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SANTA BARBARA ARTISANS619-A State StreetEnjoy an evening of mingling with our local artisans while you do your holiday shopping. Watch and sample as Ivan & Polly Pelly of Ivan Bar create a batch of their delicious nutrition bars. What a treat! We're pleased to provide a venue for local artisans to share their gifts with Santa Barbara and the world.

MISA & MARTIN GALLERY619 State StreetMisa & Martin Gallery presents a carefully curated selection of contemporary art featuring emerging through mid-career artists. Gallery artists include: A.L.E.S. Misa Art, Barbara Bouman Jay, Christopher Jeffries, Kaleo, Jim Martin, Jeff Overlie, and Michael Haber.

HOTEL SANTA BARBARA533 State Street, 805-957-9300It’s a Very Merry 1st Thursday! Celebrate the holiday season with performances by the Adelfos Ensemble choral group as they sing traditional Christmas carols and selections from their upcoming concert in our decorated lobby. Sample local wines by Sanford Winery and Mediterranean bites from Mezza Thyme.

SBCAST513 Garden Street, 805-450-3799SBCAST continues its four-month-long exhibition series featuring a different Santa Barbara-based modern architecture studio each month. Next in line for December is Ferguson Ettinger Architects, with a site-specific exploration of the creative process within the studio (6:00 - 10:00 pm). Gallery Hours: Open 12:00 - 4:00 pm, 1st & 2nd weekend of December.

CAROLYN GLASOE BAILEY FOUNDATION AT HOTEL INDIGO SANTA BARBARA121 State StreetThe Gallery at Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara will host a lobby chat and reception with exhibiting artists in XANADU. Cassandria Blackmore and Ruth Pastine will join Frederick Janka, Executive Director of the Carolyn Glasoe Bailey Foundation, for a conversation about their practices and themes explored in the exhibition.

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THE YES STORE101 Paseo Nuevo, next to Nordstrom, 805-966-9777The Yes Store is a seasonal pop-up of artists who come together each holiday season to offer handmade one-of-a-kind gifts for holiday shoppers. Join us throughout the Holiday Season as we present the finest of local artisans-- A Santa Barbara Holiday tradition since 1968.

TE AMO ESTATE & FINE JEWELRY 811 State Street, 805-845-7558Te Amo Presents Igor Bijan. A local plane air and still life artist a native of Ukraine Igor has resided in Santa Barbara for 18 years. Igor paints strictly in real life not from photograph. Igor style is l ively color ful and impressionistic he paints and all mediums, come meet Igor.

SILENT NIGHT SILENT DISCOPaseo Nuevo Center Court, 5:30-7:30pmBring the family to the freshly renovated Paseo Nuevo for Silent Night, a silent disco dance party! Wear your ugliest sweater and be prepared to dance and sing-a-long to DJ’s playing songs through headphones! Headphones will be provided. It will be a magical night with dancing Santa and snowfall shows at 6:00 pm & 7:00 pm.

JAMIE SLONE WINES23 East De la Guerra Street, 805-560-6555Sophie Paolino is a photographer and painter who graduated from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Her style blends those two mediums and is inspired by dance, shape, and color.

136 East De la Guerra Street, 805-966-1601The museum invites you to explore our Edward Borein Gallery, while listening to guitarist Tony Ybarra. Plus, enjoy wine and a special shopping n i g ht w i t h exc l u s i ve d i s co u nt s in the museum store on local products and books.

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SANTA BARBARA TROMBONE SOCIETY Marshalls Patio, 900 State Street, 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Enjoy a magical holiday evening beginning with a musical p e r fo r m a n ce by t h e S a n t a B a r b a r a Tro m b o n e S o c i e t y (5:00-6:30 pm). SBTS is an alliance of trombone players from throughout Santa Barbara County and includes music educators and their students, including SBCC, Westmont College, and UCSB, as well as community members of all ages. The group plays music for ANY occasion, with a massive library of tunes.

SANTA BARBARA REVELS Marshalls Patio, 900 State Street, 6:30 – 8:00 PM

S a nt a B a r b a ra R e ve l s t h e n p re s e nt s a p re v i e w o f Th e Christmas Revels: A Venetian Celebration of the Winter S o l s t i c e ( 6 : 3 0 - 8 : 0 0 p m ) . T h i s y e a r ’s s h o w i s s e t i n Renaissance Italy and features beloved, traditional melodies, l i v e l y d a n c e s a n d c o m m e d i a d e l l ’a r t e ! T h e C h r i s t m a s Revels is a joyous theatrical celebration, an exciting and heartwarming entertainment experience for the entire family. Performances are December 21st & 22nd at the Lobero Theatre.

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CELADON HOUSE 1224 State StreetJoin us for a special evening this 1st

T h u r s d a y - C e l a d o n H o u s e w i l l be showcasing the ‘Ar t of Giving.’

RAYMOND JAMES1216 State Street, 5th Floor in the Granada Building, 805-730-3350Get a jump on Holiday shopping or just enjoy the art! We are pleased to feature 5 local artists: Rosemarie Gebhart, Beverley Jackson, Kara Crisp, Susan Tibbles & Tony Askew. And in the spirit of giving, please bring a toy to add to our Toys for Tots box!!

THE GRANADA THEATRE 1214 State StreetCome get into the holiday spirit at ‘Tree at The G’. Have your photo taken with Santa in front of our beautifully decorated tree and join us for some holiday tunes with the Jazz Bellz trio. Kick off the season in style!

YULIYA LENNON ART STUDIO1213 State Street, Suite H, 805-886-2655Join us this 1st Thursday and enjoy an open night at the studio of a local oil painter, Yuliya Lennon.

10 WEST GALLERY10 West Anapamu Street, 805-770-7711So Far So Fast: Named after a piece in the show by John Sollom, the title reflects today’s world of rapid change that influences our societal psyche in so many ways. Iben G. Vestergaard, Karin Aggeler, Rick Doehring, Penny Arntz, Mary Neville, Patrick McGinnis, John Sollom, Daniel Linz, Patrick Hall.

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EARLY CALIFORNIA ANTIQUES1331 State Street, 805-837-8735Featuring still life oil paintings by Various listed Artists. Over 50 to choose from. Spanish Colonial 18th century to Mid Century Modern Andres Aldrin, Ejnar Hansen, Eygene Montgomery, David Segal, Frederick Schafer, Mabel Sumerlin, Walt Peregoy, Clark Provins, Paulina Lincoln and many others. Special Holiday Prices to cheer up any room this season. Noel refreshments served.

SBIFF’S SANTA BARBARA FILMMAKER SCREENING SERIESSBIFF Education Center, 1330 State StreetThis month we will be showing Michael Love’s BREAKTHROUGH: THE SNOWY PLOVER AND THE OIL SPILL. During the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill, biologist Cristina Sandoval educated the clean-up crew in how to protect the Western Snowy Plover. Showtimes are 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30. Runtime: 8 minutes

SANTA BARBARA FINE ART1324 State Street, Suite J, 805-845-4270V i e w t h e l a t e s t e x h i b i t i o n “From The Mountains To The Sea” featuring paintings by Arturo Tello, R i c h a r d S c h l o s s , M a r s h a B u r t t , John Wullbrandt, Carrie Givens and many others.

SANTA BARBARA ART WORKS28 East Victoria StreetGive the gift of local art this Holiday! Shop for original paintings, ceramics, and jewelry. Purchases will support the creativity and professional growth of 20 exhibiting artists with disabilities. Live music by the Traveling Hurtados, craft cocktails served by Goleta Red Distilling Co., and desserts by The Little Things Bakery.

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1st Thursday is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara. On the first Thursday of each month, participating galleries and cultural art venues are open from 5-8 pm offering the public free access to art in a fun and social environment. In addition, State Street comes alive with performances and interactive exhibits.

We Need Your CooperationA number of venues are providing alcohol for your

enjoyment this evening. In order to continue to offer this benefit we must ask that you follow some simple rules:

You must be 21 to drink on the tour. Please be prepared to show I.D.

Please consume alcohol ONLY inside the galleries and venues.

You may NOT travel between venues with any alcohol in your glass.

We reserve the right to

refuse service to anyone.

Use this Passport as a guide to all 1st Thursday destinations. All venues are open to the public 5-8 pm.

Additional cultural venues are on the back of this passport.

PerformancesParticipating Venues

Downtown Santa Barbara27-B East de la Guerra StreetSanta Barbara, CA 93101(805) 962-2098

For more information or to receive future 1st Thursday

programming by email, contact:

April@DowntownSB.org

WWW.DOWNTOWNSB.ORG

11 West Anapamu Street, 805-570-9863Join us for something BIG happening in the courtyard, presented by Lotusland Board of Trustees in collaboration with Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery. View the exquisite mural artistry of Colette Cosentino that once graced the perimeter of Lotusland’s Japanese Garden during its renovation. Outdoor Gallery & Sale begins at 1:00 pm, Reception from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Art sale proceeds benefit Lotusland. Special thanks to Core Power Yoga, Draughtsmen Aleworks, Armada Wine & Beer Merchant, Buena Onda Empanadas, SIMA Management.

SULLIVAN GOSS – AN AMERICAN GALLERY11 East Anapamu Street, 805-730-1460J o i n u s f o r o p e n i n g r e c e p t i o n o f o u r 1 1 t h A n n u a l 1 0 0 G r a n d exhibition - 100 Works for $1000 or Less. It is our biggest party of the year, and it's a great chance for new and old collectors alike to get works by beloved artists just in time for the holidays.

CHANNING PEAKE GALLERY105 East Anapamu Street, 1st FloorStop by to view Wit and Whimsy: S e l e c t i o n s f r o m t h e C o l l e c t i o n o f M i c h a e l a n d N a n c y G i f f o r d , a n exhibition showcasing a variety of contemporary works in mixed media by local artists. Artist Simon Kiefer will pop-up a vintage typewriter (4:00 - 6:00 pm) as part of his Public Typewriters Project.

FAULKNER GALLERY 40 East Anapamu Street, in the SB Public LibraryThe Santa Barbara Art Association's Hol iday Show is in the main and s ide gal ler ies exhibit ing diverse original artwork by some o f i t s 5 3 5 m e m b e r s fo r s a l e at $400 or less that would make wonderful gifts. Reception will include music by the Dixie Daddys!

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SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART1130 State Street, 805-963-4364Opera Santa Barbara performs in the Museum galleries at 5:30 pm, followed by the Santa Barbara Quire of Voyces at 6:30 pm! Then, enjoy art-making activities in the Family Resource Center until 7:30 pm and the galleries until 8:00 pm. FREE!

GALLERY 113 1114 State Street, La Arcada Court #8, 805-965-6611Santa Barbara Ar t Associat ion members exhibit their art here. Gail Lucas is the Artist of the Month displaying plein air paintings of her favorite places in Santa Barbara. The featured artists for December are Carol Roullard, Julianne Martin, Nancy Hull, Michael Heffner, Michael Marzolla, Darlene Roker, and Carol Dixon.

WATERHOUSE GALLERY1114 State Street, La Arcada Court #9, 805-962-8885The Gallery is going on its 35th year and 28 years in La Arcada Courtyard. It features artwork from some of today ’s finest nationally-known painters. Southwest Art Magazine recognized Diane & Ralph Waterhouse among “10 Prominent People” in the Fine Art Business. Live art demo by Ralph Waterhouse (5:45 pm).

BELLA ROSA GALLERIES 1103-A State Street, 805-966-1707Local artist Dan LeVin's Lonely Hearts ( h a n d - c u t p l a y i n g c a r d s ) s h o w continues! Along with a collection of Edward Borein prints starting at just $250. Indulge in our special holiday cider to benefit the Breast Cancer Resource Center.

WALTER CLAUDIO STUDIO 11 West Figueroa StreetA Painter + Two Sculptors Art can be subjective, especially when combined with other art. At Walter Claudio Salon, we have three unique artists collaborating for a special 1st Thursday event: a painter (Peter Horjus), sculptor (Marilyn McRae), and a hair sculptor team. Join us for a little wine, a lot of art and even more community.

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OPPI’Z BISTRO & NATURAL PIZZA1026 State Street, 805-770-7390Botanical illustration is the art of depicting the form, color, and details of plant species, frequently in watercolor paintings. Stop by OPPI’Z and explore THE BOTANICAL PRINTS FROM THE OPPI’Z COLLECTION, original prints from the XVIII–XIX c. Enjoy the magnificent botanical prints alongside a delicious Aperol spritz* and tasty bites (*available exclusively for 1st Thursday)!!

GLENN DALLAS GALLERY927 State StreetGlenn Dallas Gallery invites the community to write their hopes, dreams and prayers on what is possibly California’s largest dream catcher. This community project has traveled globally and will be at Glenn Dallas for the holiday season.

SLINGSHOT GALLERY220 West Canon Perdido Street, 805-770-3878Celebrate the season with the S l i n g S h o t g a n g ! R e f l e c t i o n s : Creativity, K indness, Gratitude features the angelic ar t of Jeff Working. Absolute best place to shop for cards, jewelry, ceramics and one of a kind gifts. Enjoy our truly inspired affordable art with a glass of Ojai Vineyard wine.

GUARANTEED RATE809 De La Vina Street, 805-335-8753Come enjoy a tropical holiday with local artists, live steel drums and sea glass inspired ornament making. Featured artists: Sylvie Rich, Ann Wirtz, Mark Flick and John Baran. Sylvie’s acrylic/oil landscapes illuminate beauty, movement and depth in the natural world. Ann creates colorful, watercolor paintings with playful styles. Mark’s work is street art inspired originals on wood panels. John’s photography is extraordinary and beautiful; inspired by mother nature and adventure. Bring the family for an artful evening, tropical style. Wine & light snacks.

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927 State Street, 5:30 PMOne of Art Crawl’s original founders, Andi Garcia is a passionate warrior for Santa Barbara arts. She is the perfect person to track down hidden gems, and off-the-beaten-track locations for this curated Art Crawl. *November Only* Meet Andi at Glenn Dallas Gallery

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