Alhecama Theatre

Celebrate #GivingTuesday and support the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation! We rely on you to continue to reach toward our shared mission to stewar...d the past and present of the Presidio Neighborhood and inspire preservation advocacy throughout the County in order to create a more vibrant community. #GivingTuesday #Giveback #SupportNonProfit #SBTHP Visit our donation page today! https://sbthp.networkforgood.com//29309-santa-barbara-trus

Thanks to everyone who came out on NYE afternoon for our Stroll of some of the unique attractions of the Presidio Neighborhood! We got a tour of the Masonic Tem...ple with Julie DeAngelis, the Alhecama Theater with Chris Ervin, then toured Architectural Antique Salvage with Jay and Judy, and ended up at Tom and Barbara's offices in the Ranchero Room before having Margerum wine and cheese from C'est Cheese at the Margerum Tasting Room! See more

Celebrate #GivingTuesday and support the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation! We rely on you to continue to reach toward our shared mission to stewar...d the past and present of the Presidio Neighborhood and inspire preservation advocacy throughout the County in order to create a more vibrant community. #GivingTuesday #Giveback #SupportNonProfit #SBTHP Visit our donation page today! https://sbthp.networkforgood.com//29309-santa-barbara-trus

Enjoy an evening of dance at the historic Alhecama Theatre! SBTHP members receive a free glass of wine with ticket purchase (must have a membership card to redeem at the event). #Flamenco #SBTHP #PresidioNeighborhood #SeeSB #SBshines #Dance

Alhecama Theatre part of El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park is now a City Landmark! #SBTHP #CAStateParks #Historic #PresidioNeighborhood

Photo by Jim Bartsch

A wonderful write up from the Santa Barbara Independent on our Asian American Film Series, happening every Friday this month! We hope to see you there, share th...is post to spread the word! For more information visit our events section or go to www.sbthp.org/aafs #AsianAmericanHistory #Film #Movienight #PresidioNeighborhood #CAStateParks #SeeSB #SBShines https://www.independent.com//asian-american-film-series-a/

Nice feature by Sunset Magazine highlighting what to do in Santa Barbara's Presidio Neighborhood! #Presidioneighborhood #SBshines #sbthp

Today for Preservation Month we highlight the Alhecama Theatre, part of El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. Built for the Santa Barbara School of... the Arts, the Alhecama Theatre was originally used for drama, music, and dance classes. Alice Schott purchased the theatre in 1939 when the school struggled due to the Great Depression. She renamed it the Alhecama after her daughters Alice, Helen, Catherine, and Mary Lou. Schott deeded the school property to the City of Santa Barbara School District in 1945 and it was used jointly by the Adult Education program and Santa Barbara Junior College, later renamed Santa Barbara City College, for many years. It was purchased by the State of California in 1982 to become part of El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. Today the theatre acts as a venue where the community can gather for various events. Concerts, lectures, neighborhood tours, receptions, theatre, opera, and more frequent the Alhecama Theatre! To find out about the many events going on at the Alhecama Theatre visit our website at www.sbthp.org/calendar. Share your memories and photos in the comments below using the hashtag #ThisPlaceMatters! Want to help protect the Alhecama Theatre? Consider making a donation today! https://www.sbthp.org/giving #Presidioneighborhood #AlhecamaTheatre #SBTHP #SeeSB #SBShines #History #SantaBarbara #Opera #Music #Theatre #SantaBarbaraSchooloftheArts #Community #VisitSantaBarbara

Join us on Sunday, May 20th at 2:00 PM for a lecture by former mayor, Sheila Lodge, about the history of Santa Barbara city planning. This event is co-sponsored by UCSB History Associates.

Come join us on April 14, 2018, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Alhecama Theatre located in the El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park for an afternoon of poetry. Santa Barbara Poet Laureate, Enid Osborn, will host the celebration of poetry, art, inspiration, and community along with local finalists from Poetry Out Loud: Santa Barbara County Regional Competition. #poetry #sbshines #community #CAstateparks

Great read about Modotti and Weston, happening this Saturday at the Alhecama Theatre @7 PM! #sbarts #sbthp #sbshines