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chases by donation. There will also be drink specials and holi holiday treats for all who attend! Wed.-Thu., Dec.11-12 and 18-19. Armada Wine & Beer Merchant, 1129-A State St. facebook.com/armadasb
Gem Faire Find the perfect holiday gifts for every budget,
from fine jewelry and precious and semi-precious gemstones to beads, crystals, and more from nearly 100 exhibitors from around the world. Have your jewelry repaired or cleaned while you shop and enjoy hourly door prizes. Fri., Dec. 13, noon-6pm; Sat., Dec. 14, 10am-6pm; Sun., Dec 15, 10am-5pm. Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real. $7/weekend pass. Call 687-0766. gemfaire.com
merchant-driven events. Sat., Dec. 7, various times. Down Downtown Solvang. Free. tinyurl.com/SolvangShopMingleJingle
The Folk & Tribal Arts Marketplace Find unique,
authentic gifts for everyone on your list. Carefully selected vendors with imported jewelry, textiles, baskets, pottery, art, and décor from around the world take over the museum’s exhibit halls and auditorium with 25 percent of the proceeds benefiting museum exhibits and education programs. Fri., Dec. 6, 10am-6pm; Sat.-Sun., Dec. 7-8, 10am-5pm. S.B. Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol. Free. Call 682-4711. sbnature.org
2nd Annual Holiday Bazaar Sale Get a head start on
your holiday and shop vendors selling handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces, along with ornaments and other Christmas items. Enjoy a bake sale and a chance to bid on silent auction items. All proceeds for this Holiday Bazaar will benefit the Elks Major Project, supporting children with special needs. Fri., Dec. 6, 11am-7pm. Santa Barbara Elks Lodge, 150 N. Kellogg Ave. Free.
Twilight Holiday Market Shop for one-of-a-kind treasures
from over 70 area artisans. There will be a twilight wine garden, artisanal food court, kids’ zone, live music, treats, Santa & Friends, and more! Dec. 6-23. Mon.-Sat.: 4-10pm; Sun.: noon6pm (Mon., Dec 23: noon-6pm). De la Guerra Plaza. santabarbaratradingpost.com/twilight-market
The Creekspirit Wildlife Foundation Holiday Sale Shop
for unique, handcrafted artistic ornaments, greeting cards, books, plants, artwork, and more, with proceeds benefiting the Creekspirit Wildlife Foundation. Sat.-Sun. Dec. 7-8 and 14-15, 10am-4pm. Creekspirit Garden of Mosaic Art, 1000 Mission Canyon Rd. Free. Call 682-6724. creekspirit.org/creekspirits
SBCC School of Extended Learning Arts & Crafts Fair Shop more than 50 booths of unique gifts including fine arts, ceramics, jewelry, weaving, glass arts, and more created by area expert artists and artisans who are all teachers or students of Extended Learning. Sat., Dec. 7, 10am-4pm. Wake Campus, SBCC, 300 N. Turnpike Rd. Free. tinyurl.com/Arts-CraftsFairSBCC 5th Annual Homespun Holiday Craft Fair Come to the heart
of downtown and find one-of-a-kind handmade items from more than 60 artisans. Casa de la Guerra. Sat., Dec. 7, 10am5pm. Casa de la Guerra, 15 E. De la Guerra St. Free. tinyurl.com/2019HomespunCrafts
Santa Barbara Sea Glass Festival Holiday Pop-Up and S.B. Maritime Museum Nautical Vintage Book Sale Find gifts for
everyone at this intimate pop-up of beautiful work in sea glass from talented artists, then peruse the vintage nautical books for the sea lover in your life. Sat., Dec. 14, 10am-2pm. S.B. Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Wy. Free. Call 456-8747. sbmm.org/santa-barbara-events
8th Annual Purrs & Paws Holiday Boutique & Marketplace Shop from more than 30 curated vendors featur-
trunk show with Ojai jewelry designer Susan Cummings, who blends unconventional forms with hand-chosen, premier materials to create anciently sophisticated pieces. Sun., Dec. 8, 1-5pm. S.B. Museum of Art, 1130 State St. Free. Call 963-4364. sbma.net
ing holiday decor, jewelry, pottery, cards, yard art, vintage clothing and accessories, aromatherapy bath products, handwoven items, plants, tote bags, baby items, collectibles, and much more! Proceeds will benefit The Humane Society of Ventura County. Sat., Dec. 14, 9am-4pm. Chaparral Auditorium, 414 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. Free. tinyurl.com/Purrs-PawsHolidayBoutique
Holiday Gift Pop-Up Shop Drop by Riverbench Santa Barbara
Ojai Art Mina Pop-Up at Shop Hop Holiday Market Shop eco-
Susan Cummings Holiday Trunk Show See the special holiday
and enjoy special offers on wine by the glass while you peruse the shop. Wed., Dec. 11, 5-7:30pm. Riverbench S.B. Tasting Room, 137 Anacapa St. Free. tinyurl.com/RiverbenchPopUp
Armada’s Holiday Makers Markets Enjoy drink specials
and holiday treats as you shop from area artisans who will showcase their creations such as jewelry, stained glass, painting, cartoons, leather goods, embroidery, and more! One area nonprofit will be featured each night to gift wrap pur-
friendly cotton flour-sack kitchen tea towels, napkins, and tote bags that are illustrated and hand-printed in silk screen by Mina with joy during this pop-up market. Sat., Dec. 14, 10am5pm. Libbey Park, 269 E. Ojai Ave, Ojai. Free. tinyurl.com/ArtMinapopup
Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show Extra Holiday Show Meet nearly 150 artists and artisans and talk with them about their work as you shop fine and contemporary art and crafts, jewelry, and more while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the ocean. Sat., Dec. 21, 10am-6pm. S.B. Arts & Crafts Show, 236 E Cabrillo Blvd. Free. Call 897-2519. tinyurl.com/SBArts-CraftsShow
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Opening Reception: 11th annual 100 Grand Exhibition (100 Works of Art $1,000 Or Less) This annual exhibition features
Living Faith Church Christmas Art & Craft Fair Pick up unique gifts for the holidays and support local artists while you enjoy live entertainment, purchase a meal to support our youth, and enter the raffle! Sat., Dec. 7, 11am-4pm. Living Faith Church, 4597 Hollister Ave. Free. tinyurl.com/LivingFaithChristmasFair
102 quality works of art for $1,000 or less, including paintings, drawings, photographs, assemblage, and sculpture by emergemerg ing and established artists. Shows through January 27, 2020. Thu., Dec. 5, 5-8pm. Sullivan Goss: An American Gallery, 11 E. Anapamu St. Free. Call 730-1460. sullivangoss.com
Blissful Boutiques Makers Market This market will offer an array of vendors that sell everything from jewelry, baked goods, hand-woven and crocheted items, aromatherapy products, and more. Sat., Dec. 7, 14, 21, and 28. 651 Paseo Nuevo. 10am-6pm. Free. Call 451-7147. tinyurl.com/Blissful-Boutiques2019 Shop, Mingle & Jingle Select gifts for your friends and family at Solvang’s holiday shopping spectacular at
Handcrafted Holiday Marketplace Celebrate the holiday season during this family-friendly outdoor Handcrafted Holiday Marketplace filled with vendors selling beautiful handmade wares. Kids can enjoy a Holiday Cartoon Cards workshop while parents shop for gifts and arts and crafts. Sat., Dec. 14, 11am-3pm. Workshop: 10am-noon, $8. Children ages 6 or younger must be accompanied by an adult. Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. Call 884-0459. exploreecology.org
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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Inspired by the classic holiday film, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play tells the story of idealistic George Bailey, a man who gives up his dreams to help others, and whose life’s decisions on Christmas Eve bring about the intervention of his guardian angel. Five talented actors will perform dozens of characters as a live radio broadcast, Dec. 5-22. $25-$77. Visit the website for spe specific dates and times. etcsb.org
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