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The SB Education Foundation has a Love of Literacy… and lunch, page 20

Living Legends

Art advocates Brooks and Kate Firestone alongside author extraordinaire Fannie Flagg are honored at the Legends Gala, page 8

Montecito has some new faces on the health front. Blending functional medicine and Eastern practices, the Montecito Wellness Clinic is ready to serve the community (Story starts on page 5)

Doing It Live

One805Live! is almost here with Maroon 5 playing and Kevin Costner attending, plus there’s still some surprises (and tickets) waiting to be discovered, page 11

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Getting Zig-gy with It – Westmont is welcoming the new music professor, Siegwart ‘Zig’ Reichwald, with a day of orchestral play, P.16

Barbie & Me – Hattie Beresford pulls out her old Barbie and explores the careers, desires, and fashion of the doll, P.24

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

5 Village Beat – The Montecito Wellness Clinic opens, a tour bus in flames, and more from the Montecito Planning Commission

8 Montecito Miscellany – Legends fill the Granada, The Steward has a grand opening, painting with Gerry Spence, and more miscellany 10

On Entertainment – Bernie Taupin writes about his life up among the rock & roll stars, One805Live! will surprise, and other happenings around town

Tide Guide

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Society Invites – There’s a new executive director and season at Camerata Pacifica, Cocktails at the Casa, and the Friendship Center Wine Down

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Your Westmont – A day of music celebrates a new professor, the college soars in the latest rankings, and a talk about medieval female mystics

Brilliant Thoughts – Ashleigh is always on point, especially when it comes to his musings on the word, “always”

The Optimist Daily – It’s a beaver! A much needed offspring is caught on camera in nature’s latest baby reveal party.

The Giving List – The SB Education Foundation wants to put more books in the hands of children and you can support their efforts at the Love of Literacy Luncheon

22 Foraging Thyme – The summer bounty is still at the farmers market and the rich, hearty eggplant is the focus this week

24 The Way It Was – With Barbie front and center in the national dialogue, Hattie dusts off her Barbie case and examines the evolution of the popular doll

26 Robert’s Big Questions – As the pandemic moves further into our memory, what is the normal we left behind? And do we want to return to the way things were?

29 Food Files – After a Nextdoor discussion, Rebecca hunts down the perfect dish of fish and chips and details a little history of this fried delectable delight

36 Calendar of Events – Two plays return to the stage for another round of performances and a host of concerts around town including Folk Orchestra, SB Revels, and more

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

39 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

Village Beat

Montecito Wellness Opens

by Kelly Mahan Herrick

Anew functional medicine clinic has opened in the Upper Village: Montecito Wellness Clinic, owned by Montecito mom and integrative doctor Dr. Talina Hermann, launched publicly last week with a grand opening this past Friday. “It’s always been my dream to open a clinic here,” Hermann told us last week as she geared up for the opening. “This is the space to hold space for people in life’s transitions.”

Located in the former home of Dr. Donald Fareed’s orthopedic practice, Montecito Wellness Clinic is the culmination of Dr. Hermann’s schooling: she is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist, clinical herbalist, and functional medicine practitioner. By utilizing functional medicine, diagnostic testing, acupuncture, herbs, holistic psychotherapy, and lifestyle modification, Dr. Hermann hopes to serve her primarily female patients through issues such as fertility challenges, hormonal changes, menopause, chronic illness, chronic pain, and more.

Dr. Hermann has lived in Montecito for 14 years, and while her career began in design, she says her own physical ailments and emotional burnout led her to pursue an integrative medicine program that focuses on holistic medicine, lifestyle nutrition, and Eastern medicinal modalities such as acupuncture. She began leasing the Clinic space during the pandemic, seeing patients virtually but not open to the greater community. Now, the clinic, which offers three treatment rooms in an airy, aesthetically pleasing, and minimalistic space, is open by appointment.

First-time patients can expect a “deep dive” consultation touching on health history, family history, physical events, and traumatic events that may have an impact on health, as well as advanced blood work and diagnostic testing. Based on the results, Dr. Hermann and her team will customize a wellness plan designed to identify and address the root cause of symptoms and help prevent disease. The team includes acupuncturist and herbalist Suvini Jayasekera L.Ac MTCM and holistic psychotherapist Colleen Koch MA, LMFT, who is also the lead facilitator for female groups and circles at the clinic.

There is also an overall wellbeing program called the Montecito Wellness Program, which is a three-to-four-month program that comprehensively looks at all the bodily systems and seeks the root cause of any dysfunction. “When we resolve the root cause, the symptoms go away,” Dr. Hermann said, adding that many of her patients are dealing with midlife hormonal shifts which can have an impact on the entire body. Another program, Montecito Wellness Metabolic Reset, is a foundational 90-day program to help bring patients’ health back to an optimal state of well-being by helping resolve stubborn weight and addressing inflammation.

“We strongly believe that when you commit to your well-being, you affect everything and everyone around you. You start a ripple extending beyond you, your family, and your community. That is the power of prioritizing and taking charge of your health. We are here to support you every step of the way to live a happy and healthy life,” Dr. Hermann said.

Dr. Hermann offers a wide range of holistic products at the clinic including herbs, body care, and more. To learn more, visit www.montecitowellnessclinic.com. The clinic is located at 1483 East Valley Road, Studio 19.

Bus Fire Shuts Down Highway 101

At about 6:40 pm on Saturday, September 16, Montecito Fire responded to a bus fire on Highway 101 southbound near the Sheffield Drive exit. The driver of a tour bus noticed something was wrong with the vehicle, pulled over and evacuated the

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Suvini Jayasekera, Dr. Talina Hermann, and Colleen Koch at the opening for Montecito Wellness Clinic (photo by Arna Bajraktarevic)

A tour bus caught fire on Highway 101 over the weekend; all passengers were evacuated and were uninjured

impacted all of the nets in the community, and filled one to the top in San Ysidro Canyon, which was critical in containing a debris flow. Next week’s workplan includes installing a copper dam and creating creek diversion to prevent sedimentation downstream. Crews will redistribute the debris into the creek channels and the material will be stabilized. A helicopter will be utilized for roughly six days help to move larger debris, and nearby trails will be closed. McElroy said they are working with Montecito Trails Foundation to coordinate.

The future of the nets will be discussed at a future Board of Supervisors hearing; TPRC recently filed an application with the County of Santa Barbara to extend the emergency permits for the nets to remain in place. If the application is rejected, the nets will have to be removed by November of this year, prior to the rainy season beginning. The group is seeking a five-year extension to the permits from the County, and are also seeking to discuss the possibility of the nets being managed and maintained by the County moving forward. The group is seeking to donate the nets system as part of an overall strategy for Public Works infrastructure becoming more robust for the community’s protection.

approximately 30 passengers and their luggage. The engine compartment of the bus caught fire and was fully engulfed. Firefighters knocked down the flames within minutes of arriving on scene. No one was injured.

Highway 101 was closed as a result. The bus remained in the right lane, blocking traffic, until a heavy wrecker arrived to remove it. California Highway Patrol, Santa Barbara and Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, and Santa Barbara City Fire Department assisted during the incident.

Montecito Planning Commission

Last week the Montecito Planning Commission (MPC) received an annual maintenance report on the Debris Flow Mitigation Project.

Pat McElroy , a rep for the citizen-led group The Project for Resilient Communities (TPRC), which spearheaded the installation of the six steel debris flow nets that were placed in the canyons above Montecito in 2018, told the Commission that cleanout of the net in the upper San Ysidro Canyon is scheduled for next week, and will take a few weeks to complete. This year’s storms in January

Also at the MPC: the Commission was given a Condition Compliance update from the Miramar Hotel for 2021 and 2022. The hotel project was approved by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors in April 2015, with the hotel opening in 2019. The Development Plan included numerous conditions which require ongoing monitoring and annual reporting including parking decals, parking plans, review of events, employee parking program, automated parking system, and excursion buses. According to County staff there have been no complaints related to the Miramar’s parking conditions in 2021 and 2022, and no violations noted.

Lastly, the MPC approved (with conditions) a proposed subdivision of 13.02 acres at 749 San Ysidro Road into four lots ranging in size from 3.03 to 3.54 acres. The project includes the demolition of an existing home, tennis court, pool, and accessory structures.

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Montecito Miscellany Living Legends at the Granada

by Richard Mineards

The capacious stage of the venerable Granada Theatre, which hosts six resident companies, was socially gridlocked with more than 200 guests for the 7th annual Legends gala, appropriately enough emceed by the ubiquitous Andrew Firestone, whose parents Brooks and Kate Firestone were being lauded. The recipients also included the historic Ensemble Theatre Company (ETC),

the first non-resident company to receive the honor, based at the 300-seat New Vic Theatre, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary after a $12.6 million renovation, and a good friend, comedienne, and author Fannie Flagg, 78, a resident at Birnam Wood.

Fannie, who introduced comedy legend Carol Burnett in 2019 when she was dubbed a Legend, was a semi-regular panelist on the popular TV show Match Game between 1973 and 1982, and wrote the novel Fried Green Tomatoes. She was nomi-

nated for a screenplay Oscar in 1991 when it was turned into a most enjoyable movie. She was introduced by her good friend Susan Miles Gulbransen

Brooks, 84, the grandson of the founder of the Firestone Tire Company, was a member of the California State Assembly for two terms between 1994 and 1998

and sits on the Granada’s board. He and Kate, a former dancer with Britain’s Royal Ballet, are both members of the Santa Barbara Choral Society, and have been involved with philanthropic matters in our rarefied enclave for decades,

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Anne Smith Towbes, honoree Fannie Flagg, and Susan Miles Gulbransen (photo by Baron Spafford)

Honorees Brooks and Kate Firestone with their family

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Granada Legends partial committee (photo by Baron Spafford)

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Timely Tome ‘Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton, and Me’

by Steven Libowitz

Bernie Taupin, Sir Elton John’s lifelong lyrical collaborator, steps out from the 22nd row to share his account of the 55-years-and-counting creative relationship between the duo, and just about everything else in his adventurous life. Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton, and Me is much more than a companion piece to 2019’s biopic Rocketman, or John’s autobiography Me, Taupin’s memoir moves at his own pace in chronicling moments major and minor in his life and career – from wild, drunken parties in Hollywood, to coming up with the concepts and words for such indelible hits as “Rocket Man,” “Candle in the Wind,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Your Song,” and “I’m Still Standing,” to working with cut horses as a cowboy in Santa Ynez.

Praise for the book has been effusive. Pete Townshend called it “Orgasmic… Divine… a name-dropper fan’s delight,” while Cameron Crowe termed Scattershot, “miraculous… hilarious and so emotionally true... like a letter from a cherished friend.”

Scattershot is being published on the eve of “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” turning 50 in October, and Taupin’s belated induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame set for November (Elton is expected to do the honors in person). Taupin will sign copies at Chaucer’s Books, where he frequently shops, on September 26.

Below are excerpts of our interview over the phone last weekend.

Q. I imagine you wrote the book at home in Santa Ynez Valley. What it’s like living there?

A. I’m so entrenched in the local world, I love the culture there. I first moved there because I wanted to cowboy, and I did for over a decade. I was a serious non-pro cutter and I loved the people I was involved with because they didn’t give a crap who I was. All that mattered to them was if I could ride. I love being around people like that. I can exist in

any framework of any kind of individuals and different sorts of types of people. I’ve interacted with everybody in my life, and I’ve drawn inspiration from all of them.

Why did you write the book? Is it just about sharing your stories, correcting the record, or something else?

The book started by accident when I wrote a piece for fashion magazine Bazaar, which they loved. They asked for more, so I kept writing prose pieces about some of my adventures. The lightbulb went on and I realized that I was writing a book. I got incredibly immersed in it, because it wasn’t a linear autobiography, the stereotypical memoir that goes from A to Z. I just traveled all over different times in my life. I worked on it for two to five hours a day for two years, just writing until I felt I’d come to a conclusion… I loved every minute of it.

You were very open about your thoughts, experiences, and opinions.

When you get into this business, your life is already an open book. People are going to find things out one way or another. Unfortunately, sometimes they get things wrong or misinterpret. So the book is a bit of setting the record straight.

You call out quite a few other people. Was there any hesitation and has there been any blowback?

Not as of now, but the book only came out a few days ago. But it’s like water off a duck’s back. I couldn’t care less. If I call somebody a bully in the book, it’s because they were a bully. I also made a concerted effort to praise people that I feel were wonderful individuals, great humanitarians and interesting, funny characters that made my life more interesting… Too many people pussyfoot around the truth. The thing is, we can all be unpleasant. But these people that I call out were continually unpleasant. So I have no qualms.

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The one thing you don’t share much about for the most part is the background of the songs, how and why you wrote them. Was that a matter of keeping things private for yourself or that you didn’t want to disillusion people from having their own experiences?

There are a few backstories, but I also didn’t want it to be more a manual than a memoir… I do prefer to keep that close to my vest and let people come up with their own ideas of what the song means to them personally. That’s the beauty of songs: You write them and put them out there and then they belong to everyone else. I quote what Lou Reed said about songwriting: “Just because I wrote them doesn’t mean I know what they’re about.”

How did your songwriting for Elton change over the years? I know you weren’t a musician when you first teamed up, but did you eventually think about where he might go with your words, what type of melody or style?

The short answer is he doesn’t tread on my toes and I don’t tread on his. We’ve had that understanding since Day One. I do have my own notions now because

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Scattershot hits its mark with tales of music, wild characters, and unforgettable moments

I play chords on the guitar and come up with my own ideas of melodic structure for the lyrics. But I also know once I hand it over it’s going to end up completely different. Back in the early ‘70s, obviously, when I gave him “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting,” I knew it wasn’t going to be a ballad, just as “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me” wasn’t going to be full tilt Chuck Berry rock.

Do you ever even share your musical ideas or just hand him the words?

No, not at all. Never. That’s purely for my own benefit to enable me to construct something that I feel has a good rhythmic pulse.

Your songs for Elton vary from literary and descriptive to very conversational. How do you know the right tone or find the balance?

I don’t know, but I don’t question it because it muddies the waters and confuses things. I’ve always written exactly what’s on my mind and what comes out of my cinematic brain that records everything I see every single day. I’m a storyteller, a chronicler, and a cinematographer – lyricist, poet, songwriter aren’t identities that I’m comfortable with. Our canon is littered with mostly unsavory characters, not a lot of love songs. We make mini movies.

You have a lot of songs that were never set to music.

It doesn’t matter. Elton and I are both productive. I’ve got hundreds of lyrics that were never made into songs, but I don’t want to be digging into my past work. I believe what I’m going to write tomorrow is going to be the best thing.

So what’s on your bucket list? What haven’t you done?

I want to make one last great record with Elton. We can achieve that because we’re pulling together all of the elements right now.

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Society Invites

New Season and Executive Director for Camerata Pacifica

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by Joanne A Calitri

The 34th season for Camerata Pacifica was celebrated with a Director’s Cut event at a private club in Goleta on Monday, September 11. The focus was the formal introduction of its new Executive Director Ana Papakhian by its founder and Artistic Director Adrian Spence. There was also a lovely meet and greet with four of the five musicians performing the September concerts: violinist Paul Huang, violinist Jason Uyeyama (L.A. Philharmonic), violist Timothy Ridout (London), and debut cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan (Armenia). Principal pianist Irina Zahharenkova (Estonia) was currently arriving that evening from Finland.

Spence opened the program and introduced Papakhian, who shared she was happy to have the Director’s Cut members present to meet the musicians and begin the season together. She invited everyone to attend and experience the concerts at the organization’s four different performance venues: The Huntington, San Marino; the Colburn School, Los Angeles; the Scherr Forum, Thousand Oaks; and the Music Academy, Santa Barbara. She thanked the musicians present and explained that due to visa issues, Zahharenkova was delayed

to be here in time for the first concert on Sunday, September 10 in Thousand Oaks. The team was able to pivot and secure another pianist who knew the program except for Elgar’s works, which were changed to a work by Schubert; the musicians rehearsed and performed as scheduled. As Zahharenkova will now be here, the program will include Elgar’s “Piano Quintet in A Minor, Op. 84,” for the three concerts this week, along with Beethoven’s “String Trio in D Major, Op. 9, No. 2” and Mozart’s “Piano Sonata in F Major, K. 332.”

Spence followed and talked about the success of their outreach and marketing approach:

“First, I’ve admired Ana since I met her long ago when she worked at the Music Academy; if I could have poached her from them long ago, I would have! I am so happy she is our executive director, and the impact she has is great. With our presence on Facebook, we focused our marketing efforts on our first-time free provision, that is, anyone who is interested to subscribe can attend their first concert free of charge. Because of that, and especially after the lockdowns, we now have 14,000 new

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Ting-Ru Lai and Timothy Ridout with Bob Weinman (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

Ani Aznavoorian, Ana Papakhian, and Narek Hakhnazaryan (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

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subscribers who are mostly a younger and more diverse group than before, bringing the total subscribers to 25,000, up from 6,000. My goal is 100,000! This is going to be a great year for Camerata. Since post-lockdowns, my colleagues and I in the field still feel ticket sales are unpredictable, regardless of programming. However, we at Camerata are bucking the trend, and we sold out all our concerts this week. Thank you so much for your support and looking forward to seeing you at the concerts!”

Attendees included Principal Cello Camerata Pacifica Ani Aznavoorian; TingRu Lai, an international violist (London Symphony Orchestra) and wife of this season’s Camerata Pacifica violist Timothy Ridout; Northrup retired MX Missile program scientist and renowned arts supporter

Robert W. Weinman PhD; former Music Academy President (2004-2010) NancyBell Coe; William Burke; Peter and Linda Beuret; Joan Davidson; violinist Maren Henle; flutist Karin Nelson; Eugene Hibbs; pianist and husband to Papakhian

Robert Cassidy; Elinor and James Langer; and editor and president of the Orchid Digest Sandra Tillisch-Svoboda.

Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and certified sustainable organic Lumen wines.

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Cocktails at the Casa

Casa del Herrero’s newest outreach, Cocktails at the Casa, officially launched its opening soirée on Thursday, September 14, at its house and gardens. Casa del Herrero Board Secretary Mari McAlister with her fellow board members and staff created the event as an introduction to their new club for locals. “We are all thrilled to welcome nearly 150 guests to see this hidden gem for their first time,” McAlister said. “Quarterly ‘Cocktails at the Casa’ for members in their twenties, thirties, and forties will start in December 2023 and be led by Chair Marisa Garber. It will be a wonderful way for people in our community to socialize.”

Guests were invited by Casa del Herrero board and staff members with a printed

invitation that had a lovely watercolor of the Casa del Herrero drawn by artist Amy Logsdon of Moment Maps. Upon arriving and using valet parking by BlueStar, they were welcomed by docents inside the house, and given brief tours of the rooms, artworks, and collections. More informal tours were offered during the entire cocktail hour. Gardens were freely enjoyed by the guests as well as being the center point of the festivities with two outdoor bars and cocktail tables with fresh roses. Rusack Vineyards wines and Casa del Herrero specialty cocktails were served with charcuterie by Omni catering. The specialty libation, “Nasturtium Cocktail,” was made with nasturtium flowers and leaves grown in the Casa del Herrero Garden, gin, Aperol, lemon, and oregano, topped with the flower as a decorative garnish. Los Angeles-based singer songwriter Melody Stackhouse donated her music performance to the event.

Board of Trustees President Heather Biles welcomed the guests to Casa del Herrero and thanked them for being part of Cocktails at the Casa:

“A big focus of the Board of Trustees this year is to work harder to open the doors of the Casa to a larger population. We are planning more programming and exciting events to encourage visitors to return, as well as introduce the Casa to new

Lisa Misraje, Elizabeth Esrey, and Heather Biles (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

Peter Berkey, Hannah Stonefield, Kat Harada, Liv Rothschild, Nicole Dever, and Lindsey Dahlke (photo by Joanne A Calitri)

Your Westmont A Day of Musical Events to Celebrate ‘Zig’

by Scott Craig, photos by Brad Elliott

In a public ceremony replete with orchestral and choral music, Siegwart ‘Zig’ Reichwald will be installed as the Adams professor of music and worship on Friday, September 29, at 10:30 am in Murchison Gym. The formal ceremony serves as a pre-

lude to a day of public events that include a keynote address and chamber concert.

Chelle Stearns, an affiliate faculty member of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology, will offer the charge to the candidate. The Westmont College Choir and Orchestra will premiere a setting of Psalm 121 composed by Steve Butler, Westmont professor of music.

Reichwald, who replaced inaugural Adams professor Michael Shasberger in fall 2022, earned a doctorate in musicology and a Master of Music in orchestral conducting from Florida State University. He teaches History of Western Music and is a member of the chapel team.

He will explore Felix Mendelssohn’s last two chamber works, “String Quintet, Op. 87” and “String Quartet, Op. 80,” as Psalmlike compositions at the keynote address at 3:30 pm in the Global Leadership Center.

Douglass Seaton, emeritus Warren D. Allen professor of music at FSU, and Sandra Richter, Robert H. Gundry pro-

fessor of biblical studies, will respond to Reichwald’s lecture.

Han Soo Kim, Westmont professor of violin, and other musicians will perform “Psalms without Words: Mendelssohn’s Late Chamber Works” at a chamber concert at 7:30 pm in Deane Chapel. A reception follows the performance.

Reichwald’s latest publication, Mendelssohn and the Genesis of the Protestant A Cappella Movement, is due to be released in November.

Westmont Soars in Latest Rankings

Westmont jumped 16 spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges national liberal arts rankings –the college’s largest rise since 2010. For the 19th straight year, Westmont, ranked at No. 107 (tied), is one of only two national liberal arts colleges in the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and remains one of the top 10 liberal arts colleges in California.

Westmont is a top performer on the U.S. News Social Mobility ranking, which measures how well schools enrolled and graduated students who received federal Pell Grants. Westmont rose 14 spots and is ranked at No. 137 (tied) in the social mobility ranking and among the top 10

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Zig conducting at his first Westmont Christmas Festival in 2022

Siegwart ‘Zig’ Reichwald

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Brilliant Thoughts Always

by Ashleigh Brilliant

One of Irving Berlin’s best-known songs begins with the words:

“I’ll be loving you, always.”

And it goes on to assure the “you” to whom it’s addressed, that this is really a very special pledge, with no terminal date. It’s “not for just an hour, not for just a day, not for just a year – but always.”

That goes one better than the traditional marriage vows, under which the people getting married make a commitment only “until death do us part.” (It was some years after I first heard those words that I understood them to mean “until death separates us.”) That, of course, can only happen when one of the two dies, since it’s very unlikely to happen to both of them at once.

Otherwise, those lovely vows pretty much cover all the bases: “for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health...” Is there anything important that’s been left out?

Of course, the possibility of divorce is not even considered. In any case, that is a legal matter, and this is not a matter of law but of something in the emotional realm. It’s not quite religious, although many different religions have their own versions. It seems that the only really appropriate term is “Love” (which I know is part of many of such vows). Two people, who may not yet even know each other very well, are promising to love each other for the rest of their lives. They may very well be “In Love,” which is widely known to be an intense but usually transient emotional experience. (Yes, it happened to me – only once, and I finished up with somebody else.) But there’s no magic formula for turning that into “always.”

No laws that I know of contain the word “Love” – or, for that matter, contain “always” or “forever” – just as you can’t legislate kindness or morality (despite

well-meaning attempts, such as the 13-year American experiment with Prohibition).

But the word “Semper,” which is Latin for “Always,” does appear in the mottoes of many places and organizations, including of course the U.S. Marine Corps, with whom it is “Semper Fidelis,” meaning “Always Faithful” (or “Loyal”) and they like to abbreviate it to “Semper Fi.”

Nevertheless, every day, people – usually two parties – are signing legal promises called contracts; and, in the promises, are certain commitments. But one feature of most contracts is the part which specifies just how long the agreement is to last. And often there’s some provision for renewing it, possibly under certain conditions. Otherwise, it just lapses, and the parties are back in what used to be called “a state of nature.”

Discussions along these lines have been historically important, especially when it came to theories regarding the relationship between rulers and the ruled. An idea developed of a “Social Contract” whereby even kings and other “absolute” monarchs really governed only with the implied consent of the “people,” and presumably only for their benefit. When this supposed contract was obviously being violated, then the governed had a right to change the government, by force if necessary. The American Declaration of Independence is clearly based on this principle.

I was personally never very interested in this whole matter of contracts, until I went into business, producing material which was supposedly protected by the laws of Copyright. This meant that, theoretically, I could claim that I owned that material, and had the right to license other people to use it – usually not “always,” but for a certain length of time – and I often gave them the right to renew. This became crucial at one point in my career, when I was dealing with Hallmark, the world’s largest greeting card company. We signed a contract licensing them to use any of my work on a wide variety of products, and they were supposed to pay me a $15,000 advance. But their time ran out, the contract lapsed – no pay, no products. Then, years later, I discovered that they were indeed using some of my epigrams, without even telling me. It took several lawyers to sort all this out. I did finally get the promised advance, and Hallmark did finally produce some licensed products – just three greeting cards. Here’s what those three messages said:

“If I don’t want to, you can’t make me –but you can always make me want to.”

“Have arms – will hug.”

“How are you doing? And with whom are you doing it?”

Ashleigh Brilliant born England 1933, came to California in 1955, to Santa Barbara in 1973, to the Montecito Journal in 2016. Best-known for his illustrated epigrams, called “Pot-Shots,” now a series of 10,000. email: ashleigh@west. net. web: www.ash leighbrilliant.com.

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A Baby Beaver Sighting Heralds the Reemergence of California’s Beaver Population

Bill Leikam, the president of the Urban Wildlife Research Project and fondly known as The Fox Guy, recently had a revelation while analyzing film from a wildlife camera along a Palo Alto creek bed. After careful examination, he made a groundbreaking discovery – a baby beaver. This observation, confirmed by local wildlife experts, represents a watershed moment in the region’s ecology.

Decades, if not centuries, have gone by since a beaver colony settled in the area south of San Francisco Bay. The North American beaver, which was nearly hunted to extinction during the fur trade era, is now poised for a dramatic rebirth in California. Leikam’s camera trap photographs provide tangible evidence that the re-population initiative was successful.

Beavers, scientifically known as Castor canadensis, provide numerous benefits. They are critical in natural water management, preventing drought and wildfires. They are considered keystone species because they promote biodiversity and repair environments through ecosystem engineering. They have the unique ability to build wetlands in a variety of environments, operating as a “free workforce” that California has yet to fully harness.

According to Valerie Cook, manager of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Beaver Restoration Program, the state is preparing beavers to play a vital role in tackling crises such as droughts, floods, and wildfires. Their objective includes relocating beavers to areas with a low beaver population and fostering human-beaver cohabitation.

Beavers excel at water conservation and retention, minimizing dry stream beds during droughts and increasing summer baseflows. This supports a variety of wildlife species, including river otters, mink, and birds. Beaver dam ponds provide a safe haven for juvenile trout and salmon while simultaneously functioning as a barrier against wildfires, reducing the flammability of neighboring flora.

Although no specific population estimates for California beavers exist, scientists urge for their increased presence in the state. In recent years, Western states such as Colorado and Utah have been proactive in sustaining beaver populations, and it is hoped that California will follow suit.

The newest beaver family represents a potential transition in the local ecosystem, according to Bill Leikam, whose decade-long monitoring efforts have witnessed the return of beavers to Palo Alto Baylands. Despite the fact that he has yet to see evidence of dam-building, he is optimistic about the family’s survival and reproduction.

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Love of Literacy Luncheon

The Open Books Project seeks to put books in the hands and homes of 2,500 Santa Barbara Unified students

by Steven Libowitz

Having books in the home has been proven to positively benefit children in many different ways. One 20-year study found that the mere presence of a home library, no matter how small, not only increases children’s vocabulary development and literacy, but also leads to increases in attention, academic success, and, eventually, job attainment.

The Santa Barbara Education Foundation – the nonprofit that promotes private support of Santa Barbara’s public education system serving over 12,500 students in 19 schools – has a long history of supporting literacy programs for students and teachers and enhancing students’ reading curricula within the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Now, with its new Open Books Project, SBEF is taking action toward its aspiration to create a culture of reading that extends beyond the classroom, in the process nurturing a lifelong love for books and learning.

The Open Books Project initiative aims to put books into the hands and homes of 2,500 Santa Barbara Unified transitional kindergarten (TK) through 3rd-grade students, representing a dozen Santa Barbara elementary schools, by the end of this year. The campaign aims to address the critical need for improved literacy outcomes among the younger schoolchildren by sending every such child home with a new book to keep in conjunction with Santa Barbara Unified’s rollout of its new literacy curriculum known as Wit and Wisdom.

“We are committed to making a tangible difference in the lives of young readers and their families,” said Pedro Paz, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara Education Foundation. “Our goal is simple: to provide access to books that inspire a love for reading, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically.”

While people generally think of Santa Barbara and California in general as progressive areas of the country, the truth is that California ranks as one of the least

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Eggplant

by Melissa Petitto

“Wow!” is all I could say when walking through the farmers market this weekend. Summer is definitely my favorite season of produce and with all of the rain we had last season, the bounty at the market is just breathtaking. Eggplant is on my mind this week… although it was a hard decision to make! Eggplant is a part of the nightshade family, making it originally thought to be poisonous. Therefore, in most traditional cooking methods, it is salted and allowed to sweat prior to cooking. The aubergine is a delicate, tropical perennial plant and is classified as a berry, with the fruit of the plant containing numerous small, soft, and edible seeds. Like the tomato, the skin and seeds can be eaten, but the eggplant does need to be cooked to be edible. There are many varietals of eggplant, ranging from Japanese, which are long and skinny, to fairytale, which are short and fat, to traditional Italian, and so many more.

The eggplant is rich in prebiotics, therefore making it a great addition to our diets for digestive health. It aids in indigestion, constipation, and flatulence by stimulating the secretion of gastric juices that help our body process food and absorb nutrients. Eggplants are also rich in potassium, calcium, and vitamin K, all of which are excellent for promoting bone health. The aubergine is also rich in an antioxidant known as nasunin, part of the anthocyanin family. It helps fight oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which we know are the cornerstones of most diseases. Rich in cancer fighting compounds, chlorogenic acid, the eggplant also helps to fight certain tumor growth and cancer cell formation. As if those benefits aren’t enough, eggplants are also helpful in lowering bad or LDL cholesterol, as well as helping to keep us feeling full and satiated.

Eggplants are very versatile in the kitchen, but today I am choosing to go old school and give you my favorite ratatouille recipe. Utilizing all of summer’s bounty of vegetables, ratatouille is an incredible side dish served hot or room temperature, mixed with pasta for a lovely weeknight dinner, or serving on top of creamy polenta. Enjoy!

Summer Ratatouille

Yield: 6 Servings

4 pounds ripe Roma tomatoes, tops removed and quartered

The tasty eggplant adds to this hearty ratatouille recipe (photo by Joydeep

2 pound medium eggplant, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes

2 each red bell pepper, cut into ¾-inch squares

2 each orange bell pepper, cut into ¾-inch squares

1 pound zucchini, cut into ½-inch cubes

1 pound yellow squash, cut into ½-inch cubes

12 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered

12 each garlic cloves

½ cup olive oil

1.5 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 pound slow roasted tomatoes or sundried tomatoes in oil

½ cup basil, chiffonade

2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped

2 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar glaze

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.

2. Arrange tomatoes on the parchment baking sheet along with the eggplant and mushrooms. Drizzle with some of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

3. On the other baking sheet, arrange the bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash and garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

4. Transfer to the oven and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway cooking time.

5. Remove from the oven and add all roasted vegetables into a large bowl. Drizzle with the balsamic vinegar, add in the slow roasted tomatoes, basil, and rosemary. Toss to coat all and test for seasoning.

Melissa Petitto, R.D., is an executive chef and co-founder at Thymeless My Chef SB, was a celebrity personal chef for 16 years, just finished her 10th cookbook, and is an expert on nutrition and wellness.

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The Way It Was Barbie and Me (and

by Hattie Beresford

Icouldn’t believe they made a movie about Barbie. Seriously? The doll whose body gave three generations of prepubescent girls inferiority complexes and set a standard so high some became devotees of augmentation surgery? Then I read Josef Woodard’s movie review, one which doesn’t end in a resounding nay or yay, but with – “…the verdict… it’s complicated.”

Well, it must be complicated because high up on a crowded shelf in our garage, my own Barbie doll has been stored along with an eclectic array of items I just can’t seem to part with. The question that occurs to me is, why do I still have my Barbie? Maybe there is more to her than meets the “woke” eye.

Barbie, as you probably know by now, was developed by Elliot and Ruth Handler in 1959. The Handlers were not new to the toy world, having started a toy company in their garage in 1944. Ruth, pregnant and bored with staying at home, had begun peddling Lucite doll furniture that her Army husband designed on weekends. They were successful and incorporated as Mattel, Inc., of which they were sole owners. By 1959, they were grossing $20 million dollars a year and had 1,200 workers. Ruth drove her pink Thunderbird to work each day from their Beverly Hills home.

When their doll furniture had proved popular, the Handlers branched out by developing a doll-sized ukulele and piano and then a musical jack-in-the-box that secured their finances. For the 1959 toy season they were offering buckle guns that went “pop” when the stomach was expanded, rocket kits, and Barbie dolls, the latter inspired by their 18-year-old daughter, Barbara.

In a September 29, 1959, Los Angeles Times interview, Ruth said, “We have always felt the need for a doll that looks like the modern teenager – one without the baby face and the distorted legs and arms. Little girls dream of being curvaceous, dreamy, exciting. They want – someday – to have gorgeous clothes, be chic, and look like movie stars.”

The Handlers believed they had met that presumed need with 22 varieties of Barbie dolls (blondes and brunettes) wearing everything from bridal gowns to car coats to ermine. The response from mothers had been positive. One mother wrote in, saying of her 10-year-old blue-jeaned daughter, “She was such a tomboy before. Now I’ve been able to get her to wash her face and comb her hair.” Barbie, apparently, promised to be a good influence on budding womanhood.

The Developing Barbie

There seems to be no doubt that Barbie was created to set a standard and be a model for adolescent girls. That year and for many years thereafter, she was advertised as a fashion doll, and nothing more. Her proportions, though they are reminiscent of the fashion drawings of

Ruth Handler, posing here with her crop of Barbie and Ken dolls (Ken came out in March of 1961), was named outstanding Business Woman of the Year for 1961 (Photo courtesy of UCLA Library – see sources)

Barbie ads peppered the papers throughout the nation in 1959

Barbie poses against a backdrop of the first sexualized cartoon character, Betty “Boop Oop a Doop” Boop, whose risqué features were altered by the National Legion of Decency and Production Code of 1934

Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly into space in 1984, 18 years after Barbie became an astronaut. Afterward, the Mattel company created a special Sally Ride “Barbie” which was sculpted to look like Ride and dressed in a copy of her space togs. (photo courtesy of Wikipedia, Public Domain photo)

Barbie’s anatomically exaggerated physique seemed to imitate fashion ads popular in 1959

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Three and a half years ago (April 2020), I wrote an article “What is Normal?” It was the start of the COVID pandemic and people were asking for a return to “normal.” I asked: “Is that what we really want?”

Is it “normal” that tens of millions of Americans have no access to health care? That hundreds of thousands of Americans are homeless? That 11 million children in the U.S. literally do not know where their next meal is coming from?

Is it “normal” that humans are disrupting the climate in a catastrophic manner and that we go about business as usual?

At the start of the pandemic, emergency measures were taken to help the public. To his credit, Trump was willing and able to break the stranglehold of Reaganomics, which had prioritized tax cuts for the rich and budget cuts for the poor for decades.

One of these measures was a Child Tax Credit (CTC) that caused childhood poverty to drop from 9.7% in 2020 to 5.2% in 2021. That is a dramatic 46% drop in serious suffering of children. There were also Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) made to every household, regardless of need.

In the middle of a major economic shutdown due to the pandemic, poverty rates actually fell by the largest amount recorded since 1967.

Biden’s “American Rescue Plan” increased the CTC from $2,000 per child in 2020 to $3,600 for each child under age 6 ($3,000 for older children). This kept poverty rates low for children and their families.

Unfortunately, this assistance is ending, and poverty is rising steeply. The Democrats would like to maintain this assistance, but Republicans are refusing to allow it.

During COVID, my wife and I went to San Francisco for the holidays in 2021. Our usual hotel was unavailable. Because it was being used to house the homeless. We stayed at another hotel nearby. For the first time in my memory, we did not see a single homeless person. But that program ended and now there are more homeless on the street than ever. The only thing worse than being homeless is to be rescued for a while and then dumped back out on the streets.

During COVID, student loan repayments were also put on hold. Those payments are now coming due and young people are feeling despair. Biden had tried to give partial loan forgiveness, but the partisan Republican Supreme Court killed this. Young people just starting out in life are the people most vulnerable to such a financial burden. Conversely, helping these people

would be the most powerful investment in their lives and in the overall economy.

Also during COVID, health care was available to a wide range of people who otherwise had no access. Obamacare payments were reduced or eliminated for millions of Americans, including us. COVID medications and testing were free. This is also ending.

COVID also reduced travel, which helped reduce carbon emissions by 5.4% in 2020. People switched to Zoom meetings for conferences and millions of Americans were allowed to work remotely, avoiding wasteful commutes.

As I wrote in 2020, I hoped that these measures would become the new normal. Some of the boards that I am on and some of the conferences that I attend are still meeting via Zoom. But too many went back to the old “normal.” Which is not at all normal for the sustainability of the planet.

Back in 2013, Obama followed the advice of his science advisors and invested $25 million through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to create mRNA vaccines for pandemics in the future.

In 2015, he invested an additional $125 million toward this effort through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA). It was this foresight that directly led to the COVID vaccines when they were needed. Shouldn’t this be the new normal? Big Pharma advertises that it is always investing in new drugs. But this is mostly a lie. Their “investments” are directed at what is profitable, not what is most needed. The last time scientists discovered a novel class of antibiotics that would eventually make it to market was in 1984.

Diseases like malaria kill millions in poor countries, but Pharma sees no profit there. Shouldn’t we be demanding more government investment in the drugs that are needed most? And why should Big Pharma reap windfall profits from drugs that were invented largely with public investment?

As I wrote before: Why don’t we envision and demand a NEW normal?

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the day, are anatomically impossible. But she did have breasts, unlike other dolls back then. Flat-chested prepubescent girls were fascinated, hopeful, or worried.

On the other hand, as time went on, Barbie came to model more than fashions. Ruth Handler, after all, had not been content to be a stay-at-home-wife-and-mother.

“If I had to stay home, I would be the most dreadful, mixed-up, unhappy woman in the world,” she told the L.A. Times reporter.

Very quickly, Barbie, too, took on careers. A fashion model in 1959, by 1967 she had been a nurse, airline stewardess, surgeon, fashion designer, and an astronaut – 18 years before Sally Ride rocketed toward the heavens. Of course, she was able to tackle each of these careers in latest fashionable attire.

And Barbie was also athletic. She played tennis, skied in the Olympics, and taught

aerobics. As time passed, she joined the Marines, Navy, and Air Force before becoming President of the United States. Over the years Barbie’s appearance evolved along with the politics of the times. By 1979, Barbie dolls came in a host of hair colors and complexions and that year the first black Barbie was introduced. In response to continued criticism regarding her impossible figure, the company began making multiple body styles for Barbie.

All I Want for Christmas…

Regardless of all our latter-day metacognition of the effects, consequences, and influence of Barbie on American girls and women and culture, she was enormously popular at the time. For Christmas 1959, she was on many a young girl’s Christmas

List, as the following letters taken from the nation’s newspapers show. Interestingly, most of the writers were much younger than 10 years old.

Dear Santa.

I am a little girl 8 years old. And in the third grade. Please bring me a barbie doll, Shaggy dog. And a Teddy bear. And anything else you think I would like. I wish you a very Merry Christmas.

Your Pal

Linda H. Dawson Springs, Ky. P.S. Please remember all little boys and girls.

Jonesville, La Dec. 18, 1959

Dear S.C., I would like to have a barbie doll and croquet set. Would you bring me an oil painting set, too? Do remember the other boys and girls.

Love, Norma Jean

Dear Santa:

I want a Barbie Doll and a bike and a Kool Aid set with some candy and nuts. I have been a good girl. I love you.

Beth F. Decatur

Dear Santa:

I have been a pretty good girl this year. I would like to have a Barbie doll and her wardrobe. She has blond or brunette hair. I like brunette. I would like an autograph album. Don’t want much this year. Couldn’t find anything I wanted or needed. I like toiletries and need a pajama bag. That’s all ‘til next year. Got to go now.

Sandra K.

Dear Santa:

This is my Christmas list. 1, Alphabet speller set, 2, gas station, 3, magic set, 4, Mr. Machine, 5, Barbie doll clothes. 6, Dr. set.

We are going to leave you some cocoa and cookies at my grandmother’s house in Texas. I’ve been a good girl and I’m five years old.

Vicki P.

Mary Ann T., Memphis – I am 6 and my teacher is Miss Dismukes. I want a bathinette and a Barbie Doll and a vanity kit and a nurse kit and some surprises and some candy. I will leave you some milk and cookies. If you have anything left, I would love for you to leave something for my mother because she helped me write my letter.

Deming, N.M.

Dear Santa Claus:

I want a lot of things for Christmas, but most of all I want some dresses for my dolls, please. I want underwear and some pajamas and a new notebook, but my Barbie doll needs a dress and a coat to keep warm and a negligee. And anything else you want to bring me. I’ll see you at Christmas.

Love, Linda G.

And one I couldn’t resist, that says a lot about the difference between little boys and little girls.

Decatur, Illinois

Dear Santa Claus:

I am a little boy six years old. I have been a good little boy. Would you please bring me a machine gun, … Larry S,

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Barbie had quite a trousseau

Lots of little girls wanted clothes for Barbie for Christmas, which they could put into her special closet

The Barbie doll case after over 60 years in storage

Barbie got off the runway and into sportswear with this little number from 1961

Food Files

Fish and Chips

by Rebecca Lee Moody

So, say you’re in a situation where once every week you cannot cook for an entire 24 hours, but the family still needs to eat, and let’s add in it’s the 16th century (no DoorDash). What do you do?

You invent fish and chips. That’s the answer, and that’s what happened for Jews living in England after escaping the Inquisition. Religious rules prevented cooking during the Sabbath, so the observant had to figure out how to rustle up vittles in advance, things that could be eaten cold later.

One of the creations they came up with involved rolling thick strips of fish in flour and frying them in oil, which preserved the fish and made it awfully tasty, too. This method of preparation also turned into a business opportunity. Enterprising immigrants rigged up systems whereby they suspended trays of filets from their necks with leather straps and became street vendors.

The new take-out fare was a hit and the first actual shop selling what was then known as ‘fried fish in the Jewish fashion’ opened in London in 1863. Its owner brought things to the next level by pairing the fish with fries, or “chips” as they eventually became known. This was a recipe for success and over time shops selling the same thing popped up everywhere after that. The British were hooked.

So are Santa Barbarans, turns out. I discovered this after watching a recent post on Nextdoor, which asked where the best fish and chips in town are, generate over a hundred enthusiastic replies. There were many places recommended, but I noted that On the Alley, down at the harbor, came in really strong. So, I decided to go and see what was what.

After parking in a nice shady spot, I walked off to find On the Alley and once there (it’s in the alley) asked the gal at the register for “the basic basket of fish and chips,” then went outside to wait. What a beautiful scene; colorful boats and such to the left, the mountains behind, and I liked the place’s outdoor seating. It’s one long wooden table where you have company and insta-friends. There were five of us lunching together that day and while hanging out, I really enjoyed watching as folks with their kayak paddles and surfboards walked by, as did some harbor workers, a few tourists, and I swear I saw Thurston Howell the Third on his way to the yacht shop.

The wait wasn’t long at all and when a smiling server arrived with my order, I surveyed the combo and was happy to see that the three hunky chunks of battered fish were the correct golden hue and the chips had their skins on, which makes them seem more healthy. The whole thing looked good, stem to stern, so I splashed on the essential condiment, Heinz Malt Vinegar, plucked up a piece, and bit in. A win! The exterior had a fine upstanding crunch, while the interior was soft and flavorful; just the textural contrast one wants. Tucking into a few chips, next, I really understood why Winston Churchill said fish and chips were “good companions.”

They really are, and most especially when experienced down at our lovely waterfront. Sitting with new friends and a platter of the delicious Yiddish-British-fish-dish, with a soundtrack of seagulls, wind chimes and surf in the background, was one of the nicest micro-holidays I’ve been on in a while. Thanks ND neighbors, I wouldn’t have done it without you!

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liberal arts colleges in California.

U.S. News altered its 2024 Best Colleges methodology, eliminating five ranking factors: alumni giving, class size, high school class standing, the proportion of instructional faculty with terminal degrees, and the proportion of graduates who borrowed federal loans. “They were removed from the formula to place greater focus on outcomes measures and to rely on data universally reported by schools or obtainable from third-party sources,” the report says.

The latest PayScale report shows Westmont graduates (all alumni) in the top 7.5 % for all bachelor-degree institutions in the U.S. in mid-career salaries (median after 10+ years of experience), earning an average salary of $127,700. Westmont graduates who only earn a bachelor’s degree are in the top nine

percent of mid-career earnings with an average salary of $119,400. Westmont is listed among Forbes’ 2023 America’s Top Colleges and in the top 10 among private colleges in California.

Female Mystics of the Medieval

Rebecca McNamara , Westmont professor of English and medieval literature scholar, speaks about “Mystics, Healers, Writers and Saints: Medieval Women You Should Know” on Wednesday, September 27, at 7 pm in Adams Center, room 219. The talk is part of Linda Ekstrom’s current art exhibition at the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art, Straddling Circumference , on display through November 11.

The event, which will feature student readings of medieval mystics, will explore several incredible medieval women who inform the context of the exhibition, including Theresa of Avila, Simone Weil, and Emily Dickinson. The talk is free and open to the public.

On the Alley with Fish and Chips

A community picnic on Kerrwood Lawn

Rebecca McNamara

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purchase equipment to aid in disaster response and rescues, as well as provide critical counseling support to first responders and their families.

This weekend, the second annual One805Live! Fall Music Festival, which takes place Friday, September 22, at Kevin Costner’s seaside estate, aims to garner more than one million dollars in its largest event since the original bash. This year’s largesse is largely earmarked both toward ensuring that the counseling program is endowed in perpetuity as well as purchasing rescue watercraft and marine drones capable of both search and dropping supplies to be employed along the length of the Santa Barbara County coastline.

One805 is certainly doing its level best to fill the coffers that are eventually dispersed by its advisory council composed of the heads of all 11 first responder departments across the county. The accessible space at Costner’s spread has been vastly increased to accommodate twice as many attendees – up to 3,000 – and Costner, who was away on a film shoot for last year’s bash, will be on hand at the event.

The concept of the community coming together for a concert to support those who help everyone all year long has been attractive enough to coax some of Montecito’s illustrious residents to join in. Wondering who? Well, you’ll just have to show up to see. Attendees will be in for a surprise.

“I think everyone who lives here, no matter who they are, is very aware of our

Maroon 5 and so much more are coming to the One805Live! event

More tickets have been released for the rocking event held at Kevin Costner’s seaside estate

play for a great cause like this, even more than the sheer joy of playing music.”

vulnerability and wants to show gratitude and support to our first responders,” said Richard Weston-Smith, One805 co-founder and CEO. “It is significant to have them there and for One805 to get their support.”

But it’s the music that will be keeping the beat for most of the 4-10 pm event and there’s no doubt that One805 has also amped up the attractions, if not the volume for this year’s big concert. Maroon 5 – perennial chart toppers who have sold more than 135 million records worldwide – are the headliners. The band fronted by lead singer Adam Levine, who lives here, will play a full set.

That comes hours after appearances by a whole bevy of pop performers from decades of rock history, many of whom live here. They’ll all be backed by a house band led by Steve Postell, who just coordinated the wondrous David Crosby tribute at the Lobero last month. Postell has gathered a crackerjack band of studio stalwarts called the Night Train Music Club who have collectively played with some of the biggest names in the business.

Guitarist Elliot Easton is among the dozens of guest artists taking their turn fronting the band. Easton, who will sing a couple of the Cars’ hits, said it was a no-brainer to return to the stage for One805 for a second year.

“My generation of musicians has known that music has an incredible ability to bring people together for good,” he said. “We were part of Live Aid back in 1985, and it’s always an honor and a blessing to

Also returning to take a turn at the mic this year are Santa Barbara residents Alan Parsons, David Pack of Ambrosia, Wally Palmar of the Romantics. Among the newcomers for 2023 are Matthew Wilder who scored with “Break My Stride”; Danny Kortchmar of Jackson Browne and Don Henley fame, who is also leader of Postell’s band, The Immediate Family; and Dan Navarro.

John Fogerty , the Creedence Clearwater Revival founder and solo superstar, was just announced minutes before press-time, and more artists are being added right up to the concert itself.

“We’re so grateful to get so many great musicians to come and play,” said Weston-Smith, “We’re aware that you’re only as good as your last show so we have to put together as entertaining an event as we can. People were just blown away last year by what we delivered. This year is going to be even better.”

Visit https://one805.org for more information, tickets, and to make donations.

Hanging On: Art Around Town

Nearly 30 artists from near and far are saddling up for the 13th annual SLOPOKE Art of the West Show on September 22-24 at Flag Is Up Farms in Solvang. Former longtime president of the California Art Club Peter Adams serves as the featured guest artist and juror for the fine art show – appropriately staged in a 6,000-square-foot repurposed barn – that celebrates the American West through scenery, wildlife, ranch life, and history. Visit www. the-slopoke.com.

A day later and just down the road, The Wildling Museum of Art and Nature opens its third juried exhibition showcasing California’s nine national parks called Stories of Water, which runs September 23 to February 19, and features 39 selected works juried from a pool of more than 240 submissions by artists across the U.S. competing for $4,000 in awards. The exhibition explores various impacts of water – or its lack of – in California’s

national parks through a wide range of media and techniques, from acrylic, oil, and watercolor paintings, to photography, mixed media, and textile art. Details at https://wildlingmuseum.org.

Back in town, the Art, Design & Architecture Museum (AD&A) at UCSB opens a pair of exhibitions for fall.

From Within: The Architecture of Helena Arahuete is the first retrospective survey dedicated to the life and work of the L.A.-based architect, and meticulously traces Arahuete’s significant contributions to organic architecture by focusing primarily on her domestic projects. The experimental show Please, Come In… offers a selection of works from the museum’s permanent collection and loaned objects curated by UCSB Art & Architecture PhD students. Both are on view September 23 to December 17. Visit www.museum.ucsb.edu.

Focus on Film

Santa Barbara filmmaker Lee Abbott’s documentary Disaster at Devil’s Jaw explores the 100-year-old disaster when seven speeding U.S. Navy destroyers crashed into the ragged coastline at Honda Point. Abbott does the discussion/Q&A thing about the largest peacetime disaster in naval history after the film screens at Santa Barbara Maritime Museum on September 21…. Citizen McCaw, the local 2008 doc chronicling the events that eventually led to this summer’s death of the once beloved Santa Barbara News-Press, gets a timely re-screening at the Marjorie Luke Theatre on September 27, followed by a panel discussion.

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literate states in the nation, with only 77 percent of adults considered mid to highly literate. As students spend much of their time in the classroom simply learning how to read through Grade 3, early literacy plays a huge role in a student’s educational journey, said Melissa Davenport, the Education Foundation’s Development Officer since 2017.

“There is an urgent need to intervene early and ensure that our students are equipped with the necessary reading skills for lifelong success,” she said.

As an appropriate effort toward that goal, the Santa Barbara Education Foundation is hosting a Love of Literacy Luncheon, an event that combines literature, philanthropy, and a passion for nurturing literacy in the community. The luncheon, which takes place 12-1:30 pm on Thursday, September 28, features a distinguished literary lineup, with current Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio serving as the emcee and renowned novelist Thomas Sanchez taking center stage as the event’s keynote speaker.

A self-described “Poet from South Central Los Angeles,” Palacio embraces her Chicana identity and the honor of representing Mexican Americans through her words. Education and community coming together is part of what propelled her to her current position as Santa Barbara’s 10th Poet Laureate, as poetry workshops with local luminaries Perie Longo and Barry Spacks sparked a serious exploration of her craft. As Poet Laureate, Palacio has already put into practice her vision for multicultural readings in public spaces and outdoor literary activities, including appearing at several 1st Thursday events downtown.

Sanchez is an acclaimed author whose works have won international recognition, including the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres awarded by the French Minister of Culture. Sanchez’s literary achievements have garnered grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation, and the author has received the PEN Lifetime Achievement Award, among many other honors.

Sanchez’s family roots date back to the 1849 California Gold Rush, and the state plays a role in nearly all of his writing. His first novel Rabbit Boss, a 100-year epic of an Indian tribe that was praised as “a landmark of our literature” by Vanity Fair, was begun at the age of 20 when he worked on cattle ranches in the California mountains. Meanwhile, his newest novel OCEANO: Horse from the Sea is not only for young readers, but its main character, Wild Girl, is a teenager from Santa Barbara. Wild Girl rescues a drowning horse from the sea, forging a unique bond as its rider, but has to deal with powerful community leaders aiming to keep them apart due to patriarchal rules.

The original unfinished manuscript was thought lost during a California wildfire, but was found decades later when Stanford University requested research on Sanchez. The book was then completed 50 years after it was started. The coming-of-age historical novel-slash-“mythic tale of magical wonders” has been compared to Jack London’s and John Steinbeck’s nature writings in celebrating the environmental wonders and natural grandeurs of California.

There is no charge to attend the Love of Literacy Luncheon, but an ask to donate will be made at the event, during which guests may contribute an amount that is meaningful to them to support Santa Barbara Unified School District’s literacy initiative and bumping up books in youngsters’ homes. Visit https://sbefoundation.org/ love-of-literacy-luncheon.

The Luncheon and The Open Books Project are the latest efforts from the Santa Barbara Education Foundation, which has worked with community partners to strengthen the educational experience of all students in the Santa Barbara Unified School District since 1985. Over the years, SBEF has raised funds to help promote art and music education, provide technology, and create quality facilities. For more information, visit www.sbefoundation.org.

Love of Literacy Luncheon

Thursday, September 28

12-1:30 pm

https://sbefoundation.org/love-of-literacy-luncheon

My Barbie

With all this hoopla about Barbie, I thought it was time to liberate my Barbie from her perch in the garage. I have to say that the news that vintage 1959 Barbie dolls were going for big money added some impetus to my quest. To think I’d almost given her to the thrift store a few years back during a short-lived spout of purging!

I climbed a rickety ladder and managed to find the correct box and lower it to the work bench. When I opened it, sure enough, there was the Barbie case I remembered. It said 1961, so I knew I must have gotten my Barbie doll when I was 11. Interesting, because I don’t think girls play with dolls at that age anymore. My friends and I, however, thought nothing of it. That is, until we hit junior high school, and the dolls were put away.

So, as I wrack my memory to understand why I’ve kept this doll for so long, I’m coming up empty. Maybe just a reminder of childhood? Was my self-esteem damaged by Barbie’s impossible looks and achievements, which in 1961 had only progressed to nurse, airline stewardess, and ballerina, three acceptable female careers? Ah, well, as Robert Fulghum said, “The examined Life is no picnic.” And my verdict? … It’s complicated.

Sources: Mary Lou Loper, “Man-Wife Team Partners in Firm,” The Los Angeles Times , 29 September 1959; Bridget Carey, “Barbie’s Careers through the Years,” CNET, 26 June 2018, accessed 3 August 2023; national contemporary newspapers years 1959 and 1960. Photo of Ruth Handler source: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection, UCLA Library, restored by Adam Cuerden, published 1961 in the Los Angeles Times

Hattie Beresford has been writing a local history column for the Montecito Journal for more than a decade and is the author of several books on Santa Barbara’s historic past

Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio will emcee the Love of Literacy Luncheon

supporters. This event is a big step in raising awareness of the Casa in our community –and a lot of fun in the process!”

She introduced the Director of Collections, Conservation, and Exhibitions Nicole C. Caldwell, who briefly spoke about Casa’s antiquities. Caldwell shared her trademark designation of Casa del Herrero as a miniature Hearst Castle and Montecito’s Crown Jewel. She invited the guests to feel free to reach out and schedule a proper docentled tour of the house and gardens, and to be more involved with the organization. Seen at the cocktail party were Marisa

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NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Ruiz Maintenance and Landscape, 628 W De La Guerra, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101. Martin Ruiz, 628 W De La Guerra, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on September 1, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of

and Bryan Garber, Rebecca and Cliff Damavandi, Paige and Chris Eubank, Sam Brenner, Lauren McAlister, Megan and Christian Vanderwall , Scotty Musser, Katie Gerpheide de Zwirek with husband Guillaume de Zwirek and children, Kyle Roach, Simon Allen, Peter Berkey , Hannah Stonefield , Kat Harada, Liv Rothschild, Nicole Dever, Lindsey Dahlke, board member Elizabeth Esrey, Development Director Lisa Misraje, Operations Manager Rosie Rafferty, and docent Carolyn Williams. Contact the Casa del Herrero for more information about their next event!

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The Friendship Center’s 11th Annual Wine Down

The Friendship Center held its 11th Annual Wine Down fundraiser at its Montecito location on Thursday, September 14 from 4 to 7 pm. The support for this homespun event was large, with over 200 guests and volunteers stopping by to sip and mingle with friends, and enjoy the charcuterie table, especially the freshly baked sweets from Rosewood Miramar, Amy Rosas, and cupcakes from

the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0002142. Published September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2023

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NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Ecolawn SB, 103 North Nopal Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. Manifest Building, 103 North Nopal Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on August 28, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0002101. Published September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023

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NAME STATEMENT: The following person(s) is/are doing business as: Beauty + Order, 1953 Elise Way, Apt E, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. Julie A Engelsman, 1953 Elise Way, Apt E, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Santa Barbara County on August 25, 2023. This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office. Joseph E. Holland, County Clerk (SEAL). FBN No. 2023-0002088. Published September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2023

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Violette Bakeshop.

Contributing wineries were Brander, Buttonwood, Folded Hills, Hall Family Wines, Healdsburg, Kalyra, Miller Family Wines (J. Wilkes), Samsara, Sunstone, and Toretti. The bar featured M. Special beer and Long Drink Gin cocktails. Music was by Téka and Alyse Korn. There was both a live and silent auction with gift baskets and experiences to choose from. The total funding net is being calculated, and at the time of this report, the gross was approximately $50,000. The much-needed funding goes to all the Friendship Center’s quality programming, specifically its LEAP (Life Enrichment Activity Program), providing music and movement sessions led by local entertainers and instructors who engage members in activities to strengthen their body, mind, and spirit.

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ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS

(Civil Harassment Restraining Order): CASE No. 23CV01411. Notice to David Crone: Minesh Kantaria is asking for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order against you. You have a court date of November 15, 2023 at 1:15 pm in Dept 3 of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara. If you do not go to your court date, the judge can grant a restraining order that limits your contact with Minesh Kantaria. Having a restraining order against you may impact your life in other ways, including preventing you from having guns and ammunition. If you do not go to your court date, the judge could grant everything that the person asked the judge to order. To find out what the person is asking the judge to order, go to the courthouse and ask the court clerk to let you see your case file. You will need to give the court clerk your case number. The request for restraining order will be on form CH-100. Free legal information is available at your local court’s self-help center. You are not required to have a lawyer but you may want legal advice before your court hearing. For help finding a lawyer, you can visit www.layhelpca.org or contact your local bar association. A temporary restraining order is in full force and effect until your court date. Name and address of the court: Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93121-1107. Filed August 21, 2023, by Jessica Vega, Deputy Clerk. Published August 30, September 3, 13, 20, 2023

Brand new executive director but not new to the Friendship Center is Ms. Kathryn Westland, who has worked for the center for years prior, and was invited back to be its executive director with the retirement of Heidi Holly this summer. Westland conducted the live auction and shared:

“We mixed things up a bit this year, from a fresh event layout to new, sentimental traditions that are taking root. These changes represent our commitment to both honoring the rich history of Friendship Center and embracing the opportunities that lie ahead. We’re not just preserving our legacy; we’re shaping our future with openness, inclusion, and enthusiasm. I’m so proud to be back at Friendship Center and look forward to building our organization upon the years of experience and genuinely hard work that my predecessor, Heidi Holly, gave to it.”

Seen at the festivities were executive director of the Rona Barrett Foundation Tony Morris, Friendship Center Board President Cynder Sinclair , event co-chairs Sue Adams and Kathy Marden, Fred Brander, Brander Tasting Room Manager Mario Diaz, Friendship Center Development Director Sophia Davis, Community West Bank David Hall, Zandra Cholmondeley, Greta Liedke, Ericka Mahboob, Houghton Hyatt, Jean and Bill Howard, Steve Sharpe,

Westmont College baseball coach Shain Logeais, and from Oak Cottage of Santa Barbara were Andrea Katz, Felipe Garcia, and Jovany Guerra

The event sponsors were Carmen Ortiz Family Foundation (top sponsor), Sintija Felder, John and Gloria McManus, Claudette and Jim Roehrig, and Linda Seltzer Yawitz. Also thanks to Karolyn Hanna, Nate Cultice, Zandra Cholmondeley, Community West Bank, Dennis Forster and Cynder Sinclair, Quinn Fiduciary Services, Steven Sharpe, TheKey, Sue Adams, Valerie Anewalt, Care West, Heffernan Foundation, Jacqueline Duran, First American Title, Garcia Architects, Heidi and Rick Holly, Hospice of Santa Barbara, Ken and Francie Jewesson, Jeff and Susan Krutzsch, Kathy Marden, Amanda McIntyre, Maggie Mixsell, the Ochoa Family, Kathryn and David Westland, and Joe and Pat Wheatley

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including Direct Relief, the Santa Barbara Food Bank, and Hospice Care.

As a surprise, the Choral Society singers under veteran conductor JoAnne Wasserman sang a rousing version of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” from the main balcony, while Andrew’s brother-in-law, David Walker, who flew in from London for the occasion, presented the award.

After a speech from longtime ETC supporter Derek Westen, new president Robert Turbin accepted the award and Jonathan McEuen entertained with songs from the Johnny Cash musical Ring of Fire.

All the recipients have illuminated or advanced arts in a significant way.

Among the heavenly horde attending the boffo bash, co-chaired by Anne Smith Towbes and Merryl Snow Zegar, were Roger and Sarah Chrisman, Dan and Meg Burnham, Palmer and Susan Jackson, Wayne and Sharol Siemens, Mike and Amy

Mayfield, David and Sharon Bradford, Jamie and Marcia Constance, Peter and Linda Beuret, Richard and Annette Caleel, Kostis Protopapas, Gretchen Lieff, Bob and Val Montgomery, Allen and Anne Sides, Janet Garufis, George and Laurie Leis, Henry and Rita Hortenstine, Robert Weinman, Nir and Gaja Kabaretti, Sybil Rosen, Rodney Gustafson, Denise Grimm, Deborah Bertling, Allan Glaser, Todd and Allyson Aldrich, David and Anne Gersh, Jonathan Fox, Joan Rutkowski, Barry and Jelinda DeVorzon, James Garcia and Erin Graffy de Garcia, Rick Oshay and Teresa Kuskey, and Scott and Edie DeVine.

The Beating Heart of New House

A record crowd of 205 guests turned out for the 7th annual Heart of New House lunch at the Hilton, raising around

$120,000 for the nonprofit which has helped men with drug and alcohol problems for the past 68 years.

The charity, which has an annual budget of $1.2 million, has 100 residents in three homes in our Eden by the Beach and last year awarded $94,501 in scholarships to help people on the road to recovery.

The annual Heart of New House Award went to Steve Olsen, the organization’s treasurer and a board member since 2016.

“His sound judgment and advice have kept New House on solid footing leading up to, during, and after the chaos of

the pandemic,” says Executive Director

Adam Burridge

Among the supporters were Bob and Patty Bryant, Mark Whitehurst and Kerry Methner, David and Louise Borgatello, Oscar Gutierrez, Nancy Gottlieb, and Wendy Goodenow, sister of the late executive director Gordon Guy, who flew in from her home in Hawaii.

Ubiquitous KEYT-TV reporter John Palminteri emceed the fun fête...

Gerry on the Brush

Fans of top American trial lawyer Gerry Spence, 94, got a rare chance to see his works of art at his 24-acre estate Miscellany Page 344

The presiding Newhouse Team expressing their gratitude for the support of the community (photo by Priscilla)

Derek Westen, Jill Seltzer, ETC Executive Director Scott DeVine, and ETC Board Chair Robert Turbin (photo by Baron Spafford)

New House Executive Director Adam Burridge, President Jeff Daugherty, and honoree Steve Olsen (photo by Priscilla)

Guest speaker Rob Castillo, Planning Commissioner Devon Wardlow, Sarah Sinclair, and Santa Barbara Councilman Oscar Gutierrez (photo by Priscilla)

Jeff Daugherty, Nelson and Sandi Owens, Jacquelin Marie NortonDaugherty, Lorna and Mike Owens, Wendy Goodenow, and Bill Cormack (photo by Priscilla)

Trial Lawyer Hall of Famer Gerry Spence with admirer/attorney Griselda Rodriguez and audience in Spence’s personal artwork studio (photo by Priscilla)

on Romero Canyon Road.

Gerry, the author of 17 books, is a member of the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame and has never lost a criminal case before a jury as a prosecutor or defense attorney.

During the COVID pandemic Gerry, who also used to have a home with wife Imaging in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, threw himself into his work of arts,

mostly in oil, and 35 of them were on display when he hosted a bijou bash for friends and fans.

“Gerry feels it’s giving back to the people and people came from all over, some even from outside the country,” says Imaging, an art and antiques collector par excellence.

“I let the canvas speak to me as to what it wants to do,” says Gerry, who was a regular on NBC during the O.J. Simpson trial, and has appeared on many TV talks shows including Oprah, Larry King, and Geraldo Rivera.

Among the art fans were Joey Low, Ann Smith , Nancy Gifford , and Gretchen Lieff

A Record Deal

Santa Barbara warbler Katy Perry has sold the rights to her entire music catalog for a hefty $225 million nearly 20 years after starting her successful recording career.

The 38-year-old “Teenage Dream” singer has reached a deal with Litmus Music, who now owns the rights to all five of her studio records, according to Billboard.

The deal means the company now

owns the “Harleys in Hawaii” hitmaker’s stakes to her masters, as well as publishing rights to all five of her albums.

Universal Group will continue to own Perry’s masters. Music to everybody’s ears...

What’s the Cost of Happiness?

Santa Barbara, not surprisingly, is the most expensive city to be happy in the U.S.

An Australian-based money exchange service, S Money, has ranked the most costly cities in America based on data from a 2018 Purdue University study on the relationship between happiness and

income to find the price of happiness in every metropolis.

Our Eden by the Beach is the most expensive, with the cost of living here 57 percent above the national average, according to the Economic Research Institute.

The price of happiness in our rarefied enclave is $162,721, according to the S Money report.

Honolulu, Hawaii, was second with an annual price of $148,943, and New York third with $145,028.

A Grand Garden Opening for The Steward

Our Eden by the Beach’s latest hotel, The Steward, is a charming and historical

Seated: James Kyriaco, Kyle Richards, and Bill Tomicki; Standing: Charles de L’Arbre, Oscar Gutierrez, Kathryn Bevill, Kathy Janega-Dykes, Luz Reyes-Martin, and Mike Jordan

want to look back

my career and be proud of the work, and be proud that I tried everything.”

– Jon Stewart

Sunshine Jorgensen with Imaging and Gerry Spence and their daughter Katie (photo by Priscilla)

Attorney Ibiere Seck and her children with friend Gerry Spence (photo by Priscilla)

Katy Perry signs multi-million-dollar catalog deal (photo by Joella Marano via Wikimedia Commons)

Planting the ceremonial avocado tree are Antonio Morales, Goleta Mayor Pro Tempore Kyle Richards, Craig Ballard, Damien Abrams, and Chris Harrison (photo by Priscilla)

(photo by Priscilla)

Donny Odom, Cam Thomsen getting ready for the SB Senior Golf Open with The Steward’s Bellman Wilman

A. Lopez (photo by Priscilla)

gem on nearly five acres with 87 one-bedroom suites.

The Tribute Portfolio by Marriott, described as “a modern hideaway rooted in horticulture,” dates back to the 1860s when the charming Goleta estate was the Victorian home of pioneer horticulturist Joseph Sexton, with many of the original plants and trees still growing.

It is also supposedly where the idea of avocado toast first started using produce from the estate.

A garden party sunset soirée, including a ceremonial avocado tree planting, and myriad celebratory sips and mocktails without alcohol, and inspired bites, including hibiscus tacos, signature pancakes, and, of course, avocado toasts, by chef Augusto Caudillo filled the opening party menu.

Boosting its “green credentials,” the hotel has refillable water bottles, staff uniforms made of vegan material, and no single-use plates.

Among locals checking out the new hostelry were William Tomicki, Charles de L’Arbre , Karna Hughes , Mike Jordan, and Oscar Gutierrez

New Memoir in the Works

Meghan Markle is following in husband Prince Harry’s literary footsteps and writing her own memoirs, according to royal author Tom Bower

Bower, who penned Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors , tells British TV: “My information is that she is writing her autobiography and it will be a huge money spinner.”

It comes after the Duke of Sussex’s bestselling ghost-written book Spare earlier this year.

Both Harry and Meghan have been in Dusseldorf, Germany, for the Invictus Games for disabled veterans.

En route, Harry stopped off at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, the venue for his 2018 wedding, to pay his respects to his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II , on the first anniversary of her death after a record 70 years on the British throne.

She was laid to rest in the King George VI chapel, with her husband, Prince Philip, and her parents.

A Seasonal Start

Camerata Pacifica launched its 34th season in fine style at the Music Academy’s Hahn Hall with works by Beethoven, Mozart, and Elgar.

Musical lovers turned out in force to see the chamber music group founded by Irishman Adrian Spence at the age of 25, with an inaugural performance at the Lobero as the Bach Camerata.

There are seven more concerts in the entertaining series, which also sees concerts in San Marino, Thousand Oaks, and Los Angeles.

Earlier in the week, 55 Premiere Circle members gathered at the Cathedral Oaks Village Clubhouse to fête Adrian and hear the latest lineup.

Among the chamber devotees gathering en masse were Ana Papakhian, Peter

Lawyers’ Fees May End

The very bitter divorce battle between actor Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner has come to a shocking conclusion with both sides settling with the prenuptial agreement enforced and a hefty monetary penalty if challenged.

The 68-year-old Oscar winner and his 49-year-old wife of nearly 20 years have been embroiled in a months-long legal battle which has met a surprise ending.

According to TMZ if Baumgartner challenges the judgment “she would have to repay Costner more than one million dollars and pay his attorney fees for the prenup fight.”

Upon hearing this, the mother of three “agreed over the weekend to the terms of the three-page settlement letter.”

Just Trying to Help

Oprah Winfrey says she is shocked by the backlash and ‘online attacks’

over a multi-million-dollar fund she started with actor Dwayne Johnson to help victims of the devastating fires in Maui, Hawaii, where she owns three different properties on more than 2,000 acres.

Both Oprah, 69, and Johnson, 52, contributed five million dollars each to get the People’s Fund of Maui started, stating in a video the money would be directly distributed to those in need who were affected by the fires in the historical town of Lahaina.

However, many were enraged that Montecito resident Oprah, with a reported worth of $2.8 billion, and Johnson, supposedly worth $800 million, are still asking fans to chip in.

“So all of the online attacks, lies, conspiracy theories, really took the focus off what was the most important thing, which is the people of Maui,” Oprah explained in a CBS-TV interview in New York.

Sightings

Meghan Markle noshing sans Prince Harry at Lucky’s... The Weakest Link host Jane Lynch in line for breakfast at Jeannine’s on CVR... Maroon 5 rocker Adam Levine in his vintage Aston Martin DB4 at Pierre Lafond.

Pip! Pip!

From musings on the Royals to celebrity real estate deals, Richard Mineards is our man on the society scene and has been for more than 15 years

and Linda Beuret, George and Susan Northrup, Robert Weinman, Mary Dorra, NancyBell Coe, Ed DeLoreto, and Edith Clark.

Linda and Peter Beuret giving a warm invitation to join Camerata Pacifica (photo by Priscilla)

Narek Hakhnazaryan, Timothy Ridout, Sandra Svoboda, Paul Huang, Ani Aznavoorian, and Adrian Spence (photo by Priscilla)

Robert Cassidy, Ana Papakhian, and Linda and Peter Beuret (photo by Priscilla)

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Calendar of Events

by Steven Libowitz

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Agatha at the Alcazar – The Mousetrap, Agatha Christie’s classic whodunit play that has been running continuously in London’s West End since 1962, was supposed to finally open on Broadway at some point in 2023. But you don’t have to cross the pond or wait for it to open off Times Square, as the murder mystery from the best-selling author of all time is heading to Carpinteria. The Alcazar’s renovated art deco theater is the perfect home for the tale that takes place in an old English country home, where seven strangers are stranded during a dangerous blizzard. When one of the guests is found dead, an intense inquiry into the pasts of each outrageous character eventually leads to the unsavory truth in the two-act comedic thriller full of twists and surprises. Jim Sirianni directs.

WHEN: 7 pm Fridays and Saturdays, 3 pm Sundays, tonight-October 1

WHERE: Alcazar Theater, 4916 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria

COST: $20 general, $15 seniors and students

INFO: (805) 684-6380 or www.thealcazar.org/calendar

Hitting Close to Home – The Producing Unit, the theatrical company that evolved out of the Peter Frisch’s advanced/professional class of The Frisch Studio in the early 2010s, first staged the world premiere of Gerald Di Pego’s 154 & Paradise at Center Stage Theater in 2015. Di Pego, the screenwriter of such Hollywood hits as Sharky’s Machine, Phenomenon, Message in a Bottle, and Instinct who lives in Santa Ynez, crafted the piece as a cross between a courtroom drama and magical realism fantasy out of his own familiarity with the San Marcos Pass intersection that gives the play its title. A group of people have been called together by a mysterious Examiner to investigate possible connections they might have to an accident at the intersection that resulted in a man’s death. Frisch directs the re-mount.

WHEN: September 22-30

WHERE: Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo, second floor

COST: $29 general, $19 students

INFO: (805) 963-0408 or https://centerstagetheater.org

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Left Coast Legends – The West Coast Blues All-Stars, the headliner at tonight’s periodic concert from the long-running Santa Barbara Blues Society, is led by a trio of California bluesmen. Pianist Fred Kaplan was an integral part of the Hol-

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Concerts in the Valley – You may want to hold off on seeing 154 & Paradise until after opening night as the intersection is right on the way to Los Olivos, where the ever-impressive Santa Ynez Valley Concert Series kicks off its 2023-2024 season of intimate chamber music concerts tonight with Quartet Integra. The award-winning string quartet from Japan who have claimed international competitions consists of violinists Kyoka Misawa and Rintaro Kikuno, violist Itsuki Yamamoto, and cellist Anri Tsukiji. Currently the second ensemble to hold the position of Colburn School’s Chamber Ensemble-in-Residence, they will perform Mozart’s “String Quartet No.17 ‘The Hunt,’” Donatoni’s “La Souris Sans Sourire” and Brahms’ “String Quartet No.1,” in the first of five chamber music concerts in the series’ 43rd season that runs through May.

WHEN: 7 pm

WHERE: St. Mark’s in-the-Valley, 2901 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos

COST: $25 general, $50 patrons, free for students

INFO: (805) 705-0938 or www.smitv.org/syv-concert-series

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Straight Outta Compton – Contemporary roots-blues artist Keb’ Mo’ wowed critics and listeners right off the bat with his self-titled debut as a solo artist in 1994, but his experience dates back decades earlier from starting out in a steel drum band to a variety of stints including working with Papa John Creach and jamming with Albert Collins. Now decorated with five Grammys – four in contemporary blues and one in Americana – as well as 14 Blues Foundation Awards, Keb’ Mo’ (born Kevin Moore in 1951 in Compton) continues to make great new albums. His latest, 2022’s Good to Be, links the grit and groove of his Compton roots with the strum and twang of his more recently adopted hometown of Nashville, drawing on country, folk, blues, and soul to transcend genre and geography to celebrate the power of love and resilience, growth and gratitude, hope and memory. Opening is the powerhouse acoustic duo of Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, featuring 15-time International Bluegrass Music Association Dobro Player of the Year and the guitar prodigy called “Nashville’s hottest young player” by Acoustic Guitar magazine. WHEN: 7:30 pm

WHERE: Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St.

COST: $50 & $65 ($131 VIP tickets includes premier seating and a pre-show reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres)

INFO: (805) 963-0761 or www.lobero.com

lywood Fats Band, the Hollywood Blue Flames, and The Mannish Boys; guitarist Junior Watson was a member of Canned Heat and The Mighty Flyers and has worked with Big Mama Thornton, Charlie Musselwhite, and Kim Wilson; and saxophonist and singer Terry Hanck was in Elvin Bishop’s band for 10 years and has won two Blues Music Awards as Best Horn Player of the Year. Cameron Nichoson, founder and guitarist of local blues band East Valley Road, opens the show.

WHEN: 8 pm

WHERE: Carrillo Recreation Center, 100 E. Carrillo St.

COST: $35 general, $45 VIP seating, $10 students

INFO: (805) 668-6884 or www.sbblues.org

Folk Orch Goes Dark – No worries, people. Adam Phillips’ six-year-old inventive and dedicated Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara is still going strong, the 30-piece ensemble featuring bagpipes, mandolins, acoustic guitars, Irish whistles, harp, flute, and a full contingent of classical strings playing a rich amalgam of folk and classical music. Phillips is turning the FOSB fall focus to medieval times, offering music of the Dark Ages from Germany, Spain, France, Sweden, Iceland, and elsewhere and adding the sounds of hurdy gurdy, crumhorn, and gemshorn to the mix.

WHEN: 4 pm today, 3 pm tomorrow

WHERE: Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State St. today; El Presidio Chapel, 123 E. Canon Perdido St. tomorrow

COST: $35/$50

INFO: (805) 260-3223 or https://folkorchestrasb.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Janis Does Burt – Award-winning jazz vocalist Janis Mann, who has a bevy of fine albums spanning pop covers and pure jazz favorites, heads back to SOhO for a special concert called The Look of Love: Songs of Burt Bacharach. Mann honors the legendary composer and giant of the music world, who once attended the Music Academy of the West before abandoning classical music for the pop life, with an evening’s worth of her take on some of the greatest pop songs in history. Backed by a trio – Jim Cox on piano, Domenic Genova on bass, and John Ferraro on drums, whose credits include recording with Bacharach – Mann offers her interpretation of the Bacharach songbook with imaginative delivery and soul-stirring vocal quality, weighing and coloring the melody and lyrics in her own way.

WHEN: 7:30 pm

“No man ever listened himself out of a job.” – Calvin Coolidge

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Americana in the House – Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers features Roger (lead vocals, guitar), P.H. Naffah (drums), Nick Scropos (bass), and Jim Dalton (lead guitar), a sort-of Southwestern supergroup that specializes in literate, pop-tinged Americana. Over the years, The Peacemakers’ unique blend of punk rock, country-western, and mariachi influences and nearly endless touring have earned the group a faithful following. Dave Hause & The Mermaid, which opens the show, has a strong local flavor as the band’s lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist records in Goleta and has called Santa Barbara home for nearly a decade. Dave is joined by younger brother Tim (lead guitar), Miles Bentley (bass), Kevin Conroy (drums), and Kayleigh Goldsworthy (keyboard) in the group that combines Americana tones and socially-driven lyrics with punk spirit.

WHEN: 7 pm

WHERE: Lobero Theatre, 33 E. Canon Perdido St.

COST: $35 ($81 VIP tickets includes premier seating and a pre-show reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres)

INFO: (805) 963-0761 or www.lobero.com

WHERE: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street

COST: $20

INFO: (805) 962-7776 or www.sohosb.com

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Melodies for Harmony with Nature – Pete Muller, the Montecito singer-songwriter-pianist whose day job involves working as a hedge fund head honcho who helped revolutionize the way Wall Street works through applied mathematics, keeps the beat going with a concert at SOhO featuring his very fine band, The Kindred Souls. Spaces, the most recent album from Muller, who also moonlights as a crossword creator (for the Washington Post and New York Times, not to mention every issue of the MJ), plumbs the depths of relationships and growth in songs that unlock deeper levels of understanding. Speaking of spaces, tonight’s show is a benefit for White Buffalo Land Trust, which is also a disrupter of the highest order, as the nonprofit operates The Center for Regenerative Agriculture at Jalama Canyon Ranch in Lompoc.

WHEN: 7:30 pm

WHERE: SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State Street

COST: $20 general (standing room), $80 VIP seating & dinner package

INFO: (805) 962-7776 or www.sohosb.com

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Revels’ Equinox Concert – Santa Barbara Revels’ eighth annual change of seasons concert not only has a new venue of Elings Park, the event also introduces Mica Basilici, the company’s new Music Director. Basilici – who has performed with Out of the Box Theatre, Opera Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Choral Society, and is a choral conductor with the Music Academy’s Sing! Program – leads the event that offers both selections from the hearths and highlands of Scotland that were featured in the last Winter Solstice production, and previews the upcoming show, Tales from Ellis Island, that features Irish, Jewish, and Mexican traditions in music, dance and story-telling. Basilici will be joined by Luis Moreno and Miguelita León on guitar, Anna Mooy on violin, and Rebekah Scogin on harp, concertina, and accordion for songs including “Galway Bay,” “The Rising of the Moon,” a Ladino song entitled “Kuando el Rey Nimrod,” and “Pájaro cu,” plus the traditional singalongs. The post-show reception with the artists features wine and hors d’oeuvres.

WHEN: 2:30-4:30 pm

WHERE: Godric Grove at Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Road

COST: $35 in advance, $40 at the door

INFO: (805) 364-4630 or https://santabarbararevels.org

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