREE
Get ready for screams, laughter, and unforgettable memories at the VFW Haunted Alley!Join us for a frightfully fun time for the whole family, featuring:
🕸️ Haunted Alley – A spooky walk-through attraction with surprises around every corne
🎁 Children’s Gift Bags – Free treat bags for all kids!
🎨 Kids Pumpkin Painting Station – Get creative and take home your own pumpkin masterpiece!
🍔 BBQ Grill Out – Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks, and drinks at our family-friendly cookout!
👻 Halloween Night Costume Contest – Show off your best costume on October 31st and win spook-tacular prizes!
Support Your Local Veterans!All proceeds go to support programs for veterans and their families through VFW Post 1679.
Bring the whole family for a night of thrills, chills, and community fun!
🎟️ Get your tickets now – if you dare!

Santa Barbara Symphony- Mozart Requiem
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 3:00 PM

Attend "Conversations with KUSC" with on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel
Saturday Pre-Concert Chat | 6:30-7:00 PM
Sunday Pre-Concert Chat | 2:00-2:30 PM


The genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart revealed itself early, developed swiftly, and vanished all too soon. Nir Kabaretti leads the Santa Barbara Symphony, the Santa Barbara Symphony Chorus and soloists in the deeply affecting Requiem, the final testament that Mozart would never live to complete. Plus, the radiant Musica Celestis of Aaron Jay Kernis, and a newly commissioned work from the brilliant, colorful composer Andrea Tarrodi, her Double Trombone Concerto featuring The Symphony’s own Dillon MacIntyre and Swedish brass virtuoso Christian Lindberg.

The Artists
Nir Kabaretti, Conductor
Christian Lindberg, Trombone
Dillon MacIntyre, Trombone
Anastasia Malliaras, Soprano
Christina Pezzarossi, Mezzo-Soprano
Andrew Gilstrap, Bass-Baritone
Brad Bickhardt, Tenor
Santa Barbara Symphony Chorus

Repertoire
AARON JAY KERNIS | Musica Celestis
ANDREA TARRODI | Double Trombone Concerto (co-commissioned by The Symphony and Tonhalle Düsseldorf. Dedicated to Christian Lindberg, Daniel Téllez Gutiérrez, & Dillon MacIntyre)
MOZART | Requiem

For more info and tickets, visit: https://thesymphony.org/concerts-events/orchestra-concerts/mozart-requiem/