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The Mystery Continues at SBMA

Courtesy of SBMA

Courtesy of SBMA

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© Smagal | Dreamstime Stock Photos & Stock Free Images

Mystery in Masterpieces is back by popular demand! The Women’s Board of Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA) is bringing back the unique and popular fundraising event, Mystery in Masterpieces, on Saturday, June 1 from 6–9 p.m. at SBMA.

The elegant evening includes out-witting the devious clue master and competitive sleuthing in high style surrounded by great works of art—not to mention fine wine, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres that will stimulate your inner detective, helping you follow the clues hidden in the masterpieces and ultimately unravel the mystery. If your detective devices triumph, you’ll win some exceptional prizes!

All proceeds will go to the SBMA Women’s Board, which since 1951 has contributed to the museum’s programs, produced a broad array of cultural activates and purchased works of art for the permanent collection.

The event is black-tie optional, but wit is mandatory! To purchase tickets or for additional information regarding the Santa Barbara Museum of Art Women’s Board, visit its website.

-Alexis O. Kafkis

 

 

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Make Art with Mom!

Courtesy of SBMA

Courtesy of SBMA

Make art with Mom this Mother’s Day! On Sunday, May 12 the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is hosting Free Studio Sundays on the Front Steps. Each month, they gather on the museum’s front steps to explore a different medium and gain inspiration from the museum’s exhibits.

This month, participants will layer bright colors inspired by ancient Mexican architecture to create a portrait after Gunther Gerzso’s Two Personages, currently on view in the exhibition Myth and Materiality: Latin American Art from the Permanent Collection.

All ages are welcome and the event is free. So come to Studio Sundays to make something special with Mom this Mother’s Day!

-Alexis O. Kafkis

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Santa Barbara Museum of Art Announces Docent Training

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An SBMA docent fields questions from a group of fledgling art-buffs. Image courtesy of Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

Aesthetes, assemble! If you have a passion for art and a knack for communication, come to Santa Barbara Museum of Art on May 7 at 3:30 p.m. for its Docent Recruitment Reception.

Sixty-five men and women from all backgrounds compose SBMA’s savvy team of docents, each doing his or her part to support and preserve the arts by giving gallery tours to adults, students and families.

The Museum, located at 1130 State Street, currently needs volunteers to participate in a training program that kicks off in September. New prospects should be polite and hospitable, as well as knowledgeable, trustworthy and authoritative.

Budding art purveyors who are interested in becoming a docent or attending the Docent Recruitment Reception are encouraged to contact Rachael Krieps, manager of school and docent programs, at 805/884-6441 or rkrieps@sbma.net.

-James Moore

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The French Invasion

Story by Nancy Ransohoff
Photos by Lindsay Dobbs

The French Table's baby beets salad

The French Table’s baby beets salad

Yes, the French are coming…and they’re bringing boatloads of Gallic gastronomy from frites to crêpes. Three new French restaurants in downtown Santa Barbara offer a taste of Paris without the hassle of airports and cash conversion. We gladly surrender.

The French Table (129 E. Anapamu St., 805/882-0050) is a gastropub and crêperie that covers all of the French bases. Think scrumptious sweet and savory crêpes and omelettes, fresh salads, les burgers with pommes frites, beef bourguignon and fresh local fish. Mais oui, you’ll also find escargots, pâté and charcuterie. Throw in a buzzing bar and a charming outdoor patio that overlooks the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens and you have a lively destination for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

 

Natural Prime Entrecote Steak "Montparnasse" at Relais de Paris

Natural Prime Entrecote Steak “Montparnasse” at Relais de Paris

Relais de Paris (734 State St., 805/963-6077) is modeled after a 19th-century French brasserie with dark woods, warm brick walls, sparkling chandeliers and deep banquette seating. Nibble simple, traditional French bistro dishes from steamed mussels to creamy-dreamy crème brûlée, but don’t miss the spécialité de maison of steak and frites with the signature sauce.

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Quire of Voyces

May 2, 6:30–7 p.m. Quire of Voyces

Don’t miss Quire of Voyces, the professional a capella group that specializes in the sacred choral music of the Renaissance. They will be performing at Ludington Court at Santa Barbara Museum of Art.

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Family 1st Thursdays

May 2,  5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Family 1st Thursdays

Head to Santa Barbara Museum of Art every 1st Thursday for a hands-on art experience. The museum’s teaching artists create exhibition-inspired art projects and fun for all ages. This Thursday, learn to paint watercolor still-life inspired by the famous Diego Rivera.

 

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Datebook Seasonal Events for June

Through June 9 Marcia Burtt Studio Presents ReVisions

ReVisions, a group exhibition featuring gallery artists, comes to Marcia Burtt Studio at 517 Laguna Street. Here, each artist is represented by several works incorporating common motifs, places and styles. This unique exhibit offers art-buffs an insightful look into the artists’ various creative processes.

Through June 9 Scenery, Story, Spirit: American Painting and Sculpture from Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Between the 1830s and the end of World War I, American art came into its own. In this exhibit, guest curator Peter John Brownlee highlights the evolution and maturation of our country’s art, and the various international influences that affected it, to depict the history and changing ideas of America.

Through June 16 California Dreaming: Plein-Air Painting from San Francisco to San Diego

Early 20th-century paintings celebrating our state’s unique and specific topography and climate grace Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s walls, with plein air pieces depicting California nature from San Francisco to San Diego. Also called California Impression, this style of painting was adapted from French Impressionistic techniques and seeks to reproduce the natural light and beauty of our state.   

Through June 28 Patricia Post Printmaking Exhibition Confluence

Celebrate Santa Barbara artist Patricia Post by visiting her exhibition Confluence, which focuses on her personal approaches to printmaking incorporating traditional and contemporary processes at the Studio Channel Island Art Center. Be a part of the Artist’s Reception June 1 from 4-7 p.m. (C.T.)

Through July 31 Women of America 

Celebrate the work of America Martin, critically acclaimed Columbian-American painter, at the Montecito Aesthetic Institute.

June 1, Fiesta! Tony Ybarra

Tony Ybarra, music maestro for this year’s Old Spanish Days-Fiesta, will release his new album Fiesta!—a collection of his most popular cover songs. Get into the swing of Fiesta a few weeks early and delight yourself with the sounds of Ybarra’s Latin guitar.

June 1, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Women’s Literary Festival

Contemporary female authors from a plethora of backgrounds, including Celeste Fremon, Attica Locke, M.G. Lord, Demetria Martinez, Aimee Phan, Elyn Saks and Amy Wilentz, share their life and writing experiences over an afternoon of delicious food and food for thought. 

June 1, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Day Trip to Pasadena’s Huntington Gardens & Library

Join the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden on a day trip to the Huntington Gardens & library to visit the When They Were Wild exhibit, the Japanese Teahouse and Gardens, and a variety of other exhibits. When They Were Wild explores the history of California flora, from its origins to present popularity. $50 for members, $65 for non-members.

June 1, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Costumes

Come to this Solstice-themed workshop to gear up for the Solstice Parade! Led by Angela Lang, the workshop is located above the Art From Scrap store. (AS)

Courtesy of Lolë

Courtesy of Lolë

June 1, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lolë Yoga Session

Enjoy a morning of relaxation with Lolë Yoga’s special outdoor yoga session! Led by Yasa Yoga’s Stephanie Besler, the session is open to yoga practitioners of all levels and yoga mats will be provided. (AS)

June 1, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Tina the Ballerina at Lobero Theatre

Tina the Ballerina is the story of Tina, a young French girl who always dreamed of being a ballerina. When she and her friends make an exciting journey to Paris to see the Paris Opera Ballet, the star ballerina suffers an injury. However, Tina steps in to save the day, taking center stage and delighting the audience with her beautiful dancing.

June 1, 6–9 p.m. Mystery in Masterpieces

Unleash your inner detective with SBMA women’s board and follow the clues hidden in the masterpieces. Wine, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres help bring out the cunning and wit necessary to crack the mystery.

June 1 Hunger Awareness Day

The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County seeks to raise both awareness and funds for its efforts and specifically to increase support for meeting the needs of hungry children during the summer months. Join this community-wide one-day campaign to raise funds to serve 21,000 nutritious meals to hungry local children over the summer.

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Cultural MAYnia at May’s 1st Thursday

Courtesy of SB Downtown Organization

Courtesy of SB Downtown Organization

May is potentially my favorite month of the year (and my mother’s as well, not surprisingly). Santa Barbara’s cultural scene awakes from its pre-summer slumber—bringing back festival season with I Madonnari, can you say visitors galore?—and stays up late with the lingering sunshine, especially for 1st Thursday. For May 2nd’s evening of culture and art, taking place from 5–8 p.m., we’re celebrating the best modes of transportation for getting around town and seeing everything that Santa Barbara has to offer—a sampling of which can be experienced this 1st Thursday.

Art abounds during May’s 1st Thursday, with some big-name galleries switching out their exhibits. Sullivan Goss—An American Gallery brings in a family affair with the Andrew Wyeth: American Master exhibit, showcasing three generations of Wyeth paintings—you won’t want to miss this one. Photographer Grif Heath exhibits his stunning nature photography at Industry Home, while landscape artist John Baran‘s perspective paintings bring color and light to Plum Goods. FastFrame Santa Barbara brings the beauties of Boisen to its walls with glimmering oil paintings. Art Walk for Kids/Adults opens its annual art show at Faulkner Gallery this Thursday, displaying gorgeous works by adults and children with disabilities for the whole month of May.

This month, the Lobero Theatre takes part in the 1st Thursday celebrations with live music, a bar on the bricks and a raffle drawing as part of its Encore: Lobero raffle. Tickets are still available for the raffle, so head here to grab your share before Thursday and support the Lobero’s renovation coming up this summer! We’re all very excited to see what the Lobero has in store.

Fashion busts new moves this month, with Paseo Nuevo celebrating all things two-wheeled with their CycleMAYnia: Velo Vogue bicycle fashion show— with live music from Sidewalk Affair and brews from Hoffmann Brat Haus and Telegraph Brewing Company. Encanto in La Arcada melds music and couture musings with jewelry designer Erin Reinecke’s trunk show, showcasing her Erin Reinecke Bailant Jewelry, and the melodies of the Blue Moon Quartet. Or, go vintage by busting out your high-school finest and joining Bike Moves at Bike Prom, with a ride along State St. at 7:30 p.m. and an after-party at Bicycle Coalition at 9:15 p.m.

Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts Forum brings Lisa Coons & the Collected to the stage, performing several contemporary violin and cello works starts at 7 p.m.

Leave the sights and sounds inside and travel where the outdoor performances reside. Quire of Voyces belts a capella choral music from the Renaissance and modern age outside Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The museum steps serve as a stage for Rebekah Scogin and Friends, with Latin American dance tunes from guitar, percussion, oboe and accordion players coaxing passersby into dancing some cumbia, merengue or tango steps. Further down State, ArtBark International brings theater, dance, music, magic and improv performances to the Marshall’s courtyard.

After the excitement on State, skate, bike, walk or drive (responsibly) to the new Seven Bar & Kitchen in the Funk Zone, where DJ Darla Bea will be spinning some funky 70s tunes amidst infused-vodka cocktails and grub.

No matter how you arrive to this week’s 1st Thursday, celebrate our town’s travel and local transportation efforts and abilities by spending an evening doused in the culture and arts that make Santa Barbara such a unique place. Check out a full list of happenings here.

-Taylor Micaela Davis

 

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Slow Art Day Crawls Into View!

 

Courtesy of SBMA

Courtesy of SBMA

Slow Art Day…it’s crawling closer.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art is proud to bring Slow Art Day yet again to our appreciative gazes on April 27! Docents will impart knowledge of different art forms, and we commoners will have a chance to contemplate art at an easy pace and to share what we find. Participants will learn how to observe art and relish the experience of its influences.

These artistic lessons could come in the form of group discussions in front of the Asian Art collection after a moment of

Mount Fuji Seen from Waterwheel at Onden, by Katsushika Hokusai, courtesy of SBMA

Mount Fuji Seen from Waterwheel at Onden, by Katsushika Hokusai, courtesy of SBMA

contemplation. Or your creative docent might allow for ten minutes of silence in front of a handful of photographs in the collection This World Is Not My Home: Danny Lyon Photographs before a discussion of the pieces. However your particular experience pans out, Slow Art Day is something you don’t want to whizz by.

So peer out of your window with eager expectation and imagine the clouds (I know, what happened to the summer weather?) to be galleries and your mind, an expert. Slow Art Day is coming. And this year, you’ll want to be there—you’ll want to learn about what your mind can do, and the way that you uniquely see and experience art. You’ll want to participate with over 200 museums and galleries in this event on April 27.

Danny Lyon, Crossing the Ohio, Louisville (1966). The Menil Collection, Houston, gift of Kenneth G. Futter. © 2012 Danny Lyon/Magnum Photos. Currently on display in SBMA; courtesy of Edwynn Houk Gallery and Dektol.wordpress.com.

Danny Lyon, Crossing the Ohio, Louisville (1966). The Menil Collection, Houston, gift of Kenneth G. Futter. © 2012 Danny Lyon/Magnum Photos. Currently on display in SBMA; courtesy of Edwynn Houk Gallery

For a schedule, click here. There is no additional cost, and you may attend as many talks as you wish!

For more information about Slow Art Day, click here.

~Elise Kimball

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Family 1st Thursdays

April 4, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Family 1st Thursdays

Head to Santa Barbara Museum of Art every 1st Thursday for a hands-on art experience. The museum’s teaching artists create exhibition-inspired art projects and fun for all ages. Also on May 2.

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