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A (Free) Night at the Museum in Celebration of 8th Annual Museum Day Live!

Published on September 20, 2012 in Cultural Calendar, Datebook, Galleries and Web Exclusives.

There are few things better than free art, especially when most of the town is offering free admission to their museums for a full day!

Enter the Smithsonian Museum Day Live!, an annual event celebrating the idea that cultural education should be accessible to everyone. Over 1,400 participating museums and venues will open their doors free of charge on Saturday, September 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for this nationwide event, as well as a large number of Santa Barbara-area museums.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Participating museums in our area include El Presidio de Santa Barbara and Casa de la Guerra, Elverhoj Museum, Rancho La Patera & Stow House, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum and its sateillite at Hotel Indigo, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Ty Warner Sea Center and Wildling Museum, all offering free admission.

All you art-loving folks need to do is download a free ticket here, and present your ticket at each venue for entry. Each ticket is good for two people, so mosey around the museums with a friend.

-Taylor Micaela Davis

At Home on the Ranch with the Escape Artist

Published on August 29, 2012 in Feature Stories.

Story By Josef Woodard/Photographs by Mehosh

Getting to the home/studio/workshop/world headquarters of Wesley Anderegg is deceptively simple. You just get off the 101 at the landmark Pea Soup Andersen’s in Buellton, proceed several miles out of the township into the wide-open rural area and hang a left while shifting into reverse, history-wise. Anderegg, an inventive and accomplished ceramic artist with a narrative folk art-like zeal and a kind of autodidactic renaissance man, lives on the sprawling ranch property, part of the 15,000-acre land grant given to Corporal Francisco Cota in the mid-19th century.

Long a respected and nationally exhibited artist and current subject of a one-man show at Solvang’s Elverhøj Museum, Anderegg lives on this vast property with his wife Donna, teenage daughter and animal population, which includes horses, goats, turkeys, two dogs and a donkey named Bridget. The creature count at Chez Anderegg expands exponentially inside his large studio, a one-time horse barn transformed into an epic art studio by the former owner (painter Suzanne Corporeal), now home to a dizzying range of plates, tableaux, sculptured varmints and cartoonish characters, his new “Head Spinner” series and other art in varying stages of completion.

Donna—who met her husband at a workshop at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Aspen, Colorado, and bonded over love of ceramics—leads me from their main 19th-century adobe house back beyond the art studio to meet the artist. At the moment, he is busy working on one of the pedestals for the “circus train” of art pieces for the Elverhøj show, tapping his functional skills as a welder and fabricator.

He then takes me to the back room, where he makes wine, and pours a taste of his 2012 Pinot Noir, grown on the property’s small vineyard and bottled in time to serve at the Elverhøj reception—a rare case of artist-made-and-supplied refreshments. “We’ve got goats. Maybe next year, we’ll have cheese,” he says with a laugh.

Although blessed with myriad skills and talents at-the-ready, Anderegg claims his self-reliance increased as a result of life on the ranch he’s called home for more than a dozen years. Of said talents, he shrugs, “I didn’t have them until I moved here. It was just all clay. Living on the ranch, there’s so much crap you have to do that you start learning how to do other things.”
Arizona-born and raised, Anderegg has shown in galleries—both his early popular cups and his later figurative sculptural creations—on the East Coast and in the Southwest for many years, but has only recently ventured into the Santa Barbara area gallery scene. He had a “Head Spinner” piece in the “LIFT” group show at Westmont Museum of Art late in the spring, and his Elverhøj show is his first major exhibition hereabout.

It came about via the enthusiasms of Elverhøj director Esther Jacobsen Bates, who first visited during a studio artist tour and knew she wanted to host the work. She came up with the title and concept, “The Escape Artist,” after seeing one of the artist’s figures, a Houdini-like scene with an upside-down man swaddled in rope.

Anderegg takes me into the busy but somehow organized thicket of work, finished and otherwise, in his studio and shows the “circus train” effect of various train cars peopled by mildly grotesque characters and extremists. “See these cages? A guy, a freak of some kind, goes into each one. I’ve got `The Escape Artist,’ the `First Human Clone,’ `Rob Bob the Two-headed Man,’ and I have `The Victim,’ which you’ll see in here, but Esther thought it was too edgy for Solvang,” he laughs.

Dark humor and light spirits tend to freely intermingle in Anderegg’s contemporary ceramic aesthetic, as seen in the censored piece “The Victim,” in which a hapless man bows down to reveal a few knives plunged into his back. Visions of St. Stephen and some as-yet unwritten Southern gothic novel dance in our heads.

As he admits, “A lot of my stuff has a bit of a carny kind of feel to it. I’ve got a magician in there and different kinds of things. [Esther] thought it would be a cool title to call it `The Escape Artist.’ It also plays with escapism in my work. She was getting way deeper than I was.” Anderegg, a staunchly self-taught artist who has developed not only his method of forming, glazing and firing his ceramic works, but also the relationships of form, figure and storytelling aspects in his art, is disinclined to wax pretentious about his work.

His humility partly comes from his accidental intuitive beginnings as an artist, dating back to his epiphany in a college ceramic class, when he was working on a geography degree. He set up his first studio in his hometown of Phoenix in 1982. “Everything started from cups. I started pinching these little cups. They just became more and more narrative and then they got bigger. It has just been a whole evolution.

“I had all these guys doing narrative stuff and then I started putting them in scenes. The circus train was one of the first things where they were in a scene or in their cage. Then I started making these.” He points to elaborate tableaux scenes in the small gallery room in his studio. “It got real complicated as I started getting into dollhouse lighting.”

Craft morphed into art as his imagination and technical skills grew. “Cups were small,” he remembers, “so they kept some cash flow coming in. But you get tired of making the same old thing.” Making the leap into the figurative, narrative art world, Anderegg began with the simple process of “pinching cups,” creating mutant formal/functional objects like a shot glass with a ceramic straw.

Pinching, he says, is “like Ceramics 101. You take a lump of clay, stick your finger in it and pinch it. That’s where I started, just cavemen technology right there. I knew how to handle clay because I was a thrower. It wasn’t like I didn’t have any skills. But I got better quick.

“I always had a kind of a weird sensibility. I like a little funk factor in the stuff. I don’t want them to be too realistic. I want it to be a little off. I’m not a trained person that way. I could probably make them more realistic if I wanted to, but I really don’t. I have tried, and they lose something.”

Off or not, he’s onto something expressive on his own terms. Echoes of folk and “outsider” art seem to ripple through Anderegg’s work, along with a gentle buzz of post-Modernist irony.

Add to that the uniqueness of the supposedly craft-centric ceramic medium, and his art carves out a niche of its own. Influence-wise, Anderegg asserts, “I’ll pick up things from all over the place. I think the Hopi Kachina dolls have played a big influence on my work. Color-wise, I always liked the paintings of Rufino Tamayo, the Mexican artist. I grew up in Arizona, and all that influence from the Southwest is in my work.”

Anderegg points to a book by Bill Strickland, the renowned activist/educator who channeled his own ceramics passion into creating the Manchester Craftsman Guild Bidwell Training Center in Pittsburgh.

He had a show there years ago. “I’ve always wanted to do something like that here, for the rural people, so they can learn to throw on a potter’s wheel. Now, I’m all excited.” He smiles, “Donna said `oh, well, when are you going to fit that in?’ I’ve got the vision. I know what the place is going to look like.”

Given his track record for learning as he goes and making things happen, Anderegg may well be on his way to a new reality to add to the others in his artistic life.

Explore Santa Barbara County

Published on August 25, 2012 in Explore SB.

•Santa Barbara • Montecito • Summerland • Carpinteria • Goleta • Santa Ynez Back Country • Solvang • Los Olivos • Ballard •

Santa Barbara: Downtown

STATE STREET defines the city of Santa Barbara’s center—and also, its heart. The intersection of State and Carrillo streets is the very location where Captain Salisbury Haley hammered an iron stake in 1850 to officially designate the city’s future midtown area. Thus, many of Santa Barbara’s important historic buildings are near, as well as a lively arts district and a thriving shopping area. To explore some of Santa Barbara’s downtown architectural and historic jewels, take the self-guided Red Tile Walking Tour. A map with detailed directions is available in the Santa Barbara Visitor Center, 1 Garden St. or at Santa Barbara Car Free. A downloadable podcast is also available at Santa Barbara Podcasts.

Historical Museum Santa Barbara Historical Museum exhibits fine art, costumes and artifacts from Santa Barbara’s colorful history. Gledhill Library houses photographs and historic documents. 136 E. De la Guerra St. Tues.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m. 805/966-1601.

El Presidio de Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Royal Presidio was founded in 1782 to offer protection to the mission and settlers, provide a seat of government and guard against foreign invasion. It is now a state historic park. 123 E. Canon Perdido St. 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. daily. 805/965-0093.

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

County Courthouse A National Historic Landmark, Santa Barbara County Courthouse was dedicated in 1929 at the height of enthusiasm for the Spanish Colonial Revival style. Its immense landscaped courtyard and sunken garden is the site of public celebrations throughout the year. Don’t miss the 360° view overlooking the city from the clocktower. 1100 Anacapa St. Hour-long docent tours Mon.–Sat. at 2 p.m. and Mon., Tues. and Fri. at 10:30 a.m. 805/962-6464.

Museum of Art SBMA’s outstanding permanent and special collections are housed in a stately building constructed in 1914 as the city’s first federally funded post office. The museum has become a prominent player in the art world. The only remaining intact mural by Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros, Portrait of Mexico Today, is on display outside. 1130 State St. Tues.–Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 805/963-4364.

La Arcada Designed by architect Myron Hunt in 1926, this storied paseo is home to a wealth of galleries, shops and restaurants. Dotted along the way are historical curios and sculptures by Santa Barbara sculptor laureate Bud Bottoms, among others, with all roads leading to the much-loved central fountain stocked with turtles and fish. 1100 block of State St.

Contemporary Arts Forum The leading contemporary arts presenter in Central California, CAF is a nonprofit dedicated to exhibiting the highest quality of contemporary art while recognizing the artists of tomorrow with innovative exhibitions both inside its walls and throughout the community. 653 Paseo Nuevo. Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun. noon–5 p.m. 805/966-5373.

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden Named for the benefactor who donated the prime property to the city in 1975, the park’s streams, turtles, Koi, gazebos, bridges, trees and flowers make it a popular photo backdrop, and the sensory garden with audio posts and interpretive Braille signs makes it accessible for the visually impaired. | Micheltorena and Santa Barbara streets. Micheltorena and Santa Barbara streets. The garden closes at sunset.

Santa Barbara: Mission District

Identified by MISSION SANTA BARBARA, the district is among the oldest residential neighborhoods in the city. Characterized by revival-style architecture ranging from Mission Revival and Craftsman to Tudor and Spanish Colonial Revival, it is also home to the Mission Historical Park and rose garden.

Botanic Garden Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s 78 acres are accessed by five and a half miles of trails and are a recorded history of the state’s rare and indigenous plants. From the dramatic opening view through the meadows, chaparral and forest, to the ridge tops that afford sweeping views of the Channel Islands, the garden is a skillful display of California’s natural bounty. 1212 Mission Canyon Rd. Mar.–Oct., 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Nov.–Feb., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 805/682-4726.

Mission Santa Barbara Dedicated more than two centuries ago on December 4, 1786 by Father Fermin Lasuen, the first mission was a tule-thatched shelter of logs and brush—a far cry from the building that has become the unofficial landmark of the city. Known as “Queen of the Missions” for its twin belltowers, Mission Santa Barbara is the only of California’s 21 missions to be continuously occupied by the Franciscans. 2201 Laguna St. Daily tours 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 805/682-4713.

Museum of Natural History Originally a showplace for ornithology, to engage the public in the study and enjoyment of the natural history of the region, today, the museum—including its Insect Arena, Pygmy Mammoth Exhibit and Gladwin Planetarium—draws more than 150,000 visitors per year, all eager to take a closer, studied look at what nature has to offer. 2559 Puesta del Sol Rd. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. 805/682-4711.

Santa Barbara: Waterfront

Santa Barbara’s WATERFRONT, running the length of Cabrillo Boulevard from East Beach to the harbor, is a feast for outdoor enthusiasts. A paved bike, rollerblading and strolling pathway runs the full distance and on weekends passes through the popular Sunday Arts & Crafts Show, by Stearns Wharf and along West Beach to the harbor. Chase Palm Park, on both sides of the boulevard, offers everything from picnicking to carousel rides and a marvelous children’s play area, as well as free Thursday night concerts during the summer.

Andree Clark Bird Refuge Andree Clark Bird Refuge—an artificial, fresh-water lake and marsh pond adjacent to the zoo, the perimeter provides one of the best biking/jogging/skating paths in the area. 1400 E. Cabrillo Blvd.

Santa Barbara Harbor

Santa Barbara Harbor and Breakwater This picturesque harbor is also a working harbor, home to fishing boats, private yachts and nearly 1,200 excursion and sightseeing boats. Always busy and interesting, it is also a great place to walk, skate, bike, eat and purchase fresh catch. Don’t miss the Fisherman’s Market every Saturday morning. Off Cabrillo Blvd.

Maritime Museum Situated on the harbor at Santa Barbara’s scenic waterfront, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum presents the region’s rich local maritime history. From ancient seafaring Chumash to modern-day deep-sea research, emphasis is placed on human interaction with the sea, encompassing shipwrecks, oil exploration, sailing and surfing, naval military history, environmental efforts and much more. Memorial Day–Labor Day, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Labor Day–Memorial Day, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Wed. 805/962-8404.

Stearns Wharf A Santa Barbara icon, Stearns Wharf was built by a Vermont native in 1876 to accommodate ocean-going vessels. It was once owned by Jimmy Cagney. Its dramatic views of the city and the hills beyond and its mix of shops and restaurants have charmed for more than a century. Where State St. meets the Pacific Ocean at Cabrillo Blvd.

Ty Warner Sea Center Located on Stearns Wharf, Ty Warner Sea Center is a participatory experience, with the look and feel of a marine science laboratory. Among the exhibits are a simulated tide pool with surging waves and BioLab focusing on the biology and ecology of deep-sea resources. Where State St. meets the Pacific Ocean at Cabrillo Blvd. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 805/962-2526.

Arts & Crafts Show The longest-running public, weekly art show in the country, Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show has more than 250 exhibitors, all carefully screened to ensure originality of work and there in person to sell their work. This is a cultural connection in the purest form. Cabrillo Blvd. between State and Calle Puerta Vallarta streets. Sun. 10 a.m. to dusk. 805/897-1982.

Kayaking, Surfing, Paddle boarding and More With the ocean, mountains and countryside so near, take advantage of Santa Barbara’s beautiful natural surroundings and embark on guided kayak tours, surf trips, paragliding adventures, rock climbing expeditions and more. 805/884-9283.

Santa Barbara Zoo When Santa Barbara Zoo opened to the public in 1963, it had only seven residents. Now more than 500 animals live here. With 30 acres of lush gardens spread across a knoll overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a staff that is committed to conservation, species survival and education, Santa Barbara Zoo is an enlightening, entertaining and visually appealing place to visit. 500 Niños Dr. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. daily. 805/962-5339.

Whale Watching Santa Barbara Channel offers a marine environment so rich that it draws visitors from throughout the world. There are more than 27 species of dolphins and whales including migrating grays, humpbacks, Minke, fin, sperm and the largest creatures on earth, blue whales. Dolphins’, porpoises’, sea lions’ and seals’ antics encourage squeals of delight. Coastal trips depart daily February through April, island whale watching trips depart daily May through February. 805/882-0088.

Funk Zone This once-industrial zone bordered by State Street, Stearns Wharf, and East Beach, is now a hotbed of homegrown artistic production. The Funk Zone is also known for its eclectic wall murals, ateliers, galleries, alternative exhibition spaces, trendy artist shops and the lively Urban Wine Trail, which offers a one-stop tasting trail for some of the region’s best wines. You never know what surprise awaits you down the alley or painted on the wall in front of you—which is half the fun!

Montecito: Points South

MONTECITO’s ascent into the real estate stratosphere has promulgated the idea that this densely wooded, lightly populated residential area between the eastern edge of Santa Barbara and the beachside community of Summerland is the domain of the ultra-rich and ultra-celebrated. While it’s true that Montecito has attracted the privileged for more than a century, its genesis was agrarian. Remnants of this rich heritage are still in use. The 500-acre property on which Harleigh Johnston grew oranges and lemons until 1893 is now the celebrated San Ysidro Ranch. With its completion in 1935 and the Montecito Inn in 1928, it wasn’t long before the Armours, Swifts, Fleischmanns, Pillsburys and other captains of industry built estates, many of them incorporating the farms and ranches that had originally settled the area.

Casa del Herrero

Casa del Herrero This home was designed for George Steedman by the “father of the Santa Barbara style,” George Washington Smith, and offers a glimpse into Montecito life in the 1930s. As a splendid example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, both the house and gardens have National Historic Landmark status. The gardens, covering 11 acres, were designed by noted landscape architects Ralph Stevens, Lockwood de Forest and horticulturist, Frances T. Underhill. Tours Wed. and Sat. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reservations required. 805/565-5653.

Lotusland Ganna Walska Lotusland is a 37-acre garden estate, prized for its rare and exotic plants, and offering new perspectives on what can be done with nature’s offerings. Themed gardens include topiary, bromeliad, succulent, cycad, cactus, fern, Japanese, Australian, water and a blue garden, among others. Reservations required. Tours Wed.–Sat. at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. between Feb. 15 and Nov. 15. 805/969-9990.

Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art Seeking to educate students and the larger community about the power and value of the visual arts in our world through physical, critical and spiritual engagement with the creative process and its result, this museum offers a wide variety of exhibitions. Westmont College, 955 La Paz Rd. Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 805/565-6162.

Summerland

Just a stone’s throw off Hwy. 101 and two minutes south of Montecito, SUMMERLAND offers the rural charm of an earlier California beach town and maintains its spirit of an artists’ colony via plentiful antique, home and garden shops, art galleries, boutiques and unpretentious eateries.

Lookout County Park Off Lillie Avenue at Evans Avenue is Lookout County Park, spread out on the bluffs above the beautiful Summerland Beach. From this vantage point—where full picnic facilities await families and friends—there are spectacular views of the Channel Islands. Exit Hwy. 101 at Evans Ave.

Carpinteria

Five minutes south of Montecito and Summerland is the city of CARPINTERIA. Although the city advertises itself as home to the “world’s safest beach,” visitors also come to roam the avocado-laden hills in search of the fields and hothouses full of orchids for which Carpinteria is well known.

Salt Marsh Nature Reserve The 230-acre salt marsh is home to local and migratory waterfowl and fish, and is also a birder’s dream. Exit Hwy. 101 at Linden Ave. at Sandyland Rd., turn right and drive three blocks to Ash Ave.

Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club

Carpinteria State Beach and Bluffs Carpinteria is among California’s most popular destinations—the result of a broad beach and good sunning, tidepooling and fishing. Most any sunny weekend, you’ll find loads of families settled in for the day—umbrellas, picnic baskets, beach balls and Frisbees on hand. For hikers and bird-watchers, it doesn’t get much better than the Carpinteria Bluffs. Exit Hwy. 101 at Linden Ave. Continue through town to the beach. Park on Linden Ave. or in the Carpinteria State Beach parking lot.

Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club Admitted to the U.S. Polo Association in 1911 and moved to its present location shortly thereafter, Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club welcomes visitors for Sunday games from April through October, with the high-goal season capped by the Bombardier Pacific Coast Open. 3375 Foothill Rd. 805/684-6683.

Goleta and Points North

The City of GOLETA and several of the area’s well-known institutions and landmarks are just 10 minutes north of Santa Barbara, including the University of California at Santa Barbara and two championship golf courses.

Rancho La Patera One of the oldest landmarks in Goleta Valley, Rancho La Patera is home to historic Stow House, a beautiful example of Carpenter Gothic architecture, as well as the Cavalletto History Education Center, which focuses on the ranching and agricultural history of Goleta. Open Sat.–Sun. 1–4 p.m. and by appointment. 304 N. Los Carneros Rd. 805/ 681-7216.

South Coast Railroad Museum The museum is housed in a restored train depot and is a mecca, of sorts, for train buffs. Tours of the Victorian depot, rides on the “Goleta Short Line” miniature train and exhibits are part of the experience. 300 N. Los Carneros Rd. Wed.–Sun. 1–4 p.m. 805/964-3540.

Goleta Beach Park This beach, adjacent to UCSB, is favored by families and groups for its white sands and expanse of lawn with numerous barbecue and picnic table areas. The slough and park are representative of a unique and increasingly rare habitat —the coastal marsh and estuary. It is a major resting point for migratory waterfowl. The 1,500-foot-long pier was built for military use during WWII and now accommodates boat launching facilities, fishermen and strollers. Exit Hwy. 217 at Sandspit Rd. 805/967-1300.

Art, Design & Architecture Museum at University California Santa Barbara UCSB’s AD&A holds an impressive fine art collection, as well as one of the largest architectural archives in North America, and includes drawings, photographs, manuscripts, and furniture by architects and designers. In addition it engages contemporary artists in exhibits and programs. UCSB. Wed.–Sun., noon–5 p.m. 805/893-2951.

El Capitan State Beach

El Capitan and Refugio State Beaches A narrow strand at the mouth of El Capitan Creek, this mixed sand and rock beach is linked to Refugio—a palm-lined crescent of sand with tide pools—by beach, bluff and bike trails. Both are popular beach campgrounds. Monarch butterflies mating in the woodland of El Capitan Creek in Oct. and Nov., along with autumn leaves, are a stunning sight. From Hwy. 101, exit the northernmost El Capitan exit and/or Refugio Rd. 805/968-1033, 800/444-7275.

Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes The Dunes Center, at 1055 Guadalupe St., should be the first stop in the exploration of the largest dune complex in the state. Exit Main Street in Santa Maria off Highway 101 approximately 75 miles north of Santa Barbara, continue nine miles to Highway 1 (Guadalupe Street) and turn right. Open Thurs.–Sun. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 805/343-2455.

Santa Ynez Mountains and Valley Areas

As different from the more populated coastal areas as night is from day, the VALLEY is rich in history and geographically diverse. The most scenic route to this beautiful area from Santa Barbara is by Hwy. 154 (San Marcos Pass). Off San Marcos Pass is the Paradise Store—the last chance for supplies before heading across the bed of the Santa Ynez River to the edge of Los Padres National Forest, where Red Rock’s boulders and swimming holes are legendary with generations of adventurers. In the valley, vineyards dot the landscape, many with tasting rooms.

Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Cachuma Lake is a popular recreation area providing 750 campsites just 25 minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. Rental boats, fishing equipment and licenses are available, as well as a full marina and boat launch. Swimming isn’t permitted but two swimming pools are open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and basketball courts, playgrounds, horseshoe pits and day-use picnic areas are available. Guided nature cruises led by park naturalists provide an educational look at the rich wildlife, birds (including bald eagles) and plants that make Cachuma such a rich habitat. Hwy. 154. 805/686-5054.

Back Country—Los Padres National Forest

Thousands of acres of uninhabited forest, chaparral, canyons, rivers, meadows and mountain peaks—all wildly beautiful and much of it accessible on foot—are as much a part of the Santa Barbara County experience as its beaches, restaurants and shopping. LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST, with more than two million acres, starts directly behind the city of Santa Barbara and extends 50 miles northward to the top of the county. The landscape ranges from high snow-covered peaks to dense forest to desert yucca. There are roads and hiking trails throughout this vast, protected terrain, but a few—such as Happy Canyon, which begins where Hwy. 154 crosses the Santa Ynez River north of Cachuma Lake—deserve mention because of their accessibility and popularity. The road leads to campsites and picnic spots in the Figueroa Mountain area.

Solvang

With a population of nearly 5,000, SOLVANG (“sunny field” in Danish) is the largest city in the Santa Ynez Valley and is considered the “Danish Capital of North America.” Founded in 1911 by Danish educators from the midwest, many of the shopkeepers and other residents today still have roots in Denmark. Visitors come from all over the world to experience Solvang’s Scandinavian shops, bakeries and eateries, and more recently, several wine tasting rooms have opened in the village, which is in the heart of wine country. Highway 246, off Highway 101.

Solvang Festival Theater This beautiful, 780-seat outdoor theater presents excellent productions staged by the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts (PCPA), a combination of professional actors and advanced students. Open June through October. 420 Second St. 805/686-1789.

Mission Santa Ines

Old Mission Santa Inés This mission is the 19th of 21 missions built in California from 1769 to 1836 by Spanish Franciscan priests. Founded September 17, 1804 by Padre Estevan Tapis, it was the first European settlement in the Santa Ynez Valley and still displays artifacts preserved from the Mission era representing the Spanish, Indian, Mexican and early American settlers. 1760 Mission Dr. at Hwy. 246. 805/688-4815.

Elverhøj Museum This historic building was built in the 1950s as a residence in the style of an 18th century Danish farmhouse. Elverhøj is one of the few museums outside of Denmark that is dedicated to Danish culture and art. Open Wed.–Thurs. 1–4 p.m., Fri.–Sun. noon–4 p.m. 1624 Elverhoy Way. 805/686-1211.

Santa Ynez, Los Olivos & Ballard

SANTA YNEZ, LOS OLIVOS and BALLARD look like they belong in the pages of a book on the history of the west. These small, charming towns are world-renowned for their vineyards, equestrian culture, art galleries, inns and restaurants that epitomize the region’s signature wine country cuisine. The communities are linked to each other by the meandering Alamo Pintado and Ballard Canyon country roads, dotted with farm stands, horse ranches and wine tasting rooms. In Santa Ynez, the Maverick Saloon serves up authentic cowboys and line dancing. Down the road, the historic Ballard Schoolhouse, built in 1883, is classic Americana and still serves as a kindergarten classroom today.

Wildling Art Museum An educational institution dedicated to presenting art of America’s wilderness, Wildling Art Museum is a place where visitors of all ages gain a greater appreciation of art and a better understanding of the importance of preserving our natural heritage. 2928 San Marcos Ave., Los Olivos. 805/688-1082.

Enchanting Phoebe Brunner Landscapes on Exhibit at Easton Gallery

Published on May 8, 2012 in Galleries.

"Force Field" by Phoebe Brunner

Renowned contemporary artist Phoebe Brunner will showcase her latest masterpieces at the Easton Gallery in Santa Barbara, with a reception opening the exhibit on Friday, May 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. The show runs from May 11 to June 15, and will also feature an Artist Talk on May 13 at 2 p.m.

Brunner’s latest collection consists of oil paintings celebrating some of nature’s most picturesque scenes. Sloping hills, swelling waves and swirling clouds compose Brunner’s paintings at the Easton Gallery exhibit. Her exceptional blending techniques and precisely selected palettes create multi-dimensional compositions that bring these magical landscapes to life. Brunner uniquely selects and arranges the colors within her paintings so that each work of art stands out.

"Wild Wave" by Phoebe Brunner

Phoebe Brunner has had other solo exhibitions at the Elverhoj Museum in Solvang, the Rovzar Gallery in Seattle, the Hespe Gallery in San Francisco and numerous other locations throughout California. She has also participated in selected group exhibitions, the latest of which included Edge: Santa Barbara County Artists Respond at Channing Peake Gallery, A View From Here: A Group Exhibition of Contemporary Landscapes and Cityscapes in Los Angeles and the Berkus Family Collection at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Brunner studied at the California Institute of the Arts (Chouinard), Universidad de Guadalajara, Otis College of Art and Design and UC Santa Barbara. She was the recipient of the John E. Profant Foundation for the Arts Individual Visual Artist Grant in 2002 and the Gold Award from the Art of California Magazine in 1992.

The Easton Gallery, 557 Hot Springs Rd., has featured contemporary landscape artists for 20 years. Recent shows have included works by Whitney Brooks Abbott, Chris Chapman, Tom Henderson and Bjorn Rye. The Gallery is open weekends from 1 to 5 p.m. and by appointment at 805/969-5781. For more information or to view the entire exhibit online, visit www.eastongallery.com.

–Kristin Crosier

Datebook Seasonal Events for July

Published on April 23, 2012 in Datebook.

Through July 8 Headgear for Tony

Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum (CAF) presents the work of MFA artists from UCSB’s Department of Art graduate program featuring works by Tim Brown, Jared Flores, Emily Halbardier, Bessie Kunath, Jae Lee, Nick Loewen, Ruby Osorio, Rimas Simaitis and Van Tran. Also on view is Sundowner, a Bloom Projects exhibition by Susanna Vapnek. Influenced by the Tea Fire, Vapnek’s paintings reflect the apocalyptic feeling of the area’s fire season.

Through August 4 Another Beautiful Day in Paradise at Art From Scrap

Come to Art From Scrap to see the work from Santa Barbara artists. The featured artists include: William Bermant, Inga Guzyte, Dan Levin, Tara Patrick, Peter Price, and Phil Taylor.

Through August 8 Figure Fragments: The Part As the Whole

Santa Barbara County Arts Commission presents an exhibition focusing on fragmentation and what it reveals of our lives. The local artists featured include Sky Bergman, Steve Cushman, David Brown, Rebecca Erbstoesser, Nat Fast, James Hapke, Ian Hassett, Alissa Massey, Libby Smith, Patrick Trimbath and Seyburn Zorthian. Explore this exhibition at the Betteravia Government Center in Santa Maria.

Through August 12 Scenery, Story, Spirit: American Painting and Sculpture from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Through August 12 Behind the Wheel

Through August 17 Santa Barbara Printmakers 19th Annual Juried Exhibition

Works by local artists are on view for this annual competition put on by Santa Barbara County Arts Commission. Juried this year by distinguished printmaker Paul Mullowney, who received his training at Crown Point Press in San Francisco where he became master printer in the early nineties, working with top artists such as John Cage, Richard Diebenkorn and Francesco Clemente. Mullowney founded Tokugenji Press in Nara, Japan and was founding director of HuiPress in Maui, Hawaii, where he collaborated with Sandow Birk, Swoon, Judy Pfaff, Joyce Kozloff, Robert Kushner, Artemio Rodriguez and others.

Through August 2012 Open Dialogue Summer Salon Series

Support The Arts Fund through a series of events that embody its spirit and mission by bringing art lovers and creative minds together in distinctive venues. For more information, visit the Arts Fund website.

Though September 23 Wesley Anderegg: The Escape Artist

Wesley Anderegg’s sculptures, on view at Elverhøj Museum in Solvang, speak of everyday life and society in imaginary ways through which people connect to the real world. His art embodies the archetypal struggle between mind and matter, reason and fear, giving an expression to the human condition. “I have always been a people watcher,” says Anderegg, a resident of the San Ynez area. “In the first grade, I did not play with the other kids. I stood back and watched. And I have been watching ever since.”

June 22, 23, 29, 30, 8 p.m. 24, and July 1, 3 p.m. Reunions

See a Pair of One-Act Musicals at Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio with book and lyrics by Jeffrey Scharf and music by Jimmy Calire based on the works of the Quintero Brothers and James M. Barrie. Joan Kemper is producing this musical with direction by Mary Babayco.

July 1, 2:00 p.m. Looking Through the Windows Nate Lane with Ejé Lynn-Jacobs

Santa Barbara’s own singer and songwriter Nate Lane previews his debut album Looking Through the Windows along with musical producer and arranger Eje Lynn-Jacobs. Join the album release party at El Paseo restaurant, 813 Anacapa St. after the show. For more information call 805/963-0408.

July 3, 7 p.m. The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue

Featuring Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs playing what Fagen (of Steely Dan fame) describes as “the kind of R&B tunes that made us want to be musicians way back when, as well as select numbers from our personal repertoires.”

July 4, 11 a.m. Solvang 4th of July Parade

Join family and friends along the quaint streets of Solvang to celebrate our country’s independence. Themed “Let Freedom Ring”, the parade includes the children of Solvang singing, cheering and waving the flag for all to see.

July 4, 1 p.m. 4th of July Parade

What do the ACLU and the Knights of Columbus have in common? They’ve both participated in the annual 4th of July parade in downtown Santa Barbara. Celebrate the grand ole flag with the Spirit of ’76 Association as participants and colorful cars travel down State Street.

July 4, 5 p.m. Fourth of July Pops! Concert

Hear great music and express your patriotism with friends and family at this annual free concert bringing the community together to celebrate the U.S.A. Guest performers include Andy LoRusso, the Singing Chef.

July 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Old-Fashioned Fourth of July at Stow House

Providing a charming old-time setting, Stow House invites the community to celebrate the nation’s founding at its annual 4th of July festival. Great for all ages, the celebration includes live music, hayrides, a classic car show and tours of the museum, as well as delicious barbecue and much more.

July 4, 4 p.m. Goleta Fireworks Festival

Goleta’s noontime and evening Rotary clubs once again collaborate to bring fun and family together with live entertainment and food booths. Compete in the hula-hoop or watermelon-eating contests. The event also features a raffle contest with great prizes, such as $1,000 cash and an iPad, and live music by Area 51 and The Excellent Tradesmen. All funds support Rotary’s programs. The fireworks show begins at 9 p.m.

July 4–7 and 11–15 Santa Barbara National Horse Show

The oldest horse show in the west, this event has run for more than 80 years. The Multi-Breed Show takes place July 4–7, with six breeds in competition. The Hunter-Jumper Show follows July 11–15. Classes for all levels are also offered. You won’t want to miss one of the most prestigious horse shows in the nation right here in our own backyard.

July 5–September 30 Ken Bortolazzo: Equipoise

Join the opening reception July 5, 2012, from 5-8 p.m. Sullivan Goss presents the fifth show for Ken Bortolazzo, a sculptor of stainless steel. See how he seamlessly turns stainless steal into geo-puzzle forms, flowers in full bloom, or birds in the sky.

July 5, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Concerts in the Park

For the second concert of the series, Doo-Wah Riders will be performing country music with a Cajun twist.

July 6–29 From the Camera to the Archive Donna Granata: Over Two Decades of Photography

Vita Art Center Presents From the Camera to the Archive Donna Granata: Over Two Decades of Photography. Join us in celebrating Donna Granata as she receives Artist of Distinction Award 2012. The opening reception on July 6 from 6-9 p.m. followed by the Artist of Distinction Award Presentation at 7 p.m. Also, don’t miss Focus on the Masters, an auction for the Arts Benefit and ArtWalk After Party July 22 from 5-8 p.m. All auction proceeds benefit FOTM arts education programs

July 6, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Fairy Tale Dreams

Santa Barbara Festival Ballet presents Fairy Tale Dreams at Center Stage Theater. For more information call 805/963-0408.

July 6, 8:30 p.m. The Day the Earth Stood Still

For an unusual way to spend a hot summer night, attend the free series of science fiction film classics of the 1950s (presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures, Santa Barbara County Park Foundation, Santa Barbara County Arts Commission and the Community Services Department of Santa Barbara County).An alien accompanied by a large robot lands on Earth to warn humans about the consequences of their violent ways and increasingly destructive technology. Brilliantly acted and as timely as ever. (Robert Wise, 1951, 92 minutes)

July 7, 2:30 p.m. Dance Camp Performance

Goleta Scholl of Ballet presents Dance Camp Performance at Center Stage Theater. For more information call 805/963-0408.

July 7, 4-10 p.m. Museum Fundraiser Gala Features Mules and Mosaic

Get a kick out of the Museum of Ventura County’s “Mules at the Mill” fundraiser and annual Katherine Hoffman Haley Award Gala, to be held Saturday, July 7 at the museum’s Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula. Proceeds support museum exhibits, education and family programs. This year’s dinner and gala honors Dorcas Hardison Kimball Thille for her dedication to the museum and Ventura County. With a theme suited to the Agriculture Museum’s horses & mules summer exhibit, the festivities include a Buy it Now silent auction and a drawing for glass artist Larissa Strauss’ mosaic landscape of Ventura County Agriculture.

July 7, 7–10 p.m. Oreana Anniversary Celebration

Oreana Winery celebrates its 8^th anniversary with a special party to support Unity Shoppe with fabulous food trucks, great local bands, a raffle to benefit Unity Shoppe and, of course, great wine.

July 8, 3 p.m. The Improbable Journey of Berta Benz

Come to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art July 8^th at 3 p.m. to see this great short film, The Improbable Journey of Berta Benz. The animated 3D movie set in 1888, is about Berta Benz and her journey with her family. She breaks the rules and takes her family on a wild ride which rescues them from disaster and ushers the new era of motorized cars. After the film don’t miss the discussion with film writer and producer Deborah Hutchison, author Mindy Bingham, and Itoko Maeno, illustrator of the book Berta Benz and the Motorwagen, which inspired the film. This is a free event, but the seating is limited and is on a first come first seated basis. The event is located at the Mary Craig Auditorium in the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

July 10, 7 p.m. Lionel Young Band

See two-time winner of the International Blues Challenge, Lionel Young and his band perform at the Santa Barbara Blues Society at the Butler Event Center. Hear great music, enjoy free barbeque snacks, and get out on the dance floor! Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. For information call 805/722-8155.

July 11, 8 p.m. Tangerine Dream

The New York Times proclaimed seven-time Grammy nominee Tangerine Dream ’the best synth band of the world.’ Now the pioneers of electronic rock, featuring original founding member Edgar Froese, are returning to the United States for the first time in two years and making their Santa Barbara debut as part of their Electric Mandarine Tour 2012!

July 11 & 13, 7:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. The Thing From Another World

For an unusual way to spend a hot summer night, attend the free series of science fiction film classics of the 1950s (presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures, Santa Barbara County Park Foundation, Santa Barbara County Arts Commission and the Community Services Department of Santa Barbara County). Arctic researchers discover a huge frozen space creature inside a crash-landed UFO and fight for their lives after it emerges from ice captivity. Considered one of the best sci-fi thrillers of the ’50s. (Christian Nyby, 1951, 87 minutes)

July 12- September 30 The Shark Part Series by Blakeney Sanford

Stop by Hawthorn Boutique to see The Shark Part Series by Blakeney Sanford on display. The opening reception takes place July 19 from 4-7 p.m. and includes live music, wine, and appetizers. The reception also includes great trunk shows with clothing designer Farron Elizabeth and jewelry designer Heather Gardner.

July 12,19, 26, 2 p.m. Music Academy of the West Concert Series

Music Academy of the West presents an intimate hour long features Music Academy of the West Fellows performing at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Tickets are required at this free event, and tickets will be distributed at a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 1:15 p.m. at Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s Park Entrance.

July 12, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Concerts in the Park

Grab your picnic basket and head to Chase Palm Park to enjoy a selection of oldies but goodies with Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries.

July 13-August 4 2nd Fridays Art

Come to the artist reception July 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to celebrate the kick off of Second Fridays Art for the month of July. The three talented artists part of “Summer Eclectic” include Dorothy Churchill Johnson, Rod Lathim, and Sharon Schock. For more information call 805/682-4722.

July 13–September 16 Amy Cutler, Peter Meller

Two solo shows are featured at UCSB’s Art, Design & Architecture Museum. The visionary, whimsical work of Brooklyn-based artist Amy Cutler is internationally recognized for her highly engaging compositions on paper executed in gouache, pen and ink or graphite. Also on view is the oeuvre of Peter Meller, former UCSB professor of art history who, in his spare time, quietly made more than 100,000 works of art on paper, beginning each work with a lyrical line drawing, frequently based on ancient Greek or Roman themes or narratives and their related iconography.

July 14 Santa Barbara International Film Festival

With the return of summer comes one of Santa Barbara’s hottest events, The Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s 4th Annual Silver Screen Bash presented by lynda.com. SBIFF will host the fourth annual Silver Screen Bash, Saturday, July 14, 2012 at QAD Inc (100 Innovation Place, Santa Barbara). A lovely evening, under the stars, supporting the festival and its free educational branches is an ideal way to spend a warm Saturday night. “This year’s Silver Screen Bash has everything our guests enjoy about the Bash, along with some new and exciting elements. Most importantly the festival’s free children’s education and community outreach programs benefit from this evening’s festivities and the generosity of those attending.

July 14-15, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Santa Barbara French Festival

Ooh la la! After an absence last year, the 24^th annual French Festival returns to Santa Barbara, under the capable director of Speaking of Stories and Center Stage Theater. The largest French celebration in the Western U.S. features a tempting array of fresh baked French breads and pastries escargots, classic and nouvelle cuisine and regional specialties, and of course, Champagne! The famous can-can dancers and the poodle parade are back as well.

July 14, 2 p.m. “Blue Visions” by Richard Salas

Come by the Wildling Museum in Los Olivos to experience the show, lecture, and book signing with Richard Salas, author of the new book “Blue Visions.”

July 14, 2-5 p.m. LotusFest

The annual celebration of the spectacular flower that is Lotusland’s namesake comes during peak blooming season. Guests can view these uniquely beautiful flowers while enjoying a relaxing afternoon at this casual, fun event featuring wine from some of Santa Barbara County’s premier vintners, delicious hors d’oeuvres and music.

July 14, 6 p.m. 4th Annual Silver Screen Bash

All proceeds benefit Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s free children’s education and community outreach programs. All foods and drinks are included in the price of the ticket. Walk the red carpet in your best evening gear and enjoy the gourmet food and never-ending drinks!

July 14, 8 p.m. Academy Festival Orchestra

Music Academy of the West presents this terrific opportunity to see conductor Yan Pascal Torelier and his “suave phrasing, unforced rhythmic control, and a vein of forthright but soft-spoken eloquence” (San Francisco Chronicle). He is showcasing his specialties, French and English music, at this event with Ravel’s Mother Goose Suite, Henri Dutilleux’s Métaboles, and Elgar’s Enigma Variations all in the program.

July 14 & 16, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Opera Scenes by Music Academy of the West

Experience opera favorites from Verdi’s La Traviata and Falstaff, Donizetti’s Lucrezia Borgia, Debussy’s Pelleas et Melisande, Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro, and Puccini’s Suor Angelica, all on the same stage. Performed by Academy Voice Fellows and directed by the Metropolitan Opera’s Fabrizio Melano, this medley of opera pieces is perfect for the seasoned opera veteran and novice alike.

July 14 & 28, 10 a.m.-noon Children’s Art Classes with Emily Falke

Emily Falke, Curator and Director of Education at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, will teach a summer series of art classes at the museum. For more information call the Museum Store at 962-8404, x115. For further questions, call Emily at 962-8404, x111.

July 15, 4-6 p.m. Arts Fund Salon Series / 2012: A World of Ideas

The second event of this series will be held at Susan Rose and Alan Ghitterman’s Hope Ranch house. The couple’s daughter Julie Weiner, Ginny Brush, Executive Director of the SB County Arts Commission and D.J. Palladino, culture writer for the Santa Barbara Independent will all be in attendance to discuss the process of building an art collection.

July 16–September 8 Five Photographers

Come by Cabana Home to check out the new work by photographers William Berry, Gerald Incandela, David Mitchell, Alex Slade, and Joni Sternbach! Cabana Home and Edward Cella Art+Architecture together present this stunning, free exhibition open to the public. See the unique photographic approaches and visions by each artist, and how they each have their own distinct style.

July 16-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Showtime Summer Camp

Santa Barbara Children’s Chorus hosts its first-ever summer camp at Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara St. Camp instructor Erin Bonski Evans and choreographer Liam Burke will guide the children as they learn about dancing, singing and performing. For kids and teens from ages 8 to 14. Register online at www.sbchildrenschorus.com or call 805/512-9840.

July 17- August 14 Music At The Ranch Tuesday Evenings

July 18 & 20, 7:30 & 8:30 p.m. It Came From Outer Space
For an unusual way to spend a hot summer night, attend the free series of science fiction film classics of the 1950s (presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures, Santa Barbara County Park Foundation, Santa Barbara County Arts Commission and the Community Services Department of Santa Barbara County).No one believes an amateur astronomer’s spaceship sighting until people in the desert town of Sand Rock begin disappearing. Based on a story by Ray Bradbury. (Jack Arnold, 1953, 81 minutes)

July 19-21 California Wine Festival

California Wine Festival presents three days of gourmet wine tasting from more than 40 participating wineries, all to benefit Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, providing nourishment to those in need.

July 19-22, 11 a.m.–5 p.m Summerland “New Sidewalks” Party

Mediterranee, the antiques, fine art, and garden showroom is having a summer sale, flea market and party celebrating the final installation of new sidewalks in Summerland! The Party on Saturday July 21 from Noon–5 p.m. includes a fun, festive faire, and the appearance of local artists, authors, jewelry makers, and musicians. There are also new European imports ranging from limestone fountains to hand painted bowls. Help the ten-year-old Summerland business Mediterranee celebrate!

July 19, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Concerts in the Park

This week in the Concerts in the Park series, Hot Club Sandwich will be playing acoustic swing and gypsy jazz.

July 19, 7:00 p.m. Birth of a Museum Panel Discussion

In honor of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s 12^thAnniversary, the museum is hosting a panel discussion with Museum Architect Barry Berkus, Museum Exhibit Designer Nick DiNapoli and Founding Board Member Leslie Leaney and others. Moderated by Hank Mitchel, SBMM Board Member. This event is free for members and is $5 for non-members.

July 20, 6 p.m.–July 21, 6 p.m.From Dusk ‘Til Dawn: A 24-Hour Drawing Rally

Contemporary Arts Forum pulls an all-nighter for this drawing extravaganza, where professional and amateur artists of all ages draw and create art side-by-side. All drawings are sold to the public, and all proceeds are divided among the artists and CAF.

July 20, 8 p.m. The Chris Robinson Brotherhood

Club Mercy presents The Chris Robinson Brotherhood at the Lobero Theater. For more information call 805/963-0761.

July 20, 7 p.m. Voyage to the Source by Liz Clark

Liz Clark is a surfer, writer, photographer, adventurer, environmental activist, and Patagonia ambassador. She left California aboard her 40-foot sailboat, Swell, in 2006 and has since sailed over 18,000 miles along the Americas and the South Pacific. Liz will share her stories and insights from her recent, yearlong sailing trip around the eastern South Pacific at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

July 21, 7 p.m. St. Mark’s Church Hosts A Free “Summer’s Night Concert”

Come by St. Mark’s Church in Los Olivos and enjoy a great concert. The musicians include Kathleen Dollahon on viola and Larry Hill on trumpet accompanied Darby Fegan on piano and Dale Jones on oboe. The concert program includes: Sonata by Giuseppe Jacchini, Passacaglia by Rebecca Clarke, Quiet City by Aaron Copland, Rag-Polka from Toot Suite by Claude Bolling, Two Rhapsodies by Charles Martin Loeffler, and Digital Glitch by Brett Kroening. Donations of any amount are welcome and support future concerts and art events at St. Marks. Following the concert is a reception and a chance to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments and a beautiful Los Olivos summer evening. For more information call 805/688-4454.

July 21, 8 p.m. Sings Like Hell: Chatham County Line + Freebo

American bluegrass group Chatham County Line takes the stage, followed by bass and tuba player, guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer Freebo, who is well known for his work with Bonnie Raitt.

July 21, 8 p.m. Concerto Night

Music Academy of the West presents Concerto Night with conductor Andrew Grams, one of the most talented young conductors. He leads the Academy Festival Orchestra as well as talented soloists in what has become a Music Academy tradition.

July 22, 4 p.m. The Miró Quartet

The Miró Quartet is an internationally recognized string ensemble, winning prestigious awards such as the Naumburg Chamber Music Award, performing at such highly-regarded venues as Carnegie Hall, and acting as the Faculty String Quarter-in-Residence at the University of Texas, Austin.

July 22, 5–8 p.m. ArtWalk Weekend After-Party

After a weekend devoted to showcasing Ventura’s leading artists, Focus on the Masters presents a special after-party and fundraising auction featuring beautiful collectibles. All proceeds benefit FOTM’s Art Education Programs.

July 22, 4–8 p.m. Lotusland Celebrates: Ooh La La! Lotusland

Held in the alluring gardens of Lotusland, this gala features delicious food, fine entertainment and a live auction.

July 23, Noon–1:15 p.m. Coping With Brain Injury Changes

Jodi House and Coast Caregiver Resource Center present Coping With Brain Injury Changes. This free presentation is at Jodi House Brain Injury Support Center for family and friends of brain injury or stroke survivors. Please RSVP to 805/962-3600 x15.

July 25, 5:30–7 p.m. Art Exhibition and Open House

Enjoy wine, refreshments and the artwork of a local artist. A portion of the proceeds from the art sales are donated to Hospice of Santa Barbara.

July 25 & 27, 7:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m War of the Worlds

For an unusual way to spend a hot summer night, attend the free series of science fiction film classics of the 1950s (presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures, Santa Barbara County Park Foundation, Santa Barbara County Arts Commission and the Community Services Department of Santa Barbara County).This screen adaptation of the classic H.G. Wells novel tells the tale of a devastating alien attack on Earth. How will the human race be saved when even atomic bombs fail to deter the invaders? (Byron Haskin, 1953, 103 minutes)

July 26, 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Concerts in the Park

Head out to Chase Palm Park to enjoy a nice selection of Caribbean music with Upstream.

July 26, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Opening Art Reception for Michele Janee’ & Lizabeth Madal

Two local artists, Lizabeth Madal and Michele Janeé, are joining together for a reception of their exhibit openings at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum.

July 26, 5-8 p.m. Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Trade Show

“Doing Business in Paradise,” this year’s theme for the Annual Trade Show, takes place at the Cabrillo Arts Pavilion. 40 local Chamber member businesses share features and benefits of this event. Local restaurants treat the public to taste their menu favorites, while music is provided throughout the evening by The Brazilian Cultural Arts Center. Enjoy a photo booth and a prize raffle throughout the event. Businesses set to appear include: Access Information Management, Be Green Packaging, and many more!

July 27– October 7 Summer Group Show

Summer Group Show at the Easton Gallery is holding its opening reception July 27 from 6-8 p.m. The artists in this show include: Whitney Brooks Abbott, Phoebe Brunner, Rick Bury, Chris Chapman, Patricia Chidlaw, John Comer, Bill Dewey, Michael Enriquez, Sonya Fairbanks, Whitney Brooks Hansen, Glenna Hartmann, Patricia Hedrick, Tom Henderson, John Iwerks, Pamela Kendall Schiffer, Rick Schloss, Arturo Tello, and Kevin Turcotte.

July 27-28, 8 p.m.; July 29, 3 p.m. All In The Timing

Catalyst Players present All In The Timing, five-one act-comedies by David Ives. All In The Timing ran two years Off-Broadway, was the most performed play in the country from 1995-96, and won the Outer Critics Circle Playwriting Award. See this great show at Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio.

July 27, 6-8 p.m. Music & Wine Pairings

Enjoy an evening with the perfect pairing of music and wine at Carr Winery. Enjoy a nice glass of wine in the Santa Barbara Barrel Room while listening to live music by Cider Jean and Robert Thomas.

July 28 – September 9 Coast by Marcia Burtt Studio

Marcia Burtt Studio presents Coast, featuring paintings that celebrate the perpetual movement of waves and tides, the structure of cliffs and rocks, and the pop color of a day at the beach.

Highlighting the exhibition are Marcia Burtt’s virtual windows onto East Beach and Butterfly Beach, the spectrum of colors in Anne Ward’s beach holidays, and Michael Ferguson’s sublime overlooks of our Northern Coast.

Coast will feature paintings by Marilee Krause, Michael Ferguson, Patricia Doyle, Anne Ward, Ann Lofquist, Ian Roberts, Bill Dewey and Marcia Burtt.

July 28, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Los Alamos Chair Faire

Celebrate the third annual Los Alamos Chair Faire to help benefit the Olga Reed Elementary School. See hundreds of chairs lining the sidewalks on main street of Los Alamos some for show and some for sale. Enjoy the live music, National Storytelling Festival storytellers, and picnic areas throughout town. All are welcomed and admission is free.

July 28, 12-5 p.m. Borneo/Sri Lanka Cultural Event and Textile Trunk Show

Stop by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art to see this amazing, free cultural event. You don’t want to miss the demonstrations of traditional Iban ikat music, art, dancing, weaving or the fashion show with detailed, handcrafted textiles available for purchase.

July 28, 3 p.m. A Vocal Masterclass with Marilyn Horne

Discuss how to fit notes and words together to best entertain and affect your audience with Marilyn Horne, the Director of the Music Academy of the West’s Vocal Program.

July 28, 4-5:30 p.m. Santa Barbara Community to Remember Naomi Schwartz in Public Tribute

The Santa Barbara community gathers at Courthouse sunken gardens in remembrance of Ms. Schwartz who passed away June 4, 2012 due to complications from surgery. The community honors Naomi Schwartz, a Santa Barbara resident, environmental and social justice champion, and former Santa Barbara County Supervisor and California Coastal Commissioner.

July 28, 4–7 p.m. 3^rd Annual Cellar Classic

Features a live and silent auction of rare, collectible fine wines, as well as gourmet hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment.

July 28, 8 p.m. Caroline Aiken

Grammy-nominated contemporary folk artist Caroline Aiken brings her bluesy voice, masterful finger-picking guitar style and hypnotizing stage presence to Trinity Backstage.

July 28 Dance Day

Keep an eye out for site specific dance works all over downtown Santa Barbara. Sponsored by Santa Barbara Dance Alliance.

July 28–29, 11 a.m.-7p.m. Greek Festival

Opa! Enjoy the simple pleasures of life in a Greek village without leaving Santa Barbara.

July 31- August 3 Natural History Bus Adventure to the Botanic Gardens

The trip from Santa Barbara to the picturesque Owens Valley, east of the Sierras, will include stops in Bodie, Ridgecrest, Randsburg, Independence, and a special tour of the Bristlecone Pines which features the world’s oldest trees, plus exploration of Mono Lake where more than 90 species of waterbirds come to feed. The trip will be led by world renowned geologist, Tanya Atwater, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Geology and Tectonics at UCSB and SBBG Herbarium Curator and Botanist Steve Junak. Participants will depart from Santa Barbara in a 32-passenger bus on Tuesday, July 31 and stay 3 nights at the Creekside Inn in Bishop, California. The bus will return to Santa Barbara on Friday, August 3. The cost for this trip is $725 for SBBG members (double occupancy); $850 for non-members (double occupancy). The trip cost includes the bus charter, 3 nights at the Creekside Inn in Bishop (double occupancy), 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and all entry fees. For registration please call 805-682-4726. The registration deadline for this trip is July 13th.

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