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Foothills Forever is campaigning to save the San Marcos Foothills

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Fiesta

La Presidenta Stephanie Petlow and Old Spanish Days has announced their annual schedule of events

Honors

Community News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 14, 17 *The Ticket: A SB Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 Fill the FoodBank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sigrid Toye: Harbor Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 John Palminteri’s Community VOICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 SBAOR Real Estate Stats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Harlan Green: Economic Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Community Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 SBAOR President Brian Johnson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Priscilla, Opera Santa Barbara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Galleries & Art Venues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 5 - 2 7 * Español y Inglés Find the Voice Digital Edition with additonal stories and advertising online at www.VoiceSB.com

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Women in Communication honors Barbara Ben-Horin and Luz Reyes-Martinez

Creating Hope with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama

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In This Issue

Photo by Tariq Dajani: Ibrahim Shaeer Jabbar Al-Jumaili (#173) - detail

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The SB Symphony and guest artist Awadagin Pratt will perform this weekend

Photo courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures

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The community is invited to Fill the Foodbank!

In Conversation with Pico Iyer Tue, May 18 8:30 PM Pacific Free Virtual Event

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An Interview with Professor José Cabezón

CREATING HOPE Begins with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet In Conversation with Pico Iyer

By Kerry Methner, PhD / VOICE

Photos Courtesy of UCSB

RAWING ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED, WISE, AND INSPIRING RELIGIOUS LEADERS OF OUR TIME, UCSB Department of Religious Studies and UCSB Arts & Lectures will host His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet, in conversation with Pico Iyer, in a keynote for CREATING HOPE, Arts & Lectures’ new year-long programming initiative. The free, virtual conversation will take place Tuesday, May 18th at 8:30pm. “We are humbled that His Holiness the Dalai Lama and our good friend Pico Iyer have chosen to honor our community in this way. We’ve collectively seen many unique challenges, this last year in particular, and yet our community forges ahead with courage and grace,” A&L Miller McCune Executive Director Celesta M. Billeci related. “Arts & Lectures is uniquely positioned to bring together the wonder, ideas, creativity and hope that we all need to come through this stronger than ever. The CREATING HOPE programming initiative will help us continue to move forward together, and there is truly no better way to kick it off than with the sage wisdom of His Holiness.” One of the most diverse and inclusive centers for the study of religious His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama in 2009 with UCSB Buddhist Studies students and faculty traditions and phenomena in the U.S. and internationally, the Department’s Tibetan Buddhism studies are led by Professor José Cabezón, the first VOICE: How is your program pushing the edge in Tibetan Buddhism and Cultural Studies? holder of the Dalai Lama Chair in Tibetan Buddhism and Cultural Studies How have Tibetan language course offerings been received? at UC Santa Barbara. His Holiness first visited UC Santa Barbara in 1984, then again in 1991 (two years after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize), 1997, and 2009. “Twelve years since the Dalai Lama’s Cabezón: The academic study of Tibetan Buddhism really has two components: the study of last visit to the UCSB campus, we are overjoyed to welcome him again to UCSB for this very Tibetan language, and the study of the religion itself. The two go hand in hand: as students learn special conversation with Pico Iyer, part of the Arts & Lectures CREATING HOPE series,” Prof. to read the ancient classical texts, they are, in the process, learning about Buddhist ideas and Cabezón shared. “It is such an honor to have been chosen as the first custodian of the Dalai Lama practices. Students who are just starting out and taking their first class on Tibetan Buddhism come Chair,” related Professor Cabezón upon to appreciate the work of translators, without whom a lot of the material for the class would not be the 20th anniversary of the Chair’s accessible. creation. “Over the last 20 years our VOICE: What moved you to toward studying Tibetan Buddhism rather than physics as a student? programs in Buddhist and Tibetan Cabezón: By the end of my third year of studies at Caltech--this was around 1975--I came to Studies have grown and evolved realize that I was not interested in the minute details of physics, but in big-picture questions. I then into some of the best in the world. started to read more broadly in the Humanities--for example, in philosophy--and eventually found Hundreds of students have taken our Buddhism. While realizing that Buddhisim was a religion and not a science, I found Buddhism’s classes, and a dozen PhD graduates critical spirit and its commitment to reasoned arguments refreshing. The more I read, the more from our program hold positions at I wanted to learn. I don’t think I ever thought of making a career out of studying Buddhism, but other universities, academic institutes studying Buddhism in the university (I did my graduate work at the University of Wisconsin, and nonprofits. None of this would Madison) seemed like a natural next step to take. My career as a “buddhologist,” as academic have been possible without the scholars of Buddhism are sometimes called, just naturally evolved out of that. amazing support of the University and the Religious Studies Department.” VOICE: Are you still active in translation Tibetan into Spanish and English? Professor José Cabezón welcomes His Holiness the With the visit imminent, Prof. XIV Dalai Lama at the SB Airport in 2009 Cabezón: I am still very active in translating classical Tibetan Buddhist texts into English--that Cabezón agreed to answer a few is, I do literary translations. I don’t do much oral translations anymore. I did translate for His questions for VOICE readers. Holiness the Dalai Lama into Spanish back in the 1980s. In those days there were only two of us VOICE: What makes UC Santa Barbara’s Department of Religious Studies special? How who were both fluent in Tibetan and Spanish. Nowadays, there are many more competent oral does Tibetan Buddhism and Cultural Studies enhance the Department? interpreters, so I do very little oral translation, either into English or Spanish. Most of my work now focuses on teaching and research. Professor José Cabezón: UC Santa Barbara’s Religious Studies Department is one of the oldest, largest, and most diverse programs in the country. We cover all of the world’s major religious VOICE: Over the years, what have you found the most rewarding in your career? traditions, and even some lesser known ones. Students also have the opportunity to study the Cabezón: I enjoy many aspects of the academic life. I love the look of wonder in the faces of phenomenon of religion from many disciplinary perspectives: through their texts, rituals, undergraduates as they learn about a culture and worldview so different from their own. I love communities, and so forth. graduate students’ passion for their own research, and find mentoring them through to their own Tibetan Buddhism is one of five Buddhist traditions taught in the Department. The others are Indian, Japanese, Chinese, and Mongolian Buddhism. This makes the study of Buddhism at UCSB careers --whether that be as college teachers or in the nonprofit sector--extremely rewarding. And I still love the research that I do, making the centuries-old ideas of Buddhism available to both very rich, and it makes the Buddhist Studies Program one of the best in the country. specialized and general audiences. VOICE: This is the Dalai Lama’s fifth visit to UCSB, what does it mean for your students to have exposure to the Dalai Lama in the context of this very challenging time, and how has this relationship impacted your program?

Cabezón: The move from in-person to remote classes has been a challenge for students, just as it’s been for professors. There have been few opportunities to meet outside of formal classes. The Dalai Lama’s virtual “visit” to UCSB gives us a chance to listen to one of the world’s great thinkers on issues that are of importance to all of us, but also come together as a learning community for a special event outside of formal classes. The virtual event will stream on multiple platforms, including: YouTube: Use QR Codeon the right: A&L Facebook page (once live): https://www.facebook.com/artsandlectures A&L Website: https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu Tuesday, May 18th at 8:30pm PDT (Wednesday, May 19 at 9:00 a.m. IST) A replay of the event will be available in perpetuity on His Holiness’ YouTube channel For more info call (805) 893-3535 or visit www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu

VOICE: It seems that culture is increasingly materialistic and secular, yet people also seem to be yearning for experiences that offer meaning and hope. How does Tibetan culture and Buddhism respond to those trends and needs?

Cabezón: Certain aspects of Buddhism, like mindfulness meditation or compassion training, have been adapted and “secularized” for Western audiences and have been integrated into our culture as therapeutic techniques in fields as diverse as counseling psychology and corporate management. Some Buddhists find this problematic because in its secular version, a Buddhist practice like mindfulness is stripped of its Buddhist religious context, which Buddhists consider important. The Dalai Lama, however, has taken a very pragmatic view: if it works for you, then feel free to draw on Buddhism as you see fit, and whatever doesn’t work for you, feel free to leave behind. I find that kind of refreshing. VOICE: What is the Dalai Lama’s unique contribution?

Cabezón: I think that it’s his unrelenting insistence that our minds and mental makeup are not a given--that they can be transformed, that we can become better people by cultivating “a warm heart” and a sense of empathy and compassion for others, especially for those in need.

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Old Spanish Days

Fiesta Announces Theme & Plans

ISTORIC PARADE CARRIAGES FORMING A PICTURESQUE BACKDROP, La Presidenta Stephanie Petlow, this week, revealed a full slate of Fiesta events for this year, sans parade and mercados, and announced the Fiesta 2021 theme, “Honoring our Generations.” “This is a great moment for Fiesta as Patricia Orena Named Saint Barbara we continue to move out of the recent restrictions,” said La Presidenta Petlow. “For months, and even a full year, so many have worked so hard and in a creative way, to bring as much Fiesta to our community this year as possible." Fiesta Pequena, Noches de Ronda, Arts and Crafts Show, Rodeo, and a handful of traditional parties will all be part of Fiesta 2021, with all planning following current health guidelines and protocols. While attendance and event size will be smaller to assure community safety, Fiesta is returning. In announcing the Fiesta 2021 theme, “Honoring our Generations,” Petlow shared: “We are all where we are because of those who came before us and the paths they paved. It is our duty to make sure we pave positive paths for future generations. This year we celebrate all of the generations in our family, not just our own families, but the Santa Barbara families that have contributed to the beautiful foundation of the Fiesta spirit and continue to carry it on.” In walking through the list of Fiesta events confirmed for 2021, La Primera Vice Presidente Maria Cabrera looked to the future in her comments to the attendees. “When the City and County of Santa Barbara give us the go ahead, Old Spanish Days Fiesta is poised and ready to bring our historic parade up State Street again and to return the popular Mercados to both Plaza De La Guerra and Mackenzie Park,” said Cabrera. “The historic parade is such an important part of our Patricia Orena has been named St. community. Generations of families have Barbara, Santa Barbara’s Patron Saint, and she will preside at multiple Fiesta enjoyed this equestrian parade. It represents events throughout the year. She will so many aspects of our community, and be a prominent participant in all Fiesta we look forward to seeing this traditional, activities along with this year’s Spirit and historic and long-time event move up State Junior Spirit. Orena was presented to the Street again.” community at the Old Mission Santa Between now and August, it is anticipated Barbara, at an event hosted by the that additional Fiesta events will be Native Daughters of the Golden West, at announced. the ceremonial opening of the Mission “Fiesta means so much to everyone in our doors. The Spanish first named the Channel, community, and it continues to be a strong and later the city, Santa Barbara in honor economic boost for local businesses. Fiesta of the patron Saint, St. Barbara. is tradition, history, and culture. It includes everything that makes this community so special,” continued Petlow.

Fiesta 2021 Calendar

La Primavera • The Carriage and Western Art Museum 2021 Poster and Pin Unveil; Saturday, May 15, at 5pm Fiesta Ranchera • Goleta; June, 2021 La Fiesta del Presidente • The Carriage and Western Art Museum; Sunday, August 1, at 5pm Fiesta Pequena Live from TV Hill • KEYT Channel 3; Wednesday, August 4, at 7pm. Rodeo • Earl Warren Show Grounds, Thursday-Saturday August 5, 9-5 pm. Los Dignitarios • Santa Barbara Zoo, time TBD, Friday, August 6, 2021 Documentary: El Desfile Histórico – the Historic Parade, Channel 1013; 12-12:30pm Horsemen’s Rendezvous – The Carriage and Western Art Museum, 4pm Noches de Ronda • Saturday, August 7, 8-9:30pm Fiesta Arts and Crafts Show – Cabrillo Boulevard, West Beach; Saturday & Sunday Noches de Ronda • 8-9:30pm

Old Spanish Days Fiesta 2021 Sponsors: Albertsons, American Riviera Bank, Bartlett,

Pringle and Wolf, LLP, Community West Bank, FLIR, Jordanos, Montecito Bank & Trust, Santa Barbara County Bowl Foundation, Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, TourSpain, Union Bank.

May 14, 2021

SBMM Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

Grand Re-Opening with Four New Exhibits Thursday - Sunday • 10am - 5pm

Arthur Beaumont: Art of the Sea An exhibit of 53 paintings chronicling the accomplishments of the US Navy from the USS Constitution to atomic bomb tests and expeditions to the North and South Poles. On display until May 30, 2021.

SCARF (Santa Cruz Acoustic Range Facility) The onshore facility was located on the south side of Santa Cruz Island on land leased from the Santa Cruz Island Company. SCARF supported hundreds of U.S. Navy development and test programs, many of them classified.

On This Spot Through History by Erin Graffy de Garcia

For centuries, the coastline of Santa Barbara featured a prominent landmark — a natural structure called “Castle Rock.” Follow the 100 years that led from Castle Rock to the Santa Barbara Harbor and Maritime Museum.

Love Letters to the Sea This new innovative letterwriting project, developed by Art Educator/ Founder, Sondra Weiss, enables children working alone or with family members or friends to create artistic and persuasive letters and envelopes in support of ocean protection. 113 Harbor Way, Ste 190, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 • sbmm.org • 805 962-8404

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Save San Marcos Foothills Forever

FOOTHILLS FOREVER

Together, we are making this happen… but we have a lot more to do! We have met the developer’s first two milestones with a combination of cash, pledges and loans. A big thank you to our supporters! Act now! More than 4,000 people have made contributions, but we still need to meet our June 1st milestone of $18,000,000 to acquire the San Marcos Foothills West Mesa. This will permanently preserve and protect the land for future generations. Our intent is to add it to the 200 acre San Marcos Foothills Preserve. Please join us! How to help: Make a tax-deductible contribution to the Foothills Forever Fund, a fiscal sponsorship fund at the Santa Barbara Foundation. Please make checks payable to: Santa Barbara Foundation, with Foothills Forever Fund in the memo line. Mail to: 1111 Chapala St. #200 Santa Barbara, CA 93101

For more information and to donate online:

FoothillsForever.org

To donate gifts of stock or other assets, please contact info@foothillsforever.org

ACT NOW! DEADLINE: JUNE 1ST! Visit the San Marcos Foothills West Mesa at the end of Via Gaitero Road. Docent led tours of the property are offered every Sat. & Sun. at 10 am or by special arrangement. Email Julia Laraway at: a1fyr516@gmail.com

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Montecito Bank & Trust Tops $2 Billion in Assets

EPORTING A 30.78 PERCENT INCREASE DURING THE PAST YEAR, Montecito Bank & Trust’s total assets grew $493.38 million, during the 12-month period ending March 31st, closing at $2.09 billion. “As our communities continued to navigate COVID-19 throughout the first quarter, our teams remained dedicated to helping ensure the safety of our branches and offices, and to securing as much Paycheck Protection Program funding as possible for Central Coast organizations during the Small Business Administration program’s latest round,” commented Janet Garufis, Chairman and CEO of Montecito Bank &Trust. There was loan growth of 26.93 percent year-over-year, ending the first quarter at $1.37 billion. Deposit growth saw a 37.16 percent lift year-over-year, with quarter-end deposits totaling $1.88 billion. Total net income for the first quarter, year-over-year, increased 34.01 percent to $3.82 million. The bank’s total risk-based capital remains very strong at 14.70 percent, exceeding the ten percent regulatory minimum required to be considered well-capitalized. “As a PPP financial partner of choice, our teams facilitated an additional 1,700 new PPP loans in the first quarter, providing over $115 million of critical support to businesses and organizations across the Central Coast. This volume was a primary driver of our year over year loan growth, coupled with heightened activity in our residential lending group. Looking ahead, as vaccination rates increase and our economy begins to reopen more fully, I am optimistic about what the next chapter holds for our communities and am confident in our team’s ability to continue providing the world-class customer experience our communities have long trusted us to deliver,” continued Garufis.

Montecito Bank & Trust is the oldest and largest locally owned community bank in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Founded in 1975, the bank celebrated its 46th anniversary on March 17th, 2021 and operates eleven branch offices in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Solvang, Montecito, Carpinteria, Ventura, Camarillo, and Westlake Village.

Montecito Rotary Club to Host Back 2 School Fundraiser

S SUMMER APPROACHES AND LOCAL STUDENTS BEGIN PLANNING FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR, the Rotary Club of Montecito has announced that it will virtually host its annual “Back 2 School” fundraiser to support Santa Barbara City College student scholarships. Held at 4pm Wednesday, May 19th, the event will be chaired by Tony Morris, Club Director of Vocational Service, and Cathy Cash, past Club President. “I was introduced to Rotary when I was in 7th grade, when I attended my first club meeting in my hometown,” said Morris. “I was always impressed with the goodwill the club brought to my community. Today, I feel the same way about my adopted hometown’s Rotary Club as well. Together, we’ll continue to do good Cathy Cash work - and treasure friendships along the way.” Beyond the Rotary Club of Montecito, Morris serves as the Director of Community Outreach & Development for the Rona Barrett Foundation, an organization that provides wellness and housing services for low-income seniors. Cash is also a dedicated community member, having worked with local organizations such as the The Women’s Fund and United Way. The Back 2 School Fundraiser will further feature special entertainment and a silent auction, with items including eight tickets to the Santa Barbara Film Festival 2022, four adult passes to Tony Morris the Santa Barbara Zoo, gift cards to local restaurants, and more. To attend or view the auction, visit www.montecitorotary.org.

SBCC School of Extended Learning Summer Classes Begin May 17th

XPLORE A NEW TOPIC, gain a new skill, and meet fellow learners at the Santa Barbara City College School of Extended Learning this summer! Classes offered through Summer Session I begin on Monday, May 17th, with both tuition-free and fee-based classes available. Register now at www.sbcc.edu/extendedlearning.

Respond to SBPD Police Chief Survey

O YOU HAVE OPINIONS on what priorities and qualities the next Santa Barbara Police Department Chief of Police should have? The City of Santa Barbara and Ralph Andersen & Associates invites community members to share their perspectives via an online survey, available at https://tinyurl.com/27n6zf8s. All responses are due by Saturday, May 15th.

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Community News

Environmental Defense Center Welcomes New Team Members www.environmentaldefensecenter.org RACHEL KONDOR has joined the Environmental Defense Center as a staff attorney. Previously, Kondor served as a District Representative for Congresswoman Lois Capps, as well as a senior legislative assistant for environmental and tribal matters to Congressman Raúl Grijalva. Beyond this work, she has given back by serving on a number of nonprofit boards, including the Sky Island Alliance, Natural Allies, and the California Wilderness Coalition. Kondor is an University of Arizona alumna and earned her J.D. from Lewis and Clark Law School with a Certificate in Environmental and Natural Resources Law. Rachel Kondor

PETER JONES has also joined the Environmental Defense Center staff as a legal fellow. In this role, his primary focus is ensuring the enforcement of state and federal clean water laws for onshore oil and gas operations. Having earned his bachelor’s degree in physics and mathematics from Alfred University and his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, he was awarded a Catalyst Public Service Fellowship after graduation. In the past, he has worked as a Summer Law Associate at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as well as at the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Division of Law.

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SB Residents to Partake in Worldwide Rally for Freedom

HIS SATURDAY, a group of Santa Barbara residents will partake in the Worldwide Rally for Freedom, a series of protests that will take place in cities across the country and world against COVID-19 restriction measures. The event will begin at 12pm on Saturday, May 15th, meeting at Stearns Wharf next to the canoes before marching up State Street. The event announcement states that it will be a peaceful gathering, and will feature presenters, an information booth, and music.

For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/f7742xvk

Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara Awards $750,000 to Local Nonprofits

HANKS TO A RECORD-BREAKING POOL OF MEMBER DONATIONS, the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara has distributed $750,000 in grant funding among ten local nonprofit agencies. From supporting mental health and medical services to addressing education and food insecurity, these grants will make a difference for the communities of Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria. The grant recipients were announced during the organization’s May 5th Annual Women’s Fund Celebration of Grants virtual event. “These new grants bring the total amount awarded to local organizations to more than $8.6 million since the Women’s Fund was founded in 2004,” read a WFSB statement. Much of the awarded funding went to supporting local children and education. Child Abuse Listening Mediation (CALM) received a $75,000 grant to support the continuation of school-based mental health services for educators, families, and students. Additionally, the Carpinteria Children’s Project was presented $90,000 to continue operations of the Carpinteria preschool, which serves low income working families. The United Boys & Girls Clubs of SB County were also awarded $70,000 so that low-income students can receive scholarships for educational summer camp. Children & Family Resource Services received $100,000 to offer support and training for volunteer Promotores to become certified Family Health Navigators, while Casa Pacifica was awarded $80,000 for an additional SAFTY mobile crisis counselor who will respond to youth experiencing mental health emergencies. Moreover, $100,000 went to the Children’s Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County to expand its child care capacity by supporting more women to become licensed child care providers. The Cecilia Fund also received $50,000 to expand its coverage of dental and medical costs for patients without the means to pay. WFSB further supported local efforts to aid individuals experiencing homelessness. Doctors Without Walls - Santa Barbara Street Medicine received $60,000 for its daytime outreach specialist to provide mental health and medical services to community members facing homelesness. $75,000 went to New Beginnings Counseling Center to expand its Safe Parking program, which offers protected spaces and support for individuals living in their cars. People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) was also awarded $50,000 to replace its cargo van used for food collection and distribution.

To learn more about the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara and its grant recipients, visit www.womensfundsb.org/gifts.html

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Government Meetings Reuniones gubernamentales CENTRAL BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW • 9am Fr, 5/14. Agenda to be posted at https://tinyurl.com/uaywfsj6. JUNTA CENTRAL DE REVISIÓN DE ARQUITECTURA • 9am viernes, 5/14. La agenda se publicará en https://tinyurl.com/uaywfsj6. SB COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING • 9am Mo, 5/17. Learn more/attend https://tinyurl.com/uaywfsj6. REUNIÓN DEL ADMINISTRADOR DE ZONIFICACIÓN DEL CONDADO DE SB • 9am lunes, 5/17. Para más información / asiste de forma virtual en https://tinyurl.com/uaywfsj6. CITY OF SB SINGLE FAMILY DESIGN BOARD CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW • 11am Mo, 5/17. Learn more/attend https://tinyurl.com/45c5yx5c. REVISIÓN DE LA AGENDA DE CONSENTIMIENTO DE LA JUNTA DE DISEÑO DE VIVIENDA UNIFAMILIAR DE LA CIUDAD DE SB • 11am lunes, 5/17. Para más información / asiste de forma virtual en https://tinyurl.com/45c5yx5c. CITY OF SB ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW • 1pm Mo, 5/17. Learn more/attend www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ABR. 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SB CITY COUNCIL MEETING • 2pm Tu, 5/18. Learn more/attend https://tinyurl.com/zcrmn7f9. REUNIÓN DEL AYUNTAMIENTO DE SB • 2pm martes, 5/18. Para más información / asiste de forma virtual en https://tinyurl.com/zcrmn7f9. MONTECITO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING • 9am We, 5/19. Learn more/attend https://tinyurl.com/uaywfsj6. REUNIÓN DE LA COMISIÓN DE PLANIFICACIÓN DE MONTECITO • 9am miércoles, 5/19. Para más información / asiste de forma virtual en https://tinyurl.com/uaywfsj6. CITY OF SB STAFF HEARING OFFICER • 9am We, 5/19. Learn more/attend www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO. FUNCIONARIO DE AUDIENCIA DEL PERSONAL DE LA CIUDAD DE SB 9am miércoles, 5/19. Para más información / asiste de forma virtual en www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO. CITY OF SB SPECIAL BUDGET WORK SESSION AND PUBLIC HEARING #5 • 9am-12pm We, 5/19. Learn more https://tinyurl.com/safd3a9f. SESIÓN DE TRABAJO DEL PRESUPUESTO ESPECIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE SB Y AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA #5 • 9am-12pm miércoles, 5/19. Para más información visita https://tinyurl.com/safd3a9f. CITY OF SB CREEKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING • 5:30pm We, 5/19. Learn more/ attend www.sbcreeks.com. REUNIÓN DEL COMITÉ ASESOR DE LA CIUDAD DE SB CREEKS • 5:30pm miércoles, 5/19. Para más información / asiste de forma virtual en www.sbcreeks.com. CITY OF SB PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING • 1pm Th, 5/20. Learn more/attend www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. REUNIÓN DE LA COMISIÓN DE PLANIFICACIÓN DE LA CIUDAD DE SB • 1pm jueves, 5/20. Para más información / asiste de forma virtual en www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. MONTECITO BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW MEETING • 1pm Th, 5/20. Learn more/ attend https://tinyurl.com/uaywfsj6. REUNIÓN DE LA JUNTA DE REVISIÓN DE ARQUITECTURA DE MONTECITO • 1pm jueves, 5/20. Para más información / asiste de forma virtual en https://tinyurl.com/uaywfsj6. SB COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION/SPECIAL PROBLEMS COMMITTEES MEETING • 1:30pm Th, 5/20. Learn more/attend https://tinyurl.com/uaywfsj6. REUNIÓN DE LOS COMITÉS DE PROBLEMAS ESPECIALES / SUBDIVISIÓN DE PLANIFICACIÓN Y DESARROLLO DEL CONDADO DE SB • 1:30pm jueves, 5/20. Para más información / asiste de forma virtual en https://tinyurl.com/uaywfsj6. CITY OF SB SPECIAL BUDGET WORK SESSION AND PUBLIC HEARING #6 • 1:30pm Th, 5/20. Learn more https://tinyurl.com/safd3a9f. SESIÓN DE TRABAJO DEL PRESUPUESTO ESPECIAL DE LA CIUDAD DE SB Y AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA #6 • 1:30pm jueves, 5/20. Para más información visita https://tinyurl.com/safd3a9f. CITY OF SB HARBOR COMMISSION MEETING • 6:30pm Th, 5/20. Learn more/attend https://tinyurl.com/9rjhmeuk. REUNIÓN DE LA COMISIÓN DEL PUERTO DE LA CIUDAD DE SB • 6:30pm jueves, 5/20. Para más información / asiste de forma virtual en https://tinyurl.com/9rjhmeuk. SOUTH BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW MEETING • 9am Fr, 5/21. Learn more/attend https://tinyurl.com/uaywfsj6. REUNIÓN DE LA JUNTA SUR DE REVISIÓN DE ARQUITECTURA • 9am viernes, 5/21. Para más información / asiste de forma virtual en https://tinyurl.com/uaywfsj6. NORTH BOARD OF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW MEETING • 9am Fr, 5/21. Learn more/attend https://tinyurl.com/uaywfsj6. REUNIÓN DE REVISIÓN DE LA JUNTA NORTE DE ARQUITECTURA • 9am viernes, 5/21. Para más información / asiste de forma virtual en https://tinyurl.com/uaywfsj6.

Allemall Foundation Joins Effort

Foothills Forever Campaign Gaining Momentum

OOTHILLS FOREVER, the campaign to purchase the West Mesa of the San Marcos Foothills, has announced that they have met all interim milestones and are in the home stretch to finish the campaign on June 1st. Foothills Forever has been joined in their efforts by a national conservation organization, the Allemall Foundation. “We are delighted to have been joined by the Allemall Foundation in our efforts to obtain the property,” stated Peter Schuyler, Co-Chair of the fundraising campaign. The Allemall Foundation recently helped the Redwood Coast Land Conservancy complete the purchase of the Mill Bend Conservation Project in Mendocino County. “The moment that we learned of the community efforts to save this important grassland open space, we knew we wanted to help,” said Ed Scott, Executive Director of the Allemall Foundation. “We can’t do it alone, but we can help the Santa Barbara community with additional resources, to help meet your incredibly tight timeline.” Supervisor Gregg Hart praised the efforts of Allemall Foundation, noting, “this gives us an increased opportunity to meet the challenge for local residents to save this precious land.” “Saving the San Marcos Foothills continues our community’s legacy of permanently saving threatened open space lands for the community’s use,” explained said Marc Chytilo, an attorney for the campaign. “The Douglas Family Preserve, Carpinteria Bluffs, Sperling Preserve at Ellwood, and many of the open spaces important to our community, all faced these fundraising challenges.” So far, many local individuals and groups are involved. “We now need angel donors to step up, as well as the wider community to continue to support the campaign. Over 3,500 individuals, businesses, and foundations have contributed more than $7.6 million in cash and pledges to date, plus a short-term loan from Montecito Bank & Trust, to meet the terms of the purchase agreement. An additional $12.4 million is needed before the June 1st deadline, to secure the legacy,” Schuyler exlaborated. “Our task as we navigate this last and largest fundraising goal to buy and protect the San Marcos Foothills West Mesa is to remember that every one of us can benefit from this land as public open space, and every donation large and small helps us achieve that goal,” said Marianne Parra, a member of the campaign leadership team. “It is important that we protect the land in perpetuity for every one of us, toddler to elder, winged, two legs, four legs, eight legs and those who slither,” Parra added. “These 101 acres feel like 20,000, with wide expansive views and incredible beauty for all to enjoy.” Campaign volunteers are providing docent-led tours from 10 to 11:30am every Saturday and Sunday through the month of May. Tours may also be scheduled through www.FoothillsForever.org. Photos courtesy of www.FoothillsForever.org

May 14, 2021

Local News for a Global Village | www.VoiceSB.com AGRADECIDO: LAS CANCIONES DE JOHN BUCCHINO Transmisión de concierto protagonizado por Leslie Odom, Jr., Stephen Schwartz y más • Rubicon Theatre Company • Gratis, se agradecen las donaciones • https://tinyurl.com/432cbyj8 • Disponible a 5/18.

Safari Local

SONGS, SONNETS, & SPRINGTIME A virtual performance of readings and songs • Pacific Conservatory Theatre • Free • www.pcpa.org/Springtime • Available through 6/27.

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

CANCIONES, SONETOS Y PRIMAVERA Una presentación virtual de lecturas y canciones • Pacific Conservatory Theatre • Gratis • www.pcpa.org/Springtime • Disponible hasta el 6/27.

BILINGUAL / BILINGÜE

SBIFF FAMILY FILM FUN - PADDINGTON Explore England with a marmalade-loving bear in this week’s SBIFF’s Family Fun Film, Paddington • Access the free activity guide at https://tinyurl.com/8um93y68.

Photo courtesy of Center Stage Theater

DIVERSIÓN CINEMATOGRÁFICA FAMILIAR SBIFF - PADDINGTON Explora Inglaterra con un oso amante de la mermelada en la película Película de diversión familiar de SBIFF de esta semana, Paddington. • Accede a la guía de actividades gratuita en https://tinyurl.com/8um93y68.

Celebrate Spring with a live, in-person performance from Santa Barbara Festival Ballet’s senior company and Youth Ensemble as Center Stage Theater presents Ballet in Bloom at 2:30pm Saturday, May 22nd. With additional performances held at 1pm and 6pm Sunday, May 23rd, audience members will be required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. Learn more and purchase tickets ($20-25) at www.centerstagetheater.org. Celebra la primavera con una presentación en vivo y en persona de la compañía senior de Santa Barbara Festival Ballet y el Conjunto Juvenil mientras Center Stage Theatre presenta Ballet en flor a las 2:30pm el sábado, 22 de mayo. Con presentaciones adicionales que se llevarán a cabo a la 1pm y 6pm el domingo, 23 de mayo, los miembros de la audiencia deberán mostrar un comprobante de vacunación completa o una prueba de COVID-19 negativa. Obtén más información y compra boletos ($20-25) en www.centerstagetheater.org.

Friday • viernes 5.14.21 DANCE | BAILE DANCE STUDIO CLASS IN THE PARK Salsa and bachata dance classes • ME Sabor Dance Studio, Oak Park Stage at 500 W. Alamar Av • $12 • www.mesabordancestudio.com/classes • Weekly, Mo and Fr. CLASE DE ESTUDIO DE BAILE EN EL PARQUE Clases de baile de salsa y bachata • ME Sabor Dance Studio, Oak Park Stage en 500 W. Alamar Av • $12 • www.mesabordancestudio.com/classes • Semanal, lunes y viernes.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES TED & JOE IN THE MORNING This week’s topic is expanding representation in literature and film • SB Public Library • Free • https://tinyurl.com/6wrw3jkw • 9:30am Fr, 5/14. TED Y JOE POR LA MAÑANA El tema de esta semana es expandir la representación en la literatura y el cine • Biblioteca Pública SB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/6wrw3jkw • 9:30am viernes, 5/14. PACIFIC PRIDE FOUNDATION PROUD YOUTH GROUP 4:30-6:30pm Fridays via Zoom. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/y7qs3qbf. GRUPO JUVENIL ORGULLOSO DE PACIFIC PRIDE FOUNDATION Se reúne de 4:30-6:30pm viernes a través de Zoom. Reserva tu lugar en https://tinyurl.com/y7qs3qbf.

SBIFF FILM TALK: Online series of screenings & discussions between SBIFF’s programmers & filmmakers. View a short film online each week, followed by a live virtual conversation on Thursdays at 6pm. To sign up for a talk or to watch past talks visit https://sbiff.org/filmtalk/ CHARLA DE CINE SBIFF Una serie en línea de proyecciones y debates entre los programadores y cineastas de SBIFF. Cada semana, un cortometraje estará disponible en línea, seguido de una conversación virtual en vivo los jueves a las 6pm. Para inscribirte en una charla o ver charlas anteriores, visita https://sbiff.org/filmtalk/

MUSIC | MÚSICA CORWIN SERIES LECTURE: KEE YONG CHONG Chong will discuss his work and influences • UCSB Dept. of Music • Free • https://tinyurl.com/4mn89fz7 • 6pm Fr, 5/14.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE ALICE KECK PARK NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP Care for our community and environment • Explore Ecology • Meet at Alice Keck Park at 1500 Santa Barbara St, SB • 4-5:30pm Fr, 5/14. LIMPIEZA DEL VECINDARIO DE ALICE KECK PARK Cuidamos nuestra comunidad y el medio ambiente • Explore Ecology • Punto de reunión en Alice Keck Park en 1500 Santa Barbara St, SB • 4-5:30pm viernes, 5/14. SPOOKY TOURS WITH SANTA BARBARA GHOST TOURS Professor Julie Ann Brown tours you through Downtown Santa Barbara sharing the stories of local resident ghosts • $35-$150 • www.sbghosttour.com RECORRIDOS ESPELUZNANTES CON SANTA BARBARA GHOST TOURS La profesora Julie Ann Brown recorre el centro de Santa Bárbara compartiendo las historias de los fantasmas residentes locales • $ 35-$150 • www.sbghosttour.com RANCHO LA PATERA & STOW HOUSE Take a tour, support the Museum Store, or enjoy the beautiful grounds • www.goletahistory.org • 11am to 2pm weekends. RANCHO LA PATERA & STOW HOUSE Haz un recorrido, apoya la Tienda del Museo o disfruta de los hermosos jardines • www.goletahistory.org • De 11am a 2pm los fines de semana.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES CHOCOLATE DE VINE FUNDRAISER Featuring speaker Tarana Burke, founder of MeToo movement • STESA • $25-100 • www.chocolatedevine.org • 5:30-6:30pm Fr, 5/14. EVENTO PARA RECAUDAR FONDOS CHOCOLATE DE VINE Oradora principal Tarana Burke, fundadora del movimiento MeToo • STESA • $25-100 • www.chocolatedevine.org • 5:30-6:30pm viernes, 5/14. REACHING FOR STARS VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER A virtual silent auction benefiting Channel Islands YMCA • $250 • www.ciymca.org/reaching-stars • Open through 5/26.

CONFERENCIA DE LA SERIE CORWIN: KEE YONG CHONG Chong hablará sobre su trabajo e influencias • Departamento de Música de UCSB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/4mn89fz7 • 6pm viernes, 5/14.

EVENTO VIRTUAL PARA RECAUDAR FONDOS - ALCANZANDO ESTRELLAS Una subasta virtual silenciosa para beneficiar a Channel Islands YMCA • $250 • www.ciymca.org/reaching-stars • Abierto hasta el 5/26.

MOVIES & THEATRE | CINE Y TEATRO

GRADUATE STUDENT RECITAL Featuring Lucía Álvarez Núñez and Alvise Pascucci on the piano • UCSB Dept. of Music • Free • https://tinyurl.com/ek8t4ecf • 6pm Fr, 5/14.

MAMMA MIA - LIVE AT SMHS An outdoors production of Mamma Mia • San Marcos High School • $12-20 • https://tinyurl.com/rcd59w4j • 7:30pm Fr, 5/14-5/15.

VIRTUAL RUN, WALK & ROLL FOR BRAIN INJURY Benefitting Jodi House • Free-$20 • www.jodihouse.org/virtualwalk • Through 5/20.

RECITAL DE ESTUDIANTES DE POSGRADO Con Lucía Álvarez Núñez y Alvise Pascucci en el piano • Dpto. De Música UCSB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/ek8t4ecf • 6pm viernes, 5/14.

MAMMA MIA - EN VIVO EN SMHS Una producción al aire libre de Mamma Mia • San Marcos High School • $12-20 • https://tinyurl.com/rcd59w4j • 7:30pm viernes, 5/14-5/15.

CORRER, CAMINAR Y RODAR DE FORMA VIRTUAL PARA LESIONES CEREBRALES Para beneficiar a Jodi House • Gratis- $20 • www.jodihouse.org/virtualwalk • Hasta el 20 de mayo.

ROAR & POUR Live music, food, and drink The Granada, Opera Santa Barbara, and The Good Lion • Outside the Good Lion/Granada Theatre, 6pm Th.

SHE KILLS MONSTERS: VIRTUAL REALMS Enjoy this live-streamed dramatic comedy • UCSB Theatre/Dance • Free • https://tinyurl.com/82hj95p4 • 7pm Th, 5/14, and 5/15. Also at 1pm 5/15. ELLA MATA MONSTRUOS: REINOS VIRTUALES Disfruta de esta comedia dramática transmitida en vivo • UCSB Teatro / Danza • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/82hj95p4 • 7pm jueves, 5/14 y 5/15. También a la 1pm 5/15. THE BELLE OF AMHERST A play centered on the life and works of Emily Dickinson • Ojai Art Center Theater • $19-22 • https://tinyurl.com/yjvyf629 • 7:30pm Fr, 5/14 with additional performances through 5/23. LA BELLA DE AMHERST Una obra de teatro centrada en la vida y obra de Emily Dickinson • Ojai Art Center Theater • $19-22 • https://tinyurl.com/yjvyf629 • 7:30pm viernes, 5/14 con presentaciones adicionales hasta el 5/23. GRATEFUL: THE SONGS OF JOHN BUCCHINO Streaming concert starring Leslie Odom, Jr., Stephen Schwartz, and more • Rubicon Theatre Company • Free, donations appreciated • https://tinyurl.com/432cbyj8 • Available through 5/18.

ROAR & POUR Música en vivo, comida y bebida • The Granada, Opera Santa Barbara y The Good Lion • Afuera del Good Lion / Teatro Granada, 6pm jueves. LUKE THEATRE’S VIRTUAL CONCERT/THEATRE SERIES SB Singer/songwriter Mendeleyev; Resonance; Pianos at The Luke; Jackson Gillies in Concert & At Home • Free at www.luketheatre.org SERIE DE CONCIERTO/TEATRO VIRTUALES DEL TEATRO LUKE El Cantante y compositor de SB Mendeleyev; Resonancia; Pianos at The Luke; Jackson Gillies en Concierto. Gratis en www.luketheatre.org LOBERO THEATRE LIVE STREAMS Support the Lobero by watching their virtual concerts including, John Kay, KT Tunstall, and Pianos on State. For tickets (Free-$15) visit www.lobero.org/series/live-streaming TRANSMISIONES EN VIVO DEL TEATRO LOBERO Apoya al Teatro Lobero para ver sus ofertas de conciertos virtuales, incluyendo John Kay, KT Tunstall y Pianos on State. Para boletos (Gratis-$15) visita www.lobero.org/series/live-streaming

Saturday • sábado 5.15.21

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES SEARCHING FOR ANCESTORS WHEN YOU’RE ADOPTED Presented by genealogist Dr. Penny Walters • Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society • Free • www.sbgen.org • 9:30am Sa, 5/15.

May 14, 2021 CURATED: ORCHIDS AND THEIR CARE Learn about the care and science of orchids from experts • SB Museum of Natural History • $30-250 • https://tinyurl.com/nskayjua • 11am Sa, 5/15. COMISARIADA: ORQUÍDEAS Y SU CUIDADO Aprende sobre el cuidado y la ciencia de las orquídeas de la mano de expertos • Museo de Historia Natural de SB • $30-250 • https://tinyurl.com/nskayjua • 11am sábado, 5/15. HUMANIST GLOBAL CHARITY Presentation by Hank Pellissier • Humanist Society of SB • Free • https://tinyurl.com/fmhvx9tm • 3pm Sa, 5/15. CARIDAD GLOBAL HUMANISTA Presentación de Hank Pellissier • Sociedad Humanista de SB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/fmhvx9tm • 3pm sábado, 5/15. FLOWER CROWN WORKSHOP WITH WILD WEST FLORALS Make the perfect gift for Mom with this fun workshop • Santa Barbara Wine Collective, 131 Anacapa St. • $65 • https://tinyurl.com/hme44wsu • 3-5pm Sa, 5/15. TALLER DE CORONAS DE FLORES CON FLORES DEL SALVAJE OESTE Haz el regalo perfecto para mamá con este divertido taller • Santa Barbara Wine Collective, 131 Anacapa St. • $ 65 • https://tinyurl.com/hme44wsu • 3-5pm sábado, 5/15.

MOVIES & THEATRE | CINE Y TEATRO SANTA YNEZ CHAMBER OUTDOOR CINEMA An outdoor screening of Up • Santa Ynez Chamber of Commerce, hosted at corner of 246 and Meadowvale in Santa Ynez • $30 per carload • https://tinyurl.com/335efj9r • 7:15pm Sa, 5/15. CINE AL AIRE LIBRE DE LA CÁMARA DE SANTA YNEZ Una proyección al aire libre de la película Up • Santa Ynez Chamber of Commerce, organizada en la esquina de 246 y Meadowvale en Santa Ynez • $30 por auto • https://tinyurl.com/335efj9r • 7:15pm sábado, 5/15.

MUSIC | MÚSICA GRADUATE STUDENT RECITAL Featuring Pinshu Yu on the piano • UCSB Dept. of Music • Free • https://tinyurl.com/3yy33b6b • 6pm Sa, 5/15. RECITAL DE ESTUDIANTES DE POSGRADO Con Pinshu Yu en el piano • Departamento de Música de UCSB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/3yy33b6b • 6pm sábado, 5/15. TRIUMPH A season finale performance honoring hope and community • SB Symphony • $65 • www.thesymphony.org • 7pm Sa, 5/15. TRIUNFO Una presentación de final de temporada en honor a la esperanza y la comunidad • SB Symphony • $65 • www.thesymphony.org • 7pm sábado, 5/15.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE GEOLOGY TOUR OF SAN MARCOS FOOTHILLS Learn more about our local landscape • Foothills Forever • Free, donations appreciated • www.foothillsforever.org • 10am Sa.

BUSCANDO ANTEPASADOS CUANDO ERES ADOPTADO Presentado por la genealogista Dra. Penny Walters • Sociedad Genealógica del Condado de Santa Bárbara • Gratis • www.sbgen.org • 9:30am sábado, 5/15. 4TH ANNUAL SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION CONFERENCE A conversation with local activists and educators • Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented Student Success and Cal Poly SLO • Free • https://tinyurl.com/vta7hvd2 • 10am-12:30pm Sa, 5/15. CUARTA CONFERENCIA ANUAL DE EDUCACIÓN EN JUSTICIA SOCIAL Una conversación con activistas y educadores locales • Coalición de la Costa Central para el Éxito de los Estudiantes Indocumentados y Cal Poly SLO • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/vta7hvd2 • 10am-12:30pm sábado, 5/15.

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

TOUR GEOLÓGICO DE LAS LADERAS DE SAN MARCOS Obten más información sobre nuestro paisaje local • Foothills Forever • Gratis, se agradecen las donaciones • www.foothillsforever.org • 10am sábado.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES SURF ‘N’ SUDS (+BUDS) Featuring 12 breweries and information about local cannabis growth • CARP Growers • $70 • https://tinyurl.com/cpz5k2e6 • 12:30-3:30pm Sa, 5/15. SURF ‘N’ SUDS (+ BUDS) Con 12 cervecerías e información sobre el cultivo local de cannabis • CARP Growers • $70 • https://tinyurl.com/cpz5k2e6 • 12:30-3:30pm sábado, 5/15. WORLDWIDE RALLY FOR FREEDOM A protest against COVID-19 restriction measures • Worldwide Rally for Freedom • Meets at Stearns Wharf by canoes • 12pm Sa, 5/15. REUNIÓN PARA LA LIBERTAD EN TODO EL MUNDO Una protesta contra las medidas restrictivas de COVID-19 • Worldwide Rally for Freedom • Punto de reunión es Stearns Wharf cerca de las canoas • 12pm sábado, 5/15.

SUBASTA Y CENA PARA NIÑOS EN CARPINTERIA Para beneficiar a United Boys & Girls Clubs del condado de Santa Bárbara • Carpinteria Boys & Girls Club, 4849 Foothill Road • $150 • https://tinyurl.com/526s63yc • 5pm sábado, 5/15. STAND-UP COMEDY SHOWCASE Featuring SB, Ventura, & LA County comedians • Old Town Coffee, 5877 Hollister Ave, Goleta • $12-20 • https://progressively-funny-productions.ticketleap.com • 7:30pm Sa, 5/15. ESPECTÁCULO DE COMEDIA STAND-UP Con comediantes de SB, Ventura y el condado de Los Ángeles • Old Town Coffee, 5877 Hollister Ave, Goleta • $12-20 • https://progressively-funny-productions.ticketleap.com • 7:30pm sábado, 5/15. PEARL CHASE SOCIETY VIRTUAL HISTORIC HOMES TOUR Learn about local history to support the Pearl Chase Society • $15 • www.pearlchasesociety.org • Video available Sa, 5/15. RECORRIDO VIRTUAL DE PEARL CHASE SOCIETY POR LAS CASAS HISTÓRICAS Aprende sobre la historia local para apoyar a la Sociedad Pearl Chase • $15 • www.pearlchasesociety.org • Video disponible el sábado, 5/15.

CARPINTERIA KIDS AUCTION & DINNER To benefit United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County • Carpinteria Boys & Girls Club 4849 Foothill Road • $150 • https://tinyurl.com/526s63yc • 5pm Sa, 5/15.

★ = Restrictions on Silver MetroValue Passes (MVP) FIESTA 5 ~ 916 State St Fri 5/14

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Sunday • domingo 5.16.21 MOVIES & THEATRE | CINE Y TEATRO NICHOLAS, ANNA & SERGEI View Hershey Felder’s new film live from Florence • Rubicon Theatre Company • $55 • www.rubicontheatre.org • 5pm Su, 5/16. NICHOLAS, ANNA Y SERGEI Ve la nueva película de Hershey Felder en vivo desde Florencia • Rubicon Theatre Company • $ 55 • www.rubicontheatre.org • 5pm domingo, 5/16. QUARANTEEN FILM PREMIERE A group of videos by the Teen Arts Collective • Museum of Contemporary Art SB • Free • https://tinyurl.com/5fy38tta • 5pm Su, 5/16. ESTRENO DE PELÍCULA: QUARANTEEN Un grupo de videos del Colectivo de Artes Adolescentes • Museo de Arte Contemporáneo SB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/5fy38tta • 5pm domingo, 5/16.

MUSIC | MÚSICA CONCERTS@HOME 10am Sundays, Camerata Pacifica streams music & interviews from their video library. View at https://cameratapacifica.org/concerts-at-home/# CONCIERTOS EN CASA A las 10am los domingos, Camerata Pacifica transmite música y entrevistas de su biblioteca de videos. Disfrútalo en https://cameratapacifica.org/concerts-at-home/#

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GO FOR BAROQUE Enjoy Nuvi Mehta’s take on the era of Bach • Ventura Music Festival • Free • https://tinyurl.com/ysu25n6m • 3pm Su, 5/16. APUESTA POR EL BARROCO Disfruta de la versión de Nuvi Mehta de la era de Bach • Festival de Música de Ventura • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/ysu25n6m • 3pm domingo, 5/16. THE COCONUTS - LIVE PERFORMANCE Enjoy Hawaiian, Lounge and American Standard classics • Lawn of Grace Gathering Church, 400 Puente Dr, SB • Free • www.facebook.com/thecoconutslounge • 4pm Su, 5/16. LOS COCOS - PRESENTACIÓN EN VIVO Disfruta de los clásicos de Hawai, Lounge y American Standard • Lawn of Grace Gathering Church, 400 Puente Dr, SB • Gratis • www.facebook.com/thecoconutslounge • 4pm domingoo, 5/16.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP A seafloor clean-up of the Santa Barbara Harbor • City of SB Waterfront Department • Learn more or volunteer www.santabarbaraca.gov/cleansweep • 8-11:30am Su, 5/16.

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OPERACIÓN LIMPIEZA Una limpieza del lecho marino del puerto de Santa Bárbara • Departamento de Waterfront de la ciudad de SB • Obtén más información o inscríbete como voluntario en www.santabarbaraca.gov/cleansweep • 8-11:30am domingo, 5/16.

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Subbed Demon Slayer 7:45pm The Movie: Mugen Train R

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BAKING FOR ANGELS A virtual class benefitting Angels Foster Care Lionheart Legacy Fund • $50-200 • https://tinyurl.com/j9hhew5c • 3pm Su, 5/16.

Let’s Go To The M O V I E S NORTH S.B. COUNTY THEATRES Movie Listings for 5/14/21-5/21/21 HI-WAY DRIVE-IN, SANTA MARIA CLOSED MONDAYS & TUESDAYS (805) 937-3515 THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD -R- Starts @ 8:15pm THE MULE -RGeneral Admission $11.50 / Kids $8.50 / Seniors $8 BOX OFFICE OPEN 7:15-10:25pm Fr & Sa 7:30-10:00pm Su, We, Th • Radio Active @ 92.1 FM Find Us On Facebook – Hi Way Drive In MOVIES LOMPOC – CLOSED • (805) 736-1558 / 736-0146 PARKS PLAZA – CLOSED • (805) 688-7434 All Screens Now Presented In Dolby Digital Projection and Dolby Digital Sound!

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May 14, 2021

Join Jenée Johnson, Program Innovation Leader with the San Francisco Department of Health, for an evening of mindfulness as she presents Joy and Pain: The Art of Flourishing in Unprecedented Times at 6pm Wednesday, May 19th. Hosted by Hospice Santa Barbara, this free virtual presentation is open to the public through the Illuminate Speaker Series. Visit www.hospiceofsb.org/hsbseries to register.

Únete a Jenée Johnson, Líder de Innovación de Programas del Departamento de Salud de San Francisco, para una noche de atención plena mientras presenta Alegría y dolor: el arte de florecer en tiempos sin precedentes a las 6pm el miércoles, 19 de mayo. Organizada por Hospice Santa Barbara, esta presentación virtual gratuita está abierta al público a través de la serie de oradores Illuminate. Visita www.hospiceofsb.org/hsbseries para registrarte. HORNEAR PARA ÁNGELES Una clase virtual que beneficia al Angels Foster Care Lionheart Legacy Fund • $ 50-200 • https://tinyurl.com/j9hhew5c • 3pm S, 5/16.

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LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS: ACTIVE BODY, ACTIVE MIND A class on exercise, stress reduction, diet, and more • SBCC Extended Learning • Free • www.sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning • 10am Mo, 5/17. SALUD Y BIENESTAR PARA ADULTOS MAYORES: CUERPO ACTIVO, MENTE ACTIVA Una clase sobre ejercicio, reducción del estrés, dieta y más • Aprendizaje extendido de SBCC • Gratis • www.sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning • 10am lunes, 5/17.

969-5063 o envía un correo electrónico a kcrail@santabarbaraca.gov • 10am-12pm martes, 5/18. TAMING TITANS: HOW SHOULD WE REGULATE BIG TECH? An online debate and conversation • UCSB Interdisciplinary Humanities Center • Free • https://bit.ly/Taming-Titans • 4-5:30pm Tu, 5/18. DOMANDO TITANES: ¿CÓMO DEBERÍAMOS REGULAR LAS GRANDES TECNOLOGÍAS? Un debate y una conversación en línea • Centro Interdisciplinario de Humanidades UCSB • Gratis • https://bit.ly/Taming-Titans • 4-5:30pm martes, 5/18. VIRTUAL SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP INTERMEDIATE Practice Spanish language in a natural way • SB Public Library • Free • www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/default.asp • 4:30-5:30pm Tu.

THERAPEUTIC MUSIC Learn how music is connected to healing, creativity, and more • SBCC Extended Learning • Free • www.sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning • 10am Mo, 5/17.

GRUPO VIRTUAL DE CONVERSACIÓN EN ESPAÑOL – INTERMEDIO Practica el idioma español de forma natural • Biblioteca pública SB • Gratis • www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/default.asp • 4:30-5:30pm martes.

MÚSICA TERAPÉUTICA Aprende cómo la música está conectada con la curación, la creatividad y más • Aprendizaje extendido de SBCC • Gratis • www.sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning • 10am lunes, 5/17.

THE ESSENCE OF THE JAPANESE GARDEN AT LOTUSLAND A presentation on the garden and its care process • Ganna Walska Lotusland • Free • https://tinyurl.com/39ejbc99 • 5pm Tu, 5/18.

CHAUCER’S VIRTUAL AUTHOR DISCUSSION Author Jessica Anya Blau in conversation with Joanna Rakoff • Chaucer’s Books • Free • https://tinyurl.com/yctvxa9r • 7pm Mo, 5/17.

LA ESENCIA DEL JARDÍN JAPONÉS EN LOTUSLAND Una presentación sobre el jardín y su proceso de cuidado • Ganna Walska Lotusland • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/39ejbc99 • 5pm martes, 5/18.

DISCUSIÓN CON EL AUTOR VIRTUAL DE CHAUCER’S La autora Jessica Anya Blau en conversación con Joanna Rakoff • Chaucer’s Books • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/yctvxa9r • 7pm lunes, 5/17.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE HIKE THE ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:30 to 3pm and the first & third weekends, Saturdays & Sundays from 10am to 12:30pm and 12:30pm to 3pm. Free • https://tinyurl.com/ya3pgxge CAMINA EN LA RESERVA ARROYO HONDO los lunes y miércoles de 12:30 a 3pm y el primer y tercer fin de semana del mes, sábados y domingos de 10am a 12:30pm y de 12:30pm a 3pm. La visita es gratuita • https://tinyurl.com/ya3pgxge

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FAVORITE POEM READINGS Bring a poem to share and listen to others • SB Public Library • Free • https://tinyurl.com/8s5ka76r • 5pm Tu, 5/18. LECTURAS DE POEMAS FAVORITAS Trae un poema para compartir y escuchar a los demás • Biblioteca pública de SB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/8s5ka76r • 5pm martes, 5/18. CREATING HOPE WITH HIS HOLINESS THE XIV DALAI LAMA A conversation with the Dalai Lama and Pico Iyer • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Free • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 8:30pm Tu, 5/18. CREANDO ESPERANZA CON SU SANTIDAD EL XIV DALAI LAMA Una conversación con el Dalai Lama y Pico Iyer • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Gratis • www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 8:30pm martes, 5/18.

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CHAUCER’S VIRTUAL AUTHOR DISCUSSION Featuring local author Kathleen Klawitter • Chaucer’s Books • Free • https://tinyurl.com/4zvyskcx • 7pm Tu, 5/18.

TECH TUTORING FOR LIBRARY RESOURCES One-on-one tech tutoring • Montecito Library • Schedule a 30 min appointment by contacting (805) 969-5063 or email kcrail@santabarbaraca.gov • 10am12pm Tu, 5/18.

DISCUSIÓN CON EL AUTOR VIRTUAL DE CHAUCER’S Con la autora local Kathleen Klawitter • Chaucer’s Books • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/4zvyskcx • 7pm martes, 5/18.

TUTORÍA TÉCNICA PARA RECURSOS DE LA BIBLIOTECA Tutoría técnica personalizada • Biblioteca Montecito • Programa una cita de 30 minutos llamando al (805)

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a music set with the UCSB Multicultural Center at 7:30pm Friday, May 21st. From classic cumbia to afrobeats, DJ Diabla utilizes her music and dance as a form of feminist resistance and healing. Participation is free, visit https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu for the Zoom link.

Prepárate para mover tu cuerpo mientras el selector de música de primera generación de Los Ángeles, DJ Diabla, presenta un set de música con el UCSB Multicultural Center a las 7:30pm el viernes, 21 de mayo. Desde la cumbia clásica hasta los afrobeats, DJ Diabla utiliza su música y su baile como una forma de resistencia y curación feminista. La participación es gratuita, visita https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu para ver el enlace de Zoom.

MUSIC | MÚSICA NOONTIME AT HOME Join Opera Santa Barbara for this free, weekly digital concert series at 12pm each Tuesday. Learn more and view at https://tinyurl.com/y76xkfdn MEDIODÍA EN CASA Únete a Opera Santa Barbara para esta serie de conciertos digitales semanales gratuitos a las 12pm todos los martes. Obtén más información y disfruta en https://tinyurl.com/y76xkfdn LIVE FROM JENSEN’S MUSIC & GUITAR SHOP Performances by Sloane Reali’s Vocal Performance Class • Vocal Coaching by Sloane • Free • Livestreamed at www.facebook.com/vocalcoachingbysloane • 6pm Tu, 5/18. EN VIVO DESDE LA TIENDA DE MÚSICA Y GUITARRAS DE JENSEN Presentaciones de la clase de interpretación vocal de Sloane Reali • Vocal Coaching by Sloane • Gratis • Transmisión en vivo en www.facebook.com/vocalcoachingbysloane • 6pm martes, 5/18.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE MORNING BIRD WALK Enjoy and learn about area birds • SB Botanic Garden • $20-30 • https://tinyurl.com/hk7cnenr • 8:30-10am Tu, 5/18. PASEO DE LOS PÁJAROS POR LA MAÑANA Disfruta y aprende sobre las aves del área • SB Botanic Garden • $20-30 • https://tinyurl.com/hk7cnenr • 8:30-10am martes, 5/18.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES BRASS BEAR COMEDY NIGHT An evening of comedy outside • Brass Bear Brewery, 28 Anacapa St, SB • $10 • https://tinyurl.com/atwsajcy • 7pm Tu, 5/18. NOCHE DE COMEDIA EN BRASS BEAR Una noche de comedia al aire libre• Brass Bear Brewery, 28 Anacapa St, SB • $10 • https://tinyurl.com/atwsajcy • 7pm martes, 5/18.

Wednesday • miércoles 5.19.21 CHILDREN | NIÑOS STORYWALK IN THE PARK Enjoy a picture book and activities outdoors • SB Public Library, hosted at Chase Palm Park • Free • 2-3:30pm We, 5/19. STORYWALK EN EL PARQUE Disfruta de un libro ilustrado y actividades al aire libre • Biblioteca pública SB, en Chase Palm Park • Gratis • 2-3:30pm miércoles, 5/19. WEDNESDAY GIRLS EMPOWERMENT CAMP A camp to support and inspire girls • Camps with Coaches, hosted at Leadbetter Beach • $35 • https://tinyurl.com/32xavf6s • 4-6pm We. CAMPAMENTO DE EMPODERAMIENTO DE LAS NIÑAS DE LOS MIÉRCOLES Un campamento para apoyar e inspirar a las niñas • Campamentos con entrenadores, organizados en Leadbetter Beach • $35 • https://tinyurl.com/32xavf6s • 4-6pm miércoles.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES WRITING PERSONAL HISTORIES Learn about the memoir writing process • SBCC Extended Learning • Free • www.sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning • 9am We, 5/19. ESCRIBIR HISTORIAS PERSONALES Aprende sobre el proceso de escritura de memorias • Aprendizaje extendido de SBCC • Gratis • www.sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning • 9am miércoles, 5/19. EMERGENCY BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WORKSHOP A grant program workshop • County of SB and SB Foundation • Free • https://tinyurl.com/ya3ajt4f • 12-1:30pm We, 5/19. TALLER DEL PROGRAMA DE ASISTENCIA EMPRESARIAL DE EMERGENCIA Un taller del programa de subvenciones • Condado de SB y Fundación SB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/ya3ajt4f • 12-1:30pm miércoles, 5/19. LAND TRUST LUNCH & LEARN This month’s topic: Spring Blooms with Sally Isaacson • Land Trust for SB County • Free • Email events@

sblandtrust.org to register • 12:30pm We, 5/19. ALMUERZO Y APRENDIZAJE DE LAND TRUST El tema de este mes: Flores de primavera con Sally Isaacson • Land Trust for SB County • Gratis • envia un correo electrónico events@sblandtrust.org para registrarte • 12:30pm miércoles, 5/19.. HOLISTIC NUTRITION ONLINE CLASS SERIES Taught by herbalist & nutritionist Emily Sanders • Artemisia Academy • $200-300 • https://tinyurl.com/tnsy6awy • 2-5pm We, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9. SERIE DE CLASES EN LÍNEA DE NUTRICIÓN HOLÍSTICA Impartido por la herborista y nutricionista Emily Sanders • Artemisia Academy • $200-300 • https://tinyurl.com/tnsy6awy • 2-5pm miércoles, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9. THE SB PUBLIC LIBRARY VIRTUAL ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP For all English language learners • Free • www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/default.asp • 4:30-5:30pm We. GRUPO DE CONVERSACIÓN VIRTUAL EN INGLÉS DE LA BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE SB Para todos los estudiantes del idioma inglés • Gratis • www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/lib/default.asp • 4:30-5:30pm los miércoles. NORTON THE FIRST: THE FORGOTTEN EMPEROR OF THE UNITED STATES A presentation from historian Neal Graffy • SB Historical Museum • Free • https://tinyurl.com/2rtc6d74 • 5pm We, 5/19. NORTON EL PRIMERO: EL EMPERADOR OLVIDADO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS Una presentación del historiador Neal Graffy • SB Historical Museum • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/2rtc6d74 • 5pm miércoles, 5/19. WONDERFUL WORLD OF MOVIES A class on films from around the world • SBCC Extended Learning • Free • www.sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning • 5:30pm We, 5/19.

May 14, 2021

SHANGHAI A coming-of-age historical play • UCSB Theater/ Dance • Free • https://tinyurl.com/4yx5rbbv • 7pm We, 5/19, performances through 5/23.

GRUPO DE ADULTOS MAYORES ORGULLOSOS Para personas y aliados LGBTQ + mayores de 50 años • Pacific Pride Foundation • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/86s5ry5p • 12-1pm jueves.

SHANGHAI Una obra histórica sobre la mayoría de edad • UCSB Theater/Dance • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/4yx5rbbv • 7pm miércoles, 5/19, presentaciones hasta 5/23.

NEW TO MEDICARE PRESENTATION Better understand Medicare • Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program • Free • www.CentralCoastSeniors.org • 2pm Th, 5/20.

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PRESENTACIÓN DE NUEVO A MEDICARE Entiende mejor el Medicare • Programa de asesoramiento y defensa de seguros de salud • Gratis • www.CentralCoastSeniors.org • 2pm jueves, 5/20.

BACK 2 SCHOOL VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER Benefiting SBCC student scholarships • The Rotary Club of Montecito • Free registration • https://tinyurl.com/24j6x2ph • 4pm We, 5/19. EVENTO PARA RECAUDAR FONDOS - DE REGRESO A LA ESCUELA Beneficio de becas para estudiantes de SBCC • El Club Rotario de Montecito • Inscripción gratuita • https://tinyurl.com/24j6x2ph • 4pm miércoles, 5/19. ONLINE FRIENDRAISER - ERA: NOW? Featuring speaker Dr. Carrie N. Baker • SB Women’s Political Committee • Free • www.sbwpc.org/events • 5pm We, 5/19. EVENTO PARA RECAUDAR FONDOS - ERA: ¿AHORA? Presentando a la oradora Dra. Carrie N. Baker • Comité Político de Mujeres de SB • Gratis • www.sbwpc.org/events • 5pm miércoles, 5/19.

Thursday • jueves 5.20.21 CHILDREN | NIÑOS MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Class for children and their caregivers • SB Public Library • Free • Alameda Park • 10:30-11am Th. MÚSICA Y MOVIMIENTO Clase para niños y sus cuidadores • Biblioteca pública SB • Gratis • Parque Alameda • 10:30-11am jueves,.

HOLISTIC GARDENER – POLYCULTURE & POLLINATORS Learn how to grow a holistic garden • Artemisia Academy • $25-60 • https://tinyurl.com/v7ehhjes • 4-7pm Th, 5/20. JARDINERO HOLÍSTICO - POLICULTIVO Y POLINIZADORES Aprende a cultivar un jardín holístico • Artemisia Academy • $25-60 • https://tinyurl.com/v7ehhjes • 4-7pm jueves, 5/20. PLATO AND THE MYTHIC TRADITION IN POLITICAL THOUGHT Tae-Yeoun Keum discusses her new book • UCSB Interdisciplinary Humanities Center • Free • https://tinyurl.com/cdz95ykf • 4pm Th, 5/20. PLATÓN Y LA TRADICIÓN MÍTICA EN EL PENSAMIENTO POLÍTICO Tae-Yeoun Keum habla sobre su nuevo libro • Centro Interdisciplinario de Humanidades UCSB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/cdz95ykf • 4pm jueves, 5/20. CONVERSATIONS WITH A CURATOR DIGGING DEEP INTO DINOSAUR EVOLUTION Learn about the evolutionary history of dinosaurs • SB Museum of Natural History • $5-10 • https://tinyurl.com/r4n8kr • 5pm Th, 5/20.

BABY AND ME Focuses on developing babies’ pre-literacy skills • SB Public Library • Free • Alameda Park • 11:15-11:45am Th.

CONVERSACIONES CON UN CURADOR PROFUNDIZANDO EN LA EVOLUCIÓN DE LOS DINOSAURIOS Aprende sobre la historia evolutiva de los dinosaurios • SB Museum of Natural History • $5-10 • https://tinyurl.com/r4n8kr • jueves 5pm, 5/20.

BEBÉ Y YO Se enfoca en el desarrollo de las habilidades previas a la alfabetización de los bebés • Biblioteca pública SB • Gratis • Parque Alameda • 11:15-11:45am jueves.

WINTERING IN MONTECITO A local history talk with Hattie Beresford • SB Public Library • Free • https://tinyurl.com/7snytt2y • 5pm Th, 5/20.

STORYWALK IN THE PARK Enjoy a picture book and activities outdoors • SB Public Library, hosted at Carpinteria Children’s Project • Free • 3:30-5pm Th, 5/20.

INVERNADA EN MONTECITO Una charla de historia local con Hattie Beresford • Biblioteca pública SB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/7snytt2y • 5pm jueves, 5/20.

STORYWALK EN EL PARQUE Disfruta de un libro ilustrado y actividades al aire libre • Biblioteca pública SB, en Carpinteria Children’s Project • Gratis • 3:30-5pm jueves, 5/20.

VIRTUAL SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK CLUB This month’s book is When They Call You a Terrorist by Patrisse Cullors • SB Public Library • Free • https://tinyurl.com/5cy5hzbu • 5:45-6:45pm Th, 5/20.

ILLUMINATE SPEAKER SERIES Jenée Johnson will present Joy and Pain: The Art of Flourishing in Unprecedented Times • Hospice SB • Free • www.hospiceofsb.org/hsbseries • 6pm We, 5/19.

KIDS SALSA CLASSES For kids aged 6 to 10 • ME Sabor Dance Studio, Oak Park Stage, 600 W Junipero St. • Open enrollment https://tinyurl.com/ycljdnsx • 4-5pm Th.

CLUB DE LECTURA VIRTUAL DE JUSTICIA SOCIAL El libro de este mes es Cuando ellos te llaman terrorista por Patrisse Cullors • Biblioteca Pública SB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/5cy5hzbu • 5: 45-6: 45pm jueves, 5/20.

SERIE DE ORADORES “ILLUMINATE” Jenée Johnson presentará Alegría y dolor: El arte de florecer en tiempos sin precedentes • Hospice SB • Gratis • www.hospiceofsb.org/hsbseries • 6pm miércoles, 5/19.

CLASES DE SALSA PARA NIÑOS Para niños de 6 a 10 años • ME Sabor Dance Studio, Oak Park Stage, 600 W Junipero St. • Inscripción abierta https://tinyurl.com/ycljdnsx • 4-5pm jueves.

AHA! SEL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Join for Spanish Language Social-Emotional Learning certification workshop • AHA! • Free • Register by contacting ana.ahasb@gmail.com, 805-451-9347 • 7:15pm We, 5/19.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES

MARAVILLOSO MUNDO DE LAS PELÍCULAS Una clase sobre películas de todo el mundo • Aprendizaje extendido de SBCC • Gratis • www.sbcc.edu/ExtendedLearning • 5:30pm miércoles, 5/19. SANTA BARBARA BELONGING - PART TWO Celebrating SB’s Asian American and Pacific Islander community • SB Trust for Historic Preservation • Free • www.sbthp.org • 6pm We, 5/19. PERTENENCIA A SANTA BÁRBARA SEGUNDA PARTE Celebración de la comunidad asiáticoamericana e isleña del Pacífico de SB • SB Trust for Historic Preservation • Gratis • www.sbthp.org • 6pm miércoles, 5/19.

¡AHA! PROGRAMA DE CERTIFICACIÓN SEL Únete al taller de certificación de aprendizaje socioemocional del idioma español • ¡AHA! • Gratis • Regístrate enviando un correo electrónico a ana.ahasb@gmail.com, 805-451-9347 • 7:15pm miércoles, 5/19.

MOVIES & THEATRE | CINE Y TEATRO #PARDONMARIA AND FIGHTING FOR FAMILY Online film screenings and conversations with filmmakers and subjects • UCSB Multicultural Center • Free • https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 6pm We, 5/19. #PERDÓNMARIA Y LUCHANDO POR LA FAMILIA Proyecciones de películas en línea y conversaciones con cineastas y sujetos • UCSB Multicultural Center • Gratis • https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 6pm miércoles, 5/19.

MAY B2B VIRTUAL NETWORKING Hear speakers and meet local business owners • SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce • $10-20 • https://tinyurl.com/9jpr2ywy • 9-10:30am Th, 5/20. REDES VIRTUALES B2B DE MAYO Escucha a los oradores y conoce a los dueños de negocios locales • Cámara de Comercio de la Costa Sur de SB • $10-20 • https://tinyurl.com/9jpr2ywy • 9-10:30am jueves, 5/20. WORD AND LIFE MAY ONLINE SERIES Focused on David Richo’s Wholeness and Holiness • $20 • https://wordandlife.us • 10am Th. in May. SERIE EN LÍNEA DE MAYO: PALABRA Y VIDA Centrado en la integridad y santidad de David Richo • $20 • https://wordandlife.us • 10am jueves. En Mayo. PROUD OLDER ADULT GROUP For LGBTQ+ folks and allies ages 50+ • Pacific Pride Foundation • Free • https://tinyurl.com/86s5ry5p • 12-1pm Th.

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CUIDANDO A LOS NIÑOS SABIAMENTE: ALFABETIZACIÓN PREPARACIÓN PARA LA ESCUELA - CLASE DE ESPAÑOL Una clase virtual sobre el apoyo a las habilidades previas a la alfabetización de los niños • Biblioteca pública SB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/6j39axdx • De 6 a 7pm jueves, 5/20. THE ARCHITECTURALLY MACABRE BOOK CLUB Discuss Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt • Architectural Foundation of SB • Free • https://tinyurl.com/ndx2ne52 • 6:30pm Th, 5/20. EL CLUB DE LECTURA ARQUITECTÓNICAMENTE MACABRO Discute Medianoche en el jardín del bien y del mal por John Berendt • Fundación arquitectónica de SB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/ndx2ne52 • 6:30pm jueves, 5/20. ECHOES OF THE SANTA CRUZ ACOUSTIC RANGE FACILITY A webinar by Dave Schiefen, Richard Hegeman and Lloyd Sorensen • SB Maritime Museum • Free • https://tinyurl.com/3jzkbevv • 7pm Th, 5/20. ECOS DE LA INSTALACIÓN DE LA GAMA ACÚSTICA DE SANTA CRUZ Un seminario web de Dave Schiefen, Richard Hegeman y Lloyd Sorensen • SB Maritime Museum • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/3jzkbevv • 7pm jueves, 5/20.

MUSIC | MÚSICA GRADUATE STUDENT RECITAL Featuring Gulia Gurevich playing violin • UCSB Dept. of Music • Free • https://tinyurl.com/26y4zbvr • 6pm Th, 5/20. RECITAL DE ESTUDIANTES DE POSGRADO Con la participación de Gulia Gurevich tocando el violín • Departamento de Música de UCSB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/26y4zbvr • 6pm jueves, 5/20.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE LAND TRUST TREKS - PARMA PARK Hike and learn about the park’s history • Land Trust for SB County • Free, donations appreciated • https://tinyurl.com/jjhj7hv8 • 9-11am Th, 5/20. LAND TRUST TREKS - PARQUE DE PARMA Camina y aprende sobre la historia del parque • Land Trust for SB County • Gratis, se agradecen las donaciones • https://tinyurl.com/jjhj7hv8 • De 9 a 11am jueves, 5/20. LAND TRUST TREKS - MORE MESA Hike and learn the land’s history • Land Trust for SB County • Free, donations appreciated • https://tinyurl.com/96h3e2kr • 3-5:30pm Th, 5/20. LAND TRUST TREKS - MÁS MESA Camina y aprende la historia de la tierra • Land Trust for SB County • Gratis, se agradecen las donaciones • https://tinyurl.com/96h3e2kr • 3-5:30pm jueves, 5/20.

CARPINTERIA BIRDWATCHERS VIRTUAL MEETINGS Evening birdwatching classes • Free, all ages & ability levels. 4-5:15pm Thursdays via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/y9rheypj REUNIONES VIRTUALES DE OBSERVADORES DE AVES DE CARPINTERIA Clases nocturnas de observación de aves • Gratis, todas las edades y niveles de habilidad. 4-5:15pm los jueves a través de Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/y9rheypj STATE STREET PROMENADE MARKET Located on the 900 & 1000 blocks of State St between Carrillo and Figueroa Sts • 3 to 7:30pm Thursdays • https://tinyurl.com/yx9v4pmd MERCADO DEL STATE STREET PROMENADE Ubicado en las cuadras 900 y 1000 de la Calle State entre las Calles Carrillo y Figueroa • 3 a 7:30pm los jueves • https://tinyurl.com/yx9v4pmd

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES OPEN MIC AND AN EVENING OF SELF EXPRESSION Open mic for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color hosted by Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi • UCSB Multicultural Center • Free • https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 6pm Th, 5/20. MICRÓFONO ABIERTO Y UNA NOCHE DE AUTOEXPRESIÓN Micrófono abierto para negros, indígenas y personas de color presentado por Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi • Centro Multicultural UCSB • Gratis • https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 6pm jueves, 5/20.

Friday • viernes 5.21.21

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS CONFERENCIAS | REUNIONES GOLETA STATE OF THE CITY A conversation with local officials and community members • SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce • Free • https://tinyurl.com/je4dpyum • 9am Fr, 5/21. ESTADO DE LA CIUDAD DE GOLETA Una conversación con funcionarios locales y miembros de la comunidad • SB Cámara de Comercio de la Costa Sur • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/je4dpyum • 9am viernes, 5/21.

MOVIES & THEATRE | CINE Y TEATRO ARLINGTON THEATRE’S 90TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Celebratory movie screenings and organ performance • Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St, SB • $5 • https://tinyurl.com/6k22rtu2 • 2:30-9:30pm Fr, 5/21, through 5/23. CELEBRACIÓN DEL 90 ANIVERSARIO DEL ARLINGTON THEATRE Proyecciones de películas de celebración y interpretación de órgano • Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St, SB • $5 • https://tinyurl.com/6k22rtu2 • 2:309:30pm viernes, 5/21, hasta 5/23. PIPPIN A drive-in performance of this classic play • Dos Pueblos HS Theatre Company • $10 • https://tinyurl.com/re27bptt • 8pm Fr, 5/21, additional performance 5/22. PIPPIN Una presentación al aire libre de esta obra clásica • Dos Pueblos HS Theatre Company • $10 • https://tinyurl.com/re27bptt • 8pm viernes, 5/21, rendimiento adicional 5/22.

MUSIC | MÚSICA UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RECITAL Featuring Noelle Barr playing violin • UCSB Dept. of Music • Free • https://tinyurl.com/tb8au2nb • 6pm Fr, 5/21.

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RECITAL DE ESTUDIANTES DE PREGRADO Con Noelle Barr tocando el violín • Departamento de Música de UCSB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/tb8au2nb • 6pm viernes, 5/21. DANCE WITH LA DIABLA Enjoy a music set presented by DJ Diabla • UCSB Multicultural Center • Free • https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Fr, 5/21. BAILA CON LA DIABLA Disfruta de un set de música presentado por DJ Diabla

• UCSB Multicultural Center • Gratis • https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm viernes, 5/21. DAKOTA LOTUS: ALL IN FOR LOVE A streamed concert of original songs • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free • www.luketheatre.org • Video available Sa, 5/21. DAKOTA LOTUS: TODOS ENAMORADOS Un concierto transmitido de canciones originales • Teatro Marjorie Luke • Gratis • www.luketheatre.org • Video disponible el sábado 5/21.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES GEM FAIRE View fine jewelry, gemstones, beads, and more • Earl Warren Showgrounds, SB • $7 • Opens 12-6pm, Fr, 5/21, through 5/23. FERIA DE GEMAS Ve joyería fina, piedras preciosas, abalorios y más • Earl Warren Showgrounds, SB • $7 • Abre de 12 a 6pm, viernes, 5/21, hasta 5/23.

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CARING FOR CHILDREN WISELY: LITERACY SCHOOL READINESS - SPANISH CLASS A virtual class on supporting children’s pre-literacy skills • SB Public Library • Free • https://tinyurl.com/6j39axdx • 6-7pm Th, 5/20.

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Commemorate the impact Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County has had on our community for the past 20 years at the Habitat Homecoming Virtual Gala held 6-7pm Saturday, May 22nd. Featuring a special takeout dinner menu, attendees will virtually celebrate while learning more about the organization’s work. Tickets (minimum $120 donation) are available at www.sbhabitat.org/habitat-homecoming-gala.

DANCE | BAILE BALLET IN BLOOM Performance by Santa Barbara Festival Ballet senior company and youth ensemble • Center Stage Theater • $20-25 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 2:30pm Sa, 5/22, additional performances 5/23.

Conmemora el impacto que Habitat for Humanity del sur del condado de Santa Bárbara ha tenido en nuestra comunidad durante los últimos 20 años en la Gala Virtual de Regreso a Casa de Habitat que tendrá lugar de 6 a 7pm el sábado, 22 de mayo. Con un menú de cena especial para llevar, los asistentes celebrarán virtualmente mientras aprenden más sobre el trabajo de la organización. Los boletos (donación mínima de $120) están disponibles en www.sbhabitat.org/habitat-homecoming-gala.

BALLET EN FLOR Presentación de la compañía senior de Santa Barbara Festival Ballet y conjunto juvenil • Teatro Center Stage • $20-25 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 2:30pm sábado, 5/22, presentaciones adicionales 5/23.

MOVIES & THEATRE | CINE Y TEATRO PARTICLE COLLIDER One hour of artist devised playlets • UCSB Theater/ Dance • Free • https://tinyurl.com/76xts24y • 3pm Sa, 5/22. COLISIONADOR DE PARTÍCULAS Una hora de playlets ideados por artistas • UCSB Theater/Dance • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/76xts24y • 3pm sábado, 5/22.

MUSIC | MÚSICA UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RECITAL Ashley Petrie presenting original compositions • UCSB Dept. of Music • Free • https://tinyurl.com/mjevcwk4 • 3pm Sa, 5/22.

HABITAT HOMECOMING VIRTUAL GALA A celebration and fundraiser benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County • $120 • www.sbhabitat.org/habitat-homecoming-gala • 6pm Sa, 5/22. GALA VIRTUAL DE BIENVENIDA DE HABITAT Una celebración y recaudación de fondos en beneficio de Habitat for Humanity del sur del condado de Santa Bárbara • $120 • www.sbhabitat.org/habitat-homecoming-gala • 6pm sábado, 5/22.

Sunday • domingo 5.23.21 SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES LUCKY PENNY DAY AT LUCKY PENNY Featuring live music, specials, and raffle • Lucky Penny, 127 Anacapa Street SB • www.luckypennysb.com • 11am-9pm Su, 5/23. DÍA DEL PENNY DE LA SUERTE EN LUCKY PENNY Con música en vivo, especiales y rifas • Lucky Penny, 127 Anacapa Street SB • www.luckypennysb.com • 11am-9pm domingo, 5/23.

RECITAL DE ESTUDIANTES DE PREGRADO Ashley Petrie presentando composiciones originales • Departamento de Música de UCSB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/mjevcwk4 • 3pm sábado, 5/22.

OUTDOORS | AL AIRE LIBRE HERB WALK AT GAVIOTA HOT SPRINGS Walk and learn more about native plants • Led by Artemisia Academy • $20-50 • https://tinyurl.com/26vr5xkh • 10am-12pm Sa, 5/22. CAMINATA DE HIERBAS EN LAS AGUAS TERMALES DE GAVIOTA Camina y aprende más sobre las plantas nativas • Dirigido por Artemisia Academy • $20-50 • https://tinyurl.com/26vr5xkh • 10am-12pm sábado, 5/22.

SPECIAL EVENTS | EVENTOS ESPECIALES FILL THE FOODBANK! A drive-thru food and cookware drive • Foodbank of SB County • Collections at 4554 Hollister Ave, SB, and 1303 S Bradley Rd, Santa Maria • 10am-2pm Sa, 5/22. ¡LLENA EL BANCO DE ALIMENTOS! Una recolección de alimentos y utensilios de cocina para autoservicio • Banco de alimentos del condado de SB • Colecciones en 4554 Hollister Ave, SB, y 1303 S Bradley Rd, Santa Maria • 10am-2pm sábado, 5/22. SOME OF US COULD SING: THREE POETS A reading with authors Joshua Escobar, Felicia Zamora, and Teri Ellen Cross Davis • SB Public Library • Free • https://tinyurl.com/pjccd2td • 1-2pm Sa, 5/22. ALGUNOS DE NOSOTROS PODRÍAMOS CANTAR: TRES POETAS Una lectura con los autores Joshua Escobar, Felicia Zamora y Teri Ellen Cross Davis • Biblioteca pública SB • Gratis • https://tinyurl.com/pjccd2td • 1-2pm sábado, 5/22.

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Follow composer Sergei Rachmaninoff, as he meets Anna Anderson, the woman who claimed to be Princess Anastasia of the Romanov Dynasty, in Hershey Felder’s new musical film, Nicholas, Anna & Sergei. The film will be streamed live from Florence, Italy, 5pm Sunday, May 16th. Tickets ($55) can be purchased via the Ensemble Theatre Company or Rubicon Theatre Company, at www.rubicontheatre.org or www.etcsb.org/whats-on/streaming-events. Sigue al compositor Sergei Rachmaninoff, cuando conoce a Anna Anderson, la mujer que decía ser la princesa Anastasia de la dinastía Romanov, en la nueva película musical de Hershey Felder, Nicholas, Anna & Sergei. La película se transmitirá en vivo desde Florencia, Italia, a las 5pm del domingo, 16 de mayo. Los boletos ($55) se pueden comprar a través de Ensemble Theatre Company o Rubicon Theatre Company, en www.rubicontheatre.org o www.etcsb.org/whats-on/streaming-events.

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Barbara Ben-Horin and Luz Reyes-Martin Honored at Women of Achievement Awards By Daisy Scott / VOICE

T A TIME WHEN LOCAL ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATION ARE MORE VITAL THAN EVER, Barbara Ben-Horin and Luz Reyes-Martin have continued serving the Santa Barbara community with determination and passion. On April 30th, their inspiring careers and positive impacts were honored during the Association for Women in Communications Santa Barbara chapter’s 13th Women of Achievement Awards, themed “Vision, Voice, and Advocacy for a New Generation.” “The theme for our event was chosen almost two years ago when the word ‘pandemic’ was not on the forefront of most people’s minds,” commented Lisa Osborn, AWC-SB President. “If anything, these ideas — vision, voice, and advocacy — have become more powerful in the past year. Both of our honorees exemplify all of these qualities.” Founded in 2008, the Santa Barbara chapter is the only AWC chapter in the state of California. Its Women of Achievement Awards event has been an annual opportunity to recognize local women who make a difference in our community through their communication skills. Past honorees have included Community Environmental Council CEO Sigrid Wright, U.S. Representative Lois Capps, and author and columnist Starshine Roshell, who acted as this year’s emcee. AWC-SB founder Dr. Lois Phillips Honoree Luz Reyes-Martin introduced honoree Barbara Ben-Horin, speaking to her decades-long efforts to support education, youth, and families. The former CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara, Ben-Horin recently faced the task of garnering financial support while ensuring the organization continued serving the community amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Ultimately, Girls Inc. acted as a remote learning center for students, provided some in-person programs, was a Showers of Blessings location, and aided with food delivery to individuals in need. “In Santa Barbara, we are fortunate to live in a city that understands it takes a village to raise a child, and that it takes all of us to have a healthy community,” shared Ben-Horin. Prior to Girls Inc., Ben-Horin worked nationally with the Anti-Defamation League as well as held the local positions of Executive Director of Domestic Violence Solutions, Santa Barbara City College Foundation CEO, and the Santa Barbara Art Museum’s Director of Development. In her acceptance speech, she encouraged attendees to address the inequities and issues that they are passionate about. Montecito Montecito

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“Advocacy requires you to use your vision and voice, it requires that you be active, not passive, that you challenge assumptions, that you support, influence, and you intervene to bring about change,” said Ben-Horin. Deputy Chancellor of California Community Colleges Dr. Daisy Gonzales then introduced honoree Luz Reyes-Martin, praising her compassion and dedication while working with higher education, public affairs, and community development. Originally from Los Angeles, Reyes-Martin is the Executive Director of Public Affairs and Communications at Santa Barbara City College. She is also the first Latina President of the Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee, as well as the first Latina individual elected to the Goleta Union School District School Board. In her acceptance speech, Reyes-Martin acknowledged these roles, commenting that while she may be the first Latina to hold these positions, she will not be the last. “That is work that I’m increasingly motivated by, supporting and uplifting a younger generation of women that I am regularly inspired by and who teach me how to be a stronger voice and advocate,” she expressed. Beyond this work, Reyes-Martin further gives back by serving on the boards of Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara and Child Abuse Listening Mediation (CALM). She has also sat on the Board of the Planned Parenthood Central Coast Action Fund as well as the Executive Committee for the Santa Barbara Sierra Club. “This is the message that I share for all the women who are with us today, of every age and background — there are more firsts to topple down, more fights to continue, and together we will,” said Reyes-Martin. The event closed with an invitation for attendees to join AWC-SB and participate in future events. Currently, the organization is hosting a membership drive through May 21st that will waive application fees for new executive, professional, and entrepreneur members. www.awcsb.org

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Keynote Event

Creating Hope with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama In Conversation with Pico Iyer Tue, May 18 / 8:30 PM Pacific* FREE Virtual Event In this keynote event of A&L’s 2021-2022 CREATING HOPE programming initiative, His Holiness is joined in conversation by Pico Iyer, a friend, observer and student of the Dalai Lama for more than 40 years.

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How to Watch: No registration needed! Visit www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu or scan the QR code to view the live stream or watch the recording after. *Live events with His Holiness usually begin 15-20 minutes before the official start time. Arrive 20 minutes early. Presented in association with the UCSB Department of Religious Studies, this year marking the 20th anniversary of the XIV Dalai Lama Chair in Tibetan Buddhism and Cultural Studies, held by José Cabezón

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Community Invited to Help Fill the Foodbank!

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

S SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CONTINUES TO REOPEN, many of our community members are still facing food insecurity amidst the pandemic. To support these individuals, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is inviting locals to donate nonperishable food items, cookware, and small kitchen appliances during its Fill the Foodbank! Drive-Thru Food & Cookware Drive. Held on Saturday, May 22nd from 10am to 2pm, the drive will be collecting donations at two locations across the county — 4554 Hollister Ave. in Santa Barbara, and 1303 S. Bradley Rd. in Santa Maria. “Fill the Foodbank! and other food drive events are integral to the Foodbank’s mission to bring the community from hunger into health,” said Jordan Jenkins, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. “The food and cookware donated at Fill the Foodbank will go directly back into the homes of our community members in need. At the Foodbank we believe no one should go hungry and all should have access to nourishing food and the tools to prepare it.” Jenkins added that the Foodbank distributed over 18 million pounds of food over the course of last year, which was almost twice the amount the organization usually distributes in a single year. Additionally, the Foodbank packed 140,000 disaster food boxes to distribute among individuals in need and made more than 60,000 home

deliveries to individuals with severe medical conditions and seniors. Given this increased need for local food support, people are encouraged to donate whatever they can to the Fill the Foodbank! event. “Whether you can donate a single can or a bag of food, any little bit helps!” said Jenkins. This month’s event is being held in place of the organization’s traditional Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, which entailed mail carriers providing residents with bags to donate food items. However, given pandemic safety guidelines, this year the Foodbank is inviting community members to participate in this drive-thru event instead. Individuals will remain in their cars upon arriving at their chosen location, while Foodbank volunteers wearing safety equipment will unload donations from the vehicle. The drive will accept donations of nonperishable food items, along with clean, new or gently-used cookware and small appliances other than microwaves. Community members are especially encouraged to donate the Foodbank’s most needed food items, including nut butters, beans, canned protein, whole grains and cereals, canned tomatoes and fruit, pasta, and Ensure nutritional shakes. Regarding cookware and appliances, donations of crock pots, pressure cookers, electric kettles, can openers, hot plates, pots, saute pans, and rice cookers are most appreciated. For info or to donate to the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, visit www.foodbanksbc.org.

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Streaming LIVE from The Granada Theatre! Saturday, May 15th @ 7pm ✰ Join us for our season finale as we celebrate our historic 2020/21 season with a program honoring the strength, beauty, perseverance, hope, creativity, and community of Santa Barbara. ✰ Award-winning-piano virtuoso AWADAGIN PRATT joins the Symphony under the baton of Maestro Nir Kabaretti for an energizing and provocative performance. “[Pratt] can produce passages of interpretive insight and rising magnificence.” - Miami Herald ✰ Audiences will also be the first to hear thirteen-year old guitarist Joseph Malvinni, one of our Youth Symphony Concerto Competition winners, perform with the orchestra!

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✰ PROGRAM BRITTEN: Fanfare for St. Edmundsbury | CASTELNUOVOTEDESCO: Concerto for Guitar in D major, First Movement; Joseph Malvinni, guitar | MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 12 in A major, K. 414; Awadagin Pratt, piano | BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op.92 ✰ Season Sponsor: Montecito Bank And Trust 2020/21 Season Sponsor, Video & Audio Technology Sponsor: Sarah & Roger Chrisman Principal Concert Sponsors: Daniel & Mandy Hochman Selection Sponsors: Eve Bernstein | The Lehrer Family Charitable Fund, Seymour & Shirley Lehrer, Ellen Lehrer | Orlando & Tom Orlando Grand Venue Sponsor: The Granada Theatre Artist Sponsor: Christine A. Green

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OPINION

Enjoying Santa Barbara on Foot & Bicycle!

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By Cassandra Ensberg / Special to VOICE

ORKING TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE LIFE BETTER and more fun getting around Santa Barbara on foot or on a bike. Clearly, safe circulation is the basis for all modes of transport and efficient travel. How can we blend all the modes and safety levels for pedestrian, bike, and automobile into our downtown and neighborhood areas in a logical functional way and in Santa Barbara style? I bike downtown and beyond frequently via the Micheltorena Street Bridge to Bath or Castillo for going north and south. To head east and west, I use the cross street closest to my destination. I rarely use Sola Street and have never used Cota. I use Figueroa, Anapamu, or Ortega and other streets depending on where the grades are and what neighborhood I feel like cruising. A slow bike speed enables me to observe buildings, homes, gardens, and details that are beautiful to view while in transit. I like getting somewhere while enjoying the ride through the old city neighborhoods at a pace to match. I am afraid we seem to have forgotten this aspect of the ride and gone a bit too far with our enthusiasm for more biking (yay!) and the bicycle master plan as a set route built for speed. No problem! This simply means that it is a good time to step back to see what is working and what adjustments could make improvements and bring balance. The cross-town neighborhood streets are generally easy and low key enough for sharing of the street between the cars and bikes - given a good attitude by both. I believe that the Cota Street section is not working as hoped for and feels too much like an expressway. In my opinion the bikeway feels less safe, detracts from the street overall, and has negatively impacted places like the treasured Arnoldi’s Restaurant. I suggest returning the street to the former configuration.

Circulation in the Central Business District (CBD) includes the State Street Promenade. The area will be under study before long by the City’s State Street Masterplan Committee whose members will soon be chosen. The committee will discuss and resolve how the community wants State Street and the downtown developed especially regarding circulation elements and components in the outdoor public areas. Meanwhile, we continue the “Interim Period” and the emergency conditions set by the City to help businesses during the Covid Pandemic. State Street remains closed to cars and open as a shared promenade for outdoor dining, pedestrians, bicyclists, and other wheeled devices. Although well intended, the new green bike lanes now adjacent to former bike lanes and other signage are confusing and leave little space for pedestrians in some places. Green lanes are intended for zones where bicycles and automobiles come together. The highly visible bright green lane is intended to separate cyclist from the auto as seen in the photo example. The green lane is not intended for areas shared by pedestrians and bicycles and are not recommended for opposing directions to be directly adjacent to each other as now seen on State Street. Painting out the green lanes and replacing with a simple new graphic and speed limit rules could go a long way to clarifying the shared use and a cleaner look for our downtown. Standard bikes and pedestrians can coexist, remembering that deference is always to the more vulnerable pedestrian. The speed limit should always be as slow as the slowest person in your vicinity – with a maximum speed limit of an easy jog (4 to 6 mph). Watch out for, take care of, and enjoy one another! It is fun to let the other person go first! Slow down and enjoy the ride through the quaint neighborhoods and stop for a fruit stand along the way!

Volunteer with Butterflies Alive!

RE YOU SEARCHING FOR LOCAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THIS SUMMER? Do you love butterflies and teaching others? The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is currently recruiting volunteers for its “Butterflies Alive!” summer exhibition. The exhibition will run from May 28th through September 6th, with volunteers committing to at least one three hour shift per week. Volunteers must be 18 years of age and older, with individuals who are bilingual in Spanish and English especially encouraged to apply. The museum is also searching for volunteers of varying ages and backgrounds in order to serve its diverse range of visitors. Volunteers will undergo training to learn about butterfly species and their significance for our environment. Throughout the summer, they will speak with and guide guests through the “Butterflies Alive!” garden, which will be filled with almost a thousand butterflies. To apply, visit www.sbnature.org/volunteer

SB Botanic Garden Awarded Re-Accreditation

N A TESTAMENT TO ITS OVERALL EXCELLENCE AND HIGH STANDARDS, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has been re-accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Having first been accredited in 1996, AAM accreditation is the highest national recognition a museum can receive. In being re-accredited, the SB Botanic Garden continues among the ranks of the mere three percent of botanic gardens that are accredited as living museums nationwide. “This reaccreditation certifies the Garden as a leader within our field, maintaining the highest standards of collections management, research, and educational programs,” said Dr. Steve Windhager, the Garden’s Executive Director. “Our reaccreditation is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our staff and board.” Reaccreditation reviews take place at least every ten years, and is an involved process. First, a museum must undergo a year of self-study, followed by a site visit from a team of peer reviewers. Then, AAM’s Accreditation Commission, which is made up of museum professionals, reviews the self-study and visit report before declaring whether or not a museum is reaccredited. Established 95 years ago, the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is the first botanic garden that focused solely on California native plants. It covers 78 acres, including research labs, a library, nursery, herbarium, and five miles of gorgeous walking trails. www.sbbg.org

City of SB to Host Eastside Park Open Houses

HARE YOUR IDEAS AND LEARN ABOUT POTENTIAL PLANS for the Eastside Neighborhood Park’s renewal project at the City of Santa Barbara’s “Park Open Houses” meetings from 1 to 3pm on Saturday, May 22nd, and from 6 to 7:30pm on Thursday, May 27th. Parks and Recreation Department staff will be present to meet with, as well as representatives from the Santa Barbara Police Department. To learn more and view the current concept plans for the park’s renewal project,

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HarborVOICE By Sigrid Toye, Special to VOICE

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HE BIG 2021 MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND is now in the history books! Celebrants flooded the harbor, Stearns Wharf, and the beaches. The art walk was doing a rather brisk business, as were the restaurants on the other side of Cabrillo Boulevard. In a word, with the lines awaiting tables, the sidewalks seemed way too narrow for all the foot traffic along the waterfront. Although huddled in my puffy jacket, the weather was gloomy (May Gray on steroids is how I viewed it) – none of the weekend’s celebrants seemed even slightly daunted by the cloud cover. As I wandered in the direction of the launch ramp, I watched the Condor Express making its way out of the harbor with a boat load of whale watchers, its brand new lighter, faster, and environmentally friendly engines humming on its way out to sea. As most of you know, the Santa Barbara Channel is home to more than 30 species of whales, dolphins, seals, sea otters, sea birds, and sea lions that come and go throughout the year. Santa Barbara offers the best whale watching locations in Southern California: blue, gray, humpback, and orca (killer whales) sightings are frequent in the waters of the Santa Barbara channel. December through April is the height of the annual gray whale migration and some of the Coronavirus restrictions were lifted just in time for 80 enthusiastic whale watchers to enjoy an afternoon of Mother’s Day action. The warmer waters between the months of May to November feature blue and finback whales, along with huge pods of dolphins ready to play with mariners and provide video ops for the sea going enthusiast. The Condor Express offers a scenic observation deck perfect for photography and cozy indoor seating – now also open to passengers thanks to relaxed restrictions – along with a well stocked galley for drinks and snacks. “We want to give our guests every opportunity to have the best view and most enjoyable ride possible in the greatest comfort. A little libation and some yummy snacks help too!” chuckled Hiroko Benko, owner of the Condor Express. “Although the Condor Express normally hosts 149, being allowed to increase the number of guests to 80 now that Santa Barbara County is in the Orange Zone, has made the outings much more fun for both passengers and crew.” The Mother’s Day cruises, despite the gray skies, turned out to be spectacular! Closely watched species for the day included 16 humpback whales and 4,500 long-beaked common dolphins. A few hundred dolphins interacted with the whales, but later the Condor Express encountered a massive mega-pod that stretched for miles and contained around 3,000 dolphins. Whales’ aerial action in the form of spinning and breaching, needless to say, was a sight to behold. As a special treat for Mother’s Day, a whale mom and her calf put on a show. I’m told this was quite a day for the lucky guests aboard Santa Barbara’s iconic whale watcher. “You never know what Mother Nature has in store, which is why I’m so proud and happy to provide this service to our guests and be a part of the Condor Express and its crew,” stated Benko. “This continues to be the most amazing experience!” Having been a guest myself on a variety of cruises offered by the Condor Express, I can attest to the fun company and excitement of experiencing the natural world firsthand against the backdrop of the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline. I’m looking forward to being on the Condor Express this summer and hope you’ll join me! www.condorexpress.com

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

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The SANTA BARBARA AIRBUS is rolling again after being sidelined for more than 400 days during the pandemic. Right now it’s only doing Los Angeles International Airport shuttle trips. Soon, Dodger games will also be on the schedule. https://tinyurl.com/kj9fbu9b

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RENAMING PROPOSED for new Peabody Stadium track and tunnel at Santa Barbara High School. The new names would be the CUNNINGHAM TRACK and the HUTTON PARKER TUNNEL. The redesigned sports facility cost $39-million. THE SANTA BARBARA FAIR AND EXPO will start the event calendar again in late June as COVID rules ease up.

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SBCC Readies Stadium for Vaquero Sports

A NEW FIELD goes in at Santa Barbara City College. Heavy equipment can be seen working on replacing the turf at the waterfront La Playa stadium. It will be ready in the fall for Vaquero sports. https://tinyurl.com/49y7rks7

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Santa Barbara Association of REALTORS Real Estate Market Update through April 2021: Santa Barbara South Coast

Market Shift vs. Market Cycle?

new home in this challenging market; be prepared to have laser focus and OR ANYONE WHO HAS seek help. Contact your REALTOR TURNED ON THE NEWS, who will advise and guide you through picked up a newspaper, or the process. By way of encouragement, spoken to a neighbor in the past nine months, the unprecedented I can share that over my 30 years selling real estate on the South Coast, level of real estate activity is now across all markets, not one buyer has almost old news. Succinctly stated, regretted buying that property on we have been, and are still in, a that day. Real estate is a long term strong seller’s market. As far as investment, and buying a property the definition: “In a sellers’ market on the Santa Barbara there is more demand South Coast in particular for homes than there can be a wonderful future is supply and it is investment. buyers who have Here are a few tips. to be prepared for Yes, cash is king in today’s competition.” Is this competitive market, a new normal “shift” however, if you need or in the market as we want to finance part of the have known it vs. a purchase price, make sure somewhat familiar and your financing is in order predictable “market Jackie Walters, REALTOR before you start looking for cycle?” a home. Work closely with a One thing is clear, lender who will advise you as to what we cannot understate the impact of he or she needs to issue a pre-approval the pandemic as a stimulus for the letter when you are ready to make surge of buyer desire. Selling real an offer on a home. A pre-approval estate on our beautiful South Coast, letter is a stronger statement than a we are familiar with the desire in the prequalification letter, and means that hearts of many to live here “some your cash reserves, credit history, etc. day”; the effects of COVID-19 on has already been verified by the bank lifestyle has pushed that desire into action. With parents working at home, and a loan is only subject to approval of the selected property. children studying online, the ability When it is time to write an offer, to live anywhere became a reality for especially for a new listing, you will many. After the initial Stay At Home mandate subsided, this sudden change have to be ready to pay full price in lifestyle helped spark a tidal wave of or more. To help the appeal of your offer, closely consider what the seller often frenzied buying. might be looking for, such as length of Months of Inventory escrow, move-out schedule, etc., and In real estate statistical analysis, try to match those terms as best as we often illustrate market momentum possible. We are seeing “acceleration in terms of months of inventory. clauses” being used frequently in this Months of inventory, often referred to competitive market; consult with your as market velocity, shows the current REALTOR on this topic. I have seen pace of sales, by dividing the number where it can backfire for a buyer, so in of active listings by the number of my opinion, that strategy should only properties in escrow, but not yet be used after careful consideration. closed. This statistic is particularly Lack of Inventory useful in assessing current buyer Where are the homes? You can confidence – whereas analyzing “sold” data reflects sales activity 45 to 60 days be the most prepared of any buyer, but with such a limited choice of earlier. homes on the market and not enough As a general rule of thumb, a new listings to satisfy demand, what market with less than three months are your options? Here are a couple of inventory is indicative of a strong of ideas. So much attention is on sellers’ market. Market-wide, from what is new on the market that day, Carpinteria to Goleta, for houses and or that hour! Ask your REALTOR PUDs, and for all price ranges, we about “Coming Soon” listings. These have a jaw-dropping 0.6 months of properties will not appear on Zillow inventory! (A PUD is a unit within a or similar websites, and this is where planned unit development that “lives working with an agent early on will like a house” and is governed by a homeowners’ association.) Statistically give you an edge. Secondly, pay close attention to the “back on market” this means that at the current pace properties; that is where an existing of sales, assuming no new listings, escrow has fallen through. Although it would take a little over two weeks it may have sold with multiple offers to sell everything! From a practical initially, many of those prior buyers standpoint, however, as the South Coast market comprises several micro- have moved on and the seller will be very motivated not to lose momentum. markets, geographically, as well as Thirdly, take a fresh look at those by price range, each sub-market will properties that did not sell right perform differently. away ... yes there are some! As of this What About Buyers? writing, there are currently 53 houses, If you are ready and able to buy a condos and PUDs that have been for

By Jackie Walters, REALTOR

Santa Barbara South Coast 2021 MLS Market Activity

sale for at least 30 days and 42 that have been for sale for over 60 days. You may find a weary seller who may now be ready to negotiate very favorably.

Let’s look at the numbers

Attached are market snapshots for the end of April 2021 and April 2020, as reported through the Santa Barbara Multiple Listing Service. The comparison year-over-year is far from ideal, however, because the real estate market was virtually stalled a year ago. (Going forward, we will need to apply an asterisk to the data for late spring/early summer 2020.) In the charts you can see where the number of pending sales for the month of April 2020 was understandably one third that of April 2021.

Median Price

2021 Year-to-Date Closed Median Sales Escrows Price

Sales Active Months of Closed Median Sales Pending Listings Inventory Escrows Price

Houses/PUDs

475

$1,938,000

148

0.6

141

$1,895,000

Carp/Summerland

$1,900,000

1.3

$1,280,039

Montecito

111

$4,600,000

1.2

$4,600,000

Santa Barbara

207

$1,725,000

0.4

$1,795,250

Hope Ranch

$4,500,000

0.8

$5,200,000

Goleta

107

$1,170,000

0.5

$1,310,000

Condos

170

$799,500

0.3

$850,000

Totals

645

$1,550,000

197

110

0.6

188

$1,612,500

Santa Barbara South Coast 2020 MLS Market Activity

April 2020

2020 Year-to-Date Closed Median Sales Escrows Price

Sales Active Months of Closed Median Sales Pending Listings Inventory Escrows Price

Houses/PUDs

288

$1,300,000

309

6.2

$1,229,000

Carp/Summerland

$1,094,500

18.0

$1,165,000

Montecito

$2,831,500

109

15.6

$2,812,500

Santa Barbara

135

$1,246,000

109

4.5

$1,246,850

Hope Ranch

$4,034,444

21.0

$4,168,888

$1,100,000

2.1

$950,000

$697,500

5.1

$905,500

Goleta The rise and fall of the median price over the Condos years is one of the most Totals commonly used bellwethers of the real estate market. We show here how although this statistic is generally a good indication of the health of the market and buyer confidence, it does not tell the whole story. What is the median price? It is defined as the midpoint in a grouping of sales, meaning half the sales in the group sold for more and half sold for less. The average price is usually avoided as it will be skewed when there is a strong uptick in high-end closings as we are seeing in today’s market. Please be seated … statistically, the median price for April 2021 shows an increase of 49 percent from one year ago. You will notice that this is not the headline of the article, because, due to several factors, this is actually misleading and is not reflective of the general market. As noted above, the median price is artificially pulled up significantly when there is a surge in high-end closings. To illustrate, there were 51 closings in Montecito reported through the Multiple Listing Service in the first four months of 2021, priced over $5,000,000 – a 400+ percent increase in the number of sales over the same period a year ago, for that same price range. Let’s look closely at other neighborhoods.

Goleta

April 2021

It is certainly not news to buyers seeking a home for under a million dollars, that this particular market segment is extremely competitive with properties selling immediately with multiple offers. You will note that Goleta’s median price is certainly up from a year ago, but not unrealistically so, in that there are few high-end

384

$1,166,500

properties in that geographic area.

Santa Barbara

390

5.9

$1,200,000

lending guidelines that have been at play for the past ten years.

The median price for the general Santa Barbara area shows an increase of 38 percent over last year. Santa Barbara does have a significant percentage of higher-end homes in such neighborhoods as the Riviera, Upper East, and ocean view areas of the Mesa. Many sales of those types of properties helped to fuel that statistical increase.

Condos

If not the median... where are prices today?

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For a very general rule of thumb, overlooking the anomalies in the stats for April 2020, due to the COVID lockdown, and the surge of the highend in the past nine months, one might look at a solid 20+ percent increase in value of homes as compared to a year ago. Comparing this to a steady six to seven percent increase that we had been seeing prior to the pandemic. How sustainable is that increase? The short answer is that it is not sustainable… we view annual increases of five to six percent as sustainable. We do not, however, anticipate a market crash in the short to midterm. (Certainly a future plateauing of prices could be anticipated). There are too many supporting factors for South Coast real estate values today. These include an augmented level of buyer desire to live in our community, which shows no signs of abating; a minimal risk of future distressed sales due to sellers having equity in their properties, coupled with very strict

Market-wide condos have shown an increase of 14 percent in median price year-over-year. This market segment provides entry level pricing for many first time buyers, however, we have seen a strong number of highend condos in such communities as Bonnymede and Montecito Shores in Montecito. Today’s mortgage rates are as low as three percent. These historic rates continue to allow buyers to secure lowcost money for years to come and close on their dream home, even in today’s appreciated market. As an illustration, at today’s rates, a one million dollar loan would cost approximately $4,600 per month; should interest rates increase by only one percent, that payment would jump to $5,200. More staggering is that at the higher interest rate, the borrower would pay over $200,000 more in interest over the life of the loan. (The information above is for illustration purposes only. Your actual rate, payment, and costs could be higher. Get an official Loan Estimate before choosing a loan.) Whether you are a buyer or a seller in today’s hard to navigate market, your REALTOR is your best resource for success.

Jackie Walters is a licensed agent with Village Properties, with over 30 years local experience, and can be reached at (805) 570-0558 or jackie@villagesite.com.

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Big Jobs Disappointment? By Harlan Green / Special to VOICE

OT EVERYONE IS EAGER TO GO BACK TO WORK, according to last Friday morning’s unemployment report (May 7, 2021). The U.S. economy added just 266,000 new nonfarm payroll jobs in April. Leisure and hospitality led the way with 331,000 jobs and governments added 48,000 new jobs. “Both the unemployment rate, at 6.1 percent, and the number of unemployed persons, at 9.8 million, were little changed in April,” said the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. “These measures are down considerably from their recent highs in April 2020 but remain well above their levels prior to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic (3.5 percent and 5.7 million, respectively, in February 2020).” Transportation/warehousing and Professional/business sectors had 153,000 fewer jobs that would be normal for this time of year, since the jobs numbers are adjusted for seasonal factors. There was a pause in hiring in those sectors probably because they couldn’t find enough workers, since there has been no slowdown in business activity in both the manufacturing and service sectors of the economy. This is in part because the government’s various aid programs are enabling more women to stay at home until their children go back to the slowly opening schools, and many of the eight million that were laid off are still receiving good unemployment benefits. The good news is that the size of the labor force grew by

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430,000 in April to 161 million, close to the 164.5 million working before the pandemic when the unemployment rate was 3.6 percent. “The shortfall in new jobs in April is likely just temporary,” said MarketWatch’s Jeffry Bartash in his comments on the disappointing nonfarm payroll report. “Falling coronavirus cases and massive federal stimulus have turbocharged the economy and job openings have surged. The U.S. is still set up for a summer of strong economic growth, especially if the coronavirus is mostly squelched.” Employment by local governments also rose 31,000 in April as more schools reopened. Some very essential workers neglected until now—bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and other personnel had been unable to work with schools closed, while employment declined in retail, health care, transportation, and manufacturing. Reuters’ ICAP says, “The deceleration in payroll growth this month is not an argument for easier monetary policy. As Chair Powell keeps reminding everyone, virus-related constraints are the key variable in the outlook. For much of the past year, the major effect of those constraints was to restrict demand. Given the large number of employers who say they cannot find enough new workers, it is clear that the deceleration in hiring in April was not due to insufficient demand.” This is only the beginning of what will be a decade-long recovery, with much of it to come from the just-passed American Recovery Act, and upcoming American Jobs Plan, a requested total of more than $4 trillion in additional government spending that will create even more good jobs. The real question with all this stimulus spending is what will full employment look like in the years to come? Will there continue to be a labor shortage, for instance, with the current declining U.S. birth rate and lower immigration numbers? It must be one reason the financial markets are boosting

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The orchestra performs for a live audience for the first time in over a year! space once again into the present moment. Goosebumps were the particularly, conductor Nir Kabaretti, who gave his rapt little order of the day. Unforgettable. audience of patrons and friends a lively history of the piece before T WAS BOTH SURREAL AND SUBLIME at the Granada Ubiquitous temperature readings and vaccination certifications launching into an exciting read through with the orchestra of all Theatre on Thursday, May 6th for those few (COVID-19 processed outside, guests four movements; a feat that restrictions) invited to watch an were escorted to socially spoke to the orchestra’s afternoon rehearsal prior to the distanced seating splayed unquestioned virtuosity. Santa Barbara Symphony’s videotaping throughout the enormous Heartfelt applause later in the day of the season finale balcony and box seating just imagine - vanquished concert headlined appropriately, sections of the roughly 1,600 all memory of the past Triumph. That show will be broadcast capacity theatre. No-one was and gave everyone in the on the internet on May 15th to allowed on the orchestra floor theatre, musicians and subscribers and the public. or stage area, to protect the auditors alike, goosebumps For some, a conflation of The orchestra players’ safety and of pleasure and optimism. Andromeda Strain and Sound of Music, space. The future is bright, toasted the vibe at the Granada Theatre was Fifty or so guests in those who stayed after for both spooky and thrilling; the first time such a big room might have drinks on State Street in the since COVID-19 stopped the entire seemed a bit apocryphal, shadow of the now at least Joseph Malvinni, winner of the Santa Barbara Youth planet in its tracks that a small, invited Symphony Concerto Competition were it not for the excitement partially re-christened hall. audience of about 50 was allowed into of simply being back in the The May 15th live the cavernous hall to experience a live orchestra rehearsal. fabulous venue after such a long hiatus. Humans tend to stream concert from the Surreal, because those present couldn’t help but sense the be social animals, and on this occasion, though separated Granada Theatre at 7pm Dickensian emptiness of the place as they Guest Artist Awadagin Pratt by distance, socializing, even through will feature, in addition entered for the first time in over a year. No masks, filled the theatre with chatter and to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, guest artist Awadagin Pratt cobwebs, no Havisham’s lurking about in the positive energy. performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12, Benjamin Britten’s shadows. Rather, a profound emptiness and A smaller Santa Barbara Symphony, not Fanfare for St. Edmundsbury and Joseph Malvinni, winner of quiet, a chill in the air after so many months of the full orchestra, yet the largest number of the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony Concerto Competition lockdown. musicians brought together by management so performing the first movement of Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s Concerto Sublime, because the Santa Barbara far since COVID-19, assembled for the reading for Guitar. Symphony rattled the ghosts and cleared the rehearsal of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Some, air, reading through Beethoven’s magnificently the entire brass section for example, were fully optimistic Symphony No. 7 without glitch, Daniel Kepl has been writing music, theatre, and dance reviews vaccinated, so the plastic shields and separators or Santa Barbara publications since he was a teenager. His pause, or artistic ruffle, in preparation for the professional expertise is as an orchestra conductor. remembered from previous Symphony video video session later that day. The room breathed broadcasts were not needed. Strings remained again after such a long silence. The sound of For more reviews by Daniel Kepl visit: masked - a prudent precaution. All the enthusiastic applause seemed to usher the great SB Symphony Conductor and www.performingartsreview.net Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti musicians were dressed casually for rehearsal, Review by Daniel Kepl / VOICE

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PERA SANTA BARBARA CELEBRATED BOTH THEIR MAESTRO AND THE PERFORMING ARTS during a birthday benefit dinner fittingly called Everything Greek! on Saturday, honoring Athens born Artistic and General Director Kostis Protopapas. Guests arriving at the University Club of Santa Barbara posed in front of a Greek flag while gold laurel wreaths covered blue and white decorated tables alongside photos of Protopapas from childhood to recent sailing trips. The Greek band Synthesi performed traditional Greek folk music while guests dined on a Mediterranean themed menu. Current Helen Dorra, Eve Bernstein, Mary Dorra, Susan Van Abel, Judy Smith, and Eric Oltmann Opera SB Board Chair Joan Rutkowski was joined by former chairs Sandy Urquhart and Nancy Golden in welcoming guests and donors who have supported the company for the better part of its 27-year history. Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts Board Chair Palmer Jackson, Jr. led the first toast of the evening followed by Opera Santa Barbara co-founder Marilyn Gilbert. Guest of honor Protopapas closed the evening declaring it his “best birthday ever” surrounded by friends in the community he has come to cherish. As a birthday wish, he encouraged guests to continue to support all of the performing arts companies in Santa Barbara by showing up for upcoming Standing: Sandy Urquhart and Bob Urquhart live productions. Front: Linda DiFiore and Martin McKenzie Opera SB Board Chair Joan Rutkowski with Artistic & General Director Kostis Protopapas

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‘Immeasurable Loss’

May 14, 2021

Online exhibition through UCSB Library memorializes Iraqi academics assassinated during the U.S. invasion and occupation

the Iraqi academics as not unlike their own professors. “The exhibit is structured in a way that leaves room for much thinking and S A PEDIATRICIAN, Ibrahim Shaeer Jabbar Al-Jumaili had dedicated discussion,” he said. “It is a quiet exhibit his life to children. On July 22, 2011, the of respect for these lives that were so professor of medicine at Kirkuk University in easily judged and discarded. The closer Iraq was murdered while resisting a kidnapping we examine our own lives and history the attempt. He was 55. more we realize that we have a collective Al-Jumaili was one of hundreds of Iraqi academics responsibility to close the distance assassinated between 2003-13. And given that not a between us, one that has been artificially single person has been charged in those murders, his created by those in power.” name was destined to slip into the bloody history of the For Damluji, whose research focuses U.S.-led invasion and occupation of Iraq. in part on the history of Iraq and its But thanks to a collaboration founded in the wake of diasporas, co-curating “Shadow and bombing that devastated one of Baghdad’s Light” was wrenching at times, but it also most important cultural institutions, resonated personally. artists and activists are working to ensure “The experience of curating this the victims are seen as “people, teachers, magnificent exhibit has been haunting,” members of a family, part of a university,” she said. “It disrupted my sleep. The said Beau Beausoleil(link is external), whose images and names of assassinated Iraqis “Shadow & Light” project the exhibition is Ibrahim Shaeer Jabbar Al-Jumaili (#173) live with me in the silences of my day. On drawn from. the one hand, these stories are personal “Shadow and Light (https://tinyurl. to me because I am Iraqi and come com/2w895emz),” a virtual exhibition hosted by the UC Santa Barbara from a family of academics. And yet, the stories are personal to all of us, no matter Library, memorializes 13 of the murdered educators with photos and Mona Damluji who we are or where we come from. Just imagine being made to fear for your life, text contributed by artists from around the world. or losing your life because of the work you do to educate, to learn, to serve your Beausoleil, a poet and activist based in San Francisco, founded students and campus. Imagine that. the “Shadow and Light” project in 2018, eleven years after he created “It feels deeply personal because our passion as educators,” Damluji continued, “Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here,” an arts initiative and collection “and our dedication to uphold the right to education is what unites us across this conceived after a car bomb killed 30 people on Al-Mutanabbi Street campus and with other public universities around the globe. The exhibit tells the (the street of booksellers) March 5, 2007. stories of devastation not only for Iraqis, but for humanity.” In the “Shadow and Light” project, people from all over the world Printed with permission of UCSB Office of Public Affairs and Communications selected the name of an assassinated Iraqi academic to memorialize with a photograph and a personal narrative. So far, 45 individuals have been commemorated from a list of 324 assassinated Iraqi academics. Some estimates put the number of victims at over 700. “Beau unites people,” said Damluji, an associate professor Beau Beausoleil in the Department of Film and Media Studies. “His projects shed light on the catastrophic destruction of Iraq’s cultural institutions and the lives of Iraqis. Yet he does so in a manner that is fundamentally creative. His projects have created communities and cultivated connections and culled the craft of artists, poets, bookmakers, photographers and thinkers from around the world who share a commitment to celebrate the best of humanity while recognizing the violence of militarism, occupation and colonialism.” “Shadow and Light” came to the seaside campus because Hughes, a Middle Eastern studies librarian at the UCSB Library, was paying attention. In 2019 Beausoleil sent emails about the Heather Hughes exhibition to roughly a dozen university librarians. Only Hughes responded. “I was fortunate that Beau reached out to me about this wonderful project,” she said, “and Mona’s enthusiasm for the project was really valuable in getting library support. Alex Regan, UCSB’s events & exhibitions librarian, was also really supportive in bringing the exhibition to UCSB.” Since the exhibition is online, it establishes a teaching resource for university classrooms, Damluji said. “I hope that faculty and graduate students will include the exhibit in their courses and I look forward to the opportunity to work with others to develop pedagogies for engaging the exhibit,” she emphasized. And because the exhibition will be available everywhere, Damluji and Hughes hope its message spreads beyond the campus. “Originally, I was thinking about how involved the United States has been in the Middle East and in Iraq, yet how little the impact of that invasion and on exhibit conflict has been felt by most Americans,” Hughes said. “I hoped this exhibit could bridge some of that distance for attendees. By bringing into focus the APRIL 30 - JUNE 21, 2021 lives and deaths of these Iraqi academics, maybe we could challenge the configuration of Iraqis and Middle Easterners as ‘ungrievable lives.’ I’m still hoping that the UCSB community is able to engage with this material, but again as the exhibit is now available beyond Santa Barbara and the United States, I hope the international aspects of this project could inspire more solidarity between people.” 11 E A S T A N A PA M U S T R E E T | S A N TA B A R B A R A , C A By Jim Logan / The UC Santa Barbara Current

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