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Spread the word! The Newbury Park High School Band will hold its Winter Concert at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 2, 2021 in the Performing Arts Center at NPHS. Tickets are $10 at the door, cash or check. See you there!

Hello 2022! Bob Bernhardt returns to host an evening of Gershwin and other symphonic celebration favorites. Join baritone Cedric Barry, pianist Natasha Kislenko, and the full orchestra to ring in the New Year. This is your chance to sing-along with The Symphony!

Violin superstar Anne Akiko Meyers ignites the stage in a program of Latin and Spanish music, featuring Fandango - written for her by Mexican composer Arturo Marquez. PROGRAM Arturo Marquez | Danzón No. 2 Arturo Marquez | Fandango Violin Concerto Rimsy-Korsakov | Capriccio Espagnol

This year, Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) will hold their traditional celebration of reflection, special speakers, poetry, musical entertainment, and the lighting of their Tree of Remembrance to honor the many that are missed this holiday season, online via Zoom featuring event emcee Rev. Julia Hamilton on Wednesday, December 15th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. PDT. Although Hospice of Santa Barbara will not hold in-person ceremonies this year, for a suggested donation of $15, you will be able to dedicate a star on their Virtual Tree of Remembrance. You can showcase your star(s) with your loved one’s name, photo and a special message from you. Actual trees will still be displayed at each of the four locations. HSB will place traditional paper stars, for each digital star purchased, on the location of the purchaser’s choice (Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Goleta and Montecito). HSB’s virtual event is free to attend, but registration is required. INTERPRETACIÓN SIMULTANEA AL ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE. To register for the free event and/or or to dedicate a digital star on their virtual Tree of Remembrance, please visit: http://www.hospiceofsb.org/lual Date: Wednesday, December 15th 2021 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM PDT Link: http://www.hospiceofsb.org/lual

Happiest holiday season to you! We invite you to the best holiday party of the year:
Join us for a little bubbly and good cheer to toast the holidays and the New Year.
Westerlay Orchids 3rd Annual Holiday Open House takes place Friday December 13th from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
We invite you to bring family and friends. What: Westerlay Orchids Holiday Party! When: Friday, December 10th, 2021 - 4PM - 7PM Where: 3504 Via Real, Carpinteria.

Santa will be making a special appearance from 4:30pm - 7:00pm for photos; don't miss out on getting a complimentary postcard print.

Westerlay will be raffling off a beautiful orchid every 30 minutes of the event! Also, specials on orchids and complimentary arranging with moss and raffia.

The Santa Barbara Master Chorale presents "Sing We Now of Christmas" on December 12 at 3 pm in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Erin Bonski-Evans is Guest Conductor. Special guests include Laurie Rasmussen, Harpist; Christine Hollinger, Soprano; and the American Riviera Children's Honor Chorus.

Pairing the Symphony with jazz royalty, and featuring a work of the first African American woman recognized as a symphonic composer, innovation feels wonderfully familiar. Presented in partnership with Jazz @ the Lobero Nir Kabaretti,conductor Marcus Roberts Trio, guest artists Marcus Roberts, piano Jason Marsalis, drums Rodney Jordan, contrabass Program: Gershwin | Piano Concerto in F (arr. M. Roberts, for jazz trio and orchestra) Price | Symphony No. 1 in E minor

The Good Good Show is a monthly stand up comedy show featuring up & coming and established comics that you've seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, NBC, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comics Unleashed, MTV, E!, Roast Battle and more. FEATURING: Karen Rontowski, Mateen Stewart, Julie Weidmann, Brandie Posey, Simon Gibson and Anna Valenzuela. Come have a laugh with us and enjoy a delicious craft beer! 7:30pm Show is 21+ and $10

The Mesmerizing four hands of the Silver-Garburg Piano Duo create the perfect instrument for Dünser’s reimagining of Brahms’ ode to Schumann’s wife, Clara. Then, close your eyes and be transported musically to Scotland’s rugged, misty, and dramatic terrain.
In partnership with the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and its “Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van Gogh and His Sources” Nir Kabaretti,conductor Silver-Garburg Piano Duo Program: Richard Dünser | Rober Schumann Concerto for Piano Four Hands and String Orchestra, after Quartet op. 47 . Arranged by Richard Dünser World Premiere Mendelssohn | Symphony No. 3 in A minor, "Scottish"

Santa Barbara’s treasured holiday tradition is back! The Santa Barbara Festival Ballet presents The Nutcracker, at The Arlington Theatre for three dazzling live performances Saturday and Sunday, December 11-12.

“After a year’s hiatus, we’re thrilled to be celebrating our 46th anniversary with a brilliant ensemble and world-renowned guest artists from Dance Theatre of Harlem,” said Valerie Huston, SBFB Resident Choreographer and Interim Executive Director. “We adapted during the pandemic with zoom classes and parking lot practices which kept us on pointe to deliver our most spectacular showcase ever.”

Creating holiday memories for all ages, the enchanting production features stunning sets and costumes with a full symphony orchestra bringing Tchaikovsky’s iconic score to life. A cast of hundreds takes audiences on a magical journey with heroine Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Nutcracker, and the Mouse King, where dancing tin soldiers, mischievous mice, sparkling snowflakes and waltzing flowers add an unforgettable spark to this time-honored fantasy.

The beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier are a highlight of Clara’s adventure, performed by acclaimed guest artists Alexandra Hutchinson and Kouadio Davis from Dance Theater of Harlem. The role of Clara will be danced by Evelyn Mills, joined by a gifted ensemble of students from UCSB and SBFB. Elise Unruh conducts the live orchestra.

Nutcracker performances get underway Saturday, December 11th at 2:30pm and 7:00pm, and Sunday, December 12 at 2:30pm. Following state Covid protocols and safety guidelines, patrons over 12 years of age are required to show proof of vaccination or a negative test result within a 72-hour window.

Tickets range in price from $35 to $58 and can be purchased online at santabarbarafestivalballet.com or the Arlington Box Office at 805-963-4408. Discounts apply to groups of 10 or more.