CASA Magazine: December 25, 2015 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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Art Venues & Galleries. . . . . . . . . . 3, 21-23 Fund for Santa Barbara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 New Laws to go into effect Jan. 1st. . . . . . . 5 The Ticket: SB Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Around Town. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 19, 20 Santa Barbara Evenings with Priscilla. . 12, 14, 15 Finance by Harlan Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17 Local Interest Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 SBAOR Monthly Stats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 SBAOR President's Column. . . . . . . . . . . 19 Open House Invitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Photo by Priscilla, SantaBarbaraSeen.com

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CASA cover story see page 2

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Santa Barbara Symphony New Year’s Eve Pops Concert

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

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Maestro Nir Kabaretti

Guest Soloist Lisa Vroman Photo by David Bazemore

�� MUSIC INTERVIEW �� The New Year’s Eve concert is generously supported by the Santa Barbara Center for �� the Performing Arts, Patricia Gregory for the �� Baker Foundation, Robin and Kay Frost, �� the City of Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara County Arts �� Commission. �� Tickets start at $38 and �� can be purchased at ��

Soprano Lisa Vroman

2016 - A Great Year for Classical Music! ��

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www.granadasb.org or by calling 899-2222.

The Santa Barbara Symphony was founded in 1953 on the belief that a special city deserves a special orchestra. Consistently lauded for its unique ability to present brilliant concerts, engage the community, and deliver dynamic music education programs, the organization prizes both innovation and artistic excellence, and is widely recognized as one of the region’s premier cultural institutions. Its award-winning Music Education Center serves some 5,000 students throughout Santa Barbara County each year. For info, visit www.thesymphony.org

Daniel Kepl has been writing music, theatre, and dance reviews for Santa Barbara publications since he was a teenager. His professional expertise is as an orchestra conductor.

To watch the SKYPE video interview with Lisa Vroman, visit www.bravocalifornia.com

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By Jeanette Casillas / CASA

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Santa Barbara by Pedro de la Cruz

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Cocktails by Pedro de la Cruz

�� Divine Inspiration Gallery of Fine Art is located at 1528 State St and is open from 12-5pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more info visit www.divineinspiration.us. His work can also be found at Bonita Summerland (2330 Lillie Ave) and at Plum Goods (909 State St).

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The Fund for Santa Barbara

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The Fund for Santa Barbara

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By Elena Richardson, The Fund for SB

�� Para obtener más información sobre el Programa �� de Transición de SBCC, por favor contacte al �� director del programa Noel Gomez enviándole un correo electrónico a GomezN@sbcc.edu o �� llamando a 965-0581 ext. 3653 �� The Fund for Santa Barbara has supported SBCC’s Transitions Program �� with grants over the past ﬁve years, most recently with a three-year �� grant through 2018.

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“Incarceration is not working, but education is,” says Noel Gomez, Program Director for the Transitions Program.

�� For more info about SBCC’s Transitions Program, please contact Noel Gomez, Program Director at GomezN@sbcc.edu or 965-0581 ext. 3653

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Bronfman Family Jewish Comm. Ctr, 524 Chapala St • 957-1115x109 • 10:30-11:30am Fr. Paciﬁc Pride Fdn Ofﬁce #A-12 • Free • 963-3636 • 45:30pm Fr. ��

Paseo Nuevo Court • 1-3pm Th, 12/24.

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

Paseo Nuevo Court • 3-5pm Th, 12/24.

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

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

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All are welcome to an evening of familiar Christmas music & an inspiring message by Pastor David Guzik • Granada Theatre • Free • 730-1400 • 3 & 5pm Th, 12/24. ��

Family service featuring favorite Christmas carols & candle lighting • First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu St • Free • 963-3579 • 7 & 9pm Th, 12/24. ��

Italian feast, music by DJ Darla Bea, Free Gifts from Santa Claus • Free • Veterans Memorial Bldg, 112 W Cabrillo Blvd • Free • Noon Th, 12/24-25.

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

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

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

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SOhO • $7 • 962-7776 • 9pm Sa, 12/26.

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

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With Billy Childs & Hamilton Price • SOhO • $12/$15 • 962-7776 • 7:30pm Su, 12/27.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Dear Mr. You • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State St • Free

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

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

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

Fresh produce & goods • Camino Real Marketplace, 7004 Marketplace Dr • Free • 10am Su.

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Ages 4-6 will learn games from the past • Museum of Natural History • $192/$204 • 682-4711x171 • 9am3pm Mo, 12/28-31. ��

Ages 6-9 explore Marine Myths • Sea Center, Stearns

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

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Journey around the globe with Santa & his sleigh as he makes his toy drop • Gladwin Planetarium, Natural History Museum, 2559 Puesta del Sol • $4 • Call for times: 682-4711x170 • Thru 12/31.

�� Wharf • $192/$204 • 682-4711x171 • 9am-3pm Mo, 12/28-31. ��

Ages 6-9 explore Forces of Nature • Natural History Museum • $192/$204 • 682-4711x171 • 9am-3pm Mo, 12/28-31. ��

Ages 9-12 investigate Birdology • Museum of Natural History • $192/$204 • 682-4711x171 • 9am-3pm Mo, 12/28-31.

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

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

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

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

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

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

radio rotation around the globe • Lobero Theatre • $29 • 963-0761 • 8pm Mo, 12/28. ��

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

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

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Vs. Johnson & Wales • Murchison Gym Westmont College • $6/$3 • 5:30pm Tu, 12/29.

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

SOhO • $15 • 962-7776 • 7:30pm Mo, 12/28.

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Montecito School of Ballet, 527 E Gutierrez St • $20 • www.BethAmine.com • 6-7pm We.

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

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

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

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

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SB Dance Ctr, 127A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 899-2901 • 5:30-6:30pm We.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Ten studio albums, multiple gold records, thousands of live performances & hit songs that are still in current

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SOhO • $10/$12 • 962-7776 • 8pm We, 12/30. ��

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

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

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

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Practice your French • www.sbfrenchgroup. yolasite.com • The Riviera, 129 E Anapamu St • Free • 569-1659 • 5:30-7pm, We.

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

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

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Vs. Fraser Valley • Murchison Gym Westmont College • $6/$3 • 5:30pm We, 12/30.

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Four Aspects of Christian & Buddhist Love • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $175/$100 • 969-5031 • 4pm Th, 12/31-4pm Fr, 1/1.

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19 piece 1930s New Orleans orchestra & cabaret band • SOhO • $45/Dinner Package $130-$150 • 962-7776 • 9:30pm-? Th, 12/31. ��

Santa Barbara Symphony’s annual year-end concert of popular classics with Nir Kabaretti on the podium & soprano Lisa Vroman • Granada Theatre • $38-$153 • 899-2222 • 8:30pm Th, 12/31.

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Wear your Indian ﬁnary for buffet, live music & dancing • India House, 418 State St • $35 • 865-3396 • 7:30pm Th, 12/31.

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Walk a labyrinth in the La Casa Chapel & share interfaith reﬂections & meditations • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Free • 969-5031 • 10pm-midnight, Th, 12/31. ��

With the Molly Ringwald Project Tribute Band • Fess Park Doubletree Resort, 633 E Cabrillo Blvd • $65/$75 • tickets@www.projectmolly.com • 9pm-1am Th, 12/31. ��

Boogie the night away to your favorite disco classics • Bacara Resort & Spa Ballroom • $65-$150 • 968-0100 • 7pm-1:30am Th, 12/31. ��

3 bars, cabanas & tables, out door patio & the largest dance ﬂoor in SB • Tonic Nightclub, 634 State St • $20$35 • 897-1800x1 • 8pm Th, 12/31. ��

Huge countdown with three balloon drops & complimentary champagne toast at midnight • $25$425 • 385-5873 • 9pm-2am Th, 12/31. ��

Two shows with Headliners from Comedy Central, HBO & Netﬂix • The Little Door, 129 E Anapamu St • $30-$60 • 364-2999 • 7pm Th, 12/31. ��

Bowling & drink specials, champagne/cider toast • Zodo’s Bowling & Beyond, 5925 Calle Real • Lane reservations begin at $70 • Info: 967-0128 • 3:30pm1:30am Th, 12/31. ��

70’s disco tribute band Boogie Knights & 80’s band The Spazmatics • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • Free with Club Chumash card • Info: 686-0855 • 8pm Th, 12/31.

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SB band The Groove Line, special guests TeCheetah Lopez - The Queen of Salsa Soul, Monibee • El Paseo Mexican Restaurant, 813 Anacapa St • $65/$125 • (951) 880-4758 • 8pm Th, 12/31. ��

Rock out all night with us & get your boogie on • The Creekside Bar, 4444 Hollister Av • $15 • 8pm Th, 12/31. ��

Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • (818) 590-5435 • 8am-3pm Th, 12/31.

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What is Your Soul Calling You to Next? • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $390/$290 • 969-5031 • 7:30pm Fr, 1/1-1pm Su, 1/3.

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Community rally with open mic • Courthouse Sunken Garden • Free • Noon-5pm Fr, 1/1. ��

An invigorating oceanfront 5K & 10K run or walk beneﬁting school & club running programs • Leadbetter Beach, 290 Shoreline Dr • $40 • info@sbrunning.org • 9am Fr, 1/1.

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Meditation walks, journaling, reﬂection • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 9:30am-1pm Sa, 1/2. ��

Tons of group exercise classes, weights, cardio equipment, youth classes • SB Family YMCA, 36 Hitchcock Way • Free • 10am Sa, 1/2.

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A memorable black-tie evening of Cosmic Rock with music by the The Alan Parsons Live Project, an exquisite dinner & live auction to beneﬁt the Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse • Bacara Spa & Resort, 8301 Hollister Av • $300 • 722-1306 • 5:30pmmidnight Sa, 4/30.

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Around Town

Dr. Daniel Brennan named Santa Barbara County Physician of the Year

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Three Join Westmont Board of Trustees

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Broadview Mortgage lights up foster children’s holidays

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Kelly Marsh, second from left in Santa hat, organized a trolley tour of Santa Barbara’s holiday lights and decorations for 32 foster children. Other participants included Santa Claus, center rear with ﬂowing white beard

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Faith Longtin and JT Moorman place an angel in Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care’s Gathering of Angels, a display of angels inscribed with words of dedication and remembrance

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Carol with Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara

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THE SHOWCASE FILM SERIES: THE LADY IN THE CAR WITH GLASSES AND A GUN – In this stylish

of the ﬁnal concert of The Band. • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $7 • 684-6380 • 7pm Fr • 1/1.

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psychological thriller, a beautiful secretary steals her boss’ sports car to go joyriding • Plaza De Oro Theatre, 371 S Hitchcock Way • $7.75/$7.25 • 963-0023 • 5 & 7:30pm We • 12/30.

THE LAST WALTZ– A ﬁlm account and presentation

Queen Elsa and Princess Anna in Frozen

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FROZEN– When Queen Elsa accidentally uses her

power to turn things into ice to curse her home in inﬁnite winter, her sister, Anna, teams up with a mountain man, a reindeer, and a snowman to change the weather condition • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $7 • 684-6380 • 3pm Sa • 1/2.

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Photo courtesy of The Weinstein Company

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Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett in Carol

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�� Robert F. Adams, a Santa Barbara landscape architect, is a graduate of UCLA’s School of Theatre and Film, as well as Cal Poly. He has served on the ﬁlm selection committees for the Aspen Film Fest and the SB International Film Festival. Email him at robert@earthknower.com.

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Congratulations to Downtown Santa Barbara

Holiday Window Décor Contest Winners ��

By Kate Schwab / Special to CASA

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Photos by Kate Schwab, Downtown SB

Christmas A’Glow Award: Joe’s Café

Best Handcrafted Christmas Award: Spanish Garden Inn

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2015 Award of Excellence: 33 Jewels at El Paseo

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Most Classic Christmas Award: Coast 2 Coast Collection

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