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'Casa Cantina' FUNdraiser Returns to Casa de la Guerra

Fiesta festivities take place at the Casa de la Guerra as part of Casa Cantina.

Casa Cantina
August 1 & 2, Noon to Midnight
August 3 & 4, Noon to 1am
Casa de la Guerra, 15 E. De la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara, CA
$3 before 6pm includes 1 FREE drink
$5 after 6pm (No Free Drink)
FREE for Trust Members
Drinks: $5

Celebrate Fiesta where it all began as the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation presents the 6th annual Casa Cantina in the Courtyard of the historic Casa de la Guerra. Part of the annual Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebration, from Wednesday, August 1 to Saturday, August 4 locals and visitors alike are invited to relax, sip a cold drink, and celebrate at the home of Fiesta, the Casa de la Guerra.

Featuring beer, margaritas, and wine, Casa Cantina is situated across the street from De la Guerra Plaza in the heart of downtown’s Fiesta activities. This year’s entertainment includes the return of Spencer the Gardener (Wed, Aug 1 at 9pm), Vientos del Sur (Thurs, Aug 2 at 9pm), and Somos Son (Fri, Aug 3 & Sat, Aug 4 at 9pm). $3 admission includes one FREE drink before 6pm. After 6pm admission is $5 and does not include a drink. 21 years of age and over after 6pm. All proceeds benefit the continuing restoration of Casa de la Guerra and El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, birthplace of Santa Barbara.

Sponsored in part by Pacific Beverage, KTYD 99.9, Slushers of Santa Barbara, Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Jordano’s, Santa Barbara Olive Company, and Plaza Liquor.

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2nd Annual Tapas, Vino y Arte set for September 29

Tapas, Vino y Arte
Saturday, September 29
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Santa Barbara Presidio Research Center
215 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA
$: $100 *$75 Tax-Deductible

Join us for a celebration of the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation at its beautiful new Presidio Research Center with Tapas, Vino y Arte 2007. Featuring wine from some of the area’s finest wineries, tapas from flavorful local restaurants and art from some of Santa Barbara’s premiere artists. Celebrate with us as we unveil the new Santa Barbara Presidio Research Center at this festive Fall event in the historic Presidio District in downtown Santa Barbara.

Featuring food from Fresco at the Beach, The (805) Deli, The Taj Cafe, Panino, Pascucci, Three Pickles and more...

Wine from Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, Bridlewood Estate Winery, Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyard, Buttonwood Farm Winery, Firestone Vineyard, Fiddlehead Cellars, Foxen Vineyard, Bedford Thompson Winery, McKeon-Phillips Winery and more...

Artwork by Camille Dellar, Holli Harmon, Larry Iwerks, Lori Lenz, Jerilynne Nibbe, Jeremy Harper, Blair Harper, Cree Mann, Jamee Aubrey, Deborah Ferguson, John Rowbottam, Margaret Nadeau, Judy Nienow, Warner Nienow, Thomas Mann, Lizabeth Madal, B.J. Stapen, Kim Snyder, Lynn Weber, and Pedro De La Cruz.

Exterior image of what is now the Santa Barbara Presidio Research Center circa 1940s. Image courtesy of S.B. Historical Museum (Gledhill) Library.

In addition, the Trust will also unveil the new Santa Barbara Presidio Research Center. This historic 1920s Spanish-Colonial Revival building was home to the Santa Barbara School of the Arts from 1927 to 1938, as well as the Adult Education Program of the Santa Barbara School District until 1981. Using original blueprints the Trust has restored the building to its original appearance—including the restoration of original doors, windows and hardware, re-roofing of the building using many of the original tiles, and restoring the building to its original color. The Research Center will house all Trust curatorial and research collections, making many items readily available to the public for the first time. The collections document and reflect the peoples who have lived in the Santa Barbara Presidio neighborhood since the eighteenth century.

Save the date in your calendar and be sure to look for your invitation in the mail! For more information about this event please call Jared Brach in the Development Department at (805) 966-1279 or visit www.sbthp.org

Volunteer Spotlight on Rachel Samson

Former Trust curatorial intern Rachel Samson poses in front of the Trust's "Bridges of Santa Barbara County" exhibit on display at the Lompoc Museum.

Rachel Samson began her internship in the curatorial department in September 2006. On her first day she demonstrated her willingness to jump right in and drove to Lompoc with curator Anne Petersen to help install the “Bridges of Santa Barbara County” exhibit. After learning basic collections management procedures, she worked with Petersen to accession all incoming objects and attack a project backlog that included rehousing a series of paintings.  Rachel also served as curatorial assistant on the Trust’s “Forged in Iron” exhibit, and celebrated her last day at the Trust at the exhibit’s opening reception on May 30.

Rachel completed her BA in English at UCSB and pursued an internship at the Trust to gain experience in the museum field. She is now enjoying a challenging marketing internship at Curatorial Assistance Traveling Exhibitions in Pasadena, and she is entertaining several great job opportunities in art galleries around the Los Angeles area. Everyone at the Trust wishes her the best of luck.

For more information on volunteer or internship opportunities with the Trust CLICK HERE

Keeping up with Los Soldados

The Anza Trail in San Juan Bautista was re-dedicated on Saturday, June 16, 2007. Central participants in the celebration were the Soldiers of the Royal Presidio of Santa Bárbara (Soldados del Reál Presidio de Santa Bárbara). Los Soldados brought the Anza Trail to life as they marched a mile from San Juan Bautista State Park to the Anza Trail head where they stood at attention throughout the dedication. As the ceremony came to an end members of Los Soldados lined up in formation and fired their rifles for the crowd of Spanish Colonial history enthusiasts. For more on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail CLICK HERE

Los Soldados is chartered to authentically portray the Spanish presidial soldier by means of reenactments of military drill, use of period costumes, role playing, and research into period history. Los Soldados re-enact the soldiers, civilians and their families as they lived at the Presidio of Santa Barbara in the period of time following the founding of the presidio in 1782. Uniforms, weapons, clothing, and equipment are as authentic as possible, utilizing antiques or reproductions. Los Soldados participate in numerous historic events every year. To learn more about Los Soldados CLICK HERE

Gift Shop Highlight

Now in our museum shop is the wonderful new book "Silent-Era Filmmaking in Santa Barbara" by Robert S. Birchard. Award-winning film editor and historian Robert S. Birchard compiled 200 vintage images for the book which examines the film industry in Santa Barbara from 1912 to 1920. The book features portraits and bios of dozens of early actors and directors associated with Flying A Studio in Santa Barbara. Available at El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park gift shop for $19.99.

For more information call Gift Shop Manager Joan Stewart at (805) 965-0093. Stop by and pick up your copy today!

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Mail: P.O. Box 388, Santa Barbara, CA 93102
Phone: 805.965.0093
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