TA S T E S O F A B S T R A C T I O N August 9 - September 9
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/: Academy
on this island ocean blue.” Noonpm. Café Luna, Lillie Ave., Summerland. Free. Call -.
famous, dramatic, heart-breaking ballet will be preceded by works from exceptional compositional voices of America and Britain in the th and st centuries, Charles Ives, Benjamin Britten, and the conducting composer, Thomas Adès. pm. Granada Theatre, State St. $$. Call - or visit musicacademy .org.
/: Fridge Magnets by Dan Levin � What is artist Dan Levin
Festival Orchestra: Stravinsky’s Petrushka � This
Rick Doehring
Karen Pendergrass
Scott Miller
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Maria Miller
Opening Reception " Saturday August 9 6 - 9pm Live Music by David Courtenay Free Admission
CARR WINERY 414 Salsipuedes St. Santa Barbara Carrwinery.com 805-965-7985
Concerts in the Park
Free concerts Thursday evenings from 6–8:30pm in Chase Palm Park
/: Benefit to Support Sustainable Agriculture in India � A team will spend two weeks in the Udaipur district in central India working with community members, subsistence farmers, and their families, constructing small sub-surface dams, water barriers, and land partitions to reclaim monsoon rainwater for crops with the goal of sustaining agriculture to decrease hunger and poverty. By enjoying Indian cuisine, Bollywood dancing, films, music, and a silent auction, you will support this project. -pm. India House, State St. Suggested donation: $. Call -.
SATURDAY 8/9 /: Writing Successful
College Applications �
Part two of the Writing College Applications presentation for high school students applying to colleges this fall will illustrate the components of successful applications, reveal what admission officers want to see, and provide tips on crafting memorable college essays. :am-noon. Goleta Library, N. Fairview Ave., Goleta. Free. Call - or visit sbplibrary.org.
/: Lissie and Friends � Join Lissie along with Todd Hannigan, Sleeping Chief, Emy Reynolds Band, and special guest Dasha for a night of entertainment benefiting Changing Tides Orphanage in Haiti. Support a good cause with great American folk-rock music. pm. Libbey Bowl, S. Signal St., Ojai. $-$. Call - or visit libbeybowl.org.
/: Valarie Mulberry Trio � Mixing pop, folk, and blues, Valarie Mulberry will play with her trio featuring bass player Jeff Kranzler and drummer Jon Dewey and then play a solo acoustic set. Come to Café Luna with the “sunshine in the morning, a cup o’ coffee, ’n’ you
up to now? He’s created -plus fridge art magnets (that can also be hung on the wall) that will be displayed in a metal room for three hours for you to peruse, ponder, and purchase if you like. Noon-pm. Koplin/Levin Studio, Gray Ave. Free. Visit facebook .com/danlevinart.
SUNDAY 8/10 /: Jam Command � Come enjoy a Sunday listening to Jam Command play rock, dance, and cover music. Bring the family and friends, listen to great music, and have lunch. There will be burgers, beer, and wine. pm. Paradise Store, Paradise Rd. Free. Visit jamcommand.com. /: Studio Sunday on the Front Steps: Air-Dry Clay � Families and children are invited to participate in this hands-on workshop inspired from works of art in the museum’s exhibition with SBMA teaching artists. Build and paint a tower of wood and clay blocks inspired by Brian Bress’s video portrait “The Architect.” ::pm. S.B. Museum of Art, State St. Free. Call - or visit sbma.net.
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Thursday, augusT 7
Summer of Rock!
Voice of Reason, Bi-Polar Bears, Bad Jack & Galvanized Souls
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/: Astro-Vaganza � Get involved with the return of the most out-of-this-world festival of cosmic wonders! View our own star, the Sun, help name newly discovered planets, learn about comets, and more. Explore the marvels of the universe with the S.B. Astronomical Unit, who will provide telescopes and their expert knowledge of the night sky. am-:pm; Star Party: -pm. S.B. Museum of Natural History, Puesta del Sol. Free -$. Call - or visit sbnature.org.
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