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An Evening with Rick Steves: Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara on Friday, February 21, 2025

By Erik Davis | September 4, 2024

Rick Steves, the renowned public television and radio personality, and host of the beloved show “Travel with Rick Steves,” is set to grace the stage at the iconic Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara on Friday, February 21, 2025. This special event marks the 50th anniversary celebration of TV Santa Barbara, a golden milestone for our…

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Santa Barbara City Council Candidate Forums

Santa Barbara City Council Candidate Forums: Districts One and Three to be Livestreamed

By Erik Davis | August 19, 2024

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024 veteran political journalists Jerry Roberts, host of the local public affairs show Newsmakers, and Josh Molina, host of the Santa Barbara Talks podcast, in partnership with TV Santa Barbara, will moderate livestreamed debates with candidates in two Santa Barbara City Council races.   District One incumbent Alejandra Gutierrez and challenger Wendy…

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TVSB Broadens its Reach by Adding Podcast Channel

By Hollie Collins | July 25, 2024

To gear up for the grand opening of their much awaited downtown podcast studio, TV Santa Barbara has launched their own podcasting channel showcasing fresh and engaging podcasts from local talents, along with audio versions of well-established shows such as “The 805 Focus” with Cynder Sinclair. Dive into new original content like “Not If, But…

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TV Santa Barbara Launches Speaker Series, headlined by Rick Steves, to Kickoff 50th Year Anniversary

By Erik Davis | July 23, 2024

TV Santa Barbara’s 50th Anniversary Speaker Series features topics “What Makes a Podcast Successful”, “Sorting Fact from Fiction in the Misinformation Age” and will feature an Evening with Rick Steves at the Arlington on February 21, 2025. TV Santa Barbara (TVSB), the region’s nonprofit, community media access center since 1975, is proud to announce a…

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TV Santa Barbara offers a new video/podcast studio in downtown's Arts District for hourly or daily rental.

What Makes a Podcast Successful? Multimedia Presentation and Q & A with Evan Lovett

By Erik Davis | June 13, 2024

What Makes a Podcast Successful?Multimedia Presentation and Q & A with Evan LovettFriday, August 16, 2024 at 1219 State Street from 5:30 pm – 7 pm. Tickets are free for TV Santa Barbara, $20.00 per person for general admission and seating is limited to 60 people. CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS Evan Lovett is…

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TV Santa Barbara Announces Auction Items to Benefit Community Television

By Erik Davis | May 30, 2024

TV Santa Barbara’s 49th Birthday Celebration and Fundraiser on Friday, June 7 will feature the music of Glen Phillips and some just announced auction items to benefit community television. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on the following items with all proceeds supporting TV Santa Stay at the Brander Vineyard: Casa de Azul Y…

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TV Santa Barbara Announces Honorees for Celebration and Fundraiser to include Dr. Cynder Sinclair.

By Erik Davis | May 26, 2024

TV Santa Barbara is proud to recognize and honor Cynder Sinclair, Ph.D. at a Celebration and Fundraiser on Friday, June 7, 2024. Attendees can thank Dr. Sinclair for her advocacy for local nonprofit organizations and volunteer time as host of the 805Focus. Cynder is best known for her TVSB show, 805Focus, her column in Noozhawk…

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TV Santa Barbara offers a new video/podcast studio in downtown's Arts District for hourly or daily rental.

TV Santa Barbara Opens New Video/ Podcast Studio in the Heart of Downtown Santa Barbara

By Erik Davis | May 1, 2024

TV Santa Barbara is excited to announce the addition of a new video/podcast studio in Santa Barbara’s Downtown Arts District, 1219 State Street, for hourly or daily rental. The beautiful studio inside the Community Environmental Council building, provides high-quality recordings with acoustic wall panels, microphones, and a sound mixer. It includes industry standard lights, DSLR…

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Erik H. Davis Selected as Board Member for The Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara, Inc.

By Erik Davis | March 26, 2024

TV Santa Barbara’ Executive Director, Erik Hugh Davis, has been selected to become a Board member of The Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara, Inc; which is dedicated to the promotion and enhancement of the Santa Barbara Downtown District for the benefit of Santa Barbara residents and visitors. “As TV Santa Barbara opens a new video…

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Save the Date to Celebrate TV Santa Barbara’s 49th Anniversary Fundraiser: Friday, June 7, 2024

By Erik Davis | February 29, 2024

Join Us on Friday, June 7, 2024 for the TV Santa Barbara’s 49th Birthday Celebration and Fundraiser at TVSB’s New Satellite Office and Media Center, 1219 State St. Join members and supporters of community television at a fundraiser to celebrate at TV Santa Barbara’s 49th Birthday. The event will be held at 1219 State Street, Santa…

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TV Santa Barbara Sponsors Black is Beautiful Gala

By Erik Davis | February 26, 2024

TV Santa Barbara was proud to serve as a media sponsor the the 2024 Black is Beautiful Gala. The Black is Beautiful Gala and Fundraiser was held on Friday, February 23rd at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in The Grand Ballroom and raised funds for Healing Justice. The program featured local artist and performer,…

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JP Montalvo joins Board of Directors for the Alliance for Community Media West Region.

By Erik Davis | August 8, 2023

A big congratulations to JP Montalvo, a long-time producer/ Instructor at TV Santa Barbara, for being nominated and selected to the Board of Directors for ACM West. The ACM West Board is one of several ACM regions across the country working to keep media accessible to the people. “After our regional conference in Santa Barbara…

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