On Saturday, August 1, the Community Arts Workshop (631 Garden St.) will host the fifth annual Backyard Boogie, a community benefit event organized by Desmadre Media as a way to raise money for local causes and celebrate the culture with a dance party, night market, and car show all wrapped up in one.
What originally started as a neighborhood gathering on the back lot of the Foundation Press/Desmadre Media headquarters in Old Town Goleta has since evolved into a big night of fun and fundraising, bringing together a long list of venders, pop-up shops, artisans, deejays, and car enthusiasts in an effort to support organizations that are making a difference in the Central Coast.
“Our goal has always been simple: to create a space where everyone feels welcome, where our culture is celebrated proudly, and where having a great time also means making a positive impact,” said Alex Ramirez, founder of Desmadre Media. “Every year, this event grows because our community continues to show up for one another. That’s what the Backyard Boogie is really about.”
Ramirez says the Backyard Boogie is “a reflection of the people who make this community what it is” and a way to celebrate culture, creativity, and giving back…