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Santa Barbara Independent Calendar Of Fundraisers 2011 2011 Santa Barbara Independent Calendar of Fundraisers very year, Santa Barbara’s nonprofit community produces a spectacular lineup of fundraisers, galas and special events. From fun-runs and bake salesE to glamorous galas, Santa Barbara’s nonprofits make it possible for all of us to give back to our community in creative ways. We at the Independent continue to applaud the organizations whose year-round altruism has vastly improved the livlihood and welfare of many people in our community. Their perseverance in assessing the needs of our community and unwavering commitment help to make Santa Barbara an incredibly special place to both live and be involved in change. Jen Malkin Advertising Director: Marketing/PR, Production Date TBA Saturday, February 12 The Little Cottage Friendship Center Invitation for you to support our program that is 12th Annual Festival of Hearts provided without cost to our guests! Make a differ- 12-3pm. Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort, ence when it means the most! Reagan Room. Time TBA. The Little Cottage, 2407 Bath St. An old-fashioned Valentine’s Party with tasty food, Services to families of critical patients, providing great wines and live music by the Valentinos (aka peaceful, no-cost overnight lodging for family mem- Montecito Jazz Project), the 12th Annual Festival of bers from out of town, who cannot afford a motel. Hearts promises to be our biggest and best ever! The Tickets: whatever you can donate will centerpiece of the event is the beautiful and unique be appreciated! Contact Mark Gaffney, “heart-art” created by local artists and celebrities and email [email protected], or visit sold at silent auction. All proceeds, along with those thelittlecottage.org of the other silent auction items and the live auction, benefit H.E.A.R.T. (Help Elders At Risk Today), a pro- gram that subsidizes the cost of Friendship Center’s services for low-income dependent elders and their families who could not afford them otherwise. February Tickets/Donation Cost: $85/Person or $850/ Table for Ten. Contact Justine Sutton at 969- 0859, email [email protected], or visit friendshipcentersb.org Friday, February 11 Santa Barbara Museum of Art Saturday, February 12 Riven Rock Refracted Santa Barbara Contemporary 6:30-10pm. SBMA’s Ridley-Tree Education Center Arts Forum at McCormick House, 1600 Santa Barbara St. A fundraising event for Santa Barbara Museum of 14th Annual Valentine’s Benefit Art’s art education programs, smART Families will Auction transform SBMA’s storied McCormick House into 8-11pm. Santa Barbara Contemporary Arts the riveting world of Riven Rock Refracted. Riven Forum, Paseo Nuevo Mall Upper Arts Terrace. Rock Refracted resurrects the twisted Santa Bar- Add a little heart to your Valentine’s Day and cel- bara Eden of T.C. Boyle’s epic historical novel, Riven ebrate with the chicest, most avant-garde arts space Rock, and its star-crossed characters Katharine and in Santa Barbara, featuring art direction by Kat Stanley McCormick. The focal point of the evening Trajano and loving grooves by DJ Jahi Sundance! will be the works of several exceptionally talented This late-night benefit extravaganza offers high-end artists from UCSB’s MFA program, who will inter- live and silent auction. Indulge your senses with the pret Boyle’s story of tortured love and perseverance following pairings: fine wines & cocktails, delectable in art installations throughout McCormick House. cheeses & chocolates, and hip music & dancing! You won’t want to miss this insane party! Don’t miss CAF’s raffle for a chance to win a work Tickets/Donation Cost: $250; patron and of art! Tickets will be sold at the event for $25; winner sponsorship opportunities available. Contact does not have to be present to win! All proceeds from Karen Kawaguchi at 884-6428 or email our 14th Annual Valentine’s Benefit Auction support [email protected] CAF’s highly acclaimed exhibitions and education- al programs. Black Label ticket includes open-bar 2011 –– Calendar of Fundraisers –– Page 2 privileges and one free entry ticket for a chance to include a fabulous live and silent auction. Saturday, February 26 Saturday, March 5 win a work of art by Ellsworth Kelly. Red Label ticket Tickets/Donation Cost: $300. Contact Mama Pat’s Inner Light Community Gospel Choir includes silent & live auctions, cheeses, chocolates & Tess Greenberg at 963-1433 x110 or email The Junior League of Santa Barbara cocktails, live DJ, and art raffle. [email protected] 16th Annual Gospel Concert feat. Fourth Annual Literacy Gala Tickets/Donation Cost: Black Label/$175,Red Steven Roberts “Falling Into Wonderland” Label/$50. Call CAF at 966-5373 x104, email Premiers Thursday, February 24 7:30pm. First United Methodist Church. 6pm. The Coral Casino. [email protected] or visit sbcaf.org (runs through June 26) Inner Light and community members sing from Silent and live auctions, open air photo booth, spe- the rich gospel heritage led by Grammy nominat- cialty drinks, dinner, awards, dancing and more! Saturday, February 12 Santa Barbara Historical Museum ed Steven Roberts. Please support the Junior League of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara Museum Missions of Will Sparks Contact Peter Hernandez at 729-1159, and youth literacy in our community by purchasing (Exhibition) email [email protected], or visit a ticket for the event of the year! of Natural History innerlightchoir.com 5:30pm. Santa Barbara Historical Museum. Tickets/Donation Cost: $125-$175. Contact: Natural History of Seduction “Missions of Will Sparks” will feature the second email [email protected], or visit 2-3pm. S.B. Museum of Natural History complete suite of Mission paintings from California, jlsantabarbara.org Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Join our sensuous the Southwest, and Mexico. Will Sparks (1862-1937) symposium and let us stimulate your mind and Tickets: Exhibition is free to the public during spark your curiosity about the natural history of love, March Saturday, March 5 regular visiting hours, contact museum for ParentClick.com (formerly SBParent.com) sex and seduction. Then test your Romance IQ with information about the opening. Contact 966- a fun and provocative quiz and discover how much 1601 or visit santabarbaramuseum.com Kids Expo 2011 you know about yourself and your special Valentine. 9am-1pm. La Cumbre Plaza. Tickets/Donation Cost: Member $8, non- March 1- April 30 Thursday, February 24 Join us for a day of fun activities with over 90 ex- members $10. Call 682-4711 x170 or visit Foodbank of Santa Barbara hibitors focused on family resources (ages 0-18 sbnature.org/tickets Garden Court on De La Vina Feinstein Challenge years) such as camps, kids classes, sports, fitness, “Homegrown and Santa Time and Location TBA health, safety, non profits, party planning, educa- Sunday, February 13 Barbara’s Own” Garden Court For the fourteenth year in a row, philanthropist tion, preschools, and private schools. Each vendor Ensemble Theatre Company Endowment Fundraiser Alan Shaw Feinstein has pledged to contribute $1 will also be providing a unique activity for children Opus: Behind the Music 6-9pm. The Canary Hotel. million to charitable organizations that fight hun- to participate in. The Expo will be postponed to Time/Location: TBA “Homegrown and Santa Barbara’s Own” will ben- ger in America. The greater your gift amount, the Saturday, March 12 if there is rain. In conjunction with the production Opus, Ensemble efit the Garden Court Endowment which is dedi- greater the Feinstein contribution to the Foodbank. Tickets: Free. Contact Rachael Steidl at 448- is presenting a riveting discussion and live music cated to assisting frail, low-income Santa Barbara Tickets/Donation Cost: TBA. Contact Diane 2426, email [email protected] or presentation by the Denali Quartet. An insightful seniors to live independently for as long as pos- Durst at 967-5741 x104, email dmdurst@ visit sbparent.com view into the dynamics of a working string ensem- sible by providing grants for housing and support. foodbanksbc.org or visit foodbanksbc.org ble. Scott Reed, President of the Music Academy of This year’s event honors the residents of Garden Saturday, March 5 the West, will moderate the discussion. Presented Court. Guests will be treated to hors d’oeuvres, a Friday, March 4 UC Santa Barbara Alumni Association farm-to-table dinner, local wine and cocktails and by John and Ruth Matuszeki Opera Santa Barbara Shamrock 5 Miler Tickets/Donation Cost: $40 Admission, $100 the event will include Live and Silent Auctions, La Traviata: Opening Night Gala VIP Ticket. Contact Mehgan Fay at 965-5400 music and more! 9am. UCSB’s West Campus. x105 or email [email protected] Tickets/Donation Cost: $100. Contact Tamara Dinner The second race of the UCSB Running Series, the Erickson at 884-0095, email terickson@ 5pm. The McCune Founder’s Room at The Shamrock 5 Miler will bring runners to the beauti- Sunday, February 13 gardencourt.org, or visit gardencourt.org Granada Theatre. ful and rarely visited West Campus of UCSB. The Join guest of honor Italian Consul General Nicola Fa- UCSB Running Series is a benefit for student schol- Return to Freedom Thursday- Saturday, February 24-26 ganello at an Italian feast that celebrates both the open- arships at UCSB. For more information on the Sunlight and Water Closing ing of Giuseppi Verdi’s most beloved opera, “La Traviata” UCSB Alumni Association Scholarship Fund, go to Mama Pat’s Inner Light Celebration and the 150th Anniversary of the Reunification of Italy. ucsbalum.com 12pm-4pm. Bridlewood Estate Winery, 3555 Community Gospel Choir Catered by Via Maestra with pairings of Palmina wines. Tickets/Donation Cost: $20/$25. Contact John Roblar Avenue, Santa Ynez. 16th Annual Gospel Workshop Tickets/Donation Cost: $250 (does not include Lofthus at 893-8416, email info@ucsbruns.