La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture
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S.B. Central Library
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Date & Time
Sun, Apr 12 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Address (map)
40 E Anapamu St
Venue (website)
S.B. Central Library
La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture is a multi-day celebration (April 10-12) bringing the sights, sounds, and flavors of Italy to the heart of Santa Barbara, on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza. Join us for a day-time market followed by an free afternoon concert in the Faulkner Main Gallery featuring renowned musicians. Throughout the festival, partnering local Italian restaurants in downtown Santa Barbara will be offering a special authentic dish at their location. Please refer to the brochure map distributed at the event to discover and visit them. For detailed information about the festival visit, lapiazza.life
Sunday Program:
La Piazza Market | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Michael Towbes Library Plaza: Artisans, regional specialties, and Italian-inspired goods.
Children’s Pasta-Making Workshop | 1:00-2:00 PM | Michael Towbes Library Plaza: Hands-on fresh pasta making experience for kids. – While supplies and space last.
Closing Concert: Dolce Swing | 3:00-4:00 PM | Faulkner Gallery
Closing Concert Program:
Claude Bolling | Suite for Flute and Jazz PIano Trio | performed by: Tommaso Benciolini, Flute, Antonio Artese West Coast Trio, Antonio Artese, piano, Luca Alemanno, bass, Mark Ferber, drums
Mediterranean Groove | performed by: Antonio Artese, piano, Luca Alemanno, bass, Mark Ferber, drums
La Piazza Market Vendors:
Cafe Ortega
Pasa Santina
Colombini Bakery
Luretik Oil
Bindi
bUONgUSTO
Hi-Fi Pizza Pi
Woodstock Farina
