VOICE Magazine: May 19, 2023

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Viernes, 19 de mayo / Friday, May 19th

DOMINGO, 21 DE MAYO / SUNDAY, MAY 21st

7 PM | Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Rd, Goleta

7 PM | MARJORIE LUKE THEATRE | 712 E. COTA STREET

DOMINGO, 21 DE MAYO / SUNDAY, MAY 21st

Sabado, 20 de mayo / Saturday, May 20th

7 PM | Guadalupe City Hall, 918 Obispo St, Guadalupe, CA

DOMINGO, 21 DE MAYO / SUNDAY, MAY 21st

7 PM | MARJORIE LUKE THEATRE | 712 E. COTA STREET

Domingo, 21 de mayo / Sunday, May 21st

7 PM | MARJORIE LUKE THEATRE | 712 E. COTA STREET

Las puertas se abrirán a las 6:30 pm. Habrá recepción después del espectáculo.

7 PM | The Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara

Las puertas se abrirán a las 6:30 pm. Habrá recepción después del espectáculo.

Doors open 6:30 pm. Reception follows the performance.

Las puertas se abrirán a las 6:30 pm. Habrá recepción después del espectáculo.

Doors open 6:30 pm. Reception follows the performance.

Doors open 6:30 pm. Reception follows the performance.

Co-presented by The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center and UCSB Arts and Lectures, in partnership with the Isla Vista School After School Grant.

Co-presented by The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center and UCSB Arts and Lectures, in partnership with the Isla Vista School After School Grant.

Co-presented by The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center and UCSB Arts and Lectures, in partnership with the Isla Vista School After School Grant.

Co-presented by The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center and UCSB Arts and Lectures, in partnership with the Isla Vista School After School Grant.

Chamber Releases A New Video Celebrating the Tech Industry

A VIDEO SHOWCASING THE THRIVING TECHNOLOGY and manufacturing industry on the South Coast has been prepared by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce and will be called TechTopia

“The Santa Barbara South Coast has become a hub for high-tech and manufacturing companies, and we are excited to showcase the incredible work being done in these communities that make up the South Coast,” said Kristen Miller, President and CEO of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce.

The video acknowledges and celebrates the innovative and cutting-edge work being done by local tech and manufacturing companies, from startups to industry leaders, and demonstrates that the presence of UC Santa Barbara and other top tech companies attracts passionate students, talented professionals, and industry leaders to the region.

“We hope this video will inspire others to join us in promoting the South Coast as a world-class destination for high-tech entrepreneurialism,” continued Miller.

The video is a product of the Chamber’s popular science, technology, and business summit, which featured guided tours and a panel discussion of local tech companies. It also showcases the Chamber’s efforts to convene technology and manufacturing business representatives to discuss challenges and opportunities for the local industry, and to identify viable solutions.

The video is available on the Chamber’s website: https://sbscchamber.com/techtopia

SBPD to Host Anonymous Gun Buyback

TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF FATAL ACCIDENTS, suicide, and homicide, the Santa Barbara Police Department will host an anonymous gun buyback event on Saturday, May 20th. Held from 9am to 1pm at the City of Santa Barbara Public Works Yards, off 300 East Cota Street, the event will collect all unwanted firearms, no questions asked. In exchange, individuals will receive a $100 gift card, while they last.

“It is an anonymous process in which individuals can surrender their weapons, no questions asked,” reads a statement from SBPD. “Law enforcement officials will not be taking pictures of participants or logging license plate numbers, or running ballistic tests on the guns turned in.”

All surrendered firearms will be checked for a lost or stolen status, and if applicable, they will be returned to their rightful owners. Otherwise, surrendered firearms will be prepared for destruction by SBPD. https://santabarbaraca.gov/news/sbpd-2023-gun-buyback

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Nuclear Age Peace Foundation

The 19th Annual Kelly Lecture On Humanity's Future

LECTURING ON HUMANITY’S FUTURE, Ivana N. Hughes, president of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and senior lecturer at Columbia University, will present The 19th Annual Frank K. Kelly Lecture on the topic of Nuclear Weapons: Past, Present, Future, on Thursday, May 25th, from 4pm to 5:15pm in Yzurdiaga Hall at the Music Academy, 1070 Fairway Drive in Santa Barbara.

Dr. Hughes will examine, among other topics, the effects of years of nuclear testing by the United States in the Marshall Islands. From 1946 to 1958, the U.S. conducted 23 nuclear tests in these pristine islands, with the cumulative force equivalent to 7,000 times that of the Hiroshima bomb. The Marshallese people have suffered deep emotional and physical harm from these tests. There has been ongoing concern over the health risks from nuclear fallout and radiation. Many Marshallese have suffered the loss of their homeland, as well as birth defects and cancers.

Ivana N. Hughes

Dr. Hughes holds a BS with Honors from Caltech, where she studied chemical engineering and completed her Senior Thesis with Prof. Frances Arnold, the first American woman to win a Nobel Prize in Chemistry. She obtained her PhD from Stanford University, where she was an American Heart Association Pre-Doctoral Fellow. She is a winner of the Lenfest Distinguished Columbia Faculty Award for 2020 and several other awards and Fellowships. Her work on ascertaining the radiological conditions in the Marshall Islands has been covered widely.

The Annual Frank K. Kelly Lecture on Humanity’s Future was established by the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation in 2001. Frank K. Kelly was a founder and senior vice president of the Foundation. The event is free and open to the public however seating is limited. For more info contact Carol Warner at cwarner@napf.org or call 805.965.3443.

Out of This World! UCSB Arts & Lectures’ Free Summer Cinema Returns to SB Courthouse

JOURNEY THROUGH THE STARS when UCSB Arts & Lectures brings back seven free, outdoor movie screenings to the Santa Barbara Courthouse lawn this summer! Centered around the theme “Out of This World,” the line-up of space-inspired flicks range from classic to more recent favorites, including: Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Alien, Mars Attacks!, The Fifth Element, Star Trek (2009), Guardians of the Galaxy, and Nope. Movies will screen at 8:30pm on Friday nights between July 7th and August 25th. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

12th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon Sells Out, Wait List Available

ONE OF SANTA BARBARA’S PREMIERE FUNDRAISING EVENTS, the 12th annual Flower Empower Luncheon has sold out. An elegant afternoon supporting the Dream Foundation, the luncheon will take place at 11am on Thursday, May 25th at the Santa Barbara Woman’s Club - Rockwood.

In addition to enjoying a delicious lunch and hearing from Volunteer Speaker Sheri Smith, guests will have the opportunity to bid on a number of exciting auction items, including an El Capitan Canyon getaway, orchid displays, a luxury picnic basket, and more.

To join the waiting list email susie@dreamfoundation.org. For more information about Dream Foundation and its mission to grant terminally-ill adults their final wishes, visit www.dreamfoundation.org

The Healing Space Receives $64K Grant from the Fund for Santa Barbara

A COMMUNITY SERVING CENTER that specializes in consultation, therapy, and other healing services from an Afrocentric, racial trauma approach, The Healing Space has received a $64,000 grant from the Fund for Santa Barbara.

“Healing Space has continued to see a positive trend among Black community members who are seeking out our services for the opportunity to work with Black clinicians that truly understand the toll of ongoing racism in the local area and at a national level,” said Dr. Alison Cerezo, Director of the Healing Space and UC Santa Barbara Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Clinical and School Psychology.

This April, the Fund for Santa Barbara in collaboration with the County of Santa Barbara awarded one of its four Racial Equity Fund Grants for 2023 to The Healing Space at UC Santa Barbara. Healing Space, which opened in 2020 in response to a need for Black psychologists across the county, is dedicated to supporting and training Black clinicians who reflect the lived experiences of the Black Santa Barbara residents it serves.

The Fund for Santa Barbara is a non-traditional community foundation that supports organizations and groups working for progressive social change in Santa Barbara County. www.fundforsantabarbara.org

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Hope Awards Raises Over $110,000, Honors Jahadhmy and Simon

HONORING FORMER SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ABE JAHADHMY AND STATE SENATOR MONIQUE

LIMÓN, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation hosted its annual Hope Awards. The event also raised over $110,000 in funding for the Santa Barbara Education Foundation, which supports students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District.

“We don’t forget, ever, the teacher who made an impact on us. And that is what tonight is about, ensuring that we give the resources to those teachers,” commented honoree Monique Limón.

Limón, who was born and raised in Santa Barbara, has always prioritized education and has worked continuously to serve her community as an educator, leader, and advocate.

Honoree Abe Jahadhmy was a coach and educator in the community for over 35 years. Abe began working with local youth at the Goleta Boys and Girls Club in 1975. After earning his credential, he began teaching and coaching at San Marcos High School. In 2004, he became the Athletic Director for San Marcos High School, where he continued to help guide student-athletes until his recent retirement.

“There is nothing I’m more proud of in my life than being able to influence youth that I worked with to give back to the community. Whether it’s financially, volunteering, or being there to have empathy for people that need support, that’s the most important thing that I could have given,” related Jahadehmy.

The event took place at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, and featured a performance by the La Colina Junior High School Advanced Band. Culinary arts students from Santa Barbara, San Marcos, and Dos Pueblos high schools served a variety of salads, savory treats, and desserts. The night’s festivities were emceed by high school students by Kavya Suresh and Isa Mireles.

Over $55,000 of the proceeds will go toward Teacher Grants, which fund the purchase

of much-needed, project-based supplies and tools.

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation wishes to recognize and thank Hope Award sponsors, including Pillar Sponsor: SAGE Publishing; Visionary Sponsors: Griffith and Thornburgh; Ambassador Sponsors: Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, Chevron, KBZ Architects, Raymond James, RHS Construction, Santa Barbara City College Foundation, and Santa Barbara Historical Museum; Champion Sponsors: Cottage Health Systems, DA Davidson, Dennis Thompson Architect, Tisha Ford, Hohbach-Lewin, M.F. Strange & Associates, Montecito Bank & Trust, Montecito Journal, Pueblo Radiology Medical Group, and Schipper Construction.

Santa Barbara Education Foundation promotes private support of Santa Barbara’s public education system, serving over 12,500 students in 19 schools. For more information, visit www.santabarbaraeducation.org

SB Zoo Celebrates World Turtle Day

Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Harding’s New Outdoor Classroom

AFTER MONTHS OF WORK AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT, Harding University Partnership School celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new outdoor classroom on Wednesday, May 10th. The project’s architect included a Dimensions Educational Research Foundation team that helped create a “Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom Conceptual Plan,” reimagining one of the school’s play spaces into an outdoor classroom that encourages active learning.

“With the Outdoor Classroom newly opened, we already see a shift in student play to small group collaborative learning around exploration, building, and creating. UCSB is conducting a research project around the impact that this space has on our young students. We look forward to seeing this become a model other schools can use,” said Principal Veronica Binkley.

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) labs are also being developed to supplement and complement outdoor classroom spaces. This learning method will help students learn through hands-on, inquiry-based, and collaborative learning. This project is a proof of concept and an initial phase of the Early Learning Plan “Project H.O.P.E+S” — funded through a grant awarded to SBUSD from First 5 of Santa Barbara. The long-term grant ultimately aims to provide 21st-century learning environments at all elementary schools.

“We are excited to see the outdoor classroom come together. We look forward to seeing how Harding uses the outdoor classroom to inspire future scientists, engineers, artists, and scholars,” said Dr. Hilda Maldonado, Superintendent. www.harding.sbunified.org

HEAR FROM A “TURTLE-Y” PASSIONATE CREATIVE TEAM when the Santa Barbara Zoo hosts naturalist and author Sy Montgomery and illustrator Matt Patterson to discuss their new collabroration, The Book of Turtles The free talk will be held from 7pm to 8:30pm on Tuesday, May 23rd at the Zoo’s Discovery Pavilion. A picture book designed to inform and delight both adult and young readers, The Book of Turtles features fascinating facts about turtle evolution, skills, famous turtles, and information about how to support turtle conservation. Pages are filled with Patterson’s lifelike and beautiful illustrations. Reservations are required, email RSVP@sbzoo.org

A Open Dialogue on Mental Health

MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN OUR COMMUNITY impact everyone, and a panel discussion at Pacifica Graduate Institute will discuss this crucial topic as a response to Mental Health Month. The open dialogue will take place from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Tuesday, May 23rd, in South Hall on Pacifica’s Lambert Road Campus, 249 Lambert Road.

The panel conversation will focus on the current state of mental health in our local community and will outline the primary trends and concerns that are affecting our collective well-being. Each panelist will bring forth their unique observations, perspectives, and potential solutions for addressing the issues through myriad approaches: from the practical to the psychological. An open Q&A session will allow attendees to voice their concerns, comments and questions.

Panelists will include: Matthew Bennett, Co-Chair, MA Counseling Psychology; Jemma Elliott, Co-Chair, MA Counseling Psychology; Barry R. Schoer, Executive Director, Sanctuary Centers; Danah Williams, Past State President, CAMFT; Rachael Steidl, Executive Director & Founder, Youth Well; David Selberg, Executive Director, Hospice of Santa Barbara.

Honorees State Senator Monique Limón and former San Marcos HS Athletic Director Abe Jahadhmy with SBUSD Superintendent Hilda Maldonado

Illustration by Matt Patterson

2023 NOMINATION FORM:

Santa Barbara Beautiful Annual Awards

Santa Barbara Beautiful is now soliciting nominations in six categories for their 59th Annual Awards program which takes place on October 1, 2023.

Save the Date: October 1st Rooted in Beauty

Each of the last 50+ years, Santa Barbara Beautiful has called on our community to recognize and appreciate their neighbors who work to build on the city’s natural beauty. At the Annual Awards, the results of their beautification efforts are recognized. Property award categories have been adapted to meet the real and growing importance of climate change and the need for environmental stewardship.

1. NOMINATION:

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2023 AWARD CATEGORIES

1. Art in Public Places ~ Murals, Sculpture, etc... (Hugh & Marjorie Petersen Award for Art in Public Places)

2. Architectural Feature ~ (one feature only) ie: Fountain, Decorative Tile, Stonework, Ironwork, Rock Formation, Gate, Tower... be specific...

3. Single Family Home, Small Lot (<1/2 acre) ~ How does it fit in or enhance the streetscape, neighborhood? Any sustainable building/landscaping elements?

4. Single Family Home, Large Lot (>1/2 acre) ~ How does it fit in or enhance the streetscape, neighborhood? Any sustainable building/landscaping elements?

5. Commercial Building ~ (Public Buildings, Hotels, B&Bs, Mixed Use): How does it fit in or enhance the streetscape, neighborhood, community? What sustainable elements were incorporated?

6. Commercial Sign ~ Materials used, unique creative design, effectiveness.

ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES:

• Entries must be visible from the street or via public access.

• Completed projects within the limits of Ortega Ridge Road to Turnpike Road.

• Properties within ZIP CODES: 93101

HOW TO ENTER:

• EMAIL to: SBBeautifulAwards@gmail.com

• MAIL to: Santa Barbara Beautiful, P.O. Box 2024, Santa Barbara, CA 93120

• ON-LINE visit: www.sbbeautiful.org

• NOMINATION DEADLINE: Friday, MAY 26, 2023

QUESTIONS?

Hillside Awarded $100,000 by Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara

IN SUPPORT OF IMPROVING ACCESSIBILITY and transportation for residents in need, the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara has awarded Hillside a $100,000 grant for a van that can accommodate four wheelchairs or 14 seated passengers. The award was presented during a May 9th ceremony where the Women’s Fund awarded ten grants totaling $925,000 to southern Santa Barbara County nonprofits.

“This grant will enable Hillside to provide residents more opportunity to live in our world; to experience the beauty of our beaches, enjoy the animals at the zoo, have picnics in our parks, visit public libraries, places of worship, or just enjoy the simple pleasure of having a meal in a restaurant,” said Hillside Chief Development Officer Cheryl Sweeney. “By awarding Hillside this generous grant, the Women’s Fund has chosen to elevate the quality of life for some of the most vulnerable, and often forgotten members of our community. And by doing so, you are creating a more diverse, inclusive, and healthier Santa Barbara.”

Hillside provides a home for local individuals living with moderate to severe intellectual and developmental disabilities. This spring marks the 19th year the Women’s Fund has supported nonprofits like Hillside in their mission to serve the Santa Barbara community. www.hillsidesb.org

Heidi Holly Retires from Friendship Center

HEIDI HOLLY, Executive Director of the Friendship Adult Day Care Center for over 38 years, has announced that she will retire this summer. During her tenure, the center has experienced improved and expanded programming, funding, and an increased presence in the Santa Barbara community. Holly’s “passion program” has been the center’s GOLD (“Growing Old”) project, which entails students visiting with center members to fight ageism.

“It has truly been an honor to serve our elder generation and I am eternally grateful to learn from their pearls of wisdom, “ said Holly. “I never imagined that, when I began working at Friendship Center, how much my life would change, and how I would be inspired by a mission so compelling that I would spend the next 38 years there.”

Holly earned her bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences from UCSB, also studying organizational management at Antioch University. She has taught through the Adaptive Program of SB City College, and is a certified CA administrator of residential care facilities for the elderly. She serves on the Wellness and End of Life Committee as well as with the Adult and Aging Network. www.friendshipcentersb.org

TV Santa Barbara Welcomes Tony Ruggieri

TONY RUGGIERI, who recently retired from serving as the City of Santa Barbara’s City TV Production Supervisor for 36 years, has joined TV Santa Barbara’s Board of Directors. Ruggieri got his start with community television in 1989 at the Public Access Studios formerly located on Haley St. There, he produced the public information program Santa Barbara City Scene for two years. Later, he also acted as the City’s lead staff person assigned to supporting the Public Access Advisory Committee. Under Ruggieri’s leadsership, City TV programming won multiple awards, including three Pacific Southwest Region Emmy Awards. In his free time, Ruggieri enjoys golfing, hiking, and spending time with his wife, Julie, and his children, Sam and Quincy. https://tvsb.tv

Tony Ruggieri

Heidi Holly

70th Season Finale Mendelssohn & Milestones

Review by Daniel Kepl / VOICE

THE SANTA BARBARA SYMPHONY WOUND DOWN ITS 70TH CONCERT SEASON LAST WEEKEND at the Granada Theatre with a program that remembered the recent past with a fresh performance of Jonathan Leshnoff’s Concerto Grosso, premiered here as a Santa Barbara Symphony commission in 2013, continued with an old friend as soloist, violinist Philippe Quint playing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, and burned the barn down with a stunning performance of Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68. Platinum sounds, indeed.

Music and Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti, who conducted the premiere of Jonathan Leshnoff’s Concerto Grosso ten years ago, gave the work new life and meaning at last Sunday’s performance. In four movements and featuring the principal players of the orchestra as soloists in various combinations, Concerto Grosso has aged beautifully. A modern work cloaked in Baroque structure and etiquette, the first movement featured two solo violins, Jessica Guideri (concertmaster) and Ryo Usami (principal second). With Kabaretti chaperoning, the two blended together beautifully in their various exchanges, while the orchestra chattered approval, punctuating the discourse from time to time with pithy orchestral commentary.

The second movement highlighted the virtuosity of principal horn (Teag Reaves), principal trumpet (Jon Lewis), principal trombone (Dillon MacIntyre), principal cello (Trevor Handy), and harpsichord (principal pianist Natasha Kislenko). Leshnoff has composed a delicious mood mash-up for this movement. Quasi-Baroque sentiment, semi-Andalusian color, and Hindemith-like tidiness rewarded the listener with a plethora of little bonuses, like the lovely unison passagework that melded muted trumpet and cello colors, or the magical opening solo cello figure that cast a spell over the entire movement. Marvelous.

The third section of Concerto Grosso featured principal winds – Amy Tatum (flute), Lara Wickes (oboe), Don Foster (clarinet), and Andy Radford (bassoon), with a touch of harp for added lightness (Michelle Temple). Leshnoff’s color palette for the orchestral support team included besides harp, mallet percussion (xylophone), and other feathery orchestral punctuations to enhance the delicate yet glittery passages for the ensemble of wind soloists. Marvelous and imaginative orchestration.

With the re-appearance on stage of the two violin soloists, the last movement presented a grand finale for all eleven soloists and orchestra. What a difference ten years of artistic growth can make. I remember the premiere in 2013, a rather head-in-the-music affair like most premieres. Last Sunday’s performance danced with energy, color, and bright optimism; a tribute to the orchestra’s ensemble cohesion and growth over the past decade under Nir Kabaretti’s steady helm.

It’s always a treat to welcome special friends of the Santa Barbara Symphony back for important occasions, and the 70th anniversary of our orchestra’s founding (1953) was perfect for a return visit by violinist Philippe Quint, who knocked Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 out of the concert hall ballpark. Rapport is everything when jointly discerning the minutia of a profound and emotionally complicated work. The Quint/Kabaretti collusion was an exercise in mind-bending intellectual as well as musical exhilaration. Quint’s big, sometimes deliberately raw sound during various machinations in the first movement, Allegro molto appassionato, made it clear his interpretation would be hefty. It worked.

Quint’s intensely personal approach to the cadenza at the end of the first movement confirmed his appropriately meditative approach to the work as a whole; a sincere understanding of the many years of angst involved in the concerto’s creation. A mysterious sustained solo bassoon tone shifts the mood and segues the concerto into its second movement, Andante, a unique effect that itself was revolutionary compositionally, for the period. Quint/ Kabaretti made full use of this suspended energy, commencing a steadily relentless forward movement that eventually crashed into the third movement, Allegretto non troppo-Allegro Molto Vivace, as if time were of the essence. The composer died prematurely within two years of the concerto’s debut. A beautiful and extensive solo narrative cadenza before the concerto’s exciting frenetic coda found Quint, Kabaretti, and the orchestra caught up in a fervid embrace. The concerto danced through its exhilarating last bars. Massive applause Sunday, resulted in a solo fiddle encore, the Adagio from the Unaccompanied Violin Sonata No. 1, in G minor (BWV 1001) Maestro Kabaretti’s programming raison d’etre for this last pair of concerts of the season was “concerto.” A concerto for his principal players (Leshnoff), a concerto for a favorite guest artist (Mendelssohn), and to end the concert, Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68,

arguably a concerto for orchestra. Speaking of puzzles to unravel and put back together again, the Symphony No. 1 is monumental in its hints, mysteries, and secrets. Mendelssohn struggled with his Violin Concerto for about eight years before he was satisfied. So too Brahms, who worked on, doubted, revised, fretted over, but finally allowed to surface publicly after 20 years of creative struggle. Little wonder. The Symphony No. 1 is an enigma. Stunningly beautiful, an enormous soundscape, its four restless movements a virtuoso challenge for orchestra and conductor alike.

Revealing at least some of its subbasements, Kabaretti and the orchestra explored Brahms’ darkest intimations, his sometimes over-the-top longings, his resignations, and apotheoses. Magnificent playing, brilliant conducting, and several musical revelations this listener has never noticed, produced a performance Sunday that brought the house to its feet.

Mark your calendar. The Santa Barbara Symphony will present a special concert on Thursday, June 15th at the Granada, An Evening with Sinatra, featuring tribute artist Tony DeSare, Kabaretti, and the orchestra in an evening devoted to “ol’ blue eyes.”

www.thesymphony.org

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Some Train Service From The Central Coast Will Take Longer

By John Palminteri

TUESDAY, MAY 16TH: Commuters from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties will face delays on AMTRAK if their destination is San Clemente and stops south due to a recent landslide.

It may be related to the storm damage aftermath that’s been seen along the coast. The location is near another project that is unrelated to the recent landslide.

The tracks will be closed for an undetermined time according to the Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency. It manages the Pacific Surfliner service in close coordination with its member agencies, Amtrak and Caltrans.

Travelers will have extended travel times in both directions and be going on a

bus as an alternative transportation answer to their destination.

This comes at a time when business is picking up due to warmer spring weather, college graduations, and more seasonal traveling.

Black Bear Sightings on the Rise

Celebration Cruises Showcasing Near Shore Views

By John Palminteri

MONDAY, MAY 15TH: Celebration cruises have been showcasing ways to see Santa Barbara and the near shore marine life with short trips. The boats are ready for the surge of visitors in late spring and summer.

The environment along the Santa Barbara coast is one of the most unique on the California

coast. Seals, sea lions, whales, and dolphins are frequently in the area. Santa Barbara coastal tour business is a solid economic tourism boost. With all the onshore sites to visit, seeing the area from offshore tours, plus the active marine life popping up, makes it uniquely memorable.

We looked into the story from onboard the Azure Seas, a 70-foot boat that launches from the eastern side of Stearns Wharf.

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MONDAY, MAY 15TH: Montecito firefighters spotted a California Black Bear on a trail right next to an area where they were making a rescue Saturday. They say bear sightings have been increasingly

frequent in our community in recent weeks. I have reports of one on Ladera and Hwy 192 and one going in and out of yards in that area. Black bears can have a cinnamon color too.

SB Police Remember Those Who Have Fallen

By John Palminteri

TUESDAY, MAY 16TH: A special ceremony at the Santa Barbara Police Headquarters remembered those in the department who have died in the line of duty.

The gathering was part of National Police Week.

Figueroa Street was closed at the police station for the event. A Santa Barbara City Fire Department ladder truck was set up to hoist an American Flag over the ceremony area.

Department personnel and the public gathered out front to hear Chief Kelly Gordon and her staff talk about the significance of the annual event.

“I also been to the funerals of many officers who have died in the line of

duty, unfortunately more than I can count,” said Chief Gordon. “For me, this week is impactful in remembering, honoring them, never forgetting, and never forgetting their families, that this always lives with us. It is just something that never goes away.”

As part of the ceremony, a bell was rung that signified the remembrance of officers from the department who lost their lives in the service of their community.

John Palminteri is a veteran news reporter and anchor for Newschannel 3-12 TV and both KJEE and KCLU radio in Santa Barbara/Santa Maria/ Ventura. Off the air, he’s often bringing his smile and positive energy to the microphone at fundraisers and civic events. John’s social media presence has one of the largest followings in Santa Barbara, and this page has the weekly highlights.

Twitter: @JohnPalminteri

Instagram: @JohnPalminteriNews www.facebook.com/john.palminteri.5

with John Palminteri

John Palminteri

Photo by Montecito Fire

Join Us Memorial Day Ceremony

MONDAY, MAY 29, 2023

11:00 AM - NOON

Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Dr, Santa Barbara

Veterans, their families, and the community are welcome to join us at the Santa Barbara Cemetery for a free one-hour ceremony as we remember those who gave the greatest sacrifice for our country.

The ceremony will include a patriotic program featuring: Santa Barbara Choral Society

The Prime Time Band Gold Coast Pipe & Drum Band Seating and free parking will be provided.

Speakers:

Colonel Robert Long, Commander of Space Launch Delta 30 and Western Launch and Test Range, Vandenberg Space Force Base LT Christia Sandstedt, CGC, USCGC Blackfin

www.pcvf.org

Music Academy

Summer of the Artist

Meet Sasha Cooke, Co-Director Lehrer Vocal Institute

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

ACRESCENDO OF CREATIVITY, EXPRESSIVENESS, AND FUN, the Music Academy is ready for the Summer of the Artist. Kicking off on June 12th, the Academy’s 76th Summer Festival will challenge listeners’ understanding of classical music with a surprise-packed schedule of guest artists and contemporary twists that traverse Laurel Canyon, New York, Spain, and beyond.

“In my final summer as President, I couldn’t be prouder of this year’s Festival line-up,” said Scott Reed, Music Academy President & CEO. “I think it’s our most innovative and ambitious ever.”

A gem in the classical music world, the Music Academy will welcome 137 fellows to its Montecito campus. A cross-section of emerging musicians representing 43 universities across 25 states and eleven countries, the summer festival will demonstrate firsthand the power of music to inspire and unite individuals worldwide.

World and West Coast premieres of original works by the Music Academy’s criticallyacclaimed teaching artists add to the excitement, including pieces by Jessie Montgomery, Samuel Carl Adams, Stewart Goodyear, Tom Cipullo, and more.

A host of featured guest artists such as pianist Jeremy Denk, soprano Ana María Martínez, and the Takács Quartet round out the star-studded lineup.

“This year includes a number of firsts, including a cabaret inspired by 1979 Laurel Canyon, and a La bohème set in Occupy Wall St. era Brooklyn,” shared Reed.

The Magic of Miraflores, an elegant gala benefiting the Academy’s Sing! Children’s Choir and full scholarship programs, starts the summer on June 3rd. Guests will enjoy a twilight cocktail hour and dinner in the Academy’s gardens before an intimate concert with soprano and Academy alumna Michelle Bradley. The night will also honor Scott Reed for his 25 years of service.

As ever, expect the Academy Festival Orchestra to be a leading highlight. Playing some of the most popular concerts each summer, the Academy Festival Orchestra will perform under the baton of five internationally-celebrated conductors. The series begins with Stéphane Denève conducting Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique at the Granada Theatre on June 24th, with newly appointed Lehrer Vocal Institute Co-Director and mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke singing Les nuits d’été.

“Berlioz has such a distinct sound, it’s very beautiful, lyrical, expressive,” said Cooke. “I love singing it because he is one of the first brilliant

orchestrators. He knows how to write for an orchestra.”

Cooke, along with pianist and vocal coach John Churchwell, were appointed Co-Directors of the Lehrer Vocal Institute after last summer’s festival. Both bring critical knowledge and experience with the international classical music scene — Churchwell is the Head of Music Staff at the San Francisco Opera, and Cooke is a GRAMMY Award-winning artist with an illustrious international career. She has performed with the Metropolitan Opera, English National Opera, Seattle Opera, Opéra National de Bordeaux, as well as with over 80 symphony orchestras.

“Now more than before, being a musician is about so much more than performing,” said Cooke in a December 2022 statement about her Academy appointment. “Music Academy uniquely offers the space and freedom to find those new pathways and personal mission statements. I hope to inspire our fellows and alumni to make their impact far-reaching.”

Innovative pairings will define the subsequent Academy Festival Orchestra concerts, including Leonard Bernstein & The Planets (conducted by Osmo

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Soprano Michelle Bradley will serenade The Magic of Miraflores guests on June 3rd

New York Philharmonic principal clarinetist Anthony McGill will play alongside comedian Kimberly Clark for a night of music and laughs on June 20th

Students in the Music Academy’s Sing! Children’s Choir will be featured in the Academy’s production of La bohème

Music Academy President and CEO, Scott Reed

Photo by Stewart Shining

Photo by Zach Mendez

Photo by Stewart Shining

Photo by David Finlayson

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Vänskä); Shostakovich & Suite from Psycho (Anthony Parnther); Ravel & Rachmaninoff (JoAnn Falletta); and Strauss & Tchaikovsky (Hannu Lintu). An add-on Meet The Conductor series will let festival goers meet all of the guest conductors before each concert.

Anticipation is also high for the Academy’s reinterpretation of the incomparable La bohème. Directed by Mo Zhou and conducted by Daniela Candillari, this dynamic restaging sets the opera in the year 2011 during the Occupy Wall Street movement. This will ultimately breathe new life into an already beloved classic, demonstrating the timelessness of Puccini’s masterpiece. Performances will be held on July 14th and 16th at the Granada Theatre.

“We are pushing the envelope, we are exploring the boundaries of our art form at the same time that we’re offering a multidimensional, comprehensive education for our students,” said Cooke.

In the same spirit, this summer’s cabaret concert will explore a new frontier for the Music Academy — the iconic melodies of Laurel Canyon. Produced by Director James Darrah and Music Director Craig Terry on July 27th and 29th at Hahn Hall, Cabaret: 1979 will showcase Lehrer Vocal Institute fellows as they apply their classical training to the lyrics of Joni Mitchell, The Byrds, The Mamas and the Papas, and more.

Before traveling back in time, Lehrer Vocal Institute fellows will also globetrot to present Una Noche en Miraflores on June 23rd at Hahn Hall. The evening stars Academy fellows in an all-Spanish language program co-curated by Puerto Rican soprano Ana María Martínez and pianist César Cañón. The night will be rounded out with passionate flamenco from celebrated choreographer Manuel Gutierrez and local dance company Flamenco! Santa Barbara.

“This is the first time that we’re doing a Spanish program in 76 years, which is so exciting because here is this really important part of Santa Barbara’s culture and history and we’re celebrating it!” related Cooke.

Spotlights will also be shone on comedy and criticism. On June 20th at Hahn Hall, New York Philharmonic principal clarinetist Anthony McGill will be joined by comedian Kimberly Clark for a night of music and laughs. On July 6th, New Yorker music critic Alex Ross will take the stage for a Critics’ Roundtable with Joshua Kosman of the San Francisco Chronicle and Carolina Miranda of the Los Angeles Times.

Additional highlights include the premieres of Academy-commissioned works by composers Tom Cipullo, Stewart Goodyear, and Christopher Cerrone. These performances will be delivered on June 13th with three back-to-back concerts by the 2022 winners of the Marilyn Horne Song Competition, Solo Piano Competition, and Duo Competition.

2023 fellows will compete for the chance to perform specially commissioned works at these same three competitions on June 30th (piano), July 31st (duo), and August 4th (Horne).

Picnic concerts also return to the Academy’s gorgeous gardens, inviting community members to unwind with an outdoors dinner before solo to ensemble fellow performances. On July 21st, picnic concert-goers will experience the world premiere of solo piano works by composer Samuel Carl Adams.

Perhaps the most intriguing and unsung programs, however, are the Academy’s Masterclasses, which invite community members to witness teaching artists such as pianist Conor Hanick as they inspire and push fellows to new heights of performance and creativity.

“I think sometimes there’s this notion of you wake up and you have this instrument, and your voice sounds great — well no, it’s a ton of work to be a singer,” laughed Cooke.

“That’s what I like about a masterclass, people get to see what happens in the classroom,” she continued. “If you’re in Santa Barbara and you want to know what’s going on at the Music Academy, it’s better to go to a masterclass than a performance because you’ll get to see the nuts and bolts.”

There will be over 70 public Masterclasses this summer. To learn more visit www.musicacademy.org

Soprano Ana María Martínez curates a program featuring Academy fellows and flamenco dancer Manuel Gutierrez for Una Noche en Miraflores on June 23rd

Conductor Stéphane Denève will conduct the Academy Festival Orchestra in playing Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique at the Granada Theatre on June 24th

Mezzo-soprano and Co-Director of the Lehrer Vocal Institute Sasha Cooke will sing Berlioz’s Les nuits d’été at the Granada Theatre on June 24th

Director Mo Zhou will reimagine La bohème to take place during Occupy Wall Street on July 14th and 16th at the Granda Theatre

Co-producer and Director James Darrah will lead vocal fellows in performing Cabaret: 1979, an evening of Laurel Canyon music

Photo by Ashkan Roayaee

Photo by Drew Farrell

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Photo by Stephanie Girard

Photo by Simona Kessler

Jonathan Fox to Depart Ensemble Theatre Company

AFTER 17 YEARS OF DEDICATION to Ensemble Theatre Company, Artistic Director Jonathan Fox will be stepping down from his position as of June 30th, 2023. Prior to his departure, Fox will direct ETC’s production of Seared, playing from June 8th through the 25th at The New Vic.

“I’m so grateful to ETC for trusting me to lead this beloved organization and for the support of the entire Santa Barbara community and our very talented artists,” said Fox. “Now that we are coming out of the pandemic, and with audiences returning to the theater, the time is ripe for a new chapter. I’m extremely proud of all we accomplished during my 17-year tenure, and I leave knowing the company has a beautiful venue and an endowment to support its work for years to come.”

Fox joined ETC in 2006 when the company was still performing in the Alhacama Theatre. Under his leadership, ETC has experienced great growth, including the acquisition and renovation of The New Vic. His connections have brought nationally-acclaimed talent to Santa Barbara and allowed ETC to build relationships with European theaters.

“Our audiences have enjoyed the artistic direction and guidance Jonathan provided over the past 17 years and have experienced his stage direction in many of ETC’s most admired productions,” said Simon Williams, President of ETC’s Board of Directors. “We are grateful for Jonathan’s dedication to his craft and the notable reputation he has built for the organization’s quality presentations and striking interpretations. He will be greatly missed, and the Board of Directors wishes him every success in his future endeavors.”

ETC’s Managing Director, Scott DeVine, will serve as the company’s Executive Director, overseeing both the operational and artistic functions while the company searches for a new Artistic Director.

“Jonathan has been a tremendous partner during my time here and has assembled a team of highly talented individuals who will carry on with me during this next act,” DeVine said. “As we enter this new phase of transition and organizational transformation at ETC, we remain committed to being a vital space for artists, staff, patrons, and our entire community.” www.etcsb.org

Show runs from May 20 - June 30

Purple Tango ~ May 29th

Playing in the Sand by Pamela Benham

Participating Artists: Adria A. Abraham, Andrea Anderson, Sophia Beccue, Pamela Benham, Danuta Bennett, Bruce Berlow, Jim Bess, Nadya Brown, Merith Cosden, Duane Dammeyer, Joanne Duby, Stan Evenson, Tricia Evenson, Elizabeth “Besty” Gallery, Rosemarie C. Gebhart, Louise Gerber, Mary Gold, Bay Hallowell, Patricia Heller, Ruth Ellen Hoag, Barbara Cronin Hershberg, Francine Kirsch, Brian Kulman, Skip Lau, Lizabeth Madal, Ralph Allen Massey, Albert McCurdy, Charlene McGinnis, Marilyn McRae, Jo Merit, Kerry Methner, João Pedro Oliveira, Janet Parrish, Patricia Post, Tom Post, Susan Price, Edward Rodgers, Martha Shilliday, Martha Shilliday, Marianna Tuchscherer, Judith Villa, Debbie Watts, Joyce Wilson

3rd Friday Reception May 19th, 5 to 8pm

Adam Licsko showing in Santa Barbara for the first time with paintings hot off the easel!

Jonathan Fox

By Mark Whitehurst / VOICE

OASTING HISTORY AT CASA DE LA GUERRA and honoring the four nations that have called Santa Barbara home, Old Spanish Days began its annual Fiesta season with a reception and more called La Primavera.

“The vision was to combine history, nuance, and a Four Nations Meal honoring those who have governed our unique corner of the world and who have contributed so much to our culture and traditions: the Chumash, Spain, Mexico, and the U.S.,” commented David Bolton, 2023 OSD El Presidente.

The evening was lively with dancing, food, drink, and the greetings of old and new friends. With folklórico regional dances of Mexico as well as early California dance, troupes included Xochipili de Santa Barbara; Grupo Folklorico de West L.A.; Baile de California; and musicians: Luis Moreno,

Mark Lozano, and Jim Garcia.

Let’s Fiesta at La Primavera T

The reception ended with a special reenactment of a scene from the De La Guerra wedding, captured in a painting by Theodore Van Cina, Fandango, in a tableau vivant.

Soon celebrants moved down the red carpet, past historic carriages, and up the Street In Spain to the El Paseo restaurant to be welcomed by Bolton, followed by the first official dances from Spirit of Fiesta Jack Harwood and Junior Spirit Olivia Nelson. A blessing by Chumash

Barbareño Elder and 2023 Fiesta Parade Grand Marshal Ernestine Ignacio De Soto again focused participants on the power of acknowledgment.

Flamenco was the dance of the evening with several dazzling performances.

Performances ranged from singer Matthew Peterson of Opera Santa Barbara; a dance duet by sister and brother Daniela and Ryan Zermeño; a Solera by Talia Vestal, Jessica McCollum, and Amanda Cuevas; to Manuel Gutierrez, with musicians y cantantes: Andres Vadin, Jose Cortes, Gerardo Morales.

TourSpain was the evening’s title sponsor and, along with the support from community members in attendance, will help fund the free Fiesta events in August. Saturday’s extravaganza became the largest fundraising event for Old Spanish Days with the success of a live auction for Limited Editions of the 2023 Fiesta Poster printed on Metal and a carriage ride in the annual Fiesta parade. John Palminteri kept the energy high as auctioneer, along with emcee El Presidente Bolton. Together they raised more than $40,000.

Rounding out the fantastic programming was world-renowned Spanish flamenco artist Patricia Guerrero, who traveled to Santa Barbara from Spain, with musicians y cantantes: Sergio Gomez and Jose Fermin. Amazing!

“We spent 18 months planning the event, and the entire Old Spanish Days organization is thankful to everyone that participated, attended, and contributed to make this event a success,” Bolton noted.

The next Old Spanish Days event will be Fiesta Ranchera at Rancho La Patera & Stow House, on Thursday June 15th, from 5pm to 10pm. Tickets are on sale now at www.sbfiesta.org/tickets.

Photos by Fritz Olenberger

El Presidente David Bolton

A tableau vivant of the historic Theodore Van Cina painting Fandango, which portrays a scene during the three-day De La Guerra wedding concluded the reception.

Ken Pfeiffer with Saint Barbara Lisa Osborn Junior Spirit Olivia Nelson

Teresa Kuskey Nowak and Diana Replogle-Purinton

Ernestine Ygnacio-De Soto, Fiesta Parade Grand Marshal and other Fiesta dignatarios

Folklórico dances started the evening’s entertainment

Dacia and Riley Harwood with their son Jack Harwood, 2023 Spirit of Fiesta

Spanish flamenco artist Patricia Guerrero

Photo by Isaac Hernandez

Photo by Isaac Hernandez

Safari Local

In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

ASIAN/AMERICAN STUDIES

COLLECTIVE GRADUATE SYMPOSIUM

Emerging scholars present, emphasis on Critical Refugee Studies scholars • Coal Oil Point Nature Reserve • Free, schedule: www.ihc.ucsb.edu • 9am7pm Sa, 5/20.

TEEN ANIME & MANGA CLUB

Meet local fans • Eastside Library • Free • 2-3:30pm Sa, 5/20.

MOVING PAST FEAR – TO HEALING

With featured speaker Lisa Troseth, CSB • First Church of Christ, Scientist; in person at120 East Valerio St.; stream at www.christiansciencesb.org

• Free • 3-4pm, Sa 5/20.

MUSIC

SACRED HEART

Vocal concert by Quire of Voyces • St. Anthony’s Chapel, 2300 Garden St. • $15-20 • www.quireofvoyces.org• 3pm Sa, 5/20 & 5/21.

ARTS CENTER CONCERT SERIES

Taste of Santa Barbara

Bon appétit! Celebrate the incomparable Julia Child and our region’s magnificent food and drink selections during Taste of Santa Barbara, a countywide celebration that will continue through Sunday, May 21st. On Friday, May 19th from 7pm to 9pm, join Lights, Camera, Julia!, a community watch party of Julia Childs’ greatest TV moments with chefs Susan Feniger and Nancy Silverton at The New Vic.

On Sunday, May 21st from 1pm to 4pm, enjoy a Taste of Santa Barbara Wines festival at El Presidio. Other highlights include cooking classes, farm tours, wine tours, and more! For a full schedule and tickets visit https://sbce.events/taste-of-santa-barbara

Friday • May 19th

DANCE

INSPIRE MAY RECITAL

SB Dance Arts students • Marjorie Luke Theatre • $15-65 • Junior Show

6:30pm Fr, 5/19; Youth Show 12pm Sa, 5/20.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

26TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON LANGUAGE, INTERACTION, AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATION

Interdisciplinary conference • UCSB IHC • Register: www.ihc.ucsb.edu • Fr, 5/19 & Sa, 5/20.

MUSIC

PIANO MASTERCLASS

With pianist Yefim Bronfman • CAMA & UCSB • Karl Geiringer Hall, UCSB • Free • 2pm Fr, 5/19.

THE DRIFTERS & CORNELL GUNTER’S COASTERS

Doo-wop and R&B concert • Rubicon Theatre • $70 • www.rubicontheatre.org

• 2pm & 7pm Fr, 5/19; 5:30pm & 8pm Sa, 5/20.

BRETT YOUNG

Country-rock concert • SB Bowl • $45.50-$75.50 • www.sbbowl.com • 6:30pm Fr, 5/19.

¡VIVA EL ARTE! LAS CAFETERAS

Chianx band playing Afro-Mexican to

Americana • Viva el Arte • Isla Vista School • Free • 7pm Fr, 5/19.

AARON LEWIS

Country concert • Chumash Casino • $59-89 • www.chumashcasino.com • 8pm Fr, 5/19.

SPECIAL EVENTS

TASTE OF SANTA BARBARA

County-wide celebration of all things food & drink • SB Culinary

Experience • Venues across SB County, schedule: https://sbce.events • Through Su, 5/21.

DENIM & DIAMONDS

Chic western affair for Habitat for Humanity • Carriage and Western Art Museum • $200 • www.sbhabitat.org • 5:30pm Fr, 5/19.

LA DOLCE VITA: A NIGHT OF PUCCINI

Fundraiser dinner for Opera SB • Montecito Club • $375 • www.operasb.org • 6pm Fr, 5/19.

Saturday

DANCE

•

May 20th

BALLET IN BLOOM AND ONCE UPON A TIME

Festival Ballet's senior company & youth ensembles • Center Stage Theater • $20-25 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 7pm Sa, 5/20 & 2pm Su, 5/21.

UCSB Arts & Lectures: Fighting Hate for Good

Free concert/dancing to The Nombres

• Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • 6-9pm Sa, 5/20.

¡VIVA EL ARTE! LAS CAFETERAS

Chianx band playing Afro-Mexican to Americana • Viva el Arte • Guadalupe City Hall • Free • 7pm Sa, 5/20.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RECITAL

Ivan Law, cello • Karl Geiringer Hall, UCSB • Free • 7:30pm Sa, 5/20.

LA NOCHE DE LA RISA 2

Concert with Jojo Jorge Falcon • Arlington Theatre • $30-70 • www.arlingtontheatresb.com • 8pm Sa, 5/20.

OUTDOORS

NATURAL WONDERS OF ORCUTT HIKE AND PARK HANGOUT

Bilingual guided hike • Land Trust for SB County • Orcutt Hills Trail • Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/bdzbknkk • 9:30am Sa, 5/20.

ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOURS

Learn about local architecture • Architectural Foundation of SB • SB City Hall on Sa; Central Library Anapamu St. entrance on Su • Suggested $10 cash donation • https://afsb.org • 10am Sa & Sun.

RANCHO LA PATERA & STOW HOUSE

Take a tour • www.goletahistory.org • 11am to 2pm weekends.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SPRING DRESSAGE

Horse show by SB County CA Dressage Society • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • 8am Sa & Su, 5/20 & 5/21.

SBPD ANONYMOUS GUN BUYBACK

Help remove unwanted guns from community; $100 gift cards • City Yards, off 300 East Cota Street • 9am1pm Sa, 5/20.

Learn how you can contribute to the fight against intolerance and hate when Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO & National Director of the AntiDefamation League, discusses his book It Could Happen Here at an UCSB Arts & Lectures presentation in Campbell Hall at 7:30pm on Monday, May 22nd. Registration is free, visit www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

AUTISM FAMILY RESOURCE GROUP

An introductory meet & greet breakfast • Mosaic Therapy Collective, 533 E. Michaeltorena St. #103 • Free • 10-11am Sa, 5/20.

TOGETHER WE THRIVE COMMUNITY

RESOURCE & ENGAGEMENT FAIR

Meet local nonprofits/organizations

• Aliso Elementary School • Free • 10am-12pm Sa, 5/20.

SB CACTUS & SUCCULENT SOCIETY

SHOW & SALE

Shop impressive specimens, silent auction • SB Woman’s Club • 10am3pm Sa, 5/20.

COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER

New parent resource fair with panels and supplies • Faulkner Gallery • Free • 10:30am-12pm Sa, 5/20.

150TH OVATION CELEBRATION

BLOCK PARTY – CHUBBY CHECKER & THE WILDCATS

Free community block party with special guest musicians and dancers

• Lobero Theatre • www.lobero.org • 3-8pm Sa, 5/20.

CHOCOLATE DE VINE

Chocolate, wine, & featured speaker Jenny Schatzle, benefiting STESA • SB Event Center, 1205 San Antonio

Creek Rd. • www.chocolatedevine.org

• $100-125 • 4-7pm Sa, 5/20.

SPRING FORWARD! GALA

Elegant outdoor benefit for SBCC Foundation • Great Meadow, SBCC • $350 • www.sbccfoundation.org • 4:40-8:30pm Sa, 5/20.

Sunday • May 21st

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

INTRODUCTION TO CA NATIVE PLANTS AND WHY YOU SHOULD GROW THEM

Talk by Rich Merrill • SB Botanic Garden Library • $15-30 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 3:30-5pm Su, 5/21.

MUSIC

A CELEBRATION OF AMERICA'S MUSICAL LANDSCAPE

Free concert by the Prime Time Band • Elings Performing Arts Center, Dos Pueblos HS • 2pm Su, 5/21.

CARILLON RECITAL

Original, popular, and classical works • UCSB Storke Tower • Free • 2pm Su, 5/21.

Photo courtesy of Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University

Photo courtesy of UCSB Arts & Lectures

Jonathan Greenblatt

SING IT OUT!

Vocal concert by AHA! students • Lobero Theatre • $12-130 • www.lobero.org • 6pm Su, 5/21.

¡VIVA EL ARTE! LAS CAFETERAS

Chianx band playing Afro-Mexican to Americana • Viva el Arte • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free • 7pm Su, 5/21.

BRAD PAISLEY

Country concert benefiting Unity Shoppe • SB Bowl • $54.50-135.50 • www.sbbowl.com • 7pm Su, 5/21.

OUTDOORS

STRETCH & SKETCH

Meditate and draw outdoors, led by Lisa Trivell • SB Botanic Garden • $25-35 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 2-4pm Su, 5/21.

SB ROLLERS

Rollerskate with an ocean view • SB City College Lot 3 • Free • 3pm Su.

SPECIAL EVENTS

GLITTER BRUNCH

Hosted by Vivian Storm & Angel

D’Mon • Wildcat Lounge, 15 W. Ortega St. • https://glitterbrunch.com • $5 • Brunch 11am-3pm, Show 12:30pm, Sun.

CIRCLE OF LIFE BRUNCH

Brunch supporting Alpha Resource Center • Imagine Park at Cathedral Oaks Campus, 4501 Cathedral Oaks Rd. • https://alphasb.org • 11am Su, 5/21.

WILDERNESS SPIRIT BRUNCH

Benefit brunch honoring Beth Pratt • Wildling Museum of Art & Nature • Craft House At Corque •

www.wildlingmuseum.org • $150-250

• 11am-1pm Su, 5/21.

HAPPY TAILS CELEBRATION & FUNDRAISER

Enjoy live music, dinner, & wine to support C.A.R.E.4Paws • Music Academy • $100 • www.care4paws.org

• 4-8pm Su, 5/21.

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC

Spring picnic for Teddy Bear Cancer Fdn • Montecito Club • $50-125 • www.teddybearcancerfoundation.org

• 1-4pm Su, 5/21.

Monday • May 22nd

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

PARLIAMO!

Italian conversation, all levels • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Garden St. • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Free •

5-7pm Mon.

FIGHTING HATE FOR GOOD

Talk with Anti-Defamation League

CEO/National Director Jonathan

Greenblatt • UCSB Arts & Lectures • UCSB Campbell Hall • Free, register: www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu •

7:30pm Mo, 5/22.

MUSIC

SB GAY MEN’S CHORUS

Singing “Royal Family,” songs from the kings and queens of music - Dolly, Elvis, Queen, and more • First United Methodist Church • $15-20 • https://tinyurl.com/3fjz9k5a • 7pm Mo, 5/22.

SPECIAL EVENTS

EVENING WITH THE ATHLETES

SB Athletic Round Table honors

local student athletes • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free • 5:45-7:45pm Mo, 5/22.

Tuesday • May 23rd

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

PARTNERSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE 2023

Conference for nonprofit leaders & funders • Foundation Roundtable • SB Museum of Natural History • $125 • https://tinyurl.com/mvpu8u7x •

8:30am-4pm Tu, 5/23.

UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE

Free virtual webinar • HICAP • www.CentralCoastSeniors.org • 1011:30am Tu, 5/23.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

Provide input on library programming

• Eastside Library • Free • 4-5pm Tu.

NEW RESEARCH IN THE HUMANITIES

Presentations by IHC’s 2022-23

Faculty Fellows • McCune Conference Room, 6020 HSSB • Free • www.ihc.ucsb.edu • 4-6pm Tu, 5/23.

MENTAL HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITY

Panel conversation on state of mental health in SB County • Pacifica Graduate Institute • South Hall on Pacifica’s Lambert Road Campus, 249 Lambert Rd, Carpinteria • Free • 5:307:30pm Tu, 5/23.

MUSIC

STUDENT SHOWCASE & DINNER

Concert by students of Vocal Coaching by Sloane • SOhO • No cover charge, RSVP dinner at www.sohosb.com • 6pm Tu, 5/23.

SPECIAL EVENTS

CELEBRATE PUBLIC WORKS!

Meet & greet with staff, games, demonstration, career opportunities • City of SB • De La Guerra Plaza • Free • 11am-3pm Tu, 5/23.

SANTA BARBARA FARMERS MARKET

Shop fresh, local produce and treats • 600, 700, & 800 blocks of State Street • Free • 3-7pm Tu.

Wednesday • May 24th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

SB COUNTY ECONOMIC SUMMIT Conference with federal to local economists • Granada Theatre • $200 • www.granadasb.org • 8am We, 5/24.

1 MILLION CUPS

Network with entrepreneurs • Free • www.1millioncups.com/santabarbara

• 9-10am We.

ETHNOFORUM: MAKING MUSICIANS

PRODUCTIVE LABORERS

Talk by Professor Timothy D. Taylor • Music 2406 (UCSB Music Library) • Free • 3:30-5pm We, 5/24.

LE CERCLE FRANÇAIS

French conversation, all levels • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Olive St. • http://sbfrenchgroup.yolasite.com • Free • 5-7pm We.

MIRROR MEMOIRS:

TRANSMUTATION: A CEREMONY

Film screenings, lectures, support circles about survivors of sexual assault

It’s Your Library • Es Tu Biblioteca

Butterflies Alive! Returns to SB Museum of Natural History

Stroll among almost a thousand butterflies when the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History reopens its interactive summer exhibit, Butterflies Alive! on Saturday, May 27th. Featuring everything from familiar local butterflies to more exotic species, the exhibit is included with general museum admission and will run through September 4th. A special museum members’ party will be held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm on Friday, May 26th. The museum is open 10am to 5pm Wednesdays-Mondays. To learn more visit www.sbnature.org

• UCSB MultiCultural Center Theater

• Free • https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu •

5:30pm We, 5/24 & 12pm Th, 5/25.

PELAGIC BIRDING OFF CA COAST

Talk by avian biologist David Pereksta

• SB Audubon Society • Farrand Hall, SB Museum of Natural History • Free

• www.santabarbaraaudubon.org •

7:30pm We, 5/25.

MUSIC

UCSB GAMELAN ENSEMBLE

Dynamic drumming & rhythms • UCSB Music Bowl • Free • 12pm We, 5/25.

OUTDOORS

HIKE ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE

Mon & Wed, 12:30-3pm and the first & third weekends, Sat & Sun 10am12:30pm and 12:30pm-3pm. Free • https://tinyurl.com/ya3pgxge

SPECIAL EVENTS

CELEBRATE PUBLIC WORKS WEEK

Interactive exhibits about city resources

• City of Goleta • Camino Real Marketplace • Free • 3-6pm We, 5/25.

Thursday • May 25th

CHILDREN

BILINGUAL SONGS AND STORIES

For kids ages 0-5 • Eastside Library • Free • 11-11:30am Th.

DANCE

FULL CIRCLE REDUX

UCSB Dance Company performs commissioned works • Center Stage Theater • www.centerstagetheater.org • $16-23 • 7:30pm Th, 5/25 & 5/26.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

STATE OF OUR SCHOOLS

SBUSD Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado discusses education today • Carrillo Recreation Center • Free, RSVP: https://sbefoundation.org/stateof-our-schools-tickets • 8am Th, 5/25.

B2B NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Meet local businesspeople • SB South Coast Chamber of Commerce • SB Zoo • $30-45 • https://tinyurl. com/5esxy2bp • 9am Th, 5/25.

LUNCHTIME ACTIVISTS

Virtually connect with local activists • The FUND • Free • https://tinyurl. com/wxbpke4s • 12-1:30pm Th, 5/25.

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP

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

KNIT 'N' NEEDLE

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

CRAFTERNOONS

All ages craft workshop • Art From Scrap, 302 E. Cota St. • $8 • https://tinyurl.com/4xp8vtud • 3:305pm Th.

NUCLEAR WEAPONS: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE

Presentation by Nuclear Age Peace Fdn President Ivana N. Hughes • Yzurdiaga Hall, Music Academy • Free, for more info contact 805-9653443 • 4-5:15pm Th, 5/25.

Photo by Gary Robinson

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La Escalada at the Lobero

Experience a gravity-defying night of performance art when the Santa Barbara Centre for Aerial Dance presents its newest evening-length work, La Escalada, at 7pm on Sunday, May 28th at the Lobero Theatre. For tickets ($38-64) visit www.lobero.org

COMING HOME TO OURSELVES AND EACH OTHER

Talk on transgender, nonbinary, queer, and crip BIPOC communities • UCSB MultiCultural Center Lounge & Zoom • Free • https://mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 6pm Th, 5/25.

MUSIC

MAYCATION

Concert/talent show by SB Junior High students; Spencer the Gardener special guest • Marjorie Luke Theatre • www.luketheatre.org • 7pm Th, 5/25.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FLOWER EMPOWER LUNCHEON

Elegant afternoon supporting Dream Fdn • SB Woman’s Club • www.dreamfoundation.org • Sold Out • 11am-2pm Th, 5/25.

SAN MARCOS HS BAND BLOCK

PARTY FUNDRAISER

Food, live music, and more supporting SMHS band • Turnpike Plaza Patio, 199 S. Turnpike Rd. at Hollister • Free • 3:45-6pm Th, 5/25.

SUMMER SOLSTICE FUNDRAISER

All funds from drinks and tips will support Summer Solstice SB • Pascucci Restuarant, 509 State St. • 5-10pm Th, 5/25.

Friday • May 26th

MUSIC

SPOOKY MANSION

Surf rock concert • SOhO • $15-18 • www.sohosb.com • 9pm Fr, 5/26.

OUTDOORS

POST-FIRE WONDERS OF ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE

Guided hike • Land Trust for SB County • Arroyo Hondo Preserve • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/muvweetr • 9am Fr, 5/26.

Saturday • May 27th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

ANNUAL GCLR CONFERENCE: LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN IN ART, LITERATURE, AND FILM With keynote speaker Ellen Moore • UCSB IHC • Wallis Annenberg Conference Room • Free • www.ihc.ucsb.edu • 9am Sa, 5/27.

MISSION POETRY SERIES: THREE POETS IN SPRING

Readings by Catherine Esposito Prescott, Gabriel Ibarra, & Florencia Milito • SB Central Library • Free • 1pm Sa, 5/27.

MUSIC GRUPO FRONTERA

Regional Mexican music concert • Arlington Theatre • $59.50-129.50 • www.arlingtontheatresb.com • 8pm Sa, 5/27.

FUNK IT UP WITH AREA 51

Funky dance party, ages 21+ • SOhO • $12-15 • www.sohosb.com • 8:30pm Sa, 5/27.

OnSTAGE

GRANADA THEATRE

THE BOOK OF MORMON

Musical comedy about Mormon missionaries • American Theatre Guild • $64-149 • www. granadasb.org • 8pm Sa, 5/20; 1pm & 6:30pm Su, 5/21.

UCSB THEATER/DANCE

THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT

A trial for the fate of Judas • UCSB Performing Arts Theater • $13-19 • www.theaterdance. ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Th, 5/25, through 6/4.

ACTING UP FRONT 2023

Deep dive into Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters • Free • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Th, 5/25-5/27.

LA CUMBRE JR. HIGH SCHOOL

DISNEY’S THE LION KING JR.

The epic adventure of a curious lion cub • La Cumbre Junior HS, SB Academy & SOPA • Jo Ann Caines Theater, LC Jr. High • $5-15 • https://tinyurl.com/2c53a9wb • 7pm Fr, 5/19; 1:30pm & 7pm Sa, 5/20; 2pm Su, 5/21

CENTER STAGE THEATER

THE WHEEL

An eccentric family and a mysterious disappearance • Lights Up! Theatre Co. • $11.50-18 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 7pm Th & Fr, 5/18-5/19.

CABARET

Love, music, and politics clash in Weimar Berlin • The Adderley School • $25-$250 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 2pm & 6pm Su, 5/28 & Mo, 5/29.

PACIFIC CONSERVATORY THEATRE

SOCIETY: THE DEVISED PEACE World premiere of play about assumptions •

OUTDOORS

FOREST BATHING TO DEEPEN

NATURE CONNECTION

Guided meditative experience • SB Botanic Garden • $25-35 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 8:30-10:30am Sa, 5/27.

BUTTERFLIES ALIVE!

Immersive butterfly exhibit • SB Museum of Natural History • Included with museum admission • 10am-5pm Sa, 5/27; through 9/4.

SPECIAL EVENTS

I MADONNARI STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL

Chalk paintings, live music, market, and more • Children’s Creative Project • Old Mission Santa Barbara • Free • 10am-6pm Sa-Mo, 5/27, 5/28, & 5/29.

FARMER & THE FLEA MARKET

Shop 60+ vendors • El Presidio • Free • 10am4pm Sa, 5/27.

Willkommen and bienvenue! Spend a night at the Kit Kat Klub when the Adderley School presents Cabaret at Center Stage Theater. Set in Weimar-era Berlin, this hit musical follows the romance between an American writer and a cabaret performer while Germany’s political landscape crumbles around them. Performances will be held at 2pm & 6pm on Sunday and Monday, May 28th and 29th. For tickets ($25-250) visit www.centerstagetheater.org

Severson Theatre, Santa Maria • $10 • www.pcpa.org • 7pm Fr, 5/19 & 1:30pm Sa, 5/20.

AMÉLIE: THE MUSICAL

A dreamer falls in love • Severson Theatre, Santa Maria • $10 • www.pcpa.org • 7pm Sa, 5/20.

OJAI ART CENTER THEATER DISAPPEARING ACT

Spellbinding play about secrets magically revealed • $24 • www.ojaiact.org • Through 5/28.

ISLA VISTA COMMUNITY YARD SALE

Shop household items, clothing and more • Isla Vista Community Center & participating houses • 10am-7pm Sa, 5/27.

THE ADDERLEY SCHOOL: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS

Musical benefit revue with Emmy-winning talent • Lobero Theatre • $25-1,000 • www.lobero.org • 7pm Sa, 5/27.

Sunday • May 28th

MUSIC

LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

Led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel • CAMA • Granada Theatre • $36-156 • www.granadasb.org • 4pm Su, 5/28.

SPECIAL EVENTS

LA ESCALADA

Evening-length aerial dance works • SB Centre for Aerial Dance • Lobero Theatre • $38-64 • www.lobero.org • 7pm Su, 5/28.

Photo courtesy of The Adderley School

Photo by Onno Sweep

The Arlington Theatre

The Right to Read

One out of every three fourth graders in the United States is reading below their grade level. Learn about our country's literacy crisis and the efforts being taken to combat it when the Santa Barbara Central Library hosts a free screening of the documentary The Right to Read at Faulkner Gallery at 6pm on Thursday, May 25th. A virtual screening link is also available for those who are unable to attend in person. To register and learn more visit https://tinyurl.com/4aksxv4d

It’s not too late to register for Turning Points in Thought From Film!

Fridays at 6pm • Schott Center, Tanahill Auditorium with Kerry Methner, PhD & Mark Whitehurst, PhD Next Class: Friday, May 26th • 6pm Danny Collins (2015): Director/Writer: Dan Fogelman; Starring: Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, Christopher Plummer; Bobby Cannavale

Great discussions follow the screening of a range of thought provoking films.

OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH

A swashbuckling dramedy about an eclectic band of pirates • Carsey-Wolf Center, Pollock Theater • Free, register: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 2pm Sa, 5/20.

MORE THAN JUST A PARTY BAND

Screening of this documentary about musician Spencer Barnitz of Spencer the Gardener • The New Vic Theatre • $15 • www.etcsb.org • 7:30pm Sa, 5/20.

BIG TECH TV AND THE POLITICS OF GENDER, RACE, AND CLASS IN SILICON VALLEY

Talk by UCSB Professors France Winddance Twine & Lisa Parks with Marc Francis, Assistant Editor of Film Quarterly • Carsey-Wolf Center, Pollock Theater • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7-9:30pm Tu, 5/23.

THE RIGHT TO READ

Public screening of this documentary about America’s literacy crisis • Faulkner Gallery, SB Central Library • Free • 6pm Th, 5/25.

GOODBYE, SNOWBALL

Screening of film about US political landscape; followed by Dreaming and Reframing Abolition Workshop with Director, Cinematographer, Editor: Rasel Ahme • UCSB MultiCultural Center Theater/Lounge • 11am Fr, 5/26.

Photo courtesy of SB Public Library

Inflation is Now Tamed?

By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE

HAS CHAIRMAN JEROME

POWELL’S

FEDERAL RESERVE

been suffering from a giant inferiority complex, from the fear that its actions are not being taken seriously enough and so it tends to overreact to crises?

That seems to be the case today (May 11, 2023). As the Federal Reserve of St. Louis (FRED) graph that dates from 1950 and WWII makes plain, the inflation rate had been on a steady downward trend since its 1980 peak of 14 plus percent and five subsequent recessions (gray bars in graph) since then.

Each Fed nudge of higher rates when inflation spiked since then followed those subsequent mild recessions, until the COVID-19 recession that lasted just two months. But instead of plunging after the COVID-induced recession as had the others, inflation soared because the whole world’s economies were shut down while still growing at full throttle. But with the aid of governments’ largesse demand returned to pre-COVID levels, but supply-chains had dried up.

inflation surge that panicked the Fed to raise interest rates quickly, and is only now easing the credit brakes with several bank failures.

Wall Street markets rallied this Wednesday with heartening news. Retail inflation dropped to 4.9 percent, the lowest in two years. The Consumer Price Index inflation rate was last at 4.9 percent in May 2021.

“The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.4 percent in April on a seasonally adjusted basis, after increasing 0.1 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 4.9 percent before seasonal adjustment.”

By Harlan Green

It is still high and consumers’ main concern while weathering the pandemic with its shortages of everything. But FRED’s graph shows clearly it was caused by the pandemic and twomonth recession of April 2020, which will continue to abate as we recover from the longer-term effects of COVID-19.

regional banks and the housing market. He noted that inflation has already started to calm, but rents on apartments and singlefamily homes remain elevated that comprise 40 percent of the CPI inflation index.

“Inflation will not reignite – inflation will come down closer to three percent by the year’s end,” Yun stated. “Inflation has calmed down while rents are still accelerating.”

Yun said apartment construction has reached a 40- to 50-year high.

“Rent growth will decrease because apartment construction – entry units coming on the market – is already in the pipeline,” Yun added. “We are already moving in the right direction towards consumer price inflation.”

The inflation rate reached its nine percent high in June of 2020, when markets began to replenish what was lost with the supplychain disruptions to food supplies, available

housing, and resources in general.

Why does the Fed still think its actions aren’t being taken seriously enough? Wall Street is taking it seriously, which is why financial markets have lost so much value over this year as the Fed continued to raise short-term rates.

With financial markets back in line, the Fed is now picking on the rest of the economy—consumers that make up twothirds of all economic activity. Consumers don’t seem to be taking the Fed seriously, because they haven’t substantially cut back their spending, so must be punished by targeting their wage increases as too excessive.

Hence the sudden rise in inflation, which is subsiding as supply-chains have begun to play catchup. It’s easy to see from the graph how unique has been this pandemic-fueled

It has now become the concern of the housing industry as well, with a very extreme housing shortage. The NAR’s chief economist Lawrence Yun explained in a recent interview that the Fed’s aggressive rate hikes have hurt

Maybe if the Fed took itself more seriously, believed that its actions have real consequences for all Americans, it might instead pat itself on the back and say it was a job well done.

Harlan Green © 2023 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanGreen Harlan Green has been the 16-year Editor-Publisher of PopularEconomics.com, a weekly syndicated financial wire service. He writes a Popular Economics Weekly Blog. He is an economic forecaster and teacher of real estate finance with 30-years experience as a banker and mortgage broker. To reach Harlan call (805)452-7696 or email editor@populareconomics.com.

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ORDINANCE NO. 6112

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS, AND RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 434 EAST ORTEGA STREET TO RESTART A NEW 90-YEAR TERM OF USE AS A HOMELESS FAMILIES SHELTER

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on May 9, 2023. The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California. (SEAL)

/s/ Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 6112

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) )

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss.

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on May 2, 2023, and adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on May 9, 2023 by the following roll call vote:

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

NOES: None

ABSENT: Councilmembers Meagan Harmon, Alejandra Gutierrez

ABSTENTIONS: None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara on May 10, 2023.

/s/ Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager

I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on May 10, 2023

/s/ Randy Rowse Mayor

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PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Santa Barbara

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, during the afternoon session of the meeting which begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. The hearing is to consider the renewal of the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District and the levying and collection of assessments to fund the cost of wildland fire suppression services within the District for Fiscal Year 2023-24.

On May 2, 2023 the City Council adopted a Resolution of Intention No. 23053, declaring its intention to hold this hearing (hereinafter referred to as the “Assessment Hearing”) and to consider renewal of the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District. All interested or affected property owners will be afforded the opportunity to be heard by the City Council at the Assessment Hearing. Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing, and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 931021990.

The total cost of the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District is estimated to be $336,143 for Fiscal Year 2024. This cost results in a proposed assessment rate of $95.86 per single-family equivalent benefit unit in the Foothill Zone and $118.87 in the Extreme Foothill Zone for Fiscal Year 2024. Parcels located within the assessment area are assessed based upon their receipt of special benefits from the services over and above general benefits conferred on real property or to the public at large. The Assessments include a provision for an annual increase equal to the change in the Los Angeles Area Consumer Price Index (CPI), not to exceed 4% per year without a further vote or balloting process.

The change in the CPI for 2023-2024 was 4.926% and the total allowable CPI adjustment for 2023-24 is 4.00%, and the rates have been adjusted, accordingly. An updated Engineer’s Report for the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District has been prepared and was preliminarily approved by the City Council on May 2, 2023. The Council will consider final approval of the report during the Assessment Hearing. The updated Engineer’s Report is available for review by contacting rdiguilio@santabarbaraca.gov or cbraden@santabarbaraca.gov.

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

You are invited to attend this public hearing and address your verbal comments to the City Council. Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing, and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office by sending them electronically to Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to gain access to, comment at, or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at 805-564-5305 or inquire at the City Clerk’s office on the day of the meeting. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements in most cases.

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, including the public hearing to consider this levy, will be available online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP. The Agenda includes instructions for participation in the meeting. If you wish to participate in the public hearing, please follow the instructions on the posted Agenda. (SEAL)

/s/ Yazmin Dominguez Deputy City Clerk May 16, 2023

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MARK GERARD REDMOND, IN PRO PER

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MARK GERARD REDMOND ) CASE NO. 23CV00925

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) ORDER AFTER EX PARTE ) APPLICATION FOR PUBLICATION ) OF SUMMONS VS ) )

BENJAMIN MATER )

Defendant/Respondent )

A SUMMONS TO APPEAR: CASE NUMBER: 23CV00925 1. Petitioner MARK GERARD REDMOND filed a petition with this court for a SUMMONS TO APPEAR. On reading the filings and evidence consisting of plaintiff’s application and declaration for this order and the affidavit(s), declarations(s), or certificates(s) of Name(s) of people whose declaration(s) you attached to your application, and it satisfactorily appearing to me therefrom Defendant Benjamin Mater, hereinafter referred to as “defendant” cannot with reasonable diligence be served in any other manner specified in Sections 415.10 through 415.40 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and that the defendant is a necessary party to this action.

IT IS ORDERED that the summons be served by publication in Voice Magazine, a newspaper of general circulation published in Santa Barbara County, California, hereby designated as the newspaper most likely to give defendant actual notice of the action, and the publication be made once a week for four successive weeks.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of the summons, a copy of the complaint, and a copy of this order be forthwith mailed to defendant if his/her address is ascertained before expiration of the time herein prescribed for publication of summons.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/05/2023; Time: 8:30 am; Dept.: 9; ROOM:

[ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this SUMMONS shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [ ] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 04/26/2023 /s/: Carol Huber, Commissioner of the Superior Court. Legal #23CV00925 Pub Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2023.

Dated 04/26/2023.

/s/ Carol Huber Judicial Officer / Commissioner

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV01583

1. Petitioner (name of each): KERRIE LOUISE KILPATRICK filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: KERRIE LOUISE KILPATRICK to proposed name KERRIE LOUISE SMITH. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 06/12/2023; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 5; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [ ] (for resident of this county) printed in this county (specify paper): VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 04/20/2023 /s/: Colleen

K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #23CV01583 Pub Dates: April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2023

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PUBLIC NOTICE

City of Santa Barbara

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Barbara will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, during the afternoon session of the meeting which begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. The hearing is to consider the appeal filed by Marc Chytilo of the Single Family Design Board’s Project Design Approval at 3208 Laurel Canyon Road proposed by Joe Steuer (Studio 4 Design), Applicant/ Architect for John and Kassie Goodman, Owners (PLN2022-00269).

The project proposes additions to an existing one-story 1,288 square-foot singleunit residence, comprised of a 192 square-foot first floor addition and a new 758 square-foot second-story addition. The project also includes an interior remodel, a new 200 square-foot carport, a 345 square-foot first-floor covered patio, two second-story decks totaling 106 square feet, removal of the existing concrete driveway and replacement with permeable paver system, new landscape, and associate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. A 241 squarefoot attached garage will remain. The proposed total of 2,679 square feet on a 6,892 square-foot lot is approximately 92% of the maximum required floor-to-lot area ratio (FAR).

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

You are invited to attend this public hearing and address your verbal comments to the City Council. Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office by sending them electronically to Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.

Public comment may be given in person at the meeting or remotely via Zoom. Members of the public who wish to give public comment remotely may do so by completing the Zoom registration at the following link: https://santabarbaraca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6qBzhd1OQ_iNFgvfSw-R0Q. Written comments are also welcome up to the time of the hearing, and should be addressed to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 931021990.

On Thursday, June 1, 2023, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, will be available at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and at the Central Library. Agendas and Staff Reports are also accessible online at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CAP. The Agenda includes instructions for participation in the meeting. If you wish to participate in the public hearing, please follow the instructions on the posted Agenda.

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

(SEAL)

/s/ Sarah Gorman, MMC City Clerk Services Manager May 8, 2023

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE––CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER : 23CV01597

1. Petitioner (name of each): JARED ANTHONY COLLINS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: JARED ANTHONY COLLINS to proposed name JACOB ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING:

Date: 06/21/2023; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-mycourt.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [ ] (for resident of this county) printed in this county (specify paper): VOICE MAGAZINE.

Date: 05/02/2023 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #23CV01597 Pub Dates: May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2023

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La Cumbre Plaza 3 rd Friday WALK ART

Friday May 19th 5 to 8pm

• Grace Fisher Foundation is featuring a short film and a family friendly interactive activity within their space.

• Arts Fund Community Gallery Never One Without the Other Exhibition

• Ruby Sky is a pop-up that just joined the art walk and will have live painting & music!

• Elevate Gallery (LCCCA)meet 8 area artists and see their work!

• Illuminations Gallery (LCCCA)meet 8 area artists and see their work!

• Community painting

• Photobooth by Kenji

• VOICE Gallery & Magazine Purple Tango Exhibition will be open, featuring works by a number of artists. First 50 visitors will receive a free movie pass for Metropolitan Theatres.

• CoLab - a new nonprofit coworking space. Visit with the active nonprofits.

• Fine Line Gallery (LCCCA)meet 8 area artists and see their work!

• The Museum of Sensory and Movement Experience (MSME) will be open for complimentary tours.

Arts Fund: Never One Without the Other: Exploring The Boundaries Of Art And Science is an exhibition designed to illuminate the ways in which individuals navigate the confluence of art and science, showcasing their unique perspectives on this captivating intersection.

VOICE Gallery: Purple Tango offers work by local artists around the theme, Purple Tango, including Blooms by Patricia Heller

Wine generously sponsored by Temperance Cellars, a small lot California vintner located in Lompoc that started in 2012.

Winemaker Justin Charbonneau and his team will be pouring a selection of his spring wines at the Art Walk event.

LCCCA Elevate Gallery

LCCCA Illuminations Gallery

Grace Fisher Foundation

CoLab

Ruby Sky

Community painting created at the March 2023 Art Walk

I Madonnari Bringing Pavement to Life

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

CHALK-SMUDGED SMILES, CREATIVITY, AND GELATO will kick off summertime in Santa Barbara when I Madonnari returns to Old Mission Santa Barbara this Memorial Day weekend. Hosted by Children’s Creative Project, a nonprofit art education program of the County Education Office, the festival will feature over 100 street paintings capturing local landscapes, mythical creatures, vibrant flora, Renaissance art, and more.

Live music and food vendors will join the festivities from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 27th to the 29th, with drawings remaining on view as long as time and weather permit.

“I have seen artists of all ages and backgrounds come together to help each other complete their street paintings, generations of families coming back year after year to volunteer in the chicken booth, schools and families coming out to embrace the beauty of creation, exploration, and impermanence,” shared Kai Tepper, CCP Executive Director.

“While our I Madonnari festival is a celebration based on the Italian tradition of street painting, our local festival has been a draw for artists and visitors from around the world,” she continued. “I think our I Madonnari Festival is a beautiful way to celebrate the vibrant and diverse communities and histories that thrive here.”

Dozens of local artists and inspired community members will participate, as well as visiting professional artists, including featured artist Lorelle Miller and two awardwinning artists from Puerto Vallarta, Abraham Burciaga and Federico Luquin. The result is a festival as diverse and imaginative as its artists. There will also be plenty of $15 Kids’ Squares available, inviting local children to join in the fun with their own street paintings.

Two 12” by 12” squares will be dedicated to the memories of longtime CCP supporters Gloria Liggett and Jeff Davis, to whom the 2023 festival is dedicated. An artist, community activist, and educator, Liggett inspired countless community members through art. As a member of local band Mezcal Martini and the owner of Eco Green Supply, Davis supported past I Madonnari with his music and environmentally sustainable products.

“Both Gloria and Jeff had a way of bringing people together and we are committed to continuing their legacy by spreading joy through the arts,” said Tepper.

A rocking lineup of local musicians will perform throughout the weekend, including Mezcal Martini, Brasscals, high school jazz bands, and Jason Libbs and the Congregation

Meet 2023 Featured Artist Lorelle Miller

BEFORE SHE FIRST PRESSED CHALK PASTELS TO PAVEMENT, Lorelle Miller had only seen street paintings during her visits to England and in Mary Poppins. Yet when her hometown of Santa Clarita announced that it would be hosting its first chalk drawing festival, she knew that she had to try.

Working on a reproduction of a Rembrandt painting, Miller found herself speaking with Kathy Koury, the founder of I Madonnari. Impressed with her talent, Koury invited Miller to participate in the Santa Barbara festival. Now, over 20 years later, Miller will give back to the festival that helped kickstart her street painting career as the 2023 I Madonnari Featured Artist.

“To be featured, it’s a big honor,” shared Miller. “I’ve been invited to other places, but the fact that you’re in the festival in Santa Barbara is a feather in your cap.”

A lifelong artist, Miller has worked with oils, marble sculpture, pastels, and as a graphic arts manager for a biomedical company. Her street paintings have been featured at festivals across the United States, as well as in Mexico, Canada, and Norway.

“The performance of creating the work with a live audience is stimulating,” said Miller. “I like working large and being physical... you can be crawling around for 12, 13, or 14 hours, you really get into it... The size is exciting because you’re immersed in it.”

Nature is the touchstone of Miller’s work, with many of her street paintings depicting colorful landscapes, animals, flowers, and fruits. Emotions also feature prominently in her portraits, which range from Renaissance-styled recreations to snapshots of intimate reflections or joyful moments.

As I Madonnari’s Featured Artist, Miller will combine nature and storytelling to pay tribute to her grandfather, who fled Eastern Europe amidst the Russian pogroms. He traveled between Russia and the United States a total of five times to bring all of his family to safety.

“I was told that my grandfather felt that the United States was the Garden of Eden,” she voiced. “All of us, my whole family is here because of this one man making a valiant effort.”

While Miller never met her grandfather, she was inspired by his conviction and description of America to envision The Barrel Maker, a street painting that will pay homage to his journey and use details from Santa Barbara’s landscape to create an Eden-like backdrop.

“There’s a lot to be grateful for to the people who came before us,” said Miller.

Photo by Daisy Scott

I Madonnari chalk drawing by Lorelle Miller

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10 WEST GALLERY: Summer

Saturation ~ May 19 - July 16 • 10 W Anapamu • Thu-Sun 11-5 • 805770-7711 • www.10westgallery.com

ARCHITECTURAL FDN GALLERY: Holly Hungett: Natural Interpretations ~ May 20; A Natural Curiosity by Nadya Brown ~ Jun 3 – Aug 12 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • www.afsb.org

ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

MUSEUM: 2023 MFA Thesis

Exhibition: Chaotic Good ~ Opens May 19 ~ June 4 • www.museum.ucsb.edu

ART FROM SCRAP GALLERY: 302 E Cota St • We 11-4; Th 11-5; Fr, Sat 11-4 • 805-884-0459 • www.exploreecology.org/art-from-scrap

THE ARTS FUND: Never One Without the Other ~ Opens May 19 • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Av • SuThu 11-6; Fri, Sa 11-7 • www.artsfundsb.org • 805-233-3395

ATKINSON GALLERY: M-Th 11-5; F 11-3 • 805-897-3484 • http://gallery.sbcc.edu

BELLA ROSA GALLERIES: 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707

CASA DE LA GUERRA: Haas Adobe Watercolors • $5/Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • Th-Sun 12-4 • www.sbthp.org/casadelaguerra

CASA DOLORES: Battle of Puebla: “Flower Combat”~ May 31 • Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • www.casadolores.org

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

CLAY STUDIO GALLERY: Women Makers: Then, Here Now ~ May 31 • 10-4pm Daily • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • www.claystudiosb.org

CORRIDAN GALLERY: Something for Spring • Central Coast Artists • 125 N Milpas • We-Sa 11-6 • 805-9667939 • www.corridan-gallery.com

CYPRESS GALLERY: Pouring My Heart Out ~ May 28 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • Sat & Sun 1-4 • 805737-1129 • www.lompocart.org

EL PRESIDIO DE SANTA BÁRBARA: Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • Th-Sun 11-4 • www.sbthp.org

ELVERHØJ MUSEUM: Music is Love: Photographs from Henry Diltz / Tribute to David Crosby • Opens May 26 ~ August 31 • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • ThMo 11-5 • www.elverhoj.org

FAULKNER GALLERY: Oak Group: Celebrating the Protection of Nature ~ May 31 • 40 E Anapamu St • 805962-7653

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

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: Patti Robbins: The Not “So Still” Life ~ May 31 • Thu-Mo 10-5 • www.gallerylosolivos.com • 805-688-7517

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND: 805.969.9990 • www.lotusland.org

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

HELENA MASON ART GALLERY: Work by Pedro De La Cruz • 48 Helena Av • 2-6pm, Fri-Sat • www.helenamasonartgallery.com

JAMES MAIN FINE ART: 19th & 20th Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • Tu-Sa 12-5 • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY & MUSEUM: 21 W Anapamu • Tu-Su 10-4 • 805-962-5322 • https://karpeles.com/museums/sb.php

KATHRYNE DESIGNS: Local Artists

• 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • M-Sa 10-5; Su 11-5 • 805-565-4700

LA CUMBRE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS: Three Multi-Artist Galleries at La Cumbre Plaza - Elevate, Fine Line, and Illuminations Galleries • TuesSun noon-5 • www.lcccasb.com

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

LOMPOC LIBRARY GROSSMAN GALLERY: 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459.

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS

CENTER: Palette to Palate ~ June 4 • Thu-Su 12-4 • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org

MARCIA BURTT GALLERY: Less Can Be More ~ Jun 11 • 517 Laguna St • Th-Su 1-5 • 805-962-5588 • www.artlacuna.com

MAUNE CONTEMPORARY: Tom Wesselmann, Ross Bleckner, Donald Baechler • 1309 State St • Tu-Su 11-5 & By appt • 805-869-2524 • www.maune.com

MOXI, THE WOLF MUSEUM: Exploration + Innovation • Daily 10-5 • 805-770-5000 • 125 State St • www.moxi.org

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

SANTA BARBARA: Sarah Rosalena: Pointing Star; Diego Melgoza and Marisa de la Peña; David Horvitz: Seaea ~ Jul 30 • 653 Paseo Nuevo.

MUSEUM OF SENSORY & MOVEMENT

EXPERIENCES: La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • www.seehearmove.com

MY PET RAM: Windward: Ida Badal and Ryan Nord Kitchen ~ June 25 • 16 Helena Av • Fri-Sun noon-7pm • 805-637-1424 • www.mypetram.com

PALM LOFT GALLERY: Rooted and Reaching: by Rick Drake, Kerri Hedden, and Tom Henderson ~ May 28 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carp • By Appt • 805-684-9700 • www.Palmloft.com

Art | Arte CONTINUED: 2ND FRIDAYS ART @ SB TENNIS CLUB

Call to Artists Jury Competition

AQUATIC: all things Aquatic and Water

Juror of Awards: Susan D. Savage

~ June; The Story of SB • 136 E De la Guerra • Thur 12-5, Fri 12-7; Sat 12-5 • 805-966-1601 • www.sbhistorical.org

SB MARITIME MUSEUM: Dan Merkel: The Lure of Lighthouses and Dancing Waves ~ Aug 27; The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and Santa Barbara Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing

• 113 Harbor Way, Ste 190 • Thu-Su 10-5 • 805962-8404 • www.SBMM.org

SB MUSEUM OF ART: Scenes from a Marriage: Ed & Nancy Kienholz; The Iconography of Dread: Symbolism to Surrealism ~ May 21; Lyonel Feininger/Andreas Feininger: The Modern Sea, The Modern City; Stillness ~ June 18; Portrait of Mexico Today; Highlights of East Asian Art - Ongoing • Tu-Su, 11-5; Thu, 11-8 • www.sbma.net • 805-963-4364

SB MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Drawn by a Lady: Early Women Illustrators ~ July 2 • WedSun 10-5 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA SEA CENTER

PEREGRINE GALLERIES: Early California and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-252-9659 • www.Peregrine.shop

PORTICO GALLERY: Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • www.porticofinearts.com

SANTA BARBARA ART WORKS: Artists with disabilities programs, virtual exhibits • 805260-6705 • www.sbartworks.org

SANTA BARBARA FINE ART: Winter Show ~ Spring • 1321 State St • Mo-Sa 12-5; Su 12-4 • 805-845-4270 • www.santabarbarafineart.com

SB BOTANIC GARDEN: At the Edge • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-6824726 • www.sbbg.org

SB HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community; Memories of Mountain Drive: SB’s Bohemian Community

Art Events Eventos de Arte

3RD

PLAZA • View six local art galleries while enjoying wine, music, and more! • La Cumbre Plaza • Free • 5-8pm Fr, 5/19.

ARTFUL MINDS ARTS FAIRE • View art by 60+ local artists living with mental illness • Mental Wellness Center • Beachfront opposite Chase Palm Park • Free • 11am3pm Sa, 5/20.

SILO 118 GALLERY RECEPTION • View Adam Licsko’s minimalist landscapes • Silo 118 Gallery, 118 Gray Av • Free • 5-8pm Sa, 5/20.

WATERHOUSE GALLERY MONTECITO

OPENING RECEPTION • Meet the artists of a Two Artist Exhibition with Rick Delanty and Ray Hunter, May 20th, 3-6pm • Montecito Gallery at 1187 Coast Village Road.

Send your art openings, receptions, and events to Writer@VoiceSB.com to be included in this free listing.

Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • Daily 10-5 • 805-682-4711 • 211 Stearns Wharf • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA TENNIS CLUB:

SBVA Featured Artists Exhibition ~ May 30 • 9-7 daily • 2375 Foothill Rd • 805-682-4722 • www.2ndfridaysart.com

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

SULLIVAN GOSS: Betty Lane & Christopher

Noxon: From One Generation to the Next; Spring Salon ~ May 22; May Flowers ~ May 31; Recent Acquisitions ~ June 26 • 11 E Anapamu St • 805730-1460 • www.sullivangoss.com

SUSAN QUINLAN DOLL & TEDDY BEAR

MUSEUM: 122 W. Canon Perdido • Fr-Sa 11-4; Su-Th by appt • 805-687-4623 • www.quinlanmuseum.com

2023 CARP CHALK WALK • Free community chalk festival • Carpinteria Arts Center • Viewable on sidewalk along Linden Ave. from Carpinteria Ave. to the beach • Sa, 5/20 & 5/21.

TOGETHER WE ABOLISH: ENVISIONING A WORLD WITHOUT BORDERS • Art reception featuring zines about abolition movement • UCSB MultiCultural Center Lounge • Free • 6pm Mo, 5/22.

MICHELANGELO’S SISTINE CHAPEL: THE EXHIBITION • View magnificent projection of Michaelangelo’s masterpiece • Old Mission Santa Barbara • Free-$25 • www.santabarbaramission.org • 9:30am5pm Fr, 5/26; daily through 9/4.

I MADONNARI STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL • Chalk paintings, live music, Italian market, and more • Children’s Creative Project • Old Mission Santa Barbara • Free • All day Sa, 5/27, 5/28, & 5/29.

SB ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW • Local artists & artisans • 236 E. Cabrillo Blvd., SB • 10am-5pm Sundays.

Envía tus inauguraciones de arte, recepciones, y eventos a Writer@VoiceSB.com para ser incluido en este listado gratuito.

SYV HISTORICAL MUSEUM & CARRIAGE HOUSE: Art Of The Western Saddle • 3596 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez • Sa, Su 12-4 • 805-688-7889 • www.santaynezmuseum.org

TAMSEN GALLERY: Work by Robert W. Firestone • 911.5 State St, 805-705-2208 • www.tamsengallery.com

THOMAS REYNOLDS GALLERY: California Realism • Th-Sat 12-5; By Appt • 1331 State St • www.thomasreynolds.com

UCSB LIBRARY: www.library.ucsb.edu

VOICE GALLERY: Purple Tango: Local Artists ~ May 30 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 805-965-6448

WATERHOUSE GALLERY MONTECITO: Rick Delanty & Ray Hunter & Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mon-Sun • 805-962-8885 • www.waterhousegallery.com

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

WESTMONT RIDLEY-TREE MUSEUM OF ART: MIXED UP: 2023 Tri-County Juried Exhibition ~ Opens May 18 ~ June 17 • 805-565-6162 • Mo-Fr 10-4; Sat 11-5 • www.westmont.edu/museum

WILDLING MUSEUM: Bird’s Eye View: Four Perspectives ~ Sept 4 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • www.wildlingmuseum.org

IMadonnari, Story continued from page 29

featuring Jackson Gillies. Favorite festival bites, including lemon-rosemary roasted chicken, pizza, gelato, and Dave’s Dogs will also be available for purchase all three days.

For the first time, the 2023 festival will feature a grand entrance that will serve as the only point of entry. CCP stated this was done to “help ensure a safe and exciting experience for all attendees.” Free parking will be available in the Old Mission Santa Barbara lot and in the nearby residential areas.

I Madonnari benefits arts education access for county schoolchildren. On average, CCP serves over 50,000 children across 100 Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County schools each year.

“Every child deserves access to a well-rounded, high quality arts education experience,” said Tepper. “The arts are not only what makes us uniquely human, but also drives us to be curious about ourselves and about each other!”

https://ccp.sbceo.org/i-madonnari/welcome

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LAUNCHING NEW RESEARCH

IN THE HUMANITIES: Presentations by the IHC’s 2022–23 Faculty Fellows

6020 HSSB 23 MAY TUE

4:00 PM

McCune Conference Room

Please join us in celebrating our 2022–23 Faculty Fellows, whose works-in-progress are supported this year by IHC release-time awards. Fellows will give a short presentation of their work. A reception will follow.

HEIDI AMIN-HONG, English

“A Contaminated Transpacific: Ecological Afterlives of the Vietnam War”

CHARMAINE CHUA , Global Studies

“Logistics Leviathan: Counterrevolutionary empire and just-in-time distribution in the Indo-Pacific”

RAQUEL PACHECO, Anthropology

“Re-making the Peasant Countryside: Intimate mestizaje in Neoliberal Mexico”

ELANA RESNICK, Anthropology

“Refusing Sustainability: Waste and Race at the Edges of Europe”

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BENEFITING: Old

PRESENTING SPONSOR: Community West Bank