Pictures and Riffs Telling Stories in Santa Barbara

Art and jazz have had a strong symbiotic relationship, historically, as twin forms of free-minded expression sharing cultural spaces and events. For a prime local example of this continuing cultural bond, head over to the Community Arts Workshop (CAW) for a special pop-up event, called LUNCH: Black and White Film Photography, on Tuesday, August 29, from 6-10 p.m. Add food and libations to the occasion — wine from Satellite and a deluxe Mediterranean food spread — and call it a happening.

What to expect: fine art photography using actual film by Carl Perry, Nick Bodden, and Max Callas. From the aural plane comes live jazz courtesy of drummer (and also photographer) Matt Perko and band, who have been proving their ear-worthiness with hot shows at Revolver Pizza on the Westside of S.B. (Insider’s note: Both Perry and Perko are contributors to the Independent, usually via their impressive concert imagery).

LUNCH came together through the organizing will and energy of Perry, who had been itching to create an art/music/food event, and he settled on CAW as the perfect spot. “I reached out to Nick and Max and they were on board right away,” Perry recalls. “I wanted this to be a proper social event, a night that celebrates 35mm, local wines, good food, and excellent local music. Many phone calls and emails later, all those pieces fell into place, and I think we achieved what we set out to do.”