December 10th, 2014 at 10:00 am
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What:
The Santa Barbara Festival Ballet is celebrating its 40th Anniversary Season of the Nutcracker at the Arlington with three performances Dec. 13-14. The show features more than 70 local dancers and a live orchestra. If your family has yet to see Clara’s holiday adventure come to life, this is the show for you.
Where:
Arlington Theatre
1317 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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December 9th, 2014 at 2:00 pm
What:
Join members of our family and enjoy some great wines for an even greater cause. We’ll be pouring some of our finest wines and feature a raffle. At the end of the day, Grassini Family Vineyards will match 100 percent of the day’s tasting fees and raffle tickets, and donate it to Fairview Gardens Center for Urban Agriculture.
Where:
Grassini Family Vineyards Tasting Room
6 El Paseo
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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December 4th, 2014 at 4:00 pm
What:
Join Melissa Costello, celebrity chef and author, as she creates some healthy holiday dishes that are still tasty and traditional. With innovative ways to replace the high fat content found in so many holiday foods, these delectable and healthy versions will satisfy the discriminating palates of even the pickiest guests.
Where:
Santa Barbara Public Market
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December 3rd, 2014 at 4:00 pm
What:
Discover the annual Folk & Tribal Arts Marketplace, the largest folk-art show in Southern California. Join nearly 30 vendors offering their wares of baskets, décor, ethnographic art, furniture, jewelry, pottery, rugs, sculpture and more representing more than 50 countries. Regardless if you are shopping for a gift or adding to your collection or “just because,” shop around the world without leaving the comfort of Southern California and find truly unique whimsical, practical and exotic treasures.
Where:
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta Del Sol Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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December 3rd, 2014 at 2:00 pm
What:
Celebrate the holiday season with an annual favorite of sparkling wines and cheeses. With tastings of three sparkling wines, a Prosecco from Italy, a Cap Classique from South Africa and a French Champagne — each paired with two cheeses — your holiday season will kick off right!
Where:
C’est Cheese, 825 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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