Music Academy Festival to Open with JAWS!
By Kerry Methner / VOICE
SOULFUL, JOYOUS, INNOVATIVE, INSPIRING, AND JUST PLAIN
FUN, the Music Academy of the West Summer Festival and School offers it all, as the community gathers to listen to fellows, faculty, alums, and teaching artists putting their creative heads together to make music.
This year, the 78th season will offer an unparalleled blend of world-class performances and musical discovery as Santa Barbara’s Soundtrack to Summer unfolds.
Several Anniversary milestones will figure into the dynamic, family-friendly extravaganza. Coastal residents will appreciate the 50thanniversary screening of JAWS at The Granada Theatre
with the Academy Festival Orchestra and conductor Ben Palmer. The movie will roll and the orchestra will provide the music in the hi-definition environment on June 21st.
Other important milestones include the 50th Anniversary for Teaching Artists the Takács Quartet, who will perform two Lobero Nights concerts on June 20th and 26th. Maurice Ravel’s 150th birthday anniversary will be celebrated as a theme throughout the eight week Festival - including a performance of one of his most famous compositions Boléro, on August 2nd, at The Granada.
Showcasing
international artists performing alongside 150 of the Academy’s gifted young musicians and 60 teaching artists in 120 one-of-a-kind performances, including orchestral and chamber performances, a full-scale opera, plus masterclasses, competitions, and groundbreaking new works - the Festival is a rich opportunity for classical music lovers.
The 2025 Summer Music Festival & School runs eight weeks, from June 15th through August 9th. Special appearances by Randall Goosby, Sasha Cooke, Jeremy Denk, Christine Goerke, Andy Akiho, Stewart Copeland, and the Takács Quartet will be interspersed with performances by fellows and teaching artists.
Fine Art and Music
An enormous bronze sculpture of a head, created by artist Jun Kaneko in collaboration with percussionist and composer Andy Akiho will be onstage for an exciting PercussionFest at The Granada on July 3rd. Featuring works by rock legend Stewart Copeland, Mosher Guest Artist Andy Akiho, and teaching artists Joseph Pereira and Michael Werner, PercussionFest will also premiere Sculptures, an orchestral work by Akiho.
Come and see everyday objects transformed into extraordinary instruments with synchronized performers creating rhythmic wonders.
The sculpture/
instrument, Untitled, Head, at 13 feet and 2,000 pounds, is currently on view through June 28th at the Music Academy’s Fé Bland Plaza prior to being moved on stage where it will be played in Sculptures, which was cocommissioned by the Music Academy.
A bilingual production of Peter and the Wolf (Pedro y el Lobo) with conductor César Cañón and narration by Really Inventive Stuff rounds out some of the spectacular family fare at the Lobero Theatre on July 19th.
will return to the Lobero and Hahn Hall this season. Jeremy Denk, acclaimed pianist, author, and teaching artist will offer a thought-provoking, three-part lecture-performance, Beethoven+, series highlighting the composer’s Piano Sonatas.
Opera A reimagining of Mozart’s Don Giovanni set in Hollywood’s Golden Age will be presented. Always one of the largest and most popular events of the season, Mo Zhou will direct the Lehrer Vocal Institute’s fellows and Christian Reif will conduct.
World Premieres
Three World Premieres by inti figgis-vizueta, Huang Ruo, and Kamala Sankaram will be introduced this season, including the adapted excerpts from Huang Ruo’s new opera The Monkey King on July 25th. Performers will include Lehrer Vocal Institute fellows and members of the Music Academy’s Sing! youth choir.
Also making history, the Academy will offer its first-ever, free community brass concert on July 26th at the newly restored Santa Barbara Plaza del Mar Bandshell.
Teaching Artist Showcases and x2 Series concerts curated by Glenn Dicterow, Cynthia Phelps, and Dennis Michael
Additional Lehrer Vocal Institute’ events such as Opera Scenes, Love & Laughter, and Origin Stories in Song will give voice to the creative spirit.
Festival Orchestra
This season’s Academy Festival Orchestra concerts are led by Music Director of the San Bernardino Symphony and famed film score conductor Anthony Parnther, Oregon
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Photo by Zach Mendez
The World Premiere of The Monkey King on July 25th
Academy Fellows are at the center of the Summer Festival.
Photo by Casey Wood
Andy Akiho
Untitled, Head by Jun Kaneko
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Symphony Music Director David Danzmayr, Principal Conductor of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Daniela Candillari, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra & Artistic Director of the New World Symphony Stéphane Denève, and Distinguished Resident Director of Orchestras and Professor of Conducting at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice
University Miguel HarthBedoya. The orchestral programs will continue the celebration of the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel, as well as monumental works by Mahler, Mussorgsky, Strauss, and Poulenc.
Academy of the West Academy Gala Orchestra and members of Sing!, conducted by Daniela Candillari.
The Gala Always a sold-out favorite, The Music Note Gala, will take place Friday, July 11th, on the Montecito Club’s Upper Lawn. The Gala, a celebration in support of classical music education, will feature special performances by Grammy Award-winning mandolinist Chris Thile in collaboration with the Music
Subscriptions and individual tickets for the 2025 Summer Music Festival are on sale at musicacademy.org. For tickets and info email ticketoffice@ musicacademy.org or call 805-969-8787.
The Music Academy is committed to ensuring the Santa Barbara community has access to experience the Soundtrack to Summer. $10 Community Access Tickets will be available beginning on June 13th at 10am, subject to availability, in person at the Music
The Music Academy’s 7-17s FREE program welcomes families to bring young people to Festival events. Young people receive a ticket free of charge when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Academy Carsey Ticket Office and online.
Photos courtesy of Music Academy of the West
Photo by Emma Matthews
Photo by Josh Goleman
Sing! Children’s Choir
Randall Goosby
Christine Goerke
Photo by Andre Yew Anthony Parnther
Chris Thile
Sasha Cooke
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May Day Rally & March at SB Courthouse
A MAY DAY RALLY AND MARCH at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse has been organized by Women’s March Santa Barbara to protest the Trump-Musk administration and to keep pressure on Congress, Courts, and educational institutions to resist unconstitutional power. The event will be called May Day Strong Santa Barbara.
“May Day is a historic day of action for organized labor and immigrant rights. Drawing inspiration from the legacy of labor and community movements, this May Day action is dedicated to fighting for a future that prioritizes the needs of working families. May 1st is also Law Day and an important opportunity to protest the Trump administration’s attacks on basic rights and the rule of law,” stated an announcement from Women’s March.
Meet at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, 1100 Anacapa Street, at 6:30pm on Thurs, 5/1.
Santa Barbara Humane Lunch & Learn
By Maria McCall / Special to VOICE
AN INFORMATIONAL LUNCHEON ABOUT SANTA BARBARA HUMANE was hosted by Montecito Bank & Trust’s MClub recently.
A conversation about the human component of services and animal care was led Kerri Burns, CEO and Dr. Katie Marrie, Chief Veterinary Officer. A tour of the facilities, Veterinary Clinic, shelter animals, and a buffet lunch were a part of the event.
Santa Barbara Humane was founded in 1887 as a non-profit organization and one of the first animal welfare agencies in the country. With campuses in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Humane provides low-cost veterinary care, vaccines, and spay/neuter; affordable and humane dog training classes; pet adoption; and animal rehoming services. As a local community organization not funded by any national agency, Santa Barbara Humane relies on local support.
SBH assists people who must relinquish their pets in the best way possible - providing assistance with veterinary care, behavioral training, or even offering food supplies to keep the pet with their original owner. They take in pets for seniors who are hospitalized and for families going through a domestic violence trauma. Recently, during the fires down south, they even provided respite staffing in animal shelters for those who lost their homes in the recent Pasadena fires.
MClub members in attendance gave one cat and one dog forever homes. For more info, visit https://sbhumane.org
SPRING
CONCERT
SANTA BARBARA STRINGS
FEATURING: ‘STORY-TELLING WITH STRINGS ATTACHED’ ORIGINAL COMPOSITION WITH NARRATION AND ILLUSTRATIONS & WORKS OF BRAHMS, HANDEL, HAYDN, GRIEG AND MOZART
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, MARY BETH WOODRUFF
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 4PM
HAHN HALL, MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST
ADULTS $20, CHILDREN FREE ADMISSION COLLECTED AT DOOR
Suzi Schomer speaks about SB Humane as a volunteer
Dr. Katie Marrie, DVD; Kerri Burns, CEO, and Amanda Allen
Letters to the Editor
From Taboo to Therapy: Why I Talk Openly About Mental Health Now
By Celina Aquino / Special to VOICE
EVERY YEAR, WHEN MAY ROLLS AROUND and people “observe” Mental Health Awareness Month, it hits differently for me. I am Mexican-American and was raised on the North side of Santa Barbara County, and for a short time, in Mexico. I grew up in a traditional Mexican household with my mom, dad, and two younger siblings. When I was 16th, my parents divorced, and it was just my mom and us. Then during the COVID pandemic, my mom passed away. Since then, it’s been my siblings and me. Like many others in the Latino community, I was raised in a home where mental health wasn’t talked about. Depression was a sign of weakness or just laziness.
Today, I am in a different place. After everything my siblings and I have been through – our parents’ separation, domestic violence, suicide attempts, and the loss of our mom – we’ve learned how powerful it can be to ask for help. In our home, we found that talking about our mental health with a specialist has helped our daily lives. We now talk about our therapy sessions as something normal; we all have therapy in our home, and I do not see my siblings as being weak. I see them as strong for choosing healing. At first, it was hard for me to open up. But eventually I learned that mental health is a real condition, just like a chronic illness. And like any chronic illness, it deserves treatment. Therapy has helped our family reconnect, heal, and move forward. We openly talk about how we’re doing, even if the world around us is still learning how to do the same. That’s why I’m so proud to be a youth advisor for the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative – a five-year, multi-billion dollar effort to transform mental health care for young people across California.
As part of the ACES Youth and Young Adult Council, I’ve used my experiences to help shape statewide campaigns such as Live Beyond that reflect the realities of youth like me. I have seen a significant impact on youth like me due to the increase of acknowledgment that is provided to the community. These campaigns are working hard to make sure every community, no matter their background, feels seen, supported, and included.
Through this work, I’ve learned that no matter how different our backgrounds or experiences are, we are all impacted by our mental health—it’s a key component of our overall health. It just might even be something that brings people together.
For me, it’s been an opportunity to grow personally and professionally and a reminder that no one has to suffer alone.
If you or someone you know is struggling, there are resources, support, and people who care. Visit CYBHI to learn more about services available and discover ways to be part of the solution: https://cybhi.chhs.ca.gov.
Celina Aquino is a youth advisor for the Live Beyond campaign, part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative.
Reaction to AB 1448 passing CA Committee on Natural Resources
ASSEMBLY BILL 1448 PASSED THE ASSEMBLY’S COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES last night. In short, the bill will prohibit companies from using existing infrastructure to expand offshore drilling operations, including via the forthcoming federal offshore oil leasing plan announced this month by Interior. The bill will also increase and clarify requirements and limitations for the restart and operation of oil and gas infrastructure in state jurisdiction. Here’s my reaction:
“This bill will help protect California’s coast from dangerous exploitation by Trump and the oil industry. I’m thrilled legislators are moving the bill forward and honoring Californians’ long-held commitment to keeping our oceans and coastal environments healthy,” said Brady Bradshaw, oceans campaigner at the Center for Biological Diversity. “The Trump administration poses a grave threat to our state’s beautiful coastline, the ocean and the wildlife who depend on it. There’s simply no place for more drilling off California’s coast. I look forward to our lawmakers making that clear by turning this bill into law.”
Brady Bradshaw
Senior Oceans Campaigner | Center for Biological Diversity
Hwy 101 Now Open From Padaro and Summerland
RELIEVING TRAFFIC CONGESTION
BETWEEN CARPINTERIA AND SUMMERLAND, Highway 101: Padaro and Summerland segments are built and now open. Residents, commuters, project team members, and elected officials celebrated the newly built improvements, last week. The two completed project segments include seven miles of new carpool lanes both northbound and southbound, a rebuilt freeway with updated drainage improvements, six new bridges, 16 rebuilt on- and off-ramps, six new sound walls, a new Blue Star Memorial Highway designation honoring veterans, and the new Santa Claus Lane Bikeway.
“The Padaro and Summerland segments showcase a strong collaboration between local, state, and federal partners to bring transportation improvements to our region,” said Marjie Kirn, SBCAG Executive Director. “Each of the segments were carefully crafted through teamwork between the project team and the public to ensure the designs matched the unique needs of their coastal communities. The collaboration allowed us to deliver improvements faster, secure state funding, and honor resident input.”
These projects include new freeway lanes that meet current standards for safety and improved sight distance, new on- and off-ramps that enhance merging, new creek bridges for improved water flow and enable freeway widening, and local intersection upgrades. The completed projects close gaps in pedestrian and bicycle networks and improve coastal access. Landscaping includes native or drought-tolerant plants and climate-controlled irrigation.
“This project has been a long time coming, and I want to thank our residents and local businesses—especially in Padaro and Summerland—for their patience and deep involvement,” said First District County Supervisor Roy Lee. “Our tax dollars were prioritized specifically to reduce traffic congestion, keep cars on the freeway, and get our local roads back to normal. Now that this part of the Highway 101 project is complete, we’re already seeing less congestion, safer roads, and improved quality of life for people in the Summerland area.”
“There are skilled people at every level of planning, design, environmental review, right-of-way, construction, public outreach, and landscaping that made these projects successful. They continued to push through challenges when they arose. The hundreds of people that made these improvements exemplify a community building community, and it is wonderful to celebrate their achievements today,” said California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 5 Director Scott Eades.
On Highway 101, the new peak-period carpool or High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes opened in December and January marking seven new miles between Carpinteria and Summerland to reduce traffic congestion. Carpool lane designations run from 6am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm requiring vehicles to have a driver and at least one passenger during those high traffic periods.
Sign up for biweekly construction updates at www.SBROADS.com, or by calling (805) 845.5112, or emailing info@SBROADS.com.
60th Anniversary Annual Awards 2025 Nominations
ARE OPEN ~ April 8 - May 18, 2025
Santa Barbara Beautiful is now soliciting nominations in nine categories for their 60th Anniversary Awards program which takes place on Sunday, September 28th.
Each of the last 60 years, Santa Barbara Beautiful has called on our community to recognize and appreciate their neighbors who work to build on the city’s natural beauty. At the Annual Awards, the results of their beautification efforts are recognized.
Property award categories have been adapted to meet the real and growing importance of climate change and the need for environmental stewardship. Learn more at www.sbbeautiful.org
LA Port Loads To Drop 35% Next Week
SHIPMENTS FROM CHINA TO THE WEST COAST OF THE U.S. will plummet next week as the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs lead companies to cut their import orders, according to a CNBC report on Tuesday.
Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, said on CNBC’s Squawk Box that he expects incoming cargo volume to slide by more than a third next week compared with the same period in 2024.
“According to our own port optimizer, which measures the loadings in Asia, we’ll be down just a little bit over 35percent next week compared to last year. And it’s a precipitous drop in volume with a number of major American retailers stopping all shipments from China based on the tariffs,” Seroka said.
The Big Show
2025 AWARD CATEGORIES
1. Multi-Family Residence ~ Condos, Retirement Facilities... Sustainable (ie: water or energy saving) building elements? How does it fit in or enhance the streetscape?
2. Single Family Home, Small Lot (<1/2 acre) ~ Sustainable (ie: water or energy saving) building elements? Does it fit in and/ or enhance the streetscape?
3. Single Family Home, Large Lot (>1/2 acre) ~ Sustainable building elements? Does it fit in and/or enhance the streetscape?
4. Mixed-Use Building: Commercial & Residential in one building; Sustainability elements? Does it fit in and/or enhance the streetscape? Does it have *LEED Certification?
5. Commercial Building ~ (Public Buildings, Hotels, B&Bs): Sustainability
elements? Does it fit in and/ or enhance the streetscape? Does it have *LEED Certification?
6. Commercial Sign 7. Art in Public Places ~ Murals, Sculpture, etc... (Hugh & Marjorie Petersen Award for Art in Public Places)
8. Historic Revitalization: Recently revitalized gardens and/or buildings with a historic character
9. Santa Barbara Commons: Public Open Space: Parks; Medians; Parkways; Streetscapes: places we gather to build community and connect with nature.
• There is no limit to the number of entries a person may submit.
• Winners are selected by independent judges based on merit, not on the number of nominations.
• The Awards Committee reserves the right to adjust categories depending on the nominations received.
ELIGIBLE
PROPERTIES:
• Entries must be visible from the street or via public access.
• Completed projects between Ortega Ridge Rd to Turnpike Rd.
• Properties in ZIP CODES: 93101 • 93103 • 93105 • 93108 • 93109 • 93110
AN EXTRAORDINARY COMPETITION featuring innovative student projects from the CTE Construction Technology program in the Santa Barbara Unified School District woodshop classes will take place on Thursday, May 8th at 5:30pm at the Santa Barbara County Education Office’s upper Auditorium 4400 Cathedral Oaks Road.
Open to the public, prizes will be announced in numerous categories, with cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.
HOW TO ENTER: EMAIL form to: SBBeautifulAwards@gmail.com MAIL form to: Santa Barbara Beautiful, P.O. Box 2024 Santa Barbara, CA 93120 QUESTIONS? Call: Mark Whitehurst at 805-895-3614
The Santa Barbara Unified School District’s Annual All District Industrial Arts Competition and “Big Show” as it is called for short had over 100 projects submitted to the competition last year. A combined total of over 100 junior and senior high students from the Santa Barbara Unified School District Woodshop Classes participated and 80 parents and professionals attended the awards ceremony!
Stop in, see the talent on show, and support our local students!
He got the stop-work order. Then the scrambling began.
By Alvin Powell, Harvard Staff Writer
Wyss’ Don Ingber details rush to hold onto consequential projects, talented researchers — and system that has driven American innovation
IT WAS JUST HOURS AFTER HARVARD REJECTED THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DEMANDS that the stop-work order arrived in Don Ingber’s inbox.
Ingber, the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering’s founding director, said the April 14 order targeted two of his organ-on-a-chip projects, which together had more than $19 million in multi-year contracts with a unit of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Ingber, who is also a professor at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, was among many University researchers who received such orders after the government froze some $2.2 billion in research funding to the University.
The move came in response to Harvard’s rejection of demands that included changes in governance, hiring and admissions, and audits of student, faculty, and staff opinions. A week later, Harvard filed a lawsuit, calling the demands an illegal and unconstitutional overreach and asking for funding to be restored.
After Ingber received the order, work halted but the scrambling — and uncertainty — began for everyone with a direct stake in the projects, including researchers, students, and postdoctoral fellows, he said.
With Harvard and the federal government at odds, with lawsuits filed, and after watching the Trump administration take dramatic steps in other areas only to walk them back, Ingber said he is reluctant to do anything permanent like layoffs.
“This is a stop-work order that could end next week, especially with the lawsuit going,” he said. “We’re going to take care of the people first. The projects need to stop in terms of expending funds, but if there’s spaces on other grants, we’re shifting people to them. We’ll try to find internal funds to keep them going at least until we figure out what’s going on.”
But decisions needed to be made quickly about how to wind down projects. Experiments halted midstream would likely be lost, as would the progress of students and postdoctoral fellows working on theses or papers based on those projects. There has also been a scramble to protect people, Ingber said, by finding places for them in other projects.
The research itself is also of consequence.
Ingber’s primary project uses organ-on-a-chip technology developed at the Wyss to investigate radiation damage to human lung, intestine, bone marrow, and lymph node, providing a tool to both model damage to tissues lining the chip’s tiny channels and identify new drugs that might ameliorate damaging effects.
Ingber said the research is particularly important given the administration’s plans to ramp up nuclear power production to support the energy-intensive artificial intelligence industry.
“What has driven the economy over the past 50 years is America’s innovation engine that fosters sciences which fuel technology development, driven by the pact between the government and academia.”
But even without AI, the project would be useful in modeling radiation damage to human organs in the event of an accident at a nuclear reactor, for cancer patients who undergo radiation therapy, and — in a worst-case scenario — a nuclear bomb explosion.
The second project uses organ-on-a-chip technology to model the effects of microgravity and radiation exposure on astronauts in spaceflight. Scheduled to be aboard the Artemis II mission to the moon, the specialized chips incorporate the astronauts’ own cells to investigate the impact of spaceflight on bone marrow — where blood cells arise.
“Once you get past the Earth’s atmosphere, solar flares generate incredibly high energy radiation that can be lethal,” Ingber said. “Astronauts will undoubtedly be exposed on a long flight to Mars and you can’t just put them up in a capsule made of lead, which is what some people might suggest, because weight is critical to getting out of the atmosphere. Unless we solve that problem, we’re not going to get to Mars with humans. Maybe robots, but not humans.”
The uncertainty is forcing hard decisions. Ingber said he’s already been approached by one scientist on his team who had immigrated to the U.S. and has decided to leave the Wyss to pursue work in Europe. Ingber agreed to give her a recommendation and help her find a suitable position.
“She’s only been here for six or eight months, but she’s terrified. They’re all terrified,” Ingber said. “It’s hard to know what to tell them, other than we’re going to protect them as much as we can.”
It has also affected the decisions of scientists to come to Boston. A European postdoctoral scientist who had accepted a position at the Wyss recently withdrew his acceptance, saying he had been warned by family and friends it’s not safe to be a foreigner in the U.S.
“We’ve been the magnet for the best and brightest around the world. It’s a positivefeedback loop. They really do attract others, build new industries, and become tax-paying Americans,” Ingber said. “Now, no one from America is going to go into science with its lack of stability, and we already have people in Europe turning down job offers.”
Ingber is baffled at what positive outcome the administration hopes to achieve. He spent 90 percent of his time over the last week managing the crisis: meeting with his leadership team, researchers, and staff; consulting with University administrators; and figuring out where funding can be found to meet rapidly shifting priorities.
He’s also writing op-eds about cuts at the NIH, FDA, and CDC and talking to the media in an attempt to make the broader point that academic research is the foundation of America’s innovation economy and underlies many of the things we accept as part of everyday life, from computers to optical cables to iPhones.
“What has driven the economy over the past 50 years is America’s innovation engine that fosters sciences which fuel technology development, driven by the pact between the government and academia,” he said. “This seems to be coming to an end.”
Photo by Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer
A Magnificent and Timely Brahms Requiem
AOne Night
By Mark M. Whitehurst / VOICE
MUSICAL EXULTATION, with the newly minted Symphony Chorus and the Santa Barbara Symphony performing Brahms’ Requiem on the day Pope Francis was buried, the Symphony’s May concerts were full of historic significance. Maestro Nir Kabaretti conducted and was the unifying force for a concert that reached beyond the poetic and embraced the moment.
The concert wove together Brahms, Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem) and Mahler’s Three Songs on texts by Friedrich Ruckert. The combination was well suited to both pieces and created a memorable concert.
The beauty and the musical gravity of 100 voices can only be experienced and this opportunity was no exception. The soloists created a clear thread with their voices filling the entire Granada, adding to the fullness of the symphony’s accompaniment. Guest artists were soprano Magdalena Kuzma, an alumna of Music Academy of the West, and Baritone Daniel Scofield,
The Symphony’s final concert pair of the season on May 17th and 18th at the Granada Theatre will feature violinist Gil Shaham performing works by Tchaikovsky and Dvorak on Saturday and he will be joined by violinist Adele Anthony on Sunday to perform works by Bach, Avner Dorman and Dvorak. thesymphony.org
Photos by Nik Blaskovovich
Banquet Celebrates Historic Preservation
By Mark M. Whitehurst / VOICE
CANDLE LIT GALA IN THE PRESIDIO CHAPEL, hosted by the California Missions Foundation, celebrated historic preservation throughout the Santa Bárbara community and the 243rd Anniversary of the Presidio, which took place last week.
Dignitaries and city leaders, including Mayor Randy Rowse, welcomed the Spanish Consul General Gerardo Fueyo Bros and his wife Maria Teresa Barbarin to Santa Barbara at a reception held in the Presidio garden, which was fresh and fragrant with orange and lemon trees.
During his welcoming remarks, David Bolton, CMF Executive Director, past El Presidente, and master of ceremonies for the evening, recognized the foundation’s work with several local historic sites including Missions Santa Bárbara, Mission Santa Inés, and Casa del Herrero. He also noted CMF has teamed with each of these sites to bring important federal matching funds for their respective preservation and conservation projects.
“The California Missions Foundation is proud to have collaborated with several of our historic sites, helping to assure these buildings will be around for the next generations,” said Bolton. “Combining federal funds with local donations is a great way to demonstrate community collaboration.”
The El Presidio de Santa Barbara was established on April 21st, 1782 by Spain.
Offering “sincere expressions of gratitude” from his country and government during a dinner speech, Spanish Consul General Gerardo Fueyo Bros noted that, “For so long, our common history and heritage has been in this corner of the Americas. This evening is a tribute to how much Spanish culture has contributed to the spirit of Santa Barbara, California and the whole United States.”
Following introductions and speeches, trumpeter Jon Ernst played both the U.S. national anthem and the Spanish national anthem. Then guests were seated for an exquisite Four Nations Dinner honoring the Chumash, Spain, México, and United States. The meal was prepared by Chef Humberto Pérez, and excellently paired with Italian, French, and Spanish wines. Pianist Antonio Artese curated musical responses to go with the meal and individual scents tailored for each course. He played a brief interludes with the historic chapel altar as a back drop.
“Collaboration” was the celebratory theme for the gathering of 50 who dined alongside candelabras, candles, and delicately cut and trimmed olive branches.
Founded in 1998 to preserve California Missions and related historic sites, CMF’s recent efforts have brought $2 million of federal funding to the greater Santa Bárbara community for historic preservation and conservation. For more info: californiamissionsfoundation.org/
Gonzalo Sarmiento; David Bolton, Exec Dir, CMF; Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse; Spanish Consul General Gerardo Fueyo Bros; and CMF Chair Michael H. Imwalle
Anne Petersen, Ph.D. Exec Dir, SBTHP Julie Jenkins, Mari McAlistar, Beth Esray, Heather Biles, and Sharon Bradford
David Bolton, Exec Dir, CMF; Holly and Bob Murphy, and Gonzalo Sarmiento
Kerry Methner and Mark Whitehurst
Santa Barbara Mayor Randy Rowse with Spanish Consul General Gerardo Fueyo Bros
Father Mike Ronayne, Mission Santa Inez; David Bolton, Exec Dir, CMF; and Father Joe Schwab, Mission Santa Barbara
Antonio Artese
Photo by Mark Whitehurst
Photos courtesy of California Missions Foundation
Photo by Bonnie Carroll
Photo by Bonnie Carroll
On the Street with John Palminteri
Take a Ride!
RIDE ON! The Wave is a new MTD ride share van serving a core area of Goleta, along with the airport, UCSB, Isla Vista, the train stop, and City Hall. You schedule a pickup through the Transloc app or by calling the MTD. It’s free for the month of May. Then $3 a ride. (Half off for seniors and the disabled) The service will be tested for a year, then Carpinteria gets it. No timeline on Santa Barbara yet.
Is It Time for Insurance?
REQUIRED BOAT INSURANCE IS COMING TO THE SANTA BARBARA HARBOR SOON if the plan wins support. It is being reviewed by the Ordinance Committee. Santa Barbara is only one of four marinas in California in a recent survey that doesn’t require insurance. Boat crashes and cleanups cost the city (or Heal the Ocean) thousands of dollars to remove a wreckage and harmful fluids.
Carpinteria Community Awards
THE 66TH ANNUAL CARPINTERIA
COMMUNITY AWARDS BANQUET Saturday night was full of many honors including Lynda Fairly (Carpinteria of the Year) Robitaille’s Fine Candies (Outstanding Community Business), the Ballat Family (Spotlight on local business), The Ben and Mascari Family (Spotlight on local business), Rene Mireles (Educator of the Year), Elizabeth Poulin (Educator of the Year), Valeria Zamora Susano (Junior Carpinterian of the Year).
Earth Day in Santa Barbara!
SANTA BARBARA’S TWO DAY EARTH DAY FESTIVAL had healthy mix of environmental groups, food, awards, discussions, and a crowd pleasing line up of music. The Community Environmental Council stacked the Free event at Alameda Park with 200 vendors, a green car show, e bike demos.
Santa Barbara, and
Palminteri
radio in Santa Barbara/Santa Maria/Ventura. Off the air, he’s
Photos and Stories by John Palminteri, Special to VOICE
Photos by Karen Welty Graf and John Paalminteri
Lighting Up Green, Practicing Self-Care, and Building Connection for Mental Health Awareness Month
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, and residents and businesses are being asked to join a county-wide effort to Light Up Green and to turn Awareness into Action by the Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness.
Lighting buildings green — the official color for mental health awareness — serves as a powerful, visible reminder that no one is alone in facing mental health challenges. This simple act, paired with everyday steps like pausing for self-care and reaching out to others, helps build a stronger, more connected Santa Barbara County, according to an announcement.
Light Up Green: From May 1–31, dozens of buildings across Santa Barbara County will shine green to show support. We invite you to visit, take photos, and share the message of hope!
Send Your Photos: Capture and share photos of green-lit buildings! Tag #LightUpGreenSBC on social media and/or email photos to Suzanne Grimmesey at suzkirk@sbcbwell.org to be featured on our social media and community highlights.
Practice Self-Care Daily: Start each day with a self-check: How am I really feeling? Take breaks from screens and step outside. Practice deep breathing — just 60 seconds can lower stress. End your day by reflecting on one thing you are grateful for.
Strengthen Connections: Meaningful relationships protect mental health. Reach out to someone today — even a few minutes of true connection can make a difference. Watch Simon Sinek’s powerrful short reflection on Ted Talk - on noticing when someone needs support.
Join the Board of Supervisors Proclamation: Attend the May 6th, 2025, Board of Supervisors meeting to formally recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
Visit Green locations throughout May and share your photos using #LightUpGreenSBC.
Remember: You Are Not Alone. If you or someone you know needs support, help is available 24/7. Call the Behavioral Wellness Crisis Response and Services Access Line at (888) 868-1649. Looking for more ways to take-action? Check out the Mental Health America 2025 Planning Guide for more ideas for individuals, schools, and organizations.
State Street Ballet Presents:
The Brilliance Program Balanchine, Arpino, & Beyond
ATRIBUTE PERFORMANCE,
The Brilliance Program: Balanchine, Arpino, and Beyond will be presented by State Street Ballet at the Lobero Theatre on May 9th and 10th. The performance also caps and celebrates SSB’s milestone 30th anniversary season.
“The Brilliance Program is a pivotal moment for State Street Ballet. As we wrap up our 30th anniversary season, we’re not just celebrating how far we’ve come— we’re stepping into the future with purpose and passion. Featuring the works of two choreographers who shaped the essence of American ballet in the 20th century—this program marks the beginning of the next era for our company. These two iconic ballets and a world premiere are a challenge and opportunity for our dancers to align their passion, live music, and movement with the highest standards of artistic excellence and integrity,” commented Megan Philipp, Artistic Director of SSB.
And, as in the rest of this 30th season, all performances will be accompanied live by the Opera Santa Barbara Orchestra, under the baton of conductor Kostis Protopapas.
“The program features iconic works by two of ballet’s most influential choreographers: George Balanchine’s jazzy, spirited Who Cares? set to the music of George Gershwin, and Gerald Arpino’s vibrant Birthday Variations, a sparkling tribute accompanied by the music of Giuseppe Verdi. Audiences will also be treated to a world premiere by visionary choreographer Kassandra Taylor Newberry, whose bold, emotionally charged work has captivated audiences in acclaimed pieces such as Fold and (con)version. Known for pushing the boundaries of contemporary movement, Newberry brings a fresh voice to the stage in a piece that promises to inspire and astonish, according to a SSB announcement.
State Street Ballet will pay tribute to ballet luminaries at each performance this weekend. Friday evening’s show will be performed in loving memory of the late Erin Graffy, whose passion for Broadway and dance lit up every class she attended. Saturday’s matinee will recognize Rodney Gustafson, our esteemed Founding Director, in appreciation of his lasting legacy and visionary leadership.
A special post-performance Q&A session with the artists will take place following the May 9th performance—an exclusive opportunity to engage directly with the creative minds behind the magic.
Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:30pm; Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2pm.
Photos by Heidi Bergseteren
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Opera Santa Barbara Presents The Daughter of the Regiment
A ROMANCE COMEDY, Daughter of the Regiment written by Gaetano Donizetti, will be performed by Opera Santa Barbara for its season finale this weekend and will include two special surprises when it opens May 2nd and 4th. at the Lobero Theatre.
One of the surprises will be the guest appearance of the company founder Marilyn Gilbert, playing the Duchess of Krackenthorp. The second surprise will be the guest appearance of Bob Weinman in the role of the Notary.
The production also stars Jana McIntyre as Marie. Tenor Chris Mosz will make his OSB debut. Also making their debuts, contralto Emily Geller portrays the Marquise of Berkenfield, and bass Mattia Venni sings the role of the sergeant Sulpice.
The Daughter of the Regiment is the story of a young orphan who is raised by a regiment of French soldiers. Operasb.org
Friday 5/2
COMEDY
Friday Night Laughs • LA Comedians • Java Station • $20 • santabarbaracomedyclub.com • 7pm, Fri.
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
Ultra-faint Dwarfs • Galaxies in Evolution • free astronomy talk at Farrand Aud SBMNH with Katy Rodriguez Wimberly, Ph.D. • Free • sbnature.org • 7:30-9pm Fri, 5/2.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse Docent Tours • Free • www.sbcourthouse.org • 10:30am Mon-Fri & 2pm daily.
Meditation Class • Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Ctr @ 1825 State Street (Upstairs) with Kadam Keli • $15 • meditationinsantabarbara.org • 5:30-6:30pm Fri.
An Evening Of Poetry • With Robin Walter + Her Words hosted by Loud
Shoppe hosted by Kenny Loggins • SB Municipal Pickleball Courts • Music by DJ Darla Bea from 8am-2pm • https://kennyloggins.com/pickleball-in-thedanger-zone/ • 8-2pm Fri, 5/2-5/5.
Denim & Diamonds • 25th Annual benefit for Habitat for Humanity Carriage & Western Museum • $175200 • https://tinyurl.com/28uy628n • 5:30pm Fri, 5/2.
SB Fair & Expo • “80’s Flashback!” at Earl Warren Showgrounds. Farm Animals & Carnival Midway • 5/2-4.
Saturday 5/3
CHILDREN
Storytime @ the Sea Center • stories of the sea • all ages • Free with admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.
Musical Learning with Lanny • Grace Fisher Clubhouse La Cumbre Plaza • Free • 11am-12pm 1st & 3rd Sat.
DANCE
Launch 2025 • presented by State Street Ballet’s Professional Track • end-of-year performance showcasing classical & contemporary dance repertoire • Center State Theater • $22-32 • centerstagetheater.org • 2 & 7:30pm Sat, 5/3.
Grupo Canaveral de Humberto Pabon • Chumash Casino Resort • Chumashcasino.com • Sat, 5/3.
OUTDOORS
Fun in the Sun” • Walk and Roll for Inclusion Awareness presented by Momentum WORK • Chase Palm Park Carousel Plaza • • $20-72 • pre-register https://tinyurl.com/walk-roll • t-shirt & goodybag for paid registrants • 9:30am Sat, 5/3.
SPECIAL EVENTS
May Day Celebration • presented by SB Revels ~ celebrate the arrival of Spring • Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center • Free • 11am Sat, 5/3.
Chumash Earth Day • presented by Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office • food trucks, live music, and more! • Kitiyepumu Park, Santa Ynez Chumash Reservation • Free • syceo. org • 10am-2pm Sat, 5/3.
Buellton Brew Fest • craft beer, live entertainment, and outdoor fun. Western dress • River View Park, Buellton • $55 • buelltonbrewfest.com • 12:30pm Sat, 5/3.
Roar and Pour Wine Festival
• sip, stroll, and soak in the stunning views at the SB Zoo • $95-130 (21+) • sbzoo.org • 5-8pm Sat, 5/3.
650 • https://sbpolo.ticketsauce.com • 3-5pm Sun, 5/4.
Sundays At The Ranch • Barn animals, outdoor fun & tractor rides! GV Hist. Society, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd • Free First Sunday Concerts! • 11am – 2pm Sun.
Beach Cleanup • some gloves & bags provided. Meet on East Beach behind Skater’s Point • sbnature.org • 10am -12 on 3rd Sun.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Astro Fest • demonstrations, crafts, and solar viewing • SBMNH - included with admission ($14-$19) • www. sbnature.org • 10am-2pm Sun, 5/4.
Monday 5/5
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
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.
OUTDOORS
Flower Art - Little Mercy 506 E Haley St • RSVP • chaucersbooks.com • 6:30pm Fri, 5/2.
MUSIC
The Daughter of the Regiment
• A romanic comedy opera by Gaetano Donizetti presented by Opera Santa Barbara • Lobero Theatre • $69-154 • Lobero.org • 7:30pm Fri, 5/2; 2:30pm Sun, 5/4.
Hawaii’s John Cruz • soulful blend of island music • SOhO • $30-35 • soho.com • 8pm Fri, 5/2.
El Jerry • Gerardo Coronel • Chumash Casino Resort • Chumashcasino.com • Fri, 5/2.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SB Fair & Expo • “80’s Flashback!” at Earl Warren Showgrounds. Farm Animals & Carnival Midway • 4/24-27 & 5/2-4.
Pickleball in the Danger Zone • Tournament Benefiting Unity
Giselle • presented by Goleta School of Ballet. A ghost-filled tale of deception, betrayal, and love • The Luke Theatre • $22 • Luketheatre.org • 3pm Sat, 5/4 & Sun, 5/5.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Coffee and Community • Home Plate Grill • mingle with Mayor Paula Perotte & Councilmember Jennifer Smith • 9-11am Sat, 5/3.
SB GO Club • Play or learn the ancient strategic board game. All levels welcome • Questions: Lorin 805-4485335 • Free • Mosaic Coffee, 1131 State St • 11-4 Sat.
Crafternoon: Craft for the Earth • EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St • $8 • exploreecology.org • 2:30-4:30 Wed; 11:30-1pm Sat.
MUSIC
Sgt Pepper Beatles Tribute • 9th Anniv. Celebration • Alcazar Theatre • $25 • thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Sat, 5/3.
SB Music Club • Music for Woodwinds & Piano • St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4575 Auhay Dr • Free • SBMusicClub.org • 3pm Sat, 5/3.
Sunday 5/4
CHILDREN
Storytime @ the Sea Center • stories of the sea • all ages • Free with admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Empathy Cafe • practice listening & empathy • Riviera Theatre upstairs • Free • theempathycenter.org • 11am Sun.
MUSIC
The Daughter of the Regiment
• A romanic comedy opera by Gaetano Donizetti presented by Opera Santa Barbara • Lobero Theatre • $69-154 • Lobero.org • 7:30pm Fri, 5/2; 2:30pm Sun, 5/4.
OUTDOORS
Domingo Tour • presented by AFSB • relaxed, guided stroll through SB’s Architectural charm • begins at SB Downtown Library • $20 • afsb.org • 10am Sun.
Polo in Paradise • opening day of the 2025 Polo Season: Pope Challenge • $40-
Cinco de Mayo Mural Bike Ride • Meet at Ortega Park, Ends at Third Window • Free Tacos & history talk sponsored by Chicano Culture SB & Cyclemania • Free • cyclemaynia.org • 5pm Mon, 5/5.
Tuesday 5/6
COMEDY
Carpinteria Improv Drop-In Class • Learn improv with friends • Alcazar Theater • $10 at door •
Santa Barbara Ghost Tours Walk with Professor Julie as she shares tales of mystery and history... & meet friendly spirits Call or text to schedule your walking tour! •
thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Tue.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Marina Abramović • in Conversation with Pico Iyer • Renowned conceptual artist • Lobero • $46-66 • Lobero.org • 7:30pm Tue, 5/6.
Intermediate Spanish Conversation • Central Library • Free • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 10-11am Tue.
Chess Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Tues.
Collage Zine Workshop • Discover the art of DIY publishing • EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota St • $20 register at exploreecology.org • 6-7:30pm Tue.
Women In Architecture Lecture Series • Nicole Hernandez and EQ25 • 5:30pm Tue, 5/6.
Stronger Together • Networking & Mentorship Mixer • by Girls Inc. at Anchor Rose • Free: RSVP • 5:30-7pm Tue, 5/6.
MUSIC
Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show • reimagining The Beatles’ Legendary album • SOhO • $40 • sohosb.com • 8pm Tue, 5/6.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Power of MOXI • spring brunch + learn on the benefits of early childhood education and STEAM learning • https://moxi.org/join-and-give/brunch/ • 9:30-11am Tue, 5/6.
Wednesday 5/7
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Dr. Laurie Santos • Thriving Through Crisis: How to Foster Happiness When the World Feels Overwhelming presented by UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall • $20/UCSB Students Free • Artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Wed, 5/7.
Owl • A Year In The Lives Of North American Owls with photographer Paul Bannick • Fleischmann Aud at SBMNH • RSVP • SBNature.org • SB Audubon Society & SBMNH • 7-8:30pm Wed, 5/7.
Wildflower Nature Journaling
• Sketch wildflowers • bring your own materials • SBMNH MacVeagh House
• $5/members Free • registration required • sbnature.org • 3:30-5pm Wed, 5/7.
Knitting & Crochet Club • Louise Lowry Davis Ctr • All levels/ English/ Spanish • Free • 9-11:30am Wed.
Mending Matters • Sewing & mending • Explore Ecology, 302 E Cota
St • $15 • exploreecology.org • 5:30pm7:30pm Wed.
Crafternoon: Craft for the Earth • EE Makerspace, 302 East Cota
St • $8 • exploreecology.org • 2:30-4:30 Wed; 11:30-1pm Sat.
Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • https://tinyurl.com/5ejbd9ye • Free • 5-6:30pm Wed.
Meditation Class • Mahakankala
Kadampa Buddhist Ctr @ 1825 State Street (Upstairs) with Charles DeLisle • $15 • meditationinsantabarbara.org • 6:30-7:30pm Wed.
MUSIC
UCSB Middle East Ensemble • World Music Series led by Scott Marcus• Music Bowl at Music Bldg UCSB • Free • Music.ucsb.edu • 12pm Wed, 5/7.
OUTDOORS
Volunteer Gardening • Join gardeners of all experience levels for a day of caring for Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden • 9-12pm Wed & 1st Sat.
Thursday 5/8
COMEDY
Backstage Comedy Club • Home to hilarious stand-up comedy • The Red Piano • $20-$25 • theredpiano.com • 7:30pm, Thu.
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
Ross Gay • The Book of Delights • UCSB Reads • Campbell Hall • Free-registersold out • artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Thur, 5/8.
SBMM Book Club • Meet in SBMM Community Room • for info: jjsharkbait@hotmail.com • 10am Thu, 5/8.
OUTDOORS
Santa Barbara Flea Market • at Earl Warren Showgrounds • $7-32 • Earlwarren.com • 7am-3pm, Thu.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Meet Me in Old Town Goleta• Block Party • Free; food to purchase • SBSCChamber.com • 5-8pm Thu, 5/8. The Latino Legacy Awards • Supporting FLA’s year-round youth leadership development programs • Hotel Corque in the Fountain Courtyard, Solvang • $30-5,000 • https://tinyurl.com/2z5bzjn7 • 4:307pm Thu, 5/8.
Friday 5/9
COMEDY
Friday Night Laughs • LA Comedians • Java Station • $20 • santabarbaracomedyclub.com • 7pm, Fri.
DANCE
The Brilliance Program • Balanchine, Arpino, and Beyond presesnted by State Street Ballet • Lobero Theatre • $35-65; $24 Students & Chn • Lobero.org • 7:30 Fri, 5/9 & 2pm Sat, 5/10.
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
Santa Barbara County Courthouse Docent Tours • Free • www.sbcourthouse.org • 10:30am Mon-Fri & 2pm daily.
Meditation Class • Mahakankala Kadampa Buddhist Ctr @ 1825 State Street (Upstairs) with Kadam Keli • $15 • meditationinsantabarbara.org • 5:30-6:30pm Fri.
MUSIC
Los Angeles Philharmonic • with Esa-Pekka Salonen, Conductor Laureate and Pierre-Laurent Aimard, piano. Presented by CAMA • The Granada • $41-173 • Granadasb.org • 7:30 Fri, 5/9.
Saturday 5/10
CHILDREN
Bored Panda • Storytime With Local Author Mike Bender • Chaucer’s Books • Free • 3-3:45pm Sat, 5/10. Storytime @ the Sea Center • stories of the sea • all ages • Free with admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.
DANCE
Gabriela Radu, CMT
Specializing in injuries, Sports massage,
v.gabriela@yahoo.com
805-453-1139
www.comefromyourheart.com
The Brilliance Program • Balanchine, Arpino, and Beyond presesnted by State Street Ballet • Lobero Theatre • $35-65; $24 Students & Chn • Lobero.org • 7:30 Fri, 5/9 & 2pm Sat, 5/10.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Sketching in the Galleries • SBMA • all levels welcome, materials provided • $6-15; Free students with ID • SBMA.net • 11:15am Sat, 5/10.
This Week:
Crime and Punishment, A Comedy • Theatre Group at SBCC • A riff on a famous novel • $10-29 • theatregroupsbcc.com • Thru 5/3.
Waitress • PCPA presents Sara Bareilles’s musical, Waitress, serving up a heartfelt tale of love, liberation, and the pursuit of dreams • Marian
SB GO Club • Play or learn the ancient strategic board game. All levels welcome • Questions: Lorin 805-4485335 • Free • Mosaic Coffee, 1131 State St • 11-4 Sat.
MUSIC
Kyli Goodman, violin• Undergraduate Student Recital • Karl Geiringer Hall UCSB • Free • music. ucsb.edu • 12:30pm Sat, 5/10.
SPECIAL EVENTS
I Married a Golem! • Radio Drama/Musical with Local klezmer band Kalinka • Congregation B’nai B’rith • $15 • cbbsb.org • 7pm Sat, 5/10 and 3pm Sun, 5/11.
Community History Day! • Explore Santa Barbara’s diversity and multicultural history presented by El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park • Free • sbthp.org • 11am-2pm Sat, 5/10.
St. Mark’s in the Valley • Classic Fundraiser • Dinner, Auction • $200-5,000 • www.smitv.org • 5:30-8:30pm Sat, 5/10.
UCSB Dems Night in the Garden
• Fundraising Gala at Brass Bear Brewery - 3302 McCaw Av • Student run organization • $75-2,000 • https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ucsb_dems • 6pm Sat, 5/6.
Star Party • SBMNH • Free • sbnature.org • 8:30-10pm Sat, 5/10.
Sunday 5/11
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Studio Sunday • hands-on informal workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists
Theatre, Santa Maria • $25 & up • pcpa.org • through 5/11.
Bonnie & Clyde • at the Rubicon Theatre • $25-84.50 • rubicontheatre. org • through 5/18.
The Adams Family • A comical Feast presented by American Theatre Guild • The Granada • $55-95 • Granadasb.org • 7:30pm Tue & Wed, 5/6&7.
• SBMA • Free • SBMA.net • 12-4pm Sun, 5/11.
Free 2nd Sunday • for Tri-County Residents • SBMA • 11am-5pm Sun, 5/11.
Empathy Cafe • practice listening & empathy • Riviera Theatre upstairs • Free • theempathycenter.org • 11am Sun.
MUSIC
The Music of John Williams
• SBCC Concert Band, Eric Heidner Conductor • Garvin Theatre • $10-15 • SBCCMusic.com • 7pm Sun, 5/11. Ruben Estrada & The Martinez Brothers Band • presented by SB Jazz Society • SOhO • $10-25 • sohosb.com • 1-4pm Sun, 5/11.
OUTDOORS
Domingo Tour • presented by AFSB • relaxed, guided stroll through SB’s Architectural charm • begins at SB Downtown Library • $20 • afsb.org • 10am Sun.
Sundays At The Ranch • Barn animals, outdoor fun & tractor rides! GV Hist. Society, 304 N. Los Carneros Rd • Free First Sunday Concerts! • 11am – 2pm Sun.
Beach Cleanup • Join Explore Ecology. Meet Watershed Resource Center Arroyo Burro Beach • Free • exploreecology.org • 10am -12 on 2nd Sun.
SPECIAL EVENTS
I Married a Golem! • Radio Drama/Musical with local klezmer band Kalinka • Congregation B’nai B’rith • $15 • cbbsb.org • 7pm Sat, 5/10 and 3pm Sun, 5/11.
Courtesy Photo
The Addams Family, presented by American Theatre Guild, is part of Broadway in Santa Barbara Series
CINEMA
Illuminate Film Festival • A unique cinema experience is lighting up the big screens of Santa Barbara this week as Illuminate Film Festival, with its mission “to elevate human consciousness and inspire lasting personal, social and planetary transformation through film and media,” begins. Opening night, Thursday May 1st, featured global visionary Lynne Twist, author of Living a Committed Life: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself and The Soul of Money, giving a keynote address. The opening night film was Wisdom of Happiness, executive produced by Richard Gere. It’s an intimate conversation with the Dalai Lama in what may be one of his last film appearances. The festival runs May 1st to 4th in Santa Barbara and virtually May 5th to 11th. illuminatefilmfestival.com
Cinema Events
A Life Among Elephants • Screening & Conversation with Save the Elephants CEO Frank Pope, Saba Douglas-Hamilton and David Daballen • Lobero Theatre • $20-50; Students w/ ID free • Lobero.org • 7pm Mon, 5/5.
Sisters with Transistors• Documentary on pioneering women who shaped electronic music • Carsey-Wolf Center UCSB • Free, RSVP recommended • carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7-9:30pm Tue, 5/6.
Sugarcane • Documentary, A stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people. Documents the Williams Lake First Nation investigation of St. Joseph’s Mission and Indian residential school in Canada • Free, RSVP recommended • carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 7-9:30pm Thu, 5/8.
MAY 2 – MAY 8
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Immigrants Are Lifeblood of U.S. Economy
By Harlan Green / Special to VOICE
“For most of the past half-century, adults in the U.S. Baby Boom generation – those born after World War II and before 1965 – have been the main driver of the nation’s expanding workforce. But as this large generation heads into retirement, the increase in the potential labor force will slow markedly, and immigrants will play the primary role in the future growth of the working-age population (though they will remain a minority of it).” PEW RESEARCH
IWROTE IN 2017 that the stakes are enormous if Republicans succeed in removing most of the estimated 11 million undocumented workers (only half of which are from Mexico and the Latin countries), and cut legal immigration in half, as they have promised to do. Economic growth will plummet, since it is mainly based on growth of the working age population, as well as labor productivity, which has also fallen since 2000.
America has always had a labor shortage. It’s the reason we have needed immigrants and led in technology to keep our production levels high. And as the 2017 PEW study (right) highlights, immigrants have been at the core of our national workforce.
This is while the Trump administration continues to trip over itself in every economic sector, repeating the same mistakes it made during Trump’s first term. This is not only with its tariff policy—negotiating with China to lower their tariffs, though China says they are not currently in talks—but is especially true with its immigration policy that is designed to please its MAGA base.
The number of adults in the prime working ages of 25 to 64 – 173.2 million in 2015 – will rise to 183.2 million in 2035, according to Pew Research Center projections. That total growth of ten million over two decades will be lower than the total in any single decade since the Baby Boomers began pouring into the workforce in the 1960s. The growth rate of working-age adults will also be markedly reduced, says the study.
UCSB Economic Forecast To Hold Summit
An Economic Summit for Santa Barbara County will be hosted by the University of California, Santa Barbara’s Economic Forecast Project on Monday, May 12, 2025 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the historic Granada Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara, followed by a post-event reception from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
By Harlan Green
It's pleasing no one else. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich reports on Substack that one American was detained by ICE in Arizona for ten days until his relatives produced papers proving his citizenship, because ICE didn’t believe he was American. Meanwhile, ICE handcuffed and deported a group of German teenagers vacationing in Hawaii because they turned up without a hotel pre-booked, which ICE found “suspicious.”
The Biden administration’s record growth was based in large part because of the immigration surge that Trump is attempting to reverse, but that Trump characterized as criminals to stir up his MAGA base. There was no crime wave; records show immigrants commit fewer crimes than American citizens.
So Trump is creating a worker shortage when he wants to bring back manufacturing. Who will replace the immigrants? We need to develop more labor-saving technologies, which means developing better computer chips that Biden has already funded for more Research and Development grants and the CHIPs Act, but will take time to develop.
Trump has no plan of his own, other than slash the government programs that would create newer technologies, nor is anything being done at the congressional level, except pushing for more tax cuts. This was his only accomplishment during the first Trump administration.
It’s a sad day when Trump, Republicans, and his MAGA supporters see immigrants as threats when they are the only readily available resource that will grow our economy.
Harlan Green © 2025 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanGreen
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)452-7696 or email editor@ populareconomics.com.
This year’s program will include a series of expert presentations and a panel discussion moderated by Peter Rupert, UCSB Professor of Economics and Director of the Economic Forecast Project. Featured speakers include Jim Bullard, Former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, who will share insights from a central banking perspective, Lee Ohanian, Professor of Economics at UCLA, who will address critical issues surrounding housing and homelessness, and George Alessandria, Professor of Economics at the University of Rochester, who will discuss trade policy and the economy.
Tickets are available now at artsandlectures.ucsb.edu for $200 (general public) and $20 (UCSB students with current student ID). Each ticket includes digital access to the 2025 Economic Outlook Publication and admission to the post-program reception.
Sponsorship opportunities are available and begin at the $1,400 level, which includes seven tickets to the summit and a variety of promotional benefits.
For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact the UCSB Economic Forecast Project at admin@efp.ucsb.edu or call (805) 893-5148.
Connected 2050: Regional Transportation Plan &
Sustainable
Communities Strategy
Notice is hereby given that the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) will hold two public hearings and conduct a 55-day public comment period for the Draft Connected 2050 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTPSCS).
The public hearings will take place at the SBCAG Board of Directors meetings:
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room 105 E. Anapamu Street,
There are a number of opportunities for members of the public to participate in the SBCAG Board of Directors meetings. More information on how to participate in the SBCAG Board of Directors meetings will be available on the agendas to be published 72 hours prior to each meeting on SBCAG’s website at www.sbcag.org.
Written comments should be e-mailed to info@sbcag.org or mailed via U.S. Postal Service to SBCAG at 260 North San Antonio Road, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110.
Comments should be received no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
The Draft Connected 2050 RTP-SCS is available online at https:// www.sbcag.org/planning-programming/long-range-planning/. For more information, the public can contact SBCAG by phone at (805) 600-4477.
SBCAG is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for these meetings. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodation requests should be made 48 hours in advance of public meetings to SBCAG at (805) 600-4477.
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AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV01697. Petitioner: Victoria Huong Thien Pham filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Victoria Huong Thien Pham to PROPOSED NAME: Victoria Pham. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: May 30, 2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 4; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 3/24/2025 /s/: Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV01697 Pub Dates: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following General Partnership is doing business as L’ALCHIMIE BOTANIQUE at 525 Alameda Padre Serra, Unit B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. CLAIRE L. PANZARINO at 525 Alameda Padre Serra, Unit B, Santa Barbara, CA 93103 and MICHELLE B WILCOX at 910 Camino Del Retiro, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on March 7, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0000903. Published April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as VALLEY BREWERS at 515 Fouth Place, 3, Solvang, CA 93463. CHRISTOPHER KELLY at 515 Fourth Place, 3, Solvang, CA 93463. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on March 14, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0000706. Published April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following Married Couple is doing business as TEXAKANA and TEXAKANA MUSIC at 355 W Clark Ave, SPC 52, Orcutt, CA 93455. JAYNE RAYNER and MICHAEL S SEMORA at 355 W Clark Ave, SPC 52, Orcutt, CA 93455. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on March 14, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0000705. Published April 11, 18, 25, May 2, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as SANTA BARBARA MED SPA and SANTA YNEZ MED SPA at 630 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. KJN AESTHETICS
LLC at 630 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on April 1, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0000849. Published April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following Limited Liability Company is doing business as HANDS OF SOLEIL LLC at 3015 State Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. HANDS OF SOLEIL LLC at 3015 State Street, Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on March 26, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0000807. Published April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2025.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
STATEMENT: The following Individual is doing business as PHOENIX LIFE SCIENCES at 1187 Coast Village Rd, Ste 1 - Box 744, Montecito, CA 93108. CAROLINA CAMPOS YOUNG at 1187 Coast Village Rd, Ste 1 - Box 744, Montecito, CA 93108. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara on April 8, 2025. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2025-0000922. Published April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2025.
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV00365 . Petitioner: Gloria Zepeda filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Marcos Zepeda Alvarado to PROPOSED NAME: Marcos Zepeda. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: May 28, 2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 3; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 4/10/2025 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV00365 Pub Dates: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2025.
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, May 15, 2025 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Thursday, May 15, 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.
• 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd.
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 017-680-013
Zoning Designation: HRC-1/SP-1/S-D-3 (Hotel and Related Commerce/Specific Plan -1/Coastal Overlay)
Application Number: PLN2022-00443 Filing Date: November 14, 2022
Applicant / Owner: Trish Allen, SEPPS, Inc. / Fess Parker Red Lion Hotel
Project Description: Expansion of existing Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort
Carbrillo Blvd_Kira Esparza
4.25.25 Steven King parental rights termination filing OkelberryMurphy. Insertion dates: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2025. Digital version two days prior. Cost: $290
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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA BUNCOMBE COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION JUVENILE DIVISION FILE NO. 24JT001190100 NOTICE OF TERMINATION BY PUBLICATION (TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS)
In the Buncombe County District Civil Court Juvenile Division In RE: Dhane Elyse Okelberry-Murphy, a Minor Juvenile DOB: December 8, 2010
To the Respondent Mother, Natalie Ruth Okelberry, of the female child, Dhane Elyse Okelberry-Murphy, born on or about December 8, 2010, at Mission Hospital, in the City of Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, Respondent.
Take notice that a Petition seeking to terminate your parental rights has been filed in the Buncombe County District Court, Juvenile Division, Buncombe County, North Carolina, entitled “In RE: Dhane Elyse Okelberry-Murphy, a Minor Juvenile”. You are hereby directed to answer the Petition within thirty (30) days after the date of first publication of notice, April 25, 2025, exclusive of such date. Your parental rights to the juvenile will be terminated upon failure to answer the Petition within the time prescribed above. You are also hereby notified that you have the right to be represented by a lawyer in this case. If you want a lawyer and cannot afford one, the Court will appoint a lawyer to represent you.
This the 21st day of April, 2025.
Steven M. King (Attorney for Petitioner) 111 East Chestnut Street Asheville, NC 28801
N.C. Bar #55272
Pub Dates: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 2025
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 25CV01720 Petitioner: Reede Dahlfors filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Reede Nicole Dahlfors to PROPOSED NAME: Reede Nicole Zucker. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: June 2, 2025; Time: 10:00 am; Dept.: 5; ROOM: [ ] other (specify): at the: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the courts website. To find your courts website, go to www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm.) 3 a. [X] A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks before the date set for hearing on the petition in a newspaper of general circulation: [x] (for resident of this county) printed in this county: VOICE MAGAZINE. Date: 4/10/2025 /s/: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV01720 Pub Dates: April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2025.
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CH-210: SUMMONS (CIVIL HARASSMENT RESTRAINING ORDER)
1. Person asking for protection: Alea Bryn White. 2. Notice to (name of person to be restrained): John Hawk. The person in 1. is asking for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order against you. 3. You have a court date: 07/07/25 at 8:30am in Department SB1 at: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107, Anacapa Division. What if I don’t go to my court date? If you do not go to your court date, the judge can grant a restraining order that limits your contact with the person in 1. Having a restraining order against you may impact your life in other ways, including preventing you from having guns and ammunition. If you do not go to your court date, the judge could grant everything that the person in 1. asked the judge to order.
How do I find out what the person in 1) is asking for? To find out what the person in 1) is asking the judge to order, go to the courthouse listed at the top of page 1. Ask the court clerk to let you see your case file. You will need to give the court clerk your case number, which is listed above and on page 1. The request for restraining order will be on form CH-100, Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Order.
Where can I get help? Free legal information is available at your local court’s self-help center. Go to www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp to find your local center. Do I need a lawyer? You are not required to have a lawyer, but you may want legal advice before your court hearing. For help finding a lawyer, you can visit www.lawhelpca.org or contact your local bar association.
Filed on April 21, 2025. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer. Signed by Teddy Napoli, Deputy Clerk. Case Number: 25CV01639.
CH-116: ORDER ON REQUEST TO CONTINUE HEARING CASE NUMBER : 25CV01639. Protected Party: Protected Party: ALEA BRYN WHITE. Restrained Party: JOHN HAWK. The request to reschedule the court date is GRANTED Your court date is rescheduled for July 7, 2025 at 8:30am, Department SB1.
4. Temporary Restraining Order: A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) is still in full force and effect because b(1). The court extends the TRO previously granted on 03/18/2025. Warning and Notice to the Restrained Party: If 4b is checked, a civil harassment restraining order has been issued against you. You must follow the orders until they expire.
5. Reason Court Date is Rescheduled a. There is good cause to reschedule the court date: 1. The protected party has not served the restrained party.
6. Serving (Giving) Order to Other Party: 4. The court gives you permission to serve the restrained party as listed on the attached form CH-117.
7. No Fee to Serve (Notify) Restrained Person: a. The order is based on unlawful violence, a credible threat of violence, or stalking.
Signed on April 7, 2025 by Judicial Officer Elizabeth Diaz. Filed in the Superior Court of California County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107 Anacapa Division on April 7, 2025. Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer. Signed by Joe Garnica, Deputy Clerk.
CH-117: ORDER GRANTING ALTERNATIVE SERVICE: 1. Serving the Restrained Party: Protected party: You must have the restrained party served by following the orders below. b. Papers to Serve: 1. A copy of this order, including form CH-116 or other order setting new hearing date; 2. Form CH-210; 3. All the documents indicated on form CH-109, item 6.
C. How to Serve Papers: 2: Publish in a newspaper. (A) You must have form CH-210 published at least once a week for four weeks in a row with the newspaper listed here: Voice Magazine.
2. Findings That Support This Order: a. The protected person has made diligent efforts to have the restrained party personally served but has been unsuccessful. b. There is reason to believe that the restrained party is avoiding (evading) service or cannot be located. This is a Court Order.
Pub Dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2025.
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Insertion Date: Print: 5.2.25/ Digital included 4.30.25 9.11” times 3 columns = $130.64 • 5.2.25 SHO Hearing. May 14 _Kira Esparza re: 923 State St; 574 Ricardo Ave; 205 Anacapa St
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE MEASURE A PROGRAM OF PROJECTS
Notice is hereby given that the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) will hold a public hearing on the Draft Fiscal Year 2025/26 Measure A Program of Projects on the following date/ time:
10 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025 IN-PERSON
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Hearing Room 105 E. Anapamu Street, 4th Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 REMOTE
Details on how to participate remotely will be published on the SBCAG Board of Directors agenda at least 48 hours prior to the meeting online at www.sbcag.org
The SBCAG board must adopt a program of projects identifying all transportation projects to be funded with Measure A revenues for the next five years, FY 25/26 through FY 29/30. The program of projects is scheduled for adoption at the June 19, 2025, SBCAG Board meeting. Only projects that are included in the approved program of projects are eligible for Measure A funding. Measure A revenues available for allocation are estimated to be $257 million during the five-year period with $52 million available in FY 25/26.
Projects identified to receive Measure A revenues for the five-year period include, but are not limited to, improvements on Highway 101 on the South Coast, Highway 166 Safety and Operational Improvements, streets and roads improvements countywide, bicycle, pedestrian and safe routes to school improvements, interregional transit, and reduced transit fares for the elderly and disabled. For more information about the Measure A Program, please visit SBCAG Measure A webpage at: www.sbcag.org/measure-a
PARTICIPATION NOTICE
Comments on the Draft Fiscal Year 2025/26 Measure A Program of Projects may also be submitted in writing to be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Written comments can be submitted via U.S. Postal Service to 260 N. San Antonio Road, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93110; or electronically by emailing info@sbcag.org
SBCAG is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for these meetings. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodation requests should be made 48 hours in advance of public meetings to SBCAG at (805) 600-4477.
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 Staff Hearing Officer has set a public hearing for Wednesday, May 14, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the David Gebhard Public Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street.
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 will be available online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO. Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports are also accessible online at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SHO.
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/SHOVideos.
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments may be submitted via email to SHOSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov before the beginning of the Meeting. All public comments submitted via email will be provided to the SHO and will become part of the public record. You may also submit written correspondence via US Postal Service (USPS); addressed to SHO 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 SHO 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/SHO 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 SHO may be appealed to the Planning Commission. Appeals may be filed in person at the Community Development Department at 630 Garden Street or in writing via email to SHOSecretary@SantaBarbaraCA.gov. For further information and guidelines on how to appeal a decision to the Planning Commission, please contact Planning staff at (805) 564-5578 as soon as possible. Appeals and associated fee must be submitted in writing, via email to PlanningCounter@SantaBarbaraCA.gov and by first class mail postage prepaid within 10 calendar days of the meeting that the SHO took action or rendered a decision. Appeals and associated fee post marked 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 SHO Secretary at (805) 564-5470, extension 4572. 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.
• 923 State St
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 039-321-033
Zoning Designation: C-G (Commercial General)
Application Number: PLN2025-00024
Applicant / Owner: Douglas Beard, Douglas Beard Consulting Architect / Kinnear Trust
Project Description: Open Yard Modification to convert second floor of nonresidential building to a residential unit.
• 574 Ricardo Ave
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 035-131-007
Zoning Designation: RS-15 (Residential Single Unit)
Application Number: PLN2025-00096
Applicant / Owner: Penn Hsu, SPH Design Architecture / Wei Wang, Reward Ventures LLC
Project Description: Modification for previously approved new two-story residence under PLN2019-00215.
• 205 Anacapa St
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 033-052-017
Zoning Designation: OC/S-D-3 (Ocean-Oriented Commercial/Coastal Overlay)
Application Number: PLN2023-00025 Filing Date: January 26, 2023
Applicant / Owner: Jessi Finnicum-Schwartz, Anacapa Architecture / Hummingbird SB LLC
Project Description: Coastal Development Permit for improvements to Pali Winery.
Celebrando 60 Años de la Exposición de Arte y Artesanía de Santa Bárbara
ESTE AÑO SE CELEBRA EL 60 ANIVERSARIO de la Feria de Artes y Oficios de Santa Bárbara, un mercado vibrante al aire libre que celebra la creatividad local y los creadores que están detrás de ella. El evento, que se celebra todos los domingos y sábados de los fines de semana festivos importantes, ha atraído a generaciones de residentes y visitantes a Cabrillo Boulevard para descubrir tesoros artesanales realizados por artistas de Santa Bárbara.
Para celebrar este hito, se invita al público a un evento especial de fin de semana del Día de la Madre el sábado 10 de mayo y el domingo 11 de mayo de 2025. Los artistas participantes regalarán bolsas conmemorativas hasta agotar existencias. Fin de semana del 60 aniversario de la Feria de Artes y Oficios de Santa Bárbara
Sábado 10 y domingo 11 de mayo de 2025 10:00 a. m. al anochecer • Cabrillo Boulevard desde Stearns Wharf hasta la calle Cesar Chávez.
El evento comenzó en 1965 como una pequeña reunión dirigida por voluntarios llamada Domingo Art Show en De la Guerra Plaza. Una docena de artistas se reunieron para exhibir sus obras, pero ninguna estaba a la venta. El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Santa Bárbara comenzó a patrocinar el evento al año siguiente, rebautizándolo como Exposición de Arte Sábado y Domingo, y reubicándolo en su sede actual en el bulevar Cabrillo. En 1971, el evento se expandió para incluir a artesanos locales. Un año después, se conoció oficialmente como la Feria de Artes y Oficios de Santa Bárbara.
Celebrating 60 Years of the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
A SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND and tote bag giveaway will take place during Mother’s Day weekend, May 10th and 11th.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show, a vibrant open-air marketplace that celebrates local creativity and the makers behind it. The event, held every Sunday and on Saturdays of major holiday weekends, has brought generations of residents and visitors to Cabrillo Boulevard to discover handcrafted treasures made by Santa Barbara artists.
To celebrate the milestone, the public is invited to a special Mother’s Day weekend event on Saturday, May 10th, and Sunday, May 11th. Participating artists will give away free commemorative tote bags while supplies last.
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show 60th Anniversary Weekend is Saturday, May 10th and Sunday, May 11th from 10:00 a.m. to dusk on Cabrillo Boulevard from Stearns Wharf to Calle Cesar Chavez.
The event began in 1965 as a small, volunteer-led gathering called the Domingo Art Show in De la Guerra Plaza. A dozen artists gathered to display their work, but none of the pieces were for sale. The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department began sponsoring the event the next year, renaming it the Sabado and Domingo Art Show, and relocating it to its current home on Cabrillo Boulevard. In 1971, the event expanded to include local makers of handcrafted goods. One year later, it officially became known as the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show.
Hoy en día, el espectáculo cuenta con más de 100 artistas participantes, todos ellos residentes en el condado de Santa Bárbara y que elaboran sus artículos a mano. Los productos hechos a mano incluyen cerámica, pinturas, joyas, artículos de crochet, ropa y cristalería única. El programa también presenta a un puñado de vendedores de comida locales que producen deliciosos productos caseros.
“Me enamoré de nuestro programa desde el momento en que me mudé y me hice miembro hace 45 años. ¡Nunca pensé que sería así toda mi vida!” dijo Marilyn Loperfido, miembro del programa desde hace mucho tiempo. “Para mí fue increíble poder hacer a mano lo que vendo directamente a alguien y recibir el apoyo de la ciudad para hacerlo.”
Obtenga más información sobre la Feria de Artes y Oficios de Santa Bárbara y sus miembros en SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SBAACS.
Today, the show features more than 100 participating artists, all of whom live in Santa Barbara County and make their items by hand. Handcrafted goods include ceramics, paintings, jewelry, crochet items, clothing, and unique glasswork. The show also features a handful of local food vendors producing delicious homemade goods.
“I fell in love with our show the moment I moved here and became a member 45 years ago. I never thought it would be my whole life!” said longtime show member Marilyn Loperfido. Being able to hand-make what you sell directly to someone and to be supported by the city to do so was amazing to me.”
Learn more about the Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show and its members at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SBAACS.
Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation names 2025 music competition winners
EIGHT TALENTED, YOUNG MUSICIANS AND VOCALISTS took home a total of $36,000 in scholarships Sunday, April 27th, after competing in the annual music contest organized by the Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation.
A professional panel of judges selected first and second place winners in the Adult Instrumental, Junior Instrumental, Adult Vocal, and newly added Junior Vocal categories. Fourteen finalists competed at the event. Awards ranged from $500 to $6,000. The contest took place in Lehmann Hall at Music Academy of the West.
This year marks the first time the foundation presented awards in the Junior Vocal Division. First prize in that category went to Arturo Cabrera Balaguera, a baritone. Second prize was awarded to Nikki Seppala Kurnik, a soprano.
In the Adult Vocal Division, a
tie for first prize was announced between Ariana Horner Sutherland, soprano, and Xeni Tziouvaras, mezzo-soprano.
The 2025 Adult Instrumental winner is Cam Audras, a violist and returning competitor who also won second prize in 2024. Second prize in the division went to Ellen Butler, a pianist.
First prize in the Junior Instrumental category went to pianist Annabelle Zhang. Second place was awarded to violinist Seungyoo Kim-Jung.
This year’s judges were Brynn Albanese, Armen Guzelimian, and Robert Koenig.
The Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support students of the performing arts in the Santa Barbara community. Scholarship winners are encouraged to use the funds to develop their musical careers, such as by paying for music lessons, music school tuition, summer music programs, or instrument improvement. pasfsb.org
Cam Audras (1st prize Adult Instrumental); Nikki Seppala Kurnik (2nd prize Junior Vocal); Seungyoo Kim-Jung (2nd prize Junior Instrumental); Annabelle Zhang (1st prize Junior Instrumental); Xeni Tziouvaras (1st place Adult Vocal); Ariana Horner Sutherland (1st place Adult Vocal); Arturo Cabrera Balaguera (1st place Junior Vocal)
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ART VENUES
on the Central Coast: Forming Communities Across Generations • $5/ Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • 12-4 Th-Su • sbthp.org/casadelaguerra
Casa del Herrero • Gardens & House • by reservation • 1387 East Valley Rd • tours 10 & 2 We & Sa • 805-565-5653 • casadelherrero.com
Casa Dolores • Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023
Bath St • 12-4 Tu-Sa • 805-963-1032
• casadolores.org
Channing Peake Gallery • 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 • California
10 West Gallery • Abstract Energetics thru May 11 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-7707711 • 10westgallery.com
Architectural Fdn Gallery • Fare
Trade: Patricia Clarke Houghton & Brett Leigh Dicks ~ Thru May 17 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4 some Sa & By Appt • afsb.org
Art & Soul Gallery • Biophilia: the Nature Within • 1323 State St • artandsoulsb.com
Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UCSB • It’s About Time • May 17 - Jun 1 • 12-5 We-Sun • museum.ucsb.edu
Art From Scrap Gallery • Environmental Educ. & Artistic Expression • exploreecology.org
The Arts Fund • Brush and Beyond: Paulo Lima & Nagham Naim thru May 9 • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S Hope Ave #F119 • 11-5 We-Su • 805233-3395 • artsfundsb.org
Atkinson Gallery, SBCC • TuThu 10-3; By Appt • gallery.sbcc.edu
Bella Rosa Galleries • 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707
The Carriage and Western Art Museum • SB History Makers Exhibit featuring Silsby Spalding, •WW Hollister, Dixie; Saddle & Carriage Collections • Free • 129 Castillo St • 805-962-2353 • 9-3 MoFr • carriagemuseum.org
California Nature Art Museum • Yosemite: Sanctuary in Stone, Photographs by William Neill thru Sep 1 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • calnatureartmuseum.org
Casa de La Guerra • Manongs
Gallery Los Olivos • Out and About: Morgan Green, Terri Tabor, Carol Talley thru May 31 • Daily 104pm • 2920 Grand Av • 805-688-7517 • gallerylosolivos.com
Ganna Walska Lotusland • Gardens • by reservation • 695 Ashley Rd • 805-969-9990 • lotusland.org
Goleta Valley Library • Closed for renovations.
Grace Fisher Fdn • Inclusive Arts
Clubhouse • Paintings by Grace Fisher • 121 S Hope, La Cumbre Plaza • We-Su 11-5pm • gracefisherfoundation.org
Illuminations Gallery • La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Multi-Artist Space • La Cumbre Plaza • noon-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com
Ralph Waterhouse
Waterhouse Gallery
La Arcada at State & Figueroa Santa Barbara • 805-962-8885 www.waterhousegallery.com
Sojourns by Karen Fedderson • 125 N Milpas • 11-5 We-Sa • 805-966-7939
• corridan-gallery.com
CPC Gallery • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • cpcgallery.com
Cypress Gallery • Painting with Glass: Kristine Kelly • May 1-25 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-737-1129 • lompocart.org
Elevate Gallery • La Cumbre
Center For Creative Arts • Gallery Artists • La Cumbre Plaza • 12-5 TuSu • lcccasb.com
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery • Contemporary Artists • 15 W Gutierrez • 805-963-1157 • 11–5 TuSa • elizabethgordongallery.com
El Presidio De Santa Bárbara • Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • 10:30-4:30 Daily • sbthp.org
Elverhøj Museum • Cloth as Canvas ~ 11 local artists thru Jul 6 • the history and Danish culture of Solvang & promoting the arts • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-6861211 • 11-5 Th-Mo • elverhoj.org
Faulkner Gallery • 40 E Anapamu St • 10-7 Mo-Th; 10-5 Fri, Sa; 12-5 Sun • 805-962-7653.
Fazzino 3-D Studio Gallery • 3-D original fine art • 529 State St • 805-730-9109 • Fazzino.com
Fine Line Gallery @ La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Multi-Artist Space • La Cumbre Plaza• 12-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com
Gallery 113 • SB Art Assn • 1114
State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-9656611 • 11-5 Mo-Sa; 1-4 Su • gallery113sb.com
Indah Gallery • Spring Equinox; contemporary art, focus on SY Valley artists • 12-5 Fri-Sun • https://www.maxgleason.com/indah-gallery
James Main Fine Art • 19th & 20th Century Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • 12-5 Tu-Sa • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347
Jewish Federation of Greater SB • Portraits of Survival interactive ~ Ongoing • 9-4pm Mo-Fr • 524 Chapala St • 805-957-1115 ext. 114
Karpeles Manuscript
Library Museum • The Stamp Act: Manuscripts of the American Revolution ~ Thru Jun 30 • 21-23 W Anapamu • 10-4 Tu-Su • 805-9625322 • karpeles.com
Kathryne Designs • Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • 10-5 Mo-Sa; 11-5 Su • 805-565-4700 • kathrynedesigns.com
Kelly Clause Art • Watercolors of Sea & Land • 28 Anacapa St, #B • Most weekdays 12-5 • kellyclause.com
Lompoc Library Grossman Gallery • 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459
Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • 12-4 Th-Su • 865 Linden Av • 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 • Cultivated thru May 25 • Contemporary landscape paintings, prints & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-9625588 • artlacuna.com
MOXI, The Wolf Museum• of Exploration + Innovation • 10-5 Daily • 125 State St • 805-770-5000 • moxi.org
Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara • the wind is heavy which blows between a horse’s ears by CA based artist Cole Sternberg • 11-6pm Tu-Sun • 653 Paseo Nuevo • mcasantabarbara.org
MCASB Satellite @ the Riviera Beach House • In Motion: Marie McKenzie & Marlene Struss thru Oct 12 • 9am-9pm Daily • 121 State St • mcasantabarbara.org
Museum of Sensory & Movement Experiences • La Cumbre Plaza, 120 S. Hope Av #F119 • seehearmove.com
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 and American paintings; fine vintage jewelry • 1133 Coast Village Rd • 805-252-9659 • peregrine.shop
Peter Horjus Design • Studio • 11 W Figueroa St • peterhorjus.com
Portico Gallery • Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • porticofinearts.com
Santa Barbara Art Works • Artists with disabilities programs, virtual exhibits • 805-260-6705 • sbartworks.org
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
• Seed: A Living Dream thru Jun 8 • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • sbbg.org
Santa Barbara Fine Art • SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 12-6 Tu-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • santabarbarafineart.com
Santa Barbara Historical Museum • J. Walter Collinge: Pictorial SB and the Beyond thru May 11; Edward Borein Gallery and The Story of Santa Barbara ~ ongoing • 136 E De la Guerra • 12-5 We, Fri-Su; 12-7 Th • 805-966-1601 • sbhistorical.org
Evening Light, Santa Barbara Courthouse - featuring in an exhibition at Palm Loft Gallery, Carpinteria
ART VENUES
Covenant Living at The Samarkand to Host 22nd Annual Spring Art Show
THE ARTISTIC TALENTS OF RESIDENTS AND EMPLOYEES will be on display for the 22nd Annual Spring Art Show at Covenant Living at the Samarkand, a Santa Barbara senior living community beginning on Friday, May 9th through Monday, May 12th. From watercolor and oil paintings to pencil sketches, photography and sculptures, a variety of media will be featured from the works of those who live and work at the community.
“Our Spring Art Show is a great way we can showcase the amazing works of art that our residents have created and also share them with the greater community,” said Linda Perez, executive director, Samarkand. The Art Show will take place in the Mountain Room at the Samarkand, located at 2550 Treasure Dr in Santa Barbara. For more info, call 805-6870701. Fri, 5/9 Opening Reception, 3-4:30pm Fri, 5/9. Hours: 10-5pm Sat, 5/10; 10-4pm Sun, 5/12; 10-2pm Mon, 5/12.
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • Kevin A. Short: Above Your Dreams thru May 11 ; The Chumash, Whaling, Commercial Diving, Surfing, Shipwrecks, First Order Fresnel Lens, and SB Lighthouse Women Keepers ~ Ongoing • 113 Harbor Wy, Ste 190 • 10-5 Daily • 805-962-8404 • SBMM.org
Santa Barbara Museum Of Art
• Math + Art thru Aug 24 • Sea of Ice: Echoes of the European Romantic Era thru Aug 24; Dario Robleto: The Signal thru May 25; Proscenium: Elliott Hundley thru Aug 31; By Achilles’ Tomb: Elliott Hundley and Antiquity @ SBMA thru Feb 22 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-Co residents • 805-963-4364 • sbma.net
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • Drawn from Nature: Antique Prints thru 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). • 805-6824711 • sbnature.org
Santa Barbara Tennis Club - 2nd Fridays Art • SB Visual Artists thru-June 11 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805-682-4722 • 2ndfridaysart.com
Slice of Light Gallery • Ben Coffman Exhibit; PassagePhotography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-3545552 • sliceoflight.com
Stewart Fine Art • Early CA Plein Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 115:30 Mo-Sa • 805-845-0255
Sullivan Goss • In Good Company: Cooper | Dabo | De Forest thru May 26; Spring Salon thru May 26; TL;DR: Text/Art thru Jun 23 • 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 • Reminiscence’ by Loan Chabanol thru May 31; Work by Robert W. Firestone • 1309 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • tamsengallery.com
UCSB Library • Readymade Emanations: Trianon Press and the Art of Tearing Apart thru Jun 25 • library.ucsb.edu
Voice Gallery • Abstract Art Collective Spring Exhibition thru May • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Su • 805-965-6448 • voicesb.art
Waterhouse Gallery Montecito • Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mo-Su • 805962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com
Waterhouse Gallery SB • Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mo-Sa • 805-962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum Of Art • Senior Graduates Exhibition 2025 thru May 3 • westmont.edu/museu
ART EVENTS
Artist Talk • Brush and Beyond • Paulo Lima & Nagham Naim • The Arts Fund Gallery • 5pm Fri, 5/2.
Painting by C. Anderson
Santa Barbara’s Cultural Night Downtown May
1ST THURSDAY is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara that takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Participating art venues offer free access to art in a fun and social environment from 5-8pm. 1st Thursday venues also provide additional attractions, such as live music, artist receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and hands-on activities. State St also comes alive on 1st Thursday with performances and interactive activities.
Galleries, Museums, & Art Venues
1. Voice Gallery • La Cumbre Plaza, 110 S. Hope Ave, unit H-124 • The AAC Spring Show, juried by Nathan Vonk, features the work of over 50 Abstract Art Collective artists. Explore an array of paintings and sculptures at Voice Gallery, May 1st-30th, (M-F 10am -5:30pm, Sat-Sun 1-5pm). 3rd Friday Reception: May 16th, 5pm to 8pm. .
2. Art & Soul • 1323 State Street • Step into Art & Soul on State Street with Biophilia: The Nature Within. Featuring works by Giuliana Mottin, Joyce Tenneson, Christina McFaul, Lillian Hahn-Shining, Belle Hahn, Tricia Evenson, and Shelby Scudder, this exhibition explores our connection to nature, cycles of life and renewal, and the art of repurposing. A sensory experience not to be missed!
3. Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery • 1321 State Street • Santa Barbara Fine Art Gallery features renowned local landscape artists,including Oak Group members and Dolphin sculpture, Bud Bottoms. Enjoy a fun, local vibe. (Painting of Rancho Arroyo Hondo 28 x 42 oil on canvas by one of The Oak Group's Founding members, Glenna Hartmann (b.1948- d. 2008)
1st 5 to 8pm
4. Tamsen Gallery • 1309 State Street • Tamsen Gallery is celebrating artist Loan Chabanol. With Reminiscence, Loan returns to where it all began—a journey through nostalgia, reflection, and personal memories. It all started with an animal, a horse—a spirit she connected with as a child, embodying freedom, intuition, and an unspoken bond that shaped her artistic expression.
5. domecíl • 1223 State Street • domecíl is thrilled to host emerging artist Zachary Garcia whose three-dimensional multi-media works play with the dynamics of tension. His unique abstract sculptural pieces evoke the physical and emotional tension placed upon the body in motion reflected in the densely layered weaving of fabric.
6. Benchmark Eatery • 1201 State Street • Jaymie Seabrook was born and raised in Santa Barbara and is a selftaught, Coastal Country artist that can’t help but feel caught between two worlds. "From the country brook to the coastal sea, my prayer for my art is that it always represents the beauty in connection of Water and Land.”
7. 10 West Gallery • 10 W. Anapamu St. • An artist interprets a landscape, figure, or even a state of mind, baring their souls to the world on canvas, in stone, or other medium of choice—evoking thought and emotion with color and shape. Come in and feed your soul on the fruits of their efforts!
8. Garden Court Senior Community • 1116 De La Vina St. • Garden Court’s 25th annual open house celebration showcases an amazing resident multi-media art gallery while honoring caregivers from across the community! Featuring live jazz, complimentary light bites, and beverages, as well as a craft sale featuring plants, jewelry, and our famous homemade cookies and brownies. See you there!
9. Sullivan Goss • 11 E. Anapamu St. • Sullivan Goss celebrates the opening of td;dr: Text / Art, a show highlighting artists who use text and language as part of their work. Also on view: In Good Company: Cooper, Dabo, De Forest, and our Spring Salon.
8. Garden Court's 25th annual Open House includes arts, crafts, live music, tastey treats, and more! Check out this thriving community.
11. World Class Santa Barbara will focus on 12 iconic SB locations by featuring work by Jake Early and Isaac Hernández.
10. SBCC's Fashion Club will kick off an evening of fun at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art - including in their new Art Learning Lab!
13. Step in at Waterhouse Gallery and see the work of their talented nationally and locally known artists
12. Featuring work by the artists of the Santa Barbara Art Association on both floors, Gallery 113 will host Ascendance on the 2nd floor.
10. Santa Barbara Museum of Art • 1130 State Street • Join SBMA for a free fashionable 1st Thursday! SBCC’s Fashion Club is hosting a fashion show on the Front Terrace (5–6pm). Bring the family for hands-on creativity at Family 1st Thursday (5–7pm) in the all-new Art Learning Lab. Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8pm!
11. World Class Santa Barbara • La Arcada Plaza • World Class Santa Barbara offers an intimate glimpse into the trials and triumphs of 12 iconic downtown Santa Barbara destinations through original posters by Jake Early and bilingual mini-documentaries by Isaac Hernández. This self-walking tour celebrates the spirit, history, and resilience that define Santa Barbara.
12. Gallery 113 • 1114 State Street #8 • Exhibit by members of the Santa Barbara Art Association. Artist of the Month is Sally Berry. The Featured Artists are Katherine Morse, Deirdre Stietzel, Paula Jones, Cena Kregel, and Diane Zusman. There will be a group show on the 2nd level of the gallery titled Ascendance
13. Waterhouse Gallery • 1114 State Street #9 • The Gallery features figurative works, interiors, and cityscapes, by some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists. Enjoy works by Ray Hunter, Derek Harrison, Wyllis Heaton, Camille Dellar, Ann Sanders, Thomas Van Stein, Nancy Davidson, Rick Garcia, Ellie Freudenstein, and Ralph Waterhouse.
14. Ace Rivington • 1100 State Street • Join us for The Mormon Giant, a 45-minute “live documentary” with narration and live soundtracking, exploring the connection between religion and pro wrestling. Focusing on Mormon-themed wrestlers, it traces the LDS Church’s surprising “faceturn” in American pop culture. Show starts at 7:15pm!
15. Slice of Light • 9 W. Figueroa St. •
Our latest exhibit features the work of Ben Coffman, a photographer from Portland, Oregon. Ben's stunning photography highlights the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy fine wine as you explore our latest exhibit, Spring 2025.
16. The Yes Store - Local Arts Gallery • 1015 State Street • Come celebrate local arts while enjoying music, drinks & treats! View the work of all our incredibly talented local artists. Looking for locally handmade gifts or something special for yourself? Look no further than The Yes Store—Local Arts Gallery.
17. Finch & Fork | The Kimpton Canary Hotel • 31 W. Carrillo St. • $2 oysters, cocktails, and shop local, all under one roof! Every 1st Thursday the Canary Hotel lobby transforms into a haven for art and music lovers. Shop jewelry, clothing, and art from local vendors. Enjoy $2 oysters & cocktails and bites whilst DJ Dansauce provides the beats.
18. SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series • SBIFF's Film Center, 916 State Street • Featuring Jonathan Coronado, Ryan Grant, Jade Ipiña, and Catherine Scanlon’s quwa’. The once-inhabited quwa’ island thrived where the Santa Barbara Airport now stands, unveiling striking historical uncoverings and Land Back discussions. Showtimes 5pm, 6pm, 7pm. Runtime: 15 mins.
19. Paint at Paseo De La Guerra Place • 651 Paseo Nuevo • Paint at Paseo is a free all-ages painting class provided by Paseo Nuevo and artists at MCASB. Each month, different local artists will lead you through a 90-minute acrylic painting session designed for all ages and skill levels. All materials are provided, and you'll take home a beautiful painting.
20. Santa Barbara Historical Museum • 136 East De La Guerra St. • Join the Museum for the opening of our latest exhibition, Don Louis Perceval: His Vision of the West. Local artist Don Louis Perceval (1908–1979) traveled throughout the Southwest, becoming enamored with the Hopi and the natural beauty of the landscape. Experience his passion brought to life in this new exhibition.
Entertainment
Rolling Art • Santa Barbara Library Plaza • Come see seven Cycling Without Age trishaws painted by local artists Solange Aguilar, Izabella Garfias, Kevin Gleason, Blair Looker, Dez Porter, Jeff Shelton and Richard Wilke. Meet the artists and enjoy music and treats. At 6pm all cyclists are invited for a celebratory ride on State Street. Cargo bikes welcome!
Grady DiPietro • 800 Block of State Street • Grady DiPietro takes well-known songs from a wide variety of genres and seamlessly performs them through the filter of classical Spanish guitar. His captivating instrumentals are truly at home among the vines – but don’t let the elegance fool you, he’s a rocker at heart.
5. The three dimensional work of emerging artist Zachary Garcia will be featured at domecíl
3. Work by members of the Oak Group will shine at SB Fine Art Gallery, including this piece by founder Glenna Hartmann.
18. SBIFF will screen a 15 minute short about Quwa' at their Film Center.
15. The beauty of the Pacific Northwest will be featured in the photographs of Ben Coffman at Slice of Light.
16. The Yes Store isn't just for the holidays anymore... Check out work by local artists.
7. Share the colors and shapes that pique the imaginations of artists at 10 West Gallery including this by Sophia Beccue
4. Reminiscence by Loan Chabanol will be featured at Tamsen Gallery.
9. td;dr: Text / Art, a show highlighting artists who use text and language as part of their work, will open at Sullivan Goss.
21. Music on a Spanish Guitar by Grady DiPietro will grace the 800 block of State Street.
Artist painted trishaws will be revealed at the Library's lower plaza by Cycling Without Age.
17. Vendors will offer their ware at the Canary Hotel while Finch & Fork serves up cocktails and more!
6. Work by Santa Barbara local Jaymie Seabrook will be featured at Benchmark Eatery.
1. Stop by VOICE Gallery for a new Spring Exhibition by the Abstract Art Collective, including this piece by Anette Power.
14. Take in a 45-minute live-doc that explores Mormon-themed wrestlers at Ace Rivington.
2. Biophilia: The Nature Within with work by 7 artists will open at Art & Soul.
20. The SB Historical Museum's latest exhibition opens with work by Don Louis Perceval focusing on the South West.
Coralations Q&A with author Melody Jue
By Keith Hamm / UC Santa Barbara Current
ACROSS THE SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES, coral enjoys a certain colorful warm-water iconicity — at once a strange and formidable organism and a keystone habitat provider. Naturally, there’s much more to it than that.
In her newly released book of essays, Coralations (University of Minnesota Press, 2025), Melody Jue, an associate professor of English at UC Santa Barbara, deviates from the common corals to explore lesserknown varieties and the different narratives they can offer about climate change. At the same time, her analysis connects these otherworldly lifeforms to photography, visual art and science fiction.
By way of introduction, she asks, if we assume coral are “stony reef-builders” that grow colorfully as tropical colonies, “then what about soft corals, whose fleshy hydroskeletons bloom and deflate” with the swing of the tides?
For answers, The Current caught up with Jue to discuss the book’s inception and philosophical reach.
How did the book idea come about?
books — that is, of coral as a climate archive — leave something out? And what would an effective storytelling campaign about soft corals look like? I don’t answer this second question, but I hope my book is helpful for people who want to try.
In “Coralations” I examine what has been correlated with coral — from the iconic color, to a sense of the tropics, to its reputation for symbiosis — and I look at situations where these things don’t work.
It started with an invitation to teach at a global studies and critical theory graduate seminar held by Duke University and the University of Bologna. The theme was “The Sea,” and I was trying to imagine a topic that would be just right for the three-day seminar. I had a lot of environmental humanities books about coral, and I organized those readings into a course. The lectures formed around coral architecture, corals and photography, and touch — and I ended every lecture with an example of a coral that broke the rules for each theme.
For example?
If corals are architects, then what about soft corals that have no skeleton? Or, if corals are light-sensitive like film, what about cold-water corals that don’t have zooxanthellae (light-sensitive algal symbionts)?
In a way, the book began with questions about artforms or media forms, and then went to the question of coral diversity. The short version of the book is simply: different media analogies work better with different corals, and this should lead to new environmental narratives.
Talk more about how different media analogies can lead to new environmental narratives.
For example, if you don’t automatically see “coral” and think “oil extraction,” then that’s an opportunity to address an important convergence — a “coralation,” if you will — in the North Atlantic specific to certain cold-water species.
One of the questions I brought to “Coralations” was: Does the constant comparison of coral to
Your earlier series, “Holding Sway,” inspired exploration of the diversity of seaweed. Do you think this book will lead readers to a deeper curiosity about coral?
I hope so. For me, both projects are less about championing biodiversity itself than exploring the question of environmental media. Environmental media can mean a lot of things, but I’m interested in tracking how people have made technologies, such as cameras, and later identified camera-like capabilities in elements of the environment, such as those found in light-sensitive leaves or seaweeds. Then I think about the cultural, historical and political context of how those analogies circulate.
What benefits can we gain from new perspectives on corals?
A lot of my work has to do with identifying norms in environmental narratives. Rather than repeating these norms, I try to open up possibilities for telling stories about the ocean differently. Part of this is goaloriented — such as the renewal of public attention — but part of it is not. Rather, it’s about constant, rigorous, ongoing examination of the conditions of objectivity.
As a philosophical exploration, what does the book bring to the table?
Concepts are different underwater. This thesis has a number of implications, not just in the sciences. One implication is that literary theory and philosophy don’t take place in a vacuum. Theorists are always drawing analogies to tables and chairs. They spend a lot of time indoors. They’re not always thinking about how their ideas translate into other environments, like the ocean.
In my first book, “Wild Blue Media: Thinking Through Seawater” (Duke University Press, 2020), I wrote about how the media concepts of the interface,
inscription and database exhibit a terrestrial bias, and how thinking about them in the ocean changes their connotations. In “Coralations” I examine what has been correlated with coral — from the iconic color, to a sense of the tropics, to its reputation for symbiosis — and I look at situations where these things don’t work.
Specific corals can draw our attention to new correlations. For example, between the species Lophelia pertusa and the oil industry in Norway, or how Trinidadian photographer Nadia Huggins uses corals to challenge expectations of the gendered body underwater in these very interesting diptychs, which look totally science fictional.
For someone new to these ideas and this kind of work, what can they hope to take away from the book?
I hope those readers enjoy learning about weird corals, and also take something away about how to pay attention to media forms.
Anything you’d like to add?
There’s a fun chapter on optimization for anyone thinking about coral and AI. Also, the cover is intentionally the exact shade of Pantone’s “Living Coral” that I write about in the prologue. I wanted that color on the cover so that the reader would have to look underneath to get to all the other unusual corals and “coralations” that I write about in the text.
Printed with permission of UCSB Office of Public Affairs and Communications.
Melody Jue
Associate Professor, English
An associate professor of English, Melody Jue’s research interests include American literature, environment and ecocriticism, and media, science and technology studies. Her first book, “Wild Blue Media: Thinking Through Seawater” (Duke University Press, 2020), won the 2020 Speculative Fictions and Cultures of Science book award.
A scuba diver pictured with a colony of soft corals in Fiji, 2020
Photo by Melody Jue
