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In its 41st year, the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival is truly the Original Santa Barbara Wine Festival.

Don’t miss the opportunity to taste wines from 60+ wineries and sample regional cuisine from dozens of restaurants, chefs, and food producers, while strolling through the picturesque vines at Vega Vineyard and Farm. Chat with the winemakers and winery owners and enjoy live music from Generic Clapton. At the Rio Vista Chevrolet Bubble Lounge, sample sparkling wines from some of the region’s top producers.

An Early Entry Admission ticket grants access to the festival at noon, 60 minutes prior to General Admission tickets, providing the opportunity to interact more personally with winemakers, owners, and chefs in a more spacious, open, and uncrowded environment.

Animal welfare non-profit Canine Adoption and Rescue League (C.A.R.L.) will welcome canine superheroes and their owners to the 2023 Pooch Parade Dog Walk and Pet Expo on Sunday, September 24, at Ventura Harbor Village on the grassy area. With this year’s theme of “Superheroes,” participants will have opportunities to dress themselves and their dogs up as their favorite fictional comic book character. Canine contestants will be eligible for ribbons, prizes and a grand award going to the “Top Dog” of the Pooch Parade. The event will feature an emcee, Ken Vela, who served as emcee at the 2018 and 2019 Pooch Parades, vendors, a silent auction and a Frisbee demonstration with dogs.

Join the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation for a festive concert featuring Santa Barbara’s beloved 80-member Prime Time Band on Friday, July 4th at 5:00 PM, located at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens (1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101).

Delight in an afternoon of lively music, celebrating freedom and the heroes who inspire us. Join in the musical joy with tributes to military heroism (with themes from Band of Brothers and Top Gun), favorite stage and screen heroes (Wicked, How to Train Your Dragon, The Magnificent Seven), and patriotic sing-along classics.

Arrive early to secure a spot on the grass; bring your picnic, blanket, and low beach chairs for this free annual celebration.

https://www.pcvf.org/4t-of-july-concert

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The Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) and UCSB Library invite you to join us for an exhilarating event celebrating knowledge, innovation, and the art of effective communication. Hear students from diverse disciplines condense their research, insights, and enthusiasm into a three-minute presentation that captivates, enlightens, and leaves a lasting impact.

Community members, students, faculty, and staff are not just spectators; they're essential participants in this event. Join us to cheer on the courageous contestants who have embraced the challenge to share their research stories with the world. Your support and engagement contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of the Slam and motivate these budding scholars to shine on stage.

As the finalists take the stage, they'll not only vie for the title of Slam Champion but also the chance to win cash prizes. A jury of esteemed community members will select the top three presentations.

Light refreshments will be served.

This event will be photographed or recorded.

The College Football Playoff committee announced that Ohio State took the final spot along with Alabama, Oregon and Florida State. Holly Anderson of Grantland.com joins Robert Siegel to talk about the aftermath.

KCLU has a great lineup of programming to get you into the holiday spirit, including Hanukkah and Christmas specials.

KCLU presents a live event with Marco Werman, host of The World, on Saturday, January 28 at 8 p.m. at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum Theatre.

Join the Ventura Improv Company as we celebrate singles, doubles and everyone in-between. We’ll explore the ups and downs of love — in scenes made up on the spot! We will provide chocolate to all audience members, regardless of romantic status (or lack thereof.)

Prepare yourselves for an uproarious night of non-stop laughter and spontaneous entertainment! Ventura Improv Company proudly presents a high-octane blend of quick-witted short-form scenes, interactive games, and live music that will leave you in stitches and begging for more.

Step into the world of Ventura Improv Company, where a talented collective of improvisers comes together to hone their craft and co-create unforgettable moments. We’re not just performers; we’re passionate artists dedicated to enriching lives through top-notch improv education and side-splitting shows.

​More info: http://venturaimprov.com
Ventura Improv Company is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Come on, come all to the grand opening of the brand new soccer park at Simi Valley Town Center–a family-friendly affair with free admission! Spend the evening enjoying food and drink and having fun with a juggling contest, cross challenge, target soccer shooting challenge, and more! The event will take place on Friday, August 29 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and will feature activities, yummy eats, and refreshment options from local vendors. Next Soccer Park is proud to be the first rentable sports space in East Ventura County. With two 4,000-square-foot fields, it serves as the hub for classes of all levels, clinics, games, tournaments, and more. Visit nextsoccerpark.com for a full schedule and to book your time on one of two top-notch turf fields. Follow us at https://www.instagram.com/nextsoccerpark/. Location: Simi Valley Town Center parking lot at 1555 Simi Valley Town Center Way.

The U.S. House voted on Thursday, June 12, to eliminate the next two years of federal funding for public media outlets. A few weeks before the vote, KCLU's Mary Olson joined other public broadcasting leaders on Capitol Hill to convince lawmakers to preserve federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.