EVERY FRIDAY
Coast Village Farmers’ Market
Look for booths and market umbrellas and you’ll be there among fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers
When: 8 am to 11:15 am
Where: Somewhere along Coast Village Road
Info: 969-0303
EVERY SUNDAY
Story Time
Serafina, children and babies boutique, hosts storybook time for toddlers and young children. Children are treated to interactive reading of old and new classics, including books by Dr. Seuss, Maurice Sendak, Erik Carle, Beatrix Potter, Chihiro Iwasaki, Mary Hoffman and Mo Williams. Milk and cookies are served.
When: 1 pm
Where: Serafina, 1269 Coast Village Road
Info: 695-0420 or Allison@serafinaboutique.com
EVERY WEEKEND
Live at Tsunami
Coast Village restaurant Tsunami, one of Montecito’s few hubs for live music, hosts evening of moxie-sing jazz and standards from Great American Songbook.
When: 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Where: 1014 Coast Village Road
Info: 969-7565
Price: free
ONGOING
Paws, Claws & More
Santa Barbara Public Library System, in conjunction with the Montecito branch, hosts summer reading program for children to encourage them to read while school is out. Prizes for children who read during the summer are handed out periodically. Kids also enjoy hands on demonstrations, science projects and guest lecturers. Topics include:
July 6 – “The Reptile Family,” 2:30 pm
July 13 – “Mad Science,” 2:30 pm
July 19 – “P&T Puppets,” 2:30 pm
August 3 – “Zoo to You,” 2:30 pm
August 10 – “Traveling Lantern Theatre,” 2:30 pm
Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road
Info: 969-5063
COOKING CLASSES
Guest chefs teach culinary magic twice a week.
Where: Old Masini Adobe Winery, 597 Freehaven Drive
Info: 695-8464 or www.montecitocountrykitchen.com
July 10: “Chilling and Grilling” – class focuses on grilling techniques and preparation. Tuscan “Beer Can” chicken, fire-roasted tomato soup, grilled pizzas and shrimp tacos are prepared.
MUSIC ACADEMY
Don’t forget to buy your tickets for summer festivities at Music Academy of the West. This season, Music Academy has more than 100 concerts featuring kids and professors from around the country to perform variety of musical excellence. Tickets are limited.
When: June 17 to August 16
Where: Music Academy of the West’s Miraflores Campus, 1070 Fairway Road
Info: 969-8787
Two-week Schedule
July 6: 1 pm – Piano chamber masterclass
2 pm – Community concert
3:15 – Viola masterclass, clarinet masterclass
July 7: 1 pm – String chamber masterclass
3:15 pm – Vocal masterclass, brass quintet masterclass
7:30 pm – Picnic concert
July 8: 10 am – Concerto competition finals
July 10: 1 pm – Solo piano masterclass
3:15 pm – Violin masterclass, percussion masterclass, bassoon masterclass
July 11: 1 pm – Double bass masterclass, brass ensembles masterclass, flute masterclass
3:15 pm – Vocal masterclass
8 pm – Concert at the Lobero
July 12: 1 pm – Collaborative piano masterclass, horn masterclass, oboe masterclass
3:15 pm – Cello masterclass, trombone and tuba masterclass
7:30 pm – Masterclass with David Halen
July 13: 1 pm – Piano chamber masterclass
2 pm – Community concert
3:15 pm – Viola masterclass, clarinet masterclass
7:30 pm – Young artist chamber music sampler
July 14: 1 pm – String chamber masterclass, trumpet masterclass
3:15 pm – Brass quintet masterclass
7:30 pm – Picnic concert
July 15: 2 pm – Opera scenes
8 pm – Academy festival orchestra
July 16: 2 pm – MERIT community concert
July 17: 1 pm – Solo piano masterclass
3:15 pm – Violin masterclass, percussion masterclass, bassoon masterclass
7:30 pm – Opera scenes July 18: 1 pm – Double bass masterclass, brass ensembles masterclass, flute masterclass 3:15 pm – Vocal masterclass 8 pm – Concert at the Lobero
July 19: 1 pm – Collaborative piano masterclass, horn masterclass, oboe masterclass
3:15 pm – Cello masterclass, trombone and tuba masterclass
7:30 pm – Masterclass sampler
THURSDAY, JULY 6
Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver education and support group facilitated by Eryn Eckert. Caregivers of individuals in early stages of Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia are invited to share laughter and tears. Free respite care available during group.
When: 2:30 pm to 4 pm
Where: Friendship Center, 89 Eucalyptus Lane
Info: Eryn Eckert 969-0859
MERRAG Meeting
Montecito Emergency Response and Recovery Action Group (MERRAG) holds training seminar. Topic of training focuses on disaster medical operations.
When: 3:15 pm
Where: El Montecito Presbyterian Church, 455 East Valley Road
Info: Geri Simmons, 969-2537
SATURDAY, JULY 8
Voices from Montecito
Montecito singer-songwriter-teacher Steve Shelton performs new original music from his latest record, “A Fool's Hearty Wisdom,” at his CD release concert. Joining him tonight is unofficial Jack Ball Trio, including L.A. musician Wayne Peet on keyboards, local legend Tom Lackner on drums; special guests are Jim Connolly on bass and Josh Shelton on trumpet.
When: 8 pm
Where: Center Stage Theater in Paseo Nuevo
Info: 963-0408
Price: Adults, $10; under 18, $5
TUESDAY, JULY 11
On the Agenda
Montecito Association Board of Directors meets for monthly meeting.
When: 4 pm
Where: Montecito Hall, 1469 East Valley Road
Info: 969-2026
TUESDAY, JULY 18
MUS School Board Meeting Just because school’s not in session doesn’t mean public servants take time off. Board members meet tonight in auditorium.
When: 6 pm
Where: Montecito Union School, 385 San Ysidro Road
Info: 969-3249
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19
It’s a Plan
Montecito Planning Commission holds monthly meeting.
When: 9 am
Where: 123 East Anapamu Street, Room 17
Info: 568-2000 or www.sbcountyplanning.org