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Off the Wall at SBMA

Published on March 14, 2012 in Uncategorized.

Wind in the Valley- Nina Hyatt

 

Join Santa Barbara Museum of Art supporters for a creative fundraiser, Off the Wall,on April 20, from 6-9 p.m. at the Ridley-Tree Education Center. The third annual rendition of this popular fundraiser features more than 100 regional artists and benefit SBMA’s education programs, acquisitions, and exhibitions. Enjoy refreshments and music before the evening’s big excitement as the suspense of what art of work they will take home increases. Tickets are randomly drawn and  guests then select a work of art “off-the-wall” to take home. Media represented include oils, watercolors, acrylics, pastels, assemblage, collage, sculpture, and photography by the well-known and local artists, Dorothy Churchill-Johnson, Ron Freese, Anne Luther, Rebecca Fraser and Nance Cole. For more information and to view the featured work, visit www.sbmawb.org.

Sargasso- Lauri MacMillan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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James Hapke Prints at The Arts Fund

Published on March 13, 2012 in Uncategorized.

The Arts Fund will have a new exhibition of prints by the 2011 Individual Artists Award winner, James Hapke in the The Arts Fund Gallery from March 23- May 19. The exhibition will open with a public reception for the artist on Friday, March 23 from 5:30- 7:30 p.m.

James Hapke: Prints will present a diverse range of works on paper by Hapke. His prints communicate an honest sense of discover and self-examination. Hapke creates collographs, lithography, etchings and aquatints to uncover ideas relating to the passage of time in both the human body and the geological landscape through the use of layering images.


He was one of three artists who received The Arts Fund’s Individual Artist Award in 2011. These awards identify and reward artistic excellence in Santa Barbara County. This solo exhibition is part of the award. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information please contact The Arts Fund at 805/965-7321 or visit www.artsfundsb.org.

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In the Kitchen With Chef Kim Schiffer

Published on November 21, 2011 in Exclusive Videos.

We spend quite a bit of time with the people whose homes take center stage in our architectural features, and we all fell a little bit in love with the Schiffer family, who share their heartwarming tale of rebuilding their Mission Canyon home after losing it in the Jesusita fire (“From Hope to Home”) in the winter issue of Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine.

Family, friends and food are foremost in the hearts of these lovely people, and the food part of that equation is on full video display as Kim Schiffer, a professional chef, gives us a tour of her dreamy “kickass kitchen.”

Trust us, the food was every bit as delicious as it looks!

 

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Quick–Don’t miss the Quick Draw Art Festival

Published on August 17, 2011 in Cultural Calendar, Explore SB and Galleries.

The art scene has never been so action packed! Los Olivos’ 25th Annual Quick Draw Art Festival is here along with its main events—literally a “Quick Draw” creative challenge. Artists have only 60 minutes to create a painting, sculpture or drawing from a model, photo or simply pure imagination, while the public is encouraged to watch and cheer the artists on, which always lends to exciting and lively interaction. As soon as the hour is up, each piece is auctioned off to the highest bidder. Get a glimpse of some of what you might see by checking out this year’s participating artists:

Vicki Andersen
Betty Carr 
Howard Carr
Gwen Cates
Jim Farnum
Julie Fish
Priscilla Fossek
Ted Goerschner
Richard M. Greene
Ron Guthrie
Gary R. Johnson
Sheryl Knight
Lee Kromschroeder
George Lockwood
Joe Mancuso
Joe Milazzo
Vel Miller
Linda Mutti
Richard A. Myer
Cathy Quiel
Camille Renga-Dellar
Ray Sevilla
Marilyn Simandle
BJ Stapen

To allow room for all the activities, this year the festival runs two days—August 19 and 20. Creative art, wine, shopping and hospitality are featured throughout downtown Los Olivos. The festival kicks off Friday, August 19th with an art, wine and dessert pre-show reception. Saturday the 20th features the main event, with artists beginning their Quick Draw works around 11 a.m. and followed by the auction at 12:15. The afternoon is then dedicated to free artistic demonstrations and the chance to purchase more art. Proceeds support Los Olivos’ on-going beautification efforts, with a strong emphasis on the arts of course.

For more information, check out events at Los Olivos or the Wilding Art Museum.

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Let the Fiesta begin at 1st Thursday in August!

Published on August 3, 2011 in Cultural Calendar and Web Exclusives.

First Thursday is this Thursday.

Visit downtown Santa Barbara for an evening filled with FREE art, culture, music and fun! The August 4th event will include more than 30 cultural art venues eager to show off exciting new exhibits, welcoming artist receptions, intriguing demonstrations and energetic live music.

These assemblage pieces and more by Rod Lathim will be on exhibit at Plum Goods.

Santa Barbara’s richest tradition, Fiesta, is woven into this month’s 1st Thursday programming as venues showcase artwork that embodies the unique spirit of the festival and this year’s theme,  Celebrate Santa Barbara! Kick off the annual festivities at Pierre Lafond Wine Bistro with a Fiesta art exhibit and live Spanish guitar performed by Carlos Gonzales. Make your way to Au Bon Climat Tasting Room to view recent Santa Barbara cityscapes by local plein air artist Chris Potter and watch him in action as he paints an original piece on site for your viewing pleasure. A mix of horses and people make up A Celebration of the Elegant and Festive Old Spanish Days by Birgitte Aarestrup on view at CASA Magazine. Aarestrup’s work reveals behind the scenes images of the popular and historic Old Spanish Days fiesta parade and will be accompanied by live music. Plum Goods is proud to feature a collection of assemblage pieces from artist Rod Lathim, a fifth generation Santa Barbaran. His evocative work reflects his love of story-telling and his life-long passion for the visual arts.

The excitement of Fiesta continues at Bella Rosa Galleries with Pali X Mano, an exhibition that includes small whimsical figurative abstracts influenced by surrealist artist Jean Miro and small non-figurative art-plays influenced by Jackson Pollock. The exhibition will be accompanied by live Flamenco guitar performed by Travis Loughridge. Artamo Gallery will display an exhibit aptly named Fiesta that features the work of Mexican-American artist Agustin Castillo. Presented are his latest, very lively abstract compositions in bold, Fiesta-like colors. Make your way to the Architectural Foundation Gallery for a solo exhibition by renowned regional artist Rafael Perea de la Cabada entitled Spaces We Touch/ Espacios Que Tocamos. This exhibit presents a new series of works on paper and will include a festive reception with the artist. Finally, head up to the Santa Barbara Frame Shop and Gallery to preview the works of the Santa Barbara Studio Artists Tour, a collection of art by more than 40 local area artists.

While 1st Thursday offers extraordinary exhibits and paintings indoors, be sure to check out the performance art and live music outdoors. The Linda Vega Dance Studio will take over Paseo Nuevo Center Court with ¡Flamenco! Santa Barbara, the first flamenco company comprised solely of young dancers directed by Vega. Vega has contributed toward shaping the course of Spanish dance in Santa Barbara by presenting innovative music, costumes and choreographies. Guitarist Shaun Sanders will delight patrons on the patio at 900 State Street with his musical style based on the tradition of the Spanish guitar while Casa Dolores leads a Paper Flower Creation Station, just in time for the Fiesta celebrations, at the corner of Anapamu and State Streets.

All of these attractions and many more are FREE during 1st Thursday on August 4th.  For more information and a complete listing of the specific programming at each gallery as well as all public performances and interactive exhibits, go to www.santabarbaradowntown.com.

–Ashleigh Davis, Santa Barbara Downtown Organization

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Free Concerts at Chase Palm Park

Published on July 21, 2011 in Cultural Calendar and Web Exclusives.

One of Santa Barbara’s best summer traditions is the free concerts at Chase Palm Park on Thursday nights from 6:30 – 8 p.m. during the months of June, July and August. Pack up a picnic and dust off your dancing shoes for tonight’s show with the Soul City Survivors’ special brand of “Hot Buttered Soul.”

 

 

 

On Thursday July 28 it is the oldies but goodies tunes of Captain Cardiac & the Coronaries,

then there’s a break for Fiesta, followed by local youth bands False Puppet, Jaded Cloud, Bad Jack and more on August 11.

Then the final show of the season, a Sgt. Pepper Beatles Tribute on August 18.

 

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Explore Santa Barbara’s Art World at The Arts Fund Open Dialogues Salon Series

Published on July 20, 2011 in Cultural Calendar, Explore SB and Web Exclusives.

Looking for a unique way to participate in the local arts scene?  The Arts Fund offers a series of informal participatory events featuring the art, gardens, studios, music and homes of local artists and patrons. What a fun way to gain insight into the creative process from the perspectives of some of our most noted visual artists, performers, designers and creative professionals while also helping to support this worthy local nonprofit.

In addition to the conversation and art, seasonally inspired hors d’oeurves will be paired with our wines generously donated by Brander Wines.

SOLD OUT! Salon # 1/ Saturday July 23, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The Education of a Young Singer at hosts Geoff and Polly Bloomingdale’s Hope Ranch home.

Salon #2/Sunday, August 14, 4– 6 p.m. Aesthetic Agendas for a Changing Landscape at artist Phoebe Brunner’s studio/home.  Brunner and landscape architect and collector, Robert F. Adams will engage in a spirited dialogue on depicting the geography of the west. After a tour of Brunner’s contemporary Mesa-area home, Adams and Brunner will gather in Brunner’s studio to share their influences and approaches to creating art about our unique region. A third generation Santa Barbaran, Brunner spent much of her childhood on a 15,000 acre coastal cattle ranch above Gaviota, an experience which informs her vision and art.  Adams will also display his landscape drawings to reflect his ideas on the California environment as subject and medium.

Salon # 3/Saturday, August 27, 3– 5 p.m. Santa Barbara Guitar Heroes at the gorgeous mid-century home of Jill Martin and Robert Carbonaro. A behind-the-scenes salon with luthier Robert Carbonaro and Chris Kamen, owner of Classic Guitars International.  They will discuss the art of guitar making and how these beautiful instruments are crafted to suit the unique style and needs of the musician.  Included is a tour of Carbonaro’s studio and performances by Santa Fe jazz guitarist Pat Malone and classical and flamenco guitarist Scott Wolf of Los Angeles. Salon # 3 EXTRA: After the salon, continue on to Soho (1221 State St.) for dinner and “The Art of the Guitar,” a concert developed by Carbonaro and featuring Malone, Wolf and many other noted guitarists from 6– 8 p.m.  For more details and special pricing for Salon guests, call The Arts Fund at 805/965-7321 or visit www.artsfundsb.org.

Individual tickets purchased 10 days before the events are $85.  After that they are $100 each. Proceeds directly benefit The Arts Fund.  Seating is limited and reservations are required. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.artsfundsb.org/salons or call 805/965-7321

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1st Thursday Fun in Santa Barbara

Published on July 6, 2011 in Cultural Calendar, Datebook, Explore SB and Web Exclusives.

There are so many wonderful things to do and see during Santa Barbara’s monthly 1st Thursday celebrations. For a complete look at the schedule for tomorrow night click here.

One of the places we’ll be sure to check out is Jodi House.

A nonprofit brain injury support center in the heart of downtown, also serves as an exhibit space for local artists. This week’s theme is “Wild Blue Yonder” with live music by J. Peter Boles and complimentary wine courtesy of Enterprise Fish Company and  a portion of proceeds going to benefit Jodi House art programs.

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Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance, Gotta Love the Free Movie Series “The Great American Musical on Film”

Published on July 5, 2011 in Cultural Calendar, Explore SB and Web Exclusives.

Beginning tomorrow night (July 6) and running through August 24, UCSB Arts & Lectures, Santa Barbara County’s Park Foundation, Santa Barbara County Arts Commission, and Santa Barbara Film Commission will present free movie screenings of favorite movie musicals on consecutive Wednesdays and Fridays.

First up is Top Hat, the Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers classic film which includes Irving Berlin standards like “Isn’t This a Lovely Day” and “Cheek to Cheek.”

Each Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. A&L will host screenings in UCSB’s Campbell Hall and these campus presentations of classic Hollywood musicals from the 1930s through the 1950s are being paired with the “Courthouse Movie Series,” which will host free outdoor showings of the same films, each subsequent Friday evening at 8:30 p.m. at the County Courthouse Sunken Garden.

For each Friday night screening at the Courthouse, Santa Barbara Dance Alliance will present a live dance performance, before each film, to celebrate that night’s movie. This week Derrick Curtis and January Gregov will perform a dance demo followed by lessons and concluding with another dance performance.

How fun is that? And free to boot. Just bring your blankets or low chairs and enjoy a free evening at the Courthouse under the stars.

Here’s the entire summer schedule.

TOP HAT

July 6 at 7:30pm, UCSB, Campbell Hall AND

July 8 at 8:30pm, Courthouse Sunken Garden

FREE

SWING TIME

July 13 at 7:30pm, UCSB, Campbell Hall AND

July 15 at 8:30pm, Courthouse Sunken Garden

FREE

ZIEGFIELD GIRL

July 20 at 7:30pm, UCSB, Campbell Hall AND

July 22 at 8:30pm, Courthouse Sunken Garden

FREE

THE GANG’S ALL HERE

July 27 at 7:30pm, UCSB, Campbell Hall AND

July 29 at 8:30pm, Courthouse Sunken Garden

FREE



THE ZIEGFIELD FOLLIES

August 3 at 7:30pm, UCSB, Campbell Hall AND

August 5 at 8:30pm, Courthouse Sunken Garden

FREE

ON THE TOWN

August 10 at 7:30pm, UCSB, Campbell Hall AND

August 12 at 8:30pm, Courthouse Sunken Garden

FREE

SINGING IN THE RAIN

August 17 at 7:30pm, UCSB, Campbell Hall AND

August 19 at 8:30pm, Courthouse Sunken Garden

FREE

GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES

August 24 at 7:30pm, UCSB, Campbell Hall AND

August 26 at 8:30pm, Courthouse Sunken Garden

FREE

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Macky World Comes to Art is Vital at The Elizabeth Gordon Gallery

Published on June 30, 2011 in Cultural Calendar, Explore SB, Galleries and Web Exclusives.

School may be out for the summer, but the creative ladies of Art is Vital at The Elizabeth Gordon Gallery have a really fun exhibit going on. Puppets from Macky World, the brainchild of local artist/musician Matthew McAvene, are on view through July 13 and definitely worth checking out.

 

There’s a reception on Friday, July 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. and if it’s anything like prior receptions kids are in for a treat. 

 

For more information about the Art is Vital children’s art program at The Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, see this story from the fall 2010 issue of Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine.


 

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