VOICE Magazine: March 1, 2024

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OSanta Barbarans for Ukraine

By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE

N THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE, about 150 people gathered in downtown Santa Barbara to mark the day. When Ukrainian immigrant Tanya Taruta helped organize a similar gathering last year, she had hoped there wouldn’t be a second anniversary.

“We hope that the war finishes as soon as possible, because our people are dying, our children are dying,” she shared. But she’s also clear that the fight against Russia must continue. “If someone invaded your country, what would you do?”

The Ukrainian people who gathered were grateful to answer questions of the public who stopped to learn more about the war. They invite people to write to their government officials to support the Ukrainian government in their plight.

Among the attendees was County Supervisor Das Williams, who according to Taruta, has supported the Ukrainian people from the beginning of the war.

The event featured performances by World Dance for Humanity. World Dance, a local nonprofit started by Janet Reinek, backs people in Ukraine as well as Syria and Rwanda.

“World Dance for Humanity has really supported us for the last two years,” added Tanya. “They raise money for Ukraine. They are like our American family.”

One of the dancers, Dasha Lobkl from the Ukrainian Women of Santa Barbara was grateful to share the dance and music of her country, so that people can “appreciate life and discover a new culture.”

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Musical Trailblazers

Sphinx Virtuosi at the Lobero

By Tim Dougherty, Special to VOICE

COMMUNITY ARTS MUSIC ASSOCIATION of Santa

Barbara will conclude its 2023-24 Masterseries at the Lobero Theatre in memorable fashion on March 15th with a special performance by the acclaimed Sphinx Virtuosi, the dynamic self-conducted chamber orchestra dedicated to showcasing the talents of underrepresented classical musicians. Featuring a program that includes exciting new or recent works by four living composers, the performance will mark Sphinx Virtuosi’s Santa Barbara debut.

“We are very pleased to present this concert as part of our ongoing effort to highlight performers and composers from underrepresented communities,” said CAMA President Mark Trueblood. “Our organization is committed to celebrating diversity in classical music. Beyond that, our longstanding mission is to present the very best musicians in the world for the enjoyment of local audiences. This inspiring ensemble fits the bill on both counts.”

Founded in 1997 in Detroit, the Sphinx Virtuosi serves as the flagship performing entity of the Sphinx Organization, a leading social justice

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nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. Consisting primarily of accomplished Black and Latinx artists, the 18-piece ensemble aims to transform classical music through artistic excellence, pioneering programming, and impassioned community engagement. Heralded for its kaleidoscopically varied repertoire and bold, thematic programming, Sphinx Virtuosi champions the work of historically excluded composers and commissions new works annually.

The ensemble has collaborated with major artists such as Terence Blanchard, Denyce Graves, Damien Sneed, Will Liverman, and Davóne Tines, among others. Members have performed as soloists with major American orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the Cleveland, Detroit, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestras. Outside of the classical realm, Sphinx’s musicians have also worked with leading international artists such as Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Writing in The Washington Post, critic Cecelia H. Porter declared, “True to their name, the Sphinx Virtuosi call up the vision of an iconic mythological feline with its immeasurable power, unwavering command, and soulful beauty.” According to The New

Abran Paso – meaning “Make way!” – evokes slick, confident dancers on a dance floor, boldly calling for others to leave space for them to show off their signature moves. In this work, Mr. Farias infuses the tango genre with the music and rhythms of his native Chile, while translating quintessential Chilean guitar tones to the strings of an orchestra.

Prof. Hailstork’s Sonata da Chiesa spans generations stylistically, weaving a unique harmonic language with a tonal counterpoint that recalls the 17th century. Choosing to title the movements using the standard choral liturgy, the composer ingeniously portrays the towering stone facades of cathedrals using expansive chordal voicing.

Mr. Foley’s Concertante for Two Double Basses and String Orchestra, “Galaxy,” showcases the virtuosic star-quality of the instrument, featuring the composer and fellow bassist Kebra-Seyoun Charles as soloists. The work defies the stereotypes of traditional double bass repertoire, inviting audiences to explore the instrument’s full range of possibilities.

Yorker, “The Sphinx Virtuosi are, quite simply, marvelous.”

True to the ensemble’s reputation for bold programming, the March 15th performance will include four compelling works commissioned by Sphinx Virtuosi: Quenton Blache’s Habari Gani, Javier Farias’s Abran Paso, Andrea Casarrubios’ Herencia, and Xavier Foley’s Concertante for 2 Double Basses and String Orchestra, “Galaxy.” Messrs. Blache (cello) and Foley (double bass) are members of Sphinx Virtuosi, and the latter will serve as one of the featured soloists when his composition is performed. The program will also feature Dona Nobis Pacem and Exultate from Sonata da Chiesa by Adolphus Cunningham Hailstork, and the jazz-influenced Sinfonietta No. 2, “Generations,” by the late ColeridgeTaylor Perkinson.

Habari Gani owes its name to the Swahili greeting exchanged during the celebration of Kwanzaa. Its composer has described this orchestral showpiece as the “ideals of unity and fellowship where rhythm and dance lithely soar throughout.” Emphasizing the number five in its meter and in its use of the pentatonic scale, the work springs forward like chatter of the latest news in a subSaharan community.

“We are thrilled to spotlight these composers who are either emerging talents or have not yet received due recognition,” said Mr. Trueblood. “This is a groundbreaking concert for CAMA in that it will feature four new works by different composers, one of whom will perform with the orchestra. This is a rare opportunity to take in new music interpreted by living composer-musicians, who themselves mirror the communities represented onstage. It will be a special evening!”

CAMA’s 2023-24 concert season further includes performances by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and pianist Haochen Zhang on March 8th, and by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields – the world-renowned chamber orchestra under the direction of virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell – on April 2nd. Both concerts will take place at the Granada Theatre.

For tickets, visit checkout.lobero.com/18054 or call the Lobero Theatre Box Office, (805) 963-0761.

Exclusive concert sponsors: Bitsy and Denny Bacon and The Becton Family Foundation

Special event sponsor: Marta Babson

CAMA Masterseries season sponsor: Esperia Foundation

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Amanda Gorman to Discuss Poetry and Justice with Pico Iyer at the Arlington A

By Jesse Caverly / VOICE

T A TIME WHEN THE NATION NEEDED AN INSPIRATIONAL SHOT IN THE ARM, Amanda Gorman’s performance of The Hill We Climb at the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20th, 2021 was a transformative moment for poetry and the country. Besides being a rallying call for action towards justice for all, it raised a critical eye upon poetry as a means of bringing truth to power. Gorman’s vitality in the moment did not go unnoticed.

The poet will be sitting down with Pico Iyer, who brings a novelist and scholar’s curiosity to his Speaking With Pico series at UCSB’s Arts & Lecture this season, on Tuesday April 30th at 7:30pm, at the Arlington Theatre. A surpise last-minute addition to the series, Gorman’s enthusiam to tackle the world at large and Iyer’s sobering meditations on the inner life of humankind should provide a fascinating evening.

Poetry, at its core, can be a very personal medium of expression and interpretation. In an introvert’s paradise, poets don’t tend to be superstars — they are solitary creatures, as are most writers. Gorman’s meteoric rise has been one to note, however. From Harvard University’s first National Youth Poet Laureate in 2017 to becoming the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history in 2021, she has burned brightly in a very a short time. Aware that new generations of poets are vital to society, One Pen One Page, her non profit, runs a youth writing and leadership program.

Also, one should note, poetry helped

Gorman overcome a speech impediment. Serving as a response to a speech pathology, Gorman recited poetry, spoken word, and rap lyrics until she found her voice, which she considers her “greatest superpower.” It is this intimate understanding of the limits of language that infuses her work, and coupled with the soul of an activist and an advocate, Gorman’s voice rings loud and clear.

There is a clear sense of ‘we,’ in her work. She speaks from the perspective of a collective good with an urgency of the moment. A Los Angeles native, Gorman is no stranger to environmental decay, social injustice, and stepping outside societal boundaries. In poems such as An Ode We Owe, Chorus of The Captains, and We Rise, she represents a spectrum of concerns for society’s well being and a firm resolution to protect and nurture, from the White House to the UN to the Superbowl.

In her work as a poet and activist Gorman has also been a vocal advocate for environmental sustainability and climate justice, especially in underserved communities. She has spoken out about the urgent need for action to address the climate crisis, encouraging both individuals and governments to take the bold steps needed to protect our planet for future generations. As she said so eloquently in The Hill We Climb, “We’ve learned that quiet isn’t always peace.”

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Elvira Laskowski and Poetry’s Power to Heal

By Jesse Caverly / VOICE

INSPIRED TO COLLECT HER WRITINGS, THOUGHTS, AND PASSIONS after facing a life threatening cancer diagnosis, Elvira Laskowski took to poetry as a means of expression and exhalation. It also became an exorcism.

“The Cancer Center liked my idea of a poetry workshop and hired Perie Longo, a poetry therapist, and Randy VanderMey, an English professor at Westmont College, as facilitators,” Laskowski shared. “I attended this workshop and wrote my very first poem there. I realized that writing about my cancer and struggles had a healing effect. After I put my fear, my anger, and worries on paper, they were fading away.”

A polyglot, Laskowski knows language well, writing in English, German, and French. In Black Spider, Laskowski’s first book of poetry (Artamo Press, 2023), she navigates a new language, in prose, and meditates on just how precise and personal facing death can become. She considers many chapters in her biography, from memories of her father and past lovers to escaping death as a young woman — all moving towards a sense of closure.

“The cancer does not loom anymore deep inside; I left it behind,” she explained. “Finally I was looking forward positively into life…these poems are about desire and repulsion, attraction

and rejection. They are a testament to overcoming the struggle and coming to a positive conclusion…yes, this book is the end of a journey.”

Sometimes a love letter, sometimes a journal, Black Spider moves forward, sometimes with urgency, sometimes with a necessary detachment. There is also a dry humor at play here, in poems such as What Death Looks Like. This cuts through the dressage of poetry to get to simple core truths.

Art serves as a muse in the form of the paintings by Jack Mohr, her partner, and other artists. In looking at the intersection of the written word and visual art, Laskowski noted, “The unique language of poetry allows us to put our deepest thoughts and feelings into words. On canvas one can experiment with color, shape, and texture to communicate emotions which possibly can not be expressed the same way through words. Both are creative expressions, which can be forms of self-discovery. Both, visual art and (the art of) poetry create a world that the viewer or reader can imagine in their mind.”

Palm Canyon

Yearning for the sound of soundlessness in a crowded busy big city wishing for disturbing noise to cease

Longing for the view of simplicity and beauty in an overloaded visual world hoping for distracting pictures to fade

I wish I could go to this ancient place of wise men and women quietly walking along the small river in the shadow of huge old palm trees until I reach that point of absolute stillness so quiet that I could hear my breath nothing distracting my stressed eye a peaceful place where I would know that I am alive

– Elvira Laskowski

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Das Williams Offers Environmental Leadership

ONE OF SANTA BARBARA’S LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES, 1st District County Supervisor Das Williams is currently running to retain his office with voting set for March 5th.

William's record of excellent public service is one of the strongest and longest (20 years) in Santa Barbara County. His constituents are diverse, powerful, and plentiful because of his outstanding record, which is worth a brief mention.

Williams was a significant supporter of Measure P to ban high-intensity oil extraction techniques ie: Fracking, an issue that continues to plague the county with 722 active oil wells, most of which are being fracked and 6,800 wells on file. Nearly every environmental agency, along with dozens of other organizations, supported the ballot measure to stop

fracking with the exception of several media outlets. Some of them accepted oil advertising dollars and then editorialized to kill the initiative. Many of those same papers have editorialized against Williams.

Williams has a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science and Management from UCSB Bren School. While a City Council Member, he led the effort to require the City of Santa Barbara to draw 30 percent of its energy from renewable resources. He served as a City Council Member for three terms.

Elected as a representative to the State Assembly in 2010, Williams Chaired the Assembly’s Higher Education Committee and authored legislation which expanded access to public colleges and universities. He served three terms in the Assembly and is considered to be a bright and capable public servant.

Arts & Lectures Surprised by Oprah Appearance at Abraham Verghese Event

FILLED TO CAPACITY, THE ARLINGTON THEATRE AUDIENCE WAS THRILLED BY A SURPRISE APPEARANCE BY OPRAH WINFREY at Wednesday night’s UCSB Arts & Lectures Speaking with Pico event. Winfrey came out to celebrate the success of her friend Dr. Abraham Verghese, whose novel The Covenant of Water was an Oprah’s Book Club pick in 2023 and has been on the New York Times fiction bestseller list continuously since its release.

An epic novel about three generations of a Souht Indian family, The Covenant of Water is a heavy tome that navigates the rivers and tributaries of a place and the characters that live within it.

Praising Verghese, a distinguished Stanford University professor and recipient of the National Humanities Medal from President Obama, Oprah said that the book had changed her life and is one of the best novels she has ever read. Celesta M. Billeci, Miller McCune Executive Director of UCSB Arts & Lectures, was on hand to congratulate Verghese and to thank both Oprah and Pico Iyer, the evening’s moderator, for bringing him to Santa Barbara.

He was elected 1st District Supervisor in 2016, and has served two terms. There, Williams has championed clean energy and chairs the local energy provider, Central Coast Community Energy.

As Supervisor he has worked to address homelessness and advocated to bring private business and the public together to build tiny homes and transitional housing on Santa Barbara Street, a DignityMoves project.

Ever present on the South Coast, he attends non profit events and supports them and often brings his family along to participate.

Das Williams has received some bad press, but his record stands taller than his detractor's words.

The VOICE Magazine Editorial Board whole heartedly endorses Das Williams for 1st District Supervisor.

Santa Barbara Youth Council to Host 2024 Youth Speak Out for Local Teens

Tin Santa Barbara County. The Youth Council, a City of Santa Barbara advisory committee created to give local teens a voice in local government, will use the awarded funding to host the 2024 Youth Speak Out.

This annual workshop is designed to encourage teens to advocate for positive changes in the community. During the 2023 event, several local teens voiced their concerns surrounding gun violence and safety. This prompted the Youth Council to draft a safe firearm storage ordinance that has reached discussion with the City Council.

“The 2024 Youth Speak Out will facilitate proactive dialogue between young people, highlighting the youth perspective on local issues and creating a foundation for change in Santa Barbara,” said Youth Councilmember Amelia Vander May.

This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 13th, from 11am to 1pm at the Palm Park Beach House (236 E. Cabrillo Blvd.) Topics will include public safety, environmentally conscious practices, mental health resources, and how teens can take a more active role in local government.

“The teens who attend the event will have a safe environment to share their perspectives while expanding their views and understanding by listening to others,” said Vice-Chair Anastasia Li.

Event information will continue to be updated at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SpeakOut as more details are finalized.

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Pico Iyer, Oprah Winfrey, and Abraham Verghese at the UCSB Arts & Lectures’ Speaking with Pico series

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HE FUND FOR SANTA BARBARA named Santa Barbara Youth Council as one of six organizations in 2024 to receive the South County Youth Making Change Grant, a grant awarded annually to support youth-led projects impacting young people

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Santa Barbara County 1st District Supervisor Das Williams

Super Fast Electric Chargers Open at Ortega Parking Garage

THE FIRST RAPID CHARGERS IN THE CITY are now available at the Ortega Parking Garage (lot 10). The chargers can power up an EV with up to 200-mile range in as little as 15 minutes, it was announced by the City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department and Public Works Department on Wednesday.

The Ortega garage site includes 12 Tesla Superchargers on the third floor of the garage and four ChargePoint fast chargers on the second floor. With this combination of charger types, any EV can now charge at the Ortega Garage regardless of the vehicle make or charging connector. The City of Santa Barbara received a $160,000 California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project grant from the California Energy Commission, and developed agreements with Tesla and Carbon Solutions Group EV LLC (CSG) to install the chargers.

Having successfully installed and operated 46 public Level-2 EV chargers over the past ten years, the City continues to expand EV charging access. The City is currently developing additional public charger installations, andhas already secured more than $3.5 million in grant funding for new installations throughout the City.

“We are thrilled to offer fast charging solutions for our residents, workforce, and visitors alike, all utilizing 100% carbon-free electricity through Santa Barbara Clean Energy,” said Alelia Parenteau, the City’s Sustainability & Resilience Director. “By reducing the barriers to EV adoption, this project supports the City’s goal to be carbon neutral by 2035, by reducing transportation-related emissions, our community’s largest emission source.”

The announcement coincides with the City’s EV rebate program offered through Santa Barbara Clean Energy (SBCE). The Electrify-SB Residential EV rebate program offers $1,000 rebates ($2,000 for income qualified customers) to help SBCE customers purchase or lease a new or used EV.

For additional information about the City’s EV chargers visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/EVCharging. For additional information about the City’s new EV rebate program visit SBCleanEnergy.com.

805 CoWorking Collective launches flexible workspaces from Westlake to Santa Barbara

REMOTE AND HYBRID WORKERS TRAVELING IN VENTURA AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES can now access flexible office spaces at multiple points along U.S. Route 101 under the newly launched 805 CoWorking Collective.

Comprised of four coworking spaces on the Central Coast, the Collective spans almost 60 miles from Westlake to Santa Barbara. Member spaces are Workzones in Santa Barbara, Coastal Coworking in Ventura, Collab District in Camarillo, and Hub101 in Westlake Village.

“With so many people working from home or in a hybrid work model, being able to access a professional space for a few hours or a day while traveling is far superior to working out of a coffee shop,” said Pam Tanase, the Collective’s organizer and Workzones cofounder. “The 805 CoWorking Collective has been created to give people more options when they travel along the 101 to support their flexible workspace needs.”

All of the spaces offer drop-in day passes to members and non-members alike. Travelers who are members of any one space within the 805 CoWorking Collective will receive discounted day passes when they visit the other flex spaces. Non-members pay standard rates.

Walk & Roll Returns to Chase Palm Park

MOMENTUM WORK, INC., A SANTA BARBARA COUNTY NONPROFIT and service provider for adults with disabilities, is hosting its 2nd annual, “Fun in the Sun” Walk & Roll for Inclusion Awareness Event, on Saturday, March 16th, from 9:30am to 12pm, at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara.

“Everyone is invited to come out for a day of fun and support our mission in ensuring that every part of the community is accessible to every citizen,” Executive Director Judy Linares shared. Event proceeds go toward improving the organization’s inclusive workforce programs that provide employment training and help connect disabled job seekers with local employers to grow and advance in their careers.

The walk and roll route will include an accessible 1.5-mile loop along Santa Barbara’s waterfront with Chiltepin Mexican Grill taco truck, healthy snacks, and other nonprofit resource booths for participants to enjoy at the park. Music will be provided by Chris Benedict and Charles Jefferson.

Registration is now open at http://tinyurl.com/2024walkandroll. All registrants will receive one Walk & Roll t-shirt and goody bag at time of check in. For more info, visit www.momentum4work.org

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ETC joins League of Resident Theatres

ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY

OF SANTA BARBARA has been accepted as the 81st member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT), the largest professional theatre association in the United States. ETC, a 45 year-old organization, joins seven other southern California LORT theatre companies: Geffen Playhouse, Center Theatre Group, Pasadena Playhouse, South Coast Rep, Laguna Playhouse, La Jolla Playhouse, and The Old Globe.

“Being recognized as a member of the League of Resident Theatres marks a major milestone in ETC’s evolution and signals that we are building a reputation as a premier regional theatre company,” said Scott DeVine, ETC’s Executive Director. “Our position among America’s leading theatre companies means that ETC is producing high-quality theatrical experiences, be it new work or innovative renditions of classic plays, and is something our diverse community can take pride in. This recognition also reinforces the quality contributions ETC is making to Santa Barbara’s cultural hub, which offers experiences for both artists and audiences that rival any community in the country.”

Becoming a member of LORT signifies that an organization has reached the highest levels of artistic and administrative excellence. It requires an intensive months-long process and approval from the LORT Board of Directors and the major professional theatrical unions: Actors’ Equity Association, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, and United Scenic Artists.

“LORT is the largest national association of not-for-profit theaters in the country, and our membership has grown significantly in recent years as more and more theaters see the value in being connected,” said Adam Siegel, president of LORT and managing director at Lincoln Center Theater. “Scott DeVine is one of the best leaders in the field, and the mission and accomplishments of ETC align with our shared goals. We are thrilled to welcome ETC to the association.” www.etcsb.org

Online Bidding at SBMM's Heist at the Harbor

THE HEIST AT THE HARBOR ONLINE AUCTION, HOSTED BY THE SANTA BARBARA MARITIME

MUSEUM is now open, through March 7th. The auction will include incredible experiences, amazing artwork, interesting items, great opportunities.

There are more than 50 items available, many of which are donated by local businesses. From a two-night stay at the Sunstone Winery Villa to a Sun Valley getaway, a luxury polo experience to a golf and lunch or breakfast for four at the Alisal Ranch, there is a little bit of everything for everyone.

“The goal was to put together creative and exciting experiences that would get people enthusiastic not just about the items but about the museum,” said Heist at the Harbor Co-Chair Sigrid Toye.

Funds raised allow the museum to provide diverse educational opportunities and showcase exciting exhibitions – all while highlighting 13,000 years of maritime history. “I’m honored to support and help build such an incredible auction we can share with our Santa Barbara community,” said Heist at the Harbor Co-Chair Cindy Makela. “And I am especially excited about the range of items we have in this auction as they provide for fun experiences and the opportunity to make memories with family and friends.”

“Our work is so much about engaging with the community and providing opportunities for us all to come together in support of maritime history and the Santa Barbara Channel,” said SBMM Deputy Director Jessica Tade. “We are grateful for the support we receive everyday and thankful to the community for bolstering our work.” Learn more about the auction at sbmm.org or by visiting the auction website at https://auctria.events/Heist2024

“Art Endures” Across Divides in New Recital from UCSB Dance Company

AFTER AN INSPIRED COLLABORATION WITH THE JOSÉ LIMÓN DANCE

COMPANY IN JANUARY, the UCSB Dance Company continues its Winter season with a presentation steeped in world cultures and in reinterpreting the art of the past in contemporary settings.

Award winning choreographers such as guest artist Natasha Adorlee will be present alongside UCSB’s senior dance majors in offering IN DIFFERENT REALMS… el arte perdura on March 15th and 16th at Hatlen Theater. Under the artistic direction of Delila Moseley, the recital will move from Asia to Latin America, and even draw inspiration from Georgia O’Keefe, both her work and the portraits Tom Webb and Alfred Steiglitz took of her.

Adorlee is restaging her piece MOMODA (Kiss, Kiss) originally created for Joffrey Ballet Winning Works Competition 2023. Other artists presenting are Cihtli Ocampo, Lecturer in the Department of Theater and Dance, with her work Pasos (Steps), and Monique Meunier, Associate Professor in the Department of Theater and Dance, with Feux Follets. Both artists express their Latin American roots within their work but also seek to break out of the constraints their work can be put in.

“I am especially proud that I will present a ballet piece and not a ‘stereotypical Ecuadorian/Cuban dance’. Instead, this piece shows that Hispanics are more than the box we are put in or are asked to stay in,” Meunier stated. “This piece comes from my long career in ballet and proves that Latinos have many facets and can find our voice through any realm we choose, precisely why my parents crossed the border.”

Now in its 35th year, the UCSB Dance Company offers graduating senior dance majors the opportunity to perform and travel as a pre-professional dance company. The cpmpany also presents lecture-demonstrations in elementary school and community colleges as well as repertory concerts in theatrical venues. Each year the company features works by guest choreographers, from reconstructions of classic modern dance to contemporary ballet and current idioms of dance.

New Staff Member at Explore Ecology

EXPLORE ECOLOGY WELCOMED Sarah Van Lant, as a new EE Makerspace Coordinator. Van Lant has been an elementary school teacher in the Santa Barbara area since 2016. As a teacher, she taught science and art and later Kindergarten and 6th grade. She has been teaching arts and crafts to students and adults alike.

Explore Ecology is an environmental education and arts nonprofit located in Santa Barbara, working with over 30,000 children a year, inspiring them to engage with the natural world, think critically, and experience the value of environmental stewardship.

Photo by Stephen Sherrill Monique Meunier’s Feux Follets

Nominations Open for Explore Ecology Awards

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE EXPLORE ECOLOGY AWARDS honoring excellence in environmental stewardship. Each year, the local nonprofit honors teachers, individual students, school support staff, and classes or clubs committed to helping the environment and making a significant difference in our community.

These annual awards honor the remarkable efforts of teachers, students, and schools across Santa Barbara County who foster environmental awareness and take action that has a beneficial impact on their school and community.

Jill Cloutier, Explore Ecology PR Director, says, “We are thrilled to launch the nominations for this year’s Explore Ecology Awards. Our annual awards recognize environmental heroes who make a difference in Santa Barbara County. We invite community members to make their nominations before April 1st to ensure that these local environmental champions are honored! Their dedication and passion serve as inspiration for all of us to do our part in protecting our beautiful planet.”

There are three award categories: the Teacher Award, the Class or Club Award and the Student Award. The deadline for nominations is April 1st, 2024. Self-nominations are welcome. Nominations are being accepted online until April 1st at: https://exploreecology.org/environmental-stewardship-awards/ Learn more at ExploreEcology.org.

Cox Charities to Award $10,000 in Grants

LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON YOUTH AND EDUCATION (K-12 STEAM FOCUS), conservation and sustainability, digital equity, or affordable housing and food insecurity, are now eligable to apply for a Cox Charities Community Grant now through March 15th. A total of $10,000 will be awarded to nonprofits in Santa Barbara.

The grants, which are funded and awarded by Cox employees, are part of Cox Charities’ statewide Community Grants program, which awards grants to nonprofits in Cox Communications’ California markets (San Diego, Orange County, Palos Verdes, Santa Barbara).

To apply, visit www.coxcharitiesca.org/communitygrants.

Goleta Has a New City Librarian

AFTER A COMPREHENSIVE HIRING SEARCH, THE CITY OF GOLETA has promoted Supervising Librarian Elizabeth Saucedo to be the new City Librarian for the Goleta Library Zone System. This includes the Goleta Valley Library, Solvang and Buellton branches, and the Book Van, and represents Goleta in the Black Gold Cooperative Library System.

City of Goleta’s Neighborhood Services Director, Jaime Valdez, said “Elizabeth is the perfect choice for this position. She possesses a unique combination of expertise and experience with our treasured library, is highly respected by our wonderful staff, and has a deep commitment to providing excellent customer service to our patrons.”

Saucedo has been with the Goleta Valley Library for over five years. She began as the Children’s Librarian in 2018, leading many of the library’s popular programs including the annual Summer Reading Program, story times for early learners, and classroom field trips for local schools. In early 2022 she assumed the role of Interim Supervising Librarian before taking over the position full time in May 2023, where she has overseen the daily operations, staffing, and collection needs of the library.

$5.5 million Granted from DWR for Local Groundwater Conservation

AS PART OF A CONTINUED PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL EXPERTS to make strategic investments in water supply resilience projects across the state, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) presented a $5.5 million grant to the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District to support groundwater resilience in Central Coast communities, including disadvantaged communities and Tribes.

The award, funded by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program, will support efforts by eight Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin agencies to manage and monitor groundwater for drinking water quality and quantity, study the impacts of current groundwater use, and reduce groundwater reliance by exploring potential stormwater runoff projects and developing water use efficiency plans.

“We are grateful for our partnership with the Department of Water Resources and the $5.5 million in grant funding,” said Bill Buelow, general manager, Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District. “The grant will fund projects that assist the groundwater sustainability agencies with Sustainable Groundwater Management, providing multiple benefits to all groundwater users in the Santa Ynez River groundwater basin over the next 20 years and beyond.”

The mission of DWR’s groundwater grant program is to provide funding to Groundwater Sustainability Agencies and other responsible entities under SGMA to promote healthy and sustainable groundwater basins, reduce and eliminate undesirable effects, and promote projects that provide multiple benefits while also improving groundwater supply and quality.

For more, visit www.water.ca.gov/Work-With-Us/Grants-And-Loans

Free Tax Preparation Services for Local Residents in Santa Barbara County

UNITED WAY HAS LAUNCHED THE 12TH ANNUAL VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM, which provides free tax filing services to local qualifying residents throughout Santa Barbara County.

The 2024 VITA program will run from Tuesday, February 6th to April 15th, at participating locations, including preparation sites at Transition House in downtown Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Public Library’s Eastside Branch, and Santa Barbara City College. Participating volunteers are IRScertified tax preparers, and can help households prepare, and electronically file their tax returns. VITA volunteers can also assist with Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) applications and renewals.

Last year’s program served over 3,600 households, returning over $2M in tax refunds to the local Santa Barbara community in 2023. This partnership of 13 local nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, and more than 150 volunteers is part of the United for Financial Empowerment Initiative. Since 2012, the partnership has been working to target the needs of local families in establishing a more resilient financial foundation.

To learn more, visit www.unitedwaysb.org/VITA

2023 Explore Ecology Award Winners

Courtesy of Explore Ecology

Courtesy of Department of Water Resources

Elizabeth Saucedo

Courtesy of United Way of Santa Barbara

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ON STAGE APRIL 4-21

DIRECTED BY Oánh Nguyên

Natural Floral Gems

Witness One of the Worlds Greatest Beauty Showcases at the 76 th Annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show

By Olivia Marceda / VOICE

THOUSANDS OF BLOOMING ORCHIDS, DELIGHTFUL FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS, AND FABULOUS DISPLAYS of exotic species will greet you upon stepping inside the 76th annual Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, March 8th through 10th at Earl Warren Show Grounds. One of the largest and oldest orchid shows in the country, it includes vendors from across the world.

“The Show is recognized for the quality of its displays, especially displays of cymbidium orchids (which grow very well outdoors in coastal Santa Barbara County),” said Leigh-Anne Anderson, public relations coordinator, Santa Barbara International Orchid Festival. “We’re

proud of the displays installed by our world-class exhibitors.”

The Santa Barbara International Orchid Festival has been highlighting the beauty of the orchid and its connection to Santa Barbara for over 75 years. What began in the 1950s with wealthy orchid lovers from back East who brought their orchids with them to Santa Barbara, led to over two million cut flowers a year shipped out of Dos Pueblos Orchid, to the show becoming nationally recognized.

The show has also been featured in media, such as in the 2002 Film Adaptation with Nicholas Cage and Meryl Streep. Loosely based on The Orchid Thief, scenes were filmed at the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show. Road Trip with Huell Howser featured the event.

“The Show gives the local orchid nurseries, hobby growers, and artists the opportunity to show off. In addition to the show itself, many of the local nurseries hold open houses. Hobby growers and orchid societies have the opportunity to display their blooms.”

There also will be an orchid-themed art show curated by the Santa Barbara Art Association, displaying work of local and regional artists.

A highlight will be the unique flower arrangement exhibition held by local flower arranging club Las Floralias.

“To enhance the visitor experience, the show features a number of experts for demos and workshops, including regular potting demonstrations and Orchid Kokedama workshops,” Anderson continued.

There will be lots of opportunities for attendees to learn more about these unique flowers as the UC Master Gardener program will also be in attendance, teaching about home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscaping practices with researched based information produced at UC Campuses. Bruce Kidd, also known as the “Orchid Doctor,” an avid orchid enthusiast who currently grows about 500 temperamental orchids, will be at the event both Saturday and Sunday to answer questions on everything orchid.

Anderson is also excited about two evening events: Orchid Serenity: Yoga and Sound Bath Immersion and Orchids After Dark.

Orchid Serenity: Yoga and Sound Bath Immersion is a collaboration of Santa Barbara Beach Yoga and Danielle Elese, a local sound healer, who will be at the show on March 7th, starting at 6:30pm. The special event will begin with a 45 minute all levels peaceful yet invigorating yoga to harmonize body, breath, and soul. This will be followed by an immersive sound bath with signature yoga headphones for a journey inward, while connecting to the spirit and vibrancy of the orchids.

Attendees can take pictures of their favorite orchids, enjoy drinks and music, and skip the daytime crowds at Orchids After Dark, featuring an after-hours vibe with enhanced lighting, cash bar, and DJ. Explore the Exhibit Pavilion for three hours of exclusive access, taking place on March 9th from 6pm to 9pm.

“We hope visitors come away with an awareness of the incredible diversity of orchids, an appreciation for the need for conservation, and maybe a few plants from our wonderful vendors in the Vendor Hall!” Anderson concluded.

All exhibit and plant sales are indoors.

The Santa Barbara International Orchid Festival is open 9am to 5pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.sborchidshow.com, or at Earl Warren Showgrounds each day of the show. Doors open at 8:40am, tickets are $20 or a 3-day pass is $30.

Photos courtesy of Santa Barbara International Orchid Show

On the Street with John Palminteri

Refugio Hit Hard

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY

22ND: Erosion and harsh storms are wiping out historic Canary Island Date Palms at Refugio State Beach. It’s one of the most historic and photographed spots on the Gaviota Coast.

Beach Rehabilitation

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH: The beach in Santa Barbara has the look of an agricultural field that’s been plowed for crops. These specific rows are where the sand was pushed up to build a protective berm.

Next Launch from Falcon 9

Dane Angus Memorial

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH: A celebration of life will take place for Dane Angus, on Friday, March 1st at 5pm next to the Cabrillo Arts Pavilion (118 E. Cabrillo Blvd.) in Santa Barbara. A memorial is up at the site of the fatal hit and run Saturday morning. Police investigators have made two arrests.

Dane Angus’s vibrant spirit touched the lives of so many and left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. His dedication and passion made him a true Navy Seal of Hospitality, leading his team as the inspiring Production & Design Manager of Pure Joy Catering. We are so grateful Dane chose to spend so much of his short adult life with us, bringing joy to thousands of people, and creating countless memories for his clients, guests, and his coworkers, at nearly a thousand Pure Joy spectacular events that he was fully responsible for.

Join the Angus Family and Dane’s extended Pure Joy Family, as they gather at his favorite beach to honor and celebrate his remarkable life. Together, let us reminisce, share stories, and embrace the joyous memories Dane has left us with.

Elbow Room for the Fire Dept.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH: The Santa Barbara City Fire Department asks the city for more room on Victoria St. downtown. Parklets and vehicles take up too much space for emergency responses. The issue will be before the council on Tuesday.

1st Responders

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY

23RD: The seventh Falcon 9 Starlink launch of the year from Vandenberg Space Force base was a spectacular sight over the Central Coast Thursday night. It went up at 8:11pm

John Palminteri is a veteran news reporter and anchor for Newschannel 3-12 TV and both KJEE and KCLU radio in Santa Barbara/Santa Maria/Ventura. Off the air, he’s often bringing his smile and positive energy to the microphone at fundraisers and civic events. John’s social media presence has one of the largest followings in Santa Barbara, and this page has the weekly highlights.

Twitter: @JohnPalminteri • Instagram: @JohnPalminteriNews • www.facebook.com/john.palminteri.5

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH: Two arrests have been made in a Santa Barbara downtown hit-and-run early Saturday morning. A 34-year old driver for felony hit and run and police say he was driving on a suspended license. Also a 26 year old for accessory to a felony and destruction of evidence.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH: Santa Barbara County Firefighters made a cliff rescue at 6761 Del Playa Drive at 11:17pm on Saturday. A female was over the edge 10-15 feet and stuck. Three men tried to rescue her from the beach below but got stuck in the rising tide. All were rescued.

Photos courtesy of Matt Wier

Photo by SB Co. Fire

Epic Maritime Disasters of Santa Barbara

By Sigrid Toye / Special to VOICE

T SEEMS THAT CALIFORNIA, MOST SPECIFICALLY SANTA

BARBARA, has survived Mother Nature’s latest onslaught of atmospheric rivers. Happily the sun has peeked through the clouds, but a continuing uneasiness remains as to what awaits us in that big bag of weather surprises fueled by climate change. Not only is land impacted by weather but also by a universe beneath the vast surface of the ocean, the domain of sea creatures, that is also the silent resting place of human drama. How many fascinating secrets lie along the rocks or beneath the currents with stories to be told?

Just over 100 years ago a disastrous weather related maritime tragedy occurred just north of Point Conception, a location noted for gale force winds and extreme weather, that is one of the most well known stories. On the morning of September 8th, 1923, 13 navel destroyers of Destroyer Squadron 11 departed San Francisco for a twoday cruise to San Diego. They were returning home after escorting a Battle Division from Puget Sound to San Francisco with five of the ships. The warships conducted tactical and gunnery exercises en route with a competitive speed run of 20 knots. As weather worsened, the ships depended on their squadron leader, the warship Delphy, for navigation in deference to the extremely thick fog.

aground offshore. The rest of the warships were either moderately impacted or steered clear. Within a period of 20 minutes, seven destroyers and 23 sailors were lost due to weather related uncertainties and human error.

Another tale involves the 1917 sinking of the USCG (United States Coast Guard) Cutter McCulloch off Point Conception, entombed for 99 years until its discovery in 2016. The ship was the largest cutter built in 1896 at a cost of $200,000 (a huge chunk of change at the time). The McCulloch was known for its exploits world wide and was equipped with a steam engine and three masts rigged with sails, and a cruising speed of 17 knots. The ship’s armament included four 6-pounder 3-inch rapid firing guns and one 15inch torpedo tube.

It was an example of the Coast Guard’s long-standing multi-missioned ventures: from the Far East to the Suez Canal, participating in battles in the Spanish American War, and patrolling up the California coastline to Alaska.

March 2024

Upcoming events at Unity of Santa Barbara 227

Jim Patterson

“Discovering God in Everyday Life”

Wednesday, March 6 @ 7pm

TJ Woodward

“The Unharmable Workshop”

Sunday, March 17 @ Noon

Unity Singers’ Spring Concert

“We Remember — Songs of Prayer and Praise”

Friday, March 22 @ 7pm

Lark Batteau

Readings and songs from her memoir

Sunday, March 24 @ Noon

Easter 2024 “Be the Light”

Sunday, March 31 @ 10am

Ongoing Events

Miracle Monday

1st Mondays @ 7pm

Sound Healing

2nd Tuesdays @ 7pm

Rapid Healing with Mantra & Meditation 4th Wednesdays @ 7pm

Healing QiGong

Thursdays @ 5:30pm

Around 8pm the flagship broadcast an erroneous report (faulty compass bearing) indicating the squadron position to be about nine miles off Point Arguello. An hour later, the destroyers turned east to enter what was thought to be the Santa Barbara Channel. Due to the fog with visual or ‘dead reckoning’ impossible, the abnormally strong currents caused by an earthquake in Japan and incorrect navigational information led the squadron onto the rocks within a few minutes of turning east off Pedernales Point (aka: ‘Devil’s Jaw’), near Honda.

At the speed of 20 knots an hour, The Delphy struck the rocks at 9:15pm and was followed by the next warship which hit swinging broadside against the bluffs. Another ship piled up adjacent to Delphy and capsized, trapping many of her fire and engine room crew below. Three other ships struck reefs and ran

But on a densely foggy morning in June of 1917 the SS Governor, a passenger ship, collided with The McCulloch near Point Conception. The McCulloch sank shrouded in the heavy fog after only 35 minutes. Its crew of 90 was rescued by the Governor although one seriously injured crew member died three days later. “Standing in the lifeboats with heads bared, the McCulloch’s sailors wept as the cutter, stern in the air, quivered and sank,” the San Francisco Chronicle reported on June 14, 1917. “The famous old vessel lies on the bottom of the ocean, three miles off Point Conception.”

These epic maritime sagas always leave me awestruck. Not only for the power of the ocean but for the resilience of ocean travelers reaching out through the dimensions of time and space to tell a story. There are undiscovered stories still hidden beneath the waves as a reminder–yet again – that Mother Nature is The Decider!

Vibrant Living Speakers Series

1st Wednesdays @ 7pm

estate sales-consignments-auctions single items to whole estates

Easter 2024 THE LARGEST pre-loved HOME furnishings IN THE TRI-COUNTIES open 11am-5pm closed tuesday

Sigrid Toye volunteers for the Breakwater Flag Project. She is on the board of directors of the Maritime Museum and participates in Yacht Club activities. An educational/behavior therapist, Sigrid holds a Ph.D in clinical psychology. She loves all things creative, including her two grown children who are working artists. Send Harbor tips to: Itssigrid@gmail.com

The Destroyer Squadron 11 Disaster, 1923

Courtesy of National Marine Sanctuary

Crew of the McCulloch, date unknown.

Courtesy of NOAA

On view through March 10th, 2024

Santa Barbara’s Cultural Night Downtown M arch

17th 5 to 8pm

ST THURSDAY is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara that takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Participating art venues offer free access to art in a fun and social environment from 5-8pm. 1st Thursday venues also provide additional attractions, such as live music, artist receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. State Street also comes alive on 1st Thursday with performances and interactive activities.

Galleries, Museums, & Art Venues

1. Voice Gallery • La Cumbre Plaza, 110 S. Hope Ave.

• A Sense of Place, a SB Printmakers members exhibition in partnership with the SB Sculptors Guild. Featuring original, hand-pulled prints in contemporary and traditional techniques and a wide-range of sculpture.

2. SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series • SBIFF Education Center, 1330 State St. • See Joey Szalkiewicz’s Greetings From Summerland. A painter & an atmospheric chemist open up about Summerland... and its role in the rapid expansion of the oil Industry. Showtimes 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm. Runtime: 18 min.

3. Santa Barbara Fine Art • 1321 State St. • Santa Barbara’s Premiere landscape painters and renowned marine mammal sculptor, Bud Bottoms in Santa Barbara’s Theater and Art District.

4. MAUNE Contemporary • 1309 State St. • Original abstract and atmospheric landscape paintings by Will Day, for whom SB serves as an inspiration. Also, I HeART You, with vividly-colored and optimistic works by Mr. Brainwash, Alex Katz, and Donald Sultan.

5. Legacy Arts Listening Room • 1230 State St. • Legacy Arts SB is bringing back the Sound Healing or Sound Bath meditations and well-being practices with use of sound bowls, gong, flute, didgeridoo, and other various musical instruments. Free 6-8:30pm.

6. domecíl • 1223 State St. • Featuring work by Tama Takahashi who’s vividly colored and richly textured paintings celebrate her American and Japanese culture. Her work is changing the conversation & underrepresentation of mixed race Americans.

7. PALMA Colectiva

• 1221 State St. #24

• Camila Uriegas is a multidisciplinary artist from Mexico City drawing inspiration from the ambivalent nature of the human condition. MITTSU is a relaxed luxury jewelry line with architectural vibrance. Non-Alcoholic drinks by Drømme.

8. 10 West Gallery • 10 W Anapamu St. • Atmospheric Conditions: New work by ten contemporary SB artists. Each piece with its own unique mysterious atmosphere. Abstract expressionism to urban landscape, ceramic vessels, and stone sculpture. Through March 31.

9. Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery • 11 W Anapamu St. Come experience for yourself all that is artful and enchanting at Colette Cosentino Atelier.

10. Sullivan Goss • 11 E Anapamu St. • Opening reception Maria Rendón's solo exhibition Holy Water, following her nearly sold out 2021 exhibition at Sullivan Goss, and her 2022 solo show in Seoul, South Korea. Also: Whitney Brooks Abbott, & the Winter Salon.

11. SB Office of Arts & Culture • 105 E. Anapamu St.

• The SB County Office of Arts & Culture invites you to the opening reception for “New Muralism: Inclusive Visions of Self and Place,” featuring work by artists from Slingshot / Alpha Art Studio, a progressive art center.

9. Colette Cosentino invites visitors into her Atelier and Gallery

22. See work by Brian Woolford at Workzones

13. Gallery 113 offers work by Santa Barbara Art Association Members

10. Maune Contemporary is featuring work by Will Day and I HeART You

8. A group exhibition at 10 West Gallery, including Rick Doehring's Dragon Dreams offers Atmospheric Conditions

12. Santa Barbara Museum of Art • 1130 State St. • Enjoy a Teaching Artist-led activity from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Create an Impressionist background in chalk pastel on drawing paper inspired by Mary Cassatt’s Portrait of Marthe Givaudan. Galleries open until 8pm. All free!

13. Gallery 113 • 1114 State St. • Members of the SB Art Association exhibit their original art here. Elisabeth Lafolye-Acogny is the Artist of the Month with featured artists Kevin Akers, Alvaro Maestro, Fred Lehto, Elizabeth Flanagab, and Rebecca Stebbins.

14. Waterhouse Gallery • 1114 State St. #9 • Figurative works, interiors, & cityscapes. Work by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison, Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein, and Ralph Waterhouse.

15. The Yes Store • 1100 State St. • Ushering in springtime with beverages and snacks and featured artists Nadereh & David Sugich who create dazzling stained glass, kaleidoscopes. It’s like fireworks! Locally handmade gifts at The Yes Store-Local Arts Gallery.

16. Slice of Light Gallery • 9 W Figueroa St. • Join us for a magnificent evening at our photography gallery, featuring the natural beauty of earth and space. Every piece is captured by SB local, J K Lovelace. Enjoy fine wine & fine art photography, printed on aluminum.

17. Mary Kay West Fine Art • 3 W. Carrillo St. # 209 • Awardwinning artist and Artist Member of the California Art Club Mary Kay West will have an open studio and exhibit of current work featuring her trompe l’oeil and bird compositions. Live painting demo from 6-7pm!

18. The Blue Owl • 5 W Canon Perdido St. • The Blue Owl will present a jam on the 1st Thursday of each month. Hosted by guitarist Tony Ybarra, this Jam session will feature local jazz instrumentalists and vocalists. Backed by Santino Tafarella and Matt Perko!

19. The Eddy Corner Store • 137 E. De La Guerra St. • Food, drink, art. Wine by Midtown, bites by Revolver, cake by Roxanne Rosensteel, and ceramic works and paintings curated by gallery WANTS / NEEDS. Artists: Mia Franco, Meiya Sidney, Demi Boelsterli & Michael Matheson.

20. Santa Barbara Historical Museum • 136 E De La Guerra St. • Enjoy access after-hours with wine and music. Explore our galleries, Seasonal Soirées: Santa Barbara’s Evening Couture 1880-

1980, and a final opportunity to view California Missions by Edwin Deakin.

21. Paint at Paseo • 651 Paseo Nuevo, Center Court • Celebrate International Women’s day by painting at Paint at Paseo with Alisha, a Santa Maria-based artist who will lead you through a 90-minute acrylic painting session for all ages and skill levels. All materials are provided – free!

22. Work Zones • 351 Paseo Nuevo 2nd Floor

• Workzones invites you to visit their gallerylike space, a palette for Brian Woolford’s work, No Place I’d Rather Be… Brian creates large paintings that transport you to peaceful meditative destinations; places to escape day-today realities.

23. Idyll Mercantile • 703 Chapala St. • A 1st Thursday of art, plants, and people! Each month we celebrate a different artist, alongside all of the artists that we carry in the shop. We are thrilled to continue our collaboration Wildcat, who is tailoring custom cocktails.

24. SBCAST • 513 Garden St. • RARE: Realities Altered Realities Emerging_Vol.02. Media Arts and Tech at UCSB is a transdisciplinary program fusing emergent media, computer science, engineering, electronic music, digital art.... See cutting-edge research/artwork.

25. Elizabeth Gordon Gallery 15 W Gutierrez St. • An exquisite art event featuring work by Sherri Belassen, David Matthew King, Rafael Gaete, Stanley Boydston, and more ~ contemporary brilliance, complemented by delightful tunes, wine, and artisanal cheeses.

26. Riviera Beach House • 121 State St. • In partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara, see “Changing Nature” the first installation of the MCASB Satellite at the Riviera Beach House. Features local artists Stephanie Dotson & Madeleine Eve Ignon.

27. Art & Soul • 116 Santa Barbara St. STE C • Opening reception of 91% of a Century: An Artistic Retrospective highlighting the evocative works of Cecily Firestein, a leading exponent of mixed media monotype. Art & Soul in the Funk Zone, through the patio at Lama Dog.

Entertainment: Frank Ramirez • 5-8pm

26. At Riviera Beach House find Changing Nature, the first MCASB Satellite exhibition

27. Discover 91% of a Century by Cecily Firestein at Art & Soul

6. Find Tama Takahashi's vivid paintings at domecíl

17. Mary Kay West Fine Art will feature trompe l'oeil and birds

11. SB Office of Art and Culture is opening a new exhibition titled New Muralism: Inclusive Visions of Self and Place

1. Enjoy work by Santa Barbara Printmakers, including Arabesque by Michael Heffner, in collaboration with the SB Sculptors Guild at VOICE Gallery

3. Santa Barbara Fine Art offers landscapes and sculpture

20. Last chance to enjoy California Missions by Edwin Deakin at the SB Historical Museum

12. Create an Impressionist background inspired by Mary Cassatt at SB Museum of Art

10. Holy Water by Maria Rendón will open at Sullivan Goss

14. Waterhouse Gallery will host gallery artists in an exhibition of landscapes, interiors, and figurative work.

March 7th, 1st Thursday, 5-8 pm

UCSB MEDIA ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE

Realities Altered Realities Emerging_Vol.o2

A graduate student showcase of cutting edge research and artworks

Media Arts and Technology at the University of California, Santa Barbara is a transdisciplinary graduate program that fuses emergent media, computer science, engineering, electronic music, and digital art research, practice, production, and theory.

Eagles Nest Ocean Views

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By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE EO-CABARET DIVA MEOW MEOW has performed to sold-out audiences at the Lincoln Center, Bar Jeder Vernunft in Berlin, and the Sydney Opera House. And on March 7th she’ll do the same at the Lobero Theatre (there are only a few tickets left). Her new show, Sequins and Satire, Divas and Disruptors: The Wild Women of the Weimar Republic is a fantastic journey that honors vamps and “new women,” sirens and “poor girls, composers, singers, dancers, poets, actors, sociopolitical influencers, revolutionaries, including Anita Berber, Lotte Lenya, Valeska Gert, Blandine Ebinger, Margo Lion, Claire Waldoff, and Marlene Dietrich.

In a cabaret-style program, Meow Meow channels the era’s urgent blend of art, entertainment, and winking social commentary.

Meow Meow is probably the only artist to have been curated by the likes of David Bowie, German Neo-expressionist dancer Pina Bausch, and Latvian ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov.

If you have never seen her on stage, there are a few videos online that will make you laugh, but this is a show to see in person. Meow Meow loves to interact with the audience and loves to crowd surf. As she says, “I’m not on television.”

The multi-talented Meow Meow had an opera written for her by Richard Mills and Victorian Opera, and has appeared on the West End in Kneehigh and Michel Legrand’s The Umbrellas of Cherbourg. She played Titania in Emma Rice’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Shakespeare’s Globe; Pegleg in Tom Waits’ musical fable The Black Rider with Victorian Opera and Malthouse Theatre, directed by Matt Lutton; and Edith Piaf in Cocteau’s Le bel indifferent, directed by Ted Huffman for the Greenwich Music Festival.

If you miss this show, you could always go to see it at Carnegie Hall in two weeks, but that show will probably be sold out by the time you read this.

Hats off to UCSB Arts & Lectures for bringing such delightful and thoughtprovoking entertainment.

UCSB Arts & Lectures will present Meow Meow, March 7th at 8pm at the Lobero Theatre. There are a few remaining seats ($50 / $35 / $15 UCSB students, plus a Lobero fee). For Tickets visit www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu

Photo courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures

Safari Local

In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

Sequins and Satire, Divas and Disruptors: The Wild Women of the Weimar Republic

Be dazzled by a postmodern cabaret when UCSB Arts & Lectures presents Meow Meow at the Lobero Theatre at 8pm on Thursday, March 7th. For tickets ($19-56) visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

Friday, March 1st

CHILDREN

THE HANGOUT: A SPACE FOR TEENS

Crafts, board games, video games, and more for grades 7-12 • Eastside Library • Free • 3:30-5:30pm Fr.

DANCE

ME SABOR PRESENTS: SALSA NIGHT

Salsa, bachata, cumbia, & merengue • SOhO • $18 • www.sohosb.com • 8:30pm Fr, 3/1.

LECTURES/MEETINGS

WESTMONT PRESIDENT’S BREAKFAST

With guest veteran diplomat Richard Haass • Hilton SB Beachfront Resort • $125 • http://tinyurl.com/2zsx7ftc • 7-9am Fr, 3/1.

HOW TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN YOUR TOWN

Four week online course • Antioch University • $275 • http://tinyurl.com/2yymd9zz • 9-11am Fr, 3/1, through 3/29.

THE RIVER FLOWS LAUNCH CONCERT

David Segall launches a new song

• Anchor Rose restaurant • $11-15

• http://tinyurl.com/4nnc8fc9 • 6-8:30pm Fr, 3/1.

OUTDOORS

THE NATURE OF WOMEN PRESENTED BY PALMA COLECTIVA

Women-focused sound bath and Reiki • SB Botanic Garden • $40-45

• www.sbbotanicgarden.org

• 10-11:30am Fr, 3/1.

SPECIAL EVENTS

OPEN MIC

Share your creativity • Isla Vista Community Center • Free • https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 4pm Fr, 3/1.

AN EVENING OF TALKING, DISCUSSING AND Q&A WITH ROBERT FRIPP AND DAVID SINGLETON.

Event with founding member & producer of King Crimson • The New Vic • $70-75 • www.etcsb.org • 7:30pm Fr, 3/1.

Saturday, March 2nd

CHILDREN

PATHFINDERS: SUPER SEEDS

Active seed workshop for children ages 8-13 • SB Botanic Garden • Free, register: www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 11am-12:15pm Sa, 3/2.

PATHFINDERS IN THE GARDEN

SB Public Library hosted field trip for ages 9-14 and caretakers • Meet at Central Library, bus to SB Botanic Garden • Free, register: http://tinyurl.com/ymx2y6f9 • 11:45am-4pm Sa, 3/2.

DANCE

SERAGLIO FOLKLORIC BALLET

Cat Power Sings Dylan

In 1966, Bob Dylan made music history when he switched from an acoustic to an electric sound halfway through his Royal Albert Hall concert. Relive that moment when Cat Power performs her rendition of that famous concert at the Lobero Theatre at 7:30pm on Wednesday, March 6th.

For tickets ($85-131) visit www.lobero.org

ESCAPING THE BOX

Lecture with composer/multimedia artist Krzysztof Wołek • Building 387, Room 1015, UCSB • Free, details: http://tinyurl.com/y9b5rmhm • 1pm Fr, 3/1.

MUSIC

SGT. PEPPER

Beatles tribute • Alcazar Theatre • $2050 • www.thealcazar.org • 7pm Fr, 3/1.

SPRING CHORAL CONCERT

Westmont College student concert • Trinity Episcopal Church • Free • 7pm Fr, 3/1.

THE CORWIN CONCERT SERIES

PRESENTS: ZERO GAINED

The music of Krzysztof Wołek • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB • Free, details: http://tinyurl.com/3m2tnjuw • 7:30pm Fr, 3/1.

GERARDO CORONEL

Regional Mexican music concert • Chumash Casino • $49-79 • www.chumashcasino.com • 8pm Fr, 3/1.

Ballet about star-crossed lovers in early 20th century Istanbul • Arlington Theatre • $25-85 • www.arlingtontheatresb.com • 7:30pm Sa, 3/2.

MUSIC

MELODIOUS MOZART

SB Music Club concert • St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church • Free • 3-4:30pm Sa, 3/2.

54TH ANNUAL DOS PUEBLOS HS JAZZ FESTIVAL

Student jazz concert • Elings Performing Arts Center, Dos Pueblos HS • $25 • http://tinyurl.com/3dy7yadp • 7-9:30pm Sa, 3/2.

GUILD COMPETITION

Westmont student musicians • Deane Chapel, Westmont College • Free • 4pm Sa, 3/2.

OUTDOORS

NATURE JOURNALING AT THE GARDEN

Guided sketching session • SB Botanic Garden • $25-35 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 8:30-10:30am Sa, 3/2.

ALICE KECK VOLUNTEER DAY

Care for Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden • Bring gardening tools • http://tinyurl.com/az3ja9rk • 9am12pm Sa, 3/2.

HIKE ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE

The first & third weekends, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm. Free • http://tinyurl.com/mts6xjab

TOMATO PALOOZA

Learn all about tomato gardening • Carpintera Community Garden Workshop • Free, RSVP to carpgarden@carpinteriaca.gov • 11am-1pm Sa, 3/2.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FISHING & CAMPING GARAGE SALE

Fundraiser for Santa Barbara Flyfishers Club • 3821 La Cumbre Hills Ln. • Free • 9am-12pm Sa, 3/2.

WALL HANGING WORKSHOP

Create handmade wall decor • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $10-12 • www. exploreecology.org • 12-2pm Sa, 3/2.

THE PLANT PARADOX WINE DINNER

Benefit dinner for Lotusland with special guest Dr. Steven Gundry • El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel • $1,000 • http://tinyurl.com/23d48e6u • 6-9pm Sa, 3/2.

Sunday, March 3rd

DANCE

CONTRA DANCE WITH LIVE BAND Dance to Andy Shore & Contra Capers • Carrillo Ballroom • $10 • www.sbcds.org • 6:30-9:30pm Su, 3/3.

MUSIC

CARILLON RECITAL

UCSB Carillonist Wesley Arai performs free concert • Storke Tower, UCSB • 2pm Su, 3/3.

THE CHAPS

Swing, bluegrass, folk, and rock • Rancho La Patera & Stow House • Free • 2pm Su, 3/3.

Photo courtesy of The Lobero Theatre

Photo by Karl Giant, Courtesy of UCSB A&L

MARSHALL TUCKER BAND W/SPECIAL

GUEST JEFFERSON STARSHIP

A rock legends joint concert • Granada Theatre • $59-99 • www.granadasb.org • 7pm Su, 3/3.

OUTDOORS

#SBRIDE4GAZA: PALESTINE

SOLIDARITY RIDE

Bike ride in support of Palestine and Gaza • Meet at Pershing Park • Free • 11am-1pm Su, 3/3.

HIKE ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE

The first & third weekends, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm. Free •

http://tinyurl.com/mts6xjab

SB ROLLERS

Rollerskate with an ocean view • SB City College Lot 3 • Free • 3pm Su.

SPECIAL EVENTS

MUJERES MAKERS MARKET

Shop local women business owners • El Presidio • www.sbthp.org • 10am4pm Su, 3/3.

Monday, March 4th

LECTURES/MEETINGS

CHAUCER’S VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK

With journalist Scott Howard-Cooper and former UCLA basketball coach Gary Cunningham • Chaucer’s Books

• Zoom link: http://tinyurl.com/ auauk6au • Free • 7pm Mo, 3/4.

PARLIAMO! ITALIAN CONVERSATION

All levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-6:30pm Mon.

SPECIAL EVENTS

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS FOR ADULTS

Guided introductory D&D session • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free, register: http://tinyurl. com/4az9rzjp • 4-7pm Mo, 3/4.

Tuesday, March 5th

LECTURES/MEETINGS

SMART SENIOR LIVING SEMINAR #1

Talk by National Search Dog Foundation Founder Wilma Melville

• University Club of SB • Free, RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/3nmrbhph • 10am Tu, 3/5.

SMART SENIOR LIVING SEMINAR #2

Stress management workshop • Cody's Cafe • Free, RSVP to Rachel@yoursbteam.com • 2pm Tu, 3/5.

BEYOND BOOKSELLING: HOW QUEER BOOKSTORES SHAPED THE GAY LIBERATION MOVEMENT

Talk by UCSB doctoral candidate Sarah Dunne • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free • 6-7:30pm Tu, 3/5.

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM

Free tax assistance for low-income residents • Eastside Library • Details: www.unitedwaysb.org/vita • 3-7pm Tu & We, through 4/30.

CARPINTERIA IMPROV

Interactive improv class • Alcazar Theatre • $10 • www.thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Tu.

Wednesday, March 6th

LECTURES/MEETINGS

MUJER SIN VERGÜENZA/WOMAN WITHOUT SHAME

Reading by poet Sandra Cisneros, in conversation with professor Cherríe Moraga • UCSB Multicultural Center • Free, details: https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 5pm We, 3/6.

AUTHOR TALK

Lorissa Rinehart discusses First to the Front – the Untold Story of Dickey Chapelle, Trailblazing Female War Correspondent • Veterans' Memorial Bldg, 112 W Cabrillo Blvd • Free-$25 • http://tinyurl.com/3jcz3t4m • 5:307pm We, 3/6.

LE CERCLE FRANÇAIS

French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • http://sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com • Free • 5-6:30pm We.

MUSIC

UCSB GOSPEL CHOIR

Free outdoor gospel concert • San Miguel Residence Hall Outdoor Stage, UCSB • 12pm We, 3/6.

CAT POWER SINGS DYLAN

Rendition of Dylan’s 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert • Lobero Theatre

• $85-131 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm We, 3/6.

UCSB ENSEMBLE FOR CONTEMPORARY MUSIC WINTER CONCERT

Experience the future of music • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB • Free$10 • http://tinyurl.com/yc8bmx9s • 7:30pm We, 3/6.

SPECIAL EVENTS

A STRING OF PEARLS: PEARL CHASE OF SANTA BARBARA

Author Cheri Rae discusses her new book about this SB icon • SB Historical Museum • Free-$20 • http://tinyurl.com/yu6wwnrh • 5:30pm We, 3/6.

CHAUCER’S BOOK FAIR

Shop to support the Riviera Ridge School • Chaucer’s Books • 6-8pm We, 3/6.

Thursday, March 7th

DANCE

SEQUINS AND SATIRE, DIVAS AND DISRUPTORS: THE WILD WOMEN OF THE WEIMAR REPUBLIC

Meow Meow performs a postmodern cabaret • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Lobero Theatre • $19-56 • www. lobero.org • 8pm Th, 3/7.

LECTURES/MEETINGS

ARTEMISIA GENTILESCHI: NEW UNDERSTANDINGS

An Art Matters Lecture by Saint Louis Art Museum curator Judith Mann • SB Museum of Art, Mary Craig Auditorium • Free-$15 • www.sbma.net • 5:30pm Th, 3/7.

CHAUCER’S BOOK LAUNCH

Local author Maureen Murdock, Mythmaking: Self-Discovery and the Timeless Art of Memoir • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm Th, 3/7.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP

Practice English language skills naturally • Eastside Library • Free • 1-2pm Th.

The Crucible

A parable for modern anxieties set amidst Salem’s historic witchcraft trials, Arthur Miller’s The Crucible will experience new life in UCSB Theater/ Dance’s production at UCSB’s Performing Arts Theater. Performances begin 7:30pm on Wednesday, March 5th, and run through the 10th. For tickets ($13-19) visit www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu

THEATRE

EISENHOWER: THIS PIECE OF GROUND Actor John Rubinstein portrays President Eisenhower reflecting on his place in history • Rubicon Theatre, Ventura • $35-54.50 • www. rubicontheatre.org • Through 3/10.

EVERYBODY'S FAVORITE MOTHERS

The story behind the founding of PFLAG • UCSB Launch Pad • Hatlen Theater, UCSB • $13-19 • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm 3/1-3/2; 2pm 3/2.

ANYTHING GOES

Santa Barbara Ghost Tours

Walk with Professor Julie as she shares tales of mystery and history... & meet friendly spirits Call or text to schedule your walking tour! • 805-905-9019

Cole Porter’s musical comedy performed by Lights Up! Theatre Company • Marjorie Luke Theatre • $25-65 • https://luketheatre.org • 7pm 3/1, 3/2; 1pm 3/2; 4pm 3/3.

MUSIC

UCSB WIND ENSEMBLE WINTER CONCERT

Concert themed “Not All Who

Wander Are Lost” • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB • Free-$10

• http://tinyurl.com/3mdkjms6 • 7:30pm Th, 3/7.

TREASURE ISLAND

Gender-swapped retelling of this classic adventure • Theatre Group at SBCC • Garvin Theatre, SBCC • $15-24 • www.theatregroupsbcc.com • 7:30pm through 3/16.

THE CAPULET BLACK & WHITE [BALL, Immersive restaging of Romeo & Juliet • Westmont Theatre Dept. • Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. • $12-20 • http://tinyurl. com/5ar5nhyn • 7pm 3/1, 3/2; 9pm Fr, 3/1 & 3/2.

THE ROMEO AND JULIET SENIOR CITIZENS PROJECT

Comedy about the production of a Shakespearean for a retirement facility • LA’s Road Theatre • Porter Theatre, Westmont College • $12-20 • www.westmont.edu/watchtheater • 4pm Sa, 3/2.

THE CRUCIBLE

Arthur Miller’s drama about the Salem witchcraft trials • UCSB Theater/Dance • $13-19 • https://theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm We, 3/5, through 3/10.

OUTDOORS

BE IN NATURE: PRACTICE MINDFUL WHOLE-HEARTEDNESS

Guided outdoors meditation • SB Botanic Garden • $25-35 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 8:3010:30am Th, 3/7.

Courtesy Photo

Safari Local

SB International Orchid Show

Celebrating the “Floral Gems of Nature,” the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show returns this week to Earl Warren Showgrounds with unique floral displays, potting demonstrations, an art show, and more. The show will be open from 9am to 5pm Friday through Sunday, March 8th through 10th. For tickets ($12-20) visit www.sborchidshow.com

Friday, March 8th

LECTURES/MEETINGS

23RD PRESIDENTS’ CIRCLE LUNCHEON

Talk on The Power of Women’s Issues in the 2024 Election • SB Women’s Political Committee • Cabrillo Arts Pavilion • $30-85 • http://tinyurl. com/4496h9ax • 11:30am-1:30pm

MUSIC

QUITAPENAS

Dance music from the Afro-Latin diaspora • Viva el Arte • Isla Vista Elementary • Free • 7pm Fr, 3/8.

FOLK ORCHESTRA OF SB

Irish music concert • St. Mark’s in the Valley, Los Olivos • $25 • https://folkorchestrasb.com • 7pm Fr, 3/8.

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Playing Dvorak and Beethoven • CAMA • Granada Theatre • $38-136 • www.granadasb.org • 7:30pm Fr, 3/8.

THE WAILIN' JENNYS

Folks-roots concert • Lobero Theatre • $45-106 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Fr, 3/8.

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV

Indie-rock & folk concert • Arlington Theatre • $34-71 • www.arlingtontheatresb.com • 8pm Fr, 3/8.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SB INTERNATIONAL ORCHID SHOW

Admire beautiful prized orchids • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $12-20 • www.earlwarren.com • 9am-5pm Fr, 3/8-3/10.

Irish Folk Orchestra Concert

Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit early this month when the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara presents a weekend of Irish folk music. Concerts will be held at at St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley at 7pm on Friday, March 8th, at 7pm on Saturday, March 9th at Trinity Episcopal Church, and at 4pm on Sunday, March 10th at El Presidio Chapel. For tickets ($25-45) visit www.folkorchestrasb.com

HEIST AT THE HARBOR

Mystery gala dinner to support the SB Maritime Museum • SB Maritime Museum • Ticket & auction info: https://sbmm.org/heist-at-the-harbor • www.sbmm.org • 5:30pm Fr, 3/8.

TEENS

THE HANGOUT: A SPACE FOR TEENS

Crafts, board games, video games, & more. Grades 7-12 • Eastside Library • Free • 3:30-5:30pm Fr.

Saturday, March 9th

CHILDREN

KIDS CLUB

Free entertainment and crafts for kids • Paseo Nuevo • 10am-1pm Sa, 3/9.

MUSIC

QUITAPENAS

Dance music from the Afro-Latin diaspora • Viva el Arte • Guadalupe City Hall • Free • 7pm Sa, 3/9.

FOLK ORCHESTRA OF SB

Irish music concert • Trinity Episcopal Church • $30 • folkorchestrasb.com • 7pm Sa, 3/9.

UCSB MIDDLE EAST ENSEMBLE WINTER CONCERT Musical, vocal, and dance performance • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB • Free-$10 • http://tinyurl.com/47629a2p • 7:30pm Sa, 3/9.

TOMMY EMMANUEL

Acoustic guitar concert with guests Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall • $15-65 • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 8pm Sa, 3/9.

OUTDOORS

HIKE ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE

The first & third weekends, Sat & Sun 10am4pm. Free • www.sblandtrust.org/arroyo-hondo-preserve-reservations

NATURE & FOREST THERAPY

Reconnect with nature • SB Botanic Garden • $25-40 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 8:3010:30am Sa, 3/9.

NATURE WALK

Explore Elings Park’s biodiversity with SB Botanic Garden representatives • Elings Park • Free, details: http://tinyurl.com/5n8ykzjj • 9-10:30am Sa, 3/9. BIOBLITZ AT THE GOLETA BUTTERFLY GROVE

Participate in a point-in-time inventory of biodiversity • Ellwood Mesa Open Space • Free, learn more: http://tinyurl.com/2e847t4u • 9:3011:30am Sa, 3/9.

STAR PARTY - EXPLORE THE NIGHT SKY!

Palmer Observatory, SB Museum of Natural History • Free • 7:30-10pm Sa, 3/9.

SPECIAL EVENTS

LITERACY IN THE GARDEN

English language learning field trip for children & caregivers • SB Public Library at Yanonali Community Garden • Free, register: http://tinyurl.com/266mwae5 • 2-3pm Sa, 3/9.

IT'S MAGIC!

Family-friendly magic show • Lobero Theatre • $25-106 • www.lobero.org • 2pm & 6:30pm Sa, 3/9.

Sunday, March 10th

MUSIC

SON*ENRICO

Latin jazz concert • SB Jazz Society • SOhO • $10-25 • www.sohosb.com • 1pm Su, 3/10.

UCSB STUDENT CARILLON RECITAL Free outdoors carillon concert • Storke Tower • 2pm Su, 3/10.

FOLK ORCHESTRA OF SB

Irish music concert • El Presidio Chapel • $45 • folkorchestrasb.com • 4pm Su, 3/10.

QUITAPENAS - DANCE MUSIC

From the Afro-Latin diaspora • Viva el Arte • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free • 6pm Sa, 3/9.

SIERRA FERRELL

Americana & country concert • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall • $15-75 • www. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7pm Su, 3/10.

UCSB CHAMBER PLAYERS

WINTER CONCERT

Playing Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, and more • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB • Free-$10 • http://tinyurl.com/t6ddyfs2 • 7:30pm Su, 3/10.

OUTDOORS

BEACH CLEANUP

Care for our shoreline • Explore Ecology • Arroyo Burro Beach • Details: www. exploreecology.org • 10am-12pm Su, 3/10.

SPECIAL EVENTS

CHAUCER’S BOOK FAIR

Shop to support B'nai B'rith Pre-School • Chaucer’s Books • 3-5pm Su, 3/10.

OSCAR WATCH PARTY

Free watch party and VIP reception for ticketed guests • Arlington Theatre • Free-$20 • www. arlingtontheatresb.com • 4pm Su, 3/10.

Photo courtesy of SB Folk Orchestra

Cymbidium

Rina Soto 'Shocker' courtesy of SBI Orchid Show

REVISITING THE CLASSICS: NOWHERE

• Screening of this 1997 New Queer Cinema classic, Q&A with writer/ director Gregg Araki • UCSB CarseyWolf Center, Pollock Theater • Free, register: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 2pm Sa, 3/2.

CWC GLOBAL: POLITE SOCIETY

A British-Pakistani teen tries to sabotage her sister’s relationship; film followed by Q&A with Pillar’s Fund president Kashif Shaikh • UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center, Pollok Theater

• Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7pm Tu, 3/5.

LOV3 FEST

Film festival for emerging artists • Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St.

• $20 • https://lov3worldwide.onrender.com

• 4-9pm Th, 3/7.

REVISITING THE CLASSICS:

WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT

Screening of this offbeat classic followed by a talk with associate producer Steve Starkey and screenwriter Peter S. Seaman • UCSB CarseyWolf Center, Pollok Theater • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7pm Th, 3/7.

It’s Your Library

STAY & PLAY • Share stories with kids

• Eastside Library ~ 8:30-10am Tu • Montecito Library ~ 9-10:30am Tu

MUSIC & MOVEMENT • For ages 2-5

• Shoreline Park • 10:30-11am Th • Central Library ~ 10-10:30am Th.

BABY AND ME • For babies 0-14 months

• Central Library ~ 11-11:30am We • Eastside Library ~ Bilingual ~ 11-11:30am Th

LIBRARY ON THE GO • MacKenzie Park ~ 10am-12pm Fr, 3/1 • State St. Farmer’s Market ~ 4-6pm Tu, 3/5 • Alameda Park ~ 10am-12pm We, 3/6 • Harding School ~ 12:30-2pm & 3:30-5pm We, 3/6 • Shoreline Park ~ 10am-12pm Th, 3/7 • SB Jr. High ~ 2:30-4:30pm Th, 3/7 • Bohnett Park ~ 10am-12pm Fr, 3/8

READ TO A DOG • For grades 3-6 • Eastside Library ~ 3-4pm We.

CWC Global: Polite Society

Follow Ria, a British-Pakistani teen, as she sets out to sabotage her sister’s relationship when the UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center’s Pollok Theater hosts a free screening of Polite Society at 7pm on Tuesday, March 5th. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Kashif Shaikh, President of the Pillar’s Fund, and Professor Mona Damluji.

To register visit www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu

FAIRVIEW

225 N FAIRVIEW AVE GOLETA 805-683-3800

Drive Away Dolls (R): Fri, Mon-Thur: 5:30, 7:45. Sat/Sun: 2:10, 5:30, 7:45. Thur: 7:45.

Madame Web (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:45, 7:30. Sat/Sun: 2:00, 4:45, 7:30.

Argylle (R): Fri, Mon-Wed: 7:00. Sat: 2:20, 7:00. Thur: 4:20.

Migration (PG): Fri-Wed: 4:30.

Kung Fu Panda 4* (PG): Thur: 4:30, 7:00.

Dune: Part 2* (PG13): Fri: 12:45, 2:00, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45, 7:00, 8:15, 9:30. Sat/Sun: 11:30, 12:45,2:00, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45, 7:00, 8:15, 9:30. Mon-Wed: 12:45,2:00, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45, 7:00, 8:15. Thur: 12:45,2:00, 3:15, 4:30, 7:00, 8:15

Bob Marley: One Love (PG13): Fri-Sun: 1:20, 4:00, 6:40, 9:20. Mon-Thur: 2:30, 5:15, 8:00.

Ordinary Angels (PG): Fri-Sun: 1:30, 4:20, 7:20. Mon-Wed: 1:30, 4:20, 7:20. Thur: 1:30, 4:20. Demon Slayer* (PG13): Fri: 2:10/Dub, 4:40/Sub, 7:10/Sub, 9:40/Dub. Sat/Sun: 11:40/Sub, 2:10/Dub, 4:40/Sub, 7:10/Sub, 9:40/Dub. Mon-Thur: 5:05/Dub, 2:20/Sub, 7:45/Sub.

Imaginary* (PG13): Thur: 6:30, 9:05. Cabrini* (PG13): Thur: 7:20.

The Taste of Things (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:00, 7:05. Sat/Sun: 12:50, 4:00, 7:05. Poor Things (R): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:10, 7:20. Sat/Sun: 1:00, 4:10, 7:20.

The Chosen Ssn 4/Ep. 7-8* (NR): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:20, 6:30. Sat/Sun: 3:00, 6:30.

Lisa Frankenstein (PG13): Fri-Wed: 7:35.

Madame Web (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur: 7:45. Sat/Sun: 2:15, 5:00, 7:45.

The Boy & the Heron - SUB (PG13): Fri-Wed: 4:40.

Wonka (PG): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:30, 7:20. Sat/Sun: 1:45, 4:30, 7:20.

Demon Slayer* (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur: 5:20/Dub, 7:55/Sub. Sat/Sun: 2:45/Sub, 5:20/Dub, 7:55/Sub.

Migration (PG): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:10. Sat/Sun: 2:00.

Kung Fu Panda 4* (PG): Thur: 4:40, 7:05.

The Monk and the Gun (PG13): Fri-Sun: 2:00, 4:40, 7:20. Mon-Thur: 4:40, 7:20.

Drive Away Dolls (R): Fri-Sun: 2:35, 5:15, 8:00. Mon-Wed: 5:15, 8:00. Thur: 8:00.

Bob Marley: One Love (PG13): Fri-Sun: 2:15, 5:05, 7:45. Mon-Wed: 5:05, 7:45. Thur: 8:00.

Argylle (R): Fri-Thur: 4:50.

American Fiction (R): Fri-Sun: 2:25, 7:30. Mon-Wed: 7:30. Thur: 4:45. Cabrini* (PG13): Thur: 7:30.

Photo courtesy of UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center

Another Housing Recession?

By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE

THE 30-YEAR

CONFORMING FIXED RATE HAS AGAIN RISEN

above seven percent in just one month, and the effect is immediate. Housing construction has slowed once again, in spite of the severe housing shortage.

Construction is 14.8 percent below the revised December estimate of 1,562,000 and is 0.7 percent below the January 2023 rate of 1,340,000, according to the National Association of Home Builders, and we know why..

The just-released Fed minutes from January’s FOMC meeting showed how timid the Fed Governors have become. They want a complete surrender of any inflation. Inflation will only be conquered in their eyes when it has already surrendered.

“In discussing risk-management considerations that could bear on the policy outlook, participants remarked that while the risks to achieving the Committee's employment and inflation goals were moving into better balance, they remained highly attentive to inflation risks. In particular, they saw upside risks to inflation as having diminished but noted that inflation was still above the Committee's longer-run goal.”

shelter inflation is rising at six percent (per the CPI). That’s a bit of a mystery since apartment rents are no longer rising and single-family rent growth is at low single-digits,” said Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, in a statement.

January existing-home sales aren’t heartening. Home sales rose slightly because home buyers jumped on mortgage rates that were below seven percent at the start of the year, says the NAR.

Economic VOICE

Wholesale prices tell us which direction inflation is trending and service inflation has slowed considerably in the past year, with wholesale service prices rising by 2.2 percent in 12 months.

By Harlan Green

Sales activity rose to the highest level since August 2023 as total existing-home sales[1] –completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – elevated 3.1 percent from December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.00 million in January. Year-over-year, sales slipped 1.7 percent (down from 4.07 million in January 2023).

Insertion Date: Print: 3.1.24 Naomi Kovacs

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ORDINANCE NO. 6143

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AMENDING THE SANTA BARBARA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 22.44 RELATING TO STREET DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS, CHAPTER 22.60 RELATING TO PERMITS FOR WORK ON STREET AND SIDEWALKS, CHAPTER 22.32 RELATING TO BUILDING NUMBERING, SECTION 22.64.010 RELATING TO GATES ADJACENT TO STREET OR SIDEWALKS, SECTION 27.08.010 RELATING TO SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS FOR STREETS AND SIDEWALKS, SECTION 10.56.010 RELATING TO OBSTRUCTIONS OF SIDEWALKS, AND BY THE ADDITION OF CHAPTER 22.46 RELATING TO ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on February 27, 2024.

The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.

(SEAL)

/s/

Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 6143

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. )

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on February 13, 2024, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on February 27, 2024, by the following roll call vote:

The cost of wholesale goods, meanwhile, fell for the fourth month in a row and is down 1.7 percent in the past 12 months. The decline was led by gasoline. The wholesale cost of partly finished goods fell slightly last month and is 3.8 percent lower compared with a year ago. The cost of raw materials is down an even sharper 15 percent compared with a year earlier.

This indicates inflation that continues to trend down, rather than “stubborn” inflation. And that is puzzling many economists, because the retail CPI focuses on rents, for instance, some 40 percent of it, is making an outsize influence on the inflation index, when there are other more balanced inflation indicators that we have been talking about.

This particularly irks Realtors and the National Association of Realtors since high interest rates are the main cause of the housing shortage, with housing barely out of its own recession.

“One big source of stubbornness to further calmness is that housing

“While home sales remain sizably lower than a couple of years ago, January’s monthly gain is the start of more supply and demand,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “Listings were modestly higher, and home buyers are taking advantage of lower mortgage rates compared to late last year.”

But how long will the Fed’s intransigence last if Chair Powell keeps repeating his mantra that they “remained highly attentive to inflation risks?” The risk could be a collapsing housing market that is just beginning to recover.

The Fed wants to keep up the inflation battle even after the inflation dragon has been slain. In their fear that they won’t be taken seriously, they risk not being taken seriously if their efforts cause another housing recession.

This happened once before and caused a busted housing bubble and the Great Recession.

I am hopeful Chair Powell, et. al., is about to see a hopeful light at the end of the inflation tunnel.

Harlan Green © 2024 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanGreen

Harlan Green has been the 18-year Editor-Publisher of PopularEconomics.com, a weekly syndicated financial wire service. He writes a Popular Economics Weekly Blog. He is an economic forecaster and teacher of real estate finance with 30-years experience as a banker and mortgage broker. To reach Harlan call (805)452-7696 or email editor@populareconomics.com.

AYES: Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon

NOES: None

ABSENT: Mayor Randy Rowse

ABSTENTIONS: None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on February 27, 2024.

/s/ Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on February 27, 2024.

/s/ Mike Jordan Mayor Pro Tem

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER : 24CV00063 . Petitioner: Sandra Marie Ardito filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Sandra Marie Ardito to proposed name Saundra Marie Ardito. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 03/13/2024; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 01/17/2024 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #24CV00063 Pub Dates: February 16, 23, March 1, 8, 2024

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

MEASURE A AMENDMENT TO INVESTMENT PLAN

Notice is hereby given that the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) will hold public hearings on an amendment to the Measure A Investment Plan for Goleta Overpass Improvements Project.

The public hearings will be held during the SBCAG Board of Directors meeting with in-person and remote virtual participation options on the following dates/times:

10 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2024

IN-PERSON

Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room 105 E. Anapamu Street, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

VIRTUAL

Details on how to participate remotely will be published on the SBCAG Board of Directors agenda at least 48 hours prior to the meeting online at www.sbcag.org

10 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024

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Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room 511 East Lakeside Parkway Santa Maria, CA 93455

VIRTUAL

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Investment Plan

The Measure A Investment Plan includes funding for the City of Goleta for the regional named project, Goleta Overpass Improvements Project. City of Goleta is requesting that SBCAG consider an Investment Plan amendment to change the project title and description to Project Connect.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION NOTICE

Comments on the Measure A Amendment to Investment Plan may also be submitted in writing until 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Written comments can be submitted via U.S. Postal Service to 260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110; or electronically by emailing info@sbcag.org

SBCAG is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for these meetings. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodation requests should be made 48 hours in advance of public meetings to SBCAG at (805) 961-8900.

NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONS ON APPLICATIONS

REGARDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28 AND/OR 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF

THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA (SBMC)

The Secretary of the Planning Commission has set a public hearing for Thursday, March 14, 2024 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.

On Thursday, March 7, 2024, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Thursday, March 14, 2024 will be posted on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC.

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• 1553 Shoreline Drive

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 045-173-043

Zoning Designation: E-2/S-D-3 (One-Family Residence/ Coastal Overlay)

Application Number: PLN2023-00353

Filing Date: August 28, 2023

Applicant / Owner: Trish Allen, SEPPS, Inc. / Suzanne & Peter Hooper

Project Description: New single-unit residence, two-car garage, and Accessory Dwelling Unit on a vacant lot.

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Project Description: New structures and alterations for a new school use; application includes a Conditional Use Permit, Development Plan, and Zoning Modification for Nonresidential Setbacks.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, during the afternoon session of the meeting, which begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California, for the consideration of the Measure A Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2025-2029.

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STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as HAIR ALCHEMY at 5276 Hollister Avenue, 404, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. YAZMIN CARRERA at 5276 Hollister Avenue, 404, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 . This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on February 13, 2024. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2024-0000384. Published March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2024.

1st Thursday Reception: March 7th, 5 to 8pm

3rd Friday Reception: March 15th, 5 to 8pm

Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5:30, Sat & Sun 1 to

Meadow Pond by Tom Michali

Arabesque by Michael Heffner

Ecosystem by Chris Fletcher

Sitting Pretty by Barbara Federman

Cloud Bench by John Spivey

Casitas Design Competition Names Four Winners

New “Nature Playhouses” to be Installed in Spring and Fall 2024

UNIQUE OUTDOOR PLAYHOUSES CALLED BACKCOUNTRY CASITAS AND

LOCATED AT THE SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDENS create space for children to enjoy the garden. Annually a design contest is held to select four temporary little houses that will be constructed as nature playhouses.

“The casitas are intended to have a two-year lifespan,” shared Scot Pipkin, Garden Director of Education. “Our yearly Casitas Contest offers our community the opportunity to bring their creativity to the Garden in service of inspiring our next generation of stewards. This year’s winning designs serve as portals to a deeper connection with the natural world and invite visitors to interact with nature in fun and refreshing ways that the whole family can enjoy.”

Selection criteria included creativity, imagination, and environmentally-conscious design; creative use of materials; and relation to the Garden’s mission of fostering conservation of native plants, among others. One casita will be installed and open to the public in June and the remaining three playhouses the in fall, which replace those installed in 2022.

The 2024 Casitas include a “Poet’s Perch” homage to the late Santa Barbara Poet Laureate, activist and teacher Sojourner Kincaid Rolle; a whorl-shaped “Snail’s Shell” asking us to examine our relationship with invasive species; a colorful display of “Spinning Petals” inspired by the wind; and a “Woodrat Theater” for visitors to gather and tell stories. “Spinning Petals” will open to the public June 7th. The remaining three Casitas will be installed in late Summer, with “Poet’s Perch” opening August 9th, “Woodrat Theatre” opening August 30th, and “Snail Shell” opening September 6th.

The Poet’s Perch by Colleen M. Kelly, Santa Barbara

This casitas is an homage to Sojourner Kincaid Rolle. The design begins with an inverted tree trunk, its branches planted in the ground, creates a space to contemplate, reflect, write, and feel encompassed by the natural world. Colorfully painted “poet’s staffs” evoke the late Sojourner Kincaid Rolle, a Santa Barbara Poet Laureate, activist and teacher, for whom the casitas is dedicated. Kelly is a Santa Barbara artist who has had collaborative exhibitions with poets. “Sojourner was truly a gift to the community of Santa Barbara and this, in a very small way, would be a recognition of her life of service and dedication, and of her immense talents,” says Kelly.

The Snail Shell by Jessica Altstatt, Goleta

A shell structure, based upon the whorls of threatened native land and aquatic snails, highlights the threat from introduced plants and snails, such as the apple snail, to local ecosystems. Constructed from bundles of the invasive giant reed, Elephant grass (Arundo donax), it features an arched portico that produces an intimate space for visitors.

“The construction is based upon traditional methods of working with grasses, but with a fanciful twist,” says Altstatt, a marine scientist who coordinates the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary’s LiMPETS program, an environmental monitoring and education program.

Spinning Petals by Robyn Coburn of Iggy Jingle Crafts, Los Angeles

The wind has inspired Coburn’s dynamic collection of freestanding fabric structures based on the shapes of petals or leaves of various sizes painted in bright natural colors to stand out against the green and earthen tones of the site. They rotate and react in response to the wind and to manual manipulation by visitors. The center of the space incorporates available log and stone to suggest a table and chairs and act as a climbing structure. “I also incorporate text into some of the surfaces, particularly the lovely Latin names of the inspiration plants, to encourage users to investigate these names,” says Coburn, a Los Angeles based writer and artist with a background in film and theater.

Woodrat Theater by Adrienne De Guevara, Patrick Melroy, and Sean O’Brien, Ph.D., of MISC Workshop, Santa Barbara

“We want to make a space filled with objects that entice young minds to bubble over with story,” says Melroy. “A woodrat’s home is as much their shelter and home, as it is a collection representing narratives of their travels.” The circular wooden structure features a tiny stage on one side and low seating on the other. River rocks and wood rounds placed in the space are etched with pictographs of native plants and symbols inferring actions, allowing the visitor to

build a narrative. From the tiny stage the visitor can present their story or attempt to decipher the remnants of a previous user’s arrangement. The design team is from Santa Barbara’s MISC Workshop, which is dedicated to the creation of interactive public art.

The Backcountry opened in June 2022, and is an immersive garden where young people (and the young at heart) can climb, jump, run, explore, play, and connect with nature. Encompassing over 4-acres west of Mission Creek, it features inviting and distinct areas designed to inspire unstructured, self-directed nature experiences. The Garden’s newest space is designed for all to enjoy but is focused on kids aged five to 13 years old. For more information, visit https://sbbotanicgarden.org/explore/sections/backcountry/.

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden:

Was the first botanic garden in the nation to focus exclusively on native plants, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has dedicated nearly a century of work to better understand the relationship between plants and people. Growing from 13 acres in 1926 to today’s 78 acres. Visit www.SBBotanicGarden.org.

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

Colleen M. Kelly

Jessica Altstatt

Robyn Coburn Courtesy photo

MISC Workshop

10 WEST GALLERY: Atmospheric Conditions ~ Mar 31 • 10 W

Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-7707711 • www.10westgallery.com

ARCHITECTURAL FDN GALLERY:

Uncommon Ground by Scott Johnson ~ Mar 9 • 229 E Victoria • 805-9656307 • 1–4 Sa & By Appt • www.afsb.org

ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

MUSEUM, UCSB: Border Crossings: Exile and American Modern Dance 1900-1955 ~ May 5; A Box of One’s

Own: Women Beyond Borders ~ May 5 • 12-5 Sa-Su • www.museum.ucsb.edu

ART FROM SCRAP GALLERY: Environmental Ed & Artistic Expression • www.exploreecology.org

THE ARTS FUND: La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Ave • 11-5 We-Su; www.artsfundsb.org • 805-233-3395

CASA DE LA GUERRA: Haas Adobe Watercolors • $5/Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • 12-4 Th-Su

• www.sbthp.org/casadelaguerra

CASA DEL HERRERO: Gardens & House • by reservation • 1387 East Valley Road • tours 10 & 2 We & Sa • 805-565-5653 • www.casadelherrero.com

CASA DOLORES: Milagros ~ May 15; Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing; • 1023 Bath St • 12-4 Tu-Sa • 805-963-1032 • www.casadolores.org

CHANNING PEAKE GALLERY: 105 East Anapamu St, 1st fl • 805-568-3994

CLAY STUDIO GALLERY: 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily

• www.claystudiosb.org

COLETTE COSENTINO ATELIER + GALLERY: 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • www.colettecosentino.com

CORRIDAN GALLERY: California Sojourns, by Karen Fedderson • 125 N Milpas • 11-6 We-Sa • 805-966-7939 • www.corridan-gallery.com

CPC GALLERY: Carol Talley: Abstracted Landscapes ~ Apr • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • Gallery@CPCSB.org

ATKINSON GALLERY, SBCC: Small Images ~ Mar 8-Apr 6 • 11-5 Mo-Th; 11-3 Fr • 805-965-0581 x3484 • gallery.sbcc.edu

BELLA ROSA GALLERIES: 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707

THE CARRIAGE AND WESTERN ART

MUSEUM: SB History Makers Exhibit featuring Silsby Spalding, WW Hollister, Dixie; Saddle & Carriage Collections • Free • 129 Castillo St • 805-962-2353 • 9-3 Mo-Fr

• www.carriagemuseum.org

CALIFORNIA NATURE ART MUSEUM

(formerly Wildling Museum): CA’s Changing Landscape: The Way of Water | George Rose ~ Jul 8; Message in a Bottle | Elizabeth Criss ~ Jul 24 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • www.calnatureartmuseum.org

GOLETA VALLEY LIBRARY: GVAA Artists Exhibit & West Wall: Frances Reighley • 500 N. Fairview Av • 10-7 Tu-Th; 10-5:30 Fr & Sa; 1-5 Su • TheGoletaValleyArtAssociation.org

HELENA MASON ART GALLERY: 48 Helena Av • 2-6 Fr-Sa • www.helenamasonartgallery.com

JAMES MAIN FINE ART: 19th & 20th Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • 12-5 Tu-Sa • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347

KATHRYNE DESIGNS: Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • 10-5 MoSa; 11-5 Su • 805-565-4700 • http://kathrynedesigns.com

KELLY CLAUSE ART: With a focus on marine life and the sea • 28 Anacapa St, Suite B • Most weekdays 12-5 • www.kellyclause.com

LA CUMBRE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS: Three Multi-Artist Galleries at La Cumbre Plaza - Elevate, Fine Line, and Illuminations Galleries • noon-5 Tu-Su • www.lcccasb.com

LEGACY ARTS SANTA BARBARA: 1230 State St • 3-8 We-Su • www. CreateLegacyMusic.com

LOMPOC LIBRARY GROSSMAN

GALLERY: 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459

PEREGRINE GALLERIES: Early California and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-252-9659 • www.peregrine.shop

PETER HORJUS DESIGN: Studio & Gallery • 11 W Figueroa St • www.peterhorjus.com

CYPRESS GALLERY: 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-7371129 • www.lompocart.org

ELIZABETH GORDON GALLERY: Emerging artists from around the country • 15 W Gutierrez • 805-963-1157 • 11–5 Tu-Sa • www.elizabethgordongallery.com

EL PRESIDIO DE SANTA BÁRBARA: Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • 11-4 Th-Su • www.sbthp.org

ELVERHØJ MUSEUM: Poetry in Paper ~ Apr 7 • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • 11-5 ThMo • www.elverhoj.org

FAULKNER GALLERY: 60 Photographs by Veterans • 40 E Anapamu St • 10-7 Mo-Th; 10-5 Fri, Sa; 12-5 Sun • 805-962-7653

FAZZINO 3-D STUDIO GALLERY: 3-D original fine art • 529 State St • 805730-9109 • www.Fazzino.com

FIRESIDE GALLERY: Capturing the Essence ~ May 17 • Trinity Lutheran Church • M-F 10-2pm, 909 N La Cumbre Rd

GALLERY 113: SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-9656611 • 11-5 Mo-Sa; 1-5 Su • www.gallery113sb.com

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: Featured Artists Ginny Speirs, Patricia Watkins, Felice Willatn ~ March • 2920 Grand Av • 805-688-7517 • www.gallerylosolivos.com

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND: Gardens • by reservation • 695 Ashley Rd • 805-969-9990 • www.lotusland.org

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS

CENTER: Rincon Expressions ~ Mar 3

• 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org

MARCIA BURTT GALLERY: Summer in Winter ~ Apr 7 • Featuring contemporary landscape paintings, prints & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-962-5588 • www.artlacuna.com

MAUNE CONTEMPORARY:

Recognized contemporary artists including Alex Katz, Donald Sultan, Mr. Brainwash, Taher Jaoui, Ted Collier • 1309 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su & By Appt • 805-869-2524 • www.maune.com

MOXI, THE WOLF MUSEUM: Exploration + Innovation • 10-5 Daily • 125 State St • 805-770-5000 • www.moxi.org

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

SANTA BARBARA: Changing Nature: recent work by Stephanie Dotson and Madeleine Ignon ~ May 1 • 653 Paseo Nuevo • www.mcasantabarbara.org

MUSEUM OF SENSORY & MOVEMENT

EXPERIENCES: La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • www.seehearmove.com

PALM LOFT GALLERY: This Must Be The Place, by residents of Palm Ave Lofts ~ Mar 24 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-6849700 • www.palmloft.com

PATRICIA CLARKE STUDIO: 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-4527739 • www. patriciaclarkestudio.com

PORTICO GALLERY: Hearts That Love Beauty ~ Mar 12 • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • www.porticofinearts.com

PUBLIC MARKET: Quarterly exhibit by local artists • 11-9 Su-We; 11-10 Th-Sa • www.sbpublicmarket.com

RED BARN GALLERY (AT UCSB): By appt • king@theaterdance.ucsb • near bus circle middle of campus

SANTA BARBARA ART WORKS: Artists with disabilities programs, virtual exhibits • 805-260-6705 • www.sbartworks.org

SANTA BARBARA FINE ART: New Paintings by Richard Schloss; SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 12-6 Tu-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • www.santabarbarafineart.com

Rosemarie C. Gebhart Contemporary Art

SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN: Tiny Taxa Doing Big Things, small elements that play crucial roles in maintaining a balanced ecosystem ~ Mar 17 • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • www.sbbg.org

SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY ARTS

WORKSHOP: New Muralism: Inclusive Visions Of Self And Place ~ March • 631 Garden St • 10-6 Fr & By Appt • www.sbcaw.org

SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL

MUSEUM: Seasonal Soirées: Santa Barbara’s Evening Couture 18801980 ~ Apr • 136 E De la Guerra • 12-5 We, Fri-Su; 12-7 Th • 805-9661601 • www.sbhistorical.org

SANTA BARBARA MARITIME

MUSEUM: Ice Bear, photographs by Ralph Clevenger ~ May 31; The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and Santa Barbara Lighthouse Women Keepers Ongoing • 113 Harbor Way, Ste 190 • 10-5 Th-Su • 805-962-8404 • www.SBMM.org

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART:

Janna Ireland, True Story Index, photographs ~ Jun 2; Important 19th & 20th Century Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection ~ Jun 9 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 11-8 Th • 805-963-4364 • www.sbma.net

SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Voyages of Discovery: Natural History Exploration ~ Mar 10; Images of Infinity ~ Apr 30 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA SEA CENTER:

Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing; Shark Cove & Intertidal Wonders ~ Ongoing • 211 Stearns Wharf • 10-5 Daily • 805-682-4711 • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA TENNIS CLUB: Nip it in the bud ~ March • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805-682-4722 • www.2ndfridaysart.com

SLICE OF LIGHT GALLERY: Earth & Space Fine Art Photography by JK Lovelace, New Winter Collection • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805354-5552 • www.sliceoflight.com

STEWART FINE ART: Early California Plein Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 11-5:30 Mo-Sa • 805-845-0255

SULLIVAN GOSS: Holy Water by Maria Rendón; Whitney Brooks Abbott: Field Notes ~ Mar 25; The Winter Salon ~ Mar 25 • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805-730-1460 • www. sullivangoss.com

SUSAN QUINLAN DOLL & TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM: 122 W Canon Perdido • 11-4 Fr-Sa; Su-Th by appt • 805-687-4623 • www. quinlanmuseum.com

SYV HISTORICAL MUSEUM & CARRIAGE HOUSE: Art of The Western Saddle • 3596 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez • 12-4 Sa, Su • 805-6887889 • www.santaynezmuseum.org

TAMSEN GALLERY: Work by Robert

W. Firestone • 911.5 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • www.tamsengallery.com

UCSB LIBRARY: Cultura Cura: 50 Years of Self Help Graphics in East LA ~ Jun 21 • www.library.ucsb.edu

VOICE GALLERY: SB Visual Artists ~ Mar 1 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa & Su • 805-9656448 • www.voicesb.art

WATERHOUSE GALLERY MONTECITO: Notable CA & National Artists

• 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mo-Su • 805-962-8885 • www. waterhousegallery.com

WATERHOUSE GALLERY SB:

Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mo-Sa • 805-962-8885 • www. waterhousegallery.com

WESTMONT RIDLEY-TREE MUSEUM OF ART: Camille Corot to Orthodox Icons: Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree’s Gifts to the Collection ~ Mar 23; Traditional Hopi Katsina Dolls ~ May 4 • 805565-6162 • Mo-Fr 10-4; Sat 11-5 • www.westmont.edu/museum

Art Events

1ST THURSDAY ART & CULTURE

WALK • Every 1st Thursday • www.Downtownsb.org • Free • 5-8pmTh, 3/7. See pages 16 & 17 in this issue of VOICE

AWARDS & RECEPTION:

NIP IT IN THE BUD

Meet the artists honored in this juried multiple media art competition • SB Tennis Club • Free • 4:30-6pm Fr, 3/8.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR 39TH ANNIVERSARY SMALL IMAGES exhibition • Atkinson Gallery, SBCC • 4-6pm3/8.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR KATHY

LEADER’S HOME/AGE TO EARTH

SB CAW • 5-9pm 3/8.

OPENING CEREMONY: STOP THE HATE POSTER CONTEST EXHIBIT View posters created by local K-12 and college artists • Presented by Gateway Educational Services • Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. • Free • 3-6pm Sa, 3/9.

SB ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10-5 Su.

CARPINTERIA CREATIVE ARTS

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Shop locally made pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30-6 Th.