VOICE Magazine: July 21, 2023

Putting the Neighbor in Neighborhood SB Neighborhood Clinics Celebrates

Dr. Mahdi Ashrafian

By Daisy Scott /

EVEN THE LARGEST TREE GROWS FROM A TINY SEED. Putting this concept into action, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics CEO Dr. Mahdi Ashrafian is hard at work expanding SBNC’s comprehensive services to meet patients where they live, work, and play.

With upcoming projects including the debut of mobile care units and a new Micheltorena clinic, SBNC continues to spark a ripple effect that impacts Santa Barbara’s entire continuum of care. Currently, SBNC provides healthcare to individuals of all needs and backgrounds, regardless of their ability to pay.

“If our patients are healthier, in reality the Santa Barbara community will be healthier,” shared Ashrafian, who will celebrate his one year anniversary with SBNC this September.

Ashrafian, who was born and raised in Iran, has a strong personal connection to community healthcare. When he and his family first immigrated to the United States, they received medical care from centers that were very similar to SBNC’s model. The experience sparked Ashrafian’s passion for medicine and community work.

“I always thought that I have to return the favor and do what I can do because of the help that I received from the community,” explained Ashrafian. “I consider myself a servant leader. That’s why I went into medicine.”

Attracted to the administrative side of medicine and its opportunities to support healthcare organizations, Ashrafian enrolled in a dual MD/MBA program at Indiana University School of Medicine. Most recently, he served as Chief Medical and Compliance Officer of Community Health Systems, Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center that operated clinics across Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties.

In July 2022, Ashrafian was selected to take the reins of SBNC from longtime leader Dr. Charles Fenzi. He and his wife jumped at the chance to make Santa Barbara their family’s home — navigating a major move with a toddler and a second daughter on the way.

“I could not have done any of this without my wife’s help,” shared Ashrafian. “She understood the value of what I do and how important what I do is for the community, so she was very supportive.”

When asked what he has most appreciated in his ten months tenure at SBNC, one word immediately leapt to Ashrafian’s mind: community.

“To be quite honest, I don’t think I’ve ever worked in a community that is so caring when it comes to those who are less fortunate,” he voiced.

A prime example is SBNC’s upcoming launch of a mobile care unit as well as a mobile dental unit. When Ashrafian first joined the organization, SBNC was expecting to receive federal grant funding to purchase a mobile unit. Unfortunately, the funding fell through, putting the clinic’s plans on ice.

However, when the altered plans came up in a casual conversation with a donor, the individual then and there promised the necessary funds to purchase the mobile unit.

“That demonstrated to me how much appreciation there is for the work we do for our patients, and most importantly the care they receive,” said Ashrafian. “There are a lot of people with good hearts here in Santa Barbara, and they are ready to do whatever it takes for our patient population to get the care they need.”

The mobile unit will provide medical and behavioral health services to people experiencing homelessness, schools, and populations who do not have the ability to travel for an in-clinic appointment. Complete with exam rooms, beds, and equipment, the mobile unit is literally a clinic on wheels.

Two local foundations have also contributed the necessary funds for a mobile dental van, which will allow SBNC to transport equipment for offsite dental appointments and services.

Both due to launch in the coming months, these mobile units will enhance SBNC’s already expansive reach — presently, one in ten individuals living in Santa Barbara receive care from SBNC. Its seven clinics serve upwards of 22,000 people each year.

In the meantime, SBNC has started offering several new services under Dr. Ashrafian’s leadership, including acupuncture. A natural way to alleviate discomfort and reduce patients’ dependence on pain medications, the service has the potential to help many patients.

The clinics have also added podiatry services, which will be especially meaningful for patients with diabetes experiencing nerve damage side effects with their feet. SBNC has also improved and expanded its endodontics services with the addition of a trained endodontic dentist.

Looking ahead, SBNC is working toward building a new clinic offering medical, dental, and behavioral health services on Micheltorena St. Located on the same block as its existing Westside Clinic, the new building will offer state-of-the-art equipment and services and be significantly larger to accommodate more patients at a time.

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Dr. Mahdi Ashrafian, CEO of Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics

A concept design for SBNC’s new Westside Clinic on Micheltorena Street

Photos courtesy of SB Neighborhood Clinics

SBNC’s new mobile care unit

New Trolley For Downtown

Rides to Cost One Dollar

By Mark Whitehurst / VOICE

EXPLORING DOWNTOWN SANTA BARBARA JUST GOT

A LIFT with a new Trolley route, starting at the Waterfront and circling the city’s historic center, that will cost one dollar. The pilot program will be called the “Santa Barbara Visitor Trolley,” and will help address transportation needs of visitors and concerns of downtown Santa Barbara businesses.

“The Santa Barbara Visitor Trolley promises to be a valuable addition to the city’s transportation services, showcasing our commitment to enhancing the visitor experience, and aiding downtown businesses by facilitating a convenient way for visitors to explore shopping, dining, cultural and entertainment offerings,” stated a press release from the community partners that pooled resources to launch the new trolley program.

The community partners, including Downtown Santa Barbara, the City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara’s South Coast Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Santa Barbara, joined forces to offer this convenient shuttle service.

“I am excited that we have able to come together with our community partners to garner resources to offer this new summer trolley service to our community,” said Robin Elander, Executive Director of Downtown Santa Barbara. “This will greatly support our locals and visitors to

access the diverse neighborhoods and unique offerings that downtown has to offer while also supporting our local business community as well.”

The Visitor Trolley runs Friday through Monday. The route begins at 11am with first pick up at the iconic Hotel Californian at 26 State Street before heading into downtown Santa Barbara. The departure time starting at Hotel Californian is scheduled on the hour and half hour, ensuring a regular and reliable service for visitors. If the Visitor Trolley arrives a few minutes early, it will patiently wait until the next scheduled departure time to accommodate passengers. The last departure from Hotel Californian is at 4:30pm, so guests are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly. Please refer to the below link to the Route Map for detailed information on the Visitor Trolley’s stops and route.

Tickets for the Santa Barbara Visitor Trolley can be purchased for $1 at the State Street Visitor Center – 120 State Street, Suite F - where both cash and card payments are accepted. Alternatively, riders can contribute $1 in the collection box available on the Visitor Trolley, but please note that only cash is accepted on the Visitor Trolley, and no change will be provided.

Once departing from Hotel Californian, the Visitor Trolley proceeds

north on State Street under the freeway, then over to Chapala Street. The first stop will be near Paseo Nuevo on Chapala Street between Ortega and Canon Perdido Streets.

The next stop on the route is on the 200 block of East Anapamu Street, right outside the picturesque Sunken Garden at the historic Santa Barbara Courthousethe most requested visitor destination!

Continuing along its route, the Visitor Trolley proceeds south on Anacapa Street, with the next stop on the 600 block of Anacapa Street, between Ortega and Cota Streets. Visitors can conveniently access this location at the bus stop near the Ortega parking lot (City Lot 10).

To complete the loop, the Visitor Trolley travels south on Garden Street, east on Cabrillo Blvd, and then turns north onto State Street, resuming its route from Hotel Californian.

Operating from 11am to 5 pm, Friday through Monday, now through Labor Day, the Santa Barbara Visitor Trolley provides a convenient, ADA compatible, mode of

transportation for visitors. Visitors will be able to easily identify the bright red, openair Visitor Trolley, perfect for sightseeing while on the route. This service seeks to enhance accessibility and create a positive experience for tourists exploring the downtown area.

A variety of recent community meetings highlighted the need for a shuttle service to facilitate seamless movement of visitors between the waterfront, Funk Zone, hotels, and downtown areas. Recognizing the significance of this challenge, community partners were garnered to contract with a private local transportation company to address this issue. Within an impressively short span of one month, the Santa Barbara Visitor Trolley was launched, effectively addressing the identified need and enhancing the overall visitor experience.

For information about the trolley, tickets, routes, and schedules, visit:

The route for the new Visitor Trolley, now running through Labor Day weekend

Photo courtesy of SB Trolley Company on Facebook

2023 Fiesta to Feature Tours and Reenactment of Juan Rodrígez

Cabrillo’s flagship, the San Salvador

By Angelique Davis / Old Spanish Days

EXCITING PLANS HAVE BEEN UNVEILED for Fiesta 2023. Officials from Old Spanish Days Fiesta, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and the local Chumash community announced details of a historic reenactment that will take place just prior to this year’s Fiesta parade on Friday, August 4th, 2023.

A Chumash tomol will greet the full-size replica of the San Salvador ship, much like the events that happened when Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sailed into our local waters in 1542. The greeting ceremony at sea will kick off a full Friday of Fiesta events, including the historic parade, El Desfile Histórico, that will travel along Cabrillo Boulevard beginning at noon.

The historic reenactment at sea will take place just west of Stearns Wharf at 10:30am on August 4th. The idea was conceived by this year’s Fiesta El Presidente David Bolton who collaborated with the local Chumash community, and both the maritime museums of Santa Barbara and San Diego to make the reenactment possible.

“As a community as we look to the future it’s so important to remember history, and it’s important to remember all aspects of history, and all of the people that make up that history,” said El Presidente David Bolton. “It is that combined effort here in Santa Barbara, that combined community effort beginning with the Chumash and continuing all the way to today, that has allowed this town to be such a special town, and it has allowed Fiesta every year to be such a special event for the entire community.”

The media conference was held in front of the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, which houses a full-size tomol as part of its indoor exhibits.

“When Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo came into these waters, it was the first European interaction with the local Chumash,” said Greg Gorga, SB Maritime Museum executive director. “It is so great to bring this replica ship here and especially for Fiesta. It’s a very unique ship.”

The Chumash were one of four seafaring native communities who lived in coastal

Rep. Carbajal Reintroduces Newly Bipartisan Measure to Prevent Deportation of U.S. Service Members’ Parents

ALAW TO PROTECT SERVICE MEMBER FAMILIES was introduced by Congressman Salud Carbajal this week. The law would allow parents of individuals serving the United States military to apply for permanent resident status and avoid deportation. Also supporting the bipartisan measure was Rep. Maria Salazar of Florida.

“The families of our servicemembers deserve our respect for their sacrifice, not deportation. But not too long ago, a mother that I represent on the Central Coast, Juana Flores, was torn away from her family and home despite 30 years in our community and a son serving our country in the U.S. Air Force,” said Rep. Carbajal.

This is the first bipartisan introduction of the Protect Patriot Parents Act, which would allow parents of U.S. service members to apply for a green card.

The inspiration for the measure, Juana Flores of Goleta, traveled to Washington with her family today to highlight the importance of passing this legislation.

Recent estimates project that there are as many as 80,000 undocumented spouses and parents of U.S. active duty and former service members living in the U.S.

communities from Alaska to Chile. The Chumash were considered very advanced, and their craftsmanship of the tomol is legendary.

“We were from the water,” said Frank Gutierrez, a member of the Quabajai Chumash who took part in the first tomol crossing reenactment to the Channel Islands in 1976. “We bring the tomol into the water, and out of the water, and we did the majority of our trading using a tomol.”

Several Quabajai Chumash members were in attendance at the media conference.

“I grew up as a Quabajai representing our family here,” said elder Rosie Uribe. “Our cousins will be in the parade and participating in Fiesta as we have for many years. We appreciate the thought this year, and we will be honoring our elders.”

Free, public tours of the full sized replica of the San Salvador will be held on Saturday and Sunday of Fiesta weekend beginning at 10am. www.sbfiesta.org

“We support the Protect Patriot Parents Act and similar legislation to provide a pathway to permanent residence/citizenship for individuals who serve in the US military and their immediate family members. Deportations of US military service family members defy the public interest and contradict the social and moral conscience of the United States of America. We have a responsibility as a nation to provide family unity for those who serve in our Armed Forces,” said Juana Flores’ legal counsel, Kraig Rice and Hon. Frank Ochoa (Ret.) in a joint statement.

Photo courtesy of Maritime Museum Of San Diego

Photo by Fritz Olenberger

Juana’s husband Andres, daughter Cristina, and granddaughter Andrea Juana Flores Rep. Salud Carbajal, Rep. Darren Soto, and the family that inspired Rep. Soto’s Protect Patriot Spouses Act Estela Juarez and her mother Alejandra Juarez

bouchon Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Special Dishes

TODAY IT’S DIFFICULT TO IMAGINE SANTA BARBARA’S ARTS DISTRICT

BEFORE BOUCHON. Celebrating its 25th anniversary last weekend, the restaurant opened its doors on Bastille Day in 1998, helping elevate the downtown dining scene into a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. bouchon will continue the celebration through July with a selection of special dishes.

“[My favorite memory is] having guests that have dined with us frequently over the past 25 years and seeing their kids go from kid’s pasta, to duck for the first time at their graduation party in the cork room, to ordering Brewer-Clifton pinot noir on their own!” shared owner Mitchell Sjerven.“Having Julia Child dine with us, of course, is still up there.”

bouchon, which translates to “cork” from French, was established around the concept of offering a unique dining experience that focused on wine country cuisine. All dishes feature ingredients that are as local and as fresh as possible. This combination of wine, cooking, and hospitality has made bouchon a popular place for special evenings out and celebrating important milestones such as birthdays and anniversaries.

When asked what he feels bouchon contributes to downtown Santa Barbara, Sjerven replied, “A respite for the diner avoiding fast-paced eateries, and who wants to linger over a fabulous meal with great local wines while enjoying warm yet professional service.”

The bouchon team has also developed its own strong sense of community, with multiple team members having worked with the restaurant for decades.

Local Businesses Highlighted in New York Times Article, 36 Hours in Santa Barbara

TO THE DELIGHT OF LOCALS AND DEVOTED VISITORS, the New York Times shone a spotlight on Santa Barbara last week with an article titled 36 Hours in Santa Barbara: Things to Do and See. Penned by Freda Moon, the article was full of praise and shout-outs to many regional businesses and sights.

“Santa Barbara, with fewer than 90,000 people, barely makes it into California’s 100 largest cities,” wrote Moon. “But this coastal enclave has an outsize role in the state’s history.”

Regional dining recommendations included stopping by LOKUM, La Paloma Cafe, Tondi Gelato, ALESSIA Patisserie and Cafe, Corazón Comedor, Hook’d Bar & Grill, Bar Le Côte, Cajé Coffee Roasters, and the new location of Jeannine’s Bakery across from Stearns Wharf.

Drinks were also on the table, with Moon suggesting visitors check out wine tastings at Frequency and the Valley Project in the Funk Zone, as well as traveling out to Beckmen Vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley. Harder spirit recommendations included The Good Lion and Lovejoy’s Pickle Room.

The Arts District was highlighted as a must-see corner of town, with readers instructed to shop at Folly and Domecíl, and admire fine art at both the Santa Barbara Museum of Art and Sullivan Goss - An American Gallery.

Finally, an itinerary of historic and outdoor activities was proposed, including visiting the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Ganna Walska Lotusland, Lake Cachuma, Chumash Painted Cave State Historic Park, El Presidio, and Stearns Wharf. Creatives were encouraged to visit the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show on the weekends, and take their family to MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation. BCycle, the city’s bike share program, was spotlighted as a convenient and fun way to travel between destinations.

To read the full article visit www.nytimes.com

“It is an honor and truly rewarding to celebrate 25 years of bouchon,” commented Sjerven. “Our journey is also a story of enduring relationships. From working sideby-side with my wife Amy to having both of my daughters, Madeline and Caroline, as part of the restaurant’s team, I cherish these familial ties. Notably, Roberto Miguel, a loyal employee since the restaurant’s inception, stands as a testament to our close-knit bouchon community.”

Through July, bouchon will serve up a series of 25th anniversary specials, including ratatouille, escargot, salade lyonnaise, poulet provençale, steak au poivre, and tarte tatin. Guests can also enjoy champagnes like Taittinger “la francaise” and Billecart-Salmon.

When questioned about his hopes for bouchon’s future, Sjerven had a clear vision in mind:

“Continuing to remain relevant as a top dining choice for those looking for an authentic wine country dining experience... and enjoying our 50th with my daughters running the restaurant!” www.bouchonsantabarbara.com

september

Call for Entries:

Submissions are now open

VOICE Gallery’s September 2023 exhibition: Autumn Arias

for

To participate: email up to three entries to artcall@voicesb.art by August 23rd. Label images with artist name and piece name. Include: Image, artist, title, material, dimensions, price Entry fee for accepted admissions: $40-1st piece; $35-2nd, & $30-3rd piece. All pieces must be wired or pedestal ready.

Sales: 70% to artist / 15% to gallery / 15% Opera Santa Barbara.

Art Drop Off: Accepted art must be dropped off between 10am and 1pm Friday, September 1st.

Exhibition Dates: September 2nd to 30th, 2023

Receptions: 1st Thursday reception September 7th and 3rd Friday reception Sept 15th

The bouchon culinary team, including owner Mitchell Sjerven (center)

Photos courtesy of bouchon

Architectural Digest Names Lobero Theatre

11th Most Beautiful Theater in the World

ASTAR IN LOCAL AND GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE, the Lobero Theatre has been honored by Architectural Digest in an article highlighting “The 11 Most Beautiful Theaters in the World.” Celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, the Lobero is the oldest continuously operating theater in California, and the fourth oldest performing arts theater in the United States.

The article ranked the Lobero among venues such as Walt Disney Concert Hall (Los Angeles, California), Palau de la Música Catalana (Barcelona, Spain), Palacio de Bellas Artes (Mexico City, Mexico), Opéra Garnier (Paris, France), Harbin Grand Theater (Harbin, China), Raj Mandir (Jaipur, India), Sydney Opera House (Sydney, Australia), Teatro di San Carlo (Naples, Italy), The Vienna State Opera (Vienna, Austria), and Steinmetz Hall (Orlando, Florida).

“Spanning styles and purpose, these stunning buildings prove it’s not just the performances hosted within that can be considered art,” wrote article author Katherine McLaughlin. “The theaters on this list are opera houses, concert halls, and even movie theaters. Nonetheless, they shine through for their unique designs, creative innovations, and stunning appearances.”

Established in 1873 as José Lobero’s Opera House, the Lobero Theatre was rebuilt in 1924 in a Spanish Colonial Revival style, fortunately surviving the catastrophic 1925 earthquake that destroyed many city buildings. Architects George Washington Smith and Lutah Maria Riggs designed the Lobero’s now-iconic look.

A state and city historical landmark, the Lobero is celebrated for its welcoming and intimate interior, as well as its diverse programming featuring acclaimed musicians, dance companies, local organizations, and more. In addition, the Lobero is Santa Barbara County’s first certified Green Theater and the first historic building to earn this designation.

The theater is managed by the Lobero Theatre Foundation, who maintains, operates, and expands the venue’s role as a cultural touchstone for the Santa Barbara community.

“Whether hosting events of great societal importance, launching the careers of Hollywood legends, serving as an influential jazz venue, or providing a stage for some of the world’s finest performers, the Lobero inspires diverse audiences of all ages,” expressed the Lobero Theatre in a statement. “With its relatively small seat count, it affords audiences the chance to see top talent in a more personal, intimate venue.” www.lobero.org

SB Symphony Renews Commitment to its Musicians in New Three Year Contract

DEMONSTRATING A

COMMITMENT TO

SHARING SYMPHONIC MUSIC with the Santa Barbara community, the Santa Barbara Symphony and the American Federation of Musicians have signed a new three-year contract, extending through June 2026. The contract was ratified by both the Symphony Board of Directors and musicians on June 22nd.

“We are thrilled to continue our close connection with the extraordinary musicians of the Santa Barbara Symphony,” said Kathryn R Martin, President and CEO of the Santa Barbara Symphony. “This contract reaffirms our shared commitment to bring joy, inspiration, and a transformative experience to our community through the power of symphonic music. We look forward to the exciting performances and educational initiatives that lie ahead as we continue this close partnership.”

The contract includes provisions for competitive wages and expanded work opportunities while continuing to participate in a pension plan, as well as affirms the Symphony’s commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.

“The musicians of the Santa Barbara Symphony are deeply appreciative of the commitments this extension represents, for the future of this institution as a leading performing arts organization, and for the spirit of collaboration between musicians, board, and management. We look forward to the opportunities this agreement offers us, allowing the continued development of meaningful connections with our community,” stated Bethany Mennemeyer, Orchestra Committee Chair.

The successful negotiation and ratification of this contract illustrate the strong partnership and shared vision between the Santa Barbara Symphony, its musicians, and Local 308 of the American Federation of Musicians.

“Local 308 would like to thank the management and staff of the Santa Barbara Symphony Association for engaging in a cordial and expeditious negotiation for the new contract,” said Neil Garber, President, Local 308, American Federation of Musicians. “The cooperation, respect, and communication between management, the board, the players’ committee and the Union should be a model for others to follow.”

The Santa Barbara Symphony’s Principal Musicians

Photo by Zach Mendez

UCSB Arts & Lectures Welcomes Jenna Hamilton-Rolle

JENNA HAMILTON-ROLLE will serve UCSB Arts & Lectures as its new Director of Education & Community Engagement. Previously, Hamilton-Rolle was the Director of Education at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and Sea Center. She has great experience with community outreach, K-12 field trips, hands-on educational programming, and site-specific experiential learning.

Hamilton-Rolle is also a former instructor at Santa Barbara City College, and currently acts as the Chair of the Community Development and Human Services Committee for the City of Santa Barbara. She earned her bachelor’s degree in molecular biology and her master’s in geological and Earth sciences from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

Melinda Cabrera Appointed President & CEO of the Scholarship Foundation of SB

MELINDA CABRERA has been named president and CEO of the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara. She will assume her position in August. Currently Cabrera serves as vice president of United Way of Santa Barbara County, leading the organization’s programming and initiatives in the areas of financial empowerment, education, and crisis response and recovery. She joined United Way in 2013, first acting as a community impact officer and later as director of strategic partnerships from 2016 to 2020. Previously, Cabrera was assistant director of guest services at the Santa Barbara Zoo. Originally from Apple Valley, CA, she earned her bachelor’s degree in communications at Loyola Marymount University. In 2019, Cabrera was included in Pacific Coast Business Times’ “40 Under 40” report. www.sbscholarship.org

Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation Awards $27,000 for Music Education

SUPPORTING CLASSICAL MUSIC EDUCATION

ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY, local nonprofit the Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation has awarded $27,000 to local music programs. The funds were distributed after the foundation’s annual performing arts competition, which invites individual vocal and instrumental students to compete for scholarships and prizes to support their musical studies. PASF funds that remain following this competition are used for program grant awards.

“The grant process is by invitation and focuses on arts organizations that support and foster the foundation’s mission,” said President Deborah Bertling. “Our mission is to provide financial assistance to young musicians studying classical performing arts and to support music education in our community.”

The 2023 top grant recipients were the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony and the Santa Barbara Education Foundation. Other awardees include the Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara’s Music Matters program, Opera Santa Barbara’s student dress rehearsal performances, and State Street Ballet’s student ticket program and classroom outreach.

To learn more about PASF and upcoming scholarship opportunities, visit www.pasfsb.org

Goleta Lions Club Collaborates with United Way to Provide Vision and Hearing Screening

LOCAL KIDS PARTICIPATING IN FUN IN THE SUN, United Way of Santa Barbara County’s award-winning summer learning initiative, will now be able to access sight and hearing screenings thanks to the Goleta Lions Club. A Goleta based service and social club, GLC has been providing the sight and hearing screenings for Fun in the Sun camps since late June, and will continue the collaboration through July.

United Way’s Fun in the Sun gives 350 students the chance to improve their academic, behavioral, and social skills each summer. The camp largely serves children from low-resource communities who are at high risk for summer learning loss, exacerbating the achievement gap between students from low and high-income households.

This collaboration is a meaningful expansion of GLC’s screening services, which are traditionally offered during the school year. Using state of the art equipment, GLC screens over 3,000 local children each year for sight and hearing loss.

“As part of its mission, GLC is dedicated to offering programs related to sight, hearing, and children’s causes,” announced the joint statement released by GLC and United Way. “Their objective is to promote early detection and treatment of sight and hearing conditions in children, as these issues can adversely affect their social, developmental, and educational well-being.”

www.unitedwaysb.org I www.goletalionsclub.org

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria Receives $100,000 Grant to Support New Programming for Underserved Women and Girls

TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria will kick start a new program this fall to promote financial independence. Called ¡Listos! Smart & Ready, the program is made possible through a recent award of $100,000 in funding from the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls (CCSWG) as part of the highly competitive Women’s Recovery Response Grant.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria received the grant for being among California organizations dedicated to women and girls who have been disproportionately affected economically by the pandemic.

“We are thankful for the initial investment from CCSWG that will allow ¡Listos! Smart & Ready to launch this fall. Our programs are designed to be adaptive and responsive. This program will allow us to reach more youth through an inclusive lens while continuing to uplift our core values and drive our mission forward,” said Executive Director, Jamie Collins.

¡Listos! Smart & Ready will focus on three main areas: financial literacy, savings, and investment. All together, the program will provide financial literacy classes and workshops, illustrate incentives for families to save money, and offer families access to low-cost investments to help them build wealth over the long-term.

Girls Inc. of Carpinteria continues to see an increased need for financial assistance requests from families as they recover from pandemic lay-offs and work reductions, as well as confront soaring inflation and housing costs.

Currently, Girls Inc. of Carpinteria has $200,000 invested in this pilot program. During their September 23rd fundraiser, An Enchanted Evening in Bloom, proceeds will go directly to support this effort. www.girlsinc-carp.org.

The PASF Education Grant Committee: (back) Noel Lucky-Ris, Deborah Bertling; (front) Barbara Burger and Dr. Marjorie Gies

Melinda Cabrera

Jenna Hamilton-Rolle

Please join us for La Fiesta Pequeña!

As the August sun slowly sets behind the “Queen of the Missions”, experience the Franciscans hospitality as they welcome all to enjoy the official opening of Old Spanish Days Fiesta as they have for almost 100 years. La Fiesta Pequeña is a family-friendly colorful program that includes traditional songs and dance, fiery flamenco and lively folklorico dance performances.

Wednesday, Aug. 3 • 8:00-10:00 pm

Old Mission Santa Barbara

FREE to the public

Blankets, chairs or other items left to reserve a seating location will not be allowed until Wednesday at 6 am. Street closures occur at 6:30 pm. Also broadcast live on KEYT Channel 3

For more information: www.sbfiesta.org

Limited reserved seating available.

A Weekend of Pre-Fiesta Fun

SATURDAY, JULY 15TH: A one-of-akind night took place Saturday when a special pre-Fiesta event was presented by Teresa Kuskey and Rick Oshay at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club.

THURSDAY, JULY 13TH: The Saddles of Fiesta exhibit opens in Santa Barbara prior to Old Spanish Days. Some of the legendary saddles are now on display for an upclose look at their design and craftsmanship at the Carriage and Western Art Museum.

It was a beautiful medley of dance performances. Delicious food by Michael and Lisa Amador from the Fieldside Steakhouse and perfect sound from DJ Joey Souza.

Community Invited to Donate to Unity Shoppe School Supply Drive

SUNDAY, JULY 16TH: Old Spanish Days makes a spectacular appearance full of history, excitement, food, and dance on KCBS Los Angeles this weekend. El Presidente David Bolton, Spirit of Fiesta Jack Harwood, and Elubia Orozco from Elubia’s Kitchen were fantastic!

UC Santa Barbara Men’s Basketball Team Keeps their Eye on the Ball

By John Palminteri

MONDAY, JULY 17TH: A special school supply drive for the Unity Shoppe is underway at Santa Barbara City and County fire stations on the South Coast. It will continue until the end of the month,

with drop-off boxes located at the stations’ entrances.

Items appreciated include pencils, crayons, binders, notepads, scissors, and other school supplies. Donated supplies will help make sure all local students are back-to-school ready!

St. Joseph’s Festival Brings Small Town Summer Fun for a Good Cause

By John Palminteri

SUNDAY, JUNE 16TH: UC Santa Barbara Men’s basketball stays focused during the summer months. Community support building up after NCAA championship

tournament appearance. Coach Joe Pasternak signs a solid contract. Summer camps coached by the players are now underway with many youth players signed up. Trip to Toronto to play games there coming up.

By John Palminteri

FRIDAY, JULY 14TH: A small town festival rivals bigger county fairs in the heart of summer. Free admission. Free parking. Free entertainment. Similar rides, unique throw-back games, cheaper food, local cut flower and avocado sales

and in Carpinteria they’ve been doing it this way for 66 years at St. Joseph’s Church. In six numbers, in my first game, I won Loteria by getting three squares diagonally.

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

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

with John Palminteri

John Palminteri

Community Comes Together for Friendship Paddle in Support of April Medina-Watson & Family

By Sigrid Toye / Special to VOICE

LAST WEEKEND ON A SUNNY SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT THE HARBOR

I attended the Friendship Paddle, an annual event organized by a group of local ocean enthusiasts with the mission “to organize open ocean paddle events to provide emotional and financial support to Santa Barbara County residents fighting life-threatening illnesses.” The event took place on the sand in front of the Santa Barbara Yacht Club and was the finale of a series of fundraising events during the week. Weather conditions and other variables permitting, the goal to paddle from the Channel Islands to mainland, a journey from 28 to 35 miles involved a sunrise ceremony, a mid-channel roundup and a beach landing party where the paddlers, on arrival, are welcomed back with dry clothes and loving arms. Many SBYC members provided logistical support by taking paddlers and supplies out to the islands and acting as escorts as the paddlers made their way across the channel.

Last Sunday’s Friendship Paddle was in support of April Medina-Watson, her husband Alan Watson, and their three kids Sienna, Chloe, and Ryan. April hails from Goleta and has always loved the sun, beach, and ocean but feared going too far out into the water. In 2013, when her good friend Tara Haaland-Ford was named a Friendship Paddle beneficiary, April set her organization skills in motion, originally to assist her more

courageous husband in the paddle out. But with Tara’s encouragement April learned to paddle board and joined Tara’s group of Warriors. To help her friend on this journey, she faced her fears with courage and has continued to participate in each year’s Friendship Paddle on behalf of Tara until she herself could no longer do so.

In 2021, April began to notice changes in her voice and experienced difficulty swallowing, which began a long year of searching for answers.

Experiencing weakness in one side of her body led to an eventual diagnosis of ALS in the spring of 2022. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes the loss of muscle control for which there is currently no cure. The disease progressed rapidly and April lost her ability to walk and speak over the summer. Each stage of ALS requires new treatments, new equipment, and additional care.

Alan left his job in the fall to dedicate himself to April with additional paid overnight caregivers to supplement the help of dedicated family and friends.

Unsurprisingly, April has created a large community of family and friends who gathered quickly in support, naming them April’s Love Soldiers – believing it to be a better use of the letters ALS!

What a wonderful late afternoon the paddle out turned out to be! When I arrived at the Yacht Club it looked like hundreds of people stood waiting in anticipation as the paddlers approached the shore. Actually hundreds did attend as verified by the on-shore event chairs, Loretta Smargon and Roya Mokhtari.

“This is the

largest crowd I’ve ever seen!” exclaimed Smargon. “We expect 450 guests for dinner and anywhere from 100 to 180 paddlers participated.” She added, “April’s an amazing women, always there for everyone with meals for the sick, organizing car pools and events for the neighborhood kids, providing flowers whenever needed.” Everyone with whom I spoke echoed these sentiments.

Three committee members, Lisa, Holly, and Wendy summed it up by saying almost in unison, “There wasn’t anything she

wouldn’t do for others – a kind, generous, and wonderful person.”

The Friendship Paddle was indeed that: a testament of grace and love, of friendship, support, and giving back. I was fortunate to be allowed to attend and to write about the generous spirit of our Santa Barbara community.

To donate to April visit the Friendship Paddle website at: https://secure.frontstream.com/the-friendship-paddle-2023

Sigrid Toye volunteers for the Breakwater Flag Project. She is on the board of directors of the Maritime Museum and participates in Yacht Club activities. An educational/behavior therapist, Sigrid holds a Ph.D in clinical psychology. She loves all things creative, including her two grown children who are working artists. Send Harbor tips to: Itssigrid@gmail.com

Photos by Sigrid Toye

April Medina-Watson with her husband Alan Watson

Films presented by:

Event Co-chairs Roya Mokhtari and Loretta Smargon

Shimmer by Adria A. Abraham

The 2023 Historical Fiesta Parade will travel Cabrillo Boulevard from Castillo Steet to the Rainbow Arch.

Adria A. Abraham

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Sophia Beccue

Pamela Benham

Bruce Berlow

Jim Bess

Karen Scott Browdy

Bonny Butler

Katrina Carl

Merith Cosden

Duane Dammeyer

Thore Edgren

Nancy Freeman

Betsy Gallery

Andrew Garcia

Louise Borad Gerber

Ruth Green

Mary Gold

Barbara Cronin

Hershberg

Jana Julian

Francine Kirsch

Skip Lau

Sandra McCullough

Jo Merit

Melinda Mettler

Bill Muneio

Jami Joelle Nielsen

Patti Patricia Post

Tom Post

Helle Scharling-Todd

Karen R. Schroeder

Jan Smith

Kerrie Smith

Deirdre Stietzel

Kellie Stoelting

Mariko Tabar

Lindsay Thomson

Marianna

Tuchscherer

Zoe Van Beurden

Elaine Wilson

Joyce Wilson

Terrance Wimmer

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MUSIC

JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE

With Jim Curry • Granada Theatre • $36-96 • www.granadasb.org • 7:30pm Sa, 7/22.

AN EVENING WITH FLEETWOOD MASK

Fleetwood Mac tribute concert • Lobero Theatre • $55-75 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Sa, 7/22.

OUTDOORS

GUIDED NATURE HIKE

Guided hike up Tunnel Trail • SB Botanic Garden • Free, details: www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 8am11am Sa, 7/22.

PEACE OF MIND: 10,000 STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Walk to support local mental health • Alma Rosa Winery • Register: https://tinyurl.com/4nv77v2w • $55 • 9am-12pm Sa, 7/22.

BEAUTIFY GOLETA:

PUT A SMILE ON YOUR PLACE

Help clean up our community • Winchester II Park • Register: https://tinyurl.com/mtrnsfkk • 9-11am Sa, 7/22.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FARMER & THE FLEA MARKET

Shop 60+ local vendors • El Presidio • Free • 10am-4pm Sa, 7/22.

GROOVIN IN THE GROVE

Classic car show supporting local veterans • Elks Lodge #613, 150 N. Kellogg Ave. • Entry $60, attendance free • https://tinyurl.com/v8r2b3f3 • 9am-3pm Sa, 7/22.

Flamenco Santa Barbara Presents: Tablao SOhO

Passionate music and dance will combust in a fiery night of flamenco when Flamenco Santa Barbara presents Tablao SOhO at 7:30pm on Sunday, July 23rd at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club. All ages are welcome. For tickets ($25-35) visit www.sohosb.com

Friday • July 21st

COMEDY

3RD ANNUAL L.O.L. SUMMER

COMEDY SERIES

Hilarious one-act plays • Alcazar Theatre • $15-20 • www.thealcazar.org

• 7pm Fr, 7/21 & 7/22; 3pm 7/23; 7pm 7/28-7/29; 3pm 7/30.

MUSIC

MAKESB MUSIC SHOWCASE

SoCal rock bands, zines, local organizers, and more • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free • 6-9pm Fr, 7/21.

JASON MRAZ AND HIS SUPERBAND

With special guest Celisse • SB Bowl

• $46.50-156.50 • www.sbbowl.com • 7pm Fr, 7/21.

AN EVENING WITH COWBOY JUNKIES

Rock/blues concert • Lobero Theatre

• $55-106 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Fr, 7/21

Local History Wikipedia

Edit-a-Thon

Calling all history fans! Help document Santa Barbara history for readers everywhere when the Central Library hosts its first “Local History Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon” at 10am on Sunday, July 23rd and the 30th. Participants will research a notable local resident, draft an article, and ultimately publish the article to Wikipedia with the support of library resources and staff. To register visit https://tinyurl.com/5n7bc3kw

Academy Fellows • SB Museum of Art, Mary Craig Auditorium • $65 • www.sbma.net • 5pm Su, 7/23.

OUTDOORS

SB ROLLERS

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

SPECIAL EVENTS

LOCAL HISTORY WIKIPEDIA

EDIT-A-THON

Monday • July 24th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

PARLIAMO! ITALIAN CONVERSATION

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

MUSIC

NATE BIRKEY QUINTET

SPECIAL EVENTS

PPCCC PINK WEEK!

Fundraiser supporting Planned Parenthood • Participating businesses: https://tinyurl.com/ycky72vb • Through Su, 7/23.

PALI WINE NIGHT MARKET

Shop local vendors and enjoy wine • Pali Wine, 205 Anacapa St. • Free • 5-9pm Fr, 7/21.

AMERICAN ULTIMATE DISC LEAGUE

Pro ultimate frisbee game between the Los Angeles Aviators and the Oakland Spiders • San Marcos High School stadium • $8-20, kids with adults free • https://tinyurl.com/2wab8tfy • 7:30pm Fr, 7/21.

Saturday • July 22nd

CHILDREN

POKÉMON AT THE LIBRARY

Trade and play cards, crafts, and more

• SB Central Library • Free • 1:30-3pm Sa, 7/22.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS GROW

Outdoor dinner, cocktails, auction supporting Lotusland • Ganna Walska Lotusland • $1,000 • www.lotusland.org • 3:30pm Sa, 7/22.

BINGO GAMES WITH DRAG QUEEN MISS ANGEL

Play bingo, win prizes, and drag performance • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free • 4-5pm Sa, 7/22.

LA FIESTA DEL MUSEO

Food, dancing, and music supporting SBHM • SB Historical Museum • From $200 • www.sbhistorical.org • 6pm Sa, 7/22.

Sunday • July 23rd

DANCE

FLAMENCO SANTA BARBARA PRESENTS: TABLAO SOHO

Spanish music and dance • SOhO • $25-35 • www.sohosb.com • 7:30pm Su, 7/23.

MUSIC

YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHORUS OF NEW YORK CITY & SING!

Children’s vocal concert • Lobero Theatre • $40-45 • www.lobero.org • 3pm Su, 7/23.

BEYOND CONVERSATION: RADIANT FREQUENCIES

Artist Awol Erizku hosts an experimental performance with Music

Join a team researching and writing about local SB history for Wikipedia • Central Library • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bc3kw • 10am12pm Su, 7/23.

GLITTER BRUNCH

Hosted by Vivian Storm & Angel

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

SUMMER BREW FEST

Sample local breweries with live music and small bites • Casa de la Guerra • $45 • https://tinyurl.com/5x6y6xyp • 2-6pm Su, 7/23.

Jazz concert • SOhO • $15-18 • www.sohosb.com • 7:30pm Mo, 7/24.

Photo by Fritz Olenberger

Fiesta parade audience c. 1940; Edson Smith Photo Collection no. 2227

Photo courtesy of SB Public Library

Witness a dynamic collaboration between the Music Academy and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art when acclaimed multimedia artist Awol Erizku joins Academy fellows for BEYOND CONVERSATION: Radiant Frequencies. A vibrant meeting of contemporary art and classical music, the performance will be held at 6pm in SBMA’s Mary Craig Auditorium. Tickets are sold out, to join the waitlist call (805) 884-6496.

MUSIC ACADEMY:

PLanning a Visit to the Music Academy?

From instrumental and vocal masterclasses to Guest Artist recitals to concerts featuring the entire Music Academy Festival Orchestra, the Music Academy offers the best in classical music. Discover it for yourself at www.musicacademy.org

Friday • July 21st

COLLABORATIVE PIANO SHOWCASE

• Hahn Hall, 1:30pm

FAST PITCH COMPETITION • “Shark

Tank” style new venture competition

• Lehmann Hall, 3:30pm

PICNIC CONCERT #3 • Samuel Carl Adams' Études • Hahn Hall, 7:30pm

Saturday July 22nd

CELLO FEST • Cello fellows

showcase • Hahn Hall, 7:30pm

Sunday • July 23rd

YOUNG PEOPLE’S CHORUS & SING!

• Children’s vocal concert • Lobero Theatre, 3pm

Monday • July 24th

COLLABORATIVE PIANO

MASTERCLASS • Jonathan Feldman

• Lehmann Hall, 1:30pm

TROMBONE & TUBA MASTERCLASS

• Weston Sprott • Weinman Hall, 3:30pm

Tuesday • July 25th

LSO CHAMBER SHOWCASE

• Visiting London Symphony

Orchestra musicians • Lehmann Hall, 7:30pm

Wednesday • July 26th

HARP MASTERCLASS • JoAnn Turovsky • Lehmann Hall, 1:30pm

CHAMBER NIGHT #2 • Dohnányi and Schumann • Lehmann Hall, 7:30pm

Thursday • July 27th

VIOLIN MASTERCLASS • Sibbi

Bernhardsson • Lehmann Hall, 1:30pm

CABARET: 1979 • Vocal fellows sing the music of Laurel Canyon • Hahn Hall, 7:30pm

Friday • July 28st

OBOE MASTERCLASS • Xiomara Mass • Lehmann Hall, 1:30pm

VIOLIN MASTERCLASS • Karen Dreyfus • Weinman Hall, 1:30pm

SOLO PIANO MASTERCLASS • Conor Hanick • Hahn Hall, 3:30pm

PICNIC CONCERT #4 • Music of Samuel Barber • Hahn Hall, 7:30pm

Saturday • July 29nd

CABARET: 1979 • Vocal fellows sing the music of Laurel Canyon • Hahn Hall, 3:30pm

MEET THE CONDUCTOR • Meet JoAnn Falletta • Sullivan Goss, 6pm

ACADEMY FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

• Ravel & Rachmaninoff • Granada Theatre, 7:30pm

Tuesday • July 25th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

FINANCIAL FORUM DISCUSSION

Talk with retired Certified Financial Planner Dr. Bob Bronfman • Jewish Federation of Greater SB • Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/y8dbwjuw • 11am Tu, 7/25.

MONTECITO BOOK CLUB

Discuss The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid • Montecito Library • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/43kjxyy6 • 12-1pm Tu, 7/25.

BOOK LAUNCH EVENT

Celebrate launch of Lark Ascending: Magic, Mystery, and Mayhem in a Spiritual Community by Lark Batteau • Domecil • Free • 6-8pm Tu, 7/25.

MUSIC

MUSIC AT THE RANCH

Free concert by Tony Ybarra; Elubia's Food Truck • Rancho La Patera & Stow House • Free • 5:307:30pm Tu, 7/25.

OUTDOORS

STUDENT TEA OBSERVATION

Observe a Japanese tea ceremony • SB Botanic Garden • Free with admission • 9:30am-1pm Tu, 7/25.

SPECIAL EVENTS

DINE & DELIGHT

Five-course dinner and concert by Jennifer Leigh Warren to support Rubicon Theatre Co. • Water’s Edge Restaurant • www.rubicontheatre.org • $225 • 5:30pm Tu, 7/25.

Wednesday • July 26th

CHILDREN

LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY

Free, nutritious meal for kids and teens • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • 11:30am-12:30pm We.

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.

GLEN PHILLIPS BAND WITH SHHHHH

Folksy rock concert • SOhO • $20-25 • www.sohosb.com • 7:30pm We, 7/26.

MUSIC

DOWNTOWN LIVE

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

Celebrate Plastic Free July!

Learn how you can reduce daily plastic use and practice a more sustainable lifestyle when the Community Environmental Council hosts its annual Plastic Free July Expo at its new Environmental Hub from 5:30 to 8:30pm on Thursday, July 27th. Play games, connect with local organizations, and discover area resources! Admission is free, RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/59amjwmu

OUTDOORS

MORNING BIRD WALK

Learn about local birds with Scot Pipkin • SB Botanic Garden • $20-30 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 8:3010am We, 7/26.

HIKE ARROYO HONDO PRESERVE

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

SPECIAL EVENTS

LOMPOC EMPTY BOWLS

Soup lunch, raffle, & auction to support Foodbank • Dick DeWees

Community & Senior Center, Lompoc

• www.FoodbankSBC.org/LEB23 •

$25 • Seatings at 11:30am & 12:30pm We, 7/26.

THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!

Network at this nonprofit mixer • Miss Daisy’s Consignment & Auction House • Free, RSVP to info@movingmissdaisy.com • 5:307pm We, 7/26.

GAME NIGHT ON STATE STREET

Board games, puzzles, and fun! • SB Public Library • 1100 block of State St.

• Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/4zvxw5fp • 5pm We, 7/26.

Thursday • July 27th

CHILDREN

BILINGUAL SONGS AND STORIES

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

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

B2B NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Meet local business people • South Coast Chamber of Comm. • $30-45 • https://tinyurl.com/2p8tcew6 •

9-10:30am Th, 7/27.

LUNCHTIME ACTIVISTS

Virtually meet local activists and organizers • The FUND • https://tinyurl.com/kb6wd6nm • 121:30pm Th, 7/27.

KNIT 'N' NEEDLE

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

Learn about Noah's Anchorage YMCA Youth Shelter • Central Library • Free • 3-5pm Th, 7/27.

CRAFTERNOONS:

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

CHAUCER’S BOOK SIGNING

Local artist Rick Sharp, 1970's Nature Posters: The Lost Art of Rick Sharp • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm Th, 7/27.

MUSIC

CONCERTS IN THE PARK Free concert by Mezcal Martini • Chase Palm Park, Great Meadow • 6-7:30pm Th, 7/20.

OUTDOORS

EXTENDED HOURS AT THE SEA CENTER

Enjoy evening hours Thursdays in July • Sea Center, Stearns Wharf • Included with admission • 10am-7pm Th.

SPECIAL EVENTS

PLASTIC FREE JULY

Info booths and fun activities in the new Environmental Hub! • Community Environmental Council • 1219 State St. • Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/59amjwmu • 5:308pm Th, 7/28.

Detail: Awol Erizku, No Hesi, 2022 © Awol Erizku

Photo courtesy of Community Environmetnal Council

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AN EVENING WITH THE ROBERT CRAY BAND Blues concert • Lobero Theatre • $55-106 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Sa, 7/29.

JOANN FALLETTA CONDUCTS

RAVEL & RACHMANINOFF

Leading the Academy Festival Orchestra • Granada Theatre • $55-100 • www.granadasb.org

• 7:30pm Sa, 7/29.

SPECIAL EVENTS

23RD ANNUAL WOODIES AT THE BEACH

Classic car show with raffles, auctions, and music • SB City College west lawn • Free • 9am-3pm Sa, 7/29.

SB TRAPEZE CO. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

Trapeze performance and chances to try it yourself! • Plaza Vera Cruz, 110 E Cota St. • 3pm Sa, 7/29.

LATINO BUSINESS AWARDS

Honoring local Latinx business people • Arlington Theatre • $35-90 • www.arlingtontheatresb.com • 5:30pm Sa, 7/29.

Sunday • July 30th

DANCE

LA VIDA ES UN SUENO

Student showcase by Puro Flamenco, ME Sabor

Lobero Live Presents: An Evening with The Robert Cray Band

Soulful, grooving blues music will fill the Lobero Theatre when Blues Hall of Fame inductee Robert Cray and his band take the stage at 7:30pm on Saturday, July 29th. With 20 albums to their name, the Robert Cray Band blends styles and traditions to redefine the blues. For tickets ($55-129) visit www.lobero.org

Friday • July 28th

MUSIC

SUMMER SERENADE SERIES

Enjoy a relaxing evening of music in the garden, curated by Galavant • SB Botanic Garden • $10-25 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 5:30-7pm Fr, 7/28.

SBVA SINGER SHOWCASE WITH SB ALL STAR BAND

Local musicians perform • SOhO • $10 • www.sohosb.com • 6pm Fr, 7/28.

VENTURA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Six days of jazz, fiddle, rockin tunes, and more • Ventura College • $15-65 • Schedule/tickets: www.venturamusicfestival.org • 7:30pm Fr, 7/287/30; Fr, 8/4-8/6.

FUNK IT UP WITH AREA 51!

Dance party to rocking tunes, ages 21+ • SOhO • $12-15 • www.sohosb.com • 8:30pm Fr, 7/28.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SB ANTIQUE SHOW

Shop jewelry, art, furniture, and more • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free-$8 • www.sbantiqueshow.com • 11am-6pm Fr, 7/28 & Sa, 7/29; 11am-4pm Su, 7/30.

Saturday • July 29th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

TECOLOTE BOOK SIGNING

Author Wendy Whitman signs Retribution • Tecolote Book Shop • Free • 2-4pm Sa, 7/29.

It’s Your Library

Dance Studio • Center Stage • $20 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 2-6pm Su, 7/30.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

GUIDED TOUR WITH SIMULTANEOUS AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) INTERPRETATION

ASL tour of The Private Universe of James Castle • SB Museum of Art • Free with admission • www.sbma.net • 11am-12pm Su, 7/30.

MUSIC

SANDY CUMMINGS & JAZZ DU JOUR

Jazz concert over lunch • SOhO • $10 • www.sohosb.com • 12:30-3:30pm Su, 7/30.

SPECIAL EVENTS

LA RECEPCIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE

Dance, music, and food honoring Fiesta Presidentes • SB Club • $169 • https://tinyurl.com/2pedht6f • 5-10pm Su, 7/30.

GUYS & DOLLS

Gambling and love collide in this musical rom-com • Theatre Group at SBCC • Garvin Theatre • $10-26 •

www.theatregroupsbcc.com

• Through 7/29.

UCSB LAUNCH PAD SUMMER

READING SERIES

Power Trio, a story about immigration inspired by Shakespeare; Strange Birds, an intriguing mystery • UCSB Studio Theater • Free, RSVP: www.launchpad.theaterdance. ucsb.edu • 7pm Fr, 7/21 & Th, 7/27.

I CAN HEAR YOU, DAMN IT!

An actress hears a lot while comatose, presented by Claudia Hoag McGarry • Center Stage Theater • $20-25 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 2pm & 7pm Sa, 7/22; 2pm Su, 7/23.

THE ARABIAN NIGHTS

Produced by BOXTALES summer camp students • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Tickets: www.luketheatre.org • 11am Fr, 7/28.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL

Student production of this wacky family tale • Rubicon Theatre • $10-20 • www.rubicontheatre.org • 8pm Fr, 7/28 & 7/29; 2pm 7/29 & 7/30.

AMERICAN MARIACHI

Comedy about an all-girls mariachi band in the ‘70s • PCPA • Marian Theatre, Santa Maria • Starting at $25 • www.pcpa.org • Through 7/29.

BRIGHT STAR

Bluegrass and family saga meet in this musical • PCPA • Solvang Festival Theater • Starting at $25 • www.pcpa.org • Through 7/23.

NUNSENSE

Wacky comedy about the Little Sisters of Hoboken • Ojai Art Center Theater • $25-30 • www.ojaiact.org • Through 7/23.

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA

The prince is giving a ball! A musical retelling of this fairytale • Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks • $38-87 • https://bapacthousandoaks.com • Through 7/23.

Choreography by Christina McCarthy and Gianna Burright

Directed by Katie Laris

Musical Direction by David Potter

Photo courtesy of Turner Cray Inc.

O cial Website: ArlingtonTheatreSB.com

will

serve as the

An Afternoon with Ernestine Ygnacio De Soto

Discover the living history of the Barbareño Chumash people when Chumash elder and historian Ernestine Ygnacio De Soto joins the Goleta Valley Historical Society for a screening of the documentary 6 Generations: A Chumash Family’s History at 3pm on Sunday, July 30th at Rancho La Patera and Stow House. De Soto’s mother, who is featured in the documentary, was the last native speaker of the Barbareño Chumash language. Attendance is free. To learn more visit www.goletahistory.org

ASIAN

7/21: The Donut King; 7/28: Chinatown

Rising• Alhecama Theatre • Free • 6pm Fr, 7/21

METRO SUMMER KIDS MOVIES

Enjoy family-friendly favorites at Fiesta 5 Theatre and Camino Real Cinemas • $2 • 10am We at Fiesta 5; 10am Th at Camino Real.

MARS ATTACKS!

Tim Burton’s sci-fi spoof comedy under the stars; music by DJ Darla Bea 6-8:30pm • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Courthouse Sunken Garden • Free • 8:30pm Fr, 7/21.

THE FIFTH ELEMENT

Enjoy this futuristic adventure on the courthouse lawn • UCSB Arts & Lectures • SB Courthouse Sunken Garden • Free • 8:30pm Fr, 7/28.

AN AFTERNOON WITH ERNESTINE YGNACIO DE SOTO

Documentary screening and talk with Chumash elder • Goleta Valley Historical Society • Rancho La Patera and Stow House • Free • 3-6pm Su, 7/30. www.playingtoday.com

Let’s Go To The M O V

Photo by Fritz Olenberger, courtesy of Old Spanish Days

Ernestine Ygnacio De Soto

also

2023 Fiesta Parade Grand Marshal

What’s Playing at the Garvin? Guys And Dolls Brings Broadway to SB

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

LOVE IS THE BIGGEST GAMBLE OF THEM ALL, for those brave enough to roll the dice. Kicking off its 2023-2024 season with fast-talking gangsters and zippy showtunes, the Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College has outdone itself yet again with its production of the classic Broadway musical Guys And Dolls, which continues through July 29th at Garvin Theatre.

Walking into the theater, an open curtain stage boasts a technicolor set of skyscrapers, courtesy of Scenic & Lighting Designer Patricia L. Frank, that transports audiences into the heart of “Runyonland” — a nonspecific corner in New York affectionately named for author Damon Runyon, whose gangster stories inspired the Broadway musical.

The play opens on gambler Nathan Detroit (Raymond Wallenthin) who is desperately searching for a place to host his “oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York.” With NYPD’s Lt. Brannigan (Brian Harwell) on Detroit’s trail, and a host of big rollers eager for action, the stakes have never been higher. Adding to the pressure is Detroit’s impatient fiancée, Adelaide (Felicia Hall) who is ready to tie the knot on their 14 years-long engagement.

Frantic for the necessary dough to secure a spot safe from the cops, Detroit decides to make a bet he knows he can’t lose: that fellow gambler Sky Masterson (Nick Ehlen) won’t be able to convince the holier-than-thou, Save-A-Soul Mission worker Sarah Brown (Annika Abbott) to join him for a night of revelry in Havana. Both gamblers end up getting more than they bargained for, and hilarity ensues.

Needless to say, this boy-meets-girl plot solidly dates Guys And Dolls as a product of the 1950s. Comments about men sacrificing freedom for matrimony and women “entrapping” them will prompt eye-rolls from modern audiences. However, in taking these jokes to ridiculous lengths, it becomes readily apparent that the play is poking fun at itself, and its characters are really characterizations.

As Director Katie Laris comments in her director’s note, the musical’s fundamental message is “the idea of the power of love to inspire and transform.” As zany a story it may be, all of its characters do ultimately grow as individuals and romantic partners.

With Laris at the helm of a cast of strong actors with even stronger voices, audiences are sure to leave humming and impressed with the great talent to be found within our community.

Each cast member, including those among the play’s sizable ensemble, embodies their respective personalities right down to their Runyonesque enunciation. As Sky, Ehlen has an effortlessly cool demeanor that is only (and rightly) ruffled by Abbott’s endearing portrayal of Sarah. Both solid soloists, their beautiful duets are peppered with palpable chemistry.

Hall almost steals the show as Adelaide, providing an electric energy that blends comedy with sincerity. Her rendition of Adelaide’s Lament brought down the house the night this reviewer attended. Opposite her, Wallenthin realizes an affable, well-sung Detroit torn between his love for Adelaide and gambling.

Tyler Gilbert delivers a standout performance as Detroit’s henchman Nicely-Nicely Johnson, leading all in Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat with gusto. His infectious joy is heightened by Nicholis Sheley (playing Benny Southstreet), who joins Gilbert for multiple duets, including the titular song, Guys And Dolls

Add a live orchestra conducted by David Potter, and The Theatre Group at SBCC’s Guys And Dolls is an entertaining, toe-tapping tribute to Broadway. www.theatregroupsbcc.com

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The 2023 poster features a stunning dancing couple at the foot of Stearns Wharf with Santa Barbara’s iconic waterfront in the background.

The 2023 pin is a horseshoe honoring Fiesta’s rich equestrian traditions.

Anikka Abbott and Nick Ehlen as Sarah Brown and Sky Masterson

Raymond Wallenthin, Felicia Hall, Anikka Abbott, and Nick Ehlen star in Guys And Dolls

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Angie Zevallos Felicia Hall, and Hannah Robinson

La bohème Occupies The Granada

By Robert F. Adams, Special to VOICE

ATAPULTING THE GRANADA'S AUDIENCE INTO AN ATMOSPHERE OF MAGICAL JOY, Leher Vocal Institute

young virtuoso artists starred in the Music Academy's summer opera: Puccini’s La bohème, under the direction of Mo Zhou, last weekend. A most enjoyable performance in four short acts, this summer’s operatic team mounted the classic and oft-produced opera, delivering a performance laced with many of Puccini’s beloved and familiar arias and duets. With a libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa, based on a novel by Henri Murger, the opera is Puccini’s salute to musicians, playwrights, and visual artists, a recognition of their timeless struggles in capitalistic western societies. The work premiered in 1896 at the Teatro Regio in Torino, Italy, and was initially conducted by a very young and legendary Arturo Toscanini.

The premise of the Music Academy’s interpretation of La bohème set it in and during the Occupy Wall Street movement of 2011, in an attempt to overlay Puccini’s popular work with a contemporary vibe. According to the director Zhou, “We wanted to be highlighting the parallels between 19th century Paris and our present society, illustrating how internationally

A wonderful evening of Music,

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struggling artists are confronted with hardships, inclusive of survival and a lack of healthcare.”

These aspects were played up convincingly by scenic designer Charlie Corcoran’s sets reflecting New York City’s urban blight and the wonderful monochromatic scenic projections from Camilla Tassi. Her projections brought to mind the exquisite black and white cinematography that Gordon Willis created for Woody Allen’s film Manhattan a generation ago. With minor adjustments to the text, mostly including place names, the change in setting seemed to bounce between both NYC and the original setting in Paris.

The cast, led by Angela Lamar as Mimì and Luke Norvell as her lover Rodolfo, seemed to inhabit their roles, singing with gusto and wistfully in turns. Bringing a youthful perspective to the front of the stage, both were vividly engaging throughout the unfolding slow-burn tragedy of lovers that do not have enough time together. Che gelida manina was an especially memorable aria as performed by the tenor Norvell. Kylie Kreucher played Musetta with a robust sexuality, and Navasard Hakobyan offered a grounded, masculine Marcello. The supporting cast including Alex Granito as Schaunard, Peter Barber as Colline, and Jared Werlein as both Benoit the landlord and Alcindoro, Musetta’s earnest and elder suitor, were solid in both their vocals and intentions, a credit to the director Zhou. The cast also featured a children’s chorus, all students of the Academy’s Sing! program, to the delight of many fans and supporters in the audience.

The score was exquisitely played by the Academy Festival Orchestra as led by the conductor Daniela Candillari. The orchestral score was both ravishing and emotional from the start, finding a solid balance between volume and intensity. Lighting design from Marie Yokoyama was clear and moody, and the gritty thrift-store costumes/wardrobe from Sarah Oliver were appropriate for the urban character of the 2011 setting.

The opera team, including the principal cast and the conductor were rewarded with giddy and appreciative ovations at the curtain call after the fourth act. The Friday night performance was dedicated to supporters Margo and Robert Feinberg. This opera production was the Irene Cummings Endowed Opera of the season and was a tribute to the memory of Phyllis Grace Mozilo. www.musicacademy.org

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Join us as we honor 2023 El Presidente David Bolton the past Presidentes, as well as this year’s Honorary Presidentes and Directors.

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Immerse yourself in the rich and colorful history of Fiesta in Santa Barbara.

The Santa Barbara Club, the oldest club in town, welcomes you for an elegant evening where history meets fun, and we kick off Fiesta week 2023.

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Robert F. Adams, Film Correspondent for VOICE, is a Santa Barbara landscape architect and a graduate of UCLA’s School of Theatre and Film, as well as Cal Poly. He has served on the film selection committees for the Aspen Film Fest and the SB International Film Festival. Email him at

Photos by Zach Mendez

The chorus, including the Sing! children's choir

The lovers, Rodolfo and Mimi (Luke Norvell, Angela Lamar)

The cast, here led by Musetta (Kylie Kreucher)

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As the third generation in his family in the lending business in Santa Barbara, Peter developed a passion for real estate from an early age. He has carried on the tradition with 13 years as a commercial and residential real estate appraiser and 24 years as a mortgage broker. He currently serves as the Managing Broker for Paragon Mortgage Group and its sister company Trinity Financial Services. He is an expert in all types of residential lending as well as private investor loans for unique circumstances. First time buyers as well as seasoned investors benefit from Peter’s extensive experience, depth of knowledge, and his professionalism.

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What Happened to Inflation?

By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE • 7/10/23

WHAT HAPPENED to the inflation problem? The latest wholesale inflation data show the Fed has more than succeeded in its campaign to tame inflation.

The wholesale Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand in wholesale goods and services barely grew at all (see the FRED graph) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics latest release.

Treasury Secretary Larry Summers infamously said unemployment could go as high as seven percent with the loss of several million jobs to tame the inflation tiger.

Economic VOICE

By Harlan Green

Wholesale prices rose just 0.1 percent in June, extending a string of weak readings that suggest inflation in the U.S. is likely to continue to decelerate. Over the past twelve months the PPI plunged to 0.1 percent from 1.1 percent in the prior month. That’s the lowest reading since September 2020. This is while Americans are still fully employed. The Fed consensus had postulated that at least a five percent unemployment rate would be needed to bring inflation down to their two percent target rate. And former

It will only intensify the debate among economists whether there will be a ‘soft landing’, or whether there will be no landing at all—a ‘no landing’ scenario in which economic growth continues to be positive into next year, regardless of the predictions that higher interest rates must ultimately lead to a recession (i.e., negative growth).

In fact, wholesale inflation (mainly the cost of raw materials) is in danger of turning negative, which means retail prices could also fall. (This would be a danger sign if not for other factors, since falling prices are a deflationary trend if passed on to retail prices, which usually means a looming recession).

But with the current 3.6 percent unemployment rate, and $trillions being

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invested in modernizing U.S. infrastructure this decade, this is unlikely. Americans will be employed in better-paying jobs for years to come.

Even the so-called core prices the Fed loves to cite as a more stubborn indicator of inflation decelerated to 2.6 percent from 2.8 percent, marking the smallest increase since March 2021.

Why this sudden deceleration in inflation, after all the predictions that it will remain high and become embedded in consumers’ expectations?

Firstly, the supply-chain shortage has disappeared, and every country is racing to resupply themselves from the effects of the pandemic.

I earlier cited a Global Finance Magazine article that touted the

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increased capital spending everywhere today, not just in the U.S., since the pandemic: “Despite concerns that economic growth may slow as central banks tap the brakes to combat inflation, companies around the globe are in a spending boom for capital such as factories and for things like digitalization and automation, 5G networks and the transition to clean energy.”

The other concern has been that wage increases might cause inflation expectations to become ‘embedded’ in prices for years to come. Yet household incomes haven’t kept up with inflation since the 1970s. They are rising at just 1.2 percent quarterly, seasonally adjusted, in the face of full employment, according to the latest data.

So now we have the means and opportunity to begin the process of renewing the American economy with governments spending again, and maybe avoiding any recession with a ‘no landing’ outcome.

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REGARDING PROVISIONS OF TITLE 28 AND/OR 30 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA (SBMC)

The Secretary of the Planning Commission has set a public hearing for Thursday, August 3, 2023 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.

On Thursday, July 27, 2023, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Thursday, August 3, 2023 will be posted on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC.

TELEVISION COVERAGE: This meeting will be broadcast live on City TV-Channel 18 and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTV. See SantaBarbaraCA.gov/CityTVProgramGuide for a rebroadcast schedule. An archived video of this meeting will be available at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PCVideos.

WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may be submitted via email to PCSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov before the beginning of the Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the Commission and will become part of the public record. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS) addressed to PC Secretary, PO Box 1990, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1990. However, please be advised, correspondence sent via USPS may not be received in time to process prior to the meeting and email submissions are highly encouraged. Please note that the Commission may not have time to review written comments received after 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting.

All public comment that is received before 4:30 p.m. the Tuesday before the meeting will be published on the City’s website at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Comments provided via USPS or e-mail will be converted to a PDF before being posted on the City’s website. Note: comments will be published online the way they are received and without redaction of personal identifying information; including but not limited to phone number, home address, and email address. Only submit information that you wish to make available publicly.

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Application Number: PLN2019-00052 Filing Date: November 23, 2021

Applicant / Owner: Carolyn Groves, Dudek / The Wright Family H Limited Partnership

Project Description: New 250-room hotel with subterranean parking and six affordable housing units

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STATEMENT: The following Individual/ Individuals is/are doing business as TEXTURES at 2525 State Street #2, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. GAIL LÉGER at 2525 State Street #2, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on June 20, 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. 2023-0001547. Published July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023.

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STATEMENT: The following Individual/ Individuals is/are doing business as IANDS SANTA BARBARA at 1025 Rinconada Road, Unit A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. BARBARA BARTOLOME at 1025 Rinconada Road, Unit A, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on June 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. 20230001635. Published July 14, 21, 28, August 4, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Person/ Persons is/are doing business as TRULY ORGANIZED at 133 E. De La Guerra Street, Ste 4, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. BRIDGET P GARDNER at 133 E. De La Guerra Street, Ste 4, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on June 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. 2023-0001640. Published July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2023.

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Electric Bike Boom

Shopping E-Bikes in Santa Barbara

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

ZIPPING ALONG THE WATERFRONT, STATE STREET, AND ALL OVER SANTA BARBARA with eco-friendly ease, electric bicycles are practically as common as palm trees. Long championed by environmentalists, these part-motor, part-people powered vehicles have soared in popularity with commuters, tourists, and locals searching for sustainable — and fun — ways to get around.

The result is a burgeoning Santa Barbara market for businesses that specialize in electric bikes.

“E-bikes are rapidly growing in popularity nationwide, and especially in areas like Santa Barbara with great riding weather yearround,” commented a spokesperson from Rad Power Bikes. “By meeting our riders and other ebike-curious consumers who see the value in transitioning to an e-bike where they are, we hope to further increase adoption and help more consumers transition away from gas-powered vehicles.”

Opening this past May, Rad Power Bikes is the newest local business to sell only e-bikes. All of its models feature 750 watt motors — wattage being the indicator of an e-bike motors’ power.

A 750w motor, which reaches a maximum speed of 20mph and can propel a rider even when they are not pedaling the bike, is ranked as a “Class 2” e-bike. This means it is permitted on traditional bike lanes in addition to roadways.

Rad Power Bikes, located at 132 E Montecito St., stocks models for around-town cycling as well as off-roading, with all customers invited to test ride. They also carry a wide range of e-bike accessories available.

By the Promenade, Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara is celebrating its ten year anniversary. Located at 1345 State St, the business is wellstocked with city e-bikes, mountain e-bikes, and even children models, while also hosting a repair shop for customers. The store exclusively sells e-bikes that are Class 1 — which offer motorized support up to 20mph only when its rider is pedaling — and Class 3 — which provide motor assistance up to 28mph only during pedaling. Class 1 is permitted on all bike paths, while Class 3 is restricted to specific areas.

Owner/operator Scott LaMoine explained that the business decided to only offer Class 1 and 3 e-bikes with batteries certified by testing company UL Solutions as a safety measure. He voiced that non-certified batteries can lead to fires, pointing to New York City’s recent banning of the sale of e-bikes with non-UL certified batteries.

“Studies have shown when riding a pedal assisted bike the rider is getting ample exercise and that’s really what our customers are looking for, a quality natural feeling electric bike as an exercise and car alternative,” said LaMoine.

E-Bikery, located at 590 E Gutierrez St., also specializes in e-bike sales. Selling e-bikes across Classes 1, 2, and 3, the

E-bike Safety Tips

Wear a helmet

Brake earlier than you would with a manual bike, and monitor e-bike speed Stay in bike lanes and paths on public roadways

Practice e-bike battery safety — according to the National Fire Protection Association, riders should only use charging equipment designed for their model, shouldn’t continue to charge a battery once it is at capacity, and cease using the e-bike if there is battery damage Ensure visibility with proper lighting and/or reflective gear

Use a bell to alert passersby

Don’t overload e-bikes with more cargo or passengers than the model design allows

store also stocks bike accessories, repair services, and rentals. Most notably, E-Bikery will organize picnics for e-bike renters, inviting visitors and residents alike to relax in a scenic local spot after their bike ride.

Locals can find e-bikes at most regional general bicycle shops as well, including Trek Bicycle Santa Barbara (320 S Kellogg Ave), which took over longtime hotspot Bicycle Bob’s earlier this year. Other local bicycle shops include Hazard’s Cyclesport (110 Anacapa St), Velo Pro Cyclery (15 Hitchcock Way), Open Air Bicycles (135 East Carrillo St), Stape Cycles (224 Anacapa St #1A), Fastrack Bicycles (118 W Canon Perdido St), and the bike shop located within REI (321 Anacapa St).

E-bike rentals are also widely available across Santa Barbara, including companies such as Wheel Fun Rentals (24 E. Mason St) and Cal Coast Adventures (736 Carpinteria St).

Most notably, e-bikes are offered through the City of Santa Barbara’s bike share program with BCycle, whose contract was recently extended to continue through 2027.

Photo courtesy of Rad Power Bikes

Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara is celebrating its tenth anniversary this month

BCycle has extended its bike share program contract with the City of Santa Barbara

Rad Power Bikes sells off-road electric bikes as well as city models

Photo courtesy of Electric Bikes of Santa Barbara

Photo courtesy of BCycle

3rd Friday @ LCCCA’s Fine Line gallery

Bo Von Hohenlohe works in freeform and abstract geometric minimal art production. “The freeform art style can only be created when I am in the two-year-old mode… When people, places and things are not on my mind,” he relates on FLG’s website. “Only pure color, form, and the joy of the process doing art.... go ahead and try painting like a child once again to re-experience the joy of playing with pure color and form.”

By Kerry Methner / VOICE

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3RD FRIDAY ARTWALK set

Karen Valle is a self-taught artist living in Santa Barbara. She started out as a realistic painter moving through oil, then pastel, acrylic, and watercolor and painting landscapes, still life, figurative, and portraits. At some point, abstraction pulled her in. “I started working with textures, different mediums, and organic or recycled materials. The process excites me because of the unknown,” she relates in her artist statement. “Ever since then, my art has evolved into freer expressions.”

for Friday, July 21st, the eight artists of Fine Line Gallery are in preparation mode to welcome the public for their bi-monthly community art celebration. Working in collaboration with five other art spaces in the Plaza, Fine Line will be presenting the work of Marie Arnold, Gregory Beeman, Casson Demmon, Daniel Landman, John Behring, Bo Von Hohenlohe, Bart Tarman, and Karen Valle. Fine Line Gallery is one of the three galleries known as the LCCCA - La Cumbre Center for the Creative Arts, founded by Mike Cregan over three years ago.

With a gallery membership of long-time artists, the gallery has taken on a creative, fresh feel through its regularly-rotating displays of artists’ works. This atmosphere is enhanced as artists who are “sitting the gallery” focus on their own work in the studio spaces toward the back.

Casson Demmon’s paintings have been widely exhibited in museums, galleries, and alternative spaces across the United States including at The New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Williamsburg Art and Historical Society in Brooklyn, The Rubelle and Norman Schafler Gallery, CBGB in Manhattan, and The Puck Building Pratt MFA Gallery in Manhattan, as well as Reynolds Gallery and Gallery Ocho in Santa Barbara.

A Hollywood, CA, native, Casson earned a MFA in fine art painting in 2002 from Pratt Institute in New York.

Daniel Landman attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn and studied at the Figurative Institute in Manhattan. Since moving to Santa Barbara in 2000, he has shown at the Bottoms Gallery, CC Galleries on Catalina Island, Contemporary Arts Forum, among others. He works in a variety of mediums, from oil on canvas and clay to found objects like old railroad nails, drift wood, bone, and stone. Many of his pieces are assemblages, carefully selected to tell a story. He assists Story Kornbluth in a figure sculpting class at the Schott Center and teaches figure sculpting at the Yuliya Lennon Art Studio and Gallery.

Stepping through the door visitors see sculpture, paintings –both representational and totally abstract – and photography. The intimate space is inviting with its diverse offerings, yet the gallery doesn’t feel crowded.

In addition to being a visual arts space, the gallery occasionally hosts events for writers and plays.

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Marie Arnold has found creating art to be “a meditative and transformative experience.” She has discovered that using bold colors comes naturally as she lets intuition guide her through the process of creating. Through her work she hopes to evoke feelings of interconnectiveness.

Marie work with acrylics and in Collage and Mixed Media. She has earned blue ribbons in exhibits at the Jewish Community Center, the Faulkner Gallery, Gallery 113 and the Goleta Public Library and is a member of the Goleta Valley Art Assn, the SB Art Assn, Abstract Art Collective, and Carpinteria Art Center.

Bart Tarman, after a 500 mile walking pilgrimage across Spain in 2015, where he slowly encountered Beauty, was awakened to a need “to put color on paper.” Since he then, he has been juried into two Art Associations and has won several awards for his art. Predominantly a landscape artist, he paints in acrylic, watercolor, gouache, and casein. He is inspired by friend and Colorado Artist, Stephan Quiller, and by Santa Barbara Artist and teacher Tony Askew.

Gregory Beeman often works in series. One of those, “Call of the Ancients” brings a contemporary touch to ancient mediums. Beeman felt he was channeling otherworldly energies in the creation of this series and found that several spirit figures emerged (after the pieces dried) amidst the abstract figures of these pieces. Some of the pieces took months to complete, going through complete metamorphosis along the way. This was a physical, mental and spiritual struggle and a journey that brought him to a realization that he did not control the art, that he was simply channeling the energies that were working through him.

John Behring uses photography to create visual metaphors that tell a story. “As a still photographer I aspire to tell a complete story in one single image. I see the visual language of photography as poetically universal in the same way music is universal. There’s no formal language barrier to sharing a photographic narrative or an emotion captured in a single fraction of a second, it boils down to a resonance, a communion between myself and the viewer,” he writes in his artist statement.

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CORRIDAN GALLERY: A Summer Group: Elliott Ciampi’s Koi pond painting meditations ~ July • 125 N Milpas • We-Sa 11-6 • 805-966-7939 • www.corridan-gallery.com

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

CYPRESS GALLERY: Paper and Paint

~ Jul 30 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • Sat & Sun 1-4 • 805-737-1129 • www.lompocart.org

ELIZABETH GORDON GALLERY: Emerging artists from around the country • 15 W. Gutierrez • 805-9631157 • Tu-Sat 11–5 • www.elizabethgordongallery.com

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: Channel City Camera Club (main)~ Jul 29; Kathy McGill - Snapshots and Studies (west) ~ Jul 29 • 40 E Anapamu St • 805962-7653

LOMPOC LIBRARY GROSSMAN

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

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS

CENTER: Summer Bounty ~ Aug 6

• Thu-Su 12-4 • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org

MARCIA BURTT GALLERY: Bill

Dewey: Delta and Watershed ~ Aug 13 • 517 Laguna St • Th-Su 1-5 • 805-962-5588 • www.artlacuna.com

MAUNE CONTEMPORARY:

10 WEST GALLERY: In the ZONE ~ July 20 - Sept 10 • 10 W Anapamu

• Wed-Mon 11-5 • 805-770-7711 • 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: Sandy Rodriguez — Unfolding Histories: 200 Years of Resistance ~March 3, ‘24 • Sat-Sun 12-5 • www.museum.ucsb.edu

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

THE ARTS FUND: Celebrating 30 Years of the Teen Arts Mentorship • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Av • Wed-Sun 11-5; www.artsfundsb.org

• 805-233-3395

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: Candelario

Medrano: the surrealist folk genius ~ Aug 22 • Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • www.casadolores.org

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

CLAY STUDIO GALLERY: 10-4pm Daily • Work by members of the Makers Market • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • www.claystudiosb.org

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GALLERY: Work of Andy Lepe • 11 W Anapamu St • Bt Appt •

GALLERY 113: SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-9656611 • Mo-Sa 11-5; Sun 1-5 • www.gallery113sb.com

GALLERY LOS OLIVOS: Carol Simon & Cathy Quiel: Imaginings ~ Jul 30 • Thu-Mo 10-5 • 805-688-7517 • www.gallerylosolivos.com

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND: 805.969.9990 • www.lotusland.org

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

HELENA MASON ART GALLERY: Magnetic by Chris Gocong ~ Sept • 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

Contemporary Art • 1309 State St

• Tu-Su 11-5 & By appt • 805-8692524 • 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: • 16 Helena Av • FriSun noon-7pm • 805-637-1424 • www.mypetram.com

OLD MISSION SANTA BARBARA: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, The Exhibition ~ Sept 4 • 2201 Laguna St

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

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

PETER HORJUS DESIGN: Icon by Peter Horjus ~ ongoing • 11 W Figueroa St • www. peterhorjus.com

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

RED BARN GALLERY (AT UCSB): by appt • king@theaterdance.ucsb • near bus circle middle of campus.

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

SANTA BARBARA FINE ART: Premiere SB landscape artists & renowned sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • Tu-Sa 12-6 & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • www.santabarbarafineart.com

SB BOTANIC GARDEN: At the Edge ~ Jul 30 • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • www.sbbg.org

SB HISTORICAL MUSEUM: Clarence Mattei: Portrait of a Community ~ Sept 17; Project Fiesta! 99 Years! ~ September • 136 E De la Guerra • Thu 12-5, Fri 12-7; Sat 12-5 • 805-9661601 • www.sbhistorical.org

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SB MARITIME MUSEUM: Dan Merkel: The Lure of Lighthouses and Dancing Waves ~ Aug 27; The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and Santa Barbara Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Way, Ste 190 • Thu-Su 10-5 • 805962-8404 • www.SBMM.org

SB MUSEUM OF ART: Inside/Outside ~ Feb 18, 2024; The Private Universe of James Castle ~ Sep 17; Portrait of Mexico Today; Highlights of East Asian Art - Ongoing • Tu-Su, 11-5; Thu, 11-8 • www.sbma.net • 805-963-4364

Art Events

Eventos de Arte

LA CUMBRE PLAZA 3RD FRIDAY ART

WALK • Five galleries and other stores will be open to celebrate Santa Barbara’s creative community. Stop by, meet artists, enjoy music, try your hand on a community painting, sample tasty bites & more! • 5-8pm Fri, 7/21 - see page 32 in VOICE for details.

ARTIST TALK WITH NADYA BROWN • Brown discusses her paintings with artist/art historian Marcia Rickard • Architectural Fdn Gallery, 229 E Victoria St • Free, RSVP required: 805-965-6307 or molly@afsb.org • 2pm Sa, 7/22.

IN CONVERSATION • Sarah Rosalena and Sandy Rodriguez about Sarah Rosalena: Pointing Star • Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara • 5-7pm Fri, 7/28.

EXHIBITION TOUR WITH SANDY

RODRIGUEZ • Unfolding Histories: 200 Years of Resistance • Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UC Santa Barbara • 12-2pm Sat, 7/29.

SBMM ART POP-UP • Work by watercolorist Lisa Dove • Maritime Museum patio • Free • 11am-4pm Sa, 7/29.

ARTIST TALK/PHOTOGRAPHY POP-UP • SB photographer Barbara Parmet discusses her Roots and Branches Project • Patricia Clarke Studio, 410 Palm Ave., Carpinteria • Free • 2-5pm Sa, 7/29. rsvp https://www.facingourselves.org/events/barbara-parmet

1ST THURSDAY • Cultural night out in Santa Barbara • 5-8pm Thurs, 8/3.

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

CARPINTERIA CREATIVE ARTS • Shop locally made pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av, Carpinteria • Free • 2:306pm Thursdays.

SB MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: Curious by Nature: Works of Charley and Edie Harper ~ Sept 10; Butterflies Alive! ~ 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 • 805-682-4711 • 211 Stearns Wharf • www.sbnature.org

SANTA BARBARA TENNIS CLUB: Veiled-Unveiled ~ Aug 29 • 10-6 daily • 2375 Foothill Rd • 805682-4722 • www.2ndfridaysart.com

SLICE OF LIGHT GALLERY: Earth & Space Fine Art Photography • 9 W Figueroa St • Mon-Fri 10-5 • 805-354-5552 • www.sliceoflight.com

SILO 118: The Dichotomy of Laundry by Colleen M. Kelly ~ July 22 • 118 Gray St • ThSa 12-5/by appt • www.silo118.com

SULLIVAN GOSS: Robin Gowen: Last Shadow & First Light; The Summer Salon ~ Jul 24; Where The Wild Things Grow in collaboration with Lotusland ~ Jul 24; Holli Harmon: To Feast on Clouds ~ Jul 28 - Sept 2 • Nicole Strasburg: Surfacing ~ Jul 28Sept 2 • 11 E Anapamu St • 805-730-1460 • www.sullivangoss.com

SUSAN QUINLAN DOLL & TEDDY BEAR

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

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

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

UCSB LIBRARY: www.library.ucsb.edu

VOICE GALLERY: Midsummer Santa Barbara ~ Jul 30 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 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 Mon-Sun • 805-962-8885 • www.waterhousegallery.com

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

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

WILDLING MUSEUM: Bird’s Eye View: Four Perspectives ~ Sept 4; Sedgwick Reserve: A Conservation Story ~ Oct 16 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • www.wildlingmuseum.org

Artists: See your work here! Join VOICE Magazine’s Print & Virtual Gallery!

An Affordable Advertising opportunity (just for Artists)

To find out more, email Publisher@VoiceSB.com

At the Edge at SB Botanic Garden

At The Edge, on view at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden through July 30th, is an introduction to some of the Garden’s less visible activities, such as their research that takes place on their “living laboratories,” the eight distinct islands just beyond our coastline. There they work to better understand and protect the native plants that make California unique. This exhibition tells stories from the frontlines of the Garden’s ongoing conservation efforts on the Channel Islands.

A Conversation with Nadya Brown & Marcia Rickard

Join Nadya Brown and Artist/Art Historian Marcia Rickard for an afternoon in the garden exploring the inspiration for Brown’s paintings on Saturday, July 22nd at 2pm at the Architectural Foundation Gallery. Brown creates illusory, imaginary, three-dimensional spaces that entice viewers to enter, explore, and examine closely. Through realistic drawing and highly saturated colors, these depictions of decorative objects, flowers, birds, domestic spaces, and landscapes evoke time, light, and memory in a slightly surreal manner. Hats recommended. Limited outdoor seating, RSVP required: call 805.965.6307 or email molly@afsb.org

Commemorative Tree Plaques... Great Gifts & Great Memories

Designate a tree as a tribute to a family member or friend.

Santa Barbara Beautiful has funded more than 13,000 street trees in Santa Barbara! Find out more at www.SBBeautiful.org

For more information visit: www.sbbeautiful.org/commemorativetrees.html

Santa Barbara Beautiful is a 501 (c) 3. Donations may be tax deductible. TAX ID: 23-7055360

The San Clemente Island fox (above) is one of the island’s top predators and the subject of a recent study by the Botanic Garden. DNA analysis of fox scat has revealed the contents of its surprisingly omnivorous diet.

Painting by Nadya Brown

29th Annual SADAKO PEACE DAY

To remember the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and all innocent victims of war

Committed to a World Free of Nuclear Weapons wagingpeace.org

Galleries Open Late

u Visit LCCCA’s three galleries, Illuminations, Elevate, and the Fine Line. Chat with their artists while enjoying a glass of wine and light snacks.

u Have a special photo taken by Kenji at his Photo Booth.

u Help create a new LCCCA Community Painting!

u See Midsummer Santa Barbara, the exciting new exhibit at VOICE Gallery while you enjoy an olive oil tasting.

u Enjoy the new exhibit at the Arts Fund Gallery Celebrating 30 Years of Teen Arts Mentorship! While you're there, take a complementary tour of the Museum of Sensory and Movement Experiences.

u Outside, listen to live music while Simon creates a personal poem just for you.

u Visit the Grace Fisher Foundation's Inclusive Arts Clubhouse and learn about their programs.

u Stop by Ruby Sky, our newest partner, and watch an artist create a painting, have your fortune read by a Tarot reader, and enjoy food and wine in a party atmosphere.

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tFine Line Gallery - H

Elevate Gallery - F

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Gallery offers work by local and area artists in a range of mediums. Discover sculpture, prints, mixed media, ceramics, oil, aryclic, and watercolor in an exhibition titled Midsummer: Santa Barbara - H

Illuminations Gallery - E

24 artists exhibit and work in three gallery/studios