POSTCARDS : TRAVEL TALES FUN SHINES AT SANTA BARBARA FESTIVAL.Byline: Judy De Loretta Special to the Daily News Let the sunshine in this weekend. And let it happen in Santa Barbara Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. . What's billed as the largest free public performance event in the country will take place in the seaside town during this weekend's 22nd annual Summer Solstice solstice (sŏl`stĭs) [Lat.,=sun stands still], in astronomy, either of the two points on the ecliptic that lie midway between the equinoxes (separated from them by an angular distance of 90°). Parade and Festival, an event that marks the longest day of the year. This year's parade, which begins at noon Saturday along State Street, will feature more than 10,000 participants - adults and children alike - in a rainbow of costumes. Their expression of summer solstice is displayed through dance, music, costumes, floats and art ensembles as they parade down State Street. `` `Hi and Low' is this year's theme,'' said Laura Golino, executive director of the celebration. ``The parade, festival and evening performance are being created around that theme.'' Under the artistic direction of solstice festival Solstice festival may refer to:
Stilts are poles, posts or pillars used to allow a person or structure to stand at a certain distance above the ground. and pogo sticks, and a large jack-in-the-box are among the sights that will come alive on the street. The annual summer solstice event evolved from humble beginnings Humble Beginnings was an American pop punk band from New Jersey. While never gaining large-scale success, many of the band's members went on to mainstream success with other outfits. in 1974 as a free-form birthday celebration for its founder, Michael Gonzales, who died in 1989. Since then, it has attracted visitors from throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , as well as Russia, Japan and Mexico. Golino said he expects approximately 80,000 spectators and participants at this year's event. In keeping with the ``Hi and Low'' theme, the parade will include giant puppets, masks, dolphins, the High Tide and Low Tide Octopus, a snail and clam ensemble, and a dancing ``brush'' ensemble creating and handing out original art. A salute to ``The Wizard of Oz'' will also be included, along with brightly colored streamers Streamers is a play by David Rabe. The last in his Vietnam War trilogy that began with The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel and Sticks and Bones , banners, carnival images, costumes and rhythmic drum sounds from around the globe. ``It is quite literally a celebration of life through art,'' Golino said. ``We invite you to become a thread in an intricate web, woven and made up of thousands of individuals, each expressing a unique idea, imagination, dream or thought. For many, it has become a catalyst, transforming dreams into pursuits, pursuits to goals, gaols to careers and even life-changing experiences.'' A live music festival is scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, also featuring crafts, food and a children's area at a Family Festival Saturday afternoon in Alameda Park Coordinates: Alameda Park located in Santa Barbara, California in the U.S., near Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens, is the location for many city-wide celebrations, including Summer Solstice[1]. , just off the parade route at State Street and Alameda Street. Face painters, mimes, clowns and activities - including giant bubble-blowing - are also part of the festival. Parade floats will also be on display. At 7 p.m. Saturday, there'll be an outdoor concert in the sunken garden at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Coordinates: The Santa Barbara County Courthouse is located at 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California. Completed in 1929, the Spanish-Moorish style building replaced the smaller Greek-Revival courthouse of the same location. , 1100 Anacapa St. The show, ``Telling the Simple Truth,'' is the finale that ends solstice day; it includes an eclectic mix of Santa Barbara artists and an appearance by Chevere, Rudy Regalado's salsa and Latin jazz Latin jazz is the general term given to music that combines rhythms from African and Latin American countries with jazz and classical harmonies from Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and United States. The two main categories of Latin Jazz are Brazilian and Afro-Cuban. big band. Additional artists include the Anacapa Singers, Taps Ltd., the Akkordion Freunde Ensemble, Santa Barbara Ensemble with Montino Bourbon and the Early Birds, and the Santa Barbara's Children's Chorus. A special tribute by a large group of singers celebrates the sun with a specially written song, ``Welcome Sun.'' The two-day event ends with the Santa Barbara Symphony's Tiny Tots concert beginning at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the courthouse. Symphony director Gisele Ben-Dor will conduct and Don Messick Donald "Don" Messick (September 7 1926 – October 24 1997) was a voice actor, one of the most prolific voice actors of the second half of the 20th century. Messick, a native of Buffalo, New York, was most famous as the voice of several Hanna-Barbera characters, , who has performed the cartoon voices of such characters as Papa Smurf, BooBoo Bear, Scooby Doo and Ranger Smith, will narrate ``Braggarty Rabbit.'' Admission to all events is free. Information: (805) 965-3396. CAPTION(S): 2 Photos Photo: (1) Fantasy comes to life on Santa Barbara's stre ets during the annual Summer Solstice Parade. (2) The sun-soaked city becomes even brighter as this sunburst figure parades down the street. |
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