La Piazza: A Celebration of Italian Culture

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

Friday, April 10

3:30 pm
Opening Concert
Faulkner Gallery
An inaugural musical performance accompanied by curated projections from iconic Italian films.

Saturday Program:La Piazza Market | 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Michael Towbes Library Plaza: Artisans, regional specialties, and Italian-inspired goods.
UCSB and Chefs Cultural Seminar | 12:30-2:00 PM | Michael Towbes Library PlazaSaturday Afternoon Concert: Recomposed: Vivaldi, Verdi, and the Art of Reinvention | 3:30-4:30 PM | Faulkner Gallery
Saturday Concert Program:Max Richter - Vivaldi - The Four Seasons Recomposed | performed by: Jessica Guideri, violin & Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano
E. Krakamp - Fantasy on Traviata | performed by: Tommaso Benciolini, flute & Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano
Nino Rota - Trio | performed by: Jessica Guideri, violin & Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano

La Piazza Market Vendors:Cafe Ortega
Pasa Santina
Colombini Bakery
Luretik Oil
Bindi
bUONgUSTO
Hi-Fi Pizza Pi
Woodstock Farina