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Dr. Laurie Santos:
Thriving Through Crisis: How to Foster Happiness When the World Feels Overwhelming
By Kerry Methner / VOICE
TUNING IN TO HER STUDENTS’ AND THE WORLD’S HAPPINESS
brought Yale Professor Dr. Laurie Santos to the world stage just about six years ago. Now she’ll arrive on UCSB’s Campbell Hall stage on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:30pm to continue her exploration and discuss Thriving Through Crisis: How to Foster Happiness When the World Feels Overwhelming during a UCSB Arts & Lectures presentation.
She couldn’t come at a better moment.
Dr. Santos is joining UCSB Arts & Lectures’ Justice for All initiative to offer suggestions for practical habits that create lasting positive change as the ninth of ten season presenters.
“The first step is to realize that some of our intuitions about what we need to do to be happy are just wrong,” she related during a CBS This Morning segment, one of dozens of on-screen interviews introducing this educator’s perspectives.
A psychologist and an expert on human cognition, its origins, and the evolutionary biases that influence our all-too-imperfect life choices, Santos’
work centers around how behavioral change through positive psychology can lead to a happier and more fulfilling life. When she read statistics on the increasingly prevalent mental health challenges in college students and adults, she became engaged.
“Our country now has twice the number of young people in psychological distress than we did just ten years ago,” she recalled learning, in a session from the first season of her podcast. “I really wanted to do something to help....I started digging and realized it’s not just college students. Many of us feel like happiness is out of our reach. Like we are doing everything right but something just hasn’t clicked.”
So, she decided to develop a course about “the latest science of happiness and how to achieve it.” That course became Yale’s most popular course in over 300 years. It’s called “Psychology and the Good Life.”
Santos also created The Happiness Lab podcast. At Campbell Hall, she’ll draw on all of this to discuss the tools that science provides for managing stress and building a life of happiness, even when crisis looms large. Whether it’s the toll of environmental disasters and wildfires, the challenges of political instability, or the anxiety that pervades modern life, she offers actionable insights for creating lasting positive change and practical habits to reduce stress, foster resilience, and improve overall well-being, regardless of external pressures.
Santos is the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University.
In addition to her work on the evolutionary origins of human cognition, Santos is an expert on the science of happiness and the ways in which our minds lie to us about what makes us happy. Her Yale course teaches students how the science of psychology can provide important hints about how to make wiser choices and live a life that’s happier and more fulfilling.
She calls some of the hints “rewirements,” noting, “They are different tips you can use to think about things, to rewire how you behave.” Those hints include: Make time for social connections... Take time for gratitude - don’t focus on the hassles, focus on the blessings...” These are just the beginning.
Her course has been featured in the New York Times, NBC Nightly News, The Today Show, GQ Magazine, Slate, and O, The Oprah Magazine. The online version of the class – “The Science of WellBeing” on Coursera.org – has attracted more than four million learners from around the world.
A winner of numerous awards both for her science and teaching, she was recently voted as one of Popular Science Magazine’s “Brilliant 10” young minds and named a Time Magazine “Leading Campus Celebrity.” Her podcast, The
Dr. Laurie Santos...
“The first step is to realize that some of our intuitions about what we need to do to be happy are just wrong.”
“Really what the research says is that if you want to become happier, you have to change your mindsets. Your circumstances are fine, its kind of how you react to them.”
“We call them rewirements because they are different tips you can use to think about things, to rewire how you behave.”
Happiness Lab, is a top-3 Apple podcast, which has attracted 100+ million downloads since its launch.
Wrapping the Justice for All season will be Jason De León with Uncovering the Stories at the U.S.-Mexico Border at 7:30pm Thursday, May 15th at Campbell Hall.
Yale Professor, Cognitive Scientist and Host of The Happiness Lab Podcast, Dr. Laurie Santos, is presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures. Justice for All Lead Sponsors: Marcy Carsey, Connie Frank & Evan Thompson, Eva & Yoel Haller, Dick Wolf, Zegar Family Foundation.
Presented in association with UCSB Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences
Season support: Sara Miller McCune is 2024-2025 Season Sponsor. Natalie Orfalea Foundation & Lou Buglioli are Community Partners for the 2024-2025 season.
For tickets ($20 General / Free UCSB Students) call 805-893-3535 or visit ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu
Photo courtesy
Dr. Laurie Santos will present at UCSB Campbell Hall on Wednesday, May 7th at 7:30pm.
A Tribute To Film Festival Founder
Phyllis De Picciotto
By Robert F. Adams, Special to VOICE
OUNDING THE SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 40 YEARS
AGO, alongside a culture team from the community arts quarter, the recently passed founding director, Phyllis De Picciotto, deserves a place in the Santa Barbara history books. A local arts advocate, Phyllis asked the City Council for funding to create a festival to bring energy to the off-season of tourism in 1986. Robert Mitchum was the recipient of the first tribute at the first festival and Jimmy Stewart was honored at the second festival. Not ever taking things for granted, De Picciotto said many people helped her start the festival, including actors, their representatives, local celebrities like Michael Douglas and Jeff Bridges, arts-focused community members like Bruce Corwin, as well as the support of the elected council of the time.
Before leading the film festival, De Picciotto had spent 23 years in the film industry and helped launch art and European films when she became an indispensable part of the Laemmle Theatre art house movie chain in Los Angeles. She worked as a marketing consultant, international educator, and would open foreign films, many with the director attending, with an audienceinvolved Q&A, a formula she brought to SBIFF. She was always intrigued with the audience’s reactions to films. In many conversations, she mentioned Bob Laemmle and his father, Max. She had stories about spending time with cinema legends, including Akira Kurosawa and Francois Truffaut. She always acknowledged those who helped her, and she once recollected, “I worked hard, and persevered; I was dedicated, my first love was my family, but I was very lucky to have had my career and to have my career in a time where foreign films gained prominence.”
A cultural legend in Santa Barbara, Phyllis made an impact. In the public art realm, she was Chair of the Santa Barbara City Arts Advisory Committee, where she served for many terms, helping shape Public Art projects within the city limits and taking part in grant decision-making for both arts programs and performing art ventures. She also served on the State of the Art
Committee, Art Walk Ventura, and helped develop the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative.
Her environmental efforts included service on the Partnership Council of the CEC and Lights Out Santa Barbara. She was a mentor for Leadership Santa Barbara County and Women’s Economic Ventures, among others. She was also an astute juror for film awards, including the Fund for Santa Barbara’s Social Justice Award, the Green Shorts Film Festival, and has lectured on film from Santa Barbara to China.
Phyllis was a natural leader, emphatically stating, “It’s not about me, it’s about larger concerns, the bigger picture.” She also mentioned, “I got really good people involved, who knew what they were doing,” in reference to her work in developing the film festival.
Her outreach touched on documentary film making, community service in the arts, and she was recognized with the Heritage Oak Award for Lifetime Achievement from Santa Barbara Beautiful in a ceremony held with great fanfare at the Music Academy of the West in 2010.
According to Stan Roden, her husband as well as a prominent attorney, he and Phyllis developed a documentary filmmaking company called Baba2Films, which focused on a wide range of societal and environmental issues and biographical shorts. Roden described her best, stating, “Her passing paralleled how she lived her life, strong, trailblazing … stubborn, smart, intuitive, loving, and did I say stubborn? And oh, so bold to the end.”
Phyllis De Picciotto
Stan Roden and Phyllis De Picciotto at the 2010 Santa Barbara Beautiful Annual Awards
Courtesy Photo
Robert F. Adams, Film Correspondent for VOICE, is a Santa Barbara landscape architect and a graduate of UCLA’s School of Theatre and Film, as well as Cal Poly. He has served on the film selection committees for the Aspen Film Fest and the
Photo by Rick Carter
Community News
Workshops for the Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project
UPDATES ON THE VIC TRACE RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT
PROJECT will be held at two workshops hosted by the City of Santa Barbara and Spanish interpretation will be available at both the inperson and virtual sessions. Located in the Alta Mesa neighborhood, the reservoir serves nearly 60,000 residents, approximately 70percent of the city, and is a vital part of the community’s water distribution system.
The first workshop will take place Thursday, May 1st, 5:30 to 7pm at Monroe Elementary School, 431 Flora Vista Drive.
After the in-person workshop presentation at 5:30pm, attendees are invited to review the Project element posters and engage with City staff about the Project.
A virtual workshop will also be available on May 7th, offering participants the opportunity to view the presentation and submit questions and comments to Project staff through an online platform. Webcams and microphones will not be required. A recording of the virtual meeting will be posted on the Project webpage after the event.
The Virtual Workshop will take place, Wednesday, May 7th, 5:30 to 6:30pm.
Register for the Zoom webinar: https://tinyurl.com/3bt3wwa5
The City is planning a multi-year Project to replace the reservoir to ensure safe and reliable drinking water for the community.The Project is currently in design, and construction is expected to begin in 2028.
The Project includes the following improvements: The 70-yearold reservoir will be replaced to meet modern standards, helping ensure water is available during future earthquake events or other emergencies.The new split-tank design will improve serviceability, enhance resiliency, and strengthen the City’s ability to deliver water to the community. Once the Project is complete, the site will have enhanced security, new fire and drought-resistant landscaping, as well as improved site drainage and stormwater capture. For more information and to sign up to receive Project update notifications, visit Vic Trace Reservoir Replacement Project – SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ VicTrace.
Comments and questions about the Project may be submitted via email to VicTrace@SantaBarbaraCA.gov.
Próximos talleres
comunitarios sobre el proyecto de
sustitución
del embalse Vic Trace
LA CIUDAD DE SANTA BÁRBARA organizará dos talleres públicos para compartir actualizaciones sobre el proyecto de sustitución del embalse Vic Trace. Se ofrecerá interpretación al español en ambas sesiones, presencial y virtual. Ubicado en el vecindario de Alta Mesa, el embalse abastece a casi 60,000 residentes, aproximadamente el 70 % de la ciudad, y es una parte vital del sistema de distribución de agua de la comunidad.
Taller sobre el proyecto de sustitución del embalse Vic Trace
Jueves 1 de mayo de 2025, De 5:30 p.m. a 7:00 p.m., Escuela Primaria Monroe (431 Flora Vista Drive).
Después de la presentación presencial del proyecto a las 5:30 p.m., los asistentes podrán revisar carteles informativos con elementos del proyecto y conversar con el personal de la Ciudad sobre los detalles del proyecto. También se ofrecerá un taller virtual el 7 de mayo, que brindará a los participantes la oportunidad de ver la presentación y enviar preguntas y comentarios al equipo del proyecto a través de una plataforma en línea. No se requerirá el uso de cámaras web ni micrófonos. La grabación de la reunión virtual se publicará en la página web del proyecto después del evento.
Downtown Santa Barbara Welcomes
Sephora to State
Street
ARIBBON CUTTING at the new location of Sephora on State Street by the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association was also a celebration of their Grand Opening on April 8th. The new location at 733 State Street has recently been renovated and larger than their previous location.
“The relocation of Sephora to a larger, updated space on State Street is a significant addition to our downtown,” said Robin Elander, Executive Director of DSBIA. “This move underscores the growing confidence major retailers have in Downtown Santa Barbara and is a testament to the ongoing revitalization efforts we are championing. This larger store will offer an even greater selection of products and services to our community, and we are delighted to welcome them to the district.”
The opening of Sephora underscores the ongoing revitalization of downtown Santa Barbara and its appeal to both national and international retailers. The DSBIA is committed to fostering a vibrant and dynamic downtown environment and views Sephora’s relocation as a key component of this mission. Visit https://www.sephora.com/happening/services for more information. For more information on DSBIA’s events programs, a directory of downtown businesses, and ways you can support our vibrant community, visit www.DowntownSB.org.
Miércoles 7 de mayo de 2025, De 5:30 p.m. a 6:30 p.m. Regístrese en el seminario web de Zoom: https://tinyurl. com/3bt3wwa5
La Ciudad está planificando un proyecto de varios años para sustituir el embalse con el fin de garantizar un suministro de agua potable seguro y confiable para la comunidad. Actualmente el proyecto se encuentra en fase de diseño, y se espera que la construcción comience en 2028. El proyecto incluye las siguientes mejoras:
El embalse de 70 años será reemplazado para cumplir con los estándares modernos, lo que ayudará a garantizar la disponibilidad de agua en caso de terremotos u otras emergencias.
El nuevo diseño de tanque dividido mejorará la capacidad de servicio, aumentará la resiliencia y fortalecerá la capacidad de la ciudad para suministrar agua a la comunidad.
Una vez finalizado el proyecto, el sitio contará con mayor seguridad nuevo paisajismo resistente a incendios y sequías, así como un mejor drenaje del sitio y captura de aguas pluviales.
Para obtener más información y registrarse para recibir notificaciones de actualizaciones del proyecto, visite Proyecto de sustitución del embalse de Vic Trace – SantaBarbaraCA. gov/VicTrace.
Los comentarios y preguntas sobre el proyecto pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a VicTrace@SantaBarbaraCA. gov.
Vea este comunicado de prensa en su navegador.
Taller virtual sobre el proyecto de sustitución del embalse Vic Trace
Cinema That Illuminates Through Transformative Storytelling
AUNIQUE CINEMA
EXPERIENCE has lite up the big screens of Santa Barbara and is called Illuminate Film Festival, The Illuminate Film Festival with its mission “to elevate human consciousness and inspire lasting personal, social and planetary transformation through film and media,” has broken new ground here.
The opening night, Thursday May 1st, will feature global visionary Lynne Twist, author of Living a Committed Life:
Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself and The Soul of Money, will give the keynote address. Twist has worked with Desmond Tutu and Jane Goodall and was featured on Oprah Winfrey’s Super Soul podcast. The opening night film, Wisdom of Happiness, executive produced by Richard Gere, provides an intimate conversation with the Dalai Lama in what may be one of his last film appearances. Almost 90 years of age, His Holiness shares his lifetime of accumulated wisdom and practical advice for navigating humanity’s challenges,” Notes Teana David, IFF’s Artistic Director.
ILLUMINATE
Media Change-Maker Lifetime Achievement Award. Santa Barbara local, Jean-Michel Cousteau has produced over 80 films, received the Emmy and Peabody Awards, and continues to produce wide-ranging environmental programs. The award ceremony coincides with the 80th anniversary of Jean Michel’s first dive and his 87th birthday.
The evening will kick off with a performance by world-renowned recording artist Donna De Lory who has worked with Carly Simon, Belinda Carlisle, and Madonna. LA-based group LUME Apex will also perform bringing their innovative choreography and diverse dance styles which push the boundaries of dance performance.
• The Happy Heart Hour at 4pm at Art and Soul on State St. on May 1st
Actor Ed Begley Jr. will present Jean-Michel Cousteau, President and CEO of Ocean Futures Society, with the
LA Opera To Perform Ainadamar
LOCAL FLAMENCO DANCER and Spirit of Fiesta (2023)
Jack “Joaquin” Harwood will be performing with the LA Opera in their production of Ainadamar. The opera, by Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov, features both flamenco and contemporary dancers and dramatizes the life and work of poet-playwright Federico García Lorca, who was assassinated by fascist forces at the start of the Spanish Civil War. The show runs April 26th to May 18th, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados leads this major company premiere. Grammy winner Osvaldo Golijov’s dramatic, flamenco-inspired score meets a poignant libretto by David Henry Hwang, Sung in Spanish with English and Spanish subtitles.
Harwood, a teacher at Timo Nunez Arte Flamenco, was mentored by Maria Bermudez, Manuel Gutierrez, and Linda Vega. He is a frequent performer in Southern California and was a recent finalist at the Certamen USA, a flamenco competition in New York City.
Ana María Martínez takes center stage as Lorca’s muse Margarita Xirgu, recounting the poet’s life and his last days in the Spanish Civil War. Daniela Mack steps into the role of Federico García Lorca, the man whose pen proved just as dangerous as any pistol.
The word Ainadamar is an Arabic word meaning ‘fountain of tears’. It is one of the names of a natural spring located in the hills above the Spanish city of Granada. This is the site where the poet and playwright Federico García Lorca was executed in 1936.
This Opera is a co-production of the Metropolitan Opera, Opera Ventures, Scottish Opera, Detroit Opera, and Welsh National Opera. For more information visit https://laopera.org/performances/2025/ainadamar
Central to Illuminate’s approach is providing audiences with creative design spaces in which to engage with one another, build connection, share ideas and have fun. The Glow Pass ($385) provides access to the following social events:
• The Opening Night Party at 9pm at Kiva Cowork on May 1st
• The Saturday Night Dance Party at 8pm at 28 Vic on May 3rd
For opening night tickets ($50) purchase directly from the Granada Box office at: https://ticketing.granadasb.org/ or call 805899-2222.
For more info: illuminatefilmfestival.com
Chief Gordon Chosen for National PAL Chiefs’ and Sheriffs’ Council
CHIEF KELLY GORDON of the Santa Barbara Police Department was in Washington D.C. this month to take her place as a founding member of the National Police Activities/Athletic League’s Chiefs’ and Sheriffs’ Council. Chief Gordon is the only California official selected for the council, which also includes the chief of the Washington D.C. police department, the Police Commissioner of Philadelphia, and the Director of the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
“Chief Gordon’s dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of the young people she serves makes her a valuable member of the Council,” said National PAL CEO Chris Hill, who built a PAL chapter in New Jersey while serving as a police sergeant.
There are now more than 300 PAL chapters.
“It’s an honor to be a part of the Chiefs’ and Sheriffs’ Council and to support National PAL’s mission of empowering youth through positive relationships with law enforcement,” said Chief Kelly Gordon. “As someone who benefited from strong mentors growing up, I know firsthand how powerful programs like PAL can be in helping young people see their potential. When we invest in our young people, we invest in the future of our communities.”
Jean-Michel Cousteau
Jack “Joaquin” Harwood
Keynote Speaker Lynn Twist
The Dalai Lama in Wisdom of Happiness
Chief Kelly Gordon
Photo by Fritz Olenberger
EARTH DAY FESTIVAL: Alameda Park on April 26th & 27th
By Mark Whitehurst / VOICE
SURROUNDED BY BLUE SKIES AND THE OCEAN BLUE, Santa Barbara’s Earth Day Festival is set to claim “Our Power, Our Planet” in an invitation to all Earthlings to gather to prepare for change. Festivities are set for Alameda Park, Saturday, April 26th from 11am to 8pm and Sunday from 11am to 7pm.
“We do it because we want to influence the people around us, we want to send a clear signal that we are facing an emergency and when you are in an emergency you change your behavior,” said Greta Thunberg, youth advocate for Climate Change.
Now in its 55th year, the community-organized festival is one of the longest-running Earth Day celebrations in the country and is one of the largest Earth Day festivals on the West Coast. It’s presented by the Community Environmental Council and coproduced with longtime festival partner, CarpEvents.
“As we prepare for the 2025 Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival, we are reminded of Santa Barbara’s deep-rooted legacy as a pioneer in the environmental movement,” said Kathi King, CEC’s Director of Outreach and Education. “Local action is so important, now more than ever. We can make a difference in our communities and the Earth Day Festival is the perfect place to connect with non-profits and other groups doing great work locally.
The Community Environmental Council is honored to continue the tradition of active community engagement that allows us to foster deeper connections with our environment and to drive meaningful action towards a sustainable future.”
This year, the festival is aligning with the Earth Day Network’s theme Our Power, Our Planet, inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy. Their Earth Day Action Day encourages all to take action to educate, activate, and mobilize.
Take a Free Ride!
The 2025 festival — which is free to attend — anticipates all of the fun of past years. Highlights of this year’s event include a plant-forward Food Court, a Green Car show featuring free “Ride & Drive’’ experiences, over 200 eco-friendly exhibitors, Beer & Wine Garden, Kids Zone filled with activities, two full days of live music, and so much more.
“In a year with so much turmoil we are excited to focus our attention on what we can do here locally in our community to make a difference. People need joy, community, and places to use their strengths to make an impact. The 55th Santa Barbara Earth Day festival will do just that with compelling lectures, education, non-profit exposure, and create a great day of music, food, and clean energy,” said Mike Lazaro. “This festival is more than just a weekend of activities; it’s a catalyst for change, inspiring attendees to adopt more sustainable lifestyles and to think more deeply about their role in environmental stewardship. Our commitment is to produce an event that not only educates and entertains but also empowers every participant to make a positive difference in the world.”
Community members can stay updated on details of CEC’s Earth Day at www.SBEarthDay.org
TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS ACROSS TWO CALIFORNIA COASTAL COUNTIES are working together to offer free rides for Santa Barbara’s Earth Day Festival weekend, set for April 26th and 27th. The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) is partnering with the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) and the Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) to promote sustainable transportation and encourage festival attendees to go car free by taking advantage of free bus rides all weekend.
Throughout the weekend, the public can ride free on all Santa Barbara MTD buses and routes. Even more, all VCTC Coastal Express routes between Ventura County and Santa Barbara will be free to ride.
“We’re proud to support an exciting partnership between our local transit operators in Santa Barbara and Ventura
2025 Environmental Heroes
CEC IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE DR. LEAH STOKES as the recipient of its 2025 Santa Barbara Earth Day Environmental Hero Award. The first Earth Day Environmental Hero Pioneer Award recipient will be presented posthumously to Charlie Eckberg.
Dr. Leah Stokes is a professor at UCSB focused on energy, climate, and environmental politics. An author of several books, Stokes was named an advocate on TIME100 Next, and as one of Business Insider’s top 30 global leaders working toward climate solutions. She is also an author of the Inflation Reduction Act, widely recognized as the most influential piece of climate legislation ever enacted.
Charlie Eckberg: Charlie helped bring the Earth Day Festival back to Santa Barbara in the early 90s and was an influential environmentalist throughout his life.
Activists like Stokes and Eckberg have dedicated their lives to making an impact on climate change and their work lights the way for communities everywhere.
The Environmental Hero Awards Ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 26th from 12pm to 1pm on the Main Stage in Alameda Park, and Stokes will be on stage to accept the award, along with members of Eckberg’s family. KEYT anchor Tracy Lehr will serve as emcee.
counties to make the Earth Day festival weekend more accessible and sustainable for our community,” said Marjie KIRN, executive director of SBCAG. “By offering free bus rides to the festival and throughout our community, we’re not only reducing our environmental footprint but also encouraging the use of public transportation as a cleaner, greener option for everyone. We are thrilled to be a part of this collaboration.”
The Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival is produced by the Community Environmental Council and CarpEvents.
“Santa Barbara has always been at the forefront of environmental advocacy, and today, it is exciting to see that legacy continue through initiatives like free transit to celebrate our Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival,” said SBCAG Board Chair Randy Rowse, Mayor of Santa Barbara. “I am proud to support these free fares for the entire weekend, making it easier for residents and visitors to honor our rich history and participate sustainably in the celebrations.”
Santa Barbara MTD has been a forerunner in batteryelectric buses, having run the first battery-electric bus fleet in the United States in 1991, and now boasts a fleet that is 23 percent zero-emission.
“Earth Day weekend is a great opportunity for residents and visitors to give the bus a try—whether to the Festival, to work, or to the grocery store. Any trip on transit is good for the Earth,” said Jerry Estrada, MTD’s General Manager.
VCTC shifted to renewable fuel for its bus fleet in 2022, helping to reduce emissions and contribute to a cleaner transportation system.
Photos Courtesy of CEC
BY Lauren Gunderson
60th Anniversary Annual Awards 2025 Nominations
ARE OPEN ~ April 8 - May 18, 2025
Santa Barbara Beautiful is now soliciting nominations in nine categories for their 60th Anniversary Awards program which takes place on Sunday, September 28th.
Each of the last 60 years, Santa Barbara Beautiful has called on our community to recognize and appreciate their neighbors who work to build on the city’s natural beauty. At the Annual Awards, the results of their beautification efforts are recognized.
Property award categories have been adapted to meet the real and growing importance of climate change and the need for environmental stewardship. Learn more at www.sbbeautiful.org
Thank You for Striking a Chord!
Because of the incredible support of our sponsors and the amazing talents of our performers, our 16th annual Talent Showcase was a smash hit!
• To date over 1,333 local performers have been showcased
• 296 instruments provided to students
• 89 College scholarship awarded
• And almost 450K raised to support music in the Carpinteria Unified School District. From the bottom of our hearts — and the top of the charts — thank you! Together, we’re making sure the music plays on.
PLATINUM Sponsors: Chevron • Ziyad Ballat and Mary Jamil Watfa (Kim’s Market) • Lynda Fairly & Richard Finkley
GOLD Sponsors: The Victor & Susan Schaff Family Foundation • Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians
SILVER Sponsors: Agilent Technology • Aloha Dental Care • Barrett and Suellen Hilzer • Christine Frontado •
Doralee Jacobson • Faith Lutheran Church • John & Vera Welty • Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation • Surfliner Inn (499 Linden Managers)
BRONZE SPONSORS: 1st District Supervisor Roy Lee • Arcturus Consultants (Jon Everett) • Carpinteria Children’s Project• Carol & Alan Koch • Carpinteria Masonic Lodge #444 • Christ Church Carpinteria • Central Coast Cardiovascular • Grand Vida• Granite Construction • Independent Order of Odd Fellows • John and Dorine Van Wingerden • Maureen McDermut Real Estate • Montecito Bank and Trust
Estate • Paul and Cheryl Wright • Roland Rotz and Jody Giacopuzzi • Santa Barbara Glass • Seascape Reality • Shade Farm Management • Tina & Greg Frontado
FOUNDATION SPONSORS: Alec and Amber Hardy • Bonnie & Kellie Hammett • Bob & Janice Berkenmeier • Carpinteria Smiles • Cyndi & Chuck Hookstra • David and Barbara Bloedel • David Godfrey • Carrie Kirchner • Craig & Sharon Meister
2025 AWARD CATEGORIES
1. Multi-Family Residence ~ Condos, Retirement Facilities... Sustainable (ie: water or energy saving) building elements? How does it fit in or enhance the streetscape?
2. Single Family Home, Small Lot (<1/2 acre) ~ Sustainable (ie: water or energy saving) building elements? Does it fit in and/ or enhance the streetscape?
3. Single Family Home, Large Lot (>1/2 acre) ~ Sustainable building elements? Does it fit in and/or enhance the streetscape?
4. Mixed-Use Building: Commercial & Residential in one building; Sustainability elements? Does it fit in and/or enhance the streetscape? Does it have *LEED Certification?
5. Commercial Building ~ (Public Buildings, Hotels, B&Bs): Sustainability
elements? Does it fit in and/ or enhance the streetscape? Does it have *LEED Certification?
6. Commercial Sign
7. Art in Public Places ~ Murals, Sculpture, etc... (Hugh & Marjorie Petersen Award for Art in Public Places)
8. Historic Revitalization: Recently revitalized gardens and/or buildings with a historic character
9. Santa Barbara Commons: Public Open Space: Parks; Medians; Parkways; Streetscapes: places we gather to build community and connect with nature.
• There is no limit to the number of entries a person may submit.
• Winners are selected by independent judges based on merit, not on the number of nominations.
• The Awards Committee reserves the right to adjust categories depending on the nominations received.
ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES:
• Entries must be visible from the street or via public access.
• Completed projects between Ortega Ridge Rd to Turnpike Rd.
• Properties in ZIP CODES: 93101 • 93103 • 93105 • 93108 • 93109 • 93110
HOW TO ENTER:
EMAIL form to: SBBeautifulAwards@gmail.com MAIL form to: Santa Barbara Beautiful, P.O. Box 2024 Santa Barbara, CA 93120 QUESTIONS? Call: Mark Whitehurst at 805-895-3614
Green Leaders Today & Tomorrow
Explore Ecology celebrates the First Annual Environmental Stewardship Awards Luncheon with much cuteness and rays of hope.
By Isaac Hernández de Lipa / VOICE
IT’S NOT EVERY DAY that students get to do a beach clean-up right next door to a luncheon honoring them.
This happened last Thursday, April 17th, when Explore Ecology presented the Environmental Stewardship Awards in recognition of teachers, students, classes and clubs from Santa Barbara County.
For the first time since 2016, to make sure the winners receive the recognitions they deserve, the presentation was done at a luncheon at Cabrillo Arts Center instead of in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Earth Day.
Regardless, nobody left hungry (courtesy of Quail Springs Canyon Catering) nor uninspired, thanks to the teachers and students who shared their environmental stewardship adventures, from cleaning beaches and cultivating gardens to composting and planting trees. Attendees were also treated to a song about the importance of our watersheds, performed by K/1st grade class from Goleta Family School.
Mary Kahn, Goleta Union School District Superintendent, gave a moving speech about the power of school gardens, not only as an educational tool, but as a tool to spearhead sustainability and for social and emotional support. The school district doesn’t use pesticides, and has almost completed their sustainability pledge where all schools will compost their food scraps and will incorporate reusable utensils in their cafeterias.
Lindsay Johnson, Executive Director, Morgan Coffey, Development Director, and Jill Cloutier, Public Relations Director, presented the awards and spoke about the importance of education and the work of Explore Ecology, serving 66 schools, with 32 school gardens, and having an impact on 32,000 students every year.
Get involved: exploreecology.org
Explore Ecology 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients
Bodhi Crawford • Became a Coastal Cleanup Day Site Captain at just 8 years old, organizing volunteers at Jalama Beach.
Liz Loeza • Founder of Plant the Next Tree, leading local reforestation efforts and neighborhood cleanups.
Jackson Simmons-Furlati • Member of the Dos Pueblos Environmental Club, helped install hydroponic towers on campus, and will present at the UN Ocean Conference 2025.
Rowan Smith • Santa Barbara Middle School student and environmental club leader encouraging peer action.
Nancy Morris • Monroe Elementary teacher of 25+ years, instilling environmental responsibility in generations of students.
Kim Berman & Danielle Weill • Montecito Union School teachers leading a Climate Change and Student Activism unit.
Marie Chavis • Founder of the El Camino Jr. High Ocean Club, promoting ocean conservation.
Chris Hamman • La Colina Junior High science teacher who created an outdoor living lab.
Sustainable Future Club • Student-led group that restored an abandoned culvert into a thriving native plant habitat.
Ashley Griffin’s Class • Designed an outdoor learning space with rainwater catchment and native plants.
Wendy Kanter • Environmental educator of 32 years who inspired thousands of plant and planet protectors.
Martha Rugg • Garden educator who created an after-school garden and composting group at Canalino Elementary.
Kim Berman and Danielle Weill, Montecito Union School teachers leading a Climate Change and Student Activism unit
Explore Ecology’s Lindsay Johnson and Jill Cloutier
K-1 students singing
Photo by Isaac Hernández de Lipa
Photo by Sarita Relis
Photo by Sarita Relis
Photo by Isaac Hernández de Lipa
Moving Works of Art
AMOVEABLE FEAST OF PUBLIC ART ON WHEELS, handpainted trishaws will be on display at the lower courtyard of the Santa Barbara Library Plaza on 1st Thursday, May 1st from 5 to 6pm. The art in motion was created through a partnership between Santa Barbara Beautiful and Cycling Without Age which produced seven moving works of art.
The community is invited to view and experience the beauty of a painted trishaw — a three-wheeled vehicle that is specifically designed to bring back the thrill of being on a bicycle even if you are not pushing the peddles. Additional support was provided by the L3 Foundation.
Following the viewing period, the trishaws will parade down State Street with community cyclists joining in as the first event of CycleMaynia at 6pm.
The stunning makeovers of the Trishaws were carried out by local artists: Solange Aguilar, Izabella Garfias, Kevin Gleason, Blair Looker, Dez Porter, Jeff Shelton, and Richard Wilke. Santa Barbara Beautiful provided funds for artists to receive honorariums of $750 each.
“Recognizing art and artists in our community and daily lives is part of the mission of Santa Barbara Beautiful. Our partnering with Cycling Without Age is a way of creating beauty in the paradise we live in. We appreciate their creative, inclusive efforts to mobilize people and get folks out into Santa Barbara’s fresh air,” stated Mark Whitehurst, SBB Arts & Culture Committee Chair.
Cycling Without Age is a world wide movement that aims to provide joy and vitality to older adults through the bicycle. The idea was invented in Copenhagen in 2012 and now has 41 countries with 1200 active chapters, with a total of 6,000 trishaws. The Santa Barbara Chapter has 16 trishaws.
“The simple act of sharing a bike ride, weaves a sense of community and gathers unique and invaluable stories, unlocked by the wind and the wheels,” said John SeigelBoettner, 66, Chapter Manager for Cycling Without Age Santa Barbara. Seigel-Boettner has ridden across the country twice and is an avid cyclist. “We are trying to meet the needs of an ever-growing adult community to get outdoors,” Seigel-Boettner continued.
The viewing of these moving mini-murals will take place during 1st Thursday, May 1st from 5 to 6pm in the lower courtyard of the Santa Barbara Library, with a bicycle parade at 6 pm — hop on your bike for a magical group ride down State Street. All are welcome to join the parade.
Santa Barbara Beautiful: sbbeautiful.org
Cycling Without Age: cwasb.org
CycleMAYnia: cyclemaynia.org 1st Thursday Art Walk: www.downtownsb.org
Photos
courtesy of Cycling Without Age
Santa Barbara’s Cultural Night Downtown
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ST THURSDAY is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara that takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Participating art venues offer free access to art in a fun and social environment from 5-8pm. 1st Thursday venues also provide additional attractions, such as live music, artist receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. State St also comes alive on 1st Thursday with performances and interactive activities.
Galleries, Museums, & Art Venues
1. Voice Gallery • La Cumbre Plaza, 110 S. Hope Ave, unit H-124 • The AAC Spring Show, juried by Nathan Vonk, features the work of over 50 Abstract Art Collective artists. Explore an array of paintings and sculptures at Voice Gallery, May 1st-30th, (M-F 10am -5:30pm, Sat-Sun 1-5pm). 3rd Friday Reception: May 16th, 5pm to 8pm. .
2. Art & Soul • 1323
State Street • Step into Art & Soul on State Street with Biophilia: The Nature Within. Featuring works by Giuliana Mottin, Joyce Tenneson, Christina McFaul, Lillian Hahn-Shining, Belle Hahn, Tricia Evenson, and Shelby Scudder, this exhibition explores our connection to nature, cycles of life and renewal, and the art of repurposing. A sensory experience not to be missed!
3. Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery • 1321
State Street • Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery features renowned local landscape artists,including Oak Group members and Dolphin sculpture, Bud Bottoms. Enjoy a fun, local vibe. (Painting of Rancho Arroyo Hondo 28 x 42 oil on canvas by one of The Oak Group's Founding members, Glenna Hartmann (b.1948- d. 2008)
May 1st 5 to 8pm
4. Tamsen Gallery • 1309 State Street • Tamsen Gallery is celebrating artist Loan Chabanol. With Reminiscence, Loan returns to where it all began—a journey through nostalgia, reflection, and personal memories. It all started with an animal, a horse—a spirit she connected with as a child, embodying freedom, intuition, and an unspoken bond that shaped her artistic expression.
5. domecíl • 1223 State Street • domecíl is thrilled to host emerging artist Zachary Garcia whose three-dimensional multi-media works play with the dynamics of tension. His unique abstract sculptural pieces evoke the physical and emotional tension placed upon the body in motion reflected in the densely layered weaving of fabric.
6. Benchmark Eatery • 1201 State Street • Jaymie Seabrook was born and raised in Santa Barbara and is a selftaught, Coastal Country artist that can’t help but feel caught between two worlds. "From the country brook to the coastal sea, my prayer for my art is that it always represents the beauty in connection of Water and Land.”
7. 10 West Gallery • 10 W. Anapamu St. • An artist interprets a landscape, figure, or even a state of mind, baring their souls to the world on canvas, in stone, or other medium of choice—evoking thought and emotion with color and shape. Come in and feed your soul on the fruits of their efforts!
8. Garden Court Senior Community • 1116 De La Vina St. • Garden Court’s 25th annual open house celebration showcases an amazing resident multi-media art gallery while honoring caregivers from across the community! Featuring live jazz, complimentary light bites, and beverages, as well as a craft sale featuring plants, jewelry, and our famous homemade cookies and brownies. See you there!
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8. Garden Court's 25th annual Open House includes arts, crafts, live music, tastey treats, and more! Check out this thriving community.
11. World Class Santa Barbara will focus on 12 iconic SB locations by featuring work by Jake Early and Isaac Hernández.
10. SBCC's Fashion Club will kick off an evening of fun at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art - including in their new Art Learning Lab!
13. Step in at Waterhouse Gallery and see the work of their talented nationally and locally known artists.
12. Featuring work by the artists of the Santa Barbara Art Association on both floors, Gallery 113 will host Ascendance on the 2nd floor.
10. Santa Barbara Museum of Art • 1130 State Street • Join SBMA for a free fashionable 1st Thursday! SBCC’s Fashion Club is hosting a fashion show on the Front Terrace (5–6pm). Bring the family for hands-on creativity at Family 1st Thursday (5–7pm) in the all-new Art Learning Lab. Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8pm!
11. World Class Santa Barbara • La Arcada Plaza • World Class Santa Barbara offers an intimate glimpse into the trials and triumphs of 12 iconic downtown Santa Barbara destinations through original posters by Jake Early and bilingual mini-documentaries by Isaac Hernández. This self-walking tour celebrates the spirit, history, and resilience that define Santa Barbara.
12. Gallery 113 • 1114 State Street #8 • Exhibit by members of the Santa Barbara Art Association. Artist of the Month is Sally Berry. The Featured Artists are Katherine Morse, Deirdre Stietzel, Paula Jones, Cena Kregel, and Diane Zusman. There will be a group show on the 2nd level of the gallery titled Ascendance
13. Waterhouse Gallery • 1114 State Street #9 • The Gallery features figurative works, interiors, and cityscapes, by some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists. Enjoy works by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison, Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein, and Ralph Waterhouse.
14. Ace Rivington • 1100 State Street • Join us for The Mormon Giant, a 45-minute “live documentary” with narration and live soundtracking, exploring the connection between religion and pro wrestling. Focusing on Mormon-themed wrestlers, it traces the LDS Church’s surprising “faceturn” in American pop culture. Show starts at 7:15pm!
15. Slice of Light • 9 W. Figueroa St. • Our latest exhibit features the work of Ben Coffman, a photographer from Portland, Oregon. Ben's stunning photography highlights the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy fine wine as you explore our latest exhibit, Spring 2025.
16. The Yes Store - Local Arts Gallery • 1015 State Street • Come celebrate local arts while enjoying music, drinks & treats! View the work of all our incredibly talented local artists. Looking for locally handmade gifts or something special for yourself? Look no further than The Yes Store—Local Arts Gallery.
17. Finch & Fork | The Kimpton Canary Hotel • 31 W. Carrillo St. • $2 oysters, cocktails, and shop local, all under one roof! Every 1st Thursday the Canary Hotel lobby transforms into a haven for art and music lovers. Shop jewelry, clothing, and art from local vendors. Enjoy $2 oysters & cocktails and bites whilst DJ Dansauce provides the beats.
18. SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series • SBIFF's Film Center, 916 State Street • Featuring Jonathan Coronado, Ryan Grant, Jade Ipiña, and Catherine Scanlon’s quwa’. The once-inhabited quwa’ island thrived where the Santa Barbara Airport now stands, unveiling striking historical uncoverings and Land Back discussions. Showtimes 5pm, 6pm, 7pm. Runtime: 15 mins.
19. Paint at Paseo De La Guerra Place • 651 Paseo Nuevo • Paint at Paseo is a free all-ages painting class provided by Paseo Nuevo and artists at MCASB. Each month, different local artists will lead you through a 90-minute acrylic painting session designed for all ages and skill levels. All materials are provided, and you'll take home a beautiful painting.
20. Santa Barbara Historical Museum • 136 East De La Guerra St. • Join the Museum for the opening of our latest exhibition, Don Louis Perceval: His Vision of the West. Local artist Don Louis Perceval (1908–1979) traveled throughout the Southwest, becoming enamored with the Hopi and the natural beauty of the landscape. Experience his passion brought to life in this new exhibition.
Entertainment
Rolling Art • Santa Barbara Library Plaza • Come see seven Cycling Without Age trishaws painted by local artists Solange Aguilar, Izabella Garfias, Kevin Gleason, Blair Looker, Dez Porter, Jeff Shelton and Richard Wilke. Meet the artists and enjoy music and treats. At 6pm all cyclists are invited for a celebratory ride on State Street. Cargo bikes welcome!
Grady DiPietro • 800 Block of State Street • Grady DiPietro takes well-known songs from a wide variety of genres and seamlessly performs them through the filter of classical Spanish guitar. His captivating instrumentals are truly at home among the vines – but don’t let the elegance fool you, he’s a
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5. The three dimensional work of emerging artist Zachary Garcia will be featured at domecíl
3. Work by members of the Oak Group will shine at SB Fine Art Gallery, including this piece by founder Glenna Hartmann.
18. SBIFF will screen a 15 minute short about Quwa' at their Film Center.
15. The beauty of the Pacific Northwest will be featured in the photographs of Ben Coffman at Slice of Light.
16. The Yes Store isn't just for the holidays anymore... Check out work by local artists.
7. Share the colors and shapes that pique the imaginations of artists at 10 West Gallery including this by Sophia Beccue
4. Reminiscence by Loan Chabanol will be featured at Tamsen Gallery.
9. td;dr: Text / Art, a show highlighting artists who use text and language as part of their work, will open at Sullivan Goss.
21. Music on a Spanish Guitar by Grady DiPietro will grace the 800 block of State Street.
Artist painted trishaws will be revealed at the Library's lower plaza by Cycling Without Age.
17. Vendors will offer their ware at the Canary Hotel while Finch & Fork serves up cocktails and more!
6. Work by Santa Barbara local Jaymie Seabrook will be featured at Benchmark Eatery.
1. Stop by VOICE Gallery for a new Spring Exhibition by the Abstract Art Collective, including this piece by Anette Power.
14. Take in a 45-minute live-doc that explores Mormon-themed wrestlers at Ace Rivington.
2. Biophilia: The Nature Within with work by 7 artists will open at Art & Soul.
20. The SB Historical Museum's latest exhibition opens with work by Don Louis Perceval focusing on the South West.
Wildcate Variety Show • presented by Beth Amine • Aerial, Ballroom, Salsa, Pole, Belly Dance, Fusion and more • Wildcat • 7pm Fri, 4/25.
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
Faith and the Fragility of Justice
• Responses to Gender-Based Violence in South Africa lecture & booksigning
by Westmont Prof. Meredith Whitnah • Westmont Global Leadership Ctr • Free • Westmont.edu • 3:30pm Fri, 4/25.
Conversation with Artist Mick Victor • Art & Soul Gallery • Free • artandsoulsb.com • 5-7pm Fri, 4/25.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Santa Barbara County Courthouse Docent Tours • Free • www.sbcourthouse.org • 10:30am Mon-Fri & 2pm daily.
Meditation Class • Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Ctr @ 1825 State Street (Upstairs) with Kadam Keli • $15 • meditationinsantabarbara.org • 5:30-6:30pm Fri.
SB Symphony to Debut New Chorus To Perform Brahms Requiem & Mahler’s Ruckert-Lieder
AS PART OF A SEASON OF FIRSTS, innovation, collaboration, and surprises, the Santa Barbara Symphony will perform two masterpieces, under the baton of Maestro Nir Kabaretti and debuting the Symphony’s own Chorus, at the Granada Theatre on Saturday, April 26th, at 7:30pm, and Sunday, April 27th, at 3pm.
Brahms’ A German Requiem is a unique choral-orchestral work. Unlike traditional Latin requiems, Brahms crafted his masterpiece in German, setting biblical texts to music that is both introspective and uplifting. The Symphony will be joined by vocal soloists soprano Magdalena Kuźma, a Music Academy of the West alumna, and baritone Daniel Scofield, alongside the Santa Barbara Symphony Chorus — a veritable “all-star” lineup of community choral singers from area churches, Adelfos Ensemble, Santa Barbara Choral Society, Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus, Santa Barbara Master Chorale, Quire of Voyces, University of California Santa Barbara, and Westmont College Choir. More than 200 performers will join on stage to perform the Requiem.
Adding depth and introspection to the program will be Mahler’s hauntingly beautiful Three Rückert-Lieder — a set of nuanced songs composed between 1901 and 1902, based on the poetry of Fredrich Rückert.
Pre-concert Conversations will be held before each concert: Saturday, April 26th from 6:30 o 7pm with local musicologist and Santa Barbara Symphony Chorus member Ben Pringle. Sunday, April 27th from 2 to 2:30pm with KUSC’s Classical California onair host Jennifer Miller Hammel.
Faith and the Fragility of Justice
• Responses to Gender-Based Violence in South Africa lecture & booksigning by Westmont Prof. Meredith Whitnah • Westmont Global Leadership Ctr • Free • Westmont.edu • 3:30pm Fri, 4/25. Conversation with Artist Mick Victor • Art & Soul Gallery • Free • artandsoulsb.com • 5-7pm Fri, 4/25.
MUSIC
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder • a keyboard visionary steeped in both the classical and jazz traditions • Campbell Hall • $15-53 • artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 8pm Fri, 4/25.
Camerata Pacifica • with Grace Park, Ben Goldscheider, Gilles Vonsattel: Schumann, Leith, Martlew, Brahms • Hahn Hall • $35-75 • cameratapacifica.org • 7pm Fri, 4/25.
Westmont Orchestra Concert
• First Presbyterian Church • Free • westmont.edu • 7pm Fri, 4/25.
Area 51 • soul, funk, rock, and R&B • SOhO • $15-18 • soho.com • 8:30pm Fri, 4/25.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SBTHP’s Third Annual Golf Tournament • BBQ lunch, dinner, and scramble format • Glen Annie Golf Course • $50-185 • sbthp.org • 10am7pm Fri, 4/25.
Storytime @ the Sea Center • stories of the sea • all ages • Free with admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.
COMEDY
South Coast Stand-Up • Special guests An Embarrassment of Pandas • Alcazar Theater • $15 • thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Tue, 4/26.
DANCE
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Hiromi’s Sonicwonder
STEEPED IN BOTH THE CLASSICAL AND JAZZ TRADITIONS, Hiromi is a keyboard visionary whose influences range from Chick Corea to Frank Zappa and funk fusion. Check your expectations at the door for this night of wildly adventurous music from her eclectic electric quartet at 8pm on Friday, April 25th at Campbell Hall. For tickets ($15-53 ) visit artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
Peter Pan A Storybook Ballet 2025 • presented by Inspire Dance Santa Barbara • All of your favorite characters come to life through dance and music • Center Stage Theatre • $ 25-35 • centerstagetheater.org • 4pm Sat, 4/26.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Cultured Abalone • with Aples to Zucchini Cooking School at Cultured Abalone Farm • $145 • atozcookingschool.org • 11:30-2:30pm Sat, 4/26.
Crafternoon: Craft for the Earth • EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St • $8 • exploreecology.org • 2:30-4:30 Wed; 11:30-1pm Sat.
SB GO Club • Play or learn the ancient strategic board game. All levels welcome • Questions: Lorin 805-4485335 • Free • Mosaic Coffee, 1131 State St • 11-4 Sat.
Marty O’Reilly Solo Sessions • blues, folk, & soul • SOhO • $18 • soho. com • 7pm Sat, 4/26.
Emmanuel Ceysson, Harp Recital • Santa Ynez Valley Concert Series • St. Mark’s Church, LO • Students Free, $25-25 • smitv.org • 7pm Sat, 4/26.
OUTDOORS
Wild at Heart with Wildflowers
• Learn about wildflowers with Alejandro Lemus • meet at SB Botanic Garden front gate • $15-30 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 9:30-11am Sat, 4/26.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival • Our Power, Our Planet presented by the Community Environmental Council • Alameda Park • Free • sbearthday.org • 11am8pm Sat, 4/26 & 11am-7pm Sun, 4/27. Better Than Average Book Sale • by Friends of the Library. Books & Silent Auction • Faulkner Gallery • 10am-5pm Sat, 4/26.
Santa Barbara Ghost Tours
Walk with Professor Julie as she shares tales of mystery and history... & meet friendly spirits Call or text to schedule your walking tour! • 805-905-9019
Photo by Dario Acosta
Photo courtesy of SB Symphony
CALENDAR
Independent Bookstore Day! • special swag, games, prizes • Chaucer’s Books • Free • All day Sat, 4/26.
28th Annual Fishing Derby
• Neal Taylor Nature Center • Cash prizes - ages 4 & up • Cachuma Lake • $10-45 • TROUTDERBY.org • Sat & Sun, 4/26 & 27.
Spring Photo Sessions at the Museum • Veils & Tails Photography • Must pay & sign up for time • SBMNH • $350• sbnature.org • Sat & Sun, 4/26 & 27.
Sunday 4/27
CHILDREN
Storytime @ the Sea Center • stories of the sea • all ages • Free with admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
In Conversation with Artist Elliott Hundley • SBMA • $0-15 • SBMA.net • 12-1:30pm Sun, 4/20.
Lecture with Professor Luke Roberts • Japanese Suit of Armor with Two Family Crests • SBMA • $015 • sbma.net • 2:30-3:30pm Sun, 4/27.
MUSIC
Larkin Poe • Rebecca and Megan Lovell offer slide guitar & Southern rock swagger presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures • Arlington Theatre • $24107 • artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7pm Sun, 4/27.
Brahms’ Requiem • presented by Santa Barbara Symphony, SBS Chorus & Westmont Choir • Granada Theatre • $42-192 • granadasb.org • 7:30pm Sat, 4/26 & pm Sun, 4/27.
Valgur • Mini Concert • Sangre de Nopal Closing Celebration • MCASB & Center Stage Theater • $24-26 • • 6-7pm Sun, 4/27.
OUTDOORS
Sundays At The Ranch • Barn animals, outdoor fun & tractor rides! GV Hist. Society, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd • Free First Sunday Concerts! • 11am – 2pm Sun.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival • Our Power, Our Planet presented by the Community Environmental Council • Alameda Park • Free • sbearthday.org • 11am8pm Sat, 4/26 & 11am-7pm Sun 4/27.
Monday 4/28
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Scrabble Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Mon.
SBMA Travel Lecture • Peru’s Archaeology by Dr. Kevin Lane • SBMA Mary Criag Aud. • $0-10 • sbma.net • 3:30-4:30pm Mon, 4/28. Parliamo • Italian conversation, all levels • Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-6:30pm Mon.
Tuesday 4/29
COMEDY
Carpinteria Improv Drop-In Class • Learn improv with friends • Alcazar Theater • $10 at door • thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Tue.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
José Hernández - Reaching for the Stars • Inspiring Story of a Migrant Farm Worker Turned Astronaut presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall • $20 (Free UCSB Students) • artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Tue4/29.
Chess Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Tues.
Collage Zine Workshop • Discover the art of DIY publishing • EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St • $20 register at exploreecology.org • 6-7:30pm Tue.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Poetry Month Celebration • Featuring Sharon Frances and young poets’ prize winner recognition, and typewriter poetry with Simon Kiefer, Diana Raab, Laureate David Starkey, and newly installed laureate, George Yatchisin • Chaucer’s Books • Free • Chaucersbooks.com • 5:30pm Tue, 4/29.
Kickin’ Country!
DON’T MISS The last of this month’s Free Kickin’ Country Line-Dance events at 716 State Street hosted by Downtown Santa Barbara! 6-7pm free Line Dancing Lessons from Christy Grant and open Dancin’ from 7 to 8pm. Find out more at DowntownSB.org
Wednesday 4/30
DANCE
Kickin’ Country • 6-7pm: Free Line Dance Lesson; 7-8pm Dancing • Free • Downtownsb.org • in front of Best BBQ at 716 State • Wed, 4/30.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Knitting & Crochet Club • Louise Lowry Davis Ctr • All levels/ English/ Spanish • Free • 9-11:30am Wed.
Mending Matters • Sewing & mending • Explore Ecology, 302 E Cota St • $15 • exploreecology.org • 5:30pm7:30pm Wed.
Crafternoon: Craft for the Earth • EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St • $8 • exploreecology.org • 2:30-4:30 Wed; 11:30-1pm Sat.
Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • https://tinyurl.com/5ejbd9ye • Free • 5-6:30pm Wed.
Meditation Class • Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Ctr @ 1825 State
Street (Upstairs) with Charles DeLisle • $15 • meditationinsantabarbara.org • 6:30-7:30pm Wed.
Volunteer Gardening • Join gardeners of all experience levels for a day of caring for Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden • 9-12pm Wed & 1st Sat.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Blue in Bloom • Women United Luncheon • Keynote by Dr. Melissa Drake, OB/GYN; Featuring Diana Rigby, Superintendent, Carpinteria • SB Historical Museum • $200 • unitedwaysb.org • 11am Wed, 4/30.
Thursday 5/1
COMEDY
Backstage Comedy Club • Home to hilarious stand-up comedy • The Red Piano • $20-$25 • theredpiano.com • 7:30pm, Thu.
Courtesy Photo
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
Jigna Desai • Worlds We Make: Using Speculative Fiction For Feminist Survival Toolkits • MCC Lounge • Free, RSVP • mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 5-7pm Thu, 5/1.
OUTDOORS
Santa Barbara Flea Market • at Earl Warren Showgrounds • $7-32 • Earlwarren.com • 7am3pm, Thu.
SPECIAL EVENTS
May Day Strong with Indivisible: UC Service Workers Strike • Between 10am2pm rally in support of workers on the strike line at UCSB, Storke Tower. For info & the reasons for the strike action organized by AFSCME 3299, visit https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/777568/.
May Day Strong Santa Barbara • Community rally • SB County Courthouse steps • details at: indivisiblesb.org • Thur, 5/1.
Friday 5/2
COMEDY
Friday Night Laughs • LA Comedians • Java Station • $20 • santabarbaracomedyclub.com • 7pm, Fri.
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
Ultra-faint Dwarfs • Galaxies in Evolution • free astronomy talk at Farrand Aud SBMNH with Katy Rodriguez Wimberly, Ph.D. • Free • sbnature.org • 7:30-9pm Fri, 5/2. Santa Barbara County Courthouse Docent Tours • Free • www.sbcourthouse.org • 10:30am Mon-Fri & 2pm daily.
Meditation Class • Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Ctr @ 1825 State Street (Upstairs) with Kadam Keli • $15 • meditationinsantabarbara.org • 5:30-6:30pm Fri.
An Evening Of Poetry • With Robin Walter + Her Words hosted by Loud Flower Art - Little Mercy 506 E Haley St • RSVP • chaucersbooks.com • 6:30pm Fri, 5/2.
MUSIC
The Daughter of the Regiment • A romanic comedy opera by Gaetano Donizetti presented by Opera Santa Barbara • Lobero Theatre • $69-154 • Lobero.org • 7:30pm Fri, 5/2; 2:30pm Sun, 5/4.
Hawaii’s John Cruz • soulful blend of island music • SOhO • $30-35 • soho.com • 8pm Fri, 5/2.
El Jerry • Gerardo Coronel • Chumash Casino Resort • Chumashcasino.com • Fri, 5/2.
Pickleball in the Danger Zone • Tournament Benefiting Unity Shoppe hosted by Kenny Loggins • SB Municipal Pickleball Courts • Music by DJ Darla Bea from 8am-2pm • https://kennyloggins.com/pickleball-in-the-danger-zone/ • 8-2pm Fri, 5/2-5/5.
Denim & Diamonds • 25th Annual benefit for Habitat for Humanity Carriage & Western Museum • $175-200 • https://tinyurl.com/28uy628n • 5:30pm Fri, 5/2.
Saturday 5/3
CHILDREN
Storytime @ the Sea Center • stories of the sea • all ages • Free with admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.
Musical Learning with Lanny • Grace Fisher Clubhouse La Cumbre Plaza • Free • 11am-12pm 1st & 3rd Sat.
DANCE
Launch 2025 • presented by State Street Ballet’s Professional Track • end-of-year performance showcasing classical & contemporary dance repertoire • Center State Theater • $22-32 • centerstagetheater.org • 2 & 7:30pm Sat, 4/3.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Coffee and Community • Home Plate Grill • mingle with Mayor Paula Perotte & Councilmember Jennifer Smith • 9-11am Sat, 4/3.
SB GO Club • Play or learn the ancient strategic board game. All levels welcome • Questions: Lorin 805-448-5335 • Free • Mosaic Coffee, 1131 State St • 11-4 Sat.
UCSB LAUNCH PAD AMPLIFY READING SERIES features Free readings of new plays by professional playwrights at UCSB’s Studio Theater
To attend either Friday or Saturday, 4/25 & 26, RSVP at launchpad.theaterdance.ucsb.edu
This Week:
Crime and Punishment, A Comedy • Theatre Group at SBCC • A riff on a famous novel • $10-29 • theatregroupsbcc.com • 4/16-5/3.
Waitress • PCPA presents Sara Bareilles’s delectable musical, Waitress, serving up a heartfelt tale of love, liberation, and the pursuit of dreams • Marian Theatre in Santa Maria •
SB Music Club • Music for Woodwinds & Piano • St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4575 Auhay Dr • Free • SBMusicClub.org • 3pm Sat, 5/3. Grupo Canaveral de Humberto Pabon • Chumash Casino Resort • Chumashcasino.com • Sat, 5/3.
SPECIAL EVENTS
$25 & up • pcpa.org • 4/24 ~ 5/11.
UCSB Launch Pad Amplify Reading Series • new plays by professional playwrights • UCSB’s Studio Theater • Free • RSVP: launchpad.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • Fri & Sat, 4/25 & 26.
Bonnie & Clyde • at the Rubicon Theatre • $25-84.50 • rubicontheatre.org • 4/30-5/18.
MUSIC
The Daughter of the Regiment • A romanic comedy opera by Gaetano Donizetti presented by Opera Santa Barbara • Lobero Theatre • $69-154 • Lobero.org • 7:30pm Fri, 5/2; 2:30pm Sun, 5/4.
OUTDOORS
May Day Celebration • presented by SB Revels ~ celebrate the arrival of Spring • Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center • Free • 11am Sat, 5/3.
Polo in Paradise • opening day of the 2025 Polo Season: Pope Challenge • $40-650 • https://sbpolo.ticketsauce.com • 3-5pm Sun, 5/4.
Buellton Brew Fest • craft beer, live entertainment, and outdoor fun. Western dress • River View Park, Buellton • $55 • buelltonbrewfest.com • 12:30pm Sat, 5/3.
Roar and Pour Wine Festival • sip, stroll, and soak in the stunning views at the SB Zoo • $95-130 (21+) • sbzoo.org • 5-8pm Sat, 5/3.
Sundays At The Ranch • Barn animals, outdoor fun & tractor rides! GV Hist. Society, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd • Free First Sunday Concerts! • 11am – 2pm Sun.
Beach Cleanup • some gloves & bags provided. Meet on East Beach behind Skater’s Point • sbnature.org • 10am -12 on 3rd Sun.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Astro Fest • demonstrations, crafts, and solar viewing • SBMNH - included with admission ($14$19) • www.sbnature.org • 10am-2pm Sun, 5/4.
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CINEMA
Art | Architecture on Film • Two days of films! • Saturday, April 26th Program: E.1027: Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea (11am); Return to Reason: Four Films (1pm); Anselm (3:30pm); FREE Double Feature With Guest Morgan Neville: The House/ This Is Not a House (5:30pm). Screening of This Is Not a House will be followed by a panel discussion with filmmaker Morgan Neville, homeowner Bruce Heavin, and architect Robin Donaldson, moderated by UCSB AD&A Museum curator Silvia Perea. Sunday, April 27th Program: Street Heroines (11am); Nam June Paik: Moon Is the Oldest TV (1pm); Robert Irwin: A Desert of Pure Feeling (3:30pm); Schindler Space Architect (5:30pm) • @ Paseo Nuevo Cinemas • $10/film or $50 Festival Pass - Student ID required • artsandlectures.ucsb.edu or 805893-3535 • Sat/Sun 4/26 & 27.
Panic!: Swoon • Carsey-Wolf Center at UCSB • Writer/director Tom Kalin • Free Reservation Recommended • carseywolf. ucsb.edu • 7pm Tue, 4/29.
Wadjda • directed by Haifaa Al Mansour • Cup of Culture at MCC Theater • Free • mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 5pm coffee house MCC Lobby • 5:30pm screening Wed, 4/30. Illuminate Film Festival • Opening night: Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 7:00 PM • A night of inspiration, artistry, and awakening. • Keynote Address by Lynne Twist; Santa Barbara Premiere: Wisdom of Happiness; Live Performances That Open the Heart • $53 opening night; Variety of events and screenings at several downtown locations • Pass: $150-$1000 • /illuminatefilmfestival. com• May 1-4. Virtual May 5-11.
Higher Tariffs = Stagflation
“Any tariff causes consumers to shift from imported goods to domestically produced alternatives that are more expensive, inferior in quality, or just not quite what they want. But with a low tariff domestic alternatives will be only a little bit worse than the imports they replace; with a high tariff many of the domestic goods consumers buy will be a lot worse than the imports they replace." – Nobelist Paul Krugman
By Harlan Green / Special to VOICE
FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN
JEROME POWELL said in his latest remarks that the Trump tariffs were much higher than the Fed had expected. It has unsettled the financial markets so much that Fed officials don’t know whether it’s smarter to lower or raise interest rates.
The Conference Board’s Index of Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) gives one read of our economic future for the rest of the year. And it’s pointing to stagflation rather than recession.
is fighting an imagined immigration war that is reducing our workforce, which is causing a labor shortage during a time of full employment. The two to three million surge in new immigrants during Biden’s term made the U.S. the fastest growing economy in the world.
ECONOMIC VOICE
“The US LEI for March pointed to slowing economic activity ahead,” said Justyna Zabinska-La Monica, Senior Manager, Business Cycle Indicators, at The Conference Board. “March’s decline was concentrated among three components that weakened amid soaring economic uncertainty ahead of pending tariff announcements: 1) consumer expectations dropped further, 2) stock prices recorded their largest monthly decline since September 2022, and 3) new orders in manufacturing softened.”
By Harlan Green
And the tariff war will cause supply bottlenecks once again as it did during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is when it caused the inflation component of stagflation to skyrocket and the Fed to raise interest rates to combat it.
It’s becoming more obvious what Trump means by using his “gut’ to make decisions. It’s why his “batshitcrazy” tariff decisions, in the words of Paul Krugman, are causing such chaos. Foreign governments can’t make decisions on basic instincts and so are pulling their U.S. investments, causing stock and bond selloffs. Gold is the current flight to quality shelter in lieu of the traditional bond play.
without researching any of its effects, causing world markets to lose faith in the full faith and credit of the U.S. Dollar and Treasury bonds.
Adam Posen, a former official at both the Federal Reserve and the Bank
of England, said in a speech this week that the U.S. could suffer the biggest “stagflationary” shock in decades.
“We may get recession, we may not, but we are going to get inflation either way,” he said as cited by MarketWatch. And that is scary. We mustn't forget the 1970s—sky-high inflation and doubledigit interest rates to tame it—or even the post-pandemic era.
Even if Trump strikes deals with various countries, tariffs are likely to remain in place (at least ten percent). These measures would raise prices, increase inflation, and slow the economy — the recipe for a period of stagflation.
The stock and bond markets continued to decline on the Monday after Easter— the DOW down -972 points. So, no sign of an economic resurrection there. The stagnation component is because Trump
That means he lives by his own Laws of the Jungle, where might Trumps right, and only knows how to bully rather than reason. So it’s no surprise that Trump lurches from one tariff proposal to another
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AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV01697. Petitioner: Victoria Huong Thien Pham filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Victoria Huong Thien Pham to PROPOSED NAME: Victoria Pham. 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: May 30, 2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 4; 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: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 3/24/2025 /s/: Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV01697 Pub Dates: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2025.
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STATEMENT: The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as SANTA BARBARA MED SPA and SANTA YNEZ MED SPA at 630 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. KJN AESTHETICS
LLC at 630 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on April 1, 2025. 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. 2025-0000849. Published April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2025.
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STATEMENT: The following General Partnership is doing business as L’ALCHIMIE BOTANIQUE at 525 Alameda Padre Serra, Unit B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. CLAIRE L. PANZARINO at 525 Alameda Padre Serra, Unit B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 and MICHELLE B WILCOX at 910 Camino Del Retiro, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on March 7, 2025. 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).
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
FBN No. 2025-0000903. Published April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as VALLEY BREWERS at 515 Fouth Place, 3, Solvang, CA 93463. CHRISTOPHER KELLY at 515 Fourth Place, 3, Solvang, CA 93463. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on March 14, 2025. 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. 2025-0000706. Published April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2025.
STATEMENT: The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as HANDS OF SOLEIL LLC at 3015 State Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. HANDS OF SOLEIL LLC at 3015 State Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on March 26, 2025. 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. 2025-0000807. Published April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2025.
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STATEMENT: The following Married Couple is doing business as TEXAKANA and TEXAKANA MUSIC at 355 W Clark Ave, SPC 52, Orcutt, CA 93455. JAYNE RAYNER and MICHAEL S SEMORA at 355 W Clark Ave, SPC 52, Orcutt, CA 93455. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on March 14, 2025. 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. 2025-0000705. Published April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2025.
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STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as S.L. SERVICES at 1824 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. LUCAS SMITH at 1824 Castillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on March 26, 2025. 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. 2025-0000812. Published April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025.
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STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as PHOENIX LIFE SCIENCES at 1187 Coast Village Rd, Ste 1 - Box 744, Montecito, CA 93108. CAROLINA CAMPOS YOUNG at 1187 Coast Village Rd, Ste 1 - Box 744, Montecito, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on April 8, 2025. 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. 2025-0000922. Published April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2025.
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV00365 . Petitioner: Gloria Zepeda filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Marcos Zepeda Alvarado to PROPOSED NAME: Marcos Zepeda. 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: May 28, 2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-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: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 4/10/2025 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV00365 Pub Dates: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2025.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV01720 Petitioner: Reede Dahlfors filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Reede Nicole Dahlfors to PROPOSED NAME: Reede Nicole Zucker. 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: June 2, 2025; 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: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 4/10/2025 /s/: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV01720 Pub Dates: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2025.
4.25.25 Steven King parental rights termination filing OkelberryMurphy. Insertion dates: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2025. Digital version two days prior. Cost: $290
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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA BUNCOMBE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION JUVENILE DIVISION FILE NO. 24JT001190100 NOTICE OF TERMINATION BY PUBLICATION (TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS)
In the Buncombe County District Civil Court Juvenile Division In RE: Dhane Elyse Okelberry-Murphy, a Minor Juvenile DOB: December 8, 2010
To the Respondent Mother, Natalie Ruth Okelberry, of the female child, Dhane Elyse Okelberry-Murphy, born on or about December 8, 2010, at Mission Hospital, in the City of Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, Respondent.
Take notice that a Petition seeking to terminate your parental rights has been filed in the Buncombe County District Court, Juvenile Division, Buncombe County, North Carolina, entitled “In RE: Dhane Elyse Okelberry-Murphy, a Minor Juvenile”. You are hereby directed to answer the Petition within thirty (30) days after the date of first publication of notice, April 25, 2025, exclusive of such date. Your parental rights to the juvenile will be terminated upon failure to answer the Petition within the time prescribed above. You are also hereby notified that you have the right to be represented by a lawyer in this case. If you want a lawyer and cannot afford one, the Court will appoint a lawyer to represent you.
This the 21st day of April, 2025.
Insertion Date: Print: 4.25.25/ Digital included 4.23.25
Steven M. King (Attorney for Petitioner) 111 East Chestnut Street Asheville, NC 28801 N.C. Bar #55272
Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District Notice of Public Hearing
AB 2561 Status Of Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts
Pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (2023-2024), the Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District will present the status of vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts during a public hearing before the governing board. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 9:15 A.M. at the address below to provide an opportunity for public comment on the AB 2561 status.
Please call (805) 963-3366 or visit sbmtd.gov/about/agendas-archives/current-board-agenda for methods of presenting a public comment. Written comments can be forwarded to the address below prior to the public hearing.
For further information, please contact David Serrano at: Santa Barbara Metropolitan Transit District 550 Olive Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 dserrano@sbmtd.gov (805) 963-3364
On the Street with John Palminteri
Tri-County to Move Forward
THE RECENT DEAL TO KEEP THE BELOVED TRI-COUNTY PRODUCE OPEN in Santa Barbara came with the help of some financial “angels.” The store was set to close at the end of the month, when Wendy Schmidt and her husband Eric assisted long time employees Jaime Desales and his son Mito in an agreement to run and ultimately own the business.
“Seeing Jaime Sr. and Jr. take over the reins is one of the most rewarding moments of my career. Jaime has been an integral part of this business for over two decades—he knows it inside and out,” said Dixon, after nearly 40 years of service to the market and the community.
Desales Sr., who has been with Tri-County Produce for 26 years, brings not only deep industry knowledge but also a passion for the market that has defined his career. “This market has been like a second home to me,” he shared. “To now have the opportunity to lead it with my son by my side is both humbling and exciting.”
The deal is the latest investment the Schmidts have made in Santa Barbara. Last month, the Schmidt Family Foundation purchased the 350-acre parcel of land known as Mar y Cel, the largest contiguous undeveloped property in Montecito, to protect the lands as open space.
Eric and Wendy Schmidt have been active philanthropists since 2006, when they started the Schmidt Family Foundation to address challenges facing communities around the world, working for clean renewable energy, healthy food systems, healthy oceans and the protection of human rights.
Monarch Migration
MIGRATING MONARCH BUTTERFLIES have not returned to Ellwood this year in any meaningful numbers, but they have landed at the Benchmark Eatery in Santa Barbara (State St. and Anapamu) through the amazing art of David Diamant. These colorful paintings are for sale. They are on display until April 27th.
Remembering Danny Meza
ARTIST DANNY MEZA was remembered in a vigil attended by about 200 people in Santa Barbara Monday night. He died recently in San Diego. His
Cruise Ship Season
SANTA BARBARA HAS SCALED BACK its cruise ship schedule this year. There will be 11. This is number three, the Ruby Princess, anchored offshore near the harbor, although it looks docked. There will be one more ship this month, then a break. Six ships stop in October and one in December. In the past the list has gone as high as 30. The annual limit now is 20.
Honors
ONE OF THE WINNERS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARDS from Explore Ecology in Santa Barbara is Jackson Simmons-Furlati: Jackson and the Dos Pueblos Environmental Club installed hydroponic towers for fresh cafeteria produce and will present at the UN Ocean Conference 2025 in France.
In the Windows
Work Continues...
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS despite uncertain funds from the federal government and other sources it will keep getting projects done as soon as the money arrives. Some FEMA money going back to 2017 is still due!
A new display in a vacant space at 920 State Street in Santa Barbara is a showcase for Shelter Box USA. A QR code is on the window to learn more about this non profit helping those displaced around the world. ShelterBox exists to ensure no one is without shelter after disaster. They help those who need support to take the next step in resuming their livelihoods and rebuilding their communities. https://www.shelterboxusa.org/
John Palminteri is a veteran news reporter and anchor for Newschannel 3-12 TV and both KJEE and KCLU radio in Santa Barbara/Santa Maria/Ventura. Off the air, he’s often bringing his smile and positive energy to the microphone at fundraisers and civic events. John’s social media presence has one of the largest followings in Santa Barbara, and this page has the weekly highlights. Twitter: @JohnPalminteri • Instagram: @JohnPalminteriNews • www.facebook.com/john.palminteri.5
Photos and Stories by John Palminteri, Special to VOICE
Photo by Tri-County Produce
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Brownie’s market.
Chinese Fringe Tree ~ Chionanthus retusus
By David Gress / Special to VOICE
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HE CHINESE FRINGE
TREE is a small tree with a big floral display – in spring, it is covered with glorious clusters of flowers bearing delicate, fringe-like, petals. Although relatively few of these trees have been planted in Santa Barbara, these few attract well-deserved attention.
This lovely tree is particularly suitable for gardens in our community, because of its small size and its low-maintenance requirements. It grows slowly to form a broad spreading crown with a height and spread of 15- to 20-feet. When young, it will often have a rather sprawling and irregular growth habit; with age, it will become fuller and more symmetrical.
After a brief period in winter when it is deciduous (bare of leaves), the canopy in spring is covered with a profusion of 1-inch-long white flowers that appear in clusters up to 4-incheslong at the end of its branches. This tree is “dioecious”, which means male flowers and female flowers occur on separate trees. The male flowers are larger than the female flowers.
After pollination, female flowers will develop fruits that are blue to black in color, ½-inchlong, and drupes (a single seed covered with a thin layer of flesh and skin). These will ripen in late summer into fall. Birds love the fruitdevouring it as a nutritious source of food – and subsequently drop the seeds, together with a
After flowering, glossy leaves develop. The oblong ovate leaves (5- inches-long and 2½-inches- wide) appear in a pattern of opposing pairs on the twigs. The simple leaves have a leathery feel, smooth margins, and a small notch at the tips. On top, the leaves are bright green; underneath, they are light green with both midribs and larger veins rather hairy. In the fall, the leaves turn an attractive yellow and then drop.
The bark is light gray in color and will flake off to reveal an even lighter bark beneath; this is an attractive ornamental feature, especially in winter when the tree is bare.
The Chinese Fringe Tree is native to moist mixed forests, below 6,000 feet, in central China, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. There, it commonly grows as a large multiple-stemmed shrub. Even though its native habitats receive ample rainfall – a good deal more than in our community - it seems to be fairly drought-tolerant when grown here.
Chinese Fringe Tree is in the Oleaceae (olive) plant family. Its botanical name is Chionanthus retusus. Its genus name, Chionanthus, is derived from the combination of the Greek words, chion, meaning “snow”, and anthus, meaning “flower”. Its specific epithet, retusus, is Latin, meaning “terminating in a rounded apex with a notch,” referring to its notched leaf tips.
Chinese Fringe Tree is easy to grow. It
flowers best in locations with full sun - but the foliage looks more luxurious in partial shade. It can grow in most soil types - but does best when planted in a mildly acidic, well-drained, deep sandy loam. While it is reasonably droughttolerant, it will appreciate irrigation in the dry season or in extended droughts. It is surprisingly cold-tolerant and can be grown in the coldest of our local microclimates. Happily, it is not known to be affected by any serious insect or disease pest. It requires minimal pruning and can be trained to become a multiple-trunked or a single-trunked tree.
The Chinese Fringe Tree makes a perfect addition to gardens of all sizes. In small formal or informal gardens, it is a delight as a single specimen tree focal point, particularly when set against a hedge of dark foliage. In larger gardens, it looks fabulous when planted together in numbers as a grove. It works especially well in Japanese gardens.
Oddly enough, only a few specimens of Chinese Fringe Tree are available for public viewing in our area: as street trees, in the 2100 block of Chino Street (at Eucalyptus Ave); as ornamentals, in parking lots at the 600 Block of Olive Street and at 3761 State Street; on the campus of UC Santa Barbara (just one); and, several in the Japanese Garden of Ganna Walska Lotusland. Given how beautiful and hardy this lovely tree is, we certainly should plant many more in our community.
Tree-of-the-Month articles are sponsored by Santa Barbara Beautiful, whose many missions include the increase of public awareness and appreciation of Santa Barbara’s many outstanding trees and, in a longtime partnership with the City Parks & Recreation Department, the funding and planting of trees along the City’s streets. www.sbbeautiful.org
Chinese Fringe Tree
Chinese Fringe Tree bark
Photos by David Gress
Chinese Fringe Tree Flower
ART VENUES
California Nature Art Museum
• Yosemite: Sanctuary in Stone, Photographs by William Neill thru Sep 1 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • calnatureartmuseum.org
Casa de La Guerra • Manongs on the Central Coast: Forming Communities Across Generations • $5/ Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • 12-4 Th-Su • sbthp.org/casadelaguerra
Casa del Herrero • Gardens & House • by reservation • 1387 East Valley Rd • tours 10 & 2 We & Sa • 805-565-5653 • casadelherrero.com
Casa Dolores • Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • 12-4 Tu-Sa • 805-963-1032 • casadolores.org
10 West Gallery • Abstract Energetics thru May 11 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-7707711 • 10westgallery.com
Architectural Fdn Gallery • Fare
Trade: Patricia Clarke Houghton & Brett Leigh Dicks ~ Thru May 17 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4 some Sa & By Appt • afsb.org
Art & Soul Gallery • The Tea Papers thru Apr 27 • 1323 State St • artandsoulsb.com
Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UCSB • Public Texts: A Californian Visual Language thru Apr 27; Tomiyama Taeko: A Tale of Sea Wanderers ~ Apr 27 • 12-5 WeSun •museum.ucsb.edu
Art From Scrap Gallery • Environmental Educ. & Artistic Expression • exploreecology.org
The Arts Fund • Brush and Beyond: Paulo Lima & Nagham Naim thru May 9 • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Ave #F119 • 11-5 We-Su • 805233-3395 • artsfundsb.org
Atkinson Gallery, SBCC • TuThu 10-3; By Appt • gallery.sbcc.edu
Bella Rosa Galleries • 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707
The Carriage and Western Art Museum • SB History Makers Exhibit featuring Silsby Spalding, •WW Hollister, Dixie; Saddle & Carriage Collections • Free • 129 Castillo St • 805-962-2353 • 9-3 MoFr • carriagemuseum.org
Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery • 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • colettecosentino.com
Community Arts Workshop • 631 Garden St • 10-6pm Fri & By Appt. • sbcaw.org
Corridan Gallery • California Sojourns by Karen Fedderson • 125 N Milpas • 11-5 We-Sa • 805-966-7939 • corridan-gallery.com
CPC Gallery • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • cpcgallery.com
Cypress Gallery • “Cuckoo’s Mixed Reality Nest” - Featured Artist Mitra Cline thru Apr 27; Painting with Glass: Kristine Kelly • May 1-25 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-737-1129 • lompocart.org
Elevate Gallery • La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Gallery Artists • La Cumbre Plaza • 12-5 TuSu • lcccasb.com
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery • Contemporary Artists • 15 W Gutierrez • 805-963-1157 • 11–5 TuSa • elizabethgordongallery.com
El Presidio De Santa Bárbara • Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • 10:30-4:30 Daily • sbthp.org
Elverhøj Museum • Cloth as Canvas ~ 11 local artists thru Jul 6 • the history and Danish culture of Solvang & promoting the arts • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-6861211 • 11-5 Th-Mo • elverhoj.org
Faulkner Gallery • 40 E Anapamu St • 10-7 Mo-Th; 10-5 Fri, Sa; 12-5 Sun • 805-962-7653.
Fazzino 3-D Studio Gallery • 3-D original fine art • 529 State St • 805-730-9109 • Fazzino.com
Fine Line Gallery @ La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Multi-Artist Space • La Cumbre Plaza• 12-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com
Gallery 113 • SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-9656611 • 11-5 Mo-Sa; 1-4 Su • gallery113sb.com
Gallery Los Olivos • Pizzazz by Patti Robbins thru Apr 30; Out and About: Morgan Green, Terri Tabor, Carol Talley ~ May 1-31 • Daily 104pm • 2920 Grand Av • 805-688-7517 • gallerylosolivos.com
Grace Fisher Fdn • Inclusive Arts Clubhouse • Paintings by Grace Fisher • 121 S Hope, La Cumbre Plaza • We-Su 11-5pm • gracefisherfoundation.org
Illuminations Gallery • La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Multi-Artist Space • La Cumbre Plaza • noon-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com
Indah Gallery • Spring Equinox; contemporary art, focus on SY Valley artists • 12-5 Fri-Sun • https://www.maxgleason.com/indah-gallery
James Main Fine Art • 19th & 20th Century Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • 12-5 Tu-Sa • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347 Jewish Federation of Greater SB • Portraits of Survival interactive ~ Ongoing • 9-4pm Mo-Fr • 524 Chapala St • 805-957-1115 ext. 114
Light, Santa Barbara Courthouse - featuring in an exhibition at Palm Loft Gallery, Carpinteria
ART VENUES
Karpeles Manuscript
Library Museum • The Stamp Act: Manuscripts of the American Revolution ~ Thru Jun 30 • 21-23 W Anapamu • 10-4 Tu-Su • 805-9625322 • karpeles.com
Kathryne Designs • Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • 10-5 Mo-Sa; 11-5 Su • 805-565-4700 • kathrynedesigns.com
Kelly Clause Art • Watercolors of Sea & Land • 28 Anacapa St, #B • Most weekdays 12-5 • kellyclause.com
Lompoc Library Grossman Gallery • 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459
Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • Art of Everyday thru Apr 27 • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden Av • 805684-7789 • carpinteriaartscenter.org
Maker House • Slingshot/Alpha Art Studio Exhibition • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily • claystudiosb.org
Marcia Burtt Gallery • Cultivated thru May 25 • Contemporary landscape paintings, prints & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-9625588 • artlacuna.com
MOXI, The Wolf Museum• of Exploration + Innovation • 10-5 Daily • 125 State St • 805-770-5000 • moxi.org
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara • Sangre de Nopal/Blood of the Nopal: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Contemporary Art thru Apr 27; the wind is heavy which blows between a horse’s ears by CA based artist Cole Sternberg • 11-6pm Tu-Sun • 653 Paseo Nuevo • mcasantabarbara.org
MCASB Satellite @ the Riviera Beach House • In Motion: Marie McKenzie & Marlene Struss thru Oct 12 • 9am-9pm Daily • 121 State St • mcasantabarbara.org
Museum of Sensory & Movement Experiences • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • seehearmove.com
Patricia Clarke Studio • 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-4527739 • patriciaclarkestudio.com
Peregrine Galleries • Early CA and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-252-9659 • peregrine.shop
Peter Horjus Design • Studio • 11 W Figueroa St • peterhorjus.com
Portico Gallery • Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • porticofinearts.com
Santa Barbara Art Works • Artists with disabilities programs, virtual exhibits • 805-260-6705 • sbartworks.org
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
• Seed: A Living Dream thru Jun 8 • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • sbbg.org
Santa Barbara Fine Art • SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 12-6 Tu-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • santabarbarafineart.com
Santa Barbara Historical Museum • J. Walter Collinge: Pictorial SB and the Beyond thru May 11; Edward Borein Gallery and The Story of Santa Barbara ~ ongoing • 136 E De la Guerra • 12-5 We, Fri-Su; 12-7 Th • 805-966-1601 • sbhistorical.org
ART EVENTS
Opening Drawn from Nature • The antique prints • Apr 25 thru Sep 7 • The John and Peggy Maximus Gallery • 10-5pm
Opening Reception Oak
Group Spring Exhibition • Faulkner Gallery • meet the artists • 4:30-6:30pm Thu, 5/1.
1st Thursday • see pages 14 & 15.
Artist Dialogue: Talking textiles • Debra Blake, Lou Ann Smith, Susan West • Free
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • Kevin A. Short: Above Your Dreams thru May 11 ; The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and SB Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Wy, Ste 190 • 10-5 Daily • 805-962-8404 • SBMM.org
Santa Barbara Museum Of Art • Math + Art thru Aug 24 • Sea of Ice: Echoes of the European Romantic Era thru Aug 24; Dario Robleto: The Signal thru May 25; Proscenium: Elliott Hundley thru Aug 31; By Achilles’ Tomb: Elliott Hundley and Antiquity @ SBMA thru Feb 22 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-Co residents • 805-963-4364 • sbma.net
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • Drawn from Nature • Antique Prints • Apr 25-Sep 7 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 WeMo • sbnature.org
Santa Barbara Sea Center • Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • 211 Stearns Wharf • 10-5 Daily (Fr & Sat 10-7 until 7/27). • 805-6824711 • sbnature.org
Slice of Light Gallery • Ben Coffman Exhibit; PassagePhotography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-3545552 • sliceoflight.com
Stewart Fine Art • Early CA Plein Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 115:30 Mo-Sa • 805-845-0255
Sullivan Goss • In Good Company: Cooper | Dabo | De Forest thru May 26; Spring Salon thru May 26; Hank Pitcher: The Miramar Affair thru Apr 21; TL;DR: Text/Art ~ Apr 25-Jun 23 • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805-730-1460 • sullivangoss.com
Susan Quinlan Doll & Teddy Bear Museum • 122 W Canon Perdido • 11-4 Fr-Sa; Su-Th by appt • quinlanmuseum.com • 805-687-4623
SYV Historical Museum & Carriage House • Art of The Western Saddle ongoing • 3596 Sagunto St, SY • 12-4 Sa, Su • 805-
admission • Elverhøj Museum of History and Art • 4-6pm Sat, 5/3.
SB Arts & Crafts Show • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10-5 Sun.
Carpinteria Creative Arts
Market • Local pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30-6 Thur.
Call for Entries • Aquatic 2 2nd Fridays Art, SB Tennis Club • Deadline 5/18/25. Exhibit: June 6-29th • for entry info email susantibbles@yahoo.com
688-7889 • santaynezmuseum.org
Tamsen Gallery • Reminiscence’ by Loan Chabanol thru May 31; Work by Robert W. Firestone • 1309 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • tamsengallery.com
UCSB Library • Readymade
Emanations: Trianon Press and the Art of Tearing Apart thru Jun 25 • library.ucsb.edu
Voice Gallery • Wild! thru Apr 26
• La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Su • 805-965-6448 • voicesb.art
Waterhouse Gallery Montecito • Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mo-Su • 805962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com
Waterhouse Gallery SB • Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mo-Sa • 805-962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum
Of Art • Senior Graduates Exhibition 2025 thru May 3 • westmont.edu/museu
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The MultiCultural Center presents
WADJDA Cup of Culture
Wadjda, directed by Haifaa Al Mansour, is a groundbreaking film and the first feature entirely shot in Saudi Arabia. It follows the story of a spirited 10-year-old girl in Riyadh who dreams of owning a green bicycle and defying cultural norms. The film took five years to complete due to numerous challenges, including Saudi Arabia’s strict gender segregation laws. Al Mansour directed much of the movie from a van, using a monitor and walkie-talkie to communicate with her crew. Despite these difficulties, Wadjda not only highlights the struggles of Saudi women but also marks a historic milestone as the debut feature of Saudi Arabia’s first female filmmaker. (1h 38m)
wed apr 30 5:30 pm
mcc theater
CUP OF CULTURE
COFFEE HOUSE
WEDNESDAYS, 5:00 PM
MCC LOBBY
Take a study break or bring your books and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and light refreshments.
FILM SCREENING
WEDNESDAY, 5:30PM
MCC THEATER Register on Shoreline: https://cglink.me/2dD/r2266387
When making positive change, sometimes you ‘break things’
Key is to avoid hurting people in process, Gina Raimondo says
By Clea Simon / Harvard Correspondent
IF YOU WANT TO MAKE THINGS
BETTER, says Gina Raimondo, that means things are going to have to change — and sometimes that means you “break things.”
For example, the former U.S. Commerce secretary and Rhode Island governor said that when she was leading the Ocean State, she cut taxes every year, raised the state minimum wage, and made community college tuition free. She also cut 30 percent of the state’s regulations.
“I don’t think we should just accept things because they’re the way things have been done,” Raimondo ’93 said last week during an Institute of Politics forum on “The Future of U.S. Competitiveness.”
This willingness to make changes, she acknowledged, may sound similar to the tactics of Elon Musk’s DOGE. The difference? “Execution matters,” she said. “You can’t hurt people in the process.”
That focus on ensuring fairness and opportunity for regular Americans came early and has remained with her throughout her political career.
The granddaughter of immigrants who stressed hard work, Raimondo, who was instrumental in shaping the Biden administration’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, credited her large Italian family with getting her into politics. When Ronald Reagan was elected president, she recalled, “My dad kept saying ‘What about the little guy who gets up in the morning and goes to work? Who’s sticking up for us?’
“As I got older and I saw that American Dream being out of reach,” she said. “It motivated me to get involved in politics.”
The IOP discussion with Jeff Liebman, director of the Taubman Center for State and Local Government and Robert W. Scrivner Professor of Social Policy, turned to Raimondo’s tenure as Commerce secretary. The two first focused on the early days when supply chains slowed as COVID raged. “The first thing we had to do was understand the complexity of supply chains,” she said.
In response to endless calls about various essentials that were suddenly not available, “We built spreadsheets for critical supply chains, like pharmaceuticals — and then, under President Biden’s leadership, we got to work making friends with other countries,” she said.
Citing Biden’s belief, she said, “America can’t and shouldn’t go it alone. America is best when we make friends; he sent us to Southeast Asia to build relationships with Indonesia, with the Philippines,” and beyond.
In addition to forging or strengthening those relationships, the Biden administration responded with the CHIPs and Science Act, aimed at making scientific essentials domestically. Liebman asked her how that played out.
“Most semiconductors are a commodity, and many of them are made overseas — a lot in China,” Raimondo responded. “It wouldn’t be a national security disaster if there was a backlog of iPhones. But artificial intelligence — all AI — runs on leading-edge chips. So much of our intelligence-gathering capacity depends on leading-edge chips. That directly affects our national security, and we make zero” of the chips in question.
“By 2030, we’ll be making a quarter of those chips. That’s a success,” she said.
She also defended the legislation’s fiscal responsibility. “We insisted that for every dollar we put out there, $10 of privatesector dollars come in,” she said. “When we left, we had about 13 private-sector dollars for every dollar that we put in.”
Such self-reliance is essential, she said. Citing China’s BYD electric cars, which are heavily subsidized by the Chinese government and then sold inexpensively around the world, she said, “Free trade is great if everyone plays by the rules. China does not play by the rules. I think having more reciprocity is reasonable.”
Looking back on her time with the Biden administration, she acknowledged mistakes, including — perhaps — too many compromises.
“Politics is not perfect,” she acknowledged. “We did get a lot done,
Raimondo also defended Biden’s stimulus act, which some blame for inflation. “I was the governor of Rhode Island during COVID,” she said. “In the couple of months after COVID broke out, in a state of about a million people, I had 110,000 file for unemployment insurance.”
Recalling the “pit in my stomach,” she worried, “How am I going to get these people back to work?
“It was really scary,” she said. “It’s easy to say the stimulus shouldn’t have been so big it led to inflation. But nobody says if it wasn’t big enough that unemployment would have continued.”
She also defended tacking so-called social programs onto economic ones. “Companies that wanted our money needed to find workers,” she said. “They’re not going to have enough workers without women, and they’re not going to get women without a childcare plan.
though. People who make those critiques may not know how hard it is to get things done in a 50-50 Senate and a tiny margin in the House.”
“They weren’t social programs. They were labor market programs designed to be a steward of taxpayer money.”
Printed with permission: Harvard Gazette online article, April 15, 2025
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