The University of California Santa Barbara announced on May 26, 2016 that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations grant winner. David Low (pictured below), a professor in UCSB’s Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, will pursue an innovative global health and development research project titled “Strategy for development of enteric pathogen-specific phage”. Low’s research… Continue Reading
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art plays a critical role in the local community by offering educational programs and connecting residents and visitors to truly amazing works of art. Recently, the museum kicked off a major renovation project that includes the launch of the Imagine More campaign, an ambitious fundraising initiative that will provide for… Continue Reading
This October, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art will introduce visitors to the photographs of major artists in Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, and Cuba through its new exhibition Looking In, Looking Out: Latin American Photography. The 47 works that comprise the exhibition, pulled from the museum’s permanent collection, were chosen to reflect the unique and… Continue Reading
For more than six decades, Music Academy of the West has trained some of the world’s best musicians through its intensive courses of study that include private lessons, masterclasses, and opportunities for public performance. Acceptance into the program requires a demanding audition encompassing several different pieces of various styles. At present, Music Academy of the… Continue Reading
In January 2016, 10 students from Music Academy of the West will travel to New York City for the New York Philharmonic Global Academy Fellowship Program. Now in its second year, this program offers these students the opportunity to train beside top Philharmonic musicians as they prepare for their own careers. While more than 60… Continue Reading
Hospice of Santa Barbara provides a wide range of services not just for individuals facing terminal and chronic illness, but also for their families. Many of the programs at the organization focus on the needs of children as they struggle with the impending or recent passing of a loved one. About 20 percent of children… Continue Reading
In July, Lotusland celebrated its namesake flower at its annual LotusFest, which drew nearly 200 individuals to the historic garden. Lotuses bloom primarily in July, but changes in weather and blooming patterns can make predicting the actual date rather tricky. Once lotuses bloom, the flower only lasts for two or three days. LotusFest allows members… Continue Reading
The end of summer is an extremely beautiful time to visit Ganna Walska’s Lotusland in Santa Barbara. At this time of year, several unique flowers begin to bloom, such as Aloe mitriformis, which comes from South Africa. While the plant is a succulent that grows along the ground, it produces bright coral-colored flowers that bloom… Continue Reading