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UC Santa Barbara Memorial Service to be held at 4 p.m. May 27

by Amigos805.com • May 27, 2014 • Comments Off on UC Santa Barbara Memorial Service to be held at 4 p.m. May 27

SANTA BARBARA — A memorial service to honor the six students who died as a result of the tragedy in Isla Vista will take place at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, in Harder Stadium. The ceremony is expected to last approximately…

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Nov. 4 — Oxnard Film Society to present ‘The Goldman Case’

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

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.

Nov. 7 — Bilingual report — Allan Hancock College’s dance program hosts 2024 ‘Dimensions in Dance’ performances

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

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.

Nov. 7 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents reigning violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman and Friends at The Granada Theatre

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents reigning violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman and Friends on Thursday, November 7 at 7 p.m. at The Granada Theatre. Two of the world’s most distinguished pianists – Emanuel Ax and Jean-Yves Thibaudet – join the reigning virtuoso of the violin Itzhak Perlman and the “endlessly agile” (The New York Times) Juilliard String Quartet for an evening of exceptional chamber music. Each member of this remarkable all-star lineup is fully capable of commanding a rapt audience on their own. In this lush and thrilling program of works spanning three centuries, they explore textures and nuances of expression only available to an extended ensemble.

Nov. 7 — CLU to present ‘The Doctor in Spite of Himself’ Prescribes Laughter

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

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.

Nov. 9, 14 — Bilingual report — City of Ventura to host workshops for collaborative rental housing solutions

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

VENTURA — The City of Ventura is taking proactive steps to solicit feedback from the community on tenant protections and housing. As part of the implementation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element, staff is exploring the potential for programs that support tenants and property owners. This approach ensures that both tenants and property owners can thrive in a balanced, well-protected environment. The City’s Housing Services Division is hosting a series of workshops to garner various perspectives on tenant protections and housing rights in the City of Ventura.

Nov. 9-10 — ‘Art Comes Alive’ to be held at the Channel Islands Maritime Museum

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

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!

Nov. 9 — Ventura County Potters’ Guild Presents 3rd Annual Ventura Pottery Market & Bowl of Thanks At Ventura Harbor Village

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

“We are pleased that Ventura Potters’ Guild is bringing this year’s Ventura Pottery Market and Bowl of Thanks back to Ventura Harbor Village with its serene seaside village with stunning Pacific views,” said President of the Ventura County Potter’s Guild Stacy Rowe.

Nov. 10 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art to present String Quartet Chamber Music Concert — Cuarteto Latinoamericano

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

Winner of the 2012 and 2016 Latin Grammys for Best Classical Recordings, this outstanding quartet will perform their TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAS program, including Quartet No. 17 by Héitor Villa-Lobos, Lullaby by George Gershwin, Astor Piazzolla’s Four for Tango, Samuel Barber’s Adagio for Strings Op. 11, and Quartet Op. 96 in F Major “American” by Antonin Dvorak.

Nov. 12 — Bilingual report — SCORE To Present Next In-Person Workshop in Oxnard in Spanish

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

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.

Nov. 13 — CLU presenting ‘Preparing for the AI Integrated Workplace’ and other upcoming events

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

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.

Nov. 13 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents bestselling author and essayist Anne Lamott in a talk titled ‘Somehow: Thoughts on Love’ at the Arlington, Theatre

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

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.

Nov. 14 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Disney’s Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert at the Arlington Theater

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Disney’s Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. at The Arlington Theatre. Sing along with Disney’s Academy Award-winning film Encanto as the magical tale of the extraordinary Madrigal family unfolds on the big screen.

Nov. 17 — Santa Barbara Museum of Art presents Parallel Stories: Breaking the Cycle/Rewriting the Story With Alex Espinoza and Narsiso Martinez

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

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.

Nov. 19 — Cottage Primary Care—Santa Ynez Valley presenting FREE Virtual Meet the Doctor: Partnering with your Primary Care Doctor

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

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.

Nov. 20 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents ER physician and health equity advocate Dr. Uché Blackstock at UCSB Campbell Hall

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

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).

Dec. 3 — UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Medal of Freedom recipient and Homeboy Industries founder Father Gregory Boyle at UCSB Campbell Hall

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

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.

Dec. 7 — Tickets now on sale for Ventura Winter Wine Walk

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

Ventura Winter Wine Walk on Dec. 7

Dec. 7 — Music Academy of the West’s Mariposa Concert Series Continues with JACK Quartet, other upcoming events

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

SANTA BARBARA —The Music Academy of the West’s 2024-25 Mariposa Concert Series, a collection of concerts and experiences held in the intimate Hahn Hall, on the Music Academy’s lush Miraflores campus kicked off on October 5 with “African Queens,” celebrating the legacy of seven revered African Queens, featuring soprano Karen Slack and pianist Kevin Miller. The series continues on December 7, with one of contemporary music’s indispensable ensembles, JACK Quartet.

Dec. 13 — British Actor Duane Henry Joins KEYT-TV Anchors CJ Ward and Beth Farnsworth to Host Unity Shoppe’s Annual Holiday Telethon

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

SANTA BARBARA — The Unity Shoppe’s 38th Annual Holiday Celebration and Telethon, held on December 13, 5-8 p.m. and will be aired on KEY-TV. The telethon will feature appearances by Kenny Loggins, Brad Paisley, and Michael McDonald, along with other celebrity surprises.

Joining KEYT-TV News Anchors CJ Ward and Beth Farnsworth as a host this year is British actor and Santa Barbara local Duane Henry. Duane is best known for his roles in “The Dark Knight Rises” (2012), “Captain Marvel” (2019), and “NCIS” (2016-2018).

Dec. 14 — Ventura Music Festival — The King’s Singers “Christmas Time is Here”

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

The King’s Singers

“Christmas Time is Here”

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Concert at 4:00 PM (Doors 3 PM)

Ventura Center for Spiritual Living

101 South Laurel Street, Ventura

Join us for a holiday concert this Dec 14th! The King’s Singers have set the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over fifty years.

Dec. 14, 15 — Santa Barbara Festival Ballet Presents the 49th Anniversary of The Nutcracker

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

SANTA BARBARA — Experience the magic of the holiday season as the Santa Barbara Festival Ballet proudly presents the 49th anniversary of The Nutcracker at the historic Arlington Theatre! This year’s production of the timeless holiday classic blends the elegance of Tchaikovsky’s cherished score with a fresh, modern energy and visual brilliance.

Audiences will be dazzled by mesmerizing costumes and radiant stage designs that bring to life the enchanting world of The Nutcracker. Our internationally renowned guest artists Alexandra Hutchinson and Kouadio Davis, both from the prestigious Dance Theatre of Harlem, will grace the stage, showcasing their breathtaking skill and artistry. The powerful live symphony orchestra, conducted by Elise Unruh, will immerse the audience in the thunderous soundscape that enhances every magical moment.

Through Jan. 26, 2025 — Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara’s ‘Húóng Ngô: Core Memory’ now on view

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

H??ng Ngô: Core Memory is an exhibition that synthesizes the artist’s reflections on her family’s time in refugee camps in Hong Kong and their experiences as new immigrants in the US. Woven throughout the exhibition is a series of cyanotypes created solely from sunlight and water at the edge of a body of water. An image of the weather and waves of the day, they are also stand-ins for the refugee body, battered by the elements and an artifact of their resilience. Read more >

Jan. 25, 2025 — Trae Crowder – Just Announced! Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25th

Lobero Theatre

Santa Barbara

TICKETS NOW ON SALE.

Lobero.com

For a full list of Trae Crowder’s tour dates and tickets, please visit TraeCrowder.com

Through Feb. 24— California Nature Art Museum Announces ‘A Deeper Love: New Paintings Inspired by Coral Reefs’ on-view

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

A Deeper Love will offer an artistic examination into some of the ocean’s most vibrant, ecologically productive, and fragile landscapes throughout the world. In addition to the intrinsic beauty of coral reefs and the equally breathtaking underwater communities that they support, it is

Through March 10, 2025 — Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara announces 2024-25 Mariposa Concert Series

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

The Mariposa Concert Series, which debuted in 2022, furthers the Music Academy of the West’s mission to bring exceptional music to the community throughout the year. The series showcases the artistry of world-renowned musicians, including esteemed Music Academy alums, in unique musical experiences and events this fall through spring 2025. Featuring visionary artists, these performances offer fresh context and perspective on music spanning more than 700 years — from 1390 to 2025!

Continuing — Bilingual report — United Parents provides variety of youth mental health, behavioral and/or emotional disorders programs and services

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2024

United Parents’ mission is to provide resources to empower, strengthen and support parents and other caregivers who have youth and/or children with mental health, behavioral, and/or emotional disorders.

Continuing — Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program to present Children & Teens Grief Support Groups

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023

VENTURA COUNTY — Many children and teens have experienced the death of a loved one, This is a difficult time for anyone grieving a loss. Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program provides two free support groups, Good Grief Club (ages 6-10) and Young Teen Group (ages 11-15). These groups will run from October 5th through November 9th on Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. For reservations, contact 805-389-6870 or online at lmvna.org/grief. Space is limited.

Continuing — Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice presenting Free Grief & Bereavement Support Groups

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023

CAMARILLO — Bereavement counseling can offer the support you need to help you through your grief. Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program offers both individual (one-on-one) counseling with trained bereavement counselors/therapists and group counseling.

All support groups are free for the community.

Continuing — Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program presents Free Grief & Bereavement Support Groups

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023

Bereavement counseling can offer the support you need to help you through your grief. Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program offers both individual (one-on-one) counseling with trained bereavement counselors/therapists and group counseling.

All support groups are free for the community.

Continuing — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Loss of Loved One

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023

SANTA BARBARA — Continuing — Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care Bereavement Class – Loss of Loved One. An ongoing support group held each month. Presented by Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Santa Barbara. Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 2:00 –…

Continuing — Camarillo Hospice offers Grief Support in Spanish

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023

CAMARILLO — Camarillo Hospice, a Program of Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association, is now offering individual, couple, and family counseling in Spanish for those grieving the death of a loved one, Camarillo Hospice offers a Spanish General Bereavement Groups for the…

Continuing — Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program to present Survivors of Suicide Loss Grief Support Group

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023

If you have experienced the loss of a loved one due to suicide, do not hesitate to join our Survivors of Suicide Loss grief support group. Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program are committed to maintaining an open, accepting, confidential atmosphere. All free of charge.

Survivors of Suicide Loss meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Continuing — Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program to present new Men’s Grief Support Group

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023

Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program announces a new Men’s Grief Support Group. The group is for men grieving the death of a loved one. It will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, via Zoom. If interested, please contact us at 805-389-6870. For more information, visit LMVNA.org

Livingston’s Grief and Bereavement Program support groups are committed to maintaining an open, accepting, confidential atmosphere. We also offer individual, couple, and family grief counseling in English and Spanish.

Continuing — Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice offering free monthly classes for those with Type 2 and Pre-Diabetes

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023

Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice offers free monthly classes for those with Type 2 and Pre-Diabetes. Learn about meal planning, exercise, blood sugar monitoring, medication management, and new developments for living with diabetes.

Continuing — Livingston’s Grief & Bereavement Program to present Free Grief & Bereavement Support for Children

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023

Livingston’s Grief & Bereavement Program is offering a weekly Good Grief Club to children ages 6 – 11 who have lost a loved one. This session will focus on grief through cinematherapy. The club runs every Tuesday from 5:30 – 7pm through May 30th.

Continuing — Camarillo Hospice Announces Ongoing Support Groups

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023

CAMARILLO — When a death occurs, we experience a variety of emotions and feelings that can make us feel as though we are navigating unfamiliar and challenging territory. We need support and although family and friends are important, they may…

Continuing — Mental Wellness Center Community Wellness Program presents ‘Stronger Together,’ a bipolar & depression support group on Thursdays

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2023

SANTA BARBARA — The Mental Wellness Center Community Wellness Program presents Stronger Together, a bipolar & depression support group from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays.

This is a drop-in support group where you can find support in a safe and confidential setting. Family members are welcome!

To join, contact Elizabeth Imperato at wrapofsantabarbara@gmail.com