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Jan. 24, 25, 26 — Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara kicks off the New Year with three free performances by La Santa Cecilia
THREE FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
Friday, January 24 | 7 PM | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta
Saturday, January 25 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St, Guadalupe, CA
Sunday, January 26 | 6 PM | The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara
La Santa Cecilia exemplifies the modern-day creative hybrid of Latin culture, rock and world music. The group draws inspiration from all over the world, utilizing Pan-American rhythms including cumbia, bossa-nova, rumba, bolero, tango, jazz and klezmer music. Their unique sounds and the experience of their colorful, passionate performances continues to captivate both loyal fans and new listeners.
Jan. 31 — Bilingual report — City of Ventura Community Development Department to host coffee chats in 2025
Feb. 3 — Bilingual report — Allan Hancock College Superintendent/President Kevin G. Walthers to speak at Orcutt Academy High School (OAHS)
Feb. 8 — Bilingual report — Museum of Ventura County — ‘Enfoque (In Focus)’ community opening reception
Bilingual report — Through Feb. 21 — Allan Hancock College’s new Ann Foxworthy Gallery exhibit explores art, symbolism and advocacy
The exhibition, titled “The Dichotomy of Laundry” and “The New Order Regression”, delves into women’s societal roles and the intersection of gender and environmental issues and will be on display in the gallery through Feb. 21.
The multimedia exhibition features delicate paper laundry pieces, meticulously burned by hand with Morse code imagery, reflecting on social and ecological concerns. Additionally, a large-scale installation within the gallery space aims to spark discussions about shifting gender roles amid environmental changes.
March 14 — Bilingual report — Public Invited to Community Forum on Cannabis Odor in Carpinteria
March 14 — Bilingual report — Community Partners in Caring to present Santa Maria Valley Senior Expo
April 9 — Bilingual report — Ventura Police host Coffee with a Cop fundraiser to support Autism acceptance
April 11 — Bilingual report — Westpark Community Center in Ventura hosts free Summer Showcase event
April 19 — Bilingual report — Ventura Earth Day Festival 2025
April 23 — Allan Hancock College celebrates National Poetry Month
April 25 — Bilingual report — Ventura Police holding DUI checkpoint
May 1 — City of Ventura to host draft General Plan open house
May 6— County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors meeting features TRUTH Act Forum, Renewal of the Sheriff Office’s Military Equipment Use Ordinance, IV Rental Housing Inspection Pilot
May 7 — Bilingual report — County of Santa Barbara Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay Ordinance Public Hearing
May 17 — Bilingual report — City of Ventura — Celebrate spring at the Pollinator Palooza
May 20 — The Predator in Your Pocket: Ventura Police to host internet safety workshop for parents and caregivers
May 28 — Bilingual report — People’s Self-Health Housing breaking ground at College Community Courts in Ventura
May 31 and June 1 — Bilingual report — Mestizo Folklórico Dance Company celebrating 44th year with two performances at Oxnard College
Through June 8 — Bilingual report — Teatro de las Américas presents ‘Alicia’s Miracle,’ more news, events
June 9 — Bilingual report — Learn about Goleta’s updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Wildfire Risk, Readiness
June 16 — City of Santa Paula & Rotary Club Centennial Time Capsule Reveal
June 18 — Bilingual report — County of Santa Barbara Board of Supervisors — Join us for the FY 2025-26 Budget Hearing
June 19 — Bilingual report — Community workshop for Buenaventura Golf Course flood mitigation
July 4 — Celebrate the 4th of July at Santa Paula’s New Sports Park with Fireworks, Food & Fun
July 15 — Bilingual report — County of Santa Barbara announces public hearing for Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay Ordinance Amendments Project
July 23 — Bilingual report — Public invited to attend two Early Public Scoping Meetings for Santa Paula Creek Flood Risk Management Project
July 24 — Bilingual report — Ventura PD hosts Tip-a-Cop fundraiser for local Special Olympics athletes
July 29 — Bilingual report — Ventura County Clerk-Recorder partners with California Office of the Secretary of State to host Apostille Pop-Up Shop program
Aug. 5 — Bilingual report — Allan Hancock College offers free Bulldog Express Workshops in Santa Maria, Lompoc
Aug. 27 — Bilingual report — County of Santa Barbara Environmental Justice Element now online and at County Planning Commission
Bilingual report — Sept. 16 — Partnership for Excellence announces ‘Forward Together: Navigating Today for Tomorrow’ dynamic full-day forum in Buellton
Sept. 17 — Bilingual report — Allan Hancock College, Transitions-Mental Health Association partner on mental health awareness event
Sept. 17 — Bilingual report — City of Ventura to host 2025 State of the City and Open House at City Hall
Bilingual report — Sept. 26 — County of Ventura to host Statewide Government and Disability Summit
Through Oct. 3 — Allan Hancock College’s Ann Foxworthy Gallery features AHC Alumni Made in Santa Maria Exhibit
Bilingual report — Oct. 4 — Wilderness Youth Project’s free Nature Play Day returns
Bilingual report — Oct. 12 — Victorian Halloween at the Olivas Adobe
Bilingual report — Through Nov. 2 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present Free Family Days ‘Día de los Muertos’
For the 36th year, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art honors the Mexican tradition of remembering the dead with a display of altars created by students in the Museum’s school and outreach programs and local community groups. Día de los Muertos inspired art activities for all ages will be offered in the Art Learning Lab.