January 20th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
What:
Cirque Zíva, the incredible cirque spectacular from the fabled Golden Dragon Acrobats, returns to Santa Barbara after a triumphant run on Broadway. Get ready to be dazzled “with amazing feats of athleticism and daring, heart-stopping stunts” (Broadway World) performed by the premier Chinese acrobatic company touring America. Filled with eye-popping, fast-paced fun, the 75-minute show offers a bounty of gorgeous visuals to thrill the young and young at heart.
Danny Chang and his Golden Dragon Acrobats continue their relentless, 30-plus-year schedule of centuries-old Chinese art form. They remain the only Chinese acrobatic company touring year round in the United States, presenting more than 200 performances annually.
Cirque Zíva is the newest touring group from Asian Artists Productions Inc. The large cast and spectacular set designs illustrate the best of Chang’s brand of artistic merit, high production value and solid commitment to cultural exchange.
Where:
Campbell Hall, UC Santa Barbara, off Mesa Road and University Plaza
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January 20th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Kids love puppets. But not every kid can say they built their very own furry friend. They can, though, on Jan. 24 at Puppet School’s Los Angeles campus in Sherman Oaks in a crafty class filled with fleece, feathers and fun.
In this two-hour workshop, kids ages 5 to 11 will go step-by-step, tracing, cutting, hot gluing (with very low-temperature glue guns), and decorating their own puppets under the supervision of the school’s talented and friendly builders. Parents are invited to the last 30 minutes to watch their kids perform with their new friends. Limit 12 students per class.
Where:
13440 Ventura Blvd., Suite 108
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
818.986.9944
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January 20th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
What:
On Oct. 1, 1787, the American tall ship Lady Washington set sail from Boston Harbor. A year later, she became the first U.S-flagged ship to ever round Cape Horn, landing off the Oregon coast.
A pioneer in Pan-Pacific trade, she was the first American ship to visit Honolulu, Hong Kong and Japan. Lady Washington opened the black pearl and sandalwood trade between Hawaii and Asia when King Kamehameha became a partner in the ship.
Get a feel for what it was like aboard the great lady in February as a faithful replica stops by for tours and excursions at Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard. Crew will be on hand in period costume to answer questions and tell stories during free tours. Donations are appreciated. Adventure sails will be offered on specific dates as well, $39-$47.
Where:
Harbor Department Dock
3900 Pelican Way
Oxnard, CA 93035
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January 20th, 2015 at 10:00 am
When it comes to getting a mortgage, your credit history has a lot to do with whether you will qualify and what type of interest rates you’ll get. If you’ve foreclosed on a house in the past, the challenges of getting a mortgage are increasingly difficult, although not impossible. Typically, to get a new home you’ll be required to wait somewhere between one and seven years.
Your lender will start the process by looking at your credit history, credit rating, and how long it’s been since your foreclosure. There is no official timeline for how long you have to wait; rather, the amount of time depends primarily on your financial state. The loan type you apply for will also make a difference. Some loans are more forgiving than others.
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January 19th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
What:
Join the best of the best in California wine making at the 4th annual Winter Wine Classic in Santa Barbara. The event is presented by Fess Parker’s DoubleTree Resort. Guests are invited to taste nearly 100 classic California wines. Well-known inclusions are Bernardus, Charles Krug, Heitz Wine Cellars, Chateau St. Jean, and Peju. Gourmet food will also be available offered and paired by some of the region’s most notable chefs.
Where:
The Grand Ballroom at the Fess Parker Santa Barbara Hotel
633 East Cabrillo Boulevard
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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