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SUMMARY:SBMM Presents Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan Read Cronin
DESCRIPTION:Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Presents\nPlay: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan Read Cronin \n On View August 13 – November 29\, 2026\nA playful\, story-rich exhibition exploring the breadth of human emotion through bronze\, silhouettes\, and poetry \nSBMM is delighted to present Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan (Susie) Read Cronin\, on view August 13 through November 29\, 2026. With humor and imagination at its heart\, Play invites visitors to experience the full spectrum of human feeling through Cronin’s allegorical bronze sculptures — alongside her silhouettes and poetry. \nCronin’s pieces are imaginative and disarmingly joyful: small scenes that feel like fables\, visual puns that reward a second look\, and characters that seem to carry on secret conversations. Cronin takes the word “play” literally\, as she plays with words\, scale\, perspective and sometimes danger. While the work often begins in laughter\, it doesn’t stay on the surface. Play explores tenderness\, longing\, mischief\, vulnerability\, and wonder — reminding us that imagination and play can be both a refuge and a way of discovering the truth. \nIn her own words\, Cronin calls her work “figurative and narrative\,” grounded in gesture and emotion. Her titles unlock new layers of meaning across sculpture and text. Play invites us to slow down\, look closer\, and rediscover the simple joy of being human. \nBronze has a long and distinguished relationship with maritime history. For centuries\, it has been valued for its strength\, beauty\, and resilience\, appearing in tools\, trade goods\, ship fittings\, and other objects shaped by life at sea. At the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum\, bronze resonates not only as a historic material\, but also as one deeply tied to craftsmanship\, exploration\, and endurance. \nIn Play\, Susan Read Cronin reimagines this storied medium through sculptures that are imaginative\, lyrical\, and unexpectedly expressive. Her work offers a contemporary perspective on bronze\, transforming a material long associated with utility and permanence into one of wit\, emotion\, and wonder. In doing so\, the exhibition creates a thoughtful bridge between maritime legacy and artistic invention. \nAs an added bonus\, for those of you who have always longed to understand how a bronze sculpture is made\, part of the show explains and simplifies the lost wax bronze casting process. \nExhibition Details \nExhibition: Play: Bronze Sculptures and Other Stuff by Susan (Susie) Read Cronin\nDates: August 13 – November 29\, 2026\nLocation: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum\, 113 Harbor Way\, Suite 190\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93109\nHours: Open daily\, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nAdmission: Included with museum admission (SBMM members free). \n \nAbout the Artist \nSusan (Susie) Read Cronin is a sculptor\, writer\, and multidisciplinary artist known for bronze sculptures that blend craft with playfulness and narrative charm. Educated at The Madeira School\, she earned a B.A. in English from Williams College and studied with sculptors Jane B. Armstrong and Walter Matia. After many years working in Vermont\, Cronin relocated full-time to Santa Barbara in 2016. Her work has been exhibited widely\, including solo shows across Vermont\, New York City\, Denver\, and California\, and her exhibition Fables\, Foibles\, and Fairy Tales has traveled to 18 museums and other venues around the country. \n\nWatch the video
URL:https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/play-susan-read-cronin/
LOCATION:Santa Barbara Maritime Museum\, 113 Harbor Way\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93109\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Art Exhibits
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SUMMARY:From Local Waters to Global Change: Protecting our Ocean and Planet
DESCRIPTION:Join the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum on Thursday\, November 12th\, for an evening with The Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area\, ClientEarth USA and The Redford Center.\nEnjoy a thought-provoking panel exploring the health of our oceans and hear how our panelists are working to protect and advocate for marine life. The Redford Center will be showing an exclusive segment from the film A Life Illuminated\, and the Santa Barbara Channel Whale Heritage Area will also screen a clip from their new film Whales in a Changing Ocean. After the panel\, join us for a sunset reception with light bites\, drinks and live music outside of the museum overlooking the harbor. \nEvent Details:\nDate: Thursday\, November 12th\, 2026\nTiming: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Doors at 5:30pm)\nVenue: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum at 113 Harbor Way\, Suite 190 \nPlease RSVP by November 6th \nTickets: $10 for SBMM members and $15 for the general public. For reservations\, email reservations@sbmm.org\, or call (805) 456-8750. \nRegister Today \n 
URL:https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/whale-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Santa Barbara Maritime Museum\, 113 Harbor Way\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93109\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events
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SUMMARY:Welcome Author Will Sofrin for a New Look at the Extraordinary Legacy of USCGC Eagle
DESCRIPTION:Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Welcomes Author Will Sofrin for a New Look at the Extraordinary Legacy of USCGC Eagle\nNovember Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series explores the evolution of America’s Tall Ship—from captured war prize to Coast Guard flagship\, training vessel\, and international ambassador\nSBMM welcomes Santa Barbara author\, designer\, and sailor Will Sofrin back to its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday\, November 19\, 2026\, at 7:00 p.m. for a newly developed presentation exploring the remarkable evolution of USCGC Eagle: America’s Ambassador and the role the legendary vessel continues to play in shaping generations of U.S. Coast Guard leaders. SBMM members are invited to a pre-lecture reception from 6:15–6:45 p.m.\nTickets: Free for Navigators Circle members\, $10 for SBMM members\, $20 for the general public\, and $5 for students and educators with valid school ID or email. For reservations\, visit sbmm.org\, email reservations@sbmm.org\, or call (805) 456-8750. \nRegister Today \nSofrin first spoke about Eagle at SBMM in 2024. That presentation ultimately helped inspire his newest book\, USCG Cutter Eagle: The Legacy of the Coast Guard’s Flagship\, published by Lyons Press in June 2026. Copies of Sofrin’s books will be available for purchase at the museum during the event.\nHis November return to SBMM will offer audiences a significantly expanded perspective. Rather than focusing primarily on the Coast Guard’s early history in California\, Sofrin will trace the evolution of the service alongside the extraordinary transformation of Eagle—from her beginnings in prewar Germany to her nearly eight decades as the flagship of the United States Coast Guard. \nFrom Horst Wessel to America’s Tall Ship\nBuilt at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg\, Germany\, and launched in 1936 as Horst Wessel\, the three-masted barque began life as a sail-training vessel for Nazi Germany. Following World War II\, the ship was taken by the United States as a war reparation and commissioned into the U.S. Coast Guard in 1946 as Eagle.\nWhat followed was one of the most remarkable transformations in modern maritime history. \nOver the ensuing decades\, Eagle became far more than a sailing vessel. Today\, she serves as the Coast Guard’s flagship\, a working classroom at sea\, a platform for international diplomacy\, and an enduring symbol of seamanship\, service\, and leadership. \nLearning to Lead at Sea\nAt 295 feet long with more than 23\,000 square feet of sail\, Eagle provides Coast Guard Academy cadets and officer candidates with an immersive environment unlike anything found in a traditional classroom.\nUnder sail\, cadets learn navigation\, ship handling\, teamwork\, discipline\, and leadership while confronting the physical and mental demands of life at sea. Working aloft in the rigging\, standing watch\, handling lines\, navigating changing weather\, and operating as part of a ship’s company require young officers to learn quickly how individual actions affect the entire crew.\nFor Sofrin\, that is central to understanding why Eagle remains relevant in the modern Coast Guard.\nHis presentation will examine not only how the vessel has changed during her long career\, but why a sailing ship built nearly a century ago continues to play such an important role in preparing future Coast Guard officers. \nA Firsthand Perspective\nSofrin brings an unusual perspective to the story. Having been a licensed captain\, professional sailor\, and wooden boat shipwright\, he has logged more than 30\,000 blue-water miles and has spent his career immersed in many aspects of the maritime industry.\nHe has been invited aboard Eagle as a captain’s guest for multiple training exercises in the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans\, giving him the opportunity to experience firsthand the ship\, her crew\, and the demanding environment in which Coast Guard cadets learn.\nThose experiences became part of a much larger journey of research that culminated in USCG Cutter Eagle: The Legacy of the Coast Guard’s Flagship. The book traces Eagle’s history through the experiences of the cadets\, officers\, commanders\, and crews who have sailed aboard her and examines how the vessel evolved from a captured ship of war into an American symbol of leadership and international engagement.\nSofrin is also the author of All Hands on Deck: A Modern-Day High Seas Adventure to the Far Side of the World and his forthcoming book\, Hands On: Build Skills\, Gain Experience\, and Create Opportunities That Matter\, set to be published in March 2027. He has also contributed to numerous publications\, including Classic Boat Magazine\, Cruising World\, and Yachting World.\n“Eagle is much more than a historic ship\,” said Sofrin. “She is a living laboratory where generations of young Coast Guard officers have learned what it means to lead\, work as a team\, and meet challenges at sea. Her transformation and continued relevance make her story unlike that of any other vessel.”\nGuests will also have an opportunity to purchase Sofrin’s books at the event. \nEvent Details\nMaritime Distinguished Speaker Series\nWill Sofrin: USCGC Eagle America’s Ambassador\nThursday\, November 19\, 2026\n7:00 p.m.\nSanta Barbara Maritime Museum\n113 Harbor Way\, Santa Barbara \nThe Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series is sponsored by Marie L Morrisroe
URL:https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/welcome-author-will-sofrin-for-a-new-look-at-the-extraordinary-legacy-of-uscgc-eagle/
LOCATION:Santa Barbara Maritime Museum\, 113 Harbor Way\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93109\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Distinguished Speaker Series
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SUMMARY:SBMM Presents Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey — A Powerful New Exhibition by Chuck Graham
DESCRIPTION:SBMM Presents Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey — A Powerful New Exhibition by Chuck Graham\nWritten excerpts and photography document an epic coastal passage from Mendocino to the Santa Barbara Channel Islands\nSBMM is proud to present Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey\, a moving new exhibition by acclaimed writer\, photographer\, and sea kayaker Chuck Graham. Featuring striking photographs and written excerpts from Graham’s experiences navigating the Pacific coastline — from Mendocino to the Santa Barbara Channel and the Channel Islands — the exhibition invites visitors into a world where the ocean’s vastness is both awe-inspiring and humbling\, and where endurance\, adaptation\, and curiosity become essential tools for survival. \nOn view December 10\, 2026 through March 28\, 2027\, Man at Sea is more than a travelogue. It is an intimate portrait of vulnerability and willpower\, told through moments of glassy calm and sudden chaos—storms\, wind\, high seas\, and the raw unpredictability that defines life on the water. The exhibition explores the timeless maritime theme at its core: the ocean’s immense scale and power compared to the relatively small\, fragile human body—yet also the remarkable human capacity to persevere. \n“Man at sea is a phrase that carries real weight\,” said Graham. “Out there\, you’re reminded quickly that you’re not in control—nature is. And that’s the point. The ocean strips things down to what matters: awareness\, humility\, resilience\, and gratitude.” \nA Journey Measured in Miles—and Meaning\nThrough Graham’s lens and prose\, visitors follow a coastal journey shaped by exposure and elemental intensity. The work confronts essential questions that rise with every swell and gust:\n● What does it mean to be alive — human — vulnerable?\n● What is our purpose in a vast universe — especially when the horizon feels endless? \nRather than answering these questions outright\, Graham’s exhibition holds them up like a compass—inviting each viewer to reflect on their own relationship to risk\, wonder\, solitude\, and the natural world. \n“Chuck’s work captures something profoundly maritime: the moment you realize you’re both small and connected\,” said Director of Collections and Exhibits/Curator Emily Falke. “His photographs and writing bring visitors face-to-face with the ocean’s scale and beauty\, while also revealing the human spirit that keeps returning to the water — again and again.” \nWords and Images\, Side by Side\nWhat makes Man at Sea uniquely immersive is its pairing of written excerpts with photography—a dialogue between what the eye sees and what the mind wrestles with offshore. The images offer vivid evidence of place: open water\, rugged shoreline\, shifting weather\, and the long rhythm of miles. The text offers the internal tide: thought\, uncertainty\, presence\, fear\, resolve\, and the quiet revelations that arrive only when you are far from shore.\nTogether\, they create a gallery experience that feels like stepping into a moving expedition—one driven not only by distance\, but by the hunger to understand what lies beyond the next headland\, and within ourselves. \nExhibition Details\nExhibition: Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey — Chuck Graham\nLocation: Santa Barbara Maritime Museum\, 113 Harbor Way\, Suite 190\, Santa Barbara\, CA 93109\nOn View: Dec 10\, 2026 – Mar 28\, 2027\nMuseum Hours: Daily 10-5 p.m.\nAdmission: Included with museum admission (SBMM members free).\n________________________________________ \nAbout the Artist: Chuck Graham\nChuck Graham is a writer\, photographer\, and lifelong ocean adventurer whose work is rooted in the lived experience of coastal exploration. Known for his vivid storytelling and deep respect for wild places\, Graham documents the intersections of nature\, endurance\, and the human search for meaning—often from the narrow\, intimate perspective of a sea kayak. \nMedia Contact:\nHeather Behrens\nSanta Barbara Maritime Museum\nPhone: (805) 456-8751\nEmail: hbehrens@sbmm.org
URL:https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/man-at-sea-chuck-graham/
LOCATION:Santa Barbara Maritime Museum\, 113 Harbor Way\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93109\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Art Exhibits
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SUMMARY:All Aboard for the Holidays: Festival of Trains Rolls into Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
DESCRIPTION:Beloved community tradition finds a new home at SBMM December 12–13\, 2026 \nAll aboard for a beloved holiday tradition! The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) will welcome the Holiday Festival of Trains for a special two-day celebration on Saturday and Sunday\, December 12 and 13\, 2026\, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. \nFor more than 30 years\, local resident and private collector Dave Halbeisen has shared his remarkable model train collection with the Santa Barbara community\, transforming the holiday season into a miniature world of locomotives\, snowy landscapes\, colorful characters\, and nostalgia.\nLong hosted at the Goleta Valley Library\, the Holiday Festival of Trains is moving to the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum this year\, where SBMM is proud to provide a new home for this treasured community tradition and help keep the trains running for a new generation of families. \n“We are delighted to welcome Dave and the Holiday Festival of Trains to the museum\,” said Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Dean Noble. “So many local families have wonderful memories of seeing these trains over the years. We love the idea of helping continue that tradition while introducing it to new audiences here at the harbor.” \nVisitors will enjoy a sampling of Halbeisen’s extensive collection\, with multiple trains chugging along the tracks through festive scenes filled with miniature people\, buildings\, animals\, and winter landscapes. The display includes Lionel Standard and three-rail O-Gauge trains\, with pieces spanning eras from prewar Lionel to more modern trains and accessories. \nPart of the magic has always been watching the trains come to life. Halbeisen’s collection combines craftsmanship\, engineering\, history\, and play\, offering longtime train enthusiasts plenty to appreciate while giving younger visitors the chance to experience the wonder of model railroading firsthand. \nOver the decades\, the Festival of Trains has become much more than a model train display. It has brought families\, friends\, collectors\, and curious visitors together around the timeless appeal of trains during the holiday season. \nIts new setting at SBMM also offers a fitting connection. Railroads and ships have long been part of the larger story of transportation\, commerce\, engineering\, and the movement of people and goods. Hosting the Festival of Trains gives museum visitors another opportunity to explore the creativity and ingenuity behind the machines that have connected communities for generations. \nWhether the Festival of Trains is already part of your family’s holiday tradition or this will be your first visit\, SBMM invites guests of all ages to come experience the miniature magic. Admission is free for visitors who mention “Trains” at the front kiosk. \nEvent Details\nHoliday Festival of Trains\nSaturday & Sunday\, December 12–13\, 2026\n10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.\nSanta Barbara Maritime Museum\n113 Harbor Way\nSanta Barbara\, CA\nFREE admission for visitors who mention “Trains” at the front kiosk
URL:https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/holidays-festival-of-trains/
CATEGORIES:All Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270121T190000
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SUMMARY:SBMM Welcomes Chuck Graham for a Photographic Journey by Kayak
DESCRIPTION:SBMM Welcomes Chuck Graham for a Photographic Journey by Kayak\n“From the Kayak\, and Through the Lens” explores three decades of photographing California’s wild coast from the water\nSBMM will welcome writer\, photographer\, and longtime kayaker Chuck Graham for the January installment of its Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday\, January 21\, 2027\, at 7:00 p.m. SBMM members are invited to a pre-lecture reception from 6:15–6:45 p.m. \nTickets: Free for Navigators Circle members\, $10 for SBMM members\, $20 for the general public\, and $5 for students and educators with valid school ID or email.\nFor reservations\, click below\, email reservations@sbmm.org\, or call (805) 456-8750. \nRegister Today \nGraham will present “From the Kayak\, and Through the Lens: A Photographic Journey with Paddle in Hand\,” sharing stories and images from three decades spent photographing the Channel Islands and other wild landscapes from the seat of a kayak. \nFor Graham\, the kayak has become far more than a means of transportation. It is a way to reach places inaccessible on foot or by larger boats\, move quietly through sensitive environments\, and photograph wildlife and coastal landscapes from an intimate\, sea-level perspective. \n“The Channel Islands National Park was and has been the testing ground for accessing places not attainable on foot or even by boat\,” Graham said. “A kayak has given me the ability to paddle into all those nooks and crannies.” \nDuring the presentation\, Graham will explore how his sit-on-top kayak allows him to move among shorebirds\, sea and river otters\, pinnipeds\, dramatic seascapes\, and island landscapes while keeping his camera equipment close at hand. His photographic journeys have taken him from the Lost Coast to the northern Channel Islands\, as well as onto rivers and lakes throughout California. \nOver the years\, Graham has learned to work with the natural elements rather than against them. Wind\, currents\, tides\, swell\, and even kelp can help hold a kayak in position or allow him to drift quietly into the right place at the right moment. \nHis photographs reveal not only the beauty of these environments\, but also the patience\, adaptability\, and awareness required to capture fleeting encounters in the wild.\nGraham is a freelance writer and photographer based in Carpinteria\, California. He has photographed and written about Channel Islands National Park for 30 years and has led kayak tours at the islands for nearly 25 years. \nHis work has appeared in publications including Backpacker\, Men’s Journal\, National Geographic\, BBC Wildlife Magazine\, The Surfer’s Journal\, High Country News\, Outdoor California\, Westways\, and Natural History. He also writes the monthly column Unpredictable Wilderness for the Coastal View News. \nGraham is the author of the award-winning book Carrizo Plain: Where the Mountains Meet the Grasslands. His most recent book\, Paddling into a Natural Balance: Stories of Kayaking and Conservation around Channel Islands National Park\, chronicles his personal paddling journeys around the islands alongside the recovery of plants and wildlife within one of North America’s least visited national parks. \nVisitors can also experience Graham’s photography in Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey\, on view December 10\, 2026–March 28\, 2027\, in the art gallery on SBMM’s mezzanine. The exhibition brings together photographs and firsthand stories from Graham’s years exploring California’s coast and Channel Islands by kayak\, offering another perspective on the landscapes\, wildlife\, and moments that have shaped his work. \nThe January program offers audiences a chance to see California’s coast and Channel Islands from a perspective few experience firsthand—low on the water\, paddle in hand\, camera ready\, and attuned to the constantly changing conditions of the sea. \nEvent Details\nMaritime Distinguished Speaker Series\nChuck Graham: “From the Kayak\, and Through the Lens: A Photographic Journey with Paddle in Hand”\nThursday\, January 21\, 2027 | 7:00 p.m.\nSanta Barbara Maritime Museum\n113 Harbor Way\, Santa Barbara \nMost individuals attending the lecture will be able to find seats on the main floor. When overflow seating becomes necessary due to larger than normal attendance\, guests are invited to view the lecture from the museum’s Munger Theater. All lecture seating is first come\, first served. SBMM members are invited to enjoy a pre-lecture reception from 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.\, which provides early access to the event. Learn more about becoming a member. \nThe Maritime Distinguished Speaker Series is sponsored by Marie L Morrisroe.
URL:https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/sbmm-welcomes-chuck-graham-for-a-photographic-journey-by-kayak/
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SUMMARY:San Ignacio Lagoon Grey Whale Charters Premium Tent Camp
DESCRIPTION:Take a Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure\nJoin Us for the San Ignacio Lagoon Whale Trip\nPremium Tent Camp\, February 26 – March 1\, 2027\nSan Ignacio Lagoon\, is nestled halfway down the Baja\, Mexico coast. A magical place\, the lagoon is one of the rare places on Earth where you can experience the thrill of petting whales and their playful calves. Late February is the perfect time to visit\, as the curious calves are preparing for their journey to the Bering Sea. This unforgettable adventure promises fun for all ages\, making it an ideal family getaway or a memorable vacation with friends. \nTimed for peak activity\, when calves are strong and playful\, this trip offers rare\, up-close encounters from small boats (pangas) guided by local fishermen. We’ll meet in Cabo San Lucas and take a chartered flight to a remote\, beachfront eco-camp featuring cozy\, heated tents with private bathrooms\, fresh meals\, and a lounge tent. \nRead more here or make a reservation by emailing Ed Stetson at Ed@StetsonDiving.com. Know before you go. \nWatch a short video provided by Monte Rook. \nExperience world-class whale encounters while supporting SBMM’s mission. Space is very limited—don’t miss this magical journey! \nPartial proceeds from the outing benefit SBMM.
URL:https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/san-ignacio-lagoon-grey-whale-charters-premium-tent-camp/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270305T170000
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SUMMARY:Love Boat: Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:SBMM’s annual fundraiser will take place March 5\, 2027 with guests enjoying refreshing cocktails and a delightful dinner.  This delightful event is reminiscent of the classic Love Boat experience. A highlight of the festivities is the accompanying Online Auction\, which opens to the broader community and features exclusive experiences\, luxury getaways\, and one-of-a-kind maritime-inspired items. The auction extends the excitement beyond the event itself\, giving supporters near and far the opportunity to participate while helping raise essential funds that support SBMM’s exhibits\, youth education programs\, and ongoing efforts to preserve and share Santa Barbara’s rich maritime heritage. \nAll aboard for adventure\, community\, and impact. Let’s set sail—together. \nSeeking Donations for the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum \nThe Santa Barbara Maritime Museum celebrates the stories\, people\, artifacts\, and experiences that connect our community to the Santa Barbara Channel and the sea. We are currently seeking donations for our fundraising efforts\, including unique experiences\, travel packages\, dining opportunities\, artwork\, handcrafted goods\, coastal adventures\, maritime-inspired items\, and other one-of-a-kind offerings. Your contribution helps support SBMM’s exhibitions\, educational programs\, and community engagement while introducing our supporters to some of the Central Coast’s most inspiring businesses\, makers\, and destinations. \nFor questions\, please contact SBMM Director of Development Emily Duncan by calling (805) 456-8744 or emailing eduncan@sbmm.org.
URL:https://sbmm.org/santa-barbara-event/love-boat-annual-gala/
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