Photo by Robert Bernstein Santa Barbara Solstice Celebration lit up the longest night of the year on Saturday, December 20, as hundreds of glowing revelers gathered for our second annual Let It Glow Lighted Costume Street Party. Community members joined Solstice, the Brasscals, Fishbon, and friends for an evening of music, movement, and illumination along State Street Special light projections by Jon Smith of The Environment Makers transformed the 700 block of State Street ac

Monday, December 15, Solstice is supporting longtime friend and local hero Laura Knight, owner of Pascucci, by inviting our community to dine out with friends. The beloved State Street restaurant is closing its doors in February 2026 after 32 years. Laura has been a dedicated supporter of Solstice including serving on the  Board of Directors for 25 years. Her partnership with Solstice began in 2000 with the launch of Celebrity Dine Outs for Solstice , which quickly became a s

Theatrical street theater is a big part of the Solstice Parade. Above: Waitresses from Claudia Bratton’s "Space Diner" are part of an entourage of aliens. The Summer Solstice Celebration has been awarded a grant from the Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts, providing significant support for the organization’s Artists-in-Residence program, the expansion of its Junior Artist Program, and the continued evolution of the Pass the Hat Ensemble. The Junior Artist Program Honors L

Thursday, November 5th, at the Santa Barbara Public Library, downtown branch , Solstice Celebration presented a "preview" launch  of The BIGGEST Little Elephant Parade! . The exhibition featured 12 painted mini-elephant sculptures , along with several early entries from local artists  that showcased how community members can get involved. The exhibition runs through the end of November  and will continue to grow as more artists join the herd . Dana Yarger, US Representative