The Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA) has announced the lineup for its signature event, the 24th Annual LIVE Art & Wine Tour, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30.
The evening begins with check-in at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, 136 E. De la Guerra St., where attendees will receive a commemorative wine glass, plate, and a map highlighting the evening’s tasting locations.
As DSBIA’s main fundraiser, proceeds from the LIVE Art & Wine Tour support the revitalization of downtown and initiatives including the Vacant Window Beautification Program, 1st Thursday Art Walk, downtown art installations, and enhanced maintenance and security, according to organizers.
The Tour, 5:30-8 p.m. offers a stroll through downtown as venues transform into pop-up galleries and tasting rooms, DSBIA said.
Participating venues include Jeff Shelton Architect Studio, Drift Ocaso, Silver Wines, Thrifty Beaches, SuperMoss, and Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design Studio.
Wines and signature bites from local restaurants will be offered and live art experiences will be in progress.
Then meet back at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum for the Final Party, 7:30-9:30 p.m., for more local bites, spirit tastings, a silent auction, and live music from The Groove Collective.
This is a 21+ event. Tickets are limited and all-inclusive of food and drink. Tickets can be purchased here.
Participating venues: Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Jeff Shelton Architect Studio, Drift Ocaso, Silver Wines, Thrifty Beaches, SuperMoss, Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design Studio.
Artists & Activities: Jeff Shelton, Eric Saint Georges, Derek Harrison, John Baran, Kate Maddaloni, Typewriter Poetics by Simon Kiefer & Karenina Manpearl, Carey Caulfield, Danielle Renée Art, Alexander Cobos – Soul Sucker Ceramics, Randy Person – Personal Ceramics, and The Groove Collective.
Culinary participants: Opal restaurant + Bar, Dusk, Fresco at the Market, Crepería El Chisme, Finch & Fork, Poke House, Santa Barbara Pizza House, The Copper, Mony’s, Montecito Gourmet, Buena Onda, Colombini Bakery, Menchaca Chocolates, and Elubia’s Kitchen.
Participating wineries: Silver Wines, Barbieri & Kempe Wines, CrossHatch Winery, Mazette Wines, Buscador Wine, Press Gang Cellars, Alma Rosa Winery, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, The Brander Vineyard, Ken Brown Wines, Buttonwood Winery, Kleemeier Wines, Carr Winery, Barieau Wines, Giessinger Winery & Cidery, Sapien Wine, and Koehler Winery.
Other beverage participants: Glasrose Farm, Institution Ale, and Sol Wave Water.

