Tag: UCSB Arts & Lectures

UCSB Arts & Lectures Justice for All programming initiative adds four timely speakers to its 2026 Winter and Spring calendars

by  •  • Comments Off on UCSB Arts & Lectures Justice for All programming initiative adds four timely speakers to its 2026 Winter and Spring calendars

Illuminating a wide spectrum of systemic injustice, UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) Justice for All programming initiative looks to today’s great minds and creators and to the courageous leaders across the globe who are forging a new path forward. Join us as we learn from those confronting uncomfortable questions, solving difficult problems, and guiding us all toward a more equitable world.

Read more →

UCSB Arts & Lectures names Heather Silva Managing Director of Development and Elise Erb Senior Director of Development

by  •  • Comments Off on UCSB Arts & Lectures names Heather Silva Managing Director of Development and Elise Erb Senior Director of Development

SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures is building the next generation of cultural leadership with two key appointments in its Development team: Heather Silva has been named Managing Director of Developmentand Elise Erb has been promoted to Senior Director of Development.

Read more →

Single tickets for UCSB Arts & Lectures 2025-2026 season go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m.

by  •  • Comments Off on Single tickets for UCSB Arts & Lectures 2025-2026 season go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m.

UCSB Arts & Lectures presents its 66th season of world-class cultural and artistic events, from stimulating lectures and animated conversations with today’s thought leaders to brilliant performances by the world’s most accomplished dancers, singers, musicians and performers. Single (non-subscription) tickets for UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 2025-2026 season go on sale Tuesday, August 19 at 10 a.m.

Read more →

UCSB Arts & Lectures creates Roman Baratiak Endowed Lecture Fund

by  •  • Comments Off on UCSB Arts & Lectures creates Roman Baratiak Endowed Lecture Fund

SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures is proud to announce the creation of the Roman Baratiak Endowed Lecture Fund in support of an annual mainstage lecture honoring the legacy of Roman Baratiak, whose 44 years of service helped bridge the university and the Santa Barbara community through the arts and intellectual discourse. This prestigious lecture will debut as part of the UCSB Arts & Lectures season in 2025-2026 with columnist, CNN host and author Fareed Zakaria giving the inaugural presentation, a talk titled “What It Takes” on Thursday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Arlington Theatre. 

Read more →

UCSB Arts & Lectures names distinguished community leaders Dorothy Largay and Patricia MacFarlane Co-Chairs of its Advisory Council

by  •  • Comments Off on UCSB Arts & Lectures names distinguished community leaders Dorothy Largay and Patricia MacFarlane Co-Chairs of its Advisory Council

SANTA BARBARA — UCSB Arts & Lectures is pleased to announce the appointment of Dorothy Largay andPatricia MacFarlane as the new Co-chairs of the Arts & Lectures Council, a leadership group of dedicated volunteers who support the organization’s mission to educate, entertain and inspire through world-class cultural and artistic programming. Largay officially assumed her role as Co-Chair with incumbents Richard Janssen and Kath Lavidge on January 1, 2025. Patricia MacFarlane will begin her tenure on July 1, 2025. Lavidge and Janssen, who served in a leadership capacity for more than seven years, including through the COVID-19 pandemic, will remain key advisors on the Council.

Read more →

UCSB Arts & Lectures announces the 2025-2026 Season Lineup

by  •  • Comments Off on UCSB Arts & Lectures announces the 2025-2026 Season Lineup

SANTA BARBARA —  UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L), the Central Coast’s premier arts presenting organization, announces its 2025-2026 season of live events. Series subscriptions go on sale Wednesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. Single tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 19 at 10 a.m. UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) offers a wide range of phenomenal cultural and artistic experiences in 2025-2026 – from fascinating talks by today’s thought leaders to command performances by some of the world’s premier dance companies, actors and musicians – at venues from UCSB to downtown Santa Barbara and beyond. The 2025-2026 season includes an exciting mix of returning friends, rising stars and new discoveries. This upcoming season is particularly rich in premieres, debuts and works commissioned by Arts & Lectures. 

Read more →

UCSB Arts & Lectures presenting three new Spring Events — ‘Justice for All’

by  •  • Comments Off on UCSB Arts & Lectures presenting three new Spring Events — ‘Justice for All’

Illuminating a wide spectrum of systemic injustice, the Justice for All programming initiative looks to today’s great minds and creators and to the courageous leaders across the globe who are forging a new path forward. Join us as we learn from those confronting uncomfortable questions, solving difficult problems, and guiding us all toward a more equitable world.

Read more →

UCSB Arts & Lectures Miller McCune Executive Director Celesta M. Billeci honored by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce

by  •  • Comments Off on UCSB Arts & Lectures Miller McCune Executive Director Celesta M. Billeci honored by Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce

SANTA BARBARA — The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce honored Celesta M. Billeci with their Visionary Arts Leadership Award on Friday, February 21, as part of the Regional Business Awards Gala. Hundreds of local leaders gathered at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort for the annual event, which honors the outstanding achievements of individuals and businesses that continue to make a significant impact in the local community. The Chamber recognized nine honorees for their outstanding contributions to the region’s business community, including seven organizations and two individuals. 

Read more →