SOLVANG — The California Nature Art Museum’s (http://www.calnatureartmuseum.org) annual silent auction returns this fall, but this year they will also host an in-person event that puts the “FUN” into fundraising!
SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan’s 13 Tongues on Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. at The Granada Theatre. In 13 Tongues, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan brings the sights and sounds of Taiwan’s legendary night markets to life in all their human and spiritual dimensions. Mixing traditional storytelling with futuristic imagery and shifting between folk, classical and electronic music sources, 13 Tongues delivers an unforgettable experience of contemporary dance at its most innovative and spectacular. Drawing on childhood memories of a famous street performer from 1980s Taipei, Artistic Director Cheng Tsung-lung and the Cloud Gate dancers weave a brilliant tapestry of ancient and modern images set to a dazzling range of musical idioms.
ARROYO GRANDE — Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County (BBBS SLO) is excited to announce a special event, the “Big Little Adventure,” taking place on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, at The Turtle and Tortoise Rescue in Arroyo Grande at 11am. This unique outing invites “Bigs” (mentors) with their “Littles” (mentees) out for a day of adventure, learning, and connection in support of mentorship. School-based program participants are also invited to participate with their families.
The event will offer an engaging experience where children can explore the fascinating world of turtles and tortoises, participate in fun educational activities, and enjoy the beauty of nature. With a dedicated team of volunteers and staff, participants will learn about the importance of wildlife conservation while building lasting relationships through mentorship.
VENTURA — More than 15 Ventura County farms, ranches and agricultural organizations will open their doors to the public to experience a day of free agricultural activities and tours during the 12th Annual Ventura County Farm Day, Saturday, November 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For over 25 years, Lady Leslie and Lord Paul Ridley-Tree generously supported the Santa Barbara Museum of Art in its mission “to integrate art into the lives of people.” Leslie Ridley-Tree served on the Board of Trustees for 15 years, President of the Board of Trustees from 1994 to 1996, and became a Life Honorary Trustee in 2014.
Explore the art of nicho-making with Elisa Torres, a featured artist in our InnoVision exhibition. In this workshop, you’ll create a nicho, a decorative shadow box rooted in Mexican/Latinx culture, often used to honor loved ones, particularly during Día de los Muertos.
In 1975, Pierre Goldman (Cesar Award-winner Arieh Worthalter), a fiery and controversial figure of revolutionary left-wing activism, was put on trial in France. Accused of multiple crimes including two murders, Goldman proclaims his innocence. Considered to be the trial of the century, the Goldman case divided an entire country and reflects the political, ideological and racial tensions which marked the 1970s in France and Europe and still remain relevant today.
SANTA MARIA — Allan Hancock College’s dance program is inviting the community to its annual Dimensions in Dance performances on November 7-9 at 7 p.m. in Boyd Concert Hall (bldg. F) at the college’s Santa Maria campus.
The 2024 program will include a variety of dance styles, including contemporary, hip-hop, salsa and musical theatre, all inspired by the theme “Discovery.”
“The students were encouraged to interpret the theme in their own way, including drawing on their personal experiences and their journeys of self-discovery,” said Hancock Dance Program Professor Sydney Sorenson.
THOUSAND OAKS —The French playwright Molière mocked bourgeois pretentiousness and the medical profession over 350 years ago in “The Doctor in Spite of Himself.” These timeless themes shine through in California Lutheran University’s Theatre and Dance Department student production. Premiering Nov. 7, the play runs through Nov. 17, with performances Thursday through Saturday evenings and a Sunday matinee. Performances are in the Black Box Studio Theatreon the Cal Lutheran campus.
Art Comes Alive is one of our most popular and fun annual events, transforming our galleries into an interactive experience where actors and volunteers portray characters both real and imagined right from our art collection, bringing the art quite literally to life. This event provides an engaging way for visitors of all ages to explore maritime history in a unique and exciting way not replicable through an ordinary tour. Be sure to bring the whole family for photo stations, games, prizes and so much more!
CAMARILLO — Fresh off the University’s first-ever Homecoming Week, CSU Channel Islands’ (CSUCI’s) Department of Art History will continue the celebration of school spirit with “Chasing Echoes: 21 Years of Creative Chaos,” the second-ever all-alumni art exhibition, which will be on display from Nov. 9 through Dec. 13 in the Napa Hall Art Gallery. A public reception will be held on Nov. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Featuring a variety of artwork and a diverse range of media, the exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, photography, animations, comics, installations, video and film production, and professional and commercial design-work. Community members, aspiring artists, and anyone with an interest in art are encouraged to attend.
VENTURA COUNTY — in partnership with the City of Oxnard and the Economic Development Collaborative Accelerate California: Inclusive Innovation Hub, the Ventura County Chapter of SCORE will present its second in-person no cost workshop On November 12. To ensure broader accessibility and support for the Spanish-speaking small business community in the Oxnard area, the SCORE workshop will be presented in Spanish.
Topic: “Ethical Considerations in Psychedelic Use”
When: Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 from 5pm to 9pm (Conversation at 6:30pm)
Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)
Format: Networking & Roundtable Conversation. We will be discussing as a group in an open format in the room.
Tickets ($15) – Wed., Nov 13
We are excited to invite Aaron Anderson, president of Brandes Associates Inc., to be our next guest in our MSIT TechTalk webinar series.
For many of us who are in the workforce — or for those who are preparing to enter the workforce — we continue to ask ourselves this fundamental question, “Are We Prepared for the Workplace Where Artificial Intelligence is Bound to be Integral to the Company’s Workflow?”
In this TechTalk, Aaron Anderson, president of Brandes Associates Inc., will discuss how he answers this question and more. Anderson has much say about his expectations for his employees, be they new hires or seasoned professionals, and how he goes about preparing his teams for the future in which artificial intelligence will be highly integrated.
SANTA BARBARA – UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Anne Lamott in a talk titled Somehow: Thoughts on Love on Wednesday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre. An enchanting, lyrical writer, Anne Lamott takes on the most complex, intimate parts of life with grace and precision. Her novels and memoirs have won the most sought-after literary prizes and her latest book, Somehow: Thoughts on Love, explores the struggles of love and the transformative power of intimacy. Lamott’s trademark honesty and humor will be on full display as she discusses finding love late in life, the changing ways we love our children and the ways love can keep us going in a painful world.
PORT HUENEME — The public is invited to attend a hybrid meeting of NOAA’s Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council in-person at the Port of Hueneme with an option for joining online. The event will take place on Nov. 15 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Meeting highlights will include presentations on marine debris cleanups, Sunflower Star restoration projects, and DDT+ impacts of elasmobranchs in the Channel Islands.
Artist Narsiso Martinez and writer Alex Espinoza share their intersecting stories of family, place, identity, escape, and witness. In equally powerful narrative drawings and narrated words, these two artists create connections in situations and generations where disconnections often speak louder than truth or tenderness.
Book signing to follow.
Parallel Stories is a literary and performing arts series that pairs art and artists with award-winning authors and performers of regional, national, and international acclaim. This series functions as a multidisciplinary lens through which to view the Museum’s collection and special exhibitions.
SANTA BARBARA — Cottage Primary Care—Santa Ynez Valley presents a FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor event on Tuesday, November 19, from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., featuring primary care physicians, Janina Meissner-Frisk, DO, BD, MS and Nicole Sheikholeslami, MD who will discuss the role of a primary care physician in maintaining health and managing chronic conditions.
SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Dr. Uché Blackstock in a talk titled Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons With Racism in Medicine on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall. FREE copies of Blackstock’s new book, Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons With Racism in Medicine, will be available while supplies last (pick up at event; one per household).
Doors open at 5PM. Food sponsored by Mendocino Farms.
5:00 PM – Enjoy food, networking, and sustinable fashion tabling. Feel free to shop!
5:30 PM – Keynote with Chipper Bro Bell, entrepreneur, B-Corp advocate, and Patagonia veteran of 25 years, shares insights on how companies can authentically live their brand by defining mission, values, and purpose to make a real impact on the planet.
6:00 PM – Runway style with sustainable fashion looks. Enjoy the latest eco-friendly looks on the runway, plus continued shopping and brand exhibits.
Enjoy an evening of runway fashion with eco-friendly designs and innovative styles that highlight the future of sustainable fashion. A must-see event for fashion enthusiasts and industry disruptors.
CAMARILLO — Fairytale favorites like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel come together with a witch and two princes in composer Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” at CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) through Nov. 23.
The curtain opens at 8 p.m. in the Malibu Hall Theater for the Tony Award-winning musical, which is a favorite of Theater Lecturer Laura Covault. Covault is co-directing the show with CSUCI 2023 Performing Arts alumnus Griffin Giboney.
“I thought it would be really great to challenge us to do a Sondheim musical because it’s so nuanced,” Covault said. “The melodies are unique and difficult. If I could expose each one of my theater students to a Sondheim musical, I would.”
SANTA MARIA — Allan Hancock College’s talented student choir will kick off the holiday season with a festive all-ages concert.
The choir will perform a selection of popular holiday songs on Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. in Boyd Concert Hall (bldg. F) at the college’s Santa Maria campus.
“The students are very excited about the concert and the choir has never sounded better,” said Hancock music professor and choir director Nichole Dechaine. “We can’t wait to bring some holiday cheer to our community.”
SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Father Gregory Boyle speaking on the topic of Cherished Belonging: The Healing Power of Love in Divided Times on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Campbell Hall.Over the past 30 years, Father Gregory Boyle has transformed thousands of lives through his work as the founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention program in the world.
Description: Kat shares her personal journey with psychedelics and how they helped her face her fears, awaken her intuition, become an entrepreneur and start over from scratch to build a new, inspired life.
When: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024 from 5pm to 9pm (Speaker at 6:30pm)
Where: LoDo Studios, 216 E. Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Please only park across the street on the Office Max side of the lot.)
CAMARILLO — The West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA), the chamber of commerce advocating for businesses in Camarillo and Oxnard, is proud to present renowned economist and public speaker Dr. Christopher Thornberg, Founder of Beacon Economics, at the Business & Economic Outlook on Wednesday, December 4.
VENTURA — The Ventura County Environmental Health Division (EHD) and the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) will host a workshop for homeowners with partially or fully destroyed properties who wish to participate in the County-led Debris Removal Program or the Private Debris Removal Program (Phase 2). Homeowners will receive a detailed overview of each program and step-by-step guidance on completing “Right-of-Entry” (ROE) forms that are required prior to the start of the County-led debris removal process.
CAMARILLO — The Ventura County Taxpayers Association next Breakfast Club meeting — “Spotlight on Fillmore” will be held at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Marie Callender’s, 185 E. Daily Drive, Camarillo.
LOMPOC — LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner. will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for Lompoc Children’s Center at 11:30 .m. Thursday, Dec. 5 at 500 E. North Ave, Lompoc.
Program
11:30am: Speeches and Ribbon Cutting. Speakers include LEAP’s Executive Director Lori Goodman, Trinity Church of the Nazarene’s Lead Pastor Travis Caldeira, and elected officials.
12:00pm: BBQ Lunch and Children’s Center Tours
SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Dorrance Dance’s The Nutcracker Suite on Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. at The Arlington Theatre. Tap and jazz take on Tchaikovsky in Dorrance Dance’s vibrant version of this beloved holiday classic. The renowned tap company boogies, slides, struts and dives through the magical story of a young girl and her fantastical Christmas adventure. Taking their cue from Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s extraordinary reinterpretation of The Nutcracker Suite, Michelle Dorrance and co-choreographers Hannah Heller and Josette Wiggan transform the Sugar Plum Fairy into a slinky Sugar Rum Cherry, while the “March of the Toy Soldiers” becomes a swinging “Peanut Brittle Brigade,” featuring live music.
SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway on Friday, December 6 at 8:00 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall. A multi-talented songwriter and vocalist, Molly Tuttle’s spellbinding lyrics and exquisitely-crafted sound have garnered her a Best New Artist Grammy nomination and unprecedented back-to-back wins for Best Bluegrass Album in 2023 and 2024. She is lauded as “one of the world’s best guitar players” by American Songwriter and is the first woman ever named Guitar Player of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Together with her band Golden Highway, Tuttle weaves modern folk, bluegrass and Americana into an eclectic yet seamless musical fabric that stretches from Del McCoury to Jefferson Airplane and beyond.
As the Mountain Fire continues to affect parts of Ventura County, we want to make sure you have the latest resources and support available to protect your operations, workers, and property. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted, and we’re here to assist however we can.
Partnering with local organizations like VC CoLAB, the Ag Commissioner, UCCE, VCRCD, USDA-FSA, and Thomas Fire victims, and more we have initiated a series of webinars for the ag community to get updates, ask questions, and support eachother in a speedy recovery.
SIMI VALLEY — The Simi Valley Family YMCA will host its annual Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, December 7, featuring a fresh-cooked breakfast, hot cocoa, photos with Santa, a snow play area and holiday crafts. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Families can then select a newly-arrived Christmas tree at the YMCA’s Christmas tree lot operated by the Simi Valley Y’s Men’s Club.
The breakfast costs $20 for YMCA members and $25 for nonmembers, with children 3 and under admitted free. Advance registration is required at www.sevymca.org/breakfast-santa.
SANTA BARBARA — Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, more than 50 arts and crafts faculty and students from the SBCC School of Extended Learning will be selling their wares at Wake Campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Artist Dario Robleto, whose work invites us to consider the questions above, is joined in conversation by award winning author Emily Rapp Black, whose searing, unblinking story dealing with death and grief combines an essayist’s willingness to lay herself bare on the page, a theologian’s search to plumb the mysteries of life told with a poet’s precision. Together they explore the Golden Record as the Washington Post described “as both a vessel of science and a leap of faith.”
The topic is Cesar Chavez’s life and legacy in Ventura County. Parts of my talk will cover material from my next book project on the Chicano Movement in Ventura County after 1975, specifically farmworker struggles against camp evictions at Cabrillo Village in Saticoy and Rancho Sespe between Santa Paula and Fillmore, Barajas said.
Dec. 10 — Cottage Primary Care—Santa Barbara presents a FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor event
The District House is a benefit of District216. Come by for a portion or all of the evening, meet amazing members + guests, and interact with speakers on a variety of topics.
Topic: “The 12 Tenets of Talent Management”
Description: What is talent? For Jordan Richardson, whose first career was in Hollywood talent management, it’s what leaders in any industry can discover, draw forth, liberate, and celebrate in every employee, aka ‘talent’. In this inspiring talk, Jordan brings to life the idea of leadership as ‘talent management’, with a series of compelling stories from his years managing entertainment projects and learning from iconic celebrities like superstar Snoop Dogg, actress and comedian Nicole Richie, and Rock and Roll legend Steven Tyler. The 12 Tenets of Talent Management is a perfect reminder for any employer, any employee… anyone.
Gorgeous Gourds
Ages 16+
Wednesday, Thursday, December 12
6 PM to 8:30 PM
$70 for both sessions
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In this interactive session, you’ll gain valuable insights on key topics, including:
Understanding the do’s and don’ts of homebuying
Exploring financing options and mortgage types
Learning about down payment assistance programs
Managing your finances effectively
Building or improving your credit
Tips for navigating the real estate market
Join us for a talk, book signing, and reception for I Am a Portrait: Flash Fiction and Other Short Stories by Mary Tonetti Dorra.
In her newest book, a collection of short stories, Dorra has amassed a group of characters based in part on her own real friends and relatives who interact with those which are purely fictional. Some of the stories are told from the point of view of the works of art themselves and are based on pieces that have been in the Dorra collection over the years.
