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Bilingual report — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! — Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar to Perform Three Free Concerts in Santa Barbara County (Nov. 22-24)
SANTA BARBARA — Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience as Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar takes the stage for three free community performances in Santa Barbara County. The performances are a part of ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva), a program dedicated to celebrating Latin America’s vibrant cultural heritage.
Bilingual report — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Unveils an Exciting 2024-2025 Season Lineup with Renowned Latin American Musicians and Dancers
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva) is excited to announce its highly anticipated 2024-2025 season, featuring an outstanding lineup of Latin American performers guaranteed to captivate audiences across Santa Barbara County.
This season, Viva will present five acclaimed acts that exemplify the vibrant and diverse cultural heritage of Latin America.
Bilingual report — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Presents Final Three Free Performances of the Season with Jarabe Mexicano — May 17, 18, 19
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva) returns with its final installment of the 2023-2024 season. Enjoy three free eclectic and upbeat performances by bordeño-soul music group, Jarabe Mexicano.
Jarabe Mexicano captures the nostalgic spirit of their border roots with their brand of “Bordeño-Soul,” which honors the musical tastes and cultural influences of its members. Jarabe, which translates to ‘concoction,’ highlights the eclectic mix of genres they perform ranging from Mexican Folk, Rock & Roll, and Norteño/Tex-Mex to Latin Rock, Trio Romántico, and popular Cumbia. Their traditional Mariachi string instruments and Norteño-inspired drums complement dramatic vocals in English, Spanish, and Spanglish, and show how this multi-generational ensemble embraces change while still honoring the past.
Oct. 13, 14, 15 — Bilingual report — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Presents Three Free Performances of Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles
SANTA BARBARA — The nation’s premier Mexican folk dance company, Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles, will hold three free public performances in Santa Barbara County October 13-15, 2023. The performances are a part of ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva), a program dedicated to sharing the rich cultural heritage of Latin America to Santa Barbara County students and community members.
Bilingual report — UCSB Arts & Lectures announces Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara FREE public performances return to Santa Barbara County for Jan.- May 2023
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva) is back in 2023 for the first time since 2020! Since its establishment as a free community arts program in 2006, Viva has brought together people of diverse backgrounds from across Santa BarbaraCounty to celebrate the music and dance of Latin America.
Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar
THREE FREE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES!
Friday,Jan 13 | 7 PM | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta
Saturday, Jan 14 | 7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe
Sunday, Jan 15 | 7 PM | The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara
UCSB Arts & Lectures announces Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara FREE public performances return to Santa Barbara County for Jan.- May 2023
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva) is back in 2023 for the first time since 2020! Since its establishment as a free community arts program in 2006, Viva has brought together people of diverse backgrounds from across Santa Barbara County to celebrate the music and dance of Latin America. The program, which has been on hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, returns in 2023 with FREE performances and community outreach events from four stellar ensembles, including Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar (Jan. 13-15), Grandeza Mexicana (Mar. 17-19), Tres Souls (Apr. 14-16), and Las Cafeteras (May 19-21).
“At Arts & Lectures, we are thrilled to resume the exciting and deeply rooted ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! program at multiple locations throughout the region,” says Miller McCune Executive Director Celesta M. Billeci. “These free community events wouldn’t be possible without our partners The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center, and the Isla Vista School Parent Teacher Association, and the many community coordinators and volunteers. From Carpinteria and Santa Barbara to Isla Vista, Lompoc, Guadalupe and New Cuyama, people will again enjoy the best ensembles from Latin America and the rich traditions they represent.”
Ballet Hispánico Partners with ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! for a Virtual Residency and Community Performances
Ballet Hispánico, the nation’s renowned Latinx dance organization recognized as one of America’s Cultural Treasures, is partnering with ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara!, an Arts & Lectures community arts program for a two-month virtual residency. From January 26 through March 18, Ballet Hispánico will teach 40 virtual workshops at three Santa Barbara County schools, serving more than 130 elementary to high school students as they explore cultural identity through the lens of Con Brazos Abiertos.
The workshops will culminate in a live virtual event sharing the process of the residencies with the school communities of Isla Vista Elementary, Kermit McKenzie, and Santa Barbara High School.
Feb. 21, 22, 23 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ presents Los Utrera – Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico
SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Los Utrera – Son Jarocho from Veracruz, Mexico. Son Jarocho came about through the meeting of three worlds – Spanish, African and Indigenous – and along with the Fandango it is…
Through Feb. 23 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Los Utrera
CENTRAL COAST — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Los Utrera through 23. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: FREE CONCERT – Friday, February 21, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta FREE CONCERT – Saturday,…
March 13, 14, 15 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ presents Las Cafeteras – Roots, rhythm and rhyme from East LA
SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Las Cafeteras. Born and raised east of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras remix roots music to tell modern day stories with a positive message. Their Afro-Mexican beats, rhythms, and rhymes…
CANCELED — April 3, 4, 5 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ presents LADAMA – Four women, four countries – cumbia and more!
Oct. 11, 12, 13 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Cimarrón – Joropo music and dance from the plains of the Orinoco River
SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’ will present Cimarrón, which performs Joropo music from the plains of the Orinoco River which borders Colombia and Venezuela. Their powerful music achieves a unique blend of Andalusian, Indigenous American and African roots, with…
Sept. 22 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Mariachi Angeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr.
SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara!’s 15th season opens with Mariachi Ángeles de Pepe Martinez, Jr. With more than 25 years as a leading member of Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, Pepe Jr. brings experience, professionalism and leadership to…
April 14 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Ballet Folklórico de Los Angeles
SANTA BARBARA — Ballet Folklórico de Los Angeles will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 14 at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, Santa Barbara. Distinguished among the nation’s premier Mexican folk dance companies, Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles has worked…
Through April 14 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! announces 14th Season of Free Family Events for Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA — Two-time Grammy winners, Mariachi Los Camperos, kick off ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! 2019 season with free family concerts on January 11,12, and 13, including extra 4 pm matinee concerts in Guadalupe and at The Luke. Mariachi Los…
March 8 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in a free family concert at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8 at the Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert.…
March 9 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in a free family concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, March Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. La Patronal,…
March 10 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present La Patronal in a free family concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, March Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota St, Santa Barbara. Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. La Patronal, a unique…
Oct. 19 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Quique Escamilla in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! opens the 14th season of free family concerts and community outreach with Juno award-winner Quique Escamilla performing original songs in Spanish and English inspired by the political and social issues of today.…
Oct. 20 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Quique Escamilla in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! opens the 14th season of free family concerts and community outreach with Juno award-winner Escamilla performing original songs in Spanish and English inspired by the political and social issues of today. Originally from Chiapas,…
Oct. 21 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Quique Escamilla in Free Family Concert
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! opens the 14th season of free family concerts and community outreach with Juno award-winner Quique Escamilla performing original songs in Spanish and English inspired by the political and social issues of today. Originally from…
Through April 29 — From Marimba to Mariachi: ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Announces New Season of Free Concerts
From Marimba to Mariachi: ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Announces New Season of Free Concerts Summary Four groups representing diverse traditions, innovation and inspiration in Latino music and dance: Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet, La Cuneta Son Machin, Gaby Moreno, and…
Feb. 8 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presenting Grupo Bella in Free Family Concert
Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Friday, February 8, 7:00 pm, FREE Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Coming to Santa Barbara County February 8…
Feb. 9 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presenting Grupo Bella in Free Family Concert
Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Saturday, February 9, 7:00 pm, FREE Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Coming to Santa Barbara County February 8 – 10,…
March 9 — Latin Grammy Winner Gaby Moreno in Free Family Concert
Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Friday, March 9, 7:00 pm, FREE Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Latin Grammy-winner Gaby Moreno performs with her trio…
March 9 through 11 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! presents Gaby Moreno and her trio in free concerts
CENTRAL COAST — Latin Grammy-winner Gaby Moreno performs with her trio in free family performances with ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Hear her them at Isla Vista School, Friday, March 9, 7 pm; then at Guadalupe City Hall, Saturday, March 10,…
March 10 — Latin Grammy Winner Gaby Moreno in Free Family Concert
Saturday, March 10, 7:00 pm, FREE Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Latin Grammy-winner Gaby Moreno performs with her trio in free…
March 11 — Latin Grammy Winner Gaby Moreno in Free Family Concert
Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Sunday, March 11, 7:00 pm, FREE The Marjorie Luke Theatre, Santa Barbara Junior High 721 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows concert. More info: facebook.com/vivaelartesb Latin…
Feb. 9 — Free Family Concert: La Cuneta Son Machin from Managua, Nicaragua
La Cuneta Son Machin: Marimba and More from Managua, Nicaragua FREE concert Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Friday, February 9, 7:00 pm Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception…
Feb. 10 — Free Family Concert: La Cuneta Son Machin from Managua, Nicaragua
La Cuneta Son Machin: Marimba and More from Managua, Nicaragua FREE concert Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Saturday, February 10, 7:00 pm Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows concert.…
Feb. 11 — Free Family Concert: La Cuneta Son Machin from Managua, Nicaragua
La Cuneta Son Machin: Marimba and More from Managua, Nicaragua FREE concert Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Sunday, February 11, 7:00 pm The Marjorie Luke Theatre, Santa Barbara Junior High 721 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara Doors…
Jan. 12 — Grammy Award Wining Mariachi Los Camperos in Free Family Concert
Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Doors open half an hour before. Reception follows concert. More info: https://www.facebook.com/VivaelArteSB/ Two-time Grammy winners, Mariachi Los Camperos, kick off 2019 with free family concert on January 12 at 4pm and 7pm at…
Jan. 13 — Grammy Award Wining Mariachi Los Camperos in Free Family Concert
Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Doors open half an hour before. Reception follows concert. More info: https://www.facebook.com/VivaelArteSB/ Two-time Grammy winners, Mariachi Los Camperos, kick off 2019 with free family concert on January 13 at 4pm and 7pm at…
Jan. 19 through 21 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Grandeza Mexicana: A Festive Mosaic of Mexico’s Dance Traditions in free concerts
Summary: Los Angeles- based folkloric ballet highlight culture and tradition of Mexican regions including Michoacan, Guerrero, Sinaloa and Jalisco Three opportunities to see them for FREE: Friday, January 19, 7 pm, Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Saturday,…
Jan. 19 — Free Dance Performance by Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company
Grandeza Mexicana: A Festive Mosaic of Mexico’s Dance Traditions FREE concert Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Friday, January 19, 7:00 pm Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows…
Jan. 20 — Free Dance Performance by Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company
Grandeza Mexicana: A Festive Mosaic of Mexico’s Dance Traditions FREE concert Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Saturday, January 20, 7:00 pm Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe Doors open at 6:30 pm. Reception follows concert. More…
Jan. 21 — Free Dance Performance by Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company
Grandeza Mexicana: A Festive Mosaic of Mexico’s Dance Traditions FREE concert Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Sunday, January 21, 7:00 pm The Marjorie Luke Theatre, Santa Barbara Junior High 721 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara Doors open…
Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! announces Buyepongo: Traditional sounds of Central America + Los Angeles Sonic Diversity = Tropical Cumbia Dance Party!
Warm up with free cumbia dance class before each show Summary: Los Angeles- based group specializing in cumbia and Afro-beat music from the coasts of Central America Three opportunities to see them for FREE: Friday, September 29, 7 pm, Isla Vista…
Through April 30 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlán from Guadalajara in free concerts, workshops
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! proudly presents Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitlán from Guadalajara, Mexico. The group of eleven women offer three free family concerts showcasing their traditional sound at Isla Vista School, Friday, April 28, at 7 pm;…
Through Feb. 12 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Ballet Hispánico
SANTA BARBARA — Doors open one half hour before the show starts. Reception follows concert. Las puertas se abrirán media hora antes de la functión. Habrá recepción después del concierto. More info: (805) 252-3493 or facebook.com/vivaelartesb Ballet Hispánico brings communities…
Starting Jan. 5 — Los Camperos de Nati Cano in free performances
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! opens the new year with Los Camperos de Nati Cano – Grammy-winning masters of the mariachi tradition – in a series of free, family concerts at Isla Vista School, Friday, January 6,…
Jan. 5-8 — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano. New York’s Ballet Hispanico to perform (Feb. 6-12), Mariachi Femenil Nuevo Tecalitán (April 27-30)
CENTRAL COAST — From cowboy traditions of Colombia and Venezuela, to the Latin dance scene of New York, and many rich cultural traditions between, ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! announces its twelfth season of free family performances in neighborhood venues…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Yolotecuani through Oct. 23 in free concerts
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents the local premier of Yolotecuani, music and dance of Tixtla, from the state of Guerrero, Mexico. Yolotecuani offer free family concerts on Friday, October 21, 7 pm at Isla Vista School;…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! announces Cimarrón: Music from the plains of Colombia performance from through Sept. 18
SANTA BARBARA — From the plains of the Orinoco River which runs between Venezuela and Colombia, Cimarrón perform the festive dance music of joropo, a fiercely virtuoso display of rippling melodies and powerful rhythms combining Andalusian, indigenous American, and African roots.…
Free Community Jarocho Workshop with Cambalache presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! on Sept. 15
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Cambalache in Free Community Jarocho Workshop Thursday / Jueves, SEPT 15, 7:00 – 8:30 PM La Casa de La Raza, 601 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA FREE / Entrada gratuita Free community…
Latin Grammy winners Monsieur Periné bring “Suin a la colombiana” to Santa Barbara April 29 through May 1
SANTA BARBARA — Monsieur Periné, Latin Grammy winners for “Best New Artist” of 2015, come to Santa Barbara for free family events of art and music presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! Monsieur Periné will perform in free…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Patricio Hidalgo y el Afrojarocho through Oct. 4
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will present Patricio Hidalgo y el Afrojarocho in free family performances from through Oct. 4 in various locations in Santa Barbara County. Hidalgo is a world-renowned musician and poet and a third-generation jaranero, a master of the music…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! recognized by Santa Barbara County Supervisors on 10th anniversary season
SANTA BARBARA — The County of Santa Barbara has honored ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! on its tenth anniversary season with a resolution of the Board of Supervisors recognizing the program for its innovative and diverse contributions to community cultural life throughout the…
Ballet Folklórico de Los Angeles opens ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara!’s 10th anniversary season on Sept. 11
SANTA BARBARA — Ballet Folklórico de Los Angeles opens ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara!’s 10th anniversary season with free performances at Isla Vista School (Sept. 11), Guadalupe City Hall (Sept. 12) and the Marjorie Luke Theatre (Sept. 13). The company…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! awarded California Arts Council Local Impact Grant
SANTA BARBARA — The California Arts Council announced it plans to award ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! $8,040 as part of its Local Impact program, the organization reported in a media release. The Local Impact program fosters equity, access,…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! awarded NEA grant for presenting performances, sharing cultures
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! has received a grant of $20,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts to further its program of performances and educational outreach in 2015-2016, the organization reported in a media release.…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present M.A.K.U. SoundSystem Feb. 20 through 22
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will present M.A.K.U. SoundSystem at 7 p.m. Friday at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road; at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St.; and at 7 p.m. Sunday at…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Mariachi Flor de Toloache Jan. 9 through 11
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will present Mariachi Flor de Toloache at 7 p.m. Friday at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road; at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St.; and at…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present ‘Contra-Tiempo Urban Latin Dance Theater – Transforming the World Through Dance’ Oct. 17-19
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! will present Contra-Tiempo Urban Latin Dance Theater in free family performances and dance classes Oct. 17-19 in Santa Barbara County. Dedicated to transforming the world through dance and committed to making their…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar in free concerts from Sept. 19 through 21
Courtesy photo SANTA BARBARA —¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! will present Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar in free concerts at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Goleta (805-893-5037); 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept.…
September cover story: Hispanic Heritage Month comes to the 805 region
Fiestas Patrias, ‘Celebracion de Salsa,’ beisbol in the Central Coast among events this month By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 From the traditional “Grito de Dolores” to local beisbol history, salsa dance lessons, free mariachi concerts, classical Flamenco dance performances…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Plena Libre in free concerts March 21-23
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! will present Plena Libre in free concerts at 7 p.m. Friday, March 21 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Goleta (805-893-5037); 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22 at Guadalupe City…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! to present Perla Batalla in free concerts Feb. 7-9
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! presents Grammy-nominated vocalist Perla Batalla and her combo in free family concerts at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Goleta (805-893-5037); 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at…
La Santa Cecilia shout out to Santa Barbara County youth at the 2014 Grammy Awards!
SANTA BARBARA — La Santa Cecilia, winners of the the Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Grammy for Treinte Días, gave thought in their acceptance speech on Jan. 26 to the incarcerated youth in Santa Barbara County they had visited through…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present La Santa Cecilia in free concerts Jan. 10-12
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will present La Santa Cecilia, the “Best Alternative Band of the Year” (LA Weekly, 2012), in free family concerts at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Los Vega in free concerts from Oct. 18-20
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will present Los Vega performing at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Goleta, (805-893-5037); 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at Guadalupe City Hall Auditorium,…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán in free concerts from Sept. 20-22
SANTA BARBARA — ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will kick off its ninth fall season of free family entertainment with Mariachi Nuevo Tecalitlán performing at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Goleta, (805-893-5037);…
¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Los Texmaniacs in classes, free performances April 4-7
Grammy-winners Los Texmaniacs will perform in a series of free concerts April 5 through 7 in the Santa Barbara region. Presented by ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara!, Los Texmaniacs, a quartet founded in 1997, is rooted in conjunto, the…
Bilingual report: ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! to present Ballet Hispanico classes / performance Jan. 10-13
Franchesca Marisol Cabrera, a former Spirit of Fiesta, returns to Santa Barbara as education coordinator with Ballet Hispanico when the group appears in the region Jan. 11 through 13. ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara! will present New York-based Ballet…