CASA Magazine: December 11, 2015 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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Fund for SB: Alternatives to Violence. . . . 6 MOXI on the Move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Ticket: SB Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Around Town. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Theatre Review by Alex Henteloff. . . . 19, 23 Finance by Harlan Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21 Local Interest Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 SBAOR President's Column. . . . . . . . . . . 22 Open House Invitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Music Preview by Daniel Kepl. . . . . . . . . 23 Art Venues & Galleries. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-27

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KELLY KNIGHT For her outstanding representation & successful closing of: 2643 DORKING PLACE - Sold for $1,015,000 2634 PUESTA DEL SOL - Sold for $905,000 634 CAMINO CAMPANA - Sold for $892,000 411 N. ALISOS STREET - Sold for $540,000 187 N. KELLOGG AVE., #D - Sold for $519,000

805.895.4406 | kelly@villagesite.com kellyknightrealestate.com | CalBRE #01463617 Associate Broker | Former Practicing Attorney All information provided is deemed reliable, but has not been veriﬁed and we do not guarantee it. We recommend that buyers make their own inquiries.

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El Museo Marítimo de Santa Bárbara

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�� The Santa Barbara Maritime �� By Kerry Methner, PhD / CASA �� Marine Sanctuary Kelp Forest �� Detail of mosaic mural by local artist Patti Jacquemain

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STEARNS WHARF • 805.965.0549 • Open 7 days a week / Abierto los 7 dias de la semana

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�� Trust Circle / Círculo de la Conﬁanza �� Para participar en un taller, para convertirse en un voluntario, para convertirse en un facilitador capacitado, �� o para aprender más, visite: www.avpcalifornia. �� org o envíe un correo electrónico a Pat Hardy al �� avppat@gmail.com o llame al 1(800)905-6765 ext 2 Por Elena Richardson, The Fund for SB

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The Alternatives to Violence model, when tailored to youth, emphasizes youth empowerment, relationship building, and anger management. Cuando el modelo de las Alternativas a la Violencia se adapta a la juventud, enfatiza el empoderamiento juvenil, el desarrollo de relaciones, y el control de la ira. �� Pat Hardy, AVP �� Organizer/Facilitator �� To participate in a workshop, volunteer, become a trained facilitator, or learn more, visit: �� www.avpcalifornia.org or email Pat Hardy at �� By Elena Richardson, The Fund for SB

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avppat@gmail.com or call 1(800)905-6765 ext 2

Celebrating 35 years of investing in “Change, Not Charity” Celebrando 35 años de inversión en “Cambio, No Caridad” 26 West Anapamu Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 120 East Jones Street - Suite #120 Santa Maria, CA 93454 Phone: (805) 962-9164 / Fax: (805) 965-0217

Social Justice – Civil Rights – Healthy & Sustainable Environment Fair Housing – Economic Opportunity – Women’s Rights – Disability Access Political Empowerment – Education – Ethnic Heritage Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Equality – Peace & Non-Violence Racial Justice – Accessible Health Care – Human Rights – Responsible Government Website: www.fundforsantabarbara.org – On Facebook: www.facebook.com/FundforSantaBarbara

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By Olivia Davi / CASA

�� A place where minds, old and young, can thrive... �� Excitement is building on lower State Street as construction �� of MOXI, the Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation, �� continues through the holiday season. �� MOXI, El Museo Wolf de Exploración + �� Innovación está ubicado en 125 State Street y �� será el primer museo con certificación LEED del �� condado. Para información llame al 708-2282 o �� visite www.moxi.org. � � �� MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + �� Innovation is located at 125 State Street and will �� be the county’s first LEED-certified museum. For �� info contact 708-2282 or visit www.moxi.org. �� Aerial view of MOXI, the Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation

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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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For children ages 5-12 to gain inspiration from original works of art in the Museum’s collection & create hand-made cards, prints & ornaments • Ridley-Tree Education Ctr, 1600 Santa Barbara St • $70/$60 • 8846441 • 9am-3pm Sa, 12/12.

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

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20 student dancers & choreography by faculty members Susan Alexander & Christina Sanchez • Porter Theatre, Westmont College • $10/$7 • 565-7140 • 8pm Fr, 12/11 & 2pm Sa, 12/12.

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

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Mitchell Kriegman’s Things I Can’t Explain • Fe Bland Forum SBCC • Free • 6-7:30pm Fr, 12/11.

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

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.

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Santa Barbara Festival Ballet presents it’s 41st production of the full-length Tchaikovsky ballet with live orchestra • Arlington Theatre • $25-$55 • 963-4408 • 2:30 & 7pm Sa, 12/12 & 2:30pm Su, 12/13. ��

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

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

Winter Concert • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1300 East Valley Rd • $12 • 7pm Fr, 12/11-12. SOhO • $15/$18 962-7776 • 9pm Fr, 12/11. Light! Out of the Darkness A Christmas Cantata • Free will offering to beneﬁt Unity Shoppe • Unity Church, 227 Arrellaga St • Free • 7pm Fr, 12/11. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 6-8pm Fr, 12/11. ��

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Roem Baur & Kathleen Sieck & The Paradise Road • Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd St #D • $50 • 6pm Fr, 12/11. ��

And the All Star Alumni Choir • Elings Performing Arts Ctr at Dos Pueblos High • $5-$10 • 7pm Fr, 12/11.

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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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Short Flights • Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 E Valley Rd • Free • 3pm Sa, 12/12. ��

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

Support to help you through the holiday season • Hospice of Santa Barbara, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra • 563-8820 • Noon-1:30pm Sa, 12/12. ��

�� horns, euphoniums & tubas • Storke Placita, 750 State St • Free • Noon, Sa, 12/12. ��

Strolling State St • Free • Noon-2pm Sa, 12/12.

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Swinging traditional jazz & antique pop • James Joyce Pub, 513 State St • Free • 962 9854 • 7:30pm Sa, 12/12. ��

Community Flute Ensemble will present a holiday concert for the entire family • First Congregational Church, 2101 State St • Free • 3pm Sa, 12/12. ��

Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Av, Santa Ynez • $12/$15 • 688 9894 • 8-10pm Sa, 12/12. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 1-3pm Su, 12/13.

Make gifts for the holidays with Jason Summers • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cota St • $8 • 884-0459 • 10amnoon Sa, 12/12.

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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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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.

Reenactment of Joseph & Mary’s search for shelter in Bethlehem as it was once celebrated in early California • Presidio Chapel to Casa de la Guerra • Free • 9650093 • 7pm Fr, 12/11. ��

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The Night Before Christmas • Marjorie Luke Theatre at SB Junior High • $12-$18 • www.BrownPaperTickets. com • 7pm Sa, 12/12 & 3pm Su, 12/13.

Calle Real Shopping Center, Calle Real between Patterson Av & Fairview Av • Free • 4-6pm Fr, 12/11.

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Fun & interactive reading & storytelling • Laguna Blanca Lower School, 260 San Ysidro Rd • Free • 910am Sa, 12/12.

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The new 2016 KDA calendars will be ready to purchase • Architectural Found. of SB, 229 E Victoria St • Free • 965-6307 • 5-7pm Fr, 12/11. ��

Meet & mix with community media makers & fellow producers, tour the TVSB Media Access Center & more • TVSB, 329 S Salinas St • Bring a dish to share • 571-1721 • 5:30-8:30pm Fr, 12/11. ��

Featuring performances by CRUZ Dance Studio, South Coast Karate, Inspire Arts Dancers, Hechos 411 puppets & lighting of the Christmas Tree by the Goleta Teen of the Year • Goleta Valley Comm. Ctr, 5679 Hollister Av • Free • 967-1237 • 5:30pm Fr, 12/11.

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The Hallelujah! Project 3 family-friendly, musical holiday tradition this year featuring television actress Alison Sweeney reading ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas • Lobero Theatre • $26.50-$46.50 • 9630761 • 8pm Sa, 12/12 & 3pm Su, 12/13. ��

With Crooked Eye Tommy, Next Fortune Blues • SOhO • $10 • 962-7776 • 6:30pm Sa, 12/12. ��

Young soprano from Pittsburgh with the stunning voice in a varied program • Granada Theatre • $39-$83 • 8992222 • 8pm Sa, 12/12. ��

A mass brass choir of trumpets, trombones, French

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Paseo Nuevo Court • free • 4-6pm Sa, 12/12.

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Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 6-8pm Sa, 12/12. Calle Real Shopping Center, Calle Real between Patterson Av & Fairview Av • 5-7pm Sa, 12/12. ��

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

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

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

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

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Wide variety of model trains chugging along the tracks of a winter wonderland display • Goleta Library, 500 N Fairview Av • Free • 1pm Sa, 12/12 & Su, 12/13.

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Taste 15 distinct Champagnes, indulge in caviar, oysters & other decadent bites from merchants • Public Market, W Victoria & Chapala St • $85 • RSVP: 7707702 • 6-9pm Sa, 12/12. ��

Annual open house includes tours, holiday hayrides, live music, crafts & cookie decorating • Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd • $5/$2 • 11am-4pm Sa, 12/12-13. ��

The 29th annual telethon • 110 W Sola St • More info: 979-9511 • telethon@unityshoppe.org 4-8pm Sa, 12/12. ��

Open bar, gourmet holiday nosh & the best auction deals in town • Montecito Event Center, 30 Los Patos Way • $25/$30 • www.yadsb.org • 7-11pm Sa, 12/12. ��

Angels Bearing Gifts needs volunteers to help wrap presents for beneﬁciaries • Tri Counties Regional Ctr Bldg, 505 E Montecito St • Supplies on-hand • 884-7222 • 9amnoon, Sa, 12/12. ��

11 special needs organizations will behonored • Kyle’s Kitchen, 5723 Calle Real • Noon-3pm Sa, 12/12. ��

Bands, live performances, children’s groups & classic cars • Milpas St from De la Guerra St to Mason St • Free • 5:30pm Sa, 12/12.

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

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

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

�� would like to apply to & Dr. Gina La Monica will assist you • Coffee Cat, 1201 Anacapa St • Free • (818) 359-0859 • 3-5pm Su, 12/13. ��

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

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7th annual Winter Concert with special guest artist, violinist Julia Bushkova • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E Constance Av • $10/under 18 free • 688-7423 • 6pm Su, 12/13. ��

Nelson Huber • Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St • Free • 965-7419 • 3:30pm Su, 12/13. ��

SOhO • $10-$20 • 962-7776 • 5:30pm Su, 12/13. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 1-3pm Su, 12/13. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 4-6pm Su, 12/13.

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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.

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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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Hot dancing on a cold night with Alexandra King, Cris Basimah & other local belly dancers for the twentysecond annual holiday party • SOhO • $10/$12 • 9627776 • 962-7776 • 7pm Tu, 12/15. ��

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

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Afro-Brazilian martial art • Rec Ctr, 100 E Carrillo St, Studio 2 • $20 • 280-9742 • 6-7pm Tu.

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

Y Tamale Contest • 5th annual holiday arts & crafts fair • La Casa de La Raza, 601 E Montecito St • Free • 10am Su, 12/13. ��

Over 20 local artists, designers, bakers, creatives & more • The Orchid, 301 La Casa Grande Circle, Goleta • Free • 11am Su, 12/13.

Vendors with a wide variety of holiday gifts & treats • Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av • Free • 11am Su, 12/13.

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

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Marshall’s Patio, 900 State St • Free • Noon-2pm Su, 12/13.

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

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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.

Mount Saint Mary’s University vocal ensembles in a program of carols & songs • First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu St • Free • 7:30pm Su, 12/13.

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SOhO • $7-$25 • 687-7123 • 1-4pm Su, 12/13.

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Clean the beach, help the Ocean & feel good • Arroyo Burro Beach, 2981 Cliff Dr • Free 8 Noon, Su, 12/13. ��

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Design a paper & colored tape collage • Museum of Art Front Steps • Free • 884-6423 • 1:30-4:30pm Su, 12/13. ��

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,

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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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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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Nearly every wild animal hosts a hidden community of parasites as a natural part of a healthy ecosystems • Dargan’s Irish Pub, 18 E Ortega St • Free • 6824711x170 • 6:30pm Mo, 12/14. ��

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.

Get your Advanced Care Directive in order • Sansum Clinic, 215 Pesetas Ln (3rd Fl Conf Rm) • Free • 6817582 • 10am-noon Mo, 12/14.

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San Diego based-band • Mercury Lounge, 5871 Hollister Av • $5 • 8:30pm Mo, 12/14. ��

A Noir Guitar Christmas • SOhO • $15/$18 • 962-7776 • 7:30pm Mo, 12/14. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 4-6pm Mo, 12/14.

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Share conversations while enjoying beverages & appetizers • Endless Summer Restaurant, 113 Harbor Way, #180 • No host • RSVP: 699-6756 • 4-6pm Mo, 12/14. ��

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Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 4-6pm Tu, 12/15.

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

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YouTube fav’s Colleen & Joshua Evans present an evening ﬁlled with singing, dancing, magic, comedy & Holiday cheer • Granada Theatre • $39.50 • 899-2222 • 7:30pm Tu, 12/15. ��

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.

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

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Practice Italian • Arnoldi’s, 600 Olive St • Free • parliamo.yolasite.com • 5:30-7pm Mo.

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

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Your overdue SB Public Library System book ﬁnes can be reduced by $1 for every non-perishable food item donated to Unity Shoppe’s food drive • Collections at the Central & Eastside Branches during regular hours • Info: 564-5608 • Mo, 12/14-21.

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Walk with Americans of all faiths & ethnic backgrounds remembering the San Bernardino victims • Gather at the Courthouse for a walk down State street to De La Guerra Plaza & a silent vigil • 5pm Mo, 12/14.

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2nd Annual Winter Concert • Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $30/$20 • 963-0408 • 7pm We, 12/16-17. ��

Montecito School of Ballet, 527 E Gutierrez St • $20 • www.BethAmine.com • 6-7pm We. SB Dance Ctr, 127A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 899-2901 • 5:30-6:30pm We.

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

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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

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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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Murder at the Potter Hotel • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free • 682-6787 • 7pm We, 12/16. ��

Get your Advanced Care Directive in order • Garden Court, 1116 De La Vina St • Free • 845-5314 • 3-5pm We, 12/16. ��

Genealogical Society, 316 Castillo St • Free • 6pm We, 12/16. ��

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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Sing beloved Christmas carols, holiday songs &original solstice chants • Center of the Heart, 487 N Turnpike Rd • $10 • 7-9pm We, 12/16. ��

Original & traditional Christmas songs • Unity Church, 227 E Arrellaga St • $10/$15 • 455-3829 • 7:30pm We, 12/16.

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SOhO • Free • 5pm We, 12/16. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 4-6pm We, 12/16.

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Winter Concert • San Marcos High Aud • $5 • 7pm We, 12/16. ��

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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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Featuring the San Marcos High School Madrigal Singers & A Cappella Choir; SB High School Madrigal Singers, Young Singers Club & opera soloist, Peter Kravchuk • SB Airport Terminal • Free • 2:30-4:30pm We, 12/16. ��

Guest comedians & Comedy Club students • Bronfman JCC, 524 Chapala St • $10/$5 includes food & drink • 967-1115 • 6-7:30pm We, 12/16. ��

Santa & Ms. Claus will be riding on a decorated MTD bus collecting new, unwrapped toys for low-income children • State St at Micheltorena St to 322 Ladera St • Free • Info: 699-7220 • 10am We, 12/16.

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

Mulligans at the Muni Golf Course, 3500 McCaw Av • $10 • 2nd & 4th We.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Merchant discounts & special holiday activities • Downtown Solvang • All day We, 12/16.

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

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

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Get your Advanced Care Directive in order • Hospice of Santa Barbara, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Suite 100 • Free • 845-5314 • 4-6pm Th, 12/17.

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

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.

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

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

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

SB Dance Ctr, 127-A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 899-2901 • 6-7pm 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.

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Perform a fusion of ranchera & meringue • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • $30 • 686-0855 • 8pm Th, 12/17.

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

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With Clean Spill • SOhO • $10/$12 • 962-7776 • 9pm Th, 12/17.

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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Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 6-8pm Th, 12/17.

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 4-6pm Th, 12/17. ��

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

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.

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New exhibits, a new mosaic mural, new ﬂooring, appetizers & champagne to celebrate the 15th anniversary • Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Wy • $10/Members free • Register: 962-8404x115 • www. sbmm.org • 5:30-7pm Th, 12/17. ��

Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • (818) 590-5435 • 8am-3pm Th, 12/17. ��

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San Marcos Royals Dance Guard, San Marcos Front Ensemble, Dos Pueblos Dance Guard • San Marcos High Aud • 7pm Th, 12/17.

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

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The Nutcracker • Carpinteria Middle School, 5351 Carpinteria Av • $15 • 684-4099 • www.curtisdance. com • 7pm Fr, 12/18 & 1pm Sa, 12/19.

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Get your Advanced Care Directive in order • Vista del Monte Retirement Community, 3775 Modoc Rd • Free • 845-5314 • 10am-noon Fr, 12/18.

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Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 4-6pm Fr, 12/18. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 6-8pm Fr, 12/18. ��

Velvet Jones, 423 State St • $10 • 965-8676 • 7pm Fr, 12/18.

Solo acoustic singer/songwriter in a Unity Shoppe of SB Food Drive fundraiser • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Av, Carp • $30 • 7:30pm Fr, 12/18. Velvet Jones, 423 State St • $12/$15 • 965-8676 • 9pm Fr, 12/18.

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Infectious melodies & high-energy grooves • SOhO • $32-$68 • 962-7776 • 8:30pm Sa, 12/19. ��

Strolling along State St • 1-3pm Sa, 12/19. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • Noon-2pm Sa, 12/19. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 2-4pm Sa, 12/19.

Nativity scenes, lights, tamales, pan dulce, hand painted Mexican tin ornaments & more • Casa Dolores, 1023 Bath St • Free • 963-1032 • 4-6pm Fr, 12/18.

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Celebrating the opening of the Gail & Barry Berkus Children’s Gallery • Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Wy • Free • 962-8404x115 • All day Fr, 12/18.

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Beneﬁt for Unity Shoppe & Boys & Girls Club with Spencer The Gardener & OneTwoTree • SOhO • $25 • 962-7776 • 7pm Fr, 12/18. ��

Featuring popular stand-up comics Hal Sparks &Felipe Esparza • Chumas Casino, Santa Ynez • $50 includes dinner • 686-0855 • 8pm Fr, 12/18-19.

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The Nutcracker with Opera San Luis Obispo Orchestra • Granada Theatre • $36-$104 • 899-2222 • 2 & 7:30pm Sa, 12/19 & 2pm Su, 12/20.

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Local author Betsy Green will speak about her book Way Back When: Santa Barbara in 1915 during the “Members Share” segment of the meeting • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E Constance Av • Free • 8865438 • 11am Sa, 12/19.

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Christmas concert to soothe the soul & gladden the heart • St. Anthony’s Chapel Garden Street Academy, 2300 Garden St • $20/$15 • 965-5935 • 7pm Sa, 12/19 & 3pm Su, 12/20.

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The Treasures of Spain: Audiences will be transported to the crossroads of Andalusia in southern Spain, where indigenous Iberian, Moorish & Sephardic traditions converge • Lobero Theatre • $15-$79 • 963-0761 • 2 & 7pm Sa, 12/19-20. ��

Local musicians playing chamber music • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free • www.sbmusicclub.org • 3pm Sa, 12/19.

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 4-6pm Sa, 12/19. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 6-8pm Sa, 12/19. ��

Promoting a healthy lifestyle, goal setting practices & community, as well as beneﬁting Surf Happens Foundation • Leadbetter Beach • Free • 966-3613 • 7am-dusk Sa, 12/19. ��

One of SB’s original Christmas celebrations, the tale of the pastores’ (shepherds) journey to Bethlehem to witness the birth of Christ • Presidio Chapel at El Presidio, 123 E De la Guerra St • $12/$6 • 965-0093 • 7pm Sa, 12/19 & 2 & 7pm Su, 12/20. ��

International, national, regional & local ice skating champions as well as students in our Skating School will be featured • Ice in Paradise, 6985 Santa Felicia Rd • $15-$60 • 879-1550 • 12:30pm Sa, 12/19. ��

SB Dance Center, 129 W Canon Perdido St • $25/$20 • panzumo.com • 7-9pm Sa, 12/19.

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Thomas Joyce plays major works for organ • Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St • Free • 3:30pm Su, 12/20. ��

With Banjo Babes Ft, Evie Ladin, Erin Inglish, The Small Glories & Donna Lynn Caskey • SOhO • $12/$15 • 962-7776 • 7pm Su, 12/20. ��

Marshall’s Patio, 900 State • Free • 2-4pm Su, 12/20. ��

Museum of Art • State St & Anapamu St • Free • 1-3pm Su, 12/20. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 1-3pm Su, 12/20. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 4-6pm Su, 12/20.

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PASEO NUEVO IS YOUR HOLIDAY HEADQUARTERS FOR LIVE HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT. COSTUMED CAROLERS, COLOSSAL CHOIRS, QUAINT QUARTETS, GROUPS WHO ARE MOBILE WILL PERFORM AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CENTER, GROUPS WHO ARE NOT MOBILE WILL BE STATIONED IN CENTER COURT NEAR THE BIG TREE!

TERRIFIC TRIOS, AND HOLIDAY HORNS WILL FILL THE CENTER WITH THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON.

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Best Middle School Band: Goleta Valley Junior High School

Saturday December 12, 2015 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Best High School Band: San Marcos High School

Best Dance Ensemble: Dance Fever Studio

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Band Judge Eric Heidner, with other parade judges Nina Johnson, Randy Weiss, Lynn Adams, Tammy Steuart, and Gail Zannon

Prototype & Production Services ��

Best Performance Group: Rhythmic Gymnastics of SB

Most Theme Oriented: Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy

Mayor Helene Schneider with Parade Grand Marsha the Storm Troopers and (L to R: Dash Roshell, Holiday Christian Johnson, and Elena Johnson

DSB Bd President Gene McKnight; DSB Bd VP Matt LaBri Sponsor Irene Rhoads, Kate Schwab, DSB; and DSB Exe Maggie Campbell chatting on Tree Delivery Day Other award winning entries Most Creative: The Girl Scouts of the CA Central Coast Most Spirited: Monroe Elementary School Best School Cheer/Dance Team: Dos Pueblos High School Marching Band, Cheer and Leadership Best Elementary School Band: Bravo! SBUSD All-District Elementary School Band

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Santa Float sponsored by Marborg Industries and Downtown Santa Barbara

Erik Krueger and Jenna Raimist

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�� SB High School Cheer �� A round of applause for all of the sponsors who make this special winter parade possible, including Presenting Sponsor Consumer Fire Products, Inc.; Float Sponsors: Montecito Bank & Trust, The Towbes Group, and Marborg Industries; Grand Marshal Sponsor: Paseo Nuevo Shops & Restaurants; Balloon Sponsors: The Bank of Santa Barbara, Canary Hotel, Metropolitan Theatres, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and Sonos, Inc. Other sponsors included: Hotel Santa Barbara, Southern California Edison and Union Bank. Media sponsors were CASA Magazine, Noozhawk, and Santa Barbara Independent.

Montecito Bank & Trust/Towbes Group ﬂoat, “Happy Hula Days”

DJ Darla Bea

LA College of Music

The Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade is an annual production of Downtown Santa Barbara. For more info visit www.DowntownSB.org

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Devina Robles, Ms. Wheelchair CA 2015

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SB Supervisor Salud Carbajal and Gina Carbajal

Festival Ballet Dancer CA Senator Hannah Beth Jackson and Talia & Anais Pellegrini

Snow Globe balloon sponsored by The Bank of Santa Barbara

SB Sheriff Pipe & Drum Corp

La Cumbre Junior High School band, the “Lancers”

Other popular stars in attendance included a Minion

Environmental Lorax balloon sponsored by Metropolitan Theatre

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The Christmas Revels: In Celebration of the Winter Solstice “The Treasures of Spain”

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Calcagno & Hamilton Real Estate Team Opens New Office On Coast Village Road

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The real estate team of Calcagno & Hamilton specializes in Santa Barbara and Montecito homes. The ofﬁce is located at 1255 Coast Village Road, #102B in Montecito. The phone number is (805) 770-5300 and the website is www.HomesInSantaBarbara.com. Village Properties is Santa Barbara County’s largest independent real estate brokerage and serves Santa Barbara County. Founded in 1996, Village Properties now has realty ofﬁces in Montecito, Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez with more than 150 agents and brokers serving Ojai, Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Solvang, Buellton, Los Olivos and Santa Ynez. For more information, call 805-969-8900 or visit www.villagesite.com.

Santa Barbara County Education Office Promotes 3rd Annual Hour of Code

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Procore Technologies Volunteers Provide Needed Home Repairs

Ann Eldridge Recognized for Mental Health Advocacy

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PLAZA PLAYHOUSE THEATER: A CHRISTMAS CAROL– The classic tale centers around the old

miser, Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited in his sleep by the ghost of his former partner and three spirits and teach him a lesson or two • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $7-$15 • 684-6380 • 7pm Fr-Sa & 3pm Su • 12/11-12/13. GOODLAND SUPPER CLUB: THE FARNDALE AVENUE HOUSING ESTATE TOWNSWOMAN’S GUILD DRAMATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS A CHRISTMS CAROL - Dickens has never been

�� The cast of The Farndale Avenue Housing �� Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society �� Production of A Christmas Carol line up and �� deliver a “good time!” �� Courtesy photo

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funnier or more ridiculous. It’s Noises Off meets Monty Python in skirts and it’s decidedly British • The Timbers Restaurant, 10 Winchester Canyon Rd • 705-9598 • $49/$45 • 6:30pm Fr-Sa, 1pm Sun (dinner will be served prior to the performance) • Thru 12/13.

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WESTMONT’S PORTER THEATRE.: HUMBUG! A (LIT MOON) CHRISTMAS CAROL - Dickens’s

classic is presented by ﬁve actors playing multiple roles, using puppets, and with live music. Adapted/directed by John Blondell. • Westmont • www.westmont.edu/boxofﬁce or 805-565-7140 • $10/$5/Free • 7:30pm Fr, Sa • 12/18 & 12/19. RUBICON THEATRE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL - It’s Christmas Eve, and the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited in his sleep by the ghost of his former partner and three spirits who show him the error of his ways • Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St • $30-$64 • 667-2900 • 2 & 7pm We, 8pm Th-Fr, 2 & 8pm Sa, 2pm Su • Thru 12/20. ENSEMBLE THEATRE: WOMEN IN JEOPARDY! – Divorcees Mary & Jo are suspicious of their

friend Liz’s new dentist boyfriend. They trade their wine glasses for spyglasses & imaginations run wild • 33 West Victoria St • $35-$65 • 9655400 • 8pm We-Sa, 4 & 8pm Sa (12/12), 2 & 7pm Su • Thru 12/20. PCPA THEATER: CINDERELLA - New reconceived

version of Cinderella by Douglas Carter Beane expands on the original classic musical, yet retains its timelessness • Marian Theatre, 800 S. College Dr., SM • 922-8313 • $29.50-$39.50 • 1:30pm matinees We, Sa, Su; 7pm Fr, Sa • Thru 12/23.

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The play will run through Sunday through Dec. 13th. For tickets & info call 705-9598 or visit prismproductions.org Alex Henteloff, a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with over 40 years experience in the theatre, has spent most of his professional career as an actor. Email him at papaalex@verizon.net.

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METROPOLITAN OPERA “LIVE IN HD”: THE MAGIC FLUTE – In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of

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the Live in HD series, this will be a special encore showing of the ﬁrst in-theatre event from 2006 • MAW, Hahn Hall • Free-$28 • 969-8787 • Encore 12:55pm Sa • 12/12.

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EPOCA DE ORO FILM SERIES: SANTO EL ENMASCARADO DE PLATA VS. ‘LA INVASION DE LOS MARCIANOS – The masked wrestler battles

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Martians intent on taking over the Earth • Granada Theatre • $10/ $20 Reserved Seating in Loge and Boxes • 899-2222 • 3pm Su • 12/13. SOUND OF MUSIC– A woman leaves an Austrian

convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval ofﬁcer widower • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $7 • 684-6380 • 7pm Sa • 12/19.

THE SHOWCASE FILM SERIES: NOMA MY PERFECT STORM – A feature-length doc about the

celebrated chef René Redzepi set against the backdrop of the Copenhagen-based restaurant, NOMA • Plaza De Oro Theatre, 371 S Hitchcock Way • $7.75/$7.25 • 963-0023 • 5 & 7:30pm We • 12/23.

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Popular Economics Weekly

Government(s) Made Our Middle Class

By Harlan Green / Special to CASA

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Rates are supplied by participating institutions prior to publishing deadline and are deemed reliable. They do not constitute a commitment to lend and are not guaranteed. For more information and additional loan types and rates, consumers should contact the lender of their choice. CASA Santa Barbara cannot guarantee the accuracy and availability of quoted rates. All quotes are based on total points including loan. Rates are effective as of 12/09/15. ** Annual percentage rate subject to change after loan closing.

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�� California REALTORS® Disappointed FHFA Did Not Increase Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Conforming Loan Limits �� Reyne Stapelmann �� From the California Association Of REALTORS® �� To contact Reyne Stapelmann, President of the Santa �� Barbara Association of REALTORS®, call 705-4353 or �� email: reynestapelmann@cox.net.

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�� “A Christmas Carol”

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�� Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is playing at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura through Dec. 24th. Tickets ($30/$64) are available online www.rubicontheatre.org

Santa Barbara Choral Society

�� MUSIC INTERVIEW �� Alison Sweeney �� For Tickets ($26.50-$46.50/$5 for kids 7-17) visit the Lobero Theatre box ofﬁce, at www.lobero.com, or call 963-0761. �� 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. ��

Home for the Holidays

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Hedy Price Paley Contemporary Art

687-6173

MORNINGSTAR STUDIO

GIFTS FOR THE ARTISTS

OddBalls installation by Colin Gray

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Unique Molding & Mats • Archival Framing Available Custom Canvas Stretching

Best Custom Framing Prices in Town! ��

�� Sacred Trees will be an exhibit featuring paintings of Big Sur by Benjamin Brode and work by local artists selected from entries. Send a jpeg of your favorite Sacred Trees artwork to Editor@CasaSB.com by end of day December 28th for consideration. Artwork must be wired for hanging, for sale, original, and no larger than 4 ft wide. CASA Magazine Gallery is located at 23 E Canon Perdido St in Santa Barbara.

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