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Evenings of music outdoors at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden continue with Summer Serenade Series concerts on Friday July 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Seating is on the Island View lawn outside the Pritzlaff Conservation Center and guests are encouraged to bring blankets and picnics. Leashed dogs are also – and always – allowed at the Garden. The series began on July 15 and featured local poets, including a former Santa Barbara poet laurate, and local solo musicians.

Tickets are available online at $25 for adults, and $10 for youth (3-12 years old)

The July 22 concert features a musical showcase, curated by Galavant, of three local singer-songwriters: Ben Catch, Carly Powers, and Conner Cherland.

Benjamin Catch is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter born and raised in Santa Barbara.
Musically, he is inspired by nature and seeks to “capture feelings of wonder, reverence, and youthful optimism” in his original music.

Carly Powers is a singer-songwriter from Goleta who has been singing and performing in bands for almost 15 years. She is also a member of local folk duo the Brambles.

Conner Cherland performs a blend of styles from Americana, folk, and indie rock combined with live guitar looping, foot percussion, and carefully chosen lyrics.

An evening of “love songs both sad and ecstatic” is presented in partnership with the Channel Island Chamber Orchestra at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s final Summer Serenade Series concert of the 2022 season on Friday, July 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Seating is on the Island View lawn outside the Pritzlaff Conservation Center and guests are encouraged to bring blankets and picnics. Leashed dogs are also – and always – allowed at the Garden. The series began on July 15 and featured local poets (including a former Santa Barbara poet laurate) and local solo musicians, and continued on July 22 with three local singer-songwriters.

Tickets are available online at $25 for adults, and $10 for youth (3-12 years old).

This concert, presented in partnership with the Channel Island Chamber Orchestra, features the orchestra’s clarinetist David Singer, pianist Miriam Arichea, and soprano Patricia Lathrop-McPherson. The program is highlighted by Mozart’s “Parto, Parto, (“I am leaving”)” from La Clemenza di Tito, K. 621, and J.W. Kalliwoda’s “Heimatlied” (Homeland) op. 117, among many others.

Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra was founded in 2003 and celebrates its 20th anniversary next year. Currently, under the baton of Dr. KuanFen Liu, the ensemble of professional musicians perform five-concert seasons in various locations in Ventura County. Visit www.cichamberorchestra.org.

Patricia Lathrop-McPherson, soprano, studied voice at Brigham Young University, where she was a founding member of BYU Singers. In addition to her work with the Channel Island Chamber Orchestra, she has appeared locally with Cabrillo Music Theater, New West Symphony, Ojai Music Festival, Opera West, San Luis Mozart Festival, and others.

David Singer, clarinet, is also Principal Clarinetist Emeritus of the Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, his performances include the White House for Presidents Carter and Clinton, guest artist with the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society, and chamber music concerts with Yehudi Menuhin, Yo Yo Ma, Rudolf Serkin, and members of the Guarneri and Emerson String Quartets.

Miriam Arichea, piano, has been a principal soloist with the Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra since its inception, and has also performed with the Ventura College Symphony and San Luis Obispo Chamber Orchestra, and at the Ojai Arts Center and Ventura Music Festival. She has served as music director and pianist for the Rubicon Theatre Company, the Ventura Unified Festival of Talent, and Temple Beth Torah, among others.

"A NEW PORTRAIT OF AMERICAN SOUND has nevertheless emerged, with Montgomery's music providing some of the latest, crucial touches." - The New York Times

A program of works by Jessie Montgomery

Join Art From Scrap for a workshop with artist Nika Cavat.

The practice of writing poetry not only allows access to the unconscious, where all the really good stuff dwells, but it also teaches the importance of compassionate self-examination. In the first half of this two hour workshop, Nika will guide you through a series of simple writing exercises to draw out your own personal poetry. The second hour will utilize Art From Scrap handmade paper or Japanese paper to craft single sheet folding books and Japanese accordion style books. These books will be the holding place for your poetry.

The workshop costs $20 per person and is open to adults.

You will leave the workshop with beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations and the tools you need to continue mining your writer’s voice and crafting tiny books in a multitude of styles.

Led by Academy artist JoAnn Turovsky
Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception
Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.

Encompassing the most fellow-driven range of music
Fellows select their own works for the program, put together their ensembles, and share with you their favorites.
Before the concert, bring your own picnic and be seated at tables among the gorgeous Academy gardens. These lively concerts are popular social events!

Led by Joseph Pereira (Jun 23), Sō Percussion (Jul 7), Michael Werner (Jul 14, Aug 4)
Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception
Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.

Led by Barbara Butler & Charlie Geyer (Jun 30) & Paul Merkelo (Jun 23, Jul 21, Aug 4)
Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception
Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.

Led by Academy artist Conor Hanick
Public masterclasses have been at the heart of the Academy experience since its inception
Cheer on the fellows and learn more about the music and the art of performance.

“Her voice can lift phrases with penetrating sound and deep richness.” – The New York Times
Susanna Phillips, Soprano & Music Academy Alumna, with Pianist John Churchwell