The Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation’s Outreach program, in partnership with Children’s Creative Project, a non-profit of the Santa Barbara County Education Office, proudly presents the annual Kids At The Bowl event. Over 2,200 middle and high school students from across Santa Barbara County are welcomed for a vibrant cultural performance and workshop.
This year’s featured performance, Vivan Los Muertos by acclaimed East L.A. band Las Cafeteras, brings the traditions of Día de los Muertos to life through a dynamic blend of music, dance, poetry, and visual storytelling. Adapted from their full-stage production Hasta La Muerte: A Day of the Dead Show, the presentation offers students a powerful and immersive experience of Indigenous heritage and community celebration.
Beginning in the early 1990s, Children’s Creative Project (CCP) and the Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation have partnered to bring thousands of students to the Bowl for culturally responsive and engaging arts experiences. From music and dance to physical theatre and inclusive programming, this collaboration continues to provide equitable access to the arts across the region…