(If you have a Montecito Event, or an event that concerns Montecito, please contact us at (805) 565-1860, fax (805) 969-6654 or email: tim@montecitojournal.net)
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
Santa Barbara Public Library system, in conjunction with the Montecito branch, host 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 19 – P&T Puppets
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
MUSIC ACADEMY
It’s MAW Time!
Don’t forget to buy your tickets for summer festivities at Music Academy of the West in Montecito. 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: Until August 16
Where: Music Academy of the West’s Miraflores Campus, 1070 Fairway Road
Info: 969-8787
Two-week Schedule
July 19:
1 pm – Collaborative piano masterclass, horn masterclass, oboe masterclass
3:15 pm – Cello masterclass, trombone/tuba masterclass
July 20:
1 pm – Piano chamber masterclass
2 pm – Community concert, Santa Barbara Museum of Art Academy Young Artists
3:15 pm – Viola masterclass, clarinet masterclass
7:30 pm – Picnic concert
July 21:
1 pm – String chamber masterclass, trumpet masterclass
3:15 pm – Vocal masterclass, brass quintet masterclass
July 22:
9:30 am – Concerto night dress rehearsal ($20)
10 am – Marilyn Horne Foundation Awards Vocal Competition
July 23:
2 pm – Annual brass concert and Academy brass ensemble (First Presbyterian Church)
July 24:
1 pm – Solo piano masterclass
3:15 pm – Violin masterclass, percussion masterclass, bassoon masterclass
July 25:
1 pm – Double bass masterclass, brass ensembles masterclass, clarinet masterclass
3:15 pm – Vocal masterclass, flute masterclass
8 pm – Lobero Theatre concert
July 26:
1 pm – Collaborative piano masterclass, horn masterclass, oboe masterclass
3:15 pm – Cello masterclass, trombone/tuba masterclass
7:30 pm – Masterclass sampler
July 27:
1 pm – Piano chamber masterclass
2 pm – Community concert
3:15 pm – Viola masterclass
7:30 pm – Vocal chamber music
July 28:
1 pm – String chamber masterclass, trumpet masterclass
3:15 pm – Brass quintet masterclass
7:30 pm – Picnic concert
July 29:
10 am – Chamber music marathon ($15)
3 pm – Vocal masterclass with Marilyn Horne (Lobero Theatre)
July 31:
1 pm – Solo piano masterclass
3:15 pm – Violin masterclass, percussion masterclass, bassoon masterclass
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19
It’s a Plan
Montecito Planning Commission holds monthly hearing.
When: 9 am
Where: 123 East Anapamu Street, Room 17
Info: 568-2000 or www.sbcountyplanning.org
THURSDAY, JULY 20
Coffee and Doughnuts
Friendship Center invites everyone to come have coffee and doughnuts and share laughter and tears at its facilities. Center provides daycare for adults who have Alzheimer’s and/or other forms of dementia.
When: 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Where: 89 Eucalyptus Lane
Info: 969-0859
SUNDAY, JULY 23
And They’re Off…
Polo season kicked off two weeks ago. Catch today’s action for third match of season, USPA America Cup Tournament and ZSweet Family Day. Free visor for everyone and desserts made with ZSweet, all-natural, zero-calorie sweetener.
When: matches at 1 pm and 3 pm
Where: Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, 3300 Via Real, Carpinteria
Info: 684-6683, www.sbpolo.com
Cost: $10 general; kids under 12 free
MONDAY, JULY 24
For Review
Montecito Board of Architectural Review meets for second of two meetings this month. Call its downtown office for copy of agenda.
When: 3 pm
Where: Montecito Hall, 1469 East Valley Road
Info: 568-2000
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26
Fiesta Garden Party
Montecito Hope Ranch Republican Women celebrates summer with annual fiesta garden party. Event includes music, food, raffles, auctions and customs. All proceeds go to student scholarships.
When: 4:30 pm to 7 pm
Where: Old Du Pont Estate (call for address)
Info: 964-1854
SATURDAY, JULY 29
Flea Market
Carpinteria Valley Museum of History holds Flea Market benefit. Market features dealers offering antiques, collectibles, plants, handcrafted gifts and used goods of every description. Tax deductible donations of used items for museum’s rummage tables are accepted any time prior to day of market.
When: 8 am to 3 pm
Where: Carpinteria Valley Museum, 956 Maple Avenue
Info: 684-3112
SUNDAY, JULY 30
Polo Time
Santa Barbara plays host to America Cup Finals, prestigious national tournament sponsored by United States Polo Association. Event attracts players from throughout the world and its high goal rating makes it one of most premier tournaments held in United States.
When: matches at 1 pm and 3 pm
Where: Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, 3300 Via Real, Carpinteria
Info: 684-6683, www.sbpolo.com
Cost: $10 general; kids under 12 free
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1
On the Agenda
Montecito Association Land Use Committee meets for discussion of front burner topics.
When: 4 pm
Where: Montecito Hall, 1469 East Valley Road
Info: 969-2026