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Cocktail Corner: Taste of the Nation

Published on May 17, 2013 in Cocktail Corner, nonprofits, Recreation and Wineries.
Reeves Ranch 2008 Syrah (courtesy photo)

Reeves Ranch 2008 Syrah (courtesy photo)

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg

Looking for a fun way to spend your Sunday? Taste of the Nation is your chance to taste delicious bites from some of the city’s top chefs alongside sample sips from more than 25 local wineries and breweries, all while supporting the worthy work of United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County, Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, California Food Policy Advocates and California Association of Foodbanks.

Cheers to local winemakers Alma Rosa,Ampelos Cellars, Beckmen Vineyards, Brander Vineyard,Buttonwood Farm Winery, Carr Vineyards & Winery, Conway Family Wines, CORE Winery, Consilience & Tre Anelli, Demetria Estate, Dierberg and Star Lane Vineyard, Dragonette Cellars, Kaena Wine Company, Larner Vineyards, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, Municipal WinemakersNaked Grape, Oreana Winery, Pali Wine Company, Press Gang Cellars, Qupe/Verdad/Ethan, Reeves Ranch Vineyard, Scott Cellars, Shai Cellars, Tercero Wines, Vino V Wines and  Whitcraft Winery, who are pouring for this terrific cause, alongside Island Brewing Company,Figueroa Moutain Brewery and Firestone Walker Brewery.

Island Brewing Company's Island Blonde (courtesy photo)

Island Brewing Company’s Island Blonde (courtesy photo)

There’ll also be food aplenty, including Arlington Tavern chef Ron True’s Kobe hot dog bites with house chips and peanut butter cheesecake (yum!) and Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore chef Alessandro Cartumini’s house-made pork sausage ravioli with cherries, sage and balsamic, as well as our favorite chocolate creations from Jessica Foster Confections, to name just a few.

With 100% of the proceeds from Taste of the Nation going toward efforts to end childhood hunger in Santa Barbara, you can raise your glass—and pile your plate—high, and feel good about it.

Tickets for the event, which is this Sunday from 3–6 p.m. at Montecito Country Club, can be purchased by calling 1-877-26-TASTE or visiting TasteOfTheNation.org.

Hope to see you there! Cheers!

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Leslie Dinaberg

Leslie Dinaberg

When she’s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a “goal-oriented drinker.”

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Get Ready for the Crazy Fit Challenge!

Published on May 17, 2013 in Datebook, Recreation and Web Exclusives.
Courtesy of crazyfitchallenge.com

Courtesy of crazyfitchallenge.com

Santa Barbara has many festivals, sports events, bike races and marathons, but it only has one obstacle course race: the Crazy Fit Challenge (CFC)! This year’s Crazy Fit Challenge is on May 18,  from 9 a.m. to noon at Elings Park.

The CFC is a 1.5-mile obstacle mud-run race that is designed to challenge both competitive athletes and fitness newbies alike. Obstacles are revealed the morning of, but have included climbing walls, tire flips and even slip ‘n’ slides in the past.

Yes, the challenge is competitive—but it’s only as hard as you make it! You can walk or run and complete the course once or repeat it up to four times. SB Training has been hosting the CFC for 5 years now, and the challenge has become known as the most fun race in town.

Courtesy of crazyfitchallenge.com

Courtesy of Crazy Fit Challenge

Courtesy of crazyfitchallenge.com

Courtesy of Crazy Fit Challenge

After the race, there will be a BBQ for all participants while awards are announced. So, how do you win this race? There are two ways to win. You can either have the biggest team to finish at least one lap or the fastest team to finish the four rounds.

Anyone can participate, but it is an especially great event for businesses! So, hurry! Gather a team of friends or co-workers and start practicing because the Crazy Fit Challenge is going to kick your booty!

For more information on CFC or to register for the challenge, visit the event website.

-Alexis O. Kafkis

 

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Adult Art Studio Class: A Painted Journal From Latin America

Published on May 17, 2013 in Datebook, Recreation and Web Exclusives.

May 18, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Adult Art Studio Class: A Painted Journal From Latin America

Learn to paint under the influence of artists from Mexico, Cuba and South America—strong, bold and linear to loose, sketchy and organic. Learn to approach quick studies with spontaneity and push through creative limitations by creating a journal.

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American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Santa Ynez

Published on May 17, 2013 in Datebook, nonprofits and Web Exclusives.

May 18–19, 10 a.m. American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Santa Ynez

This 24-hour team event increases awareness of cancer in the community and raises money to support the programs and services of the American Cancer Society. The money raised saves lives by funding cutting-edge cancer research, early detection and prevention education, advocacy efforts and life-affirming patient services.

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Mahler’s Resurrection

Published on May 17, 2013 in Cultural Calendar, Datebook, Music, Music and Web Exclusives.

May 18–19 Mahler’s Resurrection

What better way to end Santa Barbara Symphony’s 60th-anniversary season than with a piece written for orchestra, mixed choir, two soloists, an organ, brass and percussion ensembles? Add Santa Barbara Choral Society and a number of other gifted singers, and this symphonic experience shouldn’t be missed.

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Eilen Jewell Band + The Far West

Published on May 17, 2013 in Datebook, Music and Web Exclusives.

May 18, 8 p.m. Eilen Jewell Band + The Far West

Sings Like Hell presents Eilen Jewell’s genre-blurring songs, where you’re not sure if you’re in your seat or in a vintage Southern California suburban saloon, and The Far West, with a moving Americana sound.

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Kick off Your Fiesta Celebration with La Primavera!

Published on May 17, 2013 in Datebook, nonprofits and Web Exclusives.

Strap on your boots and get your Fiesta attire ready: 2013 Old Spanish Days-Fiesta season is kicking off on Sunday, May 19! Start the Fiesta season off right by coming to La Primavera, where El Presidente Josiah Jenkins will unveil the 2013 Fiesta poster and pin. Enjoy delicious food, music and dancing as you learn about the plans for this year’s Fiesta celebration!

Courtesy of Old Spanish Days

Courtesy of Old Spanish Days

Stop by the Carriage and Western Art Museum at 5 p.m. for cocktail hour, then witness the unveiling of the 2013 poster and pin while diving into mouth-watering food from Specialty Catering. Zaca Mesa Winery will be providing some of its finest bottles, and The Steve Woods band will be performing live music throughout the evening. To top it off, Spirit of Fiesta and Jr. Spirit of Fiesta will perform their first public dances. Sponsored by Cox, La Primavera is donating all proceeds from ticket sales towards free community events during Fiesta Week.

Fiesta Week, beginning July 31, is a five-day festival celebrating the spirit of the Spanish days of the 1820s to 60s. Don’t miss the beginning of the celebration with the colorful costumes, singing and Spanish and Mexican dances featured in La Primavera. To purchase tickets for the event, visit the Old Spanish Days Office or call 805/962-8101. For more information on Old Spanish Days Fiesta, click here.

Viva la Fiesta!

-Ashley Somerfeld

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That’s A Wrap! SBCC Closes Two Exhibitions

Published on May 16, 2013 in Cultural Calendar, Datebook, Galleries and Web Exclusives.

With summer fast approaching, chapters are closing for many students (cue “Pomp and Circumstance”)—including several artists from Santa Barbara City College. But before the 2012-13 school year is all said and done, don’t miss out on two amazing student exhibitions at SBCC’s Atkinson Gallery and Atkinson Gallery Annex before they close this Friday, May 17.

courtesy of SBCC

Atkinson Gallery, courtesy of SBCC

The Atkinson Gallery showcases six Annual Student Exhibitions of contemporary art each year, featuring a wide range of styles and media created by international, national, regional and student artists. Because talent is overflowing at this school, the gallery’s Annex, located on-campus in a satellite location, also hosts student exhibitions. You’ll be impressed with Erosion/Corosion, the current exhibition in which students have taken their personal interpretation, inspiration and research to deliver works that reflect the deterioration of physical substances, natural and synthetic.

For more information and for a list of featured artists, click here.

—Colette Taylor

 

 

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The Violet Hour

Published on May 16, 2013 in Cultural Calendar, Dance, Datebook and Web Exclusives.

May 17, 8 p.m. The Violet Hour

Le Petite Chouette Aerial Dance Company debuts its study of human bodies in flight with The Violet Hour at Lobero. The aerial exploration uses both classic and invented aerial apparatus where performers suspend their libs to a melodic jazz soundtrack. This is an evening of floor to air storytelling and is definitely not to be missed!

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Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend With SCAPE

Published on May 16, 2013 in Cultural Calendar, Datebook, Fine Art, Music, Music, nonprofits and Web Exclusives.
Larry Iwerks playing at 2012 Art Along the Creek - the backdrop is an original Iwerks on cardboard. Courtesy of Art Along the Creek.

Larry Iwerks playing at 2012 Art Along the Creek – the backdrop is an original Iwerks on cardboard. Courtesy of Art Along the Creek.

This Memorial Day, celebrate your relaxing three-day weekend with arts, nature and music. From May 25–27, Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment (SCAPE) presents “Art Along the Creek,”  its Sixth Annual Art & Music Festival to benefit Phoenix of Santa Barbara.

Take part in the celebration of SCAPE’s 11th anniversary by coming to this annual art show and sale along Mission Creek. View and purchase beautiful paintings by SCAPE artists, who donate 40% of each sale to SCAPE’s creek habitat restoration program and to Phoenix of Santa Barbara, a nonprofit mental health agency. Some of these talented artists include Marcia Burtt, Don Crocker, Larry Iwerks, Dorene White, Leigh Sparks, John Rindlaub, Wyllis Heaton, Nancy Davidson, Donna Moser, Filberto Lomeli, Cynthia Burt, Bob Rowley and Rebecca Stebbins. While perusing their beautiful artwork, enjoy live music performances from local bands who will play throughout the weekend: Glendessary Jam; Larrry and the Ocean All-Stars; Greg Harrison’s Cool & The Twang; Anastasia; John Rindlaub and Friends; Doug Clegg; Chucumite; The Honeysuckle Possums; Susan Reeves and Sierra; and Greg Harrison and Anika.

The festival will take place at 37 Mountain Drive, Santa Barbara, on Saturday, May 25 from 2–6 p.m. and Sunday–Monday, May 26–27 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. On Sunday from 2–4 p.m., don’t miss a very special reception honoring artist Larry Iwerks for his contributions to the Arts Community and the founding of SCAPE.

In its 11-year history, SCAPE has donated more than $125,000 to conservation and environmental nonprofits. For more information on the festival or to learn more about SCAPE, call 805/965-3434 or click here.

Note: This event is free for all ages and is dog friendly too!

-Ashley Somerfeld

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