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by Jeff Wing

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o you expect me to talk?”

“No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die.”

Right?? This lethal deadpan [Goldfinger, 1964] characterizes much of the wit-gilded James Bond movie franchise, which to generations of grown boys (and very patient women) remains the gold standard of the Immersive Movie Experience. From Sean Connery’s unflappable tuxedo brawler, through Roger Moore’s hysterically impassive superspy (“My acting range?” Moore once replied to an interviewer. “Left eyebrow raised, right eyebrow raised…”), and right through to Daniel Craig’s ice-blue peepers and brutalist power-punching, the Bond films define what movies used to be about: a large darkened chamber full of excited escapees from the everyday.

And while there are few things in this

Earthly existence as seemingly unrelated as a plate of steamed broccoli and the goddess Ursula Andress rising from the Caribbean in a bikini, it’s a fact that the Bond movie origins are as bound to the dark-green veggie as was Sean Connery to Goldfinger’s laser-carved table.

Albert Broccoli, founding and perennial producer of the James Bond movie franchise since its launch in 1962, was descended from the Broccoli family of Carrara, Italy. They’re the super villains (or tastemakers, depending on your fondness for the stuff) whose vegetal cross-breeding morphed cauliflower into the dark-green tormentor of many a child’s mealtime existence. When Italian immigrant and vegetable farmer Albert made his way from his family’s Long Island farm to the Hollywood of the 1930s, author Ian Fleming’s James Bond lay in wait on the movie history horizon.

This summer’s Bond extravaganza at Santa Barbara’s Courthouse promises to both shake and stir the lucky Bond fans who will crowd into the sunken gardens with blankets and low-slung lawn chairs, and just possibly a surreptitious Thermos or two of cold gin and vermouth. James Bond may be just the tonic for our fraught era: a humor-filled, martini-sipping Candide making short work of the mess the world is in. You gotta love the guy. And if you’ve never really met him up close, there is no better opportunity than this. Come on down and spread your blanket beneath the palms and moonlight. Someone is waiting for you there in a familiar and

beloved tuxedo. Not to worry; it’s Bond.

James Bond.

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y wife and I attended the Music Academy of the West’s Academy Festival Orchestra’s performance of Stravinsky’s Rites of Spring. We were dazzled. I am no music critic, but they were spectacular. To think that a local music organization can gather here in Santa Barbara the best and brightest young musicians from America and the world and hone them into a world-class orchestra in a matter of week is, well, world-class.

On the drive home, we talked about how lucky we were to live in Santa Barbara. This is a community rich in culture. We have art, music, dance, history, and architecture of high quality and variety that is outsized relative to the South Coast’s relatively modest population.

Here are some of our culturally significant organizations (apologies to those left off this list): Santa Barbara Museum of Art Museum of Contemporary Art of Santa Barbara Casa Dolores Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History + Sea Center Santa Barbara Maritime Museum MOXI – The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation Santa Barbara Historical Museum Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum Santa Barbara Carriage and Western Arts Museum Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Santa Barbara Symphony Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara Chamber Orchestra State Street Ballet Ensemble Theatre Company Granada Theatre Lobero Theatre Victoria Theatre Santa Barbara Bowl Stow House Casa del Herrero

Santa Barbara Mission Casa de la Guerra These are all private, nonprofit organizations. They are funded almost entirely by charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

Looking at the big picture in America, charitable donations in 2016, according

highest per capita in California. I’m also guessing that, since our local median income is not much greater than the state average (Santa Barbara – $67,000; state – $64,000), most of the money comes from people of wealth. One need only peruse the makeup of the boards of directors of our major nonprofits to see who has the money.

Rich people are generous with their wealth. Most of our ultra super-rich give it away. The Gates Foundation has a pledge from 170 of the richest people in the world to give most of their wealth to charities. I urge you to visit givingpledge.org and check out who they are. You will not have heard of most of them. Santa Barbara doesn’t have many billionaires, but our wealthy

literature, creations that we still admire today.

Charitable donations tend to follow the economy. Over the past 40 years, charitable donations have ranged from about 1.7% to about 2.1% of GDP, a fairly steady band of giving. A higher GDP (a measure of our economic output) means more is wealth-created and that results in greater charitable donations.

Despite what Progressives say, as 40 years of data suggests, the tax benefits related to charitable donations do not seem to correlate to the level of giving.

Rather, giving is more related to the health of the economy. According to a report issued by the Charities Aid Foundation, a review of the 24 countries

Santa Barbara’s wealthy citizens are among the most generous to the most recent data from Giving USA, totaled $390 billion. This is the most ever given to charities, even adjusted for inflation.

Who gave? Individuals contributed 95% of the total (individually – 72%; their foundations – 15%; bequests – 8%). Corporate giving comprised the other 5% (they are limited due to tax and shareholder policies).

What did they give to? Religion – 32%; education – 15%; human services – 12%; foundation gifts – 10%; and health – 8%. Arts and culture were only 5% of the total, but that is no paltry sum: $18.2 billion.

According to the Charities Aid Foundation (a large U.K. charity), when charitable giving is measured as a percentage of a nation’s GDP, in 2015 individual donors in America gave the most: U.S. – 1.44%; New Zealand – 0.79%; Canada – 0.77%; and UK – 0.54%. The numbers for the U.S. in 2016 are even better: 2.1% of GDP. In other words, Americans are the most generous people in the world, by far. l don’t know how much is donated to our local charities, but, based on the large number of nonprofits here in Santa Barbara County (about 2,000, double the average of California counties), it is likely to be among the

citizens are among the most generous.

It is not a coincidence that the rise of “bourgeois” arts and culture occurred at the same time as the Enlightenment and the rise of capitalism. Before then, culture was the province of princes and, in the West, the Roman Catholic Church. Composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven were creatures of the aristocracy. The creation of vast wealth that followed the rise of free market capitalism lifted the West out of poverty, allowing the rise of a bourgeois class that had money and spare time in which to enjoy culture that was once forbidden the common man. Hence, the outpouring of art and music and

in their study did not reveal a correlation between taxes and giving.

Which means that Americans are generous people motivated more by wanting to do good and less than from tax benefits.

So, look around you. We Santa Barbarans have one of the best cultural infrastructures in the world. You may not have given a thought to how all these wonderful organizations occurred. But it took the initiative, drive, and wealth from your fellow Santa Barbarans to create them and keep them going over the years. Thanks to them, we all can enjoy this cultural richness that princes couldn’t even imagine.

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riters Conference”. This horror-term is enough to break the spirit.

Whisper these two little words to the most intransigent prisoner in the joint and you shall have your confession. Is there anything more unnerving than the thought of high-minded scribblers in smoking jackets and ascots, strolling around with hands elegantly draped into silken pockets, eyes closed in Jamesian reverie? Brain-gobbling aliens from Dimension X come in a distant second. And yet, and yet (repeated to approximate a writer musing thoughtfully with his head tilted to one side), these are my people. And I need healing.

Writers. Writers, I say! This pretentious bunch! Why bring them together at all unless the object be to dump an enormous pail of cold water on the lot of them? A very satisfying conclusion

until the moment the soaked losers take out their pencils and begin solemnly recording the experience. What on Earth would a Writers Conference look like? A warehouse full of wallflowers staring into the middle distance?

Funny you should ask. I attended a writers conference just last week. The 45th Annual Santa Barbara Writers Conference (SBWC), a local institution founded in 1972 by renaissance toreador/writer-in-residence Barnaby Conrad, was held at the Hyatt in Santa Barbara, right across the street from a momentously distracting Pacific Ocean.

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eer is about community, and while the community supports the brewery, the brewery also supports the community. Many breweries feature specialty taps that donate to local charities or host events that support various causes in the community.

This is not a new trend. During the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, Telegraph Brewing Co. hosted a fundraiser beer dinner for Ocean Futures Society to help them raise awareness of ocean health and safety. To this day, Telegraph has remained actively engaged in supporting various nonprofits and causes. These charitable acts can be seen throughout the entire beer community.

For example, in May of last year M.Special Brewing Co. held a parking lot music festival for Habitat for Humanity that drew in a crowd of almost 1,000. Habitat for Humanity received 100 percent of the ticket revenue and 20 percent of beer sales in addition to raising funds during the event.

This upcoming Sunday, July 9, from 3 to 6 pm, M.Special will be having a raffle and giving 20 percent of the IPA tap handle proceeds to the Santa Barbara Swim Club, where brewer and co-owner Josh Ellis’s daughter swims.

Similarly, charitable acts have long been a part of Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.’s mantra, or how coowner Jaime Dietenhofer simply puts it, “you can’t just take. You have to give back. This is a karma-driven business.”

Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. has featured a Charity Tap handle every Wednesday, though they will soon be reintroducing this as a Pour It Forward program that gives a month-long focus to a specific organization or cause. This new format will help them raise more money for a single organization and will be more dynamic, allowing each tap room to focus on a local cause for an entire month, rather than just one week, but still have the ability to offer one-off fundraising events.

GOING THE EXTRA YARD Many breweries are looking for ways to engage with nonprofits and local organizations that go beyond just a charity tap. While giving back to their local community has been part of Draughtsmen Alework’s plan since Day 1, co-owner Tami Snow notes that they wanted their brewery “to do more than just write a check.” Each month, they

The Brewhouse recently withstood an electrical fire and will soon be open

have a Karma Tap that donates $1 per pint to a different organization; however, they have also placed a Karma Wall in the brewery. This wall is a place where people can learn about what the benefiting organization does and perhaps take away some insight on their mission.

While Dog Adoption & Welfare Group (DAWG) was the Karma Tap selection, Tami, an artist and Draughtsmen’s graphic designer, put together different playful “Wanted Ads” that featured what the adoptable dogs were looking for in an owner, and it worked. Since that event, they have actually seen some of those dogs come into the brewery with their new owner.

Draughtsmen’s current Karma Tap is their Citracide Extra Pale Ale and will be going to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org).

Alzheimer’s Disease is a personal topic for the Draughtsmen crew, as everyone on the brewery team has a family member or friend that has been affected by this disease. Not to mention that there are 10,000 individuals in the SB county who suffer from the disease. While the Alzheimer’s Association is a national organization, they have local chapters spread throughout the country. In addition to supporting research, the ALZ organization offers a 24/7 Helpline, education outreach, consultation, and even provides care grants for lowincome families.

The Karma Tap/Wall is also serving as a way of drawing attention to the 4th Annual Blondes vs. Brunettes Powderpuff football game that will take place Saturday, July 22, at Bishop Garcia Diego High School from 11 am to 3 pm. The game is organized and played by the RivALZ Blondes vs.

Brunettes, a volunteer-oriented group of young professionals who support

Zach Rosen is a Certified Cicerone® and beer educator living in Santa Barbara. He uses his background in chemical engineering and the arts to seek out abstract expressions of beer and discover how beer pairs with life.

the ALZ organization. Over the past three years, this local football game has helped raise $220,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association, and this year they have a goal of $100,000. If you visit Draughtsmen Aleworks between now and July 31, $1 from every pint of Citracide will go to the Alzheimer’s Association and, as a playful way of supporting the Blondes vs. Brunettes rivalry, patrons can vote for which team gets their dollars. Make sure to visit the game on July 22 when Draughtsmen will be pouring their brews at the Tail Gate Party happening before the game at 11 am. Tickets can be found at www. act.alz.org/bvbsb.

FESTIVITIES WITH A CAUSE Beer festivals have become popular throughout the nation and in addition to being a fun, social atmosphere to try a range of beers, these events, from a legal standpoint, are supposed to be viewed as fundraisers. While there are several ways of having alcohol at a special event, (e.g., catering permit), a typical beer festival has a permit that requires the proceeds of the festival to go to a nonprofit. This permit is issued by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and also requires an approval letter from the police department which specifically asks, “Where do the proceeds of the event go?”

This question is easy enough for some festivals to answer. For example, the popular Santa Barbara Zoo Brew is clearly a fundraiser for the SB Zoo. However, it is important to be aware that there are people who have figured

out that if you gate off a large grassy area, and put a lot of beer in there, people will buy a ticket to it. Some of these events, not all but definitely some, are using beer festivals as a money-making scheme. As a general rule, look at the beer festival’s website. If it does not clearly state who is the benefiting nonprofit, there is a good chance the festival is being produced by someone who is trying to profit off of the popularity of beer festivals.

COMMUNAL SUPPORT Community support goes both ways, and when The Brewhouse was recently shut down by a restaurant electrical fire, brewer Pete Johnson received an outpouring of support from the community. Regulars offered to help clean up the restaurant, and Pete received calls from the local breweries up and down the Central Coast asking what they could do to help. Restaurants even offered to temporarily hire their staff so that they had a place to work while the restaurant was being rebuilt.

A series of fundraising events were held around town at spots like Figueroa Mountain and Lama Dog and their neighbor Topa Topa.

Santa Barbara Brewing Co. (SBBC) even recently got together with The Brewhouse to brew a collaboration beer, a smoked amber ale called “Brewhouse Fire” that will be going on tap in the next week or so. Also, on Wednesday, July 5, SBBC will be having a Wet Hot American Summer Brewniversity Dinner at 6 pm. This five-course beer feast will be hosted by SBBC’s new brewmaster Zambo and feature Pete as a guest host, who will be serving The Brewhouse’s Baseball Saison during one of the courses. Tickets for the beer dinner can be found on nightout.com.

The Brewhouse is set to re-open sometime in August, and there is still a lot of work to be done. The Brewhouse is a staple of the local beer community, and if you were unable to make one of these events but would still like to help support the staff, visit www.gofundme.com/helpthe-brewhouse-staff to make a donation.

Remember, a pint can be more than just a tasty act, it can be a charitable one.

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with the help of seashell peddler Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress) and a CIA agent (Jack Lord). Establishing the franchise’s definitive humor, action, escapes, and thrills, Dr. No introduced the world to one of the most enduring figures of Western cinema: Bond, James Bond.

From Russia with Love: Wed., July 12 & Fri., July 14 (Sean Connery, 1963, 115 minutes) In this razor-sharp Cold War thriller, James Bond (Sean Connery) willingly falls into an assassination ploy in order to

retrieve a stolen Soviet encryption device.

Bond takes on the evil secret crime organization SPECTRE and a devious former KGB agent, Rosa Kleb (Lotte Lenya). To escape with his life, Bond must rely on his wits in a series of deadly encounters with the enemy, including a battle royale on the Orient Express with the cunning assassin Red Grant (Robert Shaw). With its nearly plausible plot and electrifying action scenes, this gritty Bond film was a sensation with audiences worldwide. Sean Connery ranks the film as his favorite, as does his latest successor, Daniel Craig.

outgun the powerful tycoon Auric Goldfinger (Gert Fröbe), a petty plutocrat who cheats at cards and is a contender for having the most famous evil dialogue ever in a Bond film.

Featuring Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman), the Bond girl with the most improbable name in the series, and Oddjob (Harold Sakata), the unforgettable henchman with a lethal-rimmed bowler hat.

Goldfinger: Wed., July 19 & Fri., July 21 (Sean Connery, 1964, 110 minutes) Arguably the quintessential Bond film, this landmark in the series finds 007 face to face with one of the most notorious villains of all time whose devious scheme is to obliterate the world’s economy.

Bond (Sean Connery) must outwit and

You Only Live Twice: Wed., July 26 & Fri., July 28 (Sean Connery, 1967, 117 minutes) When James Bond (Sean Connery) and the Japanese secret service ninja force uncover a sinister global conspiracy, they must stop the culprit of a series of space hijackings before nuclear war breaks out. In this epic film, 007 faces off with the archetypal supervillain Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Donald Pleasence), most often seen petting his Persian cat. With a screenplay

by Roald Dahl (yes, that Roald Dahl), the film features space travel, ninja assassins, and a pool of deadly piranhas. ...continued p.25

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ichelle Aronson is an entrepreneur who is doing something phenomenal for our modern world. She’s not building a tech company, the latest app, a start-up fashion line, or a subscription service.

You really don’t even have to know how to use the Internet to benefit from what she offers through her business, Farmbelly. She offers her customers something much more lasting, that no fad or technological innovation could ever render irrelevant…

Q. What is Farmbelly, and why is the service and education you provide through your business so important?

A. Farmbelly is a farm-to-table cooking school, where I teach people of all skill levels how to cook meals that are seasonal, nourishing, and vibrant! Education is my passion, and there’s nothing more fulfilling than seeing my students gain confidence as

they learn to master knife skills and basic culinary techniques. Cookbooks are wonderful, but I think the best way to learn how to cook is handson experience in a laid-back, fun, and informative environment. Farmbelly classes also emphasize the importance of supporting our local farmers, and during classes I make a point to talk about the farmers who grew the produce for the meal! Farmers are the backbone

of a sustainable local economy, and my hope is that Farmbelly empowers more people to support our local growers and to cook confidently with Santa Barbara’s year-round abundance.

Where/when was the idea for your business born?

I first came up with the name and idea for Farmbelly in the spring of 2013, while attending culinary school at the Ballymaloe Cooking School.

The school is located on a 100-acre organic farm in Ireland, where nearly all of the dairy, meat, vegetables, and herbs came straight from the fields into the kitchens. At Ballymaloe, farm-totable cooking isn’t just a trend – it’s an ethos that’s rooted in a deep respect for the land and for the farmers. Learning to cook in this environment inspired me to return home and share what I’d learned with others, so I began teaching informal lessons to my parents, siblings, and next-door neighbors. It didn’t take long to realize that I had a passion for teaching, so in 2016 I invested in an arsenal of kitchen tools, built a website, developed a range of different class topics, and Farmbelly was born!

How have you balanced building your business alongside your full-time job?

My full-time job is the sustainability coordinator and Student Garden manager for Dining Services at Westmont College. I feel incredibly lucky that my job at Westmont aligns so closely with Farmbelly’s mission – in both roles, I have the opportunity to teach people about sustainable agriculture, how to cook with the seasons, and the importance of supporting our local food economy.

Managing my role at Westmont and running my own business means that I often work 14-hour days, constantly

have dirt under my fingernails, spend late nights cleaning dirty dishes, and my car is filled with shovels, compost, and vegetable seedlings… but I love the work and wouldn’t have it any other way. Thankfully, I also have incredibly supportive friends and family, especially my husband, Matthew, who has become quite the skilled sous-chef and dishwasher!

The amount of women in health and food-related businesses is growing a lot today. Do you think there is something to be said for the rise in women’s interest in our connection to food/land/health?

I’m constantly inspired by women who are breaking new ground in the realms of food, farming, and wellness. In my experience, women make especially good communicators and collaborators, and we often look to each other for advice, support, and partnership. Santa Barbara has such a strong community of women-run businesses, and I’m grateful for all the opportunities I’ve had to collaborate with and support fellow female entrepreneurs!

What has been one of the most interesting and/or shocking things you have learned from your business?

I have been overwhelmed by the positive response from the Santa Barbara community who want to learn more about cooking; and I am surprised by the number of people who have never taken a cooking class before! Since starting Farmbelly, I’ve found that most people haven’t had the opportunity to learn how to properly use a chef knife – so I love seeing the “ah-ha” moments when my students learn how to sharpen their knives, dice an onion, and make a beautiful chiffonade of basil.

There is so much to learn from Michelle and her classes. A joy to be around and a joy to learn from, if you’d like more information about Farmbelly, visit the website at www.farmbelly.com – and don’t let the fact that you don’t know what a chiffonade of basil is stop you from trying out a class!

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owntown Santa Barbara offers a unique opportunity to experience both cultural sophistication and a sensational Mediterranean coastal environment with white-sand beaches and low-scale mountain hiking paths all within a short walk or bike ride. Active retirees and newlyweds are turning away from a traditional suburban experience for a more connected and varied small-city, urban lifestyle.

With an average of 300 days of gentle sunshine, plus museums, historical attractions, restaurants, food markets, movie theaters, art galleries, performing arts, coffee shops, wineries, holiday parades and festivals, farmers markets, and parks all within walking distance, it is easy to see why Downtown Santa Barbara has become the place to live.

City living for many is about walking and biking; here, close matters and is celebrated. And while the exact parameters of Downtown can be debated, Valerio Street to the North, the pier and shoreline to the South, Castillo Street to the West and Olive Street to the East is about right. Within a flat, easy walk or bike ride within these boundaries, there is a vibrant urban experience that can be comfortably enjoyed both day and night.

And there are many interesting properties currently on the market for your consideration. Here are a select few: ANACAPA AND VALERIO

At De la Guerra Street at Chapala is a newish, gated 1-bedroom, 2-bath townhome with a private elevator, vaulted ceilings, dark-wood floors, gas fireplace, granite counters, stainless-steel appliances, a large patio through double sets of French doors and a walkscore of 98. First listed more than a year ago at $1,700,000, it is now $1,395,000. Check it out and then walk through the mall and stop by Chocolate Maya at 15 East De la Guerra for the best fair trade chocolate around.

EL JARDIN

A renovated top-floor 2/2 condo just one block off State Street on Anacapa Street at Valerio featuring oak-wood floors, granite kitchen counters, stone-tile showers and bathroom flooring, plus tub in master bath, central air-conditioning, stainlesssteel appliances, recessed lighting, updated doors, and balcony with an ocean peek and strong view of the Arlington Theatre tower is newly offered at $559,000. It has a walkscore of 87 and is irresistibly close to Renaud’s Patisserie and Bistro, which offers the best croissants and cappuccino in town.

BATH AND DE LA GUERRA

Take a look at this two-level, Craftsmanstyle, 3-bedroom/2.5bath townhome new in 2008 featuring hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, custom built-ins, crown moldings, a lush patio, and a 2-car garage with interior access and an electric car hook-up. Located at Bath and De la Guerra, two blocks from Paseo Nuevo and with a walkscore of 96, this location is truly hard to beat.

A Spanish-style live/work building, El Jardin, located in the historic Presidio area at Garden and Canon Perdido, was completed in 2015. You may be familiar with renowned architect Jeff Shelton’s work. If not, you need to take a look at his unique design of handcrafted tiles, ironwork, and art glass fixtures. A 4bd/4.5ba multi-level penthouse with elevator, 3-car garage, and rooftop deck enjoying panoramic ocean, mountain, and city views is new to the market and offered at $ 3,950,000. Its walk score is 96 – and with C’est Cheese nearly next door, you will never be hungry.

In addition to these properties, there are many others to consider in this fast-moving Downtown market area. I’d be pleased to show them to you. MichaelPhillips@ ColdwellBanker.com

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hat kid doesn’t have dreams of flying? A vision of their feet high above the ground below as air gushes across their face. Local couple Sean and Lu Malarkey recognized the need for children to get some more airtime, and they did something about it.

It all began five years ago when Sean’s sister sent him a quick message with a photo attached. Her words read, “You should build one of these for your girls,” and the picture was a simple stand-up swing. Sean had two daughters in prime swinging ages, and dutifully, he set out to the garage to get to work.

Sean tweaked the design a bit by using a skateboard deck for the base of the swing. He took the trucks and wheels (and dust) off of his old board, and with the help of some rope, the first Sk8Swing was conceived.

After Sean and Lu hung the Sk8Swing in their tree, it quickly became a favorite place for their little ones, Isa and Mia. It wasn’t until Isa’s fourth birthday party that they realized they had built something bigger than that one swing dangling from their tree; an idea was born.

For the birthday festivities, the Malarkeys went all-out and brought in pony rides, a petting zoo, and a bouncy house to spoil those wee ones with fun.

At one point, Sean walked into the backyard and had his a-ha moment: the ponies weren’t being ridden, the goats were not being pet, the bounce house was empty, and the entire party of youngsters was lined up to take a turn on the Sk8Swing. Lu, Sean’s wife, turned to him and said, “Maybe we should sell them?”

IT’S A SWING. IT’S A SKATEBOARD. IT’S A SK8SWING.

The first round of production proved successful. They spent $1,000 on advertising, and in their first week, they promptly made $1,000 in sales.

This was promising, but there was still a great deal of work to be done.

Sean was making each swing by hand, which proved to be quite laborious. It took him 15 hours to make 10 swings.

After a year of doing this, Sean had had enough. He decided to redirect his energy away from Sk8Swing, but he left the website up.

Four months later, a random sale came in from Michigan. This transaction pushed Sk8Swing beyond California, and slowly orders began come in from all over the country. Sean began to get more demands for swings and he happily fulfilled each one.

As Sk8Swing entered its second year,

The Malarkey family: Isa, Lu, Sean, and Mia

they were selling one swing every two weeks. By year three, it was one per week – and that was when stardom (of sorts) struck.

Professional skater Tony Hawk put a call out for products to include in his famous Easter egg hunt. Sean sent an e-mail with a link to the Sk8Swing and within a few days, he was informed that Sk8Swing had been selected by Mr. Hawk and his team.

They ordered 20 swings for the event, and Sean and Lu were excited about the possible PR boost. It wasn’t until Tony posted a picture of his own child on a Sk8Swing with the caption, “My swing-set just got extreme,” when sales started to soar.

Their Instagram blew up. Sk8Swing’s followers tripled within hours of Tony Hawk’s post, and there were more than 6,000 positive comments about the handcrafted contraption. People were overly excited about it, and Sean and Lu finally felt a sense of validation.

Sk8Swing proceeded to open an ETSY store, and sales increased to two to three swings a day. They launched onto Amazon and orders steadily flew out the door. The business is growing to this day.

While Sean has now hired people to oversee most of the production, he still makes sure that all of the knots are perfectly tied and leveled on each swing for optimal speed and swing height before it is shipped out. Lu and the girls help to package and send the swing off to its prospective new owner, who will in no doubt be catching some sweet air in the future.

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k8Swing is the epitome of a Santa Barbara-based, family-run business. If you have little ones around your house this summer, I would highly recommend investing in a Sk8Swing for your yard. It will provide hours of fun (and babysitting). Get those kids up in the air! You can see more photos and order your own Sk8Swing from sk8swing.com.

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by Hana-Lee Sedgwick

Hana-Lee Sedgwick is a writer, wine consultant and lover of all things wine and food. As a Certified Specialist of Wine and Sommelier, she loves to explore the world of wine in and around her hometown of Santa Barbara. When not trying new wines or traveling, she can be found practicing yoga, cooking, entertaining and enjoying the outdoors. Visit her popular blog, Wander & Wine, for wine tips, tasting notes and adventures in wine and travel: wanderandwine.com

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anta Barbara summers are a great time to take advantage of all that our city has to offer. Sure, we’re blessed with an abundance of sunshine, picturesque views, excellent local food and delicious wine year round, but there’s something special about this time of year. It’s just more fun to get out and enjoy Santa Barbara living in the summer months.

Enjoy an outdoor movie at the Sunken Gardens, paddle board around the harbor, cruise along the beach on bikes, or picnic at the Mission Rose Gardens...

But if it’s wine and food you’re after, be sure to check out these fun wine and food-focused events this month!

SWIRL INTO SUMMER AT THE CANARY The popular summer wine-tasting series, Sip & Swirl, returns to the rooftop terrace of the Canary Hotel for

several evenings of wine, cheese, and entertainment. Held one Wednesday each month from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Sip & Swirl features wine tastings from a rotating selection of regional wineries, as well as the addition of a few breweries this year. Guests can sip and mingle as they learn about wine, listen to live music, and nosh on cheese while enjoying the stunning 360-degree views as the sun goes down—a perfect way to get outside and enjoy Santa Barbara.

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While the first Sip & Swirl of the season kicked off in June, the next series event will take place on Wednesday, July 19, featuring an awesome line-up of Santa Barbara-area participants such as Larner, Babcock, Jaffurs, Melville, DV8 and Lavender Oaks wineries. Future events will be on Wednesday, August 16, and Wednesday, September 20, showcasing a variety of wine and beer from local producers including Stolpman

and Tercero, as well as craft cocktails prepared by the Finch & Fork team.

Tickets for the rooftop Sip & Swirl are $40 per person and can be purchased online at Nightout.com or in person at the door. Hotel guests will receive $5 off their ticket, and those who dine at Finch & Fork afterward will receive a discount as well. Come for the wine, stay for the views, and toast to yet another terrific summer here in Santa Barbara!

CELEBRATE ALL THINGS CALIFORNIA WINE The 14th Annual California Wine Festival returns to Santa Barbara this month for three days of wine, food, music, and fun. Held July 13-15, the event will feature more than 70 wineries representing every wine region in California and is the perfect chance to taste your way around the state.

The festival officially kicks off Thursday, July 13th, in the historic courtyard of Casa De La Guerra with the Old Spanish Nights Wine Tasting. From 6:30 to 9 pm, guests will enjoy a selection of California wines accompanied by a few Spanish imports, with tapas-style food from local restaurants such as

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The weekend’s signature event, the Beachside Wine Festival, will be held oceanside at Chase Palm Park on Saturday, July 15. As one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the state, expect thousands of oenophiles to flock to the beach to enjoy an afternoon of sunshine, music, and, of course, lots of wine. Held from 1 to 4 pm, attendees will enjoy wines from several Santa Barbara-area producers – Melville, Grassini, Zaca Mesa, and Summerland Winery – along with selections from several Central Coast and Napa Valley wineries and more than 20 food purveyors. Tickets start at $69.

If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate all things California wine, then look no further than the California Wine Festival this summer!

Tickets can be purchased online at californiawinefestival.com.

SAY OUI OUI TO FRENCH-STYLE FUN Celebrate Bastille Day with all things French at the 29th Annual Santa Barbara French Festival. Held the weekend of July 15 at Oak Park, this free, community two-day event promises 70 booths offering the things that make the French culture so rich and appealing.

Expect plenty of French food and wine, as well as art and photography, facepainting stations, live music, and dance performances.

Can you think of anywhere else you can enjoy a performance of the CanCan while devouring a crêpe, or nosh on a Croque-Monsier while observing live jousting? There are even French conversation booths for those fluent in French (and for those who become somewhat fluent after a little wine). The entire event is family and dog-friendly, so bring the whole gang to celebrate French culture from our own American Riviera.

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ello, faithful readers! How is your summer treating you? I’m looking around and just can’t believe it’s July already! That means it’s time for a new First Thursday, though I have to say in passing that many of our usual locations are still showing what they did last issue. But that’s okay – there’s still a lot of openings this coming Thursday, just well off the beaten track. If you have a bike, consider oiling the chain.

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I’ve been on howdy-how-ya-doin’ friendly terms with photographer Erick Madrid for some time now as we both frequent the same coffee shop.

We’ve also been on various journalistic assignments together. So I know he’s been looking forward to his first big show in town at The Mill (406 E. Haley) for quite a while. Madrid’s moody black ’n’ white shots re-look at the nature of Santa Barbara county with a true

and connection to the natural world,” as she says, and features her particularly bold, minimalist graphics. Opening reception 7:30 pm, July 6.

NIGHTMARE KEEPING ME AWAKE AT NIGHT

The sleep of reason produces monsters, dontchaknow? The latest Museum of Art (1130 State St.) exhibit takes Goya’s famous painting as a title and Yinka Shonibare’s photographic recreation of it as an entry to its latest photography show composed of works from the museum’s own collection.

The display examines the uncanny and surreal in photography, from the random oddness of street photography to more carefully constructed works.

The last show that drew from the museum’s collection was one of my favorite things this year, so let’s hope this one is just as strong.

ABSTRACT GOALS

It’s all there in the title of Westmont’s latest exhibit that opens July 6: “How Modernism Came to Santa Barbara: 1945-1990.” Tracing the evolution of abstraction through some 24 artists who have called Santa Barbara home, the show looks at how these men and women went against the grain of landscape art.

Features R. Anthony Askew, James Armstrong, Michael Arntz, Herbert Bayer, Ciel Bergman, John Carlander, William Dole, Richard Dunlap, Michael Dvortcsak, Robert Frame, James Jarvaise, Kenneth Jewesson and Sheldon Kaganoff, along with many others. Through August 5. Reception, 4 to 6 pm, July 6 at the Westmont RidleyTree Museum of Art.

artist’s eye. The reception is Thursday, July 6, from 5:30 to 8 pm and hangs through December. And here’s hoping that someday soon he’ll find a venue for his empathetic series of the homeless of

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For a gallery mostly devoted to abstract art, ARTAMO steps sideways with this collection of her portraits of doubleexposed beautiful people. “Duality & Liberty” opens at the ARTAMO Gallery (11 W. Anapamu), Thursday, July 6, 5 to 8 pm and the show is up through July 23, part of ARTAMO’s “Summer of Art” series.

IN THE CUT

For a bar that has no outdoor signage, it’s no surprise that Elsie’s Tavern’s (117 W De La Guerra St) monthly art shows go largely unnoticed by everybody except for bar patrons. But that should change, because the venue has often hosted the work of local, up-and-coming artists.

Amy Berenbeim is one of those that you should get to know. She currently works in linocut and a selection of her lovely prints shows at Elsie’s through July. “Late Bloom” – the exhibition’s title – “explores the female experience

THE LEGACY CONTINUES

The echoes of Westmont’s show can be seen every month at 10 West Gallery (10 W. Anapamu), which tends toward the abstract with constantly rotating works.

This month features artists include Karen Zazon, Iben Vestergaard, Mary Dee Thompson, Beth Schmohr, Stephen Robeck, Stuart Ochiltree, Pat McGinnis, Karen Lehrer, Rick Doehring, and Marlyn Dagget.

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His works contain occult symbols, playing card royalty, Matroyshka dolls, squids, and owls—you know, only the best means of conjuring up entities from other realms. Add to this turbulent art mix a DJ set spun by yours truly, starting around 8 pm on July 6. Come say hi, meet the artist, make a request from moi, and check out the art!

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by Margaret Landreau

In the last 18 years, Margaret Landreau has accumulated 13 years of serving on the Board of Directors of Santa Barbara County arts-related nonprofits and has worked as a freelance arts writer for 10 years. She creates her own art in her Carpinteria studio.

LEIGH SPARKS, OIL PAINTER

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or painter Leigh Sparks, part of the legacy of being a descendent of one of Santa Barbara’s original settling farmers is a deep feeling of attachment to the natural beauty here. So, it seems she couldn’t avoid trying to capture the beauty of Santa Barbara’s rural open spaces with oil paint on canvas. And it’s appropriate that she would show and sell her art in the outdoor setting of the Santa Barbara Art Show along Cabrillo Beach.

Describing herself as a “plein air painter,” Sparks’s goal is to preserve the unspoiled vistas of trees and open, rolling hills that are unique to our coastal area. Painting daily, she observes ”I’ve traveled in the U.S and the world and seen a lot of places become eliminated; you’re in a strip mall in Italy and it could

be in L.A. I think art holds a community together and helps to preserve what’s of value. The cultural sense is gone when you’re in a strip mall.”

Her connections to the Santa Barbara area inspire her to give back to the community. As a board member of S.C.A.P.E., she helps raise money for Heal the Ocean, the Surfrider Foundation, Los Padres National Forest, and the Channel Islands. She thinks one of her best days was helping coordinate a fundraiser at the Bacara to preserve the Gaviota Coast. “We had tremendous sales and made a record amount of money for the Gaviota Conservancy – I was so tickled! I helped raise over $100,000.”

In addition to the Santa Barbara Art Show, Sparks showed her work in local

galleries before opening her Carpinteria art gallery. En Plein Air is located on Linden Avenue, where she showcases local artists, giving opportunities to upand-coming young artists and long-time professionals. The gallery sponsors an “Artist in Residence” every other month with demonstrations and a meet the artist reception. She also offers painting classes.

Sparks shares, ”I think most artists enjoy camaraderie, not competition, in comparison to other professions. We’re willing to share techniques and barter products.”

Sparks’ great, great grandfather began

ranching here in 1860. She lives on a ranch that has been in her family for 50 years, and enjoys a monthly lunch with local ranching women – some younger and one 102 years old. Describing them as fascinating and fabulous, she feels it’s rewarding to have these roots.

Sparks invites you to come meet her and view her artworks every Sunday at the Santa Barbara Art Show along Cabrillo Boulevard, or at www. dailypaintworks.com.

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Each writer would be given a total of 15 nerve-wracking minutes in which to read out his work and receive fleshcrawling feedback. My friend Dave took a seat in the comfy chair at the front of the group and read aloud from his novel, receiving that species of praise and instruction reserved for those whose work the gathered listeners understand will likely one day enter the marketplace and attract a readership.

By the time I sat myself down in the reader’s chair, all but four of the attendees had left. I handed the workshop leader a copy and carefully read aloud the whole of my short story. When I finished reading, the churlish leader waded into the cricket-muting pause by saying he “heard a writer listening to himself write!” Yeah? And? A fellow conference attendee, one of the few remaining in the room and a gifted writer himself, offered that the story was “okay, but so very tiring.” An opinion likely shared at one time or another by you, dear beleaguered reader. Well, guess what?

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GoldenEye: Wed., August 16 & Fri., August 18 (starring Pierce Brosnan, 1995, 130 min) When a powerful satellite system falls into the hands of an ally-turned-enemy, only James Bond can save the world from an awesome space weapon that could destroy the Earth in one pulse.

007 (Pierce Brosnan) is up against an enemy who anticipates his every move, former agent 006 (Alec Trevelyan), a mastermind motivated by years of simmering hatred. Bond also squares off against Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), an assassin who uses pleasure

as her ultimate weapon. Of special note, Bond’s supervisor, M, is portrayed by a woman (Judi Dench) for the first time.

GoldenEye modernizes the franchise from its characters to its gadgets and boasts a heart-stopping opening scene and one of the best finales of the series.

Skyfall: Wed., August 23 & Fri., August 25 (starring Daniel Craig, 2012, 143 min) When James Bond’s latest assignment goes terribly wrong, it leads to a calamitous turn of events: Undercover agents around the world are exposed,

and 007 must take to the shadows to track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost. Former agent Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem), a cerebral criminal mastermind, has stolen the identities of every MI6 agent in a revenge plot against MI6 boss M (Judi Dench). Bond (Daniel Craig) investigates in a case that takes him to some of the world’s most exotic corners – Shanghai, Macau, and Glencoe.

Expertly directed by Sam Mendes and featuring an Academy Award-winning theme song sung by Adele, Skyfall is a smart, sexy, and riveting thriller.

With its unprecedented extravagance, clever one-liners, and straight-faced camp, the movie makes for lively and unpredictable fun.

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service: Wed., August 2 only (starring George Lazenby, 1969, 142 min) (Note: Fiesta at the Courthouse – no Courthouse screening) James Bond uncovers an audacious biological warfare scheme involving beautiful women from around the world and must infiltrate a hidden stronghold in the treacherous Swiss Alps. Bond (George Lazenby) tracks his arch-nemesis Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Telly Savalas) to a mountaintop retreat, where he’s brainwashing an army of “angels of death” to sterilize the world’s food supply. Along the way, Bond meets his match in one of the most intriguing Bond girls of the series, the troubled and adventurous Tracy Draco (Diana Rigg).

The Spy Who Loved Me: Wed., August 9 & Fri., August 11 (starring Roger Moore, 1977, 125 min) British and Russian nuclear submarines go missing, leading superspy James Bond (Roger Moore) to team up with his alluring Soviet counterpart major Anya Amasova (Barbara Bach) to battle a megalomaniac shipping magnate Karl Stromberg (Curt Jurgens) intent on destroying New York City and creating an undersea kingdom. Bond’s globetrotting assignment has him skiing off cliffs, driving a car deep underwater, and battling Jaws (Richard Kiel), a seven-foot giant with terrifying steel teeth. Featuring sleek style, menacing villains, and sly wit, this film begins with one of the most iconic opening scenes of all time.

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ONLY IN SB

by Chantal Peterson

Flash Mobbers in front of the stage during the surprise event’s opening act (photo by Joe Paz)

FLASH MOB: A DANCE FOR EVERYONE Father and daughter duo, Randy and Jenna Tico on stage, just before the office Flash Mob began (photo by Joe Paz)

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here is ongoing debate regarding the origin (and meaning) of the term “Flash Mob.” For those that have never heard of Flash Mobs, here’s a quick definition via Wikipedia: “A group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and seemingly pointless act for a brief time, then quickly disperse, often for the purposes of entertainment, satire, and artistic expression.” In essence, if you do something organized in a public space and it’s a surprise to the general public, it can be called a Flash Mob. But this description only does partial justice to last week’s Flash Mob at the Summer Solstice celebration in Alameda Park. However, talk to this year’s Summer Solstice Flash Mob choreographer, Jenna Tico, (who, along with Jenny Sullivan and Jenna’s father, Randy Tico, helped put the Friday night Solstice lineup together), and she will convince you that the act of Flash Mobbing is far from pointless and indeed quite meaningful.

Come to find out, it is also particularly meaningful for the tradition of the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice celebration.

For the Tico’s, and for many longtime Santa Barbarans, Summer Solstice is rooted in events such as Flash Mobs.

Indeed, as Jenna Tico puts it, “Solstice is essentially a Flash Mob that got really big.” Solstice, as she explains, was originally a Flash Mob for Michael Gonzales’s birthday celebration

(Gonzales is the founder of Summer Solstice in SB).

Speaking of the originals, enter Randy Tico, one of the masterminds behind Friday’s Solstice events. A well-known local musician, Randy has been a collaborator with Summer Solstice since the 1980s and was the artistic director of the evening performances at the Sunken Gardens (where Solstice events used to be held) for several years in the ‘90s. Back then, Solstice was more of a performance and less of a party like it is now (no judgment – just remembering times past). Randy came back this year after a long hiatus. Musically speaking, Friday night has always acted as a preview for the weekend and is about getting people excited for Saturday’s musicians and performers.

Jenna Tico herself is no stranger to Flash Mobs. She has been the Flash Mob coordinator for previous Solstice years and has been involved with improvisational work and performance, as well as multiple Flash Mobs that have taken place all over California.

As an example, last year she participated in Thrill The World – an international movement in which people dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance all at the same moment in numerous locations around the world to raise money for charity. Santa Barbara participated last year, raising $20G for two local charities. Who knew you could raise the kind of money just by dancing to a classic Michael Jackson tune?!

Jenna also cited an affinity for an organization called Improv Everywhere, which was created by a man named Charlie Todd. It began with pranks that took place in New York City with hundreds of participants that were organized “just because” – essentially, just to see if they could. These pranks share a common thread with the core purpose of Flash Mobs, as they are meant to be weird and whacky, but also to make people think, react, and laugh… the point being to incite some reaction that is out of the norm.

The true core of Flash Mob, however, is about inclusivity – it breaks down the idea that dance and theater happen exclusively in a theater; it merges dancer and audience member. Anyone is welcome to participate in a Flash Mob, regardless of experience, ability, age, body type, or any other superficial categorization. In fact, people who come together in the name of Flash Mobs may have nothing in common except their love for what Flash Mob represents and the specific cause it supports (not all support charitable causes, but many do). Being that the theme of this year’s Summer Solstice was UNITY, the incorporation of a Flash Mob dance seemed particularly fitting.

This commitment to inclusively is demonstrated in part by the locations selected by Flash Mob organizers; generally they take place in public places or potentially disruptive ones (for example, Grand Central Station or the Sydney Opera House). In our case, here in SB, the point of taking over, say,

State Street or a random department store is to show that everyone can participate. It is also simply to get people to notice their surroundings more in an everyday context. As Tico puts it, “Flash Mobs get you to see everything around you as art and everyone around you as artists. Without trying to be, they are revolutionary because they are egalitarian.”

The first Flash Mob that Jenna organized was, in fact, one of the Thrill The World Flash Mobs, back in 2013, which raised money for local nonprofit World Dance for Humanity.

After that, she organized one at the Arlington Theatre in collaboration with Lucidity Festival. She also participated in them throughout college – so let’s just say, Jenna Tico is a Flash Mob pro!

Tico explains that this year’s Flash Mob was important for the Solstice Friday night event because the event itself has become more structured over the years and for better or worse, lost some of its original spontaneity and funkiness. She talks about how highly choreographed the parade pieces are now, with the beautiful costumes and months of prep time put into each float – truly a beautiful and meaningful art form in itself – but it is important that this other layer that is more true to the original Solstice celebrations (more spontaneous and less structured) remains intact.

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By Elizabeth Rose

I Heart SB is the diary of Elizabeth Rose, a thirty-something navigating life, love, and relationships in the Greater Santa Barbara area. Thoughts or comments? Email ihearterose@gmail.com

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eliving my single life one untold date at a time. Here’s another one from the vault: My friend and I took a moment to survey the scene. The dance floor was packed with women dressed in ruffled skirts and lace and men in festive ranchero attire. It was Celebración de Los Dignatarios at the Santa Barbara Zoo and the crowd was beginning to get a little tipsy – you could tell by the way people raged to the band’s makeshift version of The Commodores’s “Brick House”. It was obvious we needed to catch up.

Before making rounds to the wine and food tents, a visit to the ladies room was in order. I wandered over to the nearest vendor for directions. “Hi! Where’s the restroom?” I asked the guy manning the table. “It’s right behind us,” he said, hooking his thumb over his shoulder. “But you can cut through the booth if you’d like.” It took a second for me to register his cuteness. His dark brown hair, creamy skin, and bright blue eyes made my head cock in acknowledgment. “Thanks,” I said, giving him my best flirty smile. I walked away, making a mental note to stop by on my way back to the party.

I held back, gaining a little liquid courage with wine samples After answering the call of nature, I washed my hands then stood in front of the mirror to check my makeup. A minute later, my friend joined me. “He’s a cutie!” I said as I applied a coat of lip-gloss. “Yeah, he’s cute but isn’t he a little young for you?” I shot her a side glance. True, he was more in her age range than mine (she’s about six years younger than I) but my vow to be open-minded in my single life included older and younger men. Twenty-somethings need apply.

“Age ain’t nothin’ but a number,” I said. So much for my wing-woman.

As we walked back to the party, my friend spotted a familiar face across the lawn and ran off saying we’d find each other on the dance floor. Whatever, I could use a break from her negativity plus I had a little errand to run. I spotted Cutie refilling glasses and talking to drunk patrons storming the tent for refills. I held back, gaining a little liquid courage with wine samples at another table.

As soon as he was free, I walked over. He looked up just as I entered the booth and a big smile lit up his face. “I’m so glad you’re back!” he said. After a minute of casual pleasantries about the party (nice set-up), the sunset (so Santa Barbara), and the vintage leather fringe skirt I was wearing (thanks for noticing), he asked for my number – which I happily scribbled down on a cocktail napkin. He called the next day to plan our date.

The following week at The Good Lion over a champagne cocktail for me and a bourbon for him, we sniffed each other out. I learned he grew up on a 40foot sailboat in the harbor and was home-schooled by his parents. “Yeah, it’s a little odd to have grown up on a sailboat, but I could play my drums as late as I wanted and no one was around to hear me!” He was charming, polite, and engaging.

I flirted a little more to secure a second date. He told me about his new place in Ventura, a house he shared with two roommates he didn’t really like. “But the best part is the view from my bedroom!” He pulled out his phone to show me a picture and I gasped. He was right, the view of the Pacific was pretty stunning, but the view of his room was not. T-shirts, socks, empty soda bottles, and papers strewn the floor, and what I could only guess was dirty laundry hanging off a broken pedestal fan.

The cherry on top was his dog was in the corner with a shoe in its mouth.

At that moment, I realized he may not be too young for me (okay, maybe a little), but I was definitely too old for this. We ended the date with a hug and he promised to call the next day. The following day, he did call. And I, shamefully, forgot to call him back.

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by Eva Van Prooyen Keeping a finger on the pulse of the Santa Ynez Valley: what to eat, where to go, who to meet, and what to drink. Pretty much everything and anything situated between the Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountains that could tickle one’s interest.

THE VALLEY IS ALIVE WITH SOUNDS OF SUMMER THE SUNDAYS OF SOLVANG SUMMER MUSIC he season’s musical line-up for the third annual Solvang Summer Concert Series has been announced and boasts a proud spectrum running from “powerfolk Americana” to “progressive Bluegrass” with hard rock, classic rock, and easy listening in between. Sponsored in part by Waste Management, the series features free, live concerts in Solvang Park (Mission Drive & First Street) every Wednesday, through August 16, plus four Friday concert dates: June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11. The series features musicians and bands of varied genres playing to crowds of both locals and tourists, who are invited to picnic in the park during the familyfriendly, evening concert events.

All Wednesday and Friday night concerts run from 5 to 8 pm and will include varying edible treats for purchase each concert date from the likes of the California Central Coast’s Big Joe’s Brats, and Solvang’s Cecco Ristorante and Café Dolce. In addition, the concerts run in concert with the weekly farmers market; music lovers are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and fully outfitted picnics with all the jams and relishes – including favorite beverages.

Nearly all of Solvang’s Summer Concert Series performers are from either Santa Ynez Valley or nearby, continuing Solvang 3rd Wednesday’s theme of “keeping it local.” Three of the 14 summer concerts (June 21, July 19, August 16) fall on Solvang’s monthly “3rd Wednesday”, which also brings the Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk; 3rd Wednesday deals at local merchants including boutiques of all sorts, restaurants, and gourmet food purveyors; and discounts at local hotels.

Here is the Wednesday Concert Series line-up: July 5, Echoswitch (Hard Rock) July 12, Bear Market Riot (Power-Folk Americana) July 14 (Friday), Rock Cats Rock (Rockabilly/Rock) July 19, Burning James and the Funky Flames (Funk/Soul); Solvang 3rd

Wednesday July 26, Cadillac Angels (American Rockabilly Blues) July 28 (Friday), Low Down Dudes (Classic Rock) August 2, T-Bone Ramblers (Classic Rock) August 9, David Yarnell (Country/Easy Listening) August 11 (Friday), LiveWire (Classic Rock) August 16, Cuesta Ridge (Progressive Bluegrass); Solvang 3rd Wednesday

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THE CROOKED PATH f you like wine and food, and love wine and a relaxing afternoon, Danish composer Bent Myggen invites you to step onto The Crooked Path, a.k.a. his “home and music sanctuary,” were he and his fellow musicians will be playing music in a shaded garden for an intimate original music experience where music lovers, including kids, and animal companions are welcome. Guests may bring their own wine, food, chairs, or blankets. Noted as a “singer/songwriter, video-producer, musician, father, reverend, healer, handyman, and occasional catfish trainer,” millions of people around the world have heard his music and would never know it as it’s credited in movies, television, and radio in at least 40 countries. “I was born into a classical music family, started at an early age appearing on the Danish State radio and television in hundreds of shows. I formed vocal trios, bands, recorded albums, toured Denmark, Sweden, then Germany and Holland. After coming to America, I left a life of a medium fish in a small pond to pursue music in America,” says Bent, who now lives in Los Olivos.

When: Saturdays and Sundays from 3:30 to 7 pm Where: The Crooked Path, 2885 Grand Avenue in Los Olivos Cost: The music is free and donations are “highly appreciated” Info: www.visionears.com

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LEND ME A TENOR – THE MUSICAL his musical presents a score with a decidedly ‘30s flair, while frequently paying homage to the world of opera. It was first performed at the Utah Shakespearean

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Festival in 2007. It moved to London with a two-week out-of-town tryout at the Theatre Royal in 2010. It opened on London’s West End at the Gielgud Theatre in 2011 and was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award. The show has had numerous subsequent performances throughout Europe – and now lands at the Solvang Festival Theater.

The riotous story of mistaken identities and unexpected romance explodes in this brand-new musical comedy based on the Tony Award nominated play. It’s 1934 and Opera virtuoso Tito Merelli – Il Stupendo – is about to revive one of his great triumphs for the 10-year anniversary of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company.

When Tito becomes unexpectedly incapacitated, a suitable replacement must be found. Who is cavalier enough to replace him?

When: Thursday, July 6, though Sunday, July 23 Where: Solvang Festival Theatre, 420 Second Street in Solvang Cost: $27 to $41.50 per ticket JUST DAVE AT THE FIG LO ust Dave is a country-rock band from Los Angeles. Led by Dave “Just Dave” Bernal, the band’s loud, raw, and unrelenting show gives it the edge country needs.

When: Friday, July 7, from 6 to 9 pm Where: Fig Mountain Brew, 2363 Alamo Pintado Avenue in Los Olivos Cost: Music is free, and the beer is cold and priced accordingly

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CHUCK CANNON AT STANDING SUN huck Cannon is an American country music songwriter. His compositions include hit singles for Toby Keith and John Michael Montgomery, and he is lauded for being “as gifted a scribe as many of the folks on our list of the 100 Best Living Songwriters and funnier than most.”

When: Saturday, July 8, from 7 to 10 pm (show starts at 7:30 pm) Where: Standing Sun Wines, 92 2nd Street in Buellton Cost: $20 general admission and $25 reserved seating Info: All ages welcome! evan@standingsunwines.com, (805) 691-9413

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KATE STEINWAY AT THE LANDSBY direct descendant of Henry E. Steinway, the founder of Steinway & Sons, Kate Steinway’s earliest musical memories are of her grandfather playing his original compositions on their family’s 1946 Steinway piano. Join Kate Steinway for a night of free, live acoustic music in the heart of Solvang at The Landsby, a completely remodeled boutique hotel and restaurant, with a clean contemporary design, and a hint of traditional Scandinavian aesthetic. Steinway brings her soulful voice and cheerful ukulele to California’s Central Coast on her solo Wayfaring Woman tour.

When: Saturday, July 8, from 5 to 7 pm Where: The Landsby, 1576 Mission Drive in Solvang Cost: Free Info: visit: www.katesteinway.com or call (310) 866-1016

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NATHALIA CHILDREN’S FAMILY CONCERT ative of Colombia and children’s musician, Nathalia writes and performs original bilingual songs influenced by her South American heritage that are fun, catchy, and educational for children and grown-ups alike. With a mix of sounds from rock to cumbia, jazz to Reggaeton, Nathalia’s songs will have the whole family singing and dancing.

When: Thursday, July 13, from 6 to 6:45 pm Where: Solvang Library, 1745 Mission Drive in Solvang Cost: Free Info: (805) 688-4214

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ROCKIN’ OUR ROOTS he folks at Buttonwood want you to “rock our roots” with a return of a summer concert, featuring two live and lively bands –The Soul Cats and Crown City Bombers. Bring a lawn chair, a picnic, and your dancing shoes or flip-flops, and sip on estate wines and “feel the groove of the vines.” There will be a food truck for with an assortment for purchase, and wine will be available for sale by the bottle. Each ticket includes a logo GoVino glass, two generous pours of wine, and admission to the concert. A portion of each ticket sale benefits Explore Ecology, including their School Gardens program and Art from Scrap.

When: Saturday, July 22, from 2 to 6 pm Where: Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard, 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd in Solvang Cost: $45 general public/$40 for Imbibers Club members Info: www.buttonwoodwinery.com

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