VOICE Magazine: September 5, 2025

City to Install Pedlets on 500 Block of State St, Dismantle Parklets

MBy Daisy Scott / VOICE

ORE CHANGES ARE COMING TO STATE STREET NEXT WEEK

as the City of Santa Barbara looks toward installing a series of “pedlets” along the 500 block of State St, between Haley and Cota Streets. The temporary project will remove all parklets from the street and move outdoor dining back to the sidewalk, while the modular pedlet platforms will extend the sidewalk into the street so that pedestrians can still have protected access.

The Santa Barbara City Council voted in April to spend $528,170 to fund the temporary installation of pedlets on the 500 block. Mayor Randy Rowse was the only councilmember who voiced disapproval of the project.

“The pedlet pilot is part of the City’s ShortTerm Action Plan to experiment with different ways of enlivening State Street while the Master Plan is in progress,” reads the City of Santa Barbara’s statement on the project. “As a temporary installation, pedlets are a quick, lowercost way to test new street designs before larger long-term changes.”

City crews will dismantle and remove the remaining parklets and clean the 500 block on Monday, September 8th. The street will be closed to bicycle traffic and deliveries.

Pedlet installation will occur between

Tuesday and Wednesday, with the city aiming for restaurants being able to reopen with their new outdoor sidewalk dining on Thursday, September 11th.

Pedlets are elevated and ADA-accessible protected platforms designed to be level with the sidewalk curb. According to pedlet company MODSTREET, pedlet additions to the sidewalk allow for proper drainage and feature removable decking to allow easy cleaning. MODSTREET has previously installed pedlets in cities nationwide since the COVID-19 pandemic, which pushed many businesses and cities to expand their outdoor accessibility and operations.

“The 500 block was selected for this pilot due to its concentration of outdoor dining and large volume of pedestrians,” continued the City of Santa Barbara’s statement.

These pedlets mark the latest step in the city’s efforts to try out short-term action items while State Street Master Planning continues. This spring, the city began its State Street Loop initiative with a cost of $80,000. This project encompasses the current golf cart service that transports people from the Dolphin Fountain at Stearns Wharf to Victoria St.

A total of $1,425,000 in city funds were allocated by the City Council this past April for short-term projects within the State Street Action Plan while the Master Plan continues to be formed. santabarbaraca.gov

A MODSTREET pedlet previously installed in Durango, CO

Photo courtesy of MODSTREET

Directorial Dynamite at the Helm

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

IF A PLAY IS ONLY AS GOOD AS ITS DIRECTOR, local audiences have six great reasons to anticipate Ensemble Theatre Company’s talent-forward 47th season. Themed “Truth and Illusion,” the season welcomes critically-acclaimed directors from across the country to take the helm of each production, transforming The New Vic into the site of a martian invasion, Jane Austen’s England, and ‘60s rock concerts.

Familiar talent and new faces will deliver ETC’s ambitious season — including an innovative collaboration between ETC Artistic Associate/Director of Education Brian McDonald and Tony-nominated performer Mary Bridget Davies to present A Night with Janis Joplin in April 2026.

“Working with Mary, who has toured the piece internationally, gives us an indispensable blend of authenticity and flexibility,” said McDonald. “She knows what moments consistently land and which ones benefit from rethinking; together we’re shaping a show that feels both faithful and newly alive for Santa Barbara audiences.”

McDonald grew inspired to produce A Night with Janis Joplin on the heels of his success directing ETC’s masterful 2024 production of Million Dollar Quartet, a retelling of one of the most famous nights in music history.

Before Davies shakes The New Vic’s rafters with Joplin’s soulful music, however, another memorable voice will take the spotlight: Orson Welles’ 1938 radio broadcast will kick off ETC’s season as director Jamie Torcellini presents War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast in October 2025.

Locals will remember Torcellini for bringing laughs and thrills with Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors to ETC last fall. Now, he looks forward to directing a show that will blend humor, chaos, and drama as it recreates the moment people thought Mars was invading the Earth.

“What excites me most about presenting War of the Worlds is the importance of its message,” said Torcellini. “I hope audiences will be swept up in the incredible skill and technique of these actors as they bring this immersive radio play to life—not just for its nostalgic flavor and style, but for the deeper takeaway. At its core, this piece is a powerful reminder of the consequences and dangers of media that wields influence without responsibility.”

“Million Dollar Quartet taught me something powerful about live music theatre: when you present legendary songs with energy, authenticity, and respect for the artists’ voices, audiences respond with a kind of communal joy that can be restorative” — Brian McDonald, co-director for A Night with Janis Joplin

“Million Dollar Quartet taught me something powerful about live music theatre: when you present legendary songs with energy, authenticity, and respect for the artists’ voices, audiences respond with a kind of communal joy that can be restorative,” shared McDonald. “I remember watching that show from the back of the house and seeing entire audience move with the music — people smiling, singing along, sometimes brought to tears.”

Mary Bridget Davies, who starred in A Night with Janis Joplin on Broadway — earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Lead Actress in a musical — will join McDonald as co-director and the show’s lead actress.

“There is such a responsibility to play a person who actually lived, who still has friends that remember, who still has fans that remember,” Davies told Reuters in 2013, shortly after beginning her Broadway stint. “It is a huge responsibility and I just go out there and try to be as honest and give away as much as I can because I think that is what she would do. And I think that is what she wants me to do.”

ETC’s directorial roster will also welcome Robert Kelley, founding Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, who will breathe new life into classic literature by presenting The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged this December.

Pesha Rudnick, a UC Santa Barbara lecturer and founding Artistic Director of the Local Theatre Company in Boulder, Colorado, is also new to ETC. Forging a new collaboration between UCSB and ETC, Rudnick will direct February’s production of The Shark is Broken, which pulls back the curtain on the creation of Jaws by focusing on its main actors’ dynamics.

“It’s a relationship play, it’s very much about these three actors at three different stages of their careers and the impact on their chemistry and the filmmaking,” said Rudnick. “It’s a character study, and it’s a really fun and interesting one.”

Rudnick shared that ETC will partner with UCSB to offer BFA students free tickets to each show this season, and that one of her former students will be acting as her assistant director. A UCSB student will also have the opportunity to be an assistant director for Kelley this December.

Closing out the season with well-loved creative energy, director Jenny Sullivan will return to ETC to lead Every Brilliant Thing in June 2026. She is no stranger to ETC, having previously directed JUSTICE, Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical, Sleuth, and The Children in recent years.

The season’s mix of new and returning directors will create a “perfect storm of experience and fresh perspective,” shared Scott DeVine, ETC Executive Artistic Director. “That’s what makes this season so special — it’s both a homecoming and an adventure all at once.”

Tickets and season subscriptions are on sale now at etcsb.org

Mary Bridget Davies will co-direct and star in A Night with Janis Joplin, April 2026

Photos courtesy of Ensemble Theatre Company

Jaime Torcellini will direct War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast, October 2025

Brian McDonald will co-direct A Night with Janis Joplin

Jenny Sullivan will direct Every Brilliant Thing, June 2026

Pesha Rudnick will direct The Shark is Broken, February 2026

Robert Kelley will direct The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged, December 2025

Oil Ads Appearing In Local Media Outlets

OFTEN, A HARBINGER OF THINGS TO COME is a period when oil companies and/or their public relations firms begin advertising the benefits their companies provide the community. Recently, Sable Offshore ads have begun appearing across Santa Barbara. It is no coincidence that the oil company’s ads come as the company faces slow progress in overcoming hurdles to its pipeline’s reactivation.

Softening the public and the media through the use of advertising has been an effective tool in Santa Barbara County in the past. A prime example was when the initiative to ban fracking, Measure P, was placed on the ballot in 2014 to protect the environment from the devastating effects of High-Intensity Petroleum Operations. To fight the initiative, the oil lobby had a war chest of $7.6 million to advertise and organize the “no” vote — the two biggest donors to this anti-Measure P fund were Chevron and Aera Energy, who both contributed over $2 million toward advertising and lobbying.

When the public is uninformed as to the effects of industry practices, they are influenced by wide-sweeping, multi-million dollar backed information campaigns such as these.

Some of the local media supported the 2014 initiative to ban fracking because of its damaging effects on the environment. They did not accept oil lobby money in the runup to the election. Those media outlets included: Voice/Casa Magazine, UCSB Nexus, El Latino, and the editor of the Santa Barbara Independent — but not the owners and

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Police & Fire Commission

E-Bike Enforcement Talks

By Daisy Scott / VOICE

Epublishers of the Santa Barbara Independent, who allowed oil lobby advertising that likely earned them tens of thousands of funds in advertising dollars. They also opposed the fracking ban editorially.

The local media that accepted advertising and editorialized against the ban on fracking in 2014 were The Santa Barbara Independent, Santa Barbara News Press, Pacific Coast Business Times, The Montecito Journal, Santa Maria Times, Lompoc Record, and the Santa Ynez Valley News.

Ultimately, the oil corporations had their day, and Measure P was defeated. Less than a year later, the Refugio Oil Spill dumped over 100,000 gallons of oil into local waters and across 150 miles of Central Coast beaches, shutting them down for weeks.

Moneyed influence campaigns are powerful, and it is important to notice when another such campaign begins. Locally, we are in the midst of one, and the health of our environment is on the line, as Sable Offshore works to convince us that it is to our short and long term benefit to reopen their pipeline — the same pipeline that has been shut down since the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill.

As Sable attempts to repeat a media campaign that proved effective in the past, we should all remember that it is up to us to disregard phantoms of promises unfulfilled and keep our eyes fixed on a brighter, smarter, greener future.

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-BIKES AND EFFORTS TO PROMOTE SAFE RIDING PRACTICES WERE ONCE AGAIN THE SUBJECT OF SCRUTINY at the City of Santa Barbara Police & Fire Commission’s August 28th meeting as commissioners reviewed the City Council’s formal response to the SB County Grand Jury’s report that not enough has been accomplished in e-bike enforcement and education.

“I think that we — the police department and the city — acknowledge that we agree with most of the report,” said Santa Barbara Police Department Commander Chris Payne.

Payne informed the commission that the SBPD currently aims to spend an average of two hours a day focused on e-bike enforcement, dividing duties between SBPD’s traffic unit and community action team, whose officers ride bicycles.

The units alternate days and times to maximize enforcement effectiveness and visibility, focusing on high-traffic areas.

City Installs First Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

A NEW PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TOOL was installed on September 3rd at the intersection of Las Positas Road and Stanley Drive when the City of Santa Barbara implemented its first Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon crosswalk. Funded by a 2023 federal Highway Safety Improvement Program grant, the PHB crosswalk features flashing yellow and red lights to indicate when cars should begin slowing down, stop, and proceed after ensuring pedestrians have crossed the street safely. Las Positas Rd. is considered a high-priority corridor for the City’s Vision Zero plan, which aims to eliminate serious and fatal traffic collisions. santabarbaraca.gov/PHB

The commission additionally learned that the SBPD will be sending officers to Huntington Beach, a city the Grand Jury report praised for e-bike enforcement, to learn more about its bike rodeo that teaches youths safe riding.

Recognizing that no additional funding has gone to the SBPD to support new enforcement responsibilities, the Grand Jury recommended that the city conduct a study to evaluate needs. Payne confirmed that the SBPD, along with city administration and the finance department, will complete the study by April 1st, 2026.

The SBPD will also provide quarterly reports to the Police & Fire Commission on e-bike incident statistics and enforcement activities.

Payne also reported the SBPD will also continue its partnership with MOVE SB County to host e-bike safety workshops at area schools, supported by a recently awarded California Office of Traffic Safety grant. To date, two workshops are scheduled for the month of September at Peabody Charter and La Cumbre Junior High School.

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Installation of the PHB crosswalk on Sept. 3rd

Photo by Mark Whitehurst

Discover Your Food’s Roots at 7th Annual SB County Farm Day!

EXPLORE OVER 20 FARMS, RANCHES, WINERIES, and agricultural organizations across Santa Barbara County and see how your food is grown at the 7th annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day, on Saturday, September 6th, from 10am to 3pm. Hosted by Students for EcoEducation and Agriculture (SEEAG), this event is a rare opportunity to learn about regional agriculture, enjoy fun farm activities, and meet the farmers who grow for our county’s produce.

“This year, Santa Barbara County Farm Day has expanded to locations throughout the county, making it easier to participate in this free event,” shared Caitlin Paulus-Case, SEEAG executive director. “With over 20 locations from Santa Maria to Carpinteria, the day offers everyone a unique opportunity to connect with the hands and lands that feed us.”

Rincon Farms, a new Farm Day venue, is a family-owned avocado farm in Carpinteria. Visitors will tour an organic avocado orchard and see other fruits growing in season, including dragon fruit, passion fruit, pears, and persimmons.

“We want the public to know more about us and spread the word about what we do,” related Sean Bettles, Rincon Farms’ operations manager. “It’s so important for people to know how their food is grown. You are what you eat after all. And the farmers get to engage with the public and share with them their methods of growing.”

Additional new locations are Farm Cart Organics, Folded Hills Winery, Rancho Olivos, Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, Wolfe Family Farms, and Tutti Frutti Farms.

Other participating locations include Babë Farms, Ballard Walnut Grove, Bonipak Produce, Central West Produce, Growing Grounds Farm, Growing Minds Farm Education, Las Cumbres Ranch, Mark Richardson CTE Center and Agricultural Farm, Plantel Nurseries, Rancho Laguna Farms, Reiter Affiliated Companies, Riverbench Vineyard and Winery, SEEAG’s Farm Lab at Allan Hancock College and Sunrise Organic Farm.

Across venues in North, Central, and Southern Santa Barbara County, visitors will take behind-the-scenes tours and have the opportunity to enjoy tractor rides, participate in produce tastings and giveaways, and give their children a chance to play kid-friendly activities.

Bonipak in Santa Maria will host this year’s SEEAG Street Fair, where visitors can check out booths from SEEAG, local businesses and food vendors, and take home free produce. They can also explore Bonipak’s fields where celery and leafy green vegetables are grown and look inside a 150,000 square foot cooling facility.

To view the 2025 participating locations and pre-register for site tours, visit sbcfarmday.org

Community Environmental Council to Celebrate Resilience & Climate Action at 2025 Green Gala

CENTERING RESILIENCE AS A GUIDING PRINCIPLE AND THEME, the Community Environmental Council invites community members to attend its annual Green Gala on Saturday, September 27th at the Bakery Block, the newest event venue in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. A celebration with community leaders, climate activists, and philanthropists, the keynote speaker will be Los Angeles County Fire Department Public Information Officer, Captain Sheila Kelliher Berkoh, who will discuss the recent L.A. fires.

“It is an honor to participate in the Community Environmental Council’s Green Gala and learn more about the important work being done on the Central Coast,” said Captain Kelliher Berkoh. “Fire may test us, but resilience defines us. Every challenge is an opportunity to rebuild stronger, to reconnect with each other and the environment, and to move forward with purpose. I’m proud to stand with CEC and this incredible community to celebrate recovery, renewal, and the power of rebuilding together—especially with wildfire resilience as a focus.”

Pat McElroy, retired Santa Barbara City Fire Chief, will also host a special table honoring Santa Barbara first responders who provided critical assistance during the L.A. fires. A cocktail party and VIP reception will take place at 5pm before the main event, and a lively after-party that will be open to the public with a suggested donation will begin at 8pm. cecsb.org/green-gala

Waterwise Garden Recognition Contest Winner

TERI AND PAT GUILLES are the winners of the 2025 Waterwise Garden Recognition Contest hosted through the Montecito Water District. Teri, who is a certified Master Gardener, designed, built, and maintains the garden using watering and drip irrigation techniques. The garden also features a recirculating fountain and rain barrel. California native plants make up 65 percent of the garden, including artemisia sagebrush, yarrows, blue-eyed grass, island buckwheat, California lilac, and more. The garden also has several fruit trees, including olive, avocado, and pineapple guava. montecitowater.com

Veggie Rescue Distributes Record Amount of Food, Calls for Additional Partners

DELIVERING A RECORD

87,664 POUNDS OF FOOD to 26 nonprofit partners this July, Veggie Rescue is celebrating its highest month of food recovery in 15 years. The only local nonprofit dedicated to collecting surplus food from growers, grocers, and food businesses for distribution to organizations feeding hungry people in Santa Barbara County, Veggie Rescue is calling on local growers and businesses to join its partner network.

“This record month demonstrates both the generosity of our food donors and the strength of our logistics team,” said Eryn Shugart, PhD, Executive Director of Veggie Rescue. “It shows most importantly what’s possible when good food is redirected from waste to tables. We are seeing increasing gaps in food access due to federal and state budget cuts, and Veggie Rescue is ready to scale up to help fill those gaps.”

July provided the equivalent of over 73,000 meals via refrigerated truck within 24 hours of collection. This prevented 368,000 pounds of food waste ending up in landfills, which reduced the same amount of CO² emissions as if 39 cars were taken off the road for a full year.

Community growers with fruit trees or small orchards, particularly in Central and North County, who are willing to donate surplus produce or allow Veggie Rescue teams to glean from their properties are invited to join the organization’s network. These gleaning efforts raise awareness of increased food insecurity among our neighbors as well as needless food waste in Santa Barbara County.

“July was a reminder that with more partners, we can do even more,” said Shugart. “Every farm, store, or family with fruit trees that joins us strengthens the safety net for neighbors who are struggling right now.”

For more information on donating food, partnering, or scheduling gleaning opportunities, visit www.veggierescue.info.org

Teri Guilles in her award-winning garden

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New Inclusive Quiet Cave Opens at MOXI

VISITORS WHO MAY NEED A BREAK FROM THE CROWDS while visiting MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation can now explore the Quiet Cave. The museum’s newest space, this calming, sensory-friendly room is open to all visitors who need a moment to reset. The Quiet Cave was made possible through a gift from Kyle’s Kitchen as well as community supporters.

“At MOXI, we believe that playful learning should be for everyone,” said Robin Gose, President & CEO. “The Quiet Cave helps us meet that commitment by providing a space where all guests—especially those who are sensory-sensitive—can feel supported and welcome. We’re incredibly grateful to Kyle’s Kitchen and our community of donors for helping us bring this thoughtful, inclusive vision to life.”

Located on MOXI’s second floor, the Quiet Cave features soft lighting, an inclusive reading library, tactile sensory elements, and a low-stimulation environment. Visitors can choose to be as quiet or active as they need.

“Kyle’s Kitchen has always believed in the power of community and inclusion,” shared Deena Ferro, founder of Kyle’s Kitchen. “Supporting the new Quiet Cave at MOXI is an exciting opportunity for us to extend that belief into spaces where people of all abilities can feel comfortable and supported. It’s a privilege to be a part of this project and contribute to a more inclusive world for everyone.” moxi.org

Sept. 7th “Cool Back to School” Event Gives Free Ice Skating with Goleta Library Card

BEAT THE HEAT AND GET BACK-TO-SCHOOL READY with a library card when Ice in Paradise and the Goleta Library Bookvan host a “Cool Back to School” event from 1:30 to 3:30pm on Sunday, September 7th. Participants can get a library card, check out books, and enjoy free ice skating by showing their library card!

“September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and we want every Goleta community member to have access to free resources through their public library,” said Goleta Supervising Librarian Kim Crail. “Make it a family outing — get your library card, go ice skating, and enjoy stories and bubbles with the Bookvan.”

To get your Goleta library card at the Bookvan, bring your government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, ID card, or passport) and proof of California residence to sign up. Children under the age of 13 need a guardian with them to get their very own library card, while teens don’t need an ID or adult with them to sign up. Show your library card for free admission, with a $5 skate rental fee otherwise.

Goleta Valley Library patrons receive free ice skating admission the first Sunday of each month from 1:30-3:30pm and 7-9pm. iceinparadise.org • goletavalleylibrary.org

Sansum Diabetes Research Institute Names Chief Scientific and Medical Officer

ANDREW RHINEHART, MD, FACP, FACE, CDCES, is the new Chief Scientific and Medical Officer for Sansum Diabetes Research Institute. Most recently, Dr. Rhinehart served as Senior Medical Director, Global Clinical Research and Medical Science at Medtronic Diabetes. He was a principal investigator at Medtronic’s in-house research clinic and served as a core member of the innovation leadership team. Previously, he served as Chief Medical Officer at Glytec, a digital therapeutics firm specializing in insulin management and glycemic control. Rhinehart has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications, contributed to the ADA Standards of Care, and holds multiple patents in diabetes algorithm innovation. sansum.org

SB County’s 2026 Distinguished New Educators & Mentors

RECOGNIZING

TEACHERS’ POWER TO CHANGE LIVES, the Santa Barbara County Education Office has announced its 2026 Distinguished New Educators and Mentors. The honorees will be celebrated at the 12th annual “A Salute to Teachers” gala in October, alongside 2026 SB County Teacher of the Year, Natalie Wilkes of Monte Vista Elementary School, and the 2026 SB Bowl Performing Arts Teacher of the Year, Sara Di Salvo of Cold Spring School. sbceo.org/salute

2026 Distinguished New Educators:

ALONDRA BARRUETA-NOVOA teaches agriculture and serves as a Future Farmers of America advisor at Santa Maria High School. An alumna of the same program where she now teaches, Barrueta-Novoa uses her bilingual skills and her own life experiences to connect with students and families, creating an inclusive learning space that supports all students.

EMILY GARCIA is an agriculture/science teacher at Carpinteria High School, where she has transformed the school’s agriculture program in just two years. As the school’s sole agriculture teacher and Future Farmers of America advisor, she develops engaging, hands-on lessons that integrate Career Technical Education and science standards, while coaching multiple student leadership and competition teams.

GLORIA S. SEVILLA, a Bilingual Education Specialist at Taylor Elementary School, is recognized for her commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive classroom where every student feels seen and encouraged to do their best. She is praised for building strong relationships with students and their families, integrating culturally relevant teaching practices, and adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs.

2026 Distinguished Mentors

NICOLE CAIAZZA, a social studies and AVID teacher at La Cumbre Junior High School, has dedicated 17 years to the SB Unified School District, where she is known for her leadership and mentorship. Caiazza fosters a collaborative environment where both students and colleagues can thrive. She approaches mentorship as a twoway exchange, creating space for honest reflection, shared learning, and mutual growth.

WENDY CULVER has dedicated over 20 years at Clarence Ruth School. Colleagues highlight her exceptional mentorship, inclusive classroom, and unwavering support for students and fellow educators. A model for what it means to be a great educator, she fosters a learning environment built on respect, high expectations, and empathy. As a mentor, she provides thoughtful, detailed guidance that empowers new teachers to grow.

AMANDA WILDHAGEN, an instructional coach at Fairlawn Elementary School, is celebrated for her outstanding mentorship and commitment to supporting new and veteran teachers alike. Recognized for her ability to give meaningful feedback and model strong instructional practices, Wildhagen helps teachers build confidence while fostering innovative, engaging, and studentcentered learning environments.

Dr. Andrew Rhinehart

Emily Garcia

Alondra Barrueta-Novoa

Nicole Caiazza

Wendy Culver

Gloria Sevilla

Amanda Wildhagen

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Blind Fitness to Present Benefit Concert “Spectrum of Sound”

SPEAKING STRAIGHT TO THE SOUL OF THE AUDIENCE, Blind Fitness will host “Spectrum of Sound,” a benefit concert to be held from 2 to 4 pm on September 20th at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State Street, Santa Barbara.

“This event is more than a concert,” said Tania Isaac, Executive Director of Blind Fitness, a nonprofit inclusive wellness program dedicated to empowering individuals who are blind or have low vision. “It’s a gathering of community to celebrate connection, resilience, and the belief that everyone deserves access to wellness and joy.”

Proceeds from the event will directly support Blind Fitness programs, which provide adaptive fitness opportunities, community inclusion, and wellness

Camerata Pacifica Appoints Critically-Acclaimed Keyboard

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The concert features a vibrant lineup of performers who are blind or have low vision - whose talents transcend sight and speak straight to the soul, showcasing the power of music and the voice to connect and uplift. Performers include Traditional Opening: “Someone Else’s Eyes” Performed by Bob & Patty from the Up with People Sing-Outs of the late 1960s; Enrique Diaz and Nephew Miguel: Spanish & Mexican songs with live guitar and vocals; Skylar Covich: Classical piano; Hanadi Jitani and GJ Ramos: Vocal performance of songs in multiple languages; Misayo Honjo: Harp accompaniment to poetry and meditative readings; Bob, Patty, and Friends: A joyful mix of guitar, accordion, pop songs, and show tunes; The

IRINA ZAHHARENKOVA has been appointed to Camerata Pacifica’s Robert & Mercedes Eichholz Chair in Piano. She is the second occupant of the Eichholz Chair following Warren Jones. From Estonia, Zahharenkova is a winner of the International Johann Sebastian Bach Competition, Alessandro Casagrande International Piano Competition, International Competition George Enescu, and the Jaén International Piano Contest. She has taught piano at the Sibelius Academy and at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, also being a laureate in the Prague Spring competition in the Czech Republic. Celebrated for her range from baroque to contemporary works, she has performed with orchestras from around the world. cameratapacifica.org

Albornoz To Lead NEWSWELL’s California Team

MARTIN ALBORNOZ has been named NEWSWELL’s general manager for California, which includes the Santa Barbara NewsPress. Albornoz is a resident of Goleta.

“If we don’t reestablish sustainable trustworthy journalism in our country, starting city by city, the future of our democracy is in peril. I see NEWSWELL’s work as paramount in helping solve this crisis,” commented Albornoz in a NEWSWELL interview.

Albornoz has had a 30-year career in journalism, which began after college when he launched a successful magazine for young Latinos and Latinas; a few years later, he created a community paper that became the second-largest alternative weekly in Los Angeles. His professional experience includes stops at community journalism organizations in Orange County, Las Vegas, and the Southwest. Most recently, he led an L.A.-based Latinx news website called CALÓ News. asunewswell.org

Brasscals featuring Zane Stull, A high-energy closing performance—get ready to dance and stroll out to the Labyrinth for the post-concert reception.

The afternoon event also includes a curated silent auction with unique local experiences and goods - all to raise vital funds to support adaptive fitness programs, recreation opportunities and community advocacy for individuals who are blind or have low vision.

Community Sponsors include Sanctuary Centers, Montecito Bank & Trust, Dean and Darcy Christal.

Tickets are available by donation, and community sponsorship opportunities are still open at: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/blind-fitness-spectrum-of-sound

UN General Assembly To Open Sept. 9th

THE 80TH SESSION OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY will begin on September 9th and UN Secretary-General António Guterres will open the assembly.

Issues concerning the State of Palestine will be on the agenda for the General Assembly. There has been significant interest in recognizing the State of Palestine by the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Belgium, Armenia, Slovenia, Ireland, Norway, Spain, Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Malta, and Barbados.

These countries would be joining 150 of the 193 members of the United Nations. “Many countries recognized Palestinian statehood decades ago. The United States and other Western powers have held off, saying Palestinian statehood should be part of a final agreement resolving the decades-old Middle East conflict,” according to the Associated Press reports.

Michael Flowers Joins Dream Foundation

MICHAEL FLOWERS, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and pharmaceutical executive with Celltrion USA, has joined the Dream Foundation Board of Directors. Flowers is a member of the Foundation’s Dreams for Veterans Advisory Council and will continue to work with the organization’s Dreams for Veterans program, raising awareness about veterans’ needs as they face the end of life. Flowers has previously served on numerous boards, including the USAA Insurance and Financial Services Advisory Panel, the Department of Veterans Affairs Epilepsy Centers of Excellence National Advisory Board, and the American Lung Association of the Southeast. dreamfoundation.org

Corrections Completed at 601 E. Montecito Street

A FOLLOW UP INSPECTION, on July 17, 2025, where staff from the City of Santa Barbara’s Building & Safety Division and Fire Department reviewed safety improvements was completed as part of the first phase of building corrections at 601 E. Montecito Street. The inspection followed a May 7, 2025, site visit that identified serious building and fire code violations, resulting in the posting of red tags and closure of the facility. Since then, the City has worked collaboratively with representatives of the building’s owners to address the violations.

However, to ensure the continued safety of all building users, two specific areas remain under restricted use: A red “Unsafe for Human Occupancy” placard has been placed outside of the doors leading into a room located in the back of the building, historically named The Family Service Center. This is due to an insufficient number of emergency exits, which must be addressed before the space can safely host people. A yellow placard has been posted in the kitchen, temporarily restricting the use of cooking equipment. The area must receive final approval from the County Health Department and meet fire and life safety requirements before cooking can resume.

These items, along with other remaining concerns, will be addressed in Phase II of the ongoing improvement process. City Administrator Kelly McAdoo commented that “The City recognizes that community partners rely on this building for important services and our shared goal is to make sure all spaces are safe for everyone who uses them. We remain committed to open communication, transparency, and support throughout this process.”

Michael Flowers

Irina Zahharenkova

Martin Albornoz

An Evening with Lloyd Kahn Publisher & Author of Shelter Books

Joined by Bill Steen

Canelo Project Straw Bale & Clay Plaster Builder & Author Sunday, September 7th, 6:30pm • Donation $10

Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop SBCAW, 631 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

STATE

BALLET ANNUAL GALA

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025

MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST

50 Years

Documenting Tiny, Small, and Alternative Homes

“Shelter is more than a roof over your head”

• A beautiful conversation & presentation of years of alternative building knowledge

• Shelter Publications is a 50-year-old independent publishing company known for its highquality books about home building. Bill Steen

Step into a world of Parisian charm and festive elegance as State Street Ballet invites you to celebrate 31 years of artistry, community, and imagination. For sponsorships, tickets, and more information, visit statestreetballet.com sbpermaculture.org

Also a special ALL-DAY Immersion with Lloyd Kahn & Bill Steen Saturday, Sept 6, 9:30-5pm

Lloyd Khan & Bill Steen, joined by 3 local Natural Builders • Learn from the best! $100

EVENTBRITE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lloyd-khan-bill-steen-together-tickets-1538957656779

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Naked Shakes Marks 20th Anniversary with Shakespeare’s The Tempest

By Debra Herrick / The UC Santa Barbara Current

UNDER THE SUNSET AT

UC SANTA

BARBARA, Naked Shakes will stage Shakespeare’s mystical The Tempest as both performance and milestone, marking the company’s 20th anniversary. Artistic director Irwin Appel says the occasion reflects the spirit of constant renewal that has defined the program since its founding. “After 20 years, I feel as if we are just getting started,” Appel said. “The strength and beauty of Naked Shakes is that we are always reinventing and reimagining.”

Founded on the principle of “stripped-down Shakespeare,” Naked Shakes is known for minimal sets, few technical elements and a focus on language and performance. That ethos is both amplified and challenged by the troupe’s growing use of outdoor venues like Elings Park. “At UCSB we are essentially creating outdoor theater spaces where theater has not been done before,” Appel said. “So there is no template for how to do it. Outdoors, the surroundings can overwhelm the action on stage. We are making great efforts to find the right interaction, or ‘partnership,’ with our environment that preserves and enhances the delicacy and energy of the text, poetic imagery and performances.”

At the heart of this season’s play are themes that resonate across centuries. The Tempest tells the story of storms, betrayal, and ultimately forgiveness, embodied in protagonist Prospero’s final renunciation of revenge. “Prospero’s discovery as he ends his quest for revenge is that ‘the rarer action is in virtue than in vengeance,’” Appel said. “Look at the state of our country and our world — couldn’t we use a little more virtue instead of vengeance right now?”

But the play’s philosophical reach extends even further. For Appel, it raises timeless questions: “What happens when we wrestle with our own spiritual crisis and come to a painful awakening? What is it to leave our world better for our children and the generations who come after us? Plus, what does it truly mean to forgive? Is that a superficial, quaint idea, or does it come with an enormous cost?”

One of the production’s central meditations is on the difference between what is ephemeral and what endures. Appel points to Prospero’s famous “cloud-capped towers” speech, which imagines even the most glorious structures dissolving into nothing. “I’m often fascinated by what Shakespeare doesn’t say,” he reflected. “He could have said ‘great world’ or ‘great earth,’ but instead he chose ‘great globe’— the Globe, the name of his theater.”

“The Globe Theatre actually did dissolve; it burned down during a performance,” Appel continued. “We don’t have a single manuscript in Shakespeare’s handwriting, no piece of scenery, no costumes — and still we have the plays. Perhaps

Irwin Appel

Professor, Theater/Dance

artistic creation passed down through the centuries is far more substantial than the things we assume will last.” That haunting sense of impermanence will frame the production itself.

“We are actually using the line ‘We are such stuff as dreams are made on’ to begin and end our play,” Appel said. “I’ll be very interested to see if this theme resonates with our audiences.”

For Appel, staging The Tempest as the 20th anniversary production is deeply fitting. “It was Shakespeare’s final major play, the culmination of his work and career,” he said. “Although we have no plans to retire Naked Shakes — we hope we go another 20 years at least — this production reflects the 20 years of work that Naked Shakes has produced.”

The performance will even include a special nod to the troupe’s history. For the “pageant” Prospero stages for his daughter Miranda and her betrothed Ferdinand, Naked Shakes has woven in music and scenes from other Shakespeare plays the company has produced over the past two decades.

Irwin Appel is a professional director, Equity actor and composer/sound designer, and has worked with Prague Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, the Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (formerly Shakespeare Festival/LA), the New York, Oregon, Utah, New Jersey and Colorado Shakespeare Festivals, The Acting Company, Theatre For a New Audience, Hartford Stage, Indiana Repertory Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company, PCPA, both the National Theatre Conservatory and Colorado New Play Summit at the Denver Center of the Performing Arts, the Bread Load Acting Ensemble, and other prominent regional theaters.

“In addition to the exceptional work of our student cast, crew, assistant directors, designers, dramaturg, and stage managers, The Tempest would not have been

possible without the extraordinary artistry of choreographer Christina McCarthy, composer and musician Jim Connolly, associate director Pesha Rudnick, and creative consultant Daniel Stein,” Appel said. “All four of them have worked on multiple Naked Shakes productions over the past 20 years, along with many other amazing faculty, staff and guest artists, and they have all played a major role in shaping the artistic identity and aesthetic of the company.”

The anniversary season begins with three performances on Commencement Green, on the UCSB campus on Sept. 4th, 5th and 6th, each at 5pm. A UCSB Affiliates picnic will be held on Saturday, Sep. 6th, at Commencement Green before the 5pm. performance. Additional shows will be held at Elings Park’s Godric Grove on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 11th and 12th, at 5pm, and Sunday, Sept. 14th, at 3pm. Performances will also be held on Oct. 3rd, 4th, and 5th at 4pm on Commencement Green to open the Department of Theater and Dance performance season. The Oct. 4th performance will include a special Naked Shakes 20th anniversary celebration and alumni reunion event.

Appel hopes that audiences will experience both the raw humanity of Shakespeare and the enduring power of artistic creation. “With Naked Shakes, all you need is a bare theatrical space, the power of language, and the collective imagination of the audience,” he said. “From that, we can create what Prospero calls ‘rough magic’ — revealing the true heart, meaning and original inspiration behind Shakespeare’s plays.”

Printed with permission of UCSB Office of Public Affairs and Communications.

Photo Credit: Jeff Liang

The cast of UC Santa Barbara Naked Shakes’ production of The Tempest

Actors Julia Wergeles (Prospero) and Jasmine Salata (Miranda) lead UCSB’s Naked Shakes’ interpretation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest

Photo Credit: Jeff Liang Courtesy photo

2nd Friday Art @ SBTC presents:

The Goleta Valley Art Association

Featured Artists

GVAA’s first exhibition at the Santa Barbara Tennis Club.

Exhibition Dates: August 25th - October 1st

Hours: 10 am - 6 pm daily

Opening Reception & Awards: Friday, September 12th • 4:30-6:30 pm

GVAA was founded in 1962 and has grown from 16 members to nearly 200 members over the years. With 23 artists being represented this year, the show will prove to be an informative and diverse collaboration of artists.

Santa Barbara Tennis Club 2375 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA. 93105 (805) 862 4722 • 2ndFridaysArt.com

Susan Tibbles, Gallery Director and Curator of Exhibitions

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On the Street with John Palminteri

Drill Rig Hits Goleta Bridge

A LARGE DRILL RIG on the back of a flatbed truck struck the bridge at Highway 217 in Goleta last week. A chunk was missing. A witness was alerted to the crash with a very loud “boom!” A Caltrans Maintenance and Structure Team is analyzing the damage.

Montecito Gourmet Remodeled

MONTECITO GOURMET, FORMERLY THE VILLAGE CHEESE & WINE STORE, has been remodeled at 1485 East Valley Road. It has expanded seating, and added a full coffee, a wine & craft beer lounge, dinner, and late night hours. It is now open until midnight on Friday and Saturday. If you remember during the 2017 Thomas Fire, this business stepped up to feed the community and first responders. It has a deep family history in Montecito, and the new logo is based on the old firehouse across the street.

CHP Confiscates Illegal Weapons

THREE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

MEN are in custody and multiple illegal weapons have been confiscated by the California Highway Patrol

Coastal Division Investigative Services Unit (CHP). Two were on an AMTRAK bus that stopped in Santa Barbara on Tuesday, August 26th. An additional search in Isla Vista turned up another weapon and another suspect. The CHP says loaded semi-automatic handguns with extended magazines were found at first then a luggage search resulted in the discovery of five additional guns, including an assault rifle. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office assisted.

First Responders Updates

PARAMEDICS RESCUED a 51-year-old woman paragliding east of Toro Canyon and took her to Cottage Hospital for moderate injuries Monday, September 1st according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. SB Search and Rescue and AMR were also involved.

Santa Barbara Downtown & Waterfront Shuttle Ceases Operations

THE

MTD DOWNTOWN AND WATERFRONT SHUTTLE in Santa Barbara has finished its Memorial Day to Labor Day service. It was moving people around from the harbor to the zoo and up and around the downtown business “promenade” district. The other golf cart shuttle known as the Loop is going to roll until the end of November on a Thursday to Sunday schedule. It’s free.

Hospitality Workers Competition a

HOSPITALITY WORKERS IN SANTA BARBARA AND OJAI competed in a fun after-Labor Day event to test their skills from carrying a tray of drinks to making beds and decorating cakes. Visit Santa Barbara also participated in the morale building event. There were many impressive pros at their jobs in this “Battle of the Brands.”

Suicide Awareness Bike Ride from SD to SB

Sansum Investigates Employees for Social Media Post

SUTTER HEALTH (SANSUM) EMPLOYEES are under investigation for disrespectful social media posts made from inside a medical building in Santa Barbara. In the now-taken-down original video, healthcare workers make faces and fun of bodily-fluid stained exam table paper. A representative from Sutter Health stated that the individual who posted the video is no longer employed by the

Others are on administrative leave.

John Palminteri is a veteran news reporter and anchor for Newschannel 3-12 TV and both KJEE and KCLU radio in Santa Barbara/Santa Maria/Ventura. Off the air, he’s often bringing his smile and positive energy to the microphone at fundraisers and civic events. John’s social media presence has one of the largest followings in Santa Barbara, and this page has the weekly highlights.

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Photos and Stories by John Palminteri, Special to VOICE

Photo by CHP

THE SUICIDE AWARENESS RIDE from San Diego to Santa Barbara finished at Stearns Wharf on Sunday, August 30th about 1pm. This is the fifth year for the three-day 250 mile trip. The local riders, the Santa Barbara Legends, joined in Ventura to finish the final leg of the ride. They raised funds for the Wounded Warrior Project through donations.

Photo by Fritz Olenberger

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A FIVE-YEAR-OLD BOY died Sunday after falling from a large rock at Rincon Beach south of Carpinteria. The boy was with his family at the time. He died at Cottage Hospital.

How to Stop Israel from Starving Gaza

By Jeffrey D. Sachs & S. Fares / September 1, 2025 / Other News

Israel has crossed the clear line into the darkest crimes.

ISRAEL, WITH US COMPLICITY, is committing genocide in Gaza through the mass starvation of the population as well as direct mass murders and the physical destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure. Israel does the dirty work. The US Government funds it and provides diplomatic cover through its UN veto. Palantir, through “Lavendar,” provides the AI for efficient mass murder. Microsoft, through Azure cloud services, and Google and Amazon through the “Nimbus” initiative, supply core tech infrastructure for the Israeli army.

This marks 21st-century war crimes as an Israel-US public-private partnership. Israel’s mass starvation of the people of Gaza has been confirmed by the United Nations, Amnesty International, Red Cross, Save the Children, and many others. The Norwegian Refugee Council, along with 100 organizations, have been calling for an end to Israel’s weaponization of food relief. This is the first time that mass starvation has been officially confirmed in the Middle East.

Jeffrey D. Sachs

The scale of the starvation is staggering. Israel is systematically depriving food to more than 2 million people. Over half a million Palestinians face catastrophic hunger and at least 132,000 children aged under five are at risk of death from acute malnutrition. The scale of the horror is thoroughly documented by Haaretz in a recent article entitled Starvation is Everywhere. Those who are able to somehow access food distribution sites are routinely fired on by the Israeli army.

As a former US ambassador to Israel has recently explained, the intention to starve the population has been present from the start. Israel’s Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu recently declared, “there is no nation that feeds its enemies.” Minister Bezalel Smotrich recently stated, “whoever doesn’t evacuate, don’t let them. No water, no electricity; they can die of hunger or surrender. This is what we want.”

Yet despite these glaring declarations of genocide, US representatives at the UN repeatedly deny the facts and cover for Israel’s war crimes. The US alone vetoed Palestine’s admission to the UN in 2024. The US now denies visas to Palestinian leaders to come to the UN in September, yet another violation of international law.

The US has used its power and especially its veto in the UN Security Council to abet Israel’s genocide of the Palestinians and to block even the most basic humanitarian responses. The world is aghast but seems paralyzed before the Israel-US murder machine. Yet the world can act, even in the face of US intransigence. The US will stand naked and alone in its criminal complicity with Israel.

State of Palestine. So far, 147 countries recognize Palestine. Dozens more should do so at the UN Summit on Palestine on September 22, even over the vociferous objections of the US.

Third, the Arab signatories to the Abraham Accords, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the UAE, should suspend their diplomatic relations with Israel until the Gaza siege ends and the State of Palestine is admitted to the UN.

Fourth, the UN General Assembly, by a vote of two-thirds present and voting, should suspend Israel from the UN General Assembly until it lifts its murderous siege on Gaza, based on the precedent of suspending South Africa during its Apartheid regime. The US has no veto in the UN General Assembly.

Fifth, UN member states should stop the export of all technology services that support the war, until the siege of Gaza ends and Palestine’s membership in the UN is adopted by the UN Security Council. Consumer companies such as Amazon and Microsoft that persist in aiding the Israel Defence Forces in the context of a genocide should face the wrath of consumers worldwide.

Sixth, the UN General Assembly should dispatch a UN Protection Force to Gaza and the West Bank. Typically, it would be the UN Security Council that mandates a protection force, but in this case, the US will block the Security Council with its veto. There is another way.

Under the “Uniting for Peace” mechanism, when the Security Council is deadlocked, the authority to act passes to the General Assembly. After a Security Council session and the almost inevitable US veto, the issue would be brought before the UNGA in a resumed 10th emergency special session on the IsraelPalestine conflict. There, the General Assembly can, by a two-thirds majority not subject to US veto, authorize a protection force in response to an urgent request from the State of Palestine. There is a precedent: in 1956, the General Assembly authorized the UN Emergency Force (UNEF) to enter Egypt and protect it from the ongoing invasion by Israel, France, and the United Kingdom.

Israel has crossed the clear line into the darkest crimes — starving civilians to death and shooting them as they line up, emaciated, for food. There is no further line to cross, nor time to lose. The family of nations is being tested and summoned to action as it has not been in decades.

Let’s be clear. The overwhelming voice of humanity is on the side of the people of Palestine. Last December, 172 countries, with more than 90 percent of the world population, voted to support Palestine’s right to self-determination. Israel and the US were essentially isolated in their opposition. Similar overwhelming majorities are repeatedly expressed on behalf of Palestine and against the actions of Israel.

Israel’s thuggish government now counts solely on US support, but even that may not be there for long. Despite Trump’s intransigence and US government attempts to stifle pro-Palestinian voices, 58 percent of Americans want the UN to recognize the State of Palestine, compared to only 33 percent who do not. Moreover, 60 percent of Americans oppose Israel’s actions in Gaza.

Here are practical steps that the world can take.

First, Türkiye has set the correct course by ending all economic, trade, shipping, and air links with Israel. Israel is currently a rogue state, and Türkiye is right to treat it as such until Israeli-created mass starvation ends, and a State of Palestine is admitted to the UN as the 194th member, with the borders of June 4, 1967. Other states should immediately follow Türkiye’s lead.

Second, all UN member states that have not yet done so should recognize the

At the invitation of Palestine, the protection force would enter Gaza to secure emergency humanitarian aid for the starving population. If Israel were to attack the UN protection force, the force would be authorized to defend itself and the Gazans. Whether Israel and the US would dare to fight a UNGA-mandated force protecting the starving Gazans remains to be seen.

Israel has crossed the clear line into the darkest crimes — starving civilians to death and shooting them as they line up, emaciated, for food. There is no further line to cross, nor time to lose. The family of nations is being tested and summoned to action as it has not been in decades.

https://www.other-news.info/how-to-stop-israel-from-starving-gaza/ Printed with Permission

Jeffrey D. Sachs, who recently received the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation’s Distinguished Peace Leader award, is a world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, and global leader in sustainable development. Sachs serves as the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, where he holds the rank of University Professor, the university’s highest academic rank. Sachs was Director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University from 2002 to 2016. He is President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Co-Chair of the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition, academician of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences at the Vatican, Commissioner of the UN Broadband Commission for Development, Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah Honorary Distinguished Professor at Sunway University, and SDG Advocate for UN Secretary General António Guterres. From 2001-18, Sachs served as Special Advisor to UN Secretaries-General Kofi Annan (2001-7), Ban Ki-moon (2008-16), and António Guterres (2017-18). www.JeffSachs.org

In Touch with Nature

Shades of Blue by Elaine Wilson In Touch with Nature, September’s exhibition at VOICE Gallery reverberates with color, dynamic growth, and mystery. Local artists, in their chosen media, responded to the theme for a vibrant yet peaceful exhibition.

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

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Friday 9/5

COMEDY

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

Friday Night Laughs • LA Comedians • Java Station • $20 • santabarbaracomedyclub.com • 7pm Fri.

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

Climate Fridays SB • Learn about regional climate change issues presented by Community Environmental Council • CEC Environmental Hub, 1219 State St • RSVP • https://tinyurl.com/5n7dbfmc • 3:30-5:30pm Fri, 9/5.

Galactic Atmospheres & Galactic Rain • UCSB Physics graduate student Ish Kaul will discuss the universe • SBMNH Farrand Auditorium • Free • sbnature.org • 7:30-9pm Fri, 9/5.

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

MUSIC

The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse • American psychedelic rock Band with guest DEHD • SB Bowl • $55-$91 • sbbowl.com • 6pm Fri, 9/5. The Doublewide Kings Unplugged • Acoustic side of rock, folk, and Americana. Benefits the Ensemble Theatre Co. • The New Vic Theatre • $45-$125 • etcsb.org • 7:30pm Fri, 9/5.

Sheila E. • American singer, songwriter, actress and multiinstrumentalist • Chumash Casino

Resort • $49-$79 • chumashcasino.com • 8pm Fri, 9/5.

Karaoke Fridays on State • Longoria Wines, 732 State St, SB • 6:308:30pm Fri.

SPECIAL EVENTS

2025 Trauma/Critical Care Symposium • Hosted by the Cottage Health Trauma Ctr • 633 E Cabrillo Blvd • https://tinyurl.com/yptrdu6f • $75-$325 • 7am-5pm Fri, 9/5.

Twenty Four Blackbirds Fall Party • Music, drinks and dessert. Tours of the chocolate factory • 428 E Haley St • RSVP • sbac.ca.gov • 5-8pm Fri, 9/5.

Opal’s 25th Anniversary Kickoff Party • Special four course prix fixe dinner, live jazz from Brian Mann and The Boss Cats, and a raffle • $105-115 • 1325 State St • opalrestaurantandbar.com • 6-9pm Fri, 9/5.

Saturday 9/6

CHILDREN

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

Crafternoon • Carnival inspired crafts, ages 5+ • Explore Ecology Makerspace • $8 • exploreecology.org • 11:30am-1pm, Sat.

DANCE

Malena: Between Freedom and the Embrace • Tango meets classical by Fernanda Ghi Dance Co. and the Selah Dance Collective • Lobero Theatre • $27 • 7:30pm Sat, 9/6.

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

SBMAL Open House • See treasures and tour the Mission archive library • 2201 Laguna St • Free • sbac.ca.gov • 9:30am-12pm Sat, 9/6. Alternative Home Building • AllDay Immersion with Lloyd Kahn & Bill Steen • Figueroa Mountain, Los Padres National Forest (location provided after registration) • $100 • sbpermaculture.org • 9:30am-5pm Sat, 9/6.

Sing, Sign, Dance • Learn sign language while building a community with Mosaic Therapy Collective and Grace Fisher’s Clubhouse • 121 Hope Ave. Unit F118 • Free • mosaictherapycollective.com • 1011am Sat.

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.

MUSIC

Goo Goo Dolls • Alt rock band with guest Dashboard Confessional • SB Bowl • $55-$155 • 6:30pm Sat, 9/6. Funk It Up With Area 51! • SOhO • $15 • sohosb.com • 8:30-11:59pm Sat, 9/6.

Intermediate Guitar • Carpinteria Arts Center • Free • carpinteriaartscenter.org • 11am12pm, Sat.

OUTDOORS

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

She Is Beautiful Race • 3,000 runners to benefit Girls. Inc. Race or volunteer • Chase Palm Park • RSVP • https://tinyurl.com/5arwxsuh • 7:15am Sat, 9/6.

Coffee & Community • Meet with Goleta city representatives and staff, Spanish interpretation • Anna’s Bakery, Camino Real Marketplace • Free • 9-11am Sat, 9/6.

7th Annual SB County Farm Day • Tours of farms, tractor rides, produce tastings, and exhibits for children • Participating farms in SB County • Free • sbcfarmday.org • 10am-3pm Sat, 9/6.

Dia De Los Abuelos (Grandparents Day) • Celebration with brunch and VR. Hosted by the Raices y Suenos program • Eastside Library 1102 E. Montecito St • RSVP • library.santabarbaraca.gov • 10am12pm Sat, 9/6.

Pints for the Park • Benefit Beer Festival for Elings Park. Vendors, games and music • Elings Park • $65$85 • elingspark.org • 4-8pm Sat, 9/6.

The Glitter Paw Disco • Santa Barbara Humane’s 3rd Annual Gala. DJ, cocktails, and dinner • Cabrillo Pavillion • RSVP • https://sbhumane. org/gala2025/ • 5:30pm Sat, 9/6.

Meet The Farms That Feed You

OVER 20 LOCAL FARMS from Santa Maria to Carpinteria are participating in Santa Barbara Farm Day, a free, family-friendly event that invites you to visit area farms and meet the hands that grow our local food. Explore as many farms as you would like countywide on Saturday, September 6th from 10am to 3pm. Check out the trail map available on the SB Farm Day website to plan your Farm Day schedule.

To register for tours (free) visit sbcfarmday.org

Sunday 9/7

CHILDREN

Cool Back to School • Get a Goleta library card and enjoy free ice skating with that card! • Ice in Paradise • Free with library card or $5 • 1-3:30pm Sun, 9/7.

DANCE

Dance Hive • Ecstatic Dance and expression • Yoga Soup • $20 • inspiratia.org • 12:30pm Sun.

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

Shelter Is More Than A Roof Over Your Head • Conversation with Lloyd Kahn of Shelter Books and Bill Steen of the Canelo Project • SBCAW • $10 • sbpermaculture.org • 6:30pm Sun, 9/7.

Empathy Cafe • Practice listening & empathy • 2040 Alameda Padre Serra, Unit #224 • Free • theempathycenter.org • 11am Sun.

MUSIC

Prime Time Band • Stow House Concert • Pop, classics, show tunes directed by Dr. Paul Mori • Rancho La Patera & Stow House • Free • ptband.org • 2-4pm Sun, 9/7.

Eddie Wakes • Evocative voice backed by a world class quartet • Rubicon Theatre • $55 • rubicontheatre.org • 2pm Sun, 9/7.

Santa Barbara Chamber Players Children’s Concert • Michael Nowak as conductor and Gene Pokorny playing tuba • Trinity Lutheran Church 909 N. La Cumbre Road • Free • sbchamberplayers.org • 3pm Sun, 9/7.

Darius Rucker • Country music concert • SB Bowl • $52-$132 • sbbowl.com • 7pm Sun, 9/7.

The Magic’s In The Music • A Trip Inside The Jukebox Of A Generation: Classic Rock & Roll with hits from Jesse Colin Young, Neil Young • SOhO • $25 • sohosb.com • $25-$29 • 7:30pm Sun, 9/7.

Photo courtesy of sbcfarmday.org

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Continued

Book Lovers Unite

BOOK LOVERS WILL ONCE AGAIN GATHER for The Mary Jane McCord Planned Parenthood annual book sale at Earl Warren Showgrounds’ Exhibit Hall, hosted from Thursday, September 11th through the 21st. The Book Sale will offer over 200,000 books at great prices, as well as a variety of vinyl, CDs, DVDs, games, puzzles and more! Access to Opening Night, 4-7pm on September 11th, will require a $30 entry ticket, with the rest of the sale offering free access. All funds raised will support Planned Parenthood Central Coast health centers.

Attention night owl readers: A ticketed after hours event will take place on Friday, September 12th from 7 to 9pm. A $25 ticket will include crafts, one mocktail, DJ music, and shopping. For tickets and info visit booksale.ppcentralcoast.org

OUTDOORS

Touch A Truck • Family event hosted by Postpartum Education for Parents. Climb aboard emergency, public safety, and construction vehicles • SBCC West Campus Ctr • Free • 9am-2pm Sun, 9/7. Donuts and Dinos • Annual member appreciation breakfast • Members Free, RSVP $10 per guest • sbnature.org • 9-10am Sun, 9/7.

Domingo Tour • Guided stroll through SB’s Architectural charm • Begins at SB Downtown Library • Architectural Foundation of SB • $20 • afsb.org • 10am Sun.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Harvest of Hope Gala Gala • Benefit for Alpha Resource Center. Food, drinks, and silent auction • Alpha Resource Center, Cathedral Oaks Campus • $250 • alphasb.org • 5-8:30pm Sun, 9/7.

Monday 9/8

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

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

Register: cecsb.org • 6:30-8:30pm Tues, 9/9 through Oct 28.

Interm. Spanish Conversation • Central Library • Free • 10-11am Tue. Chess Club • Louise Lowry Davis Center • All levels/ English/Spanish • Free • 1-4pm Tue.

MUSIC

Vance, Tico and Friedenthal Quartet • With Brad Rabuchin and David Hunt • SOhO • $10 • sohosb.com

• 7pm Tue, 9/9.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Influential U Open Training Session • For non-profit leaders and executive directors • Workzones • Free • sbscchamber.com • 8am Tue, 9/9.

Wednesday 9/10

CHILDREN

Imagine That! • An hour of crafting • Central Library 40 E. Anapamu St • Free • library.santabarbaraca.gov • 4-5pm Wed, 9/3.

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

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

DANCE

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

MUSIC

Tommy Guerrero • Funk, jazz, Latin, soul, and lo-fi hip-hop • SOhO • $20 • sohosb.com • 8pm-midnight Mon, 9/8.

Tuesday 9/9

COMEDY

Carpinteria Improv Drop-In

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

LECTURES/WORKSHOPS

Morning Breathwork In the Garden • With Lara Elliott • SB Botanic Garden • $40 • sbbotanicgarden.org • 9:30-10:30am Tue, 9/9.

Area Meeting • For Creative Exchange • By The SB Arts Collaborative and Patrick Melroy. Keynote: Madeleine Eve Ignon • SBCAW • $10 • 6-8pm Tue, 9/9.

CEC’s Climate Steward Program • Learn to be an environmental advocate

• CEC • Zoom & In person trips •

The Tempest

CELEBRATING ITS 20TH SEASON, the UCSB Ensemble Naked Shakes will present Shakespeare’s magical and mesmerizing comedy The Tempest in three outdoor performances in Elings Park’s Godric Grove. Catch a show at 5pm on Thursday and Friday, September 11th and 12th, or at 3pm on Sunday, September 14th. Parking is limited and is $6 per vehicle. For tickets ($13-17) visit elingspark.org

Theatre Listings:

Thur & Fri, 9/11 & 9/12; 3pm Sun, 9/14.

Sizzling Salsa and Bachata • Lessons and open dance • 634 State St

• Free • downtownsb.org • 6-8pm Wed, thru 9/10-24.

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

Romance Book Club • Meet other romantic readers • 40 E. Anapamu St • Free • library.santabarbaraca.gov • 5:30-6:30pm Wed, 9/10.

Knitting & Crochet Club • Louise Lowry Davis Ctr • All levels/ English/ Spanish • Free • 9-11:30am Wed.

Mending Matters • Sewing & mending • Explore Ecology, 302 E Cota St • $15 • exploreecology.org • 5:30pm7:30pm 2nd Wed.

Le Cercle Français • French conversation, all levels • The Natural Cafe, 361 Hitchcock Way • https://tinyurl.com/5ejbd9ye • Free • 5-6:30pm Wed.

MUSIC

Mendeleyev • With NY OH & guests Josh Jenkins, Shio, Jackson Gillies, Brett Hunter, Josh Linsky, and Lito Hernandez • SOhO • $15 • 8pm Wed, 9/10.

Open Jam • at Revolver Pizza. Bring an instrument. Jam with other musicians • 1429 San Andres St • Free • revolversb.com • 6-9pm Wed.

Lies • An allegory about lying in government presented by Drama Dogs • Center Stage Theater • $31 • centerstagetheater.org • 7:30pm, 2pm, Through 9/6.

Songs For Nobodies • Songs by Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Edith Piaf, Billie Holiday and Maria Callas • Solvang Festival Theater • $25 • pcpa.org • Through 9/7.

Eleemosynary • Staged reading, explores the relationship between three headstrong women • Ojai Art Center • Donation • ojaiact.org • 6pm Sun, 9/7.

The Tempest • Presented by The UCSB Affiliates and Naked Shakes, a William Shakespeare intensive. Directed by Irwin Appel • Elings Park • $13-17 • elingspark.org • 5pm

Social Insecurity • Experience the counterculture movement of the hippie era. Written by Mark J Heller Co directed by Asa Olsson and Leslie V. AnnRenee • The Alcazar • $12-15 • thealcazar.org • 7-9pm Fri, 9/12-9/13, 3-5pm Sun, 9/14.

The Spirit of Harriet Tubman • Heroism and history of resilience. Tales and hidden narratives • Rubicon Theatre • $45 • rubicontheatre.org • 7pm Wed, 9/10.

The Life and Times of A. Einstein • The year is 1934 and Einstein has fled Nazi Germany. Written and performed by Kres Mersky • Rubicon Theatre • $45 • rubicontheatre.org • 7pm Tue, 9/9.

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Julia Wergeles and Jasmine Salata in The Tempest

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Book Talk & Signing at Chaucer’s Books

GAIN AN INTIMATE PERSPECTIVE of 1950s Australia when local author Hendrika de Vries discusses her new memoir, Open Turns: From Dutch Girl to New Australian, at Chaucer’s Books at 3pm on Sunday, September 14th. An examination of migration, growing up, and womanhood, de Vries’ memoirs recount her experiences moving to Australia and becoming a teenage swimming star after facing the hunger and violence of WWII Amsterdam. Attendance is free, with books available for purchase and signing. chaucersbooks.com

SPECIAL EVENTS

Tiles on Deck • Mah Jongg benefiting the SB Maritime Museum • 113 Harbor Way • $125 • sbmm.org • 11am-3pm Wed, 9/3.

EV Incentives Resource Fair • Find out about incentive programs and electric vehicles • 1219 State St • Free • https://tinyurl.com/ymx7usy6 • 5:307:30pm Wed, 9/10.

Thursday 9/11

CHILDREN

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

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

SBMM Book Club • Maritime selections • SBMM • Free • sbmm.org • 10-11:30pm Thur, 9/11.

TGIF! • Thank Goodness Its Friday!

THE BEST HAPPY HOUR IS BACK! Join the community at the Environmental Defense Center’s next gathering on Friday, September 12th from 5:30-7:30pm, hosted in the EDC Courtyard at 906 Garden Street. Meet good people and stay for music by Art of Funk, a selection of beer, wine, food trucks, and the chance to win a raffle! Tickets ($20) at the door or environmentaldefensecenter.org

MUSIC

Ray and Paul • With Evan Blix And Rose Paradise presented by We The Beat • SOhO • $15 • sohosb.com • 8-11:30pm Thur, 9/11.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Mary Jane Mccord Planned Parenthood Book Sale • Hosting 200,000 used books, puzzles, games, vinyl records, CDs and DVDs. Funds for PPCCC’s health centers • Earl Warren Showgrounds • booksale.ppcentralcoast.org • Free (Opening Night $30) • Opening night 4-7pm Thur, 9/11, through 9/21. Weekly Protest • Protesting current administration and calling for human rights • Women’s March SB • SB County Courthouse • 4-6pm Thu.

Friday 9/12

MUSIC

Gregory Alan Isakov • Indie and Folk, alternative musician from Colorado • SB Bowl • $51-$85 • sbbowl.com • 7pm Fri, 9/12.

Ronstadt Revival • Featuring Shannon Rae • 7 piece band • Lobero Theatre • $62-$82 • lobero.org • 7:30pm Fri, 9/12.

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Uncle Uncle • With Kip Nelson And Val Mar Records • SB Folk Rock Group • SOhO • $17 • sohosb.com • 8:30pm Fri, 9/12.

SPECIAL EVENTS

TGIF! • Live music, drinks, food, raffle, and good company • Environmental Defense Cetner Courtyard, 906 Garden St • $20 • environmentaldefensecenter.org • 5:307:30pm Fri, 9/12.

Fall Faculty Recital • Deane Chapel, Westmont College • Free • westmont.edu • 7pm Fri, 9/12.

Saturday 9/13

CHILDREN

Pathfinders: Nature’s Playground

• Experience nature and creativity. Children ages 8-13 • SB Botanic Garden • Free • sbbotanicgarden.org • 11am12:15pm Sat, 9/13.

MUSIC

Concert by Gil Rosas • Celebrating Seven Decades of Gil & his Music. Surprise guest. Hosted by the CSASB • Marjorie Luke Theatre • $28-$45 • csasb.org • 3-5pm Sat, 9/13.

Wyatt Flores with The Brudi Brothers • Welcome Back To The Plains Tour. $1 of each ticket supports Red Dirt Relief Fund • The Arlington Theatre • $43-$150 • arlingtontheatresb.com • 8pm Sat, 9/13.

The Upbeat With The Inciters

• Hosted by West Coast Vintage Vespa Days. Northern Soul • SOhO • $15 • sohosb.com • 9:30pm Sat, 9/13.

OUTDOORS

Tea House Open House • Walk through the tea house • SB Botanic Garden • Free • sbbotanicgarden.org • 10am-12:30pm Sat, 9/13.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SB Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival • A benefit for Tidy Seas including a treasure contest, creative arts workshops and merchandise • 150 N Kellogg Ave • 10am-5pm Sat-Sun, 9/13-9/14.

Oktoberfest • Annual celebration with bratwurst, steins, fresh lager releases, and live music • Institution Ale • 11am-11pm Sat, 9/13.

Somos Xicanas y Lowriders (Writers and Riders) • Celebrating culture as part of the Raices Y Suenos, Hispanic Heritage Month • Michael Towbes Library Plaza • Free • https://tinyurl.com/3xyscbem • 12-5pm Sat, 9/13.

Sunday 9/14

LECTURE & WORKSHOPS

Art KIT • Marketing & Promotion for Creatives • Three panelist discuss strategy to get your artwork out into the world • SBCAW • $10 • sbcaw.org • 1-3pm Sun, 9/14.

Bilingual Storytime • Rhymes, movement and short stories in both English and Spanish • SBMA • Free • sbma.net • 11-11:40am Sun, 9/14.

Book Talk & Signing with Hendrika de Vries • Memoir titled Open Turns: From Dutch Girl to New Australian • Chaucer’s Books • Free • chaucersbooks.com • 3pm Sun, 9/14.

OUTDOORS

Beach Cleanup • Join Explore Ecology and get a free cup of chowder • Arroyo Burro Beach • exploreecology.org • 10am-12pm Sun, 9/14.

MUSIC

The Idiomatiques • Modern Gypsy Jazz quartet in the spirit o f Django Reinhardt presented by the SB Jazz Society • SOhO • $10-$25 • sohosb.com • 1-4pm Sun, 9/14.

Dreamland • A Tribute To The Music Of Joni Mitchell Featuring Kimberly Ford • Contemporary folk to jazz to pop-rock in a seven piece band • SOhO • $20 • sohosb.com • 7:30pm Sun, 9/14.

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Hendrika de Vries Photos

CINEMA

First Annual Carpinteria Film Festival

The First annual Carpinteria Film Festival is happening Friday and Saturday, September 5th and 6th, from 4 to 9pm as well as on Sunday, September 7th at 3pm. It is a chance to catch original films from independent film makers in the local area! Founded by Michael Lazaro, the festival will take place at the historic Alcazar Theatre, featuring films from around the Central Coast, including documentaries, short films, and feature length films. With musical performances by Burleigh Skidmore and Jackson Gillies, and Q&As, the festival focuses on community, education, and entertainment. This will be a free event for the community and great event for the whole family!

Tickets are Free at carpfilmfest.com

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1st Annual Carpinteria Film Festival

• The magic of cinema from independent filmmakers • The Alcazar Theatre • Tickets Online • carpfilmfest.com • Fri-Sun, 9/5-9/7.

The Cost of Silence • Secretly filmed by an oil industry insider. Q&A • Marjorie Luke Theatre • $15 • luketheatre.org • 4-5pm Sun, 9/14.

Eternal Stoke - The Chris Brown Legacy will be the featured film showing on opening day, September 5th.

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This Inflation Isn’t Temporary –Part II

are still recovering for most of the world.

By Harlan Green, Special to VOICE

THE PCE PRICE INDEX

IS ONE OF SEVERAL INFLATION MEASURES that the Fed will use to determine whether to cut the Fed Funds rate that controls short term interest rates at their September FOMC meeting. The other measures are the unemployment report and Consumer Price Index that will be out before their next meeting.

Fed Chair Powell has recently implied at the Jackson Hole Conference that if the employment picture is as bad as that of the past three months, they might even cut it -0.50 percent.

That would help borrowers because the Prime Rate would drop to 7.0 percent (from 7.5 percent) that lenders use for credit card and car loan rates. Consumer spending would then most likely pick up and elevate prices on top of the higher prices already appearing from the tariff taxes that Trump has levied.

This highlights what may come to haunt the Republicans, who have passed massive tax cuts while allowing Trump to create havoc with his tariff war. They are counting on an increase in economic growth next year from higher capital investment in such as AI to pay for it and keep stagflation from happening.

But the inflation part of stagflation is already happening, in spite of the Q2 jump in GDP to 3.1 percent that was mostly due to the drop in imports, as the tariff taxes began to kick in.

Consumers are already seeing rising inflation.

By Harlan Green

The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index (PCE), the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, rose 2.9 percent annually without volatile food and energy price changes. That’s too high for the Fed’s target rate of two percent inflation that prevailed until the COVID-19 pandemic threw a monkey wrench in supply lines that

It is a huge miscalculation for Republicans to believe that allowing Trump’s massive tariffs without their consent has anything more to do than increasing his wealth, and that of the Oligarchs that support him.

How much of the investments promised by Japan and the EU in their new tariff agreements will materialize, and how will it be spent? How much manufacturing can return to the US that must still compete with cheaper foreign products?

We know how con men operate from experience. Prices weren’t reduced or a Ukraine peace deal negotiated on ‘Day 1” as Trump had promised.

It will mostly be more smoke and mirrors that the White House propaganda machine will use to attempt to convince Americans there is very little inflation and the job market won’t further worsen. Trump already fired the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) head that reported job growth slowed precipitously over the past three months because he didn’t like the numbers.

The above graph pictures how consumers have been behaving this year during the chaos. Their disposable incomes (blue bars) and savings (black line) had been rising faster than spending (outlays) until April when tax returns were due (and Trump’s retaliatory tariffs were first announced). Then it reversed.

The spending rate has been increasing (orange bars) faster than savings since then as consumers are depleting their savings accounts once again. Consumers spent more on cars, car parts, and financial services (59 percent)

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of their Personal Consumption Expenditures, while gas and energy spending fell 12.1 percent. Their personal savings rate has hovered around four percent all year.

The PCE is an important indicator because personal savings rise sharply when consumers pocket their incomes if they fear something bad is about to happen, like higher unemployment. If the Fed also sees

danger, then they will cut their interest rates.

And if President Trump succeeds in politicizing the Fed by firing Governor Lisa Cook and hiring another BLS head who will cook the job numbers for him, so that he can hide what is really happening in the job market, then all bets are off on just how bad the stagflation that results will be.

Harlan Green © 2025 Follow Harlan Green on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarlanGreen Harlan Green has been the 18-year Editor-Publisher of PopularEconomics.com, a weekly syndicated financial wire service. He writes a Popular Economics Weekly Blog. He is an economic forecaster and teacher of real estate finance with 30-years experience as a banker and mortgage broker. To reach Harlan call 805-452-7696 or email editor@populareconomics.com.

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AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV01665 . Petitioner: Aaron Mikhael Osorio-Tobar filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Aaron Mikhael Osorio-Tobar to PROPOSED NAME: Aaron Flash George. 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 20, 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: 8/19/2025 /s/: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV01665 Pub Dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2025.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NUMBER: 25CV04672. Petitioner: Walter Manuel Raymond Ballesteros, Jr. filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PRESENT NAME: Walter Manuel Raymond Ballesteros, Jr. to PROPOSED NAME: Wally Manuel Hernandez. 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 6, 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: 8/19/2025 /s/: Colleen K. Sterne, Judge of the Superior Court. Legal #25CV04672 Pub Dates: August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 2025.

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DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR LOCAL HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE? The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is looking for local volunteers to join its team of docents who host the organization’s Santa Barbara Architecture Walking Tours. No experience is necessary to become a docent, with training provided. Docents will lead engaging walking tours through downtown Santa Barbara, highlighting the city’s distinctive architectural styles, historic landmarks, and cultural influences. Tours run year-round, every Saturday and Sunday starting at 10am and running for an hour and a half to two hours. After training, the expected participation is one tour every four to six weeks, with a flexible schedule to accommodate all docents.

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The Secretary of the Staff Hearing Officer has set a public hearing for Wednesday, September 17, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the David Gebhard Public Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street.

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, an Agenda with all items to be heard on Wednesday, September 17, 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.

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• 2310 Chapala Street

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 025-121-010

Zoning Designation: RS-7.5 (Residential Single Unit)

Application Number: PLN2023-00228

Applicant / Owner: Heidi Jones, Meraki Land Use Consulting / The Amiri Family Trust

Project Description: Accessory Building Floor Area Modification for oversized garage, workshop & ADU

• 1391 Santa Rita Cir

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 045-191-006

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

Application Number: PLN2024-00020 Filing Date: 1/29/2025

Applicant / Owner: Don Swann / Holguin Family Survivor’s Trust 10/9/90

Project Description: Convert garage to Accessory Dwelling Unit

• 125 W Yanonali St

Assessor’s Parcel Number: 033-062-026

Zoning Designation: R-4/S-D-3 (Hotel-Motel-Multiple-Family Residence/Coastal Overlay)

Application Number: PLN2023-00333; Filing Date: 10/9/2023

Applicant / Owner: Ken Dickson, Windward Design Services / KKMD, LLC (CO)

Project Description: Convert detached accessory building to two new Special Accessory Dwelling Units.

Mediterranean diet offsets genetic risk for dementia, study finds

Greatest benefit for those with highest predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease

By Mass General Brigham Communications

NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS THAT FOLLOWING A MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE

DIET may help offset a person’s genetic risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease.

The study, published in Nature Medicine and led by investigators from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, found that people at the highest genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease who followed a Mediterranean diet — rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, and low in red and processed meats — showed slower cognitive decline as well as a greater reduction in dementia risk than those at lower genetic risk.

“One reason we wanted to study the Mediterranean diet is because it is the only dietary pattern that has been causally linked to cognitive benefits in a randomized trial,” said study first author Yuxi Liu, a research fellow in the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard Chan School and the Broad. “We wanted to see whether this benefit might be different in people with varying genetic backgrounds, and to examine the role of blood metabolites, the small molecules that reflect how the body processes food and carries out normal functions.”

Over the last few decades, researchers have learned more about the genetic and metabolic basis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. These are among the most common causes of cognitive decline in older adults. Alzheimer’s disease is known to have a strong genetic component, with heritability estimated at up to 80 percent.

One gene in particular, apolipoprotein E, or APOE, has emerged as the strongest genetic risk factor for sporadic Alzheimer’s disease — the more common type develops later in life and is not directly inherited in a predictable pattern. People who carry one copy of the APOE4 variant have a three- to fourfold higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s. People with two copies of the APOE4 variant have a 12-fold higher risk of Alzheimer’s than those without.

To explore how the Mediterranean diet may reduce dementia risk and influence blood metabolites linked to cognitive health, the team analyzed data from 4,215 women in the Nurses’ Health Study, following participants from

1989 to 2023 (average age 57 at baseline). To validate their findings, the researchers analyzed similar data from 1,490 men in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, followed from 1993 to 2023.

Researchers evaluated long-term dietary patterns using food frequency questionnaires and examined participants’ blood samples for a broad range of metabolites. Genetic data were used to assess each participant’s inherited risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Participants were then followed over time for new cases of dementia. A subset of 1,037 women underwent regular telephone-based cognitive testing.

They found that the people following a more Mediterranean-style diet had a lower risk of developing dementia and showed slower cognitive decline. The protective effect of the diet was strongest in the high-risk group with two copies of the APOE4 gene variant, suggesting that diet may help offset genetic risk.

“These findings suggest that dietary strategies, specifically the Mediterranean diet, could help reduce the risk of cognitive decline and stave off dementia by broadly influencing key metabolic pathways,” Liu said. “This recommendation applies broadly, but it may be even more important for individuals at a higher genetic risk, such as those carrying two copies of the APOE4 genetic variant.”

A study limitation was that the cohort consisted of well-educated individuals of European ancestry. More research is needed in diverse populations.

In addition, although the study reveals important associations, genetics and metabolomics are not yet part of most clinical risk prediction models for Alzheimer’s disease. People often don’t know their APOE genetics. More work is needed to translate these findings into routine medical practice.

“In future research, we hope to explore whether targeting specific metabolites through diet or other interventions could provide a more personalized approach to reducing dementia risk,” Liu said.

This study was funded in part by the National Institutes of Health. Printed with permission: Harvard Gazette online article, August 25, 2025

Weight loss drugs protect heart patients, study suggests

40% lower risk of hospitalization or death

By Mass General Brigham Communications

HIGH-RISK PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE had an over 40 percent lower risk of hospitalization or death after initiating weight loss drugs semaglutide or tirzepatide compared to placebo by proxy, according to a study out of Harvard-affiliated Mass General Brigham.

Specifically, researchers looked at heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), a condition where the heart’s ability to pump remains intact, yet the heart’s muscle has become so thick and stiff that the amount of blood being pumped doesn’t meet the body’s needs. This form of heart failure is especially common among people with obesity and Type 2 diabetes.

“Despite the widespread morbidity and mortality burden of HFpEF, current treatment options are limited,” said corresponding author Nils Krüger of the Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard Medical School.

“Both semaglutide and tirzepatide are well-known for their effects on weight loss and blood sugar control, but our study suggests they may also offer substantial benefits to patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes by reducing adverse heart failure outcomes.”

By analyzing real-world data from over 90,000 HFpEF patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes, researchers from MGB demonstrated that GLP-1 medications may significantly reduce the risk of hospitalization due to heart failure and allcause mortality. Findings are published in JAMA and presented simultaneously at the European Society of Cardiology Congress.

Despite promising results from existing randomized controlled trials of semaglutide and tirzepatide in those with obesity-related HFpEF, regulatory authorities and professional societies have not approved or endorsed the use of these drugs for HFpEF, due in part to the studies’ relatively small sample sizes and unknown generalizability. The researchers therefore used data from three large U.S. insurance claims databases to emulate two previous, placebo-controlled trials of semaglutide and tirzepatide in new study populations that were an average of 19 times larger than those previously evaluated.

The researchers compared the one-year risk of heart failure hospitalization or death in new users of each GLP1 drug to the risk of those outcomes in a “placebo” group of patients taking sitagliptin, a diabetes drug known to have no impact on HFpEF. After verifying the results of the previous, highly controlled studies, the researchers expanded their study population to make it more reflective of HFpEF cases in clinical practice, finding that overall, the drugs were associated with a greater than 40 percent reduction in heart failure hospitalization or all-cause mortality as compared with sitagliptin. Semaglutide and tirzepatide had similar effectiveness.

Notably, both drugs had acceptable safety profiles. In the future, the researchers hope to clarify the long-term impact of GLP-1 medications, the HFpEF subpopulations that may derive the most benefit from them, and whether the drugs are also effective in reducing other cardiovascular risks.

“By using nationwide data and an innovative methodological approach, our team was able to expand the findings of previous trials to larger populations more representative of HFpEF patients treated in clinical practice,” Krüger said. “Our findings show that in the future, GLP-1 targeting medications could provide a much-needed treatment option for patients with heart failure.”

In the Public Eye!

By Kerry Methner / VOICE

ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF CREATIVITY AND ART MAKING will come together this month as Sullivan Goss and Community Arts Workshop celebrate Public Art in Santa Barbara via an exhibition and a contest. Sullivan Goss has just opened The Muralists with a big opening on 1st Thursday. The Muralists relate to another project of SG Owner, Nathan Vonk, to engage the public in our local public art scene.

In late September of 2024, Vonk was astonished when he encountered a beautiful map of the Murals of Santa Barbara created by Santa Barbara Beautiful board member Melinda Mettler. Inspired by the sheer number of murals documented in Mettler’s map (there were over 100), Vonk reached out to see if she would be interested in collaborating to heighten community awareness of this underappreciated cultural legacy. Together, they created a new interactive Google Map documenting more than 250 qualifying public murals, mosaics, and sculptures within Santa Barbara’s city limits.

To further the effort, Sullivan Goss Gallery has teamed up with the Santa Barbara Arts Collaborative, Santa Barbara Beautiful, and Irene Hoffman Design to create a project called 100 Years of Santa Barbara Public Art. It’s a contest that will engage the community in voting for their favorite public art pieces in the city. Voting opens on September 4th and will run through September 24th, in a partnership with the Santa Barbara Independent.

The Muralists draws on several of the artists whose work is represented in 100 Years of Santa Barbara Public Art. A diverse group from the past and present, they have played a major part in creating Santa Barbara’s public art legacy.

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The SG exhibition showcases smaller works by the muralist as well as information about the artist and their public artwork, including where it can be found in the city. The opening 1st Thursday reception coincides with the first day of community voting for their favorites.

The Muralists includes: Adriana Arriaga, Phoebe Brunner, David Flores, Chadillac Green, Skye Gwilliam, Ruth Ellen Hoag, Alfredo Ramos Martinez (1871-1946), Margaret Maton, Brad Nack, Channing Peake (1910-1989), Matt Rodriguez, Miguel Rodriquez, Leslie Lewis Sigler, and Howard Warshaw (1920-1977).

For the interactive map/guide, visit: sbartscollaborative.org/public-art-map

at the Jeff Shelton-designed “El Zapato”

● 2 tickets to a Choral Society event

● Vouchers from the Granada Theater valued at $100

● 2 Tickets to the Samantha Fish show at the Lobero Theater

● 2 Tickets to the Santa Barbara Museum of Ar t

Voting Opens Thursday, Sept 4th

● 2 vouchers to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden

● 2 Tickets for the Ensemble Theatre s 2025/26 season

● 2 VIP tickets to the Santa Barbara Symphony

Make your vote count! • Scan the code • Click on the map to explore and discover •

● Gift card to eat at the Blue Owl

● Gift card to eat at Lucky Penny

● And more to be announced before September 4th

Project Details:

The current project is an expansion of the Santa Barbara Mural Guide created in 2024 by Melinda Mettler a Santa Barbara Beautiful Board Member Inspired by the sheer number of murals documented in Melinda s map, Nathan Vonk, owner of Sullivan Goss Gallery, reached out to see if she would be interested in collaborating to heighten community awareness of this underappreciated cultural legacy Together they created a new interactive Google Map (QR Code above) to showcase all qualifying public murals, mosaics, and sculptures. There are currently ~250 individual works documented on the map, which includes images and information about each ar twork and ar tist, with continuing effor ts to gather missing details and images.

Voting will be conducted on September 4th - 24th in a par tnership with the Santa Barbara Independent The link for voting will go live on September 4th. Par ticipants can also submit selfies taken in front of their favorite murals to the Independent’s for additional engagement.

Santa Barbara, 2014, 14 x 5” Mixed media on paper by Danny Meza (1990 - 2025)

Mother and Child, c. 1970s-1980s 19.625 x 25.25” Mixed media on paper by Channing Peake (1910-1989)

Excuse Me l, 2024 60 x 40” Acrylic on canvas by Chadillac Green

Lunar Rover, 2022, 24 x 71.875” Anofax serigraphy on anodized aluminum by David Flores

Delft and Indigo, 2020 24 x 38” Acrylic on paper by Ruth Ellen Hoag

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Celebrates 100 Years of Public Ar t with Community Voting Campaign

ART VENUES

GALLERIES • STUDIOS • MUSEUMS

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

ART EVENTS

The Cat Room and Other Decorative Splendours • Opening reception with DJ • SBCAW • Free • bradnack.com • 6-10pm Fri, 9/5.

The Taut and the Lush Opening Reception • Works by Madeleine Eve Ignon • Architectural Fdn • 229 E Victoria St • Free • madeleineignon.com • 5-7pm Fri, 9/5.

Figure Drawing Workshop • Presented by Eric Saint Georges • SBCAW • $60 • ericsaintgeorges.com • 9am-12:30pm Sat, 9/6.

Opening Reception Julian / Julian • Work by Julian Kreimer • Atkinson Gallery, SBCC • 3 to 4 pm Thur, 9/11. Talk with Julian Kreimer and Christopher Ulivo 3:15 pm.

Nature’s Palette Exhibition and Benefit • SCAPE’s annual juried fall show supporting Explore Ecology • Lehmann Hall • Free • fundforsantabarbara.org • 2-7pm Fri, 9/12.

3 Palm Loft Gallery Receptions • 9/13.

Reception at Patricia Houghton Clark Studio • Palm Loft #A18 • photographer Patricia Houghton Clarke will display her photography from 3 to 6pm. 25% of the proceeds will be donated to the Environmental Defense Center in Santa Barbara.

Reception for “Dos Robles en el Rincón de la Comunidad”

• (Two Oaks in the Corner of the Community), at Palm Loft Gallery featuring John Wullbrandt and Arturo Tello, co-founder of the Oak Group • 4-6 pm, at 410 Palm Avenue, Loft A-1.

Opening Reception Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art

• A new gallery in the Palm Loft Galleries has announced their first exhibit titled Unfold featuring three Los Angels artists: Sijia Chen, Chiho Harazaki, Kaoru Mansour. The opening reception will be held on September 13th, from 3 to 6 pm at 410 Palm Avenue, Loft # B3.

Screen Printing on the Terrace with “Off Register” • Craft a tote or garment • SBMA • Free • sbma.net • 12-2pm Sun, 9/14.

Little Shop of Hoarders Opening Night Extravaganza • Swap meet, pancake breakfast for art show • SBCAW • free • sbcaw.org/upcoming • 5-8pm Fri, 9/12.

Handbuilding With Elise Arnold • Make a vase, mug or unique art • Maker House • $65 • canvas.makerhouse.org • 5:30-7:30pm Mon.

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.

10 West Gallery • Shades of Summer through Sept 14 • 10 W Anapamu • 11-5 We-Mo • 805-770-7711 • 10westgallery.com

Architectural Fdn Gallery • The Taut And The Lush By Madeleine Ignon • Sep 6-Nov 1 • 229 E Victoria • 805-965-6307 • 1–4 some Sa & By Appt • afsb.org

Art & Soul Gallery • Entre Mundos by Beatris Burgoin opens Sep 4 • 1323 State St • artandsoulsb.com

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

Art From Scrap • Explore Ecology • exploreecology.org

Atkinson Gallery, SBCC • Julian / Julian: Work by Julian Kreimer • Sep 11 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 Permanent Thomas Dambo Troll • ongoing • Wild in California • Sep 20 -Feb 23 • 1511 B Mission Dr, Solvang • 11-4 Mo, Th, Fr; 11-5 Sa & Su • calnatureartmuseum.org

Casa de La Guerra • Telling Stories of Mexican California: Real Life & Myth Making • Through Aug 31 • $5/Free • 15 East De la Guerra St • 12-4 Th-Su • sbthp.org/casadelaguerra

Casa del Herrero • Gardens & House • by reservation • 1387 East Valley Rd • tours 10 & 2 We & Sa • 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 • Creating Through Chaos: Manic Creative • through Aug 24; Impressions of La Purisma ~ Aug 28- Sep 28 • 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 • Nihonmachi Revisited; Memorias y Facturas • 123 E Canon Perdido St • 10:30-4:30 Daily • sbthp.org

Elverhøj Museum • Suzi Trubitz: Through the Years • through Sept 1 • history & Danish culture of Solvang • 1624 Elverhoy Way, Solvang • 805-6861211 • 11-5 Th-Mo • elverhoj.org

Faulkner Gallery • 40 E Anapamu St • 10-7 Mo-Th; 10-5 Fri, Sa; 12-5 Sun • 805-962-7653.

Fazzino 3-D Studio Gallery • 3-D original fine art • 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

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

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

Indah Gallery • Alexandra Yakutis: Not Knowing is Most Intimate through Sept 28 • 12-5 Fri-Sun • 2190 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez • https://www.maxgleason.com/indahgallery

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

Ralph Waterhouse

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

La Arcada at State & Figueroa Santa Barbara • 805-962-8885 www.waterhousegallery.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 • Tranquility • Contemporary Plein Air • Landscape paintings, prints, & books • 517 Laguna St • 1-5 Th-Su • 805-962-5588 • 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 • Cole Sternberg: the wind is heavy which blows between a horse’s ears, through Sept 28 • 11-6pm Tu-Sun • 653 Paseo Nuevo • mcasantabarbara.org

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

Palm Loft Galleries (Three): Palm Loft Gallery • Dos Robles en el Rincón de la Comunidad / Two Oaks in the Corner of the Community

through Sep 30 • 410 Palm Av, Loft A1, Carpinteria • 1-6 Fr-Su & By Appt • 805-684-9700 • palmloft.com

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

Rubenstein Chan Contemporary Art • first exhibit in new gallery: Unfold: Sijia Chen, Chiho Harazaki, Kaoru Mansour • opens Sep 13 • 410 Palm Avenue, Loft # B3 • 805-576-6152 • RubensteinChan.com

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

Peter Horjus Design • Studio • 11 W Figueroa St • peterhorjus.com

Portico Gallery • Jordan Pope & Gallery Artists • Open Daily • 1235 Coast Village Rd • 805-729-8454 • porticofinearts.com

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

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden • Join the Enlichenment through Dec 7 • 1212 Mission Canyon Rd • 10-5 daily • 805-682-4726 • sbbg.org

Santa Barbara Fine Art • SB landscapes & sculptor Bud Bottoms • 1321 State St • 12-6 Tu-Sa & By Appt • 805-845-4270 • santabarbarafineart.com

Santa Barbara Historical Museum • Ludmilla Pila Welch: Serene Santa Barbara; Project Fiesta: through Sept; Edward Borein Gallery, and The Story of Santa Barbara ~ ongoing • 136 E De la Guerra • 12-5 We, Fri-Su; 12-7 Th • 805-966-1601 • sbhistorical.org

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum • The 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; Vian Sora: Outerworlds through Sept 7; Letterforms through Sep 14; Tibetan Paintings through Aug 17 • 1130 State St • 11-5 Tu-Su; 5-8 1st Th free; 2nd Sun free Tri-Co residents • 805-9634364 • sbma.net

Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History • Drawn from Nature through Sep 7 • 2559 Puesta del Sol • 10-5 We-Mo • sbnature.org

Santa Barbara Sea Center • Dive In: Our Changing Channel ~ Ongoing • 211 Stearns Wharf • 10-5 Daily (Fr & Sat 10-7 until 7/27). • 805-682-4711 • sbnature.org

Santa Barbara Tennis Club - 2nd Fridays Art • Goleta Vallery Art Association • opening Sep 12 • 2375 Foothill Rd • 10-6 Daily • 805-6824722 • 2ndfridaysart.com

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

Sahyun Genealogical Library • 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake: Stories and Lives Remembered • 316 Castillo St • Tue/Thu 10-4; Sun & 3rd Sat 1-4 • https://SBGen.org

Seimandi & Leprieur • Fertilum by French-Caribbean artist Ricardo OzierLafontaine • through Oct 5 • 33 W Anapamu St. • Wed-Sat 11-6 • 805-610-1203 • seimandileprieur.com

Slice of Light Gallery • Ben Coffman; Passage: Photography by JK Lovelace • 9 W Figueroa St • Mo-Fr 10-5 • 805-354-5552 • sliceoflight.com

Stewart Fine Art • Early CA Plein Air Paintings + European Fine Art + Antiques • 539 San Ysidro Rd • 11-5:30 Mo-Sa • 805-845-0255

Sullivan Goss • The Muralists; Robin Gowen: A Wild Hush through Sep 22; The Fateful Eight through Aug 25; Summer Salon II through Sep 22 • 11 E Anapamu St • 10-5:30 daily • 805-7301460 • 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 • Agrios by Komatis • 1309 State St • 12-5 We-Su • 805-7052208 • tamsengallery.com

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

Voice Gallery • In Touch With Nature through Sept 27 • La Cumbre Plaza H-124 • 10-5:30 M-F; 1-5 Sa-Su • 805965-6448 • voicesb.art

Waterhouse Gallery Montecito • Notable CA & National Artists • 1187 Coast Village Rd • 11-5 Mo-Su • 805962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com

The Cat Room and Other Decorative Splendours

BRAD NACK’S NEW AND BIGGEST ART SHOW, The Cat Room and Other Decorative Splendours opens at the Community Arts Workshop with a reception on Friday, September 5th from 6 to 10 pm.

The opening will include a set by special guest DJ Espinaca (aka Spencer) from 8 to 9 pm.

The exhibition includes over 100 original art works by Nack. In the Olson Gallery visitors will discover The Cat Room with cat themed pieces and in the The Shed Gallery there will be a showcase of Nack’s decorative pieces old and new.

The galleries will also be open: Saturday to Tuesday, September 6th to 9th from 12 to 6 pm.

Westmont Art Faculty Explore Lines of Inquiry

DRAWING FROM THEIR CAREERS IN ART, the Westmont art faculty exhibition Lines of Inquiry: Westmont Art Faculty Exhibition Fall 2025 reflects creative paths and innovative careers. The show will open with a reception at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art on Thursday, September 4th, from 4to 6 pm and run through November 1st.

Scott Anderson’s Christmas Angel

“Each of these professor’s paths reflects a deep commitment to continuous learning, growth, and exploration,” shared Chris Rupp, interim director of the museum and instructor of art at Westmont. “Lines of Inquiry beautifully captures the power of art to uncover and express meaningful truths about our world. It encourages students to stay curious, keep creating, and pursue art that makes a lasting impact.”

Including Rupp, the featured artists are Scott Anderson, Brad Elliott, Ryan Ethington, Nathan Hayden, Nathan Huff, and Meagan Stirling.

The museum is open weekdays from 10 am to 4 pm, and Saturdays from 11 am to 5 pm. and closed on Sundays and college holidays. Westmont.edu

Waterhouse Gallery SB • Notable CA & National Artists • La Arcada Ct, 1114 State St, #9 • 11-5 Mo-Sa • 805962-8885 • waterhousegallery.com

Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum Of Art • Lines of Inquiry: Westmont Art Faculty Exhibition Fall 2025 • Sept 4 - Nov 1 • Weekdays 10-4, Sat 11-5 • westmont.edu/museum

Santa Barbara’s Cultural Night Out

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ST THURSDAY is an evening of art and culture in downtown Santa Barbara that takes place on the first Thursday of each month. Participating art venues offer free access to art in a fun and social environment from 5-8pm. 1st Thursday venues also provide additional attractions, such as live music, artist receptions, lectures, wine tastings, and handson activities. State St also comes alive on 1st Thursday with performances and interactive activities.

September

4 th • 5 to 8pm

Galleries, Museums, & Art Venues

1. Voice Gallery • La Cumbre Plaza, 110 S. Hope Avenue, Unit H‑124 • In Touch with Nature reverberates with color, dynamic growth, and mystery. Local artists in their chosen media responded to the theme for a vibrant yet peaceful exhibition. Stop in, meet the artists, sing along with Harold Kono, and sample tasty bites and sips.

2. Waterlight Studio • 18 W. Micheltorena STE D • Handcrafted ceramic vessels by Suzanne Schwager, blending intricate glazing

techniques with decades of artistic practice. Inspired by her studies at UCSB and mentor Sheldon Kaganoff, Suzanne has been perfecting her ceramic work since the 1970s. All pieces are handmade in Santa Barbara and available for purchase.

3. SBIFF’s Santa Barbara Filmmaker Series • SBIFF’s Education Center, 1330 State Street #101 • On Thursday, September 4th we are featuring The Perfect Duo, the short film made by students in SBIFF’s After School Cinema Class at Santa Barbara Junior High School. A father and son comedy duo try to break into the world of comedy while also trying to save their home and their family. Showtimes: 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, and 7:00pm. Runtime: 8 mins.

4. Art & Soul • 1323 State Street • Entre Mundos opens at Art & Soul this 1st Thursday! Beatris Burgoin presents paintings of migration, memory, and belonging. Through expressive portraiture and evocative landscapes, this exhibition explores the complexity of living between worlds—never fully belonging to either, yet drawing strength, identity, and beauty from both. Each work is rooted in love—for people, for place, and for the ongoing journey of becoming.

5. Santa Barbara Fine Art • 1321 State Street • Endless Summer in SB – Santa Barbara Beaches featuring John Comer, Richard Schloss, Kelly Hine, Arturo Tello, Michael Drury, John Wullbrandt, and Rob Robinson. Honorary local: Rodolfo Rivademer. Guest artist: Andy Vogel. Photographer: Robert Werling & Larry Iwerks, Marcia Burtt, Ray Strong & more!

6. domecíl • 1223 State Street

• Join domecíl in celebrating its colorful 4th anniversary with the vibrant work of contemporary painter Delmar León. Her bold palette, rich textures, and intuitive movement across

the canvas reflect the energy of life, nature, and the human soul— inviting viewers to step into the creative process. Leland Francis will also be popping up with candles and fragrances to mark the occasion.

7. The Knit Shop • 1221 State Street, Suite 7 • Fiber Art: Dive into a world of color and texture with the artwork of Brecia Kralovic Logan complementing the fabulous fiber at The Knit Shop in Victoria Court. This exhibit will feature new collaged works on canvas that explore the synergy of multiple mediums combined with Brecia’s signature hand dyed silk fabrics.

8. 10 West Gallery • 10 W. Anapamu St. • Shades of Summer — An eclectic mix of contemporary artwork from artists living in the Santa Barbara area. Abstract impressionism and expressionism, urban landscapes of New York City, stitched collage, ceramic vessels, and resin sculpture. Image: Pat McGinnis, “Inspiration I,” resin on driftwood base.

9. Seimandi & Leprieur, French Art Gallery • 33 W. Anapamu St. • Don’t miss the final weeks of Fertilum by Ricardo Ozier Lafontaine. His only solo exhibition in the United States presents monumental black and white paintings, up to 12 feet long. Rooted in ancestral memory and pre Columbian forms, the works create a contemporary visual language both powerful and immersive.

10. Sullivan Goss, An American Gallery • 11 E. Anapamu St. • Join us for the opening reception for The Muralists, which brings together a diverse group of

8. Inspiration I by Patrick McGinnis on view at 10 West Gallery in Shades of Summer

13. The work of Bonny Bulter is featured at Gallery 113 in A Color Affair.

9. Discover the work of Ricardo Ozier-Lafontaine in Fertilum at Seimandi & Leprieur

20. A hand-knotted rug from the international collection at Arrediamo Rug Show

artists from the past and present who have played a major part in creating Santa Barbara’s public art legacy. Also on view: Robin Gowen and our Summer Salon II

11. Santa Barbara Public Library • Faulkner Gallery, 40 E. Anapamu St. • Raíces y Sueños with Jacqueline Valenzuela — Join us for a special reception featuring Los Angeles artist Jacqueline Valenzuela. This exhibit explores Chicana identity and lowrider culture through bold portraiture and urban landscapes. Part of SBPL’s Raíces y Sueños programming, this show honors lowriding as an expression of identity, tradition, and transformation.

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 from Vian Sora: Outerworlds, to Elliott Hundley: Proscenium, and Portraits Revealed. Feeling creative? Drop by the Art Learning Lab for a hands-on art activity related to our exhibitions!

13. Gallery 113 • 1114 State Street #8 • Santa Barbara Art Association. Artist of the Month is Bonny Butler. Her exhibit is titled A Color Affair. Featured artists: Sue Slater, Barbara Hershberg, Skip Lau, Darlene Roker, and Sandy Fisher.

Love public art? So do we! Scan the QR code to find incredible works all over town.

Voting opens 9/4/25— pick your favorite and help us celebrate 100 years of public art in

14. Waterhouse Gallery • 1114 State Street #9 • The gallery will be highlighting local landscapes by some of today’s finest nationally known local and Oak Group artists. Enjoy works by Ann Sanders, Ray Hunter, Thomas Van Stein, Kevin Gleason, Rick Garcia.

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

16. 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), a DJ set, curated seasonal racks, and gift card giveaways.

17. The Yes Store • 1015 State Street • Come celebrate local arts while enjoying 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—your local arts gallery.

18. National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) • 1021 Anacapa St., 3rd Floor • Celebrate 30 years of collaborative science! Explore our programs and discover information you can taste with 2025 Artist in Residence, Beth Altringer Eagle—

flavor innovator transforming how we experience data. Enjoy food and non-alcoholic drinks.

19. Finch & Fork | The Kimpton Canary Hotel • 31 W. Carrillo Street • $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.

20. Arrediamo Rug Show • 911 1/2 State Street • Arrediamo specializes in importing only the finest, authentic, handknotted, vegetable-dyed, hand-spun wool or silk rugs for your home or office. We are proud to offer the Southwest’s largest collection of handmade contemporary, Southwest, traditional, and antique Persian, Turkish, Afghani, Tribal, and Tibetan rugs.

21. Paint at Paseo • De La Guerra Place, Paseo Nuevo • Marie McKenzie, Ojai-based oil painter and sculptor, explores underwater scenes inspired by kelp forests and her transformative freediving experience. Through her art and partnership with SeaTrees, she raises awareness for ocean restoration. She will lead a free all-ages watercolor workshop on galaxies and stars—materials provided!

22. Coastland Salon • 740 State Street #203 • Join us for an intimate art show featuring a young local creative. Sip, vibe, heal. Celebrate art, wellness, and community in one unforgettable evening.

23. Santa Barbara Historical Museum • 136 East De La Guerra Street • Join the Museum for their opening celebration featuring plein air painter Ludmilla Pilat Welch. Her body of work stands as an important historic record as many of these remnants of Santa Barbara’s past slowly disappeared from the landscape. Also, at 6:30 pm join DJ Darla Bea for a Last Dance of the Summer party in the Museum courtyard. Image: Ludmilla Pilat Welch: Serene Santa Barbara.

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23. The SB Historical Museum will open its new exhibition of plein air painter Ludmilla Pilat Welch’s works

15. Photography and art join forces at Slice of Life’s second anniversary exhibition

4. Discover art created between two worlds when Art & Soul opens Entre Mundos

2. Admire or shop handcrafted ceramic pieces by Suzanne Schwager at Waterlight Studio

1. Elaine Wilson’s Shades of Blue is one of the works at VOICE Gallery’s In Touch with Nature.

10. Sullivan Goss celebrates artists who have contributed to our city’s magnificent public art with The Muralists

5. Santa Barbara Fine Art offers the touch of masters of light in Santa Barbara Beaches

6. Celebrate domecíl’s fourth anniversary alongside Delmar León’s energizing canvases

7. Explore fiber arts when The Knit Shop presents new works by Brecia Kralovic-Logan

12. SB Museum of Art will open its doors for free admission all night

Santa Barbara!

AI ART EXHIBITION

OCTOBER 2-12, 2025

Symbiosis or Schism? Symbiosis or Schism? The AI -Human The AI -Human Odyssey Odyssey

OPENING RECEPTION 10/2/25 AT 5:30PM

Hear about the threat and opportunity of AI

Encounter visual wonders Enjoy refreshments

Exclusive gallery opening following the presentations

President’s Award: Plaza del Mar Band Shell

Heritage Oak Award for Lifetime Achievement: Brian Cearnal AIA

Moreton Bay Fig Award for Body of Work: Jeff Shelton Architect

Playa De Santa Barbara for Environmental Stewardship: Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Single Family Home, Large Lot: 155 Santo Tomas Lane

Single Family Home, Small Lot: 1805 Laguna Street

Multi-Family Residence: 800 Santa Barbara Street

Commercial Sign: La Arcada Plaza

Historic Restoration (Residence): 2940 Ventura Drive

Public Open Space: Michael Towbes Library Plaza

Art In Public Places: Deepwater Diver Monument

S anta Barbara Beautiful 60th Annual Awards Celebration Sunday, September 28th, 2025 – 2:00pm Alhecama Theatre, 215a E. Canon Perdido Street

For information and admissions, visit SBbeautiful.org

1965–2025 Celebrating 60 years of beautification A Beautiful Transformatio n

Also:

Business in Art Award presented by The City of Santa Barbara Arts Advisory Committee

Voted Best of 100 Years of Santa Barbara Public Art Award, by Nathan Vonk, Sullivan Goss

Cover image by Angela

Perko Bloom, 2024