February 12th, 2015 at 10:00 am
With an astonishing wonderland of snow lining California’s mountains this season, it’s no surprise that many manufacturers of ski technology are taking advantage of the new developments in winter sports equipment that makes your trip to the slopes safer and more fun.
For those who will brave the chilly conditions that aren’t usually found on the sunny beaches of Southern California, a number of new products will warm and protect you from the immensely fun yet bone-chillingly cold conditions it takes to have a truly awesome winter vacation. If you’re heading out this season, check out these great products before you go:
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February 11th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Join underwater photographer Doug Klug on a journey through more than 20 years of diving in the reefs and kelp forests of Anacapa Island. The boat trip to Anacapa, among Channel Islands National Park about 30 miles from Santa Barbara Harbor, takes less than two hours. The island itself if best known for shipwrecks, plane wrecks, and its iconic lighthouse. As the seasons change, so does the life around Anacapa. This lecture will introduce you to the variety and abundance of sea life, forests, and reefs in the area.
Where:
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
113 Harbor Way
Santa Barbra, CA 93109
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February 10th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Take a guided tour of some of the most beautiful and classic pieces of art ever created. Your guide for the “Botticelli, Titian, and Beyond: Masterpieces of Italian Painting from Glasgow Museums” exhibition at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art is Larry J. Feinberg, SBMA Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Director and an authority on Italian Renaissance art.
Where:
Mary Craig Auditorium
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
1130 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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February 9th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Think you’ve got a tough commute?
It’s nothing compared to the Great Race of 1908, the first and only around-the-world auto race from New York to Paris – with significant delays westbound on the Pacific (ocean, not highway).
Dress to the ’08s and join the San Luis Obispo Symphony’s fundraising salute to the 22,000-mile journey at the 27th Annual Ball & Auction. You’ll be treated to a champagne reception, formal dinner, spirited dancing, fabulous wine, and enticing auction items. If you can’t find any 1908 attire deep in your closet, black tie is recommended. Scarves and goggles optional.
Where:
Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo
333 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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February 6th, 2015 at 9:30 am
When it’s time to pop the question, Santa Barbara has the answer. The seaside city is known for its white-sand beaches and lovely architectural settings, but there are lots of other places in town to become betrothed amid the beauty of it all. Here are some suggestions to get the heart(s) racing.
Franceschi Park and House
The house isn’t much to look at, but the panoramic views are stunning. In this 40-acre city park 800 feet above sea level rests a dilapidated mansion surrounded by what was once one of the finest gardens in California. Built by Italian immigrant and horticulturist Francesco Franceschi in 1893, it was the first home of the Southern California Acclimatizing Society, a group dedicated to botanical study and plant cultivation. The gardens and house have long lost their original glory, but the spectacular views of the city and Pacific Ocean are as OMG-worthy as ever, especially at sunset.
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