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Santa Barbara Poet Laureate George Yatchisin entered Transmission Station at the Community Arts Workshop for a wonderful conversation on a variety of topics. Per usual Patrick talked more than he wanted to and only later realized his missed opportunities. George was a very kind guest with brilliant things to say throughout.

Chinese Take Out and Microphones was an interactive art event dedicated to remembering the people we can no longer share a table with. Over shared cartons of Chinese takeout, participants were invited to step up to a microphone and tell stories—of important characters, legendary adventures, small moments, and lasting influences that shaped who we are. Voices were recorded to tape and broadcast as...

Artist and community member Clair Wentzel stops by transmission station during office hours and offers an excellent conversation about making art in Santa Barbara.

In a perfect game of telephone, artist Lucy Bell named this event Phone Chain, and I liked it so much we let it ride. Phone Chain (trademark Lucy Bell) was a workshop to rebuild a shared directory from memory, trust, and human connection. Participants begin by contributing the phone numbers remember by heart, then place live calls to friends and family to locate and verify additional numbers. Toge...