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THIS WEEK IN MONTECITO, P.11 • CALENDAR OF EVENTS, P.38 • ASHLEIGH BRILLIANT P.41

THE $300,000 CONCERT On June 4, 300 lucky people will pay $1,000 apiece to attend this once-in-a-century Grand Gala Concert at the Music Academy of the West (story begins on p.36)

King of the Casa

On cusp of planned expansion, Casa Dorinda hires new president and CEO, Brian McCague, p.12

On Their Toes

SB Dance Theater celebrates 40th year in style with artistic director Christopher Pilafian at Lobero, p.21

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 5 Guest Editorial Bob Hazard scrutinizes Donald Trump’s chances in the presidential election and makes recommendations for his would-be cabinet members 6 Montecito Miscellany Larry Matthews turns 110; Lieffs in flight; Further Future fest; SB Polo Club’s 105th season; Drew Barrymore’s daughter; Johan Denizot at Belmond El Encanto; Ellen’s homage to Price; SB Dance Theater at Lobero; L.A. Philharmonic with CAMA; pianist Yuja Wang; Roar & Pour; Direct Relief Women’s gala; and Visit SB tourism luncheon 8 Letters to the Editor Lanny Ebenstein on school enrollment; Janet Adderley in praise of Ben Platt; Bruce Williamson airs it out; G. Hebert on walking; Christina Allison has the power; a “concerned neighbor” writes to MA about property; Tom Kress talking trash; Alicia Murray on leadership; Stephen Cherner’s concerns about Summerland; and Larry Bond gets political 11 This Week Knit and crochet; The New Yorker; Renewing Holy Ground; Family Fun 5K and Tot Trot; golf tourney; Sedgwick hike; free music; Historic Homes; Scoops for Wishes; Writing as Spiritual Practice; MUS Board meets; MBAR meeting; Matthew Hall at Tecolote; MPC meets; Menelli Trading art exhibit; French talk; Moments in Time; Advanced Beekeeping; MFPD chipping schedule; art classes; Adventuresome Aging; Cava entertainment; brain fitness; Story Time; Pilates; Italian conversation; farmers and artisans markets; Cars & Coffee; and Boy Scouts Tide Guide Handy chart to assist readers in determining when to take that walk or run on the beach 12 Village Beat Pedestrians’ well-being around Montecito; Casa Dorinda’s new CEO Brian McCague; Four Seasons identity theft suspect nabbed; Make-A-Wish campaign; and Amgen Tour of California passes through May 17 14 Seen Around Town Lynda Millner chronicles CASA and Kim Colby Davis; “Off the Wall” with Santa Barbara Museum of Art Women’s Board; Women’s Fund of SB; and David Sedaris at the Arlington

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Guest Editorial

by Bob Hazard Mr. Hazard is an Associate Editor of this paper and a former president of Birnam Wood Golf Club

Can Trump Win Your Vote?

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p front, let me tell you that I was not a supporter of either Donald Trump or Ted Cruz as the 2016 Republican candidate for President of the United States. My first choice was governor John Kasich, followed

by Senator Marco Rubio.

However, my man Kasich could not garner 20% of his own party’s vote, and won only his home state of Ohio. Rubio didn’t fare much better, winning no more than 25% of his party’s vote and not even his home state of Florida. He did win Minnesota, a distant memory.

That proved two things: (1) I am a pathetic prognosticator and a poor political picker, and (2) The people, not the GOP establishment, have chosen their nominee – Donald Trump. Now, we are faced with the choice of Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump. To win, The Donald does not have to change his principles, but he does have to change his behavior to build a bigger tent where everyone is welcome.

The Vote for Hillary

For those who love Barack Obama’s last eight years, Hillary is an easy pick. She has been in the public eye for nearly a quarter of a century as an unapologetic supporter of greater government control over every aspect of American life. Hillary has forgotten that the free market, not government, is the engine of economic prosperity, job creation, and upward mobility for the middle class. Her solution is to hand out more “free stuff” – free college tuition, free housing allowances, free food stamps, free healthcare, and free condoms.

For those who believe that this country is headed in the wrong direction, there is another choice – Mr. Trump.

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opular perspicacious pianist Gil Rosas is playing a merry tune.

And no wonder, given his still sprightly father-in-law, Larry Matthews, just celebrated his 110th birthday, making him the oldest man in California and the second-oldest man in the U.S. Larry, who formerly worked in a State Street clothing store on the site of Paseo Nuevo before moving on into a career in construction in Huntington Beach at the age of 50, is father to 80-year-old Gil’s wife, Susan, 79, and a son, Steve Matthews, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Now a longtime resident of Indian Wells, he’s been a widower since his wife, Kay, died in 1990, but longevity clearly runs in the family as one of his sisters, who resides in northern California, is 104.

Gil and his family travelled to the desert community, where Larry has lived since 1972, for an intimate family gathering followed by a boffo bash at the Indian Wells Country Club for 100 just 24 hours later.

“He’s truly amazing for his age and has got all his marbles,” says Gil. “It’s very difficult to know what to get him as a present given his long life, but we gave him a bottle of Bailey’s Irish Cream and pound cake, which he loves.

“Larry also likes a margarita on the

Rosas’s wife, Susan, Larry’s daughter in Indian Wells

rocks before dinner, but his motto’s everything in moderation.”

Given his benchmark birthday, Oakland-born Larry joins the small ranks of “supercentenarians,” the designation given to people who live to – or past – their 110th year.

He golfed until his 90s and, until recently, only needed a caregiver eight hours a day, His favorite pastime these days is a game of gin rummy.

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Enrollment Trends in Montecito Schools

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recently came across info on likely future enrollments at Cold Spring and MUS that may be of interest to readers. Enrollment in Montecito elementary schools appears to be trending lower. Both Montecito Union and Cold Spring have considerably fewer children in lower grades than in upper grades.

For example, this year MUS has 99 first and second graders, but 146 fifth and sixth graders. As classes matriculate through MUS, it is likely it will decline from its current 450 students to perhaps 375 students or so in about four years.

Similarly, Cold Spring has declined in enrollment in recent years. Though it had 221 students in 2001-02, Cold Spring has 156 students this year.

It is likely that, although it has a large incoming kindergarten (in part as a result of staff members’ children), Cold Spring will decline to 140 or so students in the coming years.

Much of the problem is that the price of housing has finally reached the point that very few families with children can afford to live in Montecito.

It should be noted that, anecdotally, enrollment is also down at area private schools. This to some extent camouflages the enrollment decline that has occurred in Montecito public elementary schools, because perhaps a larger proportion of all Montecito children are attending Montecito Union and Cold Spring than was the case in the past. Another factor to consider is that kindergarten enrollments have been to some extent increased as a result of the expansion of kindergarten enrollment to younger children in “transitional kindergarten” programs.

Looking to the future, it is very likely that the downward trend in enrollment will continue. The number of births at Cottage Hospital has proved an accurate indicator of future enrollment trends at local schools. In recent years, following the Great Recession, the number of births at Cottage has declined by about 12 percent. This decline is consistent with declines in the number of births at the county, state, and national levels in recent years.

There will be noticeably fewer children in our society in a few years than is currently the case. The decline will not be nearly as severe as the great slump in school enrollments in the 1970s and ‘80s that followed the baby boom of the 1950s and ‘60s, but it will show up in school enrollment trends

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locally and elsewhere.

As Montecito Union and Cold Spring decline in enrollment, their funding per student will continue to grow. Though data for Cold Spring are not currently available, there is little question that MUS will have $30,000 per student to spend per year by about the 2018 to 2020 timeframe.

Issues of enrollment and funding will continue to be central in school discussions in the future, as they have been in the past. The decline in school enrollment in recent years that will continue into the future will undoubtedly inform much discussion of school issues in Montecito and elsewhere in the coming years.

Lanny Ebenstein President, California Center for Public Policy Santa Barbara (Editor’s note: It is curious – or actually, not so curious – that a small school district such as MUS requires both a superintendent and a principal, when in the past those positions were taken by one person, even when the enrollment was larger than it is now. No doubt some of the layers of bureaucracy with which institutions of all shapes and sizes, including elementary schools, have been burdened have something to do with the necessity of adding administrative staff, but it would be refreshing if some of those administrators, including the superintendent of the MUS School District, would publicly voice an occasional objection to the constant barrage of additional regulations and mandates being foisted upon the students, teachers, administrators, and the district’s taxpayers. Just saying... – J.B.)

Plaudits for Platt

Ten years ago, the Santa Barbara Youth Ensemble Theatre was born.

Over the years, SBYET has enhanced the artistic landscape of Santa Barbara turning in extraordinary performances of Broadway classics featuring the best and brightest local youth talent around, ages 7 to 16 years old.

SBYET alum have recorded and performed with Andrea Bocelli, David Foster, and Rod Stewart. They have serenaded Oprah Winfrey, gone on to become Santa Barbara Teen Stars, graduate from prominent arts conservatories such as Carnegie Mellon and – in the case of our first leading man, Ben Platt – to star on Broadway and in film!

In 2006, fifteen years after creating my flagship Adderley Studio in

SBYET alum Ben Platt starring in Dear Evan Hansen (also of Pitch Perfect fame), seen here with Rachel Bay Jones, who plays Evan’s mother in the off-Broadway musical slated for a possible Broadway run next year

Pacific Palisades in L.A., I moved to Montecito and opened our second location on State Street. A Broadway and television actress in my “former life,” I opened my original studio in an effort to help my shy young “lavender” daughter find her confi-

dent “red voice” in life. I was blown away by the sheer number of exceptionally gifted children who enrolled that first year. With the support and guidance of dear friend Betsey Von Summer Moller –who served as SBYET board president for eight years

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– I set out to create a semi-professional youth theatre company, unlike any other ensemble in existence.

West Side Story, Gypsy, last year’s revival of Into The Woods (which was also our premier production in 2006), and the astonishing and unforgettable Les Misérables in 2014 are still talked about and applauded as some of the most worthwhile theater around. Our Adderley School training has received the endorsement and support of local entertainment heavyweights such as Rob Lowe, Don Johnson, and Ivan Reitman.

Over the last 10 years, SBYET has inspired and enriched the lives of countless Santa Barbara youth. This year’s production of Hairspray will continue our tradition of excellence. It stars several Montecito kids, including MUS 5th grader Chloe Long in the title role, clearly Broadway bound!

Other standouts include Julianna Slater as Velma, Lana Lillienstein and Royce Blevins as Amber (two casts), Lauren Cantin as Penny, and Bridget Blinderman as Prudy.

Every Adderley rehearsal ends with Carol Burnett’s heart-warming farewell, “I’m so glad we had this time together,” including the ear pull she used on her TV show to signal her personal goodbye to her Texas grandmother. As a young girl growing up in Houston Texas, dreaming of Broadway, I worshipped her! What sweet serendipity it is for me now to live in Montecito, share my talents with the next generation, and in her name pass on a deep love of theater and music and striving for excellence, together.

Janet Adderley Montecito (Editor’s note: Just for the record, the level of professionalism Ms Adderley coaxes out of her young charges is nothing short of extraordinary. We’ll be attending the Sunday matinee and look forward to another terrific show beginning 2 pm at the Lobero. The Saturday evening, May 14, performance begins at 6 pm. – J.B.)

Every Breath You Take

For over 100 years, mankind has treated the air we breathe as an open sewer. Every year, over a billion cars and thousands of fossil fuel power plants spew 40 billion tons of CO2 and other pollutants into the atmosphere. The continual accumulation of this heat-trapping gas warms the air, land, and oceans. The oceans absorb one-third of the CO2, which has lowered the pH by a similar amount. This increase in acidity endangers all shellbased marine life and the ocean food chain.

In recent decades, biologists have witnessed tropical plant and animal species spreading farther north and south of the equator as the planet warms. We have all witnessed extreme 12 – 19 May 2016

weather events, droughts, floods, cold and heat waves, as the equilibrium of the atmosphere is disrupted. Nature knows nothing of political opinions regarding climate change. If the politicians ignore basic chemistry, we risk making our home planet less habitable.

Those who worry that reducing our dependence on fossil fuels will increase their energy bill should remember that the profits from pollution are privatized and the health costs are socialized. The pollutants in the atmosphere fall as rain, settle in soil, and migrate into the plants and animals we eat. We all filter the pollutants with our lungs, stomachs, and other organs.

We should all ask ourselves how much is clean air, water, and food worth?

How much is a livable plant worth?

Ask your children.

Bruce Williamson Santa Barbara (Editor’s note: Can’t disagree with most of what you write, but do take exception to your categorizing carbon dioxide as a “pollutant.” It isn’t so much the air we breathe as the air we exhale. That’s carbon dioxide. Look it up: CO2 is simply one carbon atom bonded to two oxygen atoms and is defined as “a colorless gas” that is a “minor component of Earth’s atmosphere” [according to the Encyclopedia Britannica] but “vital to life on Earth.”

Once you give government the ability – the right – to “control” carbon dioxide, you have actually given government the right to determine pretty much everything else, since all creatures exhale carbon dioxide in one way or another. That means allowing some governmental entity the ability to, say, control the number of cows on one’s farm [cow flatulence having been blamed for contributing to global warming]. Let’s instead restrict government to the tasks of protecting the environment, rebuilding infrastructure, defending our borders, and strengthening our defenses rather than blaming every single anomalous freak of nature on mankind’s carbon dioxide exhalations. “Extreme weather events” have been with us since, well, at least since Noah built his ark. The guessing around here is that such things will continue well into the future, with or without a worldwide carbon tax. – J.B.)

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This Week in and around Montecito

SUNDAY, MAY 15 Historic Homes Tour The Pearl Chase Society presents its 16th Historic Homes Tour, which will take attendees to seven different homes in Montecito and Santa Barbara, including four Moody sister cottages on Rosemary Lane, two downtown Craftsman homes, and one Mediterranean home on Santa Barbara Street.

When: 11 am to 4 pm Cost: $60 for members, $70 for non-members, and $90 for ticket and first-time membership Info: www.pearlchasesociety.org

(If you have a Montecito event, or an event that concerns Montecito, please e-mail kelly@montecitojournal.net or call (805) 565-1860) THURSDAY, MAY 12 Knitting and Crocheting Circle Fiber art crafts drop-in and meet-up for all ages at Montecito Library.

Must have some manual dexterity for crochet and knitting.

When: 2 to 3:30 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 Discussion Group A group gathers to discuss The New Yorker.

When: 7:30 to 9:30 pm Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road FRIDAY, MAY 13 Renewing Holy Ground: A Work & Garden Weekend Join in the stewardship of La Casa de Maria’s grounds and facilities.

Working alongside staff, help tend the orchard and gardens, and participate in other work projects appropriate to the skill level of the attendees.

Come for an inexpensive weekend of lodging and meals in the Casa Ysidro dormitory and share in the La Casa community.

When: today, 7:30 pm through Sunday, May 15, 1:30 pm Where: 800 El Bosque Road Cost: $30 commuter, $60 resident Info: www.lacasademaria.org SATURDAY, MAY 14 Family Fun 5K and Tot Trot Join the Montecito Family YMCA for a fun-filled day for the entire family at their Fourth Annual Family Fun 5K and Tot Trot. The day will start off with a Family 5K and Tot Trot for children ages 3 to 7. After the races, guests are invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast and a free family festival with carnival

games, relays, open swim, and much more.

All proceeds from the event will support the Y’s Open Doors Scholarship program, which provides financial assistance to help all families benefit from YMCA membership, regardless of their income. This makes preschool, summer camp, swim lessons, membership, and more possible for families who otherwise wouldn’t be able to participate.

When: 8 am check-in, 5K starts at 9 am, and Tot Trot starts at 10 am Where: Montecito Family YMCA, 591 Santa Rosa Lane Cost: $30 for adults, $20 for youth (8-14), and $8 for children (3-7) Info: www.ciymca.org/montecito Golf Tournament Eye & Vision Care of Santa Barbara will host its 5th annual Golf Tournament at Glen Annie Golf Course with proceeds benefitting The California Project to Cure Blindness at UCSB, raising awareness and critical funding for stem cell research. The California Project to Cure Blindness at UCSB is a leading program in stem cell research aimed at developing groundbreaking cellular therapies for the treatment of macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, and other blinding eye diseases.

The golf tournament is open to the community and individuals and/or teams are encouraged to register.

Where: 405 Glen Annie Road Cost: $175; price includes banquet, silent auction, putting contest, blind shot challenges, prizes, and more Info: www.eyenvision.com Sedgwick Reserve Hike The rugged Santa Ynez Valley is the setting for a series of monthly interpretive hikes and nature activities

open to the public on the 6,000-acre UCSB Sedgwick Reserve. Three hikes with varying themes such as geology, landforms, Sedgwick panoramas, plants, and animals or birds will be conducted, with hiking levels of Easy, Moderate, or Strenuous. These hikes are approximately two to three hours each and are followed by the opportunity to picnic with your own lunch at the reserve. In addition to the hikes, other activities such as a tour of the newly renovated old barn, the new observatory, the pond, and the new Tipton House, as well as a set-up for painters at the pond, and the use of a bocce ball court are all planned for those who don’t want to hike and would like to just enjoy the reserve attractions while the hikes are being conducted. Reservations required.

In inclement weather, the hikes will be cancelled.

When: 8:30 am Cost: $10 per hiker, or $15 per couple or family suggested donation Info and RSVP: Sedgwick@lifesci.ucsb. edu Free Music The Santa Barbara Music Club will present another program in its popular series of concerts of beautiful music.

A valued cultural resource in town since 1969, these concerts feature performances by instrumental and vocal soloists and chamber music

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When: 3 pm Where: Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 East Anapamu Street Cost: free SUNDAY, MAY 15 Scoops for Wishes Here’s the Scoop holds a special fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, hosted by the 6th-grade class at Laguna Blanca School.

When: 2 to 4 pm Where: 1187 Coast Village Road Info: 969-7020 Writing as a Spiritual Practice Come explore how writing practices can open the imagination, heart, and mind to the flow of spiritual energy. The week is designed to allow you to experiment with a variety of approaches to writing that can sharpen your skills, vary your habits, and open new avenues of reflection. It will be an opportunity to refuel your personal writing or your current project and to relax into conversation with other writers. Led

by Marilyn McEntyre, Ph.D., who teaches medical humanities in the UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program and is a Fellow at the Gaede Institute for the Liberal Arts at Westmont College and a hospice volunteer.

When: Sunday, May 15, 7:30 pm to Friday, May 20, 1 pm Where: La Casa de Maria, 800 El Bosque Road Cost: $525-$700 Info: www.lacasademaria.org MONDAY, MAY 16 Special Montecito Union School Board Meeting When: 8:45 am Where: 385 San Ysidro Road Info: 969-3249

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by Kelly Mahan

has been Editor at Large for the Journal since 2007, reporting on news in Montecito Kelly and beyond. She is also a licensed Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Calcagno & Hamilton team. She can be reached at Kelly@montecitojournal.net.

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Channel Drive resident Ned Quakenbush approached the committee during the public-comment period, asking for a consensus on moving forward with a footpath on the ocean side of Channel Drive. The idea has been tossed around for years, as the current footpath ends just west of the Biltmore Resort. “Living in the neighborhood, I’ve seen the road become more and more congested with cars, joggers, bikers, baby strollers, and pedestrians,” Quakenbush said.

Gary Smart, the transportation manager with Public Works, offered to look into previous work that has been done on the pathway. I think we need to pursue this, it’s a real safety problem,” said committee member Dick Thielscher, who said he remembered previous conversations about a footpath. Jeremy Tittle with First District supervisor Salud Carbajal’s office offered to also look into the possibility of using coastal grant sources to help fund a pathway.

The Land Use Committee supported pursing the issue further.

Also discussed: the need for a crosswalk in the upper village, which the Association has been discussing (again) over the last few months. Tittle reported that during recent conversations with Tim Gubbins, Caltrans District 5 director, Gubbins made it clear that Caltrans wants to explore measures to reduce traffic speeds before seriously considering a crosswalk, which would create more liability for the agency. The speed limit through the upper village on East Valley Road/Highway 192 is 25 mph, and Caltrans hopes to work with the California Highway Patrol to better

enforce that limit.

Speed-reducing measures that are in the works: an additional 25 mph sign, as well as the installation of a speed feedback sign; both signs would cost roughly $10,000 and would ideally be funded by community sources.

Smart told the committee that he would continue to pursue the crosswalk idea with Caltrans, or, another potential alternative: build a median to slow down traffic.

Discussions about the various alternatives will be ongoing.

For more information about the Montecito Association, visit www. montecitoassociation.org.

Casa Dorinda Appoints New CEO

Last week, Casa Dorinda announced the hiring of new president and chief executive officer, Brian McCague, who began his new position on May 2. “I am happy to be here and look forward to seeing the Casa transition into its new phase,” McCague told us during a phone interview this week.

Prior to joining Casa Dorinda, McCague served as the executive director of Maravilla in Goleta for 13 years. Previously, he was general manager at the Royal Scandinavian Inn during the planning and renovation into Hotel Corque, a partner in VB Management, a hospitality consulting and management firm, and general manager of Sheraton Santa Barbara Hotel and Spa in Santa Barbara, during their extensive renovations and additions. “I hope to put my own style and twist on the Casa as the new CEO, and my background in hotels and the hospitality industry, as well as construction, development, and renovation, give me a strong foundation to do that,” McCague said, adding the retirement community industry is itself a type of hospitality industry.

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Casa by the Sea CASA executive director Kim Colby Davis, board president Tony Papa, and speaker Emily Rios at the gala

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s the old man walked along the beach at dawn, he noticed a boy ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Finally catching up with the boy, he asked why he was doing this. The answer was that the stranded starfish would die if left until the morning sun.

“But the Beach goes on for miles and there are millions of starfish,” said the old man. “How can your effort make any difference?” The boy looked at the starfish in his hand and then threw it safely into the waves. “It makes a difference to this one,” he said.

And so does a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) make a difference to the life of a child. “CASA is unique in that it is the only nonprofit organization whose volunteers are sworn in as court officers and appointed to our community’s foster youth.

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The Bacara courtyard, lobby, and ballroom were filled with advocates for CASA, ready to bid on the silent and live auctions. Among the silent auction items, there were tickets to a recording of The Ellen DeGeneres Show and a signed guitar from Guns N Roses. During dinner, auctioneer Todd Ventura made sure the enticing live auction items were bid up. Some were autographed Kobe Bryant sneakers, a villa at the Four Seasons in Costa Rica for eight guests, or stock your

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Sherri and Arthur McNary with baby Paisley and mom Robyn Parker (center) at the CASA soirée

cellar with 72 bottles of fine wine.

The event was completely underwritten by several sponsors, with premier sponsors being AMR (American Medical Response) and Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Anna Prober let me know they made a record $200,000.

Master of ceremonies was Gabe Saglie and board president Tony Papa welcomed the crowd. The speaker was Emily Rios Diaz, who was abused by her own father but had a CASA mentor who became everything in her life. Her experiences, instead of defining her, motivated her to be better. Unfortunately, it did the opposite for her sister.

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I ran into longtime friend Barbara Margerum and husband, Don. She reminded me that she and Shelley Cole started CASA 20 years ago. At any given time, there are about 400 children in the foster care system in Santa Barbara County. You can help by contacting CASA directly at (805) 357-2594 or visit their website at sbca sa.org.

Off the Wall

Usually, if you walked into a room and took a piece of art off the wall, there would be bells and whistles going off. But at this popular everytwo-years event, “Off the Wall,” given

by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art Women’s Board (SBMAWB), it’s okay.

That’s because each couple paid $400 for the privilege of taking home one piece of art as displayed at Junipero Serra Hall.

Guests have cocktail time to preview the works of 135 local artists and decide which pieces they would like.

When the auction starts, led by artist Ralph Waterhouse of Waterhouse Galleries, it becomes a lottery. Once the drawing begins and your name is called, you have 30 seconds to call the number assigned to the artwork of your choice. As the lottery progresses, the more difficult it is to still have your piece available.

“The event has been sold-out for weeks,” chair Lynn Brown was proud

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to announce. Robert and Mercedes Eichholz director and CEO Larry J. Feinberg addressed the group at their members and artists’ reception the night before the actual event, saying, “The Women’s Board has supported every exhibition in the eight years I’ve been here.”

The SBMAWB was established in 1951.Their mission is to raise funds for acquisitions, exhibitions, special projects, and educational programs, according to president Helene Segal.

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living supercentenarians in the world, but only 50 whose ages have been verified, according to the Gerontology Research Group.

The list includes 49 women and one man. Of those, 11 live in the U.S. and 20 in Japan. The oldest living American is Brooklyn, New York, resident Susannah Mushatt Jones, who is 116.

“Who knows?” muses Gil. “Larry may break that record in due course!”

French Connection It’s a small world as peripatetic pair, international legal eagle Robert Lieff and his activist wife, Gretchen, found out when they flew back to our rarefied enclave after a Mediterranean cruise that took in the islands of Malta and Sardinia.

Sitting in the first-class section of their Air France Boeing 747 was the former president of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, 61, and his pulchritudinous ex-model wife, Carla Bruni, who resided at the Elysee Palace in Paris from 2007 until 2012 when the current president, Francois Hollande, moved in.

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“Their bodyguards, nanny, and daughter were upstairs in business class, so they were away from the hustle and bustle.”

Turin, Italy-born Carla, also a singer-songwriter, used to date an old friend of mine before her marriage to Sarkozy, the late Count Roffredo Gaetani D’Aragona, a good friend of Fiat owner Gianni Agnelli, who then had a much-publicized affair with Ivana Trump before dying at an all too early age in a traffic accident near his family’s historic castle in Argiano, Tuscany, in 2005.

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Seeing the Future The Burning Man Festival in Nevada is normally known for its decidedly bohemian atmosphere, but Google honcho and Montecito resident Eric Schmidt is changing that.

Schmidt, who bought TV talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres’s former estate, just a tiara’s toss from Lotusland, has teamed with a group of Burning Man veterans to be with a fest called Further Future, which is now in its second year.

Across 49 acres of Native American lands over three days, with around 5,000 attendees, the event is the epitome of a new trend of so-called “transformational festivals” that are drawing technologists for what’s billed as a mix of fun and education.

While tickets started at $350, many attendees opt for luxurious upgrades to fully staffed accommodation and fine dining.

While Burning Man’s hidden luxury camps on the edge of town are criticized by old-time fans who value labor in the desert, Further Future is a splinter group that’s decidedly unapologetic about wanting a good, hard-labor-free time.

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seat dinner on the first night of the fest, with party-goers including Schmidt, currently valued at $102 billion by Forbes, Clear Channel CEO Bob Pittman, and top Facebook executive Stan Chudnovsky.

Eric, 60, who was attired in an ornate top hat and a vest made of mirrors given the steampunk futurism theme, said it was well-documented he attends Burning Man, but says Further Future is mostly made up of his friends.

“The future’s driven by people with an alternative world view. You never know where you’ll find ideas.”

He describes the group as “the cream of the Burning Man crop,” with a high percentage of San Francisco entrepreneurs who tend to be winners.

Party planners at Burning Man are careful to hide their luxury dwellings behind large walls dressed as art projects, but Further Future has no such pretensions with airstreams and Lunar Palaces, 200-sq.-ft., custom-made luxury domes with wooden flooring and furnished to sleep four.

A whole new ball game.

Win or Muse Santa Barbara Polo Club kicked off its 105th season at the weekend with a bustling boffo bash for 200 guests with president, Texan John Muse, prom-

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It also marks the return of Houstonbased energy tycoon Scott Wood of ERG, who won the Pacific Coast Open two years ago, and Ben Soleimani with Restoration Hardware.

Chef Justin West, who runs the eateries Wildwood Kitchen and Julienne’s, is also taking over the club catering on Sundays.

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At the art exhibit entrance to the MCASB gala are Brooke Kellaway, Laurie Recordon, Sarah York Rubin, and Nancy Gifford

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Disruption Soirée MCASB DISRUPTION event spearheaded by board president Jacquelyn Klein-Brown, development director Frederick Janka, and artist-event curator Xaviera Simmons

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he Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara’s (MCASB) Annual Spring Benefit & Art Auction, DISRUPTION: 50 States, on April 27 was a sell-out. Held at the Goodland Hotel this year, the event was conceived by critically acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist Xaviera Simmons, who curated the event into an experience of four one-hour chapters.

Guests were greeted at the hotel entrance by MCASB staff presenting handmade African-weaved bracelets.

The entrance was decorated with large white flowing sheets, and a row of burning sage incense in carved art bowls, candles, and flowers. The first hour was held in the hotel lobby and banquet hallway exhibiting art for sale donated by past MCA exhibiting artists: Chris Bradley, Zachary Cahill, Boris Mikhailov, Yunhee Min, John Newling, Hayal Pozanti, Johan Rosenmunthe, Conrad Ruiz, Tam Van Tran, and Hannah Vainstein.

Each hour, guests were escorted into differently themed rooms at the

Goodland Hotel, featuring wines, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres, music, and films to match the room theme of Oak, Gardenia, Fig, and Honey. Live music by violinist Rosemary Siemens, the band Ifé & Danny, and DJ Talib Kweli kept things artistically acoustic.

All guests were given a complementary CD by Ifé & Danny. The last hour showcased a vintage black-and-white film from the American jazz era with Charlie Parker and his band, and color footage of current MCASB events on two large screens, with live music and dancing.

Miki Garcia, executive director, and Ms Klein-Brown thanked the guests in their welcoming remarks, underscored the importance of the Museum of Contemporary Art’s mission to fill the critical need for art, and affirmed their full commitment to bring arts

programming to our community. Miki said, “At MCA, we are passionate about the art and artists of our time, creative expression is a vital component of humans on the planet, art enables a greater degree of compassion, understanding and imagination, and contemporary art speaks to us in real time. In the last year, MCASB supported the careers of 58 contemporary artists hailing from around the world including Britain, Russia, Vietnam, Denmark, France, Germany, Switzerland, Ecuador, Australia, Belgium, Singapore, Mexico, and the U.S., and produced more than 60 educational programs that directly engaged 4,300 families and youth free of charge because of the generous support you give us; thank you as you continue to support us and believe that art does change lives.”

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As with all MCASB events, the guests are double good-looking objets d’art.

Noted in high fashion were MCA Board president Jacquelyn Klein-Brown’s designer manicure in the color “Feed the Rich” by Smith & Cult, dress by Alice & Olivia, Jimmy Choo shoes, and her fab new fringe hairstyle; Frederick Janka’s crisp white Cuban linen suit and musician Prince hairstyle; Eileen Rasmussen’s gold-threaded and limegreen embroidered Prada midi-coat with matching skirt; and Nancy Wall’s ever-elegant Yves Saint Laurent ensemble. Guests attending included Josh Blumer co-vice president, Georgene Vairo co-vice president, Laurie Recordon, secretary, Mary Lynn Harms treasurer, trustees Cindy Bermant, Mary Blair, Nancy Gifford, Laura Macker Johnston, Jenn Kennedy, Debby Peterson, Nancy O’Connor, and Lea Sindija. Extra-special VIPs at the soirée included SB County Arts Commission executive director Sarah York Rubin with her chief curator Maiza Hixson, Finola Hughes, and Russell Young, Nancy and Tony Wall, Dr. Michael Trambert, Sherry Hlavaty (event co-chair), Amy Holbrook, Elizabeth Mc Govern, Elisabeth Fowler Stephanie, and Dewey Nicks, Nanette and Jeff Giordano, inventor and founder of SBCAST Alan Macy, artist Hugh Margerum, art dealer John C. Connelly, Salud Carbajal, Monika Molnar-Metzenthin, and Brooke Kellaway.

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Christopher Pilafian with choreographer Joshua Beamish, SBDT rehearsal director Brooke Hughes Melton, and dancers backstage after the performance

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I highly recommend everyone to experience this company under Christopher’s direction, for he has mastered the manner in which dance is a medium of artistic expression beyond one’s basic appreciation of dance as a traditional art form.

There are those who dance the choreography technically perfect, those who are the dance, and those who use both to deliver the message. Pilafian’s piece titled Strange Attractor, a choreography in 11 movements, delivers all three aspects. The movements are comprised of single and double pas de deux, classical ménage à trois, and full company dance-shorts that change into the next movement by leaving the observer suspended on a piece of thin air waiting to exhale, which does of course happen once the next movement begins. Translation: breathless yet able to breath, levitated yet balanced. Christopher brilliantly matches the architectural nuances in original music by Ryan Beveridge with dance movements to create dynamic line, shape, and form across the entire stage that interplays with a digital video projection backdrop and shadows cast

and arabesques, Hindustani hand and feet angles, and flirty head movements, a briefly engaging piece. Next, the ensemble collected on stage for Beamish’s Salt, a new work for SBDT based on his observations of the impact of drought in the world. Using terse duets, repetitive fetal-floor movements, and changing of partners, one notes the influence of British choreographer Wayne McGregor, specifically in what appears to the viewer as counterpoint movements while partnering, the use of aggressive angular dance lines (see McGregor’s “Thinking With The Body”), and the starkness of a Mad Max episode.

International choreographer Joshua Beamish performing Concerto

by the dancers as they move and pause during the piece. The video backdrop is of constantly moving shapes that form tunnels, circles, and essentially a flowing 3-D space, which literally extends the portal of the stage. The dance ends in an up-surge of tension with the ensemble forming displaced horizontal lines across the stage, backs to the audience, and finally blending into a chartreuse psychedelic digital projection before fading to black.

Choreographer Beamish performed his solo repertoire titled, Concerto with music by Johan Sebastian Bach. The avant-garde performance in his minimalist costume of bare chest, gray pants, and white socks reflects on a similar strength by Baryshnikov in 1960. The dance mixed elements of modern jazz, ballet attitudes-en-face

In Schoen’s piece, A Jointed Affair, we find similar McGregor techniques and tensions, yet we question if we just saw modern love mixed in a mosh pit of multiple rapid fish dives, back kicks, body pushes, rushes, moving one’s partner’s head and arm for them while moving away from the dance partner, and overload of dance lifts.

The work was created last year with Emily’s Company based in New York City and premiered at Jacob’s Pillow, music by Project Trio, though best executed by the SBDT thus far.

The combined impact of the four choreographies in one evening raises the bar on professional dance performance in Santa Barbara, as well as the pushing the boundaries of its audiences. Bravo, Christopher and company, bravo!

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Flamenco dancer Timo Nunez showed off his prowess entertaining the throng of equestrians and fans, including Chris and Mindy Denson, Michelle Gauthier, Alan and Tanye Thicke, the Humane Society’s Keith Dane, Justin Klentner, Amanda Masters, Pat and Ursula Nesbitt, new club manager David Sigman, Peter Rizzo, and Carlos Luna.

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Although the feeling between the exes was “tense,” Drew, 41, and art dealer Will put on a brave face, according to guests.

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The tony twosome also share a three-year-old daughter, Olive.

What’s Cookin’ The tony hostelry, Belmond El Encanto, has a new executive chef, Johan Denizot, who has moved to the five-star hotel from the Bacara, just a few miles up the road.

Johan Denizot, new executive chef at the Belmond El Encanto

French-born, raised, and trained, Denizot garnered nearly a decade of culinary experience before beginning his successful career in America, where he launched the pastry and bakery program at Annabelle’s Bar & Bistro in San Francisco.

Denizot went on to implement creative menus at the Alisal Guest Ranch’s Root 246, and, more recently, at Miro at the Bacara, where he was instrumental in the restaurant earning its Forbes four-star rating.

Fluent in French, English, and Spanish, Denizot received his Certificate of Professional Aptitude at CFA Hylaire de Chardonnay in Besanҫon, France.

Resident in our Eden by the Beach, he enjoys playing drums and road biking in his spare time.

Prince Charming TV talk-show and Oscars host Ellen DeGeneres has paid a touching tribute to the late Fuchsia Funkster, Prince.

The Montecito-based comedienne explained the diminutive rocker’s appearance on her eponymous Burbank-based show in the first season in 2003 “meant the world to her” during a monologue dedicated to the late music icon.

“You’ve heard me say it many times before, but the coolest part of having this job is that I get to meet incredible artists and heroes of mine, and they perform right here in front of me.

“And of all the bands and artists I’ve had on the show, there was no one like Prince.

“He was an icon, a genius, and he was kind enough to appear on my

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to always wear a hat and 40-60 sunscreen all over the face. We have been told it is also a good idea to wear cotton-knitted gloves. I like the black ones.

Sunglasses are important. As we walk on the cement sidewalk, the sun is striking it and the sun’s rays are then reflected upward to the walker.

Long ago, a professor at UCLA told us to walk, never run. Also to only wear 100-percent wool socks. At my age, I am so thankful that I listened to him.

How fortunate we are that we can enjoy walking each day and, remarkably, the ocean and the beautiful environment are never the same!

G. Hebert Montecito

Powering up

The recent windstorm and ensuing power outage got rid of the little Xs in the little boxes. However, I was reminded of a similar outage some years back. It lasted three days and three nights.

When the crew restored power to our house, I planted myself on the lawn and at the top of my lungs sang, “You Light Up My Life” to them. This was accompanied by an obbligato from my dear husband muttering in the background: “This is ridiculous...”

This time, when power was restored, there was no crew present. But, I would have thrown caution to the wind and repeated my performance; so grateful was I to have the power restored.

So, I say “Thank You” to the men who worked long and hard to get the power up again in Montecito.

Christina Allison Montecito

Out with the Old

(The following letter was sent to the Montecito Association [MA]; we reprint it here as it was forwarded to us but have excised the address where the purported illegal work is/was taking place, at least until a determination has been made by county staff.)

Dear MA members: Regarding suspected illegal construction work: We are Montecito residents and neighbors of a historic property.

Recently, the property sold and the new owners are already demolishing a large old original structure and building a much larger new building in its place. Many workers are there every day with trucks and tractors, and framework of the new building looks like it’s over one hundred feet long.

They’re keeping the gates closed and a large number of workers are coming and going every morning and 12 – 19 May 2016

afternoon. We walked in through the un-gated drive on the home being built next door, and were able to see the work being done. I’m sure there are no permits, since they just bought the property a month or so ago, and there are no building department posting signs, like the other construction jobs on the street.

I’m forwarding this letter to a couple other neighbors, who I’m sure will be concerned. Thank you for your attention to this matter and keeping illegal work like this down.

A Concerned Neighbor Montecito

Garbage out, Garbage In

In response to Ashleigh Brilliant’s article concerning the illegal disposal of trash in our neighborhoods (“Tossed But Not Lost, MJ #22/13), let’s look at the actual sources of refuse: the manufacturing of these disposable products, such as by the technology industries, car industries, processed food makers, et cetera, that force the users of these products to try to find ways to discard them, that force our society to come up with ways to deal with their trash-making, and to pay for their junk products that they designed to be short-lived.

Our whole town was built without computer technology. Does everyone really need to “update” their phones every year? Where are the recycling centers provided by the manufacturers? Why are our taxpaying citizens required by these junk-producing manufacturers to be responsible for disposing of their products? Some manufacturing people even boast of using their billions of dollars of profits to cure worldwide diseases, while ignoring the facts that they are poisoning the whole planet with their products and irresponsible behavior.

Since Mr. Brilliant and I are nearly in the same age group (colloquially known as “geezerhood”), he and I witnessed the indoctrination of whole societies during World War II and still live with the effects. Today, we are witnessing whole societies being indoctrinated into learning typing, so everyone is forced into participating in these manufacturers’ delusional and sick controls over the society we have. Today’s product-manufacturing techniques and most products are fully dependent on mining of fossil fuels and so are not sustainable.

Mankind is not in a new age. We’re in a war against nature and Mrs. Earth.

Oh, and did I mention how Mr. Brilliant’s writing is so much finer than mine? Thanks for including his new column in your fine paper. His voice can be heard by folks not on screen but on recycled sustainable paper: no electrical device needed for the reading, that is if you’ve learned

how to read from people who aren’t plugged in but turned on by real non-virtual education.

Tom Kress Montecito

Leadership Required

I feel compelled to correspond with you, as I am grateful for your articles and letters to the editor regarding Montecito water issues. On May 4, I personally drove to Lake Cachuma and was speechless at how low the stagnant water was, and to realize this supplies Santa Barbara with its water was discouraging to say the least. My hope is for extraordinary leadership to act on our state’s behalf responsibly to turn the direction of our life-sustaining most important ingredient to how our Maker intended it to be.

Alicia Murray Montecito (Editor’s note: At some point in the very near future, we believe a deal will be struck between the City of Santa Barbara and the Montecito Water District to supply Montecito with a sufficient amount of potable water. – J.B.)

Something Smelly

The beach in Summerland, where it was always wonderful to walk with one’s dogs, has become slimy with oil seepage. What is happening here, and is this problem being addressed?

We have stopped enjoying this beach because of the oil smell in the air and oil in the yellow water.

Stephen Cherner Summerland (Editor’s note: Editor-at-large Kelly Mahan is working on this, and we expect her to come up with an answer in due course. – J.B.)

Suicide As Symptom

First, a few comments on Rooster Bradford’s letter last week (“Populism it Ain’t,” MJ #22/18): anyone that wants to find out what populism is really about I recommend two books by the late Dr. Martin Larson: Jefferson, The Magnificent Populist and The Essence of Jefferson. I obtained my copies from The American Free Press a number of years ago, so I’m not sure if they are still available.

I also concur with the list of things that disgust him and could add a zillion more, as I am sure most of the readers could, but will limit it to the one that disgusts me the most, and that is seeing our Constitution trashed by those who love to be called “the elite,” but whom I call “The Rank and Vile”.

When I think of the hardships, sacrifices, et cetera, the founders endured in order to bequeath us the blessings of liberty via a Republican form of government, it literally makes my blood

The word “tycoon” stems from the Orient

boil every time I hear our country referred to as “a democracy.” Here are a couple of short quotes for those who are unaware as to why the founders chose a Republic over a democracy: “Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.” That’s from John Adams’s letter to john Taylor 1814. Thomas Jefferson wrote: “The Republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at war with the Rights of mankind” in a letter to William Hunter, 1790.

[Donald] Trump is a symptom of a failed central planning system, encumbered by debt the productive sector cannot pay. He will win because people are ready for anyone who actually seems different and not a professional politician. People are sick to death of the New World Order that was announced by G.H.W. Bush, which has usurped our Constitution and become the agenda of both parties.

Millions of Americans are hoping that by 2018 the composition of Congress will look very different, the aisles teeming with little Trumps replacing failures in both parties.

The one thing I see as a big problem is that those who come here from other countries seem to think the U.S. should be like where they came from.

If they truly come to the U.S. to escape the conditions of where they came from, I have this question: why would you want the U.S. to be like where you came from? What the U.S. really is, in simple terms, must be better explained and articulated. Individual liberty and freedom is the goal, not a global collectivist monarchy.

While the major pundits are predicting the November election will be between Trump and [Hillary] Clinton, I don’t think it will come to that; I think she will come down with one of those illnesses she seems to be able to pull out of a hat when the going gets tough and with all the criminal legalities she could be facing. I believe she’ll decide discretion is the better part of valor, cut a deal, and bow out, with the full support of the Democrat Party, so that Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren can helicopter in at the 11th hour with the hopes that they will bowl Trump over.

Even without the FBI breathing down her neck, I think Hillary would rather go 10 rounds with Mike Tyson than go five minutes with Trump.

We can only hope the election goes without the sort of backroom deals that allowed Mitt Romney to steal the candidacy away from Ron Paul, as I do not believe the populace will stand for it. The natives are definitely restless, especially the WASPs, so hopefully the “rank and vile” will back off.

Larry Bond Santa Barbara •MJ MONTECITO JOURNAL

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Classical guitarist Pablo SainzVillegas will showcase his charismatic stage presence and formidable technique on Elmer Bernstein’s “superbly crafted and often inspired” (Gramophone) Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra. The Symphony also performs Weber’s Der Freischütz Overture and Bruckner’s “Romantic” Symphony No. 4, in the pair of closing concerts, slated for 8 pm Saturday, May 14, and 3 pm Sunday, May 15, at the Granada.

Q. How did you choose the guitar?

A. I was 6, living in a region in the north of Spain where we only had black-and-white TV. I was watching an old guy play an instrument and it was Andres Segovia. I was hooked by both the music and his playing, and I told my parents I wanted to play that instrument. After a year of lessons, I went on stage the first time and had the experience of sharing music. It’s a day I will never forget – it changed my life. I was playing very simple music with friends, but it was in a concert hall and I could feel the audience around me. I can still see the faces of those people. After that, I just wanted to keep playing every week. It’s been a beautiful, long journey ever since, full of passion, developing technique and evolving as a musician and a human being. Music is based on art and excellence. It’s a journey of devotion to get to that point.

What appeals to you about Bernstein’s guitar concerto?

It’s an homage to the guitar itself, and to two of his best friends: the guitarist Christopher Parkening and his longtime orchestrator, Christopher Palmer. There is so much expression, and it’s like an invitation to come to his intensity and dive into the special mystical sounds the guitar has to offer. There are contrasting ideas, one rhythmic [and] the other lyrical, just in the first movement. The second goes to the intimacy of human emotions through the instrument... and the third is just a celebration of Elmer Bernstein and the guitar, a dance in 6/8 that is just beautiful, with lots of implied counterpoint, before it ends in 5/8, which is a very alive rhythm.

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Guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villegas performs this weekend at the Granada

Steven Libowitz has reported on the arts and entertainment for more than 30 years; he has contributed to the Montecito Journal for more than ten years.

Does it have special meaning for you to perform the piece in the town where he spent the last many years of his life?

A. Definitely. It’s a celebration of him. Playing such a beautiful piece in his town is very special. We all have his soundtracks in our memories. Not many composers achieve that. I take it almost as a world premiere – even though it’s not, obviously, but it’s playing again in the hometown with his people and the orchestra of his town. It’s one of the most exciting projects I have this year on my calendar. I can’t wait.

This is your Santa Barbara debut with the symphony and with conductor Nir Kabaretti. How do you approach a new situation like this to get as comfortable as possible and maximize the opportunity?

I share ideas and make agreements so we’re all on the same page. It’s such an important part of the experience – knowing what each other is doing to keep the conversation going during the performance – as much as the hours of practice, teaching the hand all the different fingering positions necessary to play the piece. You need the orchestra’s emotional commitment

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Celebrating

75 Years of Art in Santa Barbara We invite you to Imagine More….

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by Scott Craig (photo by Brad Elliott) Scott Craig is manager of media relations at Westmont College

Ground Broken on Global Leadership Center

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estmont launched construction of its new $30-million Global Leadership Center at a groundbreaking ceremony May 5. Earlier in the day, the college announced completion of its campaign, Strength for Today, to fund initiatives and facilities advancing leadership, affordability, and innovation.

Originally set at $75 million, the campaign raised more than $153 million.

The Global Leadership Center, a 45,000-square-foot facility east of Van Kampen Hall, features two residence halls around the central leadership building with a large lounge, classroom, seminar room, office spaces, coffee shop, and more.

“This facility will focus specifically on students coming home from their semester abroad, so they can consolidate their learning and take advantage of different leadership experiences and teachings,” said president Gayle D. Beebe. “These residential experiences and programs will prepare them to make a great contribution, not only serving in every sphere of society, but leading in every sphere of society.”

Trustee Ed Birch recalled the challenge before the board in 1999 when Westmont purchased the 3.4-acre Stackpoole property for a much-needed residence hall.

“There is no better investment than this,” Birch said. “There is no better place to work on the issues of leadership that we worry about, the development of people who can guide and lead our government, institutions of higher education and all that we’re about, and who can lead it with fundamental moral values, ethics, and do the right things in the right ways.”

The new buildings will also be a comfortable home for the executive leadership training program on campus during the summer months.

Board chair Peter Thorrington, who attended and participated in last year’s conference, Lead Where You Stand, said 117 of the 120 guests stayed in off-campus housing. “This new residence hall certainly would attract the clientele we are looking for,” he said.

During the school year, the two-story residence buildings will house 140 students in 70 rooms, each with a private bathroom. To maximize flexibility for students, each floor will have 800-square-foot kitchens with multiple cook stations, refrigerators, and storage areas, allowing students to opt out of meal plans at the dining com-

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mons to cook their own food on site.

The central location of all the kitchens and the adjacent lounges are intended to encourage community building.

“When finished, this facility will make good use of the beauty of this site and all that we see around us with the dozens of oak trees that will surround the buildings,” said Doug Jones, vice president for finance.

“Walkways, patios, a tiered plaza, and seating under the oaks will provide ample opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, whether those are moments of quiet solitude or as part of a lively dinner conversation.”

The Global Leadership Center is expected to open summer 2017.

Baseball Shatters Records Westmont baseball head coach Rob Ruiz

Westmont head baseball coach Rob Ruiz, Santa Barbara Athletic Roundtable Co-Coach of the Year, has assembled the most successful baseball team in Westmont history.

The No. 6 Warriors are coming off their best regular season, tallying a 41-9 overall record. They’re 25-5 in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC), which was good enough for a GSAC Regular Season Championship, their first since 1994 when they were co-champions with Point Loma Nazarene. The last time the Warriors stood alone as GSAC baseball champions was in 1989.

For the first time in Westmont history, the college will serve as an NAIA Baseball Opening Round Tournament site beginning May 17-20. The four other teams participating with Westmont in that tournament will be revealed on Friday, May 13. Westmont hosted the GSAC Tournament May 9-12 with No. 13 Vanguard University, The Master’s, Menlo, and Biola colleges.

•MJ

“The difference is that the retirement industry gives you the opportunity to have closer professional relationships with residents, versus the transient relationships you form with travelers checking in and out of a hotel,” he said. “It’s rewarding to see a resident move into your community and improve the quality of their life.”

“This is a very exciting time for Casa Dorinda, and we are pleased to have Mr. McCague lead our team,” said Bill Kimsey, chairman of the Montecito Retirement Association.

“His background in both hospitality and senior communities fits Casa’s needs as we embark on updating our campus and continuing our legacy,” Kimsey went on to say.

McCague has lived in Santa Barbara since 1979; his wife is a registered nurse at Sansum Clinic, and he has two children and one grandson. “I don’t plan on leaving Santa Barbara, ever,” he laughed, adding that he intends to see Casa through its proposed master plan update, which will be back in front of the Montecito Planning Commission (MPC) next Wednesday, May 18.

The proposed expansion project includes demolition, renovation, and new construction on the 48-acre Montecito campus in the form of new residential units, memory care facilities and personal care facilities, a new dining facility, new maintenance facilities, and associated landscaping and improvements. A modified entrance and exit plan is also in the works, with the southern bridge slated for demolition, and a new bridge to be built, providing two-way access. The modifications also include new driveways, a new entry gate and new walls. The project was in front of the MPC last week, too, with commissioners deciding to continue the meeting to May 18; they in fact did not grant conceptual approval, as our article headline in last week’s edition stated.

On a lighter note at Casa Dorinda, last week residents Barbara Hume, Lucille Mayer, and Polly Griscom were recognized as the winners of Casa’s wine label contest, in which all residents were invited to participate.

Residents were given criteria to decorate a wine label; the winning label

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designs now adorn donated wine from Los Cinco Locos Winery, which serves as Casa’s house wine. Each winner received a framed photo of their label on a bottle, a dinner for two at Casa’s renowned Café Bliss, and six bottles of their winning label.

Residents also raised a glass to 21 artists who participated in creating the Totems & Tiles installation currently showing at Casa Dorinda.

“Casa’s dedication to exploring the creative spirit, as well as promoting light-hearted fun is on full display in this exceptional art installation created in Casa’s art studios,” said Melissa Gill Hausz, director of activities at Casa Dorinda.

For more information, visit www. casadorinda.org.

Identity Thief Arrested

An arrest which took place at the Four Seasons Resort the Biltmore in late April is making national news headlines this week, with a Los Angeles-based task force being credited with finally taking Maria Christina Johnson, a prolific identity thief, into custody.

The Southern California High Tech Task Force Identity Theft Detail, with the help of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department, arrested Johnson at the Biltmore after they learned she was staying there in the name of one of her identity theft victims. According to a rep at the hotel, no charges were able to be processed because a “hold” had been placed on the stolen credit card that Johnson was attempting to use. However, the potential charges incurred were more than $100,000, according to Los Angeles 12 – 19 May 2016

County Sheriff Department detective Ned Russell. Johnson was taken into custody quietly and without disrupting other guests, the Biltmore rep told us. According to Santa Barbara Sheriff PIO Kelly Hoover, the incident and arrest are not related to a recent theft at the hotel’s jewelry store, Silverhorn, in which five Rolex watches valued at $35,000 were stolen in March.

The task force, led by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department with member agents and officers from the Los Angeles Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, had been investigating Johnson heavily since earlier this year; in 2008, she served a prison sentence for convictions from a case out of the city of Torrance, which included 11 felony counts of identity theft, grand theft, and credit card fraud. After her release, she continued her crimes, according to Detective Russell.

Johnson, 43, was born in Washington, and has a past littered with felony convictions for fraud dating back to 1997. Her mode of operation was to capitalize on her physical attractiveness and meet victims through well-known dating websites and home rental websites. Once Johnson gained access to a victim’s home, she located their personal identifying information and opened lines of credit without their permission. She would change their mailing address and assume the victim’s identity, and once she gleaned information about the victim’s personal connections, she moved on to steal the identities of their relatives and friends. After assuming an identity without permission, Johnson moved into highend hotels and charged thousands of dollars’ worth of goods and services. During one hotel stay, she even attempted to purchase an automobile.

Johnson also made appointments with real estate brokers to view expensive homes, possibly in attempt to locate

her next victim, and on one occasion, stole the identity of the real estate broker. “She went to great lengths in aggressively assuming identities,” said Russell, adding that some of her aliases include Maria Hendricks, Gia Hendricks, Maria Christina Gia, and Maria Hainka.

Johnson was transported from Montecito to the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, where she was booked for two felony arrest warrants out of Los Angeles County. She is being held in lieu of $2 million.

According to Russell, the number of potential victims is unknown, and whether any of the victims live in Montecito is not yet being released.

If you believe you may be one of her victims, please call the Southern California High Tech Task Force Identity Theft Detail detectives Ned Russell or Duane Decker at (818) 5768884.

Make-A-Wish Fundraiser

This Sunday, May 15, Here’s the Scoop on Coast Village Road will donate 20% of proceeds to the MakeA-Wish Foundation as part of a fundraiser organized by Laguna Blanca School 6th graders. The fundraiser, organized by Montecito resident Madeleine Nicks and her classmates, is part of a school project in which advisory classes pick charities to support throughout the year. “We chose Make-A-Wish because they help grant wishes for sick kids and help bring happiness to them during a difficult time in their lives,” Nicks told us.

Nicks and her classmates collaborated with Here’s the Scoop owners Bob and Ellie Patterson, who have watched the kids grow up over the years. During their second-grade year, the class even participated in a special “Farm to Scoop” video that now plays on repeat in the gelato shop.

The video, which was produced by Nicks’s father, Dewey, features local

4 pm, the Laguna Blanca 6th graders and Tom Shepherd will be in the shop to greet customers.

Here’s the Scoop is located at 1187 Coast Village Road (now upstairs).

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Laguna Blanca 6th grader Madeleine Nicks helped organize an upcoming fundraiser at Here’s the Scoop, to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation

farmer Tom Shepherd helping the students pick fruit from his farm, and the Pattersons are shown using the fruit in their gelato and sorbet. “This is a full-circle moment,” Ellie said, adding that Shepherd’s produce was the first locally sourced fruit they used when the store opened 12 years ago, and still many of their current flavors are made with the produce.

The fundraiser for Make-A-Wish is all day Sunday, May 15, and from 2 to

Stage 3 of the 2016 Amgen Tour of California cycling road race will be passing through a small portion of the City of Santa Barbara on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 17. This should have a smaller impact upon residents and traffic within the city limits as compared to years past.

The cyclists will enter the City of Santa Barbara from Montecito on Sycamore Canyon Road. They will continue on Stanwood Drive, El Cielito Road, and Gibraltar Road until they exit the city. SBPD and other law enforcement personnel will be on scene at 1:45 pm.

Beginning at 2 pm, only cross traffic and northbound traffic (toward Gibraltar Road) will be allowed on the course. At approximately 2:30 pm, the route will be closed to all traffic for 30 minutes as the cyclists pass through the city.

Additional information about the race and the route outside of the City of Santa Barbara may be found at www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/ stage3.

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to create the intensity that I demand as an artist. So it’s up to me and the conductor to inspire them to be with me and have all of us moving in the same direction. That’s the only way to capture audiences’ attention and to elicit their emotions, which is how you make the performance memorable.

piano at age 4 and has been featured on several Deutsche Grammophon and EMI recordings. Tickets cost $39 & $49. Call 963-0761 or visit www. lobero.com.

You grew up as Spain’s La Rioja region but have lived many other places, including Manhattan for more than a decade.

How do you stay in touch with your roots?

The guitar helps me to keep that link.

Being from La Rioja, that’s what I am, part of what makes me unique. I still share where I am from, to bring that to people everywhere. Traveling around the world has influenced my music by making me a more well-rounded human being. What I’ve learned on the road is the most important thing I carry in my backpack, and that’s what I share when I go on stage.

After a season that has seen several world premieres and challenging programs featuring modern works and clever arrangements, Camerata Pacifica winds down with a program emphasizing the romantic, passionate, and fun. Principal artists Warren Jones (piano), Richard O’Neill (viola), and Ani Aznavoorian (cello) are joined by guests violinists Giora Schmidt and Agnes Gottschewski, as well as violist Rob Trophy and cellist Armen Ksajikian of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra.

Samuel Barber’s Op. 11 String Quartet in B Minor, which features the famous Adagio as its second movement, opens the concert, followed by Tchaikovsky’s sextet Souvenir de Florence. Jones joins for Sir Edward Elgar’s A Minor Quintet for Piano & Strings, Op. 84 for the only post-intermission piece and a farewell to Camerats til October. The full program is presented at 7:30 pm, on Friday May 13, while the special 1 pm lunchtime offering eschews the Elgar, both at Hahn Hall on the Music Academy of the West campus, 1070 Fairway Road. Tickets are $45 (but $22 at 1pm). Call 884-8410 or visit www. cameratapacifica.org.

Masterseries with Maisky

CAMA, which has been bringing classical music to town for nearly a century, puts the cap on the 201516 season with a final offering in its Masterseries presentations. Cellist Mischa Maisky and his pianist daughter, Lily, share the stage at the Lobero at 8 pm Thursday, May 12, on a proudly varied program featuring Beethoven’s Sonata No.2 in G minor, Op.5, No.2; Astor Piazzolla’s Le Grand Tango (1982); Max Bruch’s Kol Nidrei, Op.47; and Benjamin Britten’s Sonata in C, Op.65 (1961). The elder Maisky – who emigrated from the USSR to Israel after being imprisoned in a labor camp near Gorky for 18 months in the early 1970s – is the only cellist in the world to have studied with both Mstislav Rostropovich and Gregor Piatigorsky, with the former having praised the then-young artist as one who “combines poetry and exquisite delicacy with great temperament and brilliant technique.” Lily, who at 28 is 30 years his junior, began playing

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Welcome Bax

Popular young pianist Alessio Bax, a favorite guest of the Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra, returns to the ensemble for the final concert of the current season, serving as soloist on Beethoven’s monumental, regal Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73, Emperor. The Italian star, a 2009 Avery Fisher Career Grant recipient who has been hailed for his lyricism,

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MBAR Meeting Montecito Board of Architectural Review seeks to ensure that new projects are harmonious with the unique physical characteristics and character of Montecito.

When: 2 pm Where: County Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. Anapamu

Book Signing at Tecolote Matthew Hall will discuss and sign his new book, Dividing the Union: Jesse Burgess Thomas and the Making of the Missouri Compromise. Proceeds of book sales to benefit Planned Parenthood.

When: 4:30 to 5:30 pm Where: Tecolote Book Shop, 1470 E. Valley Road Info: 969-4977 TUESDAY, MAY 17 Printmaking at La Casa de Maria This workshop offers essential printmaking approaches and skills for the novice and experienced artist alike, including monoprints, gelatin plate printing, and much more. You will learn methods you can use at home with readily available, inexpensive, water-based materials. The inspiration will be the legacy and work of Sister Corita Kent, who created spirit-filled prints.

Led by Joni Chancer, who has facilitated art workshops for 20 years.

When: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Where: 800 El Bosque Road Cost: $95 without lunch, $109 with lunch; price includes all supplies Info: www.lacasademaria.org WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Montecito Planning Commission Meeting MPC ensures that applicants adhere to certain ordinances and policies, and that issues raised by interested parties are addressed.

When: 9 am Where: County Engineering Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. Anapamu THURSDAY, MAY 19 Opening Exhibit Menelli Trading Company on Coast Village Road has created a pop-up gallery in their new showroom. The first in a series of exhibits will celebrate the work of Hélène Webb. Hélène’s love of the sea and sailing spans her artistic career throughout various mediums including drawing, graphic art, cartography, oil, watercolor, painting, and sculpture.

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The opening event this evening will include cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and the music of John Payne.

When: 5 to 7:30 pm Where: 1080 Coast Village Road

SATURDAY, MAY 21

FRIDAY, MAY 20 French Conversation Group The Montecito branch of the Santa Barbara Public Library System hosts a French conversation group for those who would like to practice their French language conversation skills and meet others in the community who speak French. Both native speakers and those who learned French as a second or foreign language will participate, and new members are always welcome.

When: 2 to 3 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 SUNDAY, MAY 22 Advanced Beekeeping If you have previously completed a beginner beekeeping class or have basic beekeeping knowledge, this class will hone your skills. You will gain more knowledge through presentations, discussion of seasonal issues, honey extraction, and field inspection of La Casa’s hives. Please bring your own protective gear, if available.

Led by Paul Cronshaw, who has more than 40 years of beekeeping experience and tends the La Casa de Maria bee apiary. He is president of the Santa Barbara Beekeepers Association. Co-sponsored with the Santa Barbara Beekeepers Association.

When: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Where: 800 El Bosque Road Cost: $75; includes lunch Info: www.lacasademaria.org ONGOING Montecito Fire Protection District’s Fire Prevention Chipping Schedule Week of May 9: Arcady, Knapp, Cowles, Cottage, El Rancho, and Sky View: Vines, grass, palms, succulents, and other small trimmings can be put in dumpsters that have been donated

by MarBorg Industries. The dumpsters are placed at pre-identified locations within the participating neighborhoods during the week of the project.

Participants are asked to stack larger shrub and tree limb materials at the edge of the nearest passable access road for free chipping.

For more information, call 565-8018.

MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS Art Classes Beginning and advanced, all ages

more, will be held at a grand estate in Montecito.

When: 7 to 11 pm Info: 962-7466 and by appointment – just call.

Where: Portico Gallery, 1235 Coast Village Road Info: 695-8850 WEDNESDAYS THRU SATURDAYS Live Entertainment Where: Cava, 1212 Coast Village Road When: 7 to 10 pm Info: 969-8500 MONDAYS Connections Brain Fitness Program Challenging games, puzzles, and memory-enhancement exercises in a friendly environment.

When: 10 am to 2 pm Where: Friendship Center, 89 Eucalyptus Lane Cost: $50, includes lunch Info: 969-0859 TUESDAYS Story Time at the Library A wonderful way to introduce children to the library, and for parents and caregivers to learn about early literacy skills; each week, children ages three to five enjoy stories, songs, puppets, and fun at Story Time.

When: 10:30 to 11 am Where: Montecito Library, 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 THURSDAYS Simpatico Pilates Buff Bones Join Neela Hutton, Buff Bones instructor for a medically endorsed workout that combines therapeutic exercise, Pilates, functional movement, and strength training.

All levels are welcome. First class free.

When: 8:30 to 9:30 am Where: 1235 Coast Village Road, Suite I (upstairs) Info & Reservations: 805-565-7591 Casual Italian Conversation at Montecito Library Practice your Italian conversation

Moments in Time Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation presents its 2nd Annual “Moments in Time” event, featuring a Great Gatsby theme.

The occasion, which features hors d’oeuvres and dancing, auction, live music, and

among a variety of skill levels while learning about Italian culture. Fun for all and informative, too.

When: 12:30 to 1:30 pm Where: 1469 East Valley Road Info: 969-5063 FRIDAYS Farmers Market When: 8 to 11:15 am Where: South side of Coast Village Road Local Artisans Market When: 3 to 7 pm Where: La Cumbre Plaza, 121 South Hope Avenue Info: www.localartisansmarket.com SUNDAYS Cars & Coffee Motorists and car lovers from as far away as Los Angeles, and as close as East Valley Road, park in the upper village outside Montecito Village Grocery to show off and discuss their prized possessions, automotive trends, and other subjects. Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and Corvettes prevail, but there are plenty of other autos to admire.

When: 8 to 10 am Where: Every Sunday in the upper village, except the last Sunday of the month, when the show moves to its original home, close to 1187 Coast Village Road.

Info: sbcarscoffee@gmail.com French Conversation Every Sunday at Pierre Lafond in Montecito, look for a small group in the shade and join for casual conversation (and lunch if you’d like).

All levels welcome.

When: 12:30 to 2:30 pm Questions: Nicole, 770-2364 Boy Scouts Troop 33 Meeting Open to all boys, ages 11-17; visitors welcome When: 4 pm Where: Scout House, Upper Manning Park, 449 San Ysidro Road •MJ MONTECITO JOURNAL

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who came up with the concept, says: “It has become very popular right from the start. Tickets sell like hotcakes!”

A roaring success, indeed.

Worth Their Salt

Cito the Humboldt penguin, sponsored by Montecito Bank & Trust (photo by Lauren Gonzales)

It was clearly a mane event when Santa Barbara Zoo hosted its second annual Roar & Pour, a sell-out attracting 1,500 oenophiles and gourmands, raising around $100,000 for the popular menagerie.

Some 300 of the party animal splashed out for VIP tickets, allowing them to gain entrance an hour early, avoiding the crowds and giving them access to reserve wines provided by the 30 vendors from Santa Maria, Los Olivos, Paso Robles, and Santa Barbara, accompanied by creative comestibles from Rincon Catering and music by guitarist Ryan Brolliar.

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SB Dance Theater’s Malcolm McCarthy with Natalia Perea in Salt (photo by photographer Joanne Calitri)

Santa Barbara Dance Theater, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary as part of UCSB, put on quite a show at the Lobero with premieres from Canadian choreographer Joshua Beamish and Emily Schoen.

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Beamish, whose latest work in London with the Royal Ballet has garnered rave reviews, danced solo in Concerto, with music from Bach, and then performed his work Salt with seven local dancers to music from Cliff Martinez, with the entertaining show kicking off with Schoen’s A Jointed Affair featuring a talented quartet.

The eclectic performance wrapped with an encore presentation of current director Christopher Pilafian’s Strange Attractor, which premiered in the New Year.

A most creative off-campus evening.

Phil Thrill Over at the Granada, it was time for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, under talented Czech conductor Jakub Hrusa, to shine in the final performance of CAMA’s 97th international series.

Wang’s World Just 24 hours later, it was the turn of pianist Yuja Wang to light up the Granada stage as part of the UCSB popular Arts & Lectures series.

The Chinese keyboardist, making her fifth Santa Barbara appearance, was at the top of her form playing works by Brahms and Schumann to open the sold-out performance, wrapping with a monumental 50-minute Beethoven work, Sonata in B-flat Major Hammerklavier.

A wonderfully gifted recitalist and a worthy fixture among the world’s leading orchestras.

That’s a Relief Tom Cusack and his wife, Carrie, opened the gates of their charming Montecito estate for Direct Relief Women’s 6th annual Mother’s Day celebration, which garnered around $150,000 to help midwives on the impoverished Caribbean island of Haiti.

Over the past six years, the amazons have raised a total of $1 million to help the charity, with the first event in 2011 also being held at the Cusack property. Since its inception the group has enabled 34,000 safe births raising much needed funds to provide midwives with Direct Relief kits, which include 59 essential items a midwife needs.

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Pianist Yuja Wang lights up the Granada stage (photo by David Bazemore)

The orchestra, which has been visiting our Eden by the Beach annually since 1920 with 500 orchestral concerts featuring 280 by the Phil, also featured French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, who is giving Master classes at the Music Academy of the West this summer.

After Mussorgsky’s original 1867 version of St. John’s Night on Bald Mountain, Thibaudet gave a dazzling rendering of Edvard Grieg’s concerto in A minor, which led to a well-deserved standing ovation, prompting an encore of Brahm’s intermezzo in A major.

The show, appropriately enough, ended with a rare performance of Czech composer Leos Janacek’s Taras Bulba.

The next series – the 98th season – which launches in October, features former L.A. Phil conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen with London’s Philharmonia Orchestra, the Danish National Symphony, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, and the Bruckner Orchestra Linz.

A sizzling season of wonderful musicianship, indeed.

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Thomas co-chaired party, which attracted 300 supporters, featured the ubiquitous Andrew Firestone as emcee and Andrew MacCalla, director of emergency response and inter-

national programs, as main speaker after the intended orator, Father Rick Frechette from the St. Luke Foundation in Haiti, was injured in a motorcycle accident.

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Among those turning out to support the cause, to which Blue Star Parking donated its services, were mayor Helene Schneider, Christopher Lancashire, Penny Bianchi, president Thomas Tighe, Anne Kratz, Joanna Kerns, Sherri Ball, and Nancy Koppelman.

Tourism de Force The travel industry was honored at Visit Santa Barbara’s annual tourism lunch at the Coral Casino, which featured international travel writer Pico Iyer.

The event, which coincided with national travel and tourism week, attracted 237 guests and highlighted the vital importance of tourism to our tony town’s economy, with hotel and motel occupancy rates rising from 67 percent to 78 per cent in the past year and annual spending of more than $1.5 billion by travelers to the South Coast, supporting 12,000 jobs and generating more than $45 million in yearly tax revenues.

Pico, who was educated at Prince William’s alma mater, Eton College, as well as Oxford and Harvard, spends his time between his homes in England, Kyoto, Japan, and our Eden by the Beach, and focused his talk on the joys of the American Riviera, with all guests getting copies of his book The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere, which draws on the lives of Mahatma Gandhi, Marcel Proust, and Emily Dickinson.

“Traveling is like making love,” he told his rapt audience. “It hits all the senses.”

Among the torrent of tourist types attending were Visit SB president Kathy Janega-Dykes, Karen Earp, Kate Kurlas, Ed Galsterer, Luke

Swetland, Matthew La Vine, Bendy White, Randy Rowse, Dean Noble, Shaun O’Bryan, Daniel Howard, Rich Block, Roger Aceves, Justin Fareed, and Ana Papakhian.

Sightings: Oprah Winfrey noshing at Lucky’s...Senator Rand Paul golfing at Sandpiper...Lost actor Josh Holloway and wife, Yessica, checking out Olio e Limone Pip! Pip! Readers with tips, sightings, and other amusing items for Richard’s column should email him at richardmin eards@verizon.net or send invitations or other correspondence to the Journal.

To reach Priscilla, email her at pris cilla@santabarbaraseen.com or call 969-3301.

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insight, and technique, has appeared as a soloist with more than 100 orchestras, including the London and Royal philharmonics. Tuesday’s program, which also features Mendelssohn’s “Reformation” Symphony No. 5 under the baton of 33-year veteran Heiichiro Ohyama, starts at 7:30 pm at the Lobero, following the SBCO’s final “Supper Club” dinner of the season, boasting Refugio Ranch wines and Italian cuisine by chef Renato Moiso of Via Maestra 42 restaurant, at 5:30 pm. Concert tickets range from $54-$65, dinner costs an additional $50. Contact the Lobero at 963-0761 (or www.lobero.com) or the Chamber Orchestra at 966-2441 (www.sbco.org.)

Aural Auditions

Looking to next season, Opera Santa Barbara (OSB) is holding auditions for chorus roles – not to be confused with principal roles or studio artist positions – in the company’s 2016-17 productions of Carmen, The Cunning Little Vixen, and La Rondine, all of which will be staged at the Granada. An accompanist will be provided for singers at the showcase, which takes place 3-7 pm on Thursday May 12 and 4-8 pm Friday May 13 at First Congregational Church of Santa Barbara, 2101 State Street. Visit www.operasb.org/chorus.php for details. Subscription sales for OSB’s new season are already underway.

Dust(bowl) in the Wind: Dances Among Oaks

Shane Butler was hard at work last week enlarging the permanent wood stage at Dancing Oaks Ranch, his family’s home that doubles as the warm-weather site for the Ojai Concert Series, which brings singer-songwriters and roots-leaning bands on a periodic basis. The expansion was neces-

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sary, he explained, because a lot of big acts are heading to the venue nestled in the woods on the road between Carpinteria and Ojai. “I’ve got to make some space for them.”

Case in point: Dustbowl Revival.

The self-described “spicy roots collective” who serve as inventive mixologists of several American musical traditions has employed as many as 20 players who rotated in and out of the band. Dustbowl seems to have settled on a core roster of eight over the last couple of years, but that’s still twice as many as comprised The Beatles, for comparison’s sake.

“Yeah, it’s crazy to even have this many, but I love the big sound,” explained Zach Lupetin, who founded the band in Los Angeles back in 2007, shortly after relocating here from Michigan, of all places. It happened by accident, he said.

“I was working in advertising as a writer and put up an ad on Craigslist to get people together who might want to play my weird, little folk songs, and then maybe branch out into more bluegrass and gospel music and bring a little New Orleans sound.”

That sounds a little farfetched, but considering the ad read invited musicians who played any one of 15 different instruments and “like Dylan or Springsteen or Dr. John or Louis Armstrong, let’s jam” – well, what did he expect? Was it ever going to be anything other than elements of New Orleans jazz, roots rock, and Appalachian bluegrass mashed up in a blender? Especially since that’s what Lupetin had in his head after seeing Del McCoury and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band perform together at UCLA. “That put a light bulb in my head that this could really work,” he said.

“And then the two sides of things just showed up. Fiddle, mandolin, and banjo on one side and then the horn section, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, and sax. I like having them play off each other. There was a lot of cool experimenting going on. Tuba worked great as the bass part in bluegrass.

And the mando and fiddle can do blues and funk licks with the horns.

It just evolved naturally. We all have these different skills, and they come together in handy ways.”

Arranging and maintaining connection in performance is a bit of challenge, though, Lupetin admitted. “It takes a lot of discipline from the different sections, even me and (singer) Liz on harmonies. You do your part not to step on each other’s toes. But there is a happy chaos to old-time swing, everyone going at full speed, though these days we’re working on having more dynamics and nuance. Doing that with eight musicians might be

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SEEN (Continued from page 16) Women’s Fund officers Irene Stone, Laurie Tumbler, Nancy Harter, and Christine Riesenfeld

Some of the Off the Wall committee Jeanne Fulkerson, Catey Dunkley, Mary Maxwell, and Nancy Werner

SBMA women’s board president Helene Segal, auctioneer Ralph Waterhouse and wife Diane

and Gwen Baker.

Committee chairs were co-chairs for artists Catey Dunkley and Mary Maxwell, curator Christy Martin, budget and finance Nancy Werner, with reservations Cindy Steffan; printing and invitations Deanna Major, publicity Kristin St. John, underwriting Jeanne Fulkerson, website Melanie Brewer, volunteer coordinator Carolyn Vogt, artist reception Prudy Squier and event reception Hariette Arnbach, with assistance from Paige Van Tuyl.

The museum contact was Karen

Kawaguchi, and the evening had Cecia Hess as emcee.

These women enhance the community with all of their help to SBMA. Here’s to a job well done.

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Thank you to our outstanding sponsors, donors and volunteers for making this our most successful fundraising event ever.

An Evening with David Sedaris

“The closest thing the literary world has these days to a rock star,” according to The New York Times about David Sedaris. The Arlington Theatre had a capacity crowd of fans who wanted him back by popular demand as part of UCSB’s Arts & Lecture series.

He’s not exactly a stand-up comedian but rather a humorist who tells amusing anecdotes and reads stories published in a variety of magazines, including the New Yorker. When asked if all the stories he told us were true, Sedaris said, “If you say it rained, the New Yorker will call up the weather people to see if it truly rained on the day I said.” In other words, it’s all true.

Of course, he has written many books, which if they’re as funny as their titles, will be a fun read. One title is Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls; another is Me Talk Pretty One Day. There are a total of 10 million copies of

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David also collaborates with his sister, Amy, under the name The Talent Family writing plays, which have been produced at several venues such as the Lincoln Center. He is sometimes on public radio – and the list goes on.

Sedaris speaks about growing up gay in the 1970s, and much of his material is definitely for mature audiences.

He signed books in the lobby after his performance, but no photos allowed.

He will return to Santa Barbara again in 2017 for Arts & Lectures. The number is (805) 893-3535.

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by James Buckley

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The back patio terrace behind Mira Flores, and the accompanying pergola, have been fully restored during the recent $17.5-million re-design and restoration effort on the grounds of the Music Academy

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f there is a treasure trove in Montecito, it lies unburied on the grounds of Mira Flores, the grand estate that serves as the Music Academy of the West’s centerpiece.

Its main house, designed by Reginald Johnson, who designed Montecito’s Biltmore Hotel right around the corner, has been completely renovated, thanks to a $17.5-million fundraising effort. A grand unveiling is set to take place on Saturday evening, June 4.

Over the past 69 years (it will celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2017), Montecito’s Music Academy of the West has gone from strength to strength; its roster of former students now employed by philharmonic orchestras and performing independently around the world grows apace.

Two years ago, the New York Philharmonic and the Music Academy entered into a four-year partnership that began with Philharmonic direc-

Guest conductor Speranza Scappucci will be among the gathered Music Academy alumna to perform at the Saturday, June 4, gala

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The renovation, which is scheduled to be completed just days before the Opening Night Gala, is the first-ever major renovation of the 100-year-old main house. The only thing left to be done as far as construction on the property is concerned, is the replacement of the Academy’s practice building, now called Woods but to be rebuilt and renamed Hind Hall. The Hind Foundation in San Luis Obispo was the largest single donor of the $17.5-million campaign.

Floral designs will be provided by Rose Story Farm’s Dani Hahn; cuisine, served al fresco, will be prepared by Seasons Catering’s Gabrielle Moes, art direction will be headed up by sponsor AAexpressive, and accommodations for the artists will be offered by sponsor Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara.

Every full scholarship awarded to each of the 140 recipients for this summer ’s program are valued at $17,000 per Fellow, so the record $180,000 earned at the recent May Madness estate sale, and the $300,000 expected from the Gala, go a long way toward supporting the program that this year includes 23 singers, seven collaborative pianists, seven solo pianists, six vocal pianists, and 97 musicians but obviously does not cover everything.

If you’d like to attend this once-ina-century Grand Gala Concert and unveiling and help support this season’s events at the Music Academy at the same time, you should call Lauren Beattie, director of Special Events, at (805) 695-7917.

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tor Alan Gilbert selecting 10 Music Academy students to spend ten days in New York City immersed with philharmonic musicians and playing at Avery Fisher Hall. Later that year, Gilbert flew to Santa Barbara to conduct the Music Academy’s orchestra. In 2015, the entire New York Philharmonic descended upon Santa Barbara and played to a full house of more than 3,500 patrons (most at a very audience-friendly $10 -per ticket) at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

Commemorating its 70th anniversary next summer, the entire Philharmonic will again appear, this time performing on stage alongside the young musicians from the Music Academy.

(Hint: buy your tickets for this performance as early as you can; there will be no empty seats.)

Beginning with cocktails at 5 pm on June 4, Grand Gala concert patrons will be among the first to enter the newly refurbished building, which will be dedicated to opera great Marilyn Horne. The famous mezzo-soprano now makes her home in Montecito; she has been connected with the Music Academy since 1995 and has served as its Voice Program Director since 1997.

The concert in Hahn Hall will feature four stars of the Metropolitan Opera, three of whom are Music Academy alumni, and the fourth a protégé of Ms Horne. They will be accompanied by faculty artists Warren Jones and Nino Sanikidze (she works closely with Placido Domingo at the L.A. Opera and his Operalia competition). Nino and her sister, Tamara Sanikidze, both attended the Music Academy and now teach there. There will also be a special guest appearance from alumna conductor Speranza Scappucci.

The program for the evening will be a surprise for Ms Horne, but will feature some of her signature and favorite songs and arias. It was developed by artist manager and opera company impresario Matthew Epstein, a friend of Montecito designer Bobby Webb and his partner Michael Corbett.

Montecito resident Sharon Bradford is the Opening Night Gala Committee chair.

Tenor Ben Bliss, who will also perform at the Gala Concert on Saturday, June 4, appeared at the Santa Barbara Bowl with the New York Philharmonic in 2015, and is an alumnus of the Music Academy, as is Ms Horne, who studied under Music Academy co-founder Lotte Lehmann in 1953.

Tickets to this very black-tie affair (no substitutes, please!) are priced at $1,000 and will be limited to 300 patrons. All proceeds are earmarked to benefit the 2016 Music Academy full-scholarship program; there will be no live or silent auction at the event.

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C ALENDAR OF Note to readers: This entertainment calendar is a subjective sampling of arts and other events taking place in the Santa Barbara area for the next week. It is by no means comprehensive. Be sure to read feature stories in each issue that complement the calendar. In order to be considered for inclusion in this calendar, information must be submitted no later than noon on the Wednesday eight days prior to publication date. Please send all news releases and digital artwork to slibowitz@yahoo.com)

FRIDAY, MAY 13 EDC TGIF – It might be Friday the 13th, but instead of bad luck the evening turns out to be good news for eco-minded folks, as the Environmental Defense Center’s (EDC) new season of tgif! parties get underway. The monthly warm weather gatherings are ostensibly a chance for representatives from an evolving series of nonprofit area environmental organizations – most of whom are EDC clients – to talk about their work, celebrate their successes and discuss the coming challenges to an audience of likeminded people. (May’s sponsors are Carpinteria Valley Association, Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition [which also provides free bicycle valet services at each event], Sierra Club, and Los Padres Chapter Trust for Public Land.) It’s also a fundraiser for EDC itself. But for many folks, it’s basically the best happy hour in town, not in the least because of the, ahem, environment – the cozy, charming, sunken courtyard at EDC’s downtown offices. The tgif! events come with all the fixins: hors d’oeuvres provided by farmers, restaurants, and other eateries who share healthy lifestyles and a consciousness about the environment (this month it’s California Pizza Kitchen, Lazy Acres, Our Daily Bread, The Palace Grill and Pizza Mizza).

Two free drinks (beer, wine, or soft drinks) donated by local wineries, brewers, and others (for the kickoff it’s Caribbean Coffee, New Belgium Brewing Co., Oreana Winery, Refugio Ranch, and Sol Waver Water). Live music by local bands or singersongwriters covering a wide spectrum of genres (Brengrass, the bluegrasspop outfit peopled by students at UCSB Bren School of Environmental

Studies, gets opening-night honors).

No wonder so many people find it a great way to spend two hours on a Friday night that the joint has become so packed, it almost qualifies for that famous line from the recently deceased baseball guru Yogi Berra: Nobody goes there anymore – it’s too crowded. For the fully committed, a season pass covering all four events (May 13, July 8, September 9, October 14) goes for $95, which comes with a commemorative tgif! wine glass, six free raffle tickets per event, annual membership to EDC, and entry into a special endof-season raffle for a limited-edition New Belgium cruiser. WHEN: 5:307:30 pm WHERE: 906 Garden Street COST: $15 INFO: 963-1622 or www. environmentaldefensecenter.org/tgif E-SCAPE to the Coast – Southern California Artists Painting for the Environment are once again putting their art where their heart is at the 4th annual “Visions of the Gaviota Coast” event. The art show benefits the Gaviota Coast Conservancy and the Naples Coalition, the nonprofits who actively work to preserve and protect the last stretch of truly wild coastline on the Central California Coast from Point Sal down to Coal Oil Point.

A percentage of sales along with proceeds from raffles and auctions go toward the cause of maintaining the rural character of the coastal properties for future generations. Even if you’ve never been to the locales, you can get a taste of the places via the pieces of art, all of which were created on site at the Gaviota Coast and/or inland as far as Nojoqui Falls.

Photographer Reeve Woolpert, who has been documenting this area for many years, returns for the show;

FRIDAY, MAY 13 Quinceañera for a rrrriot Girl – That’s how one listener described María Del Pilar, the Chilean alternative pop singer whose music has been called “melodic, sweet – and tough as nails.” Pilar, the one-time voice of America’s DIY/ bilingual youth movement who was hailed by CNN Español as “…one of the most important voices in the Latin alternative music scene in the U.S.,” had her song “Miss Funeral” featured on NPR during Alt Latino’s “Undeniable Strength of a Great Song” episode, while “Ilegal En Estyle,” was named by the OC Weekly as one of the decade’s top 10 songs about illegal immigration. So it’s probably safe to say she’s not Donald Trump’s favorite singer. WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: University Center Room 1504 COST: $15 general, $5 UCSB students and children under 12 INFO: 893-2064 or www.mcc.sa.ucsb.edu/events

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FRIDAY, MAY 13 Wings of Freedom Tour – Explore the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, and other warcraft inside and out in this airplane roadshow, a living history display of the America’s backbone bomber aircraft of World War II. Sixty years after their use over the skies of enemy territory, they embark on a new mission over the skies of America to honor veterans, promote education of our future generations, and preserve these remaining artifacts of American aviation history where they belong – in the sky. That’s right. The aircraft aren’t just for ground exploration – they actually fly. Half-hour flight experiences are available starting at $450 if the landlubber tour doesn’t cut it. WHEN: 2 to 5 pm today; 9 am to 5 pm tomorrow & Sunday WHERE: Above All Aviation at the Santa Barbara Airport, 1523 Cook Place COST: Ground tour: $12 general, $6 children INFO: 568-8924 or www.cfdn.org

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Events include a silent auction today featuring a one-night stay at El Capitan Canyon Resort, a dozen Patagonia items, $200 from Toad and Company, and lots of wines, restaurant certificates, and garden shop certificates; the artists’ reception from 5-8 pm features music by local performers. Tomorrow brings the raffle for a one-night stay and spa treatment at the Bacara Resort. WHEN: 1-8 pm today, 10 am to 5 pm tomorrow WHERE: 8301 Hollister Ave, Goleta COST: free INFO: 683-6631 or www.s-c-a-p-e.org A Dandy of a Play – Yankee Tavern, the title and site of Steven Dietz’s 2010 play receiving its area premiere via The Producing Unit at Center Stage beginning tonight, is a Manhattan watering hole located not far from Ground Zero, the site of the terrorist attacks in 2001. That fateful event also happens to be the moment that the jukebox in the joint stopped working just as the first hijacked plane slammed into the north tower of the World Trade Center – during the refrain (“Bye, bye...”) of the classic rock song “American Pie”. That bit of symbolism isn’t unique in the play about a strange quartet of characters including a troubled young couple, his cantankerous conspiracy-theorist friend, and a mysterious stranger with little to say but unusual drinking habits. The New York Times called the play “intriguing and absorbing” from an author who “mostly just wants to play with our heads,” while terming as “irritating the Sopranoslike ending.” Dietz has written more than 30 plays and is one of the more widely produced playwrights in the U.S. and internationally; he placed

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eighth on the list, tied with Tennessee Williams and Edward Albee, the year Yankee made its New York debut. Producing Unit founder Peter Frisch directs Yankee Tavern, which features four respected local actors, including Golden Globe award-winner (and Montecito resident) Joseph Bottoms, Charlie Rohlfs, Bill Egan, and Hayley O’Connor.

WHEN: 8 pm today & tomorrow WHERE: Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo, upstairs in the mall COST: $29 general, $25 seniors, $18 students ($11 rush) INFO: 963-0408 or www.CenterStageTheater.org SATURDAY, MAY 14 Weekend to Remember – Santa Barbara Museum of Art kicks off its 75th anniversary celebration with its first Atelier event in many a moon.

“The Scent of Secret Gardens” takes inspiration from India and the newly opened Puja and Piety exhibition for an evening embracing everything from Moghul to Modern, from Bombay to Bollywood. The music and dance, food and drink – and exhibitioninspired arrangements designed by The Garden Club of Santa Barbara – are drawn from the richly layered culture of the Indian subcontinent.

Artist-designed activities include a Jain-inspired game of South East Asian Snakes and Ladders: A Game of Dueling Dualities; Gotta Get Ganesha: The Elephant in the Room; and Spice Market: Bag Your Blend.

The party widens for Sunday’s 75th Anniversary Community Celebration boasting a day of nonstop activities and engagement for all ages. Artistled projects, a scavenger hunt, music, and dance from almost a dozen community groups (including Luis Muñoz, UCSB jazz combo, SBCC 12 – 19 May 2016

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 The Power of Moyers – Journalists and public servants don’t come any more highly decorated than Bill Moyers.

Founding organizer of the Peace Corps. Special assistant and press secretary to president Lyndon B. Johnson. Publisher of New York Newsday. Chief correspondent of CBS Reports and senior news analyst for CBS. Author of books and public TV series The Power of Myth, A World of Ideas, Healing and the Mind, On Our Own Terms (death and dying in America); and Faith and Reason, The Language of Life. Thirty seven Emmy Awards, nine Peabody Awards, the National Academy of Television’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from the American Film Institute, among others. And Moyers is still incredibly active.

Moyers & Company, his most recent series, just ended 16 months ago, but the blog on his website continues with vital commentary on the issues of the day. And perhaps near and dear to our hearts, Moyers is president of the Schumann Media Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to the support of independent journalism. The Walter H. Capps Center for the Study of Ethics, Religion, and Public Life at UCSB has tried twice before over a period going back more than five years to bring the living legend to town only to find the dates postponed. Apparently the third time is the charm, as Moyers will deliver the Martin E. Marty Lecture on Religion in American Life tonight at the Granada. WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: Granada Theatre, 1214 State Street COST: $45-$125 INFO: 893-2317/ www.cappscenter.ucsb.edu or 8992222/www.granadasb.org

polka-style trombone ensemble, and more) and family activities take over the front steps, galleries, and plaza as the museum marks the milestone of its founding in 1941. WHEN: Atelier: 5:30-7:30 tonight; 75th celebration: 1-4 pm Sunday WHERE: 1130 State Street (entrance in the rear) COST: $30 general, $25 museum members, all inclusive INFO: 963-4364 or www. sbma.net SUNDAY, MAY 15 Dance Travelogue – Santa Barbara Dance Institute’s Rhythms From Around the World is the culmination of its year-long educational dance programs. Santa Barbara County children have been taking dance classes once a week for the entire school year to prepare for the event that will feature more than 420 energetic young dancers

from area elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as special guest performers including schoolteachers, parents, and community members.

The hour-long show is an original dance/theater piece, written and directed by Rosalina Macisco, spearheading a creative team that includes Michael Mortilla, Rod Lathim, Rick Mokler, Patricia Frank, and SBDI’s own teaching artists Lauren Macioce and Mariah Korte. Travel plans for the dance celebratory tour around the world include a stop at a wedding celebration in Italy, a ceili at the Errigal Arts Festival in Ireland, folkloric dancing from Mexico, a street carnival from Brazil, and lots more. WHEN: 4 & 7 pm WHERE: Marjorie Luke Theatre, Santa Barbara Junior High, 721 East Cota St. COST: $15 general, $5 children INFO: 9630761 or www.lobero.com •MJ

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Trio Balkan Strings – Zoran Starcevic and his sons, Nikola and Zeljko, guitarists from Belgrade, play an original and fascinating fusion of music that mashes up Serbian, Gypsy Swing, Macedonian, Romanian, Moldavian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Greek, Israeli, Oriental, jazz, classical, asymmetrical rhythms, and original guitar interpretations. The result is what they call Balkan Swing – World Fusion. But their trademark is guitar six-hands, which is just like it sounds: all six hands from the three guitarists playing on a single guitar. The trick, while demonstrating both their dexterity and musicianship, is just one part of their repertoire from Zoran – who is a composer, arranger, producer, and one of the most prolific classical guitarists in the Balkans – along with Nikola and Zeljko, who also compose and arrange, as well as teach classical guitar. The acoustics and sight lines at the New Vic Theater should show off the Starcevics in all their glory. WHEN: 8 pm WHERE: New Vic Theater, 33 West Victoria St. COST: $ INFO: 965-5400 or ensembletheatre.com/rental-shows/index or www.starcevic.co.rs/

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ORDINANCE NO. 5746

ORDINANCE NO. 5747

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL AND EXECUTION BY THE CITY OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE WATER SUPPLY AGREEMENT

AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS, AND GRANT DEED FOR THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY EXCESS LAND LOCATED AT 536 BATH STREET TO NGC FUND 1, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $579,000.

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on

The above captioned ordinance was adopted at a regular

May 3, 2016.

meeting of the Santa Barbara City Council held on

The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the

May 3, 2016.

provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter

The publication of this ordinance is made pursuant to the

as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be

provisions of Section 512 of the Santa Barbara City Charter

obtained at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara,

as amended, and the original ordinance in its entirety may be

California.

obtained at the City Clerk's Office, City Hall, Santa Barbara, California.

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/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, CMC City Clerk Services Manager

ORDINANCE NO. 5746 STATE OF CALIFORNIA

) ) COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. ) CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )

ORDINANCE NO. 5747 STATE OF CALIFORNIA

) ) COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA ) ss. ) CITY OF SANTA BARBARA )

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on April 26, 2016, and was adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on May 3, 2016, by the following roll call vote: AYES:

Councilmembers Jason Dominguez, Gregg Hart, Frank Hotchkiss, Cathy Murillo, Randy Rowse, Bendy White, Mayor Helene Schneider

NOES:

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced on April 26, 2016, and was adopted by the Council of the City of Santa Barbara at a meeting held on May 3, 2016, by the following roll call vote: AYES:

Councilmembers Jason Dominguez, Gregg Hart, Frank Hotchkiss, Cathy Murillo, Randy Rowse, Bendy White, Mayor Helene Schneider

None

NOES:

None

ABSENT:

None

ABSENT:

None

ABSTENTIONS:

None

ABSTENTIONS:

None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara

on May 4, 2016.

on May 4, 2016.

In order to be placed on the plan holder’s list, the Contractor can register as a document holder for this Project on Ebidboard.

Project Addendum notifications will be issued through Ebidboard.com. Although Ebidboard will fax and/or email all notifications once they are provided contact information, bidders are still responsible for obtaining all addenda from the Ebidboard website or the City’s website at: SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ebidboard.

Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Contractor shall pay its employees the general prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations.

In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code relating to apprentice public works contracts.

Per California Civil Code Section 9550, a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $25,000. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from notice of award and prior to the performance of any work.

A separate performance bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from the notice to award and prior to the performance of any work.

•

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman City Clerk Services Manager

May 4, 2016.

The plans and specifications for this Project are available electronically at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ebidboard.

Plan and specification sets can be obtained from CyberCopy (located at 504 N Milpas St, cross street Haley) by contacting Alex Gaytan, CyberCopy Shop Manager, at (805) 884-6155. The City’s contact for this project is Andrew Grubb, Project Engineer, 805-564-5404.

January 1, 2016: The call for bids and contract documents must include the following information:

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I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on

The work includes all labor, material, supervision, and equipment necessary to complete the civil construction work. The scope of work generally includes mobilization, bonds, insurance, tree removal, demolition of on-site features, creek channel excavation, grading and compaction of excavated material, construction of new streambed and grade control structures, salvaging and placement of willow stakes, and connection to an irrigation main as shown in the Plans. Permanent erosion control, irrigation installation, and planting will be completed by others. The Engineer’s estimate is $700,000. Each bidder must have a Class A Engineering License to complete this work in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code.

The proposal shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty bond in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal, or alternatively by a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Owner in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal.

hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Santa Barbara (Seal)

Sealed proposals for Bid No. 3828 for the Arroyo Burro Creek Restoration at Barger Canyon – Civil Contract will be received in the Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2016 to be publicly opened and read at that time. Any bidder who wishes its bid proposal to be considered is responsible for making certain that its bid proposal is actually delivered to said Purchasing Office.

Bids shall be addressed to the General Services Manager, Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, and shall be labeled, “Arroyo Burro Creek Restoration at Barger Canyon – Civil Contract, Bid No. 3828".

There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 9:00 AM at 3780 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.

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/s/ Sarah P. Gorman, CMC City Clerk Services Manager

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BID NO. 3828

/s/ Sarah P. Gorman City Clerk Services Manager I HEREBY APPROVE the foregoing ordinance on •

May 4, 2016.

/s/ Helene Schneider Mayor Published May 11, 2016 Montecito Journal

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: 805 Greens, PO Box 267, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Jeremy Delbianco Mulkey, 414 Figueroa St. Unit H, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 9, 2016. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Melissa Mercer. FBN No. 2016-0001383.

Published May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as:

/s/ Helene Schneider Mayor Published May 11, 2016 Montecito Journal

M8RX, 409 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Events SB LLC, 418 Chapala St. Suite A-D, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 3, 2016. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Christine Potter. FBN No. 2016-0001309.

Published May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Norcal Electric, 520 Farnel Road Suite F, Santa Maria, CA 93458. Brian Mauro Construction, INC, 1335

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Greeley Road, Bakersfield, CA 93314.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on April 21, 2016. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Tania Paredes-Sadler.

FBN No. 2016-0001209. Published May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Corral Solutions; Payment Fusion, 820 State Street, 3rd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Axia Technologies, LLC, 820 State Street, 3rd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on April 28, 2016. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL)

by Noe Solis. FBN No. 2016-0001266.

Published May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Santa Barbara Sea Urchin, 6 Harbor Way #122, Santa Barbara, CA 93109.

Christine “Shelli” Stone, 5815 W. Camino Cielo, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on May 2, 2016. This statement expires

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No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].

No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

The City of Santa Barbara hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliations or beliefs, sex, age, physical disability, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy as set forth hereunder.

GENERAL SERVICES MANAGER CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

PUBLISHED: May 11 & 18, 2016 Montecito Journal

five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by

William Hornung, C.P.M.

Jan Morales. FBN No. 2016-0001296.

Published May 11, 18, 25, June 1, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following

12 – 19 May 2016

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS BID NO. 3829 Sealed proposals for Bid No. 3829 for the Arroyo Burro Creek Restoration at Barger Canyon – Landscaping Contract will be received in the Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California 93101, until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2016 to be publicly opened and read at that time. Any bidder who wishes its bid proposal to be considered is responsible for making certain that its bid proposal is actually delivered to said Purchasing Office. Bids shall be addressed to the General Services Manager, Purchasing Office, 310 E. Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, California, and shall be labeled, “Arroyo Burro Creek Restoration at Barger Canyon – Landscaping Contract, Bid No. 3829".

The work includes all labor, material, supervision, and equipment necessary to complete the landscaping work. The scope of work generally includes mobilization, bonds, insurance, installation of erosion control fabric, tree salvage and relocation, revegetation, and installation of an irrigation system as shown in the Plans.

Grading will be completed prior by others. The Engineer’s estimate is $260,000. Each bidder must have a Class A or C27 License to complete this work in accordance with the California Business and Professions Code.

There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM at 3780 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105.

The plans and specifications for this Project are available electronically at SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ebidboard.

Plan and specification sets can be obtained from CyberCopy (located at 504 N Milpas St, cross street Haley) by contacting Alex Gaytan, CyberCopy Shop Manager, at (805) 884-6155. The City’s contact for this project is Andrew Grubb, Project Engineer, 805-564-5404.

In order to be placed on the plan holder’s list, the Contractor can register as a document holder for this Project on Ebidboard.

Project Addendum notifications will be issued through Ebidboard.com. Although Ebidboard will fax and/or email all notifications once they are provided contact information, bidders are still responsible for obtaining all addenda from the Ebidboard website or the City’s website at: SantaBarbaraCA.gov/ebidboard.

Bidders are hereby notified that pursuant to provisions of Section 1770, et seq., of the Labor Code of the State of California, the Contractor shall pay its employees the general prevailing rate of wages as determined by the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations.

In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with the requirements of Section 1777.5 of the California Labor Code relating to apprentice public works contracts.

Per California Civil Code Section 9550, a payment bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder for bids exceeding $25,000. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from notice of award and prior to the performance of any work.

The proposal shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty bond in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal, or alternatively by a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Owner in the sum of at least 10% of the total amount of the proposal.

A separate performance bond in the amount of 100% of the bid total will be required from the successful bidder. The bond must be provided within 10 calendar days from the notice to award and prior to the performance of any work.

January 1, 2016: The call for bids and contract documents must include the following information: • No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].

• No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

• This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.

The City of Santa Barbara hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliations or beliefs, sex, age, physical disability, medical condition, marital status or pregnancy as set forth hereunder.

GENERAL SERVICES MANAGER CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

PUBLISHED May 11 & 18, 2016 Montecito Journal

person(s) is/are doing business as: Majestic Commercial Residential Clean Up Services, PO Box 1036, Buellton, CA 93427. Alejandro Moreno, 420 Dogwood St., Buellton,

12 – 19 May 2016

William Hornung, C.P.M.

CA 93427; Esmeralda Moreno, 420 Dogwood St., Buellton, CA 93427. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on April 11, 2016. This

statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Tara Jayasinghe. FBN No. 2016-0001078.

Published May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: CORT, PO Box 50842, Santa Barbara, CA 93150. James Witmer, 2231 Calle Culebra, Summerland, CA 93067. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on April 27, 2016. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Melissa Mercer. FBN No. 2016-0001262.

Published May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Salon Du Mont, 1470 E. Valley Road Ste C, Montecito, CA 93108. Warren Butler, 3739 Brenner Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; Lilibeth de Dios Caplinger, 140 Morgan Lane, Carpinteria, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on April 26, 2016. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Tara Jayasinghe. FBN No. 2016-0001244.

Published May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: ACUHERB-YING, 626 E. Main Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Xiaoyuan Hu, 8406 Temettate Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93454; Yingti Xu, 8406 Temettate Dr., Santa Maria, CA 93454.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on April 14, 2016. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk.

I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Deborah Sanchez.

FBN No. 2016-0001124. Published April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Bhutan Eco-Valley Excursion U.S.A, PO Box 31146 Santa Barbara, CA 93130. Kunleg Tshering, 3969 Via Lucero #209, Santa Barbara CA 93110. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on April 6, 2016.

This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Tara Jayasinghe.

FBN No. 2016-0001022. Published April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Re*Design, PO Box 8362 Santa Barbara, CA 93118. Re*Design LLC, PO Box 8362 Santa Barbara, CA 93118. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on April 13, 2016. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Noe Solis.

FBN No. 2016-0001112. Published April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: JCS Estates, 4791 8th St. #1, Carpinteria, CA 93013. John Starks, 4791 8th St. #1, Carpinteria, CA 93013. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on April 18, 2016. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL) by Tara Jayasinghe.

Brilliant Thoughts

by Ashleigh Brilliant Born London, 1933. Mother Canadian. Father a British civil servant. World War II childhood spent mostly in Toronto and Washington, D.C. Berkeley PhD. in American History, 1964. Living in Santa Barbara with wife Dorothy since 1973. No children. Best-known for his illustrated epigrams, called “Pot-Shots”, now a series of 10,000. Email ashleigh@west.net or visit www.ashleighbrilliant.com

Who Cares?

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ntil a few years ago, the term “Caregiver” was unfamiliar to me. When I did come across it, I confused it with “Caretaker.” The apparently contradictory ideas of giving and taking care were flustering enough – but what is “Care” anyway?

Sometimes the word conveys positive feelings, as in “Car Care,” “Pet Care,” and the ubiquitous “Health Care.”

Yet there’s also the negative side, which has been hanging around for hundreds of years, in such contexts as the old folk-song “Begone Dull Care!” and Shakespeare’s gentle praise of sleep that “knits up the raveled sleeve of care.”

But the “caregivers” of whom I have become aware only recently are definitely on the plus side of the care spectrum, They are apparently a small subgroup of the gigantic Health Industry.

Those I have come to know best are nearly all female, mostly Hispanic, and of varying ages.

It has been my own lot thus far not to need their services for myself, but for my wife, Dorothy, who has been an invalid for several years. She tried what is called “Assisted Living” – another term then new to me, which I learned meant being away from home, in some kind of institutional setting. After a few months, Dorothy decided she would rather be at home – and that is where the caregivers come in – literally, they come into your house (in our case, different people rotating from a corps of 7 or 8, coming twice every day for a few hours), and give care, according to their own standards, which I must say vary a great deal.

Some are industrious, and when not directly attending Dorothy, they busy themselves with housekeeping activities. Others seem more inspired by Milton’s dictum that “They also serve who only stand and wait,” – except that they sit rather than stand, and are usually absorbed with their mobile phones or other electronic devices.

They come to us through a small private agency, but could hardly be called a “team,” because apparently they never have meetings, and often don’t even know one another. There seems to be no fixed schedule, and we are never quite sure who will be coming next, However, considering how relatively little they earn, how much patience and loving kindness the job requires, and how little recognition they generally receive, I would

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nominate The Unknown Caregiver for high honors in our local pantheon of unsung heroes.

And what is my role in all this? I suppose you can count me among the caregivers. I’m the one who helps Dorothy get up and puts her to bed.

(We have separate adjacent rooms, but thankfully she has so far never once needed my attention in the night.) I am the only one who reads or sings to her, I actually do a version of “Taps” just before putting out her light at night, I prepare her numerous pills, morning and evening, (as well as my own).

But I am so grateful that the other caregivers are mostly responsible for feeding and bathing her, assisting her toilette, and just cheerfully keeping her company. I try to stay out of their way, and on most days I am in a

I would nominate The Unknown Caregiver for high honors in our pantheon of unsung heroes slightly wider world for some hours, taking care of what is left of the little business we have operated for close to 50 years, based on marketing my creative works, located in another house a mile away, (helped now three days a week by our faithful long-time friend and employee, Peggy Sue, who also comes to our home once a week to help Dorothy with her finances).

Meanwhile, I am seeing my own doctors, counselors, and therapists, socializing occasionally with my few remaining local friends, and living whatever other shreds of my own life I can still make any sense of.

But we can’t leave the subject of care without acknowledging the U.S.-based organization which, over the last 70 years, has made a “C.A.R.E package” the very symbol of urgent help to those most in need. In England, where I lived in the years of “austerity” after World War II, we were not eligible for such help, because we had won the war.

There were severe shortages of many items, such as fresh eggs. But one of my uncles in Canada once took it upon himself to send us his own version of a C.A.R.E. package. It actually contained a dozen fresh eggs – and all arrived unbroken, and quite edible.

That was CARE, indeed!

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FBN No. 2016-0001148. Published April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2016.

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. Filed April 5, 2016 by Terri Chavez. Hearing date: June 1, 2016 at 9:30 am in Dept. 1, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

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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. Filed April 12, 2016 by Terri Chavez. Hearing date: June 15, 2016 at 9:30 am in Dept. 1, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

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an oxymoron. But you’d be surprised how beautiful it can be when half the band disappears from the song and then comes back in and it turns into this orchestrated attack.”

“I love sharing different types of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR songs depending where we are,” CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. Lupetin said. “If it’s a theater, and 16CV01309. To all interested parties: Petitioners Jane Ann Gonzalez and it’s hushed and you can hear details, Alfredo Gonzalez filed a petition with Superior Court of California, we do harmony songs, quieter ones, County of Santa Barbara, for a decree a cappela numbers that wouldn’t work changing name of child from Peter ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR Daniel Gonzalez to Peter Daniel in crowded bars. But if the crowd is CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. Humphreys. The Court orders that dancing more than I thought, my set 16CV01350. To all interested parties: all persons interested in this matter Petitioners Elizabeth Foscue and appear before this court at the hearing list full of quiet harmonies might go Bryan Boyd filed a petition with indicated below to show cause, if Superior Court of California, County of any, why the petition for change of out the window.”

Santa Barbara, for a decree changing name should not be granted. Any We’ll likely see both sides of the names from Elizabeth Ellen Foscue person objecting to the name changes to Elizabeth Ellen Foscue-Boyd described above must file a written band when they play Sunday night at and Bryan Frederick Boyd to Bryan objection that includes the reasons Dancing Oaks, following an opening Frederick Foscue-Boyd and name for the objection at least two court of child from Caroline Mary Foscue days before the matter is scheduled act. Guests tend to sit back and digest Boyd to Caroline Mary Foscueto be heard and must appear at ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR Boyd. The Court orders that all persons the hearing to show cause why the from the community potluck during CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. interested in this matter appear before petition should not be granted. If no first set, and then get up and kick 16CV01350. To all interested parties: this court at the hearing indicated written objection is timely filed, the If Cars Could Talk, What a court Tale They Wouldthe Tell…

Petitioner Isaiah Klein filed a petition below to show cause, if any, why the may grant the petition without out the jams on the temporary dance with Superior Court of California, petition for change of name should not a hearing. Filed April 6, 2016 by Terri floor and lawn after sunset.

County of Santa Barbara, for a decree be granted. Any person objecting to the Chavez. Hearing date: May 25, 2016 changing name from Isaiah Mbira name changes described above must at 9:30 am in Dept. 1, 1100 Anacapa “I love playing outside,” Lupetin Ram Klein to Yitzhak Bira Vanara. file a written objection that includes Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

The Court orders that all persons the reasons for the objection at least Published 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11 said. “It gets people in a better mood, and you’re a part of the earth as you If Cars Could Talk, What a Tale They Would Tell… play music. People listen in all different If Cars Cars Could CouldTalk, Talk,What WhataaTale TaleThey TheyWould Would Tell…

If Tell… types of ways. Getting up and dancing is the most pure form to engage with the music – it’s moving you, literally.”

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: CASE No. 16CV01409. To all interested parties: Petitioner Nery Reyes filed a petition with Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, for a decree changing name of child from Benji Adrian Lopez to Benji Adrian Sanchez. 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. Filed April 13, 2016 by Terri Chavez. Hearing date: June 1, 2016 at 9:30 am in Dept. 1, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

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by the life of Anne Frank featuring high school student Sofia Ross in the title role, anchors the evening. We queried Stewart, the company’s outreach coordinator and founder of its Library Dances program.

Q. Why did the story of Anne Frank appeal to you as a subject for dance?

A. Her story is about what it means to be growing up in times of turmoil and face such a difficult situation, and yet have a perspective so far beyond your years, and at heart be so optimistic. I think it mirrors what’s going on in our world today. The timeliness of her positive attitude through this horrific war and not being able to do anything about the news – that resonated with some of the crisis we’re dealing with today.

Can you describe what you came up with?

Sophia will play Anne and move seamlessly from scene to scene by herself. The dancers represent the figments of her imagination, or what’s going on outside of the annex where she’s in hiding. They represented different aspects of her experience.

The dancers have a really hard role, because they have to access a lot of different characters and take on roles they wouldn’t otherwise.

Why is it important to create an evening of work from all-female choreographers? Is sexism an issue in ballet?

There are a ton of ballerinas, more than you could ever need. But the directorship and choreography is left to the men, which is ironic, because so few men actually dance. But they have the powerful roles. It’s a male-dominated profession, especially within the bigger ballet companies. (But) females have lots of things to say, and we’re proud to highlight their voices.

(State Street Ballet’s Women’s Work will be performed 7:30 pm Saturday May 14 and 2 pm Sunday May 15 at the New Vic, 33 West Victoria St. Tickets cost $20 & $40. Call 965-5400 or visit www.statestreetballet.com.)

•MJ

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Benefits of the Week

by Steven Libowitz “Benefits of the Week” highlights two or three Santa Barbara area fundraisers approximately 10 days to three weeks ahead of the event. Unusual themes and galas with that something extra, especially newer ones looking for a boost in attendance, receive special attention. For consideration for inclusion in this column, email slibowitz@yahoo.com.

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nlike many of the grand galas that take place year-round in our glorious coastal paradise, this week’s featured benefits don’t require a lot of advance notice. Which means if you find yourself suddenly available, you can still sign up – or in some cases just show up – to have a good time while doing good.

Chocolate de Vine

If you’re trying to stand up to your stubborn sweet tooth, we suggest you might want to steer clear of Saturday’s Chocolate de Vine fundraiser. For the everyone else, Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center’s (SBRCC) eighth annual campaign promises to be a full-bodied immersion in some of the finer opportunities for culinary decadence.

No fewer than 10 chocolatiers – among them Green Table, Lelé Patisserie, Mama Ganache Artisan Chocolates, and Nothing Bundt Cakes – are joined by nearly as many wineries in the late-afternoon offering at The Rincon Beach Club, 3805 Santa Claus Lane in Carpinteria. We can’t tell you exactly what the foodies are preparing, however, as the event is also a judged competition, with the original chocolate creations vying for Best Tabletop Presentation, Outstanding Flavor Appeal, and the coveted People’s Choice Award.

“We don’t even know what they’re making,” said Elsa Granados, SBRCC’s executive director of 19 years. “They keep it on the lowdown so they can surprise us and each other at the event.”

We do know that this year’s theme is “Your Favorite Things”, with each chocolatier creating a concoction that represents their own tastes and desires.

Sugar rushes and/or wine-induced headaches are nobody’s ideas of a

popular pastime, but don’t worry.

“I’ve never heard of that happening,” Granados said. “But we also have heavy hors d’oeuvres, so you can balance out with some yummy food from Rincon Events.” The catering company has been a supporter of SBRCC for decades.

There are shuttle services from Goleta through Carpinteria for the event, and a photo booth complete with props will offer guests a chance to document their decadence – chocolate smudges and all.

Indulging in sweets and wine might seem counter-intuitive for the 42-year-old organization that offers a 24-hour hotline, crisis and long-term counseling, self-defense programs, and sexual-assault prevention education programs – all regardless of ability to pay. But the event is meant to counteract the seriousness of the subject.

“There are always fun ways to help our cause,” explained Granados, whose nonprofit also benefited from last weekend’s Isla Vista Jugglers Festival. “We want to bring some light-heartedness to the subject area, so why not go with chocolate and wine, which many people really enjoy.”

All the money raised at Chocolate de Vine, which averages $30,000 to $40,000 each year, goes toward the programs and helping to end sexual violence.

Tickets to Chocolate de Vine cost $75 per person in advance, $85 at the door. Call 963-6832 or visit www.choc olatedevine.org.

the donations come via raffle tickets earning you chances to win a whole host of silent-auction items from a swath of Santa Barbara businesses and organizations. Guitar Bar is providing a Baby Taylor-e 3/4 size guitar and one month of guitar lessons, Sonos’s gift is a Speaker Starter Kit, the Sailing Center’s prize includes two adult tickets and two children’s tickets for a coastal or sunset cruise plus a onehour kayak rental, Divinitree is giving away one month of unlimited yoga, Montecito movie star Jeff Bridges donated an autographed copy of the Making of Tron Legacy and a signed copy of one of his CDs, and there are also signed pictures of both Dodger legend-in-the-making Clayton Kershaw and Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer, to name just a few of the prizes.

Raffle tickets cost $10 each. Or you can plunk down $5 at the photo booth after donning the provided costumes and/or props and take home a memory. Proceeds from select beer and wine sales are also earmarked for the beneficiary, the National Kidney Foundation, as Santa Barbara does not currently have an organization that provides kidney awareness and support to local residents.

Who knows? A sizable cash infusion might prevent future kidney disease victims or help a current kidney fail-

Hammer n’ Ales

Our winner for best benefit title of the week is a concert featuring local musicians supporting Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County raising funds for its mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Santa Barbara-based acts ALO, Matt Costa, Jessie Bridges (the Montecito-raised daughter of actor Jeff Bridges), Soul Majestic, and Adam Phillips Band will kick out the jams at the parking lot shared by Habitat and M. Special Brewing Company while guests quaff craft brews and munch tasty treats from visiting food trucks. Games for kids and other activities – including free admission for kids 10 and under – make this a family-friendly way to spend the day.

It all goes down starting at 1 pm at 6860 Cortona Drive in Goleta. Tickets range from $30 for general admission to $100 for VIPs, which include special patio access, VIP parking, two drink tickets, a limited-edition signed poster, and an eco-friendly reusable glass.

Call 692-2226 or visit www.sbhabitat. org.

•MJ

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Make America Great Again

Even his critics acknowledge that Trump is results-oriented. He is a fighter who vanquished 16 credible opponents, many more formidable than Hillary Clinton. Trump has no patience for politics as usual. He wants to secure the border, restore fiscal responsibility, and make government more efficient. It now costs the federal government an added $0.78 to give away each $1 it spends in Aid to Dependent Children, ObamaCare, food stamps, veterans’ benefits, and housing allowances.

Trump wants to stop the flight of U.S. corporations overseas and to Mexico.

He wants to bring jobs back to America; negotiate better trade deals; reform the immigration system; let the states fix a broken school system; reduce the size and power of federal government; restore the dignity of the individual over the power of the state; reduce the national debt; reform the tax code; repeal and replace ObamaCare; and support entitlement reform but retain a safety net for the truly needy.

Trump promises to rebuild our infrastructure and our military to preserve peace and freedom through strength; reduce our dependence on foreign oil; reform NATO; and build alliances to destroy ISIS. He wants to refer social issues back to the states as living laboratories, allowing the states to experiment with their own ideas of individual responsibility, economic growth, and limited government.

The Role of Federal Government

Big government is failing us on so many levels. Name one huge government program that works efficiently, without pork or waste.

EDUCATION: U.S. schools are a world leader in spending per student but rank 14th in educational performance, 27th in science, and 35th in math. Public schools in Washington, D.C., spend $30,000 per pupil, while 83% of students are not proficient in reading.

JOB AND GDP GROWTH: A dismal 1.7% and slowing VETERANS HEALTHCARE: Scandalous failure OBAMACARE: We were promised greater coverage and more affordable healthcare. Instead, we got an unsustainable system with rising costs and high-

er deductibles. Remember, “If you like your doctor, you can keep him or her” – one more broken promise.

Can Trump Change His Behavior and Win?

In the next five months, The Donald will face a $2.5 billion Super-Pac Democratic advertising campaign, backed by mainstream media commentators, with a single focused message: “Trump is an arrogant, ill-mannered, blowhard bully with a laughable grasp of public policy – unfit to be president and leader of the Free World. He hates women and everyone who is not white.”

Fortunately, the hurdle for Trump to become more likeable than Hillary, or as competent, is not a high hurdle. Here is what Trump needs to do to become the lesser of two evils:

Strengthen the GOP

by Becoming a Team Player

Trump must show that there is substance behind his bluster. Stay feisty, but act nicer and more responsible. Pull together the GOP and broaden its base.

Attract Latino and Afro-American voters with credible job-creation programs.

Stronger economic growth can win disillusioned voters and middle-class workers from both parties, who are struggling for better jobs, working harder, and not growing their take-home pay.

Reach out to Women; Without Their Support, He Will Lose

Trump must build a more favorable image with women, especially middle-income working women, to convince them that he is not the bombastic misogynist – or worse, the churlish, ill-mannered boar they saw in the primaries. He must stop using the “I” word and start talking, “We.” He needs to learn how to laugh at himself and admit past mistakes in both substance and style.

Finally, and most importantly, Trump needs to surround himself with people who are smarter than he is – and learn to seek out and accept their advice. •MJ

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Real Estate

by Mark Ashton Hunt

Mark and his wife, Sheela Hunt, are real estate agents. His family goes back nearly 100 years in the Santa Barbara area. Mark’s grandparents – Bill and Elsie Hunt – were Santa Barbara real estate brokers for 25 years.

Substantial Price Reductions

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here have been a spate of price decreases on current listings, and the past couple of weeks have seen more of the same. What follows are four properties that have been reduced in price considerably from where they began in recent months or late last year.

256 Eucalyptus Hill Drive: $39,000,000 (was $49,000,000)

Set privately on a lush knoll top, boasting sweeping 360-degree views of the Pacific, the glow of the Santa Barbara city lights and the mountains, Solana, (circa 1916), is one of Montecito’s original “Hilltop” estates. Shining from a stunning restoration, Solana’s residence unfolds gracefully, offering more than 22,000+ square feet of living space.

The home rests on 11+ acres and comes with historic details improved with modern amenities. The home offers seven bedrooms, 20 baths, a private salon room, drawing room, office, huge kitchen, pool, spa, and one of the most impressive entrances and motor courts in the city.

Separate guesthouse, guest/staff quarters, art studio, exercise room, et cetera, make this one of the most significant listings in Montecito. Eucalyptus Hill Drive is located in the Montecito 93108 ZIP code but is in the Cleveland School District.

985 Hot Springs Road: $23,500,000 (was $29,500,000)

This Tuscan estate in the Cold Spring School District rests on approximately 19.5 acres in a prime location and is the home of internationally known actor and beloved resident Jeff Bridges. This grand residence is approximately 9,535 square feet in size and boasts a lavish living room, dining room, family rooms, and view terraces.

There is an opulent master, plus three guest suites, an office, tower study, roof terrace, and unobstructed ocean and island views. The compound also includes an attached guest cottage; music studio/theater; caretaker’s cottage, fabulous pool and deck, and a two-bedroom

guesthouse.

Vast natural gardens with oaks and cypress trees as well as privacy, charm, and Old World elegance complete this amazing opportunity.

269 Las Entradas Drive: $8,500,000 (was $10,350,000)

Romantic Montecito ambiance defines this home on a private, 2+-acre promontory knoll, featuring mature landscaped grounds with wrap-around panoramic ocean, harbor and mountain views. There are five bedrooms in the home, a formal living and dining room, a library, spacious kitchen/family room, all opening to view loggias, terraces & gardens. There is also a pool and a two-bedroom, two-bath guesthouse and a versatile studio over the five-car garage, all in the private community of Ennisbrook.

The amenities at Ennisbrook include a guard-gated entrance, clubhouse with catering kitchen, barbecue, fireplaces, tennis courts, pool, banquet rooms, and so on. Additional features of the home include 14-ft ceilings throughout, alarm system, telephone systems, and televisions. Extra water storage tanks enable efficient landscape management.

This home sold last in 2009 for $9 million. Homes in the Ennisbrook community are within the Montecito Union School District.

923 Buena Vista Drive: $5,295,000 (was $5,750,000)

This compound comes complete with ocean, island, and mountain views, and offers a unique setup for multiple uses and functionality. Set on a lush, approximately 1.5+/- acre lot, the estate commands privacy and a rural feel, yet is just down the hill to the upper village in Montecito and Montecito Union School.

The main home includes a large master bedroom and a living room with vaulted ceilings and huge picture windows. There is an additional structure that includes multiple private suites that can be used as offices, guest rooms with en-suite baths, et cetera. Spacious decks, patios, pool, putting green, and natural landscaping create a special ambiance.

This home is in the MUS District.

For more information on any of these properties, or if you would like me to arrange a showing with the listing agents, please contact me directly: Mark@Villagesite.com or call/text (805) 698-2174. For more Best Buys, visit my site www.MontecitoBestBuys. com from which this article is based.

•MJ

93108 OPEN HOUSE DIRECTORY

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$6,750,000 $6,695,000 $5,995,000 $5,950,000 $5,895,000 $5,495,000 $5,435,000 $4,950,000 $4,695,000 $4,495,000 $4,395,000 $4,250,000 $3,950,000 $3,785,000 $3,475,000 $3,250,000 $3,195,000 $3,195,000 $3,195,000 $2,950,000 $2,795,000 $2,695,000 $2,495,000 $2,495,000 $2,495,000 $2,450,000 $1,875,000 $1,675,000 $1,495,000 $1,395,000 $1,339,000 $1,339,000 $1,299,000 $999,000

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legacy book for future generations. There is no time like the present to give the gift of a lifetime! Lisa O’Reilly, Member Association of Personal Historians 684-6514 or www.yourstorieswritten.com I will write it for you! You have lived an amazing life, let’s get it on paper. Publishing Services too! http:// ProfessionalWriterJaynorth.com Free consultation 805-794-9126 Professional Business or Personal Home/Office Management Bookkeeping, Correspondence Organizer, Filing Travel Arrangements, Errands Incredible References 805-636-3089 COMPUTER/VIDEO SERVICES VIDEOS TO DVD TRANSFERS Hurry, before your tapes fade away. Now doing records & cassettes to CD. Only $10 each 969-6500 Scott.

TUTORING SERVICES PIANO LESSONS Santa Barbara Studio of Music seeks children wishing to experience the joy of learning music. (805) 453-3481.

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$4,250,000 | 232 E Los Olivos St, Upper East | 5BD/5BA Errol Jahnke | 805.259.6969

$2,950,000 | 1721 Santa Barbara St, Upper East | 5BD/4BA Anderson/Hurst | 805.618.8747/805.680.8216

$5,495,000 | 3455 Marina Dr, Hope Ranch Annex | 4BD/4½BA Team Scarborough | 805.331.1465

$5,250,000 | 1919 Las Tunas Rd, Riviera | 4BD/3½BA Havlik/Kogevinas | 805.450.6233

$4,950,000 | 0000 Via Bendita, Hope Ranch | 8± acs (assr) Kogevinas/Schultheis | 805.450.6233/805.729.2802

$4,900,000 | 5219 E Camino Cielo, San Marcos Pass | 26± ac (assr) Mormann/Elliott | 805.689.3242/805.450.9933

$3,649,000 | 1151 Estrella Dr, Hope Ranch | 4BD/3½BA Team Scarborough | 805.331.1465

$3,450,000 | 129 W Mountain Dr, Riviera | 4BD/4BA Nancy Kogevinas | 805.450.6233

$3,195,000 | 1707 Paterna Rd, Riviera | 5BD/3BA Marsha Kotlyar | 805.565.4014

$2,875,000 | 1400 Northridge Rd, San Roque | 4BD/4BA Randy Glick | 805.563.4066

$2,639,000 | 965 Isleta Ave, Mesa | 4BD/4BA Scott Williams | 805.451.9300

$2,495,000 | 4375 Via Glorieta, Hope Ranch | 3BD/4BA Scarborough/Johnson | 805.331.1465/805.705.1606

$2,295,000 | 5592 Calle Ocho, Carpinteria | 4BD/3BA Ralston/Hitchcock | 805.565.4024

$1,795,000 | 2000 N San Marcos Rd, San Marcos Pass | 3BD/2BA Daniel Encell | 805.565.4896

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