VOICE Magazine: December 2, 2022

Photo by Fritz Olenberger

Music Academy’s

75th Anniversary Season concludes with new Mariposa Concert Series

IN A RECITAL OF SONG AND ARIAS, Music Academy alumna Michelle Bradley and the Santa Barbara community will reunite as the new Mariposa Concert Series continues, and the Music Academy enhances its yearround programming. An award winning singer, Bradley will perform on December 4th at 6pm in Lehmann Hall.

Part of the yearlong 75th Anniversary Celebration, this Mariposa Concert will shine a light on Bradley, an exceptional artist and the former winner of the Music Academy’s Marilyn Horne Song Competition, in an intimate recital. A reigning diva who portrays Aida and Tosca on the great stages of the Metropolitan Opera and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Bradley will collaborate with former Music Academy faculty artist Brian Zeger, the artistic director of vocal arts at The Juilliard School. Bradley’s rise to fame has been nothing short of extraordinary, propelled by her award at the Music Academy straight to the Metropolitan Opera.

Bradley, a champion of the Music Academy’s Auxiliary and Sing! Children’s Chorus, performed for them both last year.

Bradley follows Academy teaching artist Conor Hanick, who performed The Book of Sounds by composer Hans Otte in October in the kick-off to the series.

The Mariposa series will conclude with a performance by an Alumni All-Star Cello Choir on Sunday, December 17th, at 6pm in Lehmann Hall.

Mariposa Concerts are individually priced at $55 per concert, or purchase three or more tickets within the series for a savings of $5 per ticket.

While the Mariposa Concert

Series enriches the extraSummer Festival schedule, this year’s entire season, the 75th Anniversary Season, has had many highlights along the way.

With 140 fellows, 60 faculty and teaching artists, and an audience of more than 20,000 the 75th Summer School and Festival was diverse, innovative, and unexpected. Programming included a new Chamber Music Series called Chamber Nights, beloved masterclasses, and the return of the Picnic Concerts, where fellows share their own repertoires. As a gift to audiences, a 75th Anniversary Welcome Concert took place at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Other highlights included: the 75th Anniversary Gala, the year’s signature benefit event where Academy alums Metropolitan Opera star Sasha Cooke and teaching artist pianist Nino Sanikidze were paired in an unforgettable performance under the stars in June.

Before the Summer Festival opened, The Music Academy welcomed back The London Symphony Orchestra for a Residency which took place from March 24th to 27th. Its international partner, the residency included three unique programs in the Granada Theatre, all led by Music Director Sir Simon Rattle. This was a one-ofa-kind collaboration and the LSO’s only transatlantic educational partnership in its history. The first concert was co-presented with the Community Arts Music Association (CAMA). How to Build an Orchestra, a Family Concert created by the LSO, was free

to all children with ticketed adults. The 75th Anniversary Community Concert welcomed 35 Academy alumni “all-stars” to perform jointly with the LSO. Three cohorts of the alumni fellows who were selected for the Keston MAX (Music Academy Exchange) program traveled to London for ten-day residencies in June and November for joint

Concerts are currently sold-out, but you are encouraged to contact the ticket office for turn-backs www.musicacademy.org

performances

Simon Rattle conducting LSO and Keston MAX Fellows at the Granada in March

Mariposa

Sing! and YPC Choristers in concert this summer

The Music Academy presented Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin at the Granada

Sasha Cooke performed at the Gala

The Cabaret was a smashing success!

Photos courtesy of Music Academy

Photo by Zach Mendez

Photo by Zach Mendez

Photo by Zach Mendez

“The

Phone:

Home for the Holidays!

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

PARADES, BALLET, CONCERTS, and plenty of chances to shop local artisans sweep Santa Barbara this week as the community officially kicks off the holiday season! Here is your schedule of December’s merry and bright familyfriendly activities.

Paseo Nuevo Decks the Halls! • Welcome the holiday season with Paseo Nuevo’s nightly snowfalls through Dec. 31st at 5:30pm and 6:30pm. Photo opportunities with Santa will also continue through Dec. 24th, with live holiday music performances popping up each weekend.

ETC Presents: A Christmas Carol • Learn the meaning of Christmas in a comic retelling of Dickens’ beloved holiday ghost story when the Ensemble Theatre Company presents A Christmas Carol at the New Vic Theatre. Performances continue through Dec. 18th.

Folk & Tribal Arts Pop-up Weekends • Discover unique, handmade gifts from around the world when the SB Museum of Natural History hosts its Folk & Tribal Arts pop-up weekends the first three weekends of December. Shopping hours are 10am to 5pm, Fridays through Sundays, with 30 percent of sales supporting the museum.

Downtown Santa Barbara’s Christmas Tree Lighting & Block Party • Enjoy a holly, jolly block party when Downtown Santa Barbara hosts its annual Christmas tree lighting and community block party on the 1300 block of State Street, 5-8pm on Friday, Dec. 2nd. Open to all, the night will feature Santa, music by DJ Darla Bea, and more.

Art From Scrap Holiday Market • Find handmade gifts for everyone on your shopping list when Art From Scrap hosts its Holiday Market from 11am to 2pm on Saturday, Dec. 3rd.

Goleta School of Ballet: The Nutcracker • Celebrate local students’ talent this holiday season as the Goleta School of Ballet performs The Nutcracker at the Marjorie Luke Theatre at 3pm on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3rd and 4th. www.luketheatre.org

Blue Christmas • Ring in the holidays with the “king of rock n’ roll” when Raymond Michael performs an Elvis tribute at the

Alcazar Theatre at 7pm on Saturday, Dec. 3rd.

Rudolph at the Lobero • Follow everyone’s favorite reindeer to the island of misfit toys when State Street Ballet Academy students perform Rudolph at the Lobero Theatre at 2pm and 6pm on Saturday, Dec. 3rd.

Westmont Christmas Festival • Celebrate the first Christmas when the Westmont College orchestra and choir singers present their 85th annual Christmas Festival, themed “The Prince of Peace,” at the Granada Theatre at 7pm on Saturday, Dec. 3rd and 3pm on Sunday, Dec. 4th.

Holiday Marketplace at the Wildling • Savor holiday treats while browsing locally-made and nature-focused gifts, prints, books, and more when the Wildling Museum in Solvang hosts its Holiday Marketplace from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, Dec. 4th.

Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale • Support local merchants and the Elks Lodge’s initiatives and major projects by shopping at the 4th annual Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale, taking place from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, Dec. 3rd.

Goleta Holiday Parade • Santa Claus is coming to town! All can cheer on local organizations and floats at the Old Town Goleta Holiday Parade, beginning at 6pm on Saturday, Dec. 3rd. The parade will take place on Hollister Ave. from Orange Ave. to Kinman Ave.

The Sound of Christmas Sing-Along • Sing along with friends and family to your holiday hits with orchestral and choral accompaniment at the Lobero Theatre at 2:30pm on Sunday, Dec. 4th.

Light Up A Life • Gather with community members in remembering those you miss this holiday season when Hospice of Santa Barbara hosts Light Up A Life at the Lobero Theatre at 6pm on Sunday, Dec. 4th. Additional ceremonies will take place later in December in Montecito, Carpinteria, and Goleta.

José Hernández’ Merry-Achi Christmas • ¡Feliz Navidad! Join UCSB Arts & Lectures in welcoming Mariachi Sol de México for a festive concert of traditional carols and holiday hits at the Arlington Theatre at 7pm on Wednesday, Dec. 7th.

A Winter Music Showcase • From rock n’ roll to folk music and beyond, experience a night of local talent when the Grace Fisher Foundation presents its annual Winter Music Showcase at the Granada Theatre at 7pm on Friday, Dec. 9th. All proceeds will support the nonprofit’s efforts to provide opportunities to explore the arts to children with disabilities.

Una Noche de las Posadas • The SB Trust for Historic Preservation invites the community to join its reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging from 7 to 10pm on Friday, Dec. 9th. Free and open to all, the procession will begin at El

to 10pm.

SB Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker • Journey with Clara with her brave Nutcracker to the Land of Sweets when the Santa Barbara Festival Ballet performs Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, at the Arlington Theatre at 2:30 and 7pm on Saturday, Dec. 10th, and 2:30pm on Sunday, Dec. 11th.

Nutcracker Sweet • Enjoy an abridged Nutcracker performance by local young dancers when Westside Dance presents their holiday show, Nutcracker Sweet at the Marjorie Luke Theater at 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, December 10th and 11th.

The Hallelujah Project • It’s the season for singing! Revel in carols and more when The Choral Society, joined by the Music Academy’s Sing! children’s choir, present their annual Hallelujah Project concert at the Lobero Theatre at 7pm on Saturday, Dec. 10th and 3pm on Sunday, Dec. 11th.

Holiday Artisan Market at Victoria Court • Shop local this season when the Holiday Artisan Market brings area vendors, live music, children’s activities, and more to Victoria Court from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, Dec. 10th.

Carpinteria Holiday Spirit Parade • Celebrate community and holiday cheer when the Carpinteria Holiday Spirit Parade makes its way along downtown Linden Avenue beginning at 3pm on Saturday, Dec. 10th.

Holiday on Milpas Street Parade • Celebrate West Coast-style when the Holiday on Milpas Street Parade returns, themed “Surfin’ Santa” from 5:30 to 7:30pm on Saturday, Dec. 10th. The parade will be on Milpas St. from De La Guerra St. to Mason St.

Holiday Lights • Sing carols with Santa Barbara Master Chorale members after enjoying their holiday concert “Holiday Lights” at 3pm on Sunday, Dec. 11th at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Montecito.

Parade of Lights • Play in a snowy wonderland, celebrate the lighting of Stearns Wharf’s holiday tree, and witness an impressive parade of vessels decked out in their best festive gear when the Parade of Lights returns Sunday, Dec. 11th. Festivities begin at 12pm, with the parade kicking off at 5:30pm. View a full schedule at https://tinyurl.com/4d3hxdst

Presidio chapel and end at Casa de la Guerra, where participants can enjoy music, traditional food, and shop at the Mujeres Makers Market, open from 5

José Hernández’ Merry-Achi Christmas

Photo courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures

Westmont Christmas Festival celebrates the “Prince of Peace”

Photo courtesy of Westmont College

Santa will return to the Goleta Holiday Parade

Courtesy photo

Santa Barbara Festival Ballet performs The Nutcracker

Photo courtesy of Santa Barbara Festival Ballet

Montecito

1250 Coast Village Road

Montecito, CA 93108 (805) 969-8900

Santa Barbara 1436 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 681-8800

Santa Ynez 3615 Sagunto Street Santa Ynez, CA 93460 (805) 688-1620

Open Invitation to Join the State Street Design Process

STATE STREET DESIGN WORKSHOPS, called “Create State” will be open to the public for their ideas, discussions, and information at two structured gatherings and an open house on Friday and Saturday, December 9th and 10th, at 821 State Street.

“We hope you will join us in helping to create the design for State Street and learn more about the State Street Master Plan,” State Street Master Planner Tess Harris commented to VOICE Magazine

Attendees will be asked to help create design concepts and will be grouped into small teams to design a typical block on State Street using a map of the street and game pieces that reflect potential transportation options and activities that could be included in the long-term design for State Street. Each team’s design poster will be hung at the location and available for viewing. Each workshop will also include a brief project update and time to view other teams’ designs.

“All events will include the same activities and be in English and Spanish. No professional design experience is required to participate in any of these events, and all community members are welcome. Childcare will be provided, and a pop-up art show focused on creativity and innovation, in collaboration with The Arts Fund, will take place during the design events,” was noted in a press release from Harris.

The Friday, December 9th workshop, from 10am to 1pm, is geared towards design professionals and participants are encouraged to stay for the duration of the workshop, although not required. An RSVP for this workshop is strongly encouraged.

The Friday design workshop from 4 pm to 7 pm is open to all community members. No RSVP is required. Participants are encouraged to stay for the duration of the workshop, although not required. Childcare will be provided for families with children ages 1.5 years and older that are participating in the event.

The Saturday workshop from 9am to 12pm is open to all community members. No RSVP is required and participants are encouraged to stay for the duration of the workshop, although not required. Childcare will be provided for families with children ages 1.5 years and older that are participating in the event.

A Community Open House will be held on Saturday, December 10th from 1pm to 4pm, with all community members welcome to stop by anytime and stay for as long as they would like to view the workshop posters, review existing conditions, and participate in a variation of the workshop activities.

Virtual Appointment Scheduling Tool: SantaBarbaraCA.gov/VirtualAppointment To take the Create State survey, visit https://tinyurl.com/5fp9cza4

The Peaceful Sea

by Charles Dickens

Mark Capri

Photo: Zach Mendez

Local Toy and Gift Drive Opportunities

HELP A LOCAL CHILD IN NEED HAVE A MERRY AND BRIGHT HOLIDAY SEASON by donating to one of the local gift and toy drives hosted across Santa Barbara this December. Ongoing programs include:

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Operation Holiday Cheer • Purchase a gift through Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Amazon wish list, or pick an item off the Christmas tree at Girls Inc.’s office at 5315 Foothill Rd. Donations accepted through December 2nd.

SB Maritime Museum Holiday Toy Drive • All individuals who bring a new, unopened toy will enjoy free admission through December 15th. Toys for Tots at the Montecito Water District • Donations of new, unopened gifts are being collected at 583 San Ysidro Rd. from 8am-12pm & 1-5pm, Mondays through Fridays.

Cottage Health Honors 2022 Physicians of the Year

RECOGNIZING THEIR EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS, Cottage Health has announced the 2022 Physicians of the Year Award honorees. The awards are determined upon the most nomintations made by Cottage Health staff members in four areas: dedication to the profession and patients, respect and courtesy, collaborative practices, and efficient use of resources.

“Nominations for the awards come from staff who work closely with the physicians,” said Dr. Ed Wroblewski, Vice President of Medical Affairs & Chief Medical Officer at Cottage Health. “All four physicians honored have earned high praise for the care and respect they give to patients and colleagues. They always strive to collaborate with staff to do what’s best for the patient.”

The 2022 Cottage Health Physicians of the Year Award honorees include:

Dr. Edward Bentley, Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology, Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, appointed 1986.

Dr. Gary Blum, Radiology, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, appointed 1995.

Dr. Rohit Sharma, Surgery/Critical Care, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, appointed 2016.

SB Maritime Museum Calls for Docents

DO YOU ENJOY MEETING NEW PEOPLE and sharing knowledge about our local coastline and harbor? The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is searching for community members to become a docent by joining its upcoming 11-week docent training program.

Beginning on Saturday, January 14th, the course will take place each Saturday from 9-10:30am through March 25th. The first session is open to all interested members of the public so they can decide if they wish to continue. Docents will learn about local Chumash maritime history, commercial diving, the role Santa Barbara plays in the environmental movement, and more.

For more information about how to become a docent, contact Jesse Baker-Lorelli, Guest Services Manager, at jbaker@sbmm.org or 805 456-8748. To apply, complete a volunteer application, at https://sbmm.org/volunteer.

Applications Open for Young Playwrights Festival

DO YOU KNOW AN ASPIRING YOUNG PLAYWRIGHT? Applications are now being accepted for Ensemble Theatre Company’s 6th annual Young Playwrights’ Festival, open to writers ages 14 to 19. A four-monthlong program for 20 Santa Barbara County students, Young Playwrights’ Festival participants will write a ten-minute play that is presented with professional directors and actors for a public audience.

Applications are due by December 15th. To learn more and apply, visit https://etcsb.org/education/young-playwrights-festival.

Organic Soup Kitchen Celebrates 13th Anniversary

SERVING OVER ONE MILLION BOWLS OF SOUP since 2009, Santa Barbara nonprofit Organic Soup Kitchen celebrated its 13th anniversary this November. Created to provide nutritious SoupMeals and promote food security to cancer patients, chronically ill individuals, and low income community members, the organization has helped tens of thousands. Over 20,000 residents benefitted from the nonprofit’s programs in the past year.

“We are stronger than ever and committed to serving everyone in need,” said Andrea Slaby, Chief Operating Officer at Organic Soup Kitchen. “Our 13 year anniversary was an opportunity to thank our community partners and supporters who continue to help us ensure that everyone in our community has access to the nutrition they deserve.”

For more information visit www.organicsoupkitchen.org

Dr. Steven Yao, Emergency Medicine, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, appointed 2001.

For more information, visit www.cottagehealth.org

First Responders Invited to Enroll in SBCC Veteran-Focused Photography Course

TAUGHT BY VETERANS, FOR VETERANS, a popular photography course offered through Santa Barbara City College’s School of Extended Learning is now inviting current or retired first responders to enroll for its January 2023 session. Titled “Digital Photography: Techniques and Creative Applications in a Community-Oriented Setting,” the free course is taught by brothers and veterans, Bill and Steve Espinosa. Registration opens on December 15th. The course, capped at 12 students, will be held on Thursdays from 12-3pm, January 16th through March 9th. To register email wespinosa@pipeline.sbcc.edu or spespinosa@pipeline.sbcc.edu

Rotary Club of Montecito Donates $11,000 to Local Nonprofits

IN SPIRIT WITH THE SEASON OF GIVING, the Rotary Club of Montecito Foundation has awarded a total of $11,000 to eleven local nonprofit organizations through its annual Community Grants Program.

“Rotary Club members are committed to raising funds for good causes, and supporting activities and projects that make our communities stronger,” said Montecito Rotary Club Foundation President Bruce McRoy. “These grants allow us to support a wide variety of services to our community and are a great example of the cooperative spirit that’s an essential part of Rotary’s work.”

Awards are made to support worthy, community-oriented causes, including serving children, seniors, low-income families, and animals. The 2022 grant recipients are: C.A.R.E.4Paws, Friendship House, Little Village Foundation, Hospice of Santa Barbara, Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County, Choral Society, Montecito Trails Foundation, Mission Scholars, Teacher’s Fund, South Coast Youth Orchestra, and Nuclear Peace Foundation. For more information visit https://portal.clubrunner.ca/2839

Photo by Minh Tran

Dr. Edward Bentley

Dr. Gary Blum

Dr. Rohit Sharma

Dr. Steven Yao

Docent Class of 2022: Jesse Baker-Lorelli, Guest Services Manager; E. Hammond; J. Bartlett; K. Ford, Education Committee member; D. McGrew; C. Gutierrez; T. Westerfield; P. Russell; B. Allen; J. Allen. Not pictured: D. Kircher, and M. Effron

Music Academy 75th Anniversary Season

Artists premiering works during the 2022 Summer Festival included alum Sasha Cooke (’02), faculty artist pianist Conor Hanick, Mosher guest artists Sō Percussion, and Academy fellows.

And, there were Anniversary Tributes. Signature Visual Artist America Martin created a work inspired by music. During the Summer Festival, a contemporary visual brand identity for the Academy was launched, noting in particular the new name of Music Academy.

with the LSO and Principal Guest Conductor Gianandrea Noseda.

The Innovation Institute challenged Academy artists with a cutting-edge curriculum to address the changes needed for classical music to thrive. The Fast Pitch Awards competition (won by solo pianist Angie Zhang) nurtured experimentation and risk-taking. Access to technology, media training, and dynamic mentors will fuel the future disruptors of our industry and society.

The Summer Festival wouldn’t be the festival without The Academy Festival Orchestra. The Academy prides itself in introducing the world’s leading conductors to the next generation of artists. The Orchestra was led by Teddy Abrams, Stéphane Denève, Hannu Lintu, and Donato Cabrera. Academy alum Speranza Scappucci (’96) was selected to lead the final Festival concert. She made her Met debut this season following an acclaimed debut at La Scala as their first female Italian conductor.

Aother very special highlight of the season was the premeiring of Composer Commissions. Celebrating their 75th by bringing new works to life, The Academy’s commitment to empowering diverse perspectives came to life as the Academy commisioned works by Chris Cerrone, Tom Cipullo, Stewart Goodyear, Robyn Cee Kay Jacob, Molly Joyce, Jessie Montgomery, and Nico Muhly. All works were premiered in 2022 or will be premiered 2023.

Also during the summer, the Lehrer Vocal Institute was named. Thanks to the generosity of a multi-million dollar endowment gift from Shirley and Seymour Lehrer and the Lehrer family to the Innovation and Sustainability Campaign, the Academy’s Vocal Institute was named the Lehrer Vocal Institute. Shirley and Seymour have been engaged with the Music Academy for over 25 years. They generously supported the construction of the Lehrer Studios and provided the lead gift to name the Marilyn Horne Main House. Lehrer Family members supporting this significant gift include Board member Tom Orlando and his wife Ellen Lehrer Orlando, and Karen Lehrer and her husband Steve Sherwin.

A pinnacle for the Lehrer Vocal Institute this summer was the return of a fully staged opera at the Granada Theatre for Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin conducted by Principal Opera Conductor Daniela Candillari.

Other highlights include a staging of works by composer Tom Cipullo, and performances and fellow training from guest artist alum Sasha Cooke (’02) and Mosher guest artist alum Susanna Phillips (’02, ’03).

To cap off many masterclasses and performances, Lehrer Vocal Institute fellows performed in a daring new cabaret directed by James Darrah, the Academy’s Creative Producer of Special Projects. The event showcased the $1.65 million dollar technology upgrades made to Hahn Hall’s video, audio, and lighting capabilities, generously funded by the Hind Foundation.

Another local star program, Sing! Children’s Choral Program, returned in full force during the summer season with 200 participants from 30 area elementary schools. A new partnership with the YPC National created a transformative exchange, merging youth from various backgrounds to nurture their talent and creativity through dynamic music making. Young People’s Chorus of New York City’s founder and artistic director, MacArthur Fellow Francisco Nuñez, together with YPC leaders, brought choristers and conductors from all over the country in their YPC National Studio and Lab Programs to perform with Sing! in Santa Barbara this summer.

The Music Academy also presented their Competition Winners Recital Series which included several world premieres. The Music Academy aligned Summer Festival competition winners with notable composers to present

their commissioned world premieres. Funding from an Innovation grant allowed the competition winners to add creative new elements of their choice into the recitals. 2021 Competition winners presented three Competition Winners Recitals at Hahn Hall. Artists from the Duo Competition violist Keoni Bolding (’20, ’21) and pianist Melivia Raharjo (’20, ’21), Solo Piano Competition: Hsin-Hao Yang (’20, ’21), and Marilyn Horne Song Competition: tenor Shawn Roth (’19, ’20, ’21) and pianist Alexander Soloway (’20, ’21) premiered works commissioned for them by Conrad Tao, Tyshawn Sorey, and Carlos Simon, respectively. These three composers represent expansion of the classical genre, welcoming experimentation and improvisation.

On top of all the performances, the Alumni Enterprise Awards granted $75,000 in prizes for the 75th anniversary to four progressive Alumni Enterprise Award projects. Winners will have extraordinary access to industry advisors and entrepreneurial think partners who will help guide their work to success.

Another exciting 75th Anniversary year development took place among Music Academy supporters as the Women’s Auxiliary Became the Aux For All, in a gender-inclusive re-organization.

www.musicacademy.org

Photos courtesy of Music Academy

Saeunn Thorsteinsdóttir, one of the Academy’s 2022 Alumni Enterprise Awardees

Donato Cabrera led a concert at the Bowl

Conor Hanick in the first Mariposa Concert

A beautiful moment during the solo piano competition winner Hsin-Hao Yang’s recital

Photo by Zach Mendez

Mental Wellness Center to host Author Ken Duckworth for a Q&A and Book Signing

UNDERSTANDING THE QUESTIONS, LOGISTICAL STRUGGLES, AND UNIQUE ISSUES facing individuals and families seeking to address mental illness, Ken Duckworth, MD, is offering important insights. The Chief Medical Officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Duckworth penned You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health - With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families. The book acts as a comprehensive guide to support all people on their mental health journeys.

This Saturday, December 3rd, Duckworth share a Q&A session and book signing from 3pm to 5pm at the Mental Wellness Center, 617 Garden Street. Free and open to the public, the event will feature holiday refreshments. The event is co-hosted by NAMI Santa Barbara County.

“You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health - With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families is the answer to the prayers of millions of people who are living with mental illness and their families and friends — who are often unsure how to navigate this system, deal with financial and logistical issues and handle the emotional challenges of mental illness,” said former Santa Barbara County NAMI Board Chair George Kaufmann whose story, along with his son’s is featured in the book.

You Are Not Alone marks NAMI’s first book. Written by Duckworth, the book draws from the expertise of a leading psychiatrist and the empathy of a family member affected by mental illness to address a wide range of topics. Issues explored include how to search for and receive help, pathways to recovery, and larger social issues such as the intersection of culture and mental health.

Readers will discover the stories of over 130 people who have “been there” — including people with mental illness, their families, and caregivers. These testimonies

provide a personal angle that distinguishes it from other mental health guides.

“This book is about sharing wisdom from those who have been through the mental illness journey,” said Kauffman. “My son Patrick has been my greatest teacher and the more than two decades that he has spent pursuing his recovery has taught me what recovery is and allowed me to share that with others. This has enriched my life in ways I never could have anticipated. The people I have met on this journey have improved my life and given me profound appreciation for those who struggle with mental illness and for those who love them. It was an honor for us to share our story in this invaluable book.”

The book has gained great critical acclaim from professionals as well as readers.

“In this invaluable book, Dr. Duckworth amplifies the voices of real people who have dealt with mental illness, both doctors and patients,” stated Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon. “His crowd-sourced method will help people facing similar challenges feel connected to a vast community. If you read this book, you cannot feel alone in your struggles.”

All book royalties will go back to NAMI to support its mission to support all Americans affected by mental illness. To learn more about this event and the Mental Welness Center, visit www.mentalwellnesscenter.org

Ken Duckworth, MD

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

MARRYING WALTZING FLOWERS,

THE BEAUTIFUL SUGAR PLUM FAIRY, AND A VALIANT PRINCE with Tchaikovsky’s wonder-inspiring music, The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences worldwide for over a century — and Santa Barbara is no exception.

Every weekend leading up to Christmas, local dancers of all ages will bring Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music to life, gracing the Arlington Theatre, Granada Theatre, and the Marjorie Luke Theatre with regional and international talent.

“I think The Nutcracker as a whole gives the message of hope in the future,” shared Valerie Huston, State Street Festival Ballet Interim Executive Director and Resident Choreographer. Currently, Huston is working to bring The Nutcracker to the Arlington Theatre.

This year, four guest professional dancers from the San Francisco Ballet and the Dance Theater of Harlem will join the Santa Barbara Festival Ballet for its 47th performance of The Nutcracker at 2:30pm & 7pm on Saturday,

December 10th, and at 2:30pm on Sunday, December 11th.

Hosted with live orchestral accompaniment made up of community talent, the performance will be rounded out by dozens of dancers from UC Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College. Santa Barbara High School senior Anya McCue, who has been dancing since she was three years old, will portray Clara.

“We have the tiniest little gingersnaps all the way up to dancers who are pre-professional, so it’s a great sense of community,” said Huston.

This season also marks the return of State Street Ballet’s The Nutcracker, to be performed at the Granada Theatre at 2pm and 7:30pm on Saturday, December 17th, with a 2pm matinee on Sunday, December 18th. Now in its 23rd year, the company recently completed a tour of the show choreographed by Executive and Artistic Director Rodney Gustafson across the northwest United States.

This December’s performance will be especially meaningful for many students. For the first time since the pandemic, 150 young dancers from the State Street Ballet Academy will join the more than

“I believe the ballet has persisted as a holiday tradition around the world because it is a timeless story about the magic of childhood, the enchantment of dreams, power of imagination, all tied together by the iconic score by Pyotr Tchaikovsky,” shared Megan Philipp, State Street Ballet Rehearsal Director, and a Nutcracker choreographer.

Students Olivia Pires and Sophia Kanard will star as Clara, respectively, for afternoon performances, with SSB company member Emma Matthews taking on the role for

Saturday night’s show. The Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra will accompany each performance.

“Dance is also a universal language and such a beautiful way to bring the world together during the holidays,” Philipp continued. “From the moment the orchestra begins to play and Clara appears, we are all transported back to our experiences with this ballet as children. Those feelings and moments are magical. I don’t think the holidays would be the same without this production.”

Additional, student-driven Nutcracker performances will grace local stages, beginning with the Goleta School of Ballet at 3pm on Saturday and Sunday, December 3rd and 4th at the Marjorie Luke Theatre. Audiences searching for an abridged version can also enjoy Westside Dance’s Nutcracker Sweet at the Marjorie Luke Theatre at 4pm on Saturday and Sunday, December 10th and 11th.

www.arlingtontheatresb.com • www.granadasb.org • www.luketheatre.org

20 professional dancers onstage. The result is a dynamic performance that captures The Nutcracker’s generational charm.

Photo by Fritz Olenberger

Photo by Andre Yew

Photo by Fritz Olenberger

39th ANNUAL CEREMONY OF LIGHT, LOVE, REMEMBRANCE, AND UNITY

LIGHT UP A life LIGHT UP A life

Santa Barbara

Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022

Stars for sale at 5:30 p.m. Program begins at 6:00 p.m. Lobero Theatre 33 E. Canon Perdido

Montecito

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022

Stars for sale at 4:00 p.m. Program begins at 4:30 p.m. Montecito Upper Village Green Corner of San Ysidro & E. Valley Rd.

Carpinteria

Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022

Stars for sale at 5:00 p.m. Program begins at 5:30 p.m. Seal Fountain Linden Ave.

Goleta

Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022

Stars for sale at 5:00 p.m. Program begins at 5:30 p.m. Camino Real Marketplace Storke & Marketplace Dr.

We are back in person! Join us for this beloved community tradition of remembering and honoring those you miss this holiday season. Each ceremony will feature speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of a memorial tree.

Please come to one or more of our Light Up A Life ceremonies, and hang a star in memory of a loved one who has died or in honor of someone living. We encourage you to personalize your star - often people like to include a photo or quote to commemorate memories shared.

VIRTUAL TREE OF REMEMBRANCE

If youʼre unable to join us in person at one of our four ceremonies, you can still participate in our virtual tree. For a donationsuggested of $15, you will be able to dedicate a star on our Virtual Tree of Remembrance. You can showcase your star(s) with your loved one's name, photo, and a special message from you. Additionally, you will receive a paper star(s) that you can hang at one of the 4 traditional Trees of Remembrance throughout the community. *If you would like help creating a digital star, please contact us at cpuyot@hospiceofsb.org

Let your loved one's memory shine on at this year's Light Up A Life. Donations for both paper and digital stars can be made at www.hospiceofsb.org/lual

THANK YOU

Your gift benefits the children, teenagers, adults, and families who receive our free services.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to care for anyone experiencing the impact of a serious illness, or grieving the death of a loved one

SPECIAL THANKS

Special thanks to all the volunteers of Hospice of Santa Barbara who give generously of their time and skills.

To learn more, please call (805) 563-8820, or visit our website at www.hospiceofsb.org/lual INTERPRETACIÓN SIMULTANEA AL ESPAÑOL DISPONIBLE

Golf Max: All Things Golf For Everyone

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

WHEN ALEX BOLLAG LEARNED THAT SANTA BARBARA’S ONLY GOLF STORE, Golf Klub, was set for retirement, he knew he had to step up to the tee. Drawing from his experience as a golfer and customer, Bollag has taken on the Loreto Plaza gem, renaming it Golf Max. The store provides personalized service, a golf simulator, and an expanded inventory, making it a one-stop shop for all of Santa Barbara’s golfing needs.

“I want to carry pretty much everything you need,” Bollag said. “Even if you’re somebody who’s brand new at golf or if you’re really adept and you need something really specific, I’m sure we would have it.”

Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Bollag began golfing when he was ten years old. While he was initially hesitant due to the sport’s slow pace, he quickly fell in love with it through learning to play with his uncle. By the age of twelve, Bollag became a faithful Golf Klub customer.

He rekindled this passion when he returned to his hometown after graduating from Chapman University in 2020, turning to golf as a way of safely enjoying the outdoors amidst the pandemic. As he worked toward earning his PGA membership to teach golf, Bollag began learning more about the sport and the technical and repair aspects of it from Golf Klub owner Tom Noyes.

When Bollag learned that Noyes was planning to retire, he jumped at the chance to take over the store and continue providing in-person shopping experiences that help people realize what equipment will best support them.

“Golf is one of those things that’s kind of like shoes, you have to try it and really feel it to know if you like it or not,” explained Bollag. “Most people never fit a standard club.”

Over the past two months, Bollag has worked to develop Golf Max into a comprehensive retail experience, installing a new putting green for customers to try out various clubs, as well as a new golf simulator for people to learn more about their swing.

This simulator acts as a virtual golf course, inviting people to hit golf balls into a screen so a computer can provide a breakdown of speed, spin, and other details. These resources prove especially

useful for Golf Max’s custom fitting services, which are available by making an individual, in-store appointment.

Beyond these handson experiences, Golf Max provides a wide selection of clubs, tees, golf balls, and accessories, such as bags, fun club covers, and tools including shot scopes and rangefinders. Recently, Bollag has expanded the number of companies the store features, including Cobra, Srixon, and LAB putters.

The store has also increased its clothing inventory, incorporating more women’s styles along with more vibrant fashions. Customers can discover brightly patterned shirts alongside more traditional golf wear, with a wide range of shoes, sunglasses, hats, jackets, and more.

“Golf has gotten a little bit more colorful, and I’m here for it really,” remarked Bollag.

Looking ahead, he hopes that Golf Max serves as a resource for all golfers, regardless of their experience level.

“I hope people come in and are not afraid to ask any questions,” shared Bollag. “For people who are especially newer golfers, who are maybe not too familiar with verbiage or club manufacturers, don’t hesitate to come in and just ask questions.”

Open Mo-Fr 11am to 6pm, Sa 11am to 5pm • 3313A State St. • Instagram: @golfmaxsb

Owner Alex Bollag

By Sigrid Toye / VOICE

NOT SURE

IF

THE LATEST ADDITION TO OUR FAMILY was born in the bushes behind the laundromat or is a stray abandoned by his once-upon-a-time owner. The famous, “He followed me home, can I keep him, Mom?” rescue dog is special!

Tucker is his name and he’s been with us only a very short time, but I can tell you it’s been a most amazing experience. Watching him and learning his language gives real meaning to the old saying: ‘actions speak louder than words.’ His behavior tells us more about him than words ever could –and what a learning experience this is!

Last weekend was Tucker’s first trip to the harbor, and since he’ll most likely be spending quite a bit of time down at the waterfront, I figured it might be a good idea for him sniff around and add that location to his vocabulary. Hopping out of the car, the sniff-fest began on Stearns Wharf as we criss-crossed our way to the end of the pier. Still reluctant to approach strangers, he chooses to slowly scoot his way to the tips of their shoes and look up at them with soulful eyes.

Tucker’s first customers were a couple of ladies who themselves had rescue dogs at home and were giving me hints as to how to introduce a new four-legged guy to a new life, as crowds gathered.

Soon Tucker was sitting inside a circle of onlookers adding their advice and stories to the conversation. I’m sure that no one living in this town finds it surprising that Santa Barbara is the most doggie friendly place ever… really, everything one needs to know about our community!

To be honest, although over the years we’ve had many ‘rescues’ in our family, most came to us easily either through a veterinarian’s office, abandoned at the front door, given to us by departing friends or previous residents of our homes. Whether dogs, cats, horses, pet birds, or rats, very few were ‘store bought.’

After losing our almost 18 year old Jack Russell terrier not long ago, things got kinda lonesome. For the last three months visiting (well, practically!) every shelter in Santa Barbara and Ventura County, Tucker finally appeared sitting in my lap and looking at me with those eyes. Apparently he’d been mishandled in his previous home, dropped on his head by careless children, possibly abused by others, and consequently returned to the dog shelter after several months. Between his backstory and those longing eyes needless to say, I was a goner!

Since our Stearns Wharf visit turned out to be such a success, I thought maybe it would be a good idea for the two of us to try the harbor walkway for a look-see. It was crowded and Tucker didn’t seem quite ready for that much of a new experience, so we headed to the relative calm of the Maritime Museum. Sauntering back to the combined offices at the rear of the museum, the two of us were greeted by most of the executive staff who welcomed the Little Guy with open arms. Also known as the ‘dog whisperer,’ Lis Perry, Education Director was the first to

provide him with a doggie treat by hand. But it was with Emily Falke, Director of Collections & Curator, herself a huge rescue dog advocate with a couple of her own, where Tucker planted himself for a conversation. Others came and went during our visit and, to my surprise, he seemed quite at home. His body language indicated new friends had been made and his return would be welcomed.

Leaving the museum and back into my car, that puppy crashed! He was advertised to be about three years old. If that’s indeed true, then I’m 125! If he’s even made it to 24 months, I’d be surprised. That puppy energy tells me more about his age than a lucky guess. Just a reminder that there is still a great deal more to discover about him.

Running through my head is a song from the Rogers and Hammerstein Broadway musical The King and I....“Getting to know you... Getting to know all about you... Getting to like you... Getting to hope you like me.”

That’s our new pooch!

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

Meet Tucker

Tucker and Emily Falke

Photo by Sigrid Toye

SYV Outreach Center Offers Greater Veterans and Senior Support

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH - The Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach center in Buellton is expanding to meet the needs of hundreds of area residents. It includes a veterans services room and food pantry along with meals on wheels, and many senior services.

New services include a veterans center, where community members in need can access food, information about local resources, and even items for mobility assistance, such as canes and walkers. Over 2,000 shoes without laces are also set to be distributed to veterans.

The center’s Meals on Wheels program serves about 400 individuals each weekday.

Eyeglass Factory Gives Free Glasses to Children

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH - It’s the gift of sight for the holidays. The Eyeglass Factory has a free offer for kids aged 18 and younger with a prescription, and half off a pair of glasses for their parents. The initiative is available in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Camarillo.

“You see the smile on their face. All of a sudden they can see they can see the chalkboard, they can read, and we get the feedback that they weren’t able to do this,” said owner Greg Feldman.

On The Street

$25K Donated to Rona Barrett Foundation

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH

- A Thanksgiving week contribution of $25,000 from Dyanne (Crystal) Iverson on behalf of the William Lion Penzner foundation was presented to the Rona Barrett Foundation. Seniors will be aided with these funds at the Golden Inn & Village, which has 150 affordable units for low-income seniors to reside in while having their needs met as they age.

Paseo Nuevo Begins the Holidays with Christmas Tree Lighting Happy 100th Birthday to Ryiokio Fukumura!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH - Ryiokio “Roke” Fukumura celebrates his 100th birthday Sunday at Tri County Produce where he is still working four days a week. Recognition came from Congress, the State Senate, and Cities of Goleta and Santa Barbara. A large crowd gathered to sing Happy Birthday to this legend.

Story Catcher Mailbox Returns to Downtown

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH - Messages of praise and messages of grief are coming into the slots at the 7.5-foot tall Story Catcher box in downtown Santa Barbara. They will be read on Tuesday nights at Wylde Works. All members of the public are invited to drop off their own letters. Launched following the Thomas Fire and Montecito debris flow, the box returns now to offer opportunities for selfexpression and sharing.

Local Law Enforcement & First Responders Updates

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH - A two vehicle fire at the Sky View Motel in Los Alamos was contained to the cars and did not get to the structure. Santa Barbara County Fire was on it in minutes this morning about 6am.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH One person rescued after vehicle goes into a ditch, Hwy 101 SB near Refugio State Beach. Santa Barbara Co. Fire on scene, with personnel down the embankment.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH - UCSB Men’s Basketball visits the just-lit Christmas tree at Paseo Nuevo in Santa Barbara. The tree was only “slightly” taller.

Magic wands were handed out to help with Paseo Nuevo’s inagural Christmas tree lighting Friday night. Everyone got to meet Santa Claus, Mayor Randy Rowse, DJ Darla Bea and sip on free hot chocolate.

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

John Palminteri

with John Palminteri

Photo courtesy of UCSB

Navigating Grief during the Holidays

Dear Friends,

Every year, Hospice of Santa Barbara (HSB) brings the communities of Goleta, Santa Barbara, Montecito, and Carpinteria together for their Annual Light Up a Life to remember and honor those missed during the holiday season. The holiday season can stir up a range of emotions, including joy, stress, sadness, and everything in between. For those preparing to navigate the holiday season without cherished loved ones, this time of year can be even more difficult and HSB honors them every year with Light Up a Life.

CEO Hospice of SB

Hospice of Santa Barbara would like to offer the community some tips about how to manage the holidays if you, or someone you know, is having a challenging holiday season because of the loss of a loved one. We also strongly urge the community to come out to one of our annual Light Up A Life holiday celebration.

Navigating the Holidays While Grieving

If you or someone you know is grieving the death of a loved one this year, it is important to review expectations for the holiday season to recognize and avoid potential emotional pitfalls. This is the time of year that is incredibly sensory with music, sights, and smells that, in ordinary times, would lift the spirit and bring a sense of joy. For someone grieving these things can trigger feelings of sadness, loss, emptiness, and anxiety.

Hospice of Santa Barbara would like to offer useful tips that may help alleviate some of the complex negative emotions associated with missing a loved one during the holidays.

Plan Ahead

The season is often filled with traditions and gatherings of friends and family. Consider what may be expected of you, socially and emotionally, and your hopes for this season. Reflect by yourself and with your loved ones about which traditions you wish to continue and those you may want to change or skip this year.

Inform Others of Your Needs

As you grieve during the holidays, well-meaning friends and family may try to tell you what they feel is in your best interest. It is important to focus on what is best for you. As you become aware of your needs, share them with friends and family. Be specific with them about your preferences and desires and let them know if those needs change.

Be Aware of Limitations

Grief can consume most of your available physical and emotional energy no matter what the season. The holidays place additional demands on your time and emotions. Respect what your body and mind are telling you. Be realistic in the expectations you hold for yourself.

Reduce Unnecessary Stress

The holiday season can bring additional stress. It is important to be aware of your limitations, so you don’t overextend yourself. Consider changing your surroundings, rituals and/or traditions to reduce stress. Limit social and family commitments to suit your available energy. Re-evaluate priorities and forego unnecessary activities and obligations. Keeping busy may distract you from your grief temporarily,but may actually increase your stress in the long run.

Talk About Your Grief

It is important to identify friends and family who encourage you to be yourself and accept your feelings, both happy and sad, without judgement. Be open to expressing your feelings of grief as sharing your feelings may help lessen the pain.

Be Gentle with Yourself

The combination of a holiday and a loss naturally results in looking inward and thinking about where you have been and where you are. Be gentle with yourself as you think about the true meaning of the holidays. Find things around you that you are thankful for, even if they are small things. Accept the ups and downs you may experience. If you feel sadness, feel sadness. If you feel joy, feel joy. Keep taking deep breaths and take each moment as it comes.

Healing Rituals

Memories were made in love, and memories are what keep you connected to your loved one during the holiday season. As you share memories, keep in mind that memories can bring feelings of both happiness and sadness. Allow yourself to feel your feelings. The following are ideas that may bring you comfort as you remember your loved one:

Decorate the tree with family or friends

Place a wreath at your loved one’s gravesite

Choose a candle or flower to be placed at the table as a remembrance

Make a loved one’s favorite meal

Place written memories in a box to be shared when family is together

*Grieving information also courtesy of: UnityHospice.org

Light Up A Life events

This year, Light Up a Life is back in person and will host four ceremonies, featuring speakers, poetry, music, refreshments, and the lighting of a memorial tree. There will also be a spiritual reflection at each ceremony led by HSB’s spiritual counselor, Kristen Rohm. Guests can also hang one or more stars in memory of a loved one who has died or in honor of someone living. The Trees of Remembrance will remain lit at each site through the end of the year.

Emcees include Steve Jacobsen, Marybeth Carty, and Reverend Julia Hamilton.

Poets include Past Santa Barbara Poets Laureate Laure-Anne Bosselaar (2019-2021) and Chryss Yost (2013-2015), along with Ron Alexander, Patricia Bower, Patrice Handley, and Elizabeth Link.

Musicians include Dos Pueblos Jazz Choir and Cold Springs School Chorus.

Locations include:

Santa Barbara (Lobero Theatre) - Sunday, December 4 at 6:00 pm

Montecito (Upper Village Green) - Wednesday, December 7 at 4:30 pm

Carpinteria (Seal Fountain) - Saturday, December 10 at 5:30 pm

Goleta (Camino Real Marketplace) - Sunday, December 11 at 5:30 pm

Additional stars and refreshments will be available 30 minutes prior to each event.

In addition to the four in-person ceremonies, HSB can also dedicate a star to a loved one on their Virtual Tree of Remembrance. For a suggested donation of $15, folks can dedicate a digital star(s) with their loved one’s name, photo, and a special message. Additionally, you will receive a paper star(s) that you can hang at one of the 4 traditional Trees of Remembrance throughout the community.

Light Up a Life is such a memorable tradition we have every year where we continue to share our grief for those we miss. We are extremely happy to be back in person this year. We hope to see you at one of the four locations as we honor those missed this holiday season.

All events are free. To learn more and dedicate a star to a loved one in person at one of the four locations or on the Virtual Tree of Remembrance, please visit: hospiceofsb.org – Interpretación Simultanea Al Español Disponible

Be well,

David Selberg

CEO and Hospice of Santa Barbara Hospice of Santa Barbara provides professional counseling, support groups, and patient care services free of charge to individuals and families who are grieving the death of a loved one or experiencing the impact of a life-threatening illness. Hospice of Santa Barbara also provides counseling in our offices and on fifteen local junior and high school campuses to children and teens who are grieving the loss of a loved one. For more information about Hospice of Santa Barbara, including volunteer opportunities, call (805) 563-8820 or visit www.hospiceofsantabarbara.org.

David Selberg,

Record Amount of Housing Under Construction

THERE

By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE

ARE A RECORD NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS

UNDER CONSTRUCTION, in part because of pandemic delays in construction (e.g., material shortages), but also because home sales have fallen sharply since the Fed’s rate hikes.

This is causing housing prices to moderate, a leading sign that inflation will also begin to decline more quickly.

Calculated Risk’s Bill McBride says that last week, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) reported that median house prices were up just 6.6 percent year-over-year (YoY) in October. This is down from the peak growth rate of 25.2 percent YoY in May 2021.

And, Case-Shiller reported that the National Index was up 13.0 percent YoY in August, down from a YoY peak of 20.8 percent in March 2022.

This hasn’t stopped builders, however, who seem to be anticipating higher home sales next year. This should continue to moderate housing prices that have been rising in double digits until recently.

Privately‐owned housing starts in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,425,000, according to the Census Bureau. This is 4.2 percent below the revised September estimate of 1,488,000 and is 8.8 percent below the October 2021 rate of 1,563,000. Single‐family housing starts in October were at a rate of 855,000; this is 6.1 percent below the revised September figure of 911,000. The October rate for units in buildings with five units or more was 556,000.

Apartment construction is out distancing single-family construction because so many cannot afford to purchase in this interest rate environment. The 30-year conforming fixed rate is still hovering around six percent and the five-year fixed rate ARM at 5.5 percent making it slightly more affordable.

Existing-home sales faded for the ninth month in a row to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.43 million, according to the NAR. Sales fell 5.9 percent from September and 28.4 percent from one year ago. Prices are moderating, with the median existing-home sales price up to $379,100, an increase of just 6.6 percent from the previous year, vs. double digits raises in the past year.

Another reason for the high construction inventory is that the inventory of unsold existing homes is still low historically. It slipped for the third consecutive month to 1.22 million at the end of October, or the equivalent of 3.3 months’ supply at the current monthly sales pace, when it is four to six months during normal times.

“Inventory levels are still tight, which is why some homes for sale are still receiving multiple offers,” Yun added. “In October, 24 percent of homes received over the asking price. Conversely, homes sitting on the market for more than 120 days saw prices reduced by an average of 15.8 percent.”

Much also will depend on the Fed’s actions. It’s a toss-up just where interest rates will be next year. The Fed’s latest minutes telegraphed smaller rate hikes looming as inflation subsides and Nobelist Paul Krugman has been saying that he doesn’t see interest rates remaining high over the longer term as producers continue to ramp up production to meet the supply shortages.

Neither do home builders, apparently. There is still a tremendous pent-up demand for housing, whether it’s rentals or owner-occupied, as builders are also playing catchup from the supply shortages caused by the busted housing bubble.

This should make any recession caused by the Fed’s rate hikes short and mild.

Harlan Green © 2022 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanGreen Harlan Green has been the 16-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.

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A protégé of legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, 10-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Arturo Sandoval has evolved into one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist, and composer.

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thanks to: The Bentson Foundation, John C. Mithun Foundation, Harold P. McAlister Foundation, Brown Family Foundation, The Towbes Fund for the Performing Arts, a field of interest of the Santa Barbara Foundation, George H. & Olive J. Griffiths Charitable Foundation

Jazz Master Charles Lloyd felt the world needed more tenderness, so he invited these talented musicians to join him in making an offering to humanity. Coinciding with Charles’ 85th birthday, these great artists will all come together for the first time ever – at home on the stage of the Lobero.

THE MOTHER HIPS CON THE COFFIS BROTHERS

Concierto de rock y soul • SOhO • $18-22 • www.sohosb.com • 9pm viernes, 12/2.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

12:30pm Sa, 12/3.

DIVERSIÓN CON DOG MAN

Haz manualidades inspiradas en dogman • Biblioteca Central • Gratis • 11am-12:30pm sábado, 12/3.

DANCE | BAILE

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

HOSPICE

WORKER APPRECIATION DAY

Free Garden admission for hospice workers • Ganna Walska Lotusland • RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/3ehma3r7 • 9:30am-4pm Sa, 12/3.

Daniel Howell at the Lobero

Proving laughter is the best medicine, comedian Daniel Howell will tackle our current, chaotic moment with satire, sarcasm, and hope when his “We’re All Doomed” tour hits the Lobero Theatre at 7:30pm on Monday, December 5th. For tickets ($37.50-183) visit www.lobero.org

Daniel Howell en el Lobero

Demostrando que la risa es la mejor medicina, el comediante Daniel Howell abordará nuestro caótico momento actual con sátira, sarcasmo y esperanza cuando su gira "Todos estamos condenados" llegue al Teatro Lobero a las 7:30pm el lunes, 5 de diciembre. Para boletos ($37.50-183) visita www.lobero.org

Friday • viernes 12.2

DANCE | BAILE

FALL DANCE CONCERT

MFA student & faculty choreography • UCSB Theater/Dance, Hatlen Theater • $13-19 • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Fr, 12/2; 3pm Sa, 12/3.

CONCIERTO DE BAILE DE OTOÑO

Coreografía de estudiantes y profesores de MFA • UCSB Theater/ Dance, Hatlen Theater • $13-19 • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm jueves, 12/1-12/2; 3pm sábado, 12/3.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

HOLIDAY "IN"

Swinging, classy Christmas concert • Lobero Theatre • $36-81 • www.lobero.org • 7pm Fr, 12/2.

HOLIDAY "IN"

Concierto de Navidad con clase y swing • Lobero Theatre • $36-81 • www.lobero.org • 7pm viernes, 12/2.

UCSB GOSPEL CHOIR FALL CONCERT

Traditional and contemporary songs • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB • https://tinyurl.com/3cwxazny • Free$10 • 7:30pm Fr, 12/2.

CONCIERTO

DE OTOÑO DEL CORO DE GOSPEL DE UCSB

Canciones tradicionales y contemporáneas • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall, UCSB • Gratis-$10 • https://tinyurl.com/3cwxazny • 7:30pm viernes, 12/2.

THE MOTHER HIPS WITH THE COFFIS BROTHERS

Rock and soul concert • SOhO • $1822 • www.sohosb.com • 9pm Fr, 12/2.

FOLK

& TRIBAL ARTS POP-UP WEEKENDS

Shop handmade goods • SB Museum of Natural History • Free • 10am-5pm Fr, 12/2 - Su, 12/4.

FINES DE SEMANA EMERGENTES DE ARTES FOLCLÓRICAS Y TRIBALES

Compra artículos hechos a mano • SB Museum of Natural History • Gratis • 10am-5pm viernes, 12/2-domingo, 12/4.

FESTIVAL OF TREES

View 24 decorated, themed Christmas trees • Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • Free • 2-8pm Mo-Fr; 11am8pm Sa-Su, through 12/17.

FESTIVAL DE LOS ÁRBOLES

Ve 24 árboles de Navidad decorados y temáticos • Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • Gratis • 2-8pm lunesviernes; 11am-8pm sábado-domingo, hasta el 12/17.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA!

Take your photo with Santa • Paseo Nuevo • 1-7pm Mo-Th; 11am-7pm Fr-Sa; 12-6pm Su, through 12/15.

FOTOS CON PAPÁ NOEL!

Tómate una foto con Papá Noel • Paseo Nuevo • 1-7pm lunes-jueves; 11am-7pm viernes-sábado; 12-6pm domingo, hasta el 12/15.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & BLOCK PARTY

Ring in the holidays with music by DJ Darla Bea, Santa, and more • 1300 block of State St. • Free • 5-8pm Fr, 12/2.

ILUMINACIÓN DEL ÁRBOL DE NAVIDAD Y FIESTA EN LA CALLE

Celebra las fiestas con la música de DJ Darla Bea, Santa y más • 1300 block of State St. • Gratis • 5-8pm viernes, 12/2.

NIGHTLY SNOWFALL

Experience holiday music and “snow” • Paseo Nuevo • Free • 5:30pm & 6:30pm through 12/31.

NEVADA NOCTURNA

Experimente la música navideña y la "nieve" • Paseo Nuevo • Gratis • 5:30pm y 6:30pm hasta el 12/31.

HOLIDAY CARDS WORKSHOP

Make your own cards and tags • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $25 • https://tinyurl.com/2myy5vay • 6-8pm Fr, 12/2.

TALLER DE TARJETAS NAVIDEÑAS

Haz tus propias tarjetas y etiquetas • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $25 • https://tinyurl.com/2myy5vay • 6-8pm viernes, 12/2.

Saturday • sábado 12.3

CHILDREN | NIÑOS

FUN WITH DOG MAN Make dog-man-inspired crafts • Central Library

RUDOLPH

Performed by State Street Ballet Academy students • Lobero Theatre • $19-31 • www.lobero.org • 2pm & 6pm Sa, 12/3.

RUDOLPH

Realizado por estudiantes de State Street Ballet Academy • Lobero Theatre • $19-31 • www.lobero.org • 2pm & 6pm sábado, 12/3.

THE NUTCRACKER

Presented by the Goleta School of Ballet • Marjorie Luke Theatre • $20 • www.luketheatre.org • 3pm Sa, 12/3 & 12/4.

EL CASCANUECES

Presentado por Goleta School of Ballet • Marjorie Luke Theatre • $20 • www.luketheatre.org • 3pm sábado, 12/3 y 12/4.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

BOOK SIGNING

With local author William Dalziel, Charlie’s Dream • Tecolote Books • 2-4pm Sa, 12/3.

FIRMA DE LIBROS

Con el autor local William Dalziel, Charlie’s Dream • Tecolote Books • 2-4pm sábado, 12/3.

BOOK SIGNING AND Q & A

With Ken Duckworth, MD You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health • Mental Wellness Center, 617 Garden St • Free • 3-5pm Sa, 12/3.

FIRMA DE LIBROS Y SESIÓN DE PREGUNTAS Y RESPUESTAS

Con Ken Duckworth, MD, Usted No están solos: la guía de NAMI para Navegar por la Salud Mental • Mental Wellness Center, 617 Garden St • Gratis • 3-5pm sábado, 12/3.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

WESTMONT CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Westmont orchestra, choir, chamber singers, and more • Granada Theatre

• $22 • www.granadasb.org • 7pm Sa, 12/3 & 3pm Su, 12/4.

FESTIVAL DE NAVIDAD DE WESTMONT

Orquesta, coro, cantantes de cámara y más de Westmont • Granada Theatre

• $22 • www.granadasb.org • 7pm sábado, 12/3 & 3pm domingo, 12/4.

BLUE CHRISTMAS

Elvis tribute concert • Alcazar Theatre

• $25-35 • www.thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Sa, 12/3.

NAVIDAD AZUL

Concierto tributo a Elvis • Alcazar Theatre • $25-35 • www.thealcazar.org

• 7-9pm sábado, 12/3.

DÍA DE APRECIACIÓN DEL TRABAJADOR DE HOSPICIO

Entrada gratuita al jardín para trabajadoras de hospicio • Ganna Walska Lotusland • Reserva tu lugar: https://tinyurl.com/3ehma3r7 • 9:30am-4pm sábado, 12/3.

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS

Learn about local architecture • Architectural Foundation of SB • SB City Hall • Suggested $10 cash donation • 10am Sa & Sun.

RECORRIDOS ARQUITECTÓNICOS A PIE

Aprende sobre la arquitectura local • Architectural Foundation of SB • SB City Hall • Donación sugerida de $10 en efectivo • 10am sábado y domingo.

RANCHO LA PATERA & STOW HOUSE

Take a tour • www.goletahistory.org • 11am to 2pm weekends.

RANCHO LA PATERA & STOW HOUSE Haz un recorrido • www.goletahistory.org • De 11am a 2pm los fines de semana.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

MUSEUM MARKETPLACE

Shop local vendors • Carpinteria Valley Historical Museum, 956 Maple Ave. • Free • 8am-3pm Sa, 12/3.

MERCADO DEL MUSEO

Compra de vendedores locales • Carpintería Museo Histórico del Valle, 956 Maple Ave. • Gratis • 8am-3pm sábado, 12/3.

ARISE 5K RUN/WALK

Supporting SB Rescue Mission’s Bethel House • Chase Palm Park • $25 • www.arise5k.org • 9am-12pm Sa, 12/3.

ARISE 5K CARRERA/CAMINATA

Apoyando la Casa Bethel de SB Rescue Mission • Chase Palm Park • $25 • www.arise5k.org • 9am-12pm sábado, 12/3.

ART FROM SCRAP HOLIDAY MARKET

Shop local vendors • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • Free • 11am-2pm Sa, 12/3.

MERCADO NAVIDEÑO DE ART FROM SCRAP

Compra de vendedores locales • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • Gratis • 11am-2pm sábado, 12/3.

C.A.R.E.4PAWS' HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE -THRU

Donate pet food & funds • Earl Warren Showgrounds • https://care4paws.org/drive • 11am2pm Sa, 12/3.

CAMPAÑA DE DONACIÓN NAVIDEÑA DE C.A.R.E.4PAWS

Donar alimentos para mascotas y fondos • Earl Warren Showgrounds • https://care4paws.org/drive • 11am2pm sábado, 12/3.

CERAMICS HOLIDAY MARKET

Local artisans • Clay Studio, 1351 Holiday

Courtesy photo

Local

Cody Anderson • Garvin Theatre, SBCC • https://tinyurl.com/432d8e5r

• $10-15 • 7pm domingo, 12/4.

TWANGUERO

AN AFTERNOON OF INSPIRATION, HOPE & MUSIC

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

DANIEL HOWELL

CONTINUES / CONTINÚA

In Person & Online Activities for Everyone Actividades en persona y en línea para todos

Flamenco/country/jazz fusion concert

• SOhO • $25 • www.sohosb.com • 7:30pm Su, 12/4.

TWANGUERO

Concierto fusión flamenco/country/ jazz • SOhO • $25 • www.sohosb.com

• 7:30pm domingo, 12/4.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

FOREST BATHING TO DEEPEN

NATURE CONNECTION

Reconnect with nature • SB Botanic Garden • https://tinyurl.com/ykrre4hv • $25-35 • 8:30-10:30am Su, 12/4.

BAÑO DE BOSQUE PARA PROFUNDIZAR LA CONEXIÓN CON LA NATURALEZA

Music, speakers, and awards benefitting Anti-Defamation League • $100 • https://tinyurl.com/3sjmd5ur • 4-6pm Su, 12/4.

Comedy show • Lobero Theatre • $37.50-183 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Mo, 12/5.

DANIEL HOWELL

UNA

TARDE DE INSPIRACIÓN, ESPERANZA Y MÚSICA

Música, oradores y premios en beneficio de la Anti-Defamation League • https://tinyurl.com/3sjmd5ur • $100 • 4-6pm domingo, 12/4.

LIGHT UP A LIFE

Reception honoring those we miss this holiday season • Hospice SB • Lobero Theatre • Stars for sale 5:30pm, program begins 6pm Su, 12/4.

ILUMINA UNA VIDA

Show de comedia • Lobero Theatre • $37.50-183 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm lunes, 12/5.

Tuesday • martes 12.6

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

HOW THE MOMENTUM OF RECENT CLIMATE

POLICY IS A WIN FOR YOU

Webinar by Community Environmental Council • Free • https://tinyurl.com/4k7bbk5s • 121pm Tu, 12/6.

Doctors Without Walls Benefit Concert

In Person & Online Activities for Everyone Actividades en persona y en línea para todos

BILINGUAL

Concierto benéfico para Doctors Without Walls

BILINGÜE

para Doctors Without Walls en el teatro Marjorie Luke a las 8pm el jueves, 8 de diciembre. Para boletos ($55-125) visita www.luketheatre.org

Reconectar con la naturaleza • SB Botanic Garden • $25-35 • https://tinyurl.com/ykrre4hv • 8:3010:30am domingo, 12/4.

SB ROLLERS

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

SB ROLLERS

Patinaje sobre ruedas con vista al mar • SB City College Lote 3 • Gratis • 3pm domingo.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE

Shop local artisans • Wildling Museum, Solvang • Free • 10am-4pm Su, 12/4.

MERCADO NAVIDEÑO

Compra de artesanos locales • Wildling Museum, Solvang • Gratis • 10am-4pm domingo, 12/4.

GLITTER BRUNCH

Hill Rd. • Free • 11am-5pm Sa, 12/3.

MERCADO NAVIDEÑO DE CERÁMICA

Compra artesanos locales • Clay Studio, 1351 Holiday Hill Rd. • Gratis • 11am-5pm sábado, 12/3.

GOLETA HOLIDAY PARADE

Welcome the holiday season with friends and family! • Old Town Goleta, Hollister & Orange Ave. • Free • 6pm Sa, 12/3.

Sunday • domingo 12.4

MUSIC | MÚSICA

SOUND OF CHRISTMAS SING-ALONG

Sing along with an orchestra & choir • Lobero Theatre • $36-66 • www.lobero.org • 2:30pm Su, 12/4.

CANTAR EL SONIDO DE LA NAVIDAD

Hosted by Vivian Storm & Angel D’Mon • Wildcat Lounge, 15 W. Ortega St. • $5 • https://glitterbrunch.com • Brunch 11am-3pm, Show 12:30pm, Sun.

ALMUERZO DE BRILLO

Presentado por Vivian Storm y Angel D’Mon • Wildcat Lounge, 15 W. Ortega St. • $5 • https://glitterbrunch.com • Almuerzo 11am-3pm, Espectáculo 12:30pm, domingo.

Recepción en honor a aquellos que extrañamos en esta temporada festiva • Hospice SB • Lobero Theatre • Estrellas a la venta 5:30pm, programa comienza 6pm domingo, 12/4.

Monday • lunes 12.5

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

PARLIAMO!

Italian conversation, all levels • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Garden St. • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-7pm Mon.

PARLIAMO! (¡HABLEMOS!)

Conversación en italiano, todos los niveles • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Garden St. • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Gratis • 5-7pm lunes.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

NIGHTS OF GRIEF & MYSTERY Evening of music, storytelling & poetry • Marjorie Luke Theater • $3949 • www.luketheatre.org • 7:30pm Mo, 12/5.

NOCHES DE DUELO Y MISTERIO Velada de música, cuentacuentos y poesía • Marjorie Luke Theater • $3949 • www.luketheatre.org • 7:30pm lunes, 12/5.

CÓMO EL IMPULSO DE LA POLÍTICA CLIMÁTICA RECIENTE ES UNA

VICTORIA PARA TI

Seminario web del Consejo Ambiental Comunitario • https://tinyurl.com/4k7bbk5s • Gratis • 12-1pm martes, 12/6.

VETS CONNECT

Learn about available resources • Eastside Library • Free • https://tinyurl.com/2jkhh9pv • 2-3pm Tu, 12/6.

LOS VETERANOS SE CONECTAN

Conoce los recursos disponibles • Biblioteca Eastside • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/2jkhh9pv • 2-3pm martes, 12/6.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

Provide input on library programming • Eastside Library • Free • 4-5pm Tu.

CONSEJO ASESOR DE ADOLESCENTES Proporcionar información sobre la programación de la biblioteca • Biblioteca Eastside • Gratis • 4-5pm martes.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

SANTA BARBARA FARMERS MARKET Shop fresh, local produce and treats • 600, 700, & 800 blocks of State Street • Free • 3-7pm Tu.

Library

DESFILE

FESTIVO

DE GOLETA ¡Da la bienvenida a la temporada navideña con amigos y familiares! • Old Town Goleta, Hollister & Orange Ave. • Gratis • 6pm sábado, 12/3.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR & BAKE SALE

Shop local this holiday season • Elks Lodge 150 N. Kellogg St. • Free • 10am-5:30pm Sa, 12/3.

BAZAR NAVIDEÑO Y VENTA DE PASTELES

Compra local esta temporada navideña • Elks Lodge 150 N. Kellogg St. • Gratis • 10am-5:30pm sábado, 12/3.

Canta junto con una orquesta y un coro • Lobero Theatre • www.lobero.org • $36-66 • 2:30pm domingo, 12/4.

MARIPOSA CONCERT

With soprano Michelle Bradley • Music Academy, Lehmann Hall • $55 • www.musicacademy.org • 6pm Su, 12/4.

CONCIERTO MARIPOSA

Con la soprano Michelle Bradley • Music Academy, Lehmann Hall • $55 • www.musicacademy.org • 6pm domingo, 12/4.

SBCC SYMPHONY

Performing Cody Anderson’s “Carpinteria Suite” • Garvin Theatre, SBCC • https://tinyurl.com/432d8e5r • $10-15 • 7pm Su, 12/4.

SBCC SYMPHONY Interpretando “Carpinteria Suite” de

STAY & PLAY • Share stories with kids

• Eastside Library ~ 8:30-10am Tu • Montecito Library ~ 9-10:30am Tu • Bohnett Park ~ 10am-12pm Fr, 12/9

QUÉDATE Y JUEGA • Comparte historias con hijos • Eastside Library ~ 8:30-10am martes • Montecito Library ~ 9-10:30am martes • Bohnett Park ~ 10am-12pm viernes, 12/9

10:15-10:45am We

HORA DE CUENTOS WIGGLY • Para niños pequeños de 14 meses a 3 años

• Central Library ~ 10:15-10:45am miércoles

BABY AND ME • For babies 0-14 months

• Central Library ~ 11-11:30am We

• Eastside Library ~ Bilingual ~ 1111:30am Th

12/7• Cold Spring School ~ 3:30-5:30pm We, 12/7 • Shoreline Park ~ 10am-12pm Th, 12/8 • Bohnett Park ~ 3:30-5pm Th, 12/8

MUSIC & MOVEMENT

• For ages 2-5 • Shoreline Park • 10:30-11am Th MÚSICA Y MOVIMIENTO • Para niños de 2 a 5 años • Shoreline Park • 10:30-11am jueves

WIGGLY STORYTIME • For toddlers 14 months - 3 years • Central Library ~

EL BEBÉ Y YO • Para bebés de 0 a 14 meses • Central Library ~ 11-11:30am miércoles • Eastside Library ~ Bilingüe ~ 11-11:30am jueves

LIBRARY ON THE GO • Visit the library’s van • MacKenzie Park ~ 10am-2pm Fr, 12/2 • Harding School ~ 12-2pm We,

BIBLIOTECA SOBRE LA MARCHA • Visita la camioneta de la biblioteca • MacKenzie Park ~ 10am-2pm viernes, 12/2 • Harding School ~ 12-2pm miércoles, 12/7 • Cold Spring School ~ 3:30-5:30pm miércoles, 12/7 • Shoreline Park ~ 10am-12pm jueves, 12/8 • Bohnett Park ~ 3:30-5pm jueves, 12/8

LIBRARY LAB • Elementary STEAM activities • Eastside Library ~ 2-4pm Sa LABORATORIO DE BIBLIOTECA • Actividades STEAM elementales • Eastside Library ~ 2-4pm sábado

Photo by Mark Segemen

www.

The Hallelujah Project

Experience the resounding chorus of Handel’s unforgettable Messiah, a reading of Twas The Night Before Christmas, and a visit from Santa Claus when The Choral Society, joined by the children of the Music Academy’s Sing! youth choir, presents The Hallelujah Project at 7pm Saturday, December 10th, and 3pm Sunday December 11th at the Lobero Theatre. For tickets ($10-50) visit www.lobero.org

El Proyecto Aleluya

Experimente el coro resonante del inolvidable Mesías de Handel, una lectura de Twas The Night Before Christmas y una visita de Santa Claus cuando The Choral Society, junto con los niños de la Academia de Música Sing! coro juvenil, presente El Proyecto Aleluya el sábado, 10 de diciembre a las 7pm y el domingo, 11 de diciembre a las 3pm en el Teatro Lobero. Para boletos ($10-50) visita www.lobero.org

MERCADO DE AGRICULTORES DE SANTA BÁRBARA

Compra productos frescos, locales y golosinas • 600, 700, & 800 cuadras de la calle State • Gratis • 3-7pm martes.

Wednesday • miércoles 12.7

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

1 MILLION CUPS

Virtually network with entrepreneurs • www.1millioncups.com/santabarbara • Free • 9-10am We.

1 MILLÓN DE TAZAS

Red virtual con emprendedores • www.1millioncups.com/santabarbara • Gratis • 9-10am miércoles.

PSYCHOGEOGRAPHICAL MAPPING OF HEBREW CHILDREN’S CULTURE

Webinar by doctoral candidate Rachel Feldman • UCSB IHC • Free • https://tinyurl.com/3k2pp84e • 121pm We, 12/7.

MAPEO PSICOGEOGRÁFICO DE LA CULTURA INFANTIL HEBREA

Seminario web de la candidata a

doctorado Rachel Feldman • UCSB

IHC • https://tinyurl.com/3k2pp84e • Gratis • 12-1pm miércoles, 12/7.

VIRTUAL ENGLISH CONVERSATION

Practice naturally • SB Public Library • https://tinyurl.com/4mskfaft • Free • 4:30-5:30pm We.

CONVERSACIÓN VIRTUAL EN INGLES

Practica naturalmente • Biblioteca pública de SB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/4mskfaft • 4:305:30pm miércoles.

LE CERCLE FRANÇAIS

French conversation, all levels • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Olive St. • http://sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com • Free • 5-7pm We.

EL CÍRCULO FRANCÉS

Conversación en francés, todos los niveles • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Olive St. • http://sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com • Gratis • 5-7pm miércoles.

VIRTUAL CRIME BOOK CLUB

Discuss thrilling reads • SB Public Library • Free • https://tinyurl.com/ yww44vzr • 5-6pm We, 12/7.

CLUB DE LECTURA VIRTUAL SOBRE CRÍMENES

Discute lecturas emocionantes • Biblioteca pública de SB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/yww44vzr • 5-6pm miércoles, 12/7.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ' MERRY-ACHI

CHRISTMAS

Festive mariachi concert • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Arlington Theatre • $1169.50 • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7pm We, 12/7.

FELIZ-ACHI NAVIDAD DE JOSÉ HERNÁNDEZ

Concierto festivo de mariachi • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Arlington Theatre • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • $1169.50 • 7pm miércoles, 12/7.

HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD

French pianist plays Debussy, Chopin, and more • CAMA • Lobero Theatre • $45-55 • 7:30pm We 12/7.

HÉLÈNE GRIMAUD

La pianista francesa toca Debussy, Chopin y más • CAMA • Lobero Theatre • $45-55 • 7:30pm miércoles 12/7.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

MORNING BIRD WALK

Learn about local bird life • SB Botanic Garden • $20-30 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 8:3010am We, 12/7.

CAMINATA MATUTINA DE AVES

Aprende sobre la vida de las aves locales • SB Botanic Garden • $20-30 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 8:3010am miércoles, 12/7.

HIKE ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE

Mon & Wed, 12:30-3pm and the first & third weekends, Sat & Sun 10am12:30pm and 12:30pm-3pm. Free • https://tinyurl.com/ya3pgxge

LA RESERVA ARROYO HONDO

Los lunes y miércoles de 12:30-3pm y el primer y tercer fin de semana del mes, sábados y domingos 10am-12:30pm y de 12:30pm-3pm. La visita es gratuita • https://tinyurl.com/ya3pgxge

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

WHARF WEDNESDAY

All-day deals, concert by Hoodlum Friends, & cannon firing • Stearns Wharf • Free • Festivities start 4pm, We, 12/7.

MIÉRCOLES DE MUELLE

Ofertas de todo el día, concierto de Hoodlum Friends y cañonazos • Stearns Wharf • Gratis • Comienzo de las fiestas a las 4pm, miércoles, 12/7.

LIGHT UP A LIFE

Honor missed loved ones this season • Hospice SB • Montecito Upper Village Green • Free, stars $15 donation • www.hospiceofsb.org/lual • 4:30pm We, 12/7.

ILUMINA UNA VIDA

Honra a tus seres queridos esta temporada • Hospice SB • Montecito Upper Village Green • Gratis, estrellas donación de $15 • www.hospiceofsb. org/lual • 4:30pm miércoles, 12/7.

Thursday • jueves 12.8

CHILDREN | NIÑOS

BILINGUAL SONGS AND STORIES

For kids ages 0-5 • Eastside Library • Free • 11-11:30am Th.

CANCIONES E HISTORIAS BILINGÜES

Para niños de 0 a 5 años • Biblioteca Eastside • Gratis • 11-11:30am jueves.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP Practice naturally • Eastside Library • Free • 1-2pm Th.

Una Noche de las Posadas

Join family and friends in a night of music and celebration when the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation hosts “Una Noche de las Posadas,” a reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for lodging in Bethlehem, from 7 to 10pm on Friday, December 9th. Beginning at El Presidio chapel, this free community event will conclude at Casa de la Guerra with singing holiday songs in Spanish and food from Rudy’s. The Mujeres Makers Market will also be open from 5-10pm.

Una Noche de las Posadas

Únete a familiares y amigos en una noche de música y celebración cuando Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation presente “Una Noche de las Posadas,” una recreación de la búsqueda de alojamiento de José y María en Belén, de 7 a 10pm el viernes, 9 de diciembre. Comenzando en la capilla de El Presidio, este evento comunitario gratuito concluirá en Casa de la Guerra con canciones navideñas en español y comida de Rudy's. El mercado de las mujeres creadoras también estará abierto de 5-10pm.

GRUPO DE CONVERSACIÓN EN INGLÉS

Practica naturalmente • Biblioteca Eastside • Gratis • 1-2pm jueves.

CRAFTERNOONS

All ages craft workshop • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $8 • https://tinyurl.com/4xp8vtud • 3:305pm Th.

TARDES

DE ARTESANÍA

Taller de manualidades para todas las edades • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $8 • https://tinyurl.com/4xp8vtud • 3:30-5pm jueves.

OAKS FOR THE FUTURE

Talk by arborist Dave Muffly • SB Botanic Garden library • $11-15 • https://tinyurl.com/5xubrvhc • 3:305pm Th, 12/8.

ROBLES PARA EL FUTURO

Charla con el arborista Dave Muffly

• Libreria del SB Botanic Garden • $11-15 • https://tinyurl.com/5xubrvhc

• 3:30-5pm jueves, 12/8.

STRONGER TOGETHER

Bipolar & depression support group • Mental Wellness Center, 617 Garden St. • Free, wrapofsantabarbara@gmail.com

• 6-7:30pm Th.

MÁS

FUERTES JUNTOS

Grupo de apoyo bipolar y depresivo • Mental Wellness Center, 617 Garden St. • Gratis, wrapofsantabarbara@gmail.com •

6-7:30pm jueves.

PARENTING WHILE GRIEVING Webinar by Hospice SB • SB Public Library • https://tinyurl.com/2tyt3thb • Free • 6-7pm Th, 12/8.

SER PADRES DURANTE EL DUELO Seminario web de Hospice SB • Biblioteca pública de SB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/2tyt3thb • 6-7pm jueves, 12/8.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

DOCTORS WITHOUT WALLS BENEFIT CONCERT

With rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket • Marjorie Luke Theater • $55-125 • www.luketheatre.org • 8pm Th, 12/8.

CONCIERTO BENÉFICO DE DOCTORS WITHOUT WALLS

Con la banda de rock Toad the Wet Sprocket • Marjorie Luke Theater • $55-125 • www.luketheatre.org • 8pm jueves, 12/8.

Friday • viernes 12.9

MUSIC | MÚSICA

A WINTER MUSIC SHOWCASE

Local talent revue supporting Grace Fisher Foundation • Granada Theatre

• www.granadasb.org • $18-60 • 7pm Fr, 12/9.

Santa Barbara Ghost Tours

Photo courtesy of SB Trust for Historic Preservation

Photo by David Bazemore

Safari Local

SESIÓN DE TÉ PARA ESTUDIANTES

Observa una ceremonia del té japonesa • SB Botanic Garden • Gratis con entrada • 10am sábado, 12/10.

HOME ENERGY SAVINGS DIY TOOLKIT

Mason St. • Free • 5:30-7:30pm Sa, 12/10.

DESFILE NAVIDEÑO EN MILPAS STREET

Carrozas comunitarias y desfile con el tema "Surfin' Santa" • Milpas St, desde De La Guerra St. hasta Mason St. • Gratis • 5:30-7:30pm sábado, 12/10.

CONTINUES / CONTINÚA

In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

Actividades en persona y en línea para todos

Parade of Lights

Enjoy a day full of merry and bright festivities when the 36th annual Parade of Lights illuminates the Santa Barbara Harbor at 5:30pm on Sunday, December 11th. The day begins at 12pm with a Winter Wonderland with plenty of “snow” on Stearns Wharf, followed by a human-powered parade of costumed kayakers and stand-up paddlers at 4pm. A holiday tree lighting at 5pm will kick off the parade, with a fireworks show ending the night.

Safari Local

In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

Learn how to reduce energy usage • Eastside Library • Free • 11am-12:30pm Sa, 12/10.

KIT DE HERRAMIENTAS DE BRICOLAJE PARA AHORRAR ENERGÍA EN EL HOGAR

Aprende a reducir el consumo de energía • Biblioteca Eastside • Gratis • 11am-12:30pm sábado, 12/10.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

THE HALLELUJAH PROJECT

Holiday concert by Choral Society and SING! children’s choir • Lobero Theatre • $10-50 • www.lobero.org • 7pm Sa, 12/10 & 3pm Su, 12/11.

Sunday • domingo 12.11

MUSIC | MÚSICA

HOLIDAY LIGHTS

Festive concert by SB Master Chorale • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Montecito • $18-20 • www.sbmasterchorale.org • 3pm Su, 12/11.

LUCES NAVIDEÑAS

Concierto festivo de SB Master Chorale • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Montecito • $18-20 • www.sbmasterchorale.org • 3pm domingo, 12/11.

CHAMBER ON THE MOUNTAIN

Actividades en persona y en línea para todos BILINGUAL / BILINGÜE

EL PROYECTO ALELUYA ¡Concierto navideño de la Sociedad Coral y SING! coro de niños • Lobero Theatre • $10-50 • www.lobero.org • 7pm sábado, 12/10 & 3pm domingo, 12/11.

Desfile de luces

Disfruta de un día lleno de festividades alegres y brillantes cuando el 36º Desfile anual de luces ilumine el puerto de Santa Bárbara a las 5:30 pm el domingo, 11 de diciembre. El día comienza a las 12 pm con Las maravillas de invierno con mucha "nieve" en Stearns Wharf, seguido de un desfile impulsado por humanos de kayakistas y surfistas de remo disfrazados a las 4 pm. La iluminación del árbol navideño a las 5 pm dará inicio al desfile, con un espectáculo de fuegos artificiales que terminará la noche.

UN ESCAPARATE DE MÚSICA DE INVIERNO

Revista local de talentos que apoya a la Fundación Grace Fisher • Granada Theatre • www.granadasb.org • $18-60 • 7pm viernes, 12/9.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

YOGA AT THE GARDEN

Guided outdoor class • SB Botanic Garden • $30, members free • https://tinyurl.com/yc8r3t33 • 9-10am Fr, 12/9.

YOGA EN EL JARDÍN

Clase guiada al aire libre • SB Botanic Garden • $30, miembros gratis • https://tinyurl.com/yc8r3t33 • 9-10am viernes, 12/9.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

FOLK & TRIBAL ARTS POP-UP WEEKENDS

Shop handmade goods • SB Museum of Natural History • Free • 10am-5pm Fr, 12/9 - Su, 12/11.

FINES DE SEMANA EMERGENTES DE ARTES FOLCLÓRICOS Y TRIBALES

Compra artículos hechos a mano • SB Museum of Natural History • Gratis • 10am-5pm viernes, 12/9domingo, 12/11.

CHOCOLATE & ART WORKSHOPS

Make a chocolate bar and/or paint a chocolate box • Menchaca Chocolates Factory, 4141 State St. E-1 • Call 646-369-7277 • www.menchacachocolates.com • 3-7pm every other Fri.

TALLERES DE CHOCOLATE Y ARTE

Haz una barra de chocolate y/o pinta una caja de chocolate • Menchaca Chocolates Factory, 4141 State St. E-1 • Llama 646-369-7277 • www.menchacachocolates.com • 3-7pm cada otro viernes.

WESTERLY ORCHIDS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Santa photos, seasonal bites, and raffle • 3504 Via Real, Carpinteria • Free • 4-7pm Fr, 12/9.

PUERTAS ABIERTAS NAVIDEÑAS

DE WESTERLY ORCHIDS

Fotos con Papá Noel, bocados de temporada y

rifa • 3504 Via Real, Carpinteria • Gratis • 4-7pm viernes, 12/9.

UNA NOCHE DE LAS POSADAS

Community reenactment of Joseph & Mary’s search for lodging • Starts at El Presidio Chapel, ends Casa de la Guerra • Free • 7-10pm Fr, 12/9.

UNA NOCHE DE LAS POSADAS

Representación comunitaria de la búsqueda de alojamiento de José y María • Comienza en la Capilla El Presidio, termina en la Casa de la Guerra • Gratis • 7-10pm viernes, 12/9.

Saturday • sábado 12.10

DANCE | BAILE

THE NUTCRACKER

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE STAR PARTY

Explore the night sky • Palmer Observatory, SB Museum of Natural History • Free • 7-10pm Sa, 12/10.

FIESTA DE ESTRELLAS

Explora el cielo nocturno • Observatorio Palmer, SB Museum of Natural History • Gratis • 7-10pm sábado, 12/10.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET AT VICTORIA COURT

Artisan vendors, live music, children’s crafts • Victoria Court, State St. • Free • 10am-4pm Sa, 12/10.

MERCADO DE ARTESANÍA NAVIDEÑA EN VICTORIA COURT

Vendedores de artesanía, música en vivo, manualidades para niños • Victoria Court, State St. • Gratis • 10am-4pm sábado, 12/10.

CARPINTERIA ARTS & CRAFT FAIRE

Shop local creatives with live music • Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • Free • 10am4pm Sa, 12/10.

Cellist Evgeny Tonkha and pianist Steven Vanhauwaert • Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, Ojai • www.chamberonthemountain.com • $30 • 3pm Su, 12/11.

CÁMARA EN LA MONTAÑA

El violonchelista Evgeny Tonkha y el pianista Steven Vanhauwaert • Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, Ojai • www.chamberonthemountain.com • $30 • 3pm domingo, 12/11.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

BEACH CLEANUP

Care for our ocean • Explore Ecology • Arroyo Burro Beach • https://tinyurl.com/4ecbxar8 • 10am-12pm Su, 12/11.

LIMPIEZA DE PLAYAS

Cuidar de nuestro océano • Explore Ecology • Arroyo Burro Beach • https://tinyurl.com/4ecbxar8 • 10am-12pm domingo, 12/11.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

SEA GLASS AND OCEAN ARTS FESTIVAL Shop local vendors and artists • SB Maritime Museum • Free • 10am-4pm Su, 12/11.

FESTIVAL DE LAS ARTES DEL OCÉANO Y EL VIDRIO MARINO

Compra de vendedores y artistas locales • SB Maritime Museum • Gratis • 10am-4pm domingo, 12/11.

BALLET

SB Festival Ballet presents Tchaikovsky's holiday classic • Arlington Theatre • $30-58 • www.arlingtontheatresb.com • 2:30 &7pm Sa, 12/10; 2:30pm 12/11.

EL BALLET DEL CASCANUECES

SB Festival Ballet presenta el clásico navideño de Tchaikovsky • Arlington Theatre • $30-58 • www.arlingtontheatresb.com • 2:30 &7pm sábado, 12/10; 2:30pm 12/11.

NUTCRACKER SWEET

Holiday show by Westside Dance • Marjorie Luke Theater • $15-20 • www.luketheatre.org • 4pm Sa, 12/10 & 12/11.

CASCANUECES DULCE

Espectáculo navideño de Westside Dance • Marjorie Luke Theater • www.luketheatre.org • $15-20 • 4pm sábado, 12/10 y 12/11.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

STUDENT

TEA SESSION

Observe a Japanese Tea ceremony • SB Botanic Garden • Free with admission • 10am Sa, 12/10.

FERIA DE ARTE Y ARTESANÍA DE CARPINTERÍA Compra de creativos locales con música en vivo • Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • Gratis • 10am-4pm sábado, 12/10.

CARPINTERIA HOLIDAY SPIRIT PARADE

Welcome the holiday season • Downtown Linden Ave. • Free • 3pm Sa, 12/10.

DESFILE DEL ESPÍRITU NAVIDEÑO DE CARPINTERIA

Dale la bienvenida a la temporada navideña • Downtown Linden Ave. • Gratis • 3pm sábado, 12/10.

LIGHT UP A LIFE

Honor missed loved ones this season • Hospice SB • Seal Fountain, Linden Ave. Carpinteria • Free, stars $15 donation • www.hospiceofsb.org/lual • 5:30pm Sa, 12/10.

ILUMINA UNA VIDA

Honra a tus seres queridos esta temporada • Hospice SB • Seal Fountain, Linden Ave. Carpinteria • Gratis, estrellas donación de $15 • www.hospiceofsb.org/lual • 5:30pm sábado, 12/10.

HOLIDAY ON MILPAS STREET PARADE

Community floats and parade themed “Surfin’ Santa” • Milpas St, from De La Guerra St. to

LIVE POETRY SERIES

Readings by four poets • Goleta Valley Library • Free • 2pm Su, 12/11.

SERIE DE POESÍA EN VIVO

Lecturas con cuatro poetas • Biblioteca del Valle de Goleta • Gratis • 2pm domingo, 12/11.

LIGHT UP A LIFE

Honor missed loved ones this season • Hospice SB • Camino Real Marketplace, Goleta • Free, stars $15 donation • www.hospiceofsb.org/lual • 5:30pm Su, 12/11.

ILUMINA UNA VIDA

Honra a tus seres queridos esta temporada • Hospice SB • Camino Real Marketplace, Goleta • Gratis, estrellas donación de $15 • www.hospiceofsb.org/lual • 5:30pm domingo, 12/11.

PARADE OF LIGHTS

Boat parade, music, Santa’s Village, and more • Stearns Wharf and the harbor • Free • 3-7pm, 5:30pm parade start, Su, 12/11.

DESFILE DE LUCES

Desfile de botes, música, Santa's Village y más • Stearns Wharf y el puerto • Gratis• 3-7pm, 5:30pm inicio del desfile, domingo, 12/11.

Photo courtesy of City of SB

OnSTAGE

THE NEW VIC THEATER

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

A comic retelling of Dickens’ classic • Ensemble Theatre Company • $40-78 • www.etcsb.org • 7:30pm Th, 12/1.

UN CUENTO DE NAVIDAD

Un recuento cómico del clásico de Dickens • Ensemble Theatre Company • $40-78 • www.etcsb.org • 7:30pm jueves, 12/1.

CENTER STAGE THEATER

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. Fairytale performed by Riviera Ridge School • $25 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 7pm Fr, 12/2; 1 & 7pm 12/3; 1pm 12/4.

LA SIRENITA DE DISNEY JR.

Cuento de hadas interpretado por Riviera Ridge School • $25 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 7pm viernes, 12/2; 1 & 7pm 12/3; 1pm 12/4.

BULLETPROOF UNICORN

Solo dark comedy • $30-50 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 7:30pm Th, 12/8-12/10.

UNICORNIO A PRUEBA DE BALAS

Comedia negra en solitario • $30-50 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 7:30pm jueves, 12/8-12/10.

Next Class: December 2nd • 6pm

Pride (2014): Directed by Matthew Warchus; Writers: Stephen Beresford; Starring: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West

Great discussions follow the screening of a range of thought provoking films.

Mon-Thur: 4:30, 7:00. Sat/Sun: 1:30, 4:30, 7:00.

She Said (R): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:20.

Sat/Sun: 1:40.

Top Gun Maverick (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur: 7:20. Sat/Sun: 1:20, 4:20, 7:20.

Black Adam (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur: 4:40.

Sat/Sun: 4:40.

Spirited (PG13): Fri, Mon-Thur:

PACIFIC CONSERVATORY THEATRE

CINDERELLA

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s fairy tale musical • Marian Theatre, Santa Maria • www.pcpa.org • $25-59 • Through 12/23.

CINDERELLA

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s fairy tale musical • Marian Theatre, Santa Maria • www.pcpa.org • $25-59 • Hasta el 12/23.

OJAI ART CENTER THEATER

ELF: THE MUSICAL

Join Buddy the elf as he discovers New York • $10-25 • www.ojaiact.org • 7:30pm Fr, 11/25, through 12/18.

ELF: EL MUSICAL

Únete a Buddy el elfo mientras descubre la ciudad de Nueva York • $10-25 • www.ojaiact.org • 7:30pm viernes, 11/25, hasta el 12/18.

RUBICON THEATER

AIN’T MISBEHAVIN

Musical tribute to jazz pianist Thomas “Fats” Waller • www.rubicontheatre.org • $30-80 • Through 12/18.

NO SE ESTÁ PORTANDO MAL

Homenaje musical al pianista de jazz Thomas “Fats” Waller • $30-80 • www.rubicontheatre.org • Hasta el 12/18.

THEATRE GROUP AT SBCC

AUDITION: A COMEDY OF TENORS Form: https://tinyurl.com/3vwxp3nj • Jurkowitz Theatre • 5:30-9pm Su, 12/11.

AUDICIÓN: UNA COMEDIA DE TENORES Formulario: https://tinyurl.com/3vwxp3nj • Jurkowitz Theatre • 5:30-9pm domingo, 12/11.

Fridays at 6pm • Schott Center, Tanahill Auditorium with Kerry Methner, PhD & Mark Whitehurst, PhD

It’s not too late to register for Turning Points in Thought From Film!

This Holiday Season...

You Can Invest in Local Young People

by Providing Scholarships and Places for the Community to Gather.

Providing Scholarships

PARC is committed to ensuring high-quality summer camp experiences are available to all families, not just those who can afford them. This year, donor support allowed us to award 151 scholarships to cover over $50,0000 of summer camp costs for local families. We were also able to help fund 9-weeks of free childcare for almost 500 participants through the Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Summer Fun program.

Youth and Art Programs

Over the past 20 years, the Santa Barbara Arts Alliance program has provided free art-based mentoring to over 700 youth at risk of violence. This year, the California Park and Recreation Society recognized the program with their annual Creating Community Award of Excellence for its significant impact on the City of Santa Barbara. PARC is proud to support the critical work of the Arts Alliance by providing funding for supplies and stipends for youth artists.

Community Gathering Spaces

This

year, PARC supporters raised over $55,000 to restore the historic band shell at Plaza del Mar. This restoration aims to revitalize one of Santa Barbara’s oldest parks as a community destination for music, theater, dance, and celebrations, just as it once was. Next year, we will seek local sponsors to fund free community concerts and performances for Santa Barbara’s newest outdoor performance venue.

Larry Vigon Exhibition: Madonna and Bunny and Friends

AHOLIDAY EXHIBITION CRAFTED FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES, Larry Vigon has created new works on the theme of “Madonna and Bunny and Friends” which will be on display at SILO 118 Gallery beginning December 1st. An artist reception will be held on December 3rd from 5pm to 7pm. At 118 Gray Avenue in the Funk Zone.

Vigon was the art director for the Carl Jung Red Book, which is considered one of the most important books on psychology of the past 100 years. He is also an award-winning artist who has designed album covers for many musicians, such as Rumors by Fleetwood Mac.

Vigon collaborated with Helmut Newton on his limited edition: Helmut Newton, Private Property, Suite 1.

Vigon’s two-volume book Serious Play, featuring his commercial and personal art, is available at the gallery, as is his Dream Journal.

Santa Barbara Tennis Club to Host WINGS

Annual Jury Competition Artists Reception

MERGING STYLES AND SUBJECTS INTO A CELEBRATION OF LOCAL TALENT, the Santa Barbara Tennis Club’s ongoing art exhibition, themed WINGS, offers a glimpse into the practices of over 30 artists. Currently on display within the club’s lobby, the juried competition will host its reception and awards presentation from 4:30pm to 6pm on Friday, December 9th.

This year’s juror of awards is Jeremy Tessmer, the Gallery Director and Curator of vintage American art at Sullivan Goss Gallery. An expert in the American Modern movement, especially as it occurred on the West Coast, he has served with the gallery for 20 years.

All are invited to explore the selection of oil paintings, photography, and mixed media represented in this month’s show. Visitors may view the exhibition for free between 9am to 6pm, December 3rd through January 4th. To learn more about 2nd Fridays Art at SBTC, visit www.2ndFridaysArt.com

Madonna & Bunny #6 by Larry Vigon

Bunny #2, Lino cut Acrylic on paper by Larry Vigon

Eden Andrulaitis graduated from Santa Barbara High School’s Visual Arts and Design Program in 2022. She will attend art school in the fall and continues to develop her skills as an artist. Wings reflects a portrait of a carefree childhood.

Fish Out of Water by Stan Evenson. Evenson has been transitioning from designer to fine artist, experimenting with paint and collage. He combines his passion for vintage iconography, humor and the outrageous with an innate sense and love of design into fine art.

10 WEST GALLERY: Holiday AllMember Exhibit and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market ~ Jan 8 • 10 W Anapamu • Thu-Sun 11-5 • 805770-7711 • www.10westgallery.com

ARCHITECTURAL FDN GALLERY: Kids Draw Architecture ~ Jan 4 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • www.afsb.org

ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

MUSEUM: Ishi Glinsky: Upon a Jagged Maze; Momentary Stillness; Gods, Glory & Spirituality ~ Jan 22 • www.museum.ucsb.edu

ART FROM SCRAP GALLERY: 302 E Cota St • We 11-4; Th 11-5; Fr, Sat 11-4 • 805-884-0459 • www.exploreecology.org/art-from-scrap

THE ARTS FUND: Teen Arts Mentorship Show ~ • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Av • Su-Thu 11-6; Fri, Sa 11-7 • www.artsfundsb.org

ATKINSON GALLERY: Works on Paper: Sadie Barnette, Mimi Lauter, Manuel López, Narsiso Martinez, Mark Thomas Gibson, Gabriella Sanchez ~ Dec 9 • MoTh 11-5, Fr 11-3 • http://gallery.sbcc.edu

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

CASA DE LA GUERRA: Haas Adobe Watercolors and Wallpaper Discoveries • $5/Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • Th-Sun 10:30-4:30 • www.sbthp.org/casadelaguerra

CASA DOLORES: Native Mexican Garment - extended to Dec 30; Bandera Ware; traditional outfits • 1023 Bath St • www.casadolores.org

CHANNING

CLAY STUDIO GALLERY: A Collector’s Eye: Selections from the Rupp Collection • 9-5pm, MonFri; By Appt • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • www.claystudiosb.org

CORRIDAN GALLERY: A Winter Group, bringing Color and Light to the Season ~ Jan 28 • Central Coast Artists • 125 N Milpas • We-Sa 11-6 • 805-966-7939 • www.corridan-gallery.com

CYPRESS GALLERY: New Vistas ~ Nov 27 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • Sat & Sun 1-4 • 805737-1129 • www.lompocart.org

EL PRESIDIO DE

SANTA BÁRBARA: Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • Th-Sun 11-4 • www.sbthp.org/presidio

ELVERHØJ MUSEUM: 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • Th-Mo 11-5 • www.elverhoj.org

FAULKNER GALLERY • https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/default.asp

GALLERY 113: Members of SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-965-6611 • MoSa 11-5; Sun 1-5 • www.gallery113sb.com

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: • Thu-Mo 10-5 • www.gallerylosolivos.com

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND: 805.969.9990 • www.lotusland.org

GOLETA VALLEY LIBRARY: 12th Annual Picassos 4 Peanuts ~ Dec 6-28 • 500 N. Fairview Ave • Tu-Thu: 10-7pm; Fri & Sa 105:30pm; Su 1-5pm • www.TheGoletaValleyArtAssociation.org

HELEN MASON ART GALLERY: Collection Two • 48 Helena Ave • 11-5pm Wed-Mon • www.helenamasonartgallery.com

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

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT

LIBRARY & MUSEUM: 21 W Anapamu St • We-Su 12-4 • 805-962-5322 • https://karpeles.com/museums/sb.php

KATHRYNE DESIGNS: Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • M-Sa 10-5; Su 11-5 • 805565-4700

LA CUMBRE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS: Three Multi-Artist Galleries at La Cumbre Plaza Celebrating Three Years! • Tues-Sun 1-6 • lacumbrecenterforcreativearts@gmail.com

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS CENTER: Thu-Su 12-4 • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org

MARCIA BURTT STUDIO: 517 Laguna St • Th-Su 1-5 • 805-9625588 • www.artlacuna.com

MAUNE CONTEMPORARY: Ted Collier: Don’t Quit Your Daydream • 1309 State St • Tu-Su 11-5 & By appt • 805-869-2524 • www.maune.com

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

MUSEUM OF SENSORY & MOVEMENT EXPERIENCES: La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • www.seehearmove.com

PALM LOFT GALLERY: • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carp • By Appt • 805-684-9700 • www.Palmloft.com

PEREGRINE GALLERIES: Early California and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-2529659 • www.Peregrine.shop

PORTICO GALLERY: Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-7298454 • www.porticofinearts.com

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

SANTA BARBARA FINE ART: Holiday Show • 1321 State St • MoSa 12-5; Su 12-4 • 805-845-4270 • www.santabarbarafineart.com

SB BOTANIC GARDEN: Pressed: Botanical Art and The Herbarium • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • www.sbbg.org

SB HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Memories of Mountain Drive: SB’s Bohemian Community ~ Feb 28; The Story of SB • 136 E De la Guerra • Thur 12-5, Fri 12-7; Sat 12-5 • 805-966-1601 • www.sbhistorical.org

SB MARITIME MUSEUM: The Peaceful Sea: Paintings by Kevin A. Short ~ Dec 31; The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and Santa Barbara

Roe Anne White

SCAPE’s 20th Anniversary Exhibition to Benefit UCBS Natural Reserve System

THE BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONS OF THE MUSIC ACADEMY

will backdrop the 20th Anniversary Exhibition of SCAPE, Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment. Located at 1070 Fairway Road in Montecito, the

two day event will take place on Saturday, December 3rd, from 2 to 8pm, with an awards reception from 5 to 7pm. The exhibition and sale will continue on Sunday, December 4th, from 10 to 4pm. The show and reception are free and open to the public.

As is the SCAPE tradition,

Art Events Eventos de Arte

S.C.A.P.E. ART SHOW • Show and sale benefitting the UCSB Natural Reserve system • Music Academy, Lehmann Hall • Free • 2-8pm Sa, 12/3; 10am-4pm Su, 12/4.

EXHIBICIÓN DE ARTE DE S.C.A.P.E. • Exhibición y venta a beneficio del sistema de Reservas Naturales de UCSB • Music Academy, Lehmann Hall • Gratis • 2-8pm sábado, 12/3; 10am4pm domingo, 12/4.

SKETCHING IN THE GALLERIES • Draw inspired by art • SB Museum of Art • Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/muxzt6wk • 5:30pm Th, 12/8.

DIBUJANDO EN LAS GALERÍAS • Dibuja inspirado en el arte • SB Museum of Art • Gratis, reserva tu lugar: https://tinyurl.com/muxzt6wk • 5:30pm jueves, 12/8.

WINGS ARTIST RECEPTION • Reception and awards presentation for juried, local artists’ exhibition • SB Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Rd. • Free • 4:30-6pm Fr, 12/9.

RECEPCIÓN DEL ARTISTA WINGS • Recepción y entrega de premios para exhibición de artistas locales con jurado • SB Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Rd. • Gratis • 4:30-6pm viernes, 12/9.

WINTER GIFT-MAKING WORKSHOP • Artistic gift making for ages 5-12 • SB Museum of Art • $120-150 • https://tinyurl.com/25u9zcfw • 9am-3pm Sa, 12/10.

TALLER DE REGALOS DE INVIERNO • Creación de regalos artísticos para niños de 5 a 12 años • SB Museum of Art • $120150 • https://tinyurl.com/25u9zcfw • 9am-3pm sábado, 12/10.

STUDIO SUNDAY • Printmaking workshop for all ages • SB Museum of Art, Family Resource Center • Free • 12-2pm Su, 12/11.

DOMINGO DE ESTUDIO • Taller de grabado para todas las edades • SB Museum of Art, Centro de recursos familiares • Gratis • 122pm domingo, 12/11.

SB ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW • Local artists & artisans • 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., SB • 10am-5pm Sundays.

EXPOSICIÓN DE ARTES Y ARTESANIAS SB • De artistas y artesanos locales • 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., SB • 10am-5pm los domingos.

Send your art openings, receptions, and events to Art@VoiceSB.com to be included in this free listing. Envía tus inauguraciones de arte, recepciones, y eventos a Art@VoiceSB.com para ser incluido en este listado gratuito.

a portion of all sales from the show will benefit a nonprofit environmental organization - this time the UCSB Natural Reserve System.

Artwork will highlight the diversity and spectacular beauty of the seven UC Natural Reserve System sites managed by UC Santa Barbara. They include coastal, wetland, oak woodland, and mountain systems that support wildlife, migratory birds, diverse vegetation, and research.

SCAPE celebrated its 20th anniversary this fall with a

luncheon attended by 60 current and former members on a ranch in the Carpinteria foothills, including members of the founding board of directors. Over the past 20 years, the group of landscape painters has raised more than $200,000 for more than 25 local nonprofit groups working to protect the environment. To commemorate these achievements, the organization made a $500 contribution to its first beneficiary from 2002, the Environmental Defense Center. Linda Krop, Chief Counsel and Acting Executive Director, sent her appreciation for this “very unexpected gift,” adding “We greatly appreciate your support

and all that you do.”

During the anniversary celebration, renowned landscape painter Marcia Burtt performed a demonstration, creating a beautiful oil painting of the vista from the ranch, while guests enjoyed a buffet luncheon and shared stories from the past 20 years.

For more information about SCAPE and the upcoming exhibition, visit the website at www.s-c-a-p-e.org. For information about the University of California Natural Reserve System, visit https://nrs.ucsb.edu/about.

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Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Way, Ste 190 • Thu-Su 10-5 • 805-9628404 • www.SBMM.org

SB MUSEUM OF ART: For Opacity ~ Jan 15; The Architecture of Collage: Marshall Brown ~ Jan 2; Portrait of Mexico Today;Ongoing; • Tu-Su, 11-5; Thu, 11-8 • www.sbma.net • 805-963-4364

SB MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Native People Through Lens of Edward Curtis ~ Apr 30 • Wed-Sun 10-5 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA SEA CENTER Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • Daily 10-5 • 805-6824711 • 211 Stearns Wharf • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA TENNIS CLUB: Wings ~ Dec 3-Jan 4 • 9-7 daily • 2375 Foothill Rd • 805-682-4722 • www.2ndfridaysart.com

SILO 118: LARRY VIGON: Madonna and Bunny and Friends ~ Dec 1-14 • 118 Gray St • 12-5 Th-Sa/by appt • www.silo118.com

SULLIVAN GOSS: 100 Grand ~ Jan 23; Winder Salon II ~Jan 23; Joseph Goldyne: Imaginary Falls in Charcoal, Ink, and Oil; Natalie Arnoldi: Water And Light ~ Dec 26 • 11 E Anapamu St • 805-7301460 • www.sullivangoss.com

SUSAN QUINLAN DOLL & TEDDY BEAR MUSEUM: 122 W. Canon Perdido • Fr-Sa 11-4; 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 • Sa, Su 12-4 • 805-688-7889 • www.santaynezmuseum.org

TAMSEN GALLERY: Work by Robert W. Firestone • 911.5 State St, 805-705-2208 • www.tamsengallery.com

THOMAS REYNOLDS GALLERY: A Journey: painting in my own key by Ruth Ellen Hoag • Th-Sat 12-5; By Appt • 1331 State Street • www.thomasreynolds.com

UCSB LIBRARY: Learning Commons; Tattooed and

Tenacious ~ Jan 1 • 1st Fl Ocean side • www.library.ucsb.edu

VOICE GALLERY: December in the Gallery by local artists ~ Dec 30 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 805-965-6448

WATERHOUSE GALLERY: Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 MonSat, 12-4 Sun • 805-962-8885 • www.waterhousegallery.com

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MUSEUM OF ART: A Bold and Unconventional Collector: Highlights from the Barry Berkus Family Collection ~ Dec 12 • 805565-6162 • Mo-Fr 10-4 • www.westmont.edu/museum

WILDLING MUSEUM: Wildlife on the Edge: Hilary Baker ~ Mar 6; Portals & Pathways by Kerrie Smith ~ 2022 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • www.wildlingmuseum.org

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Sedgwick Reserve by Chris Chapman

Coal Oil Point Reserve by Holly Hugnett

Santa Barbara’s Cultural NightDowntown December 1st 5-8pm

1ST 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 @ Voice Magazine: La Cumbre Plaza, 121 S Hope Av, H124 • Meet artists and friends while enjoying light refreshments when the new Voice Gallery at La Cumbre Plaza presents over 50 works by local artists, including plenty of sculpture.

2 Santa Barbara International Film Festival: SBIFF Education Center, 1330 State St • SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series featuring Louise Palanker’s Margaret Singer: Seeking Light. 97-year-old Margaret Singer bent darkness into light utilizing her gifts as an artist and a poet and her innate sense of truth and joy. Showtimes: 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm, & 7pm. Runtime: 20 mins

3 Engel and Volkers: 1323 State Street, 805-342-0227 • Engel & Volkers Luxury Real Estate invites you to our Santa Barbara office. Enjoy watercolor paintings from the exhibit In Pursuit of Beauty by Marianna Victoria Mashek, wine and tasty hors d’oeuvres.

4 Santa Barbara Fine Art: 1321 State Street, 805-8454270 • Holiday Show celebrating the season with 20 artists! Local, Oak Group members and special guest artists! Live painting demo done by Matthew Ross. Complimentary Christmas cookies, candy canes & snacks. Wine and champagne served with a $5 donation.

5 Santa Barbara Art Works: 28 E Victoria St, 805-2606705 • Santa Barbara Art Works studio/gallery presents its 2022 Holiday Showcase featuring the “Best Of” our resident artists’ work! Enjoy live music, lots of great art! Get some great gifts, overstock art priced at 50% off December 1st only!

6 CPC Gallery: 36 E Victoria St, 805-957-4200 • Local artist Thore Edgen presents a unique exhibition Bark Time,’ which consists of tree barks and timepieces. Jazz guitarist Chris Judge and saxophonist Colin Richardson

PARTICIPATING VENUES CONTINUED

TAMSEN GALLERY

911.5 State Street, 805-705-2208

will be back by popular demand. Come enjoy a time filled with art, music, and wine. Artist’s talk at 6:30pm.

Tamsen Gallery features the vibrant work of visual artist Robert W. Firestone. Firestone's art portrays the human psyche and its colorful emotional experience. From vivid dreams printed on glossy acrylic to geometric cityscapes laser cut from metal to dynamic portraits printed on canvas, Tamsen Gallery offers a rich visual experience.

7 Ensemble Theatre: 33 West Victoria Street, 805-965-5400 • Ensemble Theatre Company invites you to 1st Thursday for A Christmas Carol! Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. This inventively comic adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens’ most beloved characters to life. In honor of our 44th season we are offering free tickets to our December 1st 7:30pm performance to the first 44 1st Thursday participants to stop by our ticket office.

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8 Legacy Art Santa Barbara: 1221 State Street, Suite 7, 805-324-4971• The brand new gallery ‘Legacy Art Santa Barbara’ is proud to present The Artwork of Susy and Carroll Barrymore: A Retrospective - Self, Community, The World. Please come meet the artists and revel in the beautiful ceramics created by Carroll Barrymore and the inspired Japanese Ink Paintings by Susanne Barrymore.

11 West Canon Perdido Street, 805-730-7589

Experience the newest paintings from local wine artist, Danielle Renée Art, inside SB’s coolest new shop, Xanadu Skate Boutique. Red wine is aged and oxidized to create unexpected colors in delicate and whimsical paintings. Large format originals on display plus small prints, stickers and notecards for purchase.

WORKZONES

351 Paseo Nuevo, 805-966-3722

9 Lonetree: 1221 State St #24, 805-702-1553 • Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday in Victoria Court and the Arts District. We have some lovely new items and are excited to now offer a Santa Barbara Axxess discount to members. We will be pouring Kompas Wine Club’s excellent selections and can’t wait to toast the season!

10 Domecil: 1221 State Street, Suite 7, 805-324-4971• Enjoy hot cider under the holiday lights as we present the incredible paintings and graphic design of Santa Barbara-based contemporary artist Clé. Listen to the live soulful harmonies of local modern folk duo Renee & Jeremy and shop emerging brand, Folil Roots who will be selling their modern organic wool hand-knit sweaters and or purchase handmade eucalyptus wreaths from local artist Roe Warren.

Fashion Exhibition. Join us to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Vogue's "Paris Night Looks." Walk amongst recreations of iconic 1957 Parisian haute couture dresses featured in Vogue Magazine 65 years ago. Designed by Gres, Patou, Heim, and Ricci. Recreated by historical seamstress Cara Austine for the Couture Pattern

IDYLL MERCANTILE

703 Chapala Street

11 10 West: 10 West Anapamu St, 805-770-7711 • HOLIDAY SHOW: All 28 artists represented by 10 West Gallery, plus our annual Mata Ortiz Pottery Marketplace. Mata Ortiz, in Chihuahua, Mexico, is a small village of artisans whose economy revolves around their now famous pottery. We buy direct from the artisans and bring the pottery back for this show.

This month we will be celebrating Bela Sandoval Lafferty whose art practice focuses on printmaking and sculpture and she has been creating holiday offerings of jewelry, framed artwork, knitwear, and ceramics. Join us 5-8p for libations,

12 Collette Constintino: 11 West Anapamu St, 805-5709863 • New oil paintings on view at Collette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery as well as a $100 fine art print art kits, paper weights and puzzles sale. Artful gifts and gift wrapping!

13 Sullivan Goss- An American Gallery: 11 East Anapamu St, 805-730-1460 • Sullivan Goss celebrates the most beloved annual exhibition of the entire year, 100 Grand: 100 Works of Art for $1,000 or Less. It’s a great place to get gifts, treat yourself, or to start your fine art collection. Also on view: Natalie Arnoldi: Water

5 Santa Barbara Art Works will present its 2022 Holiday Showcase featuring the “Best Of” their resident artists’ work! Enjoy live music, lots of great art, and get some great gifts, overstock art priced at 50% off December 1st only! 24

and Light; and Joseph Goldyne: Imaginary Falls.

14 Channing Peake: 105 East Anapamu Street, 1st Floor • The Santa Barbara Art Association’s exhibition, “Stepping Out,” is on view now in Channing Peake Gallery. This diverse and exuberant exhibition highlights sixty works by local artists. “Stepping Out” invites the viewer to reflect outside of the pandemic’s shadow.

15 Faulkner Gallery: 40 East Anapamu St, in the SB Public Library, 1st Floor• The Santa Barbara Art Association presents a non-juried show of diverse original artwork by some of its 500 members for sale at $500 or less! This is the 70th year anniversary for SBAA!

16 Santa Barbara Museum of Art: 1130 State St, 805-963-4364 • Visit SBMA for a Pop-Up Opera performance with Opera Santa Barbara, 5:30pm – 6:15pm, and later see Quire of Voyces perform in Ludington Court at 6:30pm. Join Family 1st Thursday with a paper sculpture activity, 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Afterward, explore the galleries until 8pm. All free!

17 Crush Bar: 1129 State St, Suite A, 805-770-8077 • At Crush Bar we strive to provide a safe, inclusive, loving, and respectful space for all to gather and enjoy. Come try our locally sourced bites, participate in the rainbow social, sing karaoke, and enjoy our all-day happy hour. We hope you will come by, relax, have a drink, and be a part of the fun!

18 Gallery 113: 1114 State St, La Arcada Ct #8, 805-965-6611 •

Members of the Santa Barbara Art Association exhibit here. The Artist of the Month is Nadya Brown with a show of her reduction linocuts called While Walking on the Mesa. The Featured Artists are Katy Zappala, Karen Glancy, Nancy Hull, Lily Sanders, Carol Dixon, and Suemae Willhite.

19 Waterhouse Gallery: 1114 State St, La Arcada Court #9, 805962-8885 • The Gallery features figurative works, interiors, and cityscapes, by some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists. Enjoy works by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison. Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein, and Ralph Waterhouse.

20 Ace Rivington: 1106 State St, La Arcada Ct #A, 805-560-1580

• Stop by Ace Rivington to view SB artist Kelly Clause’s work, inspired by her fascination with our local environment. Her watercolors, from fish to whales to bison, will be printed on Ace Rivington’s finest quality tees. Drinks and fun to be had by all.

21 The Yes Store: 1100 State St, La Arcada Ct • Please join us on 1st Thursday in December and meet the artists of the 55th annual Yes Store. Come see our offering of hand-made arts, crafts, custom fine jewelry, fused & blown glass, graphics & photography, ceramics, woodworking & so much more. Enjoy tasty snacks and beverages while listening to live music by The Summerland Band.

22 Peter Horjus Art Gallery: 11 West Figueroa St, 619-379-0343

• Join us Thursday December 1st, to enjoy drinks as Peter Horjus debuts his “Horse & Rider” series at the Peter Horjus Studio & Gallery. See you there!

23 Tamsen Gallery: 911.5 State St, 805-705-2208 • Featuring the vibrant work of visual artist Robert W. Firestone. Firestone’s art portrays the human psyche and its colorful emotional experience. From vivid dreams printed on glossy acrylic to geometric cityscapes laser cut from metal to dynamic portraits printed on canvas, Tamsen Gallery offers a rich visual experience.

24 Xanadu Skate Boutique: 11 W Canon Perdido St, 805-7307589 • Experience the newest paintings from local wine artist, Danielle Renée Art, inside SB’s coolest new shop, Xanadu Skate Boutique. Red wine is aged and oxidized to create unexpected colors in delicate and whimsical paintings. Large format originals on display plus small prints, stickers and notecards for purchase.

25 Workzones: 351 Paseo Nuevo, 805-966-3722 • Fashion Exhibition. Join us to celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Vogue’s Paris Night Looks. Walk amongst recreations of iconic 1957 Parisian haute couture dresses featured in Vogue Magazine 65 years ago. Designed by Gres, Patou, Heim, and Ricci. Recreated by historical seamstress Cara Austine for the Couture Pattern Museum.

26 Idyll Mercantile: 703 Chapala St • This month we will be celebrating Bela Sandoval Lafferty whose art practice focuses on printmaking and sculpture and she has been creating holiday offerings of jewelry, framed artwork, knitwear, and ceramics. Join us 5-8p for libations, music and art!

27 Frequency Wine: 804 Anacapa Street, 805-770-3069 • Celebrate the season nourishing your soul on our Historic Presidio Patio. Make the holidays brighter by donating a new gift for Toys for Tots and receive a specially priced glass of wine. Relax with live holiday jazz music and tasty bites by Eating with Jo.

28 La Paloma: 702 Anacapa Street, 805-966-7029 • Originally from Mexico City, Diego Melgoza (aka Melgo) is a Santa Barbara-based visual artist and graphic designer whose inspiration comes from Mesoamerican and Mexican culture. His mission is to create quality visual work about environmental and social issues, to evolve the consciousness of the viewer and progress as one.

29 Paradise Hookah Hut: 351 Paseo Nuevo, 805-966-3722 • Paradise Hookah Hut is proud to open its doors to the public with a special showcase of artwork from local

7:30pm

artists, G. Stabb and Ashley Larman. Come check out our new lounge space and enjoy hookah, kava, and specialty teas. DJ Sacco Naz will be spinning music out front.

30 Elizabeth Gordon Gallery: 351 Paseo Nuevo, 805-966-3722 • This contemporary art gallery has been in business for 38 years in the Sevilla Square building! The gallery represents some of the best fine art original paintings by local and national artists represented by many other galleries internationally!

31 Helena Mason Art Gallery: 351 Paseo Nuevo, 805-966-3722 • Celebrate the holiday season with vibrant yet calming artwork by our local artists Monica Gagne, Alyson Miller & Lisa Trivell. This exhibition has been inspired by our breathtaking Santa Barbara setting, a splash of 18k gold and the element of water.

Performers & Special Events

THE ART CRAWL: 1130 State St, 5:30pm • Track down hidden gems and off-the-beaten-track locations during this curated Art Crawl led by Andi Garcia, one of the Art Crawl’s original founders. Meet at the steps to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and wear comfy shoes so you can crawl in comfort.

Santa Barbara Revels: 800 Block of State Street • The Christmas Revels: A Scottish Celebration of the Winter Solstice transports us to the Highlands of Scotland in 1743, when Clans converge to celebrate Hogmanay or New Year’s Eve. Enjoy the singing, specialty dancing, seasonal traditions, and bagpipes from this exhilarating holiday entertainment presented by Santa Barbara Revels with a special appearance by the Santa Barbara Bagpipe and Drum Corps at the Lobero Theatre on December 17th & 18th.

Trombone Society

The Santa Barbara Trombone Society is an alliance of trombone players from SBCC, UCSB, Westmont College, local high schools, and community members of all ages, whose goals are to entertain and to educate people about the trombone. In addition to formal concerts at SBCC, the 20+ person ensemble also plays at a number of other public venues throughout the area.

State Street Promenade Market

Join us at the State Street Promenade Market to shop small and local for the holidays! We will also have holiday performances, decor, and interactive activities for the whole family! See you there!

7 Join Ensemble Theatre Company in celebrating the holidays at a performance of A Christmas Carol!, Patrick Barlow’s retelling of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic. Stop by the ticket office for a chance at free tickets to the first 44 !st Thursday participants to the December 1st

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Lori Murray, SVP Thirty three years of banking on the Central Coast