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Cultural Events
Judith C. McCaffrey
Recreation Programs Manager
Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center
1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
Ph: (805) 897-1982
Fax: (805) 897-1945
jcook@SantaBarbaraCa.gov

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2008 Concerts in the Parks
2008 Children’s Fiesta Parade
Cabrillo Pavilion Exhibit Schedule

The mission of the Cultural Arts Section of the Parks and Recreation Department is to promote involvement in cultural arts through a wide variety of events, programs, and classes, and provide quality public rental facilities with responsive customer service.

Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
The Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show has been attracting visitors from around the world for more than 43 years. Whatever the size, subject, media and price, all artwork sold is original art created by the approximately 200 Santa Barbara County artists who display their artwork here. The informal atmosphere encourages visitors to the show to talk with the artists about their work and often see them in action. The show is held along Cabrillo Boulevard east from State Street from 10am to dusk on all fair weather Sundays and on occasional Saturdays for special shows. For information, call 897-1982 or visit the show website at www.sbaacs.com

SPECIAL EVENTS
For more information about these events call 897-1982 or click on the link below during the dates indicated to view a PDF file of the event information. Special events put on by the Cultural Arts Section include:

Concerts in the Parks (June-August)
Free concerts are held each summer for the public in Chase Palm Park and Alameda Park from June through August. Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic basket, blankets and chairs, and their families and friends along to enjoy a great variety of music and the performances of some highly talented musicians. Schedules are available in May of each year. To receive a schedule, click on the Concerts link at the top of this page or call 897-1982.

Children’s Fiesta Parade (August)
The Children’s Fiesta Parade is a special opportunity for children to participate in Santa Barbara’s celebration of Old Spanish Days held the first week of August each year. The parade, which is celebrating its 78^th Anniversary in 2008, consists of children dressed in costumes that depict the traditional clothes of the early days of Santa Barbara. Children walk, dance, or ride on parade floats. There is no fee to participate and applications are available in June of each year. Please call 897-1982 for more information or click here for an application and instructions to be part of the 2008 Children’s Fiesta Parade.

Monthly Art Exhibits at the Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center
The Cabrillo Pavilion Art Center hosts month long art exhibits featuring the work of Santa Barbara artists. The Art Center is open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. An art reception is held each month. These events are open to the public and provide you an opportunity to meet the artists personally.  Please call 897-1982. Click here for the 2008 exhibit schedule.

CO-SPONSORED EVENTS
For more information about these events please contact the numbers listed below or click on the website links to view more event information.

Santa Barbara African Heritage Film Series (February)
The Santa Barbara African Heritage Film Series showcases a number of films every February to celebrate Black History Month. Events are held at a local theatre and the Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center. A month-long art exhibit at the Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center, guest lectures, cultural activities, and special events for children are also part of the fun. Schedules are available in January of each year. A small fee is charged for the programs. Please call (805) 899-1160 for more information or visit www.sbahfs.org