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The average American throws away 70 pounds of clothing every year. This constant demand for clothing has given way to the expansion of the “Fast Fashion” industry, a manufacturing model in which clothes are designed, fabricated, and sold quickly to keep up with the ever-changing trends. The detriments of fast fashion extend far past the degradation of the environment and to racial and gender inequality as the industry exports its production overseas to factories that employ a disproportionate number of women whom they pay meager wages. This exhibition not only seeks to enlighten audiences about the impacts of textile consumption, but to offer solutions.

Join us for some casual family art time. Wear clothes you don't mind getting painty. Paint an ornament, create some arty gift tags, practice drawing a self portrait, or just play around at the mixed media table.

•Event & materials are FREE thanks to our amazing, generous donors!
•No pre-registration required.
•Wear clothes you don't mind getting painty.
•Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday, Dec. 9th, 2022 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Oxnard Performing Arts Center
800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, California 93030

Join us for an Indigo Dye Bath on Saturday, December 17th, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm outside in the Art From Scrap parking lot. Bring new life to old items- do you have a white shirt that needs some color? Want to bring new life to an old tea towel? These materials and more are welcome. The cost is $5 per item.

This is a drop in event open to all ages- you don’t have to sign up in advance. Stop by between the hours of 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please pay for your items when you arrive.

We’ll have a vat of plant-derived Indigo dye for natural fabrics like cottons, linens, silks, and wool.

Materials will be available for creating Shibori patterns before dipping your materials in the color of your choice.

Celebrate the holiday season with Art from Scrap’s family-friendly Holiday Market. Buy local this year by visiting our outdoor Marketplace filled with local makers and artists selling their beautiful handmade wares.

Our Creative Reuse Store will be open that day between 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Stop by to discover treasures perfect for gifts and arts and crafts.

Friday nights under the stars at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden

World-famous oceanographer Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) and his crew set sail on an expedition to hunt down the mysterious, elusive, possibly nonexistent “jaguar shark” that killed Zissou’s partner. They are joined on their voyage by a young airline copilot (Owen Wilson), a pregnant journalist (Cate Blanchett), and Zissou’s estranged wife (Anjelica Huston). The all-star cast for this wildly original adventure-comedy also includes Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Michael Gambon, Noah Taylor, Seu Jorge and Bud Cort. (Wes Anderson, 2004, R, 119 min.)

Bring breathable blankets or a low chair, a picnic and your friends!
Check out the UCSB Arts & Lectures website for more attendee information.

Come enjoy an evening of creating handmade books! Learn pamphlet stitch, map fold, and blizzard binding.

Get started with needle felting as you use wool roving to create a whimsical soft sculpture and a handy pouch with stitched details.

with Jasmine Showers, Water Resources Analyst, City of Santa Barbara, Public Works
When: Sunday, September 14th
Presentation at 2PM
Meet & greet reception with light refreshments to follow.
Where: The Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake
Admission: Donation (includes Lecture and Admission to the Nature Center)

Guest speaker Jasmine Showers will present a lecture on Santa Barbara’s Diverse Water System, Past & Present

Jasmine will highlight the long history of water conservation in Santa Barbara as well as the City’s diverse water portfolio. The City of Santa Barbara has invested in developing water sources and manages one of the most diverse water portfolios in California. City water sources include Lake Cachuma, Gibraltar/Mission Tunnel, groundwater, State Water Project, desalination, and recycled water. The city also has a robust history of water conservation and relies on continued water conservation from customers to effectively manage the water supplies to meet demand. This presentation will provide an overview of each of the City’s water supply sources.

Nature Center & Gift Store Hours
Thursday through Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Nature Center Admission: Donations Appreciated
(There is a $10.00 County Park Entrance Fee per vehicle)

An immigrant performer tells her story, as she builds the road, brick by brick, to the artist she wants to become.

Nina Rancel, an award winning actor and stand up comedian, tells her story in all the ways she knows how: being overly dramatic about it.

Being an artist is an Ithaca, not a destination. Most times there’s no clear path to your goals, you have to build that road yourself. Facing real monsters and imaginary enemies, Nina doesn’t know where this road may lead but knows she must keep going despite it all.

Join the Santa Barbara Symphony for its highly anticipated free Season Preview Kick-off Celebration on Thursday, September 18, 5:00–6:15 PM at the historic Lobero Theatre.

The program begins on the promenade at 4:30 PM with a no-host reception, where patrons can mix & mingle, play musical instruments from the Music Van program, and speak with staff about donor and volunteer opportunities. At 5 PM, Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti takes the stage inside to share his vision and inspiration for the 2025/26 season. Guests will enjoy live performances, insider stories, and a sneak peek at the bold, genre-spanning programs ahead. Special guests include Principal Trombonist Dillon MacIntyre and more. RSVP for a chance to win a pair of 4-concert subscriptions — space is limited!

RSVP: https://bit.ly/SymphonySeasonKickoff