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Elizabeth Gilbert
Loving Through Loss
By Daisy Scott / VOICE
CALLING TO MIND IMAGES OF TRAVEL and food-happy ramblings around Italy and India that ultimately reveal deeper truths, Eat, Pray, Love’s Elizabeth Gilbert will visit UCSB Campbell Hall at 7:30pm on Saturday, October 11th. Almost 20 years after her debut memoir’s success, she will discuss her newest memoir All the Way to the River, which chronicles the great love, heartache, and loss she experienced with her late partner, Rayya Elias. Event ticket purchases will include a pre-signed copy of the book.
“Rayya Elias had been my best friend for years,” writes Gilbert in All the Way to the River about the moment she learned Rayya had a terminal form of cancer. “But she was more than just a friend. She was my confidante, my consigliere, my bodyguard, my safe person. She was my first phone call in any emergency and also at any moment of celebration. My dependence upon her was absolute. The other truth was that I was in love with Rayya, but I’d been hiding that fact from her (and from my husband and even from myself) for many years by that point, unwilling to disturb the delicate ecosystem of our friendship or to jeopardize our other relationships. But with that phone call, I knew that everything would have to change.”
“I am writing for people who are seekers, people who are hungry, people who are restless, people who, perhaps, since earliest childhood have felt that there absolutely has to be a higher meaning to life than what we have been shown.” - Elizabeth Gilbert
Gilbert’s 2006 memoir, Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia, made her a household name. An instant bestseller, the book chronicles Gilbert’s year of traveling, exploring the world, and her personal growth after her difficult divorce.
The memoir later drew the attention of Hollywood, with Julia Roberts portraying Gilbert in the memoir’s popular 2010 film adaptation.
This experiential approach was nothing new for Gilbert. From her early career in magazine writing, including pieces for Harper’s Bazaar, Spin, and The New York Times Magazine, Gilbert has asserted herself as a writer who is inspired by living. She has welcomed all manner of new experiences to fuel her work, working in bars and even a ranch.
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“I think my gift, far beyond whatever gifts that I have as a writer, my gift as a human is that I can make friends with people very quickly,” said Gilbert in a statement.
“Everything I learned about being a journalist I learned by being a bartender. The most exquisite lesson of all is that people will tell you anything. Want to. There’s no question you can’t ask if your intention is not hostile. And it’s not like entrapment; it’s more like a gorgeous revelation. People want to tell the story that they have.”
All the Way to the River continues Gilbert’s signature vulnerability, revealing a critical, yet-to-be shared part of her story. In 2016, when Rayya Elias received her diagnosis, the discovery pushed Gilbert to confess her true feelings, leave her husband, and spend whatever time was left with Rayya. Gilbert rented a penthouse apartment and the two focused on the passion of living in the moment. Yet drug use and addiction slowly entered their lives, compounding tragedy and grief. Gilbert’s memoir reflects on all aspects of those two years living with Rayya: the exhilarating, the devastating, and the processing of grief through storytelling.
“I am writing for people who are seekers, people who are hungry, people who are restless, people who, perhaps, since earliest childhood have felt that there absolutely has to be a higher meaning to life than what we have been shown,” Gilbert told People
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Bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert will discuss her new memoir and writing career at UCSB Campbell Hall at 7:30pm on Saturday, October 11th
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Downtown SB Improvement Association Ribbon Cutting & Board Introduction
By Mark Whitehurst / VOICE
MARKING A NEW CHAPTER DOWNTOWN SB, the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association (DSBIA), a newly minted organization, hosted a ribbon cutting and launch event as part of their first annual meeting on Thursday, September 25th, at their new office, located at 415 State Street.
DSBIA, which replaces and expands on the services of the previous Downtown Organization, announced: “A committment to creating a welcoming downtown environment where residents, workers, and visitors feel proud and secure and local businesses thrive.”
Petition for a Flexible Design For State Street
A PETITION IS BEING CIRCULATED by the DSBIA, which requests the city to plan for a balanced, flexible design for a thriving State Street. Resident are invited to sign and support this idea to the Santa Barbara City Council — a balanced, flexible design for a thriving State Street!
Key design features recommended by DSBIA:
• Easily opened and closed streets with retractable bollards for regular events, festivals, and parades.
• A one-lane vehicle configuration with safe organized spaces for bikes plus expanded sidewalks for outdoor dining and pedestrians.
Sign the DSBIA petition at the link below in advance of the City Council Meeting anticipated for Oct. 21.
Sign the DSBIA Petition at https://form.jotform.com/252685287818069)
“Tonight marks the official launch of the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association, a new 501(c)(3) Community Benefit District created to strengthen the heart of our city. With 66 percent of our budget dedicated to Clean & Safe services, we’re already deep-cleaning the district, adding landscaping, and upgrading maintenance to the level our community deserves. We’re also rolling out new initiatives—like security camera grants, paseo enhancements, and vacant window beautification—that make downtown safer, more vibrant, and more welcoming. At the same time, we’re advocating for a more flexible State Street design that balances cars, bikes, pedestrians, and outdoor dining to boost visitation and support business vitality,” commented Robin Elander, Executive Director, Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association.
The event provided an opportunity to meet the inaugural Board of Directors and staff, and to learn about new services and plans to revitalize downtown. Attendees also celebrated the many dedicated people who helped bring about the new organization. The event also included a tour of the new office space.
The new DSBIA board members are: David de L’Arbre, President; Trevor Large, Trey Pinner, Richard Yates, Peter Lewis, Crosby Slaught, Ron Robertson, Kelly McAdoo, Anne Petersen, Stann Parton, Kirk Lagerquist, Dan Burnham, Stephanie Payne-Campbell, Amada Cruz, Adam Gee, Gillian Muralles, Chris Cline, Tony Vallejo, and Brian Cearnal.
Staff members for DSBIA include: Robin Elander, Executive Director; Daniel Ramirez, Director of Operations and Initiatives; Nicole Castillo, Program Manager; Christy Jacobs, Events and Communications Manager; and David Shine, Office Operations Assistant.
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David de L’Arbre, DSBIA President; Mike Jordan, Mayor Protem; and Robin Elander, DSBIA Executive Director at the ribbon cutting
Winning Designs Selected for SB Botanic Garden’s Backcountry Casitas
THREE NEW PLAYHOUSES WILL DEBUT THIS
FALL when the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden expands its 2025 Backcountry Casitas program. A sustainable design competition, participants are invited to design creative little houses that inspire play and environmental stewardship as visitors explore the Garden’s Backcountry area. The three winning designs are currently under construction and will debut during the Garden’s annual All Hallows Eve family celebration on Friday, October 24th from 5 to 7pm.
“The Casitas remind us why we created the Backcountry: to foster a connection to native plant landscapes through play and discovery,” said Scot Pipkin, SB Botanic Garden director of education. “This year’s designs will integrate uniquely into the Backcountry’s existing features. We can’t wait for families to experience the wonder these new designs will bring to the Garden.”
The winning Casitas are:
“Gnome Home” by Matthew Caliguire, Principal at Allen Construction. Inspired by folklore, gnomes serve as forest guardians, aligning with the conservation values of the Garden and Allen Construction. The Casita will also highlight fire-ready concepts and materials, as well as healthy home design principles. Playful details include gnome accents, a roof hatch, and a hammock-like nook.
“Live Oak Loop” by Kylie Schmidt, Schmidt Studios. This design is a wander-and-play path where kids and adults can run, explore, or meander along its wavy edge. Built on a modular wooden base painted with colors drawn from the landscape, the pathway uses reclaimed wood planks and includes two exploration tunnels. At the center is a salvaged eucalyptus pillar adorned with canvas art flags depicting California native species.
of engagement—visual, tactile, and narrative—sparking curiosity and encouraging exploration for visitors of all ages. sbbotanicgarden.org/explore/sections/backcountry
“Tres Osos Negros” by Cody and Karen Westheimer, New West Studios. Inspired by our local black bear and the Goldilocks fairy tale, “Tres Osos Negros” has life-sized topiary bears at the entrance to a cave-like structure modeled after Arlington Peak. Inside there will be three beds, bowls, spoons, and chairs handcrafted from local wood, inviting guests to step into the story. By blending folklore with regional ecology, the installation offers multiple layers
Allison DeBusk Appointed City of SB Community Development Director
JOINING A WAVE OF NEW LEADERSHIP AT CITY HALL,
Allison DeBusk has been appointed the City of Santa Barbara’s new Community Development Director. She previously served as the city’s Acting Community Development Director and managed the Planning Division, where she oversaw zoning, development and environmental review, design review and historic preservation, and long-range planning.
“I’m honored to step into this role and continue serving the Santa Barbara community,” said DeBusk in a statement. “I am excited to lead our talented team and I look forward to working collaboratively to support thoughtful growth while protecting what makes our community special.”
DeBusk has over 20 years of experience working for the City of Santa Barbara, with past roles ranging from acting as an Assistant Planner to City Planner to her recent leadership positions. She has worked on key local projects such as the Public Market, the Sandman Redevelopment (Estancia), the MOXI Museum, and the Montecito Country Club renovation. DeBusk has also led zoning ordinance amendments and co-authored the City’s Average Unit-Size Density (AUD) Progress Report.
She earned her BA in Urban Studies and Planning from UC San Diego, where she graduated with departmental honors. She also completed minors in Economics, Psychology, and Spanish Literature.
“Allison’s deep institutional knowledge, collaborative leadership style, and unwavering commitment to public service make her the ideal choice to lead our Community Development Department,” said Kelly McAdoo, City Administrator. “She has a proven track record of delivering complex projects with transparency and integrity, and I’m excited to watch her use her deep understanding of our planning and land use processes to bring about an enhanced customer experience and more efficient processes for both the community and for staff.”
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LWV To Hold Open Forum on Prop 50
A VIRTUAL FORUM ON PROP 50, the redistricting proposal, will be held by the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara on Tuesday, October 7th at 5:30pm. No registration is needed to attend the Zoom webinar.
The LWV will address the origins of proposition 50, which will be on the November 4th special election ballot. “The LWV will talk about what it says, what it will do, what it won’t do, what proponents and opponents say about it, and how it will affect Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties,” according to a LWV press release.
There will also be information about the mechanics of the special election, such as when ballots will be mailed, how to return ballots, deadline for registering to vote, and other pertinent information. There will be an opportunity to ask questions through the Chat function of the webinar.
The link to the forum can be found on the League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara website. The presentation will be recorded and will be available for later viewing on the LWV Santa Barbara YouTube channel in both English and Spanish.
The forum is being co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of North Santa Barbara County, the League of Women Voters of San Luis Obispo County, the Fund for Santa Barbara, and the Santa Barbara-Goleta Valley, Lompoc-Vandenberg, and Santa Maria branches of the American Association of University Women.
The Zoom link is: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83085072992?pwd=HJPSxCn2OZSxGx1ojFXubs5BDf3OVV.1 For more information about Prop. 50 go to lwvsantabarbara.org (voting tab, ballot measures) for the link to the League of Women Voters of California’s Easy Voter Guide.
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Images courtesy of SB Botanic Garden
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Sable Offshore Opens Door To Shuttle Tankers
WHILE CONSIDERING USE OF OFFSHORE STORAGE AND TREATING VESSELS as an alternative to the reopening of the stalled land pipeline, Sable Offshore submitted another formal request for approval of their restart plans for the Las Flores Pipeline system to the California office of the State Fire Marshal. Both the restart application and alternative transportation idea were part of a company announcement on Monday evening.
“In its updated investor presentation, Sable announced that it is also pursuing an Offshore Storage and Treating Vessel strategy to provide access to domestic and global markets via shuttle tankers for federal crude oil produced from the Santa Ynez Unit in the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf Area,” they stated in a press release.
Offshore storage and treating vessels were used to transport oil from 1981 to 1994 in federal waters off of Santa Barbara.
Sable Offshore is currently responding to several lawsuits concerning the pipeline that previously served the Santa Ynez Unit, before its rupture in 2015.
From The Jerusalem Post X and Antisemitism
X IS BEING USED TO SPREAD ANTISEMITISM, according to a report in The Jerusalem Post, on September 30th.
In an article written by Mathilda Heller, they revealed “research identified 679,584 antisemitic posts between February 1, 2024 and January 31, 2025, which combined were viewed 193 million times, using research from the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) and the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA).” The article continued, “The two organizations conducted a year-long investigation into antisemitic content on X using AI tools, specifically OpenAI’s GPT-4. They unveiled systemic failures in content moderation, as well as platform amplification of antisemitic conspiracy theories, and the rise of influential, often monetized, accounts spreading anti-Jewish hate to a large audience.”
Murder Charges Filed Against Santa Barbara Man
ACCUSED OF MURDERING HIS MOTHER, Christopher Lawrence Van Vlack, 32, of Santa Barbara, was charged with first degree murder by Santa Barbara County District Attorney John T. Savrnoch, this week. It is alleged Van Vlack murdered his 72-year-old mother, Lynn Areno, on September 28th, 2025. The charges state premeditation and deliberation, special circumstances, and that the murder was committed by means of lying in wait and/or for financial gain.
Van Vlack was arraigned in Department 8 of the Santa Barbara Superior Court on October 1st. Van Vlack is currently in custody at the Santa Barbara County Jail and is being held without bail.
SB Residents Join in Highway 101 Overpass Rally To Support Proposition 50
OVER 100 LOCALS GATHERED ON BOTH SIDES OF FIVE OVERPASSES spanning U.S. Highway 101 on Saturday, September 27th to support passage of Proposition 50. The groups held up signs proclaiming YES ON PROP 50 to both northbound and southbound traffic, spanning six miles of highway from the De La Guerra pedestrian overpass in Santa Barbara to Turnpike Avenue in Goleta.
“Californians must stand strong in the face of Trump’s assault on our democracy,” said Keith Carlson, President of Indivisible Santa Barbara and the event’s leader. “A vote for Proposition 50 is a vote against Trump’s attempt to rig the 2026 elections by ordering states like Texas to redraw lines to create new Republican districts. With Proposition 50, Californians can fight back against Trump, ensuring that the upcoming battle for control of Congress is waged on a level playing field.”
Indivisible Santa Barbara hosted the rally as part the series of “Hold the Line” actions organized across California by the CA Strong coalition of activist organizations. These actions included overpass displays from Santa Barbara north to San Luis Obispo. indivisiblesb.org
Hillside to Host 80th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 18th
CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF FOSTERING ABILITIES AND CREATING COMMUNITY, Hillside will host its 80th Anniversary Gala to unite community leaders, supporters, and friends from 5 to 9pm on Saturday, October 18th at the Santa Barbara Club. Serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Santa Barbara since 1945, Hillside will commemorate decades of service and one of their founders, Academy Award-winning Hollywood director George Cukor, with a fun Old Hollywood theme.
Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception and elegant dinner with wine pairings from Chanin Wines. There will be inspiring stories and tributes from Hillside residents and families, live jazz music from The George Mamalakis Trio, and recognition of longtime partners, donors, and volunteers. Lauren Horowitz, a cerebral palsy advocate, educator, and extreme sports enthusiast, is the evening’s guest speaker. There will also be silent and live auctions, including two platinum passes to the 2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, a week-long stay in Incline Village, and more. All Gala proceeds will directly support Hillside’s programs.
“This celebration is about honoring the past while looking toward the future,” said Michael Rassler, President & CEO of Hillside. “For 80 years, Hillside has been a place where abilities are nurtured, where residents are empowered, and where the Santa Barbara community has come together to support those most in need. This Gala is both a thank you to our supporters, and a call to continue building a more inclusive tomorrow.” hillsidesb.org
Dos Pueblos Mock Trial Repeats as Empire Philadelphia Constitutional Classic Champions
DEFENDING THEIR TITLE, the Dos Pueblos High School’s Mock Trial team won the Empire Mock Trial Philadelphia Constitutional Classic championship on September 22nd. The three-day tournament brought together 36 of the top mock trial programs in the United States and two teams from Canada.
U.S. District Court Judge Mia Roberts Perez presided over the championship round. The team also won two of the coveted individual
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Hillside Resident, Candace, is excited to be a part of the celebration
The Dos Pueblos Empire mock trial team Photo courtesy of SBUnified
Brian Wilson Tribute Benefits Adam’s Angels and the Surfrider Foundation
THE ALL-STAR TRIBUTE TO BRIAN WILSON at the Granada on Saturday was truly a fantastic evening! The event sold out quickly and was brought to life by Executive Producers Kevin Wachs and Adam McKaig.
Three generations of the Wilson family shared their music and delighted the crowd: Carnie Wilson, Wendy Wilson, and Chynna Phillips took the stage, sharing their tremendous vocal talents and adding to the special feel of the night. Santa Barbara natives Kenny Loggins, David Pack, and Hunter Hawkins gave heartfelt performances of classic Beach Boys hits that resonated with the captive audience.
Taylor Dayne surprised all with a special guest appearance, showcasing her incredible timeless voice. The Tribe and the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara brought amazing energy and made the night even more memorable. Hats off to Maitland Ward, Laurie Kirby, and Lauri Reimer for making sure everything ran smoothly behind the scenes.
The evening’s proceeds supported Adam’s Angels and the Surfrider Foundation.
It’s ARTOBER! Downtown Santa Barbara’s Cultural Organizations Kick- off Another Festive Season of Art, Music, Design & Theatre
AUTUMN IS THE HEIGHT OF ARTS SEASON FOR SANTA BARBARA and ARTOBER is in full swing once again! A campaign hosted by the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association in collaboration with VOICE Magazine, ARTOBER helps locals and visitors easily navigate all the exiciting arts, music, theater, and design activities taking place across town this fall.
Highlights of the fourth annual ARTOBER season include the Masq(p)arade! taking place along the entire length of downtown State Street starting at 5:30pm on Friday, October 3rd, as well as highly-anticipated performances by the Santa Barbara Symphony. There will also be concerts by award-winning musicians, talks by insightful experts, creative exhibitions, and stunning theater. Venues include the Arlington, Granada, Lobero, and New Vic Theatres. Whether you’re a music lover, art enthusiast, or simply looking for a fun outing with friends there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
The artistic pianos designed by local artists will also be back on State Street through October 19th for the public to play and enjoy, weather permitting.
Participating organizations inlcude: American Institute of Architects (AIA); Arlington Theatre; ARTS District; CAMA; The Dance Hub; Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC); Granada Theatre; Lobero Theatre; Pianos on State/Masq(p)arade!/Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative; Santa Barbara Historical Museum; Santa Barbara Symphony; and Sullivan Goss.
See all activities: www.downtownsb.org/events/artober25
For more information on DSBIA visit www.DowntownSB.org
Celebrating 50 Years of Arts Education, Children’s Creative Project to Host Festival at SB City College’s Great Meadow
A NEW FESTIVAL, Piece Time, will celebrate 50 years of Children’s Creative Project’s art education in public schools. The festival will be held on Saturday, October 11th from 11am to 5pm at Santa Barbara City College’s Great Meadow, followed by a sunset happy hour from 5 to 7pm for participants ages 21 and over.
Festival goers will experience hands-on art activities and live music, and shop local food and artisan vendors — all in support of arts education in public schools. The stage lineup features storyteller Michael Katz, interactive dance with Creative Network, and performances by Mendeleyev, Spencer the Gardener, The New Vibe, and the all-ages band Whatever Forever, performing a 90-minute set of 1975 hits in honor of CCP’s 50th anniversary. Food vendors will include Elubias, AR Catering, Sunburst Coffee, and others.
“Piece Time is a play on the word ‘peace’ and also about weaving together the many ‘pieces’ of our community—music, ceramics, food, performance, storytelling,” said CCP Executive Director Kai Tepper Jahnke in a statement. “You can have a piece of music, a ceramic piece, a piece of pie, or even a puzzle piece. This festival is literally about piecing people together across cultures, generations, and even political differences through art and play.”
General Admission - $15 (includes a free ceramic piece), Students under 18 - FREE. Sunset Happy Hour from 5pm to 7pm - $45 tickets for 21+ (Includes Piece Time swag and two free drink tickets.) Head to ccp.sbceo.org for all activity and lineup details.
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Brooklyn Decker, Maitland Ward, and Laurie Kirby
Janet Rowse, SB Sheriff’s Office CAO& Adam’s Angel Gary Warkentin, and Mayor Randy Rowse
The Wilson Family with Adam Angels Honoree Father Larry and Co-Executive Producer Adam McKaig
South Coast Rotary Clubs Welcome
2025-2026 Presidents
NINE DEDICATED LOCAL RESIDENTS have stepped up to lead their respective South Coast Rotary Clubs, supporting Rotary International’s mission to give back in meaningful ways to communities. rotary.org/en
LIZ ALVES of Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise is the Director of Global Employee Communications at Cloud Software Group. She has traveled, thanks to Rotary, to Canada, Italy, Mexico, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, making friends around the world. She was drawn to Sunshine by how active and impactful it is with hands-on volunteering locally and internationally.
STACY ALVAREZ (co-president) of Rotary Club of Goleta is an ERP & Business Analyst at Jordano’s Foodservice. She is 30 years old, making her the youngest president in the club’s history. Alvarez started her Rotary journey as a member of the Interact Club at Sunnyside High School in Fresno.
TAMMY DOBROTIN (copresident) of Rotary Club of Goleta works as a State Farm Agent. She has been a club member for nine years, previously being recognized as Rotarian of the Year, a Rotarian of Action, and a Paul Harris Fellow.
ROLLIN GARTZKE, Rotary Club of Goleta Noontime, is the Owner of 805 Pool Table Services. His father was a charter member of the club in 1987, and Gartske has participated in Rotary as long as he remembers, officially joining the club in 2017 but having helped out since his Cub Scout years.
STEPHEN GERTEIS of Rotary Club of Carpinteria Morning is a retired employee of the Civilian Department of the U.S. Air Force. One of his club’s most visible projects is the Tomol Park Interpretive Play Area near the ocean on Linden Ave. He has been a club member for four years.
JENNIFER LEMERT, Rotary Club of Santa Barbara, is the Vice President of Fidelity National Title Group Santa Barbara. Earlier this year she traveled with Rotarians to Panajachel, Guatemala, to work at Natun. Her current club’s newest fundraiser is a bi-annual trivia night, which benefited Direct Relief to support its LA wildfire relief efforts.
JIM LISI of Rotary Club of Santa Barbara North is the Founder and Chief Appraiser/Business Valuation Expert at Santa Barbara Valuations. He has been a Rotary member for over 25 years, launching his club’s first African water well project in Kenya and more since then.
SESE NTEM, Rotary Club of Montecito, is a Certified Mortgage Advisor at Guzzo & Co. He will lead many of his club’s ongoing projects, such as the beautification of the Montecito trails, community grants, and the Rotary Club of Montecito Foundation’s scholarship celebration for SB City College students.
DAVID POWDRELL of Rotary Club of Carpinteria works as a CPA, Tax Accountant. He co-founded the Carpinteria Talent Showcase, which has sold out each of its 16 years. The event has funded 296 musical instruments to local school children and 95 college scholarships.
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Local Attorneys Make ‘Super Lawyers’ List
RON S. BAMIEH AND DANIELLE DE SMETH, partners at the law firm Bamieh & De Smeth, have made the 2026 ‘Super Lawyers,’ list a prestigious recognition that places them among the top five percent of attorneys in the country. The rating service’s selection marks Bamieh’s 13th consecutive appointment and De Smeth’s first.
A former Ventura County senior deputy district attorney, Bamieh founded the firm in Ventura in 2002. He practices personal injury, criminal defense, and family law, and has a strong background in trial work. Bamieh has tried more than 60 criminal cases and over ten civil cases to verdict. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1991.
De Smeth joined the firm in 2013 and opened its Santa Barbara office. She represents plaintiffs in civil litigation, notably complex legal matters, including cases involving child sexual abuse. A graduate of UC Berkeley and Loyola Law School, De Smeth has been recognized by the Pacific Coast Business Times and Women Lawyers of Ventura County. bamiehdesmeth.com
Local Heroes to be Honored for National Philanthropy Day
THE HONOREES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED for the 2025 National Philanthropy Day® Celebration hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties Chapter. The celebration will take place from 5 to 7pm on Tuesday, November 4th at Oxnard Levity Live. The event will celebrate those individuals whose service have made a lasting impact in the region and on the community.
2025 National Philanthropy Day Honorees include: Philanthropist of the Year: Santa Barbara – Sarah Berkus Gower; Philanthropist of the Year: Ventura County – Ojai Women’s Fund; Volunteer of the Year: Santa Barbara – Dan Lillard; Volunteer of the Year: Ventura County – Madhu Bajaj; Professional Fundraiser of the Year – Lauren Trujillo, SB Public Library Foundation; Youth in Philanthropy – Youth Arts Leadership Academy (YALA), TOArts; Champion for Social Justice – Nyeland Promise. community.afpnet.org/afpsbv/events/npd
Free Emergency Preparedness Classes to be offered this fall by the City of Goleta
MAKE SURE YOU’RE PREPARED FOR UNEXPECTED DISASTERS by attending a free emergency preparedness class hosted by the City of Goleta this fall. Two different types of classes, Community Disaster Education Workshops and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training, will be offered throughout October and November.
CDE workshops are two hours, and cover essential topics such as building an emergency plan, assembling basic supplies, staying informed during an emergency, helping vulnerable populations, and connecting with local resources. CDE workshops will be held at the Goleta Community Center on October 3rd (1-3pm) and 16th (68pm), and November 3rd (1-3pm) and 18th (6-8pm).
CERT Training is a comprehensive 20–24-hour training nationwide course designed to teach residents how to respond effectively during and after a disaster. A CERT course will be offered at the Goleta Community Center from 9am to 4pm on October 18th and November 1st and 15th. Participants must attend all three days. To learn more or sign up for classes visit www.CityofGoleta.org/preparedness
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Cinematic Safari Returns to SB
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Celebrating NatureTrack’s 15th anniversary, the festival will inspire nature lovers of all ages with 20 national and international films, filmmaker Q&A’s, and a nature journaling workshop.
foundations that will be there, and to just show the excitement of what is to come with NatureTrack,” said Sue Eisaguirre, NatureTrack Founder & Executive Director.”
“It’s a time to reflect on what we’ve done, show the impact of what we’ve done, thank the volunteers and the
For the past 15 years, NatureTrack has educated locals from all walks of life on environmental stewardship. In addition to its film festival, now in its seventh year, the nonprofit hosts field trips and accessibility programming with its Freedom Trax devices, which allow wheelchair users to navigate uneven terrain and explore nature.
Several of these Freedom Trax devices
will be on-site to ensure all festival attendees can access the sold-out Opening Night festivities, hosted for the first time at the Riviera Theatre. Guests will enjoy live music from area band Soul Majestic, a silent disco afterparty, and recognize Honored Artist John Iwerks.
First In, Last Out, a documentary on groundbreaking surf photographer Christa Funk, will be the festival’s opening night film. NatureTrack will present its inaugural Outdoor Icon Award to Bimarian Films and the documentary’s filmmakers, Keith Malloy, Andrew Schoneberger, and Brett Williams. Each of these filmmakers have contributed to NatureTrack’s work since its foundation, also participating in past film festivals.
movies, with six “blocks” of short and feature-length films screening from 6 to 10:30pm at Camino Real Cinemas. With each block featuring filmmaker Q&A’s, the festival as a whole will transport viewers into the heart of the world’s richest ecosystems, including French Polynesia, the American prairies, and the into depths of our oceans.
“It’s coming full circle,” said Eisaguirre. “The films that they create really fit with our mission of connecting people to the
The fun will continue on Friday, October 10th, beginning with an afternoon Nature Journaling Workshop with naturalist and educator John Muir Laws at Skofield Park, open to all festival bonus pass holders. Then it’s off to the
Festival highlights will include the North American premiere of Alone in Greenland, a documentary chronicling college-age filmmaker Unai Canela’s months-long solo journey across Greenland’s tundra. The film marks another full-circle moment for NatureTrack, as Canela’s father screened one of his documentaries at the very first NatureTrack Film Festival in 2018.
Additional not-to-be-missed films include Saving Our Ancestors: Reflections by Dr. Biruté Galdikas, which spotlights this revolutionary primatologist’s work with orangutans, and Nilgiris: A Shared Wilderness, providing a rare glimpse into this Indian mountain range.
For the second year, the NatureTrack Film Festival will also host an exclusive field trip for all Goleta Union School District fifth grade students, including the World Premiere of Walking With Elephants, which was created by a high school student.
“It’s our overarching goal of connecting them to the natural world, but also to see other places in the world, such as the lessons in conservation of Malawi, to see what communities are doing, how they’re saving the environment there,” expressed Eisaguirre. “I want them to leave with the idea ‘I could do that.’”
Walking With Elephants captures China’s Asian elephants and rainforests on film
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India’s mountains with Nilgiris:
Shared Wilderness
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Paul McCartney Lights Up Santa Barbara Bowl with Historic Performance
By Carl Perry / Special for Santa Barbara News-Press 9.28.2025
ACONCERT PLANNED IN SECRET over the past three years treated fans at the Santa Barbara Bowl to a historic performance.
Paul McCartney took to the stage Friday night, acknowledged the sold-out crowd and jumped straight into Help, the classic Beatles tune he has not played in full since 1965.
Several fans of a certain age immediately started crying, the moment was that moving.
The one-night-only show kicked off McCartney’s 2025 “Got Back” tour. That kind of star power can bring logistical issues, so ticket-holders were advised to arrive earlier than usual. Some took that quiet literally, lining up at 11am for a 7:30pm performance.
By 5pm, the crowd stretched down Anapamu to the Santa Barbara High School parking lot, with a friendly banter among young and old alike: They couldn’t believe the Sir Paul was playing in such an intimate venue in their town.
The small setting was made to feel even larger, with McCartney’s team building an impressive arena-sized production for the show. Pre-show, a DJ played surprisingly tasteful remixes of various Beatles/ McCartney tunes, while massive IMAG screens and a gloss-black stage deck lent a seriousness to the set-up. I’ve been covering shows at the Bowl for the past four seasons, and I’ve never seen lighting on a scale like that before.
To manage the extensive lighting and audio/visuals, the usual Front of House booth had to more than double in size. This is also where the photo riser was placed, where the photographers — myself included — were allowed time to shoot the first two songs.
As the night progressed, it seemed like the sound and lighting widened, getting incrementally bigger with each song, until finally, Blackbird. McCartney played it flawlessly, his 83-year-old voice still hitting all the vocal “Paul-isms.” Afterward, he shared a story about how he had messed up that song not once, but twice, in front of Meryl Streep.
Next up was an innovative live-music video combo. Similar to how a pit orchestra plays a movie soundtrack live, McCartney and the band played the Beatles’ Now and Then over the music video, syncing up the singing on screen to live vocals.
Normally, that kind of thing would have conjured up a sea of cellphones, but this was a no-phone show, with guests using Yondr pouches to secure their devices preconcert.
Before he started Lady Madonna, McCartney addressed the phone-free zone in the crowd, saying he’s “tried it a couple times, it’s better.”
The widening of the concert’s sound and lighting continued and reached a peak with Live and Let Die, with the crew activating lasers and carbon dioxide cannons, making the driving string sections of the song absolutely massive.
After a lengthy, tearful singalong to Hey Jude, McCartney and the band took a short break before returning with huge American, California, UK and LGBTQ+ flags, while the drummer carried a glass of wine onstage. They got back to it with another great A/V trick and cut in footage of John Lennon from the 1969 Apple Corps rooftop concert during I’ve Got A Feeling to make a seamless virtual duet.
A six-song encore of Beatles songs included the heavy Helter Skelter, the anthemic Golden Slumbers and ending naturally with The End
And while it was the end for Santa Barbara — there is a hard nightly curfew of 10pm at the Bowl — the arena portion of McCartney’s “Got Back” tour begins in earnest in Palm Springs on Monday, September 29th followed by stops in Las
Vegas, Denver, Atlanta, Nashville and elsewhere. Information about upcoming shows can be found at paulmccartney.com, although most are already sold out.
Printed with permission of The Santa Barbara News-Press
Energy and Climate
Through the Lens of Basic Science
Ben Carlson, whose teaching includes the popular course Physics for Future Presidents, explores energy and climate change through basic science. He examines the energy density of fuels, opportunities for energy transition, and the interplay of infrastructure, climate and the economy.
Thursday, Oct. 9 | 5:30 p.m.
Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop (CAW) 631 Garden Street
Conversations About Things That Matter
Photo by Carl Perry
Paul McCartney opens a concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl on September 26th, 2025, with Help, the classic Beatles tune he has not played in full since 1965.
Paul McCartney headlines at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Photo by Carl Perry
ARTOBER Downtown Santa Barbara
L E A R N M O R E
OCTOBER
1-31
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Pianos on State
5th Annual Masq(p)arade!
A PROGRESSIVE PARADE OF PIANO-BASED ACTS are back on State Street from 5:30 to 8pm on Friday, October 3rd. Witness inventive 15 minute shows of accomplished regional performing artists each staged at a different painted piano along the city’s main corridor. Each Masq(p)arade! act is creatively paired with an artist-designed piano, incorporating original performances and masked flair. The audience is invited to move from piano to piano between sets, with locations at The Red Piano, World Market, The Lobero Theatre and all the way up State! www.masqparade.org
Friday 10/3
COMEDY
Magic with Gene Urban • Magic and mind-reading • Satellite SB, 1117 State St • Free • satellitesb.com • 6-9pm Fri.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Master Yun Traditional Tai Chi & Kung Fu • Basic postures of Tai Chi • SB Botanic Garden • $10-$15 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 9-10am Fri, 10/3. Free Emergency Preparedness Class • Goleta Community Center • RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/mswjtwx2 • 1-3pm Fr, 10/3.
Climate Fridays: Gather For Grassroots Action • A look at a proposed National Marine Sanctuary off the coast of Carpinteria • CEC’s Environmental Hub • Free RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/2s4hwu2z • 3:305pm Fri, 8/3.
SB Astronomical Unit Talk • Presenting Black Holes, Supernovae, and the Runway Universe with UC Berkley Professor Alex Filippenko Ph.D. • SBMNH, Fleischmann Auditorium • Free • sbnature.org/ calendar • 7:30-9pm Fri, 10/3. SBC Courthouse Docent Tours • Free • www.sbcourthouse.org •
15 minutes • Pianos on State St • Free • masqparade.org • 5:30-8pm Fri, 10/3.
Saturday 10/4
CHILDREN
Storytime @ the Sea Center • All ages • Free w/ admission • SBNature.org • 10:30–10:45am Sat & Sun.
SB GO Club • Play or learn the ancient strategic board game. All levels • 805-448-5335 • Free • Mosaic Coffee, 1131 State St • 11am-4pm Sat. Yin-Thai Massage Workshop • Breathwork, playful connection, and intuitive touch with a partner • Yoga Soup • $108 (for two) • yogasoup.com • 2-4:30pm Sat, 10/4.
Ira Glass • In conversation with Pico Iyer about storytelling and journalism • Campbell Hall • $15-$65 • artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm Sat, 10/4.
Band Of Horses & Iron and Wine • Indie rock/folk • Arlington Theatre • arlingtontheatresb.com • $75$79 • 8pm Fri, 10/3.
I’m With Her • Trio Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan and Sara Watkins • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Campbell Hall • $15-$60 • artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 8pm Fri, 10/3.
Karaoke Fridays on State • Longoria Wines, 732 State St, SB • 6:308:30pm Fri.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Xtreme Backyards Show • Outdoor living and garden expo with vendors, demos, and home products
• Earl Warren Showgrounds, Santa Barbara • Free • https://earlwarren. com/events • 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Friday, October 3; 10:00 AM – 7:00
PM, Saturday, October 4; 10:00 AM –6:00 PM, Sunday, 10/5.
5th Annual Masq(p)arade! • Performances with masks & flair every
Rockers • Oak Park • Free RSVP • wyp.org/community-events • 10am1pm Sat, 10/4.
Creepy Creatures On The Lawn
• Learn about bats, scorpions, spiders, snakes and more • Neal Taylor Nature Center, Cachuma Lake • clnaturecenter.org • Free • 11am-1pm Sat, 10/4.
Architectural Walking Tour • History of buildings in SB • 229 E.
Victoria St • $20 • afsb.org • 10am, Sat. Power Hour • Workout with Napoleon Jinnies • De La Guerra Place by Paseo Nuevo Cinemas • Free • 1011am Sat.
SPECIAL EVENTS
California Avocado Festival
• Avocado street festival with food, music, and activities • Linden Avenue, Carpinteria • Free • avofest.org • All day, 10/4-10/6.
Community Baby Shower • Free resources for expecting parents and families • Central Library Plaza • 10am-12pm Sat, 10/4.
MUSIC
SB Old Time Fiddlers Festival
• Fiddle concerts, workshops, and fun for all ages! • Rancho La Patera and Stow House • $5-25, kids 12 and under free • fiddlersfestival.org • 10am-5pm Sa, 10/4.
The Official Release Party Of A Showgirl • Celebrate Taylor Swifts new music • Arlington Theatre • arlingtontheatresb.com • 12:40pm SatSun, 10/4-10/5.
Intermediate Guitar • Bring your guitar • Carpinteria Arts Center • $175 • carpinteriaartscenter.org • 11am12pm, Sat, 9/20-11/15.
OUTDOORS
Community Nature Play Day
• With Grammy Winning Alphabet
Santa Barbara Oktoberfest 2025 • Beer festival with German food, music, and local vendors • Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara • $20- $75 • santabarbaraoktoberfest.org • 11am4pm, Sat, 10/4.
Water is Life and Music for the Soul • Benefit dinner supporting Friends of Woni Kenya • Direct Relief Hatch Hall • friendsofwonikenya.org • $75 • 5pm Sat, 10/4.
MOXI@Night: Neon • A fundraiser by Bank of America for STEAM learning • 125 State St • $750 • moxi.org • 5:30-10pm Sat, 10/4.
Forage & Feast with Rincon Hill Farm • Dinner party with a three course meal and cocktails • SB Botanic Garden • $500 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 5-8:30pm Sat, 10/4.
The First Impression: Paris By Night • Themed celebration, live music featuring The Impressionist
Massage
Revolution: Monet to Matisse • SBMA • https://tinyurl.com/5ektxswu • $1000 • 5:30pm Sat, 10/4.
Sunday 10/5
CHILDREN
Sundays at the Ranch • Fun for the family. Enjoy barn animals and tractor rides • Stow House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd • Free • goletahistory.org • 11am-2pm Sun.
DANCE
Dance Hive • Join for ecstatic dance and expression • Yoga Soup • $20 • inspiratia.org • 12:30pm Sun.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Inner Vision Sound Journey – A Yoga in the Dark • Sound healing, breath work and mindful movement supporting Blind Fitness • 1221 State St • $35 • fundforsantabarbara.org • 1-2:30pm Sun, 10/5.
Family History Month Open House • Personal research assistance and Santa Barbara Hispanic Family Histories, 1850–1970 • SB County Genealogical Society • 316 Castillo St • Free • 1-4pm Su, 10/5.
Banned Books Week • Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion. Free copies available • Faulkner Gallery, Central Library • Free • 2-3:30pm Sun, 10/5. SBHS 150th Anniversary Children’s Poetry Reading Event • Join local children’s author Lee Wardlaw for a poetry reading and signing of My Book of Firsts: Poems Celebrating A Baby’s Milestones •
UCSB Arts & Lectures Welcomes Ira Glass
HEAR ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FIGURES IN MEDIA, IRA GLASS, in conversation with Pico Iyer at UCSB Campbell Hall at 7:30pm on Saturday, October 4th. Glass will reflect on his decades of audio journalism, the evolution of narrative podcasting, and the power of listening closely. For tickets ($15-$65) visit artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
Interm. Spanish Conversation •
Central Library • Free • 10-11am Tue.
Chess Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Tue.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Spirits in the Air: Potent
Potable Poetry • Open to lovers of Poetry and Cocktails • The Good Lion • Free • 4:30-6:30pm Tue, 10/7.
Coffee With A Cop • Meet with deputies, ask questions • McDonald’s, 146 S. Fairview Ave • Free • cityofgoleta.org • 8-10am Tue, 10/7.
Wednesday 10/8
COMEDY
An Evening With Colin Hay • Mix of heartfelt songwriting and hilarious storytelling • Lobero Theatre
• Chris Van Dusen, If I Built A Town • Chaucer’s Books • Free • chaucersbooks. com • 4:30-5:30pm Tue, 10/7.
Birds in Focus: Local Bird Photographers • Talk by John Callender and Sophie Cameron • SB Audubon Society • Fleishmann Auditorium • Free • 7-8:30pm Tue, 10/7.
CHILDREN
Bilingual Music & Movement • Ages 0-5 • SB Public Library • 10:1510:45am, Wed.
Read to a Dog • Practice reading with a therapy dog! • Eastside Library • Free • 3-4pm, Wed.
LECTURE & WORKSHOPS
Stories That Speak. Voices That Lead. • Lorissa Rinehart offers strategies for effective engagement and storytelling • Workzones • $25 • AWCSB • https://tinyurl.com/436u6vmw • 5:30pm Wed, 10/8.
Knitting & Crochet Club • Louise
Lowry Davis Ctr • All levels/English/ Spanish • Free • 9-11:30am Wed.
Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe • https://tinyurl.com/5ejbd9ye • Free • 5-6:30pm Wed.
MUSIC
Open Jam • at Revolver Pizza. Bring an instrument. Jam with other musicians • 1429 San Andres St • Free • revolversb.com • 6-9pm Wed.
SAVOR THREE DAYS OF PEACE, LOVE, AND GUACAMOLE at the California Avocado Festival, taking place Friday, October 3rd through Sunday, October 5th on Linden Avenue in downtown Carpinteria. Dance to over 60 bands performing across three stages, shop from 50 local vendors, and sample every kind of avocado treat you could imagine! The “Strong Arm Competition” will test how long attendees can hold a ten pound bag of avocados at noon on Saturday, October 4th, while the festival’s famous guacamole contest will crown a winner at noon on Sunday, October 5th. Many local nonprofits will also be hosting booths, giving attendees the chance to learn about and support organizations giving back to our community. The California Avocado Festival is free and open to folks of all ages, with plenty of family fun scheduled all weekend long. View the full schedule of events at avofest.org
Music & Movement • Shoreline Park • Free • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 10:30-11am, Thu.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
When It All Burns • Free talk by
Jordan Thomas about CA wildfire crisis • https://bit.ly/Thomas-IHC • 6020
HSSB, UCSB • 4pm Thu, 10/9.
Energy And Climate From The Ground Up • Ben Carlson explores the scientific foundations of energy and climate issues • CAW • Free • https://tinyurl.com/3v9tw8jm • 5:30pm Thu, 10/9.
Discover Your Home’s History
• Author Betsy Green shares tips about house history research • 229 E Victoria St • $20 RSVP • 6pm Thu, 10/9.
Author Talk With Becky Shawver • As part of Santa Barbara High School’s 150th anniversary celebration with Dons’ alumna • Chaucer’s Books • Free • chaucersbooks.com • 6-7pm Thu, 10/9.
SPECIAL EVENTS
MCC Open House • Meet the team, explore the Fall calendar, and discover ways to get involved with student organizations • MCC Lobby • Free • mcc.sa.ucsb.edu • 5pm Thu, 10/9.
Kelp Forest Trivia Night • Hosted by the SB Maritime Museum • Night Lizard Brewery • Free • sbmm.org • 7pm Thu, 10/9.
Leo Marquez
Photo courtesy of artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
Photo courtesy of CA Avocado Festival
Photo by John Palminteri
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Continued
Asian American Neighborhood Festival
THE CULTURES, STORIES, AND LEGACIES of local Asian American Communities will be on full display when the Asian American Neighborhood Festival returns to El Presidio from 11am to 3pm on Sunday, October 12th. Hosted by the Santa Barbara Trust For Historic and Preservation, this free, familyfriendly event will feature traditional performances, crafts, and food from local Asian American artisans and vendors. sbthp.org
Therapy Dogs of SBA • SB Airport partnered with Therapy Dogs of SB to help ease travel stress • flysba.santabarbaraca.gov/therapydogs • Free • Thu.
Weekly Protest • Protesting current administration and calling for human rights • Women’s March SB • SB County Courthouse • 4-6pm Thu.
Friday 10/10
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
AI Unlocked: Powering
Productivity • Learn how business owners utilize AI • BC Forum, SBCC • scheinfeld.sbcc.edu/eventcalendar • Free • 12:30-2pm Fri, 10/10.
MUSIC
Benise: 25 Years of Passion! • Spanish guitar, flamenco, salsa, and more • Lobero Theatre • $47-$103 • lobero.org • 7:30pm Fri, 10/10. Keller Williams • Vibrant, danceable arrangements fusing bluegrass, funk, rock, jazz, and electronica • SOhO • $32 • sohosb.com • 8:30pm Fri, 10/10.
The Graduates • A Tribute to Simon & Garfunkel • Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara • $62-$106 • lobero.org • 7:30pm Sat, 10/11.
OUTDOORS
Summit for Danny Community Climb • Hike to support CADA’s youth treatment programs • Orcutt Community Park • $25-50, children 7 and under free • summitfordanny.org • 9am-1pm Sa, 10/11.
Star Party • View of the wonders of the night sky through our 20-inch telescope • Palmer Observatory SBMNH • Free • sbnature.org • 8-10pm Sat, 10/11.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Raíces Y Sueños Market • Free bilingual storytime, family-friendly fun, and creativity • Central Library • calendar.library.santabarbaraca.gov • 10am-3pm Sat, 10/11.
Shop & Taste Fest • Sales up to 30 percent off • Toyota of SB • 1pm Sat, 10/11.
Happy Birthday Tom Dibblee
• Celebrate National Earth Science Week • SBMNH • Cost of Admission • sbnature.org • 3-5pm Sat, 10/11.
Bread & Roses
JOIN THE LARGEST PROGRESSIVE GATHERING ON THE CENTRAL COAST when The Fund for Santa Barbara hosts its 32nd annual Bread & Roses celebration on Santa Barbara City College’s Great Meadow from 2 to 6pm on Sunday, October 12th. ASL and Spanish interpretation will be available.
Red Feather Ball • Gala benefit
sustaining United Way • SB Historical Museum • RSVP $2,500-$25,000 • https://tinyurl.com/y8u9u49a • Fri, 10/10.
Saturday 10/11
CHILDREN
Another Day In Paradise • Fun, skating, and community • Ice In Paradise, Goleta • $10 • iceinparadise. org • 11am-5pm Sat, 10/11.
LECTURES/WORKSHOPS
Sketching In The Galleries • All skill levels. Sketch from original works in the current exhibitions. Teaching Artists provide guidance and materials • SBMA • Free • sbma.net • 11:15am12:15pm Sat, 10/11.
Elizabeth Gilbert: All the Way to the River • Talk by author of Eat, Pray, Love • UCSB Arts & Lectures • Arlington Theatre • $16-$83 • artsandlectures.ucsb.edu • 7:30pm, Sat, 10/11.
Life Drawing Workshop • With Rich Wilkie • Venue shared on registration • richwilkie.com/workshops • $120 • 1-4pm Sa, 10/11.
MUSIC
HAIM: I quit tour 2025 • With guest Dora Jar • SB Bowl • $55-$165 • sbbowl.com • 6:30pm Sat, 10/11.
Cruise For A Cause • Benefit aid to families of children with cancer in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico • 301 W Cabrillo • $75 • 3:30-6pm Sat, 10/11.
Sunday 10/12
MUSIC
Santa Barbara Chamber
Players • Fundraising concert featuring String Quartet No. 12 and more • Trinity Lutheran Church, 909 N. La Cumbre Rd • $20 • 3pm Sun, 10/12.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Asian American Neighborhood Festival • Celebrating cultures, stories, and the legacy of Asian American communities in Santa Barbara • El Presidio, 123 E. Canon
Ghost Tours
The 2025 Founder’s Award will be presented to Susan Rose, who has given back through leadership roles with area organizations such as the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the Anti-Defamation League, the McCune Foundation, and Antioch University Santa Barbara, where she co-founded the Women in Leadership program. She also served two terms on the SB County Board of Supervisors, previously acting as Executive Director of the Los Angeles Commission on the Status of Women and serving on California’s Fair Employment and Housing Commission.
The 2025 Firebrand Award will be awarded to Chelsea Lancaster. A local educator and organizer committed to supporting historically marginalized communities, she launched El Centro SB, a BIPOC-led activist space. Currently, she works with SB Resiste, a grassroots coalition of community members and activists working to resist ICE.
For tickets ($100+ sliding scale available) to Bread & Roses visit fundforsantabarbara.org/bread-roses
Perdido • Free • sbthp.org • 11am-3pm Sun, 10/12.
32nd Annual Bread & Roses •
A joyful gathering of our progressive values, honoring justice, community, and resilience. Honoring Susan Rose presented by the Fund for SB • Great Meadow, SBCC • Free • https://tinyurl.com/mtpyj7d5 • 2-6pm Sun, 10/12.
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Theatre
Arms And The Man
THE SBCC THEATRE GROUP WILL CONTINUE ITS 80TH SEASON
Follow Raina Petkoff as she is caught in the crossfires of love and war when the Theatre Group at Santa Barbara City College presents Arms and the Man at the Garvin Theatre. An iconic romantic comedy from master playwright George Bernard Shaw, this play proves that all is possible through love, disguises, and chocolate. Previews will be held October 8th and 9th, with opening night at 7:30pm on Friday, October 10th. For tickets ($10-29) visit theatregroupsbcc.com
Theatre Listings:
Dracula: A Comedy Of Terrors • The Nefarious Count Dracula arrives in England, he’s expecting to be feared by all, but the opposite happens instead. Ages 12+ • Ojai Art Center • $25 • ojaiact.org • 9/26-10/19.
The Screwtape Letters • An adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece by the Fellowship for the Performing Arts • Granada Theatre • $85-$109 • granadasb.org • 4pm Sat, 10/4.
Naked Shakes 20th Anniversary Season: The Tempest • Witness magic, revenge, love, and redemption as the UC Santa Barbara’s Naked Shakes bring Shakespeare’s masterpiece • UCSB Commencement Green • Free • https://www.theaterdance.ucsb.edu • 4pm Fri-Sun, 10/3-10/5.
War Of The Worlds: The Panic Broadcast • Relive Orson Welles’ infamous 1938 radio drama • The New Vic • $25-$60 • etcsb.org • 7:30pm Wed-Thu, 10/8-10/9, 8pm Fri-Sat through 10/26.
Anima: Theater Of The Feminine Underground ‘25 • Creative storytelling, dance, song, poetry, theater, clowning, and more • Center Stage Theater • $36-$38 • centerstagetheater.org • 7pm ThuFri, 10/9-10/10.
Arms And The Man • Classic romantic comedy by George Bernard Shaw • Garvin Theatre, SBCC • $10-$29 • theatregroupsbcc. com • 7:30pm Wed-Sat, 10/8-10/11, 2pm Sun, 10/12 & 10/19, 7:30pm Thu-Sat, 10/1610/18, 10/23-10/25.
Every Brilliant Thing • Child lists beautiful things to help mother’s mental health • PCPA, Severson Theatre Santa Maria • 7pm 10/9-10/26.
War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast
RELIVE THE NIGHT WHEN AMERICA THOUGHT WE WERE FACING A MARTIAN ATTACK when Ensemble Theatre Company presents War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast at the New Vic Theatre. With live on-stage foley sound effects, ETC under director Jamie Torcellini will recreate Orson Welles’ famous 1938 radio play as well as cast a light on the broadcast’s behind-the-scenes drama and ramifications. All will be performed by a talented team of award-winning actors, including Richard Baird as Orson Welles, Matthew Floyd Miller, Ashley Margaret Morton, and Bryan Daniel Porter.
A community pay-what-you-can performance will be held at 7:30pm on Wednesday, October 8th, with previews running October 9th and 10th. Opening night, which will include a post-show reception with the artists, is 8pm on Saturday, October 11th. Performances will continue through October 26th. For tickets ($40-104) visit etcsb.org
Ashley Margaret Morton, Bryan Daniel Porter, Richard Baird and Matthew Floyd Miller
Charlotte Hecker, Nik Valinsky, Isabel Watson, and Clayton Barry
Photo by Ben Crop
Photo by Loren Haar
CINEMA
View the Alcazar Theatre’s 25th anniversary screening of Almost Famous at 6:30pm on Friday, October 10th
CINEMA LISTINGS
One Battle After Another • Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another • Pollock Theater, UCSB • Free: carseywolf.ucsb.edu • 2-5:30pm Sat, 10/4.
Wild Rescue • A film about Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network’s work • Granada Theatre • $10-$50 • sbwcn.org/events • 3pm Sun, 10/5.
Saving the Foothills • Documentary on local effort to protect San Marcos foothills. Q&A with filmmaker, Chumash representatives • Marjorie Luke Theatre • $15 • 3-5:30pm Su, 10/5.
Sequoias Of The Sea Film Screening
• A powerful new documentary exploring the disappearance of Northern California’s kelp forests and the grassroots fight to restore them • SBMM •$5-$20 • sbmm.org • 7-9pm Wed, 10/8.
Mountain Drive Memories: Screening Of Hot Tubs • In conjunction with the release of the Lee Chiacos’ book, Mountain Drive: Santa Barbara’s Pioneering Bohemian Community. Meet filmmaker Gabe Rosenn, and author Lee Chiacos • SB Historical Museum • RSVP • sbhistorical.org
• 5:30pm Thu, 10/9.
NatureTrack Film Festival • Showcasing world-class films that celebrate nature and outdoor adventure • Riviera Theater & Camino Real Cinemas • Free • naturetrackfilmfestival.org • 6-10:30pm Thu-Fri, 10/9-10/10.
Almost Famous • 25th anniversary screening of coming-of-age journey of a 15-year-old boy who has a deep passion for music • The Alcazar • $7-$10 • thealcazar.org • 6:30-8:30pm Fri, 10/10.
The Conference Board’s Index of Leading Economic Indicators (LEI), a read on actual economic data rather than an opinion survey as its Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index, has called a recession. Its Confidence Index is hinting at the same.
“Besides persistently weak manufacturing new orders and consumer expectation indicators, labor market developments also weighed on the Index with an increase in unemployment claims and a decline in average weekly hours in manufacturing. Overall, the LEI suggests that economic activity will continue to slow.”
– Conference Board
By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE
IS THAT REALLY A SURPRISE?
The president is attempting to bring back a Gilded Age that prevailed in 1900 by steering as much business to his oligarchs and himself as possible by deregulating while slashing government programs that protect all Americans, and rounding up working immigrants, badly hurting the job market.
The LEI that forecasts business activity six months ahead has been forecasting a possible recession for some time, but now says it is here.
among the LEI’s components and a negative growth rate over the past six months triggered the recession signal in August,” said Justyna Zabinska-La Monica, Senior Manager, Business Cycle Indicators, at The Conference Board.
consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—decreased by 1.2 points to 74.8. Expectations remained below the threshold of 80 that typically signals a recession ahead, said Stephanie Guichard, Senior Economist, Global Indicators at The Conference Board.
But, the LEI is nowhere near past recessionary lows, per the graph, and stock indexes are at record highs. So, why does its LEI keep predicting an incipient recession?
profits of big business, hence the hysteria over AI, TikTok, IPOs, and the irrational exuberance that has driven the stock indexes to record highs.
By Harlan Green
The graph shows where its LEI components dropped below the thick horizontal line at the start of past recessions. The jagged line of the LEI graph shows the two recoveries since the 2001 and 2008-09 recessions and its current low in August (gray bars are recessions).
Why? “Its widespread weakness
Consumers weren’t much happier in the confidence survey. The Expectations Index—based on
It is partly because consumers’ appraisal of current job availability declined for the eighth consecutive month in the survey, and it is the most heavily weighted LEI component. We now know what consumers must have already been intuiting. There were -991,000 fewer jobs created over the past year and one half in the Labor Department’s just released benchmark revision.
Chairman Powell has been hinting of late that the Fed has no good choices in deciding whether to ease credit conditions by cutting interest rates or not, because the job market is deteriorating and inflation has been rising since April 2nd when Trump first announced his tariff war on the world.
The September rate cut of -0.25 percent was the first since last December and Powell said there will probably be two more cuts by the end of the year to support more job creation.
Why the job weakness? There were just 22,000 hires and the unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent in August. The hires were in the Leisure/Hospitality, Education and Health sectors. Manufacturing, Construction, Professional Services and Government (state and local included) lost jobs. And initial jobless claims for workman’s comp have risen to a three-year high.
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And there is widespread weakness among most of the LEI’s components, such as fewer hours worked. Businesses had in effect stopped adding workers, because of not knowing what the final tariff rates may be. This is enough to shake consumers’ confidence in their future.
Add to that the demoralizing effect on hourly wage earners in construction, manufacturing that requires manual labor and mostly employs immigrants, the target of the ICE raids.
The financial markets are more focused on how to spend the record
In fact, it’s what is looking increasingly like the last Gilded Age where a small group of the extra-wealthy partied while the US economy as a whole declines.
It can be reversed, of course, if Republicans have enough cajónes
to stop Trump from weakening almost every sector of the American economy that creates growth, from consumer and environmental protections, to healthcare and national security (e.g., NATO by alienating our allies).
Consumers are extremely on edge and their behavior determines what happens next, and the poorest largely live in the red states. Republicans will be the most effected.
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.
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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, October 16, 2025 beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 735 Anacapa Street.
On Thursday, October 09, 2025, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Thursday, October 16, 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.
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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.
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• 816 Cacique - People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV05019
Petitioner: Christopher Michael Hernandez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Christopher Michael Hernandez to PROPOSED NAME: Christopher Michael Knapp. 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: October 31, 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: 08/27/2025 /s/:Donna D. Geck , Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV05019 Pub Dates: September 26, October 3, 10, 17, 2025.
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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, October 15, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the David Gebhard Public Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street.
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Wednesday, October 15, 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.
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• 615 Bath Street
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 037-113-016
Zoning Designation: R-MH (Residential Multi-Unit and Hotel)
Application Number: PLN2024-00163
Applicant / Owner: Sergio Ormachea, Vanguard Planning / Vidal Michael
Project Description: Open Yard Modification associated with new 2-story residence and ADU.
• 1129 Crestline Drive
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 049-183-009
Zoning Designation: RS-15 (Residential Single Unit)
Application Number: PLN2024-00500
Applicant / Owner: Adam Grosshans, Outset Architecture / Ryan Buchanan & Alexandra Shleicher
Project Description: Front and Interior Setback Modifications associated with additions to residence
• 528 Casitas Rd
Assessor’s Parcel Number: 031-253-002
Zoning Designation: R-2 (Two-Unit Residential)
Application Number: PLN2025-00251
Applicant / Owner: Robert Pester, Robert John Pester Architect / Todd G Stadmiller
Project Description: Interior Setback Modification for new Accessory Dwelling Unit
Applicant / Owner: Linda Blackbern, RRM Design Group / Jason Sunukjian, 3139 Sea Cliff, LLC
Project Description: Soil remediation; grading; and vegetation removal.
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV03773 . Petitioner: Maria Campoverde filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Kaylanni Lucila Diaz-Bello to PROPOSED NAME: Kaylanni Lucila Campoverde. 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: October 27, 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: 9/03/2025 /s/:Colleen K. Sterne , Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV03773 Pub Dates: September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 2025.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER : 25CV05010 . Petitioner: Juanita Yvonne Watkins filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Juanita Yvonne Watkins to PROPOSED NAME: Juanita Yvonne Carter. 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: October 22, 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: 8/22/2025 /s/: Thomas P. Anderle, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV05010 Pub Dates: September 19, 26, October 3, 10, 2025.
AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV02288 . Petitioner: Letesio Mary Gonzales filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Letesio Mary Gonzales to PROPOSED NAME: Leticia Mary Gonzalez Jimenez. 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: October 24, 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: 8/11/2025 /s/: Donna D. Geck, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV02288 Pub Dates: September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 2025.
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Paul McCartney at the SB Bowl!
ONE OF THE GREATEST NIGHTS IN SANTA BARBARA MUSIC HISTORY. Never before has the name Paul McCartney topped the classic sign at the entrance to the Santa Barbara Bowl. September 26th was music history at the 5,000 seat venue. No ticket transfers, no bags, and no cell phone use. This opened a 20-venue tour that ends in Montreal.
Changes For Local Businesses
THE GAME SEEKER feels like it’s in the cards to reopen again in downtown Santa Barbara. The 20-year old locally owned business closed in April during a remodel of the hotel building it was in. Now it’s signing a lease for a site at 920 State Street.
AFTER 27 YEARS, Madam Lu Chinese Restaurant closed in Santa Barbara on September 30th. Customers have been coming in to say “thank you” and give a hug to Mei-Jung Lu Gaffney who gave her customers that personal touch that made it a special night out every time.
Lana Del Rey Sings with Local Band
SINGER LANA DEL REY joined in while the band Fastest Kids in School were performing at Institution Ale in Santa Barbara Saturday, September 27th. They were playing her song West Coast when she walked by on a search for ice cream...and she joined in!
First Responders Updates
MULTIPLE WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION WERE FOUND in the home of a 41-year-old Goleta man who was arrested Monday, September 22nd after allegedly assaulting his partner and the refusing to cooperate with the Santa Barbara Co. Sheriff’s dept. Many of the guns were rifles. The man was also said to have threatened a neighbor with a replica grenade. His bail is $500,000.
AT 109 MILES PER HOUR, a Santa Barbara CHP patrol unit caught, stopped, and cited a driver going Northbound on Highway 101 on the morning of Thursday, September 25th. The driver also had no license.
Pianos on State Return Downtown
THE PIANOS ON STATE PROJECT has returned. This is an annual program of the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative in collaboration with other local organizations. There are twelve pianos on State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, as well as one on Canon Perdido at the landmark Lobero Theatre steps and one at the Santa Barbara Airport. The pianos were freshly painted by local artists. They all have regional sponsors. They will be out until October 19th and available around the clock.
Carpinteria State of the City & 60th Anniversary
IN THE STATE OF THE CITY address on Monday, September 29th, Carpinteria leaders said that the finances are adequate to cover operating costs now but some financial problems are looming. City
Manager Michael Ramirez said one of the funding lines is going to the bottom in the next couple of years. That could mean staffing changes or higher fees. Carpinteria also celebrated its 60th anniversary as a city last week, with representatives and city staff enjoying a city birthday cake!
San Ysidro & Romero Trails Open to Hikers
THE FULL SAN YSIDRO TRAIL and two miles of the Romero trail in Los Padres National Forest are now open in the Montecito foothills after a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 22nd. Both trails needed extensive work from volunteers and trails groups to be safe enough for hikers again.
SBIFF Continues Work on New Film Center
A STATE-OF-THE-ART FILM CENTER is under construction in downtown Santa Barbara with five screens set to be ready in January. The Santa Barbara International Film Festival continues to raise money for the highly anticipated project.
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The Goleta Valley Art Association October Show
September 29th to October 31st
1st Thursday Reception October 2nd, 5-8pm
Untitled by Robert Vorhees, Jr.
Eze (King) by JoAnne Meade Young
View From Potter’s Point by Kelly Hildner
Autumn Riot 2 by Roberta Gross
La Cumbre Plaza
Participating Artists: Lynn Altschul, Maxine Avila, John Avila, James Balsitis, Lorie Bartron, Bruce Birkland, Odessa D. Burrow, Hope Calloway, Merith Cosden, Barbara Cronin-Hershberg, Frank DiMarco, Lynn Dow, Rick Drake, Jim Felland, Elizabeth U. Flanagan, Mary Freericks, Andrew Garcia, Paula Gregoire-Jones, Roberta Gross, Kelly Hildner, Linda E. Johnson, Jean Johnson, Vandana Khare, Cena Kregel, Matt Lancaster, Carol Lazar, Janice Lorber, Chris Morgenstern, Yumi Narita-Martinez, Gloria Peyrat, Mary Reichel, Edward Rogers, Terre Martin Sanitate, Lizabeth Savage, Carol Schmidt, Karen R. Schroeder, Jo Anne Sharpe, Jan Smith, Carol Spungen, Mandy Starr, Judith Villa, Robert Vorhees Jr.,John Williams, JoAnne Meade Young, Carol Zepke
Restore by Terre Martin Sanitate
Liberty Longing by Elizabeth U. Flanagan
Radiant Sunflowers by Maxine Avila
RUTH ELLEN HOAG www.ruthellenhoag.com @ruthellenhoag 805-689-0858 ~inquire for studio classes~
10 West Gallery • A Deeper Dive
• Through Oct 26 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-770-7711 • 10westgallery.com
Architectural Fdn Gallery • The Taut And The Lush By Madeleine Ignon • Through Nov 1 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4 some Sa & By Appt • afsb.org
Art & Soul Gallery • Raw and Revealed: Joan Rosenberg-Dent & Sarita Reynolds • 1323 State St • artandsoulsb.com
Art, Design & Architecture Museum, UCSB • Beyond the Object; Mexican Prints: The Garcia-Correa Collection from local collectors Gil Garcia and Marti Correa de Garcia; Environmental Communications: Big Bang Beat LA; Joan Mitchell 100 • through Dec 7 • 12-5 Wed-Sun • museum.ucsb.edu
Art From Scrap • Explore Ecology • exploreecology.org
ArtLabbé Gallery • This is Me for Liberté through Oct 15 • 111 Santa Barbara St, Suite H • artlabbe.org
Atkinson Gallery, SBCC • Julian / Julian: Work by Julian Kreimer • through Oct 2 • atkinsongallerysbcc.com
Bella Rosa Galleries • 1103-A State St • 11-5 daily • 805-966-1707
The Carriage and Western Art Museum • SB History Makers: Silsby Spalding, WW Hollister, Dixie; Saddle & Carriage Collections • Free • 129 Castillo St • 805-962-2353 • 9-3 Mo-Fr • carriagemuseum.org
California Nature Art Museum • Lulu Hyggelig: California’s First Thomas Dambo Troll • ongoing • Wild in California • Through Feb 23 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr;
ART VENUES
Waterhouse
La Arcada at State & Figueroa
11-5 Sa & Su • calnatureartmuseum.org
Casa de La Guerra • Santa Barbara 1925 – 2025: A Portrait in Maps • $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 • 805565-5653 • casadelherrero.com
Casa Dolores • Bandera Ware / traditional outfits ~ ongoing • 1023 Bath St • 12-4 Tu-Sa • 805-963-1032 • casadolores.org
Channing Peake Gallery • Form and Frame: Abstraction, Community, and the Language of Art • 105 E Anapamu St, 1st fl • 805-568-3994
Colette Cosentino Atelier + Gallery • 11 W Anapamu St • By Appt • colettecosentino.com
Community Arts Workshop • 631 Garden St • 10-6pm Fri & By Appt. • sbcaw.org
Corridan Gallery • James Paul Brown A Joyful Vision & gallery artists • 125 N Milpas • 11-5 We-Sa • 805-9667939 • corridan-gallery.com
CPC Gallery • By appt • 36 E Victoria St • cpcgallery.com
Cypress Gallery • Square Perspectives through Oct 26 • 119 E Cypress Av, Lompoc • 1-4 Sa & Su • 805-737-1129 • lompocart.org
Elizabeth Gordon Gallery • Contemporary Artists • 15 W Gutierrez • 805-963-1157 • 11–5 Tu-Sa • elizabethgordongallery.com
El Presidio De Santa Bárbara • Santa Barbara 1925 – 2025: A Portrait in Maps • 123 E Canon Perdido St • 10:30-4:30 Daily • sbthp.org
Elverhøj Museum • history & Danish culture of Solvang • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-686-1211 • 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 • 1011 State St • 805730-9109 • Fazzino.com
Gallery 113 • SB Art Assn • 1114 State St, #8, La Arcada Ct • 805-965-6611 • 11-5 Mo-Sa; 1-4 Su • gallery113sb.com
Gallery Los Olivos • Ellen Yeomans and Linda Hanly - it begins with light • through Sept 30 • Daily 10-4pm • 2920 Grand Av • 805-688-7517 • gallerylosolivos.com
Grace Fisher Fdn • Inclusive Arts Clubhouse • Paintings by Grace Fisher • 121 S Hope, La Cumbre Plaza • WeSu 11-5pm • gracefisherfoundation.org
Indah Gallery • Nostalgic Resonance: Danvy Pham Oct 10 through Nov 9 • 12-5 Fri-Sun • 2190 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez • maxgleason.com/indah-gallery
James Main Fine Art • 19th & 20th Century Fine art & antiques • 27 E De La Guerra St • 12-5 Tu-Sa • Appt Suggested • 805-962-8347
Jewish Federation of Greater SB • Portraits of Survival interactive ~ Ongoing • 9-4pm Mo-Fr • 524 Chapala St • 805-957-1115 ext. 114
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum • Monarchy: Power, Intrigue, and Legacy: focusing on notable European monarchs, and their reigns • through Sept 30; a million+ historical documents • 21-23 W Anapamu • 10-4 Tu-Su • 805-962-5322 • karpeles.com
Kathryne Designs • Local Artists • 1225 Coast Village Rd, A • 10-5 Mo-Sa; 11-5 Su • 805-565-4700 • kathrynedesigns.com
La Cumbre Center For Creative Arts • Fine Line Gallery; Elevate Gallery; Illuminations Gallery • MultiArtist Studio/Gallery Spaces • La Cumbre Plaza • 12-5 Tu-Su • lcccasb.com
Lompoc Library Grossman Gallery • 501 E North Av, Lompoc • 805-588-3459
Lynda Fairly Carpinteria Arts Center • Open theme from local artists through Sep 28 • 12-4 ThSu • 865 Linden • 805-684-7789 • carpinteriaartscenter.org
Maker House • 1351 Holiday Hill Rd • 805-565-CLAY • 10-4 Daily • makerhouse.org
Marcia Burtt Gallery • Lush Life and Susan Petty • through Oct 5 • Landscape paintings, prints, & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-9625588 • artlacuna.com
Mate Gallery • beach images alongside vintage oils, gifts • 1014 Coast Village R • 805-895-6283 • mategallery.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 • San Milano Drive: DJ Javier • 11-6pm Tu-Sun • 653 Paseo Nuevo • mcasantabarbara.org
ART EVENTS
SBMA Opening Night: The First Impression
• Celebration for the Impressionist and 19th century French art • Santa Barbara Museum of Art • $1,000 • sbma.net • 5:30 – 7:30pm, Saturday, 10/4. That 1870s Show • In Conversation with Curator Nicole R. Myers about the curatorial approach she brought to some of the most iconic names in painting: Monet, Matisse, and more • SBMA, Mary Craig Aud • $10$15 • sbma.net • 12-1:30pm Sun, 10/5.
Opening Reception: San Milano Drive • Solo exhibition by D.J. Javier • MCASB • Free • 12-4pm Su, 10/5.
Sketching in the Galleries • SBMA • Free with Adm • SBMA.net • 11:15am, 10/11.
The Shape Of Things To Come • Furniture and Fashion Collection Release • SBCAW• • sbcaw.org • 4-8pm Fri, 10/10, 10am-2pm Sat, 10/11.
SB Arts & Crafts Show • Local artists & artisans • Free • 236 E Cabrillo Blvd • 10-5 Sun. Carpinteria Creative Arts Market • Local pottery, beach art, cards, jewelry, and sewn articles • 8th St & Linden Av • Free • 2:30-6 Thur.
Elisabeth Lafolye-Acogny LCCCA Illuminations Gallery La Cumbre Plaza www.elisalafolye.com
MCASB Satellite @ the Riviera Beach House • In Motion: Marie McKenzie & Marlene Struss through Oct 12 • 9am-9pm Daily • 121 State St • mcasantabarbara.org
Museum of Tibetan Art & Legacy Arts International • Wed-Sun 12-8pm • 310-880-6671 • lamatashinorbu.org / legacyartsb.com
Patricia Clarke Studio • An American Girl project; Primal Wild; Correspondences, Erasing Lines, and Facing Ourselves • 410 Palm Av, Carpinteria • By Appt • 805-452-7739 • patriciaclarkestudio.com
CONTINUED
Peregrine Galleries • Early CA & 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 • 805-7298454 • porticofinearts.com
Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art
• Sijia Chen, Chiho Harazaki and Kaoru Mansour • through Oct 26 (best to call ahead) • 410 Palm Avenue, Loft # B3 • 805-576-6152 • RubensteinChan.com
Santa Barbara Art Works • Arts Education for All • 28 E Victoria St • 805-260-6705 • M-F 8:30-4:30 • sbartworks.org
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden • Join the Enlichenment through Dec 7 • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • sbbg.org
Santa Barbara Fine Art • SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 12-6 Tu-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • s antabarbarafineart.com
Santa Barbara Historical Museum • Ludmilla Pila Welch: Serene Santa Barbara through Mar 26; Pop-Up History Oct 2 through Nov 23; 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
SB Museum of Art Opens
The Impressionist Revolution & Encore
MONET’S WATER LILIES, VAN GOGH’S WHEAT FIELDS, Camille Pissarro’s French country scenes, and more icons spanning the entire breadth of the Impressionist to modern art movements will be the star of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s newest exhibition, The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art. Running October 5th through January 25th, 2026, this dynamic exhibition exclusively uses visiting works from the Dallas Museum of Art to craft a visual narrative of how the most influential Impressionist artists broke traditions and altered the course of art forever, paving the way for famous Neo-Impressionist and early modern art. Artists on display will include Degas, Morisot, Gauguin, and of course, Monet and Matisse.
A second companion exhibition, Encore: 19th-Century French Art from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, will also run at the same time. All pieces hail from the SBMA collection, including works by Caillebotte, Sisley, and Boudin, as well as four Monet paintings shown together for the very first time. As a whole, the exhibition provides a visual tour of 19th century France and the artists who captured its beauty in increasingly creative ways. For more information and exhibition tickets visit .sbma.net
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • Redwoods of the Sea • through Jan 4 • 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 • By Achilles’ Tomb: Elliott Hundley and Antiquity @ SBMA through Feb 22 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-Co residents • 805963-4364 • sbma.net
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • Drawn from Nature through Mar 26 • 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 • 805-682-4711 • sbnature. orgSanta Barbara Tennis Club - 2nd Fridays Art • Goleta Vallery Art Association • through Oct 1 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805-682-4722 • 2ndfridaysart.com
Santa Ynez Vallery Historical Museum • From Trauma to Hope: Stories of Foster Care • 3596 Sagunto St • sbcasa.oeg • 12-4pm Wed-Sun.
Sahyun Genealogical Library • 1925
Santa Barbara Earthquake: Stories and Lives Remembered • 316 Castillo St • Tue/Thu 10-4; Sun & 3rd Sat 1-4 • https://SBGen.org
Seimandi & Leprieur • Whose Paradise?: Karine Tailame; Pierre Roy-Camille; Dora Vital; Ricardo Ozier-Lafontaine; Anabell Guerrero • 33 W Anapamu St. • Wed-Sat 11-6 • 805-610-1203 • seimandileprieur.com
Slice of Light Gallery • Fall 2025; Photography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-354-5552 • sliceoflight.com
Stewart Fine Art • Early CA Plein Air
Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 11-5:30 Mo-Sa • 805-845-0255
Sullivan Goss • The Muralists; through Oct 27; Nathan Huff: Within Wilds through Nov 24; Fall Salon • 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 • 805-688-7889 • santaynezmuseum.org
Tamsen Gallery • Inside Heaven’s Gate – Behind the Scenes with Susan Bridges • 1309 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-705-2208 • tamsengallery.com
UCSB Library Ocean Gallery • Art of Science through Mar 17; Unyielding Voices: Global Resistance and the Black Radical Tradition • drawn from the Cedric J. and Elizabeth P. Robinson Archive • library.ucsb.edu
Voice Gallery • In Touch With Nature through Sept 27; Goleta Valley Art Association Sept 30Oct 25 • 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 • 805-962-8885 • 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 • Lines of Inquiry: Westmont Art Faculty Exhibition Fall 2025 • through Nov 1 • Weekdays 10-4, Sat 11-5 • westmont.edu/museum
Artists: See your work here! Join Voice Magazine’s Print & Virtual Gallery!
To find out more, email Publisher@VoiceSB.com
Claude Monet, The Water Lily Pond (Clouds), 1903. Oil on canvas. Dallas Museum of Art, The Eugene and Margaret McDermott Art Fund, Inc., bequest of Mrs. Eugene McDermott in honor of Nancy Hamon, 2019.67.13.McD.
Santa Barbara’s
Cultural Night Out
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 handson activities. State St also comes alive on 1st Thursday with performances and interactive activities.
October
2 nd • 5 to 8pm
Galleries, Museums, & Art Venues
1. VOICE Gallery • La Cumbre Plaza, 110 S. Hope Ave., Unit H-124 • The Goleta Valley Art Association is presenting work by more than 40 painters, photographers, and sculptors at VOICE Gallery in La Cumbre Plaza, from September 29th to October 30th. Visitors are invited to receptions on Thursday, October 2nd and Friday, October 17th, from 5-7:30pm.
2. Waterlight Studio • 18 W. Micheltorena St., Suite D • Sara’s abstract paintings are atmospheric and may remind the viewer of waterfalls, tide pools, sky, outer space and deep sea environments. She uses a variety of tools, moving beyond brushes, to create marks and layers that give her pieces depth and complexity. Her works are done with oil on canvas.
3. SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series • SBIFF’s Education Center, 1330 State Street, Suite 101 • On Thursday, October 2 we are featuring Tate Ekblad’s HARMONY, winner of best picture at the SBCC Film Awards. After a skateboarding injury leaves nineteenyear-old Solomon adrift, an unexpected friendship with Harmony, a sharpwitted 72-year-old, forces him to confront his restlessness and rethink what it means to move forward.
Showtimes 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, and 7:00pm. Runtime: 9 mins
4. Art & Soul
on Thursday, October 2nd, from 5–8 pm. These works will be on view through November 2nd, 2025.
• 1323 State Street • Art & Soul presents Raw and Revealed, a new exhibition showcasing the porcelain sculptures of Joan RosenbergDent and the abstract paintings of Sarita Reynolds. Experience an inspiring dialogue between form, texture, fragility, and strength. Meet the artists at the opening reception
5. Santa Barbara Fine Art • 1321 State Street • John Comer Paintings From Across the Channel. In this exciting show is an opportunity to experience the timeless beauty of our beloved Channel Islands from the vantage point of both, land and sea. These paintings are deeply personal from John Comer’s lifetime of being on and in the water.
6. Tamsen Gallery • 1309 State Street • Join us at Tamsen Gallery in downtown Santa Barbara for “Inside Heaven’s Gate – Behind the Scenes with Susan Bridges.” Experience the captivating world of filmmaking through Bridges’ lens, featuring her intimate photographs from the iconic film. The exhibition opens September 19, 2025, with artist talks and special programs throughout its run.
7. domecíl • 1223 State Street • This month domecíl features the work of artist Eric Saint Georges, whose expressive drawings and bronze sculptures explore the abstracted human figure. Through simplification, his work captures the essence of movement, emotion, and presence.
8. The Knit Shop • 1221 State Street, Suite 7 • Barbara T. Booth has earned a reputation for her distinctive approach to papermaking - transforming botanical pulp into distinctive art pieces, and recycled paper into water-colored bowls and cards. Integrating an array of plants, flowers, and natural dyes, Barbara produces art with textures and colors that reflect her interpretation of our world.
9. 10 West Gallery • 10 W. Anapamu St. • A DEEPER DIVE— Eleven artists from the Santa Barbara area. Abstract artwork takes a dive into memories and emotions, or can be a response to current events.
2. See abstract atmospheric work by Sara at Waterlight Studio
11. Nathan Huff’s fourth solo show will open at Sullivan Goss
1. The Goleta Valley Art Association will be featured at VOICE Gallery including work by Terry Martin Sanitate
4. Art & Soul will host a two artist exhibition with work by Joan Rosenberg-Dent and Sarita Reynolds
Many abstract artists like viewers to decide how they relate to a piece and to personalize the feelings/ experiences the work may conjure.
10. Seimandi & Leprieur, Art Gallery
• 33 W. Anapamu St. • WHOSE PARADISE? opens this 1st Thursday at Seimandi & Leprieur Gallery. Five artists present variations on the tropical imagination, between light, mystery and wonder, while questioning our own representations. An international and rigorous curation, yet in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Join us for the exhibition, a live concert by Patrick J. Maiani, and a wine tasting.
11. Sullivan Goss • 11 E. Anapamu St. • Sullivan Goss celebrates the opening of our 4th solo show for Nathan Huff. Nathan’s new show will feature a site specific installation along with painting and sculpture in his iconic style. Also on view: The Muralists, and our Fall Salon.
12. Santa Barbara Museum of Art • 1130 State Street • Join us for 1st Thursday at SBMA, free and open from 5 – 8 pm! Explore our diverse galleries and drop by the Art Learning Lab for a hands-on art activity related to our exhibitions!
run of Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” album cover. Stop by to enjoy fine wine and a beautiful array of art and photography!
17. Crossroads Trading Co. • 1025 State Street • Stop into Crossroads Trading at 1025 State St. to shop, sell, and consign the best of resale fashion while enjoying bubbly drinks (non-alcoholic) and a Charm Bar, where guests can create their own keychain or bag charm (while supplies last).
18. The Yes Store - Local Arts Gallery • 1015 State Street • Come celebrate the Fall season while enjoying local arts, music, drinks, and 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.
13. The Dyslexia Project • Faulkner Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu St. • The Dyslexia Project presents a photo exhibit featuring individuals with dyslexia. The Project celebrates strengths and addresses challenges while raising awareness, offering resources, and supporting the 1 in 5 individuals with dyslexia—and those who love them. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month.
14. Gallery 113 • 1114 State Street, Suite 8 • Exhibit by members of the Santa Barbara Art Association. Artist of the Month is Tina Coury Welsh. Also featuring Virginia Kamhi, Nagui Achamallah, Robin Deshayes, Darlene Roker, and Paula Jones. There will also be a group exhibit featuring various artists.
15. Waterhouse Gallery • 1114 State Street, Suite 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.
16. Slice of Light • 9 W. Figueroa St. • Our new exhibit, Fall 2025, will showcase the talents of world-renowned artist Larry Vigon and local Goleta artist Eric States and their limited edition
19. 3D Studio Gallery • 1011 State Street • Visit the privately owned art gallery by world-renowned 3D Pop Artist: Charles Fazzino. Visit 3D Studio Gallery to experience the world of the Master of 3D Pop Art with a close-up look at his collection of
20. Finch & Fork | The Kimpton Canary 31 W. Carrillo St. • $2 oysters, cocktails, and shop local, all under one roof! Every 1st Thursday the Canary Hotel lobby transforms into a haven for art and music lovers. Join from 5pm - 8pm to shop jewelry, clothing and art from local vendors. Take a seat at the bar and enjoy $2 oysters & cocktails and bites whilst DJ Dansauce provides the beats.
21. Arrediamo Rug Show • 911 1/2 State Street • Arrediamo specializes in importing only the finest, authentic, hand-knotted, vegetable dyed, hand-spun wool or silk rugs for your home or office.Enjoy a glass of wine and live piano while discovering Persian, Turkish, Afghani, and Tibetan designs.
22. Paint at Paseo • De La Guerra Place, Paseo Nuevo • Paint at Paseo is an 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, including canvases, paints, aprons and brushes, are provided, and you’ll take home a beautiful painting. Best of all, this monthly event is free! Bring your family and friends to share the joy of creativity.
23. Casa de la Guerra • 15 E. De La Guerra St. • Come see the new exhibit at Casa de la Guerra, “Santa Barbara 1925 – 2025: A Portrait in Maps,” that uses historic maps and documents to tell the story of Santa Barbara’s development since the 1925 earthquake. Also, join us at The SPACE for art workshops and learn about local Chumash culture and history.
24. Santa Barbara Historical Museum • 136 E. De La Guerra St. • Join the Museum as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Michael
Montenegro of Chicano Culture SB has co-created a special evening of entertainment with a pop-up history exhibit and entertainment including Mariachi Reyes (5:15-6:15pm) Danza Folklorico Quetzecoatl (6:15 pm), and dancing with Freddy Castro & Friends (6:30-8:00 pm).
25. AI Art Exhibition • presented by the Brill Family Foundation • Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden St. • Experience the future of art at Santa Barbara’s premiere AI exhibition, Symbiosis or Schism? The AI-Human Odyssey. Fourteen artists present works exploring a dialogue between human imagination and AI. The opening event, beginning at 5:30pm, features keynote speakers, refreshments, and a first look at these innovative pieces bridging technology and creativity.
Elemental
• 800 Block of State Street • The genre bending group Elemental will entertain the 800 block during the evening.
14. Gallery 113 will feature members’ work including artist of the month Tina Coury Welsh.
6. Inside Heaven’s Gate at Tamsen Gallery goes behind the scenes with filmmaker Susann Bridges.
7. domecíl will feature work by Eric Saint Georges
12. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s diverse galleries and their Art Learning Lab will be open for exploration.
5. Santa Barbara Fine Art will feature Paintings from Across the Channel by John Comer
3. SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series will screen Tate Ekblad’s Harmony
9. A Deeper Dive at 10 West Gallery features work by 11 abstract artists.
10. Seimandi & Leprieur Art Gallery open Whose Paradise? featuring work by five artists. Sponsor
25. Curious about AI Art? Now’s your chance to explore work by area artists using AI presented by the Brill Foundation at CAW
24. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum!
15. Work by nationally known and local artists is featured at Waterhouse Gallery.
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Research strengthens evidence for role of inflammation in disease – especially as we age
By Alvin Powell / The Harvard Gazette 9.30.2025
NEW FINDINGS FROM HARVARD RESEARCHERS pinpoint reduced inflammation as the key to cocoa’s effects against cardiovascular disease.
The work follows a large probe of the possible health benefits of cocoa that ran from 2014 to 2020. Called COSMOS, the study showed that cocoa supplements reduced cardiovascular disease mortality by 27 percent among 21,442 subjects 60 and older. What that study didn’t explain is how.
The new work, published in the journal Age and Ageing, analyzed COSMOS blood samples and shows that a widely accepted marker of inflammation called high sensitivity C-reactive protein fell 8.4 percent annually compared with placebo.
Howard Sesso, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and associate director of the Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, said that the findings provide more evidence of the impact of inflammation as we age, evidence that has become strong enough that specialists have coined the term “inflammaging.”
“The term ‘inflammaging’ recognizes the fact that inflammation on its own is an important risk factor not just for cardiovascular disease,
but also for other conditions related to vascular health, such as cognition,” said Sesso, also an associate professor of epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “The aging piece simply acknowledges that as we’re aging, a lot of these things we think about for cardiovascular disease prevention also extend to other aging-related outcomes.”
The study, supported by the National Institutes of Health, examined five age-related markers of inflammation among subjects receiving cocoa extract supplementation every day. The markers included high sensitivity C-reactive protein; an immune mediating protein called IFN-g, which increased modestly during the study; and a pro-inflammatory protein called IL-6, which fell slightly among women.
Those results, researchers said, provide an avenue for future studies. The other markers, a pro-inflammatory protein and an anti-inflammatory protein, showed no change.
The new work is part of a broader effort to mine the extensive data collected during COSMOS, which stands for the “COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study.” The initiative’s size and multiyear follow-up give researchers the chance to subdivide results and peer deeper into what the data can tell us.
“COSMOS was not a trial to evaluate whether eating chocolate is good for you. It instead asks, ‘Is there something about the cocoa bean and the bioactive components in it that could be beneficial for health?’”- Howard Sesso
In fact, Sesso and colleagues did just that in another recent paper examining whether cocoa extract affects high blood pressure, which is also more common as we age. The work, published in the journal Hypertension, found that cocoa supplementation didn’t help older subjects who already had elevated blood pressure — those with systolic readings between 120 and 139 — but that it was protective against developing high blood pressure for those with favorable initial systolic readings below 120.
“Clearly, blood pressure and inflammaging are all somehow related in explaining how cocoa extract might be lowering cardiovascular disease risk,” Sesso said.
Sesso cautioned that COSMOS doesn’t make dietary recommendations. The work explores the reported health benefits of cocoa through supplements of cocoa extract, which is rich in bioactive molecules called flavanols, not of chocolate or other foods high in cocoa.
Flavanols are also found in blueberries, strawberries, tea, and grapes. Cocoa is problematic from a dietary standpoint, Sesso said, since many foods rich in cocoa are highly processed, contain added sugars and fats, and have unknown levels of flavanols. The extra calories one might consume through those products would likely cancel any health benefits.
Flavanols are also not listed on most nutrition labels, though Sesso said the COSMOS results raise the question of whether they should be, a step that would require additional research. Until then, he recommended that health-conscious consumers focus on controllable lifestyle factors, such as eating a healthy diet and exercising, before they visit the supplement aisle.
“COSMOS was not a trial to evaluate whether eating chocolate is good for you,” Sesso said. “It instead asks, ‘Is there something about the cocoa bean and the bioactive components in it that could be beneficial for health?’”
Printed with permission of The Harvard Gazette
Photo by Veasey Conway /Harvard Staff Photographer
Howard Sesso, Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Associate Director of the Division of Preventive Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
