Community reacts after fringe group throws antisemitic fliers on the Mesa Cyndi Silverman COURTESY PHOTOSHead Rabbi Stephen Cohen of Congregation B’nai B’rith in Santa Barbara cited the need “to encourage everyone Jewish and non-Jewish, all good Read more » »

COURTESY PHOTORenowned soprano Mela Sarajane Dailey will perform during the Santa Barbara Symphony’s New Year’s Eve concert, set for Dec. 31 at The Granada. The concert will feature music varying from The Beatles to Broadway. The calendar appears Mondays through Saturdays in the “Life & the Arts” section. Items are welcome. Read more » »

KENNETH SONG/NEWS-PRESS FILE PHOTOHolly Goldberg helps assemble pillow packages for the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation during the annual Mitzvah Day in 2021 at the Congregation B’nai B’rith in Santa Barbara. The foundation will again be one of the nonprofits assisted by the congregation during this year’s Mitzvah Day on Sunday. Read more » »

COURTESY PHOTO“Interlopings: Colors in the Warp and Weft of Ecological Entanglements,” an exhibit of weavings dyed with pigments from non-native plants on Santa Cruz Island, is now on display at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara. The calendar appears Mondays through Saturdays in the “Life & the Arts” section. Read more » »

KENNETH SONG/NEWS-PRESS Holly Goldberg helps assemble pillow packages for the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation during last year’s Mitzvah Day at the Congregation B’nai B’rith in Santa Barbara. This year’s three-hour event, set for Dec. 18, will feature 10 community projects, starting with a breakfast at 9 a.m. Read more » »

COURTESY PHOTOThe exhibit “Parliament of Owls” runs through Feb. 5 at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. The calendar appears Mondays through Saturdays in the “Life & the Arts” section. Items are welcome. Read more » »

COURTESY PHOTO“American Idol” contestant Jackson Gillies is among the vocalists at tonight’s “Winter Music Showcase,” a benefit for the Grace Fisher Foundation. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. at The Granada. The calendar appears Mondays through Saturdays in the “Life & the Arts” section. Items are welcome. Read more » »

COURTESY PHOTOThe Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival will present a Pop-Up event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum’s patio, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara. The event will feature handmade, ocean-themed sea glass jewelry created by dozens of artists. Read more » »

HEIDI BERGSETEREN PHOTOProfessional State Street Ballet dancer Emma Matthews, above, will portray Clara during the company’s production of “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at The Granada in Santa Barbara. Other performances are set for 2 p.m. Dec. 17 when Santa Barbara High School student Olivia Pires goes on stage as Clara and 2 p.m. Dec. Read more » »

Congregation B’nai B’rith will give back to the community during Mitzvah Day, set for Dec. 18 at the congregation, 1000 San Antonio Creek Road, Santa Barbara. Doors will open at 9 a.m. with a breakfast, followed at 9: 30 with a welcoming address. The community projects will start at 10 and are slated to be completed by noon. Read more » »