VOICE Magazine: August 8, 2025

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Ensemble Theatre Company’s 47th Season: Truth and Illusion

Shining the Spotlight on Storytelling

ABy Daisy Scott / VOICE

HA MOMENTS WILL ENERGIZE SANTA BARBARA’S THEATRE SCENE as Ensemble Theatre Company prepares to re-envision and rediscover timeless tales through its ambitious 2025-2026 season. Featuring five plays and a special, limited engagement from pianist and actor Hershey Felder, the company’s 47th anniversary season, “Truth and Illusion,” will keep a brisk pace as it celebrates storytelling in all of its forms — from radio and Hollywood blockbusters to classic literature and beyond.

“We’re inviting Santa Barbara on a journey to look beyond the surface, to question what’s real, and to uncover new insights within these narratives and within themselves,” said Scott DeVine, Executive Artistic Director of ETC.

By uniting its productions under the theme “Truth and Illusion,” ETC aims to examine how audiences connect to the arts, the world, and one another. They will meet their mission by casting a new light on familiar stories and iconic figures.

Revisiting familiar stories isn’t about simple nostalgia — it’s about profound discovery. These beloved narratives are the bedrock of our shared human experience, and on stage, they transform. – Scott DeVine

“Revisiting familiar stories isn’t about simple nostalgia — it’s about profound discovery. These beloved narratives are the bedrock of our shared human experience, and on stage, they transform,” said DeVine. “We invite audiences to delve deeper, challenge assumptions, and find new truths within what they thought they knew. It’s where the ‘illusion’ of the past meets the ‘truth’ of today. Our unique productions spark ‘aha!’ moments, offering fresh perspectives that make you see these timeless tales, and perhaps even yourself, anew.”

War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast will kick off ETC’s season

in October, transporting audiences to that harrowing night in 1938 when Orson Welles’ booming voice convinced America that aliens were invading. ETC’s production will present a reenactment of this compelling radio drama.

“It’s a masterclass in how perception becomes reality, a thrilling historical suspense with chilling relevance today,” remarked DeVine. “Get ready to question everything.”

A hilarious literary crossover will unite unforgettable characters such as Elizabeth Bennet, Anne Elliot, and Elinor Dashwood when ETC presents The Complete Jane Austen, Abridged this December. Sure to entertain audiences familiar with and new to Austen’s work, this fastpaced comedy celebrates her resourceful heroines’ transcendent wit.

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Monsieur Chopin (Hershey Felder), has been added to ETC’s season

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ETC Executive Artistic Director Scott DeVine

Spotlight on Storytelling

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Jumping forward a hundred years and a continent away, ETC will welcome 2026 with a backstage look into the making of one of Hollywood’s most iconic films: Jaws Running through February, The Shark Is Broken follows actors Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider as they confront their conflicting artistic visions, alcohol, and a mechanical shark that keeps breaking down.

“It’s an insightful look at the chaos and genius behind movie magic – perfect for film and theatre lovers seeking a good laugh,” shared DeVine.

Janis Joplin’s electrifying vocals will shake The New Vic when ETC pays tribute

to one of the most powerful and true voices of rock-and-roll with A Night with Janis Joplin. The April 2026 production will present a concert experience that encompasses Joplin’s life, music, and legacy.

Playwright, pianist, and actor Hershey Felder will also return to the ETC stage in April 2026 for a special, limited engagement as Monsieur Chopin. Critically-acclaimed by New York’s Broadway World, the one man play weaves Chopin’s life story through Felder’s skillful performances of the

LOVE TO SING?

FREE AUDITION WORKSHOP FOR AREA SINGERS AUG. 13

Whether a novice or experienced singer, many people are unnerved by the prospect of an audition.

Sponsored by the Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation, The Choral Society is hosting a free, community-wide audition workshop at the Arts & Culture building,1330 State Street, on August 13 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.

Becca Clarke, the Assistant to the Conductor of The Choral Society, will help prepare singers to approach vocal auditions with confidence. Clarke holds a Bachelor’s in Vocal Performance from the University of Utah and a Master of Arts in Music Leadership from the Eastman School of Music. In addition to The Choral Society, she also performs with Quire of Voyces, the Santa Barbara Symphony Chorus, and is Production Manager for Camerata Pacifica.

Registration is required no later than August 12th. Visit sbchoral.org for more information.

composer’s most famous compositions.

Every Brilliant Thing, a touching exploration of all the small, often overlooked yet wonderful aspects of life will serve as ETC’s season finale in June 2026. Told from the perspective of a child who begins writing down a list of wonderful things to help his mother combat depression, this heartfelt play offers an important reminder to appreciate our surroundings in even the darkest of times.

Single ticket sales and season subscription passes are available. For more information visit www.etcsb.org or call 805-965-5400.

THE CHORAL SOCIETY AUDITIONS AUG. 16

The Choral Society will hold auditions for its 202526 season on Saturday, August 16. Artistic Director/ Conductor JoAnne Wasserman will audition prospective new singers and Section Leaders, which are paid positions in each section.

Registration is required by 5 pm, Aug. 11th. Visit sbchoral.org.

Monsieur Chopin (Hershey Felder), has been added to ETC’s season

Photo by LorePhotographyLoren Haar

Community News

Revitalization Planning By Downtown Organization

ASERIES

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INITIATIVES

FOR REVITALIZING THE HISTORIC CORE of Downtown Santa Barbara have been announced by the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association.

“We’re stepping into a new chapter for downtown,” said Robin Elander, Executive Director of DSBIA. “This fall’s improvements reflect our commitment to bold action—helping downtown feel cleaner, safer, and more alive than ever before.”

DSBIA has planned enhanced maintenance services, public safety investments, policy advocacy, and a dynamic new brand for downtown. Beginning in September, DSBIA will launch a comprehensive suite of enhanced janitorial, pressure washing, and landscaping services throughout the district. Improvements are aimed at elevating the look and feel of downtown Santa Barbara— creating a cleaner, more welcoming experience for residents, workers, and visitors alike. Alongside this rollout, a new Vacant Window Beautification Program will activate empty storefronts with local art, enlivening the area.

To support long-term revitalization, DSBIA is advancing several public safety and policy efforts designed to make downtown more responsive, resilient, and economically competitive: Launching a Security Camera Grant Program to help deter crime and improve safety throughout the district; Supporting adaptive reuse of vacant commercial buildings into much-needed housing; Convening a Housing Task Force to shape practical, community-informed solutions; Advocating for streamlined permitting to reduce barriers to new and growing businesses; Investing in street-level improvements such as news rack upgrades, and activation of underused public spaces.

Championing a flexible design for State Street, DSBIA wants to balance vehicle access and pedestrian space. DSBIA’s proposed more flexible approach allows for vehicle traffic during nonpeak times of day or week while maintaining walkability and space for parades, markets, and special events. Their vision includes more organized areas for cyclists and expanded outdoor dining, supporting a vibrant, safe, accessible downtown all year long. DSBIA is seeking community support for a more balanced approach to advance year-round vitality and accommodate its diverse users.

DSBIA Board nominations have been opened and will be accepted through August 15th at nominations@downtownsb.org

The public is invited to attend DSBIA’s Annual Meeting & Mixer on Thursday, September 25th from 3:30 to 5:30pm (location TBD). The event will introduce DSBIA’s inaugural board of directors, highlight organizational goals, and celebrate early achievements in revitalization. Please RSVP to attend: info@downtownsb.org

All DSBIA board and committee meetings are open to the public. Board meetings take place on the fourth Thursday of each month at 3:30pm at the Balboa Building Theatre, 735 State Street. Committee meeting schedules and agendas are posted online at downtownsb.org/about/cbid

Notice of Changes to Downtown SB Parking

WORKING TO LOWER EMPLOYEE PARKING RATES and make short-term parking areas more convenient, the City of Santa Barbara has announced three changes to its policy to improve the availability of short-term parking access to businesses, and the affordability of parking for downtown commuters by offering: Reduced Rates for Lot 10 Permits; 15-Minute Green Parking Zones & Painted Curbs in the Downtown Plaza; and Reduced Rates & Expanded Access via the Locals Weekender Permit. For more information: santabarbaraca.gov/getting-around/parking

Goleta Design Review Board to Hear Proposed New Church Development Plans

A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT on the property owned by Christ Lutheran Church in Goleta will be heard by the City of Goleta’s Design Review Board at 3pm on Tuesday, August 12th. Christ Lutheran Church has submitted a proposal to split the property located at 6595 Covington Way, Goleta, into two lots to allow the construction of a new church and associated improvements for Anthem Chapel (AC). The project description includes proposals for a subdivision of the existing 3.423-acre lot into two parcels, with parcel 1 (0.881 acres) serving as the site of the existing CLC facilities and parcel 2 (2.542 acres) supporting the new AC facilities. AC will include a new agrarian-style two story 22,038 square foot church with sanctuary/assembly area, classrooms, daycare/ preschool, offices and associated uses, exterior patios, play yards, and passive recreation areas. It is also proposed to construct a 125-space parking lot, short and long-term bicycle parking/charging stations, and to restore an on-site ESHA Monarch buffer area.

Further details are available on the City of Goleta website. The meeting will be held in person at Goleta City Hall Council Chambers, with virtual attendance available via Zoom or by streaming the meeting on Goleta TV Channel 19 or online at www.cityofgoleta.org/meetings-agendas

Police Blotter

Arrests & Charges In Aug. 1st State St. Homicide Investigation

AN EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION

CONTINUES into the early morning fight and multiple stabbings that occurred on August 8th, 2025, on the 500 block of State Street. One victim, identified as Anthony Bisquera-Hartley, died from multiple stab wounds and three suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident, according to the Santa Barbara Police Department.

Charges have been filed against 28-year-old Juan Fernando Rios, 30-year-old Sergio Rivas, and 29-yearold Luis Gerargo Terrazo in connection with the stabbings, it was announced on Tuesday by Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch.

The SBPD reported that at approximately 12:23am, Santa Barbara Police officers were on foot patrol for Fiesta activities when they were flagged down by a passerby reporting several people fighting. At the time of the report, officers were already in the process of assisting an intoxicated subject nearby but broke away to respond to the stabbing. Officers observed one victim walking towards them with visible injuries to his torso. Other officers immediately responded to where other witnesses were pointing and located a male victim who collapsed on the ground in front of them with stab wounds to his torso. An additional victim with stab wounds to his torso was found nearby. Officers rendered emergency aid to all three victims while requesting multiple Santa Barbara Fire apparatus and AMR units. All victims were transported to Cottage Hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, Mr. Bisquera-Hartley succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Rivas was charged with the murder of victim Anthony Bisquera-Hartley, with special allegations of committing murder to benefit a criminal street gang, and the personal use of a knife. He was also charged with assault with a deadly weapon against victim, J. Ramos, with special allegations of committing the assault to benefit a criminal street gang and causing great bodily injury. Rivas also faces numerous other firearm-related charges, including being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, carrying a loaded firearm in public, carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle, and possession of a loaded firearm while also in possession of cocaine.

Rios was charged with the murder of victim Anthony Bisquera-Hartley, with special allegations of committing the murder to benefit a criminal street gang, the personal use of a knife, and committing a felony while out on bail for a felony offense. He additionally faces several firearm-related charges in connection with his arrest on July 26, 2025, including being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and carrying a loaded firearm in public.

Terrazas was charged with the attempted murder of codefendant Sergio Rivas, with special allegations of committing the crime to benefit a criminal street gang and the personal use of a knife.

All three defendants were arraigned in Department 8 of the Santa Barbara Superior Court on Tuesday, August 5th. As an active investigation by the SB Police Department Criminal Investigations Bureau, anyone with information, photos, or video related to this incident is urged to contact the SB Police Department at (805) 882-8900.

MTD & Teamsters Agree to 45 Day Contract Extension

A STRIKE WAS AVERTED when Santa Barbara MTD and Teamsters Local 186 agreed to a 45-day contract extension on July 31st. The move has ensured that bus service continues to operate as usual. MTD and the Teamsters additionally agreed to a state-mediated contract proposal. Teamsters members are expected to vote on this contract.

Community News

Supporting Immigrant Communities, SB City Council Allocates

$500,000 to Nonprofits & Resources

By Daisy Scott / VOICE Magazine

FOLLOWING THE DISAPPEARANCE OF HUNDREDS OF CENTRAL COAST RESIDENTS,

the Santa Barbara City Council made a rare quick reappropriation of city funds by voting to allocate $500,000 for organizations providing direct support to the immigrant community.

The July 31st decision marks the largest financial contribution made in support of immigrants by a Santa Barbara County government body in the wake of escalating Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.

“If we aren’t the people to at least make a start, to at least make an acknowledgement, to put money behind what it is we say that we stand for and celebrate, then I don’t know who we are, and I don’t know who we are acknowledging,” said Councilmember Kristen Sneddon. “Especially because we profit so heavily by our architecture, and our festivals, and our hospitality — all of which is built on the backs of the immigrant community and always has been since the funding of this town as a tourist town.”

may join the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. Councilmember Eric Friedman also asked city staff to prepare a letter indicating that Santa Barbara supports the bipartisan Dignity Act of 2025.

City staff additionally filed a Freedom of Information Act request on July 28th demanding that ICE provide information on its recent operations, including the names of all people who have been detained in Santa Barbara.

A portion of the $500,000 will go to 805UndocuFund. All of the funds received by the nonprofit will go directly into its Emergency Assistance Fund, which provides critical financial relief to tri-county area families who have been impacted by ICE activity.

“We want every dollar that comes from the cities to go back to the families — because rent is due tomorrow,” said Primitiva Hernandez, 805UndocuFund Executive Director.

the community as quickly as possible.

It was determined that by avoiding funding sources that would require weeks of additional government meetings, such as Measure C, the $500,000 could be awarded to local organizations as early as next week.

“All of the families that were impacted in Carpinteria and also all of the broken families here in Santa Barbara, they still have bills to pay, they still have to put food on their tables,” said Hernandez.

The funding’s source compelled Councilmember Wendy Santamaria to abstain from the vote, which passed 5-1-1. Mayor Randy Rowse, who voiced he was uncomfortable with reappropriating the funds, was the sole opposition vote.

Councilmember Sneddon encouraged her colleagues and the community to practice awareness and action amidst escalated threats against the immigrant community.

Hernandez asked that the council’s decision, along with the other actions taken by local governments in the past month, be viewed as beginning steps. She stressed that ongoing support will be necessary as ICE ramps up its activities nationwide.

Councilmembers also voted to adopt changes to the city’s legislative platform so that Santa Barbara

The $500,000 will come from the City’s Flexible Housing and Homelessness Fund. The decision to pull from this fund, which was proposed in-meeting by Councilmember Meagan Harmon, emerged out of the council’s desire to ensure the funds were distributed into

To view recordings of City Council meetings on immigration and access the City of Santa Barbara’s Immigrant Resources page visit santabarbaraca.gov/immigration-resources

To learn more, volunteer, or donate to the 805UndocuFund visit 805undocufund.org

An Open Letter to Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown

July 25, 2025

Dear Sheriff Brown,

As elected leaders in our community, we are horrified by the violent and militarized mass deportation campaign that is unfolding. Every day, we hear from our constituents who are fearful and anxious about the heavy-handed immigration enforcement operations taking place. Most recently, federal agents provoked chaos in our region through raids designed to instill fear.

Hardworking people have been taken into custody at gunpoint by masked agents. Young children have been left to survive without their parents. Community members have been detained because their race and appearance trigger agents’ “reasonable suspicion.” From immigrants being sent to an El Salvador megaprison without any due process to United States citizens being detained, our nation is experiencing unprecedented challenges to human dignity and civil liberties. Our community cannot accept this.

As President of the Major County Sheriffs of America, you are in a unique position to call for the de-escalation of the attack on our immigrant communities. We call on you to do everything within your power as the leader of this national law enforcement advocacy organization to publicly stand up against the Administration’s dangerous immigration enforcement campaign that is putting your constituents in harm’s way. As our elected sheriff, we are counting on you to be a voice for our shared constituents as you advocate for change in Washington, D.C., and we expect nothing less.

Thank you for your attention to this request. Principled law enforcement leaders must stand up against this attack on our civil liberties and the values that define our nation. This moment demands your leadership. Your voice can make a difference.

Sincerely,

Salud Carbajal, United States Representative

Monique Limón, California State Senator

Gregg Hart, California State Assemblymember

Laura Capps, Santa Barbara County Supervisor

Roy Lee, Santa Barbara County Supervisor

Julia Mayer, Carpinteria City Councilmember

Monica Solorzano, Carpinteria City Councilmember & Vice Mayor

James Kyriaco, Goleta City Councilmember

Jennifer Smith, Goleta City Councilmember

Christina Hernandez, Guadalupe City Councilmember

Jeremy Ball, Lompoc City Councilmember

Oscar Gutierrez, Santa Barbara City Councilmember

Wendy Santamaria, Santa Barbara City Councilmember

Kristen Sneddon, Santa Barbara City Councilmember

Gloria Soto, Santa Maria City Councilmember

Alejandra Enciso, Allan Hancock Joint Community College District Trustee

Ethan Bertrand, Goleta Union School District Board Vice President

Emily Zacarias, Goleta Union School District Board Member

Spencer Brandt, Isla Vista Community Services District Board President

Jonathan Abboud, Santa Barbara City College Board President

Kyle Richards, Santa Barbara City College Board Vice President

Katya Armistead, Santa Barbara County Board of Education Member

Nadra Ehrman, Santa Barbara County Board of Education Member

Gabe Escobedo, Santa Barbara Unified School District Board President

Rose Muñoz, Santa Barbara Unified School District Board Member

Luz Maria Cabral, Santa Maria-Bonita School District Board Member

Ricardo Valencia, Santa Maria-Bonita School District Board Member

Alma Hernandez, Santa Maria Joint Union High School District Trustee

Peter Wright, Santa Ynez College School District Board Member

*Titles are for identification purposes only

Sheriff Brown did not reply to VOICE Magazine’s requests for comment.

Councilmember Meagan Harmon proposed repurposing city funds to act quickly

SB Toba Sister Cities Organization Celebrates Visiting Toba Students

By Bonnie Carroll / Correspondent

ON SUNDAY, JULY 27TH board members, sponsor families, and Santa Barbara student ambassadors celebrated four visiting Japanese students during their annual Samarkand pool party and deck luncheon. Visiting guests, SBTSCO student ambassadors, and hosting families shared introductions and enjoyed a delicious buffet style luncheon, fun card games, and a refreshing swim in the pool.

Student ambassadors welcomed visitors to lunch by the

pool where President Linda Matthews and SBTSCO Founder and Past President Takako Wakita introduced hosting families and visiting students to the pool party guests, and the Santa Barbara and Toba students graciously entertained everyone with a charming Japanese song.

Board Members Takako Wakita, Mark and Ann Hamilton, along with Rory Moore and Laurel Lyle were busy welcoming visitors and sharing information on the trip details for the Santa Barbara students, family escorts, and interpreters who will be visiting Toba, Japan for ten days following the Santa Barbara student visitation.

During their visit, the four students from Toba experienced the Obon Festival at the Japanese Buddhist Temple and the Asian American Film Series at Alhecama Theatre to see two films. The films were preceded by a reception where President Linda Mathews welcomed SBTSCO members and guests.

According to Past President Takako

SB Public Library On the Go 2.0 Van Awarded $250,000 Grant by Cox Fdn.

SET TO DOUBLE THE REACH of the Santa Barbara Public Library’s mobile library services, the Library on the Go 2.0 Van moved one step closer to operation thanks to a $250,000 grant from the James M. Cox Foundation. The van will be fully equipped with a high-powered Wi-Fi system, computers, printers, and educational tools such as Chromebooks, internet hotspots, telescopes, and STEAM activity kits for children. It is anticipated to serve up to an additional 15,000 community members each year.

“We are incredibly grateful to the James M. Cox Foundation for their generous support,” said Lauren Trujillo, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation. “Library on the Go has been a game-changer for our community, and with Library on the Go 2.0, the library can do even more to close the gap in access to educational resources and services. We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our local Cox team for making this opportunity possible.”

The Library on the Go 2.0 Van will also provide pop-up STEAM activities and community programming for local children and their families. Popular demand for additional mobile library services has grown dramatically in the years since SBPL’s successful launch of its first On the Go Van in 2019. In 2024, the current van reached its capacity of a total of 426 stops. This makes the recent grant all the more significant in ensuring the Santa Barbara community’s needs are met.

A community ribbon cutting for Library on the Go 2.0 will be held this fall once the van begins operations. Since 2023, Cox has donated over $73,000 in corporate philanthropy and in-kind support to the library. sblibraryfoundation.org

Wakita, who attends student visits to Toba, the 2025 schedule in Japan is busy and packed with educational experiences and fun activities to enjoy during their time in Toba. Santa Barbara Toba Sister City Organization is the oldest member of the City of Santa Barbara Sister Cities Committee, founded March 8th, 1966.

The Sister Cities Program in the U.S. had its beginnings from a proposal made by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 to establish a “People-to-People Program.” His wish was to involve people and organized groups in personal diplomacy, hoping relationships fostered would contribute to building world Peace. Annually individual committee groups select and produce their own specific and city appropriate projects and programs to focus on and work together to accomplish desired goals.

For SBTSCO membership and information visit santabarbaraca. gov/sister-cities-board/sister-cities

Organic Soup Kitchen Launches New Community Nutrition Education Program

A NEW SERIES OF COMMUNITY CLASSES focused on sharing the power of nutrition has launched this summer through the Organic Soup Kitchen. Held inperson at the nonprofit’s Santa Barbara location, the classes are open to all, whether you are preparing meals for a loved one or want to make more informed dietary choices yourself. Classes will address topics such as cancer recovery diets, antiinflammatory eating, gut health, meal planning on a budget, and everyday tips to support long-term wellness.

In addition to this new program, Organic Soup Kitchen has also added a registered dietitian to its staff. This expert will support the nonprofit’s mission of delivering healing, nutrient-dense meals to those facing chronic illness, cancer, and food insecurity.

“Our mission has always been to provide not just food security, but true nutritional support,” said Andrea Slaby, Chief Operating Officer. “Bringing a Registered Dietitian onto the team deepens that promise. It ensures our meals are not only made with clean ingredients but also thoughtfully designed to support healing.” To learn more or sign up for upcoming classes visit organicsoupkitchen.org

UCSB to Hold UC Application Workshops for High School Students

HOPEFUL FUTURE UC STUDENTS ARE INVITED to learn how to craft a strong application for this application cycle by joining the UC Santa Barbara admissions team’s free community workshops. Directed towards first-year freshman applicants, the workshops will cover starting an application, how to avoid common mistakes, and asking questions before submitting a completed application. High school students graduating with the class of 2026 who want to apply to any of the nine UC campuses are encouraged to attend.

Each workshop will be held in person on the UCSB campus. Students can come alone or with a family member. Attending a workshop during both sessions is recommended as each session covers different topics. Meetings will be held on: Session 1 (August 12th and 13th, 3-5pm); Session 2 (September 24th and 25th, 5:30-6:30pm).

Registration is required and spaces are limited. Additional virtual workshops will be held this fall. Visit https://news.ucsb.edu/in-focus/ucsb-host-uc-application-workshop-local-high-school-students

Photos by Bonnie Carroll

Toba and Santa Barbara students enjoy Samarkand pool fun

The current Library on the Go van serves about 15,000 community members per year

Board Members Takako Wakita; Rory Moore; Past President Ann Hamilton; and Laural Lyle welcomed guests

Jodi House Announces New Board Officers

THE ONLY SANTA BARBARA COUNTY NONPROFIT TO FOCUS ON EMPOWERING BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS, Jodi House has announced the appointment of new officers to its Board of Directors. jodihouse.org

DR. ANGELA HSU, a Pediatrician and Pediatric Intensivist, has been appointed Board Chair. Dr. Hsu is a former Chair of Pediatrics at Cottage Children’s Medical Center. She was also the Medical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Sedation Center at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Currently, Hsu is a Pediatrician at the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department. She is a member of the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara and is an alumna of Leading from Within’s Katherine Harvey Fellows leadership program.

KERRY KELLY has been elected Vice Chair of the Board. Kelly holds a Master’s in Education and a secondary teaching credential from UC Santa Barbara. She has taught locally at both UCSB’s Gevirtz Graduate School of Education and San Marcos High School. She is past President of the Santa Barbara chapter of the National Charity League, where she served as President during the start of the COVID pandemic and led over 300 members in reimagining chapter operations online. Through her work with NCL, Kelly has volunteered with many Santa Barbara nonprofits.

DR. ARIANNE JOHNSON, Medical Research Scientist at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, has been named Board Secretary. Dr. Johnson has developed over 100 research and quality improvement projects with local and national partnerships. Her areas of study include neuroscience, trauma, surgery, rehabilitation, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and community health. Dr. Johnson holds a Bachelor’s in Neuroscience from Dartmouth College and a PhD in Psychological & Brain Sciences with a focus on Cognitive Neuroscience from UC Santa Barbara.

DR. AARON POIRIER, Executive Director of Post-Acute Care and Ambulatory Services at Lompoc Valley Medical Center, has been named Board Treasurer. He oversees operations at the Comprehensive Care Center, a skilled nursing and long-term care facility, as well as Lompoc Health’s outpatient multispecialty clinics and oncology center. Dr. Poirier holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration. He brings extensive experience in healthcare leadership, with a focus on operational excellence and patient-centered care across the continuum of services.

Blind Fitness to Host Annual Surf Clinic for Locals Who are Blind or Have Low Vision

EMPOWERING ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO HAVE FUN IN THE SUN, local nonprofit Blind Fitness will host its Annual Surf Clinic from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, August 16th at Santa Claus Lane Beach in Carpinteria. Designed for community members who are blind or have low vision and their families, the free clinic will provide all the chance to experience the joys of surfing in a safe and inclusive manner.

“Last year was our first time participating in this event,” shared a parent of a returning surfer to the clinic. “Seeing my child light up with pride after catching their first wave is something I’ll never forget. The joy and confidence this clinic builds is incredible.”

Professional surf instruction will be provided by Surf Happens, while water safety guidance will be offered by trained volunteers and partners. Participants will also enjoy lunch from Kyle’s Kitchen. Event partners include Surf Happens, Foreseeable Future Foundation, Wayfinder Family Services, and the Lions Club of Santa Barbara. To register as a volunteer, donate, or learn more visit blindfitness.org

SB Habitat Dedicates 23rd Home

JUST IN TIME TO CELEBRATE THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY, Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County broke ground on what will become the organization’s 24th and 25th homes on July 15th. At the same time, Habitat Santa Barbara dedicated their 23rd Habitat home, which was rehabilitated and presented to community member Rocio and her son Pablo, who will be taking ownership.

“Moments like this are exactly why we’re a part of Habitat for Humanity,” said HSB CEO Jessica Wishan de L’Arbre, who gave Rocio and Pablo housewarming gifts and the key to their home. “They remind us what’s possible when a community comes together with compassion and determination and the belief that decent, affordable housing is something everyone deserves.”

The former rental unit was renovated under the direction of local general contractor and former HSB Board member Ann Burgard. New and future homeowners, along with Habitat supporters and volunteers, gathered in Ortega Park to celebrate.

Burgard presented Rocio with a Habitat hammer and praised the new homeowner for completing her 250 hours of construction work or “sweat equity,” which is part of Habitat’s model and a requirement for the homeownership program. The Torres family and the Lopez family, who will move into

HSB’s next two homes, will each work to complete 250 hours of sweat equity as part of the process of rehabilitating or finishing their home or that of their future neighbor.

“Thanks to the skilled leadership of Ann Burgard, Habitat will now lead the Lopez and Torres families, along with groups of volunteers, in upgrading a historic home and constructing an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) behind it,” explained de L’Arbre. “This site will be one of our first to use an innovative Tenants in Common model, allowing the new ADU to be sold rather than rented, as well as our first modular home design constructed offsite but still allowing room for sweat equity and volunteer support.” sbhabitat.org

Choral Society Hosts Audition Workshop, Auditions for 2025-2026 Season

INVITING ALL LOCAL VOCALISTS TO JOIN THEIR RANKS, The Choral Society will host auditions for its 2025-2026 season by appointment on Saturday, August 16th. Prior to auditions, the choir will host a free audition workshop for all area singers from 6:30 to 8pm on Wednesday, August 13th at the Arts & Culture building, 1330 State St. The workshop will be led by Becca Clarke, Assistant to the Conductor of The Choral Society. Registration via The Choral Society website is due by August 12th.

Auditions will be heard by Artistic Director/Conductor JoAnne Wasserman. Community members are required to register for their audition via the Choral Society website by 5pm on August 11th. Paid positions as Section Leaders are also available. Choral Society rehearsals will begin on Wednesday, September 3rd in Lehmann Hall at the Music Academy of the West. sbchoral.org/meet-the-chorus/sing-with-us

Santa Barbara Wine Writer Becomes Central Coast TV Host

LOCAL WINE‑TRAVEL COLUMNIST JAMIE KNEE, aka Petite Wine Traveler, will take viewers on a journey through the California Central Coast in her brand-new APT TV series Petite Wine Traveler Explores: California Central Coast, produced by Emmy® winner Bounce Entertainment. The show will debut in early 2026, including ten episodes in which Knee uncovers the people and locations that make the Central Coast a luxury wine-travel destination. She will also feature live culinary demonstrations.

“I launched Petite Wine Traveler in 2018 to celebrate extraordinary wine regions and the souls who shape them,” said Knee. “After refining our vision, I’m thrilled to finally pull back the curtain and showcase the Central Coast’s hidden gems, its family-run vineyards, farm-to-table kitchens, and warm-hearted hospitality.” petitewinetraveler.com

Dr. Angela Hsu

Kerry Kelly

Dr. Ariane Johnson

Dr. Aaron Poirier

Jamie Knee

Habitat’s two newest homeownership program partner families break ground

Photo courtesy of Habitat Santa Barbara

Season Lineup 2025-2026

CELEBRATING COMMUNITY, CULTURE, AND CONNECTION through the arts, ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara! (Viva) has announced its 2025-2026 season, marking a 20 year milestone, with audiences throughout Santa Barbara County.

“Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara is honored to present another incredible lineup of renowned Latine artists to Santa Barbara County this year,” shared Jenna HamiltonRolle, Director of Education and Community Engagement at UCSB Arts & Lectures. “We’re thrilled to welcome back several all-time Viva favorites—including Las Cafeteras, Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles, Grupo Bella, and Gaby Moreno—alongside an exciting debut from Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande. As we celebrate Viva’s 20th season, we look forward to sharing even more music, dance, and opportunities for our community to celebrate together throughout the year.”

2025-2026 de Reconocidos Artistas Latine

¡VIVA EL ARTE DE SANTA BÁRBARA! (Viva) se complace en anunciar su muy esperada temporada 2025-2026, que marca 20 años celebrando la comunidad, la cultura y la conexión a través de las artes. Esta temporada histórica presenta un excepcional elenco de artistas latine que cautivará al público de todo el condado de Santa Bárbara.

Viva will present five acclaimed acts that exemplify the vibrant and diverse cultural heritage of Latin America, in a special year commemorating Viva’s 20th season, with multiple opportunities for the community to celebrate together throughout the year.

Venues for each concert series include: Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building, Isla Vista Elementary, Guadalupe City Hall, and Marjorie Luke Theatre. Founded in 2006, Viva was established with a strong commitment to making the arts accessible to all. The program’s unique approach builds bridges through live performances, shared experiences, and the exploration of Latin America’s rich cultural heritage. By collaborating with various local community partners, Viva brings high-quality touring artists—ranging from Grammy winners to esteemed cultural ambassadors—directly to schools and community spaces.

Viva is a collaboration between UCSB Arts & Lectures, The Marjorie Luke Theatre, the Guadalupe Visual & Performing Arts Center, and the Isla Vista School Parent Teacher Association, serving more than 15,000 students and community members in Carpinteria, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Guadalupe and New Cuyama.

For more info visit https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/

Grupo Bella - September 18-21, 2025

Grupo Bella elegantly expands the styles of traditional Mexican folk with passionate musicianship and a fresh, evolving sound. Led by Grammy-winning vocalist Vanessa Ramirez, the group blends mariachi roots with Mexican pop, boleros, huasteco, and even American classics, creating music that pays homage to the past while pushing boundaries.

El Grupo Bella expande con elegancia los estilos del folklore mexicano tradicional con una musicalidad apasionada y un sonido fresco y evolutivo. Liderado por la vocalista ganadora del Grammy, Vanessa Ramírez, el grupo fusiona las raíces del mariachi con el pop mexicano, los boleros, el huasteco e incluso clásicos estadounidenses, creando música que rinde homenaje al pasado y trasciende los límites.

Gaby Moreno - November 6-9m 2025

Guatemala-born Gaby Moreno is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and producer known for blending Latin pop, rock, and Americana. With four Grammy nominations and a Latin Grammy win, she’s performed alongside major artists and contributed music to films and TV, including Disney’s Elena of Avalor. Moreno is also Guatemala’s first UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, advocating for immigrant rights through her art.

Gaby Moreno, guatemalteca, es una cantautora y productora ganadora de un Grammy, conocida por fusionar el pop latino, el rock y la música americana. Con cuatro nominaciones al Grammy y un Grammy Latino, ha actuado junto a grandes artistas y ha contribuido musicalmente a películas y series de televisión, incluyendo Elena de Ávalor de

“Es un honor para Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara presentar este año otra increíble selección de reconocidos artistas latine al Condado de Santa Bárbara”, afirma Jenna Hamilton-Rolle, Directora de Educación y Participación Comunitaria de UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures. “Nos emociona dar la bienvenida de nuevo a varios de los artistas más emblemáticos de Viva, como Las Cafeteras, Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles, Grupo Bella y Gaby Moreno, junto con el emocionante debut del Ballet Folklórico del Río Grande. Al celebrar la vigésima temporada de Viva, esperamos compartir aún más música, danza y oportunidades para que nuestra comunidad celebre unida durante todo el año”.

Viva presentará cinco actos aclamados que ejemplifican la vibrante y diversa herencia cultural de América Latina, en un año especial que conmemora la vigésima temporada de Viva, con múltiples oportunidades para que la comunidad celebre junta durante todo el año.

Los lugares para cada serie de conciertos incluyen: Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building, Isla Vista Elementary, Guadalupe City Hall, and Marjorie Luke Theatre.

Fundado en 2006, Viva se estableció con el firme compromiso de hacer que las artes sean accesibles para todos. El enfoque único del programa crea vínculos mediante presentaciones en vivo, experiencias compartidas y la exploración del rico patrimonio cultural de Latinoamérica. Al colaborar con diversos socios comunitarios locales, Viva lleva artistas de gira de alta calidad, desde ganadores del Grammy hasta prestigiosos embajadores culturales, directamente a escuelas y espacios comunitarios.

Viva es una colaboración entre UCSB Arts & Lectures, The Marjorie Luke Theatre, Guadalupe Visual & Performing Arts Center y la Asociación de Padres y Maestros de la Escuela Isla Vista, que atiende a más de 15,000 estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad en Carpintería, Santa Bárbara, Goleta, Lompoc, Santa María, Guadalupe y New Cuyama.

Para obtener más información, visite https://artsandlectures.ucsb.edu/learn/viva-el-arte-de-santa-barbara/

Disney. Moreno también es la primera Embajadora de Buena Voluntad de UNICEF en Guatemala, y defiende los derechos de los inmigrantes a través de su arte.

Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles - January 15-18, 2026

Blazing a trail for women in a male-dominated musical genre, Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles brings sensitivity, beauty, warmth and vivacious spirit to the historic art of mariachi. Established in 1994, the group had a strong beginning thanks to the mentorship of Lola Bertran, La Reina de La Música Ranchera. Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles has since gone on to record three albums, share the stage with world-renowned musicians like Vicki Carr, Guadalupe Pineda and Lucha Villa, and perform for some of the world’s highest-profile celebrities, including Tom Cruise, Oprah Winfrey, and Barack and Michelle Obama.

Abriendo camino para las mujeres en un género musical dominado por los hombres, el Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles aporta sensibilidad, belleza, calidez y un espíritu vivaz al arte histórico del mariachi. Fundado en 1994, el grupo tuvo un comienzo sólido gracias a la mentoría de Lola Bertrán, La Reina de la Música Ranchera. Desde entonces, el Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles ha grabado tres álbumes, compartido escenario con músicos de renombre mundial como Vicki Carr, Guadalupe Pineda y Lucha Villa, y actuado para algunas de las celebridades más importantes del mundo, como Tom Cruise, Oprah Winfrey y Barack y Michelle Obama.

Las Cafeteras - March 19-22, 2026

Born and raised East of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern-day troubadours. They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats and powerful rhymes that document stories of a community seeking to ‘build a world where many worlds fit.’

Nacidas y criadas al este del río Los Ángeles, Las Cafeteras remezclan la música tradicional como trovadores contemporáneos. Son una explosión sonora de ritmos afromexicanos, ritmos electrónicos y rimas impactantes que documentan las historias de una comunidad que busca ‘construir un mundo donde quepan muchos mundos.’

Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande - April 16-19, 2026

Under the direction of Miguel Peña, Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande (BFRG) is a 30-member ensemble of professional dancers, all alumni of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s renowned folklórico dance program—the only folklórico dance major in the U.S. With performances at the Kennedy Center and tours across North and South America, BFRG celebrates Mexican culture through vibrant dance.

Bajo la dirección de Miguel Peña, el Ballet Folklórico del Río Grande (BFRG) es un conjunto de 30 miembros de bailarines profesionales, todos ex alumnos del reconocido programa de danza folklórica de la Universidad de Texas Rio Grande Valley, la única especialización en danza folklórica en los EE. UU. Con presentaciones en el Kennedy Center y giras por América del Norte y del Sur, BFRG celebra la cultura mexicana a través de una danza vibrante.

First up in September is Grupo Bella. El primero en septiembre será el Grupo Bella.

517 Laguna Street, Santa Barbara 1:00-5:00 Thursday-Sunday 805 962-5588 www.artlacuna.com

On the Street with John Palminteri

Vigil for Fatal State St. Stabbing

CANDLES AND FLOWERS have been placed at the spot where police found a man after what turned out to be a fatal street fight and stabbing early Friday morning, August 1st in downtown Santa Barbara. This memorial is growing. The victim was Anthony Michael Bisquera Hartley, a Santa Barbara local.

Cowboys Train in Local Area

DINNER ON COAST VILLAGE ROAD in Santa Barbara the night of Monday, August 4th could have been next to the staff or players from the Dallas Cowboys. They are currently training in Oxnard for the upcoming season.

Vehicle Fire on Patterson Onramp

THIS VAN FIRE destroyed the vehicle Monday, August 4th about 4:45pm on the Highway 101 Southbound onramp at Patterson Ave. in Goleta. No injuries were reported. Some of the nearby vegetation was burnt. Santa Barbara Co. Fire was on it.

Teen E-Biker Rescued

A 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL ON AN E-BIKE was trapped under a vehicle after a crash on North Jameson Ln. in Montecito Saturday, August 2nd at 2:15pm. She was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Montecito Fire, Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, CHP, and AMR were on it.

Fiesta Weekend Attracts Thousands

WHAT STARTED 45 YEARS AGO with a group of guys finishing up Fiesta in Santa Barbara by riding from Stearns Wharf to Goleta Beach has grown to one of the most treasured word of mouth events of the year: The Cruiser Run. This was the scene Sunday, August 3rd as the riders - now numbering in the hundreds - arrived for the noon start.

MEGAN MOLINA MADE IT THREE YEARS in the same State Street spot in Santa Barbara with the same right hook to make sure I remembered her during Old Spanish Days 2025. She has a wonderful Fiesta spirit!

SANTA BARBARA’S DOWNTOWN DE LA GUERRA PLAZA, often underused during the year, saw thousands of people over the weekend for Old Spanish Days. It was full of food and retail booths, tables for dining, hay bales, a live stage, and footpounding dancing. It was cleaned up by Sunday, August 3rd at 4pm with the coordination of the OSD staff, the vendors, and the Big Green Company.

IF YOU MISSED the allyou-can-eat Fiesta Pancake breakfast this year at the Veterans Memorial Building on Cabrillo Blvd. in Santa Barbara last weekend, I am told they will be back in 2026. A beautiful setting that included mariachi music.

Gifford Fire Continues to Burn

THE GIFFORD FIRE east of Santa Maria has burned more than 83,500 acres on the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo County line. The fire began on Friday, August 1st. Very little containment is reported, with nine percent of the fire contained as of Wednesday, August 6th.

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 Montecito Fire

Photo by Erick Vasquez Gonzalez

THE REUNION. Keeping family and cultural traditions alive.

Hawaiian Cruise with Enshu SADO Tea School Family, Hiroko Benko, and MClub

By Katherine Murray-Morse, Correspondent

AREUNION ON THE GOOD SHIP CONDOR EXPRESS followed a November 2023 cultural tour to Japan for a group of Montecito Bank & Trust MClub members. They gathered to remember a rare invitation to visit and partake in a tea ceremony with Kobori Sojitsu, the 13th Grand Master of the Enshu Sado School in Tokyo and his family. Both the original journey and the reunion were organized by Maria McCall, MClub, Director and member and Hiroko Benko, CEO of Condor Express. Benko is a family member and cousin to the Tea Master. The tea ceremony, not normally available to the public, is usually performed for the emperor of Japan and other dignitaries.

aesthetic beauty, simplicity, practicality, and hospitality has come full circle once again with many of the original MClub travelers showing up to greet the family on their visit to Santa Barbara. “What a beautiful evening reunion we had with our lovely hostess Hiroko Benko and Kimiko Kobori, Kobori Sosho, her daughter and Shundo Fukuda aboard the Condor Express!,” shared McCall. “Twenty members from our group of 27 were able to attend … a tribute to the bond we all formed traveling together in Japan for what was one of my all-time favorite tour groups in my 37 years in the travel business.”

The reunion was organized several weekends ago when Kimiko Kobori, wife of the Tea Master, their daughter Kobori Sosho (aka Yuko Fukuda), newly married, and her husband Shundo Fukuda, all traveled to Santa Barbara.

It is fitting that the Enshu Sado School and its tea ceremony celebrating

While in Japan, MClub travelers participated in a tea ceremony with the Tea Master and his family at their home in Tokyo, sitting on tatami mats or low chairs. The ceremony was preceded by a special Japanese sweet offered by family members to complement the Matcha tea created by the Tea Master. Later, the group visited Nijo Castle (Kyoto) and Ninomaru garden, known for its large pond and carefully placed stones, designed by Kobori Enshu, in 1603.

Kobori Enshu (1579-1647), who founded the Enshu School of Tea 400 years ago was known as the Superior Grand Tea Master of the Tea ceremony. He was a feudal lord, was foremost an architect and garden designer, who built Osaka, Nagoya, and other castles, and designed many gardens. He also opened potteries, built tea houses, was a painter, poet, and flower arranger under the Tokugawa Shogunate in the early Edo period, and helped to usher in an era of peace and artistic refinement. Prior to that, there had been turbulent civil wars.

The Enshu school of tea is considered one of Japan’s major schools of tea, which helped to bring elegance to the culture of the tea ceremony through “Enshu-Ryu,” that teaches the philosophy of “kirei-sabi” or elegant simplicity. More than a ritual, the tea ceremony is about refinement and mindfulness utilizing concepts of beauty from an earlier Heian era (1200) along with samurai culture, diplomacy and aesthetics.

values is in the offing with a possible tea ceremony in a Santa Barbara Japanese garden or cultural institution nearby in Los Angeles.

SOCIETY

A future visit to introduce the SADO tea ceremony and its enduring aesthetic

Among those joining the reunion in honor of our Japanese guests included MClub members Maria McCall, Hiroko Benko, Gary Simpson and Jill Nida, Katherine MurrayMorse, Bobbie and John Kinnear, Brendon Twigden, Dirk Brandts, and Danuta Bennett.

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Photo by Katherine Murray-Morse

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Photo by Dirk Brandts

Condor Express, Hawaiian Cruise: Shundo Fukuda, Hiroko Benko, Kimiko Kobori, and Kobori Sosho (Yuko Fukuda)

Condor Express, Hawaiian Cruise, MClub Members Reunion with Enshu SADO School Tea Family (foreground) and Hiroko Benko (center)

Kobori Soujitsu, Grand Tea Master and Kobori Sosho in Tokyo, Japan

SANTA BARBARA VISUAL ARTISTS presents SBVA Featured Artists Exhibition at VOICE Gallery La Cumbre Plaza

ARTIST RECEPTIONS

1st Thursday, August 7, 5pm - 8pm 3rd Friday, August 15, 5pm - 8pm

EXHIBIT DATE S August 2 - August 30, 2025

GALLERY HOURS

Monday - Friday 10am-5:30pm Saturday - Sunday 1pm-5pm

Or by Appointment (805) 965-6448

Bird of the Month August 2025

Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Red-tailed Hawk ~ Buteo jamaicensis

By Rebecca Coulter, Santa Barbara Audubon Society | Special to VOICE

SOARING RAPTORS can be tricky to ID, especially when we consider young birds don’t always have the same plumage as adults! First ID tip for Red-tailed Hawk: a rufousred tail, right? Not so fast. Young Red-tails have gray and white barred tail feathers, no red in sight. But one field mark almost always visible on a soaring Red-tail of any age is the dark band along the leading edge of the underwings, which confirms this species. Keep looking up: watching raptors spiral slowly up into the blue sky is a great way to build your birding skills.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

In Tune with Nature

Submissions soon will be open for Voice Gallery’s September 2025 Exhibition.

Area artists are invited to participate. Sculpture and 2D work is welcome.

To participate: email up to three images to artcall@voicesb.art between August 1st and 15th.

Label images with artist name and title of the piece

Images should be 1000 pixels wide - jpeg or tiff

Entry email must also include: artist’s name, telephone number, material, dimensions, price.

Entry fee will be collected for ACCEPTED pieces at ingathering: $40 1st piece; $35 2nd piece; $30 3rd piece.

All pieces must be wired or pedestal ready. NO brackets, saw tooth, etc.

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

Ingathering: Accepted art must be dropped off between 3-5pm, Saturday, August 30th.

Exhibition Dates: September 2nd to 27th, 2025

Unsold Art Pick Up: Saturday, September 27th - 3 to 5pm

1st Thursday Reception: September 4th • 5-8pm 3rd Friday Reception: September 19th • 5-8pm

Questions? Call Kerry Methner • 805-570-2011

Photos by Sue Cook

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Colors of Love Dance Show

A variety dance show, Colors of Love features professional dancers and singers, blending their unique talents into a powerful expression of love at Center Stage Theater on Saturday, August 9th at 7:30pm. Acts will range from Latin dance, Belly dance, Argentine Tango, Samba, Flamenco, to Contemporary. Experience mystery, vivacious energy, tender sensuality, exquisite beauty, and infectious passion, evoked and transformed into a new sense of aliveness. Indulge your senses, heart and ears with delicious magic of dance and live music. This show is a benefit for the non-profit Transform Through Arts. For tickets ($25-$40) visit centerstagetheater.org

Friday 8/8

COMEDY

Magic with Gene Urban • Magic and mindreading • Satellite SB, 1117 State St • Free • satellitesb.com • 6-9pm, Fri.

Friday Night Laughs • LA

Comedians • Java Station • $20 • santabarbaracomedyclub.com • 7pm, Fri.

Nearly

DANCE

Summer Intensive Performance ‘25 • The Goleta School of Ballet features Paquita • Center Stage Theater • $29 • centerstagetheater.org • 7pm, Fri, 8/8.

Line Dancing at Union • All ages welcome boots encouraged • Union, 609 State St • $10 • uniononstate.com • 7pm, Fri.

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

SBC Courthouse Docent Tours • Free • www.sbcourthouse.org • 10:30am Mon-Fri & 2pm daily.

Meditation Class • Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Ctr • 1825 State Street (Upstairs) • $15 • meditationinsantabarbara.org • 5:30-

6:30pm Fri.

MUSIC

The Rhythm Industrial Complex • Summer wine tasting with local vintners, snacks, and live music • El Capitan Canyon • tricsb.com • 4-6pm, Fri, 8/8.

Tina Schlieske & the Graceland Exiles • Minneapolis music icon. Rock, soul, Americana, and punk • SOhO • $25 • tinaschlieske.com • 7pm, Fri, 8/8.

Geographer • Musical Moniker of Mike Deni, a synth-pop and indie rock artist • SOhO • $25 • sohosb.com • 9pm, Fri, 8/8.

Karaoke Fridays on State • Longoria Wines • 6:30-8:30pm Fri.

OUTDOORS

Tai Chi at the Garden • With Master Yun • SB Botanic Garden • $15 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 9-10am, Fri.

Library On The Go • Bohnett Park • 1251 San Pascual • Free • library. santabarbaraca.gov • 2:30-4:30pm, Fri, 8/8.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Night in Oaxaca • Mixteco/ Indigena Community Organizing Project’s flagship fundraiser • Elings Park • $120 • mixteco.org • 5-7:30pm, Fri, 8/8.

Saturday 8/9

COMEDY

Explore Together • Ages 0-7, Interactive science, math, literacy and art • Central Library • 10:15-11:15am, Sat.

Storytime @ the Sea Center • Stories of the sea • all ages • Free with admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.

DANCE

Colors of Love Dance Show

• Latin, Samba, Belly Dance and

Beach Loving Cleanup

SHOW THE BEACH some love and join Explore Ecology for a cleanup on Sunday, August 10th at 10 am to 12 pm! Meet in front of the Watershed Resource Center for a self guided cleanup of the Arroyo Burro Beach area. Participants will receive a coupon for Free Chowder from the SB Shellfish Co. For more info, visit exploreecology.org

Argentine Tango • Center Stage Theater • $25-$40 • TransformThroughArts.org • 7:30pm, Sat, 8/9.

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

Open House Tea Garden • View the Tea House • SB Botanic Garden • Free • sbbotanicgarden.org • 10am12:30pm, Sat, 8/9.

Finding Flow • With Lakshmi • Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way • $55 • https://tinyurl.com/493vaxuj • 2-4:30pm, Sat, 8/9.

Firewise Landscape Design • Fire resilient landscaping • SB Botanic Garden • Free RSVP • sbbotanicgarden.org • 9am-4pm, 8/9.

SB GO Club • Play or learn the ancient strategic board game. All levels 805-448-5335 • Free • Mosaic Coffee, 1131 State St • 11-4 Sat.

Crafternoon: Craft for the Earth • EE Makerspace • exploreecology.org • $8 • 11:30-1pm Sat.

MUSIC

Hot Valley Nights • Free Concert Series with live music by Bear Redell, and dancing • Samala Showroom • Free • chumashcasino.com • 7pm, Sat, 8/9.

OUTDOORS

Nature Walk • With Zach Phillips & Denise Knapp, fantastic flies

and other bugs • Elings Park • Free • sbbotanicgarden.org • 9-10:30am, Sat, 8/9.

Power Hour • Workout with Napoleon Jinnies • De La Guerra Pl by Paseo Nuevo Cinemas • Free • 10-11am Sat.

Saturday Architectural Walking Tour • History of buildings in SB • 229 E. Victoria St. • $20 • afsb.org • 10am, Sat.

Lotusland Summer Picnic

• Family picnic on the Great Lawn • $85 • lotusland.org • 2-4:30pm, Sat, 8/9. Star Party • Explore the night sky through a 20-inch telescope • SBMNH • Free • sbnature.org • 8:30-10pm, Sat, 8/9.

Sunday 8/10

CHILDREN

Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages • Free w/ admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.

Skating Spree • Skating and lessons for all ages • Ice In Paradise • Free • iceinparadise.org • 12:15-3:30pm, Sun, 8/10.

DANCE

Through the Lens of the Senses: Scent, Studio and Dance • Interactive Scent Studio

Photo by Fritz Olenberger

Photo courtesy of Explore Ecology

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

and dance show by Laura Gorenstein Miller• SB Museum of Art • Free • sbma.net • 2:30-5:45pm, Sun, 8/10.

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

Empathy Cafe • Practice listening & empathy • Riviera Theatre upstairs • Free • theempathycenter.org • 11am Sun.

MUSIC

Youth Guitar • For kids who like to play guitar • Carpenteria Arts Center • Free • carpinteriaartscenter.org • 1-2pm, Sun, 8/10.

Jazz Jam Party • The Jeff Elliot Trio by the SB Jazz Society • SOhO • $15 • sbjazz.org • 1-4pm, Sun, 8/10. (hed) P.E. • Fusion of punk rock, hip-hop, metal, and reggae • SOhO • $30 • sohosb.com • 7:30pm, Sun, 8/10.

OUTDOORS

Beach Cleanup • Join Explore Ecology for a cleanup • Arroyo Burro Beach • Free • exploreecology.org • 10am-12pm, Sun, 8/10.

Sundays At The Ranch • Barn animals, outdoor fun & tractor rides. • 304 N. Los Carneros Rd • Free First Sunday Concerts! • 11am – 2pm Sun.

Domingo Tour • AFSB presents a guided stroll through SB’s Architectural charm • begins at SB Downtown Library • $20 • afsb.org • 10am Sun.

Monday 8/11

CHILDREN

Lunch at the Library • Kids and teens enjoy free lunches all summer. fun games, and hands-on crafts • Central Library • 12-1pm Mon-Fri. Our Cosmic Coast • Learn and play among scale models of the planets • SB Museum of Natural History • $14-$19 • sbnature.org • 10am-5pm, Mon-Fri.

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

Creative Writing Night • Lowstate Writing Salon hosts writing session • Casa Agria • Free • 7-9pm, Mon, 8/11.

Scrabble Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Mon.

Parliamo • Italian conversation, all levels • Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • parliamo.yolasite.com • Free • 5-6:30pm Mon.

Tuesday 8/12

CHILDREN

Bilingual Songs & Stories • Ages 0-5 • Eastside Library • 11-11:30am, Tue.

COMEDY

Carpinteria Improv Drop-In

Class • Learn improv with friends • Alcazar Theater • $10 at door • thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Tue.

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

PR Strategies for Nonprofits • Presented by the SB Foundation • SB Foundation Offices - South County • RSVP • sbfoundation.org • 9am, Tue, 8/12.

UCSB Application Workshop

• Supporting high school students applying to any UC campus • UCSB Visitor Center • Free • 3-5pm, Tue, 8/12 & 8/13.

Evening with PALMA Colectiva

• Breathwork, vocal toning, and chants and healing songs • SB Botanic Garden • $40 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 4-5pm, Tue, 8/12.

Area Meeting Creative Exchange • Keynote presentation from career artist • CAW • $11 RSVP • sbcaw.org • 6-8pm, Tue, 8/12.

Family Caregiver Support Group •

Adult survivors of brain injury • zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84933596481

• 9-10am 2nd Tues.

Interm. Spanish Conversation • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • Central Library • Free • 10-11am Tue.

Chess Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Tue.

Collage Zine Workshop • Discover the art of DIY publishing • EE Makerspace • $20 register at exploreecology.org • 6-7:30pm Tue.

MUSIC

Music At The Ranch • Doublewide Kings • Rancho La Patera & Stow House • Free • goletahistory.org • 5:307:30pm, Tue, 8/12.

OUTDOORS

Community Forest Bathing with PALMA Colectiva • A forest therapy walk • Botanic Garden • $40 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 9-10am, Tue.

Library On The Go • Presidio Springs • 721 Laguna St • Free • library. santabarbaraca.gov • 12:15-1:15pm, Tue, 8/12.

Wednesday 8/13

CHILDREN

Bilingual Music & Movement • Ages 0-5 • SB Public Library • 10:1510:45am, Wed.

Read to a Dog • Practice reading with a therapy dog! • Free • Eastside Library • 3-4pm, Wed.

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

Romance Book Club • Faulkner Gallery • Free • library.santabarbaraca. gov •  5:30-6:30pm, Wed, 8/13.

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.

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.

OUTDOORS

Pollination and Plant Dispersal

Strategies • Lessons from Lotusland virtual lecture and Q&A • Free RSVP • lotusland.org • 5:30-6:30pm, Wed.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SB Spot Prawn • Delectable seafood selection with wine • Finch and Fork • $90 • 5:30-7:30pm, Wed, 8/13.

Thursday 8/14

CHILDREN

Music & Movement • Shoreline Park Music, dancing, and creative play • Shoreline Park • Free • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 10:30-11am, Thu.

Ice Cream/Art Social• Free Mr. Softee cone for children after art class • Micheal Towbes Upper Plaza • Free • library.santabarbaraca.gov • 2-4pm, Thur, 8/14.

SB Greek Festival!

CATCH A TASTE OF GREECE at the 52nd annual Greek Festival at Chase Palm Park happening on August 15th and 16th. Starting at noon, the festivities last until 8 pm – plenty of time to find yourself eating a steamy hot Gyro, or to try a Greek beer and listen to the music stylings of The 4 Greeks. There will also be hummus, pita, greek salad, spanakopita, and more! sbgreekfest.org

COMEDY

Backstage Comedy Club • Home to hilarious stand-up • The Red Piano • $20$25 • theredpiano.com • 7:30pm, Thu.

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

SBMM Book Club • Selections related to maritime adventures, history, marine science, ships, and sailing • SBMM • Free • sbmm.org • 1011:30pm, Thur, 8/14.

Curated Cocktails • Join Holly Lohuis, Co-Director of the SB Whale Heritage Area • SBMM • $40 RSVP • SBMM.org • 5-7pm, Thur, 8/14.

Stories from the Wild • sharing personal stories from nature • 2040 Alameda Padre Serra • Free RSVP • https://tinyurl.com/3nfk3a7v • 6pm, Thur, 8/14.

Astronomy On Tap • Hosted by Sunny Wong. Stellar Explosions Observed by our Ancestors • M.Special • Free • lco.global/aot • 7:30-9:30pm, Thur, 8/14.

Santa Barbara Flea Market • Earl Warren • $7-32 • Earlwarren.com • 7am-3pm, Thu.

SPECIAL EVENTS

After Hours in the Museum Backyard • Relax while sipping a nice adult beverage. Light acoustic music • SBMNH • $10 • sbnature.org • 5:30-7pm, Thur, 8/14.

Santa Barbara Ghost Tours

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Academy’s Summer Music Festival

Two more days!

Friday • August 8

Bassoon Masterclass • Weinman

Hall • 1 pm with William Short Violin Masterclass • Lehmann Hall • 1 pm with Sibbi Bernhardsson

LVI Masterclass • Hahn Hall •

3:30 pm with Tamar Sanikidze

Trombone & Tuba

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3:30 pm with Weston Sprott

Piano Spotlight Series: Collaborative Piano

Spotlight • Hahn Hall • 7:30 pm

Oboe Masterclass • Lehmann Hall • 1 pm with Eugene Izotov

Solo Piano Masterclass • Hahn Hall • 3:30 pm with Conor Hanick

Lobero Nights: Series Duo & Song Winners • Recital Finale • Lobero Theatre • 7:30 pm

Friday 8/15

MUSIC

Barrel Room Sessions • Will Stephen’s Band • Carr Winery 414 N. Salsipuedes St • Free • carrwinery.com • 7-9pm, Fri, 8/15.

OUTDOORS

Greek Festival • Music stylings of The 4 Greeks with Greek beer and hot Gyros • Chase Palm Park Field • Free • sbgreekfest.org • 12-8pm, Fri-Sat, 8/15-8/16.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Gem Faire • Gem and Jewelry Show • Earl Warren Showgrounds • $7 • gemfaire.com • 12-6pm, Fri, 8/15, 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun, 8/16-8/17.

Saturday 8/16

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

Beginning Watercolor Weekend Workshop • Learn a variety of techniques. All materials included • Carpenteria Arts Center • $110 • carpinteriaartscenter.org • 1-4pm, Sat-Sun, 8/16-8/17.

Mixed Media Layering with Gelli Prints • Bring previous pieces or start from scratch • CAW • $85 • sbcaw.org • 10am-1pm, Sat, 8/16.

Crafternoon: Fiesta Finds! ¡Reuso Creativo! • Use reclaimed materials in fun and surprising ways • EE Makerspace • $8 • exploreecology.org • 11:30am-1pm, Sat, 8/16.

MUSIC

Saturday • August 9

Academy Festival Orchestra • Mahler’s Symphony No.

3 • Miguel Harth-Bedoya conductor • The Granada Theatre 7:30 pm with Julia Holoman, mezzo-soprano fellow; Sing! Children’s Chorus; Music Academy Women’s Chorus

Carpenteria Free Concert Series 2025 • Live music by The Vonettes • Carpenteria Arts Center • Free • carpinteriaartscenter.org • 6-9pm, Sat, 8/16.

Yachtley Crew • A night of hits with the ‘Titans of Soft Rock!’ • The Arlington Theatre • $65-$75 • arlingtontheatresb.com • 8:30pm, Sat, 8/16.

Robert Glasper • Muisc produced by Jill Newman Productions • Lobero Theatre • $62-$132 • Lobero.org • 7:30pm, Sat, 8/16.

OUTDOORS

Goleta’s Best Dam Dinner • Outdoor community dinner, live music, face painting and more • 304. N. Los Carneros Rd. • Free • goletamonarchpress.com • 4-7pm, Sat, 8/16.

Broadway Cruise • Deborah Bertling on an evening cruise aboard the Condor Express • Landing dock in Santa Barbara Harbor • $90 • condorexpress.com • 6pm, Sat, 8/16.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SB County California Dressage Society • Development of a horse’s physique and mental condition • Earl Warren Showgrounds • Free • sbccds.org • 8am-5pm, Sat-Sun, 8/16-8/17.

Theatre

MORE Theater’s latest site-specific production Whalers’ Triptych III: Ahab’s Fable, will be staged at the Community Arts Workshop with performances beginning Tuesday, August 12th through Friday, August 15th. Written by Catt Filippov, with director Ford Sachsenmaier, the short play examines the ending chapters of the famous Melville novel. The production will feature veteran local actor Stanley Hoffman as Captain Ahab.

The staging and design draw on CAW’s history as a former recycling facility and will include an art installation by visual artist, Moxie Bright Evan. Matinee performances will include tea service.

Sunday 8/17

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

Author Talk and Signing • Michael Arkush presents The Golf 100: A Spirited Ranking of The Greatest Players of All Time • Chaucer’s Books • Free • chaucersbooks.com • 3-4pm, Sun, 8/17.

MUSIC

Slightly Stoopid • Step Into The Sun Summer Tour 2025 with special guests Iration, Little Stranger • SB Bowl • $57-$83 • sbbowl.com • 6pm, Sun, 8/17.

Eden Munoz • Como En Los Viejos Tiempos Tour • The Arlington Theatre • $73-$107 • arlingtontheatresb.com • 7pm, Sun, 8/17.

Theatre

Listings:

Something Rotten! • Sixteenthcentury Shakespearean wit with twenty-first-century Broadway flair • Solvang Festival Theater • $25 • pcpa.org • through 8/23.

All Of Me • Musical comedy benefit for Ensemble Theatre Co’s education program • The New Vic • $35-$60, $250 VIP • etcsb.org • 7pm, Sat, 8/9.

In The Heights • Talented high school students and alumni of PVAC & SB School of Performing Arts • JoAnn Caines Theater at La Cumbre Junior High • $10-$45 • https://cur8.com/40643/ project/133075 • 8/8 to 8/10.

Romeo and Juliet: Fearless Shakespeare Intensive • Summer youth season presents a secret romance • Rubicon Theatre • $25 • www.rubicontheatre.org • 8/8 to 8/10.

Mary Shelly A World With No Summer • OPAT presents playwright, novelist, and screenwriter Jule Selbo • Ojai Performing Arts Theater • $44 •  https://tinyurl.com/cr7bs4ta • 8/8 to 8/17.

Whalers’ Triptych 3rd: Ahab’s Fable • Captain Ahab’s last days with the whale • CAW • $30 • moretheatersb.com • 8/12 to 8/15.

Miguel Harth-Bedoya will conduct the Academy Festival Orchestra

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CINEMA

Isle of Dogs at the SBC Courthouse Sunken Gardens

Free/Discounted Cinema

My Dog Skip • FREE Summer Cinema presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures at SB County Courthouse Sunken Gardens • Free • 8:30pm, Fri, 8/8.

Robin Hood • Free Screening of with popcorn & drinks • Riviera Theatre • 10am Sunday, 8/10.

Free Summer Cinema Series: Isle of Dogs • presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures

• When all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to vast Trash Island, a 12-year-old embarks on an epic journey in search of his dog • Courthouse Sunken Gardens • Free • artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 8:30pm, Fri, 8/15.

She’s The He • Pacific Pride Foundation presents a coming-out and coming-of- age film rated PG-13 • Marjorie Luke Theatre • Free • shesthehemovie.com • 6-8pm, Tue, 8/19.

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The Return of Stagflation

“From the same month one year ago, the PCE price index for June increased 2.6 percent. Excluding food and energy, the PCE price index increased 2.8 percent from one year ago.” BEA.gov

By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE

August 4,, 2025

PRESIDENT TRUMP HASN’T SUCCEEDED IN CONVINCING THE FEDERAL RESERVE TO CUT INTEREST RATES or fired Chairman Jerome Powell just yet. So, without cause, he fired the head of the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics that published the weak July unemployment report instead. It heralds the return to another era of stagflation.

It now looks like he wants to recreate what happened to two other Republican Presidents—manipulating the data to disguise the fact that looming inflation can be a big problem, as it was in the stagflation of the 1970s and housing bubble and Great Recession of 2008 that was the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.

It resulted in 14 percent inflation in 1980 that caused then Fed Chair Paul Volcker to raise the Fed Funds rate to 20 percent, resulting in two recessions early in President Reagan’s tenure.

President GW Bush also tried it in 2000 by pushing then Fed Chair Alan Greenspan to keep interest rates low to finance his wars on terror. Greenspan held interest rates too low for too long, which resulted in the housing bubble and Great Recession that followed.

And now Trump is looking for a successor to the Senate-vetted BLS official, Dr. Erika McEntarfer, who will manipulate employment statistics for him. The result will be less trusted unemployment reports, masking the effects of historically high tariffs that will again create product shortages and slow economic growth.

By Harlan Green

President Nixon first tried it when combating the looming oil price-inspired inflation from the Arab Oil Embargo by fixing prices to keep them artificially low, then pushed his Fed Chair Arthur Burns to keep interest rates low in the face of slowing economic growth caused by the OPEC embargo.

The Labor Department’s unemployment report understated what happened in the past three months, as I said last week. The U.S. economy created 73,000 nonfarm payroll jobs, but just 19,000 and 14,000 payroll jobs in revisions to May and June totals when more data came in (see graph).

The change in total nonfarm payroll employment for May was revised down by 125,000, from +144,000 to +19,000, and the change for June was revised down by 133,000, from +147,000 to +14,000, per the BLS.

Trump’s main reason for wanting to manipulate economic facts? He also wants to hide the damage to the employment numbers from what could be the loss of one million immigrants leaving the adult labor force, many of them running for cover because of the Gestapo tactics of Trump’s Homeland Security masked Storm Troopers breaking into homes and businesses to round up as many undocumented immigrants as possible, as I said last Friday.

It’s really the first indication of the immigrant’s importance in our economy, and why most of July’s hiring was in healthcare (55,000) while government employment lost 12.000 jobs and -87,000 jobs this year.

The next economic shoe to drop will be the changing of the guard at the Federal Reserve. Trump could not bully Fed Chair Powell to lower interest rates sooner, but that will soon change when he appoints a new Fed Chairman.

He will want to politicize the Fed as he is doing to the rest of the federal government when Powell steps down next year, so that he can enact more Republican ‘trickle down’ economic policies first initiated by President Reagan: in particular the tax cuts + deregulation that supposedly increases efficiencies and productivity, but instead

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increased corporate CEO pay to more than 300 times that of their employees while weakening union collective bargaining laws.

The results of ‘trickle-down’ economics have been frightfully obvious for decades.

The Reagan-era creation has succeeded in maximizing profits of the owners of capital and corporate CEOs while suppressing incomes of salaried workers via right to work laws and low minimum wages, mostly in the poorest Republican controlled red states.

It’s why economists are now calling this the second Gilded Age. We are seeing its results—higher inflation and slowing economic growth once again unless a majority of Americans can be convinced to stop the steal of the worst robber baron of all.

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Harlan Green has been the 18-year Editor-Publisher of PopularEconomics.com, a weekly syndicated financial wire service. He writes a Popular Economics Weekly Blog. He is an economic forecaster and teacher of real estate finance with 30-years experience as a banker and mortgage broker. To reach Harlan call 805-4527696 or email editor@populareconomics.com.

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In August, the Red Cross will provide free A1C screening – a test commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes – for all donors who make a successful blood, platelet, or plasma donation. Fasting is not required for this test, and donors will be able to view their confidential results one to two weeks after their donation in the Blood Donor App or their donor account at RedCrossBlood.org. Donors may receive one A1C test result in a 12-month period. August also brings changes in routines. Back-to-school

plans, the start of fall sports and final summer vacations may be top of mind right now, but patients can’t wait. Making and keeping donation appointments can be the difference in a patient’s treatment journey.

Help save lives and empower your health! Schedule a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Those who come to give between Aug. 1and 28th, 2025, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. For details on both offers, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Test.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Aug. 15-31: Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara:

• 8/15/2025: 10 am - 4 pm Montecito Family YMCA, 591 Santa Rosa Lane

• 8/18/2025: 12 pm - 5 pm, American Red Cross, 2707 State St

• 8/28/2025: 11 am - 5 pm, American Red Cross, 2707 State St

How to donate blood: Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive.

To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.

NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONS ON APPLICATIONS

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

The Secretary of the Planning Commission has set a public hearing for Thursday, August 21, 2025 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.

On Thursday, August 14, 2025, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Thursday, August 21, 2025 will be posted on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street, and online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/PC.

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

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

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

APPEALS: Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. For further information and guidelines on how to appeal a decision to City Council, please contact the City Clerk’s office at Clerk@ SantaBarbaraCA.gov as soon as possible. Appeals may be filed in person at the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or in writing via email to Clerk@SantaBarbaraCA.gov and by first class mail postage prepaid within 10 calendar days of the meeting at which the Commission took action or rendered its decision.  Appeals and associated fee postmarked after the 10th calendar day will not be accepted.

NOTE TO INTERESTED PARTIES: Only those persons who participate through public comment either orally or in writing on an item on this Agenda have standing to appeal the decision. Grounds for appeal are limited to those issues raised either orally or in written correspondence delivered to the review body at, or prior to, the public hearing.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:  If you need services or staff assistance to attend or participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator’s Office at (805) 5645305. If possible, notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will usually enable the City to make reasonable arrangements. Specialized services, such as sign language interpretation or documents in Braille, may require additional lead time to arrange.

• 3429 Sea Ledge Ln

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 047-082-007

Zoning Designation: A-1/S-D-3 (One-Family Residence/Coastal Overlay)

Application Number: PLN2023-00467 Filing Date: 11/16/2023

Applicant / Owner: Jaime Limon, JL Permitting Consulting Services / Peter Newton, SEASB LLC

Project Description: Retaining wall, hardscape, and landscape improvements

• 3405, 3407, & 3425 Sea Ledge Lane and 3357 Cliff Drive

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 047-082-008, 2-013, -012, -010

Zoning Designation: A-1/S-D-3 (One-Family Residence/Coastal Overlay) Application Number: PLN2023-00302 Filing Date: 7/31/2023

Applicant / Owner:

Old Spanish Days Fiesta Celebrations

Capture the Spirit!

Fiesta Pequeña

GATHERING AT OLD MISSION SANTA BARBARA the Santa Barbara Community and guests were full of excitement as Fiesta Pequeńa kicked off the multi-day celebration of history, culture and community with dance, song, and story.

Digs!

SPIRITS RAN HIGH (and flowed freely) when Fiesta’s wildest party, La Celebracíon de los Dignatarios, returned to the Santa Barbara Zoo on Thursday. 1,600 people sampled food and drink from dozens of local vendors, enjoyed a private performance by Spirit of Fiesta Natalia Treviño, and danced the night away.

El Desfile Histórico

FRIDAY’S WEATHER

WAS PERFECT for El Desfile Histórico on Cabrillo Boulevard. It was a colorful affair resplendent with horses, carriages abundantly decorated with flowers, and the music of mariachi, folkloricó, and flamenco.

Photos by

Photos by

El Presidente Fritz Olenberger and his Family at the Fiesta Pequeńa

A highlight of the evening was a performance by Spirit of Fiesta Natalia Treviño

El Desfile de los Niños |The Children’s Parade was led by the Jr. Spirit

CABRILLO BLVD ECHOED WITH YOUNG VOICES and the music of flamenco on Saturday when El Desfile de los Niños called young folks and their parents to strut their Fiesta spirit.

The parade was led by Jr. Spirit of Fiesta Victoria Plascencia and offered a fix for all those who appreciate children’s life and vitality.

Children’s Performance at The Courthouse Sunken Garden

Mujeres Makers Market

MUSIC, SHOPPING, AND POP-UP FLAMENCO PERFORMANCES attracted hundreds of locals and visitors to El Presidio this weekend when the Mujeres Makers Market returned to spotlight local Latina businesses and creatives.

COMMUNITY

MEMBERS APPLAUDED Fiesta’s youngest performers as they shared folklórico and flamenco dances at the Santa Barbara Courthouse on Saturday afternoon during Tarde de Ronda.

AT RESTAURANTS, BARS, AND VARIOUS PRIVATE VENUES, the sites, sounds, and tastes of Old Spanish Days Fiesta

were celebrated with dancing, decor and fun. Buena Onda, shown here during a performance by Avellana Dance Studio, on Saturday, one such place that threw open their doors to the community.

Avellana Dance Studio takes pride in their 25 year history of dance and in providing dancers of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to discover “the beauty and intensity of flamenco.”

Photos by Daisy Scott

Photos by Marlone Durantes

Photos by Daisy Scott

PhotosbyPriscilla2025,

Jr. Spirit of Fiesta Victoria Plascencia led the Children’s Parade with enthusiasm

Elaborate and colorful floats were part of both Fiesta parades

RUTH ELLEN HOAG

www.ruthellenhoag.com @ruthellenhoag 805-689-0858 ~inquire for studio classes~

10 West Gallery • Shades of Summer through Sept 14 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-7707711 • 10westgallery.com

707 Gallery • Santa Barbara Visual Artists Summer exhibition through August • Paseo Nuevo #707 • 11-7 daily • sbvisualartists.com

Architectural Fdn Gallery • Marcia Rickard: Gimme Shelter ~ through Aug 9 • 229 E Victoria • 805965-6307 • 1–4 some Sa & By Appt • afsb.org

Art & Soul Gallery • ¡Viva La Fiesta! Pedro De La Cruz through Aug 31 • 1323 State St • artandsoulsb.com

Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UCSB • Reopens Sept 13 • museum.ucsb.edu

ART VENUES

Art From Scrap • Explore Ecology: Environmental Educ. & Artistic Expression • exploreecology.org Atkinson Gallery, SBCC • 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: Silsby Spalding, WW Hollister, Dixie; Saddle & Carriage Collections • Free • 129 Castillo St • 805-962-2353 • 9-3 MoFr • carriagemuseum.org

California Nature Art Museum • Yosemite: Sanctuary in Stone, Photographs by William Neill through Sep 1 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • calnatureartmuseum.org

Casa de La Guerra • Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making • Through Aug 31 • $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

Channing Peake Gallery • Form and Frame: Abstraction, Community, and the Language of Art • 105 E Anapamu St, 1st fl • 805-568-3994

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 • James Paul Brown A Joyful Vision & gallery artists • 125 N Milpas • 11-5 We-Sa • 805966-7939 • corridan-gallery.com

CPC Gallery • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • cpcgallery.com

Cypress Gallery • Creating Through Chaos: Manic Creative • July 31hrough Aug 24 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-737-1129 • lompocart.org

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 • Suzi Trubitz: Through the Years • through Sept 1 • 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 • 805730-9109 • Fazzino.com

Gallery 113 • SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805965-6611 • 11-5 Mo-Sa; 1-4 Su • gallery113sb.com

Gallery Los Olivos • Rhapsody In hue: Vicki Andersen & Neil Andersson • Aug 1-31 • Daily 10-4pm • 2920 Grand Av • 805-688-7517 • gallerylosolivos.com

Ganna Walska Lotusland • Gardens • by reservation • 695 Ashley Rd • 805-969-9990 • lotusland.org

Grace Fisher Fdn • Inclusive Arts Clubhouse • Paintings by Grace Fisher • 121 S Hope, La Cumbre Plaza • We-Su 11-5pm • gracefisherfoundation.org

Indah Gallery • Plucked from a dream • Through Aug 3 • 12-5 FriSun • 2190 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez 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

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum • Monarchy: Power, Intrigue, and Legacy: focusing on notable European monarchs, and

their reigns• through Sept 30; a million+ historical documents • 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

La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Fine Line Gallery; Elevate Gallery; Illuminations Gallery • Multi-Artist Stuido/Gallery Spaces • La Cumbre Plaza • 12-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com

Lompoc Library Grossman Gallery • 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459

Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • A Piece of Carpinteria • through Aug 3 • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden • 805-684-7789 • carpinteriaartscenter.org

Maker House • Slingshot/Alpha Art

Studio Exhibition • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily • claystudiosb.org

Marcia Burtt Gallery • Tranquility: through Aug 31• Contemporary Plein Air • Landscape paintings, prints, & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-962-5588 • 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 • Cole Sternberg: the wind is heavy which blows between a horse’s ears, through Sept 28 • 11-6pm Tu-Sun • 653 Paseo Nuevo • mcasantabarbara.org

MCASB Satellite @ the Riviera Beach House • In Motion: Marie McKenzie & Marlene Struss through Oct 12 • 9am-9pm Daily • 121 State St • mcasantabarbara.org

Palm Loft Gallery • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • 1-6 Fr-Su & By Appt • 805-684-9700 • palmloft.com

Patricia Clarke Studio • 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-4527739 • patriciaclarkestudio.com

Peregrine Galleries • Early CA & American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805252-9659 • 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

La Arcada at State & Figueroa Santa

• 805-962-8885 www.waterhousegallery.com

Santa Barbara Art Works • Arts Education for All • 28 E Victoria St • 805-260-6705 • M-F 8:30-4:30 • sbartworks.org

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden • Join the Enlichenment through Dec 7 • 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 • Project Fiesta ~through Sept; Don Louis Perceval: His Vision of the West through Aug 17; 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

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • The Swiftest Recovery: Island Fox Chronicles through Aug 24; 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 through Aug 24 • Sea of Ice: Echoes of the European Romantic Era through Aug 24; Proscenium: Elliott Hundley through Aug 31; By Achilles’ Tomb: Elliott Hundley and Antiquity @ SBMA through Feb 22; Vian Sora: Outerworlds through Sept 7; Letterforms through Sep 14; Tibetan Paintings through Aug 17 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-Co residents • 805-9634364 • sbma.net

Evening Light, Santa Barbara Courthouse - featuring in an exhibition at Palm Loft Gallery, Carpinteria

Waterhouse Gallery

Barbara

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ART EVENTS ART VENUES

Creative Resistance • SB Community Arts Workshop featuring 40 plus artists • 631 Garden St. • Free • sbcaw.org • 5-8pm, Fri; 12:30-4pm, Sat, 8/8 through 8/9.

Studio Sunday • Explore mediums like clay, metal, ink, wood, photography and paper • SBMA, Art Learning Lab • Free • sbma.net • 12-4pm, Sun, 8/10. La Cumbre Plaza 3rd Friday Gallery Row Art Walk • 5 galleries, music, art activities, & more! • 5-8pm Fri, 8/15.

Photos For Families/Fotos

Para Familias • Print sale to benefit the SB Children’s project • Patricia Clarke Studio • Free • patriciahoughtonclarke.com • 3-5pm, Sat, 8/16.

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.

Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • Butterflies Alive! through Sep 1; Drawn from Nature through Sep 7 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • 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). • 805-682-4711 • sbnature.org

Santa Barbara Tennis Club

- 2nd Fridays Art • Marianna

Victoria Mashek: In Pursuit of Beauty through Aug 23 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805-682-4722 • 2ndfridaysart.com

Santa Ynez Vallery Historical Museum • From Trauma to Hope: Stories of Foster Care • 3596 Sagunto St • sbcasa.oeg • 12-4pm Wed-Sun.

Sahyun Genealogical Library

• 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake: Stories and Lives Remembered • 316

Castillo St • Tue/Thu 10-4; Sun & 3rd Sat 1-4 • https://SBGen.org

Seimandi & Leprieur • Fertilum by French-Caribbean artist Ricardo Ozier-Lafontaine • through Oct 5 • 33 W Anapamu St. • Tue-Sun 11-6 • 805-610-1203 • seimandileprieur.com

Slice of Light Gallery • Ben Coffman; Passage: Photography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-354-5552 • 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 • Robin Gowen: A Wild Hush through Sep 22; The Fateful Eight through Aug 25; Summer Salon II through Sep 22 • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805730-1460 • 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 • 805688-7889 • santaynezmuseum.org

Tamsen Gallery • Agrios by Komatis • 1309 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • tamsengallery.com

Exhibiting

Come

UCSB Library • Creative Currents through Sep 16 • library.ucsb.edu

Voice Gallery • Santa Barbara Visual Arts through August • 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 • 805962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com

Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum Of Art • Building A Collection: 2008 - 2025, Honoring Judy L. Larson • through Aug • Weekdays 10-4, Sat 11-5 • westmont.edu/museum

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.

August 7th • 5 to 8pm

Galleries, Museums, & Art Venues

1. Voice Gallery • La Cumbre Plaza, 110 S. Hope Ave., Unit H-124 • Celebrate a creative summer with SB Visual Artists during August. Meet the artists & join in a sing-along with Harold Kono at 6 pm. SBVA welcomes artists celebrated for exceptional abstract, landscape, seascape, portrait, still life, and photographic compositions, and sculptor friends.

Rob Robinson. Honorary local, Rodolfo Rivademer. Guest artist, Andy Vogel. Photographer Robert Werling & Larry Iwerks, Marcia Burtt, Ray Strong, & more!

5. Tamsen Gallery • 1309 State Street • Join us at Tamsen Gallery to experience Agrios, a vibrant exhibition by artist Komatis. Inspired by the Fauve art movement, “Agrios” means “wild” in Greek. The collection showcases Komatis’ bold use of color and line, capturing both figurative

and landscape subjects.

2. SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series • SBIFF's Education Center, 1330 State Street #101

• We will feature a locally made short film. For info on the film, please visit sbiff.org/sbfilmmakers. Showtimes: 5:30 pm, 6 pm, 6:30 pm, 7 pm.

3. Art & Soul • 1323 State Street • ¡Viva La Fiesta! Celebrate Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days with Pedro De La Cruz’s solo exhibition, alive with swirling skirts, mariachis, and laughter. Join us for a lively 1st Thursday full of color, music, dance, and the joyful spirit of Fiesta, honoring this beloved cultural tradition.

4. Santa Barbara Fine Art • 1321 State Street • Summer in SB “Santa Barbara Beaches” – John Comer, Richard Schloss, Kelly Hine, Arturo Tello, Michael Drury, John Wullbrandt, and

6. domecíl • 1223 State Street • domecíl welcomes visiting artist Gonzalo Torres Gimeno, a multidisciplinary Uruguayan artist whose striking nest chandeliers grace our shop and create its unique atmosphere. Gonzalo’s creative voice spans music, sculpture, and visual design, each piece echoing the cultural rhythms of Montevideo and weaving contemporary forms with ancestral undertones.

7. Benchmark Eatery • 1201 State Street • David J. Diamant will be showing his series titled Unsalted Each wooden panel provides a spray and acrylic painted snapshot of the same lake during late summer, at different times of day and weather conditions. This show is dedicated to Amy and the Shulers & the Butchers.

8. 10 West Gallery • 10 W. Anapamu St. • Shades of Summer – An eclectic mix of contemporary artwork from artists living in the Santa Barbara area. Abstract impressionism and expressionism, urban landscapes of New York City, stitched collage, ceramic vessels, and resin sculpture. Through Sunday, September 14th.

4. See Sunset Reflections by Kelly Hine and work by local artists in Summer in Santa Barbara at SB Fine Art Artists

23. Catch a special open house for Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making at Casa de la Guerra.

7. See the work by David Diamant in Unsallted at Benchmark Eatery

1. See the work of Santa Barbara Visual Artists and sculptor friends at VOICE Gallery

10. Robin Gowen's 13th solo exhibit will open at Sullivan Goss a Summer Salon and The Fateful Eight.

8. An artistic collaboration between Lotusland and Sullivan Goss has resulted in Jardin de Rêves.

21. The magic of artists coming together will be on view at SB Visual Artists' pop up gallery: 707 Gallery, in the Paseo Nuevo. Painting by Tricia Evenson

9. Seimandi & Leprieur • French Art Gallery

33 W. Anapamu St. • Fertilum by Ricardo OzierLafontaine. Powerful and immersive, this solo show presents large-scale black-and-white paintings (up to 12 feet long) exploring ancestral memory through abstraction. Ozier-Lafontaine draws on preColumbian visual forms and Caribbean cultural histories to create a visual language that is both rooted and strikingly contemporary.

10. Sullivan Goss, An American Gallery • 11 E. Anapamu St. • Join us to celebrate the opening reception for beloved painter Robin Gowen’s 13th solo exhibition at the gallery. Also on view: The Fateful Eight: A Blockbuster Summer Exhibition and a salon of all women artists.

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18. The Yes Store • 1015 State Street • Come celebrate local arts while enjoying music, drinks, and treats. View our new artists and the work of all our incredibly talented artists. Looking for locally handmade gifts or something special for yourself? Look no further than The Yes Store – Local Arts Gallery.

19. Amazon • 1001 State Street • Rosemary Martines is interested in being authentic to her creative process. Her expressions are created using a palette knife and oil paints on canvas. Her artwork is an outward reflection of her love for nature. Each piece is a journey of self-discovery and reflects a deep love for nature.

20. 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. Join from 5 to 8 pm to shop jewelry, clothing, and art from local vendors. Take a seat at the bar and enjoy $2 oysters & cocktails while DJ Dansauce provides the beats.

11. Channing Peake Gallery • 105 E. Anapamu St. • Join us for a public reception of Form and Frame: Abstraction, Community, and the Language of Art. Featuring selections from the County’s public art collection, the exhibition explores how core elements such as line, form, and color serve as tools for storytelling, community expression, and emotional resonance.

12. Channel City Camera Club • Faulkner Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu St. • Photographs by members of the Channel City Camera Club will be on display in the main Faulkner Gallery throughout August. Original works on paper, canvas, and metal display the skill and diversity of the club, active locally since 1939. Our 1st Thursday reception will be from 4 pm to 7 pm.

13. Santa Barbara Museum of Art • 1130 State Street • Join us for 1st Thursday at SBMA, free and open from 5 – 8 pm! Explore our diverse galleries, from Vian Sora: Outerworlds, to Elliott Hundley: Proscenium, and Portraits Revealed. Feeling creative? Drop by the Art Learning Lab for a hands-on art activity related to our exhibitions!

14. Gallery 113 • 1114 State Street #8 • Exhibit by members of the Santa Barbara Art Association. Artist of the Month is Liz Poulin Alvarez. Also featuring Olga Bologo, Kelly Hildner, Liz Imperato, Darlene Roker, and Suemae Willhite. There will also be a group exhibit featuring various artists.

15. Waterhouse Gallery • 1114 State Street #9 • Join us for 1st Thursday at Waterhouse Gallery, where we will be highlighting paintings celebrating the beauty of the Courthouse.

16. Slice of Light • 9 W. Figueroa St. • Slice of Light Gallery’s 2-year anniversary exhibition is up now! To celebrate our time in Santa Barbara, we’re displaying gorgeous photography and art from J K Lovelace, Ben Coffman, and Eric States. Stop by to enjoy fine wine and a beautiful array of art and photography.

17. Crossroads Trading Co. • 1025 State Street • Stop into Crossroads Trading to shop, sell, and consign the best of resale fashion while enjoying bubbly drinks (non-alcoholic), a DJ set, curated seasonal racks, and gift card

21. SB Visual Artists' 707 Gallery • 707 Paseo Nuevo • Meet the artists and view beautiful artwork while enjoying music by MellowTonin. SB Visual Artists are known for quality artwork with diverse media, color, and style, featuring realism, portrait, still life, abstract/ abstract realism, and landscape/seascape works.

22. Paint at Paseo • De La Guerra Place • Paseo Nuevo Vero Sanchez is a Mexican graphic design artist and acrylic painter based in Santa Barbara. With a BA in Cultural Anthropology from UC Riverside, Vero’s work is primarily centered in Artivismo (Art-Activism) and aims to highlight and celebrate cultural and socio-political identities.

23. Casa de la Guerra • 15 E. De la Guerra St. • Join us at Casa de la Guerra on Thursday, August 7th for a special 1st Thursday Exhibit Open House featuring our current exhibition Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making. Then stop by The SPACE for art workshops, Indigenous culture and history, and conversations on protecting our environment.

24. Santa Barbara Historical Museum • 136 E. De La Guerra St. • Join the Museum for after-hours wine and music while you enjoy our latest exhibitions: Project Fiesta! Santa Barbara News-Press Edition and Don Louis Perceval: His Vision of the West.

Entertainment

Marika and the OHMS • 800 Block of State Street • Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Marika & the OHMS. This electrifying Local 805 band began as a heartwarming father-daughter collaboration and blossomed into a vibrant ensemble of incredibly talented musicians. Prepare to be swept away by their energizing performance, featuring a dynamic blend of classic and modern rock,

and R&B

pop,

hits.

14. Discover new work by Santa Barbara Art Association members at Gallery 113, including by Artist of the Month Liz Poulin Alvarez

16. Seimandi & Leprieur are presenting Fertilum by Featuring French-Caribbean artist Ricardo Ozier-Lafontaine

16. Slice of Light is celebrating their 2nd Anniversary! with work by J K Lovelace, Ben Coffman, and Eric States

15. The beautiful Santa Barbara Courthouse is the star of Waterhouse Gallery's exhibit this month.

6. Gonzalo Torres Gimeno, a multidisciplinary Uruguayan artist will be featured at domecíl

11. See Form and Frame: Abstraction, Community, and the Language of Art at Channing Peake Gallery, 105 E Anapamu St, 1st fl.

12. Channel City Camera Club is sharing photography at the Faulkner Gallery.

8. Celebrate Shades of Summer at 10 West Gallery including Sophie MJ Cooper's Phebe’s

13. The SB Museum of Art will be open for art viewing in the galleries and art creating in the Learning Lab!

19. Work by Romemary Martines will be featured at Amazon

24. Images of Fiesta's past enliven Project Fiesta! at the SB Historical Museum

5. Inspired by Fauve art, enjoy work by Agrios at Tamsen Gallery

Getting to the root of teen distracted driving

7 in 10 young people use cellphones while behind the wheel, finds a new study that also takes a look at why

By Anna Lamb, Harvard Staff Writer, July 29, 2025

EVERY YEAR, HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE DIE IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS involving distracted teen drivers. A new study zeroes in on one of the most common forms of distraction, cellphone use, exploring how often young people engage in the risky behavior and why.

A team of public health researchers led by Rebecca Robbins, Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and a scientist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, surveyed teens across the country to find out the ways in which they use their phones while driving and how that behavior might be curbed.

They found that seven in ten high school students reported using or making long glances toward their phones while driving — many lasting two seconds or longer — for about 20 percent of each trip.

“That’s a huge proportion — putting themselves and the traveling public around them at risk,” said Robbins.

The time that it would take to read or send a text message, activate maps, or check social media, she added, is associated with a 5.5 times greater likelihood of a crash.

Most teens in the study said they believed their peers engaged in distracted driving.

Robbins said teens have a strong association between their beliefs about what their peers are doing and their own actual behavior. So many think it’s normal to check their phones while driving, despite the risks.

“Young people harbor beliefs that looking at their phone offers benefits,” she said.

“Young people harbor beliefs that looking at their phone offers benefits.”

– Rebecca Robbins

“It allows them to be entertained. It allows them to get where they’re going. That is what we call a maladaptive belief that would need to be corrected with behavioral intervention.”

Among participants who reported using their phones while driving, the most common reasons were entertainment (65 percent), followed by texting (40

Among participants who reported using their phones while driving, the most common reasons were…

percent) and navigation (30 percent).

Yet Robbins emphasized three in ten respondents reported practicing focused driving.

“Young people had bright spots around them, of role models that were practicing safe driving practices such as avoiding phone use while driving, that was inversely associated with reports of young people distracted-driving themselves,” she said.

Additionally, Robbins said, teens’ attitudes toward their own ability to make educated choices played a role.

“We also found a significant association between selfefficacy and distracted driving, such that stronger selfefficacy beliefs or beliefs that they could avoid distracted driving, avoid the temptation, put their phone in the backseat, turn on ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode, any number of those in the constellation of safe driving practices, was inversely associated with distracted driving,” she said.

Robbins said information gleaned through the study could be used to craft public health messaging campaigns and behavioral interventions like those that have promoted seat belt use. “This research suggested a number of promising avenues for future research, such as a campaign that would emphasize the benefits of using ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode and empowering young people to turn that mode on, or have it automatically turn on, while they’re driving.”

Printed with permission: Harvard Gazette online article, July 29, 2025

2025 ¡ Capture e Spirit!

The Board of Directors of Old Spanish Days would like to thank our amazing sponsors, volunteers, and our collaborative nonprofit partners.

Fiesta could not happen without their generous support!

Special gratitude to the entire Santa Barbara community for once again coming out to celebrate this time-honored tradition.

Special thanks to the City and County of Santa Barbara and Old Mission Santa Barbara for their generous support of Old Spanish Days Fiesta since 1924. Also, a thank you to our

Collaborative partners: Santa Barbara Historical Museum, Goleta Valley Historical Society and the Santa Barbara Zoo.

To the many nonprofit vendors who contributed to the Mercado and to the many restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries, organizations, and companies that donated to the many events this Fiesta season—Thank you!

Old Spanish Days would like to give special recognition to Los Niños de las Flores, the Parade Marshals and announcers, as well as the many incredible volunteers that made Fiesta possible.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to the 2025 Spirit of Fiesta Natalia Treviño and 2025 Junior Spirit of Fiesta Victoria Plascencia, as well as the entire dance community. Fiesta would not be the same without you. Our appreciation also goes to Saint Barbara Julie Romero Hathaway.

Hacienda D Lave

Reid and Robin Cederlof