Arts & Lectures is pleased to travel to unique and significant architectural environments to celebrate the experience of music. We will present world-class artists in three distinguished Santa Barbara buildings.

Sunday, October 3
Juilliard String Quartet

Bertram G. Goodhue, architect

Restored in keeping with Goodhue’s original design, the clubhouse incorporates decorations typical of the Spanish Churrigueresque that the architect also employed in his designs for Balboa Park in San Diego. An intimate setting for a concert by a brilliant quartet. »

Saturday, December 4
The Tallis Scholars

Arthur B. Benton, architect

An excellent example of early 20th century, California Craftsman style architecture in the Bay Region Tradition. This church features a beautiful combination of redwood shingle and stone. It will provide an inspiring setting for The Tallis Scholars’ vocal artistry. »

Saturday, May 21
Edgar Meyer

Barton Myers, architect

The spectacular canyon setting in the Montecito foothills is matched by this elegant “warehouse” in the tradition of Eames’ and early Myers’ work, featuring steel, glazed garage doors and cascading pools. A unique site for the one-of-a-kind artistry of Edgar Meyer. »

UCSB Arts & Lectures’ Chamber Music in Historic Sites series is licensed in Santa Barbara by an agreement with Chamber Music in Historic Sites®—a nationally licensed series, Dr. MaryAnn Bonino, founder and president. Warm thanks to Christine Palmer and members of the board of the Pearl Chase Society for their support and guidance in this undertaking and to KCBX for its sponsorship.