2.5 hour trips include a scenic cruise along the Santa Barbara shoreline. During these trips it is not uncommon to spot pods of Bottlenose or Common dolphins, Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, or an occasional CA Sea Otter rafting in local kelp beds.   ($30 - $50) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Condor Express - SEA Landing WEBSITE    (805) 882-0088    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

The Flying A: Silent Film In Santa Barbara From 1910 to 1912, the American Film Company’s western unit consisted of half-a-dozen actors and a handful of cowboys shooting one-reel westerns around southern California. Known as the Flying A, by 1915 they had built the nation's largest studio in Santa Barbara with some of the industry's top directors, actors, and writers. From historic adobes to magnificent mansions, sandy beaches to mountain peaks, the cameras of the Flying A cranked out hundreds of westerns, dramas, and comedies. The film pioneers of the Flying A left a legacy that continues to influence the movies and television shows of today.     MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Santa Barbara Historical Museum WEBSITE    (805) 966-1601    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

Back by Popular Demand  Big scientists start small, and children are natural scientists who energetically explore, investigate, and discover. Science PlayLab provides a fun, hands-on environment that connects kids to nature and science through creative play and experimentation. The exhibit is designed for children ages 4–8 years to be experienced with their entire family (adults, teens, seniors and toddlers); there is something for every age to enjoy.   ($6 - $10) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History WEBSITE    (805) 682-4711    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

“Rafael Perea de la Cabada: Alien Heartland” and “Mexican Prints: Selections from the Gil Garcia and Marti Correa de Garcia Collection”   Two Mexican-themed exhibitions and a free family festival come to the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art this spring. “Rafael Perea de la Cabada: Alien Heartland” and “Mexican Prints: Selections from the Gil Garcia and Marti Correa de Garcia Collection” go on display Feb. 23 through March 31. The exhibitions open with a free public reception Thursday, Feb. 23, from 4-6 p.m.   ($0 - $0) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Westmont College WEBSITE    (805) 565-6162    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

Artists include John Altoon, Karl Benjamin, Richard Diebenkorn, Marcel Duchamp, Llyn Foulkes, Sam Francis, Philip Guston, Ed Kienholz, John McLaughlin, Helen Lundeberg, Lee Mullican, Mark Tobey, and B  This exhibition focuses on the legacy of two of Southern California’s leading venues for contemporary art since the 1940s: the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and the Pasadena Art Museum (known from 1941-1953 as the Pasadena Art Institute, and since 1975 as the Norton Simon Museum). These two institutions pioneered what is now perceptible as a common strategy—to exhibit the work of local artists living and active in Southern California, alongside the work of influential modern and contemporary artists from other parts of the United States and abroad.   ($6 - $9) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Santa Barbara Museum of Art WEBSITE    (805) 963-4364    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

Enrico Natali and Doug Rickard  January 14 – April 22, 2012 This exhibition explores the documentary intent and style of two photographers working 50 years apart. Enrico Natali made surreptitious photographs on the New York subways in the 1960s. By placing a small Yashica camera at his side, he could look down into the rangefinder and choose the moment to snap the shutter, obviating the need to point a camera directly at a subject. Respectful and intimate, his approach enabled him to overcome his extreme shyness. In contrast, Doug Rickard’s 21st-century approach is to roam the forgotten streets of select cities without ever leaving his house. Using Google’s Street View, Rickard screens thousands of technological artifacts that are publicly available on the internet, selects, and re-photographs images on his computer monitor. He sees them as “A New American Picture” that is both voyeuristic and heartbreaking.    ($6 - $9) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Santa Barbara Museum of Art WEBSITE    (805) 963-4364    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

From the majestic Hudson River School paintings of Thomas Cole, John Kensett, and Albert Bierstadt to the gritty urban realism of Robert Henri and John Sloan, this presentation draws on the rich holdi  Between the 1830s and the end of the First World War, American art came into its own. From the majestic Hudson River School paintings of Thomas Cole, John Kensett, and Albert Bierstadt to the gritty urban realism of Robert Henri and John Sloan, this presentation draws on the rich holdings of American paintings and sculptures in the collection of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art.    ($6 - $10) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Santa Barbara Museum of Art WEBSITE    (805) 963-4364    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

2.5 hour trips include a scenic cruise along the Santa Barbara shoreline. During these trips it is not uncommon to spot pods of Bottlenose or Common dolphins, Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, or an occasional CA Sea Otter rafting in local kelp beds.   ($30 - $50) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Condor Express - SEA Landing WEBSITE    (805) 882-0088    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

After 18 months of renovations, the University Art Museum reopens as the ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE MUSEUM at UC Santa Barbara with the first major retrospective of the designer who popularized the ranch house, CLIFF MAY.    MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Art, Design & Architecture Museum WEBSITE    (805) 893-7564    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

Lotusland will kick off the 2012 tour season with a fascinating exhibit, “Ganna Walska: Collections and Keepsakes”. This eclectic mix -— most of which has never been seen by the public —- features some of Madame Walska’s personal possessions ranging from correspondence and photographs of famous friends to clothing, accessories and keepsakes.    ($10 - $35) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Ganna Walska Lotusland WEBSITE    (805) 969-3767    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

Certified Farmers Market - in front of Borders Books. Thursdays. Rain or shine. All year round. 3 - 6 PM.    MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market WEBSITE    (805) 962-5354    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

Every Thursday, rain or shine. Summer: 3 - 6:30 PM; Winter: 3 - 6 PM.    MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market WEBSITE    (805) 962-5354    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

Baseball encompasses T-ball and Coach Pitch 1st/2nd grade & 3rd/4th grade divisions). The program is designed to teach players the fundamentals of baseball, YMCA Core Values and what it means to be part of a team. We strive to build community through volunteering; whether it be coaching, being a team parent or helping out at picture day. Join the baseball community, join the fun! Season Dates Deadline to register March 25 Coaches Meeting (YMCA) April 12, 6:00 Practices start Week of April 16 First Game May 5 Last Game June 9 Register at the front desk or online at ciymca.org/montecito Cost: Facility Member $89 Community Member $114    ($89 - $114) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS MONTECITO YMCA WEBSITE    (805) 969-3288    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

2.5 hour trips include a scenic cruise along the Santa Barbara shoreline. During these trips it is not uncommon to spot pods of Bottlenose or Common dolphins, Sea Lions, Harbor Seals, or an occasional CA Sea Otter rafting in local kelp beds.   ($30 - $50) MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Condor Express - SEA Landing WEBSITE    (805) 882-0088    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND

Everyone Welcome  Want a fun evening out? Come to the Elks Lodge #613 every Thursday to play Bingo. Order your supper from the special Bingo menu and "buy in" for $20.00 per person for your pack of cards. Additional games also available. Bring your friends to make it even more exciting. Early Birds start at 6:30. Supper is served from 5-7. Ages 18 and up.    ($20.00 MORE DETAILS, MAP & DIRECTIONS Santa Barbara Elks Lodge 613 WEBSITE    (805) 964-6858    PROFILE ADD to my ITINERARY/CALENDAR  ||  EMAIL A FRIEND