The life of man is a self-evolving circle,

which, from a ring imperceptibly small,

rushes on all sides outwards to new and larger circles,
and that without end.

— Emerson

2026 Theme: Awakening to Interdependence

PROGRAMS

California Water: The Future of a Vital Resource

Monday, March 23, 2026
  • Concord House, 1407 Chapala St., and livestreaming on Youtube
  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM (PT)
Monday Salon Series: Amy Steinfeld, drawing on more than 20 years of experience in the water industry, will demystify the complex world of California water.
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ATMA Ensemble: An Evening of Music & Meditation

Saturday, April 25, 2026
  • Lotte Lehman Concert Hall, UC Santa Barbara Campus. Tickets On Sale at www.musiccircle.org.
  • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (PT)
The Music Circle and the Institute of World Culture invite audiences to an extraordinary evening of Indian classical music.
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Tuesday Study Circles: March 24th & March 31st, 2026

  • Concord House Seminar Room, 1407 Chapala St. & on Zoom
  • 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (PT)
In March we will use 4 weeks considering various aspects of good & evil. For zoom link email donna@worldculture.org.
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Community Connections and Announcements

 

IWC Events to Look Forward to . . . The Music Circle and the Institute of World Culture are partnering to bring the ATMA ENSEMBLE to Santa Barbara for the first time. Indian Classical music with the verve of Jazz at its finest. Lotte Lehman Concert Hall on the UC Santa Barbara Campus, April 25, 2026 (7–10 pm). Click here for more information and to purchase tickets: www.musiccircle.org

 

PRISM for Community Connections . . .  

The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation presents the 21st Frank K. Kelly Lecture on Humanity’s Future given by Professor Emeritus, Princeton University, Richard Falk at Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara. April 7, 2026.  More information at www.wagingpeace.org

Videos of Past Events