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Ventura is pleased to announce the first bi-annual Writers’ Festival, to be held at the E.P. Foster Library in Ventura, California. This free community event will be on Saturday, December 11, 2021 and Sunday, December 12, 2021, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm each day

“Our goal at WRITERS | Ventura is to provide a platform for writers to connect with readers,” said Pamela Zero, founding member of WRITERS | Ventura. “There are so few ways that our vibrant community can interact. It’s time to get readers and writers together.”

The Writers’ Festival will bring together local writers with local readers, creating and reinforcing a community that loves books.

Local Readers, Local Writers

Readers will be able to: · Meet local authors · Discover new books to read · Enter on-the-spot giveaways and get swag · Play word games · Attend workshops · Be a part of the local literary scene

WRITERS | Ventura offers readers a chance to talk directly to writers. Find out how their favorite characters came to be born. Find out how all thoseLocal

Be a part of the local literary scene WRITERS | Ventura offers readers a chance to talk directly to writers. Find out how their favorite characters came to be born. Find out how all those wonderful scenarios of danger, intrigue, romance, challenges developed in the mind of a skilled storyteller,” said Robina Kerr, founding member of WRITERS | Ventura.

Writers will be able to: · Attend Workshops · Meet fellow local authors · Chat with librarians and booksellers · Expand their readership · Impact the local literary scene “We are extending that very writerly practice of having writing partners into having publishing partners,” said Danielle Ste. Just, founding member of WRITERS | Ventura. “We see ourselves and other writers as allies, not as competition.”

Free Admission for Readers Admission to the Writers’ Festival is free of charge for all readers. The event will include writers, librarians, book cover artists, and local booksellers.

This event would not be possible without the support of the E.P. Foster Library and Hayes Graphics. Founded in 2021, WRITERS | Ventura is dedicated to bridging the gap between writers and readers.

Ganna Walska Lotusland is honored to collaborate with the Lutah Maria Riggs Society for a 2021 screening of the award-winning documentary film Lutah -- A Passion for Architecture: A Life in Design.
Celebrating an integral person in Santa Barbara’s architectural history, we invite the public to join us at the Lobero Theatre, a building where Lutah’s fingerprint has been revealed. We will screen the film and commemorate Lutah Maria Riggs, who dedicated her life to her profession and to our community. With stunning footage of some of Santa Barbara’s most iconic structures and a rare glimpse of private homes, LUTAH sheds light on true Santa Barbara treasures.
Following the film, a panel discussion immediately follows with esteemed architects Deming Isaacson, Marc Appleton, Anthony Grumbine as well as Lutah Maria Riggs Society Historian Melinda Gandara, and moderated by Lotusland Research Associate Rose Thomas.

Stroll through nature with Beethoven’s expressive sounds of birds fluttering, storms thundering, and EMMY Award-winning composer Jeff Beal’s visual and musical depiction of rebirth after the devastation of the Thomas Fire. In collaboration with the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Nir Kabaretti,conductor Michelle Temple, Santa Barbara Symphony Principal Harp Program: Jeff Beal | The Great Circle Jennifer Higdon | Harp Concerto Beethoven | Symphony No. 6 in F Major, "Pastorale"

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