CASA Magazine: January 8, 2016 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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�� CasaSB.com �� Friday, January 8, 2016

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The Ticket: SB Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Theatre Listings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Around Town. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15, 19 Santa Barbara with Priscilla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Finance with Harlan Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Classiﬁeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Local Interest Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Open House Invitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 SBAOR President Alec Bruice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Paciﬁc Standard: Bias. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Art Venues & Galleries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23

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THU, JAN 21 / 7 PM GRANADA THEATRE

(805) 893-3535 www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu

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�� Violinist Itzhak Perlman and Pianist Emanuel Ax

�� The Event Sponsor is Sara Miller McCune. SAGE has provided major corporate support of the 2015–2016 season. Media Sponsors are CASA Magazine and KCLU 102.3 FM. Wine Sponsor: Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards. For tickets ($45-$125/general public and $15/UCSB students with UCSB student ID) call 893-3535 or visit www.ArtsAndLectures. UCSB.edu or call 899-2222 or visit granadasb.org

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Santa Barbara International Film Festival

�� The Animated Film’s Star-studded Cast Features The Voices of Jeff Bridges, Rachel McAdams, Paul Rudd, James Franco & Ricky Gervais.

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�� You’re going to �� make a wonderful �� grown-up! �� For more info, and to purchase tickets, festival passes, �� and packages, visit www.sbiff.org. �� The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is a �� 501(c)(3) non-proﬁt arts and educational organization dedicated to discovering and showcasing the best �� in independent and international cinema. SBIFF offers ��

11 days of 200+ ﬁlms, tributes and symposiums that transforms beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, CA into a rich destination for ﬁlm lovers which attract more than 90,000 attendees. SBIFF continues its commitment to education and the community through free programs like its 10-10-10 Student Filmmaking and Screenwriting Competitions, Mike’s Field Trip to the Movies, National Film Studies Program, AppleBox Family Films, 3rd Weekend and educational seminars. In recent years SBIFF has expanded its year round presence with regular screenings and Q&As with programs like Cinema Society, The Showcase and its Wave Film Festivals.

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Por Jeanette Casillas / CASA

�� CASA: ¿Programan la limpieza para la playa Arroyo Burro cada mes o también lo programan en otras playas? Cloutier: ��

�� CASA: ¿Quién dirige la limpieza? Cloutier: ��

�� CASA: ¿Cuántas personas de la comunidad asisten? Cloutier: �� CASA: ¿Cuántas personas se necesitan? Cloutier: ��

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CASA: ¿Como se preparan? Cloutier: ��

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�� CASA: ¿Cuánta basura se recoge? Cloutier: ��

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�� CASA: ¿Siempre toma lugar durante el segundo domingo? Cloutier: ��

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CASA: ¿Por qué esto es una parte importante de nuestra playa y la gestión de los océanos? Cloutier: ��

�� CASA: ¿Cualquier comentario sobre el próximo año? Cloutier: ��

�� Para información visite www.exploreecology.org

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By Jeanette Casillas / CASA

�� CASA: Do you schedule the clean up for Arroyo Burro Beach every month or other beaches as well? Cloutier: ��

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CASA: Who heads up the cleanup? Cloutier: ��

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The Spanish translations are being supported by the Miller-McCune Center for Research, Media, and Public Policy, which publishes the award-winning national magazine Paciﬁc Standard, and CASA Magazine.

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Gustafson Dance Studio • $10 • 705-3683 • 8:30-10:30am Fr.

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Salsa! • $15 • info@santabarbaradancecenter.com • 127 W Canon Perdido St • 7pm beg; 8pm Int/Adv, Fr.

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Cottage Rehab Hosp • Free • 569-8999x82101 • 10am-noon, Fr. ��

With Jessica Kolbe • Linden Av beach, Carp • $10-$15 • 705-3426 • www.QigongSB.com • 10-11am Fr. ��

La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12/8 for $80 • 969-5031 • 9am Fr. ��

Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hosp • Free • 694-2351 • Noon-1pm Fr. ��

Relaxation techniques • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Fr.

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Workshop on strategic management & leadership with Professor Anna Kwong • Antioch University SB, 602 Anacapa St • Free • RSVP: 962-8179 • 5pm Fr, 1/8.

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Learn how to teach reading, writing, conversation & other basic skills to other adults • Central Library • Free • 564-5619 • 1-5pm Sa, 1/9-10. ��

Get super clear about what you really want • Dntwn SB site TBA • $97 • 89-0304 • 9:30am-4:30pm Sa, 1/9. ��

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Headliners for annual beneﬁt concert • Granada Theatre • $29-$104 • 899-2222 • 7:15pm Fr, 1/8-9.

With Geoffrey Barber • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St • $8 • 884-0459 • 10am-noon Sa, 1/9.

Grammy-winning ensemble performs songs of the Mexican Revolution8am-3pm • Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd • Free • 893-5037 • 7pm Fr, 1/8.

Intro to the diversity of California’s native plants • Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Cyn Rd • $75/$60 • 682-4726 • 3-5pm Sa, 1/9, 16 & 23.

Two modern day troubadours • 550 Cambridge Dr • $15/$12 • 964-0436 • 7:30pm Fr, 1/8.

Postpartem Education for Parents (PEP) • Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 N La Cumbre Rd • $25 • Register: 564-3888 • 8:45am 1st Sa/month.

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Bronfman Family Jewish Comm. Ctr, 524 Chapala St • 957-1115x109 • 10:30-11:30am Fr. ��

Paciﬁc Pride Fdn Ofﬁce #A-12 • Free • 963-3636 • 45:30pm Fr. ��

Practice French conversation skills • Montecito Library • Free • 969-5063 • 2-3pm 3rd Fr.

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Chambers of Commerce annual meeting • Ventura Beach Marriott • $50 • 983-6118 • 11:30am-1:30pm Fr, 1/8. ��

Chat with Paciﬁc Pride Foundation’s Exec. Director Colette Schabram • Free • 963-3636 • 8-10:30am Fr.

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Enjoy wine & hors d’oeuvres as choreographer Molissa Fenley performs with two of her dancers & takes questions • Private home TBA • DANCEworks • $50 • dianne.summerdance@gmail.com • 5:307:30pm Sa, 1/9.

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Grammy-winning ensemble performs songs of the Mexican Revolution • Guadalupe City Hall Aud, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe • Free • 343-2455 • 4 & 7:30pm Sa, 1/9.

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Schubert’s Die Winterreise with DeAndre Simmons, bass, & Robert Cassidy, piano • First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu St • Free • www.sbmusicclub. org • 3pm Sa, 1/9.

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Crossroads pre-party with Pumpkin • SOhO • $20 • 962-7776 • 9pm Sa, 1/9.

Wear ﬂat-soled shoes & bring only your enthusiasm SB Lawn Bowls Club, 1216 De La Vina St • Free • 965-1773 • 10am Sa, 1/19.��

Velvet Jones, 423 State St • 965-8676 • 9pm Sa, 1/9.

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Hillbilly stomp, rockabilly & country • Seven Bar & Kitchen, 224 Helena Av • Free • 9pm Sa, 1/9.

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Families & children hear stories about art & the adventures of artists! • Museum of Contemporary Art,

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2-hour guided walking tours • $10 • Res: 965-6307 • 10am Sa (from City Hall Steps) & 10am Su (from Central Library).

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Meet active new people in a healthy setting • Free • Time & departure points: 965-9719 • 6:15pm Fr.

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Live drumming • SB Dance Arts, 531 E Cota • $15 • 11am Sa.

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Telemann, Dutilleux, Martinu, Godard & Ian Clarke • Geiringer Hall Music Dept UCSB • Free • 893-3230 • 6pm Sa, 1/9.

Half-mile on Don Wimpress Nature Trail • Nature Ctr • Free/Parking is $10 • 688-4515 • 10-11:30am Sa.

SB Dance Ctr, 127-A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 899-2901 • 11am Sa.

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Collaborative musical expression • Grass ﬁeld across from Chase Palm Park, 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • Free • 5pm Sa.

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Learn the rituals, history & devotional aspects of Indian Dance • Site TBA with registration • $25 • Register: (760) 846-0786 • 10:30am-12:30pm Sa, 1/9.

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Paseo Nuevo • Free • 966-5373 • 1:30pm Su.

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With Jeannette Weisskopf • Various nature & garden parks • Free • Details: 452-0706 • 9:30am Su. ��

Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $10 • 563-6000 • 10:30am-noon Su. ��

Vairotsana Foundation, 1524 Anacapa St • Free • 10am Su.

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Interval-based cardio workout • SB Dance Ctr, 127-A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 899-2901 • 2pm Sa. ��

Alameda Park • Free • 683-7554 • 8-10am Sa. ��

Strength & consciousness • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $15 • 899-8811 • 11:30-12:45am Sa.

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Learn to set up & operate a Red Cross shelter • Red Cross Ofﬁce, 2707 State St • www.redcross.org/prepare • 8am-5pm Sa, 1/9. ��

Life, Death & the Afterlife • Spiritualist Church of the Comforter, 1028 Garden St • $50 • 10am Sa, 1/9.

Open to all participants living in SB County • La Cumbre Jr. High School, 2255 Modoc Rd • Free • 9628101 • 9am-noon Sa, 1/9. ��

Meet & ask questions of teachers, administrators & students grades 5-12 • Hope Ranch Campus, 4125 Paloma Dr • Free • www.lagunablanca.org • 9:30am-12:30pm Sa, 1/9. ��

Basic classes in botany, horticulture, ecology & Garden history • Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Cyn Rd • Free • 682-4726 • 9:30am-12:30pm Sa, 1/9-2/6. ��

Beautifully restored mid-century railcar trip to beneﬁt Red Cross • SB-SLO-SB • $89 • 680-0397 • 10am Sa, 1/9.

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Sunny surf rock charm with indie rock cool • SOhO • $15/$20 • 962-7776 • 8pm Tu, 1/12.

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SOhO • $15 • 962-7776 • 8pm Tu, 1/12.

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Food, entertainers, speakers • Bronfman Family Comm Ctr, 524 Chapala St • 957-1115 • 12-1:15pm Tu.

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La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 9695031 • 2:30-6pm Su, 1/10. ��

Hear stories about art & the adventures of artists • Museum of Contemporary Art, Paseo Nuevo • Free • 966-5373 • 1:30pm Su.

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Voices Appeared: Silent Cinema and Medieval Music – The Passion of Joan of Arc • UCSB Arts & lectures • Hahn Hall Music Academy • $30/$9 • 899-3535 • 4pm Su, 1/10. ��

Grammy-winning ensemble performs songs of the Mexican Revolution • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free • 884-4087x7 • 4 & 7pm Su, 1/10. ��

Returning after a standing ovation last year • SB Jazz Society • SOhO • $7-$25 • 687-7123 • www.sbjazz.org • 687-7123 • 1-4pm Su, 1/10. ��

Fusing old analog sounds with the latest technology • SOhO • Free • 962-7776 • 9pm Su, 1/10.

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Four Palms to Red Hut • Butterﬂy Beach Stairs • Free • 569-1220 • 9am Su.

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A Two-Woman Show: a mix of stand-up comedy, music, & witty observations about real life • Granada Theatre • $41-$74 • 899-2222 • 3pm Su, 1/10.

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Air-Dry Clay: Reimagine architectural elements from ancient Rome • Museum of Art Front Steps • Free • 1:30-4:30pm Su, 1/10. ��

Chefs will compete in a “Chopped” style cooking competition • The Kitchen at the Public Market, Chapala St & W Victoria St • $65 • 770-7702 • 3:307pm Su, 1/10. ��

7004 Marketplace Dr • Free • 10am Su.

parliamo.yolasite.com • 5:30-7pm Mo.

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One-on-one tutoring for adults • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • Appt: 964-7878 • 11am-noon Mo.

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Children grades K-6 • Central Library • Free • 5645619 • 3:30-6:30pm Mo, Tu, Th & 2:30-5:30pm We. ��

Teen comedians grades 7-12 • Bronfman Family Jewish Comm Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Free • 4:15pm Mo. ��

Intensive six week workshop of mixed media experimentation • Museum of Contemporary Art, Paseo Nuevo • $60/$48 • 966.5373x110 4-7pm Mo, 1/11-2/29.

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New moves, Improvisation & Drilling Formations • Montecito School of Ballet, 529 E Gutierrez St • $90 • 687-8823 • 7-8:15pm Mo, thru-2/19. ��

Beginner & intermediate class & social dance • Goleta Comm Ctr, 5679 Hollister Av • $10 • 7-10pm Mo.

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Nourish body, mind & spirit • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Mo. ��

With Jeannette B. Love • La Casa De Maria • 969-5031 • Donation • 1-2pm Mo. ��

Flow practice core strengthening poses • Salt Cave, 740 State St • $20 • 963-SALT • 6pm Mo. ��

Cottage Hosp Eye Ctr • Free • 569-8264 • 11am-1pm Mo & 2:30-4:30pm Th. ��

Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W Haley St • $15 • 899-8811 • 11am Mo & We. ��

La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque • $12 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Mo, Fr.

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Volunteer some time & feel good about your contribution to a cleaner planet • Arroyo Burro Beach • Free • 884-0459 • Noon-2pm Su, 1/10.

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Over 70 wedding exhibitors • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $10 • Noon-4pm Su, 1/10.

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Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd • $8 • 681-7216 • 1pm Sa. ��

ReTail Adoption Ctr, 5737 Calle Real Shopping Ctr • 222-4459 • 11:30am-2pm Su. ��

Fresh produce & goods • Camino Real Marketplace,

Express your grief through the written word • Hospice of Santa Barbara, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite #100 • Donation • 563-8822x110 • 3-5pm Mo thru-2/8. El Niño; What Does It Mean and When Will It Start? • Dargan’s Irish Pub, 18 E Ortega St • Free • 6824711x170 • 6:30-8pm Mo, 1/11.

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Fun for all ages • Davis Ctr, De La Vina St & Victoria St • Free • 969-6815 • 1pm Mo. ��

Practice Italian • Arnoldi’s, 600 Olive St • Free •

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South Coast Recycling & Transfer Station, 4430 Calle Real • Free • 681-4345 • 7am-5pm Mo-Sa.

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Ages 4-6 learn how to be scientists & draw what they see • Museum of Natural History • $120/$152 • 6824711x171 • 3:30-5pm Tu, 1/12-3/1. ��

Children read with a trained therapy dog • Central Library • Free • By appt: 564-5603 • 3:30-5pm Tu. ��

Children read to a trained therapy dog • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview • Free • By appt: 964-7878 • Tu & Th. ��

Trained volunteers assist students • Central Library • Free • 564-5603 • 3:30-6:30pm Mo, Tu, Th & 3:30-6:30pm We.

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Ghawazee & Modern Egyptian • Carrillo Rec Ctr, 100 E Carrillo St • $60/$66 • 687-8823 • 5:45-6:45pm Tu, thru-2/9. ��

Experienced adult beginners • Montecito Ballet, 527 E Gutierrez St • $15/$20 • (917) 254-9808 • 5:30-6:30pm Tu. ��

Dances from an earlier time to music of the Baroque • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E Constance Av • $5 • www.sbcds.org • 7:30-9:30pm Tu.

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Old Town State Street • Free • 3-6:30pm Tu.

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4004 Foxen Cyn Rd • Free • 688-3555 • 8:30am-4pm Tu-Sa.

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Ages 6 to 10 learn how to record nature observations • Museum of Natural History • $120/$152 • 682-4711x171 • 3:30-5pm We, 1/13-3/2. ��

Toe-tappin’ fun for the whole family ages 2 to 92 • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview • Free • 964-7878 • 4pm We, 1/13. ��

Intro to books & listening for Children 2 to 5 • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview • Free • 964-7878 • 10:30am We.

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Steps, choreography & drumming • Carrillo Rec Ctr, 100 E Carrillo St • $70/$77 • 687-8823 • 7-9pm We, thru-2/9. ��

Montecito School of Ballet, 527 E Gutierrez St • $10 • www.BethAmine.com • 6-7pm We, 1/13-2/3. ��

SB Dance Ctr, 127A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 8992901 • 5:30-6:30pm We.

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Cost covered by most insurance companies • SB Cottage Hosp • 569-8240 • 1-4pm We, Th. ��

Alice Keck Park Mem. Garden, on the island • Free • 564-1939 • 4-5pm We. ��

Teachings & meditations for all levels • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr • $10 • 563-6000 • 6:30-7:30pm We. ��

SB Cottage Hosp • Free • 569-7201 • 10-11am We. ��

Cottage Rehab Hosp • $15 • 569-8999x82330 • 10-11am We. ��

Bronfman Family Jewish Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Donation • 957-1115 • 10:30-Noon We. ��

Support group for those grieving a loved one • Hospice of SB • Free • 563-8820x110 • 5:30-7pm 1st & 3rd We.

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La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation/Lunch is $14 • 969-5031 • 9:30am-3:30pm We, 1/13.

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First Coastal Californians • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 7pm We, 1/13.

Afro-Brazilian martial art • Rec Ctr, 100 E Carrillo St, Studio 2 • $20 • 280-9742 • 6-7pm Tu. If you or someone you love has diabetes or is at risk • Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital • Free • 681-6441 • 10-11am Tu & Th. ��

800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 10:30-11:30am Tu. ��

Guided breathing • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm Tu,We, Th.

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With Howard Hudson CPA • Community Partners Ctr, 11 E Carrillo St • RSVP: 565-1332 • 5-7pm Tu, 1/12. ��

La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 9695031 • 10:30-11:30am Tu. ��

Drop-in • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 4-6pm Tu.

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10 wk training to learn how to conduct a group tour • Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Wy • Free • 9628404x110 • 9:30am We, 1/13-3/16.

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After the Spill: scientists are working to ensure we are better prepared for future spills • Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol • Free • 563-3377x5 • 6pm We, 1/13. ��

Goleta Library • Free • 964-7878 • 2-4pm We.

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Drop-in • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10amnoon We, Fr, Sa. ��

For the defense & equal rights for SB youth • Casa de La Raza, 601 E Montecito St • Free • Info: podersb805@gmail.com • 6-8pm 3rd We.

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With One Hundred Paces & Early Settler • SOhO • $8 • 962-7776 • 7pm We, 1/13. ��

John Schnackenberg & Cougar Estrada sax & keyboard • Lovejoy’s Pickle Rm, 126 E Canon Perdido • Free • 965-1015 • 7-11pm 3rd We. ��

Dargan’s Irish Pub, 18 E Ortega St • Free • 8:30pm We.

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Two Hr lake cruise aboard the Osprey • $7/$15 • 6865050 • 10am & 2pm We, Fr, Sa, Su & 3pm Fr, Sa, Su. ��

Montecito’s only National Historic Landmark • $20 • RSVP Required: 565-5653 • 10am & 2pm We & Sa.

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Practice your French • www.sbfrenchgroup.yolasite. com • The Riviera, 129 E Anapamu St • Free • 5691659 • 5:30-7pm, We.

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View some of its most precious treasures in areas not normally open to the public • Santa Barbara Mission • $20 • RSVP: 682-4713x166 • 10:30-noon We, 1/13. ��

Grand opening of the reinvented UCSB Library with

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Learn skills for long-term weight management for women • 5276 Hollister #457 • $120/month • 403-9585 • 6-7:30pm Th. ��

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With Radhule Weininger • La Casa De Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 6–7pm Th.

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Newhouse 3, Quinto St & Bath St • Free • 895-2079 • 8-9pm Th.

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0581x2276 • 5pm We, 1/13.

With Jeannette B. Love • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 1-2pm Th.

Vs. Cuesta • SBCC Sports Pavilion • $5/$3 • 9650581x2276 • 7pm We, 1/13.

SBCH MacDougall Eye Ctr, 2400 Bath St • Free • 5698264 • 2:30-4:30pm Th.

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Ages 6-12 develop ﬁeld skills to record & organize what they see • Museum of Natural History • $200/$215 • 682-4711x171 • 12:30-3:30pm 1/14-3/3.

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performances by UCSB students • Free • RSVP: 8932117 • 3:30-5:30pm We, 1/13.

Year-round comprehensive choral training program for kids grades 1-8 • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E Constance Av • Free ﬁrst session • 319-2445 • 4-5:15pm Th. ��

Ages 3-5 • Montecito Library, 1469 E Valley Rd (9695063) & Goleta Library, 500 N Turnpike Av (9647878) • Free • 10:30-11am Th. ��

Children read to a therapy dog • Solvang Lib, 1745 Mission Dr • Free • By appt: 688-4214 • 3:30-5:30pm Th.

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Learn the traditional moves • SB Dance Ctr, 127 W Canon Perdido, Studio B • $20 • 403-7935 • 7-8pm Th.

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Brasil Arts Cafe, 1230 State • $10 • 259-4633 • Noon, Th. ��

For adult beginners • Montecito Ballet, 527 E Gutierrez St • $15/20 • 917-254-9808 • 5-6pm Th.

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For prospective parents & students • Anacapa School, 814 Santa Barbara St • Free • Info: 965-0228 • 5pm We, 1/13. Mulligans at the Muni Golf Course, 3500 McCaw Av • $10 • 2nd & 4th We. ��

SB Cottage Hosp Courtyard • Free • Noon-5pm We.

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Vs. Cuesta • SBCC Sports Pavilion • $5/$3 • 965-

Cottage Rehab Hosp • $15 • 569-8999 • 10-11am Th.

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�� Ages 2-4 discover how animals & plants survive in different regions of our community • Museum of Natural History • $115/$130 • 682-4711x171 • 10-11am Th, 1/14-3/3.

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Basic steps, & combos • Carrillo Rec. Ctr, 100 E Carrillo St • $60/$66 • 687-8823 • 6-7:15pm Th, thru-2/11. ��

For non-professional caregivers, teachers & any lay person who wants to learn these skills • SB Cottage Hospital • $25 • 569-7325 • 1-3pm Th, 1/14. ��

With teens & young adults aged 16-26 experiencing mental health problems • Mental Wellness Ctr, 617 Garden, 2nd Fl Conf Rm • Free • 884-8440x3206 • 5:30-6:30pm Th.

Orientation meeting about the weekly training sessions • Casa del Herrero, 1387 East Valley Rd • Free • 5655653 • 9:30-11:30am Th, 1/14-4/7. ��

Listening and the Semiosphere: How Our Individual Brains Build Shared Worlds • McCune Conf Rm, 6020 HSSB UCSB • Free • 893-3907 • 4pm Th, 1/14. ��

Recent Excavations Of Bronze Age Settlement - In The Region Of Papadiokampos, Crete • HSSB 3041 UCSB • Free • 5pm Th, 1/14. ��

Hour of silence with Jeannette B. Love • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 1-2pm Th. ��

With Radhule Weininger • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 6-7pm Th. ��

Drop-in • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 4-6pm Th. ��

Montecito Library • Free • 969-5063 • 2-3pm Th. ��

Each session includes a lesson plus hands-on activities • Breast Cancer Resource Ctr, 55 Hitchcock Wy, #101 • Free • 569-9693 • 1:30-3pm 3rd Th. ��

For parents of teens & young adults aged 16-26 who are experiencing mental health problems • Wellness Center, 617 Garden St, 2nd Fl • Free • 884-8440x3206 • 5:30-6:30pm Th.

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Featuring critically acclaimed Grammy-winning jazz artists • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall UCSB • $10-$40 • 899-3535 • 8pm Th, 1/14. ��

Rock-oriented vocalist with a bent toward a commercial post-grunge sound • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • $20 • 686-0855 • 8pm Th, 1/14.

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With Benny B & lomo • SOhO • $10 • 962-7776 • 8pm Th, 1/14. ��

Musicians on the brink of greatness • The Goodland, 5650 Calle Real • Free • 7pm Th.

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Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • Info: 896-1727 • 4:30-7pm Th, 1/14. ��

Chad Melville of Melville Vineyards will introduce wines to match each course • Museum of Ventura County, 100 E Main St, Ventura • $140 • 658-8900 • 6pm Th, 1/14. ��

SB Public Market, W Victoria St at Chapala St • $15/$5 • www.sbchamber.org • 5:30-7:30pm Th, 1/14.

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Vs. Arizona Christian • Murchison Gym Westmont College • $6/$3 • 5:30pm Th, 1/14.

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The Secret Life of Anna Blanc • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 7pm Fr, 1/15.

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Flower Pot Faces • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St • $8 • 884-0459 • 10am-noon Sa, 1/16.

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Music by Gabrieli, Handel, Bartok & a world premiere by Christian Carrara • Granada Theatre • $28-$133 • 899-2222 • 8pm Sa, 1/16 & 3pm Su, 1/17. ��

With Dreamers • SOhO • $17 • 962-7776 • 9pm Sa, 1/16. ��

Les Pêcheurs de Perles • Hahn Hall Music Academy • $28 • 969-8787 • 9:55am Sa, 1/16.

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Training & refreshments provided. Bring a pair of garden gloves & pruning shears • Old Mission Rose Garden, Laguna St & Emerson Av • Free • 564-5464 • 9am-1pm Sa, 1/16. ��

with the Zoo’s Humboldt penguins & penguins around the world • Santa Barbara Zoo • Free w/ admission • 962-5339 • 10am-3pm Sa, 1/16. ��

Celebrate ocean life in our coastal waters • Sea Center, Stearns Wharf • Free with admission • 962-2526x110 • 10am-3pm Sa, 1/16.

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An acoustic night in the country with Stolen Thunder to raise funds for the school • Vista De Las Cruces School, 9467 San Julian Rd, Gaviota • $150/$65 • 455 1528 • 6:30pm Fr, 1/15.

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Get ready for a musical journey • SOhO • $15 • 9627776 • 9pm Fr, 1/15.

La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 9695031 • 2:30-5:30pm Su, 1/17.

The City of Emporion: The Ancient Greeks in Spain • Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 21 W Anapamu St • Free • 451-4223 • 1:30pm Su, 1/17.

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Record release party • El Paseo Mexican Restaurant • $12/$15 • 8pm Fr, 1/15. Velvet Jones, 423 State St • $13 • 965-8676 • 8pm Fr, 1/15.

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Justice For All with speakers, music & dance • Trinity Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 1500 State St • Free • Info: 729-1143 • 7-8:30pm Fr, 1/15.

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Lulu • Hahn Hall Music Academy • $28 • 969-8787 • 2pm Su, 1/17. ��

SOhO • $15 • 962-7776 • 12:30pm Sa, 1/17. ��

Named one of the top 10 best acoustic musicians of the decade by the International Acoustic Music Awards • SOhO • $12/$15 • 962-7776 • 7pm Su, 1/17.

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Workshop for parents & caregivers with children ages 1-3 • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • Register: 964-7878 • 10:15-11:30am Sa, 1/16-2/13.

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�� Reserved seats at Love Letters are $200 �� We remember with such clarity our each, which is 100% tax-deductible. A �� small processing fee will be added to ﬁrst love, not so much the others, �� and this play, which is beautifully each ticket. �� done, carries this idea through to For tickets visit: antiochsb.edu/loveletters. �� For info, contact Brian Dearth at 962-8179 the end... I love performing it. ext. 5228. �� Brian Dennehy

�� SB THEATRE INITIATIVE FOR YOUNG ADULTS: SPRING AWAKENING – A provocative story that

takes on the theme of miscommunication between teens and adults regarding sexuality, mental health, and freedom of expression in 1880’s Germany • St. Michael’s University Church, 6586 Picasso Rd, Goleta • $12/$10 at the door or online at sbtiyaspringawakening.brownpapertickets.com • 7pm Sa & Su • 1/9 & 1/10.

THE GRANADA THEATRE: VICKI LAWRENCE & MAMA – See Vicki Lawrence in a mixture of

stand-up comedy, music, and observations about real life • Granada Theatre • $41-$74 • 899-2222 • 3pm Su • 1/10. THEATER LEAGUE: FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL – Tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of

Alex Owens, a working-class girl from Pittsburgh with a dream of becoming a professional dancer • Granada Theatre • $33-$68 • 899-2222 • 7:30pm Tu & We • 1/12 & 1/13.

ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY SB: LOVE LETTERS – The play is narrated by two characters, Melissa

Gardner (Carol Burnett) and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III (Brian Dennehy), who read postcards, notes, and letters they’ve exchanged over a lifetime • The New Vic Theatre • $200 • 962-8179 x 5314 • 4pm Su • 1/17.

SPEAKING OF STORIES: NOTHING BUT LAUGHS – Jay Carlander reads Couple’s First Dinner

Party; Leslie Gangl Howe reads An Abbreviated Catalogue of Tongues; Tony Miratti reads She Drives For A Relationship: He Is Lost In The Transmission; Julie Ruggier reads The Lesbian Bride’s Handbook; Katie Thatcher reads Ali in Wonderland; and Tim Whitcomb reads Scarlatti Tilt and The Little Girl and the Wolf • Center Stage Theatre • $28/$18 • 963-0408 • 2pm Su & 7:30pm Mo • 1/17 & 1/18.

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ELVIS, ALOHA FROM HAWAII – A 1973 concert by Elvis Presley taped at the Convention Center in Honolulu, the ﬁrst program to be beamed around the world by satellite • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Av • $7 • 684-6380 • 7pm Sa • 1/9. UCSB ARTS & LECTURES: NEW YORK INT’L CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL – A showcase of the

best short ﬁlms and animations from around the world (approx. 60 mins) • UCSB Campbell Hall • Free-$10 • 893-3535 • 11am Su • 1/10.

UCSB ARTS & LECTURES: THE PASSION OF JOAN OF ARC – The a silent ﬁlm depicting the French

heroine who was burned at the stake in 1431 set to 15th century vocal music by The Orlando Consort • Hahn Hall • $30/$9 • 893-3535 • 4pm Su • 1/10. THE SHOWCASE FILM SERIES: HITCHCOCK/ TRUFFAUT – Filmmakers discuss how Francois Truffaut’s

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Brian Dennehy Antioch University provides learnercentered education to empower thousands of students worldwide with the knowledge and skills to lead meaningful lives and to advance social, economic and environmental justice. Antioch University Santa Barbara (AUSB), founded in 1977 as one of ﬁve nationwide locations—including Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; New England (Keene, NH); and Midwest (Yellow Springs, OH)—provides both graduate degrees and bachelor’s completion programs at its thriving downtown campus. AUSB’s unique curriculum draws students from throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, South America, and Europe. Antioch University is a nonproﬁt, private, 501(c)3 organization and member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. To learn more, visit antiochsb.edu.

1966 book Cinema According to Hitchcock inﬂuenced their work • Plaza De Oro Theatre, 371 S Hitchcock • $7.75/$7.25 • 963-0023 • 5 & 7:30pm We • 1/13. REBELS WITH A CAUSE– Over a span of about

40 years, several groups formed to preserve land at Point Reyes in Marin County and the San Francisco Bay. Their success is documented in this ﬁlm. • Bacara Resort Theatre • Free • RSVP at www. gaviotacoastconservancy.org/calendar • 7pm Fr • 1/15.

IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT– An African American

police detective is asked to investigate a murder in a racially hostile southern town • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $7 • 684-6380 • 7pm Sa • 1/16.

METROPOLITAN OPERA “LIVE IN HD”: LES PÊCHEURS DE PERLES – Soprano Diana Damrau

stars as Leïla, the beautiful Hindu priestess pursued by rival pearl divers competing for her hand • MAW, Hahn Hall • Free-$28 • 969-8787 • Live 9:55am Sa & Encore 2pm Su • 1/16 & 1/31.

BACARA RESORT & SPA: SOMM: INTO THE BOTTLE – A never-before-seen look into the world of wine

• 8301 Hollister Ave • Free-$80/person (includes screening, wine & chef tastings, tax & gratuity) • Buy at www.bacararesort.com • 2:30-6pm Sa • 1/16.

METROPOLITAN OPERA “LIVE IN HD”: LULU – Acclaimed artist and director William Kentridge

applies his unique theatrical vision to Berg’s notorious femme fatale who shatters lives, including her own • MAW, Hahn Hall • Free-$28 • 969-8787 • Encore 2pm Su • 1/17.

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CASA: Who inspired you to make music, and especially composition, a lifelong career? Christian Carrara: I started writing music at age 12 or so. I come from a simple family, not rich. We had an old piano at home, and playing it became my favorite game. I soon began improvising, then I learned to write music. Music literally saved my life. CASA: How did the Conservatory of music Jacopo Tomadini in Udine, Italy, inﬂuence you? Carrara: I learned musical composition and orchestration techniques in Udine. There I studied the scores of the great composers, which is the best way to learn the art of composing. The scores of Bach, Brahms, Strauss, and others

contain a great many musical mysteries. Discovering these mysteries is slow and patient work. CASA: Where and how did you meet Maestro Nir Kabaretti? Carrara: I met Maestro Kabaretti in Rome. At the time he was conducting The Nutcracker at the Rome Opera House. I proposed to him my idea of writing a double concerto dedicated to couples and love. He liked the idea very much. It’s the first time I’ve worked with him and I’m very excited. He is a fantastic musician. CASA: Have you worked previously with the soloists for this world premiere, violinist Francesca Dego and cellist Robert deMaine? Carrara: It’s my first time working with Robert deMaine, and I’m honored to work with him. Francesca Dego is one of the best Italian violinists, and I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with her on several occasions. When I finished writing Machpelah, I sent the score to Francesca and Robert and asked if they had suggestions to improve the score. I’m not a violinist or cellist, so such input is very important to me. CASA: This joint presentation of your new piece is between the SB Symphony and Toscanini Philharmonic. How did the opportunity develop? Will your piece be recorded? Carrara: The Toscanini Philharmonic will debut Machpelah during the 2015/16 season. It’s one of the best Italian symphony orchestras, and I’m really happy to collaborate with such fantastic musicians. When I proposed to the artistic board the concept of Machpelah and the idea of a joint presentation with the Santa Barbara Symphony, they were very interested in the project. I’m not sure if it will be recorded. CASA: What are some of the reference points for your new work, Machpelah? Carrara: Machpelah is the Hebrew name for the

Cave of the Patriarchs, the place in the heart of the old city of Hebron in Israel’s West Bank where there are the double tombs of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob and Leah, considered to be the Patriarchs and Matriarchs of the Jewish people. Inspired by this place, my double concerto is a hymn about love between men and women. In this work, the solo violin and cello in effect discuss love. I wanted to celebrate the eternity of love, but also highlight the possibility of peace, of dialogue, between cultures and religions, especially in this time of conflict. Love can defeat fear. CASA: If the cello and violin soloists, who are in dialog with each other throughout the piece, represent Abraham and Sarah, what are the discussions/dialogues between them about? Carrara: The titles of the concerto’s four movements well explain my intentions: I. The cave; II. I dance with my wife; III. The secrets of eternity; and IV. Men. Women. I believe that love is a cave to be illuminated, a dance, and a secret to be guarded. In my double concerto I hope you can find the elements of life: joy, sadness, the search for quiet. CASA: Do you consider this work a double concerto in the manner of Brahms? Carrara: Dialog is the musical form of this concerto. The whole structure of this piece is dialogic. I have not used a classic musical form. A dialog is more flexible. The violin listens to the cello and answers his questions. In a dialog there is total freedom of expression. So Machpelah is not in the manner of Brahms, but in the manner of two people talking, listening, and telling. CASA: How does inspiration come to you? Carrara: I start to think about a new piece when an idea strikes me. It then slowly becomes a musical idea, which develops only with much technique and patience. Music is born in silence, often when one is

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grappling with a question of some signiﬁcance. The history of music teaches us that the greatest musical masterpieces are usually born when a composer is trying to answer the deepest questions about the meaning of life. Tickets ($28-$133) are available at 899-2222 or by visiting www.granadasb.org. The Concert Sponsor for this performance is Robert Weber. Selection Sponsors are Richard Willie and Catherine Clark. This project is funded in part by the Organizational Development Grant Program using funds provided by the City of Santa Barbara in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission. Daniel Kepl has been writing music, theatre, and dance reviews for Santa Barbara publications since he was a teenager. His professional expertise is as an orchestra conductor.

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We’ll probably always be suspicious of outsiders. So for the new year, let’s re-think who qualiﬁes as a member of our group. ��

Biases could shrink considerably with the discovery of a shared occupation, political preference, or sports team. ��

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Probablemente siempre sospecharemos de los extraños. Así que para el nuevo año, vamos a pensar de nuevo quién caliﬁca como miembro de nuestro grupo.

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Los prejuicios podrían reducir bastante con el descubrimiento de que comparten una ocupación, preferencia política, o equipo deportivo. ��

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CALL FOR ARTISTS ��

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Vessel #3 by Francine Kirsch

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�� In Brittany (Pont Aven) by Frederick Childe Hassam ��

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Little Girl Hanging a Cage in a Tree by Berthe Morisot

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The PARKS & RECREATION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION promotes, preserves, and enhances parks, recreation programs, and open space in Santa Barbara for the enjoyment, appreciation, and improved quality of life for present and future generations.

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