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PERFORMING ARTS
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 4–SUNDAY, JANUARY 7
Cavalia Odysseo
The White Big Top, Camarillo Times vary. Rediscover the century-old relationship between human and horse through this awe-inspiring spectacle featuring more than 65 horses and 50 artists performing acrobatic feats.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31
New Year's Eve Pops Concert
Granada Theatre, Downtown 8:30 PM Ring in the New Year with Bob Bernhardt as he conducts a program of Broadway and film favorites. The amazing acrobatic performers of Troupe Vertigo also perform.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 20–SUNDAY, JANUARY 21
The Red Violin
Granada Theatre, Downtown Sat, 8:00 PM; Sun, 3:00 PM Hear the Santa Barbara Symphony perform John Corigliano’s Academy Award–winning score to this François Girard film in its entirety, with Canadian violinist Lara St. John.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Chicago
Arlington Theatre, Downtown 7:30 PM Catch this performance by an experimental band that moved to a predominantly softer sound, generating several ballads. The group had a steady stream of hits in the 1970s and 1980s.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Danish String Quartet
UCSB, Campbell Hall 7:00 PM Enjoy the Danish String Quartet, beloved by critics and audiences across the globe, as they dazzle audiences with their “technically adroit and vibrant playing” according to The New York Times.
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THEATER
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16–SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17
The Nutcracker
Granada Theatre, Downtown Sat, 2:00 & 7:00 PM; Sun, 2:00 PM See the State Street Ballet perform this holiday favorite complete with opulent sets, a huge Christmas tree and the Granada Theatre’s period-perfect architecture.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 9–WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10
Motown the Musical
Granada Theatre, Downtown 7:30 PM Discover the true American success story of Motown founder Berry Gordy and how he launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and more music icons.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31–SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10
33rd Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF)
Multiple locations, Downtown Times vary. Attend a series of film events held throughout Santa Barbara, including the Arlington Theatre and the newly restored historic Riviera Theatre.
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CULINARY EXPERIENCES
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
Uncorked: Beauty Behind the (Big) Bottle
Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards, Los Olivos 12:00–2:00 PM Walk through the barrel room and experience an exclusive tasting of large-format Syrahs paired with gourmet cheeses.
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ONGOING
Wine Tasting & Scenic Flight Package
Door-to-door transportation from Santa Barbara area 12:00 PM Treat yourself to a personalized flight tour of Santa Barbara or Santa Ynez. See the Santa Ynez Mountains, wine country, the Channel Islands, Stearns Wharf or Neverland Ranch from the air.
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ONGOING
Taste of Santa Barbara Wine Country
The Santa Barbara Wine Collective, Downtown Times vary. Closed Tuesdays. Experience the diversity of the area’s wine country with the Santa Barbara Wine Collective, a group of like-minded producers focusing on the unique terroir of Santa Barbara County.
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ENRICHMENT
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7
Cory Richards
UCSB, Campbell Hall 7:00 PM View the works of one of the world’s leading expedition photographers, from Antarctica’s unclimbed peaks to the summit of Mount Everest.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10
Parade of Lights
The Harbor & Waterfront, Santa Barbara 5:30 PM See approximately 30 boats sailing the Santa Barbara coastline to holiday music, followed by a judging contest and a fireworks display.
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ONGOING
Private Painting in the Vineyard
Santa Barbara County Vineyards, Santa Ynez Valley Times vary. Book a private painting session with a local artist at a world-class vineyard. Includes a full tasting of estate wines and all the supplies needed to create your masterpiece.
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ART
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 4–WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Wild Things: Audubon’s North American Mammals
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Mission Canyon 10:00 AM–5:00 PM View 150 hand-colored lithographs of nocturnal creatures by naturalist John James Audubon, published between 1845 and 1848. These rare prints will be on display in the Maximus Gallery.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5–SUNDAY, JANUARY 28
Mission in Watercolor by Edwin Deakin
Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Downtown Tue-Sat, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun, 12:00–5:00 PM See how this profound artist documented the California missions in the late 1800s when they fell into disrepair, and gain an appreciation for his efforts to preserve them.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6
The Way It Was – Santa Barbara Comes of Age
Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Downtown 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Journey into Santa Barbara’s past by viewing images from 1880 and 1930 as it modernized. Explore the mountain trails, see the town’s first horseless carriages and more.
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