Spike & Mike’s Classic Festival of Animation
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/: Les Ballets Trockadero This all-male, tutu-clad troupe has become an international sensation, affectionate in its comedic depiction of ballets like Swan Lake. The Trocks are far from unskilled, however, utilizing their technical prowess to delight audiences both familiar with and new to the world of dance. pm. Granada Theatre, State St. $-$. Call -. Read more on pg. .
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30th Anniversary Edition FRI, APR 4 / 7 PM & 9 PM (program screens twice) UCSB CAMPBELL HALL $10 / FREE for UCSB students
“A fun and irreverent one-of-a-kind festival… a wonderful opportunity for animators to strut their stuff.” – George Lucas, director They’re back! Spike & Mike’s Festival has earned an outstanding reputation for its mind-blowing collections of the world’s most unique animated short films. Don’t miss the festival that helped launch the careers of directors like Tim Burton and John Lasseter (Toy Story), and the creators of South Park, Beavis and Butt-Head, and Wallace & Gromit. (Recommended for ages 10+.)
A showcase of 21 of the funniest, critically acclaimed animations selected from its 30-year history.
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WEDNESDAY 4/9 /: The Midtown Men Having taken Broadway by storm with Jersey Boys, The Midtown Men reunite in Santa Barbara with a whole new slate of songs from the s, lending their remarkable production and style to classic tunes ranging from the Beatles to Motown. pm. Granada Theatre, State St. $-$. Call -. /: The Assad Family Heralded as “the best two-guitar team in existence, maybe even in history,” a distinction that has earned them a long list of awards and honors, the brothers Sérgio and Odair Assad will explore folk and pop music from their native country of Brazil, with the help of other members of the Assad family. pm. Campbell Hall, UCSB. $-$. Call -. Read more on pg. . /: Arthur velHoyle Novelist, educator, independent nd filmmaker, and communications professional Arthur Hoyle will discuss, read from, and sign copies of his latest work, The Unknown Henry Miller. pm. Chaucer’s Books, State St. Free. Call -.
(805) 893-3535 / www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu 9364
FARMERS MARKET SCHEDULE Thursday Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, -:pm Carpinteria: block of Linden Ave., -:pm
Friday Montecito: and blocks of Coast Village Rd., -:am
Saturday Downtown S.B.: Corner of Santa Barbara and Cota sts., :am-pm Local Artisans & Farmers Market: Calle Real Shopping Ctr., Calle Real, Goleta, am-pm
Sunday Goleta: Camino Real Marketplace, am-pm
Tuesday Old Town S.B.: - blocks of State St., -:pm
Wednesday Solvang: Copenhagen Dr. and st St., :-:pm
SAT APR 5 2:00PM “SENIORS HAVE TALENT” The Center for Successful Aging presents this
variety show featuring singers, dancers, musicians & comedy acts by talented seniors in our community. The show will also feature intergenerational acts with seniors & young people. For additional information & tickets please visit: www.seniors-have-talent.org or call 805-963-8080. Join us for this fabulously fun event!
TUE APR 8 6:00PM “WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: MOTIVATIONS, EXPERIENCES & REFLECTIONS” Fielding Graduate University presents this structured conversation by Kathleen Sebelius, U.S. Secretary for the Dept of Health & Human Services; Peggy O’Brien, Director of Education at the Folger Library & formerly of DC public schools; and Katrina Rogers, President Fielding Graduate University. The three women will focus on leadership in a social justice context. For more info call 805-898-2926, for tickets visit www.fieldingwomeninleadership.eventbrite.com.
THU APR 10 7:00PM “SBJHS TALENT SHOW” The students & staff of SBJHS strut their stuff while
singing, dancing & showcasing a slew of other talents. For additional information please visit www.sbjhs.org or call 805-963-7751 x107. Tickets available at the door. This annual show is always a blast!
SAT APR 26 7:00PM “THE FAB FOUR - THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE” Montecito Bank &
Trust and Seymour Duncan present the group the LA Times calls “The Best Beatles Band on Earth” to help celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary with one amazing show, followed by a gathering of food & friends in our courtyard. Tickets are $35 and available at www.lobero.com/events/the-fab-four or call 805-963-0761 and include the concert and after party. For more info please visit www.thefabfour.com. Come help us celebrate 10 years of success!
Need more? Go to independent.com/events for your daily fix of weekly events. april 3, 2014
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