Events In & Around the 805

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EVENTS IN & AROUND THE 805

By Heidi Dvorak

Alan Cumming

11/13

11/25 — 12/23

Here’s an Idea:

On November 11, join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 and the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation to honor those who have served our country at a VETERANS DAY CEREMONY at the Santa Barbara Cemetery. The ceremony features a flyover by the Color Squadron, presentations by the UCSB Color Guard, Gold Coast Pipe & Drum Band, David Gonzales and the Santa Barbara Choral Society, the Prime Time Band, and guest speakers; pcvf.org. Through November 5 ADAM BELT: WISH YOU WERE HERE Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art. Simple and minimal, the work of this artist is suggestive of forces at work in the universe, giving viewers reason to ponder the possible convergence of science, environment, spirituality, and art; westmont.edu.

November 11–12 GARAGISTE WINE FESTIVAL Paso Robles Fairgrounds and Event Center and Pavilion on the Lake, Atascadero. It’s tasting nirvana at this congregation of 50-plus microproduction winemakers showing off more than 200 varieties of vino. Activities include a Rare & Reserve kickoff event, a syrah seminar, and a grand tasting; garagistefestival.com.

November 12 RIDE FOR THE RED Red Cross Headquarters, Camarillo. The Pacific Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross hosts three rides—100 miles, 65 miles, and 30 miles—all of which traverse scenic areas of Ventura County. Proceeds support the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces; redcross. org/rideforthered.

November 13 ALAN CUMMING IS NOT ACTING HIS AGE Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo. The multitalented 57-year-old stars in a new cabaret show of story and song that explores all the perks—Botox, gravity’s downward pull, and death—of aging; calpolyarts.org.

November 13 DECK THE HALLS WITH DISNEY Bank of America Performing Arts Center Thousand Oaks. Everyone can take part in this evening featuring a cappella singing sensation DCappella as they perform songs from Moana, Encanto, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Frozen, and other popular Disney movies; bapacthousandoaks.com.

November 16 BAGS, BLING, & BUBBLY Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks. This champagne luncheon fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County goes all-out with black-tie ushers, live and silent auctions, and opportunities to shop for vintage and designer bags; bbsvc.org. November 18–20 ATASCADERO FALL FESTIVAL Sunken Gardens. Show support for the Charles Paddock Zoo at this fundraiser featuring live music on three stages, beer tastings from 15 breweries, carnival rides and games, a street fair with arts and crafts vendors, and a battle of teenage bands; visitatascadero.com.

November 18–20 SANTA BARBARA ANTIQUE DECORATIVE ARTS & VINTAGE SHOW Earl Warren Showgrounds. Holiday shopping is a joy at this immense congregation of vendors selling furniture, dishware, clothing, jewelry, art, statuary, clocks, pottery, books, and more. sbantiqueshow.com.

November 19 SPOTLIGHT ON STYLE FASHION SHOW Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. One of Ventura County’s longest-running fashion charity events returns to benefit Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families’ programs. The midday affair features a runway fashion show of designer selections, as well as lunch and boutique shopping experiences; casapacifica.org.

November 25–December 23 CAMBRIA CHRISTMAS MARKET Cambria Pines Lodge. Two million lights illuminate this spectacular German-themed vendor market that showcases handmade gifts and imported German goods. Take a train ride, snap a picture with Santa, and relax in the biergarten while enjoying live music, local beer, glühwein and international cuisine; cambriachristmasmarket.com.

November 28 A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS The Granada, Santa Barbara. Magical Hostess Lucy Darling presides over an evening of breathtaking cirque artists as they show off their talents, accompanied by holiday music performed live. It’s a merry treat that’s perfect for the entire family; granadasb.org. 