VOICE Magazine: June 9, 2023

An Evening with Sinatra

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

LISTENING TO “OL’ BLUE EYES” HIMSELF, Tony DeSare learned how to sing the Great American Songbook. A nationally acclaimed singer and pianist, DeSare will join the Santa Barbara Symphony onstage at the Granada Theatre for An Evening With Sinatra on June 15th.

DeSare’s journey as a performer began with his childhood fascination with playing ragtime and the Great American Songbook on the piano. When he was 15, his mother bought him his first Frank Sinatra Capitol years record.

“It was like I was hearing magic for the first time,” DeSare told VOICE. “I just wanted to be able to make some of that magic myself.”

The Symphony’s 70th anniversary season finale promises to share a bit of that very magic by featuring all of Sinatra’s calling cards, including Luck Be a Lady, My Way, Come Fly With Me, and more.

By pairing these familiar favorites with new arrangements and original numbers, DeSare engages both avid fans and younger audience members who may not have heard of Frank Sinatra before that night.

“First and foremost, I want people to be entertained and to come away — even if they were already a Sinatra fan — with a greater appreciation of his art and knowing more about his career,” shared DeSare. “For the people who didn’t know Frank Sinatra, I want them to walk out and have their next move be to go to Spotify and create a

Frank Sinatra playlist.”

DownBeat magazine’s “Rising Star Male Vocalist,” DeSare has performed with more than a hundred symphony orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, and the New York Pops, as well as collaborated with the band Postmodern Jukebox.

Through it all, DeSare’s most memorable concert remains a performance he delivered in his hometown of Saratoga Springs, New York. Decades earlier, he had seen Frank Sinatra sing live there for the first time.

“Years later I did a Frank Sinatra show on that same stage with the Philadelphia Orchestra, standing exactly where he stood when I saw him,” shared DeSare. “That was a real full circle moment for me.”

With so many accomplished 20th century singers to choose from, concert-goers cannot help but to ask the question: why Sinatra? To DeSare, the answer is simple — when it comes to the Great American Songbook, “Frank is always king.”

“It’s not just about the sound of his voice, it’s the way he approached phrasing, the way he told a story,” said DeSare. “His voice is almost like a cello or viola the way he makes music along with the arrangement.”

DeSare also adds a series of modern standards to his concerts that he believes Sinatra would have ultimately recorded, such as a bossa nova twist on the Bee Gees’ More Than a Woman, so that his productions do not fall under the realm of a tribute show.

An award-winning composer, DeSare will also perform several original works with the Santa Barbara Symphony. To date, DeSare has scored five films as well as composed the theme song for

the film My Date with Drew. Rooted in his passion for the Great American Songbook, his pieces will provide fresh energy to the program.

Combined with the talent of the Santa Barbara Symphony under the baton of Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti, An Evening With Sinatra will leave attendees remarking, in the words of Frank himself, “It Was a Very Good Year.”

For tickets ($55 - $215) and info visit www.TheSymphony.org or call 805-898-9386.

To encourage patrons to make it a party, a 20% discount on ticket purchases of four or more is being offered. Use promo code: PARTY

To learn more about Tony DeSare, visit www.tonydesare.com

The Santa Barbara Symphony, celebrating its 70th Anniversary, delivers artistic excellence, outstanding music education stewardship and programming, and community collaboration - all through symphonic music. Under the artistic leadership of Maestro Nir Kabaretti as Music & Artistic Director since 2006, The Symphony is one of the region’s premier cultural institutions.

Maestro Nir Kabaretti

Tony DeSare

Photo by Zach Mendez

Image courtesy of SB Symphony

Pacific Pride Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING SANTA BARBARA’S LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, the Pacific Pride Foundation has welcomed three community members to its Board of Directors. Together, they will ensure PPF continues to host free and lowcost programming, events, and resources. www.pacificpridefoundation.org

HANGPING XU teaches Chinese and Comparative Literature at UC Santa Barbara. His research and teaching focuses largely on transnational modernism, disability studies, queer literature and film, aesthetics, and literary theory. In joining PPF, Xu looks forward to expanding the nonprofit’s programming to engage with UCSB and Santa Barbara City College students, as well as supporting PPF’s outreach to queer folks of color. Xu earned his doctoral degree in Modern Chinese Literature and a PhD minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies from Stanford University. His hobbies include hiking, gardening, cooking, and walking on the beach with his dog, Sugar.

KRISTY THOMSEN is the Associate Director of Mission Assurance at Raytheon Vision Systems in Goleta. In her over 20 years of working with Raytheon, Thomsen has worked multiple functions and products within the RVS portfolio in addition to serving as the site’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council lead. This experience sparked her passion for supporting DE&I. Thomsen earned her bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Cal Poly SLO. She has lived and worked in Goleta for more than 20 years with her wife, Karen Prechtel.

DEAN CARTER has recently been named the Chief People and Purpose Officer at Guild, a B corporation tech company. His over 20 years-long career has spanned rapid growth, culture-driven, and Fortune 50 organizations. Beyond supporting PPF, Carter gives back through community work with the Music Academy. His interests include hiking, competitive swimming, regenerative gardening, and fiddle playing.

The Fund for Santa Barbara Announces 2023 Spring Grant Recipients

WORKING TO SUPPORT A MORE EQUITABLE community, The Fund for Santa Barbara has announced the recipients of its 2023 Spring Grants. All honorees will be celebrated at community event at the Lobero Theatre Courtyard on Wednesday, June 14th at 5pm. A $10 donation is suggested for attendees. The winners are:

Awakening Giantz, Inc. - Awakening Giantz Leadership Program – $10,000: Funding will support a series of leadership workshops for young adults impacted by the foster care system to support their transition to adulthood with a thriving mindset rather than a survival mindset.

The Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples, Inc.- Barbareño Chumash Tribal Council – Indigenous Watercraft Festival (IWF) - $10,000: This grant supports the cultural preservation of Chumash Traditions through the Indigenous Watercraft Festival (IWF) an event honoring the Chumash maritime ecosystem and promoting community wellness, cultural revitalization, and cultural presence of Chumash Peoples.

Carpinteria Children’s Project - Carpinteria Promotores – $10,000: Funding to support Carpinteria Children’s project enlisting in providing training and stipends for promotores to add educational advocacy to the volunteer bilingual health education work they are already doing in the community with the goal of including more underrepresented voices in educational decision-making and individual advocacy for their children’s education.

Family Service Agency - Adelante Guadalupe Fair Housing and Tenant Rights Project – $5,000: Continued support for parent-led fair housing advocacy and leadership development for the Guadalupe Community Changers. An advocacy group consisting of largely monolingual parents in Guadalupe organizing for change in local policies to create a more equitable community. The Community Changers will also coordinate the 12th Annual Guadalupe Reading Festival at the Guadalupe Union School District, where the housing crisis and tenant rights will be highlighted.

Freedom 4 Youth - Lived Experience Executive Division (LEED) - $10,000: Continued support of Freedom 4 Youth’s Lived Experience Executive Division (LEED), a group entirely composed of people who are currently or formerly incarcerated, to lead advocacy efforts focused on creating systemic change in the criminal legal system.

Gateway Educational Services – Uplifting Leaders of Color - $10,000: Continued support to expend the “Uplifting Leaders of Color” program consisting of two initiatives to provide leadership development and community and civic engagement for Black/African American youth ages 13-20 and nonprofit leaders/ aspiring leaders of color in Santa Barbara County.

House of Pride and Equality - Community Visibility and Awareness – $10,000: Funding to bring back PRIDE Santa Maria to provide an environment of inclusion and advocacy for all LGBTQ+ people. The festival will serve to educate the public and create a culturally inclusive environment to help combat discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ Santa Maria residents.

Quail Springs - Groundwater Education and Greywater Workshop in the Cuyama Valley – $10,000: Funding to support a bilingual educational forum on critical groundwater issues of the Cuyama Valley and a follow-up bilingual greywater installation workshop in the community.

Santa Maria-Lompoc National Association For The Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) - Black High School Students Social-Emotional and Academic Needs Post the Covid-19 Pandemic - $5,360:Funding will cover expenses relating to the collaborative research of Santa Maria-Lompoc NAACP, UCSB, and Lompoc Unified School District to explore the experiences of Black-identified high school students in LUSD to understand their needs and enhance their schooling experience.

Nature Walks at Elings Park Result of New Collaboration with SB Botanic Garden

EXPLORE THE WONDERS OF OUR NATURAL LANDSCAPE when Nature Walks continue at Elings Park this summer. The product of a new collaboration between the Park and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, each Nature Walk hike focuses on a different aspect of natural history, including regional plants, pollinators, and birds. Walks are all hosted by Garden experts and are free and open to the public.

The next Nature Walk, “Elings Park and its Plants,” will be held from 9am to 10am on June 24th. It will be led by Denise Knapp, Ph.D., the Garden’s Director of Conservation and Research, and Annie Ayers, Herbarium Technician. Future Nature Walks will be hosted once a month through December. For more details and a complete schedule visit www.sbbotanicgarden.org/calendar

The Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians - BVBMI Tribal Cultural Revitalization Project – $10,000: Funding will support the revitalization of the language, culture, and traditional ways of the Barbareño/Ventureño Band of Mission Indians (BVBMI) through learning and teaching traditional ways of planting, gathering, harvesting, and holding ceremonies in a traditional food forest/medicine garden. The BVBMI will facilitate community workshops for tribal members, conduct ceremonies, and promote youth leadership development.

The Regents of the University of California, Santa Barbara - Justicia Social de Intérpretes de Lenguas Originarias – $10,000: Funding will support the work of Justicia Social de Intérpretes de Lenguas Originarias (JSILO) a research and public service group established in February 2022 to continue to organize workshops to train Mixteco/Indígena Interpreters in Santa Maria and expand the Glosario Indígena of specialized terminology, a resource available for community use.

Hangping Xu

Kristy Thomsen

Dean Carter

New Mobile Notary Service

Offering a new mobile notary service, MARY WOLFINGTON, a local dedicated bookkeeper, was recently certified as a notary. Wolfington specializes in payroll processing and has been president of Payroll Systems Plus since 2020. The company was established locally 30 years ago. Wolfington has broad experience with small businesses and their needs after providing light bookkeeping and bill pay for many local businesses. As a certified notary she can now assist with notarizing important documents, contracts, and legal paperwork.

Supreme Court Denies Oil Industry Challenge to California Offshore Fracking Moratorium

Submitted by Betsy Weber The Environmental Defense Center, June 5, 2023

THE U.S. SUPREME COURT TODAY REFUSED TO HEAR A CHALLENGE to a court-ordered prohibition on offshore fracking in federal waters off the California coast.

Mary Wolfington

Contact Mary at 805-565-4900

Stable Income and Capitalization Reported at Montecito Bank & Trust

REPORTING A NET INCOME OF $4.83 MILLION, Montecito Bank & Trust showed a .30 percent increase year-over-year and closed the quarter with $2.11 billion, down 11.97 percent or $287.20 million.

“While we did see slight deposit outflow this past quarter, we also welcomed several new relationships. Our liquidity remains strong, we are highly capitalized with total capital at nearly 15 percent, and our deposit and loan portfolios are well-diversified with no concentrations or exposures to crypto or blockchain,” stated Janet Garufis Chairman and CEO. “Economic headwinds have started to slow growth across the industry, but our strong balance sheet and diversified high-performing loan portfolio provide a strong foundation for our locally based teams to continue providing the world-class experience and community support that is synonymous with our 48-year history. Our clients and communities can be confident in the financial health and community commitment of this organization.”

Loans remained flat at $1.18 million. Deposits, down 12.32 percent year-over-year, closed the quarter at $1.92 billion. The bank’s total risk-based capital remains very strong at 14.87 percent, an increase of 6.98 percent compared to the same period last year, far exceeding the ten percent regulatory minimum required to be considered well capitalized.

The Bank’s ongoing commitment is evident in the January expansion to Santa Maria where Garufis noted, “We are thrilled to have joined the Santa Maria community in January and are grateful for the new clients and partnerships we continue to earn, just a few months into our opening.”

Montecito Bank & Trust is the oldest and largest locally owned community bank in the Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Founded in 1975, the bank celebrated its 48th anniversary on March 17, 2023 and operates 12 branch offices in Santa Barbara, Goleta, Santa Maria, Solvang, Montecito, Carpinteria, Ventura, Camarillo and Westlake Village. montecito.bank

High Fire Season Announced

HIGH FIRE SEASON for all areas of Santa Barbara County was announced by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department and other local fire jurisdictions, effective June 5th.

“SBC Fire urges all community members to remain proactive and diligent in implementing fire safety practices during this High Fire Season,” stated SBC Fire in the official press release.

With the onset of this season, SBC Fire will suspend all burn permits issued for residential burning and hazard reduction, while simultaneously increasing the deployment of vital resources to combat vegetation fires. The public is requested to follow these guidelines:

Maintain Vegetation Clearance: Individuals are advised to maintain proper vegetation clearance around structures to minimize fire risks.

Review and become acquainted with the “Ready! Set! Go!” wildfire action plan, which outlines crucial steps for preparedness and response in the event of a wildfire. For more details, please visit www.sbcfire.com.

Wildfire smoke and ash contain very small particles called particulate matter, which harm the lungs and heart. The best protection against wildfire smoke is to stay indoors as much as possible, ideally in a well-sealed “clean air room” with an air purifier. The Air Pollution Control District (APCD) provides instructions to create a “clean air room” on their website. APCD’s website also provides countywide hourly air quality conditions. People are also encouraged to sign up for Air Quality Alerts issued during wildfires.

The public is encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at ReadySBC.org

Today’s decision leaves in place last year’s ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that the federal government violated the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, and Coastal Zone Management Act when it allowed fracking and acidizing extraction practices at all offshore oil and gas wells in leased federal waters in the Pacific Ocean.

Environmental Defense Center initially filed a lawsuit in 2014 to stop fracking and acidizing in the region after discovering, through a series of Freedom of Information Act requests, that more than 50 permits had been issued by the federal government without any public or environmental review.

“The Supreme Court was right to reject the oil industry’s latest attempt to allow fracking and acidizing in our waters with zero meaningful environmental review,” said Maggie Hall, senior attorney at EDC. “The Santa Barbara Channel is one of the most ecologically rich and important regions in the world. As the climate crisis escalates, ending these destructive extraction practices is a matter of survival — not just for the whales, otters, and other animals in the Channel, but for all life on earth.”

The appeals court decision also forbids the Interior Department from issuing fracking permits until it completes an Endangered Species Act consultation and an Environmental Impact Statement that analyzes “the environmental impacts of extensive offshore fracking” and “fully and fairly evaluate[s] all reasonable alternatives.”

The ruling was the result of three separate lawsuits filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and Wishtoyo Foundation, Environmental Defense Center and Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, and the State of California. The lawsuits challenged the federal government’s approval and inadequate environmental review of offshore fracking in the Pacific Ocean.

“Protecting the health of the ocean is essential to conserving the ecosystem upon which Chumash people have thrived for more than 10,000 years,” said Mati Waiya, executive director of the Wishtoyo Foundation, a native-led nonprofit dedicated to the protection of Chumash lifeways and the environment. “We celebrate the appellate court’s decision, which by upholding environmental laws, honors the rights of our people and protects our precious, coastal resources.”

The American Petroleum Institute, ExxonMobil and DCOR, LLC, which intervened as defendants in the case, asked the Supreme Court to review the 9th Circuit’s decision. The Department of Justice, representing the federal defendant agencies, opposed the petition for review.

“Today’s decision affirms the importance of assessing the impacts of offshore fracking on California’s marine wildlife, fisheries, and coastal communities,” said Ted Morton, executive director of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper. “With ever-mounting threats to ocean ecosystems from climate change, it is essential that federal agencies adequately evaluate the risks of oil and gas development on marine resources.”

At least ten chemicals routinely used in offshore fracking could kill or harm a broad variety of marine species, including marine mammals and fish, Center scientists have found. The California Council on Science and Technology has identified some common fracking chemicals to be among the most toxic in the world to marine animals.

“California’s amazing coast and vulnerable marine life deserve this victory, which will protect the ecosystem from the many dangers of offshore fracking,” said Kristen Monsell, oceans legal director at the Center for Biological Diversity. “The fracking ban will help prevent more toxic chemicals from poisoning fish, sea otters, and other marine life. But our ocean won’t be truly protected until offshore drilling stops once and for all. We hope this is the beginning of the end of drilling off California’s coast.”

The 9th Circuit’s decision notes that Interior “disregarded necessary caution” when greenlighting fracking practices with unknown consequences.

The Center for Biological Diversity is a national, nonprofit conservation organization with more than 1.7 million members and online activists dedicated to the protection of endangered species and wild places.

The Environmental Defense Center, a non-profit law firm, protects and enhances the local environment through education, advocacy, and legal action and works primarily within Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties. Since 1977, EDC has empowered community based organizations to advance environmental protection. EDC’s focus areas include protection of the Santa Barbara Channel, ensuring clean water, preserving open space and wildlife, and addressing climate and energy.

SB County Education Office Honors Classified School Employees of the Year

LAYING A KEY ROLE within each of their school communities, five individuals have been honored as the 2023 Classified School Employees of the Year by the Santa Barbara County Education Office. The winners were selected from 125 school sites, and are now also nominated for their category’s statewide award.

KATHLEEN STEVENSON, of the Orcutt Union School District was awarded in the Clerical and Administrative category. Stevenson acts as the center of all that happens on the Orcutt Union School District’s busy Los Alamos campus. She has served for seven years as the office manager for the two schools on OUSD’s Los Alamos campus: Olga Reed School and the Orcutt Academy Charter School’s TK through eighth grade program. She also assists with an SBCEO special day class on the campus, and a family resource center operated by a nonprofit foundation.“Kathleen interacts daily with all visitors, assisting students and parents, welcoming substitute teachers, and fielding questions from neighbors. Somehow she manages to coordinate all of the activity on this bustling school site, and she does it with grace, warmth, and a genuine interest in helping,” said Brenda Galvez, who works in the school office as the campus community liaison.

HERK HANG, of the Lompoc Unified School District was recognized in the Custodial and Maintenance category. Hang has served as the groundskeeper at Leonora Fillmore Elementary School for the past five years. He ensures that school grounds are kept clean, safe, and beautiful. The Fillmore staff said Hang is the reason why students and staff “walk onto campus feeling proud of where they learn and work.” “His commitment to our school shows through the inviting areas he has created throughout the campus.”

Student Mathletes Compete at 38th Annual Math Superbowl

NUMBER POWER PREVAILED at the 38th annual Math Superbowl competition, hosted at Earl Warren Showgrounds on May 31st. Drawing over 350 bright mathematicians in the fourth through sixth grades, the day represented the efforts of 32 public and private schools throughout southern Santa Barbara County.

First place was awarded to Goleta Union School District’s Mountain View School. Second place went to Peabody Charter School second place, and Montecito Union School ranked third place in the combined overall school category. Awards were also presented on an individual basis and by grade level.

“It was great to see the excitement from all the students and families. I love to see the energy and enthusiasm for math!” said Jeff Linder, Math Specialist at Montecito Union School and Math Superbowl organizer. “This is the first time we’ve been able to host the competition inside since COVID. The huge open space of the Exhibit Hall worked really well for the event.”

After three pencil and paper assessments, the competition ended with a hands-on engineering challenge in which each team attempted to build the highest structure with just paper, popsicle sticks, and tape.

The Math Superbowl is sponsored by Cold Spring School, Montecito Union School, Peabody Charter School, and the SB County Education Office. To learn more visit www.SBCEO.org

MARIA CHARCO, of the Santa Barbara Unified School District, was awarded in the Food and Nutrition category. She has been a Food Services Assistant at La Cumbre Jr. High School for seven years. She contributes to the daily preparation of food, especially scratch-cooked meals, and serves students with excellent customer service. Charco’s colleagues remark that she is a great team player who always goes the extra mile for students. Her team said of her: “Maria is a great asset to the department and deserves any and all accolades.”

NORMA FLORES, of the Lompoc Unified School District, was honored in the category of Health and Student Services. Flores has dedicated almost 23 years to Leonora Fillmore Elementary School and the surrounding community and has served as a Home/School Community Liaison for 11 years. In her current role, she organizes the Student Study Team, Parent Teacher Association, Fillmore English Learner Advisory Committee, and school site council meetings in addition to attending and interpreting IEP meetings. Her team showered her with praise, saying: “Norma puts all staff members and families at ease with her approachable demeanor. She always has a smile on her face, is willing to do anything needed, and creates a positive feeling in our office.”

DIANE CAMPO from the Lompoc Unified School District was awarded in the category of Paraprofessional Services. Campo has served 16 years in her role as a special education paraprofessional at the Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy. She supports students with autism as they participate in general education classrooms, ensuring that their instructional, behavioral, and social needs are met. Her colleagues shared that “Mrs. Campo is a true team player. She knows her responsibilities as a special education paraeducator and will do whatever needs to be done to meet the needs of the students she supports.” “We are very fortunate to have her on our Los Berros team.”

SB Unified Superintendent Hosts Annual State of Our Schools

EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS packed Carrillo Recreation Center on May 25th for Santa Barbara Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Hilda Maldonado’s presentation of the Santa Barbara Education Foundation’s annual State of Our Schools.

Currently, SB Unified serves over 12,000 students in 19 schools. 61 percent are socioeconomically disadvantaged, nearly 10 percent are unhoused, 13.1 percent are students with disabilities, and 15.1 percent are Emergent Multilingual Learners. The district, which celebrates the class of 2023 this week, has a 95.5 percent graduation rate.

Maldonado began her talk with a demonstration of ChatGPT to illustrate how artificial intelligence technology is impacting how students access and present concepts. Despite changes to the educational landscape, Maldonado emphasized that the need for schools to support the growth of critical thinkers has not changed.

She also outlined SBUSD’s resources to support student success, including Family Engagement Liaisons, crisis counselors, youth outreach workers, and licensed clinicians. School facilities are also allowing students explore various career pathways. In addition, for the first time since 2007, all elementary teachers will have a common set of materials to teach reading with the recently adopted Wit & Wisdom/Fundations curriculum. Maldonado said that she hopes for community support of students’ literacy development in the form of citywide events and celebrations.

Kathleen Stevenson

Herk Hang

Maria Charco

Norma Flores

Diane Campo

Mountain View School took first place at the Math Superbowl

Dr. Hilda Maldonado addresses the crowd

A Surprising Turn for the Promenade

State Street Advisory Committee Reviews Design Proposals

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

IN A TURNAROUND from past State Street Advisory Committee discussions, city staff and consulting firm MIG, Inc. effectively blindsided SSAC members by only presenting design proposals that prioritized cyclists and vehicles along the State Street Promenade.

The lack of a pedestrian-only space along the promenade prompted surprise and frustration from SSAC members as well as public commenters, sending the May 24th meeting into a spirited discussion that revealed divisions between the committee’s desires and city staff’s intentions.

“I think you’ve created a problem for yourself and us because all of the renderings are pedestrians on an eight-foot strip and bikes on a 12-foot strip,” said SSAC member Ed Lunvik. “None of the renderings really show what people are talking about today — dining outside, ambling along the storefronts, and looking at windows. You’re showing us a problem that’s got to be solved, you’re not enticing us with a State Street Promenade so far.”

MIG, who the City of Santa Barbara hired in July 2022 with a $780,000 contract, presented three design scenarios to the SSAC and the community at large. Each of the three proposals includes a two lane bike path down the promenade, with two plans also allowing for increased vehicular traffic.

“The direction we received was to provide bicycles on all of the scenarios,” said

MIG CEO Daniel Iacofano in response to SSAC members’ queries.

“I’d like to see what happens in a real pedestrian Promenade without bikes,” said Davis. “I thought the community expected us to see that and the three alternatives we have don’t go there. City staff may want to accommodate bikes but we’re in a committee to give you input and I think some of us would like at least the opportunity to talk about a Promenade which doesn’t include [a bicycle path].”

The city formed the SSAC in July 2021, tasking its 15 members to guide the formation of a State Street Master Plan. During the committee’s first ten months, members brainstormed ideas for the future of downtown Santa Barbara. They shared their suggestions with city staff, who ultimately selected MIG as the project’s consultant while the SSAC was put on sabbatical. An SSAC subcommittee and Davis provided input during final consultant interviews.

The May 24th meeting marked the SSAC and MIG’s fifth joint meeting since August 2022. MIG has also reportedly collected public comments from 5,000 to 6,000 individuals over the course of its community engagement efforts.

MIG’s proposed design scenarios divide State Street into three districts: an Entertainment District along the 400 to 600 blocks; a Celebration/Civic District from the 700 to the 900 blocks; and the Arts District

from the 1000 to the 1300 blocks.

The first design, “Flat and Flexible,” proposes a curbless street from the 500 to 1200 blocks that is generally closed to cars, includes two bicycle lanes, and emphasizes street programming and activation. The next “Multi-Modal” design provides a curbed street that is generally open to cars as well as bicycles.

The final scenario is “Mixed/Hybrid,” applying the Multi-Modal style to the 500 to 600 blocks and 1000 to 1300 blocks, while the 700 to 900 blocks are Flat and Flexible.

The SSAC voiced disapproval over each plan’s prioritization of bicycles over a downtown pedestrian-focused atmosphere. Numerous members shared concerns over safety issues with a curbless bike thruway, such as e-bike collisions, street crossings, and a general lack of safety enforcement. Others expressed they felt the plans were misaligned with SSAC and general public interest.

“I think people are anticipating that outdoor dining was going to be prominent and pedestrian space was going to be prominent, yet the scenarios I’ve seen so far basically accommodate bikes and cars,” said Davis.

Several SSAC members suggested rerouting cyclists to the adjacent Chapala or Anacapa Streets so that a portion of the State Street Promenade could be pedestrian-only.

Derrick Bailey, the city’s Acting Streets Operation and Infrastructure Manager, spoke up from the meeting’s audience to check those ideas. He explained that adding bike lanes to Chapala would require giving up traffic lanes and making it a northbound, one-way road; creating issues for the MTD transit center and Carrillo fire station. On Anacapa, he stated the prevalence of turn lanes and the Lobero Theatre’s loading zone created difficulties.

Ultimately, he expressed that the City of Santa Barbara considered that moving cyclists away from State Street was not worth the trade-offs in downtown traffic circulation.

“The cycling facilities on these parallel streets are so impactful to their function that

it kind of backed us into this place of putting it on State Street,” said Bailey.

He echoed MIG’s call for infrastructure that would demarcate designated bike path areas, such as textured strips and dividers.

“I think that’s one of the big challenges I see, is how do you communicate to pedestrians...that they’re in a space for bikes?” asked Bailey.

“I would argue that it’s not just pedestrians that need to understand where bicyclists are, it’s the other way around too,” replied SSAC Member Dianne Black.

SSAC members also raised additional points of concern with the proposed design scenarios, namely its neglecting to outline plans for public art, housing, or how the promenade would support downtown business.

“This is our central business district, this has to work for existing and future businesses,” said Robin Elander, SSAC member and Executive Director of Downtown Santa Barbara.“We saw a lot of different renderings but we didn’t really see how it related to retail, specific restaurants, or different business types. We have more than 1,700 businesses in this area we’re looking at, and so thinking about it as it relates to those businesses is really critical.”

After the over three hours-long meeting, State Street Master Planner Tess Harris confirmed to VOICE that city staff and MIG are again looking into pedestrian exclusive spaces along the promenade.

“We are currently working on revising the designs to be responsive to the Committee members comments and will be discussing tradeoffs and transportation considerations at upcoming meetings,” said Harris. “We are exploring a pedestrian-only area in designs. Public art will certainly be part of the Master Plan throughout.”

The June 22nd SSAC meeting was canceled this week. The committee’s next meeting date is unknown, but expected to take place in July or August.

Looking ahead, MIG and city staff will be collecting general public input via a booth at the Summer Solstice festival on June 23rd and 24th. To learn more about the SSAC, visit https://statestreet.santabarbaraca.gov

Rendering of the 700 to 900 blocks of State Street with MIG’s Multi-Modal design proposal

Renderings courtesy of MIG, Inc.

Rendering of the 700 and 900 blocks of State Street with MIG’s Flat and Flexible design scenario

Lender of the Month ~ Meet Eric

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BENEFITING: Old Spanish Days and Goleta Valley Historical Society

PRESENTING SPONSOR: Community West Bank

Community Events Support Summer Solstice Festival

THURSDAY, JUNE 1ST: Dine out and have some laughs too. Pascucci donated tonight to the Summer Solstice festival fund, with a Happy Hour with $5 specials! Colorful costumes. Celebrities (?!). Then it was on to day one of the Pride Comedy Festival at the back of the Red Piano, which also supports Solstice.

Catch the rest of the Pride Comedy Festival on June 8th and 9th. Meet the

SB Lifeguards Ready for Duty

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31ST: Santa Barbara is set with lifeguards for the upcoming summer season. The turnout for tryouts was very high. All beach towers, pools, and junior lifeguard camps will be staffed. Many other cities in the U.S. are short of lifeguards and may not open pools.

Local lifeguards are rigorously trained and tested to be always ready to provide assistance.

“If something happens, you are that first responder,” said Aquatics Supervisor Tony Sholl. “You are that line between are they going to make it or not. You’ve go to take it seriously, you got to be in shape and be well trained in order to do your job.”

For more, visit https://tinyurl.com/4btt5h29

Foot and Bike Crossings Open on Paradise Road, Car Access Limited

comedians starting at 5pm, with an afterparty at 10pm both nights.

Visit www.pridecomedyfestival.com

Non-compliant Parklets Removed

wine tasting spot) were cited for being out of design compliance.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH: Six parklets in Santa Barbara are coming apart this week after the owners (five restaurants and one

Carpinteria Celebrates Class of 2023!

TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH: Carpinteria is such a wonderful city to feature their graduates all over town at this very special time in their lives!

But, DID YOU KNOW? For all other parklets, the city’s approval to have these special seating areas, expires December 31st, unless there’s an extension.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH: Cars are still on the outs, but going to the Santa Ynez River crossing on bike or on foot is open along Paradise Rd. in Santa Barbara County. More work on trails and fire prevention will take place this month by U.S. Forest Service crews. Cars may be allowed past the crossing in mid-July. The first section of

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Paradise Road is open for all vehicles.

“Motorized vehicles right now are closed beyond first crossing,” said U.S. Forest Service Division Chief Mike Scott. “A lot of people have been walking or riding bikes. No ebikes, but they have been riding bicycles back there headed out to Red Rock, headed out to the falls, recreating, swimming, and having a good time.”

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The Magic of Miraflores

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

MUSIC, MERRIMENT, AND MEMORIES in the making set the tune for another promising Summer Festival when the Music Academy hosted its annual gala, The Magic of Miraflores, on Saturday night. Equal parts garden party and concert by powerhouse soprano Michelle Bradley and the Sing! children’s choir, the elegant affair united hundreds in celebrating the Academy and its outgoing CEO & President, Scott Reed.

“The Music Academy, I say often and always, is a place that rewards hard work,” shared Reed. “This is a place where a young intern can come and one day become the president. That is the magic of Miraflores.”

A strolling cocktail hour invited guests to explore the Miraflores gardens, where music filled the air courtesy of violinist and Sing! Site Coordinator Kristine Pacheco-Bernt, harpist Liza Wallace, and guitarist Chris Fossek. A self-playing piano also accompanied the buzzing crowd of teaching artists, philanthropists, and music lovers.

After a sumptuous dinner prepared by Duo Catering, attendees packed Hahn Hall for the main event. Academy Board Chair Maurice Singer welcomed all, with enthusiastic acknowledgments from gala Co-Chairs Mindy Budgor, Belle Hahn, and Lily Hahn.

With sudden flourish, Academy alum and internationally-celebrated pianist Vassily Primakov delivered a whirling performance of Chopin’s Polonaise in A-flat Major, Op. 53, ‘Heroic’ that was lighthearted and reverent.

“My life, my professional life as a musician and pianist, started here in Santa Barbara at the Music Academy of the West,” remarked Primakov.

The joyful voice of Metropolitan Opera star Michelle Bradley suddenly reverberated throughout Hahn Hall, carrying the hope and love of Wagner’s Dich teure Halle. Regal and full of life, she shared gratitude for the Academy while joking about the realities of opera.

“This is one of the first recitals, or maybe the only, where I get to sing happy music,” laughed Bradley. “I’m usually doing heavy Verdi roles, or Puccini roles where I die at the end.”

Accompanied by pianist Natasha Kisleno, Bradley carried her jovial manner throughout the concert, seamlessly shifting from the soaring In the Wand of the Wind to Verdi’s fervent Surta è la notte...Ernani! Ernani, involami. In a detour from the opera canon, Bradley channeled immense passion into renditions of the spiritual Plenty Good Room and If You Believe from Broadway musical The Wiz. Her emotion, rich voice, and vulnerability secured the concert as an intimate, unforgettable night.

The concert ended on a heartwarming note, as students of the Music Academy’s Sing! children’s choir joined Bradley onstage for ensemble performances of He’s Got the Whole World in His Hand and Al Shlosha d’Varim, sung in Hebrew.

Then, Hahn Hall’s screen illuminated with a surprise tribute video for Scott Reed. Dozens of Academy alum, staff, faculty, and community

supporters lent their voices to praising Reed’s devotion and expressing heartfelt thanks.

The night held one more surprise when Bradley and Sing! reemerged for an encore of We Are the World. As the youthful voices harmonized with Bradley, audience members couldn’t help but wonder if they would one day see one of these elementary students performing as a Music Academy fellow.

Photos by Carly Otness/BFA.com

Gala Co-Chairs Belle Hahn Mindy Budgor, and Lily Hahn

Pianist Natasha Kisleno and soprano Michelle Bradley

Leslie Kelleher, Scott Reed, and Allie Kelleher

Piranist Vassily Primakov

Photo by Phil Channing

Danna McGrew, Marge Cafarelli, Roger Wilde, Jan Hill, and Danielle Britton

Kandy Luria, Scott Reed, and Beno Budgor

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It’s Pride, Santa Barbara!

Laugh, shop, and connect with LGBTQ+ community members and allies throughout June as Santa Barbara celebrates Pride Month! From a paint party to the first SB Pride Comedy Festival, here are this week’s fun, inclusive events supporting our local LGBTQ+ community.

Gallery • Free • 5-6:30pm Fr, 6/9.

BASIL’S BIG BASH

Music, dancing, and more supporting ASAP Cats • Carousel House, Chase Palm Park • $250 • https://tinyurl.com/5n76jby9 • 5:3011pm Fr, 6/9.

INDIGO WORKSHOP

Learn how to mix indigo dye • Explore Ecology • https://tinyurl.com/2z99mmaj

• $40 • 6pm Fr, 6/9.

Saturday • June 10th

CHILDREN

SUMMER READING KICK OFF PARTY

Sign up for summer reading challenge, scavenger hunt, crafts and more • SB Public Library • Alameda Park • Free • 11am-1pm Sa, 6/10.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

LOCAL AUTHOR SIGNING

Jana Goldbloom Brody signs Sit Behind the Nets! • Tecolote Book Shop

• Free • 3-4:3-pm Sa, 6/10.

Free Sea Center Admission for World Oceans Day

Meet vibrant starfish, sea cucumbers, sharks, and other aquatic friends who call the Santa Barbara Channel home when the Sea Center celebrates World Oceans Day with free admission from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, June 10th! Activities for all ages will include storytime, crafts, and educational talks with Sea Center partner organizations.

SB PRIDE COMEDY FESTIVAL

Laugh with a diverse range of comedians • Backstage Comedy Club, 519 State St. • $50-75 • https://tinyurl.com/5d7j2ahh • 5pm Fr, 6/9.

READ WITH PRIDE!

Miss Angel D'mon reads aloud

Julián is a Mermaid • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 2pm Sa, 6/10.

PRIDE MARKET

Shop local vendors and enter raffles to support LGBTQ+ advocacy groups • Java Station • 11am-5pm Sa, 6/10.

QUEER CLIMB NIGHT

Rock climbing for LGBTQ+ community • SB Rock Gym • Free$15 • 5-8pm Sa, 6/10.

GLITTER BRUNCH

Hosted by Vivian Storm & Angel

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

SUNSET AT THE CANARY

Cocktails and music by DJ Darla

Bea for LGBTQ+ community & allies • Pacific Pride Fdn • Kimpton

Friday • June 9th

DANCE

KINETIC LAB 2023

New works by Junior BFA Dance majors • UCSB Theater/Dance • Hatlen Theater • $11-15 • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Fr, 6/9.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

KELLAM DE FOREST SPEAKER SERIES

Author Douglas Woods discusses Spanish Colonial Revival style • Pearl Chase Society • Carrillo Rec. Center • Free, RSVP: 805-403-7053 • 6pm Fr, 6/9.

Canary Hotel rooftop • Free • 6-8pm We, 6/14.

PRIDE TEA & PAINT PARTY

Watercolor and taste a flight of teas, supports Pacific Pride Fdn • Pura Luna Apothecary • $45 • https://tinyurl.com/3erhpfkz • 3-5pm Sa, 6/17.

OUTDOORS

DISCOVER OUTSIDE 2023

Ten days of outdoor hikes, activities, and more! • Land Trust for SB County • Full schedule: www.sblandtrust.org • Through Su, 6/11.

SPECIAL EVENTS

CIRCUS VARGAS

Family fun at the big top • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $20-30 • www.circusvargas.com • Fr, 6/9-6/19.

SB LITERARY JOURNAL CELEBRATION

Readings and music to mark release of Vol. 9 of this local journal • Faulkner

MUSIC

SCHOLARSHIP SHOWCASE CONCERT

Classical concert by local students

SPECIAL EVENTS

MUSIC

• First United Methodist Church

• Santa Barbara Music Club

• Free • 3pm Sa, 6/10.

FOLK ORCHESTRA OF SB SPANISH CONCERT

Spanish music concert • Trinity Episcopal Church & El Presidio Chapel • $35-50 • www.folkorchestrasb.com • 4pm Sa, 6/10 (Trinity) & 4pm Su, 6/11 (Presidio).

SOUTH ON LINDEN & FRIENDS

Summer community concert • Alcazar Theatre • $15-25 • www.thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Sa, 6/10.

OUTDOORS

BUTTERFLIES ALIVE!

Immersive butterfly exhibit • SB Museum of Natural History • Included in museum admission • Through 9/4.

TRAIL RESTORATION DAY

Help trails after winter storms • City Parks & Rec • Rattlesnake Canyon Trail, Old Pueblo Trail, and Hot Springs Trail • RSVP with SBiddle@SantaBarbaraCA.gov • 8:30am-2pm Sa, 6/10.

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.

STAR PARTY

Explore the night sky • SB Museum of Natural History, Palmer Observatory • Free • 8:30-10pm Sa, 6/10.

FAMILY PHOTO MINI SESSIONS

Professional family photos taken by photographer Edward Clynes • SB Botanic Garden • $150 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 9-11am Sa, 6/10.

WORLD OCEANS DAY

Free Sea Center admission for all • Sea Center, Stearns Wharf • No reservation • 10am-5pm Sa, 6/10.

SB HOME & GARDEN EXPO

Explore home and garden decor • Earl Warren Showgrounds • www.chargoproductions.com • 10am5pm Sa, 6/10 & 10am-4pm Su, 6/11.

CLAY STUDIO MAKERS MARKET

Shop locally-made ceramics • Clay Studio, 1351 Holiday Hill Rd. • Free • 11am-5pm Sa, 6/10.

Sunday • June 11th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS FROM CHERNOBYL, WITH LOVE

Talk between author Katya Cengel and Oksana Yakushko, member of the Ukrainian diaspora • Faulkner Gallery • Free • 2-3pm Su, 6/11.

UCSB JAZZ BIG BAND

A swinging jazz concert • SB Jazz Society • SOhO • $10-25 • www.sohosb.com • 1pm Su, 6/11.

EAGLES: 1972-1976

Eagles tribute concert by The Tribe • SOhO • $25-28 • www.sohosb.com • 7pm Su, 6/11.

Photo courtesy of Sea Center

Photo courtesy of City of Santa Barbara

Sunset at the Canary will return from 6pm to 8pm on June 14th

Enjoy storytime with Miss Angel D'mon at Chaucer's Books at 2pm on June 10th

Photo courtesy of Chaucer's Books

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Arabian Horse Show at Earl Warren Showgrounds

Witness majestic displays of horsemanship when the Arabian Horse Association, Region 2 hosts its 50th Regional Show with a fun ‘70s theme from Wednesday, June 14th through Saturday, June 17th, at Earl Warren Showgrounds. Attendance is free, with shows beginning at 8am each day. View a full schedule at www.ahareg2.org

OUTDOORS

BEACH CLEANUP

Care for our shoreline • Explore Ecology • Arroyo Burro Beach • 10am-12pm Su, 6/11.

SB ROLLERS

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

SPECIAL EVENTS

GREEN & BLUE: A COASTAL CELEBRATION

Environmental Defense Center fundraiser with food, auctions & more

• Rancho La Patera & Stow House • www.environmentaldefensecenter.org/gb

• $125 • 2-5:30pm Su, 6/11.

Monday • June 12th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

PARLIAMO!

Italian conversation, all levels • Arnoldi’s Cafe, 600 Garden St. • http://parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-7pm Mon.

SCIENCE PUB: BEHIND THE SCENES IN BUTTERFLIES ALIVE!

Hear from the SB Museum of Natural History’s Kim Zsembik • Dargan's Irish Pub & Restaurant • Free • 6:30pm Mo, 6/12.

Tuesday • June 13th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

LUNCH & LEARN WEBINAR

Make Life Insurance Work for You, presented by Brad Tisdale • SB Museum of Natural History •

https://tinyurl.com/ydkp3usx • 12pm Tu, 6/13.

PROJECT HEAL OF SB COUNTY

Access social services for health, education, careers, etc. • Eastside Library • Free • 2-4pm Tu, 6/13.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

Provide input on library programming

• Eastside Library • Free • 4-5pm Tu.

CHAUCER’S BOOK SIGNING

With author John Vaillant, Fire Weather • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm Tu, 6/13.

MUSIC

DIANA ROSS

R&B concert with this legendary singer • SB Bowl • $56.50-181.50 • www.sbbowl.com • 7pm Tu, 6/13.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SANTA BARBARA FARMERS MARKET

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

Wednesday • June 14th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

1 MILLION CUPS

Network with entrepreneurs • Free • www.1millioncups.com/santabarbara • 9-10am We.

LE CERCLE FRANÇAIS

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

CHAUCER’S BOOK SIGNING

With journalist & local author Tammy Leitner, Don’t Say a Thing • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm We, 6/14.

MUSIC

DOWNTOWN LIVE

Free concert series • Downtown SB • 1028 State St. • 6-8pm We, through 7/26.

OUTDOORS

YOGA AND SOUND HEALING

Guided class • SB Botanic Garden • $25-35 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 9am We, 6/14.

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

Fiesta Ranchera

Kick off summer Fiesta-style when Old Spanish Days brings back Fiesta Ranchera to Rancho La Patera & Stow House on Thursday, June 15th from 5pm to 10pm. Stroll the grounds while sampling local bites and spirits, enjoy dance performances by the 2023 Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta, and dance to the music of guitarist Tony Ybarra and local band Area 51. For tickets ($85) visit www.sbfiesta.org

SPECIAL EVENTS

REGION II ARABIAN HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION

Free championship show • Earl Warren Showground • www.ahareg2.org •

8am-end of classes, We, 6/14-6/17.

THE FUND’S 2023 SPRING GRANT AWARDS CELEBRATION

Celebrate local changemakers with a community party • Lobero Theatre Courtyard • $10 • 5-8pm We, 6/14.

Thursday • June 15th

CHILDREN

BILINGUAL SONGS AND STORIES

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

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

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.

RAISING A READER: FAMILY READ-ALOUDS

Webinar with children's librarian

Gwen Wagy • SB Public Library • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/ypwuhcs2

• 6pm Th, 6/15.

THE CARRIZO PLAIN IN PHOTOS

Presented by writer and photographer Chuck Graham • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free • 6:30pm Th, 6/15.

WHEN SCIENCE AND ART MET IN THE COAST SURVEY OF THE SB CHANNEL

Lecture by Professor Rick Kennedy • SB Maritime Museum • Free-$20 • www.sbmm.org • 7pm Th, 6/15.

MUSIC

AN EVENING WITH SINATRA Singer/pianist Tony DeSare joins the SB Symphony for a Sinatra experience • Granada Theatre • $35-175 • www.granadasb.org • 7:30pm Th, 6/15.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FIESTA RANCHERA

Live music, dancing, food, & cocktails to support Old Spanish Days • Rancho La Patera & Stow House • $85 • www.sbfiesta.org • 5-10pm Th, 6/15.

SHARK NIGHT

Informative and interactive activities on shark research • UCSB Marine Science Institute • Free • https://tinyurl.com/2dza3zs6 • 6-8pm Th, 6/15.

Friday • June 16th

DANCE

SHOWCASE 2023

Energized choreography by CSD School of Performing Arts • Marjorie Luke Theatre • $17-50 • www.luketheatre.org • 6pm Fr, 6/16.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

LONG COVID & OTHER POST-VIRAL

ILLNESS

Guest speakers discuss long COVID and more • La Lieff, 210 Gray Ave. • Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/2p99wdp9 • 5-7pm Fr, 6/16.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

KICKOFF EVENT

Author Elaine Castillo presents “How to Read Now” • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free • 6pm Fr, 6/16.

MUSIC

KELSEA BALLERINI

Country concert, special guest Georgia Webster

SB Bowl

$55-85

Photo courtesy of Old Spanish Days

Photo courtesy of Kelly Kenneally Photography

Summer Cinema Sweeps Santa Barbara!

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

SUMMER PICNICS UNDER THE BIG SCREEN, family cartoon screenings, and star-studded film festivals promise another season of Santa Barbarastyle, cinematic fun. Whether you’re a science fiction buff hoping to relax with favorites, a cinephile aiming to broaden your horizons, or a parent searching for affordable ways to entertain students on break, here is where you can soak in the silver screen this summer.

Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival

A gem in the local cinema scene, the Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival kicks off the summer cinema season this weekend at the Lobero Theatre. A showcase of regional history and artistic vision, the festival captures the exciting nature of Santa Barbara’s surf culture. Community members can also look forward to the festival’s Block Party, which will feature live music and tasty bites from 12pm to 8pm on Saturday, June 10th at 115 East De la Guerra.

Screenings will take place 6pm to midnight on Friday, June 9th and from 10am to midnight on Saturday, June 10th, with tickets available at www.santabarbarasurffilmfestival.com

Metro Summer Kids Movies

Just in time for summer vacation, Metro Summer Kids Movies returns on June 14th through August 10th. Hosted at Fiesta 5 Theatre at 10am every Wednesday morning, and at Camino Real Cinemas at 10am every Thursday morning, the series invites children and their families to enjoy animated features for just $2.

“Our summer movie series has been a long standing tradition at our theatres and for the Santa Barbara Community,” said Natalie Eig, Metropolitan Theatres’ Vice President of Marketing & Communications. “For the youngest moviegoer, this could be their first experience seeing a movie in a theatre, and our hope is that this helps grow their creative minds and develop a love for films.”

The series begins next week with showings of How to Train Your Dragon at Fiesta 5 Theatre on Wednesday, June 14th, and DC League of Super Pets at Camino Real Cinemas on Thursday, June 15th. Future films include Space Jam, Megamind, The Secret Life of Pets, Madagascar, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, and more. Free Summer Cinema at the Courthouse

For many locals, it isn’t officially summer in Santa Barbara until they join their friends for a flick beneath the stars at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens. On July 7th, UCSB Arts & Lectures will bring back their free summer cinema at the courthouse series with the theme “Out of This World,” uniting the community in celebrating sci-fi classics and recent hits.

All film screenings will take place at 8pm on Friday nights between July 7th through August 25th, with no August 4th screening due to Fiesta. The “Out of this World” lineup includes Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Alien, Mars Attacks!, The Fifth Element, Star Trek, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Nope

SPECIAL EVENTS

BLOOMSDAY 2023

OnSTAGE

UCSB THEATER/DANCE

SENIOR SOLOS 2023

Solo performances by BFA

Acting students • Free • www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 6pm Fr, 6/9.

IV COMMUNITY CENTER

LOVE AND INFORMATION

Characters try to understand human connection • Isla Vista Arts & Not Necessarily Shakespeare in the Park • Free • www.ihc.ucsb.edu • 7pm Fr, 6/9; 2pm & 7pm Sa, 6/10.

ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY

SEARED

Hilarity ensues when a chef refuses to make his signature dish

• The New Vic • $40-84 • www.etcsb.org • Through 6/25.

Readings and music to celebrate James Joyce’s Ulysses • The James Joyce, 513 State St. • Free • 5-8pm Fr, 6/16.

Saturday

DANCE THE GLOW GALA

•

June 17th

Tap, ballet, jazz, and more by Momentum Dance Company • Lobero Theatre • $50 • www.lobero. org • 6pm Sa, 6/17.

SPECIAL EVENTS

BUDDY WALK & FESTIVAL Walk & festival supporting Down Syndrome Assn • Chase Palm Park • $10-25 • www.dsasbc.org • 11am3pm Sa, 6/17.

85TH LWV BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Outdoor picnic celebrating League of Women Voters SB • Tucker’s Grove • $40

• https://tinyurl.com/4unm7tk4 • 12-2pm Sa, 6/17.

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

Talk by Akivah Northern and music performance by SB Ring Shout Project

• Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free • 1-2pm Sa, 6/17.

Sunday

OUTDOORS

•

June 18th

FRY’S HARBOR DAY TRIP

Guided hike of north shore of Santa Cruz Island • SB Botanic Garden • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • $160-185

• 8:30am-6pm Su, 6/18.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FARMER & THE FLEA MARKET

Shop local vendors to live music • El Presidio • 10am-4pm Su, 6/18.

JUNETEENTH BLOCK PARTY

Artisan market, music, kids activities, and more • Juneteenth SB • 200 block Gray Ave. • Free • 12-5pm Su, 6/18.

PURE HONEY JUNETEENTH

AFTER PARTY

Drag performances and music • Wildcat Lounge, 15 W. Ortega St. • 5pm Su, 6/18.

The Wave Film Festival

Summer along the coast of France — without ever leaving your seat! Voyage to Paris, the French Riviera, and beyond when the Santa Barbara International Film Festival presents The Wave Film Festival from July 14th through the 20th at SBIFF’s Riviera Theatre. A pre-pandemic favorite among local cinephiles, this expertly curated festival will feature eleven new films hailing from France, ranging from side-splitting comedies to thoughtful dramas.

Films to be screened include: Diary of a Fleeting Affair, Final Cut, The Innocent, More than Ever, Mother and Son, The Night of the 12th, Pacifiction, The Passengers of the Night, Revoir Paris, Scarlet, and The Young Imam.

"We hope this festival offers audiences a chance to dive into the past year of French Cinema," said Stewart Short, SBIFF Operations & Programming Coordinator. "The lineup includes films that have made splashes at major film festivals, films that have received some of the highest accolades in the French film industry, and films that have resonated with audiences wherever they’ve played. With films like these not always getting particularly wide releases here in the U.S., we hope The Wave serves as an opportunity for cinephiles and Francophiles to enjoy this selection of new French films and take in the past year's best all at once."

Momentum Dance Company Presents: Glow Gala

Tap your toes along to the moves of over 100 dancers performing jazz, ballet, hip-hop, contemporary, and more when Momentum Dance Company presents Glow Gala at 6pm on Saturday, June 17th at the Lobero Theatre. For tickets ($50) visit www.lobero.org

Photo courtesy of Momentum Dance Company

Catch How To Train Your Dragon at Metro Summer Kids Movies

View The Night of the 12th at The Wave Film Festival

Alien will screen on the Courthouse lawn during UCSB Arts & Lectures' free film series

Photo courtesy of SBIFF

Photo courtesy of 20th Century Fox

Photo courtesy of Dreamworks

Old Spanish Days Honors Equestrian Community with a Horseshoe Pin for 2023

Submitted by Angelique Davis, Old Spanish Days Fiesta

FLANKED BY MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL EQUESTRIAN

COMMUNITY, the 2023 Fiesta Pin was unveiled by El Presidente David Bolton at The Carriage and Western Art Museum. Shaped as a horseshoe, the bronze-colored pin is highlighted with black lettering that includes this year’s theme, Let’s Fiesta!, and the years 1924 – 2023. Santa Barbara’s first Fiesta was held in 1924.

“The horseshoe symbolizes a variety of things depending on where you are in the world,” said El Presidente David Bolton. “In Spain, Latin America, the Middle East, Germany, Italy, and the Balkans, among other countries, the horseshoe always points down, sending out luck around your house and sharing luck with those around you. In England and Ireland, the horseshoe points

up, believed to bring luck in.”

The horseshoe is a symbol of more than luck. It also plays a key role in a significant architectural feature known throughout the world.

“The Moors first brought the horseshoe into architectural design throughout Spain by introducing the Moorish Arch, which is often called the Horseshoe Arch,” said El Presidente Bolton. “Beginning in 700 AD, the Moors spread their Horseshoe Arch design throughout the Andalusia region of southern Spain. To this day, the Horseshoe Arch depicts a horseshoe sitting on top of two columns. This architectural element is featured prominently in the Spanish cities of Sevilla, Granada, and Cordova.”

Unveiling the Fiesta Pin this week is timely, as attention

focuses on next week’s Fiesta Ranchera event in Goleta. Set for Thursday, June 15th at the Stow House, this annual event celebrates our area’s rich Rancho Period which so much of Fiesta is based on. Tickets are still available via ticketsauce.com.

The Carriage and Western Art Museum features prominently in Old Spanish Days as it serves as the home of the historic and classic carriages and wagons that ride in the annual Fiesta Parade, or El Desfile Histórico. The historic parade will travel along Cabrillo Boulevard from Castillo Street to Milpas on Friday, August 4th, beginning at 12 noon.

The Fiesta Rodeo and Stock Horse Show adds another equestrian element to Old Spanish Days. It will be held this year at Earl Warren Showgrounds August 2nd to 6th. For info, or to purchase a Fiesta Pin or Poster, visit www.sbfiesta.org

july 2023

call for entries:

Submissions are open for VOICE Gallery’s July 2023 exhibition:

Midsummer: Santa Barbara

To participate: Email up to three entries to artcall@voicesb.art by June 24th

• Label Image with Artist Name, Title

• Include in the email: Artist name, title, material, dimensions, price

• Entry fee for accepted admissions: $40–1st; $35–2nd, $30–3rd piece.

• All artwork must be wired or pedestal ready. No sawtooth hangers.

• Sales: 70% to artist / 30% to gallery.

•Art Drop Off: Accepted art will be dropped off 10am-noon, July 1st.

• Exhibition Dates: July 3rd to 30th, 2023

Receptions: 1st Thursday reception will take place July 6th from 5 to 8pm

3rd Friday Artwalk will take place July 21st from 5 to 8pm

Juried and curated by Kerry Methner, PhD & Mark Whitehurst, PhD SantaBarbaraSurfFilmFestival.com

Photo by Fritz Olenberger

The Arlington Theatre

MOVIES AT LA CASA

Free community movie screening of Super Mario Bros. • Casa de la Raza • 7-9pm Fr, 6/9.

SB SURF FILM FESTIVAL

Two days of films on surf cinema • Lobero Theatre • $26-106 • www.lobero.org • 6pm-12am Fr, 6/9 & 10am-12am Sa, 6/10.

METRO SUMMER KIDS MOVIES

How To Train Your Dragon at Fiesta 5 Theatre; DC League of Super Pets at Camino Real Cinemas • $2 • 10am We, 6/14 at Fiesta 5; 10am Th, 6/15 at Camino Real.

Let’s Go To The M O V I E S

Inflation or Deflation Next Year?

By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE

THE FED’S FAVORED PERSONAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURES PRICE

INDEX (PCE) has been on a sharp downward trend since June 2022 when it reached its seven percent inflation high. Both its overall headline indicator and core index without gas and energy prices (bold line) are now rising in the four percent range.

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economist at Pantheon Economics, in a recent Barron’s article. “Over the next year, both the headline and core rates—the latter excludes food and energy prices—will drop sharply. By the end of 2024, inflation is likely to be below the Federal Reserve’s two percent target, and policy makers will be trying to stop it falling too far.”

By Harlan Green

A leading business economist that I like says inflation could plunge below the Fed’s two percent inflation target sometime next year. And that would mean a recession, so the Fed should begin to lower interest rates later this year.

“The forces that drove up inflation since the onset of the COVID pandemic are reversing rapidly,” said Ian Shepherdson, chief

This happened before under Fed Chair Alan Greenspan when the Fed’s prolonged rate hikes busted the housing bubble in 2007 and precipitated the Great Recession.

The inflation rate then sank below two percent for a prolonged period, which required Greenspan’s successor as Fed Chair, Ben Bernanke, to begin the various Quantitative Easing programs that pumped excess dollars into the economy to begin a slow recovery.

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The main cause of inflation has been the supply shortages due to worldwide shutdowns from the COVID-19 pandemic. We know what happened to inflate grain and oil prices with the Ukraine War. But auto prices also skyrocketed with the shortage of chip supplies that are in all new cars.

Residential rents also soared, as work-from-home use also increased during and after the pandemic. Now rents are also returning to more normal levels.

To make his point, Shepherdson states, “Almost all of the eightfold increase in global container shipping costs has reversed, and domestic shipping costs also are falling rapidly. Semiconductor supply is back to normal, more or less, so vehicle production in April was higher than before the pandemic. About a third of the increase in auto dealers’ margins already has reversed.”

The labor market is the other shoe about

to drop. The unemployment rate rose from 3.4 percent to 3.7 percent in May, with 339,000 new nonfarm payroll jobs created. But there are more workers in the workforce now than before the pandemic, which will slow the wage increases, another part of the inflation picture.

Most of the major economic indicators are either flat or declining, so now would be a good time for the Fed to anticipate what will happen next—a growing surplus of supplies as countries ramp up production that will further depress prices—rather than wait too long to react to changes as it did under Greenspan and during the pandemic.

It would be nice if the Fed allowed employees to keep their higher wages by not seeing rising wages in a tight labor market as the main cause of inflation. It would alleviate the record income inequality—the worst in developed countries—which in turn would help to calm the red state-blue state partisan divide, among other benefits.

We now have both hot and cold wars to win, so there’s no good reason to induce another recession.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT, Lloyd Kurtz has joined Montecito Bank & Trust, which has $2 billion in assets under management across private clients, nonprofits, and foundations. Kurtz is a seasoned professional and recognized leader in Social Impact / ESG investing.

“Lloyd is passionate about investing, client communication, and service. In his previous position, Lloyd led a national team of investment professionals where his ESG strategies outperformed their benchmarks on a risk-adjusted basis from 2016 through April of 2023,” said Tom Fisher, SVP / Chief Investment Officer at MB&T Wealth Management. “I believe his unique skill set in impact investing, equity strategy, and team-based investment management will benefit our clients for many years to come.”

Kurtz joins the Wealth Management group as SVP / Senior Portfolio Manager, where he will advance the group’s impact/ESG investment practice and design portfolios for clients that align with individual values and investment goals.

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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“I am so excited about joining Montecito Bank & Trust. The organization is sincerely devoted to taking care of clients and to supporting the community. I am excited to bring my years of experience on ESG investing to a community bank with such a strong reputation,” commented Kurtz, who is a published writer, visiting scholar, and lecturer. Lloyd’s 39 years of experience includes over 20 years developing his extensive expertise in ESG and impact investment management. Prior to his most recent role as Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Social Impact Investing at Wells Fargo Wealth Management, he was Partner, Chief Investment Officer at Nelson Capital, an asset management firm purchased by Wells Fargo.

Earning his MBA with honors from Babson College, Kurtz is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and holds a Bachelor of Arts double major in English and Psychology from Vassar College. He is a Visiting Scholar at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and plays a leading role in the Moskowitz Prize, which annually recognizes outstanding academic research in the field of sustainable finance. He served on the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board from 20172022. Early in his career, he was part of the team that created the Domini 400 Social Index (now the MSCI KLD 400 Social Index), the first broad-based responsible investment index in the United States. A recipient of the SRI (Socially Responsible Investing) Services Award, Kurtz’s recent research focuses on the relationship between ESG performance and the competitiveness of firms. Montecito Bank & Trust is the oldest and largest locally owned community bank in the Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. For more information: Montecito.bank

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Person / Persons is/are doing business as AJ’S PEST CONTROL at 1129 E Bell Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436. ABIMAEL J EVANS at 1129 E Bell Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on April 17, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 20230001010. Published May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2023.

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Notice Inviting Bids

U.S. 101 STATE STREET UNDERCROSSING PROJECT

ATPSB1L – 5007(084)

Bid No. 3964

1. Bid Submission. The City of Santa Barbara (“City”) will accept electronic bids for its U.S. 101 State Street Undercrossing Project (“Project”), by or before June 22, 2023 , at 3:00 p.m., through its PlanetBids portal. Bidders must be registered on the City of Santa Barbara’s PlanetBids portal in order to submit a Bid proposal and to receive addendum notifications. Each bidder is responsible for making certain that its Bid Proposal is actually submitted/ uploaded with sufficient time to be received by PlanetBids prior to the bid opening date and time. Large files may take more time to be submitted/uploaded to PlanetBids, so plan accordingly. The receiving time on the PlanetBids server will be the governing time for acceptability of bids. Telegraphic, telephonic, hardcopy, and facsimile bids will not be accepted.

If any Addendum issued by City is not acknowledged online by the Bidder, the PlanetBids System will prevent the Bidder from submitting a Bid Proposal. Bidders are responsible for obtaining all addenda from City’s PlanetBids portal.

2. Project Information.

2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located on State Street between Gutierrez Street and Yanonali Avenue, and near the intersection of Kimberly Avenue and Mason Street, is described as follows: Removal, realignment and replacement of concrete hardscape sidewalks with new safety lighting, fencing and stormwater treatment.

2.2 Time for Final Completion. The Project must be fully completed within 360 working days from the start date set forth in the Notice to Proceed. City anticipates that the Work will begin on or about August 2023, but the anticipated start date is provided solely for convenience and is neither certain nor binding.

2.3 Estimated Cost. The estimated construction cost is approximately $5,000,000.

3. License and Registration Requirements.

3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California Contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class A.

3.2 DIR Registration. City may not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into the Contract with a bidder, without proof that the bidder is registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code § 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions.

4. Contract Documents. The plans, specifications, bid forms and contract documents for the Project, and any addenda thereto (“Contract Documents”) may be downloaded from City’s website at: http://www.planetbids.com/portal/ portal.cfm?CompanyID=29959

A printed copy of the Contract Documents may be obtained from CyberCopy Shop, located at 504 N. Milpas Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, at (805) 884-6155.

5. Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of 5% of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s

or certified check made payable to City, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that within ten days after City issues the Notice of Award, the successful bidder will execute the Contract and submit the payment and performance bonds, insurance certificates and endorsements, and any other submittals required by the Contract Documents and as specified in the Notice of Award.

6. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

6.1 General. Pursuant to California Labor Code § 1720 et seq., this Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

6.2 Rates. The prevailing rates are on file with City and are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

6.3 Compliance. The Contract will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code § 1771.4.

7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Price, as further specified in the Contract Documents.

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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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV02190

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Person / Persons is/are doing business as BALLOONTIQUE at 4839 San Gordiano Ave, Apt D, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. VALERIA REYES at 4 839 San Gordiano Ave, Apt D, Santa Barbara, CA 93111. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on May 19, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0001312. Published June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023.

the Notice of Award, the successful bidder will execute the Contract and submit the payment and performance bonds, insurance certificates and endorsements, and any other submittals required by the Contract Documents and as specified in the Notice of Award.

8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code § 22300.

1. Petitioner: Samantha Kay Valdovinos filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: SAMANTHA KAY VALDOVINOS to proposed name SAMANTHA KAY TRUJILLO. 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:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Person / Persons is/are doing business as BEAVER ARBORISTS; BEAVER TREE SB at 720 W Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. AUTUMN L FISH at 720 W Arrellaga St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on May 22, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0001320.

Published June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023.

6. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

6.1 General. Pursuant to California Labor Code § 1720 et seq., this Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

6.2 Rates. The prevailing rates are on file with City and are available online at http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

Date: 07/26/2023; 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: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 05/30/2023

/s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #23CV02190 Pub Dates: June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023

6.3 Compliance. The Contract will be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code § 1771.4.

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7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Price, as further specified in the Contract Documents.

9. Subcontractor List. Each Subcontractor must be registered with the DIR to perform work on public projects. Each bidder must submit a completed Subcontractor List form with its Bid Proposal, including the name, location of the place of business, California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed (based on the base bid price) for each Subcontractor that will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents.

8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code § 22300.

9. Subcontractor List. Each Subcontractor must be registered with the DIR to perform work on public projects. Each bidder must submit a completed Subcontractor List form with its Bid Proposal, including the name, location of the place of business, California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed (based on the base bid price) for each Subcontractor that will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents.

10. Instructions to Bidders. All bidders should carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal. The definitions provided in Article 1 of the General Conditions apply to all of the Contract Documents, as defined therein, including this Notice Inviting Bids.

By: ___________________________________

Date: 5/30/2023

Brian D’Amour, City Engineer

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Corporation / Limited Liability Company is/are doing business as SANTA BARBARA LOAN & JEWELRY; PAWN SHOP OF SANTA BARBARA at 136 East Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. NATIONAL PACIFIC CORPORATION at 1129 State Street Suite 6, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on May 30, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0001369.

STATEMENT: The following Corporation / Limited Liability Company is/are doing business as HIMELSEIN GOLD REFINERY; SANTA BARBARA JEWELRY; SYSTEMS INDUSTRIES; HIMELSEIN, INC; HIMELSEIN DIAMONDS; HIMELSEIN GROUP at 1129 State Street Suite 6, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

10. Instructions to Bidders. All bidders should carefully review the Instructions to Bidders for more detailed information before submitting a Bid Proposal. The definitions provided in Article 1 of the General Conditions apply to all of the Contract Documents, as defined therein, including this Notice Inviting Bids.

Date: ________________

Published June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023.

NATIONAL PACIFIC CORPORATION at 1129 State Street Suite 6, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on May 30, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0001370.

Published June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Corporation / Limited Liability Company is/are doing business as RANCH & COAST REAL ESTATE GROUP; RANCH & COAST REAL ESTATE at 415 Stanley Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. RANCH & COAST MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. at 415 Stanley Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on May 19, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0001313.

Published June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023.

Publication Dates: 1) May 31, 2023 2) June 7, 2023

Brian D’Amour, City Engineer

Publication Dates: 1) June 2, 2023 2) June 9, 2023

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Person / Persons is/are doing business as JMM HANDYMAN SERVICES at 891 Cieneguitas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. JAE M MERCADO at 891 Cieneguitas Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on May 25, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0001346.

Published June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2023.

PUBLIC NOTICE – June 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, the Finance Department of the City of Santa Barbara, County of Santa Barbara, State of California, declares that the following monetary sums have been held by the City of Santa Barbara and have remained unclaimed in the funds hereafter indicated for a period of over three (3) years and will become the property of the City of Santa Barbara on the twenty fourth (24th) day of July, 2023, a date not less than forty-five (45) days or more than sixty (60) days after the first publication of this Notice.

Any party of interest may, prior to the date designated herein above, file a claim with the City’s Finance Department which includes the claimant’s name, address and telephone number, Social Security Number or Federal Employer Identification Number, amount of claim, the grounds on which the claim is founded. The Unclaimed Money Claim Form can be obtained from the City’s Finance Office at 735 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93102, or from the City’s website at www.santabarbaraca.gov. Proof of identity such as a copy of a driver’s license, social security card or birth certificate may be required before funds will be released. Funds will be reimbursed via check mailed to address on file at the time. Please contact the City of Santa Barbara, Finance Department at (805) 564-5359 with any questions.

This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50050 et seq.

Hannah-Beth Jackson and Carmen Ramirez Conferred Honorary Degree from CSU Channel Islands

HONORING THEIR STRONG SUPPORT for the creation and growth of CSU Channel Islands’ Camarillo campus, former State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson as well as the late Ventura County Board of Supervisor Carmen Ramirez were awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters at the Class of 2023 graduation. CSUCI President Richard Yao presented Ramirez’s award to her husband, Roy Prince.

As a State Assemblywoman representing Ventura County in 2001, Jackson co-authored the bill that provided CSUCI with the land where the main entrance was built. She also helped guide the school’s development as a green campus, and represented the district that includes CSUCI in the State Senate from 2012 to 2020. Jackson has engaged with CSUCI’s student government by attending meetings and helping register students to vote.

Ramirez, who died in August 2022, advocated at the state level for the creation and funding of CSUCI. She was a member of the University’s President’s Advisory Board, as well as supported the launch of CSUCI’s Chicana/o Studies program.

CSUCI’s Multicultural Programs presented Ramirez with its 2012 Recognition for Women’s Leadership. At the time of her death, the environmental justice advocate represented the district that includes CSUCI on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors in addition to serving on CSUCI’s Site Authority Board.

“The Ramirez family and I are grateful for CSUCI’s recognition of our beloved Carmen with this honorary degree,” said her husband, Roy Prince. “It’s meaningful because she was instrumental in the forming of CSUCI and worked closely with the University through the years because she believed in education for all people.”

Foodbank Hosts Picnic in the Park Program to

Share Healthy, Free Lunches for Kids

ENSURING ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE HEALTHY MEALS this summer, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is hosting the End Summer Hunger program Picnic in the Park (PIP), which provides free, healthy lunches for children ages 18 and under at twelve locations across Santa Barbara County. In addition to enjoying lunch, students will be able to play games and participate in fun, educational activities. www.foodbanksbc.org

South Santa Barbara County locations: Goleta Valley Community Center: 5679 Hollister Avenue, Goleta (11:15am–12:15pm, June 12th–Aug 18th)

Casa De La Raza: 602 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara (12:30–1:30pm, June 12th–Aug 18th)

Santa Barbara Public Library (Tuesday – Friday ONLY): 40 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara (11:30am–12:30pm, June 12th–Aug 18th)

North Santa Barbara County locations: Guadalupe Court Apartments: 4206 11th Street, Guadalupe (11am–12pm, June 12th–Aug 4th)

Creekside Apartments: 260 Gonzales Drive, Los Alamos (11am–12pm, June 12th–Aug 4th)

Central Plaza Apartments (Monday –Thursday ONLY): 200 N. McClelland Street,

Santa Maria (12–1pm, June 12th–Aug 4th) Evans Park (Monday – Thursday ONLY): 200 W. Williams Street, Santa Maria (11:30am–12:30pm, June 12th–Aug 4th)

Grogan Park: 1155 W. Rancho Verde, Santa Maria (11:30am–12:30pm, June 12th–Aug 4th)

Minami Park: 600 W. Enos Drive, Santa Maria (12–1pm, June 12th–Aug 4th)

Santa Maria Boys & Girls Club: 901 N. Railroad Avenue, (11:45am–12:45pm, June 12th–Aug 4th)

Tunnell Park: 1100 N. Palisade Drive, Santa Maria (11am–12pm, June 12th–Aug 4th)

Santa Ynez Elementary School: 3325 Pine Street, Santa Ynez (11:30am–12:30pm, June 12th–Aug 11th)

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A Roiling Peace On the Water

about our collective responsibility to protect it for future generations.”

By Kerry Methner / VOICE

THE FIBER OF THE SANTA BARBARA EXPERIENCE includes art, artists, and our beautiful watery environment.

Aquatic, at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club, pulls it all together in their eighth annual juried exhibition. On view through July 5th with an opening reception and awards presentation from 4:30pm to 6pm on Friday, June 9th, Aquatic features work by over 30 artists in many styles and medias, all focused on water.

“Having been raised on the West Coast, swimming, fishing, surfing, and diving are very much a part of the California culture, that I have enjoyed over the years. However, concerns about droughts, declining fish, aquatic bird populations, and pollution have been looming for decades. Water is not merely a resource; it is our lifeblood, connecting us to the very essence of our existence and who we are. Through Aquatic, we strive to draw attention to the pressing environmental issues that affect our planet, highlighting the plight of wildlife and showcasing the undeniable beauty of our coastlines across the globe,” explained Susan Tibbles, Gallery Director.

In the call to entries, Tibbles encouraged artists to

“think outside the box” in their response to the theme, and they took her seriously. Visitors will discover many individual gems in the collection that includes approximately 50 pieces.

“Aquatic artists addresses a diverse range of interpretations, touching upon the mesmerizing colors of the oceans, their healing properties, and sadly, their potential demise. The artists have found inspiration in this theme, transforming it into thoughtprovoking artworks. While some pieces capture environmental concerns, others invite viewers into a world of fun and playfulness, reminding us that, deep down, we are all water babies— eternally connected to the ebb and flow of this life-giving element. Through Aquatic, we hope to foster a deeper appreciation for all things water and inspire meaningful conversations

Professor of Art Emerita, at Westmont College, Susan Savage was invited to be juror of awards, which will be presented during the reception. Savage received her BA in Art and MFA in Painting from the University of California Santa Barbara. She has had a long and rich career in secondary and higher education teaching Art in the Santa Barbara community. She taught for 23 years at Westmont College, and served as chair of the art department for ten of those years. Retiring in 2014 she now dedicates her time to her painting.

Hold Your Breath, oil, by Serita Reynolds

Rain on a Winter Night, Reduction Linocut, by Nadya_Brown

Rainy Day, Watercolor by Janice Lorber_

Ocean Sunset, photo by Chris Seaton

Ocean Energy by Dorbe Holden

Memories in the Key of Sea, mixed media, by Veronica Walmsley

Collage by Sharon Morrow Maui Point, oil by Cheryl Ambrecht

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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 ~ June • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Av • Su-Thu 11-6; Fri, Sa 11-7 • www.artsfundsb.org • 805233-3395

ATKINSON GALLERY: Closed for summer • 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: Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • www.casadolores.org

JO

Modernist Artist www.jomerit.com

JoMeritModern@gmail.com

& White Featured Artist ~ Jun 29 • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-965-6611 • Mo-Sa 11-5; Sun 1-5 • www.gallery113sb.com

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: Vicki Andersen and Neil AnderssonShades Of Light ~ Jun 30 • Thu-Mo 10-5 • 805-688-7517 • www.gallerylosolivos.com

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND: 805.969.9990 • www.lotusland.org

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

OLD MISSION SANTA BARBARA: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, The Exhibition ~ Sept 4 • 22o1 Laguna St • www.sboldmission.org

PALM LOFT GALLERY: 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carp • By Appt • 805-6849700 • www.Palmloft.com

10 WEST GALLERY: Summer

Saturation ~ July 16 • 10 W

Anapamu • Thu-Sun 11-5 • 805770-7711 • www.10westgallery.com

ARCHITECTURAL FDN GALLERY: A Natural Curiosity by Nadya Brown ~ Aug 12 • 229 E Victoria • 805-9656307 • www.afsb.org

ART, DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE

MUSEUM: tributaries - 2023

Undergraduate Exhibition ~ June 18 • www.museum.ucsb.edu

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

CLAY STUDIO GALLERY: 10-4pm Daily • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805565-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

CPC GALLERY: Garden of Pixels | David Mark Lane • By appt. • 36 E Victoria St. • joyce@cpcsb.org

CYPRESS GALLERY: California Pathways by Kristine Kelly ~ Jul 2 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • Sat & Sun 1-4 • 805-737-1129 • 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 ~ Aug 31 • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805686-1211 • Th-Mo 11-5 • www.elverhoj.org

FAULKNER GALLERY: Local Artists • 40 E Anapamu St • 805-962-7653

GALLERY 113: Members of SB Art Assn, Denise Carey: It’s Not All Black

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

LOMPOC LIBRARY GROSSMAN

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

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS

CENTER: Summer Bounty ~ Jun 16Aug 6 • Thu-Su 12-4 • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org

MARCIA BURTT GALLERY: Less Can

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

PORTICO GALLERY: Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-7298454 • www.porticofinearts.com

SANTA BARBARA ART WORKS: Artists with disabilities programs, virtual exhibits • 805-260-6705 • www.sbartworks.org

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

SB BOTANIC GARDEN: At the Edge • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • www.sbbg.org

SB HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community; Memories of Mountain Drive: SB’s Bohemian Community ~ June; The Story of SB • 136 E De la Guerra • Thur 12-5, Fri 12-7; Sat 12-5 • 805966-1601 • www.sbhistorical.org

SB MARITIME MUSEUM: 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 • 805-962-8404 • www.SBMM.org

SB MUSEUM OF ART: 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; Butterflies Alives! ~ Sept 4; Mineral exhibition ~ ongoing • Wed-Sun 10-5 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA SEA CENTER: Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • Daily 10-5 • 805-6824711 • 211 Stearns Wharf • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA TENNIS CLUB: AQUATIC Annual Jury Competition ~ Jul 5 • 10-6 daily • 2375 Foothill Rd • 805-682-4722 • www.2ndfridaysart.com

SILO 118: Adam Licsko & Brian Kuhlmann ~ June 30 • 118 Gray St • 12-5 Th-Sa/by appt • www.silo118.com

SULLIVAN GOSS: Recent Acquisitions ~ June 26; Robin Gowen: Last Shadow & First Light; The Summer Salon ~ Jul 24 • 11 E Anapamu St • 805-730-1460 • www.sullivangoss.com

Art | Arte

SUSAN QUINLAN DOLL & TEDDY

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

SYV HISTORICAL MUSEUM & CARRIAGE HOUSE: Art Of The Western Saddle • 3596 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez • Sa, Su 12-4 • 805-6887889 • www.santaynezmuseum.org

TAMSEN GALLERY: Work by Robert W. Firestone • 911.5 State St, 805705-2208 • www.tamsengallery.com

UCSB LIBRARY: www.library.ucsb.edu

VOICE GALLERY: Abstract Is Everything!

An Abstract Art Collective exhibition ~ Jun 29 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 105:30 M-F; 1-6 Sa & Su • 805-965-6448

WATERHOUSE GALLERY MONTECITO: Rick Delanty & Ray Hunter & Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 MonSun • 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 ~ June 17 • 805-5656162 • 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

Art Events

Eventos de Arte

MICHELANGELO’S SISTINE

CHAPEL: THE EXHIBITION • View magnificent projection of Michaelangelo’s masterpiece • Old Mission SB • Free-$25 • www.santabarbaramission.org •

9:30am-5pm daily through 9/4.

AQUATIC: ARTISTS RECEPTION: Awards presentation & reception for juried competition

• 2nd Fridays Art @ SB Tennis Club, 2375 Foothill Rd. • Free •

4:30-6pm Fr, 6/9.

ARTS & CRAFT FAIRE: Shop locally-made art, jewelry, ceramics, and more • Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • Free • 10am-4pm Sa, 6/10.

ARTIST POP UP: Shop paintings, prints, and cards by watercolorist Kelly Clause • SB Maritime Museum patio • Free • 11am-4pm Sa, 6/17.

STUDIO SUNDAY: Create your own animal watercolor with ink • SB Museum of Art Family Resource Center • Free • 1:30-

4:30pm Su, 6/11.

TRIBUTARIES - 2023

UNDERGRADUATE EXHIBITION

CLOSING RECEPTION: Located in the courtyard behind the Art, Design, And Architecture Museum • 2:30-4:30 Sat, 6/18.

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

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

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

Creative Sparks Will Fly: Ensemble Theatre Company’s Presents Seared

ATEMPERAMENTAL CHEF, a tiny restaurant inundated with customers, and mounting pressure - what could go wrong? Hilarity and social commentary will collide when Ensemble Theatre Company kicks off the summer with playwright Theresa Rebeck’s comedy, Seared Previews at The New Vic begin Thursday, June 8th, with opening night held on Saturday, June 10th.

“As the saying goes, ‘If you can’t stand the heat…,’” said ETC Artistic Director and Seared director Jonathan Fox. “And things certainly get hot and steamy in this kitchen, not least of which is the chef’s artistic temperament. Seared, our first production to feature live cooking on stage, is the perfect play for us to close what has truly been an extraordinary season.”

Seared marks Fox’s final production with ETC before he steps down from his position at the end of this month. Since joining the company in 2006, he has continually displayed his directorial skills, leading productions of American Son, Porgy and Bess, Sweeney Todd, and more.

Seared will continue ETC’s tradition of welcoming summer with a comedy. Penned by award-winning playwright Theresa Rebeck, the play follows Harry, hot-headed chef who is catapulted into the limelight when a food critic praises his signature scallops. However, when his business partner, Mike, begins to see dollar signs in the restaurant’s future, the two begin to butt heads over the idea of art for art’s sake versus profits.

Andrew Elvis Miller will star as Harry, having previously been featured in the series Dexter, NCIS, and Halston. Gary Patent, who has received Ovation nominations for performances in Ragtime and The Immigrant, will play the role of Mike. The cast will also feature ETC debuts for Ronald Auguste (NCIS: LA and Dear White People), and Angela Sauer (Jane the Virgin and The Daily Show).

For tickets ($40-84) visit www.etcsb.org

WESTMONT RIDLEY-TREE MUSEUM OF ART

Mixed Up: 2023 Tri-County Juried Exhibition patprime@earthlink.net

Patrick McGinnis

Andrew Elvis Miller stars in Seared

Ronald Auguste, Andrew Elvis Miller, Gary Patent, and Angela Sauer in Seared

Photos by Zach Mendez

Understanding our history

is critical to the development of our understanding of ourselves. Pacifica Graduate Institute and Fielding Graduate University are pleased to partner with community organizations to commemorate Juneteenth, gather as a community, and celebrate Black history in Santa Barbara and beyond.

JUNE 18 Juneteenth SB: Nourishing the People

The free block party celebration includes live performances, the Black/African American Artisan Market, kid’s activities with Princess Tiana from Princess & the Frog, and much more! 200 Block of Gray Avenue, Santa Barbara. Noon-5 p.m. Juneteenthsb.org

JUNE

20

For the Love of Black People Historical Exhibit Opening

A thriving history museum of Black artifacts and imagery curated by HJSB in collaboration with Black Santa Barbara community members and organizations. 6:30 p.m. (The exhibit will remain open June 21-23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.)

JUNE 21 Juneteenth: Remembrance and Reflection Live Panel Discussion

An intellectually stimulating conversation on the continued persistence of white supremacy, the racial wealth gap, unequal education, and persistent health disparities that African American contend with every day in the U.S. 5-6:30 p.m.

JUNE

22

The Umoja Mural Film & Discussion

The Umoja (“unity” in Swahili ) Mural at Santa Barbara City College, is the first mural in Santa Barbara to center on the African American experience. Join Roxanne Byrne & Akil Asim Hill as they discuss the creation and importance of this impactful work. 6:30-8 p.m.

JUNE 23

Youth

Day:

For the Love of Black People Exhibit

The museum shifts focus to our youth on the final day of this important exhibit. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

All June 20-23 events will be held at: Pacifica Graduate Institute, South Hall • 249 Lambert Road, Carpinteria

For complete info: pgiaa.org/juneteenth

Rain

With rebates like the Sustainable Lawn Replacement Rebate, residents and businesses can replace their water-thirsty lawn with waterwise plants and receive a rebate of up to $2/square foot. Rebate amount is based upon square footage of turf removed. Projects must be approved in advance.