Montecito Social Calendar: November

fall charity events

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• the Dream foundation

  • Dreamland Gala (November 18, 5:30pm – 12am @ The ritz carlton Bacara)

Extraordinary fundraiser event in support of the Dream Foundation. The Gala's itinerary consists of special guest speakers, entertainment, and much more.

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• The rhythmic arts project

  • TRAP's 20th anniversary benefit concert

This annual benefit concert is put on by the Rhythmic Arts Project, a foundation that works to educate individuals with disabilities through a rhythmic-based curriculum.

It's a beautiful night for the #DreamlandGala.

A post shared by Dream Foundation (@dream_foundation) on Nov 5, 2016 at 6:31pm PDT

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Fall Festivities 

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• Thanksgiving + Kids

  • Fall Zoo Camp (November 20-24 @ Santa Barbara Zoo

    Traditional Zoo Camp available for kids ages 3-12. Half day and full day options offered.

  • Thanksgiving Day Pumpkin Smash (November 23, 10am - 3:30pm @ SB Zoo)

Spend time with the SB Zoo animals as they eat and play with their very own pumpkins and other fall treats.

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• Sailing into november

  • November’s Full Moon Sailing Cruise (November 3, 5:30pm – 7pm @ SB Harbor Way #13)

    Hop aboard the Sunset Kidd for a gorgeous cruise in celebration of November's Full Moon!

More cruises available online.

Magical SeaTime! #may #fullmoon #sailing #sunsetkidd #santabarbara photo skills by @parmawellness

A post shared by Sunset Kidd Sailing (@sunsetkiddsailing) on May 4, 2015 at 6:19pm PDT

Reggie's been working hard on carving his jack-o-lantern this year! #santabarbarazoo #halloween #pumpkincarving #cockatoo

A post shared by Santa Barbara Zoo (@santabarbarazoo) on Oct 28, 2016 at 12:36pm PDT

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• Thursday Night Fall Movies (@ Fess Parker Wine Country Inn)

  • November 2: ThE Man From Snowy River

  • November 9: True Grit

  • November 16: Davy Crockett

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Fall Eats

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Out of the park flavors at the 2017 Chowder Fest Cookoff! Plus lots of beer, wine and music from Spencer The Gardner Band. Nov. 5 from 1-4pm at the Fess Parker Double Tree Resort. Visit link in bio to purchase tickets! #chowderfest2017 #foodandhomemagazine #santabarbara

A post shared by Food & Home Magazine (@foodhomemag_sb) on Oct 28, 2017 at 11:48am PDT

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• Celebrity chef dinner

  • James Beard Foundation’s Celebrity Chef Tour Dinner (November 17, 7 – 11pm @ The Reagan Room at the Fess Parker)

This exquisite event offers a multi-course dinner, wine pairings, and more, bringing the James Beard House culinary experience to our very own Santa Barbara.

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• experience santa barbara wine

  • 2017 Harvest Lunch and Grape Stomp (November 4, 12 - 2pm @ Margerum Wine Company)

Experience grape stomping at the Margerum Estate Vineyard alongside a lovely lunch catered by Valle Fresh.

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• Restaurant Openings

  • Frankland's Crab & Co.

    Frankland's Crab & Co. is coming to Montecito! The Montecito Inn is welcoming Chef Phillip Frankland Lee's delicious seafood dishes right to Coast Village Road.

  • coming soon to coast village plaza!

    • Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro
    • Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar

Signage up at the Montecito Inn! . . . . . . . . #dropflavornotbombs #montecito #montecitoinn #losangeles #santabarbara #scratchbarandkitchen #scratchbar #franklandscrabandco #margaritassnacks #margaritasicedcream #seafood #hotel #hospitality #foodnetwork #luxury #pinkyup #cheers #congrats #celebrate #news #bestbakerinamerica

A post shared by Frankland's Crab & Co. (@franklandscrabandcompany) on Sep 29, 2017 at 11:36am PDT

• fall fests

  • 8th annual santa barbara chowder fest (november 5, 1 - 4pm @ the fess parker resort)

    Spend the afternoon tasting the best chowder and drinks provided by local chefs, wineries, and brewers. Proceeds benefit the Legal Aid Foundation.

  • 3rd annual ramenfest (november 12, 12 - 4pm @ outpost at the goodland hotel)

Come taste the most delicious ramen in the area and vote on this year's best dish. Proceeds benefit the No Kid Hungry foundation.

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We're kicking off the #Chicago stop on our cross-country #JBFTasteAmerica tour with a flavor-packed reception featuring dishes like Sweet Potato–Miso Tortoloni with Shaved Matsutake Mushrooms and Spruce destined for Kombu Dashi by @chefazimmerman of Chicago's Sepia and Proxi 🌱 Don't forget to check out our stories 👆🏻 for more BTS action! (📷: @enorthkelly)

A post shared by James Beard Foundation (@beardfoundation) on Oct 27, 2017 at 4:36pm PDT

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Get ready 👍 @khaokaengsb is menu testing for their opening in spring of 2018 on Coast Village Road In Montectio. Thai BBQ Pork Jowl with Sticky Rice 🍚 Many more dishes to come #emptybowlnoodlebar #eatemptybowlgourmetnoodlebar #khaokaengsb #thaifood #comfortfood Follow @khaokaengsb instagram 👌

A post shared by Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar🍜 (@emptybowlnoodle) on Oct 26, 2017 at 11:15am PDT

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fall arts

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• local artisans

  • Findings Market (November 11, 11am – 6pm @ The Waterline, santa barbara)

Enjoy a beautifully curated pop-up experience compiled of local brands, artisans, and other creatives.
 

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• Creatives + wine connoisseurs 

  • Paint in the vineyard at Kalyra winery (november 11, 11am - 1:30pm @ the vineyard at kalyra winery)

Sit back, sip, and relax as you paint at the Kalyra Winery vineyard in Santa Ynez. All skill levels welcome.

What a great Earth Day with @gypsystudiosart --the world is a bit more beautiful with this newly created art:) #gypsystudioart #paintinthevineyard #art #create #earthday #awildandpleasantplace #iwinetasting

A post shared by Kalyra Winery (@kalyrawinery) on Apr 22, 2017 at 3:52pm PDT

1 4 D A Y S until our next market with the @guildedtable in Santa Barbara! Saturday, 11/11 • 11-6pm | Shop and support local brands for the holidays and discover over 30 artisans and creatives from SB, Ventura, Carpenteria, Ojai, LA and beyond. Stay tuned for a list of all the brands heading to FM next month! We're also excited to welcome back some of our favorite music acts including @lesbrambles from 1-3pm and @skinandbonesmusic from 3-5pm. We'll also be in some great company with @topatopabrewingco @lamadogtaproom @foxwineco and the @thenooksb 🍺🍔🍷AND we'll be having a raffle filled with great prizes - 100% of the proceeds will go to @theyoungandbrave 💛 Stay tuned for more details and exciting announcements to follow next week!!

A post shared by FINDINGS MARKET (@findingsmarket) on Oct 29, 2017 at 9:21am PDT

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• museum activities

  • sketching in the galleries (november 16, 5:30 - 6:30pm @ Santa barbara museum of art

    All skill levels welcome!

  • currated cocktails (november 2, 7 - 9pm @museum of contemporary art santa barbara)

Happy hour includes signature cocktails, music, art activities, and more.

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Montecito: Best Elementary Schools in California

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Top schools in montecito, california

more than just a vacation destination

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