SANTA BARBARA BOWL
Each October, Pianos on State, turns Santa Barbara into a living, impromptu musical stage with group performances, guest artists, and spontaneous sing-alongs. The 7th annual Pianos on State runs October 13-24, 2016, coinciding with the New Noise Music Conference.
Twelve pianos decorated by local artists can be found on State Street as well as one piano in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone, and an eclectically decorated piano on permanent display at the Santa Barbara Airport. Amateur, professionals, and public musicians alike are invited to sit down for impromptu play, musical exploration, and group performances morning, afternoon, and evening throughout the two weekends (10 am – 10 pm).
The first week’s schedule of performances includes:
October 15, Piano at Marshalls, 900 State Street
3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m: Anastasia
7:00 p.m. to 7:20 p.m: Thomas Everest
7:20 p.m. to 7:30 p.m: Elena Everest
October 16, Piano at Marshalls, 900 State Street
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Anastasia
Pianos on State is a collaborative project that strives to provide arts exposure for all ages to the people of Santa Barbara. The organizations involved are committed to enhancing the cultural vibrancy of our creative communities throughout Santa Barbara County. Thank you to the following partners who make this project possible: City of Santa Barbara, Downtown Santa Barbara, New Noise Music Foundation, Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative and the Community Arts Workshop, Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation, Santa Barbara County Arts Commission, Santa Barbara Education Foundation, and local business partners such as Art Essentials, Jared’s Moving, and others.
