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Nov. 5 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Crossing Cultures, Crossing Artforms: Suzanne Jill Levine, Aldon Nielsen, and Jeanne Heuving’

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SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present “Crossing Cultures, Crossing Artforms: Suzanne Jill Levine, Aldon Nielsen, and Jeanne Heuving” AT 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at SBMA’s Ridley-Tree Education Center at McCormick House, 1600 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara.

Inside Stories/Outside Tales
Three writers read and discuss their works. Distinguished scholars and creative writers discuss how their work has involved them in intensive explorations of cultures and arts apart from their immediate backgrounds.

Nov. 5 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Kristin Chenoweth’s For the Girls at The Granada Theatre

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth on Sunday, November 5 at 7:00 p.m. at The Granada Theatre. In this rollicking cabaret-style revue, Chenoweth presents an evening of unforgettable songs made famous by her heroes and friends. The Tony and Emmy award-winning actress pays tribute to the great women singers who have inspired her with classics like Doris Day’s “When I Fall In Love,” Barbra Streisand’s “The Way We Were,” Peggy Lee’s “I’m a Woman” and Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You.” With her charming and conspiratorial style, Chenoweth cultivates a warm and intimate atmosphere, telling stories and joking with her band and backup singers. “For the Girls… exudes the snuggly promise of a slumber party” (The New York Times).

Nov. 5 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Sketching Ideas’: Writing’s Visuality in Chinese Flower-and-Bird Painting

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SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘Sketching Ideas’: Writing’s Visuality in Chinese Flower-and-Bird Painting Lecture by Peter Sturman, Professor, Department of History of Art and Architecture, UC Santa Barbara at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.

Xieyi, “the writing or sketching of ideas,” refers to a particularly free-form mode of painting in China that showcases the artist’s virtuosity wielding a quick-moving brush to capture vibrant and seemingly spontaneous images. Forefronting the dynamic potential of the brush, the technique naturally calls to mind the art of calligraphy, especially the dynamic cursive script, but Xiyu’s association with the art of writing goes far deeper than surface appearances. Spontaneity implies naturalness and authenticity, even spiritual transcendence. Moreover, for scholar-official painters, Xiyu’s linkage to calligraphy offered an essential bridge between image-making and literary expression.

Nov. 7 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present ‘An Artist Talk — Whitney Bedford’s Landscapes’

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SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present “An Artist Talk — Whitney Bedford’s Landscapes” AT 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the Atkinson Gallery, Humanities Building, H-202, Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara.

The Atkinson Gallery at Santa Barbara City College and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art have co-organized an artist’s talk with Whitney Bedford, a California artist who looks to art history, especially Impressionist painters, to make startlingly colored and brilliantly graphic images. Even though Bedford is a thoroughly contemporary artist, her work exists in a deep dialog with 18th-, 19th-, and 20th-century artists.

Nov. 8 — Western Ventura County Employer Advisory Council Presents ‘Active Shooter Preparedness for the Workplace’

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OXNARD — The Western Ventura County Employer Advisory Council Presents “Active Shooter Preparedness for the Workplace” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Courtyard Marriott, 600 E. Esplanade, Oxnard.

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Nov. 8 — Standing Together: A Night of Community at Temple Etz Chaim, Thousand Oaks

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THOUSAND OAKS — In a time when unity and solidarity are needed more than ever, Temple Etz Chaim is proud to host “Standing Together: A Night of Community” on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to all who stand with Temple Etz Chaim in support of the endurance, resilience and compassion of its community.

The evening will feature an inspiring program that includes a collection of poems, readings and songs, all focused on the theme of unity and strength in the face of challenges. Rabbi Averbach, a respected leader in the community, will provide the opening remarks and deliver the keynote speech, emphasizing the values of togetherness and solidarity that have always defined Temple Etz Chaim.

Through Nov. 8 — Wildling Museum of Art and Nature in Solvang announces the return of its Annual Fall Online Auction

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SOLVANG — The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature (www.wildlingmuseum.org) announces the return of its Annual Fall Online Auction. Online bidding goes live on Oct. 30th and closes on November 8th at 4 p.m.

Featuring more than 60 remarkable items, all proceeds will raise needed funds in support of the Wildling’s programs and exhibitions. With relaxing getaways, unique fine jewelry and art, local wines, and dining experiences, it’s the perfect way to shop and support the Wildling’s many exhibits and offerings.

Nov. 9 — The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market Veterans’ Day Celebration

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SAN LUIS OBISPO — The County of San Luis Obispo’s Veterans Services Office (VSO) will be present along with other vendors at the Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market Veterans’ Day Celebration.

The event will be held at The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market on Broad Street between Higuera and Monterey from 6-8:30 p.m on Nov. 9, 2023. There will be several military organizations, County services, and other vendor booths. Vendors who will be present include financial, medical, employment, housing organizations, counseling, VA resources, senior, mental health and other general resources for Veterans and their families. Music will be provided by MarciJean & the Belmont Kings who specialize in Jump Blues, Swing, Rock n Roll and Rhythm & Blues.

Nov. 9 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present free film screening of ‘América Tropical: The Martyr Mural of Siqueiros’

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SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present free film screening of “América Tropical: The Martyr Mural of Siqueiros” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.

This free screening of the documentary América Tropical: The Martyr Mural of Siqueiros, is followed by a discussion with Dignicraft filmmakers Omar Foglio, Paola Rodríguez, and José Luis Figueroa and moderated by Edgar Garcia, Assistant General Manager, El Pueblo de Los Angeles, and James Glisson, SBMA Curator of Contemporary Art.

Nov. 9 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents ‘American Railroad by Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens’ at The Granada Theatre

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SANTA BARBARA – UCSB Arts & Lectures presents American Railroad by Silkroad Ensemble with Rhiannon Giddens on Thursday, November 9 at 8:00 p.m. at The Granada Theatre. Under the leadership of 2023 Pulitzer Prize-winner Rhiannon Giddens, the genre-defying Silkroad Ensemble embarks on a new initiative that amplifies the untold stories of African American, Chinese, Indigenous, Irish and other communities in the creation of North America’s railroads. Chinese traditional music on the suona and pipa is contrasted with the fiddle and banjo of Black musical traditions, and their Indigenous and Celtic counterparts. These cultural intersections reveal a thread of commonality despite their varied origins, and remind us of the intricately rich American story.

Nov. 9 — Free LightGabler Webinar: ‘New Hires…No Problem! Effective (and Lawful) Hiring and On-Boarding of Employees’

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CAMARILLO — Employment law firm LightGabler is presenting a free employment law webinar for employers, “New Hires…No Problem! Effective (and Lawful) Hiring and On-Boarding of Employees.” The webinar is Thursday, November 9 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Nov. 9 — Moorpark College and The Colleges of Law Present ‘How to Save Democracy with David Pepper’

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MOORPARK — Moorpark College and The Colleges of Law welcome the community to attend a special event on November 9, 2023, in the EATM Auditorium at the Moorpark College campus. The event, “How to Save Democracy with David Pepper,” will feature a lecture by esteemed author David Pepper on election law and voting rights. Following the lecture, Dr. Jackie Gardina, Dean and Chief Academic Officer of The Colleges of Law, will engage in a conversation and Q&A session with Pepper.

Nov. 11 — Bilingual report — Oxnard Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony

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OXNARD — The City of Oxnard, together with the Disabled American Veterans – Chapter 24; Salvation Army; Knights of Columbus Council 750; Military Officers Association of America Ventura County Chapter; and the Boy Scouts of America – Troop 231—invite the community to attend this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony in downtown Oxnard at Plaza Park (500 South C St.) to honor all who have served our country, including those who are currently serving home and abroad.

“We are forever grateful to our veterans for their selfless service to our country,” said Mayor John C. Zaragoza. “We look forward to our community joining us in celebration of our local heroes who have served in the US Armed Forces on this holiday.”

Nov. 11 — Lucid Therapeutics hosting Grand Opening

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SANTA BARBARA — Lucid Therapeutics, a clinic dedicated to improving mental wellbeing through professionally guided use of psychedelics, will host a Grand Opening celebration for its new Santa Barbara location on Saturday, Nov. 11.Members of the public are encouraged to…

Nov. 11 — FSA’s First Annual Pickleball Tournament – Play for a Cause to be held in Santa Barbara

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SANTA BARBARA — Family Service Agency is thrilled to announce the inaugural FSA Annual Pickleball Tournament, set to take place at the beautiful Montecito Club courts on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the agency’s senior programs and youth mental health, two crucial programs serving Santa Barbara County residents.

Tournament Director Natalie Collins-Smith, a Pickleball Pro at the Montecito Club and an expert in organizing successful pickleball events, guaranteeing an engaging and memorable experience for all participants.

Through Nov. 12 — Wildling Museum of Art and Nature partners with award-winning artist Mara Abboud for joint exhibition and fundraiser

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SOLVANG — The Wildling Museum is pleased to partner with award-winning artist Mara Abboud in presenting Mara Abboud: Visions of Beauty, an exhibition and fundraiser supporting the Wildling on view through Nov. 12, 2023 in the Valley Oak Gallery.

Abboud has been honored with the prestigious “Artist of the Year” award by the Academies Des Beaux Arts (New York, 1977), “Artist of the Year” by the Santa Barbara Arts Council (Santa Barbara Arts Festival, 1987), “International Artist of the Year” by the International Women’s Conference (Santa Barbara, 1998), and the AMAL “International Artist of the Year” (Washington, DC, 1998).

Nov. 12 — Temple Etz Chaim to present Psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottlieb

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Gottlieb is a masterful guide for helping us rewrite the narratives that keep us stuck. Her TED talk was one of the Top 10 Most Watched of the Year, her book Maybe You Should Talk to Someone has sold over a million copies (and is currently being adapted for television), and she’s the author of The Atlantic’s weekly “Dear Therapist” column.

Nov. 14 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants with Robin Wall Kimmerer

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures announces two exciting new additions to the 2023-2024 season: Mustafa Suleyman, author of The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century’s Greatest Dilemma on Thursday, October 5 and Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants on November 14.

Nov. 14 — County of Ventura Elections Office holding quarterly Language Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting

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VENTURA COUNTY — The Ventura County Elections Division invites you to our quarterly Language Accessibility Advisory Committee (LAAC) meeting on November 14, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. so we may provide you with important information on the voting process for the upcoming March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election as well as options for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) voters. It is our hope that you will be able to share this information with the local community. Please review the attached agenda for more information and we encourage you to share the information with anyone you feel would be interested.

Nov. 14 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Valencia Baryton Project Chamber Music Concert

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SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present th Valencia Baryton Project Chamber Music Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.

The Valencia Baryton Project was founded in Valencia, Spain with the vision of performing the nearly 160 works written by Franz Joseph Haydn as well as compositions by other composers, both modern and classical.

Nov. 15 — CLU School of Management presents Forward Together Webinar Series presents… Producing Film and Television in a Time of Disruption in the Entertainment Business

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Forward Together Webinar Series presents…
Producing Film and Television in a Time of Disruption in the
Entertainment Business
Wednesday, November 15 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm (PT) | Zoom Webinar

Chris Lytton is the President and COO of The Jim Henson Company. The Jim Henson Company has remained a leader and an iconic brand in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized as a top creator of television and film programming and as an innovator in puppetry and animatronics. Mr. Lytton is an experienced manager of film and television companies, a seasoned deal maker and an entertainment industry expert.

Nov. 15 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer featuring Rakesh Chaurasia performing music from their 2023 album As We Speak

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer with Rakesh Chaurasia on Wednesday, November 15 at 8 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall. Tabla and bansuri meet acoustic bass and banjo in this musical adventure. On their new album, As We Speak, this one-of-a-kind quartet made up of musicians Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, Edgar Meyer and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia combines the cerebral complexity of Indian ragas with the gut-level groove of a funky bass line. In concert, they fulfill the promise of the album’s title with brilliant performances that strike an exquisite balance between compositional rigor and conversational improvisation.

Nov. 16 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and NYT Bestselling Author John Densmore in conversation with Andrew Winer

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SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara Museum of Art will present Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and NYT Bestselling Author John Densmore in conversation with Andrew Winer at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 at SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara.

Beloved by artists across the decades for his fierce, uncompromising dedication to art, John Densmore occupies a rarified space in pop culture. His musicianship landed him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His writing consistently earns accolades and has appeared in a range of publications including the Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone. As his friend and American novelist Tom Robbins recently advised him, “If you keep writing like this, I’ll have to get a drum set.”

Nov. 16 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Adam Grant in a public conversation titled Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Adam Grant in conversation on Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things on Thursday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. at The Arlington Theatre. In this paradigm-shifting conversation, organizational psychologist and Penn Wharton School of Business professor Adam Grant offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations. Grant is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Originals. His new book, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things, explores how to build the skills and structures to achieve greater things, and how to create opportunities for those who have been overlooked. We can all improve at improving – and when opportunity doesn’t knock, there are ways to build a door.

Nov. 16 — UCSB Arts & Lectures Just Announced: Tennis champion and entrepreneur Maria Sharapova to moderate Adam Grant’s conversation on Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents a conversation with Adam Grant on Thursday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. at The Arlington Theatre. In this paradigm-shifting conversation, organizational psychologist and Penn Wharton School of Business professor Adam Grant offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations from his new book Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things (just released on Oct 24, 2023).

Nov. 17 — Yarrow YMCA’s ‘Parents’ Night Out’

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WESTLAKE VILLAGE — Parents can have an evening out, get a head start on holiday shopping or spend a quiet evening at home while their kids have fun under supervised care at the Yarrow Family YMCA, Friday, November 17 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Y’s Parents’ Night Out is open to YMCA members and nonmembers.

Activities include games, arts & crafts, dance and basketball gym free play. All activities are monitored/led by YMCA staff. Kids must be age 4 or up and be able to use the restroom on their own.

Nov. 17 — Bilingual report — Community Workshop in Guadalupe To Share First-Ever Continuous Air Quality Data For the Region

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SANTA BARBARA — In September, wildfire smoke from as far away as Oregon impacted California’s Central Coast, prompting the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and Santa Barbara County Public Health Department to issue an Air Quality Alert for Santa Barbara County. An air quality monitoring system established last year in Guadalupe recorded unhealthy levels of particulate matter for sensitive groups and ensured that the data was available to the community for the first time ever via the Guadalupe Community Air Project website.

Nov. 17 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Daniil Trifonov at Campbell Hall

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Daniil Trifonov in recital on Friday, November 17 at 7 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall. Precise, imaginative, tender and above all thrilling, Daniil Trifonov has earned a reputation as the must-hear pianist of the 21st century. Equally adept at discovering new possibilities in mid-18th century works as he is scaling the heights of Beethoven’s majestic “Hammerklavier” sonata, Trifonov combines dazzling technique with depth of feeling and extraordinary musicality.

Nov. 18 — ‘Celebrate the Magic’ – Charity Wine Auction Gala

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CAMARILLO — The Meadowlark Service League is hosting the 16th Annual Charity Wine Auction Gala on Saturday, November 18th at Las Posas Country Club.

Tickets are available online only at MeadowlarkServiceLeague.com and are priced at $150 each. Join us for the 2023 Wine Auction Gala. This special event will kick off an evening of great wines and food. Guests will enjoy good friends and sips starting with champagne, as well as tastings from the Gala Official Winery Strey Cellars. A gourmet dinner with wines will be featured. The exciting live & silent auctions will offer rare & fine wines plus unique trips and events. Live music will be provided for your enjoyment. Sponsorships available.

Through Nov. 18 — CSU Channel Islands Performing Arts presents ‘The Lightning Thief’

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CAMARILLO — Percy Jackson is just 12 years old and faced with pursuing a villain across the United States to retrieve the original weapon of mass destruction – the lightning bolt of the Greek god Zeus.

The public is invited to join in on the adventures of the young hero in the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Performing Arts department’s musical production of “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.”

Nov. 19 — SBMA Presents William Wegman and an Introduction to His Art

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William Wegman, best known for his images of Weimaraner dogs, will speak about his pioneering work in painting, drawing, photography, and video, beginning with his start in California in the 1970s. SANTA BARBARA — Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA)…

Through Nov. 19 — Cal Lutheran Presents Radium Girls

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THOUSAND OAKS — The California Lutheran Theatre and Dance Department is presenting its production of Radium Girls, a play by D.W. Gregory based on a book of the same name by Kate Moore. Performances will be in the Preus-Brandt Forum on the Cal Lutheran campus in Thousand Oaks and will be directed by drama professor Kenneth Gardner.

Radium Girls is set in Orange, New Jersey, during the 1920’s when the radioactive element radium was common in the products of daily life. The main character is Grace, a 14-year-old girl who gets a job at a watch factory that uses radium-based paint to make its products glow in the dark. Grace falls ill with radium poisoning; she and other workers who get sick sue their employer, raising awareness of their plight as they fight for justice.

Nov. 20 — Mariposa Series returns to the Music Academy

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The Music Academy presents the Mariposa Series: three concerts welcoming our community to Hahn Hall this fall.

Launched in 2022, these homecoming concerts bring Music Academy alumni, teaching artists, and our community to Miraflores for an intimate recital experience.

Post-concert receptions offered to meet the artists, including an introduction to new Music Academy President & CEO Shauna Quill.

Nov. 21 — Greater Santa Barbara Area Clergy Association to present annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

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Our annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service will be held on Tuesday, November 21st, at 7:00 p.m. at the historic, downtown First United Methodist Church.

The Greater Santa Barbara Area Clergy Association, sponsor of this event, includes clergy and religious leaders from over 100 local faith communities. We come together to celebrate and reflect upon unity, peace, hope, prayers and blessings from our diverse religious traditions.

Nov. 29 — District216 presents Comedian Brent Pella ‘Conversations on Comedy and Content Creation w/ a Conscious Bro’

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Topic: “Conversations on Comedy and Content Creation with a Conscious Bro”

Date: Wednesday, November 29th
Times: 5:00pm Networking; 6:30pm Interview, Presentation + Q&A

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.)

FREE for Members.
Guests Welcome to purchase $50 tickets to The District House evenings.
N?OTE: We will be filming the speaker for the District216 Change Your Lens Series. Refreshments provided.

Nov. 30 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Audra McDonald in Concert at Campbell Hall

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SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Audra McDonald in Concert on Thursday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall. The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards and an Emmy, Audra McDonald is as stunningly eloquent in song as she is acting a role. She’s been named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people and received a National Medal of Arts for “her rich, soulful voice [that] continues to take her audiences to new heights.” Enjoy an intimate evening with a national treasure as McDonald performs works from Broadway, the Great American Songbook and more.

Nov. 30 — “Los Braceros De Buena Vista” mariachi musical coming to CSU Channel Islands

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CAMARILLO — A mariachi-style musical about the Mexican guest worker bracero program of the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s will be staged at CSU Channel Islands’ Malibu Hall on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m.

“Los Braceros Buena Vista” follows a young man who travels from Mexico to the United States in the 1950s, at the height of the bracero program, which was established by executive order in 1942 and lasted until 1964. The federal program allowed seasonal laborers from Mexico to come to the U.S. to work in agriculture or with the railroads.

Animo Theatre Company Director Miguel Orozco had been directing “El Bracero” by Rosalinda Verde through his nonprofit community theater, and was inspired to write and direct his own version of the show centered on the Buena Vista Bracero camp in Oxnard. It was the largest in the nation, and at its peak, housed about 5,000 workers. Orozco’s aim was to reflect the braceros’ journey, including the struggles they faced.

Dec. 1 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Seong-Jin Cho, piano, at Campbell Hall

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SANTA BARBARA – UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Seong-Jin Cho on Friday, December 1 at 7 p.m. at UCSB Campbell Hall. Pianist Seong-Jin Cho returns with an eclectic program demonstrating his remarkable range and subtle approach to the repertoire. Cho captured the world’s attention in 2015 when his flawless performances earned First Prize at the Chopin International Competition in Warsaw. His thoughtful yet assertive style drives an impressive natural sense of balance. His latest solo album, The Handel Project, was released in February 2023.

Dec. 2 — Bilingual report — Ventura County Community Development Corporation (VCCDC) — Join us in Santa Maria this Saturday!

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VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON

Homebuyer Workshop

Saturday, December 2 – In-person, Santa Maria (in partnership with the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara)

Friday, December 8 – Virtual

Saturday, December 16 – Virtual

If you want to learn what it takes to buy a home of your own and what resources are out there, our HUD-approved Homebuyer Workshops is a class you won’t want to miss! There is no cost for you to attend and you’ll enjoy hearing from a variety of expert speakers who will give you the latest and greatest on credit, money management, real estate, mortgage loans, insurance and more! Register for FREE today!

Dec. 2 — Bilingual report — SBCC School of Extended Learning’s Arts & Crafts Fair a must for holiday shoppers

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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. 2. Community members are encouraged to stop by and view and/or purchase one-of-a-kind works including ceramics, jewelry items, fabric arts, cards, glass art and more — crafted by their very own friends and neighbors.
Shoppers can also enjoy a catered lunch during the Fair, available for purchase by Chef Rene’s Cuisine.

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