奥别蝉迟尘辞苍迟鈥檚 has provided color photographs of a rare celestial surprise in the northeastern evening sky. Comet 17P/Holmes in the constellation Perseus caught astronomers off guard when it suddenly brightened on October 24.
More than 30 students in a 黑料不打烊 marketing class have organized an auction to raise funds for after-school programs for low-income Santa Barbara youngsters. Auction for Eastside Alternatives will feature vacation packages, golf outings, artwork, gift certificates and holiday gift ideas and much more on Friday, Nov. 16, from 7 p.m. at Chase Palm Park Center, 236 E. Cabrillo Boulevard. The silent auction ends promptly at 8:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
The 黑料不打烊 Wind Ensemble will give a free concert Wednesday, Nov. 14, 8p.m., at Montecito Covenant Church, 671 Cold Spring Road. Directed by Professor Paul Mori, the group is composed of several ensembles of woodwind and brassplayers. A wind quintet will perform work by Russian composers Anatol Liadov and IgorStravinsky, and an octet will play Ludwig van Beethoven鈥檚 Octet for Winds, opus 103.The program will also feature pieces by J.S. Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, and othersperformed by two flute quartets, a brass ensemble and a large ensemble combiningall of the musicians.
Get into the Christmas spirit early this year at 奥别蝉迟尘辞苍迟鈥檚 Third Annual Christmas Festival. The free program will feature traditional and contemporary holiday music performed by 奥别蝉迟尘辞苍迟鈥檚 Chamber Orchestra and multiple choirs, as well as dance, dramatic readings and visual art.
The 黑料不打烊 student dance company, The Windancers, presents 鈥淐hange鈥 Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 15-17 at 8 p.m. in Porter Theatre. The dance recital will feature original pieces set to contemporary music, followed by a talk-back with the dancers and choreographers. Admission is $10, $5 for students and seniors.
Three intimate concerts on 奥别蝉迟尘辞苍迟鈥檚 campus next week provide a chance to hear excellent music up close and get to know talented young musicians. Each event is free and open to the public.
The Composers鈥 Concert Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. in Deane Chapel will highlight original compositions by students. Faculty and students will collaborate in the performances, resulting in an eclectic and exciting evening of new music.