CASA Magazine: December 4, 2015 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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Westmont Students Just Dance! By Olivia Davi / CASA

Photos by Brad Elliott

�� Dancers reach for the light in Susan Alexander’s Beneath the Surface �� Annie Koeller, a student dancer highlighted in �� Westmont’s “Just Dance!” �� Miranda Wittrock and Annie Koeller celebrate �� freedom in Wittrock’s choreography Liberty �� Olivia Hughes performs structure improvisation in Unfolding

Tickets are $10/general $7/students, seniors, or children and are available by calling 565-7140 or at westmont.edu/boxofﬁce

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THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

DOWNTOWN PARKING LOTS

FREE PARKING

AFTER 6:30 P.M. ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH FOR THE HOLIDAY PARADE!

Know Before You Go! Check parking availability online in real-time. www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/RealTimeParking For More Information Call: 564-5656 Downtown Parking Office • 1221 Anacapa Street

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By Jeanette Casillas / CASA

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�� Una Noche de Las Posadas �� La Pastorela tickets are $12 Adults/$6 Children 12 & Under & SBTHP Members. For more info call 965-0093 or visit www.sbthp.org.

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Por Jeanette Casillas / CASA

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�� Los boletos para La Pastorela cuestan $12 Adultos/$6 niños hasta los 12 años y Miembros de SBTHP. Para más información llame al 965-0093 o visite www.sbthp.org.

La Pastorela

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

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31st Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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�� Elizabeth Banks (Love & Mercy) �� Joel Edgerton (Black Mass) �� Paul Dano (Youth, Love & Mercy) �� Jacob Tremblay (Room) �� Michael Keaton Mark Ruffalo �� Rachel McAdams �� Past recipients of the Virtuosos Award �� include Chadwick Boseman, Ellar �� Coltrane, Logan Lerman, David Oyelowo, Brie Larson Rosamund Pike, J.K. Simmons, Jenny Slate, �� Saoirse Ronan Ann Dowd, Elle Fanning, Ezra Miller, Eddie �� Redmayne, Omar Sy, Quvenzhane Wallis, �� Demian Bichir, Rooney Mara, Melissa McCarthy, Shailene Woodley, Andy Serkis, Patton Oswalt, Andrew Garﬁeld, John �� Hawkes, Lesley Manville, Hailee Steinfeld, Jacki Weaver, Emily Blunt, Carey Mulligan, Saoirse Ronan, Gabourey �� Sidibe, Michael Stuhlbarg, Casey Afﬂeck, Marion Cotillard, �� Viola Davis, Rosemarie DeWitt, Sally Hawkins, Richard �� Jenkins, Melissa Leo, James McAvoy, Ellen Page, Amy Ryan, �� Michael Shannon, Michael B. Jordan, Brie Larson, Jared Leto, and June Squibb. ��

�� Johnny Depp �� Previous Outstanding Performer Award recipients, include: Steve Carell (2015), Cate Blanchett (2014), Jennifer Lawrence (2013), Viola Davis (2012), James Franco (2011), Colin Firth (2010), Penelope Cruz (2009), Angelina Jolie (2008), Helen Mirren (2007), Heath Ledger (2006), Kate Winslet (2005) and Charlize Theron (2004). For more info, and to purchase tickets, festival passes, and packages, visit www.sbiff.org The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts and educational organization dedicated to discovering and showcasing the best in independent and international cinema. SBIFF offers 11 days of 200+ films, tributes and symposiums that transforms beautiful downtown Santa Barbara, CA into a rich destination for film lovers which attract more than 90,000 attendees. SBIFF continues its commitment to education and the community through free programs like its 10-10-10 Student Filmmaking and Screenwriting Competitions, Mike’s Field Trip to the Movies, National Film Studies Program, AppleBox Family Films, 3rd Weekend and educational seminars.

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

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Works by 5 senior BFA students & professional choreographer Cherice Barton directed by Christina McCarthy • Hatlen Theater UCSB • $13/$17 • 893-2064 • 7:30pm Fr, 12/4 & 2pm & 7:30pm Sa, 12/5 & 3pm Su, 12/6. ��

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.

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

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Explore how your soul evolves & how to approach your inner Oracle for guidance, meaning & grace • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $415/$315 • 9695031 • 7pm Fr, 12/4-1pm Su, 12/6.

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Featuring Julie Christensen, Sergio Webb & Natalie D-Napoleon • Sings Like Hell • Lobero Theatre • $34 • 963-0761 • 8pm Fr, 12/4.

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Rudolph • Lobero Theatre • $25/$14 • 963-0761 • 2 & 6pm Sa, 12/5. ��

The Nutcracker • Marjorie Luke Theatre at Santa Barbara Junior High • $18 • 3pm Sa, 12/5-6. ��

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

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

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

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

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

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Museum pieces, videos & live music tracing the impact of African art on western society during the twentieth century • Institute of World Culture, 1407 Chapala St • Free • 966-3941 • 2-5pm Sa, 12/5.

The college’s choirs & orchestra with Westmont faculty & student conductors present the 11th annual Festival Gives Light To The Nations • First Presbyterian Church, Constance Ave & State St • $15 • 565-7140 • 7pm Fr, 12/4, 2pm Sa, 12/5 & 3pm Su, 12/6. ��

Local musicians in community harmony for Unity Shoppe • Cambridge Drive Concerts, 550 Cambridge Dr • Free • Bring non-perishable food items, new toys & new clothing • 7:30pm Fr, 12/4. ��

SOhO • $8 • 962-7776 • 9pm Fr, 12/4.

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

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

Practice French conversation skills • Montecito Library • Free • 969-5063 • 2-3pm 3rd Fr. Holiday Parade Grand Marshall R2D2

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favorite tree with the purchase rafﬂe tickets to beneﬁt Girl’s Inc. • Austin’s Hardware Store, 700 Liunden Av, Carp • $1 • 881-3230 • 11am-8pm Fr, 12/4-12.

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Directed by Victor Bell • Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall UCSB • $5-$15 • 893-2064 • 7:30pm Fr, 12/4.

World A’Glow is the theme of for this year’s parade with giant balloons, marching bands, ﬂoats & performance groups • State St from Sola St to Cota St • Free parking in downtown lots • 6:30pm Fr, 12/4. ��

For low-income pet owners • Fraternal Order of Eagles, 923 Bath St • Spay/neuter is free/vaccination is $10 • Appt: 968-2273 • 10am-1pm Fr, 12/4. ��

Earl Warren Showgrounds • $7 & $5 parking • (503) 252-8300 • 10am-6pm Fr, 12/4-6. ��

The largest folk art show on California’s Central Coast • Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol • Free • 682-4711x170 • 10am-6pm Fr, 12/4 & 10am5pm Sa, 12/5-6. ��

Wander the isles of trees & have a chance to win your

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Develop greater conﬁdence in public speaking • SBCC Schott Campus, 310 W Padre St • Course #301226 • $84 • 898-8138 • 9am-3:30pm Sa, 12/5. ��

Make printed holiday cards • Art From Scrap, 302 E Cotas St • $8 • 884-0459 • 10am-noon Sa, 12/5. ��

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Singer/songwriter • Standing Sun Winery, 92 2nd St, Buellton • $20/$15 • 7pm Sa, 12/5. ��

With Stereolad, Givers & Takers • SOhO • $18 • 9627776 • 9pm Sa, 12/5.

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Support local artists & ﬁnd that perfect gift • Living Faith Church, 4595 Hollister Av • Free • 453-7254 • 11am-4pm Sa, 12/5.

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Paseo Nuevo Center Court • Free • 6-8pm Sa, 12/5.

Ceremonial lighting of memorial trees with hundreds of lights & stars symbolizing a loved one • Casa de la Guerra, 15 E De la Guerra St (12/5) & Camino Real Market Place, Storke Rd & Marketplace Dr (12/6) • Purchase a star in honor of a loved one for the trees: 563-8820 • 5:30pm Sa, 12/5-6.

All-female a cappella group • Girls Rock Santa Barbara • Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 N La Cumbre Rd • $10/$5 • Info: alexandralplatt@gmail.com • 4pm Sa, 12/5.

Meet Santa, decorate cookies, enjoy arts & crafts & music • SB Public Market, W Victoria St & Chapala St • Free • 10am-2pm Sa, 12/5.

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

Arts & crafts vendors, home-based businesses & gourmet holiday treats for sale • Garden Street Academy, 2300 Garden St • Free • 680-1536 • 9am-1pm Sa, 12/5.

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An unscripted Grateful Dead show • Uptown Bar & Lounge, 3126 State St • Free • 9pm Sa, 12/5. ��

Techniques & media used in creating gilded icons • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $119 includes lunch • 969-5031 • 9:30am-3:30pm Sa, 12/5.

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Make your own holiday decorations with California native plants during this festive workshop • Botanic Garden, 1212 Mission Cyn Rd • $35/$25 • 682-4726 • 2pm Sa, 12/5.

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Meditation walks, journaling, reﬂection • la Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 9:30am-1pm Sa, 12/5. ��

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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Pianists Zeynep Ucbasaran & Sergio Gallo • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free • www.SBMusicClub. org • 3pm Sa, 12/5.

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First United Methodist Church, 305 E Anapamu St • $15/$10 • 7pm Sa, 12/5. ��

Strolling along State St • Free • Noon-2pm Sa, 12/5. ��

Museum of Art corner, State St & Anapamu St • Free • 1-3pm Sa, 12/5.

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

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

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

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An evening of white hot glamour in support of United Way of SB County’s United for Literacy & Fun in the Sun programs • Coral Casino, Four Seasons Biltmore • $325 • Info: 965-8591 • www.unitedwaysb.org/rfb • 6-10pm Sa, 12/5. ��

Food, wine, entertainment by SB Revels & a silent auction • Casa del Herrero, 1387 E Valley Rd • $250/$225 • 565-5653 • 5-8pm Sa, 12/5. ��

Open house with local artists showcasing their handcrafted gifts • Wildling Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr, Solvang • Free • Noon-5pm Sa, 12/5.

13 pop-up shops with fun for kids, complimentary seasonal treats & music • Montecito Country Mart, 1015 Coast Village Rd • Free • 969-9664 • 11am-5pm Sa, 12/5. ��

Festively-decorated miniature-train rides • South Coast Railroad Museum, 300 N Los Carneros Rd • $4/$2 • 964-3540 • 1-4pm Sa, 12/5.

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Annual holiday performance • Westside Boys & Girls Club, 602 W Anapamu St • Free • movement@everyb odydancenow.org • 2pm Su, 12/6. ��

Showcasing the BASSH! 2015 cast in an encore performance • La Cumbre Jr. High, 2255 Modoc Rd • $15 • https://nightout.com/events/bassh-the-encore/ tickets • 7pm Su, 12/6. ��

DJ Aktivate will take dancers on a sonic journey to the four corners of the world • Gustafson Dance Studio, 2285 Las Positas Rd • $15 • info@sbdancetribe.com • 11am Su, 12/6.

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

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

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

Hands-on class by Honey Krueger with makeup demos, theory & tricks to apply their own stage makeup • Goleta Valley Comm Ctr Rm #8, 5679 Hollister Av • $35 • www. bellydanceland.com/workshops.html • 1-3pm Su, 12/6. ��

Create a refuge for calming the mind, opening the heart, & ﬁnding peace • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • Donation • 969-5031 • 2:30-6pm Su, 12/6. ��

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

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A beneﬁt recital with pianist Renee Hamaty for the SB Greek Orthodox Church • Greek Orthodox Church, 1205 San Antonio Crk Rd • $50 • 683-4492 • 4pm Su, 12/6. ��

A colorful & traditional Mexican holiday celebration with seasonal songs & festive merriment • Granada Theatre • $28-$73 • 899-2222 • 3pm Su, 12/6. ��

Directed by Pascal Salomon • Karl Geiringer Hall UCSB Music Dept • Free • 893-2064 • 7:30pm Su, 12/6. ��

Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara, 1535 Santa Barbara St • $10/$5 • 3pm Su, 12/6. ��

Garvin Theatre, SBCC West Campus • $15/$10 • 7pm Su, 12/6. ��

Emma Lou Diemer • Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St • Free • 965-7419 • 3:30pm Su, 12/6. ��

Christmas concert • Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 909 N La Cumbre Rd • $12 • 3pm Su, 12/6.

SOhO • $10 • 962-7776 • 7:30pm Su, 12/6.

Live acoustic music with upright bass, mandolin, acoustic guitar, percussion & pedal steel • SB Wine Collective, 131 Anacapa St • Free • 3pm Su, 12/6. ��

Arianna String Quartet & harpist Heidi Lehwalder • Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts, 8585 Ojai-Santa Paula Rd., Ojai • $25/$15 • 625-1031 • 3pm Su, 12/6. ��

The Money Shot Tour with Luchaver • Arlington Theatre • $55.50/$81 • 963-4408 • 8pm Su, 12/6.

THEATER LEAGUE: RAT PACK CHRISTMAS – Enjoy those

swingin’ Rat Pack tunes along with all your Christmas favorites in this fun, entertaining, and touching holiday show • Granada Theatre • $33-$68 • 899-2222 • 7:30pm Tu & We • 12/8 & 12/9. GOODLAND SUPPER CLUB: THE FARNDALE AVENUE HOUSING ESTATE TOWNSWOMAN’S GUILD DRAMATIC SOCIETY PRESENTS A CHRISTMS CAROL - Dickens has

never been funnier or more ridiculous. It’s Noises Off meets

SOhO • $10/$15 • 962-7776 • 11:30am Su, 12/6. ��

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. ��

Marshall’s Patio, 900 State St • Free • Noon-2pm Su, 12/6.

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

Make a gingerbread man puppet, a corn husk poinsettia, a Danish heart basket, or simply decorate an ornament • Carpinteria Library, 5141 Carpinteria Av, Carp • Free • 684-4314 • 11:30-1:30pm Su, 12/6. ��

80 tons of snow, snowsledding, photos with Santa, snowshoeing, holiday card making & more • Santa Barbarra Zoo • Free with Zoo admission/some events have fees • Info: 962-5339 • 10am-5pm Su, 12/6. ��

Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Resource Center of SB (BCRC) • Four Seasons Biltmore • $100 • RSVP: 5699693 • Noon-2:30pm Su, 12/6. ��

Illuminated boats will be decorated to reﬂect this year’s theme, A Red, White and Blue Holiday, honoring veterans serving our country past & present • Santa Barbara Harbor • Free • 5:30pm Su, 12/6.

Eve, and the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited in his sleep by the ghost of his former partner and three spirits who show him the error of his ways • Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St • $30-$64 • 667-2900 • 2 & 7pm We, 8pm Th-Fr, 2 & 8pm Sa, 2pm Su • Thru 12/20. ENSEMBLE THEATRE: WOMEN IN JEOPARDY! – Divorcees

Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz’s new dentist boyfriend. They trade their wine glasses for spyglasses and imaginations run wild as the ladies try to discover the truth • 33 West Victoria St • $35-$65 • 965-5400 • 8pm We-Sa, 7pm Tu (12/8), 4 & 8pm Sa (12/12), 2 & 7pm Su • Thru 12/20.

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

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

RUBICON THEATRE: A CHRISTMAS CAROL - It’s Christmas

classic tale centers around the old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge who is visited in his sleep by the ghost of his former partner and three spirits and teach him a lesson or two • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $7-$15 • 684-6380 • 7pm Fr-Sa & 3pm Su • 12/4-12/13.

Watch a 3-D printer ﬁnish printing a custom designed menorah by local students & engineers • Macy’s Court, La Cumbre Plaza • Free • 275-4083 • 5-7pm Su, 12/6.

Paseo Nuevo Center Court • Free • 5-7pm Su, 12/6.

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Monty Python in skirts and it’s decidedly British • The Timbers Restaurant, 10 Winchester Canyon Rd • 705-9598 • $49/$45 • 6:30pm Th-Sa, 1pm Sun (dinner will be served prior to the performance) • Thru 12/13. PLAZA PLAYHOUSE THEATER: A CHRISTMAS CAROL– The

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

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

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Complete your Advance Health Care Directive • B’nai B’rith Congregation, 1000 San Antonio Crk Rd • Free • 845-5314 • 3-5pm Mo, 12/7.

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Standards & holiday Classics • SOhO • $10 • 962-7776 • 7:30-9:30pm Mo, 12/7.

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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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Drop off an unwrapped new toy at multiple Santa Barbara ﬁre stations • 8am-5pm Mo, 12/7. ��

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

New to the area? Make lasting friendships while learning about what makes Santa Barbara special • University Club, 1332 Santa Barbara St • Free • 6:30pm Mo, 12/7.

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

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

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

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

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Cottage Hosp Eye Ctr • Free • 569-8264 • 11am-1pm

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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. ��

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

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

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

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A discussion group to help educate the public about elder identity theft • Solvang Bank of Montecito, 591 Alamo Pintado Rd • Free • RSVP: 564-0218 • 910:30am Tu, 12/8. ��

With Sky Bergman, artist, photographer, & Cal Poly Professor • Community Partners Center, Union Bank, 11 East Carrillo St • Free • Register: www.awolsb.org

The Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra led by Maestro Heiichiro Ohyama

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�� For concert tickets ($54/$64) call the Lobero Theatre box ofﬁce at 963-0761 or visit www.lobero.com. Daniel Kepl has been writing music, theatre, and dance reviews for Santa Barbara publications since he was a teenager. His professional expertise is as an orchestra conductor.

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Complete your Advance Health Care Directive • Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, 602 E Montecito St • Free • 845-5314 • 4-6pm Tu, 12/8.

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

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

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

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A program of Mendelssohn & Dvorák with guest speaker Gail Eichenthal • Lobero Theatre • $54/$64 • 963-0761 • 7:30pm Tu, 12/8. ��

Bring your music & sing to beneﬁt Unity Shoppe • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E Constance Av • $10 • 7:30pm Tu, 12/8. ��

Singer/songwriter • SOhO • $10/$12 • 962-7776 • 7:30pm Tu, 12/8.

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

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

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

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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. ��

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

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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Breakfast mixer, bring canned or boxed goods to donate to The Foodbank of SB • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $20/$30 • 7:30am Tu, 12/8. ��

Festively-decorated miniature-train rides • South Coast Railroad Museum, 300 N Los Carneros Rd • $4/$2 • 964-3540 • 2-4pm Tu, 12/8. ��

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

Drop-in • Central Library • Free • 564-5604 • 10amnoon We, Fr, Sa. For the defense & equal rights for SB youth • Casa de La Raza, 601 E Montecito St • Free • Info: podersb805@gmail.com • 6-8pm 3rd We.

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Five-time Grammy nominee presents A Century of Sinatra • Jazz at the Lobero Theatre • $39-$105 • 9630761 • 8pm We, 12/9. ��

Singer/songwriter • SOhO • $12 • 962-7776 • 8pm We, 12/9. ��

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

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

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

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Mandy Chinn will demostrate the art of the classic cocktail to beneﬁt Carpinteria Arts Center • 1059 Vallecito Rd • $20 • 684-7789 • 7pm We, 12/9. ��

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

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

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

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

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

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

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View some of the most precious treasures in areas not normally open to the public • Mission Santa Barbara • $20 • RSVP: 682-4713x166 • 10:30am-noon We, 12/9.

SB Dance Ctr, 127-A W Canon Perdido St • $15 • 899-2901 • 6-7pm Th. Learn the traditional moves • SB Dance Ctr, 127 W Canon Perdido, Studio B • $20 • 403-7935 • 7-8pm Th. ��

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

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

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With teens & young adults aged 16-26 experiencing mental health problems • Mental Wellness Ctr, 617 Garden, 2nd Fl

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. ��

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

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

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A discussion group to help educate the public about elder identity theft • La Cumbre Branch Montecito Bank & Trust • Free • RSVP: 564-0218 • 9-10:30am Th, 12/10. ��

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.

Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 6-8pm Th, 12/10. SOhO • $15/$18 962-7776 • 9pm Th, 12/10-11.

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

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Inaugural meeting & reception • University Club, 1332 Santa Barbara St • Free • RSVP: patfallin@mcn.com • 5:30-7:30pm Th, 12/10. ��

A beautiful service to remember your loved ones • Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, 602 E Montecito St • Free • 965-5555 • 5:30pm Th, 12/10. ��

Games, music & all the latkes you can eat • Bronfman JCC, 524 Chapala St • RSVP: rsteinberg@sbjf.org • 5-7pm Th, 12/10. ��

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Unveiling new material for their new CD in 2016 • Lobero Theatre • $28 • 963-0761 • 8pm Th, 12/10. ��

One of the most successful new artists in country music • Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez • SOLDOUT • 6860855 • 8pm Th, 12/10.

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

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

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

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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.

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

Breakfast, rafﬂe & entertainment • Cabrillo Arts Center, 1118 E Cabrillo Blvd • Free • 8am-10:30am Th, 12/10.

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Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • (818) 590-5435 • 8am-3pm Th, 12/10.

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

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

Bring a toy to donate to People’s Self-Help Housing & meet Mrs. Claus • Marshall’s Patio, 900 State St • Free • 5:30-8pm Th, 12/10.

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

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

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Winter Concert • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1300 East Valley Rd • $12 • 7pm Fr, 12/11-12.

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Light! Out of the Darkness A Christmas Cantata • Free will offering to beneﬁt Unity Shoppe • Unity Church, 227 Arrellaga St • Free • 7pm Fr, 12/11.

Young soprano from Pittsburgh with the stunning voice in a varied program • Granada Theatre • $39-$83 • 8992222 • 8pm Sa, 12/12. A mass brass choir of trumpets, trombones, French horns, euphoniums & tubas • Storke Placita, 750 State St • Free • Noon, Sa, 12/12. ��

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

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

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

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

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

GRANADA THEATRE FILM SERIES: DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS – Rejected by the Whos as a child and living in

spiteful seclusion for most of his life, the Grinch hatches upon on his supreme scheme to ruin the holidays but ultimately learns the true meaning of Christmas • Granada Theatre • $7.50-$20 • 8992222 • 11am Sa • 12/5.

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

GRANADA THEATRE FILM SERIES: WHITE CHRISTMAS – A successful song-and-dance team

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

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

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

become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general • Granada Theatre • $7.50-$20 • 899-2222 • 3pm Sa • 12/5.

this modern take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Frank Cross is a wildly successful television executive whose cold ambition and curmudgeonly nature has driven away the love of his life • Granada Theatre • $7.50-$20 • 899-2222 • 7pm Sa • 12/5.

ELMER BERNSTEIN MEMORIAL FILM SERIES: HAWAII – Abner Hale, a rigid and humorless New

England missionary, marries Jerusha Bromley and takes her to Hawaii with the intent of converting the natives • Granada Theatre • $10/ $20 Reserved Seating in Loge and Boxes • 899-2222 • 7pm Mo • 12/7.

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neutralizing a Taliban roadblock in the Kajaki region of Afghanistan • Plaza De Oro Theatre, 371 S Hitchcock Way • $7.75/$7.25 • 963-0023 • 5 & 7:30pm We • 12/9.

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

Marshall’s Patio, 900 State St • Free • Noon-2pm Su, 12/13. Nelson Huber • Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St • Free • 965-7419 • 3:30pm Su, 12/13. SOhO • $10-$20 • 962-7776 • 5:30pm Su, 12/13. ��

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

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

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

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

Anniversary of the Live in HD series, this will be a special encore showing of the ﬁrst in-theatre event from 2006 • MAW, Hahn Hall • Free-$28 • 9698787 • Encore 12:55pm Sa • 12/12. EPOCA DE ORO FILM SERIES: SANTO EL ENMASCARADO DE PLATA VS. ‘LA INVASION DE LOS MARCIANOS – The masked wrestler battles

Martians intent on taking over the Earth • Granada Theatre • $10/ $20 Reserved Seating in Loge and Boxes • 899-2222 • 3pm Su • 12/13.

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

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

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

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

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Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Av, Santa Ynez • $12/$15 • 688 9894 • 8-10pm Sa, 12/12. Paseo Nuevo Court • Free • 1-3pm Su, 12/13.

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Calle Real Shopping Center, Calle Real between Patterson Av & Fairview Av • 5-7pm Sa, 12/12.

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Jazz at the Lobero - Final Fall Jazz Series Concert

The Tierney Sutton Band

A Century of Sinatra

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Just In! DownBeat Magazine will once again recognize the Lobero Theatre in their 2016 guide to Great Jazz Venues across the globe. This is the Lobero’s sixth year on this prestigious list – which also includes venerable institutions such as the Blue Note, Preservation Jazz Hall, and Yoshi’s.

More Jazz: Mark O’Connor Hot Swing has been booked for Jazz at The Lobero’s spring calendar. Watch for him on Saturday, April 9th. O’Connor’s jazz performances and compositions pay tribute to his friend and mentor, legendary French jazz master Stephane Grappelli. Joined by guitarist Frank Vignola, ‘Hot Swing’ continues to celebrate acoustic string jazz in new and exciting ways. Lobero LIVE is sponsored by The Santa Barbara County Arts Commission, the Santa Barbara Independent, and KCSB 91.9 FM. Lobero LIVE is funded in part by the Events and Festivals Program using funds provided by the City of Santa Barbara in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission. The Lobero Theatre Endowment for American Roots Music, CASA Magazine, Union Bank, Deckers Outdoor Corporation and the Lobero Brubeck Circle of Donors provides additional support for Jazz at the Lobero.

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Elverhoj Museum of History & Art Ensemble Theater Co. of Santa Barbara Fielding Graduate University Food from the Heart Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Foundation for Santa Barbara High School Friends of the Carpinteria Library Friends of the Library, Santa Ynez Valley, Inc. Ganna Walska Lotusland Garden Court, Inc. Gay & Lesbian Business Association Girls Incorporated of Carpinteria Girls Incorporated of Greater Santa Barbara Goleta Education Foundation Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation Goleta Valley Historical Society Great Santa Barbara Ice Skating Assn Habitat for Humanity of Southern SB County Habitat for Humanity of Ventura County HELP of Carpinteria Hillside House Hospice of the Conejo Housing Authority, City of San Buenaventura Housing Opportunities Made Easier Housing Trust Fund of SB County, Inc. Interface Children & Family Services Jessie Hopkins Hinchee Foundation Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara Kids Helping Kids La Casa de Maria Retreat & Conf. Center Laguna Blanca School Laguna Cottages for Seniors Legal Aid Fdn of Santa Barbara County LifeChronicles Lobero Theatre Foundation Many Mansions Marjorie Luke Theatre Mental Wellness Center Midland School Montecito Family YMCA Museum of Ventura County Music Academy of the West New Beginnings Counseling Center New West Symphony Notes for Notes Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara, Inc.

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New York’s BalletNEXT Principal Michele Wiles as the Sugarplum Fairy

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�� Una variedad amplia y ecléctica �� de coreografía creativa se verá �� durante el Concierto de Danza del �� Otoño del Departamento de Teatro �� y Danza de UCSB, MERAKI: ALMA / �� CREATIVIDAD / AMOR, que tendrá �� lugar el viernes, 4 de diciembre a las �� 7:30pm y el sábado, 5 de diciembre �� a las 2 y 7:30pm en el Teatro Hatlen �� ubicado en el campus de UCSB. ��

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