Monthly Archive for November, 2011

Holiday Treats for the Dogs

Published on November 30, 2011 in Web Exclusives.

On Saturday, December 3, at 2:30 p.m., Santa Barbara Public Library System is pleased to invite teenagers ages 12-16 to the Goleta Library to make homemade doggie treats for shelter dogs. Teens are asked to each bring two baking sheets with them so they can create delicious treats for the precious dogs. They will create dough for two different types of dog biscuits, and will then take the uncooked treats home to be baked. Afterward, they can take the baked treats to a local animal shelter, or bring them back to the Goleta Library for delivery to the shelters. Pre-registration for this event is required. Please call 805/964-7878 to register or for more information.

 

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1st Thursday is December 1st

Published on November 29, 2011 in Uncategorized.

As November begins to fade away, holiday dreams come true when you visit Downtown Santa Barbara for 1st Thursday, on December 1. With more than 40 cultural art venues eager to show off, it is a guaranteed good time filled with holiday music.
Start your holiday off at Fast Frame Santa Barbara where local artist Chris Potter, will feature his plein air landscape painting that makes the perfect holiday gift. Quire of Voyces will be performing choral music of the modern age and renaissance at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art in Ludington Court. At Sullivan Goss you can view the annual exhibit, 100 Grand.

33 Jewels will be featuring artwork of Dream Foundation recipient, Michael Orchowski, where all proceeds will be donated to the Dream Foundation. A historical carousel will be available for small children as well as live holiday music by The Holiday Horns for all to enjoy at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Short theater skits performed by The Santa Barbara Drama Club are sure to keep your cheer going as they stroll up and down State Street.

Be sure to see the Holiday Tree Decorating station on the Marshall’s Patio where you can help deck the halls with handmade ornaments. And don’t forget to visit Casa de la Guerra you can view a wall-sized photography show by Ciro Coelho titled Travelbooks: Sao Paulo, a marvelous photographer and SEASONS Magazine contributor.
Head over to Wall Space Gallery on West Ortega to participate in a Art Crawl and to CASA to view art from ARTWALK for Kids and Adults. For more information and a complete listing of the specific programming offered at each gallery as well as public performances and exhibits, visit http://www.santabarbaradowntown.com

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Painting from the Drive Home

Published on November 29, 2011 in Galleries.

Sullivan Goss- An American Gallery is proud to present the fourth solo exhibition for American Tonalist, Jon Francis. His newest exhibition, Jon Francis: Painting from the Drive Home, captures the simple beauty of American life in a timeless and classic style. With 100 works of art prices at $1,000 (or less), curator Susan Bush has created an exceptional opportunity for new and experienced collectors. Francis’ exhibition is sure to offer something for every artistic taste and is the perfect opportunity to add fine art to part of your life or as a holiday gift for a loved one. The opening reception for this exhibition you do not want to miss, will be held this Thursday, December 1, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m at Sullivan Goss on Anapamu St. For more information please contact Diana McNeill at 805/730-1460 or email at diana@sullivangoss.com. 

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Brad Nack 100% Reindeer Art Show

Published on November 28, 2011 in Galleries and Web Exclusives.

The holidays are almost here and so are the reindeer. Come celebrate at Roy Restaurant, as Santa Barbara artist Brad Nack returns this year with a presentation of oil paintings of reindeers. This year’s batch of painting continues to explore the concept of multi-year series based art through small elegantly framed abstracted oil paintings.

Brad Nack’s Annual 100% Reindeer Art show has become a small phenomenon that now has collectors throughout the world. “I am trying to make each painting look as if it was fast and easy to create” says Nack, “however, sometimes that is a lot of work and can be nearly impossible.” The event will be held at Roy Restaurant, on West Carillo St., on Friday, December 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information contact Brad Nack at 805/845-5389.

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Local Lowdown: Lady Literati

Published on November 27, 2011 in Cultural Calendar and SEASONS Magazine.

Bookstores are brimming with great gift ideas for everyone on your holiday list, including these new releases from local ladies of literature. With her signature sassy style, Jenna McCarthy’s If it Was Easy, They’d Call the Whole Damn Thing a Honeymoon: Living With and Loving the TV-Addicted, Sex-Obsessed, Not-So-Handy Man You Married is a witty and wise marriage survival guide. Everyone from newlyweds to nearly deads will find something in here to chuckle over.

Middle-schoolers—and their parents—will enjoy 101 Ways to Bug Your Friends and Enemies, the latest installment of Lee Wardlaw’s popular 101 Ways series. For the young, and young-at-heart, animal lovers on your list, Animals Have Feelings Too!, Karen Lee Stevens’ new picture book, is sure to please, as will Pablito and the Speckled Bear, Melissa C. Marsted’s picture book with illustrations by local artist Ben Ciccati. Fiction lovers will enjoy Ocotillo Dreams; Melinda Palacio’s lyrical tale skillfully weaves a story of politics, intrigue, love and trust.

— Leslie Dinaberg

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Hampstead Village Has New Digs

Published on November 27, 2011 in Explore SB.

The charming Hampstead Village now has a beautiful new location at 1100 State Street on the corner of Figeuroa in downtown Santa Barbara.

 

Hampstead Village Owner Angela Torin

In addition to a wide variety of Fine British Goods they also now offer Floris perfumes and aftershaves. Established in London in 1730, Floris has held a much sought after warrant to supply the British Royal Family with fragrances for over 200 years.

British delicacies just in time for the holidays.

And for this festive time of year for they have Christmas Puddings, Brandy Butter, Mince Pies, Bendicks Mints, Christmas Crackers and so much more! It is the largest selection of British Food on the Central Coast.

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Weekend Wine Tasting in Santa Barbara County

Published on November 26, 2011 in Explore SB.

Looking to do some wine tasting in Santa Barbara County this weekend. The Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association has provided this handy link to Thanksgiving holiday hours for our local wineries.

Cheers!

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Small Artworks Featured in Big Exhibition

Published on November 25, 2011 in Galleries and Web Exclusives.

 

 

 

 

 

Small-scale creations from artists across the country will be featured in “5×5: An Invitational” at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art from November 30 through December 18. On Wednesday, November 30, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., there will be an opening reception at the Westmont Museum of Art.
The online auction will be live, beginning November 30 at 4 p.m. though December 15 until 5 p.m. A computer will be available in the museum for bidding, or you may access the online auction from home on your computer. This exhibition is a fundraiser for the Westmont Museum of Art and sales will help to support upcoming exhibitions in the gallery.
Around 400 artists and well-known public personalities contributed artwork to the exhibition, totaling more than 450 five-inch-square works of art! Participating artists come from as far away as New York and as close as Santa Barbara. Judy L. Larson, the director of the museum states, “The response from artists has been amazing, and visitors will have fun discovering the artistic variety of these small works.” All the pieces are unique and different; ranging from highly finished, still-life paintings in oil on canvas to lighthearted cartoons by well-known graphic artists.
Charles Arnoldi, Ed Moses, John Baldessari and Robert Mangold are among the nationally recognized artists participating in this benefit exhibition. Local luminaries include printmaker Tony Askew, painter Mary Heebner, and actress Carol Burnett. Visitors to the museum or on the website will also find a painting by Penelope Gottlieb, a drawing by Hilary Brace, a collage by Susan Tibbles and a hand-colored print by Dane Goodman.
The Westmont Museum of Art is open weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Sundays. For more information contact the museum at 805/565-6162 or visit www.westmontmuseum.org. 

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Margie Grace Garden Designs on Display at Historic Greystone Estate

Published on November 25, 2011 in Web Exclusives.

Congratulations to the very talented  landscape designer Margie Grace, principal of Grace Design Associates, who will have her work on display at the historic Greystone Estate in Beverly Hills as part of Maison de Luxe, a designer show house that will take place at the mansion from December 2-22.

Twenty-five nationally renowned designers were hand-selected to transform this amazing property.

“We are delighted to bring together an incredibly talented group of designers to reimagine this iconic national treasure,” said Pamela Jaccarino, VP, Editor in Chief of Luxe Interiors + Design. “Greystone Mansion served as the inspiration for Maison de Luxe, and we have created a fresh and fantastical House of Luxury. It’s a true celebration for those who are passionate about design.”

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Smashing Pumpkins LIVE at Santa Barbara Zoo

Published on November 24, 2011 in Web Exclusives.

Annual Pumpkin Smash. Courtesy of Santa Barbara Zoo.

Looking for a fun way to get the kids out of the house this Thanksgiving? Come to the Santa Barbara Zoo for a smashin’ good time, as the elephants, gorillas, and more of your favorite zoo animals get pumpkins to play and interact with.

This fun activity is free with zoo and admission and the zoo is open Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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