Unwrap the Magic: Miracle Pop-Up Bar at Pearl Social Benefits Explore Ecology

Pearl Social is transforming into a festive Christmas wonderland, bringing the heartwarming spirit of the holidays to the Funk Zone with the Miracle Pop-Up Bar! Get ready to immerse yourself in an enchanting experience, complete with extravagant holiday decor, a uniquely festive cocktail menu, and the infectious joy of Christmas in every corner. This event is perfect for families to attend before 5:00 PM, but only open to adults 21+ in the evenings.
As if this wasn’t exciting enough, there’s an extra sprinkle of holiday magic. Acme Hospitality, the creative force behind the Miracle at Pearl Social, has selected Explore Ecology as the nonprofit beneficiary for this amazing pop-up!

From now until January 1st, a portion of the reservation fees from this highly-anticipated Christmas extravaganza will be graciously donated to our organization. To secure your spot and be a part of this joyous giving, we encourage you to make your reservations as soon as possible. New reservations are released daily for up to 2 weeks in advance. Slots are filling up fast, so be sure to act quickly! Limited walk-ins are also welcomed.
Join us in embracing the holiday spirit, making merry memories, and supporting Explore Ecology!
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Josh was born and raised in Santa Barbara, where his passion and curiosity for the environment began and has continued to grow. During his undergraduate studies, Josh pursued this interest at the University of California at Santa Cruz, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies.
Melissa Dodos developed her passion for creative reuse as a mother of four and elementary educator over the past 25 years. She loves to inspire creativity by connecting people with resources and ideas.
Veronica grew up in San Diego and spent four years in San Luis Obispo studying Animal Science at Cal Poly. As an undergrad she learned lots about livestock, agriculture, and wildlife.
Stephanie began her journey as an educator over twenty years ago working as a preschool teacher in Washington state for a cooperative preschool program affiliated with Whatcom Community College. She loved observing the wonder and curiosity of the children and bringing them out into nature to explore the natural world. She continued her love for learning and got her teaching license and then her Montessori certification and worked as an elementary teacher in Tribal, Public, and Montessori schools. She collaborated to create a school garden and her students loved it so much that it became a special place where they could garden, read, explore, play, and it provided a safe sanctuary for students to calm down and reset when they were having difficult moments.



Morgan’s mermaid soul is always seeking adventure—swimming a relay across the Santa Barbara Channel and taking the first photo of a newborn orca off Anacapa Island being standout experiences close to home.
Lindsay Johnson
