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Village Beat – The Music Academy’s CUP revisal is appealed, the Land Use Committee meets about automated license plate readers and neighbors have thoughts about updating the Community Plan, plus come meet the bonded dog pair, Toot and Puddles

On Entertainment – The Chamber Music Project is back, sounds across the Bowl and SOhO, plus Voces de Old Town Carpinteria and other flicks playing through town

Tide Guide

Montecito Miscellany – A riveting Divots & Dinner, Angels come to lunch, the women championing climate, Valkyries take the stage, and more miscellany

Society Invites – Jane Seymour inspires at lunch, the stars reaching at the Y, and art is flying Off the Wall

Your Westmont – It’s Commencement weekend for the class of 2023 and a conference offers soul care to pastors

Library Mojo – All the happenings in Montecito Library’s Community Hall and the other fun May offerings at the local library

Stories Matter – From Before We Were Innocent and The Color of Roses to Cuba and Greece, this bouquet of books is both exotic and colorful

Presenting the world’s finest classical artists since 1919

INTERNATIONAL SERIES AT THE GRANADA THEATRE

SEASON

2023, 7:30PM CURTIS SYMPHONY

THURSDAY, MAY 18,

Orchestra

OSMO VÄNSKÄ, conductor

YEFIM BRONFMAN, piano

ANNOUNCING A SPECIAL COMMUNITY CONCERT!

IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE MUSIC ACADEMY, CAMA WILL OFFER $10 COMMUNITY ACCESS TICKETS AND PATRONS AGED 7–17

Each year the 100+ extraordinary young musicians of the Curtis Symphony Orchestra work closely with internationally renowned conductors and the celebrated faculty of Philadelphia’s legendary Curtis Institute of Music. Under the baton of esteemed conductor Osmo Vänskä, joined by legendary pianist Yefim Bronfman, the upcoming concert will showcase the sparkling virtuosity and artistry of these exceptional young classical music talents of tomorrow!

DAI WEI: Awakening Lion (commissioned for this tour)

ROBERT SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op.54

NIKOLAI RIMSKY KORSAKOV: Scheherazade, Op.35

Sponsors: Anonymous • Alison & Jan Bowlus

Co‑ Sponsors: Rosalind Amorteguy Fendon & Ronald Fendon • Judith F. Smith

For more information visit camasb.org

COMMUNITY ARTS MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF SANTA BARBARA

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Brilliant Thoughts – From chance meetings to divine ones, these are the momentous moments of getting together

Robert’s Big Questions – Is it unreasonable to take sides and fight for a cause you believe in? Just make sure to look at the issue in the larger picture.

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In Passing – Robert Veloz was passionate about his family, friends, gardening, travel, aviation, and his exuberant love of music

The Giving List – PATH is providing comprehensive support for the houseless and you can support their mission at their June 3 event

Foraging Thyme – Celebrate the springtime with this protein-andvitamin-packed sweet pea soup with mint

The Optimist Daily – Self-healing mycelium leather is taking us one step closer to sustainable fashion and mushroom-based boots

Calendar of Events – 1st Thursday happenings, Mark Morris does Bacharach, the Flamenco Arts Festival dances through town, plus more

Classifieds – Our own “Craigslist” of classified ads, in which sellers offer everything from summer rentals to estate sales

Mini Meta Crossword Puzzles

Local Business Directory – Smart business owners place business cards here so readers know where to look when they need what those businesses offer

“If anything, my mother taught me how to sur-thrive. That’s my word for it.” – Carrie Fisher