BOOK BITES . . . Light Reading + Event Cook Books for Summer . . .
 
State of California published a great book of artichoke recipes we found at the Artichoke Festival this month. Great new recipe ideas for artichoke lovers. Dennis Roy Patrick published a great novel on Santa Ynez that I am currently reading and love. Easy reading and an interesting look at life on the ranch. ___________________________________________________________________
2024 FIESTA SANTA BARBARA NEWS . . . 
TABLAO DEL MUSEO Viva! - Project Fiesta Centennial! Perfect Prelude to 100th Celebration of Old Spanish Days Fiesta
by Bonnie Carroll
The Tablao Del Museo held at Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 East De La Guerra Street, is an event looked forward to by Santa Barbara Historical Museum Society members, Fiesta Board members, and a bevy of local residents who adore Flamenco dance and this special evening leading up to the Old Spanish Days Fiesta'100th anniversary year was no exception.
The 2024 museum gathering of Old Spanish Days Fiesta board members,  museum members and invited guests mingled and sipped glasses of pre-performance wine in the courtyard while savoring tapas and sweet trays, where attendees were joyfully sharing their  excitement to once again have the opportunity to experience Tablao Del Museo, especially just prior to the Old Spanish Days Fiesta's Centennial. 2024 El Presidente Brian Schwabecher shared that this event is always a favorite of locals who have a genuine love of Old Spanish Days Fiesta and its history. After hearing just a few exciting details on the upcoming Old Spanish Days La Fiesta Pequena program from Past Presidente Director Rhonda Henderson I will be rushing to the Old Mission to save myself a seat.
Dacia Harwood, Director of the Santa Barbara Historical Museum opened  the program with Tablo Del Museo introductions and a few words on Viva! the current exhibition which opened July 13 to run through November 1, 2024, featuring a historic journey through Old Spanish Days Fiesta from 1924-2024 showcasing historic posters, photographs, documents, costumes from the Museum's extensive collection and a film of an early parade. The exhibit is open 12-5 Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Also open 12-8 pm on Thursday with performances that evening from 5:30-6:30 pm. Admission is free.
Maria 'La Chacha' Bermudez, one of the most renowned flamenco artists of our time who was named "Ambassador of Flamenco" by her adopted home of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain in 2022 was the Artistic Director for the evening. The performers of Tablao Del Museo included Jose Cortes, Pepele Mendez, Diego "El Negro" Alvarez, Melissa Cruz, Carlos Menchaca, Alex Jordan, Kambiz Pakan, Talia Vestal along with members of the Flamenco! Santa Barbara, a non-profit dedicated to bringing authentic experiences to our community through performances, outreach, live music, and tuition assistance, and was presented in collaboration with Santa Barbara Historical Museum.
The performances were so inspiring and are always a love affair between the performers and the attentive audience, including this local Flamenco devotee. I was also very pleased to see our 2023 Spirit of Fiesta Jack Harwood, son of Dacia and Reilly Harwood performing again with Flamenco! Santa Barbara.
Many thanks to all! It was a beautiful evening at the museum, filled with amazing Old Spanish Days Fiesta History, fabulous Flamenco dancing and music beneath a gorgeous full moon, and an enjoyable time with friends. It's understandable why everyone looks forward with great anticipation to Tablo Del Museo at Santa Barbara Historical Museum. For Viva! exhibition information visit sbhistoricalmuseum.org. For Old Spanish Days Fiesta schedule visit: www.sbfiesta.org.
___________________________________________________________________ 2024 FIESTA SANTA BARBARA NEWS . . . OLD SPANISH DAYS FIESTS SUNDAY JULY 28 - AUGUST 4, 2024
100 YEARS OF FIESTA SANTA BARBARA
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VIVA! La Fiesta
_____________________________________________________ CHUMASH MUSEUM UPDATES . . . 
Chumash Museum will be opening soon. Look for information here for opening dates. The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians’ Culture Department is preparing to host two important community events this October: the 27th Annual Chumash Intertribal Powwow, and the 18th Annual Santa Ynez Chumash Culture Day. Both events will be returning to the corner of Highway 246 and Meadowvale Road in Santa Ynez, and you can learn more in the features below. In museum news, the conservation programs developed between our architectural partners at Jones and Jones and the tribe’s Sustainability team continue to garner attention. In addition to our U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Silver certification and Sustainable Innovation Award for water conservation programs, the California Nature Art Museum recognized the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians last month at its annual Wilderness Spirit Awards for the outstanding sustainability practices implemented both here at the Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center and throughout Chumash Enterprises. We are honored to be recognized for our efforts as we continue this important tradition of environmental stewardship for the Santa Ynez Chumash community. ≈ ≈ ≈ _____________________________________________________________ SYMPHONY NEWS . . . 
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