The Carpinteria Valley Historical Society and History Museum’s Marketplace returns this week after a brief winter pause. On Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., stop by at 956 Maple Ave. and shop for jewelry, toys, plants, vintage clothing, film cameras, furniture and more; the museum’s boot…
Students and staff members from AHA! – a teen-focused nonprofit – will take to the stage in a live performance on Sunday, April 28, at the Lobero Theatre – 33 East Canon Perdido St., Santa Barbara – for the organization’s annual fundraiser Sing it Out.
Thursday, April 25
The Alcazar Theatre, at 4916 Carpinteria Ave., will hold a six-week theater class series for adults over 50, and teens from ages 13 to 18, every Monday beginning April 29 through June 3; classes will be directed by Asa Olson and Leslie Vitanza.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has announced Amie Rodriguez as the winner of the People’s Choice Award for the center’s “One World” exhibit, for her piece titled “Seven Sisters.”
The next Summerland Taste Makers Market – a gathering that promotes local makers and artisans – is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club – at 3300 Via Real – will kick off its 2024 season on May 5 with the Lucid Motors, Pope Challenge Cup.
Santa Barbara musician and singer Jackson Gillies will celebrate the release of his debut album “High and Low” at the Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., on Friday, April 26, which will include performances of each track from the album, and a performance from Jax Plays Dead, honoring the…
Linden Studio, 961 Linden Ave., will host its grand reopening celebration on Saturday, April 20, 3–6 p.m., celebrating the opening and expansion of the art gallery and its studio.
Thursday, April 18
The Beach Town Hootenanny Singalong will return to Carpinteria at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center on Friday, April 19 and April 26, as well as May 3 and May 10.
Thursday, April 11
Christie Jenkins has opened her Carpinteria gallery, Christie Jenkins Photography & Celebrity Gallery, to the public; appointments to see her work can be made by calling Jenkins at (805) 318-9043 or emailing CJenkinsStudio@aol.com.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will hold a reception for its 2024 Poetry Contest on Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. in the Koch Courtyard, 865 Linden Ave.
Parents for Carpinteria High School (PFCHS) will host two upcoming fundraisers: the first at the Santa Barbara Carriage Museum on Saturday, April 13 at 5 p.m., and the second with all Pizza Man Dan’s locations on Wednesday, April 17.
The Howard School’s annual Auction Gala will take place on April 27, 5:30–10 p.m. at Lions Park, 6197 Casitas Pass Road; tickets for the event are available at TheHowardSchool.org.
The Rotary Club of Carpinteria Noon will host its annual Talent Showcase, emceed by local journalist John Palminteri, on Saturday, April 20 at 6 p.m. at the Alcazar Theatre, 4916 Carpinteria Ave.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will hold its first spring Arts and Craft Faire on Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., in the center’s Koch Courtyard at 865 Linden Ave. Over 15 local artists will present their work, which includes paintings, paper crafts, wood, glass and more.
Local artist Leigh Sparks has returned to her 961 Linden Ave. studio after leaving for several reasons, including a cancer diagnosis, the Covid-19 pandemic and the birth of her grandchildren.
Thursday, April 4
The Carpinteria Surf Team will host a movie and pizza night at the Carpinteria Skate Park, 5775 Carpinteria Ave., on Friday, April 19, 6–9 p.m., which will also include a raffle event and skating.
The Palm Loft Gallery, 410 Palm Ave., will hold a reception for its latest gallery “Artists for the Bluffs” on Saturday, March 30, 4–6 p.m.
Thursday, March 28
Thursday, March 21
The Carpinteria Writers Group and the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will host the Festival of Books on Saturday, March 23, from noon to 4 p.m. in the courtyard of the arts center, 865 Linden Ave.
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria has announced that its Fuel Her Fire event – previously known as Women of Inspiration – will be held April 4, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Girls Inc. campus.
Southern California’s annual Museum Free-for-All day is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, inviting members of the public to visit select museums for free across SoCal.
Thursday, March 14
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will host its first spring break camp between March 25 and March 29, inviting kids ages six to 11 to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) programming. Registration is now open.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center will hold a reception for its newest exhibit, “One World,” on Saturday, March 16, 4–6 p.m., in the Charles Lo Bue gallery. Members of the public can vote on a favorite piece, meet the artists and enjoy free refreshments, according to arts center gall…
Local adventurers Holly Lohuis and Chuck Graham will speak about their travels through the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage area and the Channel Islands National Park at Santa Barbara’s Night Lizard Brewing Company on Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m. The Night Lizard is located at 607 State St.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center announced the winners of its coloring contest to raise awareness for strokes: Isis Nunez, Savannah Martinez, Katie Hernandez and Blanca Martin.
Carpinteria’s GranVida Senior Living and Memory Care – located at 5464 Carpinteria Ave. – is planning a St. Patrick’s Day celebration for Friday, March 15, 3:30–5 p.m., Executive Director Eric Terrill told CVN.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has announced Crescent LoMonaco as the winner of the People’s Choice Ballot from the Rincon Expressions exhibit, for her piece “Back to Blue.”
The Carpinteria Community Library is launching a monthly series called “Wild Things,” an all-ages event where a guest provides a free lecture on the environment or natural history. The series will be held on the first Thursday of the month starting March 7, 6 p.m. at 5141 Carpinteria Ave.
Thursday, March 7
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) recently screened a 22-minute film examining the history of oil wells off the coast of Summerland, titled “Greetings from Summerland, Birthplace of Offshore Oil.” Harry Rabin is credited as producer and director; Joey Szalkiewicz as produ…
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center’s new exhibit and juried show, “One World,” opens March 7; the deadline to enter is Thursday, Feb. 29 at 11:59 p.m.
The Alcazar Theatre will host a Rolling Stones vs. Beatles party, featuring the local The Beatles tribute band Sgt. Pepper, on Friday, March 1, 7–9:30 p.m.; guests are encouraged to come in ‘60s attire.
The Alcazar Theatre has a full slate of events on deck for March, starting with the Sgt. Pepper Rolling Stones vs. Beatles Party on Friday, March 1 , 7–9:30 p.m. The theater, located at 4916 Carpinteria Ave., will also host a South Coast Stand Up night – with Joe Dalo, Mike Dawson, Taylor Mo…
Thursday, Feb. 29
The Carpinteria Community Library currently has four passes for the MOXI Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation – located at 125 State St., Santa Barbara – available for checkout for Carpinteria Community Library card holders.
Thursday, Feb. 22
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center is now accepting artist submissions for its upcoming exhibit “One World,” which opens March 7. The window for online submissions will close on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 11:59 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 15
The Alcazar Theatre, in collaboration with the Carpinteria-based Napa Consultants, International, will host a community event focused on caregivers and spinal cord injury and stroke survivors on Thursday, Feb. 29, 7–9 p.m.
Carpinterians of all ages can now submit poetry to the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center for the National Poetry Month Competition. Poems will be accepted through March 21; the winning poems will be read at a reception at the arts center on April 14.
The city of Carpinteria will host a Senior Barn Dance on Saturday, Feb. 10, so pull out those boots and cowboy hats and head over to the Carpinteria Veterans Memorial Building, 6–8:30 p.m., at 941 Walnut Ave.
The Carpinteria Writers Group, the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center and Lantern Tree Books are collaborating to host the Carpinteria Festival of Books on March 23. The festival will showcase books across all genres, including self-published works.
The Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center has announced gallery host Vin Bennett is the January volunteer of the month. Bennett was awarded with a swag bag full of merchandise and a gift certificate for her work at the arts center.
Dozens of spring workshops and tours at the Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center are now open to the public for registration.
Carpinteria Magazine Winter 2024
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