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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. PROGRAM Richard Dünser | Interpretation of Schumann Piano Quartet in E♭ major, Op. 47 (arr. Brahms for 4 hands) World Premiere Mendelssohn | Symphony No. 3 in A minor, “Scottish”

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. PROGRAM Richard Dünser | Interpretation of Schumann Piano Quartet in E♭ major, Op. 47 (arr. Brahms for 4 hands) World Premiere Mendelssohn | Symphony No. 3 in A minor, “Scottish”

Violin superstar Anne Akiko Meyers ignites the stage in a program of Mexican and Spanish- inspired music, featuring Fandango – written for her by Mexican composer Arturo Marquez. PROGRAM Georges Bizet | Selections from Carmen Suite Arturo Marquez | Danzón No. 2 Arturo Marquez | Fandango Violin Concerto Rimsky-Korsakov | Capriccio Espagnol

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. PROGRAM Gershwin | Piano Concerto in F (arr. M. Roberts, for jazz trio and orchestra) Price | Symphony No. 1 in E minor

The Santa Maria Japanese Community Center is accepting submissions of interest and qualifications until January 31, 2022--for an artist to create a monument honoring the Issei (first generation) pioneers of the Santa Maria Valley. The monument will be prominently placed in their future location at Enos Ranch West. The materials used will be up to the artist, with a maximum budget of $50,000. The budget will include artist fees, fabrication, lighting, supplies, labor, insurance, delivery, installation and setup). For more information, interested artists can email Wes Koyama at weskoyama@gmail.com and Jo Anne Nishino Spencer at fruit01@msn.com

On January 25th at 7:00 PM, the Ventura County Interfaith Community will present an introduction to Judaism led by Rabbi Michael Lotker. Rabbi Michael Lotker is a second career rabbi having been ordained at age 55 from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) in 2003. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Physics from Queens College in New York City and from the University of Illinois. Prior to his ordination from HUC-JIR (the Reform movement’s rabbinic seminary) in 2003, he received his Master of Hebrew Letters degree from this same institution. He is presently Rabbi Emeritus at Temple Ner Ami in Camarillo, California, the Scholar in Residence at Temple Adat Elohim in Thousand Oaks, CA and the Community Rabbi for the Jewish Federation of Ventura County. He is a member of the Central Conference of America Rabbis and the Board of Rabbis of Southern California.

His interest and participation in interfaith dialogue stimulated his rabbinic thesis entitled “Ezer Knegdo: Toward a Theology of Jewish-Christian Partnership.” Author of A Christian’s Guide to Judaism, He is a sought after speaker at synagogues, churches and campuses. In June, 2014, he offered the opening prayer at the United States House of Representatives Join us on Zoom as we explore the Judaism’s origins, beliefs, and practices. Go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82086759058?pwd=empucmhhbWc3RGJMdmRtcS9wQXpLQT09 at the appointed hour to join by Zoom or join by phone by calling 669 900 6833 and entering the meeting ID (820 8675 9058) and passcode (825051) when prompted.

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. PROGRAM Jeff Beal | The Great Circle Jennifer Higdon | Harp Concerto Beethoven | Symphony No. 6 in F Major, “Pastorale”

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. PROGRAM Jeff Beal | The Great Circle Jennifer Higdon | Harp Concerto Beethoven | Symphony No. 6 in F Major, “Pastorale”

Sale of all things fiber related Fabric, Yarn, Fiber, Books, Tools & Equipment. Do you love Basketry, Crochet, Dyeing, Embroidery, Knitting, Needlework, Quilting, Spinning or Weaving? This sale is for you! Proceeds benefit the SB Fiber Arts Guild Scholarship Fund

FREE concert! Enjoy classics, show tunes, marches and pop performed by the Prime Time Band, a vibrant 60+ member community concert band bringing the joy of music to Santa Barbara for 27 years.