VOICE Magazine: August 18, 2023

Opera Santa Barbara Announces 2023-2024 Season

An Operatic, Spanish Voyage

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

ROMANTIC ARIAS WILL KEEP THE FIESTA SPIRIT ALIVE

this fall, as Opera

Santa Barbara embarks on a musical journey to the Iberian Peninsula. Hot on the heels of OSB’s magnificent performance of Bizet’s Toreador March at Fiesta Pequeña, the company has announced its 2023-2024 season will boast an all-Spanish theme.

Adding to the excitement, all of its mainstage operas — including Carmen, Il Trovatore, and a new opera based on the legend of Zorro — will be performed for two nights for the first time since 2020.

“Our favorite festival here in Santa Barbara is Old Spanish Days, so clearly the Spanish heritage and theme is very congenial to Santa Barbara,” shared Kostis Protopapas, OSB Artistic & General Director. “It seemed like a natural fit. And considering how strong the presale is, it seems Santa Barbara is responding well — originally we had planned one performance for each opera, but demand was such that we added a second one!”

Ensuring fun for listeners of all ages and interests, the season will be rounded off by a gala concert celebrating the legendary soprano Maria Callas and a Studio production of El gato con botas, a family-fun operatic retelling of Puss in

Boots

Protopapas did not set out to curate a Spanish-themed season. Per OSB tradition, he planned to select three productions that would share all that opera has to offer with the Santa Barbara community: one of opera’s big “warhorses,” a contemporary opera, and a secondary classic that is wellliked, but infrequently performed.

As the only opera company with a full season located between Los Angeles and San Francisco, OSB feels a great responsibility to introduce locals to esteemed operas as well as up-and-coming productions.

“If we don’t do the classics, there will be generations of people who have never seen them,” said Protopapas. “I think it’s our mission to do vibrant productions of the classics as well as bring in new repertoire like Zorro.”

When it came to selecting a “warhorse,” Protopapas felt Carmen was long overdue for a return to Santa Barbara stages. Composer Georges Bizet’s timeless tale of seduction and jealousy, Carmen was last performed as Protopapas’ OSB debut in 2016.

This fall’s production will serve as the OSB debut for mezzo-soprano Sarah Saturnino, a Metropolitan Opera Laffont

Competition finalist, who will star as Carmen. Joining her onstage will be tenor Nathan Granner and bass-baritone Colin Ramsey as Carmen’s dueling lovers, Don José and Escamillo, as well as State Street Ballet dancers. Performances will be held on September 29th and October 1st at the Granada Theatre.

Next on the ticket is Verdi’s Il Trovatore, to be performed at the Lobero Theatre on February 9th and 11th. One of Protopapas’s favorite operas he has not yet conducted, it weaves an intense story of doomed romances amidst a civil war. It will be performed by a host of voices familiar to OSB regulars, including tenor Harold Meers, soprano Karin Wolverton, and baritone Timothy Mix.

“Legendary tenor Enrico Caruso said all you need to do “Il Trovatore are the four best singers in the world, because all five roles in it are very difficult,” joked Protopapas. “It’s a really beautiful opera that people who know opera know about, but they don’t get to see it very often.”

Daring swordplay and heroism will next sweep the Lobero Theatre when OSB presents composer Hector Armienta’s operatic reimagining of Zorro on April 19th and 21st. Made famous by over a century of Hollywood films, this early California

version of Robin Hood follows Don Diego de la Vega, who dons a black mask to protect his community from its greedy, oppressive Spanish colonizers.

A new opera, Protopapas witnessed its 2022 premiere in Albuquerque. He was immediately charmed by the entertaining adventure story, as well as appreciative of its diverse, multigenerational appeal. He was also impressed by the bilingual libretto, which Armienta wrote to reflect how his household seamlessly alternates between English and Spanish.

“It’s an old story and it’s romantic, the music is romantic with a Spanish flavor, but I think this mixture of English and Spanish gives it a contemporary relevance,” said Protopapas.

An additional OSB season highlight is La Divina: The Art of Maria Callas, a celebration of the 100th birth year anniversary of Greek soprano Maria Callas. World famous for her dramatic and vocal talents, Callas redefined the term “opera diva.” Hosted in collaboration with the Argyropoulos Chair of Hellenic Studies at UCSB, the night will feature sopranos Eleni Calenos and Jana McIntyre.

Performances will be held on November 10th at the Lobero Theatre and on the 12th at the Bank of America Performing Arts Center in Thousand Oaks.

“This is the first time our company is venturing outside Santa Barbara and we’re very excited,” expressed Protopapas.

Children and families will also be invited to enjoy an operatic fairytale, El Gato con Botas, at Center Stage Theater from December 1st through the 3rd. Performed by Chrisman Studio Artist Program members, this delightful tale follows an ambitious cat as he seeks fortune and fame.

For now, as Protopapas looks toward another season of premier opera, he hopes that community members will plan to get and stay engaged in the arts this fall.

“I think it’s important that people choose something that they like and go out and enjoy the theater, whether that’s with the opera, the symphony, the ballet, or whatever they like,” he urged. “It’s important that we keep live theater and live performances strong in our community.”

Photo by Zach Mendez

Photo by Zach Mendez

Photo by Zach Mendez

Sarah Saturnino will star as Carmen.

Nathan Granner, shown here with Anya Matanovich in La Traviata, 2022, will perform in Carmen alongside Colin Ramsey

Jana Mcintyre in La scala di seta, 2022 Eleni Calenos in Tosca, 2022 Colin Ramsey in The Valkyrie, 2023

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Shauna Quill Picks Up the Music Academy Baton

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

FOR SHAUNA QUILL, community and classical music are inextricably linked. The current Executive Director of the New York Youth Symphony, where she recently helped secure the symphony’s first Grammy Award, Quill has consistently advocated for merging education, engagement, and entertainment within the classical music realm.

Now, as outgoing Music Academy President Scott Reed’s 12 years-long tenure draws to a close, Quill looks forward to joining the Santa Barbara community and serving as Montecito’s leading cultural institution’s new President and CEO.

“I’ve never felt so much that this is the job I want for the rest of life than when I saw this opportunity,” shared Quill, who will assume her new role on November 1st.

The daughter of a ballerina and granddaughter of a concert pianist, Quill grew up with a strong appreciation for classical music. She began playing the flute, ultimately attending the Aspen Music Festival and later studying at Carnegie Mellon.

When repetitive stress injuries prevented her from pursuing a future in performance, Quill was undeterred in her conviction to remain connected to the music world. She began working with the Herbert Breslin Agency, where she acted as a booking representative and traveled worldwide with opera singers.

“I really like to make things happen, put them together, and make connections between people. That’s a different skill set than playing flute,” laughed Quill.

Quill went on to work for the Aspen Music Festival, where her mentor was none other than NancyBell Coe, who would ultimately go on to become the Music Academy’s President and CEO. Eventually, Quill would visit Santa Barbara for the first time to attend Coe’s wedding. She immediately fell in love with the area.

When it was announced that Reed would be stepping down from the Music Academy, Coe reached out to Quill to let her know the position was open.

“You know when you have an impression of something, and then it’s just always in the back of your mind? When I saw this position open, I [knew] this would be the time, it’d be amazing in this role to go back,” she said.

Quill has acted as NYYS Executive Director since 2011. In that time, she has taken great steps to expand the symphony’s programming and outreach capacity, including creating its Musical Theater Songwriting and the Crescendo orchestral program, which serves New York City students who are ten to 18 years old. She has also collaborated with other organizations to develop community partnerships to support and enhance opportunities for NYYS participants. This past year, the symphony’s first professional recording won a Grammy for Best Orchestral Performance.

In preparing to head up the Music Academy this fall, Quill is excited to be working with an internationallyacclaimed team of administrators, faculty, and fellows. She emphasized the value she places on listening to voices from all perspectives.

“I’m looking for people who will speak with me, who will talk to me and educate me about the area, about the community, and what it really needs,” explained Quill. “That’s the best way to come up with new ideas together that will really succeed in the long term.”

She hopes to strengthen the Academy’s connection to the larger community, especially by expanding its youth programming, for instance by establishing an instrumental education program to complement the Academy’s Sing! children’s choir. She also intends to consider opportunities for individuals of all ages to continue learning and enjoy the Academy’s expansive repertoire of classical music, as well as explore interdisciplinary partnerships with local arts organizations.

“That’s one of my priorities when I begin, to expand the community programming year-round,” commented Quill.

She voiced her desire to have the Academy be a vibrant, welcoming community locale not only during its annual Summer Festival, but all year long.

“I think just to have a place where the community feels at home — it’s where they go for music, it’s what they associate with music in Santa Barbara — I think that would be vital to the growth of the organization,” she said.

Quill will move to Santa Barbara with her husband, Mark, daughters Grace and Sophie (ages 10 and 12), and their puggle, Nugget.

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11th Annual Heroes of Hospice of Santa Barbara Luncheon at Rosewood Miramar

HOSPICE OF SANTA BARBARA’S

HEROES OF HOSPICE is back and at a new location this year. The annual event will be held at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Resort on Sunday, September 10th from 11am to 1:30pm.

This year, Heroes of Hospice has a special focus on Celebrating Those We Love and their ongoing impact in our lives. Guests will be provided with an opportunity to donate and support the wonderful work of HSB in the name of their loved ones, helping bring programs and services, completely free of charge, to adults, children, and seniors who are struggling with grief or life-threatening illness.

“All of our 2023 Heroes are being recognized for their outstanding and unique contributions they have made both to Hospice of Santa Barbara and to our community,” said David Selberg, CEO of Hospice of Santa Barbara. “Heroes of Hospice is an important opportunity for us to come together and celebrate those

who, in one way or another, make our work possible.”

2023 Honorees include the Santa Barbara Foundation with the Philanthropy Award, Hospice of Santa Barbara’s Patient Care Services Team will receive the Staff Award, and a special Lifetime Hero Award will be given to longtime HSB supporter and champion, Charlie Zimmer. The event will include a welcome reception, silent auction, lunch, and the awards presentation.

For over 90 years, the Santa Barbara Foundation has been a catalyst for change. They analyze issues to identify challenges that burden people every day in Santa Barbara County. They convene community stakeholders to build coalitions and partner with nonprofits and other leaders working on the front lines. Together, the organization charts a direction and mobilizes people to support the dynamic initiatives that makes Santa Barbara a better place now, and for generations to come.

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Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival Returns September 9th and 10th

Those who relish the hunt for treasures on the seashore will delight in the two-day Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 9th and 10th. The one-of-a-kind festival coalesces around collectors and artists inspired by oceans and beaches all over the world.

For the first time, the event will be held at the Santa Barbara Elks Lodge, and continuing with tradition, the festival will include stunning collections, hand-crafted jewelry, and visual art, as well as informative speakers on sea glass hunting, identification, and craftsmanship.

“Famous for its beaches and unrivaled beauty,” said festival organizer Louise Sciutto, “Santa Barbara is the perfect site for our artisan-driven sea glass festival. All of our participants, followers, and attendees share a passion for the sea’s treasures and making incredible art that connects nature and creativity.”

Visitors have a broad range of activities to discover at the festival, including: Treasure Contest, Skills Workshops, Knowledge Sharing, Shopping Unique Wares, and new merchandise. www.santabarbaraseaglassandoceanartsfestival.com

which includes social work, spiritual care, care coordinators, and volunteer services. This program serves patients and their families impacted by life threatening illness by addressing their emotional, social, spiritual and practical concerns. The primary focus of the program is to help patients and families maintain a good quality of life.

Charlie Zimmer has been a constant presence and advocate for Hospice of Santa Barbara since serving as its Executive Director

from 1979 until approximately 1990. He has volunteered on various committees to the Board of Directors from 2000 to today. He helped establish HSB’s Foundation and was a mentor to other HSB leaders including Gail Rink, Steve Jacobsen, Tina Frontado (interim) and David Selberg. His impact has been immeasurable and HSB is grateful for his enduring compassion and commitment to the organization.

To learn more and for tickets, visit: http://www.hospiceofsb.org/heroes

AMR Santa Barbara Country Recognized by the American Heart Association

American Medical Response of Santa Barbara County has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid and research-based care to people experiencing the most severe form of heart attacks and strokes, ultimately saving lives.

The Mission: Lifeline EMS achievement award focuses on agencies’ on-scene care, bringing to the forefront the collaboration and contributions to patient care for prehospital providers.

“AMR is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to providing optimal care for heart attack patients,” said Dave Schierman, director of operations for AMR in Santa Barbara County. “The Mission: Lifeline program puts proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis so patients have the best possible chance of survival.” www.heart.org

Santa Barbara Zoo Welcomes Raj the Red Panda

The Santa Barbara Zoo has officially introduced Raj, the red panda, and welcomed him into his new habitat! Since his arrival in April, Raj has been acclimating behind the scenes while his habitat underwent renovations. Raj will share his new habitat with the Zoo’s Burmese black mountain tortoise, Mathilda.

“Raj has settled in well to his beautiful new habitat,” shared Dr. Julie Barnes, the Santa Barbara Zoo’s Director of Animal Care. “He has been busy exploring, showcasing his natural agility and curiosity. We are delighted to provide him with a safe and enriching environment that meets all of his needs.”

Red pandas are endangered due to habitat loss, with less than 10,000 estimated left in the wild. They can be found in various regions of China, Nepal, and northern Myanmar. www.sbzoo.org

Annual MTD Service Changes Go Into Effect

Santa Barbara MTD makes service changes to local bus service every year in midAugust. This year’s service changes went into effect on Monday, August 14, 2023. Other changes will phase in as K-12, SBCC, and UCSB fall classes begin.

Starting August 14th, route and schedule changes on Lines 23 (El Encanto Heights) & 25 (Ellwood/Winchester Canyon), now will connect at the end of the line so one route becomes the other. This will provide riders a one-seat ride through Western Goleta, no matter the direction. Minor schedule changes on Lines 6 (Goleta), 11 (UCSB), and 20 (Carpinteria) are also to be expected and August 21st schedule changes for booster services to Junior Highs and High Schools.

Over the next week, new peak hour weekday services will be available (Line19x) serving Carpinteria, Santa Barbara Eastside, and SBCC and line 28 (UCSB Shuttle), now with 18 minute headways for most of the day. https://sbmtd.gov

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Sana Barbara County's 2022-2023 Grand Jury Addressed Several Areas of Concern

Official Summaries of the Grand Jury reports were provided as follows:

A Death in Custody | Lessons Learned

“Prisoners are persons whom most of us would rather not think about. Banished from everyday sight, they exist in a shadow world that only dimly enters our awareness.” – Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. JT died in a Santa Barbara County Main Jail safety-cell approximately 20 minutes after he was booked and engaged in a physical struggle with Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office custody staff. The 2022-23 Santa Barbara Grand Jury (Jury) examined the facts surrounding his arrest and incarceration for non-injury domestic violence, his death, and the Santa Barbara Sheriff-Coroner’s investigation into the manner and cause of his death.

On the night of January 11-12, 2022, JT, who was morbidly obese, in poor overall health and had a history of drug abuse, suffered a severe mental health crisis. This included multiple suicide threats and ideation.

In Part 1 of this report, the Jury finds that the law enforcement and health care systems failed to provide JT with much needed urgent mental health care intervention. JT was known to be suffering from a mental health crisis by his arresting officers, by the Wellpath (the private provider of health services at the Jail) medical staff on duty at the Jail, and by the custody officers who led JT into a safety cell. Yet, at no time did any of these professionals attempt to provide effective crisis intervention that could have avoided the custody officers’ use of force that night. Compounding the problem was that the County of Santa Barbara does not provide on-site 24/7 mental health services in the Jails, although witnesses told the Jury it was badly needed. After nine months of working on this Report, the Jury wholeheartedly concurs.

In Part 1 the Jury makes findings and recommendations: a) to improve delivery of on-site, 24/7 professional mental health services in the Main and North County Jails; and b) to broadly improve law enforcement officer and jail medical service providers’ mental health crisis prevention training and interagency communication skills.

In Part 2 of this report, the Jury finds that the Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation into the actions of its own personnel. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office had a duty to investigate all reasonably available evidence.  JT was forced into an on-stomach prone restraint hold that he vigorously resisted. The autopsy showed that JT was obese, with a heart condition and had a history of substance abuse. The Coroner’s Office found that JT’s death was only indirectly caused by the custody staff’s on-stomach restraint hold and JT’s resistance to it.

The Jury examined all information it was provided by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office and found one critical question that was not answered: Whether the custody officers’ on-stomach restraint hold and JT’s resistance to it was, medically speaking, a direct cause of JT’s cardiac arrest. The Jury interviewed two independent, out-of-county medical experts who told the Jury that a subject like JT, especially because of his obesity and other comorbidities, are known to suffer cardiac arrest from prone restraint holds and resistance. Neither the Coroner’s Office nor the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office discussed or considered whether the on-stomach prone restraint was a direct cause of JT’s cardiac arrest.

In Part 2 of this report, the Jury recommends that the County of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Sheriff-Coroner’s Office submit JT’s case to the State Attorney General’s Office for: a) reinvestigation as to whether, from a medical perspective, the custodial officers’ use of the prone restraint and JT’s resistance was an indirect or direct cause of JT’s death; and b) legal consequences that stem from the Attorney General’s reinvestigation.

Cybersecurity For School Districts In Santa Barbara County  The Need for Centralized Authority

Santa Barbara County school districts are regularly targeted by cybersecurity threats, placing students and teachers directly in harm’s way. If the response to the COVID pandemic has underscored anything, it is that the resiliency of the U.S. public education system is integral to the national economy and the well-being of communities, whether rural, suburban, or urban across the nation. Serving over 20 public school districts with approximately 70,000 students, the Santa Barbara County public education sector is an enormous albeit highly decentralized entity.

This report analyzing cybersecurity programs in Santa Barbara County’s school districts follows last year’s (2021) Grand Jury report entitled “Cybersecurity for Special Districts and County Service Areas in Santa Barbara County,” which focused on all special districts within Santa Barbara County. This report centers directly on the status and effectiveness of cybersecurity programs in County schools.

County school districts have not mandated the use of multi-factor authentication (MFA) nor formal cybersecurity training for teachers or students, both of which are well-recognized “best practices” for combatting cyber-attacks. County school districts operate independently and without significant support or oversight from the Santa Barbara County Education Office (SBCEO) in instituting MFA or formal training. Most small, rural districts lack sufficient resources to address the best practices standards recognized by federal and state governments. Even the larger, financially equipped districts have struggled with mandating MFA and formal training. These efforts can and should be centralized within the authority of the SBCEO to formalize policies and procedures in a more cost-effective manner, thereby placing all County school districts on equal footing.

A Vicious Cycle: Incarceration Of The Severely Mentally Ill

Pursuant to California Penal Code Section 919(b) the Grand Jury (Jury) is vested with the authority to examine the operations of jails within Santa Barbara County. Therefore, the Jury has reviewed the deaths in custody occurring at the new Santa Maria North County Jail (North Jail), which began operations in January 2022.

The Jury examined two deaths in Custody at the North Jail. The inmates, KC and EEA, were diagnosed with severe mental illness and drug addiction. Over more than a decade, KC and EEA were arrested multiple times, convicted, and sentenced to jail and/or probation. From the first to the last of their dozens of arrests, jail custody officers identified their mental health challenges as severely mentally ill (SMI). Both were referred to jail mental health professionals. At different times, each was found to be incompetent to stand trial (IST), that is, they could not understand the charges or cooperate effectively with their lawyers. After their last arrests, KC and EEA were housed in the newly opened North Jail, where each died from a fentanyl overdose.

The Santa Barbara County community faces a monumental task of providing effective treatment options for the mentally ill in place of the arrest-jail-court-arrest cycle. For those with mental health challenges, including those diagnosed with severe mental illness, Santa Barbara County faces an enormous challenge to divert individuals into comprehensive community treatment and services. It is incumbent upon stakeholders to allocate resources to keep the non-violent mentally ill out of jail.

The Jury recommends that, a) the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office work with the County and its Jail health/mental health care provider to develop and publish data on the number of inmates with mental health issues; b) the County of Santa Barbara create cost comparison data between arrest-jail-court-arrest cycles and appropriate mental health diversion programs; and c) the County provide adequate resources for mental health programs for Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Laura’s Law) and the CARE Act (Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment Act), which will be implemented in Santa Barbara County no later than December 2024.

“Every Death In Custody Is A Failure”

Pursuant to Penal Code section 919(b), the 2022-2023 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury (Jury) investigated the July 2021 suicide death in custody of KP. He hung himself in his cell just one day after his cellmate’s attempted suicide. KP had been incarcerated on several prior occasions. Each time, his medical files recorded his disorders and suicidal ideations. Wellpath, the jail medical care provider, did not share this mental health history with the Sheriff Office's custody staff. Wellpath believed that such sharing was barred by law. Thus, highly relevant, critical data was not shared with the very officials who were to decide where KP should be housed. These officers more than any others had a need to know KP's mental health fragility.

After his cellmate's attempted suicide, it was determined by persons unknown to rehouse KP, alone, in the very cell where he was traumatized from witnessing his cellmate's attempted suicide. All of the custody staff and independent mental health professionals interviewed by the Jury agreed that had KP’s mental history been known, KP would not have been placed back into the same cell, especially alone, and without constant observation.

The Jury therefore has recommended that Santa Barbara County and the Sheriff's Office request Santa Barbara County Counsel to undertake a legal review of the present coordination and communication processes between Wellpath (or its successors) and the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office custody staff to allow inmates’ serious medical and mental health issues to be revealed on a need to know basis to the custody staff responsible for making housing and program decisions.

The form and timeframe of the agencies’ responses are required by California Penal Code §933 and §933.05. All Grand Jury reports and responses are posted on the Jury’s website (www.sbcgj.org).

The Santa Barbara County Grand Jury is a basic part of government within the judicial branch. The Grand Jury acts independently yet is under the general control of the Superior Court Presiding Judge to ensure that it acts in accordance with the Penal Code of the State of California.

ENOVATION OF THE HISTORIC BAND SHELL AT PLAZA DEL

MAR PARK began with an official shovel dig during a ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday, August 16th, at the park.

Groundbreaking For Renovation of the Band Shell at Plaza Del Mar R

“This renovation is a testament to Santa Barbara’s commitment to honoring its past while investing in its vibrant future,” commented Mayor Randy Rowse at the ceremony, which included city officials, local leaders, donors, and community members.

The Band Shell was built in 1919 and an opening concert drew about 5,000 people to hear a 22 piece municipal band. The band shell has been in service well over 100 years and is designated as a city landmark.

“This project is about creating a space where art, music, culture, and community events can flourish,” said Jill Zachary, Parks and Recreation Director, who took the lead on fundraising for the project.

The Parks and Recreation Department hopes reopen the historic venue in Spring 2024.

“The PARC Foundation is excited and committed to programing the band shell…to follow up on a ground swell of interest in participating and performing in this wonderful community space,” stated Mark Whitehurst, President of the Park and Recreation Community Foundation.

Project funding included $800,000 from the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA); $275,000 from Measure C and the city general fund; a $177,000 grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, and $55,500 in private funding, donated through the PARC Foundation. Private funding includes $25,000 from the Santa Barbara Foundation, $10,000 from the Ann Jackson Family Foundation, $10,000 from the Tuohy Foundation, $10,000 from Santa Barbara Beautiful, and $500 from a private donor.

For more information contact the PARC Foundation at: parcsb.org or contact the Parks and Recreation Department at: sbparksandrec.santabarbaraca.gov

Kansas Newspaper Raided and Search Warrant Withdrawn

APOLICE RAID ON A KANSAS NEWSPAPER, the publisher’s home, and the home of a city council member has resulted in the return of papers and computers that were seized after the search warrant was withdrawn, following a national outcry concerning the violation of 1st Amendment rights.

The Marion County Record was raided by local police and officers from the Sheriffs Department, last Friday. They also raided the home of publisher Eric Meyer and his mother, as well as the home of the vice-mayor, Ruth Herbel. The police seized computers, cellphones, and reporting materials.

The Marion police department received a letter on Sunday from over 30 news organizations as well as the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press stating there was a lack of justification for the extent of the search.

State Street Advisory Committee to Meet August 21st

CONTRIBUTE TO THE ONGOING CONVERSATION

over State Street’s future when the State Street Advisory Committee hosts its next meeting at the Central Library’s Faulkner Gallery at 3pm on Monday, August 21st. Formed by the City of Santa Barbara in 2021 to inform the creation of a State Street Master Plan, the committee is currently in discussions with consulting firm MIG Inc., with proposals including the incorporation of bicycles and potentially cars on State Street, the establishment of pedestrian-only spaces, the presence of public art, and more.

This marks the first meeting the SSAC has held since May. For updates and to view past and present agendas, visit https://santabarbaraca.gov/state-street-advisory-committee

According to the The Guardian newspaper, “The White House also expressed concern over the raid, with press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre saying: “They raise a lot of concerns and a lot of questions for us … The freedom of the press, that is a core value when we think about our democracy.”

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has taken charge of the investigation.

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

Mark Whitehurst, PARC Board President; Jill Zachary, Parks and Recreation Director; SB Mayor Randy Rowse; and SB City Council Member Oscar Gutierrez during the groundbreaking event.

The band shell is a popular community structure

Local Couple Celebrates 75 Years of Marriage

TOM AND BARBARA BRASHEARS, who live at Covenant Living at the Samarkand, celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on Monday, August 21st. The couple was married in 1948, and went on to raise three sons and two daughters. They have been Santa Barbara community members since 1966.

They say their long-lasting marriage is about having the same values, understanding the importance of family, being loyal and keeping your word.

Hilary Lyn and Leslie Dinaberg win Clarion Awards from the National Association for Women in Communications

The Association for Women in Communications Santa Barbara shared the news that board members Hilary Lyn and Leslie Dinaberg each won a Clarion Award from the National Association for Women in Communications. This year is the 50th anniversary of the Clarion Awards, which are open to all and honor excellence in categories across all communications fields.

HILARY LYN, MS, MA, President of the AWC-SB Board of Directors, won an award in the Special Events category for creating the Fielding Graduate University conference “Global Leading and Learning: Cocreating an Equitable Future Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the 21st Century.” She is Director of Alumni Relations for Fielding Graduate University.

LESLIE DINABERG, AWC-SB Board member, won an award in the Newsletters category for the Santa Barbara Independent’s “ON Culture,” an online newsletter offering a snapshot view of the best of local culture and fun happenings in the worlds of music, theater, visual art, film, dance, books, lectures, digital media, fashion, and more. She is the Arts, Culture, and Community Editor for the Santa Barbara Independent. https://awcsb.org

Tydes Opens to the Public under the direction of Chef Thomas Keller

For the first time, Tydes will open to the public as sevenMichelin star chef Thomas Keller joins the Coral Casino Team. Overseeing all food and beverage operations at the Coral Casino in Montecito, Chef Keller will elevate dining with a newly envisioned and seasonally inspired Continental menu. Keller is the first and only American-born chef to hold multiple three-star ratings for his restaurants The French Laundry and Per Se from the prestigious Michelin Guide. He holds honorary doctorates in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University and The Culinary Institute of America.

“I’m excited to be part of the Coral Casino story,” said Keller. “It’s an honor to be invited to join this legendary California destination with its rich history. We look forward to introducing our cuisine to the community and make great memories for them.”

The Coral Café, Fins, Tydes restaurant, and La Pacifica will ultimately match the brand and inspiration of Chef Keller’s Thomas Keller Restaurant Group. www.fourseasons.com/santabarbara/dining/restaurants/tydes

Steve Ortiz Appointed to the United Way Worldwide Board of Trustees

STEVE ORTIZ, president and CEO of United Way Santa Barbara County, has been elected to the United Way Worldwide Board of Trustees. He assumed the role of president and CEO in 2017, and has been elected as one of the first member CEOs that will serve a three-year term. Ortiz joined the United Way network 18 years ago and since then, he has shown an unrelenting dedication to the individuals and families that benefit from the programs and services created, led, and sustained through United Way. Ortiz holds a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Barbara and a master’s degree in business administration from Cal Lutheran University.

Where to Learn About Local Government Meetings

The Santa Barbara City Council meets most Tuesdays at 2pm • To learn more about the council and other City department meetings, visit www.santabarbaraca.gov

The Goleta City Council meets biweekly on Tuesdays at 5:30pm • To learn more about the council and other City department meetings, visit www.cityofgoleta.org

The Carpinteria City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5:30pm • To learn more about other City departments visit www.carpinteriaca.gov

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meets most Tuesdays at 9am • To learn more about other County departments visit www.countyofsb.org

Fernandez elected as Treasurer for Meals on Wheels

Santa Barbara

MANNY FERNANDEZ who for the last three years has delivered meals for Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels and joined the Board in 2022, has been elected Treasurer of the Board. Fernandez has developed and delivered customized training through Santa Barbara City College, and is celebrating his 15 year anniversary with CSU Fullerton (Continuing Education). His mission is to facilitate an organization’s journey towards World Class performance and status. www.mealsonwheelssb.org

Nicole Ramos Promoted to Chief of Human Resources and Administrative Officer

NICOLE RAMOS has been promoted to the newly created position Chief Human Resources and Administrative Officer for People’s Self-Help Housing. Ramos will provide direction and advocacy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, and the Human Resources, Information Technology, Office Operations, and Public Affairs departments. Ramos began her career in Human Resources in the digital marketing industry developing from the role of HR Coordinator to HR Director, where she oversaw HR, Talent Acquisition, Administration, and Marketing departments for the West Coast region of her then organization. www.pshhc.org

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Chumash Celebrate the 20th Annual Tomol Crossing to Limuw

By A. Michael Marzolla / Special to VOICE

THIS PAST SATURDAY, THE CHUMASH COMMUNITY AND FRIENDS

joined together to celebrate their Chumash culture, heritage, and deep spiritual connection with a pilgrimage to the Island of Limuw, or Santa Cruz Island. Limuw is the scared ancestral homeland of the Chumash. Their connection to the island goes back at least 13,000 years, until the arrival of the Europeans.

The Chumash crew launched the Tomol Muptami from the Channel Islands Harbor before dawn on Saturday. A rotating team of 28 paddlers made the 24 mile crossing in under eight hours. They reported that the channel was calm and the sky was clear. They landed on Limuw ( Santa Cruz Island) at Swaxil ( Scorpion Harbor) just before noon the

same day where they were greeted by some one hundred and fifty family members and friends. The community celebrated the arrival with ceremony, song and dancing.

This event event also highlights the many partnerships that support the crossing and arrival, including the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, the Barbareño Chumash Tribal Council, other local Chumash groups, the Ti’at Society (the Traditional Council of Pimu), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, and the National Park Service (NPS) at Channel Islands National Park. The event also included support from The Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians, The Seventh Generation Fund, The Fund for Santa Barbara, The Channel Islands Boat and Sailing Center, and Captain Wesley Johnson and his sailing vessel the Third Dimension.

Photos by A. Michael Marzolla

Health icon Patricia Bragg has passed away

Support Maui Fire Recovery

THURSDAY, AUGUST

10TH: Health icon Patricia Bragg has passed away in Goleta at the age of 94. She was bursting with love and energy every time we connected... at her apple ranch... at the Farmers Market... Earth Day... a thrift store... the Unity Telethon events. I came away healthier just by hanging with Patricia for the moment.

The Eddy Neighborhood Market Opens

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9TH:

In the spirit of neighborhood markets, The Eddy emerges in Santa Barbara’s downtown. The owners hope more similar businesses fill vacancies and revitalize the area. The Eddy has unique items, brands, and customer suggested offerings. It is located on the corner of De la Guerra and Santa Barbara St.

Funds to re-cap more leaking wells sought

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15TH: Decades old leaking oil pipes off Summerland Beach have been slowly going through a process to get recapped, but now a new effort to get more funds and cap more pipes is underway.

The non-profit Heal the Ocean (HTO) is working with Senator Monique Limon (D19), Bubbleology Research International (BRI), and it’s principal investigator Ira Leifer formerly from UC Santa Barbara on this project.

Capping projects are ongoing. The work is being done as part of the Summerland Oil Mitigation Study (SOMS). Over the years, the old oil pipes from aggressive drilling about 100 years ago in this area left behind faulty capping efforts. The oil seeps have come to shore and been damaging to the environment.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15TH:The ACE Home Improvement Center in Santa Barbara is collaborating with Direct Relief to help the victims of the Maui fires.

Beginning today the Home Improvement Center will take customer donations directly or take a donation in the form of rounding up a transaction to the next whole dollar.

Owner Gary Simpson says the goal is

to match the donations and raise $10,000 in the next week.

That money will go to Direct Relief to help with badly needed medical supplies in Lahaina. The Home Improvement Center is located on 415 East Gutierrez Street in Santa Barbara.

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Local Law Enforcement Updates

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13TH: One person was ejected and killed and four others were injured Sunday at 3:10am in a collision on southbound Highway 101 in Montecito near Olive Mill. The crash investigation shut down a lane for several hours. CHP, AMR, and Montecito Fire were on the scene.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13TH: Two stabbings are being investigated in Isla Visa from early this morning about 1:30 on Sueno. Limited details, but the area was cordoned off at the time and a special alert was sent to residents to stay inside.

Photos and stories by John Palminteri

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.

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Galleries Open Late

u Visit LCCCA’s three galleries, Illuminations, Elevate, and Fine Line. Chat with their artists and discover their creative processes.

u See the new Santa Barbara Visual Artists exhibition at VOICE Gallery... paintings, collage, prints, sculpture, photography... a wide range of media.

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

u Stop by Ruby Sky, local artisan’s fares...

u Also La Cumbre Plaza offers Ping Pong, Corn Hole, and childrens’ games.

u And what about dinner out?

tVOICE 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

tFine Line Gallery - H Elevate Gallery - F

Illuminations Gallery - E 24 artists exhibit and work in three gallery/studios

Charity Regatta to Ring in Autumn at SB Yacht Club

By Sigrid Toye / Special to VOICE

THE MONTH OF AUGUST IS NOW IN FULL SWING in Santa Barbara! But what about that surprise rain that came for a short, but noticeable visit? The rain is a reminder that in a very short time our summer will slowly fade into fall with the coming of September. Never let it be said, however, that things slow down along the waterfront. One of the biggest charity events in Santa Barbara will take place next month at the harbor!

The Santa Barbara Yacht Club has a beloved, fun-filled tradition of racing boats and raising funds through its annual Charity Regatta, this year set for Saturday, September 9th from 11:30 until 7pm in support of the charitable community care programs and services of VNA Health. The annual Charity Regatta, hosted by the Yacht Club for over 19 years, has cumulatively raised $2.3 million to support VNA Health Community Care programs. Through the generosity of the Regatta’s generous sponsors and the support of the SBYC members, the VNA Health Foundation provides subsidized care for VNA Health and supports all of its charitable Community Care programs and services.

The 2023 co-chairs of the Charity Regatta are SBYC Staff Commodore Francie Lufkin and Nick Sebastian, assisted by a committee of VNA staff and volunteers and members of the Yacht Club Women.

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co-chair and personally knowing that so many of our members have benefited from their services,” exclaimed Lufkin. “Whether reaching out after knee surgery or seeking help or solace during a loved one’s passing, VNA is always there with kindness and compassion.”

Lufkin’s enthusiasm for VNA’s mission and its importance is shared by many as is evidenced by the arrival of pre-event support and sponsorships to insure the Charity Regatta’s success. “And the gratitude expressed by our members only represents a small portion of that in the greater Santa Barbara community!” she added.

Founded in 1908, VNA Health is California’s third oldest Visiting Nurse Association - VNA - and continues to be a leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive in-home healthcare, helping patients and their families live well at any age or stage in life. VNA Health provides Home Health Care, Palliative Care, Hospice Care, Bereavement Care, and Community Care programs such as the Loan Closet, Music Therapy, Pet Therapy, and We Honor Veterans. VNA Health also offers Serenity House, a home away from home, for patients who need 24/7 in-patient care. Over 9,200 patients and families are cared for every year, and more than 6,200 of them benefit from VNA Health’s charitable Community Care.

This year SBYC is honoring Palliative Care Professionals from Cottage Hospital, RidleyTree Cancer Center, Sansum Clinic, and VNA Health as the 2023 Celebrity Skippers.

VNA Health provides an individualized Palliative Care program with an emphasis on control of pain and other symptoms, advance care planning, and transition of care needs. Palliative Care is centered on both the patient and family or caregiver and respects and responds to the unique differences in family, caregiver, lifestyle, values, culture, and wishes. Licensed to serve the communities of Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, and San Luis Obispo County, the vision of VNA Health is that every person lives with health and dignity.

The words of Co-chair Francie Luftkin certainly speak for me and the many friends who have availed themselves of VNA Heath’s ever present services. Over the 19 years of partnership between VNA and the SBYC, I’ve watched friendships blossom between the members of both organizations which has become the heart of the Charity Regatta … one truly fashioned out of love.

Admission to the event is open to EVERYONE … so invite friends and family to this fabulous day of boat racing, beach fun, and a tasty BBQ. Tickets are $150 ($30 for kids). For more information about VNA Health visit: www.vna.health or call 805.965.5555.

Photo by Rafael Ramirez

The Santa Barbara Yacht Club is a beautiful location for the event

Lailan McGrath, VNA Heath Foundation Director; Co-chairs Francie Lufkin and Nick Sebastian, with Kieran Shah, VNA President & CEO

Courtesy Photos

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

Celebrate Pride Week in Santa Barbara at the 2023 Pacific Pride Festival

By Olivia Marceda / VOICE

WELCOME TO A WORLD WHERE COLORS

DANCE, DIVERSITY SHINES, and love knows no boundaries. With the sun-kissed shores of the Pacific Ocean setting the stage, it’s time to immerse in the joy that is the Pacific Pride Festival. Kicking off Saturday, August 26th from 11am to 7pm, at Chase Palm Park Field, the all day event is hosted by Pacific Pride Foundation with themes of belonging and access.

The celebration will feature a full line up of entertainment, on-site security, and areas specially dedicated to Arts, Health, Outdoors, Spirituality, Social Justice, and more. Spanish interpretation and translation as well as ASL translation will be available. PPF is also bringing back its designated raised platform for those in wheelchairs to view onstage talent.

“The Pacific Pride Festival brings together all parts of the LGBTQ+ community for a day of celebration,” shared Kristin Flickinger, Executive Director of PPF. “At a time when our community is under attack, it’s especially important for community members to be able to see each other and celebrate as a community. The Festival provides spaces for youth and older adults, for the sober community, for artists and activists to spend the day with their peers and allies in a safe, supportive space.”

The full line up of live entertainment includes Calypso Jeté Balmain, accomplished entertainer and Mother for the House of Balmain, headlining the festival. Vibrant beer gardens, food trucks, and a sober area called “Sparkletown,” will add to the tone. There also will be many mini activities around the festival.

“The Pacific Pride Festival is in the tradition of LGBTQ+ community festivals that commemorate the history of the 1969 Stonewall Rebellion, and celebrate the vibrancy of the LGBTQ+ community,” Flickinger added. “The Pacific Pride Festival has existed for decades in different forms. Today, it is a free, event that brings other community organizations, artists, and activists together for a day of celebration.”

By providing an atmosphere of acceptance and support, Pride festivals create a space for allies and supporters to show their solidarity

with the LGBTQ+ community, building bridges between different groups and encourage empathy and understanding.

“Last year, we redesigned the Festival to be focused on access and belonging. We moved to a flatter space, built a raised platform into the grounds for people with mobility differences to be able to better see the stage, we provided Spanish and Mixteco interpretation, and worked with community partners to co-create the space and experience. This year we are continuing that model with even more community partners, ASL stage interpretation, and increased safety and security measures. Our vision is to continue the legacy of activism through visibility,” Flickinger explained.

This all-day Pride at the Beach event is free and open to all ages. Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation as parking will be very limited. www.pacificpridefoundation.org

Calypso Jeté Balmain will headline the entertainment

Image courtesy of Calypso Jeté Balmain, https://calypsojete.wixsite.com/calypsojete

Image courtesy of www.pacificpridefoundation.org

Tree-of-the-Month, August 2023

Primrose Tree

Lagunaria patersonia

By David Gress / Special to VOICE

IN MIDSUMMER, when glorious Hibiscus-like flowers cover its canopy, the Primrose Tree provides a dazzling floral display that captures the attention. The rest of the year, its appearance is fairly ordinaryconsequently, it is then largely overlooked.

Primrose Tree has been planted in Santa Barbara since the late 1800s; in 1895, pioneering horticulturist Dr. Francesco Franceschi noted it as a rather common tree. Originally endemic to small populations on Norfolk Island, Lord Howe Island, eastern Australia, and the North Island of New Zealand, it is now planted in many of the frost-free areas around the world.

Due to its varied origins and wide range of further cultivation, it has been given many common names in addition to Primrose Tree: Norfolk Island Hibiscus, Queensland Hibiscus, Queensland White Oak, Pyramid Tree, and, notably, CowItch Tree.

This is a fast-growing, medium-sized, evergreen tree that normally reaches 20- to 30-feet (occasionally over 50-feet) in height, with a spread of 15- to 30-feet. It has a single, straight trunk. When young, its shape is symmetrical and pyramidal; as it matures, this will spread and become more open at the top.

The leathery oval-shaped leaves (2- to 4-inches long and ½- to 1-inch wide) are gray

on top, gray-green and densely scaly underneath. The bark is light gray and smooth when young, turning dark gray with distinctive furrows with age. Without flowers, the tree is an attractive but otherwise typical shade tree.

The delightful, 5-petaled, single flowers (one to two inches across) resemble miniature Hibiscus flowers. When freshly blooming, the petals are mauve, magenta, or pink in color; over time, they fade to light pink. A bright orange to gold colored column of long stamens (male parts) protrudes from the flower center. Like Hibiscus flowers, each flower is “perfect,” meaning it contains both female parts and male parts. A great variety of insect pollinators and hummingbirds are attracted by the abundant pollen and nectar.

Pollinated flowers produce fuzzy, green, fivesegmented, fruit capsules (1½- to 2-inches long and 1- inch wide). When ripe, the capsules turn beige to dark brown, then split open to release reddish-brown, kidney-shaped seeds (¼-inch long). Caveat: surrounding the seeds are fine, white, sharp, fiberglass-like hairs that will cause a stinging skin irritation; they are the basis for the warning implied in the common name of “CowItch Tree” (not a reference to bovines - the name is actually a corruption of the word “cowage”, a local name in India). Some capsules can remain on the tree for several growing seasons before dropping off.

Not surprisingly, Primrose Tree is in the Malvaceae plant family, which also holds Mallow and Hibiscus. However, it is the only species in its genus. The genus name, Lagunaria, honors the Spanish botanist and doctor Andres Laguna de Segovia (14941560). The specific epithet, patersonia (formerly patersonii), honors Colonel William Paterson (1755-1810), a Scottish soldier and amateur botanist who was stationed in Australia beginning in 1791 and was Lieutenant Governor of New South Wales from 1880 to 1810 - in 1792, he first sent seeds of this tree to England.

Primrose Tree prefers a location with full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It has no serious insect or disease problems; however, it is susceptible to phytophthora root fungus, so it should be planted in well-drained soil - it can grow in poor soils, but not in heavy clay. When young, it does require irrigation; once established, it is drought tolerant. It should be planted in frost-free areas, though it will tolerate brief temperatures down to 25 degrees F. It is easy to propagate from seeds. It is a lowmaintenance tree that requires little pruning; however, it tends to grow sprouts and foliage low on the trunk - these can be easily removed.

The wood is white and smooth-grained, so it has been used for construction and furniture. That said, its primary value is for use as an ornamental tree. It is versatile and responds well to training, so it can be maintained as a tree for small or narrow spaces. The primary consideration must be the irritating hairs in its seed pods - it is best to plant it in areas away from heavy human activity. Even with that limitation, it makes a lovely specimen tree in parks and private gardens – or can be used as a screen or hedge.

Primrose Trees can be seen in several locations in our community: as street trees, on Corona Del Mar; a large tree in the 1200 block of Santa Barbara Street (by the County Administration parking lot); in the first block of W. Yanonali Street (across from the railroad depot); in the 300 and 400 blocks of E. Gutierrez Street; in the 900 block of E. Carpinteria Street; at 1719 Chino Street; also, as specimen trees, in Shoreline Park (six trees at the west end) and in Goleta at both the Stow House and the Sexton Inn (two trees).

Tree-of-the-Month articles are sponsored by SB Beautiful, www.sbbeautiful.org

Primrose Tree

Primrose Tree bark

Primrose Tree Seed Capsule

Photos by David Gress

Primrose Tree Flowers

2023 Senior Panamerican Volleyball Cup In Guadalajara, Jalisco

Writing & Photography by David Gomez

Ramirez / Special

to VOICE

THE U.S.A. WILL COMPETE in the 2023 Senior Panamerican Volleyball Cup in Guadalajara, Jalisco. The objective of the tournament is to add points for the ranking of the Olympic Games of Paris 2024, in France.

The U.S. men’s volleyball team arrived Sunday afternoon at the Guadalajara Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport. The teams from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, the United States, Chile, Peru, Canada, Colombia and, of course, Mexico will compete.

From August 15th to 20th of this year in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, this Pan-American championship will take place in the dome facilities of the basketball team, “Los Astros de Jalisco,” in Perla Tapatia.

In the past Olympic Games held in the city of Tokyo, Japan 2020, the United States men’s volleyball team was ranked tenth in the world.

Panamericana Senior De Voleibol 2023 En Guadalajara, Jalisco

Redacción y Fotografía por David Gomez Ramirez / Special to VOICE

ESTADOS UNIDOS COMPETIRÁ en La Copa Panamericana Senior De Voleibol 2023 en Guadalajara, Jalisco. El objetivo de la selección es sumar puntos para el ranking de los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024, en Francia.

La selección masculina de EE.UU de Voleibol arribó la tarde del domingo al Aeropuerto Internacional de Guadalajara Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla.

Se medirá a las selecciones de Cuba, Puerto Rico, Brasil, República Dominicana, Estados Unidos, Chile, Perú, Canadá, Colombia y por supuesto, México.

Del 15 al 20 de agosto del presente año en la ciudad de Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, se llevará a cabo éste campeonato Panamericano en las instalaciones del domo del equipo de baloncesto, “Los Astros de Jalisco,” en la Perla Tapatia.

En los pasados Juegos Olímpicos celebrados en la ciudad de Tokio, Japón 2020, La Selección masculina de voleibol de Estados Unidos quedó en décimo lugar del rankig mundial.

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In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

Friday • August 18th

CHILDREN

JUGGLING WITH DAVID COUSINS

Learn how to juggle! • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free • 12:301:15pm Fr, 8/18.

MUSIC

YOUNG THE GIANT

Rock concert; guests Milky Chance, Rosa Linn • SB Bowl • $42.50-75.50 • www.sbbowl.com • 6pm Fr, 8/18.

LONG BEACH DUB ALL STARS

Reggae-rock concert • SOhO • $25 • www.sohosb.com • 9pm Fr, 8/18.

Saturday • August 19th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

BLACK YOUTH SUMMIT SB COUNTY

Day of Black history, workshops, leadership, dance, and more • Gateway Educational Services & partners •

Hosted at SB City College • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/yd8jdazd • 8:30am-5pm Sa, 8/19.

LANDSCAPE TRANSFORMATION

PROJECT COMMUNITY FORUM

Discuss ways to enhance Elings Park •

Hosted by SB Botanic Garden • Elings

Park’s Godric’s Grove • https://tinyurl.com/bdexesbz • Free

•10-11am Sa, 8/19.

BOOK & MUSIC EVENT

Lark Ascending: Magic, Mystery & Mayhem In a Spiritual Community with author Lark Batteau • Tecolote Book Shop • Free • 3pm Sa, 8/19.

MUSIC

FREE CONCERT SERIES

Jam to local band South on Linden

• Carpinteria Arts Center • Free • 6-9pm Sa, 8/19.

THE BUS BOYS

Multi-band showcase • Soul Bites, 423 State St. • https://tinyurl.com/yf6hpe9r

• $17 • 6L30-11pm Sa, 8/19.

KIDS FOR KIDS BENEFIT CONCERT

The music of Burt Bacharach, supporting Rubicon education scholarships • Rubicon Theatre, Ventura • www.rubicontheatre.org •

$15-85 • 7pm Sa, 8/19.

TAB BENOIT WITH SPECIAL GUEST THE RUMBLE Blues concert • Lobero Theatre • $45106 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Sa, 8/19.

CHRIS YOUNG Country concert • Chumash Casino • $109-199 • www.chumashcasino.com

• 8pm Sa, 8/19.

Chaucer’s Book Signing with Professor Yunte Huang

Film buffs and history fans will unite when UCSB professor Yunte Huang signs his latest book, Daughter of the Dragon: Anna May Wong's Rendezvous with American History, at Chaucer’s Books at 6pm on Tuesday, August 22nd.

LOIS MAHALIA

Jazzy R&B concert • SOhO • $15 • www.sohosb.com • 8:30pm Sa, 8/19.

OUTDOORS

NATURE WALKS AT ELINGS PARK

Learn about invasive plants • Tour hosted by SB Botanic Garden • Elings Park • Free • www.sbbotanicgarden. org • 9-10am Sa, 8/19.

FRUIT-TREE SUMMER PRUNING

Hands-on workshops with UC Master Gardeners • Mesa Harmony Garden • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/ynx9mxf4 • 10am12pm Sa, 8/19.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY ARCHIVES SHOWCASE

Learn about local history through archival photos, film, and more • Eastside Library • Free • 10am-12pm Sa, 8/19.

KIVA MAKER’S MARKET

Handmade home decor, jewelry • 10 E Yanonali St. • Free • 10am-2pm Sa, 8/19.

GOLETA DAM DINNER

Relax with neighbors at this community picnic • City of Goleta • Lake Los Carneros Dam • Free • 4-7pm Sa, 8/19.

Sunday • August 20th

MUSIC

STAND AND BE COUNTED

David Crosby’s last band plays in his memory • Lobero Theatre • $81-$231 • www.lobero.org • 6pm Su, 8/20.

OUTDOORS

OCEAN AMBASSADOR BEACH CLEANUP

Ocean cleanup hosted by Sea Center • East Beach • Sign up: https://tinyurl. com/2jdb3wyu • 10am-12pm Su, 8/20.

SB ROLLERS

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

SPECIAL EVENTS

SUMMER FAMILY DAY

Free museum day with Eyes in the Sky, mermaid photos, and crafts • Wildling Museum of Art & Nature • 10am-4pm Su, 8/20.

C.A.R.E.4PAWS’ MOBILE CLINIC LAUNCH & FRIENDRAISER

Enjoy small bites and drinks while touring the new clinic • The Maker's Son, 346 Bell St. Los Alamos • $100 • https://tinyurl.com/2p8ejauf • 2-5pm Su, 8/20.

Fruit-Tree Summer Pruning Workshop

Learn how to prune and care for fruit trees when UC Master Gardeners hosts a free hands-on workshop from 10am to 12pm on Saturday, August 19th at Mesa Harmony Garden. Participants are encouraged to bring their own gloves and pruners. To register, visit www.cesantabarbara.ucanr.edu/Master_Gardener

CURTAIN UP!

Concert & dinner supporting Ensemble Theatre Company • The New Vic & Santa Barbara Club • $1,000 • www.etcsb.org • 4pm Su, 8/20.

Monday • August 21st

DANCE

MONDAY NIGHT SWING

Learn different variations of swing dance! • Soul Bites, 423 State St. • $815 • 6:45-10pm Mo.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

PARLIAMO! ITALIAN CONVERSATION

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

PFLAG AUGUST MEETING

Discuss “What it Means to be Nonbinary” • Free • Virtual, RSVP: pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com • 7pm Mo, 8/21.

MUSIC

SANTA BARBARA REVELS AUDITIONS

Audition for the SB Revels’ winter show • Jefferson Hall, Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara • Appointment slots: https://tinyurl.com/yzrbfdbw •

Children & Teens 3:30-5pm; Adults 7-9pm Mo, 8/21 & 8/22.

OUTDOORS

CHANNELKEEPER BOARD WALK

Guided hike by author Karen TelleenLawton • SB Channelkeeper • Free • Rattlesnake Canyon • 6pm Mo, 8/21.

Tuesday • August 22nd

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

MONTECITO BOOK CLUB

Discuss Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood by Danny Trejo • Montecito Library • Register: https://tinyurl.com/fj93x3u9 • 12pm Tu, 8/22.

CHAUCER’S BOOK SIGNING

Local Author and UCSB Professor Yunte Huang, Daughter of the Dragon • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 6pm Tu, 8/22.

MUSIC

MUSIC AT THE RANCH

Concert by Down Mountain Lights with Elubia's & Sassafrass Food Trucks • Stow House • Free • 5:30-7:30pm Tu, 8/22.

OUTDOORS

STUDENT TEA SESSION

Observe a Japanese tea ceremony • SB Botanic Garden, tea garden • Free with admission • 9:30am-12:45pm Tu, 8/22.

It’s Your Library

Photo courtesy of MOXI

Photos courtesy of Chaucer's Books

Professor Yunte Huang

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In Person & Online Activities for Everyone

An Evening with David Benoit

Acclaimed as one of the “Founding Fathers of Contemporary Jazz,” composer and musician David Benoit will bring his incomparable jazz to the Lobero Theatre at 7:30pm on Friday, August 25th. For tickets ($42.5067.50) visit www.lobero.org

Wednesday • August 23rd

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.

CARPINTERIA AFTER-HOURS MIXER

Meet local business people • SB Chamber of Commerce • Carpinteria Arts Center • Free-$20 •

https://tinyurl.com/3r86tvbv • 5-7pm We, 8/23.

CAFÉ KITP

"Playing dirty: Excavating new particles" with KITP Postdoc Jessica Howard • SOhO • Free • 6pm We, 8/23.

MUSIC STATE STREET LIVE Free live outdoor concerts • Downtown SB • 1000 block of State St. • 6-8pm We, through 9/6.

OUTDOORS

MORNING BIRD WALK

Guided walk with Scot Pipkin • SB Botanic Garden • $20-30 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 8:3010am We, 8/23.

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

Kimpton Canary Hotel • Free • 6-8pm We, 8/23.

Thursday • August 24th

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

KNIT 'N' NEEDLE

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

CRAFTERNOONS:

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

CALIFORNIA READIN’ BOOK CLUB

Discuss José Vadi's Inter State: Essays from California • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/bdh3nzyd • 6-7pm Th, 8/24.

MUSIC

ROAR & POUR

Sip drinks while listening to Doublewide Kings • In front of The Granada/The Good Lion • Free • 6-8pm Th, 8/24.

OUTDOORS

COMING HOME TO MYSELF

Outdoor meditation class • SB Botanic Garden • $30-40 • www.sbbotanicgarden.org • 9-10:30am Th, 8/24.

SPECIAL EVENTS

THE LARK'S 10-YEAR

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Five-course dinner supporting James Beard Fdn • The Lark • Sold out • https://tinyurl.com/y2aurydp • 5:30pm Th, 8/24.

ASTRONOMY ON TAP

Learn about the stars while enjoying drinks • La Cumbres Observatory • M Special, 634 State St. • Free • 7:309:30pm Th, 8/24.

Friday • August 25th

COMEDY

A NIGHT OF LAUGHTER

Improv show, special guest An Embarrassment of Pandas • Alcazar Theatre • $12 • 7pm Fr, 8/25.

LECTURES | MEETINGS | WORKSHOPS

EPILEPSY COMMUNITY AWARENESS DAY Awareness and education booths

• Cottage Health and The Epilepsy Foundation CA • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/ywzps7cr • 8:30am-12pm Sa, Fr, 8/25.

MUSIC

Walk with Professor Julie as she shares tales of mystery and history... & meet friendly spirits

Call or text to schedule your walking tour! • 805-905-9019

Colors of Love Dance Show

Mesmerizing Argentine tango, passionate flamenco, belly dance, samba, and more will sweep Center Stage Theater when the Colors of Love Dance Show returns at 8pm on Saturday, August 26th. Proceeds will support local nonprofit Transform Through Arts. For tickets ($25-40) visit www.centerstagetheater.org

SPECIAL EVENTS

THROW DOWN CORNHOLE

FESTIVAL & CAR SHOW

Live music, car show, food, and fun • Ventura County Fairgrounds • $25-50 • https://tinyurl.com/yxu3kmnt • 6:3010pm Fr, 8/25; 10am-9:30pm 8/26; 12-6:15pm 8/27.

GURLZ BEHIND BARS; DRAG IS NOT A CRIME!

Drag revue and cabaret • Center Stage Theater • www.centerstagetheater.org • $18-35 • 7:30pm Fr, 8/25.

Saturday • August 26th

DANCE

COLORS OF LOVE DANCE SHOW

Multicultural dance show for Transform Through Arts • Center Stage Theater • $25-40 • www.centerstagetheater.org • 8pm Sa, 8/26.

MUSIC

YESTERDAY: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES

Relive your favorite Beatles songs • Lobero Theatre • $30-106 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Sa, 8/26.

SPECIAL EVENTS

GAME NIGHT ON STATE STREET

Board games, puzzles, and fun • SB Public Library, Crafter’s Library, Metro Entertainment • 1100 State St. • Free, register: https://tinyurl.com/y6cv6p6n • 5-8pm We, 8/23.

SUNSET AT THE CANARY

Cocktails, music with DJ Darla Bea for LGBTQ+ community and allies •

THE PLATTERS

R&B concert with this historic group

• Rubicon Theatre, Ventura • $74.50 • www.rubicontheatre.org • 2 & 7pm Fr, 8/25 & 8/26; 2pm 8/27.

AN EVENING WITH DAVID BENOIT

Jazz concert • Lobero Theatre • $42.50-67.50 • www.lobero.org • 7:30pm Fr, 8/25.

OUTDOORS

SUMMER TWILIGHT TOUR

Explore the gardens with an evening stroll • Ganna Walska Lotusland • $2575 • www.lotusland.org • 4:30-6:30pm Sa, 8/26.

SPECIAL EVENTS

MUSEUM MARKETPLACE

Shop handmade and vintage goods from local vendors • Carpinteria Valley Museum of History • Free • 8am-3pm Sa, 8/26.

PACIFIC PRIDE FESTIVAL

Music, food, learning, and fun at this LGBTQ+ friendly festival • Pacific Pride Fdn • Chase Palm Park Field • Free • 11am-7pm Sa, 8/26.

PAWS FOR A CAUSE!

Dog adoptions, music, and food • Elite Kitchen & Bath, 2263 Las Positas • Free • 1-4pm Sa, 8/26.

BOOTS & BLING BALL

Lively dinner & auction fundraiser for United Boys & Girls Carpinteria Club • 4849 Foothill Rd. • $150 • https:// tinyurl.com/yr379ts8 • 5-9pm Sa, 8/26.

Santa Barbara Ghost Tours

Photo courtesy of Lobero Theatre

Juliette Binoche Cleans Toilets

SBIFF Riviera screens a hidden gem, but only for one day.

By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE

IN THE TRUE SPIRIT OF ITALIAN NEOREALISM, Emmanuel Carrère directs Between Two Worlds (Ouistreham, 2021, France, 106 minutes), a film about the working class, with mostly nonactors, and adds Juliette Binoche. The story, co-written by Carrère, is based on Florence Aubenas’s 2011 book Le quai de Ouistreham, translated to English as The Night Cleaner. Aubenas, who was kidnapped for five months while covering the Iraq War in 2005, wanted Carrère (The Moustache, 2005) to direct. Carrère, a novelist himself, turns the writer into the main character: We follow Marianne Winckler (Binoche) as she researches undercover her next book about the “invisible” population of cleaners, called “maintenance agents” by the employers of “the industry of the future.”

The French title, Ouistreham, refers to the ferry that travels across the English Channel from Caen (France) to Portsmouth (UK), and its 230 dirty rooms that our protagonists have two hours to clean, four minutes per room. Marianne has back aches from having to make 60 bunk beds in 90 minutes. Cleaning

the bathrooms is easier, she notes. She asks her co-worker Chrystèle (beautifully played by Hélène Lambert) what compels people to both puke and poop in the toilet and then not flush. The audience doesn’t see the mess. We get a very sanitized view of their work. Ouistreham is like a flyby into the gritty world of these underpaid workers who keep our world going, a touch-and-go over the gig economy of the less fortunate. It briefly skims over their deeper underworld, showing silhouettes of Sudanese immigrants walking in the night, running away from immigration control and looking for work.

The beauty of Ouistreham lies in the nonprofessional actors who we fall in love with, just like Marianne does. We meet the hardworking people who get up in the middle of the night and walk an hour

to work and an hour back, so that we can have clean sheets on our ferry ride. But at the end of the day, and at the end of the movie, Marianne doesn’t want to clean another toilet and she goes back to her world, taking us with her. She writes a book about the injustices of the underpaid, and that’s enough. It reminds me of Leo Tolstoy’s words: “I sit on a man’s back choking him and making him carry me, and yet assure myself and others that I am sorry for him and wish to lighten his load by all means possible… except by getting off his back.”

ZOOFARI BALL: SPARKLE & SHINE

Elegant after-hours zoo ball • SB Zoo • Sold out, waitlist: www.sbzoo.org/zoofari-2023 • 5:30-11pm Sa, 8/26.

Sunday • August 27th

DANCE

DANCING OUT LOUD

Community performance by Antoine Hunter • SB Museum of Art terrace • Free • 5-6pm Su, 8/27.

SPECIAL EVENTS

BREAKFAST CLUB STAGED READING

Enjoy a staged reading of this John Hughes film • The Blue Owl • Free • 7-9pm Su, 8/27.

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Carpinteria Museum Marketplace

Find your latest vintage treasure, handmade good, or local vendor when the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History hosts its Museum Marketplace from 8am to 3pm on Saturday, August 26th. Live music and hot dogs available for purchase will make add to this fun summer day for all ages.

Naked Shakes Presents: The Death of Kings

Experience the drama, politics, and betrayals of Shakespeare’s history plays, from Richard II through Richard III in one epic performance when UCSB Naked Shakes presents Irwin Appel’s The Death of Kings at UCSB’s Hatlen Theater at 7pm on August 22nd, 23rd, and the 24th. Following these local performances, the troupe will journey to Verona, Italy where they will be the closing act of the Verona Shakespeare Fringe Festival. Attendance is free, register at https://tinyurl.com/3vdf3z8y

AMERICAN MARIACHI

Comedy about an all-girls mariachi band • PCPA • Solvang Festival Theatre • Starting at $25 • www.pcpa.org • Through 8/27.

SHREK: THE MUSICAL, JR.

OnSTAGE

NAKED SHAKES: THE DEATH OF KINGS

UCSB students perform an adaptation of Shakespeare’s history plays • UCSB Hatlen Theater • Free, RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/3vdf3z8y • Performances 7pm Tu, 8/22, 8/23, 8/24.

Modern fairytale performed by Youth Branch at Ojai Art Center • Ojai Art Center Theater • $10-20 • www.ojaiact.org • Through 8/20.

THE BOOK OF WILL

The wacky tale of how the Bard’s legacy developed • PCPA • Marian Theatre, Santa Maria • Starting at $25 • www.pcpa.org • 7pm Th, 8/12, through 8/26.

Photo by Jeff Liang

Juliette Binoche and cast members in Between Two Worlds.

Coourtesy photo

Movie still from Between Two Worlds

O cial Website: ArlingtonTheatreSB.com

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

A gang of unlikely heroes fight powerful evil; music with DJ Darla Bea beforehand • UCSB Arts & Lectures • SB Courthouse • Free • 8:30pm Fr, 8/18.

ARRESTING SCIENCE

Documentary screening about Dr. Peter Kalmus & civil disobedience • CEC Environmental Hub • Free • 6:30-8:30pm Th, 8/24.

THE COASTAL MEDIA PROJECT 2023 STUDENT FILM PREMIERE

UCSB student film screenings • Carsey-Wolf Center, Pollock Theater • Free, RSVP: www.carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7-9pm Fr, 8/25.

SANTA BARBARA INDIE FILM FESTIVAL

Enjoy two days of independently-made films • Alhecama Theatre • www.sbindiefilmfest.com • $15-100 • 10am-6pm Sa, 8/26 & 8/27.

BEST IN SHOW

Comedy about a dog show, screening hosted by Carpinteria Dog Owners Group • Alcazar Theatre • $10 • 2pm Sa, 8/26.

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Jordan Peele’s sci-fi horror film screened outdoors • UCSB Arts & Lectures • SB Courthouse • Free • 8:30pm Fr, 8/25. Fri,

SB International Film Festival Forges New Partnership with

American Society of Cinematographers

ANEW AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED at the 2024 Santa Barbara International Film Festival. As part of a new partnership with American Society of Cinematographers, The ASC Award for Cinematography has been added to the list of SBIFF’s awards. It will recognize a film with exceptional visual composition that advances the art and science of cinematography and promotes the motion picture as an art form.

A list of qualifying films will be picked from the SBIFF programming slate, with the winning film selected by a team of jurors at ASC. In addition to the award, the winning filmmakers will receive a special invitation as guests of honor at the 38th Annual ASC Awards.

“The American Society of Cinematographers is delighted to support the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in highlighting the value of visual storytelling in the world of film making,” said ASC President Shelly Johnson. “We look forward to working with the SBIFF in their educational programs for aspiring filmmakers and to help encourage the next generation of filmmakers.”

SBIFF and ASC will also host cinematography workshops for participants in SBIFF’s 10-10-10 Screenwriting and Filmmaking Mentorship and Competition educational program. The student winners of the 10-10-10 Filmmaking Competition will receive professional-level rental camera packages, courtesy of ASC.

“The partnership with ASC will serve as an excellent complement to our renowned 10-10-10 program,” SBIFF’s Education Manager Claire Waterhouse said. “With their support, we can offer our students even deeper insight into the craft of filmmaking.”

A free progam for local high school and college students, 10-10-10 offers unparalleled industry insight and access by pairing student screenwriter-director duos who, with the help of their professional filmmaking mentors, create ten films over five months that will premiere at the Arlington Theatre during SBIFF. www.sbiff.org

Creek Week Art Contest Submissions Due in Three Weeks

Bring Your Goleta Inspired Artwork to the Goleta Valley Library Sept 1st-8th

IF YOU LOVE ART AND YOU LOVE GOLETA, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to get creative. In honor of Creek Week (September 23rd–30th), the Goleta Valley Library is hosting the Second Annual Creek Week Art Contest. Community members are invited to submit original artwork inspired by our creeks, watersheds, and ocean using this year’s theme, “Goleta the Goodland, Thriving Habitats.” To be included in the contest, bring your artwork to the Goleta Valley Library (500 N. Fairview Avenue) September 1st–8th, during regular business hours.

Last year’s contest had wonderful submissions from all ages and ability levels – this year we hope to receive even more artwork to display. With three weeks remaining before submissions are accepted, we encourage you to get out your paints, oils, colored pencils, clay, cameras, or the medium of your choosing and let your creativity flow!

All ages and skill levels are invited to participate. There will be three categories: adults (18 +), teens (7th-12th grade), and children (6th grade and below). Mayor Paula Perotte will judge the artwork and award a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place along with Honorable Mention for each category. Artwork will be on display for the community to enjoy September 11th through October 1st.

Winners will be announced at a reception at the Goleta Valley Library on September 27th from 5:30–7pm which all participants, along with community members, are invited to attend.

Participation Details:

Participants may only submit one piece of art.

All artwork that represents the theme “Goleta the Goodland, Thriving Habitats” will be accepted.

Art must be original, completed solely by the participant. All mediums allowed (photography, painting, drawing, collage, etc.).

Artwork is not required to be framed but must have the participants name and category on the back.

Art must be no larger than 42 inches any direction (including frame) and have a way to be hung on the wall.

The art will be scored on relevance to the theme, overall appearance, and originality. For any questions, please contact Library staff member Sharon Nigh at snigh@cityofgoleta.org

Elings Park’s Phase II of Renovations

Elings Park has received a challenge from an anonymous donor who will donate more than $2.44 for every $1 raised up to $200,000 ($488,000 total) to complete Phase II of the renovation of the Las Positas Tennis Center. Phase II features new access to all of the Center’s six courts to make them accessible for people with disabilities, plus rebuilt walkways, gathering areas, and stadium seating area. Sixty percent of the $1.5 million budget has been raised, and 40 percent of the construction completed.

“This matching grant allows us to reopen the new restrooms and the two courts that are closed to allow for construction,” said Elings Executive Director Dean Noble. “Our members and the public have been very patient and accommodating as we’ve upgraded this beloved, but more than fifty-year-old facility.” www.pshhc.org

Fecha límite del concurso de arte de la semana de los arroyos en tres semanas

Traiga su obra de arte inspirada de Goleta a la biblioteca de valle de Goleta del 1 al 8 de septiembre

SI AMAS EL ARTE Y AMAS A GOLETA, entonces esta es la oportunidad perfecta para que seas creativo. En honor a la Semana de los Arroyos (del 23 al 30 de septiembre), la Biblioteca del Valle de Goleta está organizando su Segundo Concurso Anual de Arte de la Semana de los Arroyos. Se invita a los miembros de la comunidad a enviar obras de arte originales inspiradas en nuestros arroyos, cuencas hidrográficas y el océano utilizando el tema de este año, “Goleta la Buena Tierra, Hábitats prósperos”. Para ser incluido en el concurso, traiga su obra de arte a la Biblioteca del Valle de Goleta (500 N. Fairview Avenue) del 1 al 8 de septiembre, durante las horas de servicio regular.

El concurso del año pasado tuvo presentaciones maravillosas de todas las edades y niveles de habilidad; este año esperamos recibir aún más obras de arte para mostrar a la comunidad. Con tres semanas restantes antes del inicio de la competencia, alentamos a que saque sus pinturas, óleos, lápices de colores, arcilla, cámaras o el medio que elija y ¡deje fluir su creatividad!

Todas las edades y niveles de habilidad están invitados a participar. Habrá tres categorías: adultos (mayores de 18 años), adolescentes (grados 7 a 12) y niños (grados 6 y menores). La alcaldesa Paula Perotte juzgará la obra de arte y otorgará un primer, segundo y tercer lugar junto con una mención de honor para cada categoría. Las obras de arte estarán en exhibición para que la comunidad las disfrute del 11 de septiembre al 1 de octubre.

Los ganadores serán anunciados en una recepción en la Biblioteca del Valle de Goleta el 27 de septiembre de 5:30pm a 7pm a la que todos los participantes, junto con los miembros de la comunidad, están invitados a asistir.

Detalles de participación:

Los participantes sólo podrán presentar una obra de arte.

Se aceptarán todas las obras de arte que representen el tema “Goleta la Buena Tierra, Hábitats prósperos”.

El arte debe ser original, completado únicamente por el participante. Todos los medios permitidos (fotografía, pintura, dibujo, collage, etc.).

No se requiere que las obras de arte estén enmarcadas, pero deben tener el nombre y la categoría de los participantes en la parte posterior.

El arte no debe tener más de 42 pulgadas en ninguna dirección (incluido el marco) y debe poder colgarse en la pared.

El arte se calificará según su relevancia para el tema, apariencia general y originalidad. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Sharon Nigh, miembro del personal de la biblioteca, al snigh@cityofgoleta.org

Photo by Owen Roizman, ASC

Claire Waterhouse

Shelly Johnson, ASC President

What Caused the Pandemic Inflation?

By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE

THE ST. LOUIS FED (FRED) graph

of corporate profits as a percentage of Gross Domestic Income (GDI), a proxy for GDP and gross domestic output (GDP), explains much of what boosted inflation during the COVID pandemic. The product shortages and supply chain shortcomings caused the sudden scarcity of goods, but not the skyhigh retail inflation that consumers in particular experienced.

Corporate profits accounted for the largest share of the price hikes experienced since the pandemic. Data from the U.S. Commerce Department shows that 2021 corporate profit margins were the largest they’ve been in 70 years, some 16.7 percent in 2021, the last year annual profit data was available.

That is why consumer CPI inflation surged in 2021 and is slowly returning to more normal levels. You name it— food service and energy companies took advantage of the sudden shortages in their efforts to maximize profits.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose just 0.2 percent in July, and the yearly rate of inflation rose to 3.2 percent from three percent in the prior month, the consumer price index showed. It was the first increase in 13 months.

The core rate without food and energy prices over the past year slowed to 4.7 percent from 4.8 percent and is the lowest rate in almost two years.

However, a large share of core inflation includes housing rents and used car prices that have remained stubbornly high. Since

when is the Fed responsible for bringing down rents and car prices? These prices are controlled by intermediaries like realtors and auto dealers that want to maximize their own profit margins, not by the Fed.

There is also a surge in business productivity, reports

Brian Bethune, a Boston College economics professor. Business productivity jumped by 3.7 percent while unitlabor costs rose just 1.6 percent.

“At the same time, overall prices increased by 2.2 percent — well within the U.S. Federal Reserve’s target and the lowest inflation rate since the second quarter of 2020,” said Professor Bethune, adding that U.S. corporate profit margins have been excessive. “In other words, there was “profitflation” — also known as “greedflation.” The ability of industry to raise prices aggressively, rather than defensively, is tied to increasing business consolidation and more mergers and acquisitions. Indeed, bank takeovers resurfaced in the first half of 2023 under severe liquidity stresses created by higher short-term interest rates; that story is not yet over.”

The inflation battle has been largely won, and corporate profit margins are declining as supply chains catch up to demand. They were down – 4.1 percent in Q1 2023, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

Consumer spending is tapering as well, that has been the main cause of said demand, so that personal consumption expenditures (PCE) were increasing 5.4 percent YoY in June, down from the postpandemic high of 13.1 percent in 2021.

Consumers have provided most of the 2.4 percent increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the ‘advance’ (first of three) estimates of second quarter economic growth.

The story is not over for the Fed’s battle with inflation, either. High interest rates that are crimping corporate profits as well as consumer spending will continue

to bring down the inflation rate. But we don’t want the outright deflation China is experiencing that is causing massive unemployment among its youth.

We cannot really afford another recession, such as happened in 2007-09, or might happen again if the Fed continues to boost interest rates.

Santa Barbara Mortgage Interest Rates

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Please call for current rates: Russell Story, 805-895-8831

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Please call for current rates: 805-899-1390

Commemorative Tree Plaques Make Great Gifts!

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

For more info visit: www.sbbeautiful.org

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The Carpinteria City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 5:30pm • To learn more about other City departments visit www.carpinteriaca.gov

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Notice Inviting Bids

CABRILLO BOULEVARD ROUNDABOUT AND PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT Bid No. 4049

1. Bid Submission. The City of Santa Barbara (“City”) will accept electronic bids for its Cabrillo Boulevard Roundabout and Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Improvements Project (“Project”), by or before Thursday, September 7, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., through its PlanetBids portal. Bidders must be registered on the City of Santa Barbara’s PlanetBids portal in order to submit a Bid proposal and to receive addendum notifications. Each bidder is responsible for making certain that its Bid Proposal is actually submitted/uploaded with sufficient time to be received by PlanetBids prior to the bid opening date and time. Large files may take more time to be submitted/uploaded to PlanetBids, so plan accordingly... The receiving time on the PlanetBids server will be the governing time for acceptability of bids. Telegraphic, telephonic, hardcopy, and facsimile bids will not be accepted.

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

2. Project Information.

2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at the intersection of Cabrillo Boulevard and Los Patos Way, and is described as follows: construct a new single lane roundabout at the intersection of Cabrillo Boulevard and Los Patos Way; construct a new multiuse path on the east side of Cabrillo Boulevard from the roundabout to a point south of the Santa Barbara cemetery; install bio-retention basins in parkways; landscape parkways and center roundabout island; and install pedestrian and vehicular lighting.

2.2 Time for Final Completion. The Project must be fully completed within 240 working days from the start date set forth in the Notice to Proceed. City anticipates that the Work will begin on or about November 30, 2023, but the anticipated start date is provided solely for convenience and is neither certain nor binding.

2.3 Estimated Cost. The estimated construction cost is $4,600,000.

3. License and Registration Requirements.

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

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

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

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

5. Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following corporation is doing business as SONG OF ABSOLUTION at 1624 Gillespie Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. BRIAN KUHLMANN PICTURES, INC at 1624 Gillespie Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on August 7, 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. 20230001929. Published August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023.

bid security of 5% of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to City, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that within ten days after City issues the Notice of Award, the successful bidder will execute the Contract and submit the payment and performance bonds, insurance certificates and endorsements, and any other submittals required by the Contract Documents and as specified in the Notice of Award.

6. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

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

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

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 23CV02368

1. Petitioner: Anh Minh Nouven filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Anh Minh Nguyen to proposed name Lyric Dawn Nguyen. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/11/2023; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 5; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [ ] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 07/25/2023 /s/: Colleen K Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #23CV02368 Pub Dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25, 2023

insertion dates: 8/18, 25, Sept 1, 8, 2023 5.11”

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

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ANACAPA DIVISION

6. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

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

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

In the Matter of the  )    CASE No.  23PR00376

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

THE ANOLA W. DOHRMAN LIVING TRUST )

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

ORDER CONFIRMING TRUST ASSETS [Judge COLLEEN K. STERNE

DATE: 11/16/2023

TIME: 9:00 AM DEPT: 5

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

Petitioner, JOELLE DOHRMAN , as successor trustee of THE ANOLA W. DOHRMAN LIVING TRUST DATED DECEMBER 15, 2021 (the “trust”), having filed her PETITION FOR ORDER CONFIRMING TRUST ASSETS, and said petition having come regularly on for hearing on 11/16/2023, in Department 5 of the above-entitled court, the Honorable COLLEEN K. STERNE, Judge, presiding, the court finds that notice of hearing of the petition has been regularly given as prescribed by law, and good cause appearing therefor:

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

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

IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED THAT:

1. THE ANOLA W. DOHRMAN LIVING TRUST DATED DECEMBER 15, 2021, is valid.

2. Settlor, ANOLA W. DOHRMA passed away on April 1, 2023, in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, while domiciled therein.

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

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

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

11. Bidders’ Conference. A bidders’ conference will be held on August 22, 2023 at 10 a.m. at Cabrillo and Los Patos Way to acquaint all prospective bidders with the Contract Documents and the Worksite. The bidders’ conference is not mandatory.

3. Upon the death of settlor, the provisions of the entire trust became irrevocable.

4. JOELLE DOHRMAN is the current successor trustee of said trust.

5. The following assets is an asset of said trust, and is subject to the management, control, administration, and disposition by EJOELLE DOHRMAN, as successor trustee of said trust:

A. Fidelity IRA Primary Acct. #413259919

Balance: $123,656.60

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

DATED: _________________

COLLEEN K. STERNE Judge of the Superior Court

5/30/2023

By: ___________________________________ Date: ________________ Brian D’Amour, City Engineer

Date: 8/7/2023

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

Brian D’Amour, City Engineer

Publication Dates: 1) August 9, 2023 2) August 16, 2023

END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following corporation/limited liability company is/are doing business as KRONBORG INN at 1440 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463. RADHA DAMODAR HOSPITALITY LLC at 1440 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on August 4, 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. 2023-0001919. Published August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following Individual/ Individuals is/are doing business as ABSTRACT ART COLLECTIVE at 1187 Coast Village Road #758, Santa Barbara, CA 93108. JO MERIT at 22 La Cumbre Cir, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 and THORE EDGREN at 6545 Camino Venturoso, Goleta, CA 93117. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on August 3, 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. 20230001904. Published August 11, 18, 25, September 1, 2023.

Photographic Art as an Antidote to Instant Gratification

SBMA photography exhibitions showcase the richness of their photography collection and offer us a chance to slow down and connect with our world

By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE

FROM THE VAULTS of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, curators have recently formed exhibitions devoted to photography - Stillness, Thinking and Seeing Beyond the Lens: Conceptual Photography from the Collection, and The Human Presence - each inviting us to slow down and appreciate the finer details, the beauty of the delayed

gratification of “analog” photography, the richness of gelatin silver prints.

Tucked upstairs we find Stillness a collection of fourteen meditative landscapes and humanscapes. Here, B.A. King’s shrouded Buggy in Garage almost has a spiritual and timeless feeling. It’s appropriate that it’s not dated. Linda Connor’s Earth and Sky III, Queensland Australia, 1997 seems at first like a very simple composition; spend a little bit of time immersing yourself into the picture and the glowing sky can trap you. Brenda Corbin’s Shed, Dupuyer, MT, 1998 symmetric composition has a similar effect. I don’t know that I’ve ever spent so much time looking at a shed. That’s the beauty of photographic art, it invites you to look twice at things that we might take for granted. And the silver of the print makes it even more precious.

“The gelatin silver process has been among the most popular ways to make photographs for nearly a century now. It’s incredibly versatile in the range of it effects, so an artist can be creative, expressive, and experimental all at once in how they want the final gelatin silver print to look,” noted Charlie Wylie, SBMA Curator of Photography and New Media and curator of Stillness.

Which reminds me of the time when Anthony Granatelli, son of Indy legend Andy Granatelli, asked me for professional advice back in the prehistoric times of digital photography around the turn of the century. Did I think digital would ever replace film? I told him that even though digital was here to stay, there would always be room for film, especially in art. I think I oversold the importance of film, but he followed my flawed advice and

invested in silver. Regardless, he still got a big return.

Next door to Stillness, we find The Human Presence, a large collection of images to lose oneself in, from the giant portrait of poet Amanda Gorman, Untitled (Amanda), 2021, by Awol Erizku (the only digital C-print in these exhibits) to the exquisite little gelatin silver print by Lotte Jacobi: Pauline Koner, Dancer, New York, 1976. It’s here that you can find the work of many textbook photographers such as Diane Arbus, Lee Friedlander, Irving Penn, Duane Michals and Mary Ellen Mark.

I’m personally attracted to these last two, since I got to meet them during my student years at Brooks Institute of Photography. In fact, I owe much of my approach to photography to Mark’s words of advice upon generously reviewing my portfolio. When I photograph, connection with the subject is the most important piece of the puzzle. That connection is obvious in her Portrait of Alberto Rojas with Parents, from the series Spain the New Youth 1985. In Michal’s Portrait of Magritte (1965), the connection’s a bit more surreal, with the artist peeking from behind his hand.

The conceptual photography exhibit invites us to find beauty in the mundane, and to imagine beyond the “seen”. Idea and process takes precedence over execution, as seen in the photographs of the artists featured in the exhibition: Blythe Bohnen, Barbara Ess, Wanda Lee Hammerbeck, Robert Heinecken, James Hugunin, Ana Mendieta, Robert Morris, Kenji Nakahashi, and Dennis Oppenheim. For example, Hugunin asks us to think about what we’re really seeing in But is it Photography? (1976), a photographic gelatin silver print of text. Perhaps the most relevant example of food for thought is Heinecken’s series of six unique emulsion prints on canvas with chalk: TV Dinner/Shrimp #1 through #6 (1971), which begins with a TV dinner box and ends with an empty aluminum tray. We’re to imagine that the photographer ate the food that we see disappearing before our eyes, even though it doesn’t look very appetizing.

Silver prints of photographic art are a great antidote to the instant gratification/forgetfulness of scrolling through our digital screens. After this visit to SBMA photo galleries, I predict that the demand for gelatin silver prints will go up. Invest away… In art.

Linda Connor (American, b. 1944), Earth and Sky III, Queensland, Australia, 1997, printed 2000. Toned gelatin silver print. SBMA, Gift of Arthur Steinman.

Blythe Bohnen, Self-Portrait: Horizontal Motion, Medium, Bisected by Vertical Motion, Medium, 1974. Gelatin silver print. Gift of Herbert and Paula Molner.

James Hugunin (American, b.1947), But is it Photography?, 1976. From the portfolio Text and Context: A Photographic Portfolio. Gelatin silver print, edition 1 of 25. SBMA, Museum Purchase with Funds Provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and Matching Gifts.

Robert Heinecken (American, 1931 - 2006), TV Dinner / Shrimp #3, 1971. Unique emulsion on canvas with chalk. SBMA, Museum Purchase.

B.A. King (Canadian, 1934-2017), Buggy in Garage, n.d. Gelatin silver print. SBMA, Gift of Arthur and Yolanda Steinman.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

BLOCK PARTY

THURSDAY

AUGUST 17, 5-8 PM

700 & 800 BLOCKS OF STATE STREET

LIBRARY ON THE GO // PERFORMANCES LIBRARY THE GO // ARTS & CRAFTS // VENDORS ARTS & CRAFTS // VENDORS

Artists Studios to Open for Labor Day Weekend

Kickoff at C.A.W.

By Kerry Methner / VOICE

PEEL BACK THE ONION ON THE MYSTERY OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS

when two dozen respected local artists open their doors for the Santa Barbara Studio Artists 22nd annual Open Studios Tour this Labor Day Weekend. Stepping into their inner creative sanctum, visitors will have the opportunity to talk with artists as well as see where they work. Have a question? Just ask an artist!

The tours kick off with an opening reception on Friday, September 1st, from 5 to 8pm at the Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden Street. Each artist’s work will be represented at the reception, which becomes a great tool in planning stops along the tour.

Artists also enjoy the chance to connect with art lovers.

“It’s just a whole lot of fun to see what our colleagues have created over the last year,” shared Francis Scorzelli, Santa Barbara Studio Artists’ president. “And to welcome people from all over the world into our studios to view our own work.”

Each year several artists are selected as featured artists and step up to publicize the weekend event.

“Open studios is an opportunity for collectors, curators, and art patrons to visit established artists’ studios they may never have access to and draws attention to the diverse art culture in Santa Barbara for both locals and visitors,” shared featured artist Susan Tibbles, who often works with assemblage.

The featured artists offer work in a variety of media.

Ann Beth is known for her landscapes. “I look forward to meeting the people who enjoy art,” she related. “Though I show my work in a gallery, I don’t get to meet the people who appreciate or buy my work.” She added, it’s also a “chance for me to show all of my work in one place.”

Gerry Winant, another featured artist is looking forward to the tour. He said, “I look forward to sharing my work with visitors, and I’m grateful for their effort in coming to our studio. I love meeting people, and to have personal contact with patrons.” Recently he has been “branching out into abstract.” He wants to share this “exciting journey.”

Tickets and a map of locations ($25/children under 12 free) for the Tour, set for Saturday, September 2nd through Monday, September 4th, are available online (www.santabarbarastudioartists.com) and will be available at the CAW opening reception and throughout the weekend. Tour hours are 11am to 5pm

on Saturday and Sunday, and 11am to 2pm on Monday.

Participating open studios will be marked with yellow flags. Participating artists include: Pamela Benham, Ann Shelton Beth, Isaure de la Presle, Stan Evenson, Tricia Evenson, Karen Fedderson, Angela Ferraro, Peggy Ferris, Rosemarie Gebhart, Kevin Gleason, Jane Hurd, Francine Kirsch, Rob Robinson, Joan Rosenburg-Dent, Eric Saint George, Marilyn McRae, Cathy Quiel, Ann Sanders, Francis Scorzelli, Kerrie Smith, Marlene Struss, Susan Tibbles, Dorene White, and Gerry Winant.

Tour Beneficiary

Each year the Studio Artists select a non-profit to benefit from the tour. Alpha Resource Center is the returning beneficiary. Alpha Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by supporting families, creating opportunities, and fostering belonging. In addition to its full spectrum of services, including children and family support, youth programs, an adult day program, and a culinary arts education program, the organization operates Slingshot Art Studio and Gallery as a creative space for adults with IDD to make and sell their art. Presently, the studio provides space, materials, and facilitation to over 35 artists. (www.alphasb.org)

The SBSA’s annual Open Studios Tour is eagerly awaited each Labor Day weekend. The tour is the oldest on the Central California Coast, and attracts gallery owners, private collectors, and many others on a self-guided driving tour through the foothills, along the coastline, and into the busy downtown and Funk Zone art scenes.

As the weekend approaches, artists are busy preparing to welcome people into what are often solitary studio spaces.

“I am looking forward to showing my sculptures and studio to new collectors and people from out of town that I would never meet otherwise. There is some anticipation in wondering who will show up and I hope to also see many familiar faces,” shared Francine Kirsch, adding, “Of course some sales also would be welcome!”

That social aspect rings true with most of the artists who usually do solitary time while creating.

“First of all I just love hosting anything, so to be able to host a show of art and to dialogue with visitors about what’s going on with the pieces it’s just a treat,” shared artist Peggy Ferris. “The backstory is interesting too… Picking out the pieces in curating your own exhibition is very engaging. As a recovering graphic designer I see this like a 16 page brochure with double page spreads on each wall and everything needs to relate and just work visually so that part has been really fun.”

For more information about Santa Barbara Studio Artists or this year’s Open Studio Tour, call (805) 280-9178 or visit www. SantaBarbaraStudioArtists.com.

Landscape by Ann Shelton Beth

Random by Peggy Ferris Spires, acrylic by Gerry Winant

Bella Verde, Onyx, by Francine Kirsch

Assemblage by Susan Tibbles

Santa Barbara Studio Artists Open Studio Tour

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COLETTE COSENTINO ATELIER + GALLERY: I Love My Horse ~ A group show • 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • www.colettecosentino.com

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

CPC GALLERY: Dr. Randall VanderMey: Does the Heart Remember Love? ~ Aug • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • joyce@cpcsb.org

ART FROM SCRAP GALLERY: 302 E Cota St • 805-884-0459 • www.exploreecology.org/art-from-scrap

• We 11-4; Th 11-5; Fr, Sat 11-4

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

10 WEST GALLERY: In the ZONE ~ Sept 10 • 10 W Anapamu • Wed-Mon 11-5 • 805-770-7711 • www.10westgallery.com

ARCHITECTURAL FDN GALLERY: 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 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

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: Work by members of the Makers Market ~ Aug • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805565-CLAY • 10-4pm Daily • www.claystudiosb.org

CYPRESS GALLERY: Joe GliebeGoetz: Landscapes and Gemstones! ~ Aug 31 • 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: A Glimpse Back in Time: Highlights from the Edson Smith Historic Photograph Collection ~ Aug; Julia Laraway: Fabric Collage and Quilt Arts ~ Aug • 40 E Anapamu St • 805-962-7653

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: Karen McGaw & Carrie Givens: Inspired by Light ~ Aug 31 • Thu-Mo 10-5 • 805-6887517 • 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

LOMPOC LIBRARY GROSSMAN

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

LYNDA FAIRLY CARPINTERIA ARTS

CENTER: Illusion of Light and Shadow ~ Sept 24 • Thu-Su 12-4 • 865 Linden Av • 805-684-7789 • www.carpinteriaartscenter.org

MARCIA BURTT GALLERY: Bill Dewey: Delta and Watershed ~ Aug 20 • 517 Laguna St • Th-Su 1-5 • 805-962-5588 • www.artlacuna.com

MAUNE CONTEMPORARY: 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: Cameron Patricia Downey: Orchid Blues ~ Sep 17 - Dec 23 • 653 Paseo Nuevo • www.mcasantabarbara.org

MUSEUM OF SENSORY & MOVEMENT

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

MY PET RAM: Hoist Up the John B Sail ~ Aug 27 • 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

PATRICIA CLARKE STUDIO: Barbara Parmet: Roots and Branches Project • 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-452-7739

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: SB landscape artists & renowned sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • Tu-Sa 12-6 & By Appt • 805-8454270 • www.santabarbarafineart.com

Evening Glow - Douglas Preserve Original Oil Painting by Ralph Waterhouse

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CONTINUED:

SB BOTANIC GARDEN: 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

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

Art Events

Eventos de Arte

3RD FRIDAY ART WALK @ LA CUMBRE

PLAZA • As Plaza galleries and studios (and many stores) stay open late... tour one of the newest arts areas in SB! • At Hope & State Sts • Free • 5-8pm Fr, 8/18.

RECEPTION: EYES OF WAR, EYES OF HOPE

• 100 portraits of Ukrainian refugees by Rich Wilkie • Community Arts Workshop

• Free • 4-8pm Fr, 8/18.

POP-UP CLAY PLAY WITH SETH BOGART

• Hands-on workshop, ages 18+ • SB Museum of Art, Family Resource Center

• Free, RSVP www.sbma.net • 1011:30am Sa, 8/19.

CREATE & CURATE: TEEN ART WORKSHOP

• Squee-Gee Art workshop for grades 7-12 • Eastside Library, MLK Jr. Room • Free, register: https://tinyurl. com/263cmd89 • 4-6pm Fr, 8/25.

PORTALS TO JOY • Pop-up art show by Elske Free Bernt • Community Arts Workshop • Free • 6-10pm Fr, 8/25.

ARTIST TALK / BOOK RELEASE • Artist

Wosene Kosrof discusses his book

Beyond Words • Sullivan Goss Gallery • 4pm Sa, 8/26.

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.

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

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

SB MUSEUM OF ART: Thinking and Seeing Beyond the Lens: Conceptual Photography from the Collection ~ Sept 24; WARES! Extraordinary Ceramics and the Ordinary Home ~ Sept 17; Inside/Outside ~ Feb 18, 2024; The Private Universe of James Castle ~ Sep 17; Stillness ~ Oct 29; Portrait of Mexico Today; Highlights of East Asian Art - Ongoing • Tu-Su, 11-5; Thu, 11-8 • www.sbma.net • 805-963-4364

SB MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY: 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: 118 Gray St • Th-Sa 12-5/by appt • www.silo118.com

SULLIVAN GOSS: Holli Harmon: To Feast on Clouds ~ Sept 2 • Nicole Strasburg: Surfacing ~ Sept 2 • Summer Fling - Aug 28 • 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: Santa Barbara Visual Artists ~ Aug 31 • 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: Straddling Circumference…The Art of Linda Ekstrom ~ Aug 31 - Nov 11 • 805-565-6162 • MoFr 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

september

Call for Entries:

Submissions are now open for VOICE Gallery’s September 2023 exhibition: Autumn Arias

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

Patrick McGinnis

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