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 WEEKEND
Live at Peabody’s
Peabody’s has live music every Sunday featuring The Legrand Trio. Trio plays and sings to American jazz and popular music from the 1920s and ’30s.
When: 1 pm on Sundays
Where: Peabody’s, 1198 Coast Village Road
Info: 969-0834
Bob Long Live
Winner of the Scott Joplin Piano Award and voted “Entertainer of the Year” in San Diego, Bob Long plays every weekend at the DoubleTree Lounge.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, 8 pm to 11 pm
Where: Fess Parker's DoubleTree, 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard
Info: www.BobLongPiano.com
ONGOING
Casa Del Herrero
Casa Del Herrero opens its doors for the summer with tours open to the public. The 1925 George Washington Smith home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is furnished in 19th-century Spanish antiques.
When: Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm
Where: 1387 East Valley Road
Cost: $20 per person
Info: 565-5653
ART ON DISPLAY
Divine Inspiration Gallery of Fine Art
Divine Inspiration Gallery of Fine Art showcases “Ocean Inspirations,” a collection of art from well-known local painters with works of our coast. Artist reception is held on June 9 from 1 pm to 4 pm.
When: Wednesday thru Saturday 11 am to 4 pm
Where: 619 Linden Avenue, Carpinteria
Info: 684-1174
POLO SEASON
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is back into swing of things as 2007 polo season gets underway. Late spring session – which lasts through late June – brings matches featuring teams rated at 8-12 goals. Matches scheduled every Friday and Sunday at 1 pm and 3 pm.
Where: 3375 Foothill Road, Carpinteria,
Cost: $10 admission on Sundays only
Info: 684-6683
MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST
Masterclasses are featured on a multitude of instruments ranging from horns to bassoons and also vocals. Through a technique the Academy calls “learning through performance”, audience members can watch as students perform on stage and are subsequently critiqued by a teacher.
Where: Music Academy of the West, 1070 Fairway Road
When: Offered daily during the week from 1 pm - 3:15 pm
Cost: Varies
Info: 969-8787
FRIDAY, JUNE 22
New Orleans style live Jazz and Dixieland music
Where: Peabody’s, 1198 Coast Village Road
When: 6 pm - 8 pm
Cost: No cover charge
Info: Reservations suggested. 969-0834
SATURDAY, JUNE 23
Community Concert
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, The Music Academy of the West features composer and conductor John Williams and performer Gil Shaham on violin; also accompanied by the Academy Festival Orchestra. Musical performances include selections from Williams’ film scores, violin concerto, and Shostakovich's Festive Overture, op. 96.
Where: Santa Barbara Bowl
When: 7 pm
Cost: $10
Info: tickets available at the Santa Barbara Bowl, Arlington Ticket Agency, Ticketmaster (805-583-8700), or the Music Academy of the West's Box Office (805-969-8787)
THURSDAY, JUNE 28
Montecito Homeowners Meeting
This semi-annual meeting is held by representatives of the Montecito Homeowners Associations. Topic of the event is the pending construction on Highway 101 and other issues currently affecting the community. It is open to the general public.
Where: Montecito Hall, 1469 East Valley Road
When: 6 pm
Info: 969 -2026
MONDAY, JUNE 25
Girls Inc. Golf Tournament
The program hosts its 28th annual tournament to raise scholarship funds for young girls. Funds generated help pay for educational after-school and summer programs at Girls Inc. Eighteen-hole tournament opens by a shotgun start, followed by an awards ceremony and light buffet.
Where: La Cumbre Country Club
When: 10:30 am registration, 11 am luncheon, 12pm starting time
Cost: $225 to participate
Info: 963-4757 x16
SATURDAY, JUNE 30
Academy Festival Orchestra
Led by guest conductor David Robertson, music director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, and performer Orli Shaham on Piano, the Academy Festival Orchestra, perform John Adams' "Century Rolls" and Carl Nielsen's Symphony No. 5, op. 50.
Where: Lobero Theatre
When: 8 pm
Cost: $40
Info: 969-8787
MONDAY, JULY 2
For Review
Montecito Board of Architectural Review meets for first of two meetings this month. Call its downtown office for copy of agenda.
When: 3 pm
Where: 123 East Anapamu Street, Room 17
Info: 568-2000
WEDNESDAY, JULY 4
Village Fourth Pancake Breakfast
Locals come together to have pancakes at the Montecito Fire House in the Upper Village.
When: 7:30 am
Where: San Ysidro Firehouse
Info: 969-2026, tickets available at door
Village Fourth Parade
Starting at Upper Manning Park, the 12th annual Village Forth parade is a celebration of patriotism, community, and fun. The festivities continue, following the parade, at Lower Manning Park. Food by Santa Barbara Barbecue, music by Dixieland, and other activities are available. Those interested in participating in the parade must call in by July 1
When: Parade kicks off at 11:30 am and Lower Manning Park festivities begin directly after
Where: Parade starts at Upper Manning Park and finishes in Lower Manning Park
Info: 969-2026