On-going Events Sunday, June 24 The Presidio Pastimes presents: A FREE Family Living History Day Help history come to life at Santa Barbara’s Presidio! Meet the fort’s uniformed soldiers, cook delicious tortillas, participate in hands-on archaeology, mix adobe mud with your feet, and enjoy Early California craft demonstrations. 11:00-3:00 p.m. 123 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara. Information: (806) 965-0093. The Harding School presents: An Arts Fundraiser The third annual event to raise funds for visual and performing arts for the students of Harding Elementary School. Include a silent auction, hors-d-oeuvres, and live music performed by Somos Son. 3:00-6:00 p.m. It will take place at SoHo Restaurant, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara. Reservations: $50.00 and can be purchases by calling: 965-8994. Tickets at the door: $65.00. Information: 569-7679. Monday, June 25 Cadillac Presents: Sandpiper Golf Club Join current and former professional athletes from around the country for a day of golf along the coast to raise money for Athletes against Autism and its parent organization Cure Autism Now/Autism Speaks. For more information on the event and the athletes scheduled to appear, please visit www.athletesagainstautism.org Friday, June 29 UCSB Campbell Hall Presents: Legendary comedian Carrol Burnett The six-time Emmy award winner will engage the audience in a playful conversation, allowing the audience to ask questions. 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $50 for general public, $15 UCSB students who must show valid ID. Tickets and more information: call UCSB Arts & Lectures, (805) 893-3535 or purchase online at www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. Saturday, June 30 TY Warner Sea Center Presents: Tykes: Critter Colors Come and spot the animals in the sea. Learn what animals use camouflage in the ocean. 10:15-11:00 a.m. Ages 2-3. $15 members, $20 non-members (1 child, 1 adult). 211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara. Information: contact Maria Petueli (805) 962-2526 x108, mpetueli@sbnature2.org or visit: http://www.sbnature.org/seacenter Fess Parker Double Tree Resort Presents: Creating Your Future; Weekend Workshop A powerful, two-day workshop that will reveal the incredible power you have to create what you desire. Explores what has been creating blocks, so that you can release and replace them with your highest intentions. It will help make clear the road ahead, taking dreams into the realm of reality. Workshop fee $295. Includes materials and refreshments. To sign up, go to: www.IgniteYourLight.com The 20th Annual Santa Barbara Wine Festival Held at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History brings together 500 wine and food aficionados to enjoy tantalizing tastings from 50 of the best Central Coast wineries and 25 fabulous food providers and experts. Cost: $75. For more information, visit: http://sbwinefest.blogspot.com/ The Ty Warner Sea Center Presents: Fin-tastic Family Sleepover Discover the secret night-life of marine animals. Learn about marine plants and animals that glow and meet Toothy the Shark. Includes a pizza dinner, educational activities, an after-hours tour, and cereal & juice breakfast in the morning. Pack your sleeping bag, toothbrush, and join in for a ‘fin’-tastic night at the Sea Center! Space is limited. Reservations required. 6:00 pm-9:30 am. Members: $40, non-members $50. One adult for every five children. Ages 5+. 211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara. Information: Contact Maria Petueli (805) 962-2526 x108 or visit: mpetueli@sbnature2.org Sunday, July 1 Ty Warner Sea Center Tykes: Whale Where Did You Go? Discover what things whales see as they swim through the ocean with a guided Sea Center scavenger hunt. Learn what whales eat and where they are swimming to. 10:15-11:00 a.m. Ages 2-3 $15 members, $20 non-members (1 child/1adult) 211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara. Information: contact: Maria Petueli (805) 962-2526 x108, mpetueli@sbnature2.org or visit: http://www.sbnature.org/seacenter Plaza Del Mar Free concert in the park, Sounds From India Bring your lawn chairs and share at. Then share in the love and devotion to music, in this Indian vocal and instrumental concert. Performed by highly accomplished artists who have studied in India and have been performing internationally for years. 23 Cabrillo Street, Santa Barbara, corner of Cabrillo and Castillo Street. Information: (805) 321-5500 Wednesday, July 4 Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration The annual 4th Celebration includes live music, firetruck and hay rides, yummy BBQ, childrens games, the old "Engine Club," and much more. 11:00-4:00 p.m. Stow House at Rancho La Patera, 304 N. Los Carneros Road, Santa Barbara. Information: (805) 681-7216 Fourth of July Old Mission Arts and Crafts Show You are invited to the Santa Barbara Old Mission July 4th Arts and Crafts show. There will be talented local artists and a fine selection of unique jewelry, hats, clothing, handbags, weavings, paintings: oils, water colors, pastels acrylics, photography, glass, pottery, sculpture and more! From 10:00-5:00 p.m. 2227 Garden Street, Santa Barbara on the corner of Pueblo. About 1.5 blocks from the Old Mission. Information: call Romani (805) 886-9416 4th of July Fireworks Show/Kayak Tour This 2-hour kayak tour will allow you to be close to the fireworks. The tour will start before sunset and last until the firework show ends. The tandem kayak will allow adjustment to your seat. The harbor and Stearns Wharf will provide an unforgettable evening. Starts at 7:45 Santa Barbara Harbor. $50 per person. Information: (888) 810-8687 or visit: www.captainjackstours.com Friday, June 15 to July 5 Bronfman Family Jewish Community Center presents: “On the Art of Remaining Upright” by Jana Zimmer Jana’s art contains images from the Holocaust. She has including family writings, pictures and art work from her half sister, who died as a child in the Terezin ghetto. Her art work will be displayed in the Czech Terezin Ghetto Museum. Her opening night is on June 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The opening is public and will be followed by a presentation called “Through the Eyes of Survivors and the Children of Survivors.” 524 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara. Information: (805) 957-1119. June 22-23 The Solstice Festival The 2007 theme is stars. The festival opens evening, June 22, followed by the Solstice Festival in the Alameda Park, 4:30-8:30. Then on June 23, The Solstice parade starts at noon, on State and Cota St. Information: (805) 965-3396. June 22-29 The Fess Parker Double Tree Resort presents: The Santa Barbara Writers Conference Gives fledging and experienced writers an opportunity to improve their craft, associate with helpful professionals and mingle with other writers. Highly credentialed faculty lead workshops in fiction (all genres, literary and commercial), nonfiction (travel, feature, essays and memoir), screenwriting, playwriting, poetry, humor, young adults and marketing. For more information, visit www.sbwritersconference.com Thursday, June 7 - July 9 The Artamo Gallery Presents: An exhibition of recent work by Artamo artists. Gallery hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 1:00-5:30 p.m. 1st Thursday of the month open until 8:30 & by appointment. 11 West Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. Information: 805-568-1400 email: info@artamogallery.com or visit: www.artamogallery.com Friday, June 15 - July 31 The East/West Art Gallery Presents: An exhibit of surf collection Showing art work from the 1930’s to present. Open reception June 16, 6:00-9:00 p.m. 714 Bond Street, Santa Barbara. Hours Tuesday to Saturday by appointment. Information: 963-4041 or visit www.eastwest-gallery.com Monday, July 2-14 Ballet Santa Barbara Dance Intensive is looking for: Intermediate to advanced dancers. Renowned Faculty. Technical Discipline together with Artistic and Creative Exploration. Ballet, Contemporary Technique, Baroque Dance, Jazz, and Salsa, Live Music for Dancers and Choreography, Student Performance at Center Stage Theater Call for audition time: (805) 682-6872,info@balletsantabarbara.org. For more information, visit: www.balletsantabarbara.org Now until September 30, 2007 Ty Warner Sea Center Presents: CLAWS: Amazing Crustaceans Exhibit Visit CLAWS at the Sea Center. See and touch colorful lobsters, crabs, and shrimp. Discover the innovative ways these amazing crustaceans thrive in the Santa Barbara Channel. You will be surprised at what crustaceans can do! Admission: Members free, non-members $7 adult, $6 senior or teen, $5/child. 211 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara. Information: contact Maria Petueli (805) 962-2526 x108, mpetueli@sbnature2.org or visit: http://www.sbnature.org/seacenter