CASA Magazine: February 22, 2013 by Voice Magazine / CASA

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Around Town...

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Winter Festival & Endowment Campaign Begin

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�� Founded in 1959, UCSB Arts & Lectures is the largest and most influential arts and lectures organization between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Now in its 53rd season, UCSB Arts & Lectures annually presents more than 100 events, from critically acclaimed concerts and dance performances to talks by groundbreaking authors and film series at UCSB and Santa Barbaraarea venues. With a mission to “educate, entertain and inspire,” A&L also oversees an outreach program featuring master classes, open rehearsals, lecture-demonstrations and classroom discussions with visiting artists and speakers at UCSB, as well as local elementary and high schools. For more information about the Campaign for Arts & Lectures, contact Arts & Lectures’ development office at 805-893-2174. For tickets or more information about UCSB Arts & Lectures Winter Festival events, call UCSB Arts & Lectures at (805) 893-3535 or purchase online at www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu.

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�� Les 24 Préludes de Chopin: Dancers Sandrine Lafond, Carla Maruca, and �� Isabelle Poirier - March 8th

UCSB Arts & Lectures Winter Festival Events Tues., Feb. 26: Juan de Marcos & Afro-Cuban All Stars concert, 8pm, UCSB Campbell Hall ($45/$18 UCSB students) Wed., Feb. 27 & Thurs., Feb. 28: Best of the 37th Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival, 7:30pm, Arlington Theatre ($14/night/$11 UCSB students & youths 18 & under) Fri., March 1: The African Children’s Choir, 8pm, UCSB Campbell Hall ($35/$17 students) Sat., March 2: PBS journalist Gwen Iﬁll, Politics, Policy, and Reality: What’s Really Going on in Washington, 8pm, UCSB Campbell Hall ($20/$10 UCSB students) Sun., March 3: Polar explorer Børge Ousland, Adventures in Polar Exploration, part of National Geographic Live series, 3pm, UCSB Campbell Hall ($20/$15 UCSB students & youths 18 & under) Mon., March 4: UCSB Reads author Joshua Foer, Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything, 8pm, UCSB Campbell Hall (FREE)

Tues., March 5: Storyteller Antonio Sacre, Imaginations Soar: Bringing Fables and Family to Life, 6pm, Fleischmann Auditorium, SM Museum of Natural History (FREE) Wed., March 6: Author Abraham Verghese, M.D., The Search for Meaning in a Medical Life, part of the Speaking of Health series, 8pm, UCSB Campbell Hall ($15/$10 UCSB students) Thurs., March 7: An Evening with Lynda Barry, cartoonist and author, 8pm, UCSB Campbell Hall ($15/Free students w/ ID) Friday, March 8: Compagnie Marie Chouinard dance performance, 8 p.m., The Granada Theatre ($35-$45/$19 UCSB students)

Photo by Clay McBride

Mon., Feb. 25: Physicist Brian Greene, Explaining the Elegant Universe, 8pm, UCSB Campbell Hall ($20/$10 UCSB students)

Sat., March 9: Jeremy Denk, piano recital, 8 p.m., UCSB Campbell Hall ($20/$10 UCSB students) Sun., March 10: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, 7 p.m., The Granada Theatre ($35-$75/ $19 all students)

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Featuring a performance by K+C, live DJ & fun with Zumba instructor Josette Roozen-Tkacik • Oreana Winery • 205 Anacapa St • $30 • 963-0761 • 8pm Fri 2/22.

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Young and old are welcome • First Congregational Church, 2101 State St • Potluck • brbrfaulkner@aol. com • Noon-1:30pm Fri 2/22.

Bronfman Family Jewish Com Ctr, 524 Chapala St • 957-1115 x109 • 10:30-11:30am Fridays.

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Paciﬁc Pride Fdn Ofﬁce, #A-12 • Free • 963-3636 x130 • 4-5:30pm Fri.

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W/ Hector & Dannielle • $15 • info@santabarbaradan cecenter.com • 127 W Canon Perdido • 7pm beg.; 8pm Int/Adv, Fri.

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UCSB’s premiere improv troupe • Embarcadero Hall, 935 Embarcadero Del Norte • $5/$3 • 893-2004 • 8pm Fri 2/22. ��

UCSB takes on the Colorado Rapids & LA Galaxy • Harder Stadium UCSB • $5-$12 • 893-UCSB • 5 & 7pm Fri 2/22.

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A monthly book club for fourth to sixth graders • Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr • Free • 688-4214 • 3-4pm ﬁrst Sat each month.

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At Sino West, 5718 Hollister Av, Ste 105 • $11-20 • 967-2983 • 10-11:15am Fridays. with Taran Collis • La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Rd • $12/8 for $80 • 969-5031 • 9-10:15am Fridays. ��

Guided Meditation, Lecture, organic dinner • Alchemy Arts Ctr, 35 W. Haley St • $25 • 899-8811 • 6-8pm Thu 2/24.

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Marianne Minor will focus on analyzing one’s skills and strengths • Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr • Free • 688-4214 • 11-Noon Fri 2/22. ��

Foreign Minister of Mexico from 2000-2003 • Campbell Hall, UCSB • Free • 899-3535 • 8pm Fri 2/22. ��

TALK: Ontologies of Aerial Observation: Panoramic Reconnaissance and the Pre-History of Air War • UCSB site TBA • Free • 893-2004 • 1pm Fri 2/22. ��

The Neoliberal Logic of the Two-Tiered Workforce • UCSB site TBA • Free • 893-2004 • 1pm Fri 2/22.

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Momma Donna Restaurant • Free • 966-9782 • 6-9pm Fr

Hodges will read selected works • SB CAF, 653 Paseo Nuevo • Free • 565-6051 • 7-8:15pm Sat 2/23.ß

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Earl Warren Showgrounds • $5 • 969-1025 • 10am3pm Sat 2/23. ��

Free potting soil & tote bag • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $6 • 252-5227 • 10am-5pm Sat 2/23-24. ��

10-week training introduces students to the wonders of the area’s unique ecology • SB Botanic Garden • $300/$150 • 682-4726x102 • 2-5pm Sat’s thru 4/6. ��

Celebration of the SB Foresters’ 2012 National Championship & beneﬁt for Hugs for Cubs • Chuck’s Waterfront Grill • $30 • 564-1200 • 2-5pm Sat 2/23. ��

Delicious tri-tip & vegetarian tortas • La Casa De La Raza, 601 East Montecito St • 965.8581 • 11-4pm Sat, 2/23. ��

Tortas deliciosas de tri-tip y vegetarianas • La Casa De La Raza, 601 East Montecito St • 965,8581 • 114pm Sáb, 2/23.

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Gustafson Dance Studio • $10 • 705-3683 • 11-1pm Sun

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With Jeannette Weisskopf • Alice Keck Park • Free • 452-0706 • 9:30-11am Sun. ��

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Cottage Health System will help you determine your heart health • Cottage Hospital, Castillo St entrance • $25 • 879-8992 • 7:30-10am Sat 2/23. ��

Five chi-gong exercises • Alameda Park • Free • 6837554 • 8-10am Sat. ��

Gather at Cachuma Lake Nature Ctr for guided walks • Free w/ $10 park admission • 688-4515 • 10-11:30am Sat. ��

Kids learn about wildlife and care of the environment • Cachuma Lake Nature Center • $2 after $10 park admission • 688-4515 • 12:30-1:30 Sat.

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Speaker: Dr. Leon Litwack • First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance • Free • 886-5438 • 10:30am Sat 2/23. ��

UFO researcher talk • Center of the Heart, 487 N Turnpike Rd • Free • 448-4714 • 7pm Sat 2/23. ��

Poets Kyli Sessions, Kurt Brown, and Catherine Abbey

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Yoga Soup • $5-10 • 451-4731 • 10:45-12:15pm Sun.

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Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff • $10 • 563-6000 • 9:30-11am Sun.

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The Meanings of Abstraction in Latin American Modern Art • SBMA • $10/$6 • 963-4364 • 2pm Sun 2/24.

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Sponsors include the Santa Barbara Uniﬁed School District, Carpinteria High School, Santa Barbara City College, UC Santa Barbara, Adsum Education Foundation, and the AB 540 Coalition of Santa Barbara.

Patrocinadores incluyen el Distrito Escolar de Santa Barbara, Carpinteria High School, , Santa Barbara City College, UC Santa Barbara, Adsum Education Foundation, y la AB 540 Coalition of Santa Barbara.

To learn more about local AB 540 resources, events, and support networks, visit: www.ab540coalition.org

Para aprender más sobre recursos, eventos, y apoyo para estudiantes AB 540, visite: www.ab540coalition.org

donation • 1-2pm Mon & 10:30-11:30am Tues. ��

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Meet the area’s top wedding professionals • Rockwood Women’s Club, 670 Mission Canyon Rd • $12/$7 • 965-8249 • 11-3pm Su 2/24. ��

Food, drinks and voting on ofﬁcial ballot • Tent Merchant Prop House, 436 E. Gutierrez St • $35/$25 • 564-4414 • 2pm Sun 2/24. ��

Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres, desserts & “Guess the Winners” Contest • Ojai Retreat, 160 Besant Rd, Ojai • $25 • 640-1947 • 5pm Su 2/24.

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Solving Everyday Problems • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $10 • 563-6000 • 7-8:15pm Mondays. Guided breathing • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $5 • 563-6000 • 12:30-1pm Mon/Wed/Fri. ��

Jumpstart your Foundational self-love and self-care • Alchemy Arts Center, 35 W. Haley St • $210-$770 • 899-8811 • 8-9:30am Mon 2/18-24. ��

Leading string theorist, author and NOVA host explains the Elegant Universe • Campbell Hall, UCSB • $20/$10 • 899-3535 • 8pm Mon 2/25. ��

What We Know and How We Know It • Pollock Theater UCSB • Free • 893-4422 • 5pm Mon 2/25.

Nature photography with Dr. Larry J. Friesen • Dargan’s Pub, 18 E Ortega St • Free • 682-4711 • 6:308pm Mon 2/25. ��

His topic: “The Elephant in the Exam Room” • Carpinteria Woman’s Club, 1059 Vallecito Rd • Free • 682-5183 • 7pm Mon 2/25.

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talks about The Food Commons a new economic paradigm for local/regional food • Ayni Gallery, 216 State St • Free • 816-8188 • 6:30-8:30pm Mon 2/25.

Carrillo Recreation Center garden, 100 E. Carrillo St. • $11-20 • 705-3426 • 3-4:15pm Mondays.�

Egg stage training • SB Zoo • rboner@sbzoo.org • 6:30-8pm Mon 2/25.

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Carrillo Recreation Center Studio 1, 100 E. Carrillo St. • $11-20 • 897-2519 • 10-11am Mondays.

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Swim from Four Palms to Red Hut • Butterﬂy Beach Stairs • Ocean Duck • Free • 569-1220 • 9am Sun. ��

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His latest, Time-Bound • Chaucer’s Books, 3321 State

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893-3241 • 8pm 2/28 & 3/1.

DoubleTree Resort • $125 • 252-3987 • 7-9am Fri 3/1.

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A walk to bring attention to the new pedestrian crossing improvements on Milpas St • Free • 875-3562 • 9am Tues 2/26.

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Bronfman Family Jewish Comm Ctr, 524 Chapala St • $7-$50 • 957-1115 x109 • 3-4pm Tuesdays. ��

Selling and signing his new DVD of storytelling • Goleta Library • Free • info@storytellermichael.com • 7pm Tues 2/26.

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w/ S. Dunn • La Casa De Maria • donation • 969-5031 • 10:30-11:30am Tues. ��

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Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden on island • Free • 564-1939 • 5-7pm Wed. ��

At Carrillo Recreation Center, 100 E. Carrillo St., Studio 1 • $11-20 • 897-2519 • 10-11am Wed. ��

Short teachings & meditations. All levels • Mahakankala Buddhist Ctr, 508 Brinkerhoff Av • $10 • 6:30-7:30pm Wed. ��

Personalized classes • La Casa de Maria • $12 • 9695031 • 4:30-5:45pm Wed & 9-10:15am Fri.

Their lecture: Israel and Palestine: Achieving a TwoState Solution • UCSB Campbell Hall • Free • 8933907 • 5pm Wed 2/27. ��

Talks for all ages by local experts on hiking, backpacking, & tracking • Montecito Lib, 1469 E Valley Rd • Free • 969-5063 • 5-6:30pm Weds thru 3/13. ��

Raul Suarez PhD discusses this important issue • Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta Del Sol • Free • 682-4711 • 7pm Wed 2/27.

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At Sino West, 5718 Hollister Ave., Ste 105, Goleta • $11-20 • 967-2983 • 10-10:50 am Tuesdays.

The “small Hearst Castle” • $20 • RSVP: 565-5653 • 10am & 2pm Wed & Sat.

At Sino West, 5718 Hollister Ave., Ste 105, Goleta • $11-20 • 967-2983 • 11am-noon Tuesdays.

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At Pilgrim Terrace, 649 Pilgrim Terrace Dr. • $11-20 • 682-3618 • 2-3pm Tuesdays.

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Sustainable Water Management • UCSB campus • $285 • 893-4200 • 2/26-3/9. ��

Part of the annual Santa Barbara Reads program • UCSB Library • Free • 564-5604 • 4:30pm Tu 2/26. ��

�� Practice your French • Paciﬁc Crepes • Free • 569-1659 • 5:30-7pm every Wednesday.

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California Dream Act legislation, the ﬁnancial aid application process and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals legislation • San Marcos High • Free • 453-7208 • 6-8pm Wed 2/27.

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His talk: Change They Can’t Believe In: The Tea Party and Reactionary Politics in America • Lane Room, Ellison Hall UCSB • Free • 893-2004 •

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Bronfman Family Jewish Com Ctr, 524 Chapala St • Drop in $7 or 10/$50 • 957-1115x109 • 10-11am Thurs. Selling and signing his new DVD of storytelling • Carpinteria Library • Free • info@storytellermichael. com • 10:30am Thu 2/28.

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Docent-Led • Granada • Free • RSVP 899-2222 • 121pm Tues.

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Part of the annual Santa Barbara Reads program • Solvang Library • Free • 564-5604 • 6pm Thu 2/28. Lecture title: Wellness: Mind, Body, Spirit • Alchemy Arts Center, 35 W. Haley St • $25 • 899-8811 • 6-8pm Thu 2/28. ��

Heroic Africans: Legendary Leaders, Iconic Sculptures • Mary Craig Aud, SB Museum of Art • $10/$6/ Members free • 884-6457 • 5:30pm Thu 2/28. ��

Symposium about the growing use of unmanned aerial vehicles or “drones” in the world over the past decade • McCune Conference room, UCSB • Free • 893-3098 • 2-5pm Thu 2/28. ��

Information session about this online social network • Bronfman Family Jewish Center, 524 Chapala St • Free • 729-5038 • 3-4pm Thu 2/28. ��

A presentation on the connection between extreme weather events and human-caused global warming • Faulkner Gallery • Free • 467-6777 • 7-9pm Thu 2/28. ��

Customer service workshop • Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $60 • 965-3023 • 8-10am & 3-5pm Thu 2/28. ��

From Cucina to Cathedral, From Politics to Painting: The Rich Hybrid That Is Sicily • SB Museum of Art • $12/$10 • 884-6423 • 10-Noon Thurs 2/28. ��

Learn how to download free eBooks to your tablet • Townley Room, Central Library • Free • 564-5603 • 10-11am Thurs 2/28. Learn to facilitate & engage in non-directive interventions • Conﬂict Solutions Center, 1528 Chapala St • $1,400/$650 • -349-8943 • 9-5pm 2/28-3/3.

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Selling and signing his new DVD of storytelling • Eastside Library • Free • info@storytellermichael.com • 10:30am Fri 3/1.

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Products from home kitchens, such as baked goods, breads, pasta, pies, cereals, dried fruits, candies & popcorn • La Cumbre Plaza, 121 S. Hope Ave • Free • 455-9919 • 3-7pm Fri.

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Children can enjoy arts and crafts as well as story time with the beloved books of Dr. Seuss • Faulkner Gallery • Free • 963-2704 • 11-12:30pm Sat 3/2.

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A special presentation for family and friends • Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $18/$14 • 963-0408 • 7pm Sat 3/2.

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Her topic: Politics, Policy, and Reality: What’s Really Going on in Washington • Campbell Hall, UCSB • $20/$10 • 899-3535 • 8pm Sat 3/2.

His latest: Angel in my Backpack • Tecolote Bookstore, 1470 E Valley Rd • Free • 969-4977 • 3-4pm Sat 3/2.

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Honoring graduates from the 12-month residential treatment program • Calvary Chapel, 1 N. Calle Cesar Chavez Ste. 21 • Free • 966-1316 • 5pm Sat 3/2. ��

Organized by teenagers with the goal of giving sports equipment and clothing to over 750 kids in need • Boys & Girls Club, 632 E Canon Perdido St • To donate equipment call 729-0353 • 9-Noon Sat 3/2. ��

The ﬁrst distillery in SB County since prohibition celebrates with tours and tastings • 37 Industrial Way, Suite 103 Buellton • (970) 390-1568 • 11am7pm Sat 2/2 & Sun 2/3.

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Building a resume, and obtaining interviews • Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Dr • Free • 688-4214 • 11amNoon Fri 3/1.

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His book The Golden Shore • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free • 564-5633 • 6pm Fri 3/1. ��

Is the special guest speaker at the annual Westmont President’s Breakfast • Grand Ballroom, Fess Parker’s

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His lecture: Off-the-Beaten Path: Armchair Travels to Italy • Mary Craig Aud, SB Museum of Art • $7/$5 • 884-6430 • 5pm Fri 3/1.

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Deﬁning Documentary Today is the subject of this panel discussion on doc photography in the 21st century • SB Museum of Art • $10/$6/Members free • 963-4364 • 2:30pm Su 3/3.

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Her book: What’s for Dinner: A Delightfully Disgusting Menu • Curious Cup Bookstore, 929 Linden Ave, Carp • Free • 220-6608 • 4-6pm Fri 3/1.

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Relates his adventures in Polar exploration • Campbell Hall, UCSB • $20/$15 • 899-3535 • 3pm Sun 3/3.

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Flamenco performance open to all ﬂamenco dance and music lovers • Center Stage Theater, Paseo Nuevo • $28 • 963-0408 •

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Her latest children’s book The Adventures of Enzo • Curious Cup Bookstore, 929 Linden Ave, Carp. • Free • 705-4708 • 2-5pm Sat 3/2.

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The culmination of their DANCEworks residency • Lobero Theatre • $32/$27 • 963-0761 • 8pm Fri, 3/1 & 3/2.

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Learn to identify local frog and toad calls and record the data • SB Zoo • Free • 962-5339 • 6-8pm 2/21, 28.

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Learn to manage your system settings, organize your ﬁles • Central Lib • Free • 564-5604 • 3-5pm Tu 2/26. ��

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Selling and signing his new DVD of storytelling • Central Lib • Free • 962-7653 • 3:30pm Wed 2/27.

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Montecito YMCA, 591 Santa Rosa Ln. • 969-3288 • 5:10pm Thurs. ��

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Children 2-5yrs • Bronfman Family Jewish Com. Center • Free • 957-1115 • 3:30-4:15pm Wed. ��

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With Radhule Weininger • La Casa De Maria • donation • 969-5031 • 6–7pm Thurs.

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Review by Alex Henteloff Special to CASA

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UCSB THEATER & DANCE: ABSOLUTELY! {PERHAPS}

A fast moving comedy under the direction of Simon Williams, the play explores the nature of truth • UCSB Performing Arts Theater • $17/$13 • 893-7221 • 8pm Fri (2/22); 2pm Sa (2/23) • Through 2/23.

OUT OF THE BOX THEATRE CO: BLOODY, BLOODY, ANDREW JACKSON

Redeﬁnes America’s controversial seventh president – the man who invented the Democratic Party, drove the Indians west, and ultimately doubled the size of our nation • Center Stage Theatre • $10/$25 & $45 Opening Night VIP • 963-0408 • 8pm Th-Sa; 2pm Sun • Through 2/24. ENSEMBLE THEATRE CO: THE LIAR

A comic tale of love and mistaken identity set in the 17th century and told in rhyming verse • Alhecama Theatre, 914 Santa Barbara St • $40-$65 • 965-5400 • 8pm Tu-Sa, 2 & 7pm Su • Extended through 3/3. RUBICON THEATRE: FOOD CONFESSIONS

Looking for the perfect recipe for laughter? Start with a juicy culinary obsession; add a saucy comic writer, a delectable director and ﬁve appetizing actors • Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main St • $35-$49 • 667-2900 • 8pm Fri; 2 & 8pm Sat; 2pm Sun • Through 2/24. LAUNCH PAD: APPOGGIATURA

About an American family ﬁnding itself by completely losing itself • UCSB’s Hatlen Theater • $13/$17 • 893-7221 • 8pm Thur-Sat (2/28-3/2 & 3/7-3/9), 2pm Sun (3/3) • 2/28-3/9. PLAZA PLAYHOUSE THEATRE: DAVID & LISA

About a group of emotionally challenged teens and their struggles to ﬁnd normalcy • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • $15/$12 • 684-6380 • 8pm Fr-Sa & 2pm Sun, 3/1-3/10.

WESTMONT THEATRE: PLATINUM CIRCLE: A PLAY IN THREE ONE-ACTS

Three-play sequence includes: Cell Division, Fleas, and Bluetooth Paternoster, which probe the spiritual underside of our obsession with cell phones • Westmont’s Porter Theatre • $7/$10 • 565-7140 • 8pm Fri-Sat (2/22-2/23 & 3/1-3/2), Thur (2/28) • Through 3/2. PCPA THEATERFEST: THE TEMPEST

Shakespeare’s magic spell will sweep audiences through stormy seas to an island where airy and earthly spirits will captivate or free them • Severson Theatre, 800 S. College, Santa Maria • From $29.50 • 922-8313 • 1:30pm We-Sun; 7pm Fr-Sa • Through 3/20.

Alex Henteloff, a member of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with over 40 years experience in the theatre, has spent most of his professional career as an actor. Email him at papaalex@verizon.net. Alex Henteloff

Theatre Group at SBCC Auditions for Becky’s New Car

Auditions for Becky’s New Car will be held Wednesday, Feb. 27th & Thursday, Feb. 28th, by appointment in the SBCC Jurkowitz Theatre. No roles have been precast, available roles include: four men and three women. Performances will be April 24-May 11. For details and info visit www. theatregroupsbcc.com or call 965-0581 ext. 2376 to set up an appointment.

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AMÉRICA’S HOME: An inspiring doc about senior citizens and young people in Puerto Rico and Chicago struggling to save their homes and communities from being bulldozed • Cup of Culture • MultiCultural Ctr Theater • Free • 8938411 • 6pm We • 2/27. BEST OF THE 37TH ANNUAL BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL: Features the world’s

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A teenage girl raids a man’s home, suspecting he is a pedophile, in order to expose him. Screening and Q&A • UCSB Pollock Theater • $5 • 893-4637 • 7-9:30pm Thur • 2/28.

7pm- Hitchcock: A love story between influential filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock and wife Alma Reville during the filming of Psycho in 1959. 10pm Psycho: A thirty-something secretary steals $40,000 from her employer’s client, and subsequently encounters a young motel proprietor too long under the domination of his mother • Magic Lantern Films • Isla Vista Theater • $4 • 893-3907 • 7 & 10pm Fr & Mo, 3/1 & 3/4. SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS:

Snow White, pursued by a jealous queen, hides with the dwarfs • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • Free • 684-6380 • 2pm Sat, 2/23. CITIZEN KANE: Following the death of a

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OSCARS TELECAST: 85th Annual Academy Awards live telecast. Arrive in your best and walk the red carpet • Plaza Playhouse Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave • Free • 684-6380 • 4pm Sun, 2/24.

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333 Junipero Plaza (between Garden & Laguna, near the Mission Rose Garden) PAUL HURST & ASHLEY ANDERSON ■ 805.680.8216 / 805.618.8747 DRE #00826530 & 01903215

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3114 CALZADA RIDGE ROAD S A N TA Y N E Z , C A L I F O R N I A

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Rainbows, Stars and Full Moons shine on this wonderful hilltop, quiet home just minutes to town, between Oak Trails Estates and Rancho Ynecito. From every room, the Four large Bedrooms, peaceful Office, Exotic Wood Floored Living room with floor to ceiling River Rock Fireplace, gorgeous Granite Kitchen, separate laundry room, and all 3 Baths boast one of the Valley’s most stunning views! Enjoy the deer and Pool/Pond in an Oak tree peppered natural setting. This low maintenance, turn key, top quality property is an excellent permanent or vacation home. No HOA. Call today for a showing, this property will not last in today’s market.

Escape to your picture-perfect estate in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. A stunning, 5 Bedroom, 7 Bath main residence plus a fabulous 1 bedroom, multi-use casita, all on 6+ scenic acres. Breathtaking panoramic views. Open space for horses, vineyards. Very close to town. $3,900,000.

Offered at $1,395,000 KRISTINA NOVAK 818.917.5540 Kristina@KristinaNovak.com www.KristinaNovak.com

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Exclusive Ennisbrook Estate $3,595,000 Prime Montecito location. Versatile one level flr plan w/ formal entry, living & dining rm, gourmet kitchen, & spacious office w/fireplace. 4 BD. Club ammenities inc. pool & tennis. www.betsyzwick.com Betsy Jones Zwick, 805-452-5501

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Montecito Haven $2,859,500 Turn-key, meticulously cared-for 3 BD, 3 BA main residence with detached guest studio, on 1 very private acre in one of Montecito’s most coveted locations. www.VictorPlana.com Victor Plana, 805-895-0591

Magical 1.15 park-like acres $2,885,000 Charming 3 BD cottage in prime Montecito location. Great opportunity for a weekend retreat or potential for a large estate property, which is walled and gated for privacy. Susan Conger, 805-565-8838 ing

Montecito Spanish-Style $2,750,000 Gated Spanish-style estate within walking distance to Montecito Union school. 4 BD/3.5 BA plus studio, separate cabana, pool and spa, all on a lush acre. www.VictorPlana.com Victor Plana, 805-895-0591

Near Butterfly Beach, Coast Village Rd $1,925,000 Sophisticated 3BD Montecito Condo, ~ 2,500 sq ft, courtyard patio w/cozy Fireplace, built -in BBQ & large spa w/cascading waterfall, indoor/outdoor living at it’s finest. Susan Conger, 805-565-8838 Barbara Koutnik, 805-565-8811

Stunning 2011 Home $929,000 Premium upgrades, contemporary styling, ground-flr master suite + 2 BD, open plan great room w/soaring ceilings, hdwd floors, living rm fireplace, mtn. views, attached 2-car garage. www.VictorPlana.com Victor Plana, 805-895-0591

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