TV Santa Barbara (TVSB) has produced an hour-long video program for Summer Solstice Celebration Inc. as part of TVSB’s 2021 Give Forward Program.
The free, in-person program premieres 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 26 at the Arlington Theatre. The show will also air at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 27 on KEYT, Channel 3, and on TVSB’s community access channels 17 and 71, along with their YouTube platform.
“We are so excited to premiere the Virtual Solstice State Street Parade film showcasing so many creative and talented local members of our community at the beautiful and historic Arlington Theatre,” said Robin Elander, executive director of the Summer Solstice Celebration.
“This offering, as well as the additional exhibits and events around Santa Barbara, have kept the spirit and joy of Solstice alive during these two unprecedented years,” Elander said.
The film is a culmination of two months of taping around town and at the Creative Arts Workshop, which serves as the hub for the annual Summer Solstice celebration. The video includes community submissions, vignettes, playful ensembles, dancing, music, interviews, and numerous artistic performances.
It is a family event and all guests are invited to come in costume and meet the artists afterwards in the Arlington courtyard.
“This was an inspiring project to work on as TV Santa Barbara continues to support our local festivals during these unprecedented times,” said Erik Davis, TVSB executive director. “This film is a creative, fun and colorful celebration of Santa Barbara and Summer Solstice that I know the whole community will enjoy in person or on television.”
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged; visit www.solsticeparade.com for more information.
“We would not have been able to do this without the support and professional team at TVSB that captured the moments,” said Elander. “We are so thankful for all TV Santa Barbara has done to help bring our community together despite all odds for the 47th annual Summer Solstice Celebration.”
TV Santa Barbara is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that operates community access television channels 17 and 71. With studios at 329 S. Salinas St., TVSB provides members access to video production equipment and electronic media resources to facilitate public dialogue, free speech, and participatory democracy.