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Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival

Fridays through Sundays, July 1–Aug. 7

Kingsmen Park

The season marking the 25th anniversary of a variety of outdoor theatrical events — the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company’s performances of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” and “Macbeth.”

Festival grounds open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking and entertainment.

“As You Like It”

Fridays through Sundays at 8 p.m., July 1-3, July 8-10, July 15-17

One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, “As You Like It” delivers a wild romantic tale that plays with gender roles, politics and nature. Featuring one of the Bard’s most iconic female characters and set in the magical Forest of Arden, the play is the perfect way to joyously return from our own exile to Shakespeare in Kingsmen Park.

“Macbeth”

Fridays through Sundays at 8 p.m., July 23-24, July 29-31, Aug 5-7

Such are the legends and superstitions surrounding Shakespeare’s most infamous tragedy that theater folk the world over avoid speaking the name of the play and its fascinating protagonist. “Macbeth” (aka The Scottish Play, Mackers, the Bard’s Play, etc.) will bring together sweeping battles, sardonic wit, occult mysteries and sublime poetry in a masterful tale of ruthless ambition — brought to life under the stars for Kingsmen’s 25th anniversary.

The Kingsmen Shakespeare Company is the professional theater company of Cal Lutheran. The nonprofit organization coordinates apprentice programs for professional and aspiring Shakespearean actors, an educational tour for local schools, and summer theater camps for youth.

General admission for “As You Like It” and “Macbeth” is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors 62 and over and active military, $15 for students 18 and over with ID, and free for those 17 and younger. Reserved lawn boxes are $90 to $110. A lawn box accommodates four to six, and only one ticket is required per box. Online ticketing is available for both lawn boxes and general admission.

Parking is available in the lot off Mountclef Boulevard just south of Olsen Road.

For information, visit kingsmenshakespeare.org or call 805-493-3452.

Join in as the local film and arts community celebrates the Royal Theater's past, present, and future at a mixer co-hosted by the Central Coast Film Society and SLO Women in Film and Television Chapter on Sunday, May 22 in Guadalupe.

The goal is to learn about the upcoming renovation and expansion of the Royal Theater in Guadalupe, and the importance of preserving it as a tribute to the Japanese American citizens who played a large role in the community's rich history.

"The Guadalupe Visual & Performing Arts was established to celebrate the history of the Royal Theater and to create a hub for arts and culture on the central coast. Plans are underway for a revitalization of the historic theater with an additional back building to serve as the learning center for the community." Chachi Ramirez, Executive Producer, Mercy Brothers LLC.

The mixer will include a presentation from the group leading The Guadalupe Royal Theater Renovation Project, as well as a tour of the area.

The event will start at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, at the Guadalupe Cafe at 860 Guadalupe St, Guadalupe.

"As a local non-profit with a mission to celebrate cinema and digital media arts, the Central Coast Film Society is dedicated to raising awareness and community support for projects like The Royal Theater renovation and expansion, especially as an opportunity to enhance the education and extracurricular activities for students with the new Civic Performing Arts Center" said Sarah Risley, president Central Coast Film Society.

For more information on the event visit centralcoastfilmsociety.org under the Events section.

500 years ago, two worlds met: utterly alien, unknown, unsuspected to one another. Three men decisively shaped that encounter and its legacy for succeeding generations. In this first of three lectures, Columbus and the initial encounter are explored.

“Discovery” is the language of European conquest. Columbus remained convinced until his death that he had found Asia (though he speculated on touching the outer shores of Paradise). He was not the scrupulous explorer or dispassionate man of science that moderns have imagined: he was not out to prove the world is round; he was led back to Spain in chains after his 3rd voyage and died embittered, broken and disappointed. So who was this Genoese sailing for the Spanish crown, with a mysterious signature and messianic complex? What did he “discover” in spite of himself? How have his deeds been variously interpreted over the last 500 years? (This lecture can be taken independently of Dr. Gooch’s other summer lectures.)

Dr. Herbert Gooch is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at California Lutheran University. He formerly served as Director of the Masters in Public Policy and Administration program and Assistant Provost for Graduate Studies at Cal Lutheran. A graduate of U.C. Berkeley in History, he holds a M.B.A in Management and both masters and doctoral degrees in Political Science from U.C.L.A. He has written extensively and is a frequent commentator on political affairs locally and statewide. He has been at Cal Lutheran since 1987 and lives in Newbury Park with his wife. His interests include politics, film and travel.

Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older.

Parasites are some of the most complex and misunderstood organisms on earth. By definition, they subsist by living off of another organism, and it has been said that a good parasite will not kill its host (until it no longer needs it). Parasites can have many different effects on their hosts and there is a parasite for most organisms. What are some of these effects? In this lecture, we will discuss the effect of parasites on humans, insects and other animals’ behaviors. Cases will be presented and discussed.

Paloma Vargas, PhD Biomedical Sciences (NYU Sackler) emphasis in parasitology, MS. Molecular Parasitology (NYU), and BS Biology (UT El Paso and EP Community College)

Dr. Vargas serves as the Dean of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at San Diego Mesa College. Dr. Vargas has over 10 years of teaching experience and over 15 years of experience in research. Her graduate and post-doctoral work focused on host-pathogen interactions of both parasitic amoeba (E. histolytica) and Legionella pneumophila, the causative agent of Legionnaire’s Disease.

Dr. Vargas is a published author, has served as a tenure-track faculty member, researcher, culturally relevant pedagogy facilitator, and higher education administrator. Dr. Vargas is an anti-racist in training, centers culturally relevant pedagogy in her teaching and is an active member of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Latinos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) and of the Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institute Educators (AHSIE).

Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older.

Ms. Goeckeritz performs, records, and tours as principal flutist with the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. She has entertained audiences around the world with her expressive style, touring throughout the US and Europe. Her concerts feature a stunning blend of classic pieces and contemporary hits, along with piano accompaniment by award-winning composer, producer, and songwriter, Stephen Nelson.

Modern amusement parks like Disneyland and Universal Studios are icons of late 20th century popular culture, but the history of the "amusement park" stretches back centuries. In this lecture, we'll explore the evolution of public amusement in North America, from the earliest fairs and carnivals to the development of roller coasters and "themed" attractions, as we discover how the impulse for fun and escape deeply shapes the nation's history. (These lectures can be taken independently of each other.)

David Parsons, Ph.D., received his doctorate in History from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY). He is a professor and writer whose work focuses on the political, social, and cultural history of 20th century America. He has taught courses in U.S. history at CUNY and New York University, and hosts a long running weekly podcast on history and politics called The Nostalgia Trap. His book “Dangerous Grounds: Antiwar Coffeehouses and Military Dissent in the Vietnam Era” explores links between the civilian peace movement and the American military.

Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older.

The lecture will describe the influence Shakespeare has had through the centuries including the development of the English language, his contributions to what we think of as “the modern human,” and the importance of live theatre. Professor Arndt will discuss the founding and development of the Kingsmen Shakespeare Company and the challenge of staging a professional theatre production within a three-week production schedule. He will also discuss As You Like It and Macbeth, the two productions scheduled to be performed during summer 2022.

Michael J. Arndt (Kingsmen Shakespeare Company Artistic Director) is Chair of the Theatre Arts and Dance Department at Cal Lutheran. As a founding member of KSC, he directed 18 productions for the company, the most recent: Richard II-2019, Henry V-2016 and Measure for Measure-2015. He continues to develop and produce his play, Under Fire: Stories of Combat Veterans Across Generations and is co-writing a book about the arts as a healing force for combat veterans.

Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older.

The fourth annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day is set for Saturday, September 17. It's the once-a-year opportunity to "meet all the hands that feed you."

Visitors can use an online Farm Day Trail Map to build a custom itinerary to navigate between growers throughout the Santa Maria Valley. The public will experience a day of agricultural activities, farm tours, giveaways and onsite farmer's markets, plus hear from the local farmers who grow the food they eat.

Farm Day is free to attend. Tour stops range from farms with kid-friendly activities to wineries with complimentary wine tastings. Tour hours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participating growers include Babé Farms, Bonipak Produce, Main Street Produce and Riverbench Vineyard & Winery (check the Farm Day website for a full list).

Santa Barbara County Farm Day is organized by the nonprofit Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG). SEEAG’s mission is to educate students and the greater community about the farm origins of our food and agriculture's contribution to our nutritional well-being. For more information, visit www.SantaBarbaraCountyFarmDay.com or call 805-901-0213. Also, mark your calendars for the 10th annual Ventura County Farm Day taking place on November 5.

Often described as either a genius or a lunatic, the visionary works of Antoni Gaudí have left an unmistakable imprint upon the architecture of Barcelona. His flamboyant designs executed during the Spanish Art Nouveau period of Modernisme came to characterize a city and its people through his use of brightly colored tiles and tactile materials, religious metaphors, and structural innovations in his architecture. This lecture will explore the exuberant inventiveness of Gaudí’s work in architectural and interior design, in the context of the urban and social forces that shaped Barcelona during the turn of the century.

Eleanor Schrader is an award-winning educator, lecturer, and author. She lectures worldwide on art and architectural history, and leads art and architecture tours throughout the world. She has been named a Distinguished Instructor at UCLA Extension, where she teaches history of architecture, interior design, furniture, and decorative arts. She is also Professor Emeritus of Art and Architectural History at Santa Monica College. She has done graduate work in fine and decorative arts at Sotheby's Institute in London and New York. She has served as a Design Review Commissioner for the City of Beverly Hills and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the John Lautner Foundation.

Fifty and Better was designed to offer university-level courses and lectures (no tests, no homework) taught by experts in the field, and to host social engagement activities for individuals age 50 and older.

Are you looking to jumpstart your career in the hospitality industry? Join us at the Santa Barbara South Coast Hospitality Career Fair and meet representatives from local businesses hiring for full and part-time employment. From hotels and restaurants to local attractions and outfitters, learn more about current job openings and meet potential employers in a relaxed, outdoor setting. We look forward to meeting you!