February 4th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
If you love photography and good food, this is the event for you. Take a 2-½ hour walking tour to a variety of Santa Barbara eateries and tasting rooms. Participants will sample eight different tastings. The Funk Zone tour starts near the beach and heads to three restaurants, two wine bars, one distillery, and one brew house. You’ll learn a bit of Santa Barbara history as well as take breaks for mini photo lessons.
Where:
Near Cabrillo Boulevard and State Street (exact location provided with ticket purchase)
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February 3rd, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Enjoy a two-hour guided cruise around one of the most beautiful lakes in California while you learn about the migratory bald eagles and other waterfowl that take refuge from the harsh winter of northern locations in the safety of Santa Barbara. If you’re lucky, you might even see an early spring fawn with their does as they come down to the lake to feed and drink.
Where:
Cachuma Lake Recreation Area
222 Highway 154
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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February 2nd, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
If selfies and smartphone photos don’t fulfill your facial photography needs, learn portraiture from a pro in this two-day workshop at Brooks Institute Extension. Created for artists, advanced amateurs, and newcomers to photography, “Magic of Portraiture” focuses on using light and honing people skills.
Photographing the human form can be daunting, and utmost care must be taken to build a trust between subject and photographer. Discover the elegance of window light and how to find beautiful light in environmental situations. Instructor Joyce Wilson also will cover how to style, direct and guide subjects for relaxed, natural poses. Day 1 includes working with models to experiment and try new techniques. Day 2 is a critique, demo and working session with Photoshop and Nik software to enhance and create professionally finished and artistic interpretations of the images captured.
Participants should bring digital camera and lenses, CF/SD cards, battery charger and extra batteries, external hard drive, and card reader. Laptop is optional. Macs for editing will be available on Day 2.
Where:
27 E. Cota St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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January 28th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Head to downtown Santa Barbara for a scrumptious walking tour. Guests will visit six locations over three hours to sample French pastries, Northern Italian dishes, gourmet cheese, wine, chocolate, and more. Throughout the tour, diners will see beautiful architecture and be provided with interesting historical information. Tours run on select Saturdays and private tours are available for groups of eight or more.
Where:
Downtown Santa Barbara
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January 27th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
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What:
Come and join funnyman Steve Carell (“The Office,” “Foxcatcher”) as he brings the funny to Santa Barbara with his unique take on fame and society.
Where:
Arlington Theatre
1317 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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