For many, Christmas in Santa Barbara begins with the Westmont Christmas Festival. The 19th annual festival celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ through an inspiring presentation with a theme, a narrative and Christmas music from around the world and throughout the centuries, deepening our understanding of this holy season. This year’s theme is “Fullness of Joy.” The festive […]

40th Annual Light Up a Life Ceremony Join Hospice of Santa Barbara for their 40th Annual Light Up A Life. This beloved community tradition takes place to remember and honor those you miss this holiday season. Light Up a Life will host four ceremonies, featuring speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of […]

Goleta Sanitary District Regular Board of Directors Meetings: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 6:30 PM

Complete Agenda Departmental Items: D1) Response to 2023 Grand Jury Reports The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury distributed four reports entitled "A Death in Custody – Lessons Learned,” “Every Death in Custody is a Failure,” “A Vicious Cycle - Incarceration of the Severely Mentally Ill,” and “Death on Electronic Monitored Home Release.” The Board will […]

Visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe while Sensei (an instructor) teaches her students the art of Chanoyu, Japanese Tea Ceremony. This is an opportunity for visitors to observe a private lesson. As the focus is on teacher and student, please enjoy silently. Practice will take place approximately from […]

Agenda Closed Session (4:30 pm) Regular Agenda (5:30 pm): Public Hearing: B.1 Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges Discussion/Action Items: C.1 Housing Element 2023-2031 Amendments California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Addendum (Case Nos. 21-0002-GPA and 23-0004-ORD) Public Hearing: D.1 Approve (i) Addition of 7264 Calle Real (APN 077-130-006) to Housing Element 2023-2031 Subprogram HE […]

The Petersens are an American roots music band known for taking the music of the Ozarks to the world and bringing the world to come visit them in the Ozarks. They have toured throughout Ireland, Finland, Canada and the United States, entertaining audiences with their tight harmonies and warm sibling humor. The Petersens went viral online […]

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40th Annual Light Up a Life Ceremony Join Hospice of Santa Barbara for their 40th Annual Light Up A Life. This beloved community tradition takes place to remember and honor those you miss this holiday season. Light Up a Life will host four ceremonies, featuring speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of […]

Led by one of the foremost masters of mariachi music, José Hernández, Mariachi Sol de México returns for a festive celebration of Mexico’s Christmas traditions. Experience holiday magic in a performance that includes elements of Las Posadas alongside traditional Christmas carols. Mariachi Sol de México has performed for five U.S. presidents and shared the stage […]

The Manhattan Transfer has achieved an incomparable career of pop and jazz hits, a legacy that defines the group as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary. The legendary quartet has won 10 GRAMMY® Awards out of 20 nominations and has been inducted into both the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and East Coast Music Hall of […]

Join us for our Una Noche de Las Posadas (“The Inns”) event, which celebrates the cherished holiday tradition still observed throughout Latin America. In the evening, we'll embark on a procession from the Chapel at El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park to Casa de la Guerra, singing holiday songs in Spanish. Las Posadas […]

The first jazz performer since Esperanza Spalding to win the prestigious Best New Artist category at the Grammys, Samara Joy embraces the great tradition of such singers as Sarah Vaughan, Dinah Washington and Ella Fitzgerald. Her 2022 recording Linger Awhile, filled with gloriously reimagined versions of American songbook standards, won the Grammy for Best Jazz […]

A Holiday open house featuring Santa Claus and his "rein-goats"! Tractor rides, ranch yard, local craft vendors, children's crafts. Live Music: 11 am - 1 pm Tony Ybarra 1 pm - 3 pm Brothers Landau 3 pm - 4 pm Holiday Horns Food Trucks: Sassafrass & Elubia's Coffee Truck: Usofe Coffee Click here to purchase […]

The Nutcracker is a festive, holiday tradition featuring amazing Guest Artists from major ballet companies in the US. Students from UCSB and Santa Barbara Festival Ballet, and more join in the cast. Delight in the awe of the tin soldiers, the mice, snowflakes, and more.

40th Annual Light Up a Life Ceremony Join Hospice of Santa Barbara for their 40th Annual Light Up A Life. This beloved community tradition takes place to remember and honor those you miss this holiday season. Light Up a Life will host four ceremonies, featuring speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of […]

Join the Santa Barbara Choral Society for our Hallelujah Project 9, an annual community tradition for all ages.  This year will feature Justin Fox of Dishwalla, Music Academy SING! Children’s chorus, a full orchestra, and a visit from jolly old St. Nick.  We’ll celebrate the season together with an eclectic mix of holiday favorites, including […]

The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope. Join Museum astronomy staff and members of the Santa Barbara Astronomical Unit for an evening of craters on the Moon, nebulas, galaxies, and more. This event is free and appropriate […]

The Nutcracker is a festive, holiday tradition featuring amazing Guest Artists from major ballet companies in the US. Students from UCSB and Santa Barbara Festival Ballet, and more join in the cast. Delight in the awe of the tin soldiers, the mice, snowflakes, and more.