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Join us for the 7th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Oct 15 - Nov 6, offering over two dozen plays and family-oriented events thanks to generous grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission and Playhouse PALS. What’s on today? Marvelous musical majesty!

It’s Tiffany Savion’s SERENADE (formerly Salvaje), a groundbreaking musical and theatrical experience, starring Tiffany Savion! It’s an exhilarating showcase - an exploration of sight and sound, and the manifestation of an untamed spirit. On the Main Stage – for ages 18+

Tiffany Savion: Vocalist, actor; Jason Fitzmaurice: Lead guitar; Erika Heet: Drums; Chris Haller: Standup Bass. Produced by Playhouse Associate Director of Adult Education Berkeley Sanjay.

The abundance of accomplished artists from the Tri-County area is on full display at the annual juried exhibition in the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. Westmont alumnus and hyperrealist painter Robin Eley ’01 juried the show, “Uncanny,” which is available May 19-June 18. A free, public, opening reception for the exhibition is Thursday, May 19, from 4-6 p.m. at the museum. More information is available at westmont.edu/museum/juriedshow2022.

“Robin selected a fabulous exhibition featuring diverse styles and a wide range of subjects,” says Judy L. Larson, R. Anthony Askew professor of art history and museum director. “Works range from captivating painting, sculpture, video, printmaking and assemblage. The show puts a spotlight on the talented community of artists who work in our Tri-County region.”

The exhibition features 45 pieces from 33 local artists, including Inga Guzyte and alumnae Alyssa Beccue, Jenna Grotelueschen, Sharon Schock and Josephine Tournier Ingram. The works of Westmont Art Council members were also chosen, including Sophia Beccue, Susan Read Cronin, Ruth Ellen Hoag and Marica Rickard.

Dos Pueblos Theatre Company will present BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Apr. 22, 23, 30, May 6 & 7 at 7pm and Apr. 23, 30 and May 7 at 2pm in the Elings Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $14 general admission. They may be purchased online at www.dptheatrecompany.org or at the door. Current COVID precautions require audience members to wear masks. Children under three are not allowed.

Although this 2022 production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is not a national pilot production, it will feature the same creative new components that earned DP its reputation for innovative staging and design. The choreography and staging has been reconceived by Gioia Marchese, Tammy Norton and Clark Sayre. Sayre notes, “We’ve purposefully stayed away from the professional and high school choreography and staging we’ve seen on Youtube. We want to give audiences a fresh perspective, but one that is still grounded in the text.”

A Santa Barbara tradition returns when the Great Egg Hunt at Elings Park is held on Saturday, April 16 in the park’s softball fields from 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is free, parking is $10 per car. “With 19,000 candy-filled eggs up for grabs, every child has fun at this egg hunt,” said Elings Executive Director Dean Noble. “It’s the hoppiest day of the year.” The festive event also includes face painters, visits from the Easter Bunny, Luna’s Jumps bounce houses, photo opportunities, and festive tunes provided by Music by Bonnie. Children should bring their own baskets. There are three age groups with timed starts: Baby Bunnies (ages 0 to 3) at 10 a.m. Daring Ducks (ages 4 to 6) at 10:30 a.m. Jack Rabbits (ages 7 and up) at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.elingspark.org.

Join Ventura artist Kay Zetlmaier at the Santa Paula Art Museum for the premiere of her solo exhibition, "Geomorphic: A Living Earth," on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Having found her true voice in abstract art, Zetlmaier presents her newest works in the medium of oil and cold wax. Inspired by the natural world and humanity’s place within it, Kay paints layers of bold shapes, luminous colors, and complex textures to convey nature’s strength and fragility. Admission to the premiere is $5 for SPAM members, and $10 for non-members. "Geomorphic: A Living Earth" will be on view at the Santa Paula Art Museum from May 14, 2022, to September 11, 2022. Image: "Earth Teach Me" (detail) by Kay Zetlmaier, 2022, Oil and cold wax on cradled panel, 60 x 48 inches. Available for purchase beginning May 14, 2022.

Join us under the stars for an unforgettable evening celebrating 75 years of music. The festivities will begin with a strolling cocktail hour and outdoor dining and concert experience. The concert will feature Academy alumnae Met Opera star Isabel Leonard collaborating with LA Opera’s Nino Sanikidze, who will mesmerize the audience with their showstopping performance. Ms. Leonard will be presented with the Academy’s highest artistic honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award. Join us and enjoy this momentous occasion in the Music Academy’s history.

THRILLER 2022
Join World Dance For Humanity for the 40th Anniversary Celebration!

Saturday, October 29th
Costume Dance Party 1:00 / Thriller Performance 2:00pm

Practices begin September 21st
Oak Park Stage: Wednesdays 6:45pm, Fridays 5:30pm
Beach (Chase Palm Park): Saturdays 9:45am

Since 2010, World Dance for Humanity has hosted Santa Barbara’s THRILLER event as part of a global dance phenomenon:“Thrill the World.” It’s going to be a very special event this year, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Thriller album release in 1982 (still the biggest selling album of all time!). All ages and abilities are welcome to come learn Thriller and other Halloween dances with us on Zoom or in-person. Just come to a practice to sign up.

(Not in Santa Barbara? Learn the dance online and join us Halloween weekend!)

We ask for a one-time $40 donation which covers practices and event participation. Your donation is tax-deductible, and will go to our Rwanda Education Program and the Westside Boys & Girls Club.

See website for more info: https://worlddanceforhumanity.org/thriller2022/

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