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Grupo Bella elegantly expands the styles of traditional Mexican folk with passionate musicianship and a fresh, evolving sound. Led by Grammy-winning vocalist Vanessa Ramirez, the group blends mariachi roots with Mexican pop, boleros, huasteco, and even American classics, creating music that pays homage to the past while pushing boundaries.

FOUR FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
Thursday, September 18 | 7 PM | Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building
Friday, September 19 | 7 PM Isla Vista Elementary
Saturday, September 20 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall
Sunday, September 21 | 6 PM | Marjorie Luke Theatre

For more information please visit:
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/

Grupo Bella elegantly expands the styles of traditional Mexican folk with passionate musicianship and a fresh, evolving sound. Led by Grammy-winning vocalist Vanessa Ramirez, the group blends mariachi roots with Mexican pop, boleros, huasteco, and even American classics, creating music that pays homage to the past while pushing boundaries.

FOUR FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
Thursday, September 18 | 7 PM | Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building
Friday, September 19 | 7 PM Isla Vista Elementary
Saturday, September 20 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall
Sunday, September 21 | 6 PM | Marjorie Luke Theatre

For more information please visit:
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/

The Atlantic Coast Conference decided to pull many post-season tournaments out of North Carolina this season due to a controversial state law. This move follows the NCAA decision to remove college championship games out of the state.

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's private email account is raising eyebrows, while a new report says just a tiny fraction of a percent of all emails are being preserved.

In coordination with The Mexican Consulate in Oxnard, the Oxnard Performing Arts Center Corporation (OPAC) is pleased to announce its next visual arts exhibition, LUCHA LIBRE SIEMPRE, curated by Rafael Perea de la Cabada. This solo exhibition features work shot in the early 90’s, and continues to the present day, photographed throughout Southern California by photographer Bob DeBris. The show includes images of some of the greatest Mexican wrestling icons of the 1980’s and 90’s. The work also includes profiles of the new crop of luchadores both male and female in the Lucha Libre scene.

Canadian-born DeBris has called Ventura County home for 30 years. His photography documents funny, offbeat and different perspectives within subcultures as diverse as burlesque and gatherings of believers in aliens. Remarks DeBris, “Luchadores famous and not so are individuals who have dedicated their lives to this spectacular form of entertainment. Their motives are as varied as the moves, makeup and personas each one has adopted, giving life to the character they become in the ring. For some it's the realization of a lifelong dream—for others a family tradition. A few luchadores see it as a foot in the door to untold wealth. It’s a celebration of Mexican cultural heritage. It’s entertainment—it’s male bravado—its broken legs and ruptured disks—a momentary spotlight of glory—adoring fans—it’s vaudeville—morality tales—it’s about violence—good guys and bad guys—-about crooked referees—about dignity and indignity."

Hex Wrestling Promotion (HWP) will present two live matches at the exhibit’s opening reception. The first match will be between LAtigo Blaco and Harlekin VS. Técnicos Indio Azteca and Scarecrow. The second match will be between Sicario and Impacto Sagrado VS. Lobo X and Nightwing.

Event is FREE and open to the public.
Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best luchador attire at the OPENING RECEPTION.

OPENING RECEPTION:
Thursday, June 13th, 2024 | 6pm
Location: Mexican Consulate in Oxnard
3151 W 5th St, Suite 100, Oxnard, CA 93030

EXHIBITION DATES & HOURS
June 13 - September 27, 2024
Monday through Friday
8:30-4:30 pm

https://www.theopac.org/

Brought to you by the Museum of Ventura County in partnership with De Colores Multicultural Folk Arts. Las Posadas, (The Inns in Spanish) is a Latinx traditional holiday that commemorates the biblical journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of lodging and a safe refuge for Mary to give birth to Jesus. After nine days of searching for lodging (Las Posadas are celebrated December 16th through 24th, representing the nine (9) days), an Innkeeper gave Mary and Joseph shelter in a stable as there was no room at the inns. A traditional procession always is refused lodging continuing to other waypoints. This year we will begin with a candlelight procession in memory of those we have lost during the pandemic and have experienced undue hardships. The gathering will start at 6:00 p.m., at the Universalist Utilitarian Church in the heart of historic downtown Santa Paula with Rev. Maddie Sifantus, who will begin with a convocation. The procession will be led by Javier Gómez and Lorenzo Lencho Moraza with traditional Las Posadas music provided by Inlakech Cultural Arts Center and De Colores Music youth groups. Mayor Rev. Jenny Crosswhite of First Christian Church, Elvia Hernandez of Esperanza/Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, and Pastor Lupita Alonso of El Buen Pastor Church will participate. Sheet music will be provided in Spanish, courtesy of Javier Gómez, and participants are encouraged to sing along. The walk will end at the Agriculture Museum (approximately 6:50 p.m.) for more singing and music, luminary treat bags for the youth, and a life-size nativity scene. See procession route for more details. This event takes place outdoors at night, so flashlights, warm clothing, and comfortable footwear are highly recommended. Procession Route: Begin at 6:00 p.m. Universalist Utilitarian Church at 740 East Main Street heading eastbound take a left on N. Mills St. Cross over So. Santa Barbara St. and the railroad tracks to the city park area in front of the Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum at 926 Railroad Ave. Route distance covers half a mile. Waypoints TBA.

Join Flying Goat Cellars for "Pinot & Polo" at La Herradura Polo Club as the grand finale of Wine & Fire Weekend. All are welcome to experience a polo match with Pinot & Bubbles poured field side under the shade of tents. Chairs are also available. Flying Goat Cellars is La Herradura Polo Club MVP Sponsor this season and extends an invitation to be their guest this Sunday. Contact Kate 805-588-0996 for more information.

Let Flying Goat introduce you to the "sport of kings" at the private club of the revered polo player Memo Gracida at La Herradura Polo Club. Watch a fast-paced polo match field-side, get inspired to pick up a foot mallet and practice your hand to eye coordination. Or perhaps even take a polo lesson with a professional!

Flying Goat Cellars is honored to be La Herradura Polo Club MVP sponsor for the 2024 season. Flying Goat is a family-owned luxury brand dedicated to producing age-worthy pinot and sparkling wine from Santa Barbara County. Since its earliest vintages, the brand has achieved award-winning status. Winemaker Norm Yost is uniquely known for launching the county’s first traditional méthode champenoise sparkling wine program in 2005. Wine Enthusiast named his 2019 Goat Bubbles Ampelos Vineyard the “Best Blanc de Noirs.”

La Herradura Polo Club boasts top-notch polo facilities and offers polo club services year-round. Players and guests have access to first class polo facilities, including three manicured polo fields, a full size arena, stabling and pastures for over 300 horses. Spectators are welcome at the polo matches and tailgating is encouraged.

For an introduction to polo before the match, check out the United States Polo Association Spectator Guide at uspolo.org. The National Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame at polomuseum.org is another great resource to learn about polo’s storied legacy in the U.S..

Jarabe Mexicano captures the nostalgic spirit of their border roots with their brand of "Bordeño-Soul," which honors the musical tastes and cultural influences of its members. Jarabe, which translates to 'concoction,' highlights the eclectic mix of genres they g5rwperform ranging from Mexican Folk, Rock & Roll, and Norteño/Tex-Mex to Latin Rock, Trio Romántico, and popular Cumbia. Their traditional Mariachi string instruments and Norteño-inspired drums complement dramatic vocals in English, Spanish, and Spanglish, and show how this multi-generational ensemble embraces change while still honoring the past.

THREE FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
Friday, May 17 | 7 PM | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta
Saturday, May 18 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St, Guadalupe
Sunday, May 19 | 6 PM | The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara

For more information please visit:
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/

Christian McBride, host of Jazz Night In America, examines the piano phenomenon Joey Alexander, his classmate Joey DeFrancesco and his own experience as a hotly tipped young talent.

Armed with a warm, soulful sound, the Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated artist Gaby Moreno creates music that offers an intoxicating invitation into her musical world for English and Spanish speakers alike.

Since moving to Los Angeles from her native Guatemala, singer-songwriter-producer Gaby Moreno has released 9 albums, received her first Grammy award in 2024 for her project X Mí (Vol. 1) (Best Latin Pop Album, 2024), earned additional Grammy nominations for her albums Alegoría (Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album, 2023) and Illusion (Best Latin Pop Album, 2017), and has won two Latin Grammy Awards (Best New Artist, 2013 and Best Traditional Tropical Album, 2023). Moreno has shared the international stage with pop music luminaries such as Bono, Andrea Boccelli, Tracy Chapman, Ani DiFranco, Punch Brothers, Hugh Laurie, Buena Vista Social Club, Calexico, David Gray, and many more.

Through her various projects, Moreno has redefined Americana as the only prominent Latina in the genre today, opening the doors for other marginalized voices and transforming the landscape overall.

FOUR FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
Thursday, November 6 | 7 PM | Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building
Friday, November 7 | 7 PM Isla Vista Elementary
Saturday, November 8 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall
Sunday, November 9 | 6 PM | Marjorie Luke Theatre

For more information please visit:
https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/