VOICE Magazine: February 17, 2023

Dancing for Change Ballet Preljocaj’s Swan Lake

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

IT’S A FAIRYTALE FOR THE MODERN AGE: a couple driven by love for each other and our collapsing environment takes a stand against the overpowering forces of industrialism and capitalism. Now, the birthplace of Earth Day will witness this creative reimagining of Tchaikovsky’s magnum opus when UCSB Arts & Lectures hosts Ballet Preljocaj’s Swan Lake at 8pm on Saturday, February 25th, and 3pm on Sunday, February 26th, at the Granada Theatre.

“I always have three words each time I start a new creation,” Ballet Preljocaj’s Artistic Director, Angelin Preljocaj, explained to the Detroit Metro Times earlier this

month. “These three words are ‘text,’ ‘context,’ and ‘pretext.’”

For Preljocaj, the overarching context to his take on Swan Lake had to be the ongoing environmental crisis of climate change.

“When I started to work on Swan Lake finally, the first thing I did was to read the title,” he continued to the Metro Times. “What is a swan? Swan, in our context, is an animal, and because of climate change, maybe this animal will disappear from the Earth. And a lake is a huge water reserve, and with climate change [raising] the heat of the planet now there are a lot of lakes that have started to disappear, and also there is a lot of pollution with industry.”

Boasting a strong background in both classical ballet and contemporary dance, Preljocaj has choreographed 55 works, including both company and solo pieces. Located in Aix-en-Provence, France, the Ballet Preljocaj national choreographic center prioritizes education as well as performances, introducing community members to ballet through public initiatives.

On a local level, the company will host an Intermediate/Advanced Community Ballet Class at State Street Ballet on Friday, February 24th, at 3:30pm. Participation is free, with sign-ups ongoing on the UCSB Arts & Lecture website, www. artsandlectures.ucsb.edu.

First performed in 1877, Swan Lake has persisted as one of ballet’s definitive and most difficult performances to master. A thoughtful and visually beautiful piece, Tchaikovsky’s music follows Prince Siegfried as he encounters Odette, a woman who has been turned into a swan by a sorcerer named Rothbart. Until someone who has never fallen in love before promises love to Odette, she and her companions must live as swans by day and women at night.

Connecting this premise to modern anxieties, Ballet Preljocaj transforms this magical and ultimately tragic romance into an eco-tragedy. By moving Odette and her prince out of their historic setting, Ballet Preljocaj encourages audiences to question the destructive nature of excessive and negligent industrialization, painting Rothbart as a fossil fuel-hungry developer.

Combining traditional ballet with more modern movements that will connect with the work’s current day themes, 26 dancers will bring this artistic vision to life. This meeting of the past, present, and future will be further reflected by Tchaikovsky’s breathtaking score being intermingled with new, contemporary musical arrangements, as well as the use of projected visual art to set the scene.

Since its premiere in 2020, Ballet Preljocaj’s Swan Lake has moved audiences and critics alike.

“Everywhere we go, it’s very fantastic the way that people feel this story because I keep all the romance, all the love story, all the emotion of the couples,” Preljocaj shared with the San Francisco Dance Film Festival last year. “I think it’s important, it’s not just to criticize our society, but underneath there is a love story...and that’s why, maybe, people are able to have the emotions of the couples but also the political question in a certain way.”

UCSB Arts & Lectures Dance Series

Sponsors: Margo Cohen-Feinberg & Bob Feinberg, Ellen & Peter O. Johnson, Barbara Stupay, and Sheila Wald. This event is presented in association with UCSB Department of Theater and Dance. Community Partners the Natalie Orfalea Foundation & Lou Buglioli have offered generous support of the 2022-2023 season.

Photos by JC Carbonne courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

for the 80th Annual Person of the Year Award

We invite you to nominate an outstanding individual, couple, or family.

Nominations close Friday, February 24.

Save the date for the 80th Person of the Year Luncheon on Wednesday, April 19, at Hilton Santa Barbara

VISIT SBFOUNDATION.ORG TO LEARN MORE OR SCAN HERE

WHAT ARE THE PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARDS?

The Person of the Year Award, formerly known as the Man & Woman of the Year Award, honors Santa Barbara area individuals, couples, and families whose lifetime of volunteer service represents a meaningful commitment to the community addresses a real community need, or has involved acts of generosity, kindness, or innovation, with an emphasis on their accomplishments

Recipients are selected from a wide range of candidates who have been nominated by community members

SB Celebrates Black History Month

Dance, rock n’ roll, lectures, and more unite as Santa Barbara honors Black History Month! Here’s where community members of all ages can celebrate and explore Black history this February.

SB celebra el Mes de

la Historia Negra

¡Baile, rock and roll, conferencias y más se unen mientras Santa Bárbara celebra el Mes de la Historia Negra! Aquí es donde los miembros de la comunidad de todas las edades pueden celebrar y explorar la historia negra este febrero.

COMUNIDAD BHM CELEBRACIÓN DE AGRADECIMIENTO

Presentado por Endowment for Youth Community • Wine Collective • Reserva tu lugar: shevonhooversb@gmail.com antes del 11 de febrero • 4-6 pm sábado, 2/18.

JELLYROLL

Local blues/rock band concert • Black Culture House • Soul Bites Restaurant • Free • 1pm Sa, 2/19.

JELLYROLL

Concierto de banda local de blues/rock • Black Culture House • Soul Bites Restaurant • Gratis • 1pm sábado, 2/19.

BLACK FLEA MARKET

Food, music, goodies, and more • UCSB MultiCultural Center Lounge • Free • 5pm We, 2/22.

MERCADO NEGRO

Comida, música, golosinas y más • UCSB MultiCultural Center Lounge

• Gratis • 5pm miércoles, 2/22.

VOICE OF LIBERATION SHOW

https://tinyurl.com/yj69ptpj • Mañana del sábado, 2/25.

2ND ANNUAL HBCU VIRTUAL FAIR

Virtual college fair for students/parents • Gateway Educational Services • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/5dfw87dp • 10am-12pm Sa, 2/25.

SEGUNDA FERIA VIRTUAL ANUAL HBCU

Feria universitaria virtual para estudiantes/padres

• Gateway Educational Services • Gratis, regístrate: https://tinyurl.com/5dfw87dp • 10am-12pm sábado, 2/25.

THE FUNKY NEIGHBORS

Jazz/funk concert • SB Black Culture House • Soul Bites Restaurant • Free • 1pm Sa, 2/25.

A CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY

Lunch program honoring local Black leaders • Pacifica Graduate Institute, 249 Lambert Rd, Carpinteria • https://tinyurl.com/muzxews8 • Free • 12pm Fr, 2/17.

UNA CELEBRACIÓN DE LA HISTORIA NEGRA

Programa de almuerzo en honor a los negros locales y líderes • Pacifica Graduate Institute, 249 Lambert Rd, Carpinteria • https://tinyurl.com/muzxews8 • Gratis • 12pm, viernes, 2/17.

BLACK WOMEN ROCK

Pre-recorded panel discussion of Black women in rock music • Black Culture House • Soul Bites Restaurant • Free • 1pm Sa, 2/18.

MUJERES NEGRAS Y ROCK

Mesa redonda pregrabada sobre mujeres negras en la música rock • Black Culture House • Soul Bites Restaurant • Gratis • 1pm sábado, 2/18.

BHM COMMUNITY APPRECIATION CELEBRATION By Endowment for Youth Community • Wine Collective • RSVP to shevonhooversb@gmail.com by 2/11 • 4-6pm Sa, 2/18.

Video presented by Healing Justice SB • Free viewing on YouTube:

https://tinyurl.com/yj69ptpj • Evening of We, 2/22.

ESPECTÁCULO VOZ DE LIBERACIÓN

BLACK FLEA MARKET

Vídeo presentado porHealing Justice SB • Verlo gratis en YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/yj69ptpj • noche de miércoles, 2/22.

AINISSA RAMIREZ

Award-winning scientist discusses her book The Alchemy of Us • UCSB Arts & Lectures Campbell Hall • Free, RSVP: www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

• 7:30pm Th, 2/23.

AINISSA RAMIREZ

Científico galardonado discute su libro The Alchemy of Us • UCSB Arts & Lectures Campbell Hall

• Gratis, reserva tu lugar: www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

• 7:30pm jueves, 2/23.

CHOCOLATE BABY

STORYTIME

Positive read-aloud by Healing Justice SB •

Uploaded for free viewing on YouTube:

https://tinyurl.com/yj69ptpj • Morning of Sa, 2/25.

HORA DEL CUENTO DEL BEBÉ DE CHOCOLATE

Lectura positiva en voz alta por Healing Justice SB • Subido para verlo gratis en YouTube:

THE COOKIES

THE FUNKY NEIGHBORS Concierto de jazz/funk • SB Black Culture House • Soul Bites Restaurant • Gratis • 1pm sábado, 2/25.

THE COOKIES

Guitar, bass, and vocal trio • SB Black Culture House • Soul Bites Restaurant • Free • 1pm Su, 2/26.

Trío de guitarra, bajo y voz • SB Black Culture House • Soul Bites Restaurant • Gratis • 1pm domingo, 2/26.

Ainissa Ramirez will discuss her new book The Alchemy of Us at UCSB Arts & Lectures' Campbell Hall on Thursday, February 23rd at 7:30pm

Photo courtesy of UCSB Arts &

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In Open Letter, Sheila Lodge Schools Das on Planning, Rents and Building Costs for Housing

By Sheila Lodge www.newsmakerswithjr.com / Feb

05, 2023

(Newsmakers Editor’s note: Inflaming the conflict over construction of new housing, Supervisor Das Williams on Dec. 15 biliously attacked Santa Barbara’s planning process, as he led an effort to deny the city a grant to develop a comprehensive plan for building new units at La Cumbre Plaza. Last month, former Mayor Sheila Lodge sent him a letter, deconstructing his critique, but did not receive the courtesy of a response. After receiving permission from Lodge to publish the letter, we reached out to Williams; a few minutes after Newsmakers posted, he sent a text, asking for equal space to reply. We’ll publish his piece when it comes in).

Dear Das,

You may remember that I was very much involved in the city’s General Plan Update (GPU) process as a member of the Planning Commission GPU sub-committee. While it is true that it was long and arduous, I beg to differ with you that the planning process “went nowhere.”

In an effort to reach a compromise between those who wanted to upzone Santa Barbara and increase density everywhere, and those who didn’t want to increase density anywhere, I suggested that an experiment be made.

In a very limited part of the city’s commercial and light industrial areas, I suggested that densities be increased for rental projects for the life of the building. Presumably, units would be affordable by design. You thought it was an excellent idea.

In October of 2010, I drew the first map of where this high density overlay zone should be. It included La Cumbre Plaza. The development community said that, given this higher density, rents would be middle-income affordable. The program was adopted in 2013.

However, the city learned with the first AUD high density project to be completed that there is no such thing as affordable by design. At top density of 63 dwelling units per acre (du/acre) the rents were almost double what the development community said they would be.

Rents will be and are what the market will bear.

How economics works. The AUD high density program has been very successful in that it did stimulate the construction of apartments.

Almost none had been built for decades prior to its adoption. As of August 1, 2022, 314 high density overlay units had been completed. Another 560 have building permits issued, have been approved or are pending.

To further stimulate construction of

apartments, the city allowed for zero parking for projects in the Central Business District.

Presumably, the lowering of construction costs would result in lower rents; I asked the developer of one such project if rents would be lower because of the lack of parking.

His reply? “Rents will be what the market will bear.”

Because no middle-income affordable units were created, the city council adopted an inclusionary ordinance, requiring 10 percent of the units in a project to be priced at that range. Before such an ordinance could be adopted, state law required that a nexus study be done, an analysis to show the impact of the new units in creating demand for even more affordable units.

The study showed that an almost 20 percent inclusionary requirement would be needed, simply to keep up with the additional demand created by additional residents in the city. (More people living in the city generate an increased need for a range of services from janitors to doctors.)

It sounds counter-intuitive, but the more units are built the worse the jobs/housing imbalance becomes. The city is faced with an insolvable conundrum.

How planning works. When you said the city’s design review boards were “horrifying” and that they had “run amok” I assume you were referring to high density projects which come in for preliminary applications, asking for feedback regarding size, bulk and scale and which come back with a reduced number of units in response to the boards’ comments.

If the number of units is reduced, it is because the applicant is voluntarily trying out different proposals. They are exploring their options. The boards know that they cannot reduce the number, and they do not.

Some projects have come back with fewer units. Even so the density is often still two to three times the density allowed in your jurisdiction, the County of Santa Barbara at 30 dwelling units per acre, and the city you live in, Carpinteria at 20 du/acre. (Santa Maria’s maximum density is 22 du/acre; Goleta’s is 30 du/acre).

Bottom line. The city has gone out of its way to encourage development of rentals. Hundreds have been built at densities unheard of in our neighbors. They have not reduced the affordable housing problem.

Beyond locating financing for public housing authorities, and other non-profit housing providers, I do not know what will.

Das Replies to Sheila: We Need “Affordable,” High-Density Housing in Car-Free Neighborhoods. Fast.

By Das Williams www.newsmakerswithjr.com / Feb 09, 2023

(Newsmakers Editor’s note: Earlier this week, Newsmakers published an open letter from former Mayor SheiIa Lodge to Supervisor Das Williams, critiquing his recent public comments, lambasting the city of Santa Barbara’s planning process as an obstacle to building new housing at the necessary speed and scope. He asked for equal space so today we’re publishing his response).

I wanted to take the time to respond to former Mayor Lodge’s letter to me about the housing crisis. I am heartened that my comments have prompted a community discussion because it’s clear to me that the housing crisis is one of the greatest threats our community faces today.

Let’s start with the facts. The housing market in Santa Barbara, which saw a 34 percent increase in median apartment rent price in just one year, is eliminating the ability for young people, our children and grandparents, and people of color, like myself and many others who work here, to live here.

This crisis is also threatening our environment and accelerating climate change by forcing our workforce to leave our community and make super-commutes in gaspowered cars.

For the first time in decades, oil drilling is no longer the biggest source of pollution in our County – that dubious honor has been claimed by oil burning, in the form of gas-powered transportation.

What changed?

Over the last 50 years, our community continued to grow more prosperous, as new forms of economic growth created more jobs. However, production of new homes all but stopped. Until recently, Santa Barbara did not approve a single new private apartment unit for 40 years.

But we all share the blame. SBCAG’s analysis found that the County, as well as all South Coast cities, are far behind the curve when it comes to approving enough housing to meet the needs of our residents.

AUD program is not enough. Now today, more rental housing is being built across all cities and the unincorporated area on the South Coast, thanks to initiatives like Santa Barbara’s AUD program, and new state legislation.

It may seem like the modest amount of new units aren’t making enough of a difference in prices. But it will take more than a few hundred units to correct the rental market after policymakers have starved the market of new housing for decades.

So we must make strides to meet our statemandated Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) housing goals, not try to thwart them.

Our best chance at meeting this need, and addressing the crisis of climate and affordability is high-density housing in downtowns and commercial areas near transit. We have the generational opportunity to create new neighborhoods that are carfree, and affordable to working people.

I understand the desire that Mayor Lodge expresses to bring opposing sides together in compromise. But the people who need our help most – young, working people, and seniors –are often not at the table for discussions about housing, and are left out of these community conversations and “compromises.”

From canvassing thousands of people in our community, I have learned two truths: Our community cares deeply about protecting our environment and knows that climate science is real. And the vast majority of people know just how bad the housing crisis has gotten, and want their elected leaders to act – and fast.

That’s why I support actions that expedite the construction of affordable housing. I am also skeptical of well-intentioned efforts by government that may inadvertently slow down or block new housing – or worse, be hijacked by a small minority that says “Not In My Backyard.”

A critical choice. As this crisis gets more intense each day, I believe our community and our government institutions face a crossroads.

Will we follow in the footsteps of our predecessors and stand up for our environment, as they did in the aftermath of the 1969 oil spill?

Will we give our kids and grandkids a fighting chance to continue living in this special community?

Or will we ignore this crisis, and carry on business as usual?

The choice is ours.

Das Williams is the First District representative on the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.

Sheila Lodge, a longtime city Planning Commissioner, is former Mayor of Santa Barbara.

Jerry Roberts is a California journalist who writes, blogs and hosts a TV talk show about politics, policy and media. Former political editor, editorial page editor, and managing editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, he serves as student adviser for the Daily Nexus at UC Santa Barbara.

Sheila Lodge (screen capture, Newsmakers TV)

Das Williams (Central Coast Community Energy)

80th Annual Person Of The Year Awards

It’s time to submit a nomination...

extraordinary service represent a meaningful commitment to the community; address a real community need or enhance the quality of life; or has demonstrated exemplary acts of generosity, kindness, or innovation in the Santa Barbara area. Recipients are selected from a wide range of candidates nominated by community members.

The 80th Person of the Year recipient(s) will be honored at a luncheon on April 19, 2023. For more information, visit SBFoundation.org/PYAwards.

WHO HAS MADE AN IMPACT ON YOU and your community?

Now’s the time to answer that question and submit a nomination for the 80th Annual Person of the Year awards. The Santa Barbara Foundation is inviting the community to nominate an individual, couple, or family now through 5pm on February 24th, 2023 for the honor.

“We are honored to be the organizing sponsor of the annual Person of the Year awards, which gives us an opportunity to stop and thank individuals who dedicate so much of themselves to their community,” said Santa Barbara Foundation President & CEO Jackie Carrera. “This is also a major milestone year – the 80th year of recognizing philanthropic contributions to our region and 80 years of gratitude from the community.”

Considered one of the Santa Barbara area’s most prestigious awards, the Person of the Year awards honor Santa Barbara area individuals, couples, or families whose

Goleta Beach County Park Emergency Operations

WHILE THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, PARKS DIVISION partially reopened Goleta Beach County Park to the public on February 9th, including parking, BBQ grills, beach access, and restrooms open from sunrise to sunset in the area between the park entrance and pier, Beach nourishment operations are expected to continue at the Park until the end of March. There will be a temporary pause in truck hauling starting February 14th, with hauling tentatively resuming by Monday, February 20th. Truck hauling has been paused temporarily while sediment at the source locations is excavated, stockpiled, and sorted to be inspected for beach compatibility. During the temporary pause in work, the park’s west end will remain closed. The material in this area is unstable and walking through the work site could lead to an injury.

The parking lot at the far east end and the pier also remain closed due to damage sustained during the January 2023 storms. While some repairs are underway and assessments of the pier are ongoing, it is anticipated it will be several weeks before the east parking lot and pier can reopen safely.

Work in this area will continue Monday through Saturday from 7am to 7pm. Park visitors should be aware of large trucks entering and exiting the park and keep away from the operation area. Walking through the work site could lead to an injury.

On Monday, January 9th, Santa Barbara County proclaimed a local emergency due to the January 2023 Storm impacts. Goleta Beach Park is an active emergency response site under this declaration and state and federal emergency declarations. Beach nourishment operations are conducted through emergency permits from state and federal agencies. People traveling on the Obern Trail Path should stay on the trail and use caution when traveling through the park due to operations near the park entrance. www.countyofsb.org/emergencybeachops

The Santa Barbara Foundation is an organizing sponsor of the event. The first Persons of the Year were Harold Chase in 1942 and Pearl Chase in 1956. The award was known as Man & Woman of the Year and held that name until 2020. For organizations interested in becoming a sponsor for the 80th Person of the Year awards, please reach out to Brittany Napier at BNapier@SBFoundation.org.

Submit your nomination online at https://www.sbfoundation.org/person-of-the-year-nominations/

The Santa Barbara Foundation, the largest community foundation in the region and the social sector’s go-to resource for investment and capacity-building, strives to ensure that all residents can thrive. Nearly every Santa Barbara County nonprofit organization and essential community project has been supported by the Foundation during its 94-year history.

The Foundation is working to improve areas that affect quality of life in Santa Barbara County, including support for basic needs, and addressing the concerns of the working family, including child care, workforce development, and workforce housing. The Foundation connects those who give with those in need – and all who dream of stronger communities. To learn more, visit www.SBFoundation.org

Arthritis Foundation Chinese New Year Celebration Raises Funds for Kids with Juvenile Arthritis

WELCOMING THE YEAR OF THE RABBIT with hope and community spirit, the Arthritis Foundation hosted its sold-out 12th Annual Chinese New Year Dinner in on January 28th. The night’s 120 guests raised a grand total of $43,370 to support children with arthritis and the Arthritis Foundation’s programming.

“It was a wonderful evening of friends, food, and fun”, said event honoree and wellknown patient advocate, speaker, and author, Amye Leong. “And more importantly, the event brings attention to the fact that arthritis impacts nearly 60 million people in America today and is the #1 cause of long-term disability for today’s employees, families, and employers”.

The night included a ten course dinner, prepared by China Pavilion owner Chef Peter Chen. Motivational speaker Kathy Gruver hosted an auction featuring prizes courtesy of local individuals and businesses. The event was co-chaired by William Gallivan, MD, his wife Karen, Timothy Spiegel, MD, and his wife Mary Ellen Kullman, MPH, along with Robert Price, MSc and his wife, Amye Leong, MBA. It was presented by law firm Foley, Bezek, Behle & Curtis, LLP. www.arthritis.org

Previous Person of the Year Honorees: Stephen Hicks, John Daly, Ken Saxon, Bill Cirone, Janet Garufis, Sue Adams, Ed Birch, Jane Habermann, Marshall Rose, Ginger Salazar, Ernesto Paredes, Katina Zaninovich, Gerd Jordano, and Susan Gulbransen

Photo courtesy of SB Foundation

Timothy Spiegel, MD; Mary Ellen Kullman; Robert Price; Amye Leong, MBA; Mark Rieck; Karen Gallivan, RN; and William Gallivan, MD

Photo by Zac Mendez

Dream Foundation Names New Board Chair

MARIO MUREDDA has been appointed to serve as Dream Foundation’s board chair following the stepping down of Investec Real Estate Companies’ Founding Principal and President, Kenny Slaught. Slaught, who held the role for ten years, will continue to serve as vice chair under Muredda. Currently, Muredda works as President of Marketing at Fishawack Health. A dedicated Dream Foundation team member, he previously was co-chair of Dream Foundation’s New York Advisory Council. In this role, he boosted Dream Foundation’s national profile, identified expanded fundraising opportunities, initiated corporate partnerships, and assisted with fulfilling New York-based Dream requests. www.dreamfoundation.org

Cottage Health Appoints New Vice President of Finance

LORENZO OLIVAREZ JR. has assumed the role of Cottage Health’s Vice President of Finance. Most recently, Olivarez served as Division Chief Financial Officer/Sr. Vice President at Baptist St. Anthony’s Health System in Amarillo, TX, where he oversaw financial management of multiple medical centers, clinics and physician groups. He was also recognized as Ardent CFO of the Year. His past experiences also include working as Regional Chief Financial Officer at South Texas Health System in Edinburg, TX. Olivarez is a certified public accountant, earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from The University of Texas at Austin. www.cottagehealth.org

Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation Applications Due

March 3rd

CALLING ALL LOCAL VOCALISTS AND MUSICIANS!

Applications for the Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation’s annual awards competition are now open through its deadline of midnight on Friday, March 3rd.

For over 40 years, PASF has provided financial assistance to vocal and instrumental students with professional performance potential who live or study music in Santa Barbara County. Applicants generally range in age from age 16 to 29 and compete for scholarships amounting to approximately $27,000 annually. Auditions will be held April 7 and 8 at Weinman Hall, Music Academy, with the competition scheduled for 3pm on April 23rd at the Academy’s Lehman Hall in the Marilyn Horne House. To learn more visit www.pasfsb.org

Weekend Girl Scout Cookie Sales at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

THIN MINTS, PEANUT BUTTER PATTIES, TREFOILS, and more Girl Scout cookie favorites will be available for sale at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum from 10am to 4pm on select weekends now through March 12th! One of Girl Scout’s oldest and largest entrepreneurial initiatives, local cookie sales will directly support local troops and educational programming.

“The Girl Scout Cookie program fuels local Girl Scouts’ adventures throughout the year: exploring what interests them, discovering their passions, and taking action on issues they care about,” said regional Girl Scouts CEO Tammie Helmuth. “The museum can be a part of that for them. Having a Girl Scout cookie booth here is a great fit.” www.sbmm.org

14th Annual Legacy Awards at SB Museum of Natural History

THE SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY hosted its Leadership Circles of Giving Dinner on Thursday, January 19th to recognize the generosity of Leadership Circles Members and key donors who helped sustain the Museum and Sea Center during the past year. The Museum’s Legacy Awards recognize extraordinary contributions to the Museum and the natural world by community supporters, donors, and volunteers. This year, Elisabeth and Greg Fowler, Renee Grubb and Village Properties, and John O’Brien were honored for their generosity and dedication to the Museum. www.sbnature.org/leadership-circles

ELISABETH FOWLER and her husband Greg joined the Museum as Members 17 years ago. Greg, who was raised in the area joined the board, followed by Elisabeth two years later. She moved on to chair the board from 2014 to 2016, helping bring the Museum into its second century of service. In addition to generously giving her time to the Museum, Elisabeth and Greg have been incredibly generous philanthropists, both through their support of the Museum and the Santa Barbara community.

RENEE GRUBB founded Village Properties in 1996, and immediately began giving back to the community through her award-winning Teacher’s Fund, which helps local schools acquire needed supplies and books. She was invited to join the Museum’s Board of Trustees in 2010, and was an integral part of the Master Planning Committee. She also chaired the Governance Committee helping ensure the board leadership was strong, committed, and represented the very best civic leadership in Santa Barbara.

JOHN O’BRIEN and his wife Marsha have been Museum Members since 1988, and in the early 2000s, John became a Museum docent. For more than two decades, John led school groups and volunteered in Gladwin Planetarium where he shared the universe with thousands of school children as well as summer visitors. John and Marsha were the first to volunteer at the newly reopened Sea Center in 2006. He has been instrumental in stewarding the partnership between Audubon and the Museum, especially in the building and operation of the mews. Recently John and Marsha joined the Mission Creek Legacy Society, truly cementing their commitment to the Museum and ensuring a lasting legacy for generations to come.

Three SB County Schools Presented 2023 California Exemplary Arts Education Award

IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS, three Santa Barbara County schools have been presented with the 2023 California Exemplary Arts Education Award by the California Department of Education: Cold Spring School, Cold Spring School District; Franklin Elementary School, Santa Barbara Unified School District; and Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy, Lompoc Unified School District.

“We are grateful to these schools for demonstrating a strong commitment to quality arts education for all students, and for promoting social-emotional well-being and increased academic performance through arts education,” said Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido. “Imagination, wonder, and creativity are essential in our schools, and arts education provides a way for students to dream, aspire, and achieve.”

These schools will hold the title of an Exemplary Arts Education Award for three years. The award honors schools that provide at least three arts disciplines to students during the regular school day, as well as promote and maintain accessibility. www.sbceo.org

Lorenzo Olivarez Jr.

Board Chair Brad Willis, John O'Brien, Renee Grubb, SBMNH President & CEO Luke Swetland, and Elisabeth Fowler

Mario Muredda

Katrina Agate, first prize PASF Adult Instrumental Division winner, 2019

Students dancing at Franklin Elementary School

Anti-LGBTQ+ Protests Reach Santa Barbara

By Ricky Barajas / VOICE

FIGUEROA STREET BECAME THE SITE FOR RISING TENSIONS ON THE MORNING OF FEBRUARY 11TH when locals lined up to protest Story Time with Miss Angel, located at The Crafter’s Library, a local crafting co-work space that regularly hosts the drag queen story time event. The incident is part of a growing trend of anti-LGBTQ+ threats and protests that have happened nationwide, but among the first to happen here in Santa Barbara.

Story Time with Miss Angel was founded by Miss Angel, also known as Angel D’Mon, who was inspired to start it in order to expose youth to inclusive, queer literature from oppressed voices. She has been reading stories at The Crafter’s Library for almost two years now. Miss Angel is a kindergarten teacher who has a Master’s in Education degree from Antioch University, as well as being a drag performer.

“I want to share what I didn’t have,” Miss Angel explained.

Crafter’s Library owner Andrew Rawls added, “It’s important to me to provide a space for Story Time with Miss Angel because, for the children who attend, all they see is an encouraging and loving adult in a gorgeous outfit telling them that they are perfect exactly the way they are.... Growing up in the closet in a conservative town, I would have loved to have had the chance to see an out and proud drag queen when I was little.”

Invited to take action by an email newsletter sent from the local GOP party, demonstrators carried signs with phrases such as “Keep Kids Innocent,” “Drag Queens Stay Away From Our Kids,” and “Crafter’s Library Stop Abusing Children,” despite the fact that the children present for Story Time were accompanied by their parents.

When asked why she decided to bring her children to the Story Time event, local mother Elizabeth Scharpf said, “I want to show them that everyone is different and should be loved the same. Our family is biracial and queer, and just as normal as everyone else. Love and acceptance are

ShelterBox Responds to Quake in Türkiye and Syria

SHELTERBOX, THE INTERNATIONAL DISASTER RELIEF ORGANIZATION, is providing response to the devastating earthquake in Southern Türkiye (Turkey) and Nothern Syria. In addition to having experience responding to earthquakes in Türkiye, they have been responding to the war in Syria for more than eleven years, and already had aid prepositioned for the region.

“These tragic earthquakes have caused historic destruction in an area already home to many displaced individuals,” said Kerri Murray, president of ShelterBox USA. “Thousands of buildings and homes have collapsed. As search and rescue crews continue to look for survivors, ShelterBox is sending an assessment team and working with our partners in the region to find the best way to help.”

The earthquakes are the worst to hit Türkiye in 100 years. The first 7.8 magnitude quake struck Türkiye close to the Syrian border in the early morning Monday local time, when many were sleeping. Just minutes later, a second 6.7 magnitude aftershock struck, followed by a third 7.5 magnitude quake in the same region. So far, the number killed is more than 20,000 people and thousands of buildings and homes have been rendered unsafe. Türkiye and Syria have declared a state of emergency and requested international assistance. Humanitarian efforts have been complicated by powerful aftershocks, below freezing temperatures, and snow. External factors such as these are likely to increase the humanitarian need in the region, which is why ShelterBox prepositions aid around the world.

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what is important.”

Conversely, Caroline Abate, a demonstrator said, “There are only two genders. We need to work in harmony with reality, not in conflict with it. That is how progress is made. What we teach our children is extremely important. We must think carefully.”

Demonstrators confirmed that they are organizing another protest for the next drag story time event, which Rawls announced will be on March 4th.

GLAAD, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation reports that as of December 2022, there were 141 targeted anti-LGBTQ+ events across the nation.

Drag is an art form in which people express themselves by dressing up and performing as characters they have created. Drag is often performed by queer men who practice female impersonations and wear makeup, wigs, and heels, although there are no restrictions as to who can decide they want to become a drag queen, or how they can express themselves with the form.

“It’s a sad state of the country when political ideologies target the LGBT community. It’s not shocking—every decade there’s been some attempt at tearing down a community that is loving and inclusive,” commented Joseph Martorano.

Keep the Beat for SB Music Students

STARTING IN 2003, THE SANTA BARBARA EDUCATION FOUNDATION’S Keep the Beat Instrument Drive has ensured that every elementary school student in SB Unified learns to play an instrument as part of their school day curriculum. By raising funds and collecting instruments, they have been able to keep the beat by paying for instruction and providing students with an instrument for them to use for practice. Now for the fifth year, local musicians and music educators will broadcast live on 99.9 KTYD to raise community support for Keep the Beat.

“Every music student wants to play a particular instrument,” expressed La Colina Junior High School Music Teacher Stephen Hughes. “Maybe they sign up hoping to play the flute, trumpet, drums, or cello. When the schools receive instruments from the Santa Barbara Education Foundation, we can give them directly to our students, who can begin learning their dream instrument right away.”

Last year's Keep the Beat Instrument Drive, SBEF brought in $10,000 in funding and 140 donated instruments, including a vast range of instruments, including an electric ukulele and a didgeridoo from Australia. This year, SBEF hopes that the Keep the Beat Instrument Drive will raise enough to help repair and maintain instruments currently in use by students, and pay specialists to work with students to take their skills to the next level in free after-school programs like BRAVO and low-cost learning opportunities like the Nick Rail Summer Band Camp.

SBEF will also host instrument donation sites every Friday in February at Nick Rail Music (February 17) and La Cumbre Junior High School (February 24th). For more information on the Keep the Beat Instrument Drive, please visit keepthebeatsb.org or call 805-284-9125. www.keepthebeatsb.org

Drag performer and Story Time Host Miss Angel

Protesters lined up on Figueroa Street

Counter-protestors, including local drag queen Feltaan

Photos by Ricky Barajas

Interim Housing is a Key Tool in Getting People Off the Street

By Ricky Barajas / VOICE

ABOLD AND SUCCESSFUL MOVE, the creation of interim housing has begun shifting shelterless individuals from the street into tiny homes provided by DignityMoves, an organization which has built a supportive coalition of local government agencies and nonprofits focused on housing. With nearly 3,500 area residents experiencing homelessness, creating affordable and safe housing has become an almost insurmountable task.

“Statewide, most municipalities are focusing the vast majority of their homelessness budgets on building permanent supportive housing,” explained DignityMoves CEO Elizabeth Funk. “While we certainly need a lot more PSH, the problem is that it is costing us over $600k per unit in big cities, it takes many years to build, and there usually isn’t enough available land to build those buildings. The rest is that over 70 percent of people experiencing homelessness in California are languishing on the streets on housing placement waiting lists.”

DignityMoves’s solution to this problem lies in “interim supportive housing,” or temporary housing structures that provide residents with individual units that have personal storage and locking doors. The only completed DignityMoves project is the one

on Santa Barbara Street, with 34 tiny homes. Three more projects will be opening between Santa Barbara and Goleta with a fourth in Santa Maria—all in 2023.

“Generally, residents stay an average of six months and up to two years,” said Funk. “Interim Supportive Housing is not intended to be a long-term solution; it is a place where people can come in off of the streets and out of encampments and get stabilized while they determine their next more permanent step.”

Currently, 15 of the 33 residents of the DM Santa Barbara Street Village have graduated out of the program and into stable housing. That has made space for additional homeless people to move in (which they have).

With the help of SB County, Doctors Without Walls, SB ACT, The Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, and Good Samaritan Shelter, which operates the Santa Barbara Village Shelter facility, DignityMoves has been able to adequately address the legal, medical, and hunger needs of the residents in their facility. DignityMoves also provides an Intensive Case Manager to all residents to assist them with getting to a point where they are able to house and provide for themselves.

Between July-December 2022, eleven of the 34 residents had secured some form of employment, and three were able to transition into a more permanent housing space.

Compared to the $600k per unit for PSH, the pre-fabricated modular units at the Santa Barbara Village cost only $50k per unit. They were also designed to seamlessly blend in with the local architectural look and feel of Santa Barbara. They address what they call the “Four P’s, which are privacy, pets, partners, and possessions. Residents can bring pets and partners with them to the Santa Barbara Village, and they can feel secure that their personal belongings will stay safe.

“Many regions identify and measure the size of their unsheltered populations and the number of rooms they need, but they don’t have realistic plans for how to build the housing those plans call for,” said Funk. “Santa Barbara is showing that with courageous government leadership and a generous community, together this problem really can be solved.” www.dignitymoves.org

DignityMoves CEO Elizabeth Funk

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Goleta Beach Partially Open

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY

14TH - Goleta Beach partially reopens as it awaits the replenishment of sand from recent storms. The pier is still closed. Picnic areas are available. Work continues to allow trucks full of dirt from debris basins to unload the sediment into the surfline where it can be moved down the coast and replenish areas that were washed out during the last month. That work will take place Monday through Saturday, 7am to 7pm.

Big Donation for SB Foodbank

On The Street

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Torri Gate Gets Renovated

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY

10TH - The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County has received federal funds to help renovate a building in Goleta as its new Sharehouse. The project should be ready in October. It will have ten times the refrigeration space as the current site. The much larger site will have 80,000 pounds of food and it will be capable of serving the area on a daily basis and during a disaster when roads for food delivery could be cut off.

Supervisor Lavagnino Announces Final Term

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH - Santa Barbara County Supervisor Steve Lavagnino said this week he looks forward to his next four year term, underway now, which “will be my last.”

Local Law Enforcement & First Responders Update

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13THFive vehicles damaged in the 100 block of east Arrellaga St. in a crash that included parked cars. Multiple tow trucks coming in. At least one injury. Santa Barbara Police, fire, AMR on scene.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH - An arrest has been made after early morning damage was reported at gas pumps and windows at the Chevron station on La Cumbre in Santa Barbara.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH- The Torri Gate project gets a renovation in Santa Barbara at Shoreline Park. It has gone through two droughts and deterioration. Former Mesa resident and Carpinteria Councilman Wade Nomura, the designer, works on it with Santa Barbara Parks crew.

Downtown Sandwich Shuffle

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH - An interesting restaurant shuffle is taking place in Santa Barbara. It has sandwich and salad lovers wondering about the back story. The well-known South Coast Deli at 1436 Chapala closed quickly last month. Now the well-known Three Pickles is coming to the same spot. Hmmm.

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.

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Shot In The Arm A Bold Look at America’s Vaccine Hesitancy

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

WHEN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BROKE OUT in the middle of filming a documentary on rising measles cases, director Scott Hamilton Kennedy realized he was in a unique position to address vaccine hesitancy. Drawing from years of conversations with scientific experts, health officials, nurses, concerned parents, and even antivaccination activists, Kennedy crafted Shot In The Arm, a searing examination of the roots of vaccine hesitancy, the spread of exploitative misinformation, and how viewers can combat this issue with understanding and education.

The documentary will screen at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Saturday, February 18th, at 6pm in the Metro 4 Theatre, Auditorium #4.

Kennedy shared with VOICE that in approaching the documentary and its many nuances, he focused on highlighting the difference between being skeptical versus cynical.

“Skeptical, going into the scientific method, is just a beautiful word and such an important word for how we make decisions as scientists, as parents, as educators,” said Kennedy. “Be skeptical of something, look for the evidence, decide if your skepticism was founded... But if the evidence shows you that you shouldn’t be skeptical anymore, but you continue to be skeptical, or even denialist, that’s really cynical.”

He added that in our current social and political climate, many individuals are unfortunately resorting to cynicism as a means of understanding their surroundings.

“I want to live in a world that is extremely skeptical, and teach my daughters how to use the scientific method to be skeptical, but not cynical,” added Kennedy.

Shot In The Arm opens with a 2019 measles outbreak in New York City’s Orthodox Jewish community, which was caused by parents’ refusal to give their children the MMR vaccine. This, combined with information on how anti-vaccine activist Andrew Wakefield’s debunked study spurred fears of vaccines causing autism, provides viewers with the necessary background to explore how the anti-vaccine movement expanded during the pandemic — culminating with the anti-vaccine demonstration that took place mere miles away from the attempted insurrection on January 6th, 2021.

Interviews largely shape the documentary’s trajectory, allowing viewers to directly hear the voices shaping this national conversation and develop their own understanding. This includes experts such as Dr. Anthony Fauci, vaccine specialist Dr. Paul A. Offit, and pediatrician and vaccine developer Dr. Peter J. Hotez, as well as examples of anti-vaccine rhetoric circulating on social media and an interview with anti-vaccine activist Robert Kennedy, Jr.

This commentary is punctuated by testimonies of parents on both sides of the issue, illustrating how well-intentioned individuals can be swayed by

misinformation and a lack of scientific literacy. The film also highlights how the false rhetoric of vaccines causing autism not only perpetuates misinformation but also stigmatizes children with autism and their families.

Viewers are left with a compelling documentary that emphasizes the importance, safety, and effectiveness of vaccines, without vilifying those parents who remain uncertain.

“As an educator, it’s hard for me to ever see someone as an enemy if they just don’t understand something,” explained astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson, who acted as the film’s script consultant and Executive Producer. “It’s the role of an educator to enlighten, to share knowledge and wisdom and insight wherever we can, and to do it in ways that are effective.”

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Dr. Anthony Fauci behind the scenes with Shot In The Arm director Scott Hamilton Kennedy, with Dr. Peter J. Hotez (back)

Pediatrician and vaccine developer

Dr. Peter J. Hotez, author of the book Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel’s Autism: My Journey as a Vaccine Scientist, Pediatrician, and Autism Dad

Anti-vaccine activist Robert Kennedy, Jr.

Neil deGrasse Tyson served as Executive Producer and Script Consultant

Photo courtesy of Black Valley Films

Photo courtesy of Black Valley Films

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Creating Behind-the-ScenesMagicwith the Artisans

By Courtney Poon / Special to VOICE

THE ARLINGTON THEATER ROARED WITH EXCITEMENT

on February 13th at the ninth annual Variety Artisans Awards, a night dedicated to honoring the talented artists who created dazzling costumes, productions, music, and more for this year’s most-celebrated films.

“Tonight is all about the behindthe-scenes magicians that make movies possible,” exclaimed SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling in his introduction.

Jazz Tangcay, Variety’s Senior Artisans Editor, moderated the oneon-one and panel conversations with the artisans, diving deep into their passionate, creative processes. The awardees included: M.M. Keeravaani (RRR “Naatu Naatu” songwriter), Markus Stemler (All Quiet on the Western Front sound designer); Son Lux’s Ryan Lott (Everything Everywhere All at Once composer), Paul Rogers (Everything Everywhere All at Once composer), Catherine Martin (Elvis costume designer), Florencia Martin (Babylon production designer), Claudio Miranda (Top Gun: Maverick cinematographer), Adrien Morot (The Whale hairstylist and make-up artist), and Eric Saindon (Avatar: The Way of Water VFX artist).

M.M. Keeravaani charmed the audience with his discussion on collaborating with S.S. Rajamouli to create the Golden Globe award-winning song Naatu Naatu, which made audiences want

Additionally, Paul Rogers and Ryan Lott both shared their initial emotional reactions to the Daniels’ Everything Everywhere All at Once script and discussed the long hours of collaboration that went into the heartfelt film. Rogers emphasized the painful process of screening rough edits of the film every two weeks, while Lott brought laughter to the theater in telling the Daniels’ first assignment for composer trio Son Lux: a hot dog courtship song.

Relating the intense research and hard work behind Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, Catherine Martin spoke about the challenges of recreating Elvis’ iconic outfits for actor Austin

Butler. She gave credit to Butler’s fantastic portrayal of the rock-androll king for bringing life to the costumes.

“Without the actor, it’s just leather pants,” Martin chuckled.

On the set of another big-budget film, Florencia Martin discussed designing Damien Chazelle’s vision, from scouting locations to building over a hundred different sets for Babylon’s early 1920s Los Angeles backdrop.

At the end of the night, Oscarwinning set designers Sandy and David Wesco presented awards to the honorees.

“From our cinema seats or sofas, you’ve propelled us into the future and back in time, given us the vertigo of flight, caused solidarity with characters fighting against enormous odds, and rolled us out of those same seats with laughter,” said Sandy. “The enthusiast in us is always delighted by glimpses behind the curtain at contributions that make movie magic.”

SBIFF Magic Outside the Theatre

SBIFF American Riviera Award

Brendan Fraser Honored

By

Courtney Poon / Special to VOICE

ON VALENTINE’S DAY, Brendan Fraser filled the Arlington Theater with love as he received the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s American Riviera Award.

Endearing the audience with his genuineness and warmth, Fraser shared his journey as an actor from his early film Encino Man to his latest and first Oscar-nominated performance in The Whale. At the end of the evening, esteemed actress Sarah Michelle Gellar presented the American Riviera award to Fraser.

In a conversation with Deadline Awards Columnist and Chief Film Critic Pete Hammond, Fraser discussed his innate

desire to perform in theater at a young age. Showcasing his physical comedy skills, Fraser acted out stories from the set of George of the Jungle, while touching upon his more serious dramas including Social Ties.

Fraser also spoke about the important themes in The Whale, voicing, “I think that it’s a film that always had the intention to change hearts and minds.”

Following the discussion, Gellar thanked Fraser for his tremendous body of work.

“Brendan, the person, has the same adventures and heart that you saw in The Mummy,” said Gellar. “And like Charlie in The Whale, the same desperate longing to do the right thing for the people that he loves.”

The Artisans... Eric Saindon, Paul Rogers, Claudio Miranda, Adrien Morot, Florencia Martin, Catherine Martin, Ryan Lott of Son Lux, Markus Stemler, and M.M. Keeravaani

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Tom Rollerson; Chase Van Steenburg; Sebastian Quinn of Miranda’s Victim; SBIFF Sponsor Nora McNeely-Hurley, Manitou Fund; and Michael Erickson

Photo by Courtney Poon

Photo by Tibrina Hobson /Getty Images for SBIFF

Photo by Courtney Poon Brendan Fraser and Sarah Michelle Gellar

Angela Bassett Accepts Montecito Award

By Ricky Barajas / VOICE

ANGELA BASSETT TOOK TO THE ARLINGTON THEATRE STAGE

on the evening of February 9th to receive the Montecito Award at the 38th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Bassett, who also recently received an Oscar nomination for her portrayal of Queen Ramonda in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, has delivered some of the most embodied and powerful on-screen performances since 1985. Bassett, joined by SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling, used the opportunity to speak to her experience as a Black woman in the entertainment industry and how she has helped pave the way for generations of artists who have followed in her footsteps.

When Durling asked Bassett to comment on what it was like to, grow up without having many Black role models on screen, she shared, “Growing up in St. Petersburg, Florida, when we would turn on Ed Sullivan on Sunday night and the Supremes were on, we would literally walk right outside and say, ‘Black people on TV!’ We were so thrilled to see that representation. You look for that. Whenever it came, it was like a nurturing meal.”

Over the course of the night, clips played of Bassett’s most

notable performances and Durling invited her to share her memories and insight into the creation of the films. Bassett smiled in fond recollection as she spoke of experiences such as letting go of her Tina Turner performance once filming for What’s Love Got To Do With It ended, what it was like trying to keep up with the fiery Denzel Washington in Malcom X, or how she improvised her monologue during her iconic closet scene in Waiting to Exhale. The evening ended with Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director, Ryan Coogler, thanking Bassett for the impact that her on screen presence has had on him and how she contributed to his lifelong love for the medium.

“To be able to offer the representation that I longed for is a dream come true,” said Bassett.

Jamie Lee Curtis Accepts Maltin Modern Master Award

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

SPARKING LAUGHTER AND REFLECTION with her signature candor, actress Jamie Lee Curtis wowed SBIFF guests on Saturday, February 11th as she accepted the festival’s highest honor, the Maltin Modern Master Award. In a whirlwind conversation led by the award’s namesake, film critic Leonard Maltin, Curtis transported guests on a tour of her expansive acting career, from her Halloween debut to her Oscar-nominated role in Everything Everywhere All at Once

“I like the phrase ‘chop wood, carry water,’” Curtis told VOICE on the red carpet when asked about how she is celebrating her Oscar nomination. “I just try not to focus on the show business part and just try to be a part of my family and my friends. I’m not drawn in by all of the show business — or ‘show off’ business stuff.”

Unapologetically herself, Curtis engaged with

the audience with ease and spunk, peppering moments between film clips with insightful behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Fans ranging from excited teenagers to seasoned cinephiles cheered as she explained how John Cleese wrote her role in A Fish Named Wanda with her in mind, and how she insisted on the presence of a lightbox for her iconic True Lies interrogation scene. She also discussed her performance as the neglected IRS inspector Deirdre in Everything Everywhere All at Once, pointing out that she insisted on Deirdre having beautiful nails because she

felt that her manicure sessions “were the only time every three weeks that someone touched her.”

Through it all, Curtis emphasized the role her family and friends play in her personal and professional life, highlighting how her friendship with director John Carpenter launched her career and how Arnold Schwarzenegger helped ensure she got a top billing for the film True Lies. A family celebration then took place onstage as actor Christopher Guest, Curtis’ husband of almost 40 years, presented her with the Maltin Modern Master Award.

Angela Bassett and Roger Durling

Angela Bassett and Director Ryan Coogler

Photo courtesy of SBIFF, photographer Becky Sapp

Photo courtesy of SBIFF, photographer Becky Sapp

Photo by Priscilla, ©PhotosByPriscilla2023

Photos by Ricky Barajas / VOICE

2023 Maltin Modern Master Jamie Lee Curtis

Leonard Maltin, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Roger Durling

Jamie Lee Curtis was presented with the award by her husband, Actor Christopher Guest

Cate Blanchett Honored as Outstanding Performer Of The Year

By Robert F. Adams, Special to VOICE

PERHAPS THE GREATEST ACTING

Mid-Fest Documentaries and Features

By Robert F. Adams, Special to VOICE

THE FESTIVAL’S DIVERSE OFFERINGS led the way into a fascinating opening week of screenings, with a range of subject matter in narrative films and intriguing documentaries.

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Cate Blanchett was honored Friday night, February 10th, at the historic Arlington Theatre. Befitting a queen of the screen, and a formidable stage star in her native Australia, Blanchett was greeted by throngs of fans waiting to see her as she stepped out of a limousine in front of the marquee. The evening of celebration is bound to be a highlight of the 2023 Festival and the honor marks Blanchett’s third such honor from this festival. Emcee Scott Feinberg from the Hollywood Reporter followed a strict timeline of her career after welcoming remarks from Fest Director Roger Durling and a montage of film clips set to the dynamic song from Katy Perry, Roar a fitting for this outstanding actress, who this year, provided a compelling performance in Todd Field’s Tár. With her multi-faceted portrayal of an elite female conductor who faces professional and personal challenges, Blanchett has demonstrated once again that she can develop a credibility that few screen performers can match.

Diving deep into the backdrop of the emergence of her screen acting career, the audience learned that she was interested in the visual arts, yet through a series of circumstances became a director of student plays. That led to an audition to acceptance into Australia’s National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) and being appreciated in leading roles in plays by David Mamet, Electra in Sophocles' play of the same name, and playing Ophelia in Hamlet starring Geofrey Rush. She also recounted becoming a reader for a key film casting director, eventually finding a breakthrough in films such as Gillian Armstrong’s Oscar and Lucinda and cast in the title role in Shekhar Kapur’s historical drama Elizabeth, catapulting her to the first rank of film actresses.

This took place amidst an interplay of film clips from her milestone movies, including The Talented Mr. Ripley, Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy as Galadriel, Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator, Notes on a Scandal opposite Judy Dench, I’m Not There, playing an early sixties version of Bob Dylan, her award-winning role in Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine (heavily informed by her portrayal onstage as Blanche in Streetcar Named Desire), Todd Hayne’s Carol, as well as other projects. In the evening’s roll-out, she was instructive, exuberant, and direct. Onstage she mentioned, “My first love is theatre…what I love about it is that you have a direct relationship to the audience, the audience absolutely impacts how the evening unfolds – the atmosphere, the mood, the textures of a moments change according to the audience. It’s not a passive experience.”

We also learned that Blanchett is an environmental activist in regard to the challenges of climate change. She also headed up the Sydney Theatre Company alongside her husband Andrew Upton for several years. She is the mother of four children, and is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations. As an executive producer, she is helping to launch such films as Shayda, about Iranian families living abroad, starring Zar Amir-Ebrahimi (Holy Spider) which recently won the audience award at January’s Sundance Film Festival for their World Cinema Dramatic Competition.

In Tár, director Todd Field’s first project in 16 years, playing a conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic, Blanchett was surrounded by an outstanding cast including Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Julian Glover, and Mark Strong. She was also part of a labyrinth of a screenplay, an intriguing investigation of the boundaries and fragility of fame in the classical music industry. The film has universal themes of unrepentant pride and betrayals in an elite and sometimes vicious professional context. Blanchett takes us on a journey of downbeat downfall, and her character of Lydia Tár is fascinating. This performance may be one of her roles that will be appreciated in decades ahead, it's so fine-tuned and believable, and a credit to her hard work. Of that project she recalled, “My character Lydia is obsessed with Legacy, and Legacy is something I don’t think about…the role swallowed me whole, but it was a great experience – but really, really difficult… that's what was so great about doing Tár, because it had that performance element.”

Presenting the award, Director Todd Field very carefully extolled Blanchett's accomplishments not only as an actress but as a global citizen of good works and as a family oriented person. Blanchett was clearly humbled at Field’s descriptions and as before, extremely grateful for the film-loving audiences that filled the farthest reaches of the theatre. She may win an Oscar, and she has won many awards for her unique risk-taking approach to a diverse range of roles, and on this night she definitely won over the gathered audience, who gave her multiple standing ovations.

On the fictional-narrative front, there was a based-on-real life film from Denmark, Tove’s Room, adapted from playwright Jakob Weis's stage play from 2017. The film version, some years later is directed by Martin Zandvliet.

The movie version is set in a single room, the library of an under-appreciated female poet and novelist. Burdened with drug addiction, sexual obsessions, and outrageous behavior, described, not shown, the main character asserts her individuality amongst her emotionally abusive husband and other literary elites that come to call at her lair of dysfunction. The film is reminiscent of Mike Nichol’s Who’s Afraid of Virginial Wolf but definitely smuttier in moments. An exploration of the boundaries and penalties of literary fame in a restrictive society, the film shows overtly the disruptive personality of Tove Ditlevsen.

The lead actress, who vividly portrayed Tove in all her inglorious quirks, Paprika Steen was on hand to greet audiences during screenings. Not a perfect movie by any means as the atmosphere seemed overly claustrophobic and cloying, but the story provided a window into the life and times of an outrageously flamboyant literary figure who recently is becoming more appreciated. The central figure, Tove Ditlevsen committed suicide in early 1970s and this story suggests the turbulent life and times of this pre-feminist writer. Ditlevsen may be a Danish version of Joan Didion, yet time will develop that theory. Imperfect, yet fascinating and it's a good example of films that audiences may find at film festivals but nowhere else.

Feature documentaries noteworthy for the opening week must include an investigation of the John Schlesinger film from 1969, Midnight Cowboy. Helmed by Nancy Buirski, Desperate Souls, Dark City and The Legend of Midnight Cowboy, the film premiered at the Venice Film Festival this year and provides an interesting look back at the genesis of the 1969 Best Picture Winner as well as the filmmaking context.

The documentary features compelling interviews with lead actor Jon Voight who provides gripping recollections on why his work in the film may be his zenith of artistic achievements within his long and award-winning career. The documentary also informs on the techniques that director John Schlesinger was so adept at, since he had a history of documenting British urban life of the early sixties.

The film also explores taboo subject matter for the late sixties, homosexual lifestyles within the USA. Desperate Souls points to the shockingly restrictive attitudes of the time when it was written, accepted by a studio, shot, produced, and released. Midnight Cowboy continues to be an enigma and features legendary portrayals by the two lead actors, Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight. The film is an example that influenced other projects at the time that unflinchingly looked at poverty with a direct perspective, and an appreciation of the darker aspects of the American Dream.

Another documentary with vital subject matter was The Right to Read, from director Jenny Mackenzie within the Social Justice sidebar of films. Although overly long, the film shows the struggle of AfricanAmerican communities to access successful reading skill approaches in school districts across the USA. The film was co-produced by actor LeVar Burton (Star Trek, The Next Generation) and offers the key concept of reading skills needed to navigate the current age of information.

Soul of the Ocean directed by Howard Hall is a beautifully shot under the sea documentary that really shows the symbiotic relationship between varying species of ocean life. The film rarely grapples with environmental concerns but in a way celebrates the most exquisite whales, sharks, fish, shrimp, and mollusks that populate the crevices of coral reefs and the surrounding expanse of the reef architecture. The visuals are stunning without exception, but the narration from celebrated British actor Jonathan Pryce is at times tepid and repetitive. To watch the film is to gain some initial information on how biodiversity works. An underlying theme of reef protection is implied, but the fascinating cinematography and the vast scale of the precious blue environment dominated.

Robert F. Adams, Film Correspondent for VOICE, is a Santa Barbara landscape architect and 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

Photo by Robert Adams

Director Todd Field and Honoree Cate Blanchett

Film still from Tove's Room

Film still from The Right to Read

Film still from Soul of the Ocean

The Arlington Theatre

THE FIRST RAINBOW COALITION

Documentary on the Rainbow Coalition’s impact, with talk by director/ producer Ray Santisteban • UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center, Pollock Theater • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7pm Tu, 2/21.

LA PRIMERA COALICIÓN ARCO IRIS

Documental sobre el impacto de Rainbow Coalition, con charla del director/productor Ray Santisteban • UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center, Pollock Theater • Gratis, reserva tu lugar: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7pm martes, 2/21.

WHERE THERE ONCE WAS WATER

Screening of documentary about the Navajo Nation and global water crisis, followed by Q&A with filmmaker Brittany App • SB Museum of Natural History, Fleischmann Auditorium • $10-15 • www.sbnature.org • 6:30pm Th, 2/23.

DONDE UNA VEZ HUBO AGUA

Proyección de un documental sobre la Nación Navajo y la crisis mundial del agua, seguida de una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con la cineasta Brittany App • SB Museum of Natural History, Auditorio Fleischmann • $1015 • www.sbnature.org • 6:30pm jueves, 2/23.

IN A WHISPER (A MEDIA VOZ)

Autoethnographic documentary on Cuban diaspora, with recorded talk by filmmakers Heidi Hassan and Patricia Pérez Fernández • UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center, Pollock Theater • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7pm Th, 2/23.

SBIFF Closing Night Film

With the Santa Barbara International Film Festival heading into its final day, SBIFF will present I Like Movies as its closing film. Written and Directed by Chandler Levack and featuring Isaiah Lehtinen as the socially inept 17-year old cinephile, Lawrence Kweller, who is saving money to attend NYU film school, I Like Movies offers authenticity, according to critics - as well as a dose of film nerd jokes. One critic noted, "It's about the masks we wear to hide the pain we feel.” See it at the Arlington Theatre on Saturday, February 18th at 8pm. For tickets visit www.sbiff.org

Película de la noche de clausura de SBIFF

Con el Festival Internacional de Cine de Santa Bárbara acercándose a su último día, SBIFF presentará I Like Movies como su película de clausura. Escrita y dirigida por Chandler Levack y con Isaiah Lehtinen como el cinéfilo socialmente inepto de 17 años, Lawrence Kweller, que está ahorrando dinero para asistir a la escuela de cine de la Universidad de Nueva York, I Like Movies ofrece autenticidad, según los críticos, así como una dosis de cine. chistes de nerds. Un crítico señaló: "Se trata de las máscaras que usamos para ocultar el dolor que sentimos." Disfrútala en el Arlington Theatre el sábado, 18 de febrero a las 8pm. Para boletos, visita www.sbiff.org

A MEDIA VOZ

Documental autoetnográfico sobre la diáspora cubana, con charla grabada de las cineastas Heidi Hassan y Patricia

Pérez Fernández • UCSB Carsey-Wolf Center, Pollock Theater • Gratis, reserva tu lugar: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7pm jueves, 2/23.

Schedule subject to change. Please visit metrotheatres.com for theater updates. Thank you. Features and Showtimes for Feb 17-23, 2023

* = Subject to Restrictions on “SILVER MVP PASSES; and No Passes” www.metrotheatres.com

Photo courtesy of SBIFF

Safari Local

ONIX: LUMÍNICO MAQUIN-ARIAS

Contemporary concert music with visual art & electronics • UCSB Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • https://tinyurl.com/yy5f3mdk • 7:30pm Fr, 2/17.

ONIX: LUMÍNICO MAQUIN-ARIAS

Música contemporánea de concierto con artes visuales y electrónica • UCSB Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall • https://tinyurl.com/yy5f3mdk •

7:30pm viernes, 2/17.

AIR SUPPLY

Rock concert • Chumash Casino • $49-79 • www.chumashcasino.com •

8pm Fr, 2/17.

AIR SUPPLY

Concierto de rock • Chumash Casino

• $49-79 • www.chumashcasino.com •

8pm viernes, 2/17.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

CHOCOLATE & ART WORKSHOPS

Make a chocolate bar and/or paint a chocolate box • Menchaca Chocolates

SBUSD Honor Band Concert

Celebrate the talent of young local musicians when the elementary through high school students of Santa Barbara Unified School District’s Honor Band take the stage at the Marjorie Luke Theatre for a free concert at 7pm on Thursday, February 23rd.

Concierto de la banda de honor de SBUSD

Celebra el talento de los jóvenes músicos locales cuando los estudiantes de primaria a secundaria de la Banda de Honor del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Bárbara suban al escenario en el Teatro Marjorie Luke para un concierto gratuito el jueves, 23 de febrero a las 7pm.

Friday • viernes 2.17

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

SAL CASTRO

MEMORIAL CONFERENCE

Academic conference on Chicano

Movement of the late 1960s-70s • UCSB IHC • www.ihc.ucsb.edu •

8:30am Fr, 2/17 to 6:30pm Sa, 2/18.

CONFERENCIA EN MEMORIA DE SAL CASTRO

Conferencia académica sobre el Movimiento Chicano de finales de los años 1960 y 1970 • UCSB IHC • www.ihc.ucsb.edu • 8:30am viernes, 2/17 hasta 6:30pm sábado, 2/18.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

ORCHESTRA TOUR CONCERT

Westmont college musicians • Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church • Free • 7pm Fr, 2/17.

CONCIERTO DE GIRA DE ORQUESTA

Músicos de la universidad de westmont • Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church • Gratis • 7pm viernes, 2/17.

FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC

SB Choral Society • Trinity Episcopal Church • $10-50 • www.sbchoral.org •

7pm Fr, 2/17 & 3pm Sa, 2/18.

POR EL AMOR A LA MÚSICA

SB Choral Society • Trinity Episcopal Church • $10-50 • www.sbchoral.org • 7pm viernes, 2/17 y 3pm sábado, 2/18.

Factory, 4141 State St. E-1 • Call 646-3697277 • 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.

GEM FAIRE

Shop jewelry, beads, & gemstones

• Earl Warren Showgrounds • $7 • www.gemfaire.com • 12-6pm Fr, 2/17; 10am-6pm 2/18; 10am-5pm 2/19.

FERIA DE GEMAS

Compra joyas, abalorios y piedras preciosas • Earl Warren Showgrounds

• $7 • www.gemfaire.com • 12-6pm viernes, 2/17; 10am-6pm 2/18; 10am5pm 2/19.

Saturday • sábado 2.18

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

TEEN ANIME & MANGA CLUB

Meet other fans • Eastside Library • Free • 2-3:30pm Sa, 2/18.

CLUB DE ANIME Y MANGA PARA JÓVENES

Conoce a otros fans • Biblioteca Eastside •Gratis • 2-3:30pm sábado, 2/18.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

AN AMERICAN DREAM

Two women are displaced during WWII • Opera SB • Lobero Theatre • $69-159 • www.lobero.org • 2:30pm & 7:30pm Sa, 2/18.

UN SUEÑO AMERICANO

Dos mujeres son desplazadas durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial • Opera SB • Lobero Theatre • $69-159 • www.lobero.org • 2:30pm y 7:30pm sábado, 2/18.

ORCHESTRA TOUR CONCERT

Westmont college musicians • Calvary Baptist Church • Free • 7pm Sa, 2/18.

CONCIERTO DE GIRA DE ORQUESTA

Músicos de la universidad de westmont • Calvary Baptist Church • Gratis • 7pm sábado, 2/18.

HOME AGAIN

Concert by Noel Paul Stookey (of Peter, Paul and Mary) • Rubicon Theatre • $70 • www.rubicontheatre.org • 7pm Sa, 2/18.

DE NUEVO EN CASA

Concierto de Noel Paul Stookey (de Peter, Paul and Mary) • Rubicon Theatre • $70 • www.rubicontheatre.org

• 7pm sábado, 2/18.

NICOLE LVOFF JAZZ TRIO

Jazz standards and bossa nova • Crush Bar & Tap • No cover • 7-9pm Sa, 2/18.

TRÍO DE JAZZ DE NICOLE LVOFF

Estándares de jazz y bossa nova • Crush Bar & Tap • Gratis • 7-9pm sábado, 2/18.

TRANSFORMATION

SB Symphony performs Strauss, Ravel, Nash & more • Granada Theatre

• $35-175 • www.granadasb.org •

7:30pm Sa, 2/18 & 3pm Su, 2/19.

TRANSFORMACIÓN

SB Symphony interpreta a Strauss, Ravel, Nash y más • Granada Theatre • $35-175 • www.granadasb.org • 7:30pm sábado, 2/18 y 3pm domingo, 2/19.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

IDENTIFYING PLANT FAMILIES IN THE GARDEN

Talk and tour of the garden • SB Botanic Garden • $15-30 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org •

9-10:30am Sa, 2/18.

IDENTIFICACIÓN DE FAMILIAS DE PLANTAS EN EL JARDÍN

Charla y recorrido por el jardín • SB Botanic Garden • $15-30 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org •

9-10:30am sábado, 2/18.

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS

Learn about local architecture • Architectural Foundation of SB • SB City Hall on Sa; Central Library

Anapamu St. entrance on Su • Suggested $10 cash donation • https://afsb.org • 10am Sa & Sun.

RECORRIDOS ARQUITECTÓNICOS A PIE

Aprende sobre la arquitectura local

• Architectural Foundation of SB

• Ayuntamiento de SB el sábado; Biblioteca Central Anapamu St. entrada en domingo • Sugerido donación de $10 en efectivo • https://afsb.org • 10 am 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.

Sunday • domingo 2.19

MUSIC | MÚSICA

TAKÁCS QUARTET

All-Beethoven concert • St. Mark’s inthe-Valley • $20-free •

www.smitv.org/syv-concert-series.html • 4pm Su, 2/19.

TAKÁCS QUARTET

Concierto de todo Beethoven• St. Mark’sin-the-Valley • $20-gratis • www.smitv.org/syv-concert-series.html • 4pm domingo, 2/19.

KEN STACEY & CLAIRE KHODARA

Pop-rock and R&B concert • SOhO • $25-30 • www.sohosb.com • 7pm Su, 2/19

KEN STACEY & CLAIRE KHODARA

Concierto de pop-rock y R&B • SOhO • $25-30 • www.sohosb.com • 7pm domingo, 2/19.

EL BRACERO – A MARIACHI OPERA

Mariachi and ballet folklorico • Marjorie Luke Theatre • https://animotheatre.org • Free • 7:30pm Su, 2/19.

EL BRACERO – UNA ÓPERA DE MARIACHIS

Mariachi y ballet folklórico • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Gratis • https://animotheatre.org • 7:30pm domingo, 2/19.

CATALYST QUARTET

Chamber music concert • SBMA Mary Craig Auditorium • $20-25 • www.sbma.net • 7:30pm Su, 2/19.

CATALYST QUARTET

Concierto de música de cámara • SBMA, Auditorio Mary Craig • $20-25 • www.sbma.net • 7:30pm domingo, 2/19.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

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

GLITTER BRUNCH

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.

Monday • lunes 2.20

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.

Photo courtesy of SB Unified School District

Safari Local

www.1millioncups.com/santabarbara

• Free • 9-10am We.

1 MILLÓN DE TAZAS

12:30pm and 12:30pm-3pm. Free • https://tinyurl.com/ya3pgxge

LA RESERVA ARROYO HONDO

1:30pm jueves, 2/23.

DEFIANT WORSHIP

CONTINUES / CONTINÚA

In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

Red virtual con emprendedores • www.1millioncups.com/santabarbara

• Gratis • 9-10am miércoles.

Yaya Bey at UCSB

Actividades en persona y en línea para todos BILINGUAL / BILINGÜE

Experience an evening of R&B infused with soul, jazz, reggae, and more when Yaya Bey performs a free concert at UCSB’s MultiCultural Center Theater at 7:30pm on Friday, February 24th. To register visit https://tinyurl.com/2y5s7vuv

RACIST LOVE – AUTHOR CONVERSATION

Webinar by Professor Leslie Bow • UCSB IHC • Free • www.ihc.ucsb.edu

• 12:30pm We, 2/22.

AMOR RACISTA – CONVERSACIÓN

DEL AUTOR

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

TEA SESSION OBSERVATION

Talk by Professor Kathleen M. Moore • UCSB IHC, 6056 HSSB • Free • www.ihc.ucsb.edu • 1pm Th, 2/23.

ADORACIÓN DESAFIANTE

Charla con la profesora Kathleen M. Moore • UCSB IHC, 6056 HSSB • Gratis • www.ihc.ucsb.edu • 1pm jueves, 2/23.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP

Safari Local

Yaya Bey en UCSB

Seminario web con la profesora Leslie Bow • UCSB IHC • Gratis • www.ihc.ucsb.edu • 12:30pm miércoles, 2/22.

Witness a Japanese tea ceremony • SB Botanic Garden Tea Garden • Free with admission • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 9:30am2pm We, 2/22.

OBSERVACIÓN DE LA SESIÓN DE TÉ

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

GRUPO DE CONVERSACIÓN EN INGLÉS

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

In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

Actividades en persona y en línea para todos BILINGUAL / BILINGÜE

Experimenta una noche de R&B infundida con soul, jazz, reggae y más cuando Yaya Bey realice un concierto gratuito en el MultiCultural Center Theatre de UCSB a las 7:30pm el viernes, 24 de febrero. Para registrarte visita https://tinyurl.com/2y5s7vuv

CHAUCER’S BOOK SIGNING

With author Bradley Onishi, Preparing for War • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm Mo, 2/20.

FIRMA DE LIBROS DE CHAUCER’S

Con el autor Bradley Onishi, Preparing for War • Chaucer’s Books • Gratis • 6pm lunes, 2/20.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

NATURE’S MEDICINES AND THE CASE FOR CONSERVATION

Docent tour • SB Botanic Garden • Free w/admission • www.sbbotanicgarden.org

• 11am Mo, 2/20.

MEDICINAS DE LA NATURALEZA Y EL CASO DE LA CONSERVACIÓN

Recorrido docente • SB Botanic Garden • Gratis con entrada • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 11am lunes, 2/20.

Tuesday • martes 2.21

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE

Free tax help to local residents who make $67,000 or less • Eastside Library • Full list of documents to bring: https://tinyurl.com/287mk23h • 3-7pm Tu & Th, through 2/28.

ASISTENCIA VOLUNTARIA DE IMPUESTOS

Ayuda gratuita con los impuestos para los residentes locales que ganan $67,000 o menos • Biblioteca Eastside

• Lista completa de documentos para llevar a la cita:

https://tinyurl.com/287mk23h •

3-7pm martes y jueves, hasta el 2/28.

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.

CHAUCER’S BOOK SIGNING

With author Dr. Cortney Warren, Letting Go of Your Ex • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm Tu, 2/21.

FIRMA DE LIBROS

Con la autora Dr. Cortney Warren, Letting Go of Your Ex • Chaucer’s Books • Gratis • 6pm martes, 2/21.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

JACK JOHNSON

With special guest Zach Gill • Lobero Theatre • Sold out • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Tu, 2/21.

JACK JOHNSON

Con invitado especial Zach Gill • Lobero Theatre • Agotado • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm martes, 2/21.

GLEN PHILLIPS

Acoustic singer-songwriter concert • SOhO • $18-22 • www.sohosb.com • 8pm Tu, 2/21.

GLEN PHILLIPS

Concierto de cantautor acústico • SOhO • $18-22 • www.sohosb.com •

8pm martes, 2/21.

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.

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 2.22

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.

ACM WEST CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW

Meet community media professionals

• Mar Monte Hotel • https://tinyurl.com/y3xkthk9 • We, 2/22-2/24.

CONFERENCIA Y FERIA

COMERCIAL ACM WEST

Conoce a los profesionales de los medios comunitarios • Mar Monte Hotel • https://tinyurl.com/y3xkthk9 • miércoles, 2/22-2/24.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

MY ROMANCE

Concert by singer/actress Linda Purl • Rubicon Theatre • $70 • www.rubicontheatre.org • 7pm We, 2/22.

MI ROMANCE

Concierto de la cantante/actriz Linda Purl • Rubicon Theatre • $70 • www.rubicontheatre.org • 7pm miércoles, 2/22.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

HIKE ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE Mon & Wed, 12:30-3pm and the first & third weekends, Sat & Sun 10am-

It’s

STAY & PLAY • Share stories with kids • Eastside Library ~ 8:30-10am Tu • Montecito Library ~ 9-10:30am Tu QUÉDATE Y JUEGA • Comparte

Sé testigo de una ceremonia del té japones • SB Botanic Garden Tea Garden • Gratis con entrada • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 9:30am2pm miércoles, 2/22.

Thursday • jueves 2.23

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

B2B NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Meet local businesspeople • SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce • SB Zoo • $30-40 • www.sbscchamber.com

• 9am Th, 2/23.

DESAYUNO DE NETWORKING B2B

Conoce a empresarios locales • SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce • SB Zoo • $30-40 • www.sbscchamber.com • 9am jueves, 2/23.

LUNCHTIME ACTIVISTS

Virtually meet local activists • The FUND • www.fundforsantabarbara.org

• Free • 12-1:30pm Th, 2/23.

ACTIVISTAS A LA HORA DEL ALMUERZO

Conoce virtualmente a activistas locales • The FUND • Gratis • www.fundforsantabarbara.org • 12-

WIGGLY STORYTIME • For toddlers 14 months - 3 years • Central Library ~ 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 ~ 11-

11:30am Th

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

KNIT 'N' NEEDLE

Knit and embroider with others • Montecito Library • Free • 2-3:30pm Th.

TEJIDO CON AGUJA

Teje y borda con otros • Biblioteca Montecito • Gratis • 2-3:30pm 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

Santa Barbara Ghost Tours

Walk with Professor Julie as she shares tales of mystery and history... & meet friendly spirits Call or text to schedule your walking tour! • 805-905-9019

van • Oak Park ~ 10am-12pm Fr, 2/17

• Samarkand ~ 2-3pm Tu, 2/21 • Grace Village ~ 3:30-4:30pm Tu, 2/21

• Harding School ~ 12-2:45pm We, 2/22

• Shoreline Park ~ 10am-12pm Th, 2/23 & Fr, 2/24

LIBRARY

READ

Photo by Lawrence Agyei

OnSTAGE

ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY

SELLING KABUL

Drama about an Afghan U.S. Army interpreter trying to escape the Taliban • The New Vic • $40-50 • www.etcsb.org • Through 2/19, "Talk Back" event with actors after 2pm 2/19 performance.

VENDER KABUL

Drama sobre un intérprete afgano del ejército estadounidense que intenta escapar de los talibanes • The New Vic • $40-50 • www.etcsb.org • Hasta el 2/19, Evento "Talk Back" con actores después de las presentación de las 2pm del 2/19.

ALCAZAR THEATRE

NOW AND THEN

A romantic dramedy about love

• 3:30-5pm jueves.

HISTORY HAPPY HOUR AT THE MUSEUM: STEARNS WHARF

Talk by historian Neal Graffy • SB Historical Museum • $10-20 • https://tinyurl.com/399bu5vy • 5:30pm Th, 2/23.

HORA FELIZ DE HISTORIA EN EL MUSEO: STEARNS WHARF

Charla del historiador Neal Graffy • SB Historical Museum • $10-20 • https://tinyurl.com/399bu5vy • 5:30pm jueves, 2/23.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

SBUSD HONOR BAND CONCERT

Elementary through high school students • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free • 7pm Th, 2/23.

CONCIERTO DE LA BANDA DE HONOR DEL SBUSD

Estudiantes de primaria a secundaria • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Gratis • 7pm jueves, 2/23.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

MIRROR MEMOIRS: TRAUMA, HEALING AND SURVIVING AS TOOLS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

Screening, talk, and healing circle • Embarcadero Hall • Free • 11am12:15pm, 5:30-7pm, 7:30-9pm Th, 2/23.

MEMORIAS EN ESPEJO: TRAUMA, SANACIÓN Y SOBREVIVENCIA COMO

HERRAMIENTAS PARA LA JUSTICIA SOCIAL

Detección, charla y círculo de sanación • Embarcadero Hall • Gratis • 11am-12:15pm, 5:30-7pm, 7:30-9pm jueves, 2/23.

and dreams • www.thealcazar.org

• $15-20 • 7pm Fr, 2/17-2/19; 3pm

2/18-2/19.

DE VEZ EN CUANDO

Un drama romántico sobre el amor y los sueños • www.thealcazar.org

• $15-20 • 7pm viernes, 2/17-2/19; 3pm 2/18-2/19.

UCSB DEPT. OF THEATER/DANCE

SHE WOLF, MARGARET OF ANJOU

Cheeky retelling of Henry VI’s wife’s story • Performing Arts Theater

UCSB • $13-19 • 7:30pm We, 2/22, through 3/5.

LA LOBA, MARGARITA DE ANJOU

Relato descarado de la historia de la esposa de Enrique VI • Performing Arts Theater UCSB • $13-19 •

7:30pm miércoles, 2/22, hasta el 3/5.

WESTMONT COLLEGE

DIAMOND TO DUST: A FLYING A FANTASY

Explore silent film history on a local level • $10-15 • www.westmont.edu/watchtheater • 7:30pm Fr, 2/24-2/26; 7:30pm 3/2-

Friday • viernes 2.24

MUSIC | MÚSICA

THANK GOD IT'S FUNKY

Dance party with Area 51 Band & DJ Darla Bea • 210 Gray Ave, “We Want the Funk” Restaurant and Bar • $20 • 6pm Fr, 2/24.

GRACIAS A DIOS ES FUNKY

Fiesta de baile con Area 51 Band y DJ Darla Bea • 210 Gray Ave, “We Want the Funk” Restaurant and Bar • $20 • 6pm viernes, 2/24.

THE FOLK LEGACY TRIO

Songs from the ‘50s-70s • Rubicon Theatre • www.rubicontheatre.org •

$70-90 • 7pm Fr, 2/24.

THE FOLK LEGACY TRIO

Canciones de los años 50-70 • Rubicon Theatre • www.rubicontheatre.org •

$70-90 • 7pm viernes, 2/24.

DMA RECITAL

Soprano Ariana Horner Sutherland • UCSB Dept. of Music, Karl Geiringer Hall • Free • 7pm Fr, 2/24.

RECITAL DMA

Soprano Ariana Horner Sutherland •

UCSB Dept. of Music, Karl Geiringer Hall • Gratis • 7pm viernes, 2/24.

THE 70TH WEEK

A visual music opera based on the book of Daniel • Community Arts Workshop • Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/2evk4sa6 • 7:30pm Fr, 2/24.

LA SEMANA 70

Una ópera musical visual basada en el libro de Daniel • Community Arts Workshop • Gratis, reserva tu lugar: https://tinyurl.com/2evk4sa6 • 7:30pm viernes, 2/24.

DIAMANTE AL POLVO: UN VUELO, UNA FANTASÍA

Explora la historia del cine mudo a nivel local • $10-15 • www.westmont.edu/watchtheater •

7:30pm viernes, 2/24-2/26; 7:30pm 3/2-3/4; 2pm 3/4.

OJAI ART CENTER THEATER

BECKY’S NEW CAR

Comedy on an average middle-aged woman who meets a millionaire • $2224 • www.ojaiact.org • Through 2/19.

EL AUTO NUEVO DE BECKY

Comedia sobre una mujer de mediana edad que conoce a un millonario • $22-24 • www.ojaiact.org • Hasta el 2/19.

PACIFIC CONSERVATORY THEATRE

THE RIVER BRIDE

A Latino fairy tale • PCPA • Severson Theatre, Santa Maria • $49 • www.pcpa.org • Through 3/5.

LA NOVIA DEL RIO

Un cuento de hadas latino • PCPA • Severson Theatre, Santa Maria • $49 • www.pcpa.org • Hasta el 3/5.

YAYA BEY MUSIC PERFORMANCE

R&B concert • UCSB MultiCultural Center Theater • Free • 7:30pm Fr, 2/24.

PRESENTACIÓN MUSICAL DE YAYA BEY Concierto de R&B • UCSB MultiCultural Center Theater • Gratis

• 7:30pm viernes, 2/24.

ERIC HUTCHINSON

Sounds Like This 15th anniversary tour • SOhO • $30 • www.sohosb.com

• 8pm Fr, 2/24.

ERIC HUTCHINSON

Gira de 15 aniversario de Sounds Like This • SOhO • $30 • www.sohosb.com

• 8pm viernes, 2/24.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

SB ANTIQUE, DECORATIVE ARTS

VINTAGE SHOW & SALE

17th Century to Mid Century • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free-$8 • 11am-6pm Fri & Sa, 2/24-2/25, 11am4pm Su, 2/26.

EXHIBICIÓN Y VENTA DE ARTES

DECORATIVAS Y ANTIGÜEDADES DE SB

Siglo XVII a mediados del siglo • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Gratis-$8 • 11am-6pm viernes y sábado, 2/242/25, 11am-4pm domingo, 2/26.

Saturday • sábado 2.25

DANCE | BAILE

BALLET PRELJOCAJ: SWAN LAKE

Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece ballet •

UCSB Arts & Lectures • Granada Theatre • $20-131 • www.granadasb.org

• 8pm Sa, 2/25 & 3pm Su, 2/26.

BALLET PRELJOCAJ: EL LAGO DE LOS CISNES

El ballet de la obra maestra de Tchaikovsky • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Granada Theatre • $20-131 • www.granadasb.org • 8pm sábado,

UCSB LAUNCH PAD Presents SHE WOLF Margaret of Anjou

Breathing new life into one of history’s and Shakespeare’s most dynamic women, the UCSB Department of Theater/Dance will present SHE WOLF, Margaret of Anjou at UCSB’s Performing Arts Theater at 7:30pm on Wednesday, February 22nd. Written by playwright Katie Bender and directed by Artistic Director Risa Brainin, the play is a part of UCBS’s play development program, LAUNCH PAD, meaning that no two nights will be performed the same way. Rather, the play will keep developing each day, exploring and incorporating new elements of Margaret’s story.

“The issues Margaret was dealing with way back in the 1400s - civil unrest, extreme inequality, xenophobia, misogyny, the plague - are all part of our current national conversation,” said Bender. “Margaret was married to Henry VI in an effort to broker a peace, only to be posthumously written off as a powerhungry ‘she wolf’ whose reign brought the country to war.”

Performances continue through March 5th, for tickets ($13-19) visit www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu

UCSB LAUNCH PAD presenta

SHE WOLF Margaret of Anjou

Dando nueva vida a una de las mujeres más dinámicas de la historia y de Shakespeare, el Departamento de Teatro/Danza de UCSB presentará SHE WOLF, Margaret of Anjou en el Performing Arts Theater de UCSB a las 7:30 pm el miércoles, 22 de febrero. Escrita por la dramaturga Katie Bender y dirigida por la directora artística Risa Brainin, la obra es parte del programa de desarrollo de obras de UCSB, LAUNCH PAD, lo que significa que no se representarán dos noches de la misma manera. Más bien, la obra seguirá desarrollándose cada día, explorando e incorporando nuevos elementos de la historia de Margaret. “Los problemas que enfrentaba Margaret allá por el siglo XV (disturbios civiles, desigualdad extrema, xenofobia, misoginia, la peste) son parte de nuestra conversación nacional actual,” dijo Bender. "Margaret se casó con Enrique VI en un esfuerzo por negociar la paz, solo para ser descartada póstumamente como una 'loba' hambrienta de poder cuyo reinado llevó al país a la guerra."

Las funciones continúan hasta el 5 de marzo, para boletos ($13-19) visita www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu

2/25 y 3pm domingo, 2/26.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

10TH ANNUAL SB BOTANIC GARDEN

CONSERVATION SYMPOSIUM

Day-long conference • SB County

Education Office & Virtual • $15-30 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 10am-

4:45pm Sa, 2/25.

10º SIMPOSIO ANUAL DE CONSERVACIÓN

DEL SB BOTANIC GARDEN

Conferencia de un día • SB County

Education Office & Virtual • $15-30 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 10am-

4:45pm sábado, 2/25.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

INSTRUMENTAL GUILD COMPETITION

Classical music concert • Westmont College, Deane Chapel • Free • 7pm Sa, 2/25.

CONCURSO DE GREMIOS INSTRUMENTALES

Concierto de musica clasica • Westmont College, Deane Chapel • Gratis • 7pm sábado, 2/25.

THE FAB FOUR

Beatles tribute band • Chumash Casino • www.chumashcasino.com • $29-59 • 8pm Sa, 2/25.

THE FAB FOUR

Banda tributo a los beatles • Chumash Casino • www.chumashcasino.com •

Photo by Jeff Liang

Bookworm Corner: Sulwe

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

PART MAGICAL FABLE, PART COMING-OF-AGE STORY, Sulwe by actress and writer Lupita Nyong'o offers a powerful reminder that everyone possesses their own inherent beauty. Based in part on Nyong'o’s own experiences growing up in Kenya with skin that was far darker than her peers, Sulwe follows a young girl as she learns to love her skin that is “the color of midnight.”

The book opens on Sulwe, who feels self-conscious about how much darker her skin is in comparison to her family members. At school, her lighter-skinned sister is called by pleasant nicknames such as “sunshine,” and finds it easy to make friends. Meanwhile, Sulwe feels hurt after being called names such as “night,” and even resorts to futile efforts to lighten her skin with makeup.

in Healing Justice Santa Barbara’s Chocolate Baby Story Time virtual read-aloud series. Its intimate and magical themes are heightened by Vashti Harrison’s gorgeous illustrations, filling the book’s pages with images of Black people who are each beautiful in their own unique way. By pairing the allegory of the Night and Day sisters with Sulwe’s inner conflicts, students are encouraged to develop critical reading skills as well as explore the concepts of beauty standards, intolerance, and colorism.

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Sulwe’s mother discovers her daughter’s anxieties, comforting her by reminding her that Sulwe means “star” in their language, Luo. She continues by emphasizing that real beauty is not contingent on others’ opinions, but comes from one’s heart and mind. That night, Sulwe dreams that a shooting star whisks her away into the sky, telling her the story of how Night once ran away because she did not feel as beautiful as her sister, Day. However, Night ultimately realized that just because her beauty was different, it was not less valuable, and that people loved her for who she was. Sulwe wakes up in the morning feeling empowered and happy in her skin.

Actividades en persona y en línea para todos BILINGUAL / BILINGÜE

Published in 2019, this delightful picture book has become a popular tool for teaching young readers about the issue of colorism and self-acceptance, even being featured

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Unfortunately, Sulwe has more recently garnered attention for being included among the books under review by Florida public school systems, as conservative districts work to censor discussions of critical race theory in classrooms. As Black History Month continues, Sulwe remains an uplifting read that can not only help students who may feel like Sulwe learn to love themselves, but teach all readers the importance of treating everyone with respect and understanding that our individual differences are what make us beautiful.

Available at Chaucer's Books and through the Santa Barbara Public Library

Bookworm Corner is a weekly column dedicated to highlighting children’s and young adult books that carry positive messages. It is penned by Daisy Scott, a lifelong reader and lover of children’s literature who holds her degree in literature and writing from UC San Diego.

$29-59 • 8pm sábado, 2/25.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES

comparten Black Beach • Chaucer’s Books • Gratis • 2pm domingo, 2/26.

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CONTINUES / CONTINÚA

Actividades en persona y en línea para todos BILINGUAL / BILINGÜE

Earth Day Children’s Book Talk

FARMER & THE FLEA MARKET

60+ vendors and live music • El Presidio • Free • 10am-4pm Sa, 2/25.

MERCADO DE AGRICULTORES

Más de 60 vendedores y música en vivo • El Presidio • Gratis • 10am-4pm sábado, 2/25.

MUSIC | MÚSICA

BEETHOVEN & HIS CONTEMPORARIES

Young artist showcase, Santa Ynez Valley Concert series • St. Mark’s in-the-Valley, Los Olivos • Free • 2pm Su, 2/26.

BEETHOVEN Y SUS CONTEMPORÁNEOS

CONCIERTO COMUNITARIO DE MONTAJE Exhibición del Departamento de Música de UCSB con presentaciones consecutivas • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Gratis • 4pm domingo, 2/26.

MARIACHI GARIBALDI DE JAIME CUÉLLAR

Mariachi concert • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Guadalupe City Hall • Free • 7pm Su, 2/26.

MARIACHI GARIBALDI DE JAIME CUÉLLAR

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Teach young readers how Santa Barbara helped create Earth Day when local authors Shaunna and John Stith discuss and sign their children’s book Black Beach: A Community, an Oil Spill, and the Origin of Earth Day at Chaucer’s Books at 2pm on Sunday, February 26th.

BILINGUAL / BILINGÜE

Local authors John and Shaunna Stith

Charla del libro infantil del Día de la Tierra

Enseña a los jóvenes lectores cómo Santa Bárbara ayudó a crear el Día de la Tierra cuando los autores locales

Shaunna y John Stith discutan y firmen su libro para niños Black Beach: A Community, an Oil Spill, and the Origin of Earth Day en Chaucer's Books a las 2pm del domingo, 26 de febrero.

OUT OF THE CLOSET TREASURE SALE

Shop arts, books, and more to support Museum of Natural History • Free admission to shop • 10am-5pm Sa & Su, 2/25-2/26.

VENTA DE TESOROS FUERA DEL ARMARIO

Compra arte, libros y más para apoyar el Museum of Natural History • Entrada gratuita a la tienda • 10am5pm sábado y domingo, 2/25-2/26.

POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER

Comedy, animals, juggling, and more!

• Marjorie Luke Theatre • $10-40 • www.luketheatre.org • 4pm Sa, 2/25.

TEATRO DE MASCOTAS DE COMEDIA POPOVICH

¡Comedia, animales, malabares y más!

• Marjorie Luke Theatre • $10-40 • www.luketheatre.org • 4pm sábado, 2/25.

Sunday • domingo 2.26

CHILDREN | NIÑOS

CHILDREN'S BOOK EVENT

Authors Shaunna and John Stith share Black Beach • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 2pm Su, 2/26.

EVENTO DE LIBROS PARA NIÑOS

Los autores Shaunna y John Stith

Exhibición de artistas jóvenes, serie de conciertos del Valle de Santa Ynez • St. Mark’s in-the-Valley, Los Olivos • Gratis • 2pm domingo, 2/26.

MM RECITAL

Cam Audras on viola • UCSB Dept. of Music, Karl Geiringer Hall • Free • 3pm Su, 2/26.

RECITAL MM

Cam Audras en viola • UCSB Dept. of Music, Karl Geiringer Hall • Gratis • 3pm domingo, 2/26.

CHAMBER ON THE MOUNTAIN

Neave Piano Trio concert • Logan House, Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts • $30 • www.chamberonthemountain.com • 3pm Su, 2/26.

CÁMARA EN LA MONTAÑA

Concierto del trío de piano Neave • Logan House, Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts • $30 • www.chamberonthemountain.com • 3pm domingo, 2/26.

MONTAGE COMMUNITY CONCERT

UCSB Department of Music showcase with back-to-back performances • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free • 4pm Su, 2/26.

Concierto de mariachis • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Guadalupe City Hall • Gratis • 7pm domingo, 2/26.

JOSE ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ

Flamenco guitar concert • SOhO • $25-70 • www.sohosb.com • 7:30pm Su, 2/26.

JOSE ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ

Concierto de guitarra flamenca • SOhO • $25-70 • www.sohosb.com • 7:30pm domingo, 2/26.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE

STRETCH & SKETCH

Meditation and painting • SB Botanic Garden • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • $25-30 • 2-4pm Su, 2/26.

ESTIRAR Y DIBUJAR

Meditación y pintura • SB Botanic Garden • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • $25-30 • 2-4pm domingo, 2/26.

New Year Growth Looking Better

By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE, 1.30.23

BECAUSE

OF JANUARY’S GANGBUSTER UNEMPLOYMENT

REPORT of 517,000 new payroll jobs and the unemployment rate decline to an all-time low of 3.4 percent, consensus is growing that the U.S. may avoid a recession.

One indicator of a more optimistic outcome is the Atlanta Federal Reserve GDPNow estimate of economic growth that I have been reporting. It has been close to correct over the past two quarters. For instance, it predicted 3.2 percent growth for Q4 2022 and the official final estimate of Q4 from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) came in at 2.9 percent.

other supply constraints so that U.S. consumers continue to buy cheaper foreign goods, which is also holding down inflation.

The New York Fed has a new Global Supply Chain Pressure Index that tells us supply prices have eased substantially as Asian countries are recovering quickly. For instance, Chinese imports have recovered, as they work out of their COVID-induced slowdown.

Bank of America and Goldman Sachs fund managers are finding their clients also see less chance of a recession, as reported on MarketWatch.

By Harlan Green

It is predicting 2.2 percent growth for the first quarter 2023, when last year’s first and second quarter growth was negative, though there was no recession.

The GDPNow model estimate for real GDP growth (seasonally adjusted annual rate) in the first quarter of 2023 is 2.2 percent on February 8th, up from 2.1 percent on February 7th.

Why is the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow estimate of Q1 2023 so optimistic?

Its estimate highlighted increased foreign trade because supply chains have been able to circumvent the Ukraine war and a host of

The B of A’s latest global fund manager survey found forecasts of a recession have massively dropped since its November 2022 peak, where 77 percent of fund managers said a recession was likely, to 24 percent in February.

“Most fund managers are optimistic on inflation; 83 percent anticipate lower global CPI in the next year and 47 percent expect to see lower short-term rates in the next twelve months, the most since March 2020,” said the B of A survey.

Similarly, Goldman Sachs research analysts led by David Kostin, said in a client note on Tuesday that companies in the Russell 3000 index are talking less about an oncoming recession. Their analysis of corporate earnings

calls found just twelve percent mentioning the “R word.”

Speaking of inflation, the well-regarded New York Fed’s consumer expectations report shows inflation expectations in particular ‘well anchored’, i.e., consumers are expecting no surprises.

“Median inflation expectations remained unchanged at the one-year-ahead horizon,” said the NYFed, “decreased by 0.2 percentage point at the three-year-ahead horizon, and increased by 0.1 percentage point at the five-year-ahead horizon, to 5.0 percent, 2.7 percent, and 2.5 percent, respectively.”

So we still have an inflation problem. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen last week said she saw a path for avoiding a U.S. recession, with inflation coming down significantly and the economy remaining strong, given the strength of the U.S. labor market.

“You don’t have a recession when you have 500,000 jobs and the lowest unemployment rate in more than 50 years,” Yellen told ABC’s Good Morning America program.

Who is right in this crazy year? The developed world has proved resilient in easing supply chains, which will bring down inflation even faster.

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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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, during the afternoon session of the meeting which begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Council will consider the recommendation from the Historic Landmarks Commission that the State Street Parkway between Mission Street and Constance Avenue be designated a Landmark.

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ORDINANCE NO. 6102

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SB GRANADA GARAGE SOLAR LLC TO INCREASE THE ENERGY PURCHASE RATES FOR THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM AT THE GRANADA GARAGE.

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on February 7, 2023

The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California. (SEAL)

/s/ Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 6102

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on January 31, 2023, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on February 7, 2023, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTENTIONS: None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on February 8, 2023.

/s/ Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on February 8, 2023.

/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor

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Please call for current rates: Russell Story, 805-895-8831

PARAGON MORTGAGE GROUP

Please call for current rates: 805-899-1390

HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES

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MONTECITO BANK & TRUST

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SB MORTGAGE GROUP

Simar Gulati, 805-403-9679

UNION BANK

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LEGAL NOTICES

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA

Anacapa Division

In the Matter of the  )    CASE No.  23PR00016 JOINT TRUST AGREEMENT BETWEEN ) MATTISON MINES AND GILLIAN KAY )  MINES, TRUSTORS AND MATTISON )       MINES, TRUSTEE DATED AUGUST 5, 2014) PROBATE CODE C. 851(c) )

NOTICE TO HEIRS, BENEFICARY, CREDITORS AND CONTIGENT CREDITORS OF GILLIAN KAY MINES, DECEDENT

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR ORDER CONFIRMING TRUST ASSETS, CASE NO. 23PR00016

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, and contingent creditors of GILLIAN KAY MINES and persons who may be otherwise interested in the will or estate, or both:

A petition has been filed by LOREN MINES in the Superior Court of California, County of SANTA BARBARA requesting ORDER FOR COFIRMING FOLLOWING TRUST ASSETS [Probate C. 851(c)]:

A. UC 403(b)

Primary Acct. # XXX6016

B. UC DCP Plan

Primary Acct. # XXX0988

C. University of California, Death and Retirement Benefits of Mattison Mines

The petition is set for hearing in Dept. No. 5 at 1100 ANACAPA STREET, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 on 03/09/2023 at 9 am

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court.

DATED: January 31, 2023

KULDEEP KAUR, ESQ.

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Insertion Date: 2/17/23

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Santa Barbara

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, during the afternoon session of the meeting which begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. The hearing is to consider the appeal filed by Auto Fuels, Inc. of the Planning Commission’s Approval of a Conditional Use Permit, Development Plan and Parking Modification for construction of a three-story, 11,149-square-foot medical and dental clinic with 11 parking spaces at 621 W Micheltorena Street.

If you challenge the Council’s action on the appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

You are invited to attend this public hearing and address your verbal comments to the City Council.

Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office by sending them electronically to Clerk@ SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

Public comment may be given in person at the meeting or remotely via Zoom. Members of the public who wish to give public comment remotely may do so by completing the Zoom registration at the following link: https://santabarbaracagov.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_6qBzhd1OQ_iNFgvfSw-R0Q.

Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 931021990.

On Thursday, March 9, 2023, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, will be available at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and at the Central Library. Agendas and Staff Reports are also accessible online at www. SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP. The Agenda includes instructions for participation in the meeting. If you wish to participate in the public hearing, please follow the instructions on the posted Agenda.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need auxiliary aids or services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at 564-5305. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange. (SEAL)

/s/

Please call for current rates: Teri Gauthier, 805-565-4571

• Coastal Housing Partnership Member

Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager February 13, 2023

Insertion Date: Print: 2.17.23

Digital included 2.15.23

VOICE Magazine • Community Market • LEGAL NOTICES

ORDINANCE NO. 6101

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA REPEALING CHAPTER 22.80 AND AMENDING SECTIONS 14.23.005, 28.80.150, AND 30.185.440 OF THE SANTA BARBARA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE STANDARDS

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on February 7, 2023

The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California. (SEAL)

/s/ Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 6101

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on January 31, 2023, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on February 7, 2023, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Councilmembers Eric Friedman, Alejandra Gutierrez, Oscar Gutierrez, Meagan Harmon, Mike Jordan, Kristen W. Sneddon, Mayor Randy Rowse

NOES: None

ABSENT: None

ABSTENTIONS: None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on February 8, 2023.

/s/ Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on February 8, 2023.

/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor

Where to Learn About Local Government Meetings

Insertion Date: 2.3.23

The Carpinteria City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5:30pm • To learn more about other City departments visit www.carpinteriaca.gov

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meets most Tuesdays at 9am • To learn more about other County departments visit www.countyofsb.org

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Santa Barbara

Renewal of Old Town Business Improvement District

**DO NOT REMIT PAYMENT**

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 31, 2023, the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara adopted a Resolution of Intention to renew the Old Town Business Improvement District (BID) and levy an assessment on businesses within the Old Town BID as set forth in the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report on file in the City Clerk’s Office at 735 Anacapa Street.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held on February 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM, at the City of Santa Barbara Council Chambers, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, at which time the City Council proposes to renew the Old Town BID and levy the proposed assessment as set forth in the Resolution of Intention.

Boundaries: The area bounded by Anacapa, Chapala, Gutierrez and Ortega Streets and businesses fronting on each street within or bounding the area, except businesses located north of the centerline of Ortega Street.

Purpose: The Old Town Business Improvement District provides marketing and promotional services for Downtown businesses, including the year-round flag display program, Downtown Host program, First Thursday monthly event, Holiday Parade, State Street holiday decor, and promotion of the Downtown area by website, social media, and marketing campaigns.

Assessment: The assessment will be collected on an annual basis by the City of Santa Barbara and forwarded to Downtown Santa Barbara.

Category Charge

Businesses located on State Street Equal to 100% of business license. Minimum of $100.00

Businesses not located on State Street Equal to 75% of business license. Minimum of $100.00

Automobile Sales and Service Businesses Businesses in Classification “B” of Section 5.04.390 shall pay a maximum charge of $600.00 per year

Other Businesses: Wholesale, Professional, and Real Estate Business as shown in Category 5.04.400

$100.00

Protest: Any owner of a business within the Old Town Business Improvement District subject to the assessment may oppose the renewal of the assessment. If written protests are received from business owners who represent 50% or more of the estimated annual assessment to be levied, the Old Town Business Improvement District shall not be renewed and the assessment shall not be imposed.

A public hearing will be held by the City Council on February 28, 2023, at 2:00 PM or as soon thereafter as possible, in the City Council Chambers located at 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, California. The City Council will consider all opposition against the renewed assessment. Written opposition may be submitted in advance of or at the hearing and may be withdrawn at or before the public hearing. Only one protest is allowed for each business, regardless of the number of owners.

Members of the public may participate via the City’s Zoom remote meting technology, with connection information below:

Web: https://santabarbaraca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6qBzhd1OQ_iNFgvfSw-R0Q

Telephone: Dial 1-669-900-6833, Enter Webinar ID: 859 7587 0615

To file a written opposition, complete the attached form and file it with the City Clerk’s Office before the hearing on February 28, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at the City of Santa Barbara Council Chambers, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Questions: Questions regarding the programs and services offered by the renewed Business Improvement District can be directed to Robin Elander, Executive Director of Downtown Santa Barbara, at (805) 962-2098. Questions regarding filing written opposition can be directed to the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 564-5309.

Americans with Disabilities Act: lf you need auxiliary aids or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at (805) 564-5305. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation may require additional lead time to arrange.

/s/ Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager January 26,

2023

I ______________________________________________ , of ______________________________________________ ,

(BUSINESS OWNER’S NAME)

(BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS)

hereby oppose the Old Town Business Improvement District assessment for Fiscal Year 2023 from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.

I declare under penalty of perjury that I am the Business Owner who has the authority or has been granted the authority by the other Business Owners at this address, to file this protest on behalf of the business.

BUSINESS OWNER’S SIGNATURE

DATE

To file a written opposition, complete this form and file it with the City Clerk’s Office at or before the public hearing on February 28, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at the City of Santa Barbara Council Chambers, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

FEBRUARY 8 - 18, 2023

200+ FILMS, TRIBUTES, PANELS, AND FREE EVENTS PASSES & TICKETS AT SBIFF.ORG

COLIN FARRELL AND BRENDAN GLEESON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH - 8:00PM

CLOSING NIGHT FILM - “I LIKE MOVIES” SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH - 8:00PM

DANIEL KWAN AND DANIEL SCHEINERT “DANIELS” (EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE), TODD FIELD (TÁR), AND MARTIN MCDONAGH (THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN) FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH - 8:00PM

It’s Quiet, But Work Continues

By Sigrid Toye, Special to VOICE

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY WAS ONE STRANGE DAY down at the harbor. Parking spots available everywhere…something that couldn’t be said for visitors, shoppers, boaters, and diners. The entire place was close to empty! What’s up with that?

Einstein’s brain wasn’t needed to figure that out…the weather at the harbor was what’s considered in California to be really cold with a 15 knot wind that lowered the temperature by a hefty margin. Most folks were nestled happily in front of their TVs for the Super Bowl festivities noshing on chicken wings, potato chips, popcorn, and various forms of libation to wash it down. Concurrently, the famed Santa Barbara International Film Festival was going on with film lovers from all over the globe at home in the darkness of theaters all over town. This was one busy weekend!

Down parka zipped up to my ears, I wandered down the normally busy alleyway into the Yacht Club parking lot to see what had happened since my last visit. I was fortunate enough to run into Staff Commodore Andra Escola who shared what she knew. “Those plastic sleeves you see here in the parking lot will be used to reinforce the pilings after the storms wiped out the boat yard and swept everything on the beach out to sea. The utilities, plumbing, and other essentials damaged by the high surf are well underway to being back in operating condition.”

She explained that with the disappearance of the sand, an opportunity presented itself to reinforce the pilings in preparation for the next 50 years. “The Yacht Club will be open soon,” she assured me.

Escola not only explained what was happening with the construction at the club, but the next day I received a photo of workers actually doing the job!

Speaking of construction along the waterfront, there seems to be some serious work being done on East Beach across from the Andree Clark Bird Refuge and around the lake itself. Driving past the tennis courts on Cabrillo Boulevard I realized I’d been looking at orange fencing and large machinery for quite some time on both sides of the road. Assuming that the Waterfront Department was the overseer, Director Mike Wiltshire informed me that this project was actually under the auspices of Santa Barbara City Parks and Recreation. Shows you what I know!

Apparently poor water quality conditions and strong odors at the Bird Refuge have been problematic since the 1930s, as most of us have discovered. The accumulation of nutrients, lack of flushing storm events, drought, bacteria, and other conditions have created the unpleasant smell. The Creeks Division collected several years of data and potential techniques for improving water quality which resulted in a planned restoration project.

The Bird Refuge Restoration

Project is now underway, thus the barriers on the beach and the machinery and materials. Naturally the storms of the last weeks have delayed completion, but it is scheduled to be completed early this year. Included in the project is the replacement of the weir gate at Cabrillo Boulevard with an improved design, construction of an upstream treatment wetland at the Municipal Tennis Courts on Old Coast Highway, restoration of habitat around the lake with the installation of native plants and trees, and restoration of dune and salt marsh habitats at the mouth of the Bird Refuge on East Beach.

All this work is a testament to a small part of the City of Santa Barbara’s continuing improvement projects, although it isn’t always easy to keep up as there is always so much going on. So, even when it seems quiet around town, it’s actually NOT!

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

Photo by Staff Comodore Andra Escola

Work is underway repairing the Yatch Club

The Bird Refuge Restoration Project is underway.

Photos by Sigrid Toye

Grace Fisher Inclusive Arts Clubhouse

Where Creativity Meets Accessibility

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

APPRECIATING THE PERSONAL IMPACT

ART, MUSIC, AND DANCE can make on a person’s life, local activist Grace Fisher has launched the Grace Fisher Inclusive Arts Clubhouse in La Cumbre Plaza. Hosted through the Grace Fisher Foundation nonprofit organization, this welcoming gathering place provides free classes for children and young adults with disabilities to explore their creativity.

“I think art and music is something that everyone can connect to,” said Fisher. “I hope this space is a place where everyone can come regardless of ability and feel included

Art and music have played a crucial role in Fisher’s life. After a virus left her paralyzed from the neck down at the age of 17, Fisher began practicing adaptive art and music therapy. In 2016, she established the Grace Fisher Foundation to ensure children with disabilities also experienced access to arts programming and the chance to express themselves. Since then, the foundation has touched the lives of many Santa Barbara children and their families and engaged with the larger community through events such as annual Winter Music Showcase benefit concerts.

Now, following years of local support and outreach, Fisher has opened the Inclusive Arts Clubhouse in La Cumbre Plaza. With class participation made free through the nonprofit, the clubhouse’s initial programming will include mixed-media art classes, adaptive dance classes, and a regular drum circle session, with plans for future music therapy programming to help individuals one-on-one.

“Music therapy was really helpful for me in rehab and I know that for kids and people with cognitive disabilities, it can really be a way for

them to connect with something,” said Fisher. “Communication through music is something that’s really powerful.”

To ensure participants receive the support they need, each class will be taught by professionals from the community. Fisher is also working with an occupational therapist to structure and maximize the clubhouse programming’s accessibility.

The clubhouse’s vibrant interior reflects this spirit, featuring bright paintings, string lights, a whimsical chandelier, a spacious dance studio space, a music corner, and more. There is also a retail storefront, where visitors can purchase Fisher’s art as well as t-shirts, mugs, and more with designs promoting inclusivity. These products are from the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation, a local nonprofit working to build Santa Barbara’s first fully inclusive playground.

“I want it to be exciting and a magical place when you walk in the doors,” said Fisher. “I want just any kid, even if they don’t have a disability, to come in and explore and just find out about people in wheelchairs — we’re not that much different than everyone else.”

While the clubhouse’s official grand opening is scheduled for March, the space has already experienced a “soft opening” and its first fundraising event. On Saturday, February 11th, dozens of community members visited the space for a “Spread the Love” FUNdraiser, supporting Fisher’s family friend April Medina-Watson who has been diagnosed with ALS. Live music filled the space as guests enjoyed arts and crafts, refreshments, and the chance to explore the clubhouse.

Open 11am to 5pm We-Su in La Cumbre Plaza • www.gracefisherfoundation.org

ROLLERSKATE RINK // DJ DARLA BEA/ VENDORS // PERFORMANCES ARTS & CRAFTS // FACEPAINTING

Photo by Kenji Fukudome

Grace Fisher

Photo by Kenji Fukudome

Courtesy photo

Photo by Daisy Scott

10 WEST GALLERY: Food For Thought

~ March 19 • 10 W Anapamu • Thu-Sun 11-5 • 805-770-7711 • www.10westgallery.com

ARCHITECTURAL FDN GALLERY:

Vein’s: Mining Family History Through Copper by Mayela Rodriguez

~ Mar 11 • 229 E Victoria • 805-9656307 • www.afsb.org

ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

MUSEUM • Christopher Suarez - Espíritutectual; On Famous Women, 1400 – 1700; Genius Loci: Domesticity and Placemaking

in Southern California; Sandy Rodriguez — Unfolding Histories: 200 Years of Resistance ~ Feb 25-May 7 • 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: The Kind of Mother ~ Mar 3 • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Av • Su-Thu 11-6; Fri, Sa 11-7 • www.artsfundsb.org

ATKINSON GALLERY: small images

~ Mar 17 • Mo-Th 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 • $5/Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • Th-Sun 12-4 • www.sbthp.org/casadelaguerra

CASA DOLORES: A Fortune Inside My Piggy Bank / Una Fortuna Dentro De Mi Alcancía De Cochinito ~ Mar 31; Bandera Ware; traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • www.casadolores.org

CHANNING PEAKE GALLERY • 1st fl, 105 E Anacapa St • 805-568-3994

CLAY STUDIO GALLERY: Selections from the Clay Studio Community • 9-5pm, Mon-Fri; By Appt • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • www.claystudiosb.org

CORRIDAN GALLERY: Contemporary Fine Art of Santa Barbara • Central Coast Artists • 125 N Milpas • WeSa 11-6 • 805-966-7939 • www.corridan-gallery.com

CYPRESS GALLERY: Quest for Hidden Gems of California by Susanne Schenck ~ Feb 28 • 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

ELVERHØJ MUSEUM: Ephemera In Form ~ May 7 • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • Th-Mo 11-5 • www.elverhoj.org

FAULKNER GALLERY •

GVAA Group Exhibition ~ Feb 28 • 40 E Anapamu St • 805-962-7653

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

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: Color & Light: Neil Andersson & Vicki Andersen ~ March 4-29 • Thu-Mo 10-5 • www.gallerylosolivos.com

• 805-688-7517

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND: 805.969.9990 • www.lotusland.org

GOLETA VALLEY LIBRARY: 500 N. Fairview Ave • Tu-Thu: 10-7pm; Fri & Sa 10-5:30pm; Su 1-5pm • www.TheGoletaValleyArtAssociation.org

HELENA MASON ART GALLERY: 48 Helena Av • 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 • 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 • 805-565-4700

Butterfly Beach Sunset

www.roeannewhite.com

Roe Anne White p h o t o g r a p h y roeannewhite.com

LA CUMBRE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS: Three Multi-Artist Galleries at La Cumbre Plaza - Celebrating Three Years! • Tues-Sun noon-5 • lacumbrecenterforcreativearts@gmail.com

LEGACY ART SANTA BARBARA: Artwork of Susy and Carroll Barrymore • 1230 State St.

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS CENTER: Rincon ~ Feb 26 • Thu-Su 12-4 • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org

MARCIA BURTT STUDIO: Summer in Winter - paintings and photographs by gallery artists ~ April 2 • 517 Laguna St • Th-Su 1-5 • 805-9625588 • www.artlacuna.com

MAUNE CONTEMPORARY: Love Is In The Air • 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

MARCIA BURTT

Glow - Douglas Preserve

Gallery

Art | Arte

MY PET RAM: Now You Don’t: Anders Lindseth and Raychael Stine • 16 Helena Av • Fri-Sun noon-7pm • www.mypetram.com

PALM LOFT GALLERY: Three Old Trees: Work by Arturo Tello, Richard Schloss, and John Wullbrandt • 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 • 805-252-9659 • 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: Winter Show ~ Spring • 1321 State St • MoSa 12-5; Su 12-4 • 805-845-4270 • www.santabarbarafineart.com

SB BOTANIC GARDEN: Interlopings: Colors in the Warp and Weft of Ecological Entanglements by Helén Svensson and Lisa Jevbratt ~ Mar 12

• 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • www.sbbg.org

SB HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Clarence

Mattei: Portrait of a Community; 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 • 805966-1601 • www.sbhistorical.org

SB MARITIME MUSEUM: The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and Santa Barbara Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing

• 113 Harbor Way, Ste 190 • Thu-Su 10-5 • 805-962-8404 • www.SBMM.org

SB MUSEUM OF ART: Scenes from a Marriage: Ed & Nancy Kienholz ~ May 21; Out of Joint: Joan Tanner ~ May 14; Portrait of Mexico Today; Highlights of East Asian ArtOngoing • 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: Abstract 10 ~ Mar 1 • 9-7 daily • 2375 Foothill Rd • 805-682-4722 • www.2ndfridaysart.com

SILO 118: 118 Gray St • 12-5 Th-Sa/ by appt • www.silo118.com

SULLIVAN GOSS: The Search For Modern West ~ Feb 20; Regenerate: The Works of J. Bradley Greer and Lynda Weinman ~ Mar 27 • 11 E Anapamu St • 805-730-1460 • 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, 805705-2208 • www.tamsengallery.com

THOMAS REYNOLDS GALLERY: Western Edge ~ Mar 25 • Th-Sat 12-5; By Appt • 1331 State St • www.thomasreynolds.com

UCSB LIBRARY: www.library.ucsb.edu

VOICE GALLERY: Rendezvous ~ Feb 28

• La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 805-9656448

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

WESTMONT RIDLEY-TREE MUSEUM OF ART: Entangled ~ March 25 • 805565-6162 • Mo-Fr 10-4; Sat 11-5 • www.westmont.edu/museum

WILDLING MUSEUM: Wildlife on the Edge: Hilary Baker ~ Mar 6; Portals & Pathways by Kerrie Smith ~ February 2023 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • www.wildlingmuseum.org

Four’s a Charm!

PACKING THE PUNCH of four new exhibition openings at once, the Art, Design & Architecture Museum will be the place to explore next weekend as Christopher Suarez - ESPÍRITUTECTUAL, On Famous Women, 1400 – 1700, Genius Loci: Domesticity and Identity in Southern California, and Sandy Rodriguez — Unfolding Histories: 200 Years of Resistance open on Saturday, February 25th with a reception from 5:30 to 7:30pm. The first three of these exhibitions will be on view through May 7th and Unfolding Histories through March 3rd, 2024.

The Museum continues its history of providing space for art of resistance and inclusion, as well as exhibitions from their permanent collections.

ESPÍRITUTECTUAL, explores the strip mall—a quintessentially Southern Californian architectural form—as the epicenter for the cultivation of community and culture.

In Unfolding Histories, Sandy Rodriguez maps ongoing cycles of violence on communities of color by blending historical and recent events. This exhibition chronicles two hundred years of uprisings in Central California, including the 1824 Chumash Revolt, and maps sites of resistance to the present.

On Famous Women celebrates illustrious women through 16th- and 17th-century paintings, engravings, and Renaissance portrait medals. Sourced from the Museum’s permanent collections, On Famous Women, 1400–1700 is organized by the AD&A Museum, and curated by guest curator Sophia Quach McCabe, PhD, and features a recent gift by William and Nyna Mahan.

Drawn from the Architecture and Design Collection, Genius Loci: Domesticity and Identity in Southern California features a selection of ten singlefamily home projects that convey the effervescent creativity permeating Southern California’s architectural production during the 20th century.

See it all on February 25th! - K.M.

EARTH, SEA, SKY, ART EXHIBITION

AND SALE • Artists Chris Chapman and John Iwerks host art sale to benefit St. Mark’s-inthe-Valley Episcopal Church • St. Mark’s, 2901 Nojoqui Ave at Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos • 11am-4pm Fri, 2/17 & Sa, 2/18; 11am-1pm Su, 2/19.

TIERRA, MAR, CIELO, EXPOSICIÓN Y VENTA DE ARTE • Los artistas Chris Chapman y John Iwerks organizan una venta de arte a beneficio de St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church • St. Mark’s, 2901 Nojoqui Ave at Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos • 11am-4pm viernes, 2/17 y sábado, 2/18; 11am-1pm domingo, 2/19.

AD&A MUSEUM OPENING

RECEPTION • Reception celebrating opening of four new exhibitions

• AD&A Museum, UCSB • Free • 5:30-7:30pm Sa, 2/25.

RECEPCIÓN DE INAUGURACIÓN

DEL MUSEO AD&A • Recepción con motivo de la inauguración

de cuatro nuevas exposiciones • AD&A Museum, UCSB • Gratis • 5:30-7:30pm sábado, 2/25.

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.

Mapa de Califas—Atrocities, Isolation and Uprisings 20202021 from the Codex Rodriguez-Mondragón, 2020-2021 by Sandy Rodriguez Hand-processed watercolor on amate paper. Detail. Courtesy of the artist. © Sandy Rodriguez

Dutch, 17th century, Bathsheba pleading before the old David to make Solomon his successor, ca. 1635. Oil on canvas, 60 x 50 in. Gift of William and Nyna Mahan, 2022.001.001. Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UCSB.

From Genius Loci: Domesticity and Identity in Southern California

A ceramic sculpture from Christopher Suarez’s ESPÍRITUTECTUAL

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