Scholarship Benefit Concert Event

Antioch University Santa Barbara was proud to present  The Songs and Words of Hope and Freedom on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at the Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara. Featuring an evening of songs with singer-songwriter & activist Holly Near, and words with actor & activist Mike Farrell, capturing the inspirational history of social change. The Songs and Words of Hope and Freedom is a tribute to courageous men and women who have embodied Antioch’s mission of civic engagement by advancing social, economic, and environmental justice over the years, setting an inspirational example for our students. We thank all of the donors that contributed to this special event. Their gifts will help provide new scholarship opportunities for our students.

Holly Near with concert attendees s

Mike Farrell and Lillian Lovelace

Nancy Leffert (AUSB President) with Cathy Murillo (Santa Barbara City Councilmember)

Nancy Leffert (AUSB President), Holly Near, Mike Farrell, Vicki Riskin (AUSB Trustees Chair)

Yeimi Torres-Cervantes (AUSB Student) and Mike Farrell

Holly Near with her band and Mike Farrell

Holly Near with her band

Holly Near with her band and Mike Farrell

Holly Near with her band and Mike Farrell

Mike Farrell

Holly Near with her band and Mike Farrell

Vicki Riskin (AUSB Trustees Chair)

Nancy Leffert (AUSB President)

Nancy Leffert (AUSB President), Vicki Riskin (AUSB Trustees Chair), Yeimi Torres-Cervantes (AUSB Student)

Dinner with the artists

Dinner with the artists

Dinner with the artists

Bill and Lois Rosen, Sudi Staub

Holly Near, John Mike and Marcia Cohen

Tom Parker, David Rintels, Mike Farrell, Marianne Dartridge