THE ITALIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION OF SANTA BARBARA and the ITALIAN-AMERICAN BOOT CLUB OF SANTA BARBARA are proud to present the recital of  JAN DE KLOE Guitar  Biography Jan de Kloe adopted Belgium as his home country after a youth in The Netherlands. He studied at Conservatoires of Brussels and Liège and performed as a soloist in various European countries, Canada and the USA. Additional guitar technique and interpretation studies followed in summer courses with Julian Bream, Turibio Read more [...]

BUONE FESTE (Happy Holidays)! As the 2012 Holiday Season is fast approaching, Circolo Italiano is delighted to announce our 2012  Festa di Natale. This year the Festa will be much more exciting.  A delicious 4-course Italian dinner and  live music will make this event memorable.  For our enjoyment, the Montecito Jazz Project will provide traditional music perfect for the planned after-dinner dancing.  So,  put on your holiday best, your dancing shoes and join us for a fun and festive Read more [...]

Circolo Italiano presents: Ciao, Amici -  Once again, Circolo goes to the Opera! Please join us for our first Matinee all’Opera (Afternoon at the Opera) to see Madama Butterfly, a story of love, betrayal and sacrifice at the sound of Puccini’s unforgettable music and melodious arias. And it is offered to you as a package: first, a delicious champagne-buffet lunch at La Cumbre Country Club, then the opera at the Granada Theater. Here are the details: Date:       Sunday, November 4th, Read more [...]