“INTO THE CHANNEL” with Howard and Michele Hall

Channelkeeper’s 23rd Annual Fundraising Event

Santa Barbara Channelkeeper is pleased to announce the Blue Water Ball on March 29th at the seaside Cabrillo Pavilion. We’re delighted to present Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Howard and Michele Hall for an evening of dazzling visuals, and firsthand accounts of their underwater explorations highlighting the interconnectedness of species. The event will be emceed by Santa Barbara luminary Geoff Green, and include a welcome from Chumash leaders Art Cisneros and Mia Lopez. We’ll also have a multicourse dinner, local wines and brews, live music, a fun raffle, and exciting auctions for art, gear, outdoor adventures, and more.

Please note, advance tickets are required and sell out fast.

SATURDAy • MaRCH 29, 2025 • 5 to 9pm

Cabrillo Pavilion, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara

PROGRAM: Underwater filmmakers Howard and michele hall

Dress: festive cocktail attire, encouraging blue hues

The Blue Water Ball raises critical funds that make it possible for us to protect our beaches, creeks, and coast, and defend your right to clean water and healthy habitats. Channelkeeper’s annual fundraiser and premier social gathering brings together ocean enthusiasts and activists, civic leaders, business owners, and public officials for a lively and memorable evening. Raise a glass with us to all that we’ve accomplished together—and to the exciting initiatives Channelkeeper has on the horizon.

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thanks TO All OUR SPONSORS and underwriters

CORPORATE SPONSORS

INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS

BUTTERFLY SPONSORs

John C. Mithun Foundation

Linos and Nancy Kogevinas

Kathy Rogers

Leadbetter Sponsors

Isabel Downs and Bob Warner

Mimi deGruy

Taryn and Joe Philips

Terry Kleid

GAVIOTA SPONSORS

Derek Booth and Stephanie Moret

Megan and Kevin Marble

John and Maria Felice Cunningham

Mark and Madeline Sten

William and Christine Fletcher

Janet and William Underwood

wine UNDERWRITERs

Peter and Rebecca Work

 
 

UNDERWRITERS

Alexis Adler

Terry Kleid

Benjamin Anderson

Holly and Lanny Sherwin

Shannon and Albert DiPadova

EVENT sponsors AND UNDERWRITERS recognize that supporting a successful Blue Water Ball means more clean water and healthy habitats for alL

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All contributions to Santa Barbara Channelkeeper are tax deductible, less the value of goods or services received. Receipts for donations will be provided. Tax ID 912151460.

To learn more about Channelkeeper’s mission and programs, visit sbck.org and sign up for our eNewsletter, which provides regular updates on Channelkeeper’s work as well as timely Blue Water Ball event information.